MikeG
@memike1.bsky.social
A bit lost. Anti Brexit, woke lefty, Pro EU, music and literature, N-Gauge, two great lads, both talented musicians and lovely people.
If you haven't heard my Jamie playing his Sax, here's your chance!
This was a one off performance in Sandbach during Summer, The band was put together for this gig by Andy Scott, also featured John Heliwell performing a few tunes later on.
youtu.be/ekakuY17RKc?...
This was a one off performance in Sandbach during Summer, The band was put together for this gig by Andy Scott, also featured John Heliwell performing a few tunes later on.
youtu.be/ekakuY17RKc?...
The Swan and Chequers Big Band. Sandbach 24/8/25
YouTube video by Mike Gallacher
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you haven't heard my Jamie playing his Sax, here's your chance!
This was a one off performance in Sandbach during Summer, The band was put together for this gig by Andy Scott, also featured John Heliwell performing a few tunes later on.
youtu.be/ekakuY17RKc?...
This was a one off performance in Sandbach during Summer, The band was put together for this gig by Andy Scott, also featured John Heliwell performing a few tunes later on.
youtu.be/ekakuY17RKc?...
Friday 19th December 08:15
Temperatures 5-10°c, though feeling 5° cooler because of the wind. Current feel at the moment is zero.
I need to fill up the bird feeders, the amount the Blue Tits go through is surprising.
Anyway, should remain dry today, and the wind is 15-25mph SSW.
Temperatures 5-10°c, though feeling 5° cooler because of the wind. Current feel at the moment is zero.
I need to fill up the bird feeders, the amount the Blue Tits go through is surprising.
Anyway, should remain dry today, and the wind is 15-25mph SSW.
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Friday 19th December 08:15
Temperatures 5-10°c, though feeling 5° cooler because of the wind. Current feel at the moment is zero.
I need to fill up the bird feeders, the amount the Blue Tits go through is surprising.
Anyway, should remain dry today, and the wind is 15-25mph SSW.
Temperatures 5-10°c, though feeling 5° cooler because of the wind. Current feel at the moment is zero.
I need to fill up the bird feeders, the amount the Blue Tits go through is surprising.
Anyway, should remain dry today, and the wind is 15-25mph SSW.
A lovely picture of the lads, taken two years ago today. It will be good to see them over Christmas X
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A lovely picture of the lads, taken two years ago today. It will be good to see them over Christmas X
Thursday 18th December 10:00
Dull this morning, with rain expected for most of the afternoon. Temperatures between 8-10°c, wind making it feel 6° cooler.
Wind 10-20mph SSE.
Dull this morning, with rain expected for most of the afternoon. Temperatures between 8-10°c, wind making it feel 6° cooler.
Wind 10-20mph SSE.
December 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Thursday 18th December 10:00
Dull this morning, with rain expected for most of the afternoon. Temperatures between 8-10°c, wind making it feel 6° cooler.
Wind 10-20mph SSE.
Dull this morning, with rain expected for most of the afternoon. Temperatures between 8-10°c, wind making it feel 6° cooler.
Wind 10-20mph SSE.
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Your “water colour drawings” so called, are fearful achievements. Pray do not waste your time in pursuing the study of painting, nor our time in sending us examples.
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Your “water colour drawings” so called, are fearful achievements. Pray do not waste your time in pursuing the study of painting, nor our time in sending us examples.
Wednesday 17th December 08:25
Cold and wet.
Temperatures between 4-10°c, though current 'feels like' temp is -4°.
Wind between 15-30mph.
Not a day to be outside!
Cold and wet.
Temperatures between 4-10°c, though current 'feels like' temp is -4°.
Wind between 15-30mph.
Not a day to be outside!
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Wednesday 17th December 08:25
Cold and wet.
Temperatures between 4-10°c, though current 'feels like' temp is -4°.
Wind between 15-30mph.
Not a day to be outside!
Cold and wet.
Temperatures between 4-10°c, though current 'feels like' temp is -4°.
Wind between 15-30mph.
Not a day to be outside!
A last minute gig for Jamie tonight, Wednesday. Sax and clarinet, and he tells me he is also doing vocals 😳
The Head of Steam, Huddersfield 8pm.
The Head of Steam, Huddersfield 8pm.
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
A last minute gig for Jamie tonight, Wednesday. Sax and clarinet, and he tells me he is also doing vocals 😳
The Head of Steam, Huddersfield 8pm.
The Head of Steam, Huddersfield 8pm.
I really need a good nights sleep, but that's not happened for so long.
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I really need a good nights sleep, but that's not happened for so long.
I think Jamie has four gigs this week. "Beer and Carols" tonight, which he has enjoyed before. Thursday I'm not sure about. Friday is The Northern Swing Orchestra, at King's Hall, Ilkley.
Saturday is Ray Quinn at Luton Library Theatre.
