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Jan 30
It breaks my heart to think I’ll probably never hear this live again, not in the same way at least …
This Day In History: HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Jan 28, 1959 'D#' (David Kitchingman)!! The Alarm - Paradiso Amsterdam 28th Jan 1988 One Step Closer to Home
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23 Nov 2025
🎫 2 tickets for the King Blues at Rebellion (Manchester) Friday 5th December I’m unable to attend due to being on a night shift! 😕
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Top (168) Albums of the 70s #28 Artist: The Jam Album: Setting Sons Release: November 16, 1979 Favorites from Setting Sons? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: @oddrt @Snowmanic @kennybhoy84 @pompeygeorge @stokebeat
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Top (168) Albums of the 70s #37 Artist: Lou Reed Album: Transformer Release: November 8, 1972 Favorites from Transformer? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: @grumpywho1 @deb_the_dj @oddrt @StephenRushton2 @BrianCerv1
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10 Aug 2025
Teenage Fanclub in Chester. There were times when I thought I wouldn’t make it; but we’re here, I have a seat & all is good. Fanclub double thumbs 👍🏻 👍🏻
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9 Aug 2025
Such plans for today. Heading to Blackpool; airshow, lots to see with Rebellion going on, record shops, geek shops. Ice cream on the front … All abandoned ’cause we’d been driving for over an hour and had yet to get to Hanford roundabout!
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9 Aug 2025
I’ve never visited Blackpool when it hasn’t been a stag-do, so in fact have never seen it sober (or with a hangover!) Never been to the illluninations, nor the tower or the Winter Gardens.
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5 Aug 2025
Gordi (feat. Anaïs Mitchell)- “PVC Divide” Much creativity took place during the pandemic & subsequent lockdown, but little music that dealt with Covid & caring specifically. Gordi was a Doctor who worked on an intensive care unit throughout … youtube.com/watch?v=7OuYdseb…
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Top (168) Albums of the 70s #69 Artist: Stiff Little Fingers Album: Inflammable Material Release: February 2, 1979 Favorites from Inflammable Material? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: @Edwardmetcalf4 @oddrt
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2 Aug 2025
Looking for a single ticket for @TeenageFanclub at Chester Live Rooms (10th August) I expected to remain in hospital, but have been discharged early. Any help gratefully appreciated 👍🏻
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1 Aug 2025
Reunited #RueandWilf
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30 Jul 2025
Caught a bit of 1000 Men & Me last night, one of the most depressing things I’ve witnessed.
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27 Jul 2025
Anything that encourages people to explore Arab Strap and earns Aidan & Malcolm some PRS is fully supported by me!
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27 Jul 2025
Day 16 @ hospital: Sat to watch the ITV adaptation of Val McDermid’s cold case crime drama ‘Karen Pirie’ . What a treat to hear @ArabStrapBand ‘The Turning of Our Bones’ as its theme tune.
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25 Jul 2025
Day 14 @ Hospital: Slept much better, exhaustion eventually overwhelmed, and they left me. I emerged from behind my curtains to see everyone washed, dressed, sat in their chair & eating breakfast!
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25 Jul 2025
Returned from the bathroom to find my bfast waiting & today’s meals ordered. They took great delight in predicting what I like. Are they saying I’m a creature of habit, I guess we’ll see? 😬
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25 Jul 2025
2025 has brought so much hard hitting & thought provoking television. Top is ‘Unforgoveable’; exemplary written by Jimmy McGoven, exceptional cast, beautifully filmed & understated throughout. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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25 Jul 2025
Although not a particularly joyous watch when you’re in hospital & need cheering up, it’s true #Unforgivable
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24 Jul 2025
“If this is what you want? I’ll document and pass it on to the day team!” “Could we not have avoided all of this, and just not woken me & waited?” Trail of staff pop in to apologise. Rupert feels guilty. *PLAN REPEAT FRIDAY*
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24 Jul 2025
I feel I should at least try once!” “I just want to not blow my few good veins” Someone has a go, fails. Another tries, also fails! Rupert says … “This is stupid! Why don’t we wait until phelobotomist arrives or some fresh eyes. Obtain access, send bloods as (semi) urgent?”
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