Well - my, my I can't quite believe July 4th was my last post, so much to catch up on. As would be expected for the Summer season the schedule has been MANIC; SO Festival 2010 came and went with a bang - Jools Holland and guests were terrific (will have a little whinge here though) there's always one person in an audience who's simply had too much pop and ruins the evening though Grrrr you know who you are! Any hoo all the same a glittering performance. The Street performances were of course spectacular....must be honest though not a patch on Terrafolk with Full Circle in 2009 still makes me quiver listening to it now! BUT That's just me!
The Summer shows are a struggle... we are not alone and I hear doing better than most seaside resorts but sometimes the audiences are too low - so much competition- free campsite entertainment etc. Only one answer though I suppose - Up Your Game! Jimmy Carr (as always) sold out. Ken Dodd will be the next too I guess.

Acquired a couple of beautiful pieces of Art over the last month oh yes and an O-chair for Pete's birthday (think Austin Powers!) yes in the quaint little town of BLM - It works trust me i'm a fruit loop!
Peters party was great - weather not fab but no problem - cant help thinking the atmosphere was slightly subdued though...think everyone was particullarly tired for one reason and another - have decided next year to go away for the weekend instead! Peter also did Newark - working really hard at the Countryman (think secretly he's really enjoying it though). We do keep Busy, Busy, Busy!


So to the Chimney stack and ferocious de-cluttering of the "back" seems to be an annual occurrence - how we collect SO much junk I do not know.

Land Ahoy - 'tis almost time for Panto - Oh yes it is! Have been planning a Street Talking engagement type day for a while now - Mr. Ideas suggested Pirate Treasure Hunt - so bring it on; now...anyone who actually knows me will realise there is only one way I like to do anything COMPLETELY OVER THE TOP. Thus when plans are set and the participation wains a little I am frequently disheartened by the apparent lack of enthusiasm. I'm delighted to say that on this occasion - NOT so (said the Parrot (Giles)). The morning was a triumph - special guests an absolute joy but primarily for me - everyone appeared to have the same level of epic enthusiasm that I do! Hurrah I'm not alone.
Please see FB for all sorts of daft photos - quips and a spoof video.
Howard (Leader) was part of the day and when we first met he reminded me whistfully of all the plans we had 3 yrs ago for Jazz afternoons and for me to really pick up my playing too....doesn't time fly and needless to say neither have come off yet...note to self!
Nic (Captain Hook) stayed with us for a couple of nights - bless - put up with a wet car, 3 maniac dogs monitoring every move and flash flooding! This is life here - but not normally THAT wet! He is a complete fountain of ideas and knowledge - fascinating listening to him talk about development and ways forward. Left me really inspired - things are tricky at the moment so this has been a positive spark! Work has well and truly taken over (as I'm sure is self evident from my ramblings) and this worries me more and more; shake-ups and re-shuffles also on the cards - no guarantee they will be for the better though. I must begin thinking exactly what is going to be best for ME in the long run - I seem to just take on more and more ; albeit I cope but not coping is not an option to me! I need to work out the path for my future. I truly hope to be able to keep it going as I don't yet feel finished but will also have to be realistic. (perhaps ;-})

Through all this throw in a flood and throw out drunken oiks and that pretty much sums up the month!

Blah Blah - Pollyanne - over thinking everything as per usual.

Looking forward to giving Mummy her Birthday present - I know she and Daddy will adore Jersey Boys - am now regreting not buying myself a ticket too...perhaps I will still go and see 39 steps????

Considering going to Bridlington with Harriet this Friday....never a day off wasted - not sure Pete will want IN though ;-}

Somehow feel refreshed having now Blogged - guilt of losing momentum so badly has now passed! Chuckles tonight - love it - easy night please!
Now - gagging for a Coffee - Mrs. Shaw is coming for a natter too so all's good on a Monday!