Thursday 30 August 2018

Okay, okay

Last post of the week. No finance. So what?

I'm a bit late this morning. 'Eh?' Oh, not too late! / I was adjusting the structure of my new tune. It's fine now. I just need a lyric. There's no rush, man.

2,321,524. What's that? Are you wondering? Well, it's the number of words in my blog, dear reader(s). And I've deleted loads of posts over the years, too. 'The conceptual posts inflate that number.' What, Voice?! 'The conceptual posts, boss. All that repetition.' Oh. Okay, okay. Give me a minute. [A minute passes.] 1,354,338. 'What's that?' Ah! It's the number of words in the conceptual posts. 'Okay.' Now: 2,321,524 minus 1,354,338 equals ... 967,186 words of "regular" writing. 'Great! / So, what's your point, man?' Er ... no point, really. 'Oh.' Only ... it's going to help with my future lyric writing, all this experience with words, you dig? 'Yes, I dig.' Good.

You see, when I was younger and writing songs, apart from school English essays and a bit of poetry, reader(s), I had no experience of using words, uh, much. And the same goes for most songwriters, I should imagine. 'Ha!' I mean, just look at the state of most pop lyrics! Do you know what I mean? 'Yeah.' It's just an advantage, that's all. You've got to exploit every advantage you can.

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Well, well ... / I haven't got much to write about this morning. No finance, like. I'm not actually in the mood for it, again. Oh, a PR email just came through. But I don't care! 'Save it until next week, boss.' Yeah. Maybe. 'Or delete it. Who cares?!' Ha!

Okay. Okay. Should I go out after lunch or stay in? That is the question. 'Not exactly Hamlet, is it?' Shut up! It's a serious matter. I could stay in and play my guitar or ... it's looking a bit like summer outside. 'Yippee! Go out, Mikey!' I don't know, man. 'Walk to Richmond, like the other week.' How do you know about that? 'I was watching you.' Christ! Can't I have any privacy, Voice? 'But I'm your spirit guide!' Ha! Yeah, yeah. Whatever. FFS!

Right. Have a nice weekend, crocodile(s). 'Later(s), alligator(s)!' Yeah, bye!

Wednesday 29 August 2018

[No. 638] We could be heroes

Forever. Believe it!

And, yes ... we could![1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[1], and, yes ... we could![2], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[2], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[1], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[2], and ... achieve![1], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[2], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[1], and ... achieve![2], and ... please![1], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[2], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![1], and ... please![2], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[1], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![2], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![1], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[2], and forever, obviously[1], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![2], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[1], and forever, obviously[2], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![1], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[2], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[1], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![2], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![1], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[2], and believe in the MAGIC!!![1], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![2], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[1], and believe in the MAGIC!!![2], and, uh ... Christ![1], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[2], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[1], and, uh ... Christ![2], and there's more to come ...[1], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[1], and there's more to come ...[2], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[2], and these words ...[1], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[2], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![1], and these words ...[2], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[1], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![2], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[1], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[2], and, yes ... we could![3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[2], and not just for one day, no, no, no[3], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[3], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[3], and ... achieve![3], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[3], and ... please![3], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![3], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[3], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![3], and forever, obviously[3], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[3], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![3], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[3], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![3], and believe in the MAGIC!!![3], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[3], and, uh ... Christ![3], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[3], and there's more to come ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[3], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[3], and these words ...[3], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![3], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[3], and

And, yes ... we could![1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[1], and, yes ... we could![2], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[2], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[1], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[2], and ... achieve![1], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[2], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[1], and ... achieve![2], and ... please![1], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[2], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![1], and ... please![2], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[1], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![2], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![1], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[2], and forever, obviously[1], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![2], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[1], and forever, obviously[2], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![1], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[2], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[1], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![2], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![1], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[2], and believe in the MAGIC!!![1], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![2], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[1], and believe in the MAGIC!!![2], and, uh ... Christ![1], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[2], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[1], and, uh ... Christ![2], and there's more to come ...[1], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[1], and there's more to come ...[2], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[2], and these words ...[1], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[2], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![1], and these words ...[2], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[1], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![2], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[1], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[2], and, yes ... we could![3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[2], and not just for one day, no, no, no[3], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[3], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[3], and ... achieve![3], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[3], and ... please![3], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![3], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[3], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![3], and forever, obviously[3], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[3], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![3], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[3], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![3], and believe in the MAGIC!!![3], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[3], and, uh ... Christ![3], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[3], and there's more to come ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[3], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[3], and these words ...[3], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![3], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[3], and

And, yes ... we could![1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[1], and, yes ... we could![2], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[1], and not just for one day, no, no, no[2], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[1], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[2], and ... achieve![1], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[2], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[1], and ... achieve![2], and ... please![1], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[2], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![1], and ... please![2], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[1], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![2], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![1], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[2], and forever, obviously[1], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![2], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[1], and forever, obviously[2], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![1], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[2], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[1], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![2], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![1], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[2], and believe in the MAGIC!!![1], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![2], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[1], and believe in the MAGIC!!![2], and, uh ... Christ![1], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[2], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[1], and, uh ... Christ![2], and there's more to come ...[1], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[1], and there's more to come ...[2], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[2], and these words ...[1], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[2], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![1], and these words ...[2], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[1], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![2], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[1], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[2], and, yes ... we could![3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[2], and not just for one day, no, no, no[3], and, yes ... forever, actually, a-ROUND here ... you dig?[3], and use your illusions, my kook(s) / and there are no limits to what we can be[3], and ... achieve![3], and, uh ... you can use your delusions, too! / and, uh ... use everything you've got, yes[3], and ... please![3], and, listen ... stay here ... !!![3], and we've got a shot at paradise ...[3], and the sordid COLD WORLD won't be needing us any time soon, so ... this is our home NOW!!![3], and forever, obviously[3], and imagine that we're dolphins, man, swimming so free ... / ... and what do you ... ?[3], and, listen ... don't think, but feel BIG!!![3], and, oh ... feel really good, yes[3], and keep, keep, keep ... the feeling going, you ... understand? / and I know you do, ha![3], and believe in the MAGIC!!![3], and trust yourself ... to do the right shit at the right ... moment, all the moments, eternal ones[3], and, uh ... Christ![3], and you don't want to be your own worst enemy ... oh, trust me, I've got the T-shirt[3], and there's more to come ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and be open to all possible miracles, my friend(s)[3], and our consciousness ness nesses, yes, yes[3], and these words ...[3], and, uh, uh, uh ... beyond the THREE ... ? / ... and it's possible, it's possible, it's possible![3], and BUT(!) not yet / and ...[3], and we're safe here, yes, so stay here[3], and

The IGF ... ?!

