And behold, the crazy busy world of me just gets whizzier.
Mostly work, I confess, and probably due to the impending 'year end' which has thrown at least the Council into a frenzy of activity. I had to go in today and see if I could provide something to illustrate the SPAs and SSSIs along the riverside in the next couple of days for a BioDiversity report that is going to print on Monday...
And a couple of samples of how new leaflets about suburban greenways might look if I am commissioned to draw the new maps in them.
We also got even more confirmation today that the 'Destination Management' package we have put togetehr for Botley is definitely coming our way in a matter of weeks. Our price was under £15K in the end, which they are happy to cash flow in chunks thru the year.
Jools Holland is coming to play on the Common this summer. Can we distribute fliers in our racking? How much for an entry on pageone...?
LC is a star. No accidents since Saturday, and she gets cross with us now if we dare to suggest she might need a wee. She knows when she needs to go, and just gets on with it! None of that potty nonsense either that is SO last week! Just toddle sup to the loo, climbs on her little step and we are sorted. Easiest of the kids so far, and none of them have taken very long.
What's all the fuss about?
Pull up pants, my a**e. Just get them out of nappies and onto the loo. So they pee on the floor a handful of times, and in the car, and in the pushchair?
Wash it.
It only lasts a week...
News today on the super-wanky-bollocks that is eb*y (excuse the swearing) that John's album Tinycolourmovies is now available for pre-order.
Was no-one going to be told???
It's his first solo vocal album since 1985 and eagerly awaited.
Though I'm still enjoying Eectrofear myself....
More so than the tour, which at only twelve dates seems a bit of a farce.
Unfortunately, his presence at myspace is a bit crap too. What's that all about?
Absolutely nothing to do with John of course, but he must have some input and approves the content. Presumably?
No wonder RH was upset when he phoned for a rant this afternoon.
He has a point. But…
Its becoming rather like local private greengrocers ranting about supermarkets opening up down the road so they "have to close" their business.
Its and 'adapt and survive' world out there.
What we need to do with the website is focus on it being the definitive archive and biography source, rather than get upset about being cut out of the loop as regards new information and breaking news.
Its NOT particularly exciting design wise. That has to be said.
We need to identify our market and focus on providing goods of the highest quality for a range of discerning, intellignet and loyal customers. Let Malins turn John into a commodity if he likes (wake up, Mr Foxx!!) the way he has worked with Numan, Durannies, Depeche Mode and others - to further his CV.
Good on him though for actually getting material out of The Quiet Man and instigating a resurgence in his career.
I just hope the work with Louis is more of John's own input.
Today, the "remastered" version of the LA gig arrived from Shadowman, as well as covers by The Church and Lossless.
Add that to a copy of the 1998 Fingernail album and you have Rob's birthday present sorted out.
I've been listening this week to
Carter USM from 1992.
Forgotten how funny and clever they were.
A bit of Fad Gadget, Nick cave's Abbatoir Blues which I'm really not sure about
Fingernail - So Backwards
Metamatics - Jack and Dive
Trx is at Alpha. We've been getting very intense lately about our involvement with the Church. Horizons are opening up. Sun is rising...
When she comes home
She's illuminous…