Tried to post something from Sunday and it was all going well till I shovwd a photo in and now it's telling me I've got problems with meta tags.
Bloody stuff......
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Sunday 28 June 2009
Return to Rutland
We spent he whole of yesterday in Rutland again. This time the full cast of Stag were present, with Laura and Steve, Laura's brother, helping out. I guess this means that whichever film wins Laura can claim victory by association.
We got a lot done and although Jon and I didn't turn up till lunchtime - the morning was spent filming scenes with Steve K, as he couldn't be there last time - it seemed like a long day. We filmed a couple of death scenes and also the first appearances by Chris as Rutland Nutter and the Beast.
At he end we all retired to the Plough and I ended up drinking Rutland Panther, rather appropriately. They let the dogs out in the pub at about midnight and we were treated to two large black energetic specimens that would place a dog chew or ball on your table and expect you to throw it for them. This was a game that had limited exercise value for the dogs within the confines of a small pub.
Today we packed up camp and headed back and the rest of Sunday has been spent, as it should be, relaxing.
WD - 40
We got a lot done and although Jon and I didn't turn up till lunchtime - the morning was spent filming scenes with Steve K, as he couldn't be there last time - it seemed like a long day. We filmed a couple of death scenes and also the first appearances by Chris as Rutland Nutter and the Beast.
At he end we all retired to the Plough and I ended up drinking Rutland Panther, rather appropriately. They let the dogs out in the pub at about midnight and we were treated to two large black energetic specimens that would place a dog chew or ball on your table and expect you to throw it for them. This was a game that had limited exercise value for the dogs within the confines of a small pub.
Today we packed up camp and headed back and the rest of Sunday has been spent, as it should be, relaxing.
WD - 40
Thursday 11 June 2009
It's Getting Serious
So today Rich suggests we all get together and visit the venue and assign tasks, or rather clarify the tasks that have already been assigned. This will also involve a trip to a brewery to ensure that the beer selected for the bug day is up to scratch.
The date suggested was a date I had pencilled in for going to Hull for the weekend but as I haven't heard anything further about that I am assuming it may not be happening.
WD - 53
The date suggested was a date I had pencilled in for going to Hull for the weekend but as I haven't heard anything further about that I am assuming it may not be happening.
WD - 53
Wednesday 3 June 2009
A sort of homecoming
Went to De Montfort Hall on Sunday night to see Kasabian - last night of three. Enjoyed The Hours and Jersey Budd as support but I don't really 'get' Kasabian, even if they are the local band.
Gary and I rushed out during breaks to see Diane and Gill, who missed both supports and were standing outside in the fresh air. Diane was explaining that Steve would need somebody to assist with his make-up when we next go filming in Rutland. He really is taking this seriously!
WD - 64
Gary and I rushed out during breaks to see Diane and Gill, who missed both supports and were standing outside in the fresh air. Diane was explaining that Steve would need somebody to assist with his make-up when we next go filming in Rutland. He really is taking this seriously!
WD - 64
Friday 29 May 2009
Leave and Leisure
Took yesterday afternoon off to cut the grass. I would say mow the lawn but for a start I can't really claim it is a lawn and secondly it wasn't so much a mowing, more a flattening.
Stephen Fretwell at the Y last night, very good although it did turn into a bit of a long evening due to the misinterpretation of timings.
Tomorrow is scheduled to be warm, and after shopping I plan to sit in my garden and contemplate my 'lawn'.
WD - 69
Stephen Fretwell at the Y last night, very good although it did turn into a bit of a long evening due to the misinterpretation of timings.
Tomorrow is scheduled to be warm, and after shopping I plan to sit in my garden and contemplate my 'lawn'.
WD - 69
Monday 25 May 2009
Bank Holiday Monday - rain
That means putting off cutting the grass when it was 'too warm' yesterday may not have been such a great idea!
The last post - cue lone bugler - showed I was half way through my countdown so I thought I'd better review progress. But first a couple of explanations.
As i said at the beginning, no video diary but this now seems to have taken on a momentum of it's own. I may even miss it when it;s gone. Team Best Man were all assigned code names; Jason was Shepherd, Jon was Moses and I was Preacher - presumably because I have to say something at the wedding. Steve, who came is as the fourth member of TBM I don't recall being assigned a name, how about D'Artagnan!
So, wedding things.
I received the invite a month or so ago and that has to be returned by the end of this month. Done. This morning actually!
Reading was sent through by Laura last week. Wasn't sure what to expect as the wedding is not really religious, unless there is something I haven't been told. The reading isn't religious! Had a practice muttering to myself over the laptop and it'll be fine.
Speech. Apparently this has to be vetted. Not sure how that's gonna work unless it is videoed or they put me on some sort of delay. I can say what I like. Bwaaah hah hah. Etc.
