Glenn Le Santo
@lesanto.bsky.social
"Me? I am nobody"
Writer, photographer, artist and lover of music and vinyl.
Journalist and boater.
Header picture ‘Moorhen’ painted by Laura Andrew at lauraandrew.com
My reggae vinyl sales outlet : https://www.discogs.com/seller/leggorocker/profile
Writer, photographer, artist and lover of music and vinyl.
Journalist and boater.
Header picture ‘Moorhen’ painted by Laura Andrew at lauraandrew.com
My reggae vinyl sales outlet : https://www.discogs.com/seller/leggorocker/profile
Nope. It doesn’t. Work gloves, leather gloves, etc - they all work because that’s how it was designed on the Land Rover Defender. I wear thick rubberised, waterproof work gloves when hitching trailers. The screen works with them perfectly when I am using it to work the tow assist functions.
January 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Nope. It doesn’t. Work gloves, leather gloves, etc - they all work because that’s how it was designed on the Land Rover Defender. I wear thick rubberised, waterproof work gloves when hitching trailers. The screen works with them perfectly when I am using it to work the tow assist functions.
My car’s touchscreen does actually respond to gloves.
January 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
My car’s touchscreen does actually respond to gloves.
Technically, they are because said partner is ‘always on their phone’ which is connected to the Internet. 😉
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Technically, they are because said partner is ‘always on their phone’ which is connected to the Internet. 😉
What an idiot - the well-known expression is ‘it’ll put lead in your pencil’ - not a fucking crayon.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
What an idiot - the well-known expression is ‘it’ll put lead in your pencil’ - not a fucking crayon.
Oddly enough, I was in Somerset when I had my first 2 MZs. I think one was in 1982 and the other was probably around 1985. There were a few around out in the sticks - but not a lot. I had an ETZ250 in 2000 - but that was in Lincolnshire.
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Oddly enough, I was in Somerset when I had my first 2 MZs. I think one was in 1982 and the other was probably around 1985. There were a few around out in the sticks - but not a lot. I had an ETZ250 in 2000 - but that was in Lincolnshire.
That’s certainly one of them.
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
That’s certainly one of them.
That’s clearly not the correct takeaway from this very transparent fess.
January 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
That’s clearly not the correct takeaway from this very transparent fess.
I met him backstage after a gig in London. A really friendly and genuine guy, and with a beautiful singing voice. One of the greats.
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I met him backstage after a gig in London. A really friendly and genuine guy, and with a beautiful singing voice. One of the greats.
WTF is going on here and where?
January 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
WTF is going on here and where?
Pot calling kettle black.
January 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Pot calling kettle black.
Were you back then? Up North?
January 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Were you back then? Up North?
Yes, definitely true. Deeper grooves can also mean the stylus tip rides lower and won’t be picking up so much of the surface scratches.
But, on the flip side, many of them got played out and didn’t always get treated well by the soundboys - so near mint reggae 12s are pretty hard to find.
But, on the flip side, many of them got played out and didn’t always get treated well by the soundboys - so near mint reggae 12s are pretty hard to find.
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Yes, definitely true. Deeper grooves can also mean the stylus tip rides lower and won’t be picking up so much of the surface scratches.
But, on the flip side, many of them got played out and didn’t always get treated well by the soundboys - so near mint reggae 12s are pretty hard to find.
But, on the flip side, many of them got played out and didn’t always get treated well by the soundboys - so near mint reggae 12s are pretty hard to find.
Definitely same model, possibly exact bike. There weren’t that many around even when I had it - which, I think, was probably 1981. Mine had a bar end mirror like that too!
January 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Definitely same model, possibly exact bike. There weren’t that many around even when I had it - which, I think, was probably 1981. Mine had a bar end mirror like that too!
Like fuck it blocks anything - bar critical thought.
January 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Like fuck it blocks anything - bar critical thought.
