17/4/11–Final Planning; Dad & Lad road trip 2011

Well the final piece of the jigsaw has been placed in our first road trip!

 

Friday

Home to Aberystwyth via Devils Bridge, we may or may not do the train.

Saturday

Aberystwyth – Caernarfon via Portmeirion, Cadair Idris (just on the road there)

Sunday

Caernarfon – Old Trafford via Mount Snowdon

Monday

Old Trafford – Home via Old Trafford football ground and some other places!!!

Will try and fit in a few stone circles and long train station names, a paddle in the sea and a few beers as well!

 

Note:

Because of the wonders of free internet, regular postings to the blog will be made!!!!!

14/4/11–The cannons, Newport Pagnell

I really like the vibe here.

Played third as Knot Andy, but had had a bit to drink so fell back on standards .Well for me at least

50 things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Please Read my Letter – Plant/Krause version
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young.

Thanks to the tub thumpers who helped fill the sound out.

Hope to post a pic, once its mailed to me.

07/04/11–The Cannon, Newport Pagnell

Another manic night, I was not on form, so went then left before playing following a single soda and lime!

Oh the rock and roll life.

06/4/11–Slug & Lettuce, Milton Keynes

 

It was their birthday today.

Dee won some CD’s which he gracefully gave to me. This was won in the pass the parcel.

Followed the featured artist, a lass who’s name I missed, but she was very good.

I got on a bit later than I prefer, so was a little drunk.

Played
Don’t hurt yourself – Marillion
50things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Pinball Wizard/I’m free – the Who, Audience choice
Behind Blue Eyes/Won’t get fooled again – the Who

Some pics of the night

The prize winners in the middle of the parcel

30/3/11–The Cannons, Newport Pagnell (Updated)

A fairly quite night, no drinking!
Played under the monica, KNot Andy!!
Don’t Hurt Your Self – Marillion. Played in recognition of the fantastic week-end.
Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin. Played in Recognition of the closure to the second night at the Marillion Week-end Zeperated Out!
Please Read my Letter – Plant/Krause version, no reason really, just like the song.
Till next time Badger readers.
Peace.

Pic & Video from Dee

hope this plays, comment if not and I will reformat

Marillion Week-end 2011–Selected Videos

Access to the videos

Gary – “Swap the band” – The Party	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-dYTnmJpKU
Post “Swap the Band” comment	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrkuJOwwqlg
Marillioke warm up!!!	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGgfxxbgbL0
Steve	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btIFoVqHoKU
Innes	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJiu0T9xsEA
Picture Slideshow	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3blBljREFg

24/3/11 - A near tragic event on the way ….. M1J21

 

I had left work early to get home so I could prep for tomorrows early rise.

Why am I rising early, cause I have a flight to catch to Amsterdam and the Marillion Week-ender.

And this happened in front of me in the fast lane just before junction 21 on the M1,

Happily no one was seriously hurt. Not even the car this one swiped into!

Strong case that a mobile phone was in use. Driver of new “Scrap metal for a junk yard” standing by!

I was so close my bumper was nearly in this car and I was behind another one who swerved! And no I was not driving too close!

The photo is after the “Traffic Wombles” had dragged it to the side, all traffic was stopped whilst the road was swept of the stones!

I wish I had taken more pics as evidence!