sing bravo bravo – you’re a brave brave man

‘cos I’m whaling, manning my harpoon, not where I wanted to be…  By the one and only Dave Dobbyn.  Perhaps one of the greatest song writers ever.  And a good all round guy. 

Now if you don’t know who he is, you’ve got some research to do haven’t you.  I can tell you he was with The Dudes, DD Smash and then went on to a solo career.  Unbelievable lyrics, great music, and ranga hair.  What a combination.

And how does that segue into my latest post?  Well, I went for a surf yesterday despite feeling a little seedy.  And no, it wasn’t a hangover or something I ate.  Just a bug that seems to be going ’round.

Anyway, thought a dip in the ocean would do me some good, and a text from a mate who said there was swell (at last) sealed the deal. Went to put the board in the new (3mths) car and discovered it was an extremely tight fit.  And it also told me that I hadn’t had the board out in at least 3 months.

So I finally got down to the beach, beautiful morning, not a breath of wind, 1 metre swell rolling in and lots of families enjoying the day.  Tide was fairly high, and by the time I got into the water, while there was a swell, the waves just weren’t forming properly.  Paddled here, paddled over there, paddled out further, paddled in, paddled down faces but couldn’t catch a wave.  Didn’t feel too bad, ‘cos my mate who is a hot surfer wasn’t catching anything either.

Anyhow, he ended up jumping off his board and swimming around with his board dragging behind.  Next thing he pops out of the water and yells “Quick, jump in … there’s whales”

So I jumped off my boad, and sure enough, there was whale song, coming thru as clear as anything.  Now we couldn’t see any whales and I know their song can travel a long way, but what an awesome experience to know that there were giants of the deep somewhere out there singing to each other.  One of the wonders of creation.  Makes you stop and think about how valuable and wonderful life is.

And that we should all try and get out there a little more to enjoy the wonders of our marvelous blue planet.  Which I know many of you are doing – and good on you.

Just this morning I met a Kiwi couple who have just picked up a small camper van in Brisbane and are heading over to Magaret River WA.  Funny thing is, I never knew them in NZ, meet them here and we know all the same people – I have worked for her cousin and worked along with her brother on many occasions.  Plus a host of other names that we both know.  6 degrees of separation.  Or as Case likes to sing “It’s a small world after all”.

Anyhow, if you see them, there names are Case and Ingrid Hulsebosch.  They left he sunny coast today and are heading to Orange and then across to WA.  Wish them well in their journey and don’t forget to raise a glass with them.

And to all you others on the road – I’m so jealous.  Which brings me to another song, “Our day will come” by Franki Vallie & the 4 Seasons.

Now just before I sign off, I’m sure there was an early Queen song, probably from “A Day at the Races” or “A Day at the Opera” that opened up with whale song.  I have googled it but can’t find an answer.  Am I right?  Does anybody know the song I’m referring to?  Would love to know.

Ka kite ano…