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Magic Melia

The truth be known, The drums they roll, A-loop-da-loop on the old banjo...

About Me

My name is Mark Melia. My friends call me Melia. Or Meals. Or Magic Melia.

This is a slideshow containing photos of some of my friends using their mobile phones:

I have been in several bands in my time, most noteably The Bergeracs (RIP) and Mornin' Wood. Now I am single (so to speak) moonlighting, as always, with a kindred spirit - Tommy J Hayes.

When I was younger, I destinctly remember my father saying, "Mark, David Batty is like Ray Wilkins. He is a Crab. Can only pass sideways, or backwards."

I also tend to swear alot. Apologies. MyGen Profile Generator

My Interests

- Football.
- Cricket.
- Blackpool FC.
- Music.
- Guitars.
- Reading.
- Pollitics.
- Football Related Aggro.
- My Glorious Homeland of England.
- Listening to Matthew Williamson's unique rants of wisdom.
- Listening to Michael Atherton's surprisingly soothing and knowledgeable voice.

I'd like to meet:

Many people. High on the list is Samuel B Fay, the creator of the paperclip.

Music:

The La's
The Smiths
The Cribs
The Libertines
Suede
Many others of a similar ilk

Movies:



Television:

Family Guy
My Life In Film (although its not been on TV for about 2 years)

Books:

1984, Catch 22, Frankenstien, Animal Farm

Heroes:



My Blog

Sunshine Underground - 02/05/07

53 Degrees. It was amazing. Absolutely class. 2nd time I have viewed them (the last time I remember not one second of...) But I noted something: The singer is Mark Lancaster. ...
Posted by Magic Melia on Sun, 06 May 2007 06:56:00 PST

Achievements

When begining a new game of Championship Manager, or rather now, Football Manager, one goes through a period of learning - often refered to as "the learning curve". This learning curve usually lasts a...
Posted by Magic Melia on Sun, 06 May 2007 06:50:00 PST

dont do this

I advise you dont listen to these. they are rubbish. plus i shouted "you're dog macker" at them and the singer said down the mic "what's that? we're dog macker, what does that mean?" hayes promptly re...
Posted by Magic Melia on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:47:00 PST

Annoying!

I cant use Youtube or Myspace properly! all amimations wont work!and this keeps popping up: and when i click "install" - it does nothing!!   HELP...
Posted by Magic Melia on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:43:00 PST

ESPN Classic

Lanny Baby informed me of a magical channel on sky Digital: 442. This channel is called "ESPN Classic". It shows repeats of immense sporting contests all day! Football, Cricket, Boxing, you name it! I...
Posted by Magic Melia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:43:00 PST

Sajid Mamhood

Can Sajid Mamhood actually play cricket? He can't bowl, he can't bat, he can't field. Is it me or is he missing the key attributes a cricketer needs?...
Posted by Magic Melia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:44:00 PST

New Year 2007

2007 was seen in by myself in an un-heroic style: vomiting in the toilets of Walkabout. The countdown was missed, Auld Lang Snye was missed. The lot. Serves me right though. It was the culmination of ...
Posted by Magic Melia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:14:00 PST

TJ Hayes' Curry Night

It's exactly what it says on the tin. Tommy J Hayes' curry night. Well, you could extend the title to: Tommy J Hayes / Sam Booth / Benji Wolstenholme's curry night& The date was 28/12/06, TJ's was the...
Posted by Magic Melia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:36:00 PST

Boxing Day / Christmas Eve

What a top night we had on Christmas Eve! A 27 strong party descended on Mama's for a gargantuan meal! Thanks to Benjamin Wolstenholme's immense skills in organisation, and obviously, my charisma. Aft...
Posted by Magic Melia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:24:00 PST

Bergeracs? NO! (circa easter2004)

Mr Loz Brown forwarded me the following picture of a young Bergeracs, from around easter 2004, post an early gig. Whoa! I looked just as good back then! (note Ladley's far better kept hair, No beard o...
Posted by Magic Melia on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:44:00 PST