Chico Time.

In yesterdays Guardian....."Take Chico....or to give him his full name, Chico Time. Hes hit on a way to compensate for his lack of vocal expertise:leaping about like a ninny.Chico's performances are so rubbish, they quickly plunge beyond "crap","rotten" or "abysmal", drop off the bottom of the chart, and reappear at the top, next to "brilliant", "visionary" and "epoch making". He inadvertently borders on greatness. As such he thoroughly deserves his place in the contest."

Wigan Athletic Part 2

It could be time to go out and buy Tel a Wigan Athletic top. Well that Manchester Utd lot are a poor do!!! Wigan are tonight in 2nd spot, nine points behind Chelsea with a game in hand. For those lifelong Latics fans who supported Wigan back in the old 4th Division...this is an amazing day. Whatever happens during the rest of this season...Wigan Athletic are tonight up there with the big boys. Ay up...owd mon sithee!!!!

Wigan Athletic.

Who said life in The Premiership would be tough? A quick glance at the table shows Wigan in 4th place....and if results go their way this weekend ,they could possibly move even higher. Heady days at the JJB.

James Thierree.

Last night was the final performance of "La Veillee des Abysses" at WMC. It was a fantastic show....one usher said it had changed his life!!!! Mark told me that James Thierree is the grandson of Charlie Chaplin.Its a shame the audiences weren't bigger...Saturday Night Fever starts this week and it seems a shame that this will no doubt attract bigger crowds.

Michelangelo's Pieta.

Just inside the door of St Peter s Basilica ...is Michelangelo's Pieta. Created by Michelangelo from a single slab of marble...it was unveiled in 1500. The Pieta depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of her son Jesus Christ after his death. 500 years after it was created...it is now protected by a glass wall. It is the only piece that Michelangelo ever signed...and its impact takes your breath away.

Rome.

We must have walked miles and miles during our 3 days in Rome. Thanks to some great map reading by Tel and our guide books..we managed to see most of the famous landmarks.Our favourite moments though, were walking around the backstreets and looking in the shops and bars..dodging the crazy scooters and trying to cross the roads. We met Olivia, Graeme, Julian and Miabella at The Trevi Fountain...and at Midnight on the 18th Oct we all gathered around a payphone and called Auntie Elaine in Australia to wish her a happy birthday. Despite the crowds, our visit to The Vatican was fantastic. Just great to be there. We visited the tomb of the late Pope John Paul II.

Comment of the trip ...by Graeme.

" I ve only seen 2 italian men wearing thongs so far"

St Peters Basilica.

St Peters Basilica.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

A moments peace at The Vatican.

A moments peace at The Vatican.
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Due caffe.

Due caffe.
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Miabella at The Trevi Fountain.

Miabella at The Trevi Fountain.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Rainy day in Rome.

Rainy day in Rome.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Harriet.

Harriet.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

We met Harriet a couple of years ago...on a visit to Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia. She is nearly 175 years old...and believed to be the oldest creature in the world. Now thats impressive.

Funny ad.

Funny ad.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

I like this advert for a programme about David Blunkett..."A very social secretary".It makes me smile.

Forever Young.

"May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and strong
May you stay forever young,
Forever young,forever young
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

Bob Dylan 1973.

Bob in concert 1965.

Bob in concert 1965.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg 1965.

Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg 1965.
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Watching Martin Scorsese's film No Direction Home...we felt moved to post a couple of pics of the great man. Bob Dylan.

Long hair.

Long hair.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Here we are...all young and fresh faced..on a rowing boat on Roath Park Lake.
Obviously after seeing these photos again...my new mission is to get Tel to grow his hair long again. Long hair with a beard....how many bottles of Leffe will it take to get him round to the idea??

Ninjah.

Ninjah.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Ninjah

Ninjah
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

Ninjah.

Ninjah is one of Cardiffs biggest characters. BBC Wales Music say..."unique and legendary MC and street performer, whose favoured musical venture is drumming on a Queen Street bin. Mad as a badger." He can be seen walking around town dressed in bin bags and other amazing outfits. He is very very tall and really stands out from the crowd. Boobytrap Records have now signed him....and on Saturday he paraded through Cardiff dressed as a pharaoh with a group of his "followers", waving welsh flags and placards in the air...promoting his new album. Old ladies looked bemused....who was that crazy man??? It was quite a sight. Good luck Ninja.

CAERDYDD.

What started as a normal day on Saturday ...turned into a great day of "Cardiffness". Luckily I had my camera with me to take some snap shots of this great city and one of its great characters. When you live somewhere for a long time, you become used to the streets and the people..but on Saturday,in the bright sunshine, everything in Cardiff looked fantastic.

Cardiff V Saracens.

Cardiff V Saracens.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

An old man behind us said "theres some big buggers out there"...and he was right. We stood on the terraces with 8,000 supporters and watched Cardiff beat Saracens in The Powergen Cup.

St Marys Street.

St Marys Street.
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.

The best looking street in Cardiff. With a castle at one end...and the best stadium in the world to one side. Its busy with buses and shoppers....superb.

River Taff

River Taff
Originally uploaded by terry Dixon.