Loaded with cold I cycled home from work utterly devastated that the gig I'd looked forward to all year was going to be ruined by this wonderfully timed poorlyness. I could only pray that overnight it would clear up a little, thus giving my voice some range to cope with our set for the Heart & Soul rally, Gosforth race course, the following evening. Saturday morning I awoke sweltering and staggered, spluttering, into the bathroom, where seeing my own reflection shocked me into almost full consciousness. After nibbling breakfast and guzzling gallons of green tea and honey, I ventured to Nixons gaff, finding him sprawled on the doorstep like a fallen pisshead, when in fact he was just trying to find a comfortable sitting position due to nasty back issues he's been battling with lately. We literally 'stuffed' his laguna with music and camping gear and embarked on our sunshine blessed adventure to Gosforth. We planned to meet the others at Washington ...

Yes indeed, been a canny weekends gigging for us lot. Felt like we hadn't played live in ages for some strange reason. Friday night saw us back in the Blacksmiths Arms in Gosforth, had many a great gig there and Friday was no exception. The audience were awesome, great communication and feedback etc. Always a pleasure to see our two number 1 groupies as well, Anne (geordie rock chick) and Melissa (g.r.c.jr.). Wonder what all the hullabaloo was about when I pulled up and got out my car. Loads of screaming and clattering gannin' on down one of the nearby alleyways, sounded like a scene from Deathwish 3! Local charvas I suspect, more edge than a cracked piss pot!

Saturday night united us in Sacriston Cricket Club for a teriffic follow up to Gosforth. As on Friday, the turnout was great as was the crowd response. Thanks to Del, Cath, Joan, Arthur and Stevie for trailing out....yet again.. ...

Friday tea time and I’m driving home from work, looking forward to the gigs we have lined up, Cleveland Hotel in Redcar that night and The Grand Hotel in Bishop Auckland on the Saturday. I was loaded with cold but managed to convince myself I’d ‘get by’ vocally. Holy shit!!!! ‘CRASH’ The lady driving in front of me slams on her brakes to stop and talk to her friend she’s just seen walking down the street, no signal or pre warning of any kind and predictably, I screech into the back of her. Now anyone who’s had experience with this type of prang will know that it makes no difference whether she was on a mobile phone, eating a pizza or giving herself a pedicure at the wheel, it’s still going to be my fault. Any way, my car was cracked and bent a bit, luckily, her car only suffered a slight scuff, (the repair company will still pull my eyes out I have no doubt), fortunately, the lady was completely unhurt and pleasant to deal with so matters got settled eas ...

‘Ey up lads n lasses, guess who’s got a day off…..needed after this weekends antics I assure you, booze booze and ………yes…more booze…phew! Hard work with me not being a big, or regular drinker. Had no gigs this weekend so I made a decision to have a weekend on the lash, round Spenny….where else?

Last gig we did have was excellent, our first time playing in Leadgate Cricket Club. Set up was a bit random, but worked out ok…oddly, everyone said the sound was very nice and clear…hopefully the people sat really really close to the speakers can live ok with their new case of tinnitus ….just kidding, we’re never THAT loud…cough! The audience were fantastic, made our first time there really memorable, so we’re keen to return. I’m very grateful also to the gents who booked us and organizers for their very flattering comments, especially the high marks they gave me on my figure skating outside in the snow and ice whilst carrying ‘cilla crackingl ...

Last nights gig was marvellous, we performed really well, (except the Killers track naturally), The audience were (as I predicted) fantastic, thanks to all who turned out to see us, especially the group who trailed over from Chilton. Thanks to John for coming (I feel musically naked without you out front checking the levels ha ha). Also not forgetting my main man ‘Edgey’ who makes a point of getting to nearly all of our gigs, thankfully refraining from exposing his tickle tackle, and other parts of his anatomy lately. ……Oh yes, he managed to pull too……wonder how that turned out? I actually have some concerns with Edgey’s life at the moment….as he always seem to place far to much emphasis on the state of my hair at every gig…(has anyone noticed…lads?), admittedly, by the end of the night it was like an albatross nest. My hair was nice and tidy till I got out of the car when I reached the venue and it was savaged by the mini hurricane that was blasting dow ...