A Stitch In Time

So it's here finally, tomorrow is the big day. All hands are on deck and the Crooked House is brimming with people. The outfit count is up to 31, everybody's sewing cutting and the knitting machines have been whirring relentlessly all day, even I've been pulled of the computer/phone to muck in on the knitting. There have been a few hiccups but we've been doing our best to put out fires all over the place and as far as I can tell everything seems to be finally coming together. We've dropped off the stage, had hair consultations, found a new make-up artist, picked up food, tracked down decks, finalized outfits, been filmed/interviewed and called to remind just about everyone. All these bits and pieces, odd and ends are really taking form, the excitement is brewing, we're kicking this to-do-list in the ass. Not much else to say except can't wait to see you all tomorrow and we can't thank everyone enough for all their help so far.

Tom Bailey

Had a visit from one of our favorite Derby entities, Mr Tom Bailey, singer/songwriter for The Longford Family Band and self-proclaimed drunk poet who was good enough to remind me that his new website Record of the Self now holds all of his poems, stories and articles. I'm particularly fond of his poetry, Nan's House stands out to me as a modern elegy to afternoons with your dear old Grandma that speaks of warmth and unconditional compassion. Tom also has a new book of poems that he has self published in true style. I haven't got a copy yet but you can be sure to hear about it when I do. In the mean time indulge yourself  on this recordoftheself.com/