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29/07/2005: jane austen, the baltic sea och många fika

hello ballboy boys and girls,

firstly a big thanks to all of you who took the time to vote in the penguin competition. the results are out on monday and we will see what the ever-changing voting system produces!

also it will no doubt be a great pleasure to you all to know that i survived my dj-ing excursion without too many problems apart from a next day hangover. details of some of my set-list can be found here:

http://www.borntobewide.co.uk/

many thanks to Olaf and Martin for inviting me.

this week i have pretty much just been enjoying my holiday. i am aware that many people have to work during the summer, but fortunately i am not one of them so i have been in Sweden - reading Jane Austen, having lots of afternoon teas (or många fika as the Swedes have it - or probably don't as i am bound to have screwed up the Swedish somewhere there - mycket fika?), sailing and swimming (very briefly) in the Baltic sea. time should be made here to mention edinburgh's premier hat-wearing, bass-playing genius Mr Nick who took time out from his heavy drinking schedule to drive me all the way to Prestwick airport at 5.30 last Sunday morning after I mucked up my connections - much respect - even Elvis didn't have it so good.

of course all the while i have been mentally preparing for the upcoming ballboy shows in london and edinburgh which i am looking forward to immensely. i think the set in london may be shorter than we are used to so i might have to dispense with talking pish and just play the songs which should be a novel experience at least.

other than that my time has been spent writing new songs, playing premiership volley and preparing the photos for the merchandise page of this site which will be up soon. i have a vague notion that at some point in the future the combined might of the ballboy site should be thrown behind some obscure team in premiership volley to help raise them to new heights. any suggestions for the chosen team most welcome. anyone who doesn't know what i'm talking about should visit the links page.

until next time

love and hugs

g
xx

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Replies: 2 comments

Gladdy said:
Congrats on making the finals of the penguin competition Gordon, did you win anything nice or just get your song on the album? Well pleased at the oct 14th date as thats when ill be home from Oz for 3 weeks so see you then!
August 6th.

Mr Beer said:
Hi John. Congratulations on your marriage. Hope to see you in a bar with the Chris's soon. Cheers.
Steve
August 4th.