Blech, it’s late and I am only just sitting down at my desk, so apologies for being a little behind on things.  I didn’t sleep in or anything, I promise, I’ve just been running around like a blue-arsed fly doing assorted domestic shit.

Mrs. Toad kindly reminded me that, as well as a record label and a bunch of bands, I also happen to have a wife so this weekend I might make a bit of an effort to be a slightly more attentive husband that I might have been recently.  Apart from recording with Dolfinz on Saturday of course.  But umm… well, a fella has responsibilities you understand.

It’s a gorgeous day, too.  One of those chilly, clear-as-a-bell days you get at this time of year.  The angle of the sun when you’re this far North, even in the middle of the day, makes driving a bit of a challenge, but the clear, white light is a lovely, lovely thing.

Anyhow, let’s get fivesing shall we, and remember that is the day one de-lurks and says hello.  Because, erm, well what other way is there to waste the afternoon before pub time.  Well, you could always try this I suppose: Cliff Richard Dying Inside.

1. Favourite Bond film.
2. Most cringeworthy Bond moment.
3. Phrase or saying you just don’t hear these days.
4. What percentage of a fuck do you give about the announcement of the Brits nominations?
5. Which celebrity looks the most dead behind the eyes to you?

The Selecter – Too Much Pressure

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The Pop Rivets – Lambrettavespascoota

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Soft Cell – Bedsitter

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Sham 69 – George Davis is Innocent

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The Meteors – Out of Time

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Sorry guys, but I have to post this. Yes, I am a United fan. Yes, I was there.

I had to drive for almost ten hours in total to make the trip, I got back at half three in the morning and I am shattered, but this made it all worth it (or here for the more literally minded):

Now, I am not saying this makes us the greatest team in the universe, that we are now favourites for anything or any of that stuff. In fact it makes me a little nervous we’ll be suffering from a bit of a hangover when we play Watford on the weekend, but for now Song, by Toad is just enjoying the moment. What an amazing night.

The Pop Rivets – Lambrettavespascoota I didn’t want to post that bloody woo-hoo song by Blur, and as this has rather Roman overtones with the Lambrettas I thought it would do nicely. Also, it’s an excellent song and I can’t imagine what other contrived reason I might come up with to post it.

In the meantime, pass the coffee…