The train broke down, yet this little rabbit had a good bemused look at us, very glad it decided to run in the other direction as sticking to its one direction over the railway lines could have been messy…
This game turned out to be really tough, once Wells had scored we thought it was going to be another walkover, we could see it on the pitch too. Colchester were very physical whereas the Bantams like to pass the ball about. At half time we were losing 2:1. The second half we were a different team, Wells scored the equalizer with a brilliant looping header, we could not believe the ball went in. A very worthy point but we are not going to win every home game!
Ah ha, I love some old shots, just a few here. Though I can not find any from rock covers band Somerset Avenue – of which I played bass and backing vocals, or AC/DC covers band Highway to Hull of which I tried singing, not enough engine oil in my throat though!
This was great fun, humble beginnings as Reich Elm, I suggested Aurora, and that we also get a new singer, Peat went and in came the amazing Stevie ‘T’ and his superb fun!
I mean, look at that singing style, it actually fit that band, Sensei evolved into Phtang, it all stopped when I decided to be a dad, it should have been a short break but took 10 years to play with those guys again, we had some pretty good laughs indeed.
53/12 was my last band, enjoyed some of that but I really need a band that have a head as messed as mine ha! I still have the idea of forming a ‘FUT’ that would be a punk, rock, and blues type band, yet also a solo act? lets see eh…
I will do a good write up a little later, but, Andy and Rach’s wedding day was superb, one of the best events I have been to. It is one of those longer moments of time that you certainly do not want to end. Emotions were brilliant all the way through, and some amazing moves with the grooms sister, Julie.
Admitting that the face looks like its glued over the rest of the photo would be the easy option, but, if this is stared at for long enough then shivers pop down my legs after my spine felt a little cold of jelly.
Thing is, its the shortest I reckon to have set the clipper to my hair, and certainly thinking about a big beard?
We have a bed of nails, a very pale person, an amp! a smashing block, and a woman with an axe. I’m actually unsure which scares me most, the bed of nails or woman with an axe? Just look how he is staring, erm, looking, hmmm, watching her…
Thing is, that amp just blows me away, I mean, is it really there or actually part of the show?!
Last Saturday 31st August I actually went out on my bike, it certainly might not have happened if Andy had not decided to meet me in Ilkley, that meant he had about 15 miles to get there and me just the two! At my immense speed we rode on the very quiet back lanes through Nesfield, until we meet the busy A59. A short rest then down to the Bolton bridge roundabout. After carefully negotiating the exit for Bolton Abbey it was back onto relatively quiet roads.
We did turn right to head straight down to the Cav Pavilion, but some cows had blocked the road, thankfully they were not chained to anything, erm, for some reason I thought of the suffragettes’ hmmm… I actually felt quite glad as this meant the decision was taken to ride further on for the turning to strid wood. As that right turning was taken we decided to stop off at the delightful Dusty Bluebells, what a gorgeous cafe’ it is, in fact it really does seem to offer much more than that.
In order we had Galaxy ice cream followed steak pie, I know, its the wrong order but the fresh orange washed it down well!
After our (my!) well earned rest we pushed and carried our bikes down to the strid, absolutely stunning scenery. As we approached it was the lowest I had ever seen it.
Still as it may appear, the depth and under currents are deadly, folks have lost their life after trying to jump the narrowest points, its only a few feet but covered in moss, a grappling hook is nearby just in case someone does fall in! Though I do know someone who has jumped it.
Talking of trying to cross, Andy was going to attempt some kind of bunny-hop, by wearing the spd clipless pedals you could actually pull up on the bike really hard and get over it, but, its still as deep as two double decker buses!
Because I have powerfully built legs I decided to think about the other option of running and launching myself right into the water of the river Wharfe…
Deciding to walk with the bikes the mile or so to the Cavendish pavilion, we put the world into how best it should be run, and certainly not all impossible at all! We have some of the best countryside in the world, though so many complain I actually like living in the United Kingdom, I can not imaging living anywhere else.
Not stopping off at the cafe’ we rode back to my flat, although I had one weeks washing up stacked, and had not vacuumed, or dusted, or well, it keeps the bills down, but its not too bad for a single lad! After more true stories Andy had to head off for his remaining 15 miles. I had covered 18, and some of that was walking, still very healthy for my Prednisoloned’ bones – arrggghhhh…
Its a sure sign that autumn is around the corner, a spiders web at the bus stop showing its strength properties, autumn is dew.
Some very nice buildings have appeared over the years, this here is the simple way of how to reach those dark grey clouds over Bradford, very unsure how much the entrance fee is but it should be cheap…
Well done son, those grades are brilliant, you will make a great scientist and more! Keep up the fantastic work eh.
, read the Blues in Britain magazine review or listen to my BCB Radio interview.