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MY FIRST BLOG by Tadijana

7/12/2013

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Ok so I am a little embarrassed to admit this but I just wrote an entire blog in the title section and then accidentally deleted it! Yes I am that technologically challenged. 

I am not sure where to start...I guess it seemed about time that Hudson Arc got its own blog and because I enjoy talking so much I thought it should be me. Apparently if you are in a band people want to know more about you and blogging is a great way to get chummy. This advice also consisted of telling people what kind of pants you are wearing at the time of blogging. Apparently this is of great interest to people - I think NOT! But if you are interested I am wearing a pair of poo coloured trackies that have a hole in the crotch that my cousin Kristina gave me from her flight on Emirates. You see, when I first moved to Germany I stayed with her for a few weeks. My suitcase was overflowing (as you could imagine), although thanks to my Mother's amazing packing skills I somehow managed to fit a gazillion pairs of shoes and pretty much my entire wardrobe in there - minus my trackies. 

So it turns out that Gareth and I have been in Europe for almost a year! It is crazy how fast the time has gone. Even though about 7 months of it was bloody freezing and the snow was around for most of that time. During this time we have been lucky enough to go on tour and play to and meet so many amazingly cool people. We also attended a German language course for a month - it was an intense 4 hours/day. In hindsight it probably would have been beneficial to learn a bit of German BEFORE moving to Germany! Touring and playing took priority and it turns out we know enough to get around. I use the term 'enough' loosely. Plus, it is hard to learn when almost everyone you converse with starts speaking back to you in English as soon as they hear your totally 'Non-German' accent. Everyone does not include tax office administration, police or anyone you are in dire need to speak to in English. 

This Sunday we are going on tour through the Northern parts of Germany with Paul Liddell from the UK! We got to tour with this crazy talented guy in the UK when we went over there in April/May. We have some new songs - Gareth has been working hard on songs for the new album and I think I am allowed to say he is pretty much done. What a legend! Am I allowed to compliment him or does it seem biased because I am his wife? 

I will endeavour to stay connected through this blog! Below are some photos of us on our travels. The first is my reaction after eating snails for the first time! I also wanted everyone to see how natural Gareth looks when he plays violin - what a bow hold! He was showing off by playing  'Smoke on the Water'. He also seems to attract feral cats everywhere we go. Until next time - 
Stay safe!
Tad 
10 Comments
mara
7/13/2013 08:18:03 am

Great first blog !! Sounds like you guys have had a musical blast. ..!!

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Tad
7/29/2013 08:52:30 am

Thanks :) It's been awesome! Give that niece of mine a HUGE kiss from me and then tell her to give you one back from me too! x

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Renae
7/13/2013 08:42:06 am

Love it Tad!!! xxx

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Tad
7/29/2013 08:51:38 am

Thanks Renae! x

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Trev
7/13/2013 08:44:39 am

Gareth's bow hold is outstanding!
He must have a great teacher. ;-)

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Tad
7/13/2013 09:15:15 am

I really wish I could take credit but he is a natural!

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Natalya
7/15/2013 11:21:20 pm

Hahaha this is great Tad! But why is your first blog so late in your travels??

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Tad
7/29/2013 08:46:10 am

Haha good point - I only just thought of it really. I'm a bit slow. But I will keep at it and there will be more travels in the years to come!

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Trevor Cameron
7/24/2013 10:00:19 am

NIce one Tad. I have never entered the world of blog either - usually just way too busy but I've had 4 months off work which has been great. I start a new day job 3 days per week with Lake Mac Council next Tuesday doing creek rehabilitation around the shire. Lookin forward to it. Sounds like you guys have had a blast over in Berlin - I saw this doco on David Bowie last night and there was some footage of him and Eno and Robert Fripp in Berlin during the 'Low' album period - pretty amazing music really....sounds like there is a niche for almost any style over there. Hard to believe its been a year since you guys left Kahibah.....keep on rockin and we'll catch up when you get back....all the best Trev

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Tad
7/29/2013 08:50:50 am

Hey Trev! I hope you had a nice relaxing break from work. Good luck with your new job. Yeah Bowie wrote a song about where we live 'Neukoln' and he has a new song about Berlin! Great music scene here in Germany. We will look forward to catching up with you guys when we get back! Send my love to the girls x

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