'Facebook'

It would appear that the Thomas Lord Old Gits can be 'found on Facebook', whatever that means.

Gourmet Nite

For the last rehearsal of the year, Shed 3b became Chez d'Threebie, and we were treated to a veritable feast of beer, cheese, beer, biscuits and beer. Nomnomnom. It was all to ensure we survived the six 'till ten shift we put in to do the whole set before Saturday. All seemed to go well. Dan thought he'd move down to the West End of the Shed, and promptly forgot the opening chords to Pinball wizard. Tha'll learn 'im. By the way, Stella and quality Brie do NOT mix.

Happy Christmas

Sixty visits to the blog from Israel over Christmas Night......so that's what the Wise Men get up to while travelling.

New Years Eve Gig

This gig is still on, despite rumours to the contrary. The tent is booked, some tickets have been sold, the East Meon Double-Barrel Yah-Yahs have been persuaded to fu - sorry, celebrate the New Year some where else (somewhere rarely, rarely nice), thank goodness. Most importantly, no-one is going to be allowed to wave a sausage in an intimidatory fashion at anyone, so there should be no repeat of the minor scuffles of last year.

(This post valid as at 12 Noon, 20th December 2011).

Last rehearsal before Christmas

A fantastic gathering last night, with a real 'end of term' feel to it. A full house, a freezing cold shed 3b and the imminent arrival of the Christmas season all added up to a top evening.

Highlights included an outbreak of comedic impersonations: Dan did Hancock, Ian did Norman Wisdom ("Mr Grimsdale! Mr Grimsdale"), Tod did Ben Elton, Charlie did Les Dawson and Dave did Jethro. Some of these impersonations were deliberate, some not.

Lowlights included a completely unjustifiable outbreak of cockney music hall ("Doing the Lambeth Walk" etc etc). God save us.

So, why all the rehearsing?

Well, there a News Year's Eve party to be entertained, of course, at our home pub.



I'm sure I speak on behalf of the whole band when I say how relieved I was to see the date of New Year's Eve thoughtfully printed on the poster, just to avoid any confusion. I thought it may have been in February this year, so that's lucky.

More rehearsals

I think we've had three more gatherings in Shed 3b; two quiet ones without the powerhouse drum'n'bass team, and then a full-on, full-house one which included a special guest appearance by our ex-guitarist Jesse. Always a delight to see him in action. I think the full turnout may be to do with the first sign of cold weather and the cost of heating. Three hours of hits from the 80/90s and today while in Shed 3b is one sure fire way to keep warm.