I was in Hull yesterday visiting my Auntie Margaret. My dad's younger sister has recently lost her husband, my Uncle Brian. It's very strange visiting her and seeing an empty armchair in the corner of the lounge where Brian has been sitting since they moved in to their modest semi back in 1966. But my auntie has got a fantastic friendship circle so will not be all alone as she mourns her soulmate (they got hitched a week before Margaret's 20th birthday and were married for 67 years).
Whilst driving out of Hull have a guess what I saw? Those bloody Herons are everywhere!
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This will be my last post for s few days: I'm going on a wee road trip with my friend, Steve. Remember me telling you about XGenerationX? Well, Steve and I are off to Hebden Bridge tomorrow; followed by Glasgow on Wednesday and Newcastle on Thursday. And then on Friday night we round the week off with House of All at Leeds Brudenell.
It should be a blistering week (after the shitty year I've had it'll be good to slip anchor). I'm really looking forward to hearing Gen X's back catalogue being given a shot in the arm; Steve and I last heard Ready Steady Go, King Rocker et al a couple of years ago when Generation Sex (with Idol, James, Jones & Cook) rocked up at Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall.
Must go and pack my bag. See you next week.
Enjoy your tour
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ern. I will certainly use my best endeavours.
DeleteAll the best with your travels, have a fab time. Look forward to your report back on the gigs, bridges and Heron Foods shops!
ReplyDeleteThanks, C. Travelogue to follow!
DeleteEnjoy John, sounds like a top road trip. More Herons perchance?
ReplyDeleteNo Herons alas, Adam.I made up for it in other ways though!
DeleteHave a great trip. Watch out for the yuppy-hippies in Hebden Bridge.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time; not even sure what a yuppy-hippie would look like.
DeleteEnjoy your trip, John
ReplyDeleteAll back in one piece, Walt. The sign of a good trip.
DeleteEnjoy - you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteAlyson
DeleteThanks, Alyson.
DeleteLooks like the Heron on Newlands Avenue. I trained as a teacher there in the mid 80s and walked up that road to get to Uni from my room on Park Avenue... decent chippy down the back street where I discovered chip spice... thanks for your addition to my 'World of Music' blog survey :) West Runton is not far from where I live now - some great stories shared!
ReplyDeleteIt is, Alan! Well spotted! You'll know all about patties too then? Looking fwd to your World of Music.
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