Treasure Hunt

Today I was put through the task of solving a treasure hunt in my Tucson apartment, one created by my daughter Linnea.  Here are the highlights.

Looking around, I found a copy of the revised copy of Thomas & Thomas on my bed.  

Once I worked out this math problem, I was on to step 3.  

I had a choice of two numbers in the hallway and chose 10.  I was asked to measure the height of the paper beneath.  It was 7 cm.  Then I was sent to the closet.  

I found the hidden number 40 and was given the coveted map to the treasure.  

Finding the drawer, I looked and found this menacing jaguar.  But beneath it was a real treasure, some of my daughter's original art work.  

Bright Heart, a warrior cat of thunder clan.  

Gavin Harrison & Simon Phillips

Two of my favorite drummers got together to perform a live, extended drum solo in Los Angeles in early 2011 as part of a drumming competition put on by Guitar Center.  Here at last on YouTube is the performance.  I was first introduced to Simon Phillips at a Jeff Beck concert in 1980.  Phillips's performance of Led Boots made my jaw drop.  He was the most amazing drummer I had ever seen live.  He has continued to amaze me over the years, and has played with a number of great musicians.  Gavin Harrison was a more recent discovery of mine.  I became aware of him through his amazing work with Porcupine Tree in 2005.  These days, he is a personal favorite.  These are not just play as fast as you can solos, they are intricate, rhythmically complex pieces.  Enjoy!