Making Movies

You know how something sparks a memory. Well today it is the unlikely sound (for me) of Dire Straits on Planet Rock Radio. Now there's a thing from their Making Movies album. Suddenly time has stood still and you are transported to a place and a time that is long gone. Best if we don't go there............

It's what happens isn't it?

Pompous Officious and Downright Rude

I had a meeting with someone from the local council today. She was Pompous, Officious and Downright Rude........

Our road is being closed for an event that nobody has told us about. Not me, my fellow trader neighbours or the residents who live in the flats around us. Their idea of notification is to 'pretend' we sent you all a letter. Nobody received it so everyone of us are all calling the council liars er.......... don't think so.

Posters have been put up around the area to tell us the road is being closed. There is not one single one. I am told that there's one in the shop across the road - er mrs official it is advertising a table top sale. No wonder she can see all of these other posters!

And as for deliveries or staff getting home after work; well that's none of their problem.......

It's no wonder that so many people in the private sector (and individuals) get so annoyed with the way that some council officials treat people. And then she said it's only for 3 working hours. Excuse mrs Part Timer but some of us in the private sector work a little bit longer than that.

Alter Bridge - er Bring Back Black Stone Cherry......

A mesmerising performance from Black Stone Cherry at the LG arena last night. They have come a long way since I fist saw them at the Carling Academy a few years ago. Just how do you follow that? Bring on Alter Bridge? er No thanks!

We were met with a wall of noise that about the only discernible thing was the bass and whether it was the bass drum or bass guitar it just was all too ridiculously bass loud. As we left after about six or seven numbers we joined quite a few others walking back to their cars and muttering about how good Black Stone Cherry were and how the bass on Alter Bridge was louder than a noisy Motorhead concert.

What a shame. I am now playing ABII to remind me of what they can sound like.

I want you all to listen very carefully

The worst drivers in my humble opinion.....

1. A Rover driver with a hat
2. A Honda driver with a hat
3. A Rover driver without a hat
4. A Honda driver without a hat
5. Someone who is thinking of buying a Rover car

Try the test next time you drive.

• Who is it that drives at 45 MPH all the time along roads, irrespective of the speed limit?
• Who stops at roundabouts when nothing is coming?
• Who stops for other road users in the most inappropriate places?
• Who signals right on roundabouts when they are actually going straight on?
• Who stops on main roads to let people cross the road when there is no other traffic around?

Yes you know the answer!!!!

It's Not Good

My riding this morning...... Firstly we had the lovely sail along the motorway cameras without a care (or speed consideartion) in the world, despite the mandatory 60 MPH limit. Then there was the 'let's just nip in front of this artic' on the filter lane, I know he was being a bit of an enthusiastic artic man, so abandondment was the right course. And finally! The overtakes on the queue of cars going at 40 MPH up the local road. Please we are better than that.

Then to get pulled by the police just because of my pillion. Well whatever next (LOL).

Not Too Old For It

Getting old are we? Don't like loud music? Bit busy for you is it? Getting Late?

Having just eaten out at a very loud and noisy TGI's in Coventry I say party on! Rammstein is coming in Stuttgart soon and I just can't wait. Last year was Combichrist in support, soooooooooooo good. This year let it be a surprise.

Work hard - play hard. AND STOP THE MOANING.

Neutral - No Thanks...

There I am minding my own business cruising (LOL) around the Shropshire countryside when a sharp bend beckons. No problem there matey. Preparation - change down a gear. Foresight - plan ahead for the hazard. Vison - Keep a good and focused view on everything around you. Drive - Power your way round the corner.

The reality..........? Ah well there was this false neutral and just when the two four by fours appeared. Power? What f***ing power. More like gliding! Nice to get the tyres well scrubbed in though.