Author: Marvin

Day 2755 Friday October 30th 2026 Winchester Another late session, starting at 4:40, and another very mild day. No need for the scarf and tank top but I’ve got them in case it does get cold. And again, I’m outside Nat West. The guitar is slightly less taxing for the left hand as I’ve filed down the nut grooves to… Read more →

Day 2754 Wednesday October 28th 2026 Winchester Another mild day and a set up down at Nando’s, so a few yards from Monday’s spot. That woman’s voice that announces “power on” when I switch the amp on, still throws me but I’m becoming quite attached to it. She’s my constant companion through the trials endured out here. She doesn’t bother… Read more →

Day 2753 Tuesday October 27th 2026 Winchester Not as warm as yesterday but sunny, at least, and the flower seller’s alley is free. Casandra drops by, unsure of the 12-string – ‘Is that a new guitar?’ ‘Yeah…I’ve been playing it for a while, about a year.’ ‘Is it more…challenging?’ ‘More challenging? Well, I don’t know…it’s a bit different.’ ‘Well, I’m… Read more →

Day 2752 Monday October 26th 2026 Winchester A quick dash between showers and I headed for the flower seller’s spot undercover…but that fool Jacob was there so back up the high street and set up in front of the Nat West, facing down the street. It’s very mild, about 17 degrees and not much wind so no problem with the… Read more →

Day 2751 Sunday October 25th 2026 Winchester First time out for eight days and The Square is free thought there aren’t many people at the outside tables because it’s well windy, as it has been for the last few days. Windy = cold so it’s definitely not going to be a marathon session. In fact, after being told off (for… Read more →

Day 2750 Saturday October 17th 2026 Winchester First day back after the 10 day Canada trip. I was meant to play at The Leacock – mother Naylor’s seniors residence in Orillia but that was cancelled due to a Covid outbreak. I managed to play a couple of two hour sets on Saturday at Shannon’s in Coldwater (definitely a one horse… Read more →