Are they a football firm? ... you're probably wondering, dear reader(s). Well, no, they're not, actually. 'They're very peaceful, boss.' Of course they are, Voice! / IGF stands for Independent Growth Finance. 'Yes!' And we've got some news. 'Yippee!' Calm down, man. 'It's news, boss! Financial news!' Yes, yes. Here we are -

Independent Growth Finance (IGF), a leading independent commercial finance provider, today announces strong year-on-year growth in the year to June 2018, with a 76% increase in funds advanced to SMEs across the UK. 

To support current and future business growth, during September IGF will relocate its Head Office to new premises in Redhill, Surrey. The move and significant increase in Funds In Use underline the continued expansion and success of IGF's Asset Based Lending capabilities. IGF is backed by private equity firm Spring Ventures, who recently substantially increased their commitment in the Company, directly supporting this sustained growth.
 

Nice one! 'They're relocating!' Yes. And not one person will be getting their head kicked in. 'They're very peaceful, boss.' I know, Voice, I know.

IGF provides flexible funding solutions to UK SMEs, powering their freedom and helping them achieve their growth aspirations. With a deep understanding of business requirements, IGF offers proven, trusted expertise. IGF has an excellent reputation for  delivery within transactions (MBIs / MBOs), refinancing requirements, restructuring activities and viable turnaround proposals. With progressive solutions recently provided to Penta Foods Ltd., EPI Group, and Thane Direct UK Ltd. 

You see? They're lovely people. [Even if they can't spell. I hate correcting PR emails.] / So, uh ... I'm just wondering what John Onslow has got to say about it all. 'Oh. Who's he? The top boy?' Er, no. Ha! He's the chief executive of the IGF. 'Oh, right.' Yes.

John Onslow, CEO of IGF said: "The last Financial Year has seen another strong performance for IGF. Our Asset Based Lending proposition continues to excel as we provide flexible finance solutions to ambitious growth companies. We're committed to helping our clients find the right solution for their business. Over the coming months we are looking to double the size of our Asset Based Lending Sales team, seeking aspirational people who want to be a part of our growth story. The office move to Redhill will provide the right environment to continue our significant growth. As we look forward to the coming year and future expansion, we are very pleased to have the continued support and substantial backing of Spring Ventures."

Okay, okay. Thanks, John, mate! See you Saturday! 'Saturday?! Are you going to the game, boss?' Ha! Maybe.

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Right. Anything else? My music? I've got a new tune, man! 'Yippee!' Uh. Louder, Voice. 'YIPPEE!!!' That's better. / Yes, I can always get a new tune when I need one. But did I Straight Line it? Well, I always work a certain way, anyway. I suppose you could say I operate on a straight line ...

Okay. Okay. Well ... laters, you dig?

Tuesday 28 August 2018

Summer is over

Oh dear. Dear oh dear oh dear. 'Bye, summer!' Well, it seems to be over. Maybe we'll get a surprise later. So, uh ... I suppose it's time to bring out the Dennis Wilson album. 'This early, boss?!' I think so, Voice. Uh. Let me just remind the dear reader(s) ...

Daryl Easlea: "Pacific Ocean Blue is the amusement arcade with the paint peeling, the carnie clown's cracked make-up fading as they pack away their act after another late September weekend of half-full applause and bitter tears. The other side of summer."

You see? 'Late September.' Late September, yeah, but that's what it feels like now. 'Okay.' And it was hard to enjoy a lot of the summer with that terrible heat. I feel cheated.

Never mind. / At least I'll be able to record my songs in the cooler weather ... if I want to ... and if the noisy bastards in the street can shut the fuck up for more than five minutes.

Pacific Ocean Blue is probably my favourite album, by the way. I don't think it's the greatest album ever though. 'Oh.' Don’t get confused. It's like Fandango is my favourite film. Something about the atmosphere, you dig? The mood. It's hard to explain.

Oh, my music? I want to write another song soon, dear reader(s). I have three songs which are only fit for B-sides. That leaves me with a ten-track album of roughly forty-three minutes. That's okay, but I would prefer eleven songs. One more great song would future-proof the album like Citizen Kane. / I was flicking through Dylan Jones' book on David Bowie last night. The book is a bit harsh in places, but it shows how tough the music business is - even for superstars. Having said that, the business is a piece of piss compared to building rockets and cars, so as long as I ... ***SERIOUSLY!!!*** ... model myself on Elon Musk I reckon I'll be okay.

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Anything else? Financial news? Do me a favour! Everyone's still on holiday, man. I haven't received one PR email yet. And that doesn't mean I want loads of nutjobs sending them to me now. Most of the ones I receive are unusable.

Anyway, this is a self-help motivational blog, ain't it? 'Big time.' Do it! Do it now!

Tesla news? Oh, I can't keep up. It's staying public, after all. 'What a surprise, Mikey!' Shut up, idiot! What do you know about it? 'Er ...' As much as anyone else. Nothing.

Okay, okay. Laters!

Monday 27 August 2018

[No. 637] Arthur Rimbaud gave the world a war it didn't believe

We must, too.

