I Like To Eat...

I Like To Eat…

7th, FMS Photo A Day, Funk, Indie, May 2023, Pop, Sunday, , , , , ,

I Like To Eat...An early morning trip to the pictures. As a result of Sunday bus timetables we repair unto McDead Thing before wandering along to the Empire picture house.  ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ was the film of choice.  Thoroughly enjoyed by the pair of us.

Lunch at Gregs and then into Asda for a bit of shopping. Then home via the Gobin.  A pleasant day.

Am currently stressing about lots so needed it. Feeling incredibly down at the moment, being a bit random with my meds right now.  Need to get some balance back.

Edit reel I sorted in Wigan the other day.  Needed to download the Get Carter soundtrack to add some music.  First walkout with the Gimbal.  Worked kinda ok, a bit of wobble as I walked!

Music

  1. Get Carter – Roy Budd
  2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Awesome Mix Vol. 3 – Various Artists
  3. Outside Looking In – The Masonics

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Something White

Something White

15th, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Folk, Indie, Street Photography,

Something WhiteSo 55 today. Lots of birthday wishes which was nice. Lovely card from C and fun card from S. Ch as St bring a card round too which was cool and appreciated.

Morning a bit of a food shop followed by a bit of a contretemps regarding the availability of a pound coin as we move shops between Lidl and Aldi, fetch change and off to Aldi we go.  Birthday lunch in the Robin, nice touch was the bar staff buying me a birthday drink.

Steven drags round copious amounts of beer too which is most welcome.  A few of the usual suspects like Doom Bar, Bishops Finger and Old Speckled Hen but a few different ones too.  I guess that I’m a bit predictable! Lol, we also bought me a bottle of Leffe.  Didn’t get round to drinking any of them.

Cal calls after work which was good.  Relatively early night in anticipation of work in the morning.  Have to admit bed is welcome, not been the best of birthdays to be fair.

Music

  1. Butterfly – Natalie Merchant
  2. Natalie Merchant – Natalie Merchant
  3. Ophelia – Natalie Merchant
  4. Tigerlily – Natalie Merchant
  5. Rarities (1998-2017) – Natalie Merchant
  6. Keep Your Courage – Natalie Merchant

 

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Season

Season

14th, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Friday, Funk, Indie, Jazz, Street Photography
Season Cases packed and out for 06.30. slight panic that they go to the right Bus.  Sorted, I go for a stroll down to the Spar to take some pics.  C rings to find out where I am.
Breakfast at 9.00 and pile into the bus for 10.00 to return home.  We stop in Beverley, with time enough to get scran and a drink but not enough time to do anything like visit the Minster. C is livid.  I’m a little more chilled but I’ve been to Beverley before.  Pint then into a bakery for a sausage roll for C and Bacon, Cheese and Leek pastie for me.
Remount the bus and off we go, weather is foul, roadworks everywhere, C gets a bit stressed about us arriving at the interchange in time to catch the feeder coach. We get back to Burtonwood at around 16:15.  Half an hour an we get on the feeder and wonder of wonders we’re first drop. Back home, light shop and then Mr. Krispy shared kebab for tea.  Nice.​
Music
  1. Acr Loco – A Certain Ratio
  2. Acr Box – A Certain Ratio
  3. Acr:mcr – A Certain Ratio
  4. Early – A Certain Ratio
  5. The Graveyard And The Ballroom – A Certain Ratio
  6. Loco Remezclada – A Certain Ratio
  7. The Old & The New – A Certain Ratio
  8. To Each… – A Certain Ratio
  9. Sextet – A Certain Ratio
  10. Live at the Blue Note Café, Paris 1961 – Bud Powell
  11. In Paris – And More – Dexter Gordon
  12. Dexter Gordon Blows Hot and Cool – Dexter Gordon

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A Favourite Place

A Favourite Place

8th, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Indie, Jazz, Landscapes, Saturday, , , , , ,

A Favourite PlaceAn early start and it’s into Wigan in search of today’s photo.  Return to the big giant head!

