Big Boy Bloater & The Limits.

Big Boy Bloater & The Limits. - (I haven't finished proof reading this yet

, so might need to make a few changes.)

Before you read this review. I should warn you – IT IS LONG! So if you want to save yourself some time, just take my word for it, you MUST buy these CDs

I've been threatening to write this review for what seems like ages – although it can't be that long as I've only had the CD's since Christmas. That said, even though they are mine, I can't seem to pry them out of my wife's hands long enough to do a full write up.

It really does feel as though I've had them forever, because they have the sound and feel of a classic album. You know, the sort of iconic album that puts the act head and shoulders above their peers. Ok, so in this instance it is two albums but I would find it very hard to choose which of the two to review, so I've decided to do both together. You see they each complement the other so well, that to separate them would be like telling half a story.

Bloater's voice is quite unique. If you hear these albums without knowing him, or seeing pictures, then you'd be forgiven for thinking that he was a black artist. His voice is a deep, rough, gravelly one, which sounds as though it's been dragged up through the ghetto, fighting and screaming all the way. He's not a shouter or 'talker ' of songs though, he really sings, pitch perfect, and handles brilliantly all tempos from fast pounding stompers like 'Hey Funky' to slower more thought provoking tracks like 'Rushing To Waste My Time'.

I may come across as a little biased when talking about these releases, and perhaps I am, as I've known Bloater as a good friend for as long as I've been on the Rockin' Scene, right back to the days of the Jive Cats, before that even to The Ant Hill Mob, if anybody remembers that – I think Bloater may have still been at school in those days? In all that time he's been one of the hardest working, constantly performing artists I've known. Always pushing that little bit harder to get things just right, and it shows in the quality of these latest offerings.

If you already know Bloater, then your preconceived ideas may well be out of date. For a start, if you think that his band is just another retro sounding outfit cranking out cover versions of well worn favourites to the jive oriented side of the rockin' scene, then you couldn't be any further from reality. But it's not 'modern' music either. Like his voice, the whole sound of Big Boy Bloater & The Limits is unique, it's not something you can pigeon hole into an existing category – (record shop assistants are going to love this when trying to file it!) You can safely say that on the whole it's pretty bluesy, in fact the first album, simply titled Big Boy Bloater & The Limits has a heavily blues influenced sound, with some classic blues guitar licks throughout, 'Fumble Fisted Fool' , 'Rushing To Waste Time' and 'Rocket Surgery' being prime examples of various tempos,but it's not as simple as that. A lot of the tracks have a good rockin' beat to them, yet don't sound anything like other rockin' tracks. You get a hint toward gospel with 'Sweet & Brown', then a swift move into mid tempo ska with 'My Prayer', then you get a sleazy, exotic garagy sound with 'Get Over That It's Over'

As well as being an incredibly talented guitarist with matching vocals skills. Bloater is also a top notch songwriter and arranger. All the material on these albums is self penned – not a cover version to be found. The words are beautifully weaved and formed with the music with the skill of a master. None of the words seem to be clipped or overly stretched to fit the tune, it may seem like a somewhat pedantic observation, but it is that kind of attention to detail that sets the benchmark. With regard to the arrangements, different instruments have been called in to play on specific tracks to ensure that each one is perfect, and outstanding in it's own right. The castanets on 'I Heard Those Voices Again', the use of piano as lead instrument instead of guitar on 'Rushing To Waste My Time' and the use of those funny clacky / rattley percussion instruments you got in school on 'Get Over That It's Over' all may seem minor details, but just try to imagine the sound without those tiny embellishments and you'll see just how important they are.

From a storytelling perspective, I think The World Explained CD is a fraction stronger. Some of the lyrics reveal a somewhat darker side to Bloaters psyche than I had expected. Some of it like Leonard Cohen seem to tell a little about life on the road as a jobbing musician, other tracks led me to wonder if everything in his life was OK – such is the believability of them. In fact one track 'She Gets Naked For A Living' left me thinking “I wonder who that's about.”, because there is a caustic side to it similar to the story of the Jams 'Butterfly Collector'.

