June 2025
Hopefully a Farewell to Procrastination
I’ve had two part written books which have stalled from severe bouts of procrastination: 'Fergie Time' and 'The Wobbly Odyssey.' I am now in need to finish one—or both—of these. They are both 80% or so complete (as far as first drafts go that probably means many miles from finished).
The 'Wobbly Odyssey: To Hull And Back' is currently 78,400 words from an initial target of 80k. In fact I reckon there will be a further 15k or so words to complete it. We’ll see.
The story is a comedic tale of three guys on an epic pub crawl taking in cities between Liverpool and Hull. So with me heading to Cleethorpes in four weeks maybe that would be a fitting way to fit in my writing (it’s not that far from Hull as the crow flies; but surprisingly distant by public transport). Can I complete the first draft by the time I go to DocksFest? I could even reward myself with an ale trip to Hull to celebrate. Well, er, maybe not in reality.
If it does prove to be ‘only’ 15k words to finish, well with 27 days to go right now then it’s only 600 words a day.
Let’s see. Watch this space.
The 'Wobbly Odyssey: To Hull And Back' is currently 78,400 words from an initial target of 80k. In fact I reckon there will be a further 15k or so words to complete it. We’ll see.
The story is a comedic tale of three guys on an epic pub crawl taking in cities between Liverpool and Hull. So with me heading to Cleethorpes in four weeks maybe that would be a fitting way to fit in my writing (it’s not that far from Hull as the crow flies; but surprisingly distant by public transport). Can I complete the first draft by the time I go to DocksFest? I could even reward myself with an ale trip to Hull to celebrate. Well, er, maybe not in reality.
If it does prove to be ‘only’ 15k words to finish, well with 27 days to go right now then it’s only 600 words a day.
Let’s see. Watch this space.
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In four weeks time I’ll be heading to my second DocksFest, which is held at the Meridian Ground in Cleethorpes. Last year two of my very favourite acts were playing: Lottery Winners and Frank Turner.. This time I bought the tickets before they even announced who was playing. It has proved to be a few class oldies who I’ve also seen before: Ash, Maximo Park and the Charlatans. And a few bands I’ve not heard of but for a quick blast on Spotify. Should be good again.
Last year I stayed in an Air B&B some distance away (I think between Cleethorpes and Grimsby. It was a bit of a struggle walking back to the place after a long day. I actually set off whilst the headline act (Razorlight) was playing (I’d seen my fave two anyway). It took me a few breaks sitting on walls an all. This time should be better, I’ve got myself a portable chair, which fits in my rucksack, for the day itself. Also I’ve managed to get a hotel for a decent price very close to the venue. Great result.
I’ll no doubt do what I did last time and spend some of Friday at the Docks Brewery in Grimsby, whilst enjoying their beers I can watch the inevitable last minute chaos unfold there. Then Saturday is gig day. Sunday will be a relaxing ‘The Day After’ in Cleethorpes.
The return train is only costing twenty odd quid, which is a result. But they are for specific trains, so—note to self—I need to plan carefully.
Bring it on!
Last year I stayed in an Air B&B some distance away (I think between Cleethorpes and Grimsby. It was a bit of a struggle walking back to the place after a long day. I actually set off whilst the headline act (Razorlight) was playing (I’d seen my fave two anyway). It took me a few breaks sitting on walls an all. This time should be better, I’ve got myself a portable chair, which fits in my rucksack, for the day itself. Also I’ve managed to get a hotel for a decent price very close to the venue. Great result.
I’ll no doubt do what I did last time and spend some of Friday at the Docks Brewery in Grimsby, whilst enjoying their beers I can watch the inevitable last minute chaos unfold there. Then Saturday is gig day. Sunday will be a relaxing ‘The Day After’ in Cleethorpes.
The return train is only costing twenty odd quid, which is a result. But they are for specific trains, so—note to self—I need to plan carefully.
Bring it on!