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There's Only One Way of Life
Jun. 20th, 2010 11:39 amIt has been a brilliant week. N is back at work now, which is, in a way, not so brilliant. He might be fit for work but is his work fit for anyone? We shall see. Money helps, though.
Sunday was lots of fun. After doing a load of cool editorial stuff, I went out to catch the tail end of Northampton’s Music Festival – and why not – the lovely Levellers were playing! Also Roy Wood – Black Country hero – and Neville Staple. Plus it was free which is my favourite price for anything.
( Ah, The Levellers... )
Later in the week, Richard Herring posted his review of our gig on the Saturday. It’s not too bad, though I have to ask what unusual atmosphere? We also got a mention on AIOTM.
I feel a bit bad that Richard didn’t enjoy coming out to our night as much as we would have liked, as it seems from reading his account, but I hope he didn't really mind about it being a WMC. It’s a venue regularly used for festival events and by the wider community in Earls Barton, which is why I always refer to is as Weirdly Middle Class. I’ve been giving some thought to the issue and I’ve realised just how much I go to cultural events in clubs like this – from The Labour Club in Northampton – which hosts nights like Raising the Awen – to Alan Moore’s own WMC, where we went to the launch of Dodgem Logic.
( WMCs are good )
Also, James Sherwood didn’t mind doing the gig, and he really is quote posh!
In the week, I had a second-stage interview for a cool job, and I will know more about how that’s gone this week.
I couldn’t present on Friday though as I went to Aunty May’s funeral. I feel sad that she has gone, but it was a lovely service and so nice to see members of my family that I haven’t seen for a while. Thinking about Aunt May (whose name was actually Edith – shock surprise to most of the family!) has helped me to put a few things in perspective. She was a Christian and believed in the afterlife, and though I can’t share her beliefs, I am hopeful that her family are comforted by the thought that she has gone to a better place. I am more worried about my nan now. She kept asking whose do we were at. Mind, we learned a few things about those sisters. Shocking stuff – far too racy for the likes of this blog!
Yesterday, N and I went to London and the Royal Astonomical Society for the BSFA/SFF AGM. Gorgeous building, lovely loos too, which is the most important thing. I did my little report on the Awards and the day was pretty fun. Lovely to meet Rob Shearman again too – he is just the loveliest man! We very much enjoyed discussing all things Whovian. N is reading Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical at the moment and says it is brilliant. Went for a pint with the Ians, Whates and Watson and Terry Jackman too.
Congratulations to James Bloomer for winning the James White Award – look forward to reading your story in Interzone soon. King Ed’s alumni are indeed very talented! (Aren’t we?)
We didn’t stick around as we had to head back for a gig in Wellingborough at The Royal Oak. The gig didn’t look too promising at the start, but it was lovely. I think we all went down well – and the landlord was kind, generous and himself very funny. I think he has a great appreciation for comedy as well as a desire to bring more good people through the door. I hope this works for him, so do pop along next time if you’re in Welly. Thanks to Pete Teckman for thinking of us, and thanks to Ben Briggs for all the kind words.
Sunday was lots of fun. After doing a load of cool editorial stuff, I went out to catch the tail end of Northampton’s Music Festival – and why not – the lovely Levellers were playing! Also Roy Wood – Black Country hero – and Neville Staple. Plus it was free which is my favourite price for anything.
( Ah, The Levellers... )
Later in the week, Richard Herring posted his review of our gig on the Saturday. It’s not too bad, though I have to ask what unusual atmosphere? We also got a mention on AIOTM.
I feel a bit bad that Richard didn’t enjoy coming out to our night as much as we would have liked, as it seems from reading his account, but I hope he didn't really mind about it being a WMC. It’s a venue regularly used for festival events and by the wider community in Earls Barton, which is why I always refer to is as Weirdly Middle Class. I’ve been giving some thought to the issue and I’ve realised just how much I go to cultural events in clubs like this – from The Labour Club in Northampton – which hosts nights like Raising the Awen – to Alan Moore’s own WMC, where we went to the launch of Dodgem Logic.
( WMCs are good )
Also, James Sherwood didn’t mind doing the gig, and he really is quote posh!
In the week, I had a second-stage interview for a cool job, and I will know more about how that’s gone this week.
I couldn’t present on Friday though as I went to Aunty May’s funeral. I feel sad that she has gone, but it was a lovely service and so nice to see members of my family that I haven’t seen for a while. Thinking about Aunt May (whose name was actually Edith – shock surprise to most of the family!) has helped me to put a few things in perspective. She was a Christian and believed in the afterlife, and though I can’t share her beliefs, I am hopeful that her family are comforted by the thought that she has gone to a better place. I am more worried about my nan now. She kept asking whose do we were at. Mind, we learned a few things about those sisters. Shocking stuff – far too racy for the likes of this blog!
Yesterday, N and I went to London and the Royal Astonomical Society for the BSFA/SFF AGM. Gorgeous building, lovely loos too, which is the most important thing. I did my little report on the Awards and the day was pretty fun. Lovely to meet Rob Shearman again too – he is just the loveliest man! We very much enjoyed discussing all things Whovian. N is reading Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical at the moment and says it is brilliant. Went for a pint with the Ians, Whates and Watson and Terry Jackman too.
Congratulations to James Bloomer for winning the James White Award – look forward to reading your story in Interzone soon. King Ed’s alumni are indeed very talented! (Aren’t we?)
We didn’t stick around as we had to head back for a gig in Wellingborough at The Royal Oak. The gig didn’t look too promising at the start, but it was lovely. I think we all went down well – and the landlord was kind, generous and himself very funny. I think he has a great appreciation for comedy as well as a desire to bring more good people through the door. I hope this works for him, so do pop along next time if you’re in Welly. Thanks to Pete Teckman for thinking of us, and thanks to Ben Briggs for all the kind words.
