Ha ha- Sir Les Paterson was not elected Christy….he was sitting on his Cheese Board, he said (ouch!)
Not sure the current day awareness of women’s rights would be comprehended by the lecherous ol’ reprobate
Go well Mooresy – the more we laugh the more likely we can bear up hearing of the latest USA gun atrocity
Fuckwits
Lotsa good thoughts,
Danny Harris Antipodes
Christy's reply
Its 36 years ago..I’d just arrived into Melbourne after a number of flights from Dublin..the promoter had me booked into a 5 star hotel..I was dishevelled, hung over, possibly odouros as I took the elevator to my suite..the door opened on the second floor, both Sir Les & Dame Edna steeped into the lift…. he was shocked to be riding the lift with such a ragamuffin, his expression one of utter didain and disapproval..but I understood…the next day I met Charlie Pride in the same lift…Charlie was unfazed and happy to have a yarn..he was curious about my guitar and expressed a great love for playing in ireland
Hello Christy,
A few bottles of whisky with Galway Joe Dloan and the foxy devil. Love his Jerusalem thing too.
Yesterday I discovered Ye Vagabonds, I’m thinking they may have been discovered before by a few people…
Their Nine Waves album. It’s gorgeous. Like listening through a cobweb by window, they’re so steeped in the pure drop. Apart from your stuff it’s the first time I’ve put it back on as soon as it finished. The quality reminded me of early Planxty.
I’ve been invited to be a guest on a, radio show. Just finding out about it. The guy has sent me a link to a show. Going to have a listen this morning.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
been listening to Ye Vags since they started.. a grand pair of lads altogether…more Sweeney’s Men than Planxty to my ears..but we ‘re all at our own gig, we all hear everything different
good luck on the wireless..I still remember my first broadcast..Country Meets Folk on BBC Radio 2 with Wally Whyton, Jim Lloyd and Brian Brocklehurst back in 1967 ish
Just got my hands on your new album Christy. It is as usual another masterpiece. Congratulations on it. Looking forward to your concert in Armagh later in the year. Look after yourself until then. Best wishes Conor Maguire Armagh.
Hello again Christy, thanks for your reply re the”Galtee Mountain Boy”, I was up in Burncourt this morning with some visitors to show them the carving. Took a bundle of pictures.. I can send you on a few if you let me know where to send them.
take care a while…Regards..John O Neill.
Dylan’s 81st… happy day to revisit a song or several…for now ‘ Visions of Johanna’ sounding as enigmatic as ever.
Thinking of Richard Thompson’s career/ early Fairport Convention – anyone with a few minutes to invest – enjoy ‘A Sailor’s Life’ from 1969’s ‘Unhalfbricking’ LP. Sandy Denny sounding perfect, Dave Swarbrick guesting on fiddle (prior to joining full time),feeling his way into the song, before a blistering duel with Thompson’s guitar. A wonderful example of a talented young band finding ‘folk/ rock’ – and tinged with sadness as the superb drumming of Martin Lamble was soon to be no more when he was killed in the band’s van crash in Summer ’69.
Let the music keep our spirits high.
Dave
Christy's reply
Bob was all over Irish radio for the last few days…and he’s due in later this year..he’s younger then that now
What a pleasure it was to attend my first post lockdown Christy gig in Kilkenny, Thurs 19th May. Long time now since I saw you flying solo. My mind was sent back to the energy of the Royal Albert Hall gig in the mid 80s along with the dozen nights at the Point while having the intimacy of Maudi Mac’s in Newtwopothouse in the 90s. So much so I found myself shouting out for “McIlhatton” which you let us have with all the passion and that unique vibe and aura that makes these performances so special. Such a memorable night and great to catch up with Hilary and a few familiar gig-goers. Thankyou Christy. Looking forward to the next flight into mystery.
Christy's reply
Maudie Macs…I’d forgotten about that venue…good gig room near Mallow on that dangerous old Limerick to Cork road….further back in time Moving Hearts played a gig in the Hibernian Ballroom in Mallow..we did not rock the joint
Hello Christy,
That last post of yours has really got me thinking.
For me, The Foxy Devil has always been a very dark version of Black is the Colour.
I read it again, thinking about what you said, and your interpretation is so direct and clear.
So maybe it bites wherever our weaknesses and addictions are.
God loves a Drunk is direct and hard hitting in all directions, isn’t it.
Norma Waterson must have had more inner resilience than I’ve got. It bites everyone, I guess that’s why I found it so arresting.
