Punk Women and Cats and Territory Visit

A few days ago I went on a semi-regular op shopping trip with Mel S. and Erica H. Between op shops we ended up visiting a little show by Cat People of Melbourne who were being hosted by Cat Napping cattery. We chatted with Gina B., who was one of the organisers, and we managed a tour of the latter but avoided the "play with kittens" option for the former because I knew there would be a good chance that I would leave with a cat (and that's a 15-20 year committment). Well, as luck would have provided, it now seems that in a couple of weeks, I'll be the temporary carer for two cats as it is. The Feline Fates have spoken, but that's for another story. After the cats and op-shops, I went to the Coburg Post Office Hotel for the "Women's Guitar Group and Friends" gig, which is pretty much of independent punk style. My main interest was seeing Carla L's band "Mutiness", who performed very well (along with the very polished "Plaster of Paris"), caught up with Paul J., and later Liana F., turned up as well.

Since then I've boarded the big silver bird and ended up in Darwin. It is an actual holiday from work, but I have still been checking in a bit because of the new starter. After an evening at a cheap motel, I have landed at Lara D., and Mia's place with the ever-delightful Cocoa rabbit. Due to some interesting repairs being conducted Lara has had the opportunity to joke that I've helped her move into the same place twice whilst living 4,000km away. Just good timing on my part, I guess. But the main reason that I am in the top end is for the National Conference of the Australia China Friendship Society, which has the sort of all-star cast that you would expect. More on that on the next entry in a few day's time.