Bits & Pieces – a weekend update…..

A trip to the theatre.
On Thursday night I took Jane to the Opera House to watch a play entitled “How the other half loves”. Now the theatre is not exactly my thing but a wee tip to those male readers who are married – an unexpected trip to the theatre = Mega brownie points!!!!

A trip to the bowling alley & Red Panda.
Took Jane and her parents to the Superbowl where I then kicked their butts at the game. Now that’s delivering a present with style!! We then went to the Red Panda for what was a beautiful meal provided with wonderful service. A wee tip though for those looking to take a loved one out for a meal – Make sure you have the Visa with you if it’s the Red Panda your heading for!

Trout Fishing.
I can’t believe my luck but Jane seems to be developing a passion for fishing. Not one to miss an opportunity to encourage such a healthy interest I took her to a fish farm outside Ballygowan as part of her Birthday weekend. We both caught a fish each and Jane was heard to say – “We must do that again soon!”

The Thrills
I bought their debut album last week entitled “So Much For The City”. It took a few listens but my evaluation of it is that it’s a great album from a band with loads of potential.

Fleetwood Mac are coming to Belfast (8/12/03)
Now thats the best musical news I've heard in ages!

News of the big man….

JOHNNY CASH HOSPITALIZED FOR STOMACH CONDITION
Johnny has been admitted to Baptist Hospital in Nashville due to a stomach condition. According to his manager, Lou Robin, "Johnny is being held for observation and treatment of this stomach condition and should be released within a few days." Hopefully the following pieces of news have helped him on the road to recovery:

"HURT" GETS MTV NOD.
Johnny's video for "Hurt" received an MTV award last night for Best Cinematography. Congratulations to Johnny and Mark Romanek's team!

CMA NOMINATIONS
Johnny has been nominated for the following awards by the Country Music Association:

Single of the Year, "Hurt"
Album of the Year, "American IV The Man Comes Around"
Vocal Event of the Year w/ The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Music Video of the Year, "Hurt"

Congratulations & and get well soon Johnny!