Folk Festival

We are in Blackpool at the UK West Coast Folk Festival and, after one day, it has been excellent although the lack of brown beer is annoying! 

We came down by train which I managed fine although one the three trains that we were on had seats that were a tad more difficult to get out of. I also had no problem getting on or off the trains. One major plus, as we were in no hurry, was the train being an hour and a half late so we get all our money back!

This morning I am experiencing some pain in the area of my thumbs and a slight twinge in one shoulder. I am putting this down to one of two things. Either the 5mg reduction in steroids is having an effect or the amount of applauding I did during some of the sets. Time will tell but the pain is relatively minor and nothing I can't cope with.

Speaking to the bloke who owns the hotel that we are staying in, who has had many recent health problems, and seeing a friend, at least temporarily, in a mobility scooter puts my current rheumatism in perspective. 

So far my festival highlights have been the Tom Robinson Band and Skerryvore. Amazing to hear so many aging and, indeed, aged folkies shout the responses in Martin and hearing the choruses of 2 4 6 8 Motorway and Sing If You're Glad To Be Gay. I love loads of different genre of music and it seems that I am not alone in this.

Looking forward to seeing Louise and Chris Rogan, and the legend that is Richard Thompson tonight. 

Keep music live folks - you'll miss it if it goes.

Today's minor victory - turning over in bed is easy. During the worst times it was a seriously difficult maneuver. 

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