Posts filed under ‘London’
June 27th 2010
Looking
On my way home today I bumped into this gentleman in St. Pancras station. Nice chap – he seemed to be looking for something
- The England defence? Was he looking in the gaping gap where they should have been for Germany’s numerous attacks? An optician for the linesman?
- Looking to the future? Wanting to move on peacefully and fairly with his life, wondering if there will one day come a time when others want that too?
- Looking for inspiration? An abacus? Is his rail commute potentially cheaper and greener, and if not what greener cars are out there that can help him? Now or in the future?
- Just somewhere cool? The way out? Kings Cross and the Underground seems miles away in this heat today
- Maybe he’s had a long, tiring day and is looking for his bed.
Today, I know how he feels on every level. Goodnight!
June 26th 2010
John and John
So here is why I was in London – my favourite group of the last twenty years bar none: They Might Be Giants, live at the Royal Festival Hall. I’m still on a high – the gig was an amazing experience, and today’s photo has the legendary Johns: Linnell and Flansburgh. As if the cracking songs from the last twenty years weren’t enough, the show featured a live puppet show, huge blasts from a confetti cannon, and giant inflatable helium dolphins and jellyfish.
A huge thank you to Claire for spending the whole weekend with me and allowing me to inflict this nerdy rock experience on her. It’s been unforgettable, thank you!
This isn’t a gig review site – most of you who stumble upon this probably either have no idea who they are, or if you do they may not be your cup of tea. But if you know their stuff and get even a sniff of a chance to see them, you won’t be disappointed. And if you need celebrity approval for your choice of concert – in front of us within touching distance were music aficionados and comedy legends Phill Jupitus and Tim Minchin.
June 25th 2010
Paddington
Today I travelled to London for the weekend – the picture is of Paddington Station en route to central London.
