25 October 2004 Crystal Palace. Up all night with Alaster and Ann-Marie, both of whom are visiting from Bath. Late to work. Kevin, bless him, has waited an hour for my arrival! He has been entertained by Graham with chat and cigarettes and coffee. Graham is working these days as the front of house - … Continue reading Notes From a Fragile Island. 3
October 20 2004 (Crystal Palace) Wake up tearful - the autumn blues are here. On my way to work I stop off at the Blackbird Bakery and buy a small loaf to feed to the ducks in the park. Not sure what prompts this, and it is such a rare compulsion that I cannot remember … Continue reading Notes From A Fragile Island. 2
October 9 2004 The Ship: Magic, Fashion & Ronnie are sat around one of the barrels in the front window. Magic nods, smiles through a beer froth beard. His teeth are small. Fashion & Ronnie are sharing a giant Yorkshire pudding. "A hat," says Ronnie. And, I suppose, it is rather like a hat - … Continue reading Notes from a fragile island 1
