MikeG
@memike1.bsky.social
A bit lost. Anti Brexit, woke lefty, Pro EU, music and literature, N-Gauge, two great lads, both talented musicians and lovely people.
Two of my favourite names of climbs are:
Appointment with fear,
And its harder version
Appointment with death.
Both at Wimberry Rocks, and far harder than anything I was ever able to do!
Appointment with fear,
And its harder version
Appointment with death.
Both at Wimberry Rocks, and far harder than anything I was ever able to do!
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Two of my favourite names of climbs are:
Appointment with fear,
And its harder version
Appointment with death.
Both at Wimberry Rocks, and far harder than anything I was ever able to do!
Appointment with fear,
And its harder version
Appointment with death.
Both at Wimberry Rocks, and far harder than anything I was ever able to do!
Monday 17th November 07:45
It is a bit fresh this morning, temperatures between 2-7°c
Should be dry and sunny today.
Have a good one.
It is a bit fresh this morning, temperatures between 2-7°c
Should be dry and sunny today.
Have a good one.
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Monday 17th November 07:45
It is a bit fresh this morning, temperatures between 2-7°c
Should be dry and sunny today.
Have a good one.
It is a bit fresh this morning, temperatures between 2-7°c
Should be dry and sunny today.
Have a good one.
Looks like the cold weather is on its way next week. That'll be the end of the Nasturtium's and the caterpillars that are feeding on them, the plants are still flowering, and I will miss the orange and reds when they fall victim to the first frosts.
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Looks like the cold weather is on its way next week. That'll be the end of the Nasturtium's and the caterpillars that are feeding on them, the plants are still flowering, and I will miss the orange and reds when they fall victim to the first frosts.
In my youth I was not a jazz fan, I hated it. But since Jamie started studying it, I began to appreciate what was going on. Now I am in awe of what these musicians do.
Coltrane changes just mystify me.
Oh happy days!
Coltrane changes just mystify me.
Oh happy days!
November 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In my youth I was not a jazz fan, I hated it. But since Jamie started studying it, I began to appreciate what was going on. Now I am in awe of what these musicians do.
Coltrane changes just mystify me.
Oh happy days!
Coltrane changes just mystify me.
Oh happy days!
Jamie is in Southport tonight.
🎷
🎷
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Jamie is in Southport tonight.
🎷
🎷
One of the good things about living on my own is that when I wake up at some stupid time (02:30) I can get up and make a brew without worrying that I'm disturbing anybody!
Though if I fall on the stairs it may be weeks before anyone notices! 😬
Though if I fall on the stairs it may be weeks before anyone notices! 😬
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
One of the good things about living on my own is that when I wake up at some stupid time (02:30) I can get up and make a brew without worrying that I'm disturbing anybody!
Though if I fall on the stairs it may be weeks before anyone notices! 😬
Though if I fall on the stairs it may be weeks before anyone notices! 😬
Friday 14th November 08:15
Grey and wet, rain forecast all day. Maximum temperature of 9°C, feeling cooler due to the wind.
Don't think I'll be doing much today.
Grey and wet, rain forecast all day. Maximum temperature of 9°C, feeling cooler due to the wind.
Don't think I'll be doing much today.
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Friday 14th November 08:15
Grey and wet, rain forecast all day. Maximum temperature of 9°C, feeling cooler due to the wind.
Don't think I'll be doing much today.
Grey and wet, rain forecast all day. Maximum temperature of 9°C, feeling cooler due to the wind.
Don't think I'll be doing much today.
I get very little interaction on here, but so be it.
This is one track that changed my idea of what music could be. It is just awesome, and sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole!
youtu.be/Vkfpi2H8tOE?...
This is one track that changed my idea of what music could be. It is just awesome, and sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole!
youtu.be/Vkfpi2H8tOE?...
Laurie Anderson - O Superman (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Nonesuch Records
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I get very little interaction on here, but so be it.
This is one track that changed my idea of what music could be. It is just awesome, and sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole!
youtu.be/Vkfpi2H8tOE?...
This is one track that changed my idea of what music could be. It is just awesome, and sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole!
youtu.be/Vkfpi2H8tOE?...
I was lucky enough to see Bowie live on three occasions, this remains one of many favourite tunes. I love how relaxed he is on this version.
youtu.be/QVCk6KEtbVc?...
youtu.be/QVCk6KEtbVc?...
