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This is Russ

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Down too earth, grounded, thoughtful, careing, sometimes a little bit mad. Usually have lots of good jokes to pass around online. My journey through life has taken me to lots of different places. I have always been very lucky, I am blessed with a marvelous family. Any downers that I have are nothing compared to what some people go through. I dislike people that mess up the environment and create shit and pollution everywhere. Nothing wrong with a bit of noise pollution though if its good music! I've always been unconventional and don't do things that others expect me to do. The long hair and hippy looks have gone and faded, but somehow I'm still stuck in the Summer of 76. I am very driven by music and can navigate my life by different music events I have been to. Would love to retire back by the sea when the times right.I am always amazed that so many young people listen to the music that I listen to. I love talking to people about my life of going to gigs etc. I grew up on the coast in Southend-on-Sea and desperately miss the sea.

My Interests

Things I like in no particular order: Rock music, going to gigs, Cornwall, photography, art, gardening, animals especially cats, looking at the stars, the Moondiv style="width:223px" CURRENT MOON lunar phasesthe countryside, remote islands, Stone circles, standing stones,the mountains, walking on cliffs looking out to sea, snow, cold crisp mornings. The dawn and sunsets,Trying to lead a greener lifestyle, Growing my own veg, Trees,travelling, long late chats about the meaning of life. Trying to help people and be there for them. Getting text messages, I Love my online friends, there are one or two that mean the world to me:)they know who they are. I kinda have an interest in alternative lifestyles, but would never have the conviction to follow them. Am passionate about our planet and the environment. Searching for my Avalon and the lost land of Lyonesse. I've become addicted to Myspace and love getting comments. Would like to be better in the computer and be able to make a more interesting page! I also love my work with aeroplanes and get a big kick working around them.Things I dislike: Violence, celery, conflict, cruelty to animals, pond life (other than bugs), shallow superficial people,

I'd like to meet:

Those that would like to chat about similar interests or that can teach me something. Anyone who wants someone to talk to or to listen. People that can help me understand myself. Quality friends that will stick around a while. People that inspire me. If by any chance you are still reading this and have found something the least bit interesting then drop by and message me.

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Music:

I have about 280 + CD's and do love my music. My music roots are in the rock music that I grew up on in the 70's. Right now I like: ABC, All About Eve,The Beautiful South, BJH, Blackmores Night, Black Sabbath, The Blues Band, Blue Oyster Cult, David Bowie, Breathing Space, Sam Brown, Kate Bush, Camel,Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins, Christopher Cross, Crowded House, Def Lepard, The Doobie Brothers, Doors, Dr Feelgood, Nick Drake, The Eagles, The Enid, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Steve Hackett, The Hamsters, Hawkwind, Billy Idol, Jools Holland, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Man, Manfred Manns Earthband, Marillion, Bob Marley, Meat Loaf, Michael McDonald, Gary Moore, Morrisey, Mostly Autumn, Mountain, Stevie Nicks, Oasis, Hazel O'Connor, John Ottway, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, PFM, Pink Floyd, Procol Harum, Queen, The Records, REM, Leanne Rimes, Saxon, Mia Silvas, Squeeze, Status Quo, Steely Dan, Supertramp, T Rex, 10CC, Texas, Thin Lizzy, Tubes, Judie Tzuke, UFO, Uriah Heep, Van der Graaf Generator, Van Halen, Van Morrison, Paul Weller, Wings, Neil Young and many others! More modern stuff that I like includes: James Blunt, Coldplay, Dido, Evanescence,Faithless, Franz Ferdinand, Keane, Magic Numbers, Gwen Stefani, The White Stripes, KT Tunstall, Zero7+ some others.I don't generally do tribute bands but three really good ones I've come across are Limehouse Lizzy, Fleetwood Bac and Illegal Eagles.

Movies:

Well can't think of any just this second, but I do like to go to London shows once in a while. Been to see: Chicago, Grease, Joseph, Mama Mia, Oliver, Miss Saigon, Saturday Night Fever, Rocky Horror Show, Scrooge, Starlight Express, Les Misrables, Tonights the Night, We Will Rock You (F****** Brill), Witches of Eastwick

Television:

Traditional English comedy stuff: Monty Python, Harry Enfield, Catherine Tate, The Royale Family, Only Fools and Horses, Men Behaving Badly, Little Britain, The Office, Also like Waking the Dead, Silent Witness, Casualty, Heartbeat, Holby City, Country File and lots more. Sad as it is I do watch Eastenders!

Books:

Do ones with pictures in count?

Heroes:

My Mum and Dad, Andy Latimer the king of sad guitar and Sam Brown a powerhouse of a voice.

My Blog

Memories

Leave a memory of you and me together... It doesn't matter if I know you a little or a lot, anything you remember. Then, repost this on your own blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.....
Posted by This is Russ on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:17:00 PST

Tag Time!!

Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, or habits about yourself. At the end, you choose 10 people to be tagged, list their names.Don't forget to leave...
Posted by This is Russ on Thu, 24 May 2007 01:40:00 PST

My Birthday

I'm not a great fan of birthdays! Another year older..... I really don't do the age thing. Went down to Southend to see my Mum and Dad on Sunday. They really are getting so very old and frail, it will...
Posted by This is Russ on Tue, 08 May 2007 12:41:00 PST

Work

I have a feeling my job is going to put me in the looney bin   Someone sent this at the time I posted this blog.... it is strangely appropriate and made me laugh: One day a farmer's donkey fell...
Posted by This is Russ on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:51:00 PST

10 Things I Miss and Don't Miss About My Old Home

Some of you may know that I grew up in Southend-on-Sea and its surrounding area. Its a place that holds a lot of memories for me, but I no longer recognise when I go back to now. I once felt a living ...
Posted by This is Russ on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:04:00 PST

My Weird Dream

Had a really vivid dream last night that seemed to go on for quiet a while. Somehow I had ridden to Scotland on a push bike with a mate from work and some strange bird who I've never seen before ...
Posted by This is Russ on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:04:00 PST

Voice Comment Box

This is fun try it! Send me a VoiceComment. It's FREE! Just call 0121 314 3538 and enter *3610452. If you get one too, I'll reply. http://www.snapvine.com...
Posted by This is Russ on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:59:00 PST

Music and My Life

My whole life has revolved around going to gigs and concerts.The memory of attending different music events brings lots of things back to me. I don't just remember the music, I remember who I was with...
Posted by This is Russ on Wed, 19 Oct 2005 03:01:00 PST

Tagged

    Alright...I have been tagged by Ref5...so I have to pass it along...and share my weirdness also.... So the rules are, once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with "si...
Posted by This is Russ on Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:08:00 PST

To All My Readers

Life is sweet! That's what I'm gonna tell myself anyway  I think the summer madness is setting in ...
Posted by This is Russ on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:31:00 PST