Ironic that the angle against people with mortgages is getting less relevant by the day.
When my Mum and Dad got married they bought a house with a mortgage based on one salary. In those days being married was a full time job for a woman.
Then when I got married you could get a mortgage based on two salaries. Everyone had to work.
Now young people can’t afford a mortgage, even though renting is more expensive.
If the song was written now the things it targets might have to move a bit?
Thanks to Dave for your advice.
I have Beeswing in my repertoire and love it very much. So much great stuff to explore so thank you for the tips.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I’ve never considered “Foxy”and “Black” side by side……I must reconsider the lyric of the late (Galway) Joe Dolan’s “Foxy Devil”……
we shared a few bottles of whisky way back…he also wrote “Trip to Jerusalem”
I have acquired Flying into Mystery set…working my way through the songs..great collection, crystal clear production, a good companion for me
Downunder we have turfed out the local variety of Tories & are giving Labor (yes I hate the spelling too) a go…they’ve promised to have a decent crack at climate change, respect for women & an anti-corruption Commission & give the working poor a lift up…
You’d think these things would be no-Brainers in this day & age but, you know…
Hope your tones & tunes light your way & those with you on your flight into Mystery.
Fondest wishes
Danny Harris
Christy's reply
Good Man Danny,
Glad to hear the songs are getting an airing in Victoria….
Its almost 40 years since I first sang in Melbourne…
I’ve nothing but good memories of the City…
I hope some of the Labor promises are achieved..
Was Sir Les re-elected ?
Just about to sign off for the day and saw your RT ‘God loves…’ reply, Christy.
In quite recent interviews, Richard Thompson referenced his own drink based ‘folk’ lifestyle and booze/drugs prominence on the 60s/70s music scene. His interest in Islam (and some involvement)in the late 70s, took him away from drink/drugs and he’s stayed away, apparently. So, maybe a combination of both the song influences you spotted… D
Christy's reply
So many early songs extol the pleasures alcohol…small wonder that many of us singers became regular imbibers…
The Jug of Punch , Rosin The Bow, Whiskey Your The Devil, Bucket of Mountain Dew,Stick to the Cratur, all featured in the early repertoire… the excitement and joy of early quaffing still remembered fondly …how we roared and ranted,laughed and loved, before the rot set in….
Gradually songs describing consequence emerged…. The Yellow Bittern perhaps the greatest encountered, others including Nancy Whiskey, So Much Wine, The Foxy Devil, There Stands The Glass,
With passing time I hear more and more songs that describe the down side of bachanalia….heard Bob singin Thirsty Boots the other night…
These times I enjoy the gift of sobriety…I enjoyed the craic mightily while it lasted and would not deny anyone the right to seek the sweet oblivion….but be warned..for some of us there was to be dark consequence..not all of us made it thru
Richard’s Song captures the darkness, as do The Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine”, Rory Dall O’Catháin’s “An Bunán Buídhe” ( The Yellow Bittern) and (Galway) Joe Dolan’s “The Foxy Devil”…..to name but a few
As far as I’m aware, Malachi Thompson (jazz musician) hasn’t collaborated with his namesake. Richard’s ‘God loves a drunk’ has always been associated with some of the smartest songs in his back catalogue, having many characteristic lines and style.As you say, Christy, the late great Norma Waterson’s version is stunning.
If you’re getting into Richard Thompson, Rebecca, it’s a gloriously rich pasture… early work with then wife Linda is a good starting point – ‘Dimming of the day’ – pure gold…
Will there be any bartenders up there in heaven?
Will the pubs never close? Will the glass never drain?
No more DTs and no shakes and no horrors
The very next morning, you feel right as rain
‘Cause God loves a drunk, lowest of men
Like the dogs in the street and the pigs in the pen
But a drunk’s only trying to get free of his body
And soar like an eagle high up there in heaven
His shouts and his curses they are just hymns and praises
To kick-start his mind now and then
O God loves a drunk, come raise up your glasses, amen
Does God really care for your life in the suburbs?
Your dull little life full of dull little things
And bring up the babies to be just like daddy
And maybe I’ll be there when he gives out the wings
But God loves a drunk, although he’s a fool
Oh he wets in his pants and he falls off his stool
And he can’t hear the insults, and whispers go by him
As he leans in the doorway and he sings sally racket
He can’t feel the cold rain beat down on his body
And soak through his clothes to the skin
O God loves a drunk, come raise up your glasses, amen
Will there be any pen-pushers up there in heaven?
