tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post114080656517288496..comments2023-11-02T12:15:47.847+00:00Comments on Quinquireme: I'm Not A Hippypatroclushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1141252392766333882006-03-01T22:33:00.000+00:002006-03-01T22:33:00.000+00:00Taking a swim, now that would have been hardcore. ...Taking a swim, now that would have been hardcore. Brrrr. Erm, not that the cold seemed to deter two 12 year old girls from the beach cafe.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I should probably explain that I was in Cornwall for an open day at Falmouth (thinking of doing an MA, not stalking James) rather than a beach holiday. Anyway, late night walks are always good, and if I can stare out to sea and listen to some waves/.wav's (oh, alright then, MP3's) all the better. <BR/><BR/>Sadly my knowledge of Cornish doesn't extend far beyond Kernow bys vyken (and some stuff I googled when I was still half considering pretending to be well informed). So, yes, I remain useless at Pictish decipherment.Occasional Poster of Commentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780858079455768452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1141146978818835512006-02-28T17:16:00.000+00:002006-02-28T17:16:00.000+00:00Fatal indeed. Bad, bad things would happen if I wo...Fatal indeed. Bad, bad things would happen if I worked that close. As it is it's *just* within reach, but far enough to discourage strolling by too regularly. At least in this weather. <BR/><BR/>Have I mentioned how sick I am of this weather? Sick of it. Every year around this time I start spouting venom about everything that's wrong with this bloody country, why am I here, etc etc and it's only when the sun comes out and the haze of cumulative SAD lifts that I realise hang on, I've done this before, haven't I...ScroobiousScrivenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296296817546419827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1141137699582898102006-02-28T14:41:00.000+00:002006-02-28T14:41:00.000+00:00Ohhh, Rabbit Fur Coat is great, isn't it? And as f...Ohhh, Rabbit Fur Coat is great, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>And as for FOPP, well, I might as well set up my salary to be paid straight into their tills. It has to be the best shop ever - and it's directly opposite our office. Fatal.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1141137448220140992006-02-28T14:37:00.000+00:002006-02-28T14:37:00.000+00:00Based entirely on that really pretty album cover, ...Based entirely on that really pretty album cover, and my great enjoyment of Rabbit Fur Coat (which purchase was, yes, based entirely on your recommendation - I'm so easily swayed), I now really want to hie me FOPP-wards and try this out. But that would be bad. Bad and wrong. My budget will hate me. Dammit. <BR/><BR/>Onto the wishlist it goes, then. <BR/><BR/>(Not a hippy, but I do like to wear floaty skirts and burn incense. And occasionally read Tarot cards. So not entirely innocent of hippy-dom.)ScroobiousScrivenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296296817546419827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140942093828414042006-02-26T08:21:00.000+00:002006-02-26T08:21:00.000+00:00Late night beach walks in Cornwall in February? Y...Late night beach walks in Cornwall in <I>February</I>? You're quite hardcore.<BR/><BR/>Do you know any more Cornish? It might help with the whole <A HREF="http://quinquireme.blogspot.com/2005/12/open-source-epigraphy.html" REL="nofollow">Pictish thing</A>. I've got a Cornish surname, having married a native of that land, but that's about as far as it goes.<BR/><BR/>And that reminds me - my public academic spat with Dr Richard Cox is long overdue. If only I didn't spend so much time arsing about on the internet.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140897366464677052006-02-25T19:56:00.000+00:002006-02-25T19:56:00.000+00:00A warmer country? Well, it was if you count Cornwa...A warmer country? Well, it was if you count Cornwall as a separate country. Which, being half Cornish, I do. Kernow bys vyken! (Cornwall forever!) etc.Occasional Poster of Commentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780858079455768452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140886847494063012006-02-25T17:00:00.000+00:002006-02-25T17:00:00.000+00:00PS I'm hoping that the beach in question was in a ...PS I'm hoping that the beach in question was in a warmer country.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140885969503835252006-02-25T16:46:00.000+00:002006-02-25T16:46:00.000+00:00Oo, hello there OPC. Yes, Husky Rescue are just gr...Oo, hello there OPC. Yes, Husky Rescue are just great, and if you get the chance to see them live I highly recommend it. Last saw them at Bush Hall, illuminated by candles, and it was just lovely. They're working on a new album now, apparently.<BR/><BR/>Will check out Devotchka and Hanne Hukkelberg - I have heard some stuff by Friends of Dean Martinez (courtesy of last.fm) and liked it very much, though had forgotten until now. Thanks for the reminder - will download some songs.<BR/><BR/>Hope all's well with you!patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140877508194538382006-02-25T14:25:00.000+00:002006-02-25T14:25:00.000+00:00Harking back to previous musical posts I didn't ge...Harking back to previous musical posts I didn't get around to investigating/commenting on:<BR/><BR/>Husky Rescue - I don't use exclamation marks lightly, but thoroughly, utterly splendid!! New Light of Tomorrow is my new favourite song. Listening to it late night on a beach the other day, just wonderful.<BR/><BR/>The Tiny - you might like <A HREF="http://hanne.hukkelberg.net/" REL="nofollow"> Hanne Hukkelberg</A> (also Scandinavian, by the way, if you're still on that divine mission thing).<BR/><BR/>Calexico - if another band from near the Mexican border appeals, but with Eastern European violins and things, try <A HREF="http://www.devotchka.net/mp3s.html" REL="nofollow">Devotchka</A> (a few pretty representative downloads on their site). Also, have you heard of <A HREF="http://www.friendsofdeanmartinez.com/" REL="nofollow">Friends of Dean Martinez</A>? Kind of related to Calexico (I forget how), they do mostly instrumental stuff. Their CD Under the Waves is rather atmospheric and wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Oo, spooky. Barry Adamson's Come Hell or High Water has just shuffled into my headphones.Occasional Poster of Commentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780858079455768452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140873709371862312006-02-25T13:21:00.000+00:002006-02-25T13:21:00.000+00:00On one of my downloading sprees I seem to have fou...On one of my downloading sprees I seem to have found a couple of free downloads from an older album, Gerroa Songs, which may still be out there somewhere or other. Rather nice in a modest, understated kind of way. Definitely sunset music.<BR/><BR/>Illustrator, guitarist for The Sea and Cake, and draws a comic called Sof' Boy (merchandise deal in Japan)?<BR/><BR/>Is anyone else horribly jealous?Occasional Poster of Commentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780858079455768452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607123.post-1140854478434087162006-02-25T08:01:00.000+00:002006-02-25T08:01:00.000+00:00Love and peace, man.Love and peace, man.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.com