In The Pink

John Martyn died today....my partner text me the news at work. I have said before that I believe in celebrating life, and that death is part of life, but today my heart is sad and I have the urge to bawl. I love John Martyn and his music has touched me for many years, since the very first time I ever heard him 18 years ago when a friend played me Solid Air, the album I am currently listening to. He was a unique song writer and musician and in tribute to his glorious talent I would like to share some of my favourite tracks of his. If you have the time and have never heard of him please listen to a song. I do not think you will regret it. Who am I kidding, they are all my favourites, don't worry there is plenty more on You Tube. Good bye John. Be at peace.

It was a dreadful day on the roads today. Almost every road seemed to have an accident and subsequent traffic jam on it. Thankfully I was not too far a field however at one point I did wonder just how I was going to get home! I do not have a GPS out of choice but this would perhaps have been one of the few times it could have been really useful for me. My route did eventually clear and I while I was sitting there in my truck changing from first to second gear...and then back to first I did take a moment to think about just how much I love my new truck and being in it. I am very pleased to have a car I love so much that suits my needs. I know the day of the car is numbered, or certainly the combustion engine, and it will not be a bad thing at all but I like cars and engines. If money was no object, and I had smaller dogs (much smaller dogs), this would be my dream car; the TVR Tuscan. I do of course have a long list of sports cars I would like however this is the most beautiful car on t...

Well its coming back to our screens 2008 style, here's a small tribute to the original which brought me many hours of joy as a kid. One thing's for sure, the new version of the theme tune is just not as good! Dennis Waterman can wail some!

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When I started this blog I was writing poems fairly regularly. After a prolonged period of what I suppose may be termed 'writers block' I stopped trying and have not written any verse for.....longer than I would like to admit. I find peace in writing and some of the things I compose I enjoy re-visiting. I have been reading through some today to try and inspire me to write again and have decided to re-publish this one. It's not my favourite, but I enjoy it and can still vividly remember the day it popped into my head. These words I place upon the page bear witness to the telling, of time and space I occupy, and moments that I dwell in. Of experiences interpreted with mortal imperfection, of sporadic impulses bereft of all direction. Of paths that I have ventured down seeking illumination, of venom that I have endured to recreate sensation. Of countless souls encountered, of faces memorised, of deeds born of pure intent, of some intent disguised. Of dreams that I have realise...

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I have just had the most lovely walk with the pups and there is a warm southerley wind which is welcome following the recent cold spell. Infact yesterday we had the mother of all frosts but today spring is in the air. I know this song by Nana Mouskouri but found this version on You Tube instead. Wishing everyone a warm southerly wind!

I am delighted to announce the arrival of my new truck! I give you 'The Pup Mobile'! Don't worry I am not calling it that or anything else for that matter, I have never named one of my vehicles, however it will be perfect for taking the dogs out and about with me to site and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel!