Waterloo Arms. Lyndhurst. Verry nice.
Our turn to pay.
The more I meet this man, the more I like him and feel that his respect for us is genuine.
I have suspected for a while that there is a hidden agenda, but it's clearer now, and I'm happy with the way things are looking.
By Tuesday we will know how our proposal to run NFTA has been received by the people that need to make the decision. If it works in our favour I have no problem working with himover the next five years.
Got him talking about music again today, which is always a good move. He reminisced at great length about the festivals at the end of the 60s, seeing "The Floyd" in Bath in 1968, and the first Shepton Mallet thing in what, 69? But his anecdotes of the infamous Hendrix IOW gig in 1970 are good to hear over a pint and a cigar.
We even discussed the cover of Highway 61 Revisited at great length - which explains why I felt compelled to pick up that album in the first place.
I love signs like that. All points also to a good relationship ahead with one of our most significant clients.

HV Guide proofs on my desk when I got back, and looking fabulous!
Such a relief to see a project get to this stage. I always get so bogged down in the detail I can't see the wood for the trees, and its good to take a step back and feel proud of something.
Colours balance well - photos are crispy. Content is weak in places, but its more important that we publish something that is professional, shiny and competent at this first edition stage. Other ppl will be encouraged now that our takeover has worked so far...