Apparel. Laura has bought TBM ties. I need a shirt and suit. Apparently we can get a discount somewhere if we all buy suits together. Best to leave it as late as possible given the recent state of my waistline. The shot in the film of me coming out of the ten looked like a baby elephant breaking cover!
The next two filming sessions are booked so Stag is coming on well. Steve and Chris get to do their bits this time and there's a lot of dialogue and bloodshed to be filmed. Sounds great.
Out for a meal at Jones' on Saturday night which got hi-jacked and turned into a champagne celebration - more of which later. I had mussels with Stilton to start. Sea bass - two pieces - about four times what you would get in Watson's and then Creme Brulee to finish. All good and fairly cheap. The mint with the bill finished me off - why do they do that? Spent some time in the Black Horse, under new management, feeling like a beached whale and needing a crane to get up. Best not buy the suit too soon....
WD - 73
The last post - cue lone bugler - showed I was half way through my countdown so I thought I'd better review progress. But first a couple of explanations.
As i said at the beginning, no video diary but this now seems to have taken on a momentum of it's own. I may even miss it when it;s gone. Team Best Man were all assigned code names; Jason was Shepherd, Jon was Moses and I was Preacher - presumably because I have to say something at the wedding. Steve, who came is as the fourth member of TBM I don't recall being assigned a name, how about D'Artagnan!
So, wedding things.
I received the invite a month or so ago and that has to be returned by the end of this month. Done. This morning actually!
Reading was sent through by Laura last week. Wasn't sure what to expect as the wedding is not really religious, unless there is something I haven't been told. The reading isn't religious! Had a practice muttering to myself over the laptop and it'll be fine.
Speech. Apparently this has to be vetted. Not sure how that's gonna work unless it is videoed or they put me on some sort of delay. I can say what I like. Bwaaah hah hah. Etc.
Apparel. Laura has bought TBM ties. I need a shirt and suit. Apparently we can get a discount somewhere if we all buy suits together. Best to leave it as late as possible given the recent state of my waistline. The shot in the film of me coming out of the ten looked like a baby elephant breaking cover!
The next two filming sessions are booked so Stag is coming on well. Steve and Chris get to do their bits this time and there's a lot of dialogue and bloodshed to be filmed. Sounds great.
Out for a meal at Jones' on Saturday night which got hi-jacked and turned into a champagne celebration - more of which later. I had mussels with Stilton to start. Sea bass - two pieces - about four times what you would get in Watson's and then Creme Brulee to finish. All good and fairly cheap. The mint with the bill finished me off - why do they do that? Spent some time in the Black Horse, under new management, feeling like a beached whale and needing a crane to get up. Best not buy the suit too soon....
WD - 73
Saturday 23 May 2009
Gigs
Couple of gigs this week and a couple more next week - must be the countdown to the festival season.
Wednesday I saw the Hours supported by Glasslights at Stealth in Nottingham. It was dark, it was £3.50 for a small can of Red Stripe and it was cranked up way too high. Last time I used earplugs was at a Motorhead gig, for which I make no apologies, but I could have done with them on Wednesday. The support band I would happily see again and actually paid out some cash for a limited track CD, not a usual occurrence. The Hours were very good but the piano was humming - some low level reverb feedback type thing - which was extremely annoying and at times it was a bit uncomfortable.
On Thursday the Musician showed how it should be done with the Screaming Lights and Nine Black Alps. Two bands that you would categorise as loud but no feedback, you could hear all the instruments and vocals and I didn't come out thinking I was living in an underwater kingdom, possibly inhabited by one Homer J Simpson. The beer I had was a bit naff though and I quickly reverted to the default Guinness option. It's one thing they have trouble getting right.
Overall though,..
Musician = good - Stealth = not so good.
WD -75 (half way there and counting!)
Wednesday I saw the Hours supported by Glasslights at Stealth in Nottingham. It was dark, it was £3.50 for a small can of Red Stripe and it was cranked up way too high. Last time I used earplugs was at a Motorhead gig, for which I make no apologies, but I could have done with them on Wednesday. The support band I would happily see again and actually paid out some cash for a limited track CD, not a usual occurrence. The Hours were very good but the piano was humming - some low level reverb feedback type thing - which was extremely annoying and at times it was a bit uncomfortable.
On Thursday the Musician showed how it should be done with the Screaming Lights and Nine Black Alps. Two bands that you would categorise as loud but no feedback, you could hear all the instruments and vocals and I didn't come out thinking I was living in an underwater kingdom, possibly inhabited by one Homer J Simpson. The beer I had was a bit naff though and I quickly reverted to the default Guinness option. It's one thing they have trouble getting right.
Overall though,..
Musician = good - Stealth = not so good.
WD -75 (half way there and counting!)
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