I had the opportunity to visit my old school this week. Let’s get this out of the way first, I went to a private “fee paying” selective all boys grammar school. Before I get lambasted as a privileged stuck up Tory prick, both my parents were BGS alumni. I passed an entrance exam (2 papers…

The drive up was lovely. Beautiful sunny evening driving passed wind farms. Roll forward 18 hours & its grey, very damp and miserable. Way aye man – Welcome to The North East Sport! The rain might have done its best to spoil the gig and opening song Waitin’ on a Sunny Day may have been…

Large vessel came through from Walsden this morning. Skipper Bruce said they have mooring just this side of Summit Lock. On way to Nottingham to have full service, allowing a month to get there & back. Gave him a couple of free cold Peroni’s. Next time I charge 💰

More boats coming up from Tod as weather improves but I think there is a bottle neck further up as Summit Lock is limiting traffic so boats have to book their slot

Up early to beautiful sunny morning with clear blue skies. When the sun shines here, I don’t think there is anywhere else in the world I’d rather be. Everything I need is or on my doorstep. 🏡 Walked to Morrison’s along the canal and back up Dobroyd Road to catch the hillside views. Loved the…

I always thought I was a patient person but bipolar mood changes make things more difficult. It is really tough being patient when I am operating on a couple hours of sleep or when all I want to do is crawl back into bed. I am learning what I call “true” patience and sometimes it…

Weather has improved this week with some lovely sunshine. Spring is definitely here now

Mood = 7 Sleep = 4 hours no sleeping tabs left! My spending tends to track my mood state. Hyper-mania leads to more social engagement & I book more events. Gigs/Festivals probably being my major expense! – although the new house has been costly since December 😱. Hopefully that will reduce as i have the…