And I ...[1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[1], and I ...[2], and you better believe it, baby![1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[2], and ... is[1], and you better believe it, baby![2], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[1], and ... is[2], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[1], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[2], and are you ... other ... ?[1], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[1], and are you ... other ... ?[2], and, hey ... a spiritual war![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[2], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[1], and, hey ... a spiritual war![2], and it's this, yes, yes[1], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[2], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[1], and it's this, yes, yes[2], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[1], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[2], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[1], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[2], and a second, a minute ...[1], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[2], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[1], and a second, a minute ...[2], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[1], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[2], and ... freedom?[1], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[2], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![1], and ... freedom?[2], and drums in our heads now[1], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![2], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![1], and drums in our heads now[2], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[1], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![2], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[1], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[2], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[1], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[2], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![1], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[2], and I'll keep on ...[1], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![2], and my will is a war on the world[1], and I'll keep on ...[2], and I ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[2], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[3], and you better believe it, baby![3], and ... is[3], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[3], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[3], and are you ... other ... ?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[3], and, hey ... a spiritual war![3], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[3], and it's this, yes, yes[3], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[3], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[3], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[3], and a second, a minute ...[3], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[3], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[3], and ... freedom?[3], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![3], and drums in our heads now[3], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![3], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[3], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[3], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[3], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![3], and I'll keep on ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[3], and

And I ...[1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[1], and I ...[2], and you better believe it, baby![1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[2], and ... is[1], and you better believe it, baby![2], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[1], and ... is[2], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[1], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[2], and are you ... other ... ?[1], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[1], and are you ... other ... ?[2], and, hey ... a spiritual war![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[2], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[1], and, hey ... a spiritual war![2], and it's this, yes, yes[1], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[2], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[1], and it's this, yes, yes[2], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[1], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[2], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[1], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[2], and a second, a minute ...[1], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[2], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[1], and a second, a minute ...[2], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[1], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[2], and ... freedom?[1], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[2], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![1], and ... freedom?[2], and drums in our heads now[1], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![2], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![1], and drums in our heads now[2], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[1], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![2], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[1], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[2], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[1], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[2], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![1], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[2], and I'll keep on ...[1], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![2], and my will is a war on the world[1], and I'll keep on ...[2], and I ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[2], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[3], and you better believe it, baby![3], and ... is[3], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[3], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[3], and are you ... other ... ?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[3], and, hey ... a spiritual war![3], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[3], and it's this, yes, yes[3], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[3], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[3], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[3], and a second, a minute ...[3], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[3], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[3], and ... freedom?[3], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![3], and drums in our heads now[3], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![3], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[3], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[3], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[3], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![3], and I'll keep on ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[3], and

And I ...[1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[1], and I ...[2], and you better believe it, baby![1], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[2], and ... is[1], and you better believe it, baby![2], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[1], and ... is[2], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[1], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[2], and are you ... other ... ?[1], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[1], and are you ... other ... ?[2], and, hey ... a spiritual war![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[2], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[1], and, hey ... a spiritual war![2], and it's this, yes, yes[1], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[2], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[1], and it's this, yes, yes[2], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[1], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[2], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[1], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[2], and a second, a minute ...[1], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[2], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[1], and a second, a minute ...[2], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[1], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[2], and ... freedom?[1], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[2], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![1], and ... freedom?[2], and drums in our heads now[1], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![2], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![1], and drums in our heads now[2], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[1], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![2], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[1], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[2], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[1], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[2], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![1], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[2], and I'll keep on ...[1], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![2], and my will is a war on the world[1], and I'll keep on ...[2], and I ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[2], and we are drunken boats a-ROUND here ...[3], and you better believe it, baby![3], and ... is[3], and, ha, ha, ha! / and I bet that ... YOU(!) ... don't know, eh? / and, ha, ha ... uh[3], and through the desert, maybe, yes, just like a legionnaire[3], and are you ... other ... ?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and not even Rimbaud could imagine my kind of war[3], and, hey ... a spiritual war![3], and colours ... ? / ... and feelings for me, no thoughts, no evil disgusting words[3], and it's this, yes, yes[3], and ... words must be destroyed / and, oh ... they already are, in my opinion, like[3], and outsiders are so deranged, naturally[3], and are we lucky, with our consciousness ness nesses?[3], and a second, a minute ...[3], and time is passing, kook(s) / and soon ... we must stay here because time is endless, for us[3], and was Lucky lucky? / and, well, he was dumb[3], and ... freedom?[3], and we're always free to spin ... / and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, we go![3], and drums in our heads now[3], and we are marching to our destiny, aren't we? / and, uh ... let's hope so, anyway, ha![3], and dried blood, obviously, smokes[3], and, so, what are YOU(!) ... fighting for?[3], and I think we would prefer peace beyond the THREE ... eternal peace so calm and easy[3], and, of course, it's an insane dream, man![3], and I'll keep on ...[3], and my will is a war on the world[3], and

Adopt a warrior mentality to overcome anxiety

Everyday life is a war. That's the way you've got to look at it. And if you don't approach everything with the mentality of a warrior, you're going to lose.

I've been thinking ... I doubt too many samurai warriors suffered from anxiety. They knew what the worst thing was, for them. Death in battle. Or having to commit suicide if facing dishonour. I'm sure they didn't worry too much about paying the electricity bill. Do you know what I mean? They didn't let every little problem or setback blow up in their mind to become a huge monster. Because that's what anxiety is: A HUGE MONSTER. Anxiety is an extreme exaggeration of every bad thing in your life. Or even any potential bad thing. And sometimes it's a complete illusion.

Also, you have to combine this warrior mentality with consistent massive action. If you stop acting for a moment, there's a danger that a softer mentality will creep in and take over. / So, get up at six in the morning. Or half six. Maybe five. Whatever you feel comfortable with. And start taking action. All day long. However, I think it's okay to stop at night, around ten. Give yourself a couple of hours to wind down before sleep. You'll be so exhausted then that you won't have the energy to be anxious about anything. Oh, don't sleep for more than six hours.

Do this seven days a week. You can have Christmas day off. And your birthday. You can have a week's holiday, too, once a year. [I recommend St Ives.] / Focus on your goals. Actually, focus on your vision. You dig? Listen to me. You should become the monster that keeps anxiety at bay. And you should become the monster that scares lesser souls. Let everyone else have anxiety and tremble when they see you.

Remember: Nothing is as bad as the worst thing. So accept the worst thing. Live with it! Know that it will happen one day. And as for all the other shit in life ... don't worry about that stuff, man. Be strong. Be a warrior!