Saturday is Ray Quinn at Luton Library Theatre.
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I think Jamie has four gigs this week. "Beer and Carols" tonight, which he has enjoyed before. Thursday I'm not sure about. Friday is The Northern Swing Orchestra, at King's Hall, Ilkley.
Saturday is Ray Quinn at Luton Library Theatre.
Saturday is Ray Quinn at Luton Library Theatre.
I have some Ercol furniture I need to get rid off, it's my Mums and must be 40-50 years old, looks brand new.
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I have some Ercol furniture I need to get rid off, it's my Mums and must be 40-50 years old, looks brand new.
Tuesday 16th December 08:15
A pretty picture this morning, low mist in the fields, and very damp outside.
Temperatures between 6-8°c, falling to 2° around midnight. No rain forecast, and a light wind of around 4mph, though it is very still at the moment.
Humidity is 95%, dew point 5°.
A pretty picture this morning, low mist in the fields, and very damp outside.
Temperatures between 6-8°c, falling to 2° around midnight. No rain forecast, and a light wind of around 4mph, though it is very still at the moment.
Humidity is 95%, dew point 5°.
December 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Tuesday 16th December 08:15
A pretty picture this morning, low mist in the fields, and very damp outside.
Temperatures between 6-8°c, falling to 2° around midnight. No rain forecast, and a light wind of around 4mph, though it is very still at the moment.
Humidity is 95%, dew point 5°.
A pretty picture this morning, low mist in the fields, and very damp outside.
Temperatures between 6-8°c, falling to 2° around midnight. No rain forecast, and a light wind of around 4mph, though it is very still at the moment.
Humidity is 95%, dew point 5°.
Sunday 14th December 08:15
Temperatures 8-11°c, feeling cooler due to the wind which is between 15-28mph.
Should remain dry until later tonight.
Temperatures 8-11°c, feeling cooler due to the wind which is between 15-28mph.
Should remain dry until later tonight.
December 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Sunday 14th December 08:15
Temperatures 8-11°c, feeling cooler due to the wind which is between 15-28mph.
Should remain dry until later tonight.
Temperatures 8-11°c, feeling cooler due to the wind which is between 15-28mph.
Should remain dry until later tonight.
Saturday 13th December 07:40
Temperatures between 4-8°c, but feels cooler.
Moisture on the window this morning, the sun is not yet up.
Should remain dry, but clouds will arrive before lunch, and the breeze will increase from 9-15 mph this afternoon.
Temperatures between 4-8°c, but feels cooler.
Moisture on the window this morning, the sun is not yet up.
Should remain dry, but clouds will arrive before lunch, and the breeze will increase from 9-15 mph this afternoon.
December 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Saturday 13th December 07:40
Temperatures between 4-8°c, but feels cooler.
Moisture on the window this morning, the sun is not yet up.
Should remain dry, but clouds will arrive before lunch, and the breeze will increase from 9-15 mph this afternoon.
Temperatures between 4-8°c, but feels cooler.
Moisture on the window this morning, the sun is not yet up.
Should remain dry, but clouds will arrive before lunch, and the breeze will increase from 9-15 mph this afternoon.
Two gigs today for the young man, both in Leeds. First is for an F1 festival organiser, with this behemoth, then this evening at a Jet2 Xmas party, hopefully with a more manageable Sax.
#LiveMusic #Jazz #Saxophone
#LiveMusic #Jazz #Saxophone
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Two gigs today for the young man, both in Leeds. First is for an F1 festival organiser, with this behemoth, then this evening at a Jet2 Xmas party, hopefully with a more manageable Sax.
#LiveMusic #Jazz #Saxophone
#LiveMusic #Jazz #Saxophone
Thursday 11th December 08:45
Another bright start to the day, temperatures 7-11°c, but again the wind is making it feel much cooler, 14-25mph.
Should remain dry all day.
Another bright start to the day, temperatures 7-11°c, but again the wind is making it feel much cooler, 14-25mph.
Should remain dry all day.
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thursday 11th December 08:45
Another bright start to the day, temperatures 7-11°c, but again the wind is making it feel much cooler, 14-25mph.
Should remain dry all day.
Another bright start to the day, temperatures 7-11°c, but again the wind is making it feel much cooler, 14-25mph.
Should remain dry all day.
Wednesday 10th December 09:00
A pleasant start to the day, temperatures between 8-11°c, still a bit of wind 15-25mph, so feels cooler. 55% chance of rain, the cloud is moving in.
A pleasant start to the day, temperatures between 8-11°c, still a bit of wind 15-25mph, so feels cooler. 55% chance of rain, the cloud is moving in.
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Wednesday 10th December 09:00
A pleasant start to the day, temperatures between 8-11°c, still a bit of wind 15-25mph, so feels cooler. 55% chance of rain, the cloud is moving in.
