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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 5d

As a left hander I thought I'd overcome the greatest challenges I'd face by learning to use a potato peeler & scissors right handed. That was before I had gout in my left elbow

I soon learnt that basic things like using a spoon, brushing my teeth & shaving were almost impossible with my right hand

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 7d

3/3 During the Hobbes set Leon mentioned the first time they and Allo Darlin' were on the same bill at the London Popfest in 2012. That was a good day out.

Over the years I've seen Allo Darlin' at least 15 times and Hobbes probably 8 times so seeing them on the same bill again was a real delight.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 7d

2/3 Support came from the excellent @hobbesfanclub.bsky.social. A beefed up sound courtesy of the addition of Ian(from Horowitz & elsewhere) made a difference. Nice to have a chat with @leonhobbes.bsky.social afterwards.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 7d

Great gig last night at the Old Cold Store in Nottingham.

The return of @allodarlin.bsky.social off the back of releasing a new album. The old and new songs went down equally well in a packed out venue.

Let's hope this mini-tour isn't the end of the reunion.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 8d

I thought the gig was at the Vat & Fiddle not the Lord Roberts?

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 23d

I'm guessing to keep in the spotlight it won't be long before Farage does a presser promising to bring back the death penalty.

Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · 24d

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 15

Good stuff. I can't recall you playing the 12 string at a gig?

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 12

Police horses are often seen at Tranmere games though I think that's mainly for training purposes for games over the water.

You don't see them here in Notts as the mounted section was closed to cut costs some years ago.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 12

3/3 Headliners Fortitude Valley were top notch. I think the new album is a step up from the debut, being noticeably poppier.

This is the third time I've seen them and definitely the best.

Thanks to Simon for promoting and also ensuring it finished at a civilised time(before 10pm).

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 12

2/3 Next up were Virginia's Wolves. Very punchy and didn't seem to take themselves too seriously.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 12

. @sweepingthenation.bsky.social put on a great gig at Duffy's Bar in Leicester last night headlined by @fortitudevalley.bsky.social with Virginia's Wolves & the Marlinas(pictured) .

The latter were great openers. I particularly liked the singer's voice.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 7

I've spent the whole summer attempting to do what I'd normally do on a Sunday by car , by public transport instead.

It was mainly ok but some trips were dreadfully slow

Lack of timetable information and availability of multi-operator tickets was a constant problem.

I ought to write about it

Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 5

Richard Burgon

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 3

I wonder if Ray Lewis actually lived in Great Bookham or just thought it would be funny to give that as his home town when he became a referee.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Sep 3

It'd be great if you could get Jamie Raskin onto the show.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Aug 27

A new song you're debuting in Nottingham next month?

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hopefully it happens. It would considerably reduce the logjam at St Pancras and be an incentive to electrify north of Wigston.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Aug 4

I don't suppose you're going for this look again?

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jul 28

I know people are worried about the sharing of personal health data with 3rd parties but if it means more joined up thinking in the NHS then I don't have a problem, particularly at my age

I forgot my prescription tablets when I went to Spain recently. I could buy OTC with pharmacist approval

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jul 18

2 years earlier, played tennis in the morning(against the topless barmaid bloke). Fancied a match in the afternoon. If Diamonds beat Merthyr they'd be champions. Drove down. Arrived 2.30. Quiet outside. Soon realised it was a sell out. Watched through a hole in the fence. Allowed in for last 15 mins

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jul 16

Two treer justice

Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jul 11

The opposite of this happened during the previous ownership at Notts. The player was photographed signing a real contract and all the financials were visible. I downloaded the photo before the Tweet was deleted but I've no idea where I saved it to, unfortunately.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jul 10

In the nineties I'd arranged to play tennis one evening after work. My opponent was back in town from a business trip earlier than expected

He waited in a pub round the corner that just happened to have a topless barmaid. Being a Monday business was slow so he sat chatting with her for an hour.

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Steve Mack @stevemack2017.bsky.social · Jun 30

Record Mirror was my introduction to the music press as a thirteen year old. I stayed loyal when it became a glossy mag but eventually bowed to the inevitable and switched to the NME.

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