NFR NFC >>>>>>2015

[mandolin]

C16 - Cat & The Dog Trap, Yusuf/Cat Stevens

(I like this game!)

[bennyhana22]

Hi all

Busy ol' Weekend at Ben Towers. So busy that I am really struggling to keep up with the iPod/iTunes track call-out...I never know which one you're on now!

Last night Child 1's (17yrs) band played a 'headline' gig in Birmingham. they did really well, especially as the wicked stepfather of their drummer has banned him from rehearsing/playing with the band until after A levels. What an arse. Successes in both are not mutually exclusive, for goodness' sake.

Today was rugby with Child 3 (13yrs). I reffed and did an ok enough job to get some very nice comments from their coaches. We had a good win, which was important as we have the Cup semi-final in two weeks and we need to keep the momentum going.

This afternoon is a quieter affair, hanging out en famille, getting excited about watching Best in Show at Crufts later! I was going to go yesterday (terrier and hound day), but Child 2 started her new job, so I didn't have anyone to go with. Just as well, really, as I genuinely didn't really have time. Mrs Ben ran 15 miles yesterday in her ongoing training for the Paris Marathon - 5 weeks today, yikes!

Been listening to Courtney Barnett a lot recently. So pleased that, if all rumours come true, she will be at GF2015. I have ordered her new LP on orange vinyl in anticipation of her playing. Any other fans of the Australian slacker in the NFR NFC family?

Ben

[bennyhana22]

Oh, and C16

Calling in

by The Delines

from Colfax

Ben

[thurlow84]

Hi all

Busy ol' Weekend at Ben Towers. So busy that I am really struggling to keep up with the iPod/iTunes track call-out...I never know which one you're on now!

Last night Child 1's (17yrs) band played a 'headline' gig in Birmingham. they did really well, especially as the wicked stepfather of their drummer has banned him from rehearsing/playing with the band until after A levels. What an arse. Successes in both are not mutually exclusive, for goodness' sake.

Today was rugby with Child 3 (13yrs). I reffed and did an ok enough job to get some very nice comments from their coaches. We had a good win, which was important as we have the Cup semi-final in two weeks and we need to keep the momentum going.

This afternoon is a quieter affair, hanging out en famille, getting excited about watching Best in Show at Crufts later! I was going to go yesterday (terrier and hound day), but Child 2 started her new job, so I didn't have anyone to go with. Just as well, really, as I genuinely didn't really have time. Mrs Ben ran 15 miles yesterday in her ongoing training for the Paris Marathon - 5 weeks today, yikes!

Been listening to Courtney Barnett a lot recently. So pleased that, if all rumours come true, she will be at GF2015. I have ordered her new LP on orange vinyl in anticipation of her playing. Any other fans of the Australian slacker in the NFR NFC family?

Ben

Afternoon Essay

Whats Child 1s band called?

[bennyhana22]

Afternoon Essay

Whats Child 1s band called?

Hey, thurlow

Hollow People

https://soundcloud.com/hollowpeople

He's the singer (and pretends to play keyboards). They're a really nice bunch of lads. Musically, not really up my street, but hey, he's ma boy, isn't he?!

Spent a two hour round trip taking the drum kit, amps and basses into Brum yesterday afternoon, home for a quick shower and then back in again! Brought everything home afterwards. Just a taxi driver/roadie, me.

In my day, we had to sort ourselves out! I was the singer in my band and we lugged the stuff around sans parents!

Ben

[thurlow84]

Hey, thurlow

Hollow People

https://soundcloud.com/hollowpeople

He's the singer (and pretends to play keyboards). They're a really nice bunch of lads. Musically, not really up my street, but hey, he's ma boy, isn't he?!

Spent a two hour round trip taking the drum kit, amps and basses into Brum yesterday afternoon, home for a quick shower and then back in again! Brought everything home afterwards. Just a taxi driver/roadie, me.

In my day, we had to sort ourselves out! I was the singer in my band and we lugged the stuff around sans parents!

Ben

Im sure he'll remember the help you've gave if they become sucessful

[bennyhana22]

Im sure he'll remember the help you've gave if they become sucessful

Oh, bless you thurlow!

TBH, I'm sure (hoping) that none of them hold unrealistic ambitions. They're nearing the end of school and most of them should be off to educational pastures new in a few months. But, I remember how much fun it was. With things like SoundCloud, though, it is SO much easier to get people to know about/listen to you these days. A different musical world, indeed. I read an article recently observing that it has never been easier to be a successful 'amateur' band, and never more difficult to be a successful professional one.

Child 3 is, in fact, my musical prodigy. I am trying extremely hard not to make it too blatant that I am living my own musical aspirations vicariously through him! He is good, mind...

Ben

[mr gumby]

40 posts to go!

40 posts to go!

2 pages, piece of piss,

40 posts to go!

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Natural High - Relish

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Fallen Angel - Elbow

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Raider Prelude - Steven Wilson

[lucyginger]

I'm watching 50 shades. It's terrible. However I cannot criticise it until i've seen it. It really is bad. He's a meanie.

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Neighbourhood #3 (Power Out) - Arcade Fire

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Fantastic Place - Marillion (it's a good one for the uninitiated)

[ICGenie]

No quiz but this will keep you busy

N 2

F 4

R 2

N 8

F 6

C 15

Car On A Hill - Joni Mitchell

[A Guy Called Matt]

I'm watching 50 shades. It's terrible. However I cannot criticise it until i've seen it. It really is bad. He's a meanie.

Not seen it - don't want to.

Not read the book - Don't want to

I am sure it is utter garbage though.

[guypjfreak]

40 posts to go!

40 posts to go!

2 pages, piece of piss,

40 posts to go!

tis not a race old son lol

[ICGenie]

Another set, alphabetically friendly

G 10

I 7

Q 4

Y 15

Not sure this lot will be very useful!

Get All You Deserve - Steven Wilson

[ICGenie]

Another set, alphabetically friendly

G 10

I 7

Q 4

Y 15

I Deserve It - Madonna

[A Guy Called Matt]

Knackered..............................

Moving furniture around always seems like a good idea.

Than you realise it is not but as you have started it is either carry on to the bitter end or put it all back how it was and feel fed up cos you wasted your time.

We carried on til the bitter end.

The cats hate it.

[A Guy Called Matt]

tis not a race old son lol

But it is................. a race to the record before the 24th June.

The weather gods demand it.

NFR NFC

[ICGenie]

Another set, alphabetically friendly

G 10

I 7

Q 4

Y 15

No Q4!

You'll See - Madonna

More than I expected!

[ICGenie]

R2- Rabbit - Chas and Dave

I bow to your fine music collection squire!

[A Guy Called Matt]

All my tracks listed will now be wrong - as I have added new albums!!!!

[Mr Splodge]

Turned the computer off so no access to music library, so will catch up on Monday.

Btw, should also say the NAS drive is rebuilding as well.