A pleasant start to the day, temperatures between 8-11°c, still a bit of wind 15-25mph, so feels cooler. 55% chance of rain, the cloud is moving in.
It's 4pm, has stopped raining, and is blowing a hoolie, gusting over 50mph.
December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's 4pm, has stopped raining, and is blowing a hoolie, gusting over 50mph.
Tuesday December 9th 08:30
Unseasonably warm at 12°c, dull, windy, and lashing it down.
Tempting to stay in bed drinking tea. Definitely not going out in this!
Unseasonably warm at 12°c, dull, windy, and lashing it down.
Tempting to stay in bed drinking tea. Definitely not going out in this!
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Tuesday December 9th 08:30
Unseasonably warm at 12°c, dull, windy, and lashing it down.
Tempting to stay in bed drinking tea. Definitely not going out in this!
Unseasonably warm at 12°c, dull, windy, and lashing it down.
Tempting to stay in bed drinking tea. Definitely not going out in this!
He openly lies, these reporters should challenge him, but they risk losing their jobs and getting sued.
“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
He openly lies, these reporters should challenge him, but they risk losing their jobs and getting sued.
Jamie had a gig last night at the Holiday Inn in Manchester, I suspect it was a Christmas party. 30 mins of him doing Xmas tunes, then a wait in the Morrisey room whilst the revellers ate. Then two 30min sets of DJ/Sax tunes.
I asked him if they fed him, he sent this...
😬
I asked him if they fed him, he sent this...
😬
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Jamie had a gig last night at the Holiday Inn in Manchester, I suspect it was a Christmas party. 30 mins of him doing Xmas tunes, then a wait in the Morrisey room whilst the revellers ate. Then two 30min sets of DJ/Sax tunes.
I asked him if they fed him, he sent this...
😬
I asked him if they fed him, he sent this...
😬
Saturday 6th December 08:30
As you can see from the photos, it's wet, and forecast to rain on and off all day.
Currently 10°, with a high of 11 🙄, again feeling 6-7° cooler due to a wind that's gusting to 25mph.
As you can see from the photos, it's wet, and forecast to rain on and off all day.
Currently 10°, with a high of 11 🙄, again feeling 6-7° cooler due to a wind that's gusting to 25mph.
December 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Saturday 6th December 08:30
As you can see from the photos, it's wet, and forecast to rain on and off all day.
Currently 10°, with a high of 11 🙄, again feeling 6-7° cooler due to a wind that's gusting to 25mph.
As you can see from the photos, it's wet, and forecast to rain on and off all day.
Currently 10°, with a high of 11 🙄, again feeling 6-7° cooler due to a wind that's gusting to 25mph.
Trump being awarded a Peace Prize from FIFA is beyond parody.
It is simply ridiculous, and makes FIFA and Infantino look like sycophants.
It is simply ridiculous, and makes FIFA and Infantino look like sycophants.
December 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Trump being awarded a Peace Prize from FIFA is beyond parody.
It is simply ridiculous, and makes FIFA and Infantino look like sycophants.
It is simply ridiculous, and makes FIFA and Infantino look like sycophants.
Friday December 5th 08:00
A pink and chilly morning. Temperatures between 2-7°c during the day, rising to 9c by midnight.
Real feel is currently -3 due to the wind which is 10-20mph.
Should remain dry...
A pink and chilly morning. Temperatures between 2-7°c during the day, rising to 9c by midnight.
Real feel is currently -3 due to the wind which is 10-20mph.
Should remain dry...
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Friday December 5th 08:00
A pink and chilly morning. Temperatures between 2-7°c during the day, rising to 9c by midnight.
Real feel is currently -3 due to the wind which is 10-20mph.
Should remain dry...
A pink and chilly morning. Temperatures between 2-7°c during the day, rising to 9c by midnight.
Real feel is currently -3 due to the wind which is 10-20mph.
Should remain dry...
16:00, as the sun goes down and the skies turn red, the crows and rooks return to their roosts for the night. There is a supermoon tonight, known as the Cold Moon, maybe too cloudy to see.
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
16:00, as the sun goes down and the skies turn red, the crows and rooks return to their roosts for the night. There is a supermoon tonight, known as the Cold Moon, maybe too cloudy to see.
Thursday 4th December 09:50
Wet, rain forecast all day. Temperature 7°c and falling. Real feel of 1° due to the wind.
Outlook: gloomy...
Wet, rain forecast all day. Temperature 7°c and falling. Real feel of 1° due to the wind.
Outlook: gloomy...
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Thursday 4th December 09:50
Wet, rain forecast all day. Temperature 7°c and falling. Real feel of 1° due to the wind.
Outlook: gloomy...
Wet, rain forecast all day. Temperature 7°c and falling. Real feel of 1° due to the wind.
Outlook: gloomy...