Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Duly scolded...

Yes readers; Mr Doherty had a word in my ear, and reminded me that that there was a blog to write (also a tweet or two), so I'll fill everyone in on the happenings over the Christmas period...

First and foremost, I hope that everyone had a merry Christmas, and is so far enjoying 2010. Its going to be a great year for us (hopefully) and there are a few things in the pipeline; so keep an eye on www.herecomesthelandedgentry.com for updates, and now that I'm back writing blogs... keep an eye here too.

I couldn't write this without mentioning the weather we've been having over the last four weeks! According to that reliable source we call 'the news', its been the coldest weather for 30 years! The river in Derry was frozen, there have been over 400 (again, according to 'the news') admissions to the hospital for broken limbs due to falls... Rob and Wally had some difficulty getting to their homes (taking 25 minutes to walk up the hill, which normally takes 2).

The gigs we played over December were eventful, as well as complicated to get to...
One gig in Belfast; there was a wee attempted break into Alabaster (our temperamental little van; yes, she has a name).
Rob politely had a quiet word with one of the culprits, and explained the guy the error of his ways. The little thieving chap agreed that he was in the wrong, and kindly gave us two beers and a bottle of cider. We didn't want the cider, but felt it rude not to take it; so we accepted the kind offer, and threw it away. As the lad was leaving, the silly moose tripped on the footpath and his phone fell down the drain. Shame, it looked expensive. (A word out to Thumper, who drove us all the way to Belfast in treacherous weather and back again in worse! Good man yourself! Cheers!)
So needless to say, after the incident with the van, we had a few jars and played what was possibly THE gig I remember least, due to copious amounts of *insert drink here, because I have no idea*
On the Glenshane mountain, on the way back; we stopped in snow which was up to our knees, in which Rion seen fit to rugby tackle me into the snow. I'm certain there is video evidence of it; but again... I have no idea.

So guys & gals; short and sweet... Don't want to jump right in and start explaining everything thats happened; it'd be a bit boring. So I shall leave it there.
My new years resolution? I shall be updating the blog on a much more regular basis!
Cheers to everyone who supported us in 2009, there would be too many people to mention, so if your reading this... you are the supporters. Pat yourselves in the back, and a big Thank you to you all!

See you all soon!

Johnny

3 comments:

  1. Welcome back & HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm happy you had safe travels over the holiday's. I trust everyone had merry times? Also, I certainly hope Rob's chat with this boy included a few pops in the mouth, not that I condone violence ;-) but he was asking for it. 2010 is going to be a great year for HCTLG, BRING IT ON!!!! that and warm weather xx

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  2. I didn't scold, I just noticed it had been a while since you posted xx

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  3. stole his beer?! WTF? Man, THAT is just plain WRONG! damn

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