Arrived a t’mill and was first in, sorted my shit and chilled.  Not a great day tbh, 1-2-1 with Jess pm.  It was ok.

Home to tea and Carry On movies.  Could be worse.  Now off till Sunday next week and can chill for a bit.

Still feeling a bit down.

 

 

 

Music

  1. Blondshell – Blondshell
  2. Round Midnight – Dexter Gordon
  3. Bright Lights – Susanna Hoffs
  4. The Deep End – Susanna Hoffs
  5. Someday – Susanna Hoffs
  6. The Essential Jim Bob – Jim Bob
  7. Together All The Way – Levellers

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Solo

Solo

5th, Abstract, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Indie, Psychedelia, Wednesday, , , , , ,

SoloBeen a bit of a bizarre day tbh.  Up and out early, off to Wigan to capture some images.  Still playing catch up with this place. New Long Ryder’s album on the way in.  Vaguely thought a coffee might be welcome but cancelled out on the idea, got into work to no chair, Liam next to me had used it, grabbed it back, no headphones, he’d had those too I later dicovered.  Have been allocated a locker which is useful because I’ll stash my stuff when we go away to keep thieving mitts off!

Home and a nip to the shop and then a quick meatballs and beetroot pasta produced.  Was ok.  Pasta was a bit watery.

Still suffering from anxiety and not feeling great.  Think it’s change and getting used to things.

 

Music

  1. Live Manchester Albert Hall 2015 – Ride
  2. The Rosemarys – The Rosemarys
  3. Providence – The Rosemarys

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Above Your Head

Above your head

4th, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Indie, Portraiture, Psychedelia, Punk, Tuesday, , , , , , ,

Laundrette on the day off, usual change collection route, cash machine, newsagents, chicken shop and coffee at the Tom and Gerry. Bob back to the house to fetch the laundry and it’s away I go. Soundtracks to Ride’s ‘4 EPs’. Read ‘Keep Music Evil’ as I do the laundry. Follow up with ‘Methodrone’ from The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

C meets me at laundrette and we repair unto the Gerry for a swift drink. Flip flop about eating there and decide against.  Instead sourdough rye and turkey bacon sarnies at home.  Surprisingly tasty!

Next on the agenda a trip to the Turkish Barbers in anticipation of the holiday which begins on Monday next week.

P60 arrives, am feeling really down right now, combo of anxiety and depression not helped by dwelling on a whole heap of shit!  It’s not a great place to be!  Still onwards and upwards and all that bollocks.  

C continues to prepare for our jaunt to Scarborough.

Finally getting this place into some semblance of order and beginning to catch up with the photoaday.

Music

  1. Thanks For Reaching Out – Jim Bob
  2. Electromagnetic Steamboat: The Reprise Recordings – The Fugs

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Faceless Portrait

A Faceless Portrait

1st, April 2023, FMS Photo A Day, Garage, Indie, Music, Saturday

Faceless PortraitSo a trip out to Sainsbury’s this morning for a bit of scran and some clothes for the holiday.  End up with a pair of jeans and buying some trainers via Amazon.  Have to admit, am looking forward to the break.

However first port of call was to pick up the holiday tickets, brief visit to Andy’s All Day Breakfast.  Coffee and a sausage sarnie.  Neither were great, come to the conclusion the place is all fur coat and no knickers.

Feeling down still but is just about manageable.

TV is shite…. so cooking is welcome.  Off to the laundrette tomorrow so this afternoon rounded up the requisite change.

Adventures with beetroot burgers, parsnip, carrot and beetroot chips alongside sweet corn tonight.  Might be ok or could be truly revolting!

Beginning to make headway with this place.

Music

  1. Works By Tuli Kupferberg (1923-2010) – Jeffrey Lewis & The Deposit Returners
  2. Magic Spells Abound – Kevin Robertson
  3. Irregularis (The Great Hiatus) – Thee Headcoats

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