Marrickville Maggies

And guardle oodle ardle wardle doodle. The magpies said.

We are going to move houses but I'm not sure where. I am getting Marrickville nostalgia already.

Get Lurked

Sydney eco- terrorists The Lurkers have more than one agenda set for their Red Rattler show this Friday (23.10). The folk trio who describe their music (and vibe) as 'subversive home-spun bluegrass' are putting on a big old hoe-down to celebrate the wholesome year so far spent, to launch their album 'Shoot to the Moon' and to get them in the spirit for campaigning for the future of our planet at the Copenhagen Climate conference.

Pretty Boy Floyd, Desert Rat Shorty and the Weary Hobo aim to activate others in their community via art, music and awareness. Their songs are satiric and uplifting and they bring an energy so important when trying to drive home a message. Have you seen them busking in Newtown or at Addison Rd markets or travelling far and wide around the country to folk festivals in their big yellow van? They've put in a lot of miles and a lot of passion and they seem to just never stop.

Friday night will be no different. With an eclectic mixture of silly, pretty and poignant films selected by Punk Monk Propaganda to start off the night, we'll be treated to the moving tunes of Emma Davis before The Lurkers hit the stage with some 'old timey music' with a contemporary twist .

Come and send off your good vibes, wishes and grand hopes for the climate change conference in some live sculpture, paper folding and alt-petition activities. Get involved, show your support and enjoy some sweet songs. Maybe you'll experience something you never have before and we're guaranteed some surprises!

Here's a sneak peak of the progress of the magic wishing vessel to house the greatest hopes of Sydney-siders for the decisions which will determine the earth's future.

Come along- it's a mere $10 which will all go towards representing your concerns in Copenhagen. Considering your friends The Lurkers may end up in a cell, perhaps they need all the support and well wishes you can muster! More details here.

Little Lost Soldiers

I found more treasure! It's everywhere!! ATTN ALL: Keep your eyes peeled for hidden gems!

These were camouflaged on the turf outside 'The Bower' in Marrickville (appropriate as it is a centre for the 'Lost Artefact' and many treasures can be found both there and at 'Reverse Garbage' around the corner). There came a flash of a young boy grubby in the dirt setting these soldiers against the evil robot (and perhaps paying him off with a pink star button??), a flash of a market stall selling these lost little toys once a huge hit for young school boys, a flash of all the hands they have passed through; all the stories they've inherited and have stored in their tiny plastic outers. It makes me glad that this collector's hobby has not outdated yet!