That's it. Still got the programme at home. Only went the one day, I was 12. The air was thick with the smell of cannabis - had no idea what that funny, sickly smell was at the time.
Reading Rock festival 1983. Black Sabbath were headlining. Unfortunately, this was during the brief time when Ian Gillan was lead singer. Marillion went down a storm.
If the franchise had Brighton or Sussex in the title, I may root for them, even if they don't contain any "real" Sussex players. We'll have to see how it goes, but I prefer to support my own county players representing my county. But you're right - if it was that clear cut, no-one would be...
What is "shant"? If it's alcohol, I think you'll be OK as long as you're not swigging it as you go in. If it's something more sinister, I'm too innocent to be of any use, I'm afraid...
I really should be attending, but it's my birthday today, so I've other plans. Kent were terrible for this fixture last year. I think the Sharks should win, also interested (obviously) in how Jayawardene performs. Certainly wouldn't bother attending any amalgamated counties team or franchise -...
It seems to me that these letters are revealing that:
(a) Prince Charles is reasonably informed on a number of general topics, and
(b) He has ideas about these topics
Nothing scandalous so far, or evidence that he has been exerting influence, unless we see a clear trend of Charles "suggesting"...
We're making good progress now towards that target - over halfway there. A few boundaries and I think we could look to wrap it up this evening. I've really never felt so bullish, it's exhilarating!
If they manage to sell it on to another megalomaniac for a profit in 10 years' time, they'll consider themselves very shrewd. However, you have to say that this appears to be tremendously expensive - important piece of art or not - but, like houses in central London, the top end of the art world...
Maybe time to start liquidating now then - unless the funds are managed by the firm I work for, who, I must say, are superb, outperforming benchmarks by the bucket load.... :thumbsup: