On the ground

May 16th – On the ground

16th, Architecture, Date, Days, FMS Photo A Day, Friday, Garage, May 2023, Photos, Punk, Rockabilly, Street Photography, Surf, , , , , , , , , , , ,

On the groundBloods in Wigan and I’m knackered and so tired I’m On The Ground.  Nip into Kawa’s, bump into Fin then realise I don’t have the blood forms.  Back on to the bus and it’s a dash back to the Thomas Linacre.  They struggle to find blood.  Meet C off the bus and a swift pint in the Lickers.

Music

  1. I, Doris – Merry Menopause
  2. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – History of Modern
  3. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Bauhaus Staircase
  4. Jah Wobble And The Invaders Of The Heart – Ocean Blue Waves
  5. Jah Wobble And The Invaders Of The Heart – Everything Is Nothing
  6. The Surf Hermits – Showdown
  7. The Surf Hermits – Hang Zen
  8. The Surf Hermits – The Surf Hermits Jam!! Volume 1
  9. The Surf Hermits – Road Trip
  10. Jim & the Sea Dragons  – Caught In The Spider’s Web
  11. Mark Malibu and The Wasagas – Dance Party a’ Go Go
  12. The Beat Poets – Totally Radio
  13. The Beat Poets – Live en Écosse 1995
  14. The Breakers – Monster Storm & Teardrops

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Glimmer 17

April 16 Glimmer 16

16th, April 2025, Date, Days, FMS Photo A Day, Garage, Music, Photos, Rockabilly, Street Photography, Surf, Wednesday, , , , , , , , , , ,

Glimmer 17Day 3 of the lates and great delight as I listen to ‘The Demon Barber’ as I’m outside this place. The irony is not lost!  Glimmer 16 is the irony.

Music

  1. Various Artists – Hipbone Slim Vs. Sir Bald
  2. Various Artists – Evil Kneevel Y Otros Instromentales
  3. Various Artists – Rock’n’roll Is Gonna Kill You!
  4. Sir Bald y Los Hairies – Cangrejo Diablo Y Otros Golpes Terribles!
  5. Various Artists – The Hairy Scary Sounds of… Sounds of Hipbone Slim aka Sir Bald
  6. Commoners Choir – United Kingdom
  7. Commoners Choir – Commoners Choir

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Local

16th March Local

16th, Architecture, Date, Days, FMS Photo A Day, Indie, March 2025, Music, Photos, Psychedelia, Sunday, , , , , , , , , ,

LocalHmm, well this was slightly odd. Head to Layla’s christening and encounter a set of stocks. Apparently thestocks are a reminder of a time when local criminals, including those convicted of murder, were tried at the Hare and Hounds public house, built in the 17th century.

Christening was cool, church an interesting 18th century brick built affair.  Afters at the Miners Institute and Leigh Miners Rangers are playing in the background as I watch The Arsenal beat Chelsea.

  1. The Sufis – The Sufis
  2. The Sufis – Inventions
  3. The Sufis – Double Exposure
  4. The Gories – Outta Here
  5. The Gories – Complete Bandin’ Sessions
  6. The Gories – I Know You Be Houserockin’
  7. The Gories – House Rockin
  8. The Smoking Trees – Funtime Sunshine/’66
  9. The Smoking Trees – The Adventure Continues…
  10. The Smoking Trees – The Archer and The Bull
  11. The Smoking Trees – Tst
  12. The Smoking Trees – Acetates

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P

16th February P

16th, Apps, Bike, February 2025, FMS Photo A Day, Funk, Hip Hop, Indie, Photos, Psychedelia, Street Photography, Sunday, , , , , , , , , , ,
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An early shift today.  Deep joy!  Bit of a mixed day with lots of listening from Krish.

  1. Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 – The Difficult Number 2
  2. Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 – Fitbaw Fitbaw Fitbaw GOAL GOAL GOAL
  3. Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 – These Are Not The Drugs (You Are Looking For)

 

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What Inspires Me

What Inspires Me

16th, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Jazz, Sunday, , , ,

What Inspires MeSunday and off to work on the Sunday service.  Early start but that gave me a chance to mooch around in search of a photo. Luckily Wigan never fails to provide something and after several possible candidates I arrive at this.  Some sort of hen party had discarded it going on the proximity of the Brides Gang piece of rubbish.

Grab a coffee and packet of Wotsits from John Menzies, wander in and no surprises I’m first in. Get my shit out of the locker and set up for the day.  Not  a great day work wise but not a totally shite day.  Got to catch up with a bit of writing which was positive.  Finally got to meet Meg who’s been off ill.  Seems pleasant enough.

Back home via superior bus and in the door and I’m fed by Carol with stew and dumplings, delish.  Phone home.  Shoot the breeze with the folks.  Catch up with the blogging and write some shit.

Discover a change in the shift pattern, early’s next week to be followed by lates.  It’s no bad thing delaying the lates given that C returns to work tomorrow.  Need to nip in early so I can visit Asda, C needs more hot chocolate.

Music

  1. The Best Of Horace Silver The Blue Note Years – Horace Silver
  2. Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers – Horace Silver
  3. Serenade To A Soul Sister – Horace Silver
  4. III -Walter Smith III
  5. In Common – Walter Smith III
  6. Twio – Walter Smith III

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