Awake and up all night

read my messages to myself - first sign of madness is talking to yourself

Jann, being light hearted helps us all to cope as we go through the ups and downs provided by the big C.  You, Gill, Eddie, in fact all of us who've found this informative refuge set up by MacMillan, have been or are still going through a lot. Music also helps. My musical 'fix' is usually heavy rock, some heavy metal and punk rock, plus a lot of John Lennon and the other ex-Beatles if I need to rest my eardrums.  Ray xx 

 I never leave home without a hanky or two, and sorry I can't help with the right app my friend, only to say sometimes the free version is enough, and free trials are often available. Not an Apple fan either sorry, but I will have everything crossed, and say a little prayer they give him all you hope for. I'm glad your getting the chance to say goodbye properly on Friday, it's a good way to finish any kind of relationship, and may the new group be just as good, Poppy is my hero, lol, and I'll look through my pics tomorrow XX

Hi Jann. You really must think about getting some sleep soon lass, or you'll still be up when the family is settling off!

About music - I love loads, from many genres, but classical is my favourite and has been since my dad got me into it, when I was about fifteen.

Anyway, talking of music I was listening to Now 70s as background noise whilst on here. And this is where I upset Rolling Stones fans. To me, Mick Jagger has one of the worst voices ever and when one of their ditties came on, I immediately switched channels. Now I don't berate anyone who enjoys listening to them, but I don't and never follow the herd. I've got an inkling of your music tastes Jann, when you spoke to Introuble last week, and you seem to have a wide range of tastes. I hope I haven't put my foot in it and the Stones are your all-time faves! Don't fall out with me if they are xxx

So define heavy metal - bands - maybe can do as Mike likes

name some bands - you WILL NEVER EVER LIKE MY MUSIC ha ha

Beatles are just the best -

so name some good heavy metal bands - then I will completely destroy you by telling what I like - be aware !!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Ray, my OH is a big punk rock fan. So that makes two of you...

The cards and chocs are all ready for Friday Eddie, to say thank you to them from us xxx

An interesting challenge Jann !  Band Maid, Calva Louise, Chron-gen for starters, but I also like an artist from Laos who sings traditional music. Her name translates to Mukdawan Santiphon.  

Gill, I'm not keen on the Stones and also like some classical music and even some opera. At school I really enjoyed playing 2nd Cornet in Verdi's Grand March. Not keen on violins except in a string quartet.

Note: I do not understand a word of Japanese, Spanish or Lao and cannot play string, reed or keyboard instruments.  Ray xx

I hope you know I was joking with the punk remark? I let OH indulge whenever he likes, but I just can't get into the monotone strains. And all the singers look so sweaty  

I do like Japanese bands, and love the Beatles old stuff from the 60s and early 70s, before Yoko popped up. I wish I could play the piano xxx

At my last school in Germany (forces) I was friendly with Rod Latter who went on to play drums in The Maniacs, The Adverts and The Rings. Sadly, he died a few years ago before my other friend from the same school and myself could get back in touch with him. My punk taste buds were tickled when I first heard the outrageous Anti-Nowhere League in the late 1970s.