Birthday Girl

My youngest daughter had her ninth birthday party at the local public swimming pool. She was actually born on August 1st but all of her friends are on vacation during that time, so we usually hold it one week before school starts. She of course loves this, because she gets a family celebration on the 1st and a final bash at the end of the month. You've heard of "The Never Ending Story" or "The Song That Never Ends", we experience "The Birthday Party That Never Ends".  Around 15 of her mates attended--I was too busy helping my wife to actually count. The kids were ravenous after the swim, the cake was demolished and very little dinner (KFC--bad, bad, we know!) was left--they were like seagulls at a wharf. Needless to say it was a great success and of course my daughter was delighted --my wife is amazing at this kind of stuff.

Tropical storm Danny passed by yesterday, the roof is leaking (line from an old Phil Collins I think), we've been trying to get the damn thing fixed for the last two weeks. The weather hasn't been cooperating--does it ever? I'm not very handy and I have tried to create a temporary fix--to no avail.

I'm starting to think about school in September--as I get older it seems harder to reach these technological wizards. When I was their age a basic calculator cost 100.00 and you had to plug it into an electrical socket.

I'm trying to keep up with the technology--but time seems to be a factor. I've recently purchased a new computer with a Vista operating system--I can't burn Itunes, it's not compatible with many of my programs, it's a pain in the butt. What was wrong with XP? Next time, I'm going for an Apple.

Spent some time looking for music via the internet and youtube. Rediscovered an old guitar solo by Bill Nelson (Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape) it still brings back a flood of youthful memories. Bill is off on another tangent these days, older now, seems like a nice person (quirky, left of center, a tinge of sadness in his eyes).

I'm listening to John Martyn (Small hours) a little dated, but very honest and soulful.  Good night.


Good Morning, time for some Martyn Bennett, ah yes, Yer man from Athlone and Aye? always puts a smile on my face.

Now for some new stuff from our stage blog (or youtube) pomplamousse hail mary. You'll have to smile now!

Massive category Hurricane heading to Mexico--serious stuff, more pain and suffering.

My little house cat (youngest daughter) is watching way too much TV this morning.  I've got to go and drag her out for a walk in the local park. I love my life!