Coming over to UK next week with my son who has a university interview. Will manage a few days in Scotland. Time enough to feed the seagulls chips on Anster pier.
Ach it'll make a change from the last time you wiz allowed back Adam, that seagull supper you ordered is still talked about around here.
And I've managed tae speak to the barmaid's husband and convinced him yo were just jokin. He has asked for a shot o the blunderbuss though, so be warned.
....i'm writing a letter to the head of talent[seriously] to ask that more editing discretion be shown to those on f/b who describe in great boring detail the meaning of their song of choice...its clearly a fad imported from the USA...but what do i know ...i've never completely read any of those amateur reviews.....
A sail? Chance would be a fine thing! Naw, we went for a TonyRomaRib on Friday, had a Starbucks white cafe mocha with cream while reading the Herald on Saturday morning then went tae see Interstellar in the IMAX that afternoon.
Went for a few beers at teatime and had the weirdest experience:
Only in Glezgy......
An auld lad, says he was 87, asked me to look out for him as he went for his taxi, caus he wisnae steady on his feet. He said he'd had a few nips, but it was the stroke he'd had a few weeks back that was the real problem. He went on tae say he'd slipped out the back door of a hospital and gone for a drink, but was on his way back. He was dreading meeting the charge nurse.
I got him to the pavement edge and found a seat for him, then went back to my IPA. The auld lad sat there, in the cold, for nearly half an hour before a taxi came.
I thought they were tremendous Gaie. Great set list (all the hits as you would expect but a good few tracks which would have been less expected. The times I have seen the Who they have done a brilliant jon with the back screen projections (I am sure there is a more modern way of doing it) and this time was no exception. So other than a couple of false starts due to it being the first night - a great gig.
Glad you enjoyed it, Norrie. Your thoughts on massive arenas? My son saw the National in London and though he's a huge, huge fan of theirs, he wasn't as blown away as I was in the Usher Hall. I've never been anywhere as big as the Hydro etc so can't comment. I was surprised at the atmosphere in The Usher, given that I was way up the top, but you could feel the waves of excitement coming right up from the floor. Someone's going to take the p*** any minute and that's OK, because the understanding of what it is that leaves you absolutely buzzing after a great gig absolutely fascinates me. I mean nearly 3 weeks after the event and the thought of Robert Plant at the Academy still cheers me up after a tedious day at the Bun-sgoil.
Not a fan in the slightest of massive Arenas but sometimes needs must. The Hydro is by no means the worst of them. I think like a lot of things in life you have to take it for what it is...were you not quite high up at the Albert Hall?
I was, but I'd say a building with as much history as that has enough atmosphere of its own to go a long way. On that day I was so excited to be there and so filled with emotion when they came on stage I could probably have been anywhere though. I do realise there are bands I'd only be able to see by going to the Hydro or wherever, it just hasn't come up so far. Nothing now till Fairport Convention and then Roaming Roots.
I want Duran Duran just to see Glen excited.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but Glen exited...
DeleteComing over to UK next week with my son who has a university interview. Will manage a few days in Scotland. Time enough to feed the seagulls chips on Anster pier.
ReplyDeleteHope it goes well and that you have a great trip..
DeleteGood luck to your son. Watch out for DC's blunderbuss on the pier (;-)
DeleteCheers. Never mind his blunderbuss, I'm hoping to see his wallet in the Dreel Tavern.
DeleteAch he's good for it... lobster sales are picking up for Christmas
Delete.
DeleteDear Santa,
Geeza lobster sandwich...and make it snappy!
Ach it'll make a change from the last time you wiz allowed back Adam, that seagull supper you ordered is still talked about around here.
DeleteAnd I've managed tae speak to the barmaid's husband and convinced him yo were just jokin. He has asked for a shot o the blunderbuss though, so be warned.
Dad Dancin'... What's to say!
ReplyDeleteI can see you as a bit of a John Travolta actually.
DeleteMore 'Chas Smash'
DeleteBTW Whur's Julie & Gaie gone? I prefer to dance with the girls 😘
DeleteI think Dad Dancing is as patronising as Yummy Mummies.
DeleteSee you've made a pal on the dark-side, oh Shuggie
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ReplyDeleteMONDAY
Love Story - Sensational Alex Harvey Band
....i'm writing a letter to the head of talent[seriously] to ask that more editing discretion be shown to those on f/b who describe in great boring detail the meaning of their song of choice...its clearly a fad imported from the USA...but what do i know ...i've never completely read any of those amateur reviews.....
ReplyDeletecheers frae the dale
"Down with this sort of thing!"