So far I've only mentioned Bloater himself, but of course it's not just about him. The rest of the band is equally important, after all, it's the rest of them that ensure the whole sound is as tight and as professional as it is. So it's little wonder that the rest of the Limits come with some seriously enviable credentials. Dean Beresford and Al Gare for example came up from the original line up of King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Imelda May is a huge hit in her own right, with Matt Cowley and Matt Empson appearing in her band, Matt also featured in Otis Grand as did Mike Peake,and of course The Caezars have been making quite a name for themselves, and appear on the first CD

Initially you may think that the 'Big Boy' in Bloaters name refers to his physical stature. He is, after all undeniably big. However, I think it could be fair to say now, that it could also refer to his musical prowess. If you are an exceptional guitarist, a talented singer or a song writer and arranger of the highest class , then you would still only be one third the musician Bloater is. That makes him pretty big in my book.

OFF LIFE

The Art Project I wish I could draw as well as my mind can see! Thought For The Day That was it. You missed it? My Current Obsession Starting this bloody silly magazine idea up.  You know the WBK thing.  anyway -I'll get to that later.  THIS is far more important. It's a review.

I know this review is late, but that's because I didn't get hold of it until the other day. BUT, I have to tell you, it was worth the wait. (Please don't use that as an excuse to make me wait so long again. if you could see the sweat I was in......panicing that I wouldn't get a copy.)

Anyway. What sort of a review is it, if you don't know what I'm talking about? I'll tell you.

The new magazine is OFF LIFE, and it's a totally new concept.  It's not being made for money - to line some already bloated suit with our hard earned cash. No - because it's FREE. you find it when you are out and about, and you pick it up and take it way to enjoy at your leisure - or you pick it up while you are out, read it and enjoy it, then leave it behind for somebody else to enjoy.  How good is that eh?  How often does somebody say "Here, take this good thing and enjoy it, you don't have to pay for it."....and there not be a catch. I can hear your reply now. "What's the catch?" - Well, there isn't one!

So the next argument made by the cynical old goats amongst you will be "Well - If it's free, it must be rubbish."  Wrong again! Its' full of really good thought provoking comics by well established artists. It's on a very nice quality matt paper, and the print quality is crisp, clean, and generally quite lovely.

There is a slight problem, and that is it is only availale in Bristol and London at the moment, although I believe the intention is to gradually roll it out to other cities as they can. You can however enjoy it online here http://www.offlife.co.uk/, if you cannot get a paper copy - (Although I would urge you to try to find a proper one if you can, I'll explain why in a bit.)

Sorry, I still haven't said much about the actual magazine have I?  OK, it's to bring comics back to the mainstream reader, so that they aren't just seen as something for little kids or nerdy older kids in special shops. Comic strips can be funny, they can be aimed at children, they can be aimed at superhero fans - but they don't have to be. They can be enjoyed by everybody, they can have a meaningful message, which will often stay in our minds more with their visual aspect, than just a written article would, and can be read repeatedly and still enjoyed.

My personal favourites were the collaboration of Daniel Humphries and Will Elliot on Loud Neighbours with it's drk twist on the Pinocchio story, Rob Davis' surreal vision in How I Built My Father (and where I went wrong), and Liz Lunney's The Lemon Parade, which was one of the funniest in this issue, although I found it hard to read on the digital copy as the text is so small. (Just my old eyes, I sure)  I think that strip might have benefitted from being enlarged a little and spread over 2 pages, as even the print edition has small text.

Possibly the most moving story is Slow To Heal by Silent Paige. I won't spoil it for you. Just read it OK?

So, there you have it. A free comic to people in Bristol and London - Get out there and find one, it won't cost you anything, and you may just find that comics aren't just kidstuff. I look forward to seeing issue 2,and hope that it continues. Well done to all involved.

