Words of Wisdom from Sharpham (1)

"Let go of concern for the content of our experience......"

Mahesi, teacher at thursday night open meditation session, Sharpham, Ashprington, Devon

Preston Sands

Friday 9th November - Irish Session at The Wellington, Ipplepen

To the pub in Ipplepen for a session - six of us in total but only a disjointed hour of music before the others had to go home for various reasons. A month ago the session was rocking so a little disappointed. We drank beer and made some new friends instead so a worthwhile night out none the less.

Thursday 8th November - Rainy Newton Abbot

An early start in Newton Abbot. Going well until outflanked by an accordionist 100 yards to the right and a couple of big issue sellers to the left. Too many street workers makes no cash for anyone. The big issue guys are regulars on this street - as is the accordion player. Fair play. However if you have two buskers close together then all the public can hear is a sound mush. Its diddly-skwot policy never to start playing if there is already somebody busking within earshot.......Then it started raining. Ho hum.

Swinging in Teignmouth

Teignmouth - what a great town. There must be something in the water. The locals love music. It always works well for us here. Lots of positive feedback. Andrew is playing the banjo to avoid upsetting the shopkeepers in the narrow main street - the mandola's amplification having caused a few comments last time out. Consequently met a bloke from Paignton learning to play the five-string banjo and a kind lady from Teignmouth who plays the tenor banjo in a jazz band. The tenor banjist had spoken to us last time we were in town - telling us how much she liked the music. Positive comments are at least as good as the cash drops. Brilliant play park on the seafront too which keeps the Blake thing happy....

Paignton - 1st November 2007

We had to find a new place to play on Paignton High Street because the closed shopfront we usually used has turned into yet another greetings card outlet. Chose to play under a tree opposite Stokes' veg shop - nice smiles from the staff. Also we went out too early so takings were slow to start with, but it picked up when Jules took over on the second shift. Taking photos for this blog made people take more interest -'if they are being photographed they must be good....'.



Blake learning to drive in Victoria Park while Jules does her shift.




A beautiful morning....