A few days ago, the Hunt Saboteurs Association shared an article on Facebook reporting that Michael Eavis had resigned from his position of vice-president of Somerset Wildlife Trust, because of his support for the badger cull, which the Trust opposes. The article was followed by the usual string of intelligent, well thought out comments, opening … Continue reading It’s so easy to laugh, it’s so easy to hate
Tag: Morrissey
Brighton, 3rd March 2018
Arriving in Brighton by train the night before the show, I drag my suitcase up a hill and find my Airbnb with ease for once. My host is super friendly and attentive, and seems to have converted his entire home into a multiple occupancy Airbnb, leaving himself just the basement. He is full of enthusiasm … Continue reading Brighton, 3rd March 2018
Brixton, 1st March 2018
I awake to find that the already substantial amount of snow, deposited upon Leeds the previous day, has been significantly topped up overnight. My son's school is closed, and all news outlets are flooded with stories of travel disruption, the country at a standstill, and general tales of woe. Snow is still falling, and under … Continue reading Brixton, 1st March 2018
Birmingham, 27th Feb 2018
The Birmingham show is one of only two shows on this tour to which my husband is able to accompany me. A lighter-weight Morrissey fan, he point blank refuses to queue with me, preferring to spend some time in Birmingham instead (aka in Birmingham's pubs). "We can just queue for an hour." I try. "But … Continue reading Birmingham, 27th Feb 2018
Leeds, 24th Feb 2018
Just under a week before the Leeds show, I receive an email from First Direct Arena, asking me if I would like to upgrade to the premium package for an additional £30, which would entitle me to early entry into the VIP lounge for a pre-show meal. Hovering over the delete button, the words early … Continue reading Leeds, 24th Feb 2018
Newcastle, 23rd Feb 2018
After spending the day looking at the clock, I leave work at the usual time, as if it's just another Friday. But this Friday, instead of heading home, I drive directly to Newcastle, arriving at the arena at around 5.30pm. I join the not overly long queue that has already formed, and chat to a … Continue reading Newcastle, 23rd Feb 2018
Dublin, 20th Feb 2018
A sunny February morning finds me wheeling my suitcase around residential streets once again, this time in the East Wall area of Dublin, where I search for my Airbnb amongst streets lined with tiny, single storey, terraced houses. A couple of the residents appear from their doors and point me in the right direction, and … Continue reading Dublin, 20th Feb 2018
Glasgow, 17th Feb 2018
Arriving at Glasgow in the early afternoon, by train from Aberdeen, I make my way to my Airbnb room, which of course involves the usual uncertain wandering around residential streets, suitcase wheeled behind me, in search of the correct address. Hotels are so much easier to find. I have a room in a guy's flat, … Continue reading Glasgow, 17th Feb 2018
Aberdeen, 16th Feb 2018
I’ve been around long enough to have followed many a Morrissey tour, but for reasons that I still cannot fathom, I never have. So the UK/Ireland tour of early 2018 was my time. This is the first part of that journey. I have been to several Morrissey shows before, so I’m not a complete novice, … Continue reading Aberdeen, 16th Feb 2018
Adventures of a middle-aged Morrissey fan 