Month: June 2024

The White Stripes, Glastonbury 2002

https://youtu.be/9ccSr53-64U?si=UErI2VB0Sxegaevf

 

Where do I start? I have so many memories and over the years I have a blog about Glastonbury as I see it as one of my spiritual homes. In 2002 when I saw the beautiful multi-coloured flags and went to the Pyramid Stage I was converted and vowed to keep visiting Glastonbury (whenever I was lucky enough to get tickets) until I am 80 years old.

The White Stripes blew me away. It was hard to believe they could deliver such sound and energy with only a drummer and a vocalist. Jack White (vocalist) and Meg White (percussion) were undoubtedly among the best bands I have seen in over 20 years. When they hit the big time, they swore they were siblings but in 2001 it was revealed they had been married and subsequently divorced.

The Stereophonics from Wales were awesome too.  I got to chase a giant beach ball (it must have been about 12 feet high) around the Kidz Field. The Giant Mad Max and Kangaroos on stilts in the Circus Field were a magical sight to behold and watching the sunset at The Stones on Friday night was a perfect end to a perfect first day of Glastonbury.

The new 5-mile perimeter fence was installed that year and 140,000 music and arts revellers enjoyed the fantastic weather. Tickets went on sale in February and sold out after a few weeks. Whereas now they sell out in 10-15 minutes with between 4 and 5 million people worldwide looking for tickets.

 

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

Recently Harry Enfield’s sketches have come up on my socials and I am now a huge fan.

The Dragon’s Den and I Saw You Coming are giggle-worthy. I love markets, the friendliness and community aspect as well as the crafts and homemade food. Occasionally there will be a stallholder who believes they should be selling their goods in Knightsbridge as these are the type of prices they charge.

I have come across this type of market seller on more than a few occasions. They appear to immediately profile you and decide what you can afford.

Harry Enfield I Saw You Coming

https://youtu.be/8AGSMJojAM4?si=aLyMq8vQpi7svy7E

Haggling is something I always enjoy but nowadays it is unheard of in most markets. I learnt my haggling craft when I visited the Souks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1992. The haggling scene in The Life of Brian movie was not far from reality.

Monty Python. Life of Brian – The Haggle

https://youtu.be/3n3LL338aGA?si=HSY2BLIkmmaRx2kn

 

Harry and Paul Dragon’s Den

https://youtu.be/ZiJa9diJOMk?si=34TabWgTIrl-pfv5

https://youtu.be/Uf4gdQqGLvE?si=LT38qfrBRAIMygin

 

The Dragon’s Den parody replicates the supercilious nature of most of the judges on any of the reality TV shows. When Paul Whitecross crosses his eyes at the end of The Alan Sugar Parody it cracks me up.

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

Sean Lock on How to Avoid Charity Workers.

This is Sean at his best. Although to be honest, he was always at his best.

 

https://youtu.be/CCYzdDXPoH0?si=mpAferh4WIWqmRti

 

When he said- Spina Bifida and breadcrumbs I lost it. And I like the nimble dance he employs to try to dodge an overzealous worker.

Charity workers are doing their best but there are so many of them, that it has become a charity onslaught. We also have a history in this country of mismanaging charity funds.

My chosen charities would be The Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community and Focus Ireland as they support and care for the homeless. I have also written a few poems about the homeless.

But it’s The Donkey Sanctuary that gets me. It is so random. What’s next, Save The Beaver?

However, that could also be linked to a well-known X-rated site.

Last weekend I was cold-called by two well-dressed women in their mid-seventies who were asking if I would like to be a Mormon. I would give anything to know their success rate. What is the chance that somebody will answer their door and say- Crikey, I thought you would never call. This is just what I need. Becoming a Mormon will solve everything.

 

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

 

When my beloved aunt was ill, I often offered her help as I knew healthcare professionals who could ease her pain. She refused my help every time. My anxiety continued to escalate as I found it difficult to witness her being in pain. One evening I went home and watched Catherine Tate’s Nan. It offered me the giggle therapy I needed. After that whenever I visited my aunt, I imagined her as Catherine Tate’s Nan, and me as a niece. This offered me great relief from her anxiety as well as my own.

The 40-45 video of Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse never ceases to crack me up. Whenever anyone mentions either number I attempt to stifle a smile.

Harry and Paul – 40…45 years

https://youtu.be/O9IJnmbneLc?si=SRUJL11GNXTPba8t

And finally, the power of Panda Therapy cannot be ignored. I get immense relief from melancholy when I witness baby or giant pandas tumbling around or chewing bamboo and carrots. ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the latest craze for stress relief as hearing certain sounds can reduce our stress response. This genius put the two together, giant pandas being cute and eating crunchy crunchy vegetables. You are welcome.

ASMR Panda Eating Carrots Compilation

 

https://youtu.be/Aa8eKJDkX54?si=h6WVcbDxVMtp2mnd

If a panda does not work to relieve your stress how about a turtle chewing a strawberry?

ASMR  🍓 Turtle eating strawberry

 

https://youtu.be/8UATu8cjYxA?si=tQqvw-qg544GmE09

 

All the best

Stay fab

Adele