Thursday 23 August 2018

State management

Okay, okay ... / Right. Listen, dear reader(s). One thing that can stop you from taking consistent massive action is a bad or negative mental state. Tony Robbins reckons you should jump up and down while shouting incantations. I tried it this morning ... but all I got was a headache. Jordan Belfort reckons you should set an anchor in a mood of absolute certainty while sniffing BoomBoom. [Then you sniff the BoomBoom again later when you want the same state in an instant.] But I think it's hard to get in the UK. You can't order it on Amazon. / So I don't know what to do. I definitely need something, man, because I had two massive action days on Monday and Tuesday which disintegrated into NOTHINGNESS by Wednesday.

Christ! The uncontrolled state of me ... it's a disgrace! It's the only thing holding me back.

Of course, uh ... our Elon seems to be in a wretched state half the time, on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I think what keeps him going is ... he can't get away from his responsibilities. He can't just walk out of the factory gate, leaving thousands of workers behind, saying, "See you later, guys. I'm going to the park to eat some ice cream." / But I can walk away. No one will stop me putting my guitar down and then going to the pub ... with a lovely view of the river! A pint of Stella. And maybe a bowl of chips.

I suppose I could do massive action only six days a week, and then take Fridays off. No computer, no smartphone, no guitar. No blogging, and no music making. No work, and no stress. Sounds good, doesn't it? I'm just worried that it wouldn't be true massive action. However, maybe it's important to rest ... ? I don't know. It might be all right if those six working days are real hardcore shit, you dig?

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Well ... anything else? Oh, I got Belfort's Way of the Wolf again. This time in paperback. [It's easier to read than an eBook on my phone.] It's brilliant, but totally diabolical - if you know what I mean. Like it was written by Rasputin. It should not be used unethically. Jordan even stresses that himself. / Personally, I don't want to manipulate people, so I'm just using the Straight Line to write my songs. I think I've made a powerful adaptation of the system, but I'll have to try it out on a new song to be sure.

Okay. Have a nice weekend, alligator(s)!

Electric Nigeria

Or electric rural Nigeria, anyway. Like when Dylan ditched his acoustic guitar at the Newport Folk Festival and did a really wild version of Maggie's Farm. 'What's this, boss?!' PR email, Voice. 'Oh. Nice.' Yeah. / So, uh ...

Frankfurt, 21.08.2018 - The Nigerian Agricultural Bank, Bank of Agriculture and the African electricity supplier Daystar Power have entered into a comprehensive cooperation for rural electrification in Nigeria. The cooperation includes the supply of solar power to the bank branches as well as a concept for the supply of electricity to rural Nigeria. Since 1972, the Bank of Agriculture has been Nigeria's leading financial institution committed to rural development. The cooperation partner Daystar Power is a foundation of the Africa Venture Builder Sunray Ventures of the German founders Christian Wessels and Jasper Graf von Hardenberg.

Okay, okay. / Of course, you've always got to worry when you get emails like this ... but it's fine, dear reader(s). Honestly. Perfectly fine. Which is refreshing.

The cooperation agreement was signed in the presence of the Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Regina Hess, and the Senior Ministerial Council of the Internationalization Department of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Technology, Ulrich Rieger. As part of the collaboration, Daystar Power will install solar power systems at the Bank of Agriculture's 158 locations and develop and operate solar power solutions for rural areas in Nigeria.

You see, reader(s)? Perfectly fine. / Anyway, I'm just wondering what our Christian has got to say about it all. 'Who?' Our Christian, Voice. You know, Christian Wessels? 'Oh, him. Well, ask him!' Er ... well, yes, I could, I suppose. 'Go on then!' He might be busy, man. 'Christ! Just ask him. Get a mind connection going with him. Or even better - a soul connection!' Ha! I think I'll try for a mind connection, if that's all right with you ... / Ah! -

Christian Wessels, Managing Director of Sunray Ventures says: "In Nigeria there is a large gap between electricity production and demand. The rural population in particular suffers from a lack of reliable electricity supply, which has a negative impact on agricultural productivity. By supplying Nigeria's population with clean solar power, Daystar Power enables increased productivity and higher crop yields through better cooling. In this way we contribute to increasing prosperity for the local population."

Nice one! Thanks, Christian, mate! / Okay, okay ... lots of other voices are coming through now. 'Oh dear.' Regina Hess, Ulrich Rieger ... no, no, that's all right, guys. I've got everything I need. Thanks, anyway. Yeah, okay. Bye!

Christ! Uh. Oh, there's this on Daystar -

Daystar Power is a pan-African electricity company specializing in the generation of solar energy, with a focus on medium and small-scale solar systems (20KWp to 2 MWp). The plants are either sold or leased to customers. The user benefits from cost savings against payment of a monthly fee, from ensuring a stable power supply, emission-free energy production and the associated energy management of the operator. Unlike many other international solar companies, Daystar Power focuses on small, local technical units that provide a high level of service.

And ... END!

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Anything else? Not at the moment, no. However, I'll be doing another post after lunch. For my sins, you dig?

Laters!

Tuesday 21 August 2018

[No. 636] I'll be always laughing like a clown

What else is there to do?

And, ha, ha, ha![1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[1], and, ha, ha, ha![2], and, uh ... strangers[1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[2], and we still got the summer ...[1], and, uh ... strangers[2], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[1], and we still got the summer ...[2], and ... believe, yes, for me[1], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[2], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[1], and ... believe, yes, for me[2], and ... come on!!![1], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[2], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[1], and ... come on!!![2], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![1], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[2], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[1], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![2], and ... Christ![1], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[2], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[1], and ... Christ![2], and, yes, maybe[1], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[2], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[1], and, yes, maybe[2], and think of your future![1], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[2], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[1], and think of your future![2], and it's so beautiful[1], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[2], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[1], and it's so beautiful[2], and learn it![1], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![1], and learn it![2], and ... or I'll do it for you[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![2], and yes, yes[1], and ... or I'll do it for you[2], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[1], and yes, yes[2], and well, well[1], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[2], and you can be fixed, you dig?[1], and well, well[2], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[1], and you can be fixed, you dig?[2], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![1], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[2], and, well ... NO ONE!!![1], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![2], and, ha, ha, ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![2], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[3], and, uh ... strangers[3], and we still got the summer ...[3], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[3], and ... believe, yes, for me[3], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[3], and ... come on!!![3], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[3], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![3], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[3], and ... Christ![3], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[3], and, yes, maybe[3], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[3], and think of your future![3], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[3], and it's so beautiful[3], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[3], and learn it![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![3], and ... or I'll do it for you[3], and yes, yes[3], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[3], and well, well[3], and you can be fixed, you dig?[3], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[3], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![3], and

