A different title today-it is from an album by Public Service Broadcasting about the mining industry and the decline particularly in Wales. I have been lent a few PSB albums by David my eldest, took me a while to get into them but have enjoyed listening to them.

Well where do I start recounting recent events in this blog? I suppose the Gig at Kingshill which went really well. Dan was his usual brilliant self and he really enhanced one of my stories with his guitar-we now have plans to develop this for future gigs. Our audience enjoyed the evening, as did both of us! The bar at Kingshill House had an intimate feel to perform in. I’m sorry but forgot to get some pictures that I promised!

Clare came to football with me on Saturday and we thoroughly enjoyed the day a lovely meal at the Highlander in Hitchin (a pub from my youth) and a superb display by the mighty Hatters although we only won 1-0 Exeter were lucky to get nil!

A wonderful ride today in the Winter sunshine to meet Clare for coffee and cake. Now really beginning to stretch those legs with some decent climbs.

I have started writing my Civil War Story based in Gloucester and has already taken me in a surprise direction. I will see how this develops and if it has an authentic feel about it.