Bogoff

I woke at 6 this morning with the sunlight streaming through my bedroom window and my budgie squawking to be let out of cage. Seeing I didn't go to bed until 2am...I wasn't at my best...so decided to be lazy and have coffee in my pants. Tasted a bit strange...so will use a mug next time. Decided where I could bike to to get more hot black stuff, seeing I had boycotted my old bean establishment, because of constant price hikes. I am currently sat having elevensees in weatherspoons...where I can get 2 mugs of coffee for the same price as 1 from old place...it's a no beaner. Out for a meal last night...fascinated with this picture in restaurant...can anyone else see a dog wearing a German helmet...or was the red wine spiked?

Do little

The last few days have been pretty manic. What with friends funeral, gigs, practice, a house to run and pets to look after...I have hardly had a moment to myself. The budgie is no problem . She has her own key and lets herself in and out. The new hamster sleeps in the day and becomes active at night...a bit like me. The gecko however , hardly ever makes an appearance and hides herself in the foliage. On the rare occasion she comes out, I am stunned on how beautiful she is and how big she has grown. I love my pets and I hope they love me.

St Peter's Swing

I was honoured to conduct the funeral of a fellow musician today. I would like to thank my wonderful employers for guiding me through from start to finish. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, as I was...and it gave me an insight of what our directors go through every day. I saw his last journey through from start to finish and prepared him for his last performance. I was hurt though, that despite 70 years of entertaining thousands of people, that only a few people turned up. I realise, that some have to go to work and some were on holidays...but some just didn't bother? Very sad. My dad who is 87...turned out to say goodbye, as he knew him from years ago. I said I was nervous before...but my dad then drove me to the wake in his car.....oh my life....I am sure there is a hole in the passenger well, where my imaginary brake was. I need to keep my eye on him. Also proud to share a photo by Nada of Cranberry Flick. Taken in the very room, where my late musician friend performed for many years. RIP mate...save me a seat in the Big Band in Heaven.

Blowing in the wind

Had a long discussion with a little person yesterday..about landing on the moon...was it staged or was it real? After watching the film Capricorn One...I am not so sure. I do believe a few things have been 'staged'  throughout history...with many many cover ups. The shooting of President Kennedy to name but one.There is more going on in our lives than we will ever know...and I believe that some, should keep it that way...whilst some will try and discover the truth.

Sherpa

Felt really off it today...I know why, I have a few things on my mind and boy am I tired. When I feel like this...2 things suffer. The inevitable sleep...and then appetite. After a particularly emotional day.. I had to force myself to eat. How? Well if I had gone home...I probably wouldn't have made anything...so by going to a pub and paying...I have no choice but to consume what's put in front of me. So I ordered the cheapest meal on menu...a small chicken sarnie.? Only when it arrived, it also came with a pair of climbing boots and supplementary oxygen...it was mountainous!!!. Believe me, it was a challenge as my tum and brain rebelled. A minor triumph though, as years ago I would have paid and then left without eating it. So fighting the dogs...I consumed every last bit....and waddled out the pub for the safety of my car. Anxiety is pants....but I now don't let it control me...not anymore.

A wee bite to eat

It's amazing how quick your opinion can change in the shake of a tail!!! Treated myself to lunch today in a pub restaurant. Opted for the hand made fresh turkey cob. I can't give the name of the establishment...but clues are..  hound and small bird that rhymes with fail. Whilst waiting for my moist succulent baguette to arrive, I noticed that the wallpaper was on upside down? My meaty sarnie was served up with a small side salad. Very nice turkey with a hint of something I wasn't sure about. After consuming my own body weight in coffee, I decided to visit the the little boys room before driving home. Only one other person in there...the chef. You can probably guess what happened next. After placing his tackle back in the appropriate place..  he left the khazi....without washing his hands...arghhhhhhh. Will I frequent this health conscious bistro again? Two hopes...bob being one of them. Disgusting...glad I didn't start with pea soup.

Spin

Sometimes ,you get one of those days, where you just want to take it easy. I seem to have a brain full of things I have to do. Challenges that lay ahead all jumbled into one gigantic ball in my bonce. The body can switch off, but the head is like a zanusi washing machine ..on full cycle!! The smallest things can be compounded into gigantic problems...magnified a trillion times...and especially in the middle of the night. The remedy? Empty the tangled drum of washing thoughts as soon as you can. Start with the smallest items if need be...but make space , allowing the bigger things to untangle. The second remedy? Drink lots :-)