The Big Match

Congratulations to the Cherry Grove Groovers in their 1st ever competitive football match against the Mill Dew Marauders.

The match was a close fought contest with the the Groovers going down 2-1 in an exciting match.

In goal for the Groovers was Pie Daughter No2. After a very early goal against them by the GIANTS of Mill Dew, the Groovers began to impose themselves on the game with tenacious tackling, a charging commitment and no small amount of skill.

At half time the score remained 1-0 to the home team. An early goal at the start of the second half by the marauders led to renewed efforts by the groovers to get back level. Mounting pressure by the Groovers led to a goal and an exciting finish with time beating them eventually. A very worthy first effort and we look forward to their next appearance.

It's a Big Old Goofy World

The Pieman and the Dragonslayer headed for Liverpool and the Liverpool Philharmonic to see the brilliant Mr John Prine in concert.

Backed by two excellent guitarists, Dave Jacques and Jason Wilber, he waded through two hours of material from his back catalogue. Including Hello in There, Sam Stone, Souvenirs, Angel of Montgomery, Paradise, Spanish Pipedream, Lake Marie, You Got Gold, Up On Bear Creek, That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round (Happy Enchilada Song), Fish & Whistle, Grandpa was a Carpenter, All The Best, Dear Abby......

Excellent evening and many thanks to the Dragonslayer for coming along. For a great introduction to the marvellous Mr Prine check out "Great Days" a 2 CD retrospective.

Fish & Chips

Saturday night is Chip night in the Pie household. Usually our choice of chippy is the the incomparable Sea Breeze on Chrisleton Road. If it's good enough for Neville Southall it's good enough for anyone.

However to celebrate the end of half term we headed for Blackpool. The journey was straightforward although parking was a nightmare as we've never seen Blackpool so busy.

The promenade was heaving with far too many hawkers selling junk. Eventually we could walk no more and entered a suitable Fish & Chip emporium. Obviously it could not compare to a Sea Breeze offering but was acceptable nonetheless.

It was then onto Central Pier for a go on the fair before indulging in some extremely hot doughnuts. Heading back to the car the rain came down and the sights came out!!!!! Both wonderful and awful in equal measures Blackpool is always great place to go to and leave.

Inspector Morse

As an early birthday present for Mrs Pieman we headed for a lecture by Inspector Morse writer Colin Dexter at the University of Chester.

A well attended and interesting talk. Very funny, although not intentionally I think, and delightfully charming fascinating man. The evening ended with a question and answer session. But with the expansive of his answers only four were were managed including one from Mrs Pieman regarding Morse's name "Endeavour".

Before we left she spoke to the man and got the obligatory signed book. All in all a great evening and much better than anticipated.

The Big Yin

It's a while since the last note. During September accompanied by the dragonslayer and respective spouses we headed for Liverpool Philarmonic Hall to see the wonderful Mr Billy Connolly.

The Last time the Pieman had been to this venue was to see Cliff Richard!! It took a bit of finding including driving the wrong way up a way one way street. However we arrived safely and found a parking spot literally yeards from the front door. This was convenient as Jake dragonslayer was suffering badly recovering from a foot operation.

The man himself was on fine form and even came back on stage to give us the England and SCotland results. A great evening and a pretty good venue.