And, ha, ha, ha![1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[1], and, ha, ha, ha![2], and, uh ... strangers[1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[2], and we still got the summer ...[1], and, uh ... strangers[2], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[1], and we still got the summer ...[2], and ... believe, yes, for me[1], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[2], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[1], and ... believe, yes, for me[2], and ... come on!!![1], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[2], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[1], and ... come on!!![2], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![1], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[2], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[1], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![2], and ... Christ![1], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[2], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[1], and ... Christ![2], and, yes, maybe[1], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[2], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[1], and, yes, maybe[2], and think of your future![1], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[2], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[1], and think of your future![2], and it's so beautiful[1], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[2], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[1], and it's so beautiful[2], and learn it![1], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![1], and learn it![2], and ... or I'll do it for you[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![2], and yes, yes[1], and ... or I'll do it for you[2], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[1], and yes, yes[2], and well, well[1], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[2], and you can be fixed, you dig?[1], and well, well[2], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[1], and you can be fixed, you dig?[2], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![1], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[2], and, well ... NO ONE!!![1], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![2], and, ha, ha, ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![2], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[3], and, uh ... strangers[3], and we still got the summer ...[3], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[3], and ... believe, yes, for me[3], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[3], and ... come on!!![3], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[3], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![3], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[3], and ... Christ![3], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[3], and, yes, maybe[3], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[3], and think of your future![3], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[3], and it's so beautiful[3], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[3], and learn it![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![3], and ... or I'll do it for you[3], and yes, yes[3], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[3], and well, well[3], and you can be fixed, you dig?[3], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[3], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![3], and

And, ha, ha, ha![1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[1], and, ha, ha, ha![2], and, uh ... strangers[1], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[2], and we still got the summer ...[1], and, uh ... strangers[2], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[1], and we still got the summer ...[2], and ... believe, yes, for me[1], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[2], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[1], and ... believe, yes, for me[2], and ... come on!!![1], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[2], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[1], and ... come on!!![2], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![1], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[2], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[1], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![2], and ... Christ![1], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[2], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[1], and ... Christ![2], and, yes, maybe[1], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[2], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[1], and, yes, maybe[2], and think of your future![1], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[2], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[1], and think of your future![2], and it's so beautiful[1], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[2], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[1], and it's so beautiful[2], and learn it![1], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![1], and learn it![2], and ... or I'll do it for you[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![2], and yes, yes[1], and ... or I'll do it for you[2], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[1], and yes, yes[2], and well, well[1], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[2], and you can be fixed, you dig?[1], and well, well[2], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[1], and you can be fixed, you dig?[2], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![1], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[2], and, well ... NO ONE!!![1], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![2], and, ha, ha, ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![2], and laughter is the best medicine, or so they say / and ... 'Who says it, Mikey?'[3], and, uh ... strangers[3], and we still got the summer ...[3], and just feel those magical vibrations, man! / and are your teeth shaking yet?[3], and ... believe, yes, for me[3], and a-ROUND here ... there's always something to smile at, and some reason to laugh, you dig?[3], and ... come on!!![3], and we can forget the pain of life / and, well, we can try ...[3], and get DIZZY(!), my kook(s)![3], and life is too short to be frowning all the time, uh, all those muscles in your funny face ...[3], and ... Christ![3], and we'll turn the horrible night into lovely day, maybe[3], and, yes, maybe[3], and when the winter comes ... we'll make the best of it ... with no surrender ... to despair[3], and think of your future![3], and can you see it? / and, yes, enjoy it ... RIGHT NOW[3], and it's so beautiful[3], and with some nice tonality we'll get a nice result, oh, I'm sure ... it's practically a science[3], and learn it![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and we can program our brains for success![3], and ... or I'll do it for you[3], and yes, yes[3], and let me put my code in YOU(!)[3], and well, well[3], and you can be fixed, you dig?[3], and, so ... follow me a-ROUND, yes, my kook(s) / and who loves you the way ... I do?[3], and, ha, ha, uh ... ha![3], and, well ... NO ONE!!![3], and

DevOps in financial services

Right. Okay. This is interesting. Probably. 'PR email?' Of course. What else? 'It could be something from your sick imagination, boss.' Ha! No. Just a PR email ...

New research commissioned by managed services provider Claranet has revealed that there is significant appetite for embracing a DevOps approach to services in the financial services sector, with many looking to scale up their efforts as part of a wider application-first philosophy. Despite this, there are still hurdles to overcome if DevOps is to become the modus operandi in the sector, with a greater emphasis on cloud usage and automation needed if this is to be achieved.

Well ... interesting! You see, dear reader(s)? 'Yeah. What is DevOps though, boss?' Ha! I would have thought it was obvious what it was, Voice. 'Oh.' Ha, ha. Some of the things you ask me, man. Ha! Okay. Here's more -

The research report - Beyond Digital Transformation: Reality check for European IT and Digital leaders - analyzes the survey results of 750 IT professionals from across Europe. It found that 30 per cent of financial services organizations have already made the transition to a DevOps approach, with a further 61 per cent expected to make the switch over the next two years. This is a positive sign that businesses in the sector are looking to take full advantage of the software revolution and are taking steps to make themselves as agile as possible in a bid to improve the customer experience.

So, uh ... 'What is DevOps then? What does it mean, DevOps?! Come on!' Christ! Uh ... it stands for ... 'Yes?' Er ... well, deviant operations. 'What?!' Or something like that. I don't know. It's all tech stuff, ain't it? 'Jesus H. - !!! You're making it up as you go along.' Shut up! / Let's hear from John Hayes-Warren ...

