It's a little after 6.30pm here in the wilds of England...... I've just waved a "goodbye" to B, from the front door & it's quite a pleasant night out there !! What cloud there is, well - it's way off in the distance..... the sea looks really calm & the lights out across the coast are shining brightly !! I've not been down to the beach for a long while... maybe soon !!
As mentioned, B has gone out - it's her Thursday night gym class..... so, that leaves myself & J here "home alone". ME is out as part of her Uni placement. She is working at a care home, of sorts, learning how to do a 'drugs round' & what have you. It's about 15 miles away - but, her shift doesn't finish until 9pm, so... I'm guessing she won't be home for a few more hours !!
She was here at lunch time & met the postman with high hopes !! She has had several birthday cards already, but none today !! It's hard to believe she will be 21 on Saturday !! I will always remember the moment she came into our lives & how I was able to hold her, just a few minutes later !! I can't remember what I did yesterday, but that - well, I will never forget that moment !!
Talking of moments....... the music of the moment is an Allman Brothers set, from Boston last November. It's one of the 6 shows that reached me on Monday & it's well good !! I recommend these live sets to everybody. They are really, really good & worth anybody's money !!
A little earlier, I was playing a Dire Strait's tape. It was an old radio concert from 1992 !! While I was playing it, it dawned on me - it's 20 years old !! How mad is that ?!! Talking of old things - today's Led Zeppelin concert is from February 23rd 1970 & is a corker !!
It was recorded in Helsinki, Finland & it's one of my favourite bootlegs of the band - I've had it for years !! It's 2 Cd set & contains the following tracks:
CD 1
1) We're Gonna Groove
2) I Can't Quit You
3) Dazed & Confused
4) Heartbreaker
5) White Summer
6) Since I've Been Loving You
7) Thank You
CD 2
1) Moby Dick
2) How Many More Times
3) Whole Lotta Love
I know a lot of Zeppelin fans do not like this show - but... I do !! The 3rd album was in the pipeline & the set was featuring new & old tracks. I'm not sure how many years I've had this set - but... it's been a very long while !! As always - if you can find a copy, go for it... just don't buy it !! Buy one of the bands official sets instead !! More another night.......
Oh - while just on music...... I saw a clip of a 'concert' at the White House. I took notice, because Warren Haynes (I think) was in the line up !! I only saw a short clip of the 'show' - but, it looked really good !!
Talking of things American - I had a really bad night last night & couldn't sort myself out.... so much so, that I was down here watching the debate, at 2am, as it was broadcast live !! I think it was on CNN (I'm probably wrong about that) & the bits I saw were quite good !! It's a shame they don't give the guys big clubs or something - the last man standing going thru' to the election !! A sort of 'Royal Rumble' or whatever the WWE call it for politicians !!
That's what is wrong with our live broadcasts from the House Of Commons - they still work on the old rule, keeping a swords distance between each other !! Give them all clubs I say - let them knock each other about a bit - it would keep the voter's happy for a day or 2 !! As a member of The Church - I shouldn't wish violence on anybody - but, our politicians are soooooo lame !!
Talking of Church - my old lecturer came around a day or two back. He is a Jehovah's Witness & checks up on me from time to time. He honestly thought I would be in hospital - it seems the last time he visited, he thought I was on my "way out" & was worried about me !! I'm not sure if he was hoping to convert me on my death bed or something.... but, he was very surprised to see me still home & looking healthier !! Oh well - it was nice of him to pay a visit, tho' I wish (sometimes) he could just come & say "Hi" & leave all the Church stuff behind him !! I don't mean that in nasty way - he really is a great guy & he does worry.... so, it was nice of him to call in !!
Just with the health thing..... I've had to go on even more pills today !! I had a test done & "Yippee" I've got some sort of infection - another one - & the new pills are meant to help with that !! I tell you folks - I really am getting very fed up of all these pills & potions..... I rattle as I walk, I really do !! The pills aren't keeping me alive medically... I'm just taking sooooo many now, I don't need to eat, they are working as a food substitute - I'm sure of it !!
The guy's all came running to my rescue earlier !! I was looking for the Dire Straits tapes (mentioned above) & I fell right over !! ME & J were here at the time & boy, did they ever come running - maybe it's the fact I shouted out as I went down.... or, just the noise of me hitting the ground !! It's no big deal - just another ache & pain to add to the others !! I'll see how many new bruises I wake up with tomorrow !!
Right - my plans for tonight.... sit down, watch some TV... listen to more music & then head towards my bed, when B gets home !! My plans for tomorrow - well, we have to go into town at some point, mainly to get stuff for ME's birthday meal. She has asked for a "picky tea" - which I think means finger food of some sort or another...... I'll see what we come home with !!
B nearly came home with a £100 note for her today !! We decided to put £100 in with her (ME's) birthday card & the guy offered B a Scottish £100 note !! It is legal tender - tho' ME would probably had to put it in the bank - I can't see too many shops willing to cash it, especially around here in the sticks !! Anyhow, by the time I had talked to B about it, the guy had sent it off to his bank, so we had to settle for 2 £50 notes instead !! Never mind - it's the thought that counts...... tho', if ME reads this before her birthday on Saturday, the surprise will have gone !! I will take a chance & hope she doesn't log in for a day or two, I guess !!
For now tho' I must away..... thank you all for reading, until next time.......
Bye Bye
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