A Record Review - And it's ACE!

Music - YES - Today there is something new! The Art Project And here. somthing new here too! Thought For The Day nothing new My Current Obsession nothing new

OK. First off, I have a new record. Sent to me by those jolly fine people at ACE Records, a company that brought me immense pleasure as I was discovering the rock'n'roll scene. As soon as I clear some of the junk out of the record room, and can reach some of the hidden shelves I am going to have to dig out those first ACE compilations and review them properly, as I see that they are still available, and I know they were good.

Anyway - To the record I have just got. Here is my review (Just got to find a home for it now.)

Booker T & The MGs  - Soul Limbo (ACE Records)

If you are looking for a ‘Best Of’ type compilation of Booker T & the MGs, then this might not be the one for you. It is however, an essential buy for anybody that likes the sound of the Stax house band, Booker T & The MGs. It is a faithful reissue of their 1968 LP on Stax ‘Soul Limbo’.Okay, so it might not have the one everybody knows ‘Green Onions’ or the classic ‘Time Is Tight’, but you will not be disappointed by the tracks it does have. 

It boasts an impressive array of differing styles, from the bright, cheerful uptempo version of The Tams ‘Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy, to the much more laid back cover of the Delfonics ‘La La Means I Love You’. Both tracks are heavily dominated by the Hammond organ and guitar sound,  which the band are best known for. The  sound however, is considerably varied when they do their version of the old jazz standard Willow Weep For Me. A song that has been recorded by the likes of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. This version relies upon the piano instead of an organ as it’s key instrument, which is perfect for this slow bluesy number.

Although the majority of the recordings on this album are instrumental cover versions of songs popularised by artists of the time such as Aretha Franklin, Albert King, Jimi Hendrix and even The Beatles. There are also a handful of their own compostions.  Such as Heads Or Tails, Over Easy, and the instantly recognisable ‘Soul Limbo’  which gives this LP it’s title. Even people who have never heard of Booker T & The MGs will know this track, as it has been used extensively on British TV for coverage of the Cricket. It’s great to hear this magnificent track in it’s entirety.

You can hear, from listening to this album why Booker T & The MGs were in such high demand as the Stax House band, as they adopt whatever style they are performing in so well. This is perfectly demonstrated in the closing track of the album ‘Foxy Lady’ which is instantly recognisable o the work of Hendrix. You could be forgiven for thinking that the man himself was on the recording.

As well as the vinyl reproduction, this offering is also available as a CD, for those that want to enjoy this classic album, but no longer have access to a record player.

..And the art project. Well, I guess it's not really a project now. More of a 'Do a bit of arty stuff as and when I can, then try to find a home for it, so that I don't end up with even more junk filling up space, so that I can't reach the things I want - such as my records (See above)

So now, instead of painting a random picture for no reason whatesover - I try to find somebody that wants one, then send it to them when it's finished. Junk for them to store, rather than me you see....happiness all round.

I've done three recently.  One day I'll let you see them all.

It's been so long since I did anything here. I've forgotten how to!
A lot has happened, which I'm sure will make it's way into various aspects of my blogging. I intend to add something to all of my Blogs over the next few days.

SOUL CITY Label Records

I have recently purchased a bundle of 45's on the SOUL CIT label. I have to confess to being a bit of a snob about records - (You see I do like originals) - However, I'm quite happy to have these in my collection, until such time as I find an original in good enough condition to replace it.

Now - With this bundle, I got quite a few duplicates. So I am selling those on some I am listing on Ebay - HERE

I'm also listing a few on Ebid to see if it really is a viable alternativeCrazy Jays Ebid Items

due to the lower commission - The prices on Ebid tend to be somewhat lower, so please feel free to compare both my listings, also, it would appear there is a lower likelihood of being outbid on items on Ebid (Not too many customers at the moment) - so that REALLY gives potential for bagging a bargain.

