In the last ten days, I’ve had a run of extremely positive moments. Since this blog exists partly to document my ego, I thought I’d pull them together and see what they all looked like in order. It started on Saturday July 4th…
tl:dr I did lots of brilliant stuff. Aren’t I epic? Read the rest of this entry »
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I’ve been meaning to write some of these things up for a while, and failed to do them when they came to mind periodically. Hopefully I’ll cover off a few that needed saying sooner and you can take the appropriate action. Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s been in my diary for a little while now, but I’d like to take this opportunity to plug Ales Beers and Carols 2013 again. What a fantastic opportunity to drink beer and sing carols. For a concept, this one scores highly for simplicity and ease of execution. Read the rest of this entry »
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Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, The silent stars go by. Less silent though the clink of glass, In Walsall pubs this year. As we sing carols and have fun, While also drinking beer!
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We’re back from Greenbelt. The very same Greenbelt that was an utter washout last year was very dry this time. Here is the sky yesterday over Mainstage:
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Right then, time to get this Social Media Surgery looking like a holiday activity club.
We’re meeting in August at the Black Country Arms on Wednesday 14th, at about half six. We’re not running a traditional surgery, although advice and help will be on tap as usual, but we will be chilling out, sampling the fine range of ales and other beverages available, and having a bit of a relax. Read the rest of this entry »
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Age. It’s only a number. Today’s number is 12180.
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I’m ill. My cholesterol level is 6.4 (I assume mmol/l) and one of my liver functions came back very wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
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On Friday night, March 23rd, I shall be taking to the stage once more at The White Lion public house on Sandwell Street, Walsall. The band I’ve been playing with since January have a gig, and it’s going to be a corker. Read the rest of this entry »
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I went to brewclub on Thursday night. It’s a group of local homebrewers with big talk and big vats. Read the rest of this entry »
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