We (me, hubby & the kid) are spending a few days in Chester, in north-west England, and the hotel fortunately has wi-fi. Last night we went to Wrexham and saw Adrian Edmondson (of Young Ones fame) perform with his band The Bad Shepherds, there unique brand of punk/folk music. Ade himself plays the thrash mandolin. It was very, very good. Especially the two on the fiddle and bagpipes.

The support band was...not so good. A local band, who I think will stay very local.

Today, we're off around Chester, and from what I've seen already, it's a lovely city. Plenty of old buildings and the medieval city wall. Of course, it was a Roman fort by the name of Deva...where Mark was primarily assigned when he was cursed...so I expect to hear a lot from the muses. *g*

Okay, must dash...again...and get a shower. Miss you all.

fannyfae reminded me of the joys of a place I used to live. It was the first city I lived in when I came to the US. And believe me, it's a wonder I ever wanted to stay after living there for nearly three years. Only one good thing came out of there, and that was my oldest son.

My "tribute" to Lubbock, Texas..

Lubbock or Leave It by The Dixie Chicks (I love the last verse! So true.)

First off, I have the day off today, but I won't be around much as hubby has the day off, and I've also got to run down to Sac. So apologies to those I owe tags...I know I'm way behind, but I'll try and catch up a little in the next couple of days...though Thursday and Friday are going to suck too as I'm working all day then.

Now, to the nuttiest sound around, and one of my favouritest....

....Madness and "Night Boat to Cairo"

Or Farewell Symphony. This is so neat.

Inspired by listing Manda's top albums, I've decided to make my own list. I have very eclectic music tastes with only a couple of genres I really can't stand, but I am a child of the 80s (and late 70s) mostly, and so with one or two possible exceptions, here are my top ten uhm eleven pop/rock albums. Completely arbitary, and even not necessarily commercially or critically the best...and in no particular order.

( cut for a lot of waffle )