Elbow contin'd

I have uploaded my Elbow photos, and they actually aren't that crap! (she said in shock). So check out my Flickr page and live the magic.


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Elbow

Saw my beloved Elbow last night. Met up with the very nice Kim from London who was at the last show, plus my darling Elbowies Chris and Shirley. There were some REAL nutters there though. An aging pair of fanatic concert goers (real metal fans who also seem to like the very Indie Elbow). She was dressed up like Satan's little helper. And there was a crowd of TRULY obnoxious people, pissed to the gills and making a complete nuisance of themselves, talking loudly during Jesca Hoop's set and even during Elbow! Shouting out stupid things and annoying my precious Guy. I asked the girl to shhhh once and I overheard her say "if that girl looks at me again I'm going to kick her ass". They even started shouting things out to rile me like "green card" (reference to my being American?) but I ignored them. But Shirley and Chris were worried and looked out for me. The bitchy girl even tried to shove Kim out of way and take her place at the front (but tiny Kim held firm!!!). The vibe just wasn't the same. It was a great gig but lacked the atmosphere and energy of the last two I saw. Of course the fact that Guy's grandfather had died that morning probably didn't help. But he was still absolutely adorable and the band gave it all they had. I love them to the core. I don't have my photos uploaded yet. I didn't take as many and I have a feeling this will be my worst batch yet.

Day off work so taking it easy today.

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OH, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Last Day

Today is my last dat at work. I'm leaving Salford Royal and going back to the library at Wythenshawe. I don't regret coming here, even though it was for a brief 7 months. I learned a lot, made a great friend in fellow rock chick Bernie. But it's been hard and stressful. It's not easy working for a lunatic boss. We've all had them. It makes you wonder how they got there. Didn't anyone notice they were insane? But then again, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

Anyway, for your viewing enjoyment, and to celebrate Elbow's gig tonight at The Manchester Apollo, here is their brilliant video for Leaders of the Free World one of the highlights of their shows

Ah, shucks

I am very overwhelmed by the thoughts and generosity of all my friends and all the lovely cards and presents I received. What would we be without friends?
xx

My two cent's worth

I have to pay a license here to watch TV, it's something I have accepted, even though it seems I have to pay the BBC in order to watch programs on other networks. Makes sense? I don't think so. But whatever. And it seems my fees also fund BBC radio and i-player too. Fine, whatever. Oh, and new BBC headquarters and shiny new executive offices. Fine. But it also seems to pay the obscenely high salaries of buffoons such as Russel Brand and Jonanthan Ross, the latter making over £18,000,000 a year. For what? Making lewd and childish phone calls to unsuspecting actors and then broadcasting the stupid stunt on the radio? It was a feat that would have made a pimply-faced teenager blush with shame. Disgraceful. Fortunately others think so too, and the two deviants have been suspended pending further enquiry. Makes me sick. So that's where my licence fee goes.

Another day...

Greetings. Another day, another dollar (or pound?) It is this time of year where I sometimes miss my beloved Oregon the most. Halloween is fast approaching. They just don't get it here. It is seen as an "Americanism" (though it did originate from these shores) an annoyance, and just for kids. But it is so much more. I miss going through the different neighbourhoods in Corvallis, and later Portland, and looking at the elaborately carved pumpkins lining people's porches.They get it.

Oh, it's my birthday today too.

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Flickr

When I go to show I take loads of photos, mostly crap!! But occasionally there is the odd gem. Check out my flickr page .

Later.

My current faves

Greetings.
This Thursday I will be seeing the wonderful Elbow at the Manchester Apollo. Check out Elbow's myspace page . And while you're at it check out Jesca Hoop their fabulous opening act.


How's that?

Goddess

Woo Hoo! What would we do without friends? Thanks to my goddess friend Vicky I now know how to post links, so while I'm at it, here's the link to Vicky's bodacious blog

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Hello

Hello,
This is my first blog, so I'm just experimenting. You may hear from me again, yo may not. Right now I'm just trying to figure out how to post this damn thing!