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It Wasn’t To Be
Let’s get the worst out of the way first: the Netherlands failed to complete their clean run of victories in the World Cup, succumbing to Spain in the final for a 1-0 defeat. Fair’s fair, Spain were the better team … Continue reading
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Coals To Newcastle
The DFDS King Of Scandinavia is a nicer ship than the boat of the same owner that we took from Kiel in Germany to Klaipėda in Lithuania last year. In fact, this is a really nice vessel, with good restaurants … Continue reading
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Bloody Sunday
Ever had one of those days? We did today. I was woken by Lucas, asking me to go into the bathroom. As I staggered in there, groggy from just a few hours of sleep, I was greeted by the sight … Continue reading
Brendan Perry at London Union Chapel, 10th June 2010
This was the second of my two UK gigs, in Islington’s striking Union Chapel. The Chapel is a Grade II listed building and still in active service as a Congregational Church. It must surely rank as the most atmospheric venue … Continue reading
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Brendan Perry at Manchester Deaf Institute, 9th June 2010
I’m writing this in the train on the way down to London from Manchester. As I type, terraced houses clad in the English flag denote their occupants’ allegiance to the national team in the upcoming World Cup. Here are some … Continue reading
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