Does crawling and wage-slaving win you God’s love?
I pity you worms with your semis and pensions
If you think that’ll get you to the kingdom above
Oh God loves a drunk, although he’s a clown
Oh you can’t help but laugh as he gags and falls down
But he don’t give a curse for what people think of him
He screams at his demons alone in the darkness
He’s staying alive for just one more pint bottle
Won’t you throw him a few pennies, friend?
Ah God loves a drunk, for ever and ever, amen
Songwriters: Richard John Thompson
I’m confused by there being two writers, hopefully it’s one or other other of them or both.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I love this song…but I cannot sing it..its powerful beautiful writing from Richard, …heartrending singing from our Norma….but there are a few lines that (now) seem to me to be unnecessarily cruel…. I think I understand whats behind the writing …I once had similar notions and beliefs…but old age softens perspectives..we lose some of our edge…and that can be a good and a bad thing…
I’ve never encountered such a vivid description of perpetual drunkenness….its either been experienced or closely observed….or both
Congrats C on two wonderful and lively gigs in Kilkenny, and no mention of Hurling !!! It was just great to hear Motherland again, what a wonderful song ? and Farmer Michael Hayes, Bright Blue Rose and Sonny as well as some of the more regular songs on the setlist. The theatre is beautiful, the staff were very welcoming and as always the sound was perfect. Fair play to you for putting on the benefit gig for Women’s Aid on the first of July in Vicar St. It’s great to not only fundraise for this still vital cause but also to highlight the work they do, by putting their services in the limelight, if the night goes as well as the Ukraine night it will be a major boost, I hope the ticket sales go well in the morning. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Thanks for those nuggets of info Christy ‘re Morrissey, Joe McCann, and Lord Baker, its real meat and potatoes to an oul geek like meself, keep ’em coming. Even after 40 years I’ll be hearing them in a new light now.
Great to hear you’re really enjoying the the gigs, one a week sounds like perfect balance to me and no flights!!!
Hello Christy,
The words are flowing like a river through you. Sounds like Rory’s soundtrack turned up in abundance.
I reorganised my workroom yesterday. It’s one end of the kitchen and a kind of corridor between the living room and kitchen, but people know how to behave when I’m working. It’s good to be near a kettle.
So now it’s a cosy space with an armchair and stool, piano, two harps, bookcase of song books (I’ve got Childs) two bodhran, tambourine, drawers for harp bits, and lots of things in frames covering the walls.
The people who made my harp have just gone out of business. Teifi in Wales. They made lovely harps, solid and light with smooth levers, tight strings and good for serious students. All harps are expensive but their’s were kind of affordable if you said it quickly (and possibly silently).
I’m sad they’ve had to close.
Fair play, Rory…job well done and a fine music/ natural world soundtrack.
Probably did about 1/4 of Rory’s long haul on the Suffragette City urban wander. Perfect weather, great company and seeing regenerated parts of the city where the early ‘industrial suburbs’ once polluted air and bodies. (Dalesman’s Litany was in my head). Heartening to see a large family of Canada Geese on a canal that would have been toxic until recent times.
Times have changed since the MSG days, Christy – not always for the better, but when the balance shifts towards progress, there’s room for hope – mixed with the sadness of a poignant anniversary for numerous families and the city.
Have a good day
Dave
I’m glad you’re enjoying the gigs – busy times ahead – enjoy today.
Christy hi
The legs are stiff and the body jaded but the sponsored walk was done yesterday.
95% of the 40miles was done in areas where the internet is unavailable.
However my pal and i listened to the mix of female artists that you recommended so thanks.
So the music was largely replaced with the sound of chiffchaffs, coockoos, peregrine falcons, braying donkeys, bleating sheep and the bubbling of rivers Slitrig and liddel which was nature’s soundtrack.
Easy day today i think.
Thanks for the playlist
Rory
Christy's reply
Along the Banks of the mighty River Liddel
near the Slitrig he heard the Donkeys bray
while the chiffchaffs,cuckoos and preying falcons
for forty miles they watched Rory make his way
Ha ha- Sir Les Paterson was not elected Christy….he was sitting on his Cheese Board, he said (ouch!)
