The Welsh Bard summed it up admirably:
North of the Forth and the Clyde,
Scotland was asked to decide ....
Now with this answer, Salmond the Chancer,
Finds all of his dreams are denied.
And I'm one of many who hails
The news that the Yes campaign fails
As many have figured a Yes might have triggered
Some similar nonsense in Wales!
The Rushmoor in Bloom awards were held last week and I was again rewarded with a Silver Gilt. Considering the number of weeks I have spent away from Farnborough this year I thought I did rather well!
Last weekend we visited the Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival - well mostly the beer and music tent!
The weekend is best described by the Welsh Bard in his latest ode:
In Hastings, it pays to be choosy
When you’re in search of a pub…
Better to find a Jacuzzi,
And spend the weekend in the tub!
And when you’re out pulling the birds,
Beware of examples like this!
And the wi-fi is only for nerds,
Much better to stay on the piss!
Then, when you’ve exhausted the barrel,
Who better than lovely Miss Carroll…
In Hastings you’ll never go wrong!
We first met Liane Carroll 20 years ago when we bought our first caravan in Hastings. After performing at Pissaro's Jazz Bar one Sunday lunchtime, she joined us at the bar. Janice and Liane drank champagne all afternoon getting very drunk. At around 6pm Roger, her husband, walked in to collect her and drive to London where she was playing at the 606 club!
Since those early days she has become one of the leading UK jazz vocalists and plays regularly at Ronnie Scotts and the 606 club and at Jazz Festivals all over the world.
Here she is playing where she likes to most, in her home town of Hastings.
Off to Fuzeta on Tuesday - Hey Ho!
Off to Fuzeta on Tuesday - Hey Ho!
