Festive Greetings!

Yes - hours before we embark upon a trip to the North to Stu's party I have grabbed a few minutes to wish you all festive greetings. Thus far we have enjoyed a great couple of days at Suzie's parents and yesterday we went to glasgow science centre. Hannah and Laura didnt invent anything new but came up with a great parachute and some balloon powered cars! Aaron is enjoying all the attention and Suzie and I the time off!

Natalie Merchant

Following on from my prior post on Kristen Hersh may I alert those not in the know about Natalie Merchant. In 1990 a friend lent me a 10 000 Maniacs CD because it contained a track called Jack Kerouac and I was a fan of his at the time. Since then 15 years have passed and she is ageing better. The Maniacs have released a set of amazing music that she has added to. I would start with the 10 000 Maniacs Unplugged and take it from there. She played the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow in 2002 I think and it remains my top gig ever, with the Femmes in London 1990, Belly (Glasgow Plaza 1995), Arcade Fire(Glasgow 2005), Belle and Sebastian (Glasgow Barrowlands 2001?) and Morrisey (Paisley 2004!) making the top 6!. She played piano for an hour and then the band kicked in!

Great News

Not the end for Rachel but the road to recovery begins. I popped in last night and 6 days after major surgery she is at home with wobbles(husband) and 2 kids! She is very sore and tired but many prayers answered and although there is some way to go home is a good place to start!

70's Night

For lots of Suzies friends and family you will be glad to know that her persuit of fashion and decor and feminine charms remains second to none! This is her just before her work night out for a 70's night. Not to take it lightly fake Mammary Glands, Swede skirt, wig and a sheepskin jacket were all on!
Class

Industry!

Well Aaron, Hannah and Laura can spend forever drawing and gluing. Laura allways tells me that she could "do this all day!". Aaron tends to try and eat the paper - Their enthusiasm is infectious!

Nights!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry its been a wee bit quiet here but I am on nights just now. The pleasure of a shift from 10.30pm until 11am. Suzie is away in London at a course but back tonight and it all finishes at the weekend! Until some nights next weekend.

Rachel was in theatre today for an operation so keep praying and I will post news as soon as it comes through!