Not sure the current day awareness of women’s rights would be comprehended by the lecherous ol’ reprobate
Go well Mooresy – the more we laugh the more likely we can bear up hearing of the latest USA gun atrocity
Fuckwits
Lotsa good thoughts,
Danny Harris Antipodes
Its 36 years ago..I’d just arrived into Melbourne after a number of flights from Dublin..the promoter had me booked into a 5 star hotel..I was dishevelled, hung over, possibly odouros as I took the elevator to my suite..the door opened on the second floor, both Sir Les & Dame Edna steeped into the lift…. he was shocked to be riding the lift with such a ragamuffin, his expression one of utter didain and disapproval..but I understood…the next day I met Charlie Pride in the same lift…Charlie was unfazed and happy to have a yarn..he was curious about my guitar and expressed a great love for playing in ireland
Hello Christy,
A few bottles of whisky with Galway Joe Dloan and the foxy devil. Love his Jerusalem thing too.
Yesterday I discovered Ye Vagabonds, I’m thinking they may have been discovered before by a few people…
Their Nine Waves album. It’s gorgeous. Like listening through a cobweb by window, they’re so steeped in the pure drop. Apart from your stuff it’s the first time I’ve put it back on as soon as it finished. The quality reminded me of early Planxty.
I’ve been invited to be a guest on a, radio show. Just finding out about it. The guy has sent me a link to a show. Going to have a listen this morning.
Rebecca
been listening to Ye Vags since they started.. a grand pair of lads altogether…more Sweeney’s Men than Planxty to my ears..but we ‘re all at our own gig, we all hear everything different
good luck on the wireless..I still remember my first broadcast..Country Meets Folk on BBC Radio 2 with Wally Whyton, Jim Lloyd and Brian Brocklehurst back in 1967 ish
Just got my hands on your new album Christy. It is as usual another masterpiece. Congratulations on it. Looking forward to your concert in Armagh later in the year. Look after yourself until then. Best wishes Conor Maguire Armagh.
Thank You CM
Hello again Christy, thanks for your reply re the”Galtee Mountain Boy”, I was up in Burncourt this morning with some visitors to show them the carving. Took a bundle of pictures.. I can send you on a few if you let me know where to send them.
take care a while…Regards..John O Neill.
good man John..Ardfinnan abú
Hi Christy/all
Dylan’s 81st… happy day to revisit a song or several…for now ‘ Visions of Johanna’ sounding as enigmatic as ever.
Thinking of Richard Thompson’s career/ early Fairport Convention – anyone with a few minutes to invest – enjoy ‘A Sailor’s Life’ from 1969’s ‘Unhalfbricking’ LP. Sandy Denny sounding perfect, Dave Swarbrick guesting on fiddle (prior to joining full time),feeling his way into the song, before a blistering duel with Thompson’s guitar. A wonderful example of a talented young band finding ‘folk/ rock’ – and tinged with sadness as the superb drumming of Martin Lamble was soon to be no more when he was killed in the band’s van crash in Summer ’69.
Let the music keep our spirits high.
Dave
Bob was all over Irish radio for the last few days…and he’s due in later this year..he’s younger then that now
What a pleasure it was to attend my first post lockdown Christy gig in Kilkenny, Thurs 19th May. Long time now since I saw you flying solo. My mind was sent back to the energy of the Royal Albert Hall gig in the mid 80s along with the dozen nights at the Point while having the intimacy of Maudi Mac’s in Newtwopothouse in the 90s. So much so I found myself shouting out for “McIlhatton” which you let us have with all the passion and that unique vibe and aura that makes these performances so special. Such a memorable night and great to catch up with Hilary and a few familiar gig-goers. Thankyou Christy. Looking forward to the next flight into mystery.
Maudie Macs…I’d forgotten about that venue…good gig room near Mallow on that dangerous old Limerick to Cork road….further back in time Moving Hearts played a gig in the Hibernian Ballroom in Mallow..we did not rock the joint
Hello Christy,
That last post of yours has really got me thinking.
For me, The Foxy Devil has always been a very dark version of Black is the Colour.
I read it again, thinking about what you said, and your interpretation is so direct and clear.
So maybe it bites wherever our weaknesses and addictions are.
God loves a Drunk is direct and hard hitting in all directions, isn’t it.
Norma Waterson must have had more inner resilience than I’ve got. It bites everyone, I guess that’s why I found it so arresting.
Ironic that the angle against people with mortgages is getting less relevant by the day.
When my Mum and Dad got married they bought a house with a mortgage based on one salary. In those days being married was a full time job for a woman.
