I had a wrist band for one day just so I could see the Doves who were playing at the same time as Nile Rodgers and Chic,. Met up with friends and gave Natalie Feetham a piggyback!
Peter Bargh
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My very good friend Anto Guerra-Gabaldón came to stay. We went out with my son William and spent a night around Kelham Island…including eating at Cutlery Works. The photo is Anto’s picture collage.
A night in Fire Pit Rocks on West Street with old friends Mark Holmes & Angie Holmes, Robert Baker, Brian Webster, Wayne Furniss and Jane Civico. Lots of talk of bands, old times, anus t-shirt, teeth, and food. And several pints drunk including something that tasted like tar!
April 6th, 2019 by Peter Bargh
Michael Rother supported by Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) at Under The Bridge in Chelsea
Been to see Michael Rother supported by Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) at Under The Bridge in Chelsea tonight with Gerald Garratty
An evening with the Tiger Lillies performing their One Penny Opera at Wilton’s Music Hall, a fascinating renovated venue in London’s east end.
They did a meet and greet in the foyer after the gig.
Having steamed stripped the walls of wallpaper I pasted on a lining paper layer before painting the room in two shades of grey. I then ordered a new carpet from Wilson Carpets and added what were previously fitted wardrobes as two revamped stand alone units. Its looking quite refreshed now!
Derwent was a village in Derbyshire that was demolished (or technically drowned) in 1944 to make way for the Ladybower reservoir.
The extremely dry summer/autumn has allowed the left over structures to emerge and visitors went there in their hoards to walk among the ruins. It was a sight most of us have never seen…and may never see again. I went on a wet and grey morning which turned in to a nice sunlit afternoon with crisp autumn colours…and even a rainbow finished off my stroll around the reservoir.
I began a 1321 km nine day journey around the Island of Sardinia in a Fiat 500 hired car, starting and ending at Olbia.
Day 1 Olbia
I arrived in the evening and had a walk around the centre. Not much was open and I wasnt getting a great vibe about the place.
Day 2 Anti clockwise around the north coast of Sardinia
17 September 2018
I set of anti clockwise around the island from Olbia to Castlesardo taking in various beaches, churches and towns along the way.
While in Brussels I caught the number 6 line to The Atomium and went inside.
Trip to Croatia flying in to Zadar of FR9501 from Manchester T3
Departure time – 17:50
Arrival time – 21:35
Two night in Rooms Nekic, 4 Ulica Šime Ljubića 2. Kat, Zadar, 23000,
I wash pushing it a bit to arrive at my apartment so late in the evening. I didn’t know the area, but had pre visualised the location using google maps before hand. When I arrived at the bus terminus at Liburnska obala it was dark and unfamiliar. I cut through the streets to the opposite side of the town and wandered around trying to find the location. It’s a semi urban position near the sea front away from the tourist area, but I found the dark back streets gave no easy way to spot my apartment. I asked at Caffe Bar Corso on a corner near why I assumed the room was. They gave me directions as best they could and I found the place with owner still around to give me the key. I quickly dumped my gear and went out with the camera on a night recce.
The Greeting to the Sun consists of three hundred, multi-layered glass plates placed on the same level as the stone-paved waterfront in Zadar. The monument is a photo-voltage solar module created by Nikola Bašić. It produces a very pretty light show. People of all ages walked around, stood mesmerised, danced, posed, took photos/videos. An amazing sight, and close by you can here the sounds of the Sea organ (Morske orgulje) also by Nikola Bašić. 22:20
The Cathedral of St. Anastasia and the Church of St. Donatus still illuminated. 22:38
The pavements are highly polished and so reflect the light as though it’s raining. 22:51
my review of Rooms Nekic on Booking.com
Clean property and being on the edge of the old town makes any shortcomings easily forgotten.
Liked · Perfect location, 2 mins walk to the sea, just behind several streets of bars and restaurants, at one end of old town (the best part of Zadar). My room had twin beds and comfy enough with lots of wardrobe space and a good shower. Air con worked well. Kettle and two cups providedDisliked · Noise from nearby street bustle when window open. (price you pay for being near the nightlife) Although kettle provided there were no tea coffee sachets (or fridge for milk) so for me quite pointless. Bathroom small. Not so easy to find as it’s tucked away on a narrow back street.
Score: 8.3