Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
This morning the Facebook 'On This Day' app reminded me that two years ago today I received a ticket for The Marriage of Figaro........ The unexpected jogging of my memory bringing to mind my elation upon receipt of this item of post. After all you can't beat a good wedding, can you? I'd chosen to attend this Mozart written opera production after savouring my first... Continue Reading →
It's nearly 10 years since I hung up my cricket boots. A decision born from my bowling being hampered from a bicep tear the previous season, which along with a nagging knee problem was diminishing my matchday fulfilment. Consequently, ceasing playing the game ex-Yorkshire batsman Geoff Boycott calls 'crickit' wasn't a difficult decision to reach. Over the previous 30 years I'd participated with as... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, my lunchtime was spent at an Italian restaurant in the centre of our splendid West Yorkshire metropolis. Here my wife and I feasted on festive fare, prior to being royally entertained by classic sounds from the Motown songbook, while imbibing an agreeable bottle of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. In our hosts glitzy 1920's art-deco style surroundings, four singers (3 male and 1 female)took us back to the 1960's, bequeathing... Continue Reading →
Scene - It's Saturday 19th December 2015. In a north Leeds social club, two men over 40 (that's years old, not pints downed) are stood with a crowd of around 100+ people awaiting a music gig commencement. The younger of the two, is in the midst of a home bathroom drama so bad he's got his own theme tune. Despite his renovation disenchantment,... Continue Reading →
For the second year on the trot, I witnessed a commendable performance from band Shed Seven during yesterday evening's pre-Christmas gig at Leeds' O2 Academy. When I say witnessed that isn't strictly true. For a section of the York band's impressive set of new and 90's anthems, I had a restricted view standing behind what... Continue Reading →