Then when I got married you could get a mortgage based on two salaries. Everyone had to work.
Now young people can’t afford a mortgage, even though renting is more expensive.
If the song was written now the things it targets might have to move a bit?
Thanks to Dave for your advice.
I have Beeswing in my repertoire and love it very much. So much great stuff to explore so thank you for the tips.
Rebecca
I’ve never considered “Foxy”and “Black” side by side……I must reconsider the lyric of the late (Galway) Joe Dolan’s “Foxy Devil”……
we shared a few bottles of whisky way back…he also wrote “Trip to Jerusalem”
Hello Christy:
I have acquired Flying into Mystery set…working my way through the songs..great collection, crystal clear production, a good companion for me
Downunder we have turfed out the local variety of Tories & are giving Labor (yes I hate the spelling too) a go…they’ve promised to have a decent crack at climate change, respect for women & an anti-corruption Commission & give the working poor a lift up…
You’d think these things would be no-Brainers in this day & age but, you know…
Hope your tones & tunes light your way & those with you on your flight into Mystery.
Fondest wishes
Danny Harris
Good Man Danny,
Glad to hear the songs are getting an airing in Victoria….
Its almost 40 years since I first sang in Melbourne…
I’ve nothing but good memories of the City…
I hope some of the Labor promises are achieved..
Was Sir Les re-elected ?
Just about to sign off for the day and saw your RT ‘God loves…’ reply, Christy.
In quite recent interviews, Richard Thompson referenced his own drink based ‘folk’ lifestyle and booze/drugs prominence on the 60s/70s music scene. His interest in Islam (and some involvement)in the late 70s, took him away from drink/drugs and he’s stayed away, apparently. So, maybe a combination of both the song influences you spotted… D
So many early songs extol the pleasures alcohol…small wonder that many of us singers became regular imbibers…
The Jug of Punch , Rosin The Bow, Whiskey Your The Devil, Bucket of Mountain Dew,Stick to the Cratur, all featured in the early repertoire… the excitement and joy of early quaffing still remembered fondly …how we roared and ranted,laughed and loved, before the rot set in….
Gradually songs describing consequence emerged…. The Yellow Bittern perhaps the greatest encountered, others including Nancy Whiskey, So Much Wine, The Foxy Devil, There Stands The Glass,
With passing time I hear more and more songs that describe the down side of bachanalia….heard Bob singin Thirsty Boots the other night…
These times I enjoy the gift of sobriety…I enjoyed the craic mightily while it lasted and would not deny anyone the right to seek the sweet oblivion….but be warned..for some of us there was to be dark consequence..not all of us made it thru
Richard’s Song captures the darkness, as do The Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine”, Rory Dall O’Catháin’s “An Bunán Buídhe” ( The Yellow Bittern) and (Galway) Joe Dolan’s “The Foxy Devil”…..to name but a few
Hi Christy/ all
As far as I’m aware, Malachi Thompson (jazz musician) hasn’t collaborated with his namesake. Richard’s ‘God loves a drunk’ has always been associated with some of the smartest songs in his back catalogue, having many characteristic lines and style.As you say, Christy, the late great Norma Waterson’s version is stunning.
If you’re getting into Richard Thompson, Rebecca, it’s a gloriously rich pasture… early work with then wife Linda is a good starting point – ‘Dimming of the day’ – pure gold…
Have a good day
Dave
Had to post it, it’s brilliant
https://youtu.be/qCfasCdjIVY
God Loves A Drunk
Malachi Thompson
Will there be any bartenders up there in heaven?
Will the pubs never close? Will the glass never drain?
No more DTs and no shakes and no horrors
The very next morning, you feel right as rain
‘Cause God loves a drunk, lowest of men
Like the dogs in the street and the pigs in the pen
But a drunk’s only trying to get free of his body
And soar like an eagle high up there in heaven
His shouts and his curses they are just hymns and praises
To kick-start his mind now and then
O God loves a drunk, come raise up your glasses, amen
Does God really care for your life in the suburbs?
Your dull little life full of dull little things
And bring up the babies to be just like daddy
And maybe I’ll be there when he gives out the wings
But God loves a drunk, although he’s a fool
Oh he wets in his pants and he falls off his stool
And he can’t hear the insults, and whispers go by him
As he leans in the doorway and he sings sally racket
He can’t feel the cold rain beat down on his body
And soak through his clothes to the skin
O God loves a drunk, come raise up your glasses, amen
Will there be any pen-pushers up there in heaven?
