Sunday 28 February 2010 23:01
Another busy few days. Went out with Peter and some other gentlemen on
Friday night; we went to see some very nice thrash metal bands at the
Head of Steam. Actually, we left pretty quickly; it was dreadful. We'd
only gone there because I'd messed-up with dates and everyone had
rearranged to see Karl's band on the 26th (but of course they were
playing on the 25th). I'm sure they'll forgive me!Last night, I went to an excellent party at the Hancock in town. I drank Brothers and, for a few wonderful minutes, listened to Eels' Mr E's Beautiful Blues. I was in heaven.
And then it was to Gotham for a nightcap. I asked the DJ to play Kings of Leon and he obliged. He also played a couple of Kasabian songs and then, without my asking and with a nod in my direction, played Elbow's Grounds for Divorce.
Today, I went shopping for frames for some old posters I've had lying around for a while. I bought some plates too. I also spotted a very nice rug, but I didn't have enough arms.
This evening, I bought a ticket for Lowlands. Well, Connect's not happening for the second year in a row, so I have to go somewhere.
Thursday 25 February 2010 23:21
I went to see the Vaudeville Class tonight at
the Head of Steam. I'd forgotten how good a drummer Karl is. He's
pretty amazing; but the band worked so well together. I loved the mix
of Raconteurs-blues-blondie-ish and all the other stuff that was going
on. Go see them!
Apologies Karl, I don't take very good pictures!
Wednesday 24 February 2010 21:49
Been on a course today, well day one of a two day course. Which makes it day two tomorrow. I'm going to see the Vaudeville Class at the Head of Steam tomorrow evening too. Should be good.I've been scanning old photos ahain today. It's so tedious; I think I'm going to have to go out in search of a new scanner this weekend.
I came across this one though. I can't believe I wore those glasses, that they were ever fashionable. Or that I had hair.
Monday 22 February 2010 20:30
I had to go to Preston today for a meeting. The meeting didn't go very
well, but on my way to the office I did see the Mayor and Mayoress of
Preston. And, while changing trains at Carlisle, I noticed sofas on the platform. And laminate flooring rugs and lamps. And a kitchen. And, um, a garden, complete with decking, seating and plants. It was quite amusing to see other people's reaction as they saw the platform. Apparently, it was all for a Homebase tv commercial, due to appear in the Spring.
I'd hate to imagine how much it all cost, but it was pretty cool.
Wednesday 17 February 2010 21:28
Busy, busy, busy. Wednesday 3 February 2010 21:28
After a (boredom induced) gap of a few years, I've resumed scanning old
photos. I'd promised my first/ex-wife ten years ago that I'd scan
everything then get all of the photos to her. It took a few years to
get around to starting but, after a couple of years' pictures, I had to
give up. I scanned six this evening though. From 1981.I may need to buy a faster scanner.
Monday 1 February 2010 20:12
If you look closely, on the gallery page, here, you'll see a couple of handsome blokes. Well, one. And Peter. We saw Sekond Childhood
last night at the Tuns; a rare event for my companion since he lives in
Whitley Bay. Well, someone has to. It was a good night, but we both
suffered a little today.After a delay caused by long working hours and not being able to get to shops, I finally bought the new Eels album, End Times. Yes, it's a bit depressing, and there's a real risk of falling into a rut of break-up songs, but there are some real gems on this album. As with all Eels' stuff, there are some great lyrics; some that most blokes can relate to; for example:
She locked herself in the bathroom again
so I am pissing in the yard
Reading the credits, I notice that there was no mention of the Chet. Odd, since he's been part of Eels for the past few years. Coool G Murder's mentioned, as usual, but there's also Butch, who'd parted company with the band after the Souljacker tour. Interesting, I think.
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