Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Armaghtoffee]

I love how Broudie was the sole member of the Lightning Seeds for the first five years, yet people associate the name with a band.

Didn’t know that!

They were a very important part of the Brit Pop scene but never get a look in really in the modern coverage of it.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I recall a song called Big in Japan. I assume it was that band.

The song was actually named after them I believe. Couldn't remember who sang it so just googled it. Alphaville. A German band. Why they would name a song after an obscure Liverpool band who never even released a record I have no idea. lol

 

[roydo]

Had an LPG delivery the other day, (they always top you up before Christmas), and Stu from the pub dumped a large pile of logs on the front meadow earlier today. They are now all snug and dry and their new house, and I have a curry, red wine, footie , in the very cosy snug later.

All after taking Mum shopping earlier. (2 hours, really?). so she is fully stocked up as well. Showed her how to get the internet on her laptop, (answer, click on "internet" icon), and made Google her home page.

Eldest and GF are now in NZ, via Singapore and Sydney, youngest has a gig tomorrow afternoon with his folk choir, (they are very good), and treat him the exact same as anyone else. (Regular readers may recall Henry is on the autistc spectrum, low level), but he was blessed with a wonderful singing talent, which didnt vanish as his voice broke. And no, its not some savant thing, the musical heritage in our family runs deep. One grannie played piano for the Liverpool Philly, and Mum was a soloist at the Birkenhead Operatic Society.

Phew, quite a day, for me.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

The song was actually named after them I believe. Couldn't remember who sang it so just googled it. Alphaville. A German band. Why they would name a song after an obscure Liverpool band who never even released a record I have no idea. lol

Big in Japan also released a song of the same name. The Alphaville song is different.

Although not sure which song @roydo was talking about now. This one is the locals:



This one the German band:

 

[roydo]

The song was actually named after them I believe. Couldn't remember who sang it so just googled it. Alphaville. A German band. Why they would name a song after an obscure Liverpool band who never even released a record I have no idea. lol

That rings a massive, Big Ben sized, bell.

 

[Barnfred 55]

That lyric is from an Irish folk song with Senegal replacing Donegal.

‘On the one road’.

This one mate? Yeah, my old mum used to have it on her Spotify loop.lol

 

[Armaghtoffee]

This one mate? Yeah, my old mum used to have it on her Spotify loop.lol

That’s it mate!

Your Mum raised you well

 

[Barnfred 55]

Big in Japan also released a song of the same name. The Alphaville song is different.

Although not sure which song @roydo was talking about now. This one is the locals:



This one the German band:

I doubt very much it's the Liverpool version.

Didn't realise they released any songs. Maybe an EP. But that's pretty much the sound I remember. The girl was a real screecher.

 

[Barnfred 55]

They were a good watch and it’s a pity they are gone.

Maybe being cynical here but if Pele passes on, will anyone stop Brazil??

Pele?. Thought his trip to the hospital was routine.

 

[roydo]

Pele?. Thought his trip to the hospital was routine.

Nope. End of life care.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Nope. End of life care.

Well that's new. Yesterday he and his daughter were both saying he was fine.

 

[roydo]

Well that's new. Yesterday he and his daughter were both saying he was fine.

Can happen quickly mate. We both know that. By all accounts, chemo has stopped being effective, so, to use an awful phrase we all know, its a managed decline now. Unconfirmed, (but hospitals never comment), but well sourced apparently.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Just off to cook my tea. Having spicy chicken fried rice (again) with an 80s play on my I-player and probably a Spingo Special on the go. Then sit down to watch the second match. Hope it's as good as the first.

Have a good evening everyone.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Said Spingo. Best beer in the world in my considered opinion

 

[BornBlue76]

afternoon everyone,

seems plenty's been happening whilst I've been away.

@BornBlue76 so sorry to hear about your burglary and astonished how phlegmatic you are about the whole thing.

can't get into the World Cup at all although it was fun to see Belgium and Germany go out in the group stages.

looks like my table tennis days are behind me , at least playing wise. Had an injection a few weeks ago and all good for a couple of weeks but then got progressively worse. played this week and could hardly grip the bat at the end. not playing in such pain so will give it a miss for a couple of months and then one last try.

anyway hope y'all been behaving yourselves and looking forward to the return of the prem,

Sucks about the arm man!! My TT buddie here is going through the same thing.. hasn’t played for two months. Really hope it’s not a permanent issue!!

On the phlegmatic but I Can’t say I was too calm when I realised what had happened.. was really angry.. and astonished to be honest that they could do it without us waking up.

We have upped the security now and have a gate guard. It sucks but Botswana is so high in crime it’s like we living in SA again !