I admit it, I'm really crap at Blogging

Nigh on two months since I last posted. I really haven't got the hang of this diary thing, have I?

So, the last time I posted I was wittering on about the Solar Eclipse. Well, I can report it was fantastic, and I was incredibly lucky with my photos. Given the lack of opportunities to practice, and the fact light levels go all over the place, it was amazing I got anything - but I am more than pleased with what I did get. Here's an example (assuming this inserting images marlarky works).

I put up a bunch of my photos and a compilation video on my site here - enjoy.

So, in other news, I met up with the press officer from Zoo Venues last week, and the week after next is the official press launch of the Edinburgh Fringe Programme. Plans are coming together, with the odd hiccup here and there, but nothing more than expected to be honest. The biggest headache at the moment is physically how to get the equipment to Edinburgh, but the back up plan is simply to rent a van if (a) it won't fit in Tony's car, or (b) I don't just buy a MPV. Option (b) involves me selling my Cappuccino, and whilst that's a sensible thing to do for may reasons, I just don't want to let go of it just yet.

It's been my pride and joy for a decade now, and although I really ought to move on and get something practical, I'm still not sure I'm ready to let it go. I'm sure I won't get what it's worth, and any new car (especially an MPV) won't have the character or be anywhere as much fun to drive. But, the sensible part of me keeps chiming in, "it's time to get a practical vehicle".

Moving on, next week the long-awaited premiere of one of my best-mate's film is happening in London's West End. Actually, it's a bit of a friends-fest for me, as I'm pals with the Director, Writer and 3 of the actors in it.

It's been a bit of a struggle for Simon (Director) and Patrick (Writer) to get this thing finally to the screen. To start with it took ages to get the funding for filming, and then even after it was finished (in 2004), it's taken this long to get a UK cinema release. Surprising since it's got a pretty well known cast including Dougray Scott, Amelia Fox, Billie Piper, Jimi Mistry and Shaun Parks. Still, it's coming out now so go see it. In fact go see it at least three times and tell all your friends to go see it so that it's a big stonking success. Meanwhile, I'll be in a puddle of my own vomit next Wednesday following a sherbet too many in a swanky West End picture house, no doubt explaining the merits of fringe theatre to Jimi Mistry in the mistaken belief that he'd actually be interested in a drunken fool.

Also this week for those on luvvie-watch, I'm going to be spending Friday morning with Tim Rice - yes, he of the 'Sir' variety, whilst we scope out theatres for a project I'm producing. And for those that are shocked by this revelation, I should add that I've produced theatre in London and Edinburgh already, so whilst I may be no Max Bialystock, I'm not totally new to it either :)