Mick Marson and Don in Bilston 

Going back to Birmingham

Returned from my trip to England. I spent a bit of time with mates in Birmingham and also some in Wolverhampton where I met up with Don.  He introduced me to a lot of his old friends and colleagues, among them Johnny Howells and Mick Marson, which was really great.

Birmingham by night 

Going back to Birmingham

It’s now settled. I’m going to Birmingham to see a specialist. He can’t cure my back disease, nobody can, but hopefully he’ll be able to help with some pain treatment. I’ll be leaving on Sunday and although the trip will be hard on me, I hope something good will come out of it in the end.

Don with Rocky 

Visiting Silkeborg again

Tuesday I went to Silkeborg on a crisp October-morning and Don picked me up at the station. We then went to the house where I was introduced to Rocky, Don’s 10 weeks old Golden Retriever-puppy. It was just so cute! We went to have lunch in town (excellent buffet, by the way) and then back home to do a short Slade box interview and some pics. After that we worked a bit on Bibble and just chatted and as the day progressed, more and more family-members got home from school and work. We all had a lovely dinner together (thanks, Hanne!) and in the evening Don and Hanne drove me to the station. As usual a superb day in superb company.

Don, 60 years old!