I should be OK for Sheffield, especially as I couldn't make it last time.Anyone going up from the South who wants a lift, let me know.

I have just added a couple more gig dates. Our Scotish friends should be happy with at least one of them.

And those of you who are 'Scottish' will be pleased too!

Not sure if I am in the right place as this place seems to have been transformed into a soccer site.

Hear hear Liam. Isn't there anything more interesting to debate like what looks best Damian with glasses on or off - eh ladies?

On, definitely. What about trousers?? (I'm having a hot flush now....)

HOW TO AVOID A SPEED TICKET: A police officer pulls a biker over for speeding and has the following exchange:- OFFICER: May I see your driver's license? BIKER: I don't have one. I've been banned for exceeding 150 mph. OFFICER: May I see the registration for this vehicle? BIKER: It's not my bike. I stole it. OFFICER: The bike is stolen? BIKER: That's right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the registration in the panniers when I was putting my gun in there. OFFICER: There's a gun in the panniers? BIKER: Yes mate. That's where I put it after I shot and killed the man who owns this bike. OFFICER: You killed the bike owner? BIKER: Yes, mate. - Hearing this, the officer immediately radios for back up. The bike was quickly surrounded by police, and the Chief Inspector approached the rider to handle the tense situation.

- INSPECTOR: Sir, can I see your license? BIKER: Sure officer, here it is. INSPECTOR: Who's bike is this? BIKER: It's mine. Here's the registration papers. INSPECTOR: Could you slowly open your panniers so I can see if there's a gun in it? BIKER: Yes, sir, but there's no gun in it. (Sure enough, there was nothing in the panniers.) INSPECTOR: Would you mind showing me where the body is? BIKER: What body? INSPECTOR: (cont) I don't understand it. The officer who stopped you said you told him you didn't have a license, shot the owner, stole the bike and had a gun in the panniers. BIKER: Yeah, I'll bet the lying b*st*rd told you I was speeding, as well.

very funny liam .well have booked the flights to soctland just need to find somewere to stay it`s going to be agood xmas talk soon see ya

Great news on the Glasgow gig, really looking forward to it. How about the Saturday in edinburgh? Its going crazy here with the MTV awards on Thursday. Kylie and Christine A are having to crash out in my spare room cos the citys full. Justin Trousersnake can sleep in a cardboard box. Not a hope in hell of getting tickets, only 1/6 of tickets went to the public and I suspect most of the public are related to Music Biz people. Still Feb 6th sounds much better than MTV.

Nice joke Liam, much better than the football crap being talked for days. I did threaten to post gardening tips everytime football was mentioned but I've lost my recipe for my Vegetable topdressing.

whats 'soccer'?

nice to see Westlife have written another new song ;-)

Whats vegetable top dressing? Is it like bonemeal? I also do a nice line in chempak for my tomatoes.

Thank you Mr Tour Manager :) I always said you were a good guy !!

Tickets sold to the man in the dodgy south London wine bar! (Under new ownership apparently; I walk past it most days. Henry let me know where and when and we can do the 'exchange'.

Cliff: I'm still alive, just very busy. I predict a draw btw; that's all the Hammers seem to be able to manage at the moment. There a good bet for anyone who does the Pools. And yes, what is soccer? Is that like baseball or something?

Glasgow. At long last. Now we'll get a bit of peace :-) Where's Sheffield? Is that some little village up north? I imagine it must be near Glasgow then.

Yes I've had a very sheltered existance, having never experienced life beyond Zone 6.

Time for a new 'shipping forcast influenced' concept - Cactus mini gig reviews: Frank Black & the Catholics: (As in Black Francis from the Pixies). Very unusual four guitar attack at times. Played a few old Pixies songs which were really quite special. Unfortunatly also played a lot of not so good sub - C&W. Quite entertaining to watch. Moderate crowd activity. Very poor encore. Crown Friendly Level 5. No Use for a Name: excellent in all ways, go see if you can. Didn't loose a contact lens or almost faint last last time. High crowd activity. Friendly Level 8. Bowling for Soup: Nearly wiped out by two very good support bands. Young crowd. Band talked too much. Bra got thrown up on stage. Moderate crowd activity. Friendly level 7. Next up are Undertones, Therapy? and Buzzcocks.

Gardening favourite past-time,grow large patch of grass ,paint with white lines,stick rectangular structures at either end throw on 22 guys and your garden is complete, last but not least place round object in centre to finish it off. SOUNDS MORE LIKE A RECIPE!

Glasgow at last!

Best thing for Toamatoes Jacki is apparently male urine, lots of nitrogen in urine and the male hormones encourage the tomatoes. Tell David so next time your taking too long in the bath he can pop outside to help the tomatoes. Hoping the pixies reunion takes off, If Kim Deal bred with John o Neill the offspring would be the new messiah.

Yes donald my dad was a firm believer leaks were good for leeks. More like he couldnt wait to get to the netty after a night at the club.

Glasgow on a Friday night, should be a definite. You don't need passports for Scotland do you? Better remember to pack thermals. Scotland in February, does not sound too warm. Alex might get us all free tickets for the green brazilians the following day. Maybe the band can do one of those pre-match entertainments things at Celtic Park and mime to a few songs!

'Whats soccer?' Oh you are so funny!

I've never seen a Geordie with a jacket, never mind thermals. Unfortunately no game the next day so no chance to see the Magnificent 7. Depends what part your going to regarding passports Georgio.

Anyone making travel plans to Glasgow might be better to wait to see if anything else is announced for that weekend ;-)

News of the King Tut's gig is a fantastic early Xmas present. Thank you God (and GOD).

Don't forget, now is a good time to clear all those dead bedding plants up, to leave the garden looking tidy over the winter months. And don't forget to order all those catalogues so you can get your orders for seeds and other sundry items in before Christmas.