Cosima Underwater

I was telling the Fresnian princesses that Fresno (and especially the Tower District) reminded me of a friendly village, where you constantly bump into people you know. Joy replied that not Fresno is the village but Lecram, who knows so many people around town.

It was wonderful to tag along the Malay pirate. To be well fed, entertained, and generally spoiled rotten by him. Thank you very much, Lecram :)

And it was wonderful to meet you all in Fresno and spent time with you. A big thank you!

The highlight was the big “meat burning feast”, which not only had ample food and drink but also a special performance by Suicide Lounge. Two thirds of Suicide Lounge arrived early to help set everything up, and Nate even brought his new love, a shiny five-string bass guitar. Have you checked out Nate’s MySpace Page yet, and his website? He is a man of many talents. He plays the bass guitar and piano, acts, and draws. Tarkus of Darkness became a favorite of little man and me, and all sorts of stories roam through my head that involve a cute little dragon desperately trying to look scary.

Fresnian princesses, court jesters, knights and other merry folk were arriving in the late afternoon. Throughout the evening it became evident to me that I was the only one without any special artistic talents. I remember that RP (sitting next to me) asked me if I play any instruments. My lame reply was that I know how to operate my stereo… yawn.

One of the first bottles to be opened was the great Costco find “Gnarly Head”. It was very nice, strong flavored, not gnarly at all, with a hint of… je ne sais quoi… lol, oh boy.

Then we all went inside the pirate’s garage theater to listen to Suicide Lounge. Joy, Nate, and RP called it a rehearsal. The rehearsal blew me away. It was a wonderful experience to listen to them up and close. The mix of songs was perfect and very entertaining, and the three of them - each of them very talented - play so well together. They make it look very easy, and you can see and hear the fun they are having making music together.

If you haven’t done it yet, go to their MySpace page and listen to their rendition of Lush Life.

Meanwhile, at the back of the room, a cuddly seal was looking for company. I think Dr. Jones will get very envious, APJ ;D.

Nate and RP also gave a very funny version of Creep.

When the “official” program was finished, Joy sat down at the keyboard, playing and singing, and I managed to shoot the picture below. Doesn’t she look fabulous? I wish there would have been more light on her face, but instead of photoshopping, I thought I post it as is.

And of course, we had to do a group “Zonthar” shot… lol

It could turn into a web phenomena!!!