DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME;

Fun with the Swedes (not that lot!!)

By Caryne

Well Mike said to do a diary for London and then hedoes one anyway, so I'll make this short (probably)
and I'm rushing so excuse the typos (and me an english
teacher) Anyway, got up to Paddington 2 minutes early
(the trains had excelled themselves) wasn't sure where
I would be eating so thought best bet was to rush
straight to 'Red Veg' in Dean, Street. Now they
usually do bloody excellent, vegan, burgers but today,
oh no, I guess it was because I was their first
customer of the day but it was like old boots, anyway,
don't let that put you off they do do great food, just
give 'em a chance to get rid of what they didn't sell
the previous night.
Agreed to mees Aake and his mates from Sweden, Gunnar
and Soren (prob. spelt wrong) in a pub (of course)
Found the 'Famous Cock' (I was expecting to see a
picture of John Holmes on the sign outside but no!!)
and drank. Those swedes certainly know how to drink,
I've just lost count of it all. Soon joined by John
E, Lizzy, Tina, Gill and her son. Drank more. Finally
went over to Garage to catch the end of a band (seemed
ok). Did all the usual 'hellos' to everyone,
including the lovely Jos, who hadn't met before. Mike
sounded great, far better than on record and we all
went home happy.
Next morning, hangover from hell, met up with Swedes
again, they drank more but kept on the tonic water.
(I was already knackered before this weekend, thing is
I'd done two days in London the week before, several
gigs in the week and worked every day, so I think I'm
killing myself!) Anyway, got to the 'Bull and Gate'
next to the Forum around five. If you've ever been in
that place you'll know that they have the fastest
barman in the world, he didn't stop moving all the
time we were there, Aake tried to take a photo but he
was just too quick! Joined by Tina and Lizzy, they
were filming the gig and having a few problems though
all sorted out in the end. Steve 64 was buying the
spare ticket off me, got very worried when he was late
and then got this nonchalent text about him 'having
chips'!! Great bloke! Got in the gig about 8, years of
experience got me to the front in no time and joined
up with John E and a few others (sorry don't remember
the names but all lovely!!)
The Seeds were, as always, bloody entertaining. I've
got quite a bit of their stuff already and I recommend
it's checked out by everyone, totally mad but fun.
Sky is a sight to behold (but not too close!!)
Enough people have spoken about the gig,so I won't say
much! I thought Mike seemed a little distracted but
after reading about all the whisky I understand why!
Being at the front I didn't notice how full the venue
was till I turned round and saw upsttairs packed too,
incredible, it was quite a feeling. I still love
'Signed DC' best of all but all was superb, and I
don't think 'Rainbow in the Storm' sounds a bit like
the theme from the 'Rainbow' programme!! Good to hear
'Can't explain', though, nearly missed my taxi by
doing it! Bloody annoyed I had to leave before the
end, I hate living in Bristol AND having to work the
next day but entertained by a cab driver who seemed
stunned that I was a teacher and mad enough to travel
up to London to gigs on my own (I'm not sure which
fact surprised him the most) Got the train with only
a few minutes to spare and slept all the way home.
Wonderful, next stop the sheep of Brecon!
Actually that wasn't so short after all!!

Love to all,
Caryne

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mike@lovewitharthurlee.com

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