Status Quo still Rocking all over the world!

I had the pleasure over the summer months to go and see Status Quo live in Scarborough and Liverpool respectively.  I had a ball.  

How they rock is brilliant.  Years of practice no doubt and it was all good fun.  I met some of the Quo Army too who actually were following the band round the country.  I enjoyed Liverpool more as I was right at the front of the mosh pit.  

Totally devastated to hear it was their last ever tour but then found out that Francis Rossi was touring next year on his own.  

My ticket arrived yesterday so I'm well chuffed AND I got a front row seat too :-) AND I found out it was a meet and greet so I'll be able to catch up with the man himself.  Absolutely buzzing!  

On a slightly different note Montague and Tallulah will be having their usual babysitter staying over while I'm away at the gig so don't worry they won't be neglected.  

It's been a while!

So I've decided to resurrect my blog after a long break away. 

It's been a long few years full of ups and downs and a mental health situation which I'll go into another time.  My cat Horatio has long since crossed over the rainbow bridge and that was tough.  I also had the pleasure of Pearl - a beautiful white old lady kitty - who has since also left this mortal coil at the grand old age of 18 years.  The house still has the patter of tiny feet with Montague (Monty) and Tallulah (Lulu) who keep me on my toes.  

A writing group has inspired me again to start up again and the poetry is going on my other website www.kikimitt.com if you're interested.  

Well that's a very brief summary of what's been happening so far.  I'll be back again shortly with some other small thoughts and nonsense. 

Ttfn

K xxx

Elvis at the Bridgewater Hall #elvislives #graceland

My expectations where totally fulfilled!
What a gig!
Two things ....  Firstly,  it was quite surreal with the life size Elvis on stage.  He really looked there!
The performance was set around one of his concerts but the Bridgewater stage also had a live band and backing singers. The hologram image and the live combination were a fantastic success.
More goose bumps for me :-)
The place was up and rocking - literally.  From what I could see there wasn't a bum-on-seat (I think there were on the seats behind me but I didn't want scowling faces spoiling my fun).
The acoustics where fantastic - I could feel his voice in my fillings!
There were plenty of Elvis look alikes gliding around the place posing and pointing at cameras.  Unfortunately by then, the battery on my phone was as flat as a Frisbee so no souvenirs to share I'm afraid. 

This show is well recommended to all. Such a great night.  Go see it if you get a chance!!

Oh, the second thing...
the in-your-face closeups just helped to remind what an absolutely sexy, beautifully handsome man Elvis was.
No bias.
*Swoons

From 'One Night of Elvis' tribute to the real McCoy #elvislives

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing the closest thing to Elvis in the hip wiggling form of Lee Memphis King.
What a night!
I was neatly placed right in the middle of the front row of the circle at the Palace theatre, Manchester.  When he walked on stage in those '68 Special black leathers, I must have looked similar to a goggle-eyed frog!  Never seen anything like it in my life (except on YouTube)!!  The first half was a mirror image of the original show - Baby, what you want me to do, Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel,  jamming sessions the lot! 
And to finish the first half of the performance ... OMG!  My favourite of all... 'If I can Dream' complete with crisp white suit & red neck tie!
Well, I almost fainted...*sighs
The second half was a whole white suited Vegas affair reenacted - CC Rider, Poke Salad Annie, Moody Blue, American Trilogy and more.  The guy sounds, looks and moves like the King.  Absolutely bloody awesome!
I was emotionally drained by the end of the night but walked out of there grinning like I'd had a spangly new set of Hollywood smile dentures fitted. 
(I was a little perplexed on the way out when I overheard a couple of women.
"It's a shame he didn't sing any new stuff...." Hmmm, not quite sure what they meant by that but I'm pretty certain Elvis hasn't released a new album for quite some time.).

Still, only four days to go until I'm at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester to see Elvis for real. - well, as a hologram actually.
I understand that the accoustics in this place are absolutely fantastic. 

I've never been to a concert where the act isn't actually there before so will let you know ...

We are all work in Progress! #Innerstrenth #affirmations

Each one of us is splendidly unique! 