At last - An alternative to E-bay......Ebid!

Yes - There is an alternative to Ebay. BUT, Ebay still seems to have the lions share of the market. There are lots of SELLERS on Ebid, but the buyers seem to be firmly stuck in the mud the other side.

So WHY change? - For one thing, there are likely to be bargains to be had on Ebid.

Think about it. There is stuff to buy, and if YOU are the only bidder - Bingo...... Best price possible!!!

So - Go take a look. Keeping looking and more to the point. Keep bidding. If more buyers come over, so will more sellers!

Crazy Jays Ebid Items

At the moment, I'm only selling 1 item. But I intend to list more records soon.

The broken lock!

Time and time again, both me and my wife have to tell our boys to stop playing with the door. "Don't slam it!" - "Don't swing on the handle" - "Don't fight through it".... Well, I'm sure you get the picture.

I am worried for two reasons - First, one of them is going to get hurt. I accidentally trapped Ryans fingers in the door the other day, which I felt really bad about, but had the door been slammed on his fingers rather than just closed he could well have lost them or at least broken them rather than just been a bit bruised!

So, once again, I hear the front door go BANG, but didn't click shut,but no sound of tears, so nobody is hurt, but something must have been in the way to prevent it's closure. That somethign made itself quite clear when I opened the door to see the keys sticking out at a surprisingly jaunty angle. Gingerly I removed the front door key........I was right to be careful, but it did not good. What I actually removed was half a key. The other half of course was still stuck in the lock. Fortunately my father in law was round, and although I had managed to remove the door handle and gained access to the barrel, I didn't know how to release it. Between us we worked it out, but we were on a tight schedule, as the locksmiths was ony going to be open for another 15 minutes. No sooner was the barrel out, than I was in the car dashing doen to buy a new one. I was expecting the worst, so was pleasantly surprised to find that a new barrel was only just under £20 (I thought it would be between £30-£35).

I was told that lining the new lock up could be pretty tricky, but lady luck once more smiled on me, and it went in place with ease - Job done!

The CROW

I noticed that THE CROW was on TV, but it was late at night, so rather than stay up to watch it, I decided to record it to DVD. I didn't realise it was the fourth installment - Wicked Prayer??? or some such crappy title.

I've never seen a CROW film before, so perhaps seeing the fourth incarnation first was a bad move. Was the original one any good?

I am left with 2 thoughts:

1 - I wasted a valuable recordable DVD on this piece of trash.
2 - I will never get back the 2 hours of life that were wasted watching it. I could have stopped at any point I guess, to see if there was anything better on. Right from the very first scene I could see it was going to be a rubbish, waste of time movie....... I was right.

You may have guessed that I didn't care too much for this film.

The Artistic use of Geometry in the Real World

That's rather a grand title, for what is in essence a rather pointless observation I made the other day.
I had nevr noticed it before, but am sure that it is universal.

I used a public toilet, washed my hands (which is of course only right!), then went to use the hand drier. it was then that I discovered that the blower angle is perfectly positioned to blow the droplets of water off of your hands, straight down ontot he front of your trousers - right onto the crotch!

I came out loking as though I had shaken a little too vigourously, which I can assure you I had not.

Music
I went to a gig at THE MUSIC PALACE in Crouch End (London) at the weekend. Mainly to see a mate I have only ever met on the internet before - (He was on a short stopover in the UK, but normally resident in the US). That was cool.

The Art Project
I have got a little further with my novel. I'm now up to 20,000 words, and have a clear idea of the direction it is going in. It's no nearer completion though, but that's OK, because all those folks that were holding their breath for it's arrival will be well and truly dead by now, so there's no longer a need to rush.


Thought For The Day

Why put off till tommorow something that you can just as well put off till next week?

