Crap Weather For SEPTEMBER

[Alex_UK]

Lovely day here too. Only time I haven’t worn shorts since May is when I’ve been out on my motorbike!

[Marco]

Are they lilac?

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

Actually, I do have a pair of swim shorts with lilac flowers on them! No lilac curtains in the “new” house though, in fact only the kids rooms have curtains, shutters, Roman blinds or nothing in the other rooms.

[Barry]

Another belter of a day here today. Typical of the 'Indian summers' we have these days. No idea of the temperature but an absolutely clear blue sky without a cloud in sight.

Went out for lunch and then walked back, popping into a couple of charity shops to browse for LPs. Bought four in excellent condition for 50p each.

Sadly the weather is going to change tomorrow.

[Marco]

Actually, I do have a pair of swim shorts with lilac flowers on them!

Oh FFS, LOL... The world NEEDS a picture of you sporting those beauties!!

Marco.

[Marco]

Another belter of a day here today. Typical of the 'Indian summers' we have these days. No idea of the temperature but an absolutely clear blue sky without a cloud in sight.

Went out for lunch and then walked back, popping into a couple of charity shops to browse for LPs. Bought four in excellent condition for 50p each.

Sadly the weather is going to change tomorrow.

Did you go for lunch somewhere nice, Barry?

Oh, and was it classical music records you got - if so, which ones?

Marco.

[Barry]

Did you go for lunch somewhere nice, Barry?

Oh, and was it classical music records you got - if so, which ones?

Marco.

It was our local pizzeria, nothing special but we have always found the grub there good and wholesome and the service quite satisfactory: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...n_England.html
(Re. the bad reviews, I have to admit there is a large turnaround in staff: every time we visit the staff have changed, but we have never had a problem. That said, I would never choose to take people there for an evening meal.)

Apropos the LPs, yes they were all classical music recordings, either of composers I hadn't heard of (Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) on the L'Oiseau Lyre label OL150 (1972)), or by soloist I admire (David Oistrakh playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47, on Angel 35315 (no date: a problem with American pressings).

All were on labels I respect (EMI Parlophone, French Musidisc and the above mentioned L'Oiseau Lyre and Angel). The sleeves were in excellent condition (which is often a good sign the owner has looked after the LP), and on scrupulous inspection the discs themselves were free of any scratches, blisters or warp. They just need a clean.

[walpurgis]

17C, very dull and overcast. Should be warm later though.

[Marco]

Here, it's to be a bit shite today. Tomorrow should be nice, though

Marco.

[Marco]

It was our local pizzeria, nothing special but we have always found the grub there good and wholesome and the service quite satisfactory: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...n_England.html
(Re. the bad reviews, I have to admit there is a large turnaround in staff: every time we visit the staff have changed, but we have never had a problem. That said, I would never choose to take people there for an evening meal.)

Apropos the LPs, yes they were all classical music recordings, either of composers I hadn't heard of (Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) on the L'Oiseau Lyre label OL150 (1972)), or by soloist I admire (David Oistrakh playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47, on Angel 35315 (no date: a problem with American pressings).

All were on labels I respect (EMI Parlophone, French Musidisc and the above mentioned L'Oiseau Lyre and Angel). The sleeves were in excellent condition (which is often a good sign the owner has looked after the LP), and on scrupulous inspection the discs themselves were free of any scratches, blisters or warp. They just need a clean.

Ah, good stuff, Bazza. As long as you like the food and enjoy the overall experience, that's all that matters. However, I do find the cold and impersonal nature of London bars and eateries rather unappealing. You're certainly not selling it to me by how you describe the staff, and the other day when you mentioned that it was getting harder to find draught beer, simply because of the sheer laziness of the management!

In that respect, it's a different world up here. That little pub we went to last year, just outside of Wrexham is one of many where a warm welcome, convivial atmosphere and great (draught) beer and food are always available!

Nice one on the records. I also like being introduced to new (to me) composers. Jean-Marie Leclair would be one of such, and I particularly rate the quality of the recordings on the L'Oiseau Lyre label.

If you want to find out dates, not marked anywhere on records or sleeves, simply go to the Discogs website, and in the search box type in the record catalogue number, usually found on the top R/H corner of the sleeve, and it'll give you the necessary info, including an approximate resale value!

Marco.