The Dust Diaries
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
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
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
All Good Things….
On Saturday 1st Feb, the landlord of my local pub, Jim Whiteside of The Moorbrook Inn, Preston, finally called time after 16 years behind the bar and headed off to enjoy his retirement. It was a night of tears, laughter, and great drinking prowess, and by the hour of closing, we’d drank the place completely … Continue reading
40 Things: Go the length of the Lancaster Canal in a pedalo…
…while playing a rock n roll tour along the way. Yep, did it. 42 miles, pedalling all the way (if I stopped, so did the pedalo). Carried nothing but a guitar and change of clothes. Cycled to the start of the canal at Tewetfield from Edinburgh beforehand. Took three days. Hurt like hell. Raised … Continue reading