Commenting on the findings, John Hayes-Warren, Head of Vertical Sectors at Claranet, said: "There is a clear desire amongst IT leaders in the finance sector to engage with a DevOps service delivery methodology more readily. The financial services sector is going through an unprecedented period of disruption so now more than ever, seizing and maintaining competitive advantage requires companies to be ambitious, adaptable, and open to fresh approaches. It is therefore encouraging that organizations are becoming more aware of the benefits that taking an application-centric focus can bring, in terms of greater business agility and increased operational efficiency."

Okay, okay. Uh ... 'What are vertical sectors, boss? Our John is the head of vertical sectors, for his sins.' I don't know, man. I really don't know. What's more, I don't want to know. Ignorance is bliss. All right?

...

Okay, okay ... / Let's discuss something I do understand. 'The world of spirit?' No. 'Pop music?' No. Planes. 'Planes.' Planes not taking off, and not landing, at Heathrow Airport, for two whole months. That's simple to understand, that is. And I know what it means. 'Tell us!' It means Brexit will fuck this country six ways from Sunday.

Laters. 'Ends.' Whatever.

Monday 20 August 2018

[No. 635] If I had a rocket ...

You wouldn't see me for dust.

And, so ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[1], and, so ...[2], and, uh ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[2], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![1], and, uh ...[2], and a-ROUND, shit[1], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![2], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[1], and a-ROUND, shit[2], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[1], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[2], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![1], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[2], and, listen ...[1], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[1], and, listen ...[2], and forever, Christ![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[2], and could you be loved?[1], and forever, Christ![2], and help![1], and could you be loved?[2], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[1], and help![2], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[1], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[2], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[1], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[2], and ... 'I didn't ...'[1], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[2], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![1], and ... 'I didn't ...'[2], and my imagination ...[1], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![2], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[1], and my imagination ...[2], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[1], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[2], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![1], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[2], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[1], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![2], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![1], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[2], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[1], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![2], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[1], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[2], and enough is never enough - so?![1], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[2], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[1], and enough is never enough - so?![2], and - again![1], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[2], and, so ...[3], and - again![2], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[3], and, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![3], and a-ROUND, shit[3], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[3], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[3], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![3], and, listen ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[3], and forever, Christ![3], and could you be loved?[3], and help![3], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[3], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[3], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[3], and ... 'I didn't ...'[3], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![3], and my imagination ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[3], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[3], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![3], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[3], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![3], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[3], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[3], and enough is never enough - so?![3], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[3], and - again![3], and

And, so ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[1], and, so ...[2], and, uh ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[2], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![1], and, uh ...[2], and a-ROUND, shit[1], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![2], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[1], and a-ROUND, shit[2], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[1], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[2], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![1], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[2], and, listen ...[1], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[1], and, listen ...[2], and forever, Christ![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[2], and could you be loved?[1], and forever, Christ![2], and help![1], and could you be loved?[2], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[1], and help![2], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[1], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[2], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[1], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[2], and ... 'I didn't ...'[1], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[2], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![1], and ... 'I didn't ...'[2], and my imagination ...[1], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![2], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[1], and my imagination ...[2], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[1], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[2], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![1], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[2], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[1], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![2], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![1], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[2], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[1], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![2], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[1], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[2], and enough is never enough - so?![1], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[2], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[1], and enough is never enough - so?![2], and - again![1], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[2], and, so ...[3], and - again![2], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[3], and, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![3], and a-ROUND, shit[3], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[3], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[3], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![3], and, listen ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[3], and forever, Christ![3], and could you be loved?[3], and help![3], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[3], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[3], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[3], and ... 'I didn't ...'[3], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![3], and my imagination ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[3], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[3], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![3], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[3], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![3], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[3], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[3], and enough is never enough - so?![3], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[3], and - again![3], and

And, so ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[1], and, so ...[2], and, uh ...[1], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[2], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![1], and, uh ...[2], and a-ROUND, shit[1], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![2], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[1], and a-ROUND, shit[2], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[1], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[2], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![1], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[2], and, listen ...[1], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[1], and, listen ...[2], and forever, Christ![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[2], and could you be loved?[1], and forever, Christ![2], and help![1], and could you be loved?[2], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[1], and help![2], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[1], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[2], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[1], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[2], and ... 'I didn't ...'[1], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[2], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![1], and ... 'I didn't ...'[2], and my imagination ...[1], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![2], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[1], and my imagination ...[2], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[1], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[2], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![1], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[2], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[1], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![2], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![1], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[2], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[1], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![2], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[1], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[2], and enough is never enough - so?![1], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[2], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[1], and enough is never enough - so?![2], and - again![1], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[2], and, so ...[3], and - again![2], and out of here, GONE(!), yes[3], and, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes ... I'm praying for a bloody miracle, me![3], and a-ROUND, shit[3], and it's a nightmare, what I have to suffer, on earth, away from all the nice aliens, I'm sure[3], and ... Greyhound, abduct me! (Bill Hicks)[3], and, so ... believe in miracles, kook(s), for me, please![3], and, listen ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND is ... my only escape right now ... oh, how long will it last?[3], and forever, Christ![3], and could you be loved?[3], and help![3], and it's nearly the end of summer / and I'm listening to Bob Marley / and why I mention?[3], and I don't know, no / and, actually, I know I'll stay here[3], and, Voice ... don't ask me NOTHING, no[3], and ... 'I didn't ...'[3], and, no, no, no ... and what's that shadow, over there? Whose ... / and, ah, never mind, ha![3], and my imagination ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, man!' / and ... what?[3], and leave me alone, man, seriously ...[3], and am I ... making even less sense, uh ... than usual, my friend(s)? / and, yes? Oh, good, ha![3], and on, and on, and on ... I ... go, yes, yes, yes[3], and I can't stop it! / and I don't want to![3], and one day, one spin ... I'll get to No. 1,000 ... and I still won't be happy[3], and ... what is wrong with me? (Answers on a postcard, and put it in any bin)[3], and enough is never enough - so?![3], and I love the DIZZY(!) life ... perhaps, yes, oh, too much, kook(s), square(s), you dig?[3], and - again![3], and

What should Elon Musk do now?