My Current Obsession
Ha ha ha ha........ Yes, things in this department have taken a most bizarre turn. I decided NOT to buy any new records this year, and have just about managed to stick with it. (I think I bought 2 or 3, but by my standards, that's doing pretty well.). However, I did fall into a most unexpected obsession. I bought a boardgame called Heroscape, then I started to design custom figures for it for a superhero version....Then before you know it, I have boxes and boxes and boxes of little plastic figures......I know i bought some, but this is ridiculous?????? I mean, have they been re-producing or something? Oh, and I bought some toy cars to go with them.....Then realised all of a sudden that I had once again drifted off the rails into some bizarre other world where sense and nonsense were seamlessly joined.

So. There you go. If you have not visited my blog before, welocme to the madness.

Testing HTML for E-bay listing

Photo Light Studio set up – 2 flash heads with case, and all accessories.

2 flash heads – (similar to Courtney / Bowens) The stronger has an output of 175 joules, the other has 115 joules. Both fire with a flash temperature of 5500k.
Each unit comes with stand, mains lead, reflector, protective lamp cap and white brolly. Full instructions for both units supplied.

Kit comes complete with carrying case for convenient travelling to on-site locations, and for easy storage. Also included are synch leads, a snoot – (for directional lighting.)

I am also offering a superb Shepherd Flash Meter under a separate listing – (You may already own a flash meter. If not, it is STRONGLY recommended to use one with this type of flash set up)


These were bought by myself new several years ago, whilst working in photographic retail. Trade price was about £500, Suggested retail I seem to recall was in the region of £750 - £800

I have sold off the majority of my non-digital photography equipment, and am now only using a digital compact camera which is not suitable for use with studio lighting, hence this sale.

The IMAGES below

The images below are partial instructions and specification sheets for the two units. If you cannot see any of the images, or require any further information please do not hesitate in contacting me. Also, if you are local to the Newbury or Basingstoke area, and would like to see these units, please contact me to arrange –

(I will NOT offer a buy it now price, but am starting the bidding off with a very low price, and NO reserve.)

- If these end at less than £400, you will have bought an absolute bargain!



I have sold off the majority of my non-digital photography equipment, and am now only using a digital compact camera which is not suitable for use with studio lighting, hence this sale.

The IMAGES below

The images below are the instruction and specification sheets for the two units. If you cannot see any of the images, or require any further information please do not hesitate in contacting me. Also, if you are local to the Newbury or Basingstoke area, and would like to see these units, please contact me to arrange – (I will NOT offer a buy it now price, but am starting the bidding off with a very low price, and NO reserve.)

I HATE DIY with a Passion - (BEWARE of toilet mouth syndrome!)

Yes. I really do. I hate, hate, hate DIY with the sort of passion, that is as strong as my equally passionate love for old records. anybody that knows me, knows that is pretty strong.

I dislike putting up shelves, building units and re-directing electrical stuff. I HATE messing about with pipes, and drains and anything else that is likely to (which invariably means WILL) make a bloody horrible mess if I get it ever so slightly wrong. This also usually means that the job entails getting somebody else in to 1 - Sort out the original job, and 2 - repair any damage caused by my initial efforts!

So - It was with some distress, that I was met with the words from Mrs Jayster "I would like to change the front room - I want to get rid of all the old skirting boards and put in new ones."

SHIT! - It looks like an easy job, but I've got a nasty feeling it will be far more difficult to get a decent result. This was partially confirmed by my father in-law, who leant me a mitre saw and said it was, a bit tricky! - And that coming from a very good builder!

The old skirting was built in at the time of the house build in the 1950's, and held in place with huge, square nails - Yes they were an absolute bastard to get out, and insisted on bringing out huge chunks of the wall as well. Good start!

Surprisingly, I didn't find cutting the corners that difficult, and only made a couple of minor mistakes on smaller sections, which I was able to rectify with virtually no wastage - Hurrah!

