Diary Of A Busker Day 230 Friday May 4th 2012 Romsey Market, Time: 11:27-12:37, 1:12-1:44pm Back at Romsey for the first time in a long time, I say hello to Bertie and get his photo – standing with his mate Darren, who runs one of the other stalls. I tell them about my historic encounter with Duck Baker on Tuesday.… Read more →
Tag: Flower seller
Diary Of A Busker Day 185
Diary Of A Busker Day 185 Friday December 2nd Romsey Market, Time: 10:30-12:30pm. I missed my last bi-monthly visit (to this fair market town), so return I must, but it’s a cold day. Before I start, Bertie the flowerman puts in a request – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly – in fact, all three. So, for the… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day 168
Diary Of A Busker Day 168 Friday October 14th Romsey (market, Time: 10:18-12:22, 2:05-3:05pm), Winchester High Street (1. opposite O2, Time: 4:10-5:10, 2. opposite Vodafone, Time: 5:20-6:10pm). I return to Romsey – my second time. Before I start, I chat to Bertie the flower-seller. He’s been here since 5:30 this morning and because his van’s not big enough, he… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day 163
Diary Of A Busker Day 163 Friday September 30th Romsey (market, Time: 10:37-12:40pm, 1:45-3pm), Winchester High Street (1. opposite Winchester Bus Station, Time: 4:05-4:35pm, 2. opposite Vodafone, Time: 4:45-5:45pm). Finally, after months of pondering, I decide to take up Bertie’s (formerly flower seller of Winchester, now flower seller in nearby Romsey) suggestion of busking in his new patch. This involves getting… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 116
Diary Of A Busker Day 116 Saturday June 18th Winchester High Street (outside Debenhams, Time: 5:10-6:05pm.) I never usually go busking on a Saturday, but after 23 years, today is Bertie the flower seller’s last day in Winchester – he’s taking his trade to Romsey, so I’ve come mainly to say goodbye. I’ve had to wait till quite late to come… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 97
Diary Of A Busker Day 97 Sunday May 15th Winchester High Street (opposite WH Smiths, Time: 2:55-5:25pm.) Busking on a Sunday is a rare occurance for me – God and I rest on a Sunday. But an hour or two won’t do any harm, I reckon. Emerging from the Westgate, I can already see quite a few people about,… Read more →