Okay, okay ... / Well, he's been having a meltdown, our Elon, over the last week (or two). He needs to get a grip, and fast! So, at the very least, he should get a chief operating officer for Tesla, someone he can trust, like Gwynne Shotwell at SpaceX. That would take a lot of pressure off him. Personally, though - and this is the nuclear option - I think he should consider selling all his Tesla stock (20 per cent) and then invest that money in SpaceX. 'What, boss?!' Yes, Voice. 'Why?!' And he needs to forget about saving the human race. 'What?!?!' Because it can't be saved, man. 'Oh.' We will destroy ourselves sooner or later, either on earth or on Mars. 'So there's no point in going to Mars then?!' Well ... Elon should still do it, but for himself, you dig? Putting human beings on Mars would be the greatest achievement in human history, and it would be his achievement. He needs to think of himself now. Julius Caesar only thought of himself. I'm only thinking of myself. [Elon, mate, be selfish! Look after number one!] Elon's too nice. That's his problem. 'Are you sure about this, boss?' Christ! Elon needs to get to Mars before someone else does. Before NASA, maybe. [Do it! Do it now!] 'Yeah. Or Jeff Bezos.' Ha, ha, ha! For fuck's sake, Voice! You crack me up. What have I told you about Jeff? 'Er ...' Listen, he ain't going to no freakin' Mars, son. He ain't capable.

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Anyway ... uh, our Elon will be all right (if he can stay healthy). He's got the billionaire mindset. If Tesla and SpaceX collapsed today, and Elon found himself living on the street, I know what he would do. 'What?' He would go around collecting old bottles and cans. 'Er ... why would he do that, boss?!' BECAUSE(!!!) ... he could sell them, man, for recycling. 'Oh.' And after a month he would have enough money to rent an office. 'Okay. That's clever.' Then he would set up a new business and live in that office. 'Brilliant!' Within ten years, Elon would be a billionaire again. 'Wow!' Yeah. Big time.

It's all about having the right mindset, dear reader(s), you dig? And taking massive action, obviously. / I've been thinking this weekend that I've never heard other people - strangers to me, I mean - discuss the concept of massive action. Despite all the books, and seminars, and internet articles hardly anyone knows about it. And of the few people who do know about it ... how many actually follow through and live the lifestyle? 'I don't know, boss.' Well, I wouldn't be surprised if it were only 1 per cent. It gives you a MASSIVE unfair advantage in the world if you know about it and do it. / By the way, it's not quite the same thing as hard work, in my opinion. A lot of people work hard, for a while. Then they play hard, and goof off. 'Ha!' Forget about playing, man. Be serious, dear reader(s)!!!

Thursday 9 August 2018

Edward Bramson wants to pick the next chairman of Barclays

[Update, Monday 13th: I'm taking a week off, dear reader(s). I'm not going anywhere, just staying in London, but I need a break from this awful blogging, you dig? See you next week!]

Or, uh ... he wants a say in whom the next chairman will be, anyway. 'Why, boss? Why?!' Ha! It's just Eddie's style, Voice. He buys a small percentage in a company, and then he thinks he can run it. 'Oh. How much of Barclays does he own?' 5.4 per cent. Which isn't bad, I suppose. / By the way, he tried to buy a stake in this blog. 'Really?' He wanted 2 per cent of it. 'Oh.' Yeah, but I was worried he would kick me out and put you in charge, Voice. 'Ha! Ha, ha, ha! This is a joke, right? I mean, it's fake news, right?' Yes, of course. It's a joke. Who would give you a position of responsibility? 'Well ...' It's just harmless fun. Don't get upset.

So, uh ... I haven't written about Mr Bramson for years. This is from 2011 -

Who do we want? Who do we want? Who do we want? 'For what, Mikey?' I hear you crying out all over the world. FOR WHAT? Who do we love? Who do we want to be the chairman of F&C Asset Management? Do we want the current chairman, Nick MacAndrew, who may be a wonderful guy, but who has never been burned, NOT ONCE IN HIS LIFE? Or do we want the great Edward Bramson of Sherborne Investors fame, who is not only a veteran of the astral plane, but who was once a close personal friend of the money god Big Herb when he was alive on this cold earth of ours?

You see? 'No wonder he wanted me to take over.' Ha! He didn't want you, idiot! I made it up! Christ!

Right. Well, okay ... now Eddie's going after John McFarlane (Barclays). What do these chairmen do to upset our Eddie so much? 'Crazy! He needs help.' Who, John? 'No, Eddie.' Yes. Maybe.

Never mind, eh?

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Anything else? Er, not much. It's the last post of the week, and I'm knackered. I think it's those conceptual posts of mine. I really should cut down to one a week.

Brexit? Uh, okay. Bloody hell! No one wants it any more. It's basically a dead parrot. And yet the government and the opposition (such as it is) are still going full steam ahead for the iceberg. 'Jesus H. - !!!' / Dear reader(s), have you ever seen a dead parrot smash into an iceberg? It's not a pretty sight.

Music? My music? Oh, I don't want to record my songs yet. It's not just that I'm waiting for colder weather, man. I get this anxiety, you dig? It's hard to explain.

Never mind, eh? Laters!

Wednesday 8 August 2018

Tesla might go private

Yeah, it might. 'It might?!' It might. 'I think Tesla better go private, boss.' Oh, of course, Voice. Otherwise Elon Musk could find himself in trouble for stock manipulation. The shares went up over 10 per cent yesterday. I doubt he's too worried though. He's got a rocket. 'What does that mean?' I mean, man, if the SEC come after him, he can just fly away to Mars, and wave at them from the window: "See you later, losers! I'm out of here!" No problem. 'The SEC might go after him in a NASA rocket, boss.' Ha! What NASA rocket, Voice?! Don't worry about it. Seriously. 'Maybe the SEC will hire a rocket from Jeff Bezos.' Christ! Listen, son, all Jeff is good for is delivering parcels. If I want some new guitar strings by tomorrow morning, Jeff will be sure to get them to me, but forget about rockets. He hasn't got a clue.

