All Kitted Out

Just got in from a great gig at the MEN Arena.
Been to see Mark Knopfler with Deca Dave Clamp - thanks Dave.
We arrived just as they started aswe'd been for something to eat first. Our seats were quite near the front of the arena so we had a great view. Mark Knopfler was sat on a stool. as he explained - he'd trapped a nerve and it was better for him to sit down. what this actually did wascreate an atmosphere of the band being in a  bar, rather than a big arena.
They played a load of songs off their last album, but they also played all the old Dire Straits hits (the only one they didn'tplay that I can think of was Money For Nothing). It is so good to watch a musician so good and confident in his ability - they make it seem as if the instrument is part of their body. Also, he didn't try to play every song like the recorded version, heobviously improvised and  changed things in places.

We went for something to eat before hand - it was a good opportunity to chat about things - not just the race at the weekend.


Got the train home but there was a bus from Earlestown to St.Helens so Al came and picked me up.
It's alright putting a bus on, but not making you wait over an hour for it!
British Bloody Rail!

As you can see from the picture, my kit ofor the weekend is done. what agreat job they have done of it.
It is a small print studio around the corner from work in Manchester - Applique Apparel
Jamie has done a great job printing my logos on the kit I supplied and also printing me some t-shirts forAl and the kids to wear whilst supporting me over the weekend.
Due to the fact that this race is for H, it was important the kit looked good - I think you'll agree it looks pretty special.

In fact, if Paul Smith did race kit......