I ended the first days work by sticking up 2 sections with Grip & Fill and a couple of small nails. The corners were not perfect, but not bad either. Mrs J was surprised that it had taken me so long to stick them in place, but happy when she realised that I had actually cut to shape and size all the other skirting boards

THEN..... Mrs Jayster suggested that while I get on and make the box section that covers the pipework, she would stick the other normal boards in place.

Now. If I thought that getting the skirting boards right was a bit of a bastard, it was nothing compared to the cunty cunt cunt of a job that making the box section was going to be. for one thing it is the longest wall, so my lengths of wood were too long to fit in my designated wood cutting room I also had to contend with cutting holes in exactly the right place to get the radiator pipes through, then cutting the hole in half to fit the pieces together, and similar cut outs for TV ariel and power leads.

Isn't the advancement of technology wonderful?????

Because Blogger has been upgraded, improved and all that other jargon,. I NOW have to log on twice, and cannot leave comments on other artists work from Illustration Friday.

What goes on???????


YES I AM PISSED OFF!!!!!!!

Jumping Frogs

We went to the fair last weekend. the boys went on lots of rides, eah costing a bloody fortune, but I'm not going to complain, we had a good time, and that's the main thing. I had a go on the Flipping Frogs onto the lilly pads thing. So did my wife, (She won a soft toy!) and my wife's freind also had a go, but like me, didn't win anything.

Anyway. The two ladies fired off first, and both were pathetic, the frogs barely left the catapult, plopping harmlessly just the other side of the counter - Not going anywhere near the spinny, carousel type device with the spalshing water fountain. I figured, that these catapults therefore needed a bit of a hefty whack with the rubber mallet, because surely the girls wouldn't have started with such a pathetic feeble hit, not BOTH of them!!

I was of course wrong!.......

I lined up, and brought the mallet down with a mighty smack. It is probably at this point I should issue the following warning:

Before bringing the mallet down onto the catapult, ensure that your non-hammer holding hand is not in line with either the trajectory of the mallet, or under the catapult.

I'm surprised that warning sign was not clearly displayed on the stall - Perhaps I ought to sue?

However, apart from hurting my fingers, I did manage to hit the catapult right on the button, with a fair amount of force. Had my suspicion that the catapults were fairly stiff been correct, then I'm sure it would have been a very good shot, landing right in the middle of the lilly pads. that was not to be the case though. the frog sailed through the air, to the far side of the stall, and hit a woman who was just setting up her own frogs.

My remaining shots were better!

Scary Duck..... You have a LOT to answer to!!!!

Well. Almost half a year has passed, and I have not updated my Blog. I was inspired to do so by reading Scary Duck's account of masturbation to order, and it reminded me of a rather unpleasant story of much muckiness that I feel compelled to share.I did however forget my user name and password since my last visit, and have had a bit of a job tracking it all down again.... But here I am.I guess I had better start at the beginning, always a good place to start, although whether it helps explain the story any I don’t know. I lived in a rented house with some fellow biker mates, conditions were almost bordering on squat, but not quite! Anyway, we had a bit of a dispute with somebody, and were seeking a form of unpleasant revenge. (I won't mention any names!)
Our form of revenge was to fill up a container, as best we could with a very specific male bodily fluid. that, then to be preserved for a period of months and deposited in aforementioned victims drink......

PLEASE NOTE. If you are weak of stomach, you have probably read too far already, and should STOP reading immediatley!

The plan was set in motion, and we took the container to our respective rooms in turn. Said container being a glass from our drinks cabinet. I was third in line, so by the time the glass got back downstairs to me, from my giggling house mates, it had a reasonable content. I took it upstairs, shut myself in my room, and started my important duty. Unfortunately, independent hand control went out of the window at the crucial moment, and the hand that was holding the glass in position had a sudden, unexpected spasm. the result of this spasm, was that the glass became momentarily unsupported. In an upright position, this may not have been so much of a problem.....BUT, at the acute angle I was holding it, combined with my weight on the bed, the glass tipped my way. And instead of me depositing my contents in the glass....Well I don't need to explain that bit.

