Sinister: Guitar 'dooshing', Transvestite tennis, and Mick's nice shirt

[Richard Cottyn]

Helloey,

Guess who was on television during BBC'S Glastonbury footage?! Woohoo.
During our beloved Belle and Sebastians set (John Peels highlight of the
weekend no less), as 'Wandering Alone' comes to an end with a nice little
'doosh' on the guitar from Stevie, the camera pans over a close up of the
crowd for about three seconds...and there I am at the front! Although my
friend (who was stood right next to me) only has his hat visible! I think
the cameraman decided not to show any more of him because he isn't REALLY a
fan. I dragged him along though, and needless to say he was very impressed.

I could delight you with tales of my exploits (like wandering into the
backstage area of the acoustic stage)...but I guess you had to be there.
David Kitt played a superb set on the acoustic stage and I was impressed
with Tompaulin in The New Bands tent. Gummi mentioned The Leaves in his last
post-saw them too, they sounded very good.

It was interesting to see that they had replaced the Wimbledon ladies
doubles final with 'men masquerading as women doubles final'. I have never
seen so much testosterone on a tennis court. Can we wish for a 'women
masquerading as men doubles final' next year? Much more fun. Or even a
transvestite championship? Maybe by imagination is running a little awry
here...

Got B&S's autographs too from the signing tent! Stuart talked the most, I
didn't realise how deep his Scottish accent was. Mick didn't use a permanent
marker so if I rub it it begins to fade! I forgave him though because he was
wearing an absolutely marvellous shirt during their performance. Here's an
amusing conversation I heard:

Random woman: Who are they?
Security Guy: Belle and Sebastian
Random Woman: But who are the others?
Security Guy: Belle and Sebastian
Random Woman: Eh?
Security Guy: They are a band. There are more than two of them.
Random Woman: Oh! Weird. (Walks away)

I bet she went to see Roger Waters instead!

Reggies post about Denise the waitress was real sad. Not really a 'crying'
sad, but a 'sighing' sad. Oh, I know what I mean! Welcome aboard Reggie and
other 'newbies'. :)

Sam Walton mentioned Championship Manager. Dearie me, how many hours, days,
months, years have I spent on that damn game?! In the version before last I
eventually won the Premiership and Champions League with Brighton, after
about 20 seasons and lots of hours in front of my computer. I haven't been
on it since, so maybe my achievements finally exorcised the 'Champ Man'
demons as it were.

Ciao for now,

Richard X

PS Mr Watson, I loved the twee test! Especially the question about playing
marbles at gigs...Apparently I'm 62% twee (and I doubt the test will be the
slightest bit wrong). That's pretty twee really :)

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