Monday 30 March 2009

Falkirk- Saturday




Breakfast was wonderful, cooked for us rather than a self service of salty crispy bacon, tired eggs, etc. We had a chance to rest up before the trip up to Falkirk (about 100 miles away) We visited the local Morrisons to stock up on apples, soft drinks etc and the set off down the M74.
Mike went to collect Willy from Prestwick and got to the theatre just before us. Keith and the staff were very helpul and we were soon set up and ready to soundcheck. Once everything was set to our satisfaction most of the group went off to find a pub with a TV screen that was showing the England game while I found some comfy chairs in the green room and relaxed with a cup of coffee. Yes I know it's a recurring theme but it makes a difference when your life consists of long drives, fevered bursts of activity and then hanging around waiting for the show to start. I did go and look at the sea when we were in Worthing at the beginning of the week, but most times we just stay backstage. To cap it all I had no network coverage so couldn't phone home.
The show was great, an almost full house of Patsy Cline and country music fans determined to have a good night out. They knew all the songs and needed no prompting to sing along. One of the best shows we've done.
Oh, and the audience sang "Happy Birthday" to Michael!
Mike volunteered to drive the van back to Carlisle so I sat in the back and dozed. We got back to Carlisle in time to put the clocks forward so we still lost an hour's sleep! Good news though. We've swapped breakfast for Sunday lunch so we can get a bit of a lie in.

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