Recently we reviewed Andy Thurlow’s first novel ‘Painting Martha’. Today Andy tells us about the background of both his novel and two of his earlier biographies which have been updated and will be re-launched in the Barossa on September 22.
Almanac Footy Language: One cliché at a time
April 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
The commentators love ’em; we’re somewhat less enthusiastic! Andy Thurlow and Co offer a collection of footy clichés as well as a (belated) introduction to 70s SANFL player Larry Krieg. (This is a slightly abridged version of the original offering posted on the site yesterday. After watching last night’s Doggies v Saints game, and taking on board comments from Swish and Smokie, Andy Thurlow re-submitted this version this morning. – Ed.)
Almanac Music: Key Grip play ‘The Wheaty’ (and the Barossa) – updated!
December 6, 2023 by 6 Comments
Cool Canberra combo Key Grip played a few gigs in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley over the weekend. Andy Thurlow was there to savour their performances. Here’s the updated version featuring the band’s full set at ‘The Wheaty’.
Almanac Life (and the Rick Darling Dinner): Community
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
Andy Thurlow attended the Almanac dinner for Rick Darling at The Clubhouse in Tanunda last night to find himself in the midst of a very rich community.
Almanac Cricket (and travel…and poetry): The Greeks play cricket?
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast, Andy Thurlow discovered that the Greeks play cricket – and successfully at that! It also twigged a memory of a poem he wrote during lockdown.
Almanac (Musical) Life: National Folk Fest 2023 and a belated life experience
April 13, 2023 by 5 Comments
The Thurlows are in Canberra to see daughter Lauren, a very talented saxophonist, play with This Way Orkestra at the National Folk Fest.
Almanac (Fantasy) Football: From plastic footballs and footy boots to my fantas-tic obsession!
March 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
Andy Thurlow was a creative teacher back in the day but a clever idea in Year 5 Maths turned into a lifelong obsession that persists well into his retirement years.
Almanac (Golf) Life: The Schmodlow Cup
December 31, 2022 by 4 Comments
Andy Thurlow recounts the origins of The Schmodlow Cup for which his family competed over many years at the Naracoorte Golf Club.
Almanac People: Old Friends
December 13, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old friends, and the flourishing of those friendships over the years, are something special as Andy Thurlow warmly reflects.
Almanac Netball: ‘Netball attack players are a protected species.’
June 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
‘Netball is a non-contact sport’; ‘Attackers are a protected species’; ‘The winner will be the team with more goals than the other!’ – so says the wisdom of once-was-a-defender Marlene Thurlow. Along with Andy, she went to see their great-niece play for the Vixens against the Thunderbirds.
Not Just Sport: On McLeod Nine
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Some may associate the name McLeod with Andrew McLeod of the Adelaide Crows, and some may be familiar with the name by watching Australia’s TV series – McLeod’s Daughters. Andy Thurlow however, gives us an insight to another McLeod, Heidi, who is making lots of noise through her excellent novel writing, publishing the stories her grandfather had left through letters and diaries during his time in Germany throughout WW1. Find out to learn more of what Andy has shared in his article!
Almanac Football Obituary: Vale Russell Ebert
November 6, 2021 by 9 Comments
Russell Ebert made an immediate impact on Andy Thurlow one Saturday afternoon in July 1970. Fifty-one years later, on the death of Ebert, Andy reflects on how his admiration for Ebert grew and grew over the years.
Almanac Footy: Confessions of a Turncoat
September 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
As a ‘ten pound Pom’ to Victoria it wasn’t long before Andy Thurlow found himself supporting the Demons but it was not last…as he explains with his different allegiance.
Almanac Sporting Names: Beer, Onions and Flowers…something’s Amiss…
June 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Sport has always attracted those who are fascinated with names and numbers. Andy Thurlow considers players with names that don’t seem to fit.
Almanac Life: ‘But what will I tell John?’
May 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Andy Thurlow contemplates just how he will reply when John Harms inevitably asks him about the details of his playing career. (But he undersells himself, so the record is corrected!)
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