Saturday afternoons at The Dan O’Connell Hotel, Carlton are normally reserved for poetry and wine…. lots of it…. and maybe a few nice ales. Poets do seem to also love a guinness with their verses…and you can blame the Irish for bringing stout into the whole equation – probably as a meal replacement.
On Saturday the 11th, The Dan kicked off with the launch of my first book, Like Two Mexicans Dancing, a very Australian story; and so many people turned out for the occasion. I’m glad we dragged out a few more of the folding chairs… After a year of writing it was great to be able to share my love for the Apple Isle, to reminisce, and to tell tales of friendship, fun and love. If I hadn’t met the band, The Fish John West Reject at the end of 1988 perhaps I wouldn’t have ended up living in Australia – and of course, I wouldn’t then have a book about the experience. I’m so glad I was there to document at least some of the journey.
What a fantastic afternoon – Martin on guitar, Cath singing backing vocals, and Andrew on bass. Sadly, Mark had to make a dash across to Tasmania, so he was unable to join us on the day, but he was in our thoughts.
A huge thanks to Libby for being a fantastic MC on the day.
Angela J Dawson 