Does crawling and wage-slaving win you God’s love?
I pity you worms with your semis and pensions
If you think that’ll get you to the kingdom above
Oh God loves a drunk, although he’s a clown
Oh you can’t help but laugh as he gags and falls down
But he don’t give a curse for what people think of him
He screams at his demons alone in the darkness
He’s staying alive for just one more pint bottle
Won’t you throw him a few pennies, friend?
Ah God loves a drunk, for ever and ever, amen
Songwriters: Richard John Thompson
I’m confused by there being two writers, hopefully it’s one or other other of them or both.
Rebecca
I love this song…but I cannot sing it..its powerful beautiful writing from Richard, …heartrending singing from our Norma….but there are a few lines that (now) seem to me to be unnecessarily cruel…. I think I understand whats behind the writing …I once had similar notions and beliefs…but old age softens perspectives..we lose some of our edge…and that can be a good and a bad thing…
I’ve never encountered such a vivid description of perpetual drunkenness….its either been experienced or closely observed….or both
That Monday morning feeling
Down York and Dublin way
There’s working in the morning
All afternoon we’ll play
Rebecca
Congrats C on two wonderful and lively gigs in Kilkenny, and no mention of Hurling !!! It was just great to hear Motherland again, what a wonderful song ? and Farmer Michael Hayes, Bright Blue Rose and Sonny as well as some of the more regular songs on the setlist. The theatre is beautiful, the staff were very welcoming and as always the sound was perfect. Fair play to you for putting on the benefit gig for Women’s Aid on the first of July in Vicar St. It’s great to not only fundraise for this still vital cause but also to highlight the work they do, by putting their services in the limelight, if the night goes as well as the Ukraine night it will be a major boost, I hope the ticket sales go well in the morning. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Thanks for those nuggets of info Christy ‘re Morrissey, Joe McCann, and Lord Baker, its real meat and potatoes to an oul geek like meself, keep ’em coming. Even after 40 years I’ll be hearing them in a new light now.
Great to hear you’re really enjoying the the gigs, one a week sounds like perfect balance to me and no flights!!!
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Hello Christy,
The words are flowing like a river through you. Sounds like Rory’s soundtrack turned up in abundance.
I reorganised my workroom yesterday. It’s one end of the kitchen and a kind of corridor between the living room and kitchen, but people know how to behave when I’m working. It’s good to be near a kettle.
So now it’s a cosy space with an armchair and stool, piano, two harps, bookcase of song books (I’ve got Childs) two bodhran, tambourine, drawers for harp bits, and lots of things in frames covering the walls.
The people who made my harp have just gone out of business. Teifi in Wales. They made lovely harps, solid and light with smooth levers, tight strings and good for serious students. All harps are expensive but their’s were kind of affordable if you said it quickly (and possibly silently).
I’m sad they’ve had to close.
https://youtu.be/yebRVj9bSOo
Rebecca
Wow, thanks sir
Mornin’ Christy
Fair play, Rory…job well done and a fine music/ natural world soundtrack.
Probably did about 1/4 of Rory’s long haul on the Suffragette City urban wander. Perfect weather, great company and seeing regenerated parts of the city where the early ‘industrial suburbs’ once polluted air and bodies. (Dalesman’s Litany was in my head). Heartening to see a large family of Canada Geese on a canal that would have been toxic until recent times.
Times have changed since the MSG days, Christy – not always for the better, but when the balance shifts towards progress, there’s room for hope – mixed with the sadness of a poignant anniversary for numerous families and the city.
Have a good day
Dave
I’m glad you’re enjoying the gigs – busy times ahead – enjoy today.
Christy hi
The legs are stiff and the body jaded but the sponsored walk was done yesterday.
95% of the 40miles was done in areas where the internet is unavailable.
However my pal and i listened to the mix of female artists that you recommended so thanks.
So the music was largely replaced with the sound of chiffchaffs, coockoos, peregrine falcons, braying donkeys, bleating sheep and the bubbling of rivers Slitrig and liddel which was nature’s soundtrack.
Easy day today i think.
Thanks for the playlist
Rory
Along the Banks of the mighty River Liddel
near the Slitrig he heard the Donkeys bray
while the chiffchaffs,cuckoos and preying falcons
for forty miles they watched Rory make his way
Great lines from Michael Coady. A South Tipperary man if it’s the same man I’m thinking of.
the very man..from Carrick-on-Suir…