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Splashy fen fever

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splashy2Rain, mud, long drops, lining up for a shower, hairy hippies and a weekend fuelled with solid choons, yip its Splashy Fen time guys.Yeeehaaaaaa!!!

Splashy is what being young is all about, you throw out all your worries, drink as much as you can, wear the same pair of underwear for 5 whole days and hook up with as many peeps as possible. There is honestly nothing more I could ask for, besides the whole underwear thing.

Splashy fever has hit Durbs in a big way, most conversations inevitably go the way of “dude, are you like heading to splashy hey”.Ofcourse I am,Duh.researching the event its incredible that what started off as a small bunch of peace loving hippies singing along around a camp fire has turned into the monster event it is now. The vibe has changed due to the huge crowd that the event pulls, don’t get me wrong here, things are still super chilled but a more younger commercialised crowd pull in. The sounds of balies singing along to The Eagles has been replaced by the tunes of Kanye West and the boys blaring out of car sound systems.Still, Splashy will always be splashy and that means a good time no matter what.

I have to be honest and admit that last year I did not see one band, I hardly moved away from the campsite, a mistake that I won’t make again! Bands such as Fire through the window, LA Cobra, tree63, Goldfish and the City bowl mizers will be heading up a very impressive line up for this years bash. Be sure to check out the free stage where up and coming talent get the opportunity to strut and strum their way to glory or absolute failure.splashy1

So what do you bring with you to Splashy fen? A good attitude, loads of friends, wellingtons, a years supply of beer, hot dog rolls and a tent.Seriously, that’s all you need for a good time.Do yourself a favour and head up to the event, it will definitely be a weekend full of memories.

Rocky Cupid Relieved

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Good day to you all.

Cupid is a busy little fellow indeed. He fly’s around the Earth everyday looking for targets to shoot his “Arrows of Love” at. He’s a good guy and luckily a great shot, guess that’s hundreds of years of archery practice for you.
When he’s out on the road and had too many love elixirs (daiquiri’s) and needs to “go”, what does he do, he can’t go to a public restroom or a back alley….well unless he wants to be poked and prodded by evil government scientists…or in the case of the alley…poked by a hobo with a rusty knife.
Rocky takes a look at this unique situation. Check out the bitter/sweet design: Cupid Relieved

Cupid relieved is pretty good insight into what Cupid does when he needs to make a “pit stop” and empty the proverbial tank. Cupid of course has to be very careful where he flies, a little too low and he gets spotted by hippy’s and redneck’s…too high and he runs the risk of flying into a Nationwide airplane engine.
So he has to get just the right altitude to make the stop, on clear days like in the design he can chill in the clouds and be safely out of sight.
Have u ever walked down the street and been splashed by what u think is some idiot pouring Fanta (or some other cool drink)out his window?. Not always…but just sometimes, you may have just got struck by a stray Cupid hose, well it’s supposed to be good luck, so that’s all good haha.

Cupid Relieved is an absolutely awesome design and no doubt will appeal to most kinds of people, it’s mellow and fun, whilst also being a bit cheeky. We have the design on black & white t-shirts, so if the white isn’t your scene u can go for something harder.

Waddaya think everybody?
I personally really dig it lots.

Duncs.

Indomie Noodles

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Hello All.

So tell me, how many of you out there live on a staple diet of inexpensive foods like the infamous 2-minute noodles? Yep for a few years I was guilty in this regard and did whatever I could to shave a few cents off my food bill, obviously so I could go out, party and have some semblance of a life.
Those days are over and now I can at least afford to eat “real food” and not go bankrupt.
But for those of you who are still in this situation and have no escape, there is a silver lining…there is hope in the power of the true oriental quick noodle…in particular a company called Indomie.

Ok so I knock the 2 minute noodle diet, but in reality I am a true “noodle-son“, I love noodles in all shapes and forms, from tagliatelle to udon…I’m there like a bear.
Indomie is actually the biggest instant noodle manufacturer in Indonesia…which is saying a lot because that’s pretty much all they eat there.
Now where Indomie differs from good ol Maggi, is that Maggi gives you one solitary sachet with seasoning. In the case of Mi-goreng noodles from Indomie, they have 4 separate sachets.
1 with the flavoured seasoning, 1 with chilli powder, 1 for soy sauce and finally 1 with a special oil. When you mix all the ingredients you will firstly smell the difference as all the exotic elements of the aroma hit you like a very tasty tsunami.
Mi-goreng is special from some of the other flavours that are available, because instead of leaving the soup in with the noodles you strain off all the liquid and mix the ingredients in afterwards, interesting eh?
Theres also the Soto-mei flavour which has an awesome lime flavour to it, which is out of this world.

Another great thing about these superior noodles is that they cost the same or less than Maggi or any of the other no name brand instant noodles…so any way you look at it…YOU WIN.
Strangely enough I found Indomie at my local SPAR, but if you struggle, head down to the oriental market or most Chinese stores, they are likely to have it or know where you can get it.

So to all you guys and girls out there on a budget or doing the student thing, do yourself a favour and try these out, you will thank me ;)

Duncs.

Pocket change for the soul

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pocket change for the soulMan I’m kicking back to the slinky grooves from a truly classy offering from local group Pocket change. These muso funksters are onto something here. Combine gentle melodies, upbeat smoking grooves and just a touch of blues along with simply gorgeous vocals and you’re going to find yourself looking for a change.

But they’re no copycats. Pocket change has their own sound and it is wonderfully South African with the complexity lacking by many local artists. These guys give off such a positive vibe it’s difficult not to see them going places, fast. I suppose you know something is truly good when you can’t really put any of it into words. I made several attempts at this but I can’t really describe their music. I guess that’s a good thing…

So who is Pocket change? Brandon Hunt, Voyo Nozaza and Nkule Blose, that’s who. With Brandon on guitar and vocals, Nkule bringing in some east coast hip hop flavour and Vuyo delivering what can only be described as goose bump inducing vocals that creates the perfect combination.

For those of you out there who think you have seen these guys somewhere before, you probably have. All three of these music masterminds earn their keep at Spiga. Get chatting to them and you will see how passionate, friendly and outgoing they are.

Now, to say that I have fallen in love with the music of Pocket change is not the cliché it sounds. I love the vocals, I love their way with words, the music effects me. It has been like having a love affair in the comfort of the eSquared shop. Sounds strange, I know. Basically, anything with ears needs to gives these guys a listen.