Many years ago (about 3), i.e., after I started this web-blog*, but before anything else interesting happened, I went to Glasgow to see a very dear friend. I stopped off at Newcastle on the way, thinking it might be nice to have a look at the bridge and whatnot and get the locals to say "the eighth of May" a few times, which I did and which was, I must say, quite entertaining.
I also had a drink with Tired Dad. What he is like as a person (not bad, as it goes) is not relevant, but what is relevant is that he writes this and you should read it. I do not mean that you should read it in a "you should read this! It is politically important and we are going to melt inside the global warning!" way; no no, I mean: he is a bit odd but fucking funny, and it is worth 1 minute (if you are me and read fast; 5 if you are normal) of your time. Also, it is my annual 'charity day', and I am feeling kind.
* How many of you have read the first ever post? Not many, I'll be bound. You will note that despite the fact that it started quite badly, it has still managed to decline every day for over three years. Quite some achievement, I'm sure you'll agree.
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Oh yes Tired Dad, it was a fine and memorable day when he returned from that year-long hiatus of his. Coincidentally I am writing this comment in the brand spanking shiny new Newcastle Library, so he might even be one of the vaguely literary types typing away at one of the other shiny new computers. I could try shouting 'Tired dad!' at the top of my voice but I don't think that is the done thing, even in 21st century libraries funded with oodles of European money.
Also I just read the first post and it wasn't till the end I realised it was YOUR first post and not his. Must concentrate properly....
I found you by accident and it was the best accident ever! I googled great green gobs of gritty grimy gopher guts and your blog entry of "poems" came up. It was the funniest thing ever! I will be here every day waiting for you and your wit and the lastest wedding updates! Congrats from an Okie.
TD is a clever boy!
I've just read a little bit of tired dad. I was rewarded with this very fine phrase "Each so stultifyingly tedious I would gladly eat a tramps cock to get out."
Today's work is done.
I have indeed read all your posts. But I was on bed rest for six weeks.
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