I’ve stooped to VG when something is so rare that’s the only way to find / afford it - usually a super-rare Jamaican pre release pressing. But I also bought a lot of 12 inch 45s because for a while they were overlooked and were cheap - especially compared to 7s. Also, I love the footlong format
January 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I’ve stooped to VG when something is so rare that’s the only way to find / afford it - usually a super-rare Jamaican pre release pressing. But I also bought a lot of 12 inch 45s because for a while they were overlooked and were cheap - especially compared to 7s. Also, I love the footlong format
I did the Brecon Beacons in the late 1970s. Once on a 1978 Bonneville - in 1978, then again in 1979 on a Laverda Jota. The Jota fell over while parked in a very wet Welsh field and I had to ride home to Portsmouth two-up with luggage but with no front brake 😱 that was certainly memorable!
January 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I did the Brecon Beacons in the late 1970s. Once on a 1978 Bonneville - in 1978, then again in 1979 on a Laverda Jota. The Jota fell over while parked in a very wet Welsh field and I had to ride home to Portsmouth two-up with luggage but with no front brake 😱 that was certainly memorable!
It’s the only work I can get nowadays. A robot stole my job 😞
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
It’s the only work I can get nowadays. A robot stole my job 😞
I might have even owned that very bike myself back in the day. 😎
January 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I might have even owned that very bike myself back in the day. 😎
I also like the collection value stats 😎 But I do also price some records way high because I’m only prepared to sell those particular ones if the price is high enough to offset the pain and sacrifice of letting it go. These records are literally my pension - and the only one I have.
January 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I also like the collection value stats 😎 But I do also price some records way high because I’m only prepared to sell those particular ones if the price is high enough to offset the pain and sacrifice of letting it go. These records are literally my pension - and the only one I have.
I’ve managed to set a lot of all time record prices for releases on Discogs, all while keeping 100% feedback. It’s a combination of always trying to collect only copies in top condition, and seeking out rarities. I also pack them properly and ship promptly. My nest egg has now started hatching 👌
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I’ve managed to set a lot of all time record prices for releases on Discogs, all while keeping 100% feedback. It’s a combination of always trying to collect only copies in top condition, and seeking out rarities. I also pack them properly and ship promptly. My nest egg has now started hatching 👌
A standout Lee Perry (plus a vocalist) production. There’s a superb 12 inch version of the title track. On one particular pressing of it, there’s a snatch of Lee Perry toasting on the outro. There’s a lot of great stuff to collect recorded by George Faith - one of Jamaica’s smoothest voices.
January 2, 2026 at 7:25 PM
A standout Lee Perry (plus a vocalist) production. There’s a superb 12 inch version of the title track. On one particular pressing of it, there’s a snatch of Lee Perry toasting on the outro. There’s a lot of great stuff to collect recorded by George Faith - one of Jamaica’s smoothest voices.
I think if you like this you may also like this… by the same producer and from the same era - that is of you haven’t already filled this particular glaring hole 😆
Super Eight AKA To Be A Lover by George Faith AKA Earl George Faith
www.discogs.com/release/3324...
Super Eight AKA To Be A Lover by George Faith AKA Earl George Faith
www.discogs.com/release/3324...
George Faith - Super Eight
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1977 Vinyl release of "Super Eight" on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I think if you like this you may also like this… by the same producer and from the same era - that is of you haven’t already filled this particular glaring hole 😆
Super Eight AKA To Be A Lover by George Faith AKA Earl George Faith
www.discogs.com/release/3324...
Super Eight AKA To Be A Lover by George Faith AKA Earl George Faith
www.discogs.com/release/3324...
I spent decades (and a fair bit of cash) trying to fill the glaring holes, and then realised it’s an impossible task. But that certainly doesn’t mean you should stop trying because I bought and listened to a lot of amazing music on the journey.
January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I spent decades (and a fair bit of cash) trying to fill the glaring holes, and then realised it’s an impossible task. But that certainly doesn’t mean you should stop trying because I bought and listened to a lot of amazing music on the journey.
I sold an original pressing of this in mint condition earlier this year. I still have the 12 inch 45 of the title track though.
January 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I sold an original pressing of this in mint condition earlier this year. I still have the 12 inch 45 of the title track though.