I feel I should at least try once!” “I just want to not blow my few good veins” Someone has a go, fails. Another tries, also fails! Rupert says … “This is stupid! Why don’t we wait until phelobotomist arrives or some fresh eyes. Obtain access, send bloods as (semi) urgent?”

“If this is what you want? I’ll document and pass it on to the day team!” “Could we not have avoided all of this, and just not woken me & waited?” Trail of staff pop in to apologise. Rupert feels guilty. *PLAN REPEAT FRIDAY*

Day 16 @ hospital: Sat to watch the ITV adaptation of Val McDermid’s cold case crime drama ‘Karen Pirie’ . What a treat to hear Arab Strap ‘The Turning of Our Bones’ as its theme tune.

Anything that encourages people to explore Arab Strap and earns Aidan & Malcolm some PRS is fully supported by me!

Caught a bit of 1000 Men & Me last night, one of the most depressing things I’ve witnessed.

Reunited #RueandWilf

Looking for a single ticket for Teenage Fanclub at Chester Live Rooms (10th August) I expected to remain in hospital, but have been discharged early. Any help gratefully appreciated 👍🏻

Top (168) Albums of the 70s #69 Artist: Stiff Little Fingers Album: Inflammable Material Release: February 2, 1979 Favorites from Inflammable Material? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: Edward metcalf Rue

Gordi (feat. Anaïs Mitchell)- “PVC Divide” Much creativity took place during the pandemic & subsequent lockdown, but little music that dealt with Covid & caring specifically. Gordi was a Doctor who worked on an intensive care unit throughout … youtube.com/watch?v=7OuYds…

Teenage Fanclub in Chester. There were times when I thought I wouldn’t make it; but we’re here, I have a seat & all is good. Fanclub double thumbs 👍🏻 👍🏻

Top (168) Albums of the 70s #37 Artist: Lou Reed Album: Transformer Release: November 8, 1972 Favorites from Transformer? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: Grumpy Who Deborah Marshall Rue Stephen Rushton BCerv

Top (168) Albums of the 70s #28 Artist: The Jam Album: Setting Sons Release: November 16, 1979 Favorites from Setting Sons? #Top70s #Top70sAlbums On Lists from: Rue Pete Snow kenny robertson George Stevens Mike R1chardson

🎫 2 tickets for the King Blues at Rebellion (Manchester) Friday 5th December I’m unable to attend due to being on a night shift! 😕

It breaks my heart to think I’ll probably never hear this live again, not in the same way at least …