Need to learn to be brave like the young art student I once was. I need to spray paint something (black). It’ll need a few coats, including primer. Living in a city centre flat doesn’t provide the space for this kind of thing - especially considering how far with the fine paint mist travels.

I have just found a use for pipe cleaners* *I don’t smoke a pipe

The one I have lined up for Rothwell is even better. But it’ll have to wait till I have time. Currently spending a lot of time ‘planagramming’ my World #Goth Day stall for the museum takeover on 23 May.

This only makes sense if you’re from here. And even then it might not.

Use the horse, Luke.

I was susposed to be in Manchester. #SpiceWorld ✊

Found my old Leeds Art College sketchbook from my foundation year there over 30 years ago. It has a lot of interesting things in it. I’m mainly fascinated by the drawings of long lost buildings, facades and architecture. A thread.

Thought my AirPods had died but realised I was on a 90s hidden track.

I mean, we’re up? #lufc

Pitch: chocolate cheese.

This too. Definitely getting some made.

A Facebook post popped up reminding me that I’m still a member of Bill Drummond’s choir 13 years after that interesting day in Liverpool. I’m not sure you’re allowed to leave, even though I never turn up for choir practice.

It annoys me when all you want to do is play a classic album you know and love, but you find loads of additional tracks have been added at the end. ‘The Themes from all 15 Bond Films’ is just one example.

Album five. It’s 1989 next. #AlbumsInOrder

New addition to my pop-up #Leeds #Goth exhibition at the #WorldGothDay takeover of Leeds City Museum on Saturday, 23 May. Excited to be back there a year after the Leeds Goth Hall of Fame launch. This time, I promise not to be on BBC Look North or the Breakfast Show with Rima.

Should have used these better quality versions. A good excuse to wish our team the best for tonight’s game. #lufc #leeds

It is awesome when you get confirmation that that little (R) is all yours for the next 10 years, isn't it! 🫶🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻

Proud owner of a little R.

How barmy. It literally just appeared in my inbox.

Should get my trademark confirmation through on Monday. The things you have to do.

Anyway, regarding queuing at the bar and how everyone’s suddenly doing it wrong. Just felt obliged to stand in line instead of heading for the clear gaps round the bar. It felt like it would piss a lot of people off. But in not doing so, I’m part of the problem.

Plus, my train is delayed owing to a ‘fire next to the track’. So this is a nice distraction while they put it out.

During lockdown, I started #UnheardAlbums (one new-to-me album a day). Managed over 500 in the first year in the end. Anyway, I’ve lost track of which albums are new to me (there was a spreadsheet), so here’s #AlbumsInOrder, starting with Madonna.

Lots of exciting prep.

Some people like a bag of crisps. I like a box of cereal.

I feel sure they were supposed to be getting rid of BBC4. Did they just forget?

It’s AI-proof.

Running low on owls. Enough in the shop for now, but more on order. Golden Ears always looks amazing in the sun.

The NO EFFORT range. Just say NO to design.

They should do a really cheap postage option that takes 12 years.

#totp is strange tonight. It’s like that Chas & Dave song on repeat but with no tune.

I’m going to do some prints of this.

The #Leeds end of level guardian.

The new Leeds Motorway City of the Seventies mugs orders are going out in the post. Not sure if we’re ready for an ‘It’s Ginnel’ mug yet, but I’d love to see it.

Love how ghostly the white has turned out on the new #goth prints.

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The Music.

The Yorkshire Post clock tower?

What are the other 6 wonders? John Poulson’s monument to corruption, City House? Quarry House? The Big Tescos? The Stone Roses Bar? Pitza Cano? Roger Stevens Building? (Legit answer)

See? It truly is Armley Gyratory’s year. Though it’s not the same since they removed the gasometer.

Yeah, I did.

Suddenly, quite unexpectedly, everyone wants an Armley Gyratory badge. I knew its day would come. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Leeds, after all.

A couple of new old things now in the shop. leedsnomad.com/product-cate...

Motorway Citea anyone?

Now we’re talking.

In flight soon.

Always have an owl on the go. This will be pretty special (though I love all my owls equally).

Just nipped to Edinburgh. Anyone want owt?

This is why I don’t watch football.