December 2011
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The only thing he picked up without being...
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May 2011
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Choosing flowers for mummy
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Heading up
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April 2011
6 posts
It's our plasterer!
Seth Jee gets everywhere. We were surprised to see him in this promotional poster at the Botanical Gardens. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Relaxed
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Banana
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Chiilin
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Watching India vs. Australia
… in Mumbai. It got quite exciting. I was cheering for India. See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Civilization: Is the West History? - 4oD - Channel...
This is excellent. Absolutely fascinating. Niall Ferguson asks why it was that Western civilization, from inauspicious roots in the 15th century, came to dominate the rest of the world; and if the West is about to be overtaken by the rest. Ferguson reveals the ‘killer apps’ of the West’s success - competition, science, the property owning democracy, modern medicine, the...
December 2010
4 posts
Oh, attempt two.
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Do you remember these? I'm sure I used to eat...
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BBC News - Operation Mincemeat: How a dead tramp...
British intelligence dressed up a dead tramp’s body as a soldier, planted false intelligence in his pockets, and turned the tide of WW2. Read more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11887115 Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
November 2010
2 posts
BBC News - Sir Cliff Richard tops calendar sales
Sir Cliff posed for the calendar pictures the year he turned 70 Oh my goodness. Read the full horrifying story. He does look impressive for 70. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep...
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October 2010
2 posts
BBC News - Hitler costume council leader suspended
Q: Who would have imagined this would end well? A: A Conservative councillor. The leader of Harrogate Borough Council has been suspended from the Conservative Party after being photographed dressed as Adolf Hitler. Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-11609438 Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Is this the perfect fish finger sandwich? | Life...
Sure sounds like it. Yummy. White breadFish fingersPotato waffleManufactured cheese sliceLettuce (optional, surely)Mayonnaise or salad cream Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
July 2010
2 posts
Never Clean a Sippy Cup Again // Babies Drink From...
I can’t believe I didn’t work this out for myself. Babies can learn to drink from glasses — specifically shot glasses, which are small and chunky enough not to be at much risk of breaking. Two advantages of getting a baby to drink shots: easier to wash up, and easier to get them to sleep.Read all about it: http://smallnotebook.org/2010/07/23/never-clean-a-sippy-cup-again/ ...
Starting the boy early.
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June 2010
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Beatles album covers don't get more surprising...
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Band arrested after illegal immigrants found...
Ben Waldock, Josh Reed and Ben Dowling, all 18, who play in the band Criminal Mind, were stopped by officials as they drove through Dover. Customs officers discovered four Vietnamese immigrants hiding inside their speakers and the band were arrested and held in cells for nine hours. Not cool lads even for a punk band.Full story at the Telegraph. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’...
How to Sing the Blues -- "He got teeth like...
Scroll your way past the chord progressions, and this article has some good Blues wailin’ instructions like: Blues are simple. After you have the first line right, repeat it. Then find something that rhymes. Sort of: Got a good woman with the meanest dog in town. He got teeth like Margaret Thatcher and he weighs about 500 pounds. Get more Blues rules at New Jersey Guitar Lessons. ...
Who put the Grrrr in Swinger, baby?
Can you tell what’s wrong (or right) with this track?</object><span>Sweet Child O’ Mine (Swing Version) by plamere</span> You might find yourself tapping your foot more jauntily than usual for a Guns ‘n’ Roses track. If you’re cleverer than me you might immediately realize that this recording is in 12/8 instead of the usual 4/4 time. Otherwise known...
May 2010
17 posts
Retiring to bed with a polite amount of single...
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Standing on the shoulders of midgets
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Samuel discovers vanity
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Half of Perilous Mojo performs Put Your Records On...
One of today’s treats from Ukulele Cosmos. Another treat is other half performing Reward by Tear Drop Explodes: Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Telstar (ukulele & stylophone cover)
I’d be happy if only I had a Stylophone. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
BBC News - Eurovision 2010: How to write the...
These are the words you need if you want to write a winning Eurovision entry. Full story at BBC News.But what about my, lovely, and horse? Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
A Whole Bunch of Free-to-Listen #Ukulele Music on...
From the likes of Amanda Palmer, Molly Lewis, Megan Lynch, Mad Tea Party, and Howlin’ Hobbit.Free-to-listen ukulele music on Bandcamp. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Want to Write, Record, and Release a Number 1...
The Timelords — a stage name for Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty — had a Number 1 hit single in the UK with “Doctorin’ The Tardis”: How did they do it? Download the Manual as a PDF and find out. It’s the book they wrote, detailing every step of the way. Posted via email from Ukulazy | Comment »
Beatles Complete On Ukulele Vol1 | The Beatles...
http://thebeatlescompleteonukulele.bandcamp.com/album/beatles-complete-on-uku…“>While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Dandelion Wine by The Beatles Complete On Ukulele 70 Beatles tracks performed on the uke. I’ve a feeling this was done to raise money for Warren Buffet. (Found via http://ukeattitude.blogspot.com/) Posted via email from Dave Barnes’...
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John Shuttleworth cover: Two Margarines, one...
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Big Sleep Deckchair. A Good Ukin' Seat?
I’ve been coveting this Big Sleep chair for the longest time. With summer coming it’s on my mind again. Does this style of deckchair make a good seat for a sunny day’s uking? Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
How to Play Chuck Berry's Memphis Tennessee on...
Here’s Gus playing Memphis Tennessee about 4 years ago: And here’s how I’ve been trying to play it: The chords are … [G7]Long distance in formation, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me find the party trying to get in touch with me She [C] could not leave her number, but I know who placed the call ‘Cause my [G7] uncle took the [F] message and he [G7] wrote it...
HOW TO WRITE A ROCK ANTHEM ... Song Formulas – The...
Want to write a rock anthem? Songwright shows you how: The word ‘Anthem’ usually refers to a song designed to bring people together – it’s the piece that everyone sings along to. The particular kind of anthem I’m refering to in this article is the moderately paced, string laden singalong ballad that have provided hits for bands such as Snow Patrol,Kings of Leon and Take That; and that have become...
Make Your Own Banjolele "the newest of all...
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Play a Tune in 10 Minutes! Amazing New Invention!...
I wonder if you can still buy these. From Boys Life, February 1925. What a mag! Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
Always an inspiration - GUS & FIN - BREAK THE...
They make lots of clever overdubs and videos. But here they are at their lo-fi straight to camera best. Wish I knew what makes them so great. Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
DIY: Drum kit | The Scope
How to build a drum kit out of cardboard boxes. Sarah will be so impressed when she sees it. http://thescope.ca/diy/diy-drum-kit Posted via email from Dave Barnes’ Posterous | Comment »
October 2009
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August 2009
3 posts
“It falls to some people to enjoy life, and others to tell them why they are...”
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Howard Jacobson: Hark the distant angels sing, plucking a tune on just four strings
July 2009
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Ukuleles have gone viral - Los Angeles Times →
June 2009
3 posts
“I can’t get enough of Red Hot Ukulele”
May 2009
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perrecy on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s,... →
It’s Morrissey’s 50th birthday today, and to celebrate Ukulazy brings you His greatest songs sung in German and played on the ukulele.
