getting down to business

Friday 28th July 2006

9:55 a.m. The last couple of nights have probably been the busiest so far, especially Wednesday night – the bar was fully occupied for most of the evening, and initially the audience were a bit of a tough cookie to crack, but I soon took care of that by playing some golden oldies and giving it some, in fact it was the first night where I actually broke a sweat whilst playing! When I had finished a girl who I guess to be about my age did a number, which was Urban Spaceman. Last night went really well also, I had another Scottish group sat around me for most of the evening, and despite them being a bit loud and boisterous they were a good lot to have in as they were really enthusiastic and gave me plenty of requests. Also there was a guy in there all evening sitting just behind me listening very intently and didn’t leave until I had finished. I spoke to him afterwards I think he was Dutch or French, and he was full of praise!

Was talking to James the other night and he said he could see me playing the piano on a cruise ship in a year’s time.

Have now confirmed that I will be coming back on board this ship on 21st August to do another contract, after having had a week’s break.