Amy Shearer

Photos and posts featuring my sister Amy Shearer. Amy has done loads of stuff. Loads. Having been over in Vienna for a while, she is now settled in San Francisco. Not far from Russ.

She is now fighting for good in San Francisco’s justice departments.

Ed & Rumbie’s Wedding

September 20, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Ascott, Berkshire, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Virginia Shearer, Weddings, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Hello world!

Lots of Celebrations – the family visit Alexandra Palace

September 13, 2015Catch-upAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Ed Shearer, Gabi Maddocks (Wolf), Rumbie Mushangi, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

In the run-up to brother Ed’s wedding, we got together in Alexandra Palace for an ice cream, chat and to play “Shuffle up some Shearers, then guess which one is which from the back.”

Christmas 2014 – Family Get-togethers

December 24, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Christmas, Ed Shearer, Evelio, Fred Shearer, London, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Virginia Shearer, Wendy Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Great gathering this year – Amy, Evelio, Russel, Susan, Alexander are all over in London for Christmas,… plus Virginia & Glenny, Ed & Rumbie, Lori & Fred, and Wendy & I; lots of plans and lots of celebration.

Visit to San Francisco – Summer 2013

July 30, 2013TravelAmy Shearer, California, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, San Francisco, USAMatt Shearer

Just had a great trip to see the San Francisco side Shearers. Great time!!

Trip To Los Angeles – to Hollywood Hills and Ginny

October 28, 2009TravelAmy Shearer, BBQ, California, Disney, Disneyland, Hollywood Hills, LA, Pool, Russel Shearer, USA, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

What an amazing holiday in Los Angeles – thanks sooo much Ginny!! We all had a complete adventure, seeing the sites, and all while staying in an amazing setting in Laurels Canyon.

USA Trip with Wendy

April 30, 2004TravelAmy Shearer, Julie Rusling, New York, Russel Shearer, San Francisco, Tommy Rusling, USA, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. WHAT… A… GREAT…. TRIP! Wendy and I had the last of the long holidays in USA. First to NYC to stay with Ginny, then onto San Francisco to stay with Amy!! After a good night out,… arriving back at Amy’s house:

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys @ The 100 Club Jan 2004

January 18, 2004MusicAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Gigs, Ian Guest, Jazz, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Saeed Shah, Swing, The 100 Club, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Yesterday marked another great evening at The 100 Club with King Pleasure playing.

Visiting Amy in Vienna with Wendy – April 2002

April 18, 2002TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Vienna, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a great trip in Vienna visiting Amy. We saw all the great sights, just hung out, and had some great nights out at the lesser known clubs and bars.

New Year’s Eve at The Cottage – Amberslone 2001

January 1, 2002TravelAlexis, Amberslone, Amy Shearer, Andy Cameron, Ed Shearer, Julia GriswoldMatt Shearer

Last night – we spent New Year’s eve at Amberslone.

Visiting Amy in Vienna with Eddy Pittson

August 15, 1998TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Eddy Pittson, Prater, Schönbrunn Palace, Soul Sugar, ViennaMatt Shearer

Eddy Pittson and I just had an epic trip to Vienna. ABSOLUTELY EPIC.

Trip to Uncle Jay Rusling’s Ranch in Oregon

August 30, 1997Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Jay Rusling, Lori Shearer, Oregon, Patti Rusling, Ranch, Rusling, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Susan Glendening, USA, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A sunny, amazing adventure to Uncle Jay Rusling’s ranch in Oregon.

Randal F Magnet – US Road Trip – Vegas, Cali, The Lot

August 21, 1997TravelAmy Shearer, California, Ed Shearer, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, YosemiteMatt Shearer

This was an epic, epic road trip. Brother Ed secured a car which was christened “Randal F Magnet” – an abbreviation of Randy Fanny Magnet, because it was sooo bad that it was cool.

Virginia on the Railway Tracks in Oregon, USA

August 12, 1997TravelAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Oregon, USA, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

Amazing shot, taken by Amy Shearer I think, of Virginia Shearer on the tracks in Oregon, USA.

Worthersee in Austria, 1995

August 9, 1995TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lake, Lori Shearer, Virginia Shearer, WortherseeMatt Shearer

Retro. Not sure if I was actually on this holiday. Still. Another great looking time at the wonderful Austrian Lake – Worthersee.

Summer 1995 – Holiday in Austria

August 5, 1995Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Blue VW Bus, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Lori Shearer, Pool, Shearers, SwimmingMatt Shearer

More shots of the holiday I wasn’t on. This summer I was busy playing drums with Adam Drake, Eddy PIttson and Alex Meadows.

Virginia & Rosamund & Lady Dog

August 1, 1995Family RootsAmy Shearer, Lady (Dog), Rosamund Hall, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Some nice shots from August 1995 of Rosamund Hall and Ginny Shearer.

Hay Bluff – Summer 1989

July 30, 1989Family Roots, Miscelaneous, TravelAmberslone, Amy Shearer, Black Mountains, Ed Shearer, Hay Bluff, Lady (Dog), Lori Shearer, Nikki Magnant, Virginia Shearer, WalesMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. From a cottage trip (Amberslone) in 1989 here are a few shots from Hay Bluff, in the Black Mountains.

Paracetamols – LIVE at Felixstowe Girls School

March 3, 1989Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Amy Shearer, Charlie Furniss, Drums, Ed Shearer, Felixstowe, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Haydn Simpson, Jeremy Ng, Oundle, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A retrospective post with some photos: The Famous “Paracetamols” gig at Felixstowe Girls College, 1989. The decibels were too high, Girls Screaming, mayhem.

The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx

December 27, 1988Miscelaneous, MusicAdrian Anderson, Amy Shearer, Drums, Ed Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Russel Shearer, Star Wars, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. I will need to check on dates. This set of archive pictures marks the arrival of drums in Woodford at the homestead. This pics probably range into 1989 for Ed’s birthday. In the next 2 shots, you can see some of the key 1980s Woodford characters. Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Adrian Anderson – … Continue reading The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx →

Tee Tee Visits Woodford – Christmas 1988

December 25, 1988Family Roots, MiscelaneousAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Grandma, Grandma Rusling, Lori Shearer, Rusling, Russel Shearer, Tee Tee, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer