Author Archives: sean

Stepping into the past….

… is not as easy to do as you think. Take, for example, the picturesque small town of Ribchester, a nice couple of hours ride from my front door. Bedecked in history, blessed with a set of Roman ruins, and an apparently thriving artistic community, it’s a no – brainer to head there on a … Continue reading »

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Everything is amplified…

  …when mist descends properly over a town. Not visually, of course, but the familiar sounds of everyday suddenly take on a sinister air, echoing out of the mist towards you and filling your mind with uncomfortable thoughts. These pictures were taken back in March, when the fog filled the street outside my window and … Continue reading »

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Everyone Says I’m Crazy….

Hunter S Thompson allegedly said that “‘Crazy’ is a term of art; ‘Insane’ is a term of law. Remember that, and you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble”. This poem isn’t quite so observant, but hell, it works for me. ‘Crazy’ is a term of art; ‘Insane’ is a term of law. Remember that, and … Continue reading »

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Going round in circles…

  Preston’s Guild Wheel is a 21 – mile loop that encircles the town. It’s a shared path, which means you can’t fly around it like a Bat outta hell without dismembering dog walkers and pedestrians. It’s more a Sunday – ride – with – the – kids kinda thing, but it’s a good couple … Continue reading »

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40 Things: The Aftermath

For the better part of a year, I spent my time ticking items from my list. And when it was all over, I was invited to drop by local radio station Preston FM to chew the fat and play some sweet Dobro. So here’s what happened:   Thanks to everyone who helped out, I’m not … Continue reading »

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