We may not realise it but we all have special gifts and abilities that noone else can match. 
All we need to is hone in on what we truly wish for and use every talent to the full.

When you get that gut feeling (and I don't mean the kind that you get when you fancy a really juicy, blue (my preference) 12oz t-bone steak oozing with garlic butter and creamed mushrooms), don't fight it just go with the flow.  You will be surprised at what magic will unfold. 

Trust your inner strength - it won't let you down and wins everytime.

Just a thought ...

"It's only a f*#@ing cat!" #wlf #pawcircle

This weekend I was in bits.
My little friend, Horatio (@Hszmidmeister), was in a bad way again ... and I had no idea what was wrong and what to do.

For the second time in less than a year, I have been living on a wire going backwards and forwards to the vet not knowing if I might be coming home on my own.
The early prognosis had been really, REALLY bad.


That's when someone said the above words to me - see title. 

It made me think ...
Why AM I making such a big fuss?
Ok, let's see ... My mum passed away in 2000, dad in 2003 (I'm not in any way trivialising their deaths - I miss both of them dearly!).
My always 'busy', international-sister-of-mystery is currently in Rome trying to seek an audience with the Pope. 
My beautiful niece, Desi Muppet, is in Sydney, Australia, being ecstatically happy. 
And my lovely, challenging nephew, David, is confused and in love in Manchester. 
They've all got their own lives to lead.
When H first stalked onto the scene, I managed to ignore him for four months before I caved in.
He takes great pleasure in farting in my face while I'm asleep, leaving fur circles all over my clothes, waking me up at 3am so I can listen to sleep deprived Nightingales while scratching furiously at the window.

Life could be so much quieter, simpler so why do I put up with all this?....

In short, he makes me smile.

So, he may only be a "f*#@ing cat", but he's my little best buddy in the world and I can't wait for him to get well and start being a pain in the arse once more.

Written with love by @Hszmidmeister's humble servant, Kiki Mitt x

Nightime & confused

I'm still in the process of getting used to Horatio with no tail. 
He cuddles up next to me and we snuggle while we sleep :-)
Unfortunately,
while in la la land, things don't quite seem as they are.
Last night, I was stroking his head and about to plant a kiss
when I felt something was wrong and panicked!!!
'What's happened to your eye, H?'

It wasn't his eye
and
I had a very close call
but
all was well
G'nte all x 

Just like buses! Bloody hell!!

After all this time,
two RELIANT ROBINS! in two days :-)
This one - darker green and not quite so shiny - glided around the corner of Princess Parkway like a piece of silk.
The ballast provided by a rather handsome hound that was seated in the back seat on the passenger side. 
Perfect balance & beautifully done!
Respect 

Awesome sight today

The T-junction in Cheadle village High Street will never seem the same again ...
All I could see was a light green flash!
It must have been the fastest Reliant Robin ever created!!
Rocket propelled even!  Wow!
I swear it took that corner on two of it's wheels - the driver leaning inward just to make sure that it made the bend - and off down Manchester Road like shit off a shovel. 

Total respect *bows in humility*

Elvis lives!

It's been a funny week. 
One chap walked out of work who has been there for years. 
Had enough.  Fair play to him he's got the balls to do it.
Meanwhile, here...
next door really do need to get a bit more thoughtful! 
My lie in was scuppered by the rampant fkn woodpecker that was hammering against the bedroom wall for bleeding hours.  You know, I'm not a prude and it's all normal and stuff ...
BUT FFS!  GIVE ME SOME PEACE AT THE FKN WEEKEND AND PULL THE BED AWAY FROM THE FKN WALL!!!
I did actually mention this LOUDLY in the morning to my friend that was staying over and it's been quiet since so maybe they heard me.
Not a bad thing.
Another Elvis anniversary.  Thirty six years ... wish that he hadn't been taken advantage of during his lifetime.  Nice guy wasted.
I'm still walking to work and get a buzz out of it to be truthful... except all the road kill creatures that I encounter on the way which is a little distressing. 
Still,
it's been a relatively eventful weekend ... but that's for another time.
Gnte all x