Hey folks.

Managed to finally get a lay in. Well, if you call going to bed at 1, and getting up at 8, a lay in.

The last few days have been constantly travelling and gigging, with very little sleep.

Last night we were in Harris, and it was another tough crowd. It seems that the further north you get in the islands, the louder the audience gets.

The problem is, there are no venues up here. Infact, there are no bars either. The areas are so remote, that there are only a couple of hotels in the main town, so you have to perform there.

Don’t get me wrong, the folks are very friendly and polite, but obviously they’re out for a good time, and often that means talking over you.

It was the same in Skye the night before. There were a couple of times where the end of the tune didn’t even get a clap.

That’s pretty disheartening. But then when you come off, everyone comes up telling you how great it was. I guess that’s just the way it is up here, but it takes some getting used to.

Today is the one day that we have some time to explore the beaches and chill out. It’s foggy and cold. Grrrrr! It’s been blistering all week while I’ve been in cars and boats!

I think they call that the law of the sod.

In Eriskay tonight. Deep breath, and some fresh optimism.

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