Christmas is cancelled

and so is this blog.

The global credit crunch means I am working too hard and have far too many other things to worry about than keeping this blog up to date. I cannot be arsed to think about it anymore.

I may be back if this blog is not deleted by some Google bot.

Until then, or not.

Bye

T

Running in August

My running in August has been ok. Mostly 6 miles runs at lunchtime in London and a few more through the lanes in Suffolk.

I did a great 6.5 miler in Dunwich, round the castle thingy, up to Minsmere.

I did a 7 miler last Wed in London with Ian; we got lost. Ended up in Swiss Cottage and ran back to Kilburn passed Abbey Road and all the toffs.

But yesterday, my first run of September was the worst I have ever done. No energy and my lower back was aching like never before. I had to stop every 10 mins / mile. And then Ian accidentally elbowed my Forerunner and shattered the screen. I was somewhat upset..

I have been taking it easy but then Friday was a bit of a bender at CJ's wedding. I have no idea why I couldn't run yesterday.

T

Is It The Sea ?

We've been away for the last month in Southwold in the caravan. Back at work today though. I love being back at work. I am writing this post on my phone on the 0819 to Liverpool St. I'm listening to the new Verve album.

Whilst away I've been listening to a lot of folky stuff that, I realise now, has a kinda nautical type theme. Maybe it was the rain and the sea, or the distant white noise of the A12 like a constant cresting wave whilst we slept in the van but I played loads of Waterboys (everything), Bonnie Prince Billy (new live album, Is It The Sea), Van Morrisons (Irish Heartbeat) and yet more James Yorkston (new album).

Here's a track from the James Yorkston album. Titled 'Midnight Feast' it's got this raucos sea shanty thing going on but then it's almost krautrock in its endevour. The cymbals are the ocean..

http://rapidshare.com/files/141865771/06__Midnight_Feast_.mp3.html

T