Very sorry to hear that, Alan, he was obviously quite a character. I'm sure he gave you a lot of support when your wife passed away. Remember, I'm not that far away if you want a dog to walk.

With very best wishes,

Chris

Yes, but I only have a small car and it's not an EV. Why should I have to pay more just so that other people can drive an urban tank?

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks for the replies guys, I worked for Direct Line before I retired at a repair centre. The cost of cars has gone up mainly because of ev's, a lot get written off. Also when a ev comes into the repair centre they are advised they have to leave so much room around the vehicle, so that means they do not have has much room for cars to repair. So they put the price up for all cars ev or not.

Very good Mick @Newportnobby - RT is in a class of own. I was going to post Chantel McGregor's version of "Daydream" but decided this was better. Here she is live at the Stables, Milton Keynes with "Inconsolable"...

https://youtu.be/UVTleEnOsuM?feature=shared

Cheers,

Tim

PS she swops the acoustic for an electric guitar after the keyboard solo.

I'm so sorry to hear that Alan. I know how much he meant to you & how much our animals bring to our lives.

May he run free & happy for eternity chasing the ever elusive mices.

Best regards, Michael, Catherine, Penfold & Minerva

Oh Alan.
I'm so sorry to hear that
I enjoyed your pics of him and won't forget him giving me one of his Bonios

it is with deepest regrets that I  have to report that HB sadly has headed to Rainbow bridge.
passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep, at just under 11 years old.
there will be quite a pack waiting when I reach the bridge.

Harking back to Robin Trower, I remember NME calling him the white 'Hendrix' if it's permissible to say that these days. He could certainly make a guitar speak to him, as in this rather overlong version of 'Daydream'

One hell of a brave copper. Especially when he was targetting women

"But Giles, if Eli typically reserves her evenings for painting... I was under the impression that artists require the light of day for their work, do they not?"

"Jeremy, old chap, I forgot to mention that, prior to Eli taking up residence in her atelier, our resourceful friend Susan installed lighting from the twenty-first century."

"Oh, indeed?"

"Indeed, yes. This futuristic illumination allows Eli to modify the lighting to suit her needs at any given moment of the day, be it while she's engrossed in her painting, taking a moment of relaxation, or even whilst she's in the land of nod. It includes natural sunlight lamp bulbs, also known as full-spectrum light bulbs, which are not available yet. Quite remarkable, wouldn't you agree?"

"Giles, old boy, how does Eli manage all these advanced lighting and security features in her atelier? It seems rather complex for an artist's studio, doesn't it?"

"Eli assures me that managing it is all quite straightforward, although there's nothing out of the ordinary to see. Believe me, I inspected the place quite thoroughly, as we are accustomed to doing, but I found nothing that would suggest anything unusual. Just new wiring and plumbing. However, Eli confided that Susan told her that it's all quite standard for a twenty-first-century setup."

"So, how is it done, Giles?"

"Jeremy, my dear fellow, I posed the same question to Eli. With a charming smile, she sauntered over to one of her overflowing bookshelves and retrieved a rather large, oblong tome titled 'Jackson Pollock: An Illustrated Appreciation', published by the Artisan Alley Press in 1959, three years after his death. Upon opening this seemingly ordinary book, I was taken aback to discover a hollowed-out space within, housing what Eli referred to as a 'digital tablet'. When she held this device up to her face, it sprang to life, revealing an intuitive array of controls. Quite ingenious, wouldn't you agree?"

"Indeed so, old boy. Could you shed some light on why Eli chose that specific book to conceal her digital tablet? It seems a rather curious choice, wouldn't you agree?"

"Eli explained to me, with a grimace that delightfully wrinkled her freckled face, that she has a distinct lack of appreciation for Pollock's 'drip technique'. She finds the method of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a canvas, also known as all-over painting or action painting, does not resonate with her. She explained that Pollock used the force of his whole body to paint, often in a frenetic dancing style. The random effects, in her opinion, lack the precision and control that she values in art. Hence, she found it fitting to repurpose his book in a way that serves her artistic process much better."

"Giles, old chap, could you enlighten me on how Eli managed to adapt that particular book to conceal the digital tablet? It seems a rather ingenious solution, don't you think?"

"Jeremy, my dear fellow, Eli shared with me the process she used to modify the book. Let me explain. She began by selecting the book. In this case, she chose 'Jackson Pollock: An Illustrated Appreciation', a volume of suitable size and thickness to snugly accommodate the tablet whose measurements she had carefully noted down.

"Next, she marked the cutout. She opened the book a few pages in and marked the area that needed to be excised, leaving a border around the edges. Then came the cutting. Using a sharp craft knife, she carefully cut along the marked lines, going through several pages at a time. This step was repeated until the cut was deep enough to hold the tablet securely.

"Once the cutout was made, she carefully applied glue to the sides of the pages to hold them together, creating a solid block. The first few pages at the front of the book were left unglued, so it still looked like a regular book when opened.

"Finally, the finishing. After the glue had completely dried, the tablet could be placed into the hollowed-out area. The book could then be closed and placed on the bookshelf, effectively concealing the tablet. It's a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness that Eli brings to her everyday life."

"Indeed, it is. She is a very resourceful young lady!"

"Of course, Eli emphasised the importance of responsibly modifying books in this manner, particularly avoiding those that are valuable or rare. When she was a child, books were few and very valuable. Her choice was symbolic, reflecting her personal views on Pollock's work. Quite a fascinating process, wouldn't you agree?"

"I certainly do, Giles. But, back to Eli at work."