Irish band Fontaines DC have very cool music videos. I've no real idea what a lot of them are about, but they're visually interesting at least. They remind me of when music videos used to be important, maybe they are again? I've no idea! I'm looking forward to seeing them live later this year. … [Read more...] about Starburster Fontaines DC
I Finally Bought a New Couch!
When I moved into this house back in 2017 I had quite a lot of things going on, with some significant outlays for builtin wardrobes, floor to ceiling bookcases and of course beds, upgraded heating and a lot more. So back then I chose a fairly basic pair of two seater sofas. I didn't know a lot about couches so I was surprised to find out that there was a lead time of 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about I Finally Bought a New Couch!
2025 Concerts and Performances
Over the last couple of years I've been able to get to see some wonderful performances by some great musicians and performers. Next year I'm hoping to see several acts that I haven't seen before, as well as seeing new performances from a few that I've seen already. Bruce Springsteen had to cancel a couple of dates of his European tour this summer and the one I had tickets … [Read more...] about 2025 Concerts and Performances
Some People ….
There's no secret. I go to quite a lot of concerts and other performances. Some are wonderful, some aren't, but that's to be expected. Acoustics in some venues can be a little iffy, you might not be feeling 100% or something could just go wrong. There's a multitude of reasons why a concert experience might not be 100%. Sadly, however, I've had a couple of horrible … [Read more...] about Some People ….
Making my own Cucumber Pickle
It's been 3 years since I got my greenhouse. The first couple of seasons had their ups and downs, but by and large I was quite pleased with the crop of tomatoes I got. I was able to use the tomatoes for daily cooking, as well as making plenty of preserves like chutney for the off season. Sadly this year the tomatoes simply have not thrived. Whereas previous years I had a glut … [Read more...] about Making my own Cucumber Pickle