Changes
I think it's time to start a new band. I feel like a change in direction, something smaller, quieter, more acoustic. Watch this space.A new year, and a new project, and a wish of new possibilities to...
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Stuff
I recently met my ex-fiancé at a wedding I was performing at. It has been 34 years since we broke up, and a very long time since my heart had healed. She was with her husband (the guy she left me for,...
View ArticleHAPPENINGS
The Hangar Queen came to stay for a while! It was our third time meeting, and the second time she has stayed in our home, in the 'Music Wing'!I can honestly say that Dev is one of those rare people who...
View ArticleAdam Is Off To Canadia
My roadie is off to Canadia. He started hauling gear with us ten years ago as a skinny 15yr old, and has turned into a very handsome young man. We had a farewell party tonight with his family, and...
View ArticleTime Check
Let's Dance was a hit in 1983.Nineteen Eighty Fuckin' Three!That's thirty three years ago for those of you still counting on yer fingers!I just spent a very lovely couple of hours watching and...
View ArticleFood & Drink.
I'm the head chef and bottle-washer in Tigh Maurcheen. Every day the ladies come home to a lovely dinner, and the Maurcheen is well appreciated. I'm quite a good cook, I love cooking and never find it...
View ArticleTime, The Clock Of My Heart.
I'm 55 today.When did that happen?When did my kids become adults?When did I become the oldest generation in my family?Time. You are a bastard.
View Article26...56
Today, 20th July, myself and my lovely Annette should be celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary. But less than 14 hours ago Annette's brother Ger died suddenly from a heart attack. He was 56.He...
View ArticleMourning Has Broken
It's been seven hours and almost twelve months since the Ma crossed over. I haven't shaved since the funeral. I've grown quite fond of the facial hair, though many others have not. I miss the woman...
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Facebook Holiday
I deactivated my FB page ten days ago. It was much easier than giving up the ciggies. But, like giving up the ciggies, I can't honestly say that I'm finished for good. (As in it took me numerous...
View ArticleMarty is back.
I know, nobody reads this anymore, but I'm still here. I hope to get back to actual writing again, still love you all.
View ArticleCoffee Mates
I had an errand to do today at one of the banks at the shopping centre. Afterwards I decided to have a wander around and bumped into my oldest and best pal Jim. He was shopping for a birthday present...
View ArticleFire, Death & Cider
My wife's oldest brother, Ger, died this time last year. He had a heart attack and died instantly. He was a year older than me.His anniversary mass was held yesterday, I didn't go, I was doing the...
View ArticleDreams
So, last night I had this dream. I dreamed the world I lived in, people's brains were still active for ten days after they died. Certain (chosen) people (of which I was one) looked after the deceased...
View ArticleMore Dreams
The dreams continue, but these more recent ones are about life, not death. More specifically early life, babies and very young children. In one dream I tried to adopt a toddler who was a nonverbal...
View ArticleGood Week
This week our middle daughter had tests for a cancer scare. We all had a very tense week. She got positive (GOOD!) results the same day as the tests were done. Also this week baby daughter learned she...
View ArticleLouder
I nearly lost a friend this week. A very old friend. Through stubbornness.We were watching The Celtic being hammered, four goals down at half time. He likes a debate/argument does my friend and I...
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Day two of jury service and they haven't even picked a jury yet. We're all just sitting here watching TV. I have seen a few "characters" about the place though and know most of them to see. I doubt...
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Summer came early this year, it was a lovely three days. The raincoats are out again.I trimmed the beard to a #1 again, and regretted it, again. It's now in it's scruffy stage heading back to Viking...
View ArticleAlone, On The Throne.
That early summer didn't last long, pissing cats and dogs again all day. I only left the house to pick up the drummer from the garage where he'd dropped his car for repairs. I picked him up in the...
View ArticleHey There! :)
Hello me auld flowers, I'm still here! I hope you are all well. Lots of changes since my last post. I've retired the band after 37 years on the road but I'm still performing, albeit sporadically, as a...
View ArticleFun!
The Hangar Queen is visiting. I took her to all the non tourist bars. We had a ball! I'm hanging today!
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