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These are real dreams I had a couple of days apart about two weeks ago...
1). I dreamed an episode of The Simpsons, in which Homer is cooking Marge dinner for a special occasion. The dish he has chosen to prepare for her is a Tesco Value Pot Noodle, something she is exremely unhappy about. Homer has a trick up his sleeve though- he produces some raw squid, chops it up into small cubes and adds it to the pot noodle. "Here you are, my dear" he says; "A Rubbery Event".
2) Same thing, but an episode of Father Ted. Some other Priests pay an unexpected visit to Craggy Island, which causes Ted and Dougal some embarrassment as they have no biscuits to go with their tea. Mrs Doyle comes to the rescue by spreading mint sauce on some Ryvita. "Dere you go now" she says; "Emerald Toast".
I would like to recommend that you purchase "Year of the Leopard" by James Yorkston at the first opportunity, I think it's his loveliest yet. And if his travels bring him to a town near you, go along and see him. You won't regret it.
Coming to a town very near me tomorrow are The Flaming Lips - an exceptional live band in their own right, but what has really excited those Betikans who are going to the show is who they've got as their tour support - only chuffing DEERHOOF! IN BOURNEMOUTH! If you're going to see the Lips, make sure to get there early and catch the Hoof. Also keep an eye out for Steven Lake of the Fantastic A&E Line, who will be donning a furry animal costune and dancing the night away at the side of the stage.
The past few Betika gigs have been absolutely fantastic, and that has been 100% down to the people who came to see us - thankyou, wherever you are!
I've got the net at home again now, so normal Blogging service should resume as of now. Watch this space for more of same...
