The song title for today has no link to the blog today but I’ve just been listening to it! I have at least 4 versions of it in my collection and I love it as a song.

I am furiously learning new stories for Gigs next week with mixed success. I usually find I need to try them out loud on a ride, the best way I find of embedding a story in my consciousness. I had better get out on the bike!

It is a busy week ahead with quite a bit of travelling, sadly because of the distances involved  it won’t be on the bike!  Sadly I have had to turn down a couple of Gigs because of clashes, if you need me for a Gig it is always a good idea to suggest a couple of dates.

Finally had a lovely bird watch last week (on my own!) I saw a Hen Harrier  a rarity for England because they are so persecuted by game keepers it is sad to see the way vested interests are taking on the RSPB over their outspokenness on this. I also saw a pair of busy Stonechats that always make me smile as they flutter upwards in a brisk wind.