[By the way, I hope Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund doesn't try and take over Tesla. That could be the end for Elon at the firm. But it would be a massive mistake getting rid of him. His name alone must count for half of the market cap. / Maybe Elon should concentrate on SpaceX. This world is nearly finished, man. We've got hothouse climate change, and pollution which is giving people heart disease. It's so depressing.]

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Right. Okay, okay. Uh. Anything else? I'm worn out, actually. I need a holiday, dear reader(s). I'm not sure about Cornwall. I could just stay at home with a week off blogging. However, I wouldn't mind going to Looe. I haven't been there since 2012. (St Ives is my favourite location, as you know.) It was one of my best holidays. 'Oh, except for the wasps, Mikey, trying to run you off that cliff.' Yes, except for the wasps, Voice. I've written about this before. Regular readers will know. It was like a hardcore version of the Tony Robbins fire walk hot coals thing. I'm the sort of guy who doesn't like one fly in his house, so to be surrounded by thousands of wasps on a narrow coastal path was a bit of a nightmare. 'But you survived, man!' Yes. It's amazing what you can cope with when you have no choice. The worst bit was when I got myself into the "safety" of a field only to find even more thousands of wasps sitting on the bloody grass! It took me two minutes to get out of that situation. 'Unbelievable!' Yeah. Also, on that same holiday, I walked through about twenty cows that were blocking a gate. I thought nothing of it at the time, but apparently people get killed or badly injured by stampeding cows on a regular basis. I had no idea. It was the bulls I was worried about. Maybe I should stay in London.

Tuesday 7 August 2018

[No. 634] Letting off steam

Are you angry? COME ON!!!

And how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[1], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[2], and be honest, please, ha![1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[2], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[1], and be honest, please, ha![2], and this makes sense, to me[1], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[1], and this makes sense, to me[2], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[2], and believe ... or not[1], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![2], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[1], and believe ... or not[2], and you'll make yourself ill ...[1], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[2], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![1], and you'll make yourself ill ...[2], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[1], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![2], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[1], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[2], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[1], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[2], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[1], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[2], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[1], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[2], and we tremble, uh, a bit[1], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[2], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![1], and we tremble, uh, a bit[2], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[1], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[1], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[2], and at least we have this ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[2], and I'm staying positive, me[1], and at least we have this ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[1], and I'm staying positive, me[2], and ... there's more, more to come![1], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[2], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[3], and ... there's more, more to come![2], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[3], and be honest, please, ha![3], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[3], and this makes sense, to me[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[3], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![3], and believe ... or not[3], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[3], and you'll make yourself ill ...[3], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![3], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[3], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[3], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[3], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[3], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[3], and we tremble, uh, a bit[3], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![3], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[3], and at least we have this ...[3], and I'm staying positive, me[3], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[3], and ... there's more, more to come![3], and

And how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[1], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[2], and be honest, please, ha![1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[2], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[1], and be honest, please, ha![2], and this makes sense, to me[1], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[1], and this makes sense, to me[2], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[2], and believe ... or not[1], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![2], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[1], and believe ... or not[2], and you'll make yourself ill ...[1], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[2], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![1], and you'll make yourself ill ...[2], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[1], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![2], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[1], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[2], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[1], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[2], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[1], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[2], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[1], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[2], and we tremble, uh, a bit[1], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[2], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![1], and we tremble, uh, a bit[2], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[1], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[1], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[2], and at least we have this ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[2], and I'm staying positive, me[1], and at least we have this ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[1], and I'm staying positive, me[2], and ... there's more, more to come![1], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[2], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[3], and ... there's more, more to come![2], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[3], and be honest, please, ha![3], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[3], and this makes sense, to me[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[3], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![3], and believe ... or not[3], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[3], and you'll make yourself ill ...[3], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![3], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[3], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[3], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[3], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[3], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[3], and we tremble, uh, a bit[3], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![3], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[3], and at least we have this ...[3], and I'm staying positive, me[3], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[3], and ... there's more, more to come![3], and

And how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[1], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[2], and be honest, please, ha![1], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[2], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[1], and be honest, please, ha![2], and this makes sense, to me[1], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[1], and this makes sense, to me[2], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[2], and believe ... or not[1], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![2], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[1], and believe ... or not[2], and you'll make yourself ill ...[1], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[2], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![1], and you'll make yourself ill ...[2], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[1], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![2], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[1], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[2], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[1], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[2], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[1], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[2], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[1], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[2], and we tremble, uh, a bit[1], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[2], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![1], and we tremble, uh, a bit[2], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[1], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[1], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[2], and at least we have this ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[2], and I'm staying positive, me[1], and at least we have this ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[1], and I'm staying positive, me[2], and ... there's more, more to come![1], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[2], and how do YOU(!) feel ... ?[3], and ... there's more, more to come![2], and look at your place in the cosmos, man / and is it EVERYTHING you wanted for yourself?[3], and be honest, please, ha![3], and I know you're disappointed ... / and the great power(?) never promised you a rose garden ... ?[3], and this makes sense, to me[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND now ... / ... and leave the squares behind, yes[3], and at night, kook(s), look up ... to the stars![3], and believe ... or not[3], and either change things ... or, uh ... go somewhere else, another planet with a better view[3], and you'll make yourself ill ...[3], and, listen to me ... man up! / and, or ... woman up! YES![3], and Jesus H. - !!! ... won't save us, seriously[3], and we've got to save ourselves, you dig?[3], and tell everyone you know to get with the programme / and time is passing ...[3], and the best of us will always have time, for eternity[3], and, oh ... when we approach the THREE - !!! / and it's magical, ain't it?[3], and we tremble, uh, a bit[3], and, Christ! ... the COLD WORLD stinks of rotting brains / and we must spin away, beyond, yes, yes, YES![3], and it passes, back to one, two ... so sad[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it comes again, our golden chance(s), we're so lucky to have so many[3], and at least we have this ...[3], and I'm staying positive, me[3], and a-ROUND here ... you can be free, you can be true to yourself, you can be happy[3], and ... there's more, more to come![3], and