Saturday night at the movies this week was Apex on Netflix. Charlize Theron is the best thing about it tbh, though some of the photography was impressive. The middle act was a bit discomforting but it’s a solid enough thriller.

Earlier today on my way home I drove through Davidstow. I pulled over and shouted at a field of bemused cows “hey guys, love the cheddar”. One day I shall grow up and be sensible, but today is not that day.

So anyway, I was wondering why I cough when I put my finger in my ear. Turns out it’s something called Arnold’s Reflex. But it only affects me with my right ear, not my left. Hope you are all having a more interesting Thursday evening than I am…

RIP Dave Mason

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That disappointing moment when you find that the tub of ice cream you just bought contains unadvertised chocolate chips…

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Am packing to go away for a few days. I have reached the stage where the box of pills ‘n’ potions I have to take is larger than my pile of books to read…

Not sure if anyone else remembers Fischer Z, the follow up to this (Going Deaf for a Living) is a nugget of British power pop #5DebutAlbums7579

Sorry to hear that my old sparring partner Andy Kershaw has passed away. His eclectic taste in music and enthusiastic promotion of the artists he loved made him a brilliant broadcaster

Not sure if this counts for #5DebutAlbums7579. We’re they an offshoot of Hawkwind or and alternative name during legal hassles? Not sure….live the record though…

Rough Trade 50 shows at the Southbank. Includes Scritti Politti. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/events/rough...

Hmmm Michael Chapman is a name I have seen around but I’ve never heard any of his stuff…this tune Aviator on the radio now is pretty good tho…

Unexpected @marcrileydj.bsky.social on the radio while I limber up for making dinner. Excellent!

So tonight’s film was Song Sung Blue. I really enjoyed it…I can struggle a bit with stories that are centred around human drama but this was lovely…and the Pearl Jam scene made me smile

The cleaning robot is following me around Tesco. Would it be childish to nip to the homeward department and get a plunger and whisk and sellotape them on the front?

This evening I am hanging out in the cheap seats with what I guess are the middle aged indie folk of Basingstoke. #MilesHunt

I do love a darn Nordic noir…but gosh Detective Hole on Netflix is a grim slog. And there’s no snow…

Serious bank holiday tidying up question. I have piles of music magazines, and at least two large boxes of cover mount CDs. What do other people do with them? I’ll probably never go back and re read the magazines or play the CDs, but just recycling them seems wrong.

“I can always smell the summer coming at the latest by early spring…” (Artery - Into The Garden)

So today in 1963 was 63 years ago. There’s some maths at work here…

Forgot to mention a cool soundtrack by Blanck Mass

The film this evening was Crime101 which has just become available on Prime. Really enjoyable glossy thriller, made me think a little about Heat, and perhaps a touch of Thief ( tho I’m sure I’m the only one here old enough to remember that movie). And the ending made me smile. Recommended.

Happy ‘return of Dalek Masterplan episodes one and three’ day to all who celebrate…

Two things from this evening: - I have never been to southern Italy but would very much like to. - I have really gone off smoky whisky.

JMJ history of electronic music @rnrbook-club.bsky.social lnk.to/MachinesJean...

That finale to season 2 of #Paradise …

I only recently discovered that Humminguru do a record washer as well as the ultrasonic cleaners. I can’t justify the cost of the more expensive machines but might treat myself to one of these and report back.

Helping my mom with shopping in Morrisons earlier. 80s and 90s soundtrack in the store. Coupled with the cold rain made me feel a bit downbeat and reflective.

Yeah. This.

Tonight’s fillum was Weapons. Gosh what a tense and unsettling movie. Worth seeing though, and at least it made me forget other stuff for a little while.

Maybe we should have a think about the whole changing the clocks thing and just ditch it. GMT is fine, let’s just stick with it.

Another good night out courtesy of @rnrbook-club.bsky.social with Mike Joyce. Great tunes by @twee17.bsky.social also…thank you for dropping Safesurfer! 😊

Then on my train the seats next to me were taken up by loud young chaps discussing ‘deterministic geography’ before moving onto arguing about the role of trustees looking after pension funds. I guess you pays your money and takes yer choice….

So on my journey home this evening a whole load of drunken Irish ladies got on the tube who had been to the ABBA show, they were all made up in 70s outfits, bright wigs, sequins, and got the whole carriage singing abba songs all. It was a shame to get off at Bank tbh.

Listened to some of the Mandy Indiana live set on 6music whilst driving home just. It’s worth checking out.

In a strange way The Bone Temple was just the right film for me this evening. Really enjoyed it

So it turns out I am going to Edinburgh in July…guess that must be the place!

Saw the Peaky Blinders film last night…I’ve never seen the tv show so I guess there’s a mountain of context I missed. It had a great soundtrack and looked fantastic but was very much in the ‘okay’ bracket for me.

Ironing with Nancy this evening

Len Deighton obituary in The Guardian.

Sad news about Len Deighton…I really enjoyed his Spy and WWII novels…. Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Afternoon off from the stress. Headed west for a cinnamon swirl and Echo and the Bunnymen this evening. Take care everyone

Tiny piece of good news www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s getting worse. I think it’s anxiety when your hands and feet go cold and tingle.

So anyway, I’m spending Sunday afternoon ironing shirts (hate!), pondering where to buy a refurbished laptop (renewed job hunting), and listening to one of my favourite albums. The second photo was my homage to the album cover with my old MG. Many years ago. Sigh…miss her madly.

Tonight’s fillum was Deliver Me From Nowhere, the Springsteen biopic. I’ve never really paid much attention to Brooce but maybe I ought to listen to Nebraska while I’m cooking dinner tomorrow.

When did it become acceptable etiquette to listen to something on your mobile phone out loud in public? #grumpyoldman

Really enjoyed watching Under Salt Marsh. Beautifully filmed and a lovely soundtrack.

I remember loving Tower of Strength when The Mission played Reading Fest (1989?). #totp. Great tune.