IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME FRIENDS!!

Goodness me, it must be weeks since we updated this - good reason, nothing has happened!

Since the Spinners debacle, we've all been in therapy - except for Dave, of course, who did not get the emotional scarring that the rest of us did! We've been asked back(!), and we've told Dave he has to do it on his own!

Our therapy has included a couple of band outings - one to The Ship the other Thursday, and one to Sutton Hall last Sunday - where we had the honour and privilege to meet up again with old band mates Frank Witt (with the lovely Robbie), Paul Gregory and Paul Hambley! Unfortunately, we weren't all there at the same time - it was a rolling attendance between 2:00pm and 5:00pm (when Matt eventually managed to crawl from his pit - but I suppose he is in love!!). However, it was great to see everyone, and catch up - could have more members than the Screaming Beavers if we all played together!!

We have been doing some practising as well - and there are at least 2 new numbers reaching maturity. We did try Pretty Woman - but it is well and truly in the bin, for a number of reasons (why do all the simple songs end up being so hard?). We've also even threatened to do an ABBA number or 2 - I guess that could go one of 2 ways.......

So to the next gig - Saturday 21st at The Nag's Head in Macc. Many people will know this as the Mecca of rock music in town and, because of this we approach it with some trepidation (they've billed us up as Daze and Confused, but we'll let them off!)! We're hoping for a full house, but some people are obviously feeling the pressure as they're finding other things to do like parties and things (totally understandable!)! But let's hope it's a good night - it's Andy's gig, so if it all go tits up, we'll blame him! We're all really looking forward to it, and Sandra is eager for us to play - so it's all systems go!!

As for other gigs, you'll find the list on the right hand side - still awaiting confirmation of the Congleton Beer Fest and, if that comes off we expect all our Congleton groupies (sweaty or otherwise!) to be out in force, as they have been for the last 2 years - always a great night!

So, if you're at a loose end next Saturday, get down to the Nag's - there'll be a full run down on proceedings right here - can't guarantee to do it on Sunday, cos we're expecting a late night!