View from the Potting Shed

Now, I have to admit that I don’t list Cannibal Corpse amongst my favourite bands, but this video is utter genius.
WARNING: Don’t watch/listen to it if you are easily offended.
Cannibal Corpse’s last album “Kill” has one of the most tame titles, or indeed covers, of any of their albums in their 17 year career. Who […]

Steve Lawson’s gig in our living room last night was a roaring success.
While only six people turned up, it didn’t detract from the enjoyment of a relaxed evening in the company of friends, with plenty of good wine, fine chocolates, beautiful music and much laughter.
I videoed the entire gig, including Steve’s Q&A at the end, […]

When I turned up at Perth College (Goodlyburn building) shortly after 19:00 for Steve Lawson’s gig I was surprised to learn from the woman at reception that she had no idea there was a concert on that evening. In the concert hall directly opposite the reception desk.
Isn’t communication a great thing. It’s clear to […]

Tomorrow night Jane and I are off to sunny Perth to see the lovely Steve Lawson in concert at Perth College (starts 19:30).
The plan is then to kidnap Steve back to Anstruther and force him to play a concert in our living room on Friday evening.
And like the obliging friend that he is Steve has […]

I’ve always voted Liberal Democrat — at election time I’ve always been places where the Lib Dems had the best candidates and the best policies (as far as I could see): David Steel, Simon Hughes, Charles Kennedy.
I’m also a big Richard Thompson fan. By which I mean that I’m a big fan of Richard Thompson […]

This is for all those who are hooked on Facebook: Facebook Song.
The song is by Rhett and Link, described by someone as “The Proclaimers crossed with Weezer“. There’s quite a bit of Barenaked Ladies in there too. The band, I mean, not actual bare naked ladies.
You can download the MP3 of their song from […]

Kidney beans don’t get high blood pressure.
Bill e Bob left a comment on my last post “PC absolution” saying “Enough of this techno-geekery, where is your devastating review of the rugby? I think in the words of our more aggressive football-supporting brethren, ‘It’s all gone quiet over there’”.
It’s all gone quiet for one special reason: […]