Thursday, 21 October 2010
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Visits, Gigs and a Blast from the Past
Its been an interesting few days. Friends, Emma and Dren, were supposed to be visiting over the weekend; coming to see KT and the rest of Hollywood Doll play their first SE London gig at Dirty South in Lewisham.
The preceding week had been full of texts and calls as Emma and Dren's relationship seemed to drastically crumble and KT and I became something of a linchpin of communications; something we were only too happy to do for friends.
Friday arrived and so did Emma. I picked her up from the station and she came back to mine with me. Much chatting was done and calming advice given and to give Emma her due, she was very calm and rational about it all. Dren arrived a few hours later after crawling through traffic on the M25. I had to leave them alone in the house to drop Gemima at my Mum's for the night. When I got back there was a disagreement in full swing and to cut a long story short, Dren decided he was not well enough to come to the gig and he made his way back home.
Emma was initially a bit upset, quite naturally but resolved to have a good time anyway. And that is exactly what she did. A variety of friends and family turned out to see Hollywood Doll play and it was a really good night. Emma and I spent most of the evening chatting to Robin, KTs and my friend from our schooldays. We've seen him a few times over the last few years but Friday was probably the longest period of time I have spent talking to him since our physics lessons all those moons ago!
The rest of the weekend was for the most part quite a relaxed affair. Emma made a decision about her relationship which Dren agreed with and both decided to go their separate ways. Much positive thinking and talking ensued and hopefully Emma has a good clear focus on which direction she wants to take her life in now.
For various reasons, Emma was not able to leave on Monday morning as planned and so stayed an extra night, which was most welcome, not least because she made dinner for me. I can't describe how nice it is to come through the door when you have worked a long day at two jobs and be presented with a hot home-cooked meal. Bliss!
Monday night turned out to be movie night and despite Emma's dislike of Brad Pitt, we ended up watching Fight Club and Meet Joe Black. The night was finished off with me writing a long overdue review for Glitzine - only a few more to catch up with now before the rest arrive!
Emma headed off home back up to the frozen North this morning and I worked from home, glad I was not out in the rain today. KT is coming to stay tonight so I get to have Chinese food for dinner and then snuggle, which is one of my favourite things to do!
Life is good.
The preceding week had been full of texts and calls as Emma and Dren's relationship seemed to drastically crumble and KT and I became something of a linchpin of communications; something we were only too happy to do for friends.
Friday arrived and so did Emma. I picked her up from the station and she came back to mine with me. Much chatting was done and calming advice given and to give Emma her due, she was very calm and rational about it all. Dren arrived a few hours later after crawling through traffic on the M25. I had to leave them alone in the house to drop Gemima at my Mum's for the night. When I got back there was a disagreement in full swing and to cut a long story short, Dren decided he was not well enough to come to the gig and he made his way back home.
Emma was initially a bit upset, quite naturally but resolved to have a good time anyway. And that is exactly what she did. A variety of friends and family turned out to see Hollywood Doll play and it was a really good night. Emma and I spent most of the evening chatting to Robin, KTs and my friend from our schooldays. We've seen him a few times over the last few years but Friday was probably the longest period of time I have spent talking to him since our physics lessons all those moons ago!
The rest of the weekend was for the most part quite a relaxed affair. Emma made a decision about her relationship which Dren agreed with and both decided to go their separate ways. Much positive thinking and talking ensued and hopefully Emma has a good clear focus on which direction she wants to take her life in now.
For various reasons, Emma was not able to leave on Monday morning as planned and so stayed an extra night, which was most welcome, not least because she made dinner for me. I can't describe how nice it is to come through the door when you have worked a long day at two jobs and be presented with a hot home-cooked meal. Bliss!
Monday night turned out to be movie night and despite Emma's dislike of Brad Pitt, we ended up watching Fight Club and Meet Joe Black. The night was finished off with me writing a long overdue review for Glitzine - only a few more to catch up with now before the rest arrive!
Emma headed off home back up to the frozen North this morning and I worked from home, glad I was not out in the rain today. KT is coming to stay tonight so I get to have Chinese food for dinner and then snuggle, which is one of my favourite things to do!
Life is good.
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Forging Ahead
Thank you KT for dropping everything and coming over last night. I love you loads. What would I do without you?!
So. Now..... Time To Focus On All Things Fun!
So. Now..... Time To Focus On All Things Fun!
Packed calendar: Gigs to go to, Mum's birthday, Kids birthday, Whitby Goth Weekend, more Kids birthdays, KTs' and my 3rd anniversary, lots of Hollywood Doll gigs to try and get to amongst all that. Loads of stuff to do.
Life is good.
Focus!
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
A Year Today - Farewell Douggie
So today is the one year anniversary of the OFFICIAL date the Douggie died.
In reality its a year since I found him on the floor in his flat. To be honest, we don't know if he died on the 18th or 19th. We suspect 18th.
Douggie, you were at the very least, a character! A mysterious one at that. You lived your life in boxes and not many people got to know the real you. Even after 28 years I'm not absolutely certain that we did!
You were a hard taskmaster - mistakes were not tolerated - but if I could deal with you teaching me then I can deal with anything. Thank you for preparing me for life!
You were a good step-dad most of the time and a good partner to my mother, who doesn't seem to be coping too well without you. You were an exceptionally good grand-dad to Jade and I know she misses you terribly.
I miss your war stories and tales of bravado and conspiracy. I regret that I didn't spend much time with you in your last few years but I'm glad I did see you in the couple of months before you died.
Douggie as a young soldier. The Army was his life. He lied about his age to get in early and he carried on working for them as a civilian for years after he'd completed his service.
Douggie with Jade. You could usually find her perched on his knee reading a book or watching TV; from the day she was born until she got too big to sit on his lap any more.
In reality its a year since I found him on the floor in his flat. To be honest, we don't know if he died on the 18th or 19th. We suspect 18th.
Douggie, you were at the very least, a character! A mysterious one at that. You lived your life in boxes and not many people got to know the real you. Even after 28 years I'm not absolutely certain that we did!
You were a hard taskmaster - mistakes were not tolerated - but if I could deal with you teaching me then I can deal with anything. Thank you for preparing me for life!
You were a good step-dad most of the time and a good partner to my mother, who doesn't seem to be coping too well without you. You were an exceptionally good grand-dad to Jade and I know she misses you terribly.
I miss your war stories and tales of bravado and conspiracy. I regret that I didn't spend much time with you in your last few years but I'm glad I did see you in the couple of months before you died.
Douggie as a young soldier. The Army was his life. He lied about his age to get in early and he carried on working for them as a civilian for years after he'd completed his service.
Douggie with Jade. You could usually find her perched on his knee reading a book or watching TV; from the day she was born until she got too big to sit on his lap any more.
This will be the last time I recognise the date of your death. I'd far rather remember how you were in life.
You are missed and you are loved. Rest in Peace and be happy, wherever you are now.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Goddamn Anniversaries
Hmmm
I thought I would be OK this weekend; it being the first anniversary of Douggie's death.
Apparently I'm not.
I just have to get on with it by myself though because everyone else is busy.
Half day today then a few hours sitting at home by myself. Time to curl up in a ball and think about all the other parts of my life I am not happy with or which are causing me stress.
It's all just a bit shit really.
I thought I would be OK this weekend; it being the first anniversary of Douggie's death.
Apparently I'm not.
I just have to get on with it by myself though because everyone else is busy.
Half day today then a few hours sitting at home by myself. Time to curl up in a ball and think about all the other parts of my life I am not happy with or which are causing me stress.
It's all just a bit shit really.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
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