Delete"Careful now"
You don't want to rain on their parade that's Glen's raison d'être
Smashie: You reckon, mate
DeleteNicey: yeah it's just like Black Friday
Smashie: It's crass mate
Where is everybody?
ReplyDelete....online mental mad monday xmas shoppin mate.....have you no heard?....
ReplyDeletecheers frae the dale
More likely banged up after being caught causing a stramash on Black Friday.
DeleteWe were at Braehead for the weekend. Wimmin went shopping, we went to picters.
DeleteThe whole weekend? That was some shopping trip.
DeleteSee JfE really has the bit between her teeth re Ms Lennox
DeleteWonder if Glen's new best pal over on the dark side will take the bait?
DeleteDid you sail up the Clyde to Braehead, DC? There used to be a ferry from the city centre but it wasn't supported and failed.
DeleteThe Forth & Clyde Canal's handy but in some stretches there are boys with air rifles.
DeleteMy stretch was from Knightswood flyover to Singer.
DeleteA sail? Chance would be a fine thing! Naw, we went for a TonyRomaRib on Friday, had a Starbucks white cafe mocha with cream while reading the Herald on Saturday morning then went tae see Interstellar in the IMAX that afternoon.
DeleteWent for a few beers at teatime and had the weirdest experience:
Only in Glezgy......
An auld lad, says he was 87, asked me to look out for him as he went for his taxi, caus he wisnae steady on his feet. He said he'd had a few nips, but it was the stroke he'd had a few weeks back that was the real problem. He went on tae say he'd slipped out the back door of a hospital and gone for a drink, but was on his way back. He was dreading meeting the charge nurse.
I got him to the pavement edge and found a seat for him, then went back to my IPA. The auld lad sat there, in the cold, for nearly half an hour before a taxi came.
Wired story
As I said, only in Glezgy
Weird
DeleteOK, Renfrewshire
DeleteHe'd say "a few haufs". A friend of mine who lost his leg used to get the bus to the pub from the hospital, I think it gets boring being cooped up.
DeleteBit confusing on the other side the day.
ReplyDeleteMore importantly the LE hasnt been spotted for a while. Hope she's awricht.
never mind...brooce is fronting for U2 tonight while bono is sick.
ReplyDeleteAdam likes a few haufs
DeleteClayton!
DeleteHe should have a shot at The Police, too.
DeleteI'm no fan of Sting and his merry band either but that seems a bit harsh Glen?
DeleteReally?
DeleteI have changed my mind ...
Deleteso hoo wis The Who, Norrie?
ReplyDeleteI thought they were tremendous Gaie. Great set list (all the hits as you would expect but a good few tracks which would have been less expected. The times I have seen the Who they have done a brilliant jon with the back screen projections (I am sure there is a more modern way of doing it) and this time was no exception. So other than a couple of false starts due to it being the first night - a great gig.
DeleteOn the gig home straight for thsi year....
I see Daltrey was staying at Mar Hall and did a few numbers at a wedding. Judging by the Wilko and McCartney albums he can still sing.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Norrie. Your thoughts on massive arenas? My son saw the National in London and though he's a huge, huge fan of theirs, he wasn't as blown away as I was in the Usher Hall. I've never been anywhere as big as the Hydro etc so can't comment. I was surprised at the atmosphere in The Usher, given that I was way up the top, but you could feel the waves of excitement coming right up from the floor. Someone's going to take the p*** any minute and that's OK, because the understanding of what it is that leaves you absolutely buzzing after a great gig absolutely fascinates me. I mean nearly 3 weeks after the event and the thought of Robert Plant at the Academy still cheers me up after a tedious day at the Bun-sgoil.
DeleteNot a fan in the slightest of massive Arenas but sometimes needs must. The Hydro is by no means the worst of them. I think like a lot of things in life you have to take it for what it is...were you not quite high up at the Albert Hall?
DeleteI was, but I'd say a building with as much history as that has enough atmosphere of its own to go a long way. On that day I was so excited to be there and so filled with emotion when they came on stage I could probably have been anywhere though. I do realise there are bands I'd only be able to see by going to the Hydro or wherever, it just hasn't come up so far. Nothing now till Fairport Convention and then Roaming Roots.
DeleteIts a busy one tonight...who you got there?
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Norrie. John from Tarbolton and Tony from Ravenswood are going to be busy on the phones later.
DeleteThere seem to be a lot of sad people listening to this show. I'm glad I'm not like them.
DeleteI never listen, I rely on the Git for news...
DeleteI blame Unit 121 not the GIT
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