David Bowie - SOUND AND VISION - Live By Request 2002 - HQ
YouTube video by theMusicofmyLife1
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I was lucky enough to see Bowie live on three occasions, this remains one of many favourite tunes. I love how relaxed he is on this version.
youtu.be/QVCk6KEtbVc?...
youtu.be/QVCk6KEtbVc?...
This, every time. 😭
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This, every time. 😭
Jamie will be playing in Southport this Saturday, as part of Ray Quinn's backing band.
#LiveMusic
theatkinson.co.uk/events/ray-q...
#LiveMusic
theatkinson.co.uk/events/ray-q...
Ray Quinn: A Swinging Christmas - The Atkinson
An evening of Christmas classics and swinging festive hits with the King of Swing, Ray Quinn, complete with Live Big Band.
theatkinson.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Jamie will be playing in Southport this Saturday, as part of Ray Quinn's backing band.
#LiveMusic
theatkinson.co.uk/events/ray-q...
#LiveMusic
theatkinson.co.uk/events/ray-q...
I need to DM a working musician. Anyone help?
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I need to DM a working musician. Anyone help?
One of the great stories about the Selmer MKVI saxophones is that they sounded so good because the brass used came from unused artillery shells from WW2. This brass itself originated from melted down church bells the Germans had stolen.
Great story, but completely untrue!
🎷😁
Great story, but completely untrue!
🎷😁
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
One of the great stories about the Selmer MKVI saxophones is that they sounded so good because the brass used came from unused artillery shells from WW2. This brass itself originated from melted down church bells the Germans had stolen.
Great story, but completely untrue!
🎷😁
Great story, but completely untrue!
🎷😁
Good grief, Jamie is doing a gig in Asda, Keighley, 08:00 this morning. A gig is a gig, and nobody can question his work ethic!
Good on you, Jamie!
#Saxophone
Good on you, Jamie!
#Saxophone
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good grief, Jamie is doing a gig in Asda, Keighley, 08:00 this morning. A gig is a gig, and nobody can question his work ethic!
Good on you, Jamie!
#Saxophone
Good on you, Jamie!
#Saxophone
Sunday 9th November 10:00
Rain forecast for today, temperatures between 10-14°c, though it feels cooler than that.
That's a Crow flying by.
I could really do with some sleep!
Rain forecast for today, temperatures between 10-14°c, though it feels cooler than that.
That's a Crow flying by.
I could really do with some sleep!
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sunday 9th November 10:00
Rain forecast for today, temperatures between 10-14°c, though it feels cooler than that.
That's a Crow flying by.
I could really do with some sleep!
Rain forecast for today, temperatures between 10-14°c, though it feels cooler than that.
That's a Crow flying by.
I could really do with some sleep!
Saturday 8th November 07:30.
Cooler today, but still 5° above average, currently 10° with a forecast high of 15. Mostly cloudy.
Have a good day.
Cooler today, but still 5° above average, currently 10° with a forecast high of 15. Mostly cloudy.
Have a good day.
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Saturday 8th November 07:30.
Cooler today, but still 5° above average, currently 10° with a forecast high of 15. Mostly cloudy.
Have a good day.
Cooler today, but still 5° above average, currently 10° with a forecast high of 15. Mostly cloudy.
Have a good day.
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by MikeG
The annual harvest for Michael Fabricant’s hair has just begun in Gloucestershire today.
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The annual harvest for Michael Fabricant’s hair has just begun in Gloucestershire today.
This did well to stay upright, it could have been a disaster.
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This did well to stay upright, it could have been a disaster.
Jamie has two gigs in Leeds this week, tonight at Sela Bar, and Thursday at The Hyde Park Book Club.
November 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Jamie has two gigs in Leeds this week, tonight at Sela Bar, and Thursday at The Hyde Park Book Club.
Tuesday 4th November 09:00
14-15°c
Today's weather is meh.
14-15°c
Today's weather is meh.
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Tuesday 4th November 09:00
14-15°c
Today's weather is meh.
14-15°c
Today's weather is meh.
How does a young lad, who is a brilliant saxophonist, and clarinetist, move on to the next level. Where does he get the break?
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
How does a young lad, who is a brilliant saxophonist, and clarinetist, move on to the next level. Where does he get the break?
Is “The Waste Land“ the greatest poem ever written?
I think so.
I think so.
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Is “The Waste Land“ the greatest poem ever written?
I think so.
I think so.