Th end of the "Birthday Week"

Henry's birthday celebrations have finally come to an end. Since opening his presents last Monday, he's had a big family party (and more presents) and last night the icing on the cake - Bellowhead live on stage at Scunthorpe. It may seem a bit of an odd place for us to travel to (3 hours each way), but it was the only date in this short tour that fitted in with all the other stuff going on. We took a chance that we wouldn't be snowed in and booked tickets and a hotel. Even having seen Scunthorpe on a map I wasn't really sure where it was, or knew anything about it. I still don't know much about it (steel industry), but I know it's at the far end of bleak flat muddy arable farmland with not an animal in sight. We didn't see much of the town - only the streets we got lost in - and the Premier Inn, which seemed to be built in the midst of a housing estate, much of which was still being built. Having got cheap hotel deal we splashed out on a taxi into town (and avoided getting lost again). We had brilliant seats - front row. So close that when we stood up to dance I could hold onto the edge of the stage. The concert was everything we expected - high energy, amazing musicianship and great fun. I never took any photos (only of the set beforehand), but if you want to see what Bellowhead are all about, look at their website or search on You Tube. This video, whilst being shot for Roll The Woodpile Down, contains actions from other songs and tunes. So it's now back down to earth, but getting ready to pick up the phone and/or click the mouse on Friday to book tickets for the November tour.