My sheet and mattress were severely dampened as was my leg and left buttock. NOT Pleasant, especially armed with the knowledge that what I had just spilt on myself was not the product of my own loins!

We decided thereafter that each keeping our own deposits would be preferable, combining them only in the final stages. As it turned out, when the several months was over. The smell of our little collection was so ghastly, that we decided that whatever crime had been committed against us in the first place would never be serious enough to warrant this, so the idea was shelved and our weapon destroyed.

Jealousy is an UGLY word..

The Motorcycle Diary


.....But today I am indeed jealous! But, I'm happy on the other hand too.

Here is a picture of my old BSA..... Looks pretty cool! - that is not how it looked a couple of months ago though when I sold it. This would be a wonderful bike to own and ride. At least I know it has gone to a good home, and is being cherished in the way that it should......

.....This is how the bike left me. A bare, stripped frame, and everything else in various boxes and baskets. I've had it for years, and never got round to re-building it. Now I sort of regret it.... Especially as the weather has turned at last, and a ride to work would have been a joy.




Oh, well, maybe one day?

The Daily Grind

If you've been reading my BLOG for some time.....and have now realised that I'm back and contributing again but that's another story....

You may recall my horrendous attempts at ridding my garden of bind weed, and in the process destroying a lot of very well established shrubs!!! The patch of land that I obliterated was about 40 ft by 10ft - (and a bit more if truth be known!) we have decided to cut this back and turn it into an extension of the lawn, more play space for the boys.

First step I had to make was to bring the level down to the same as the lawn. I had to dig out about a foot of soil over the whole area to do this, and belive me, it may not sound a lot.... But it bloody well is! Now, I'm no gardening expert, as you have probably already established, and to me dirt is dirt. I didn't know that all the earth I had removed was top-soil, and that the crappy lighter brown stuff underneath is next to useless for growing on..... This, I was advised of, after I had wheeled umpteen tons of the stuff out of my garden and dumped it behind some trees. So, after wheeling it all away, I had to go back, sieve it, taking out all the stones, of which there are lots and lots, and bring it back again.

I have spent the day doing this, and have now sown a load of grass seed, pressed it, raked it, scattered on more to soil, and pressed it again - (only to discover that the topsoil is actually very sticky, and most of it ended up stuck to my shoes. Fortunatley I discovered this before I went back in the house, as that would have created a whole nother story!!!!!!)

I also watered it in, but had to do it with a watering can due to the hosepipe ban that is currently in force.




there.....Now wasn't that interesting?

PS -If you're here looking for my attempts at Illustration Friday. You need to look in The Little Shop Of Horrors.




The Art Project
You'll find this over in the Little Shop of Horrors.

Music
Currently back into 1950's! Rockabilly and Rock'n'Roll Jive.

The Motorcycle Diary

ALL motorcycles now SOLD. end of a chapter.....end of an ERA!

The Art Project
I'm considering taking up on the Illustration Friday thing. I've been doing a few ATCs - (Artist Trading Cards)... I must find something to do to get me out of this un-creative rut!

I am once again obsessed

My Current Obsession

I am working hard on this novel writing idea - as a result - (added to the fact that I have met so many of my old freinds over on MySpace), I am unlikely to update this Blog on a regular basis.

The novel currently stands at just over 4,500 words - So, a long way to go yet. But, it's taking shape, gradually.

I've enjoyed meeting everyone that I have here, and will of course make regularish visits to read through soem of the updates.

all the best to all

Jayster

Soul Legend passes away!

Music
I just read today that Soul legend Wilson Picket passed away - Very sad news indeed. He was probably one of the Soul names that EVERYBODY knows - whether into 60's music or not. - so close on the heels of Lou Rawls too!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4630184.stm