I’m away out West shortly.. Some much needed quality family time and a break from it all. Sorely needed. Paid (hopefully) my last bill of the election today, it was scary for a while, they kept dropping on the mat, even when I thought they were all out. But hopefully that’s it.

The gigs place (sometimes)

Was in the local (Neds) last night to check out some new bands. They’ve setup a live gig night every Thursday which I think is a great idea and happy to plug. Great to see a bit of cultural activity and a bit of variety coming about. Four original acts every Thursday, Railway Inn, Sallins from 9.30 till close. They’ve made a real effort and decked the place out with candles, lighting stage set (in front of the fireplace) etc. I even got a CD sample last night, great artist and I will link to his URL as soon as find the flyer he gave me! (EDIT – It’s www.caruso.ie ).  Later as vans were being loaded, I was sneaking a Hamlet out the side door when a regular pointed me to the band as a “local politician”. I didn’t particularly feel like one at the time but I didn’t complain. The guy doing the introductions told me he’d noticed melancholy in my body language and that I was to perk myself up because I would be Taoiseach in ten years. He had a lot of interesting comments actually.  As Obmama might say I dusted myself down and went back in for a pint. And I think I’ll be going back to that gig the next night..