MudIsland Mike

MUDISLANDMIKE.COM IS UP!!!!

2009-04-25T02:54:00.005+01:00

With a tear in my eye, I bid farewell to blogspot and ask you guys to head over to MUDISLANDMIKE.COM from now on if you want continue reading the droth I tend to leak out into the digital world. I can promise you an endless supply of aimless ramblings, tales of woe regarding my, and my friends' misadventures in this foul city that is London.I tried my best to try and get the new site (working in

Too Slow!

2009-04-24T11:06:00.008+01:00

I know I've had my Fri-Five post for the day (I love that Rob sequence!) but I couldn't pass up this little sequence of the 'Up High, Down Low, Too Slow' trick. For those of you who don't know how to play this little gag on an unsuspecting (soon to be ex) mate, here is a step by step guide. Use with caution...Step 1: Up High! This gives the victim a false sense of security... - Bliss -Step 2:

The High (Fri) - Five: Official Definition

2009-04-24T09:59:00.006+01:00

This from Wikipedia:A high five is a celebratory gesture made by two people, each raising one hand to slap the raised hand of the other — usually meant to communicate mutual satisfaction to spectators or to extend congratulations from one person to another. The arms are usually extended into the air to form the "high" part, and the five fingers of each hand meet, making the "five", thus the name.

Yay! First Human Clone on the way!

2009-04-22T13:35:00.006+01:00

Just what we need, more people in this world! And I bet, when this becomes operational only the rich will be able to afford it and those people are usually the biggest assholes. So we will have big immortal assholes walking the Earth - my kinda place!- "It's alive!" -(click the pic to read the article)(I tried my damnedest to embed the video here but there shit video player has no embed code, I

Summer rolls in...

2009-04-20T17:51:00.005+01:00

Lets examine the progress shall we?BEFORE: (2 February)- Bleak -AFTER: (19 April) - Refreshing -Coming along nicely, not that a cemetery could be anything else but bleak but it'll do.Here's another one of my street...- Leafy -Have a nice evening minions,Laterz!

You rang?

2009-04-20T17:27:00.004+01:00

My weekly response to Being Brazen's Q&A...Thought for the day: Will I ever see Manatee again after his iMac got delivered today?Song of the Week: 'Show me the roof' by Herman DuneWord of the Week: 'Recharge' the ol' batteries...Drink of the moment: Coca Cola (follow link here)Currently enjoying: A little alone time; writing music, painting and taking in Luc Besson films.Currently annoyed by:

Silent for a good reason...

2009-04-20T15:21:00.005+01:00

- Enter at your own peril - Ok, so that happened and I'm still reeling from shock. I've never seen a venue heave like I saw Brixton on Saturday night. The Prodigy came on stage at just after 12am, and left 2 face melting hours later. Now I've told you guys that I'm not into dance music AT ALL, but this was something else. It's been written somewhere that seeing The Prodigy live is listed on one

The Only Way Bafana Will Win The World Cup

2009-04-17T10:56:00.003+01:00

- Ronaldo was rendered useless - (thanks Manatee)

Happy Fri-Five-Day Minions!

2009-04-17T10:02:00.007+01:00

As my head throbs due to the meanest night out in Soho last night, which included a visit to SUNSET STRIP - I'm still alive enough to wish you a Happy Fri-Five-Day - because I'm a giver, not a taker. Even after Being Brazen expressed her utter disdain for such establishments to me yesterday, I went anyways because well, I'm a real bad ass but you guys knew that already. What I love about nights

My First Poll Is Up!... (oh grow up please!)

2009-04-16T16:45:00.006+01:00

Hey guys,Following in the footsteps of my good friend Being Brazen, I've decided to put a poll up for you guys to vote on (shakes head and smirks)... Look over there... To the right, yes that's it you can't miss it... - That'll do just fine thank you - So what do you think I prefer? Tick the box and vote - let's hear it! Poll lasts til next week, nothing new to me really...On your knee's please...

5 Things I Want Before 2010

2009-04-16T12:19:00.012+01:00

It's important to have goals minions, and I've been thinking long and hard over the last 10 minutes while I wrote this piece of tosh for you as to what I wanted from 2009... These are mine, along with the ever standing global goal of making love to each and every one of you - these are the ones that I consider to be difficult to attain...Mad Surf Skills: Bunny has been mentioning the idea of

I have my Nine Inch Nails Tickets... Do you?

2009-04-14T17:21:00.004+01:00

Makes me laugh (quiet chuckle)Quote from NME.co.uk"Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction will play two live UK dates together in July... Tickets for the gigs go on sale on Friday (April 17) at 9am (BST)."Ho hum, actually tickets are on sale on nin.com right now - and Manatee and I already have ours! 2 sparkly tickets to see Messieurs Reznor, Finck, Meldal Johnson and Rubin collectively known as...

Hiatus Lazimatus

2009-04-14T15:22:00.007+01:00

My word that was a well deserved break for yours truly. As you can probably imagine I was way too busy to post a single vowel since Thursday - well the opposite is true. I did nothing. like nothing... seriously, for four days I didNOTHINGAnd it couldn't have been more blissful. See, the Earlsfield train station was closed the entire weekend from Friday through to Monday so I didn't even leave

Eagles = Epic

2009-04-09T14:11:00.011+01:00

What a nice little evening we had last night. Pre drinks at the Proud Gallery where we then dined at the Camden Colonel (aka KFC) and then hit the Forum for some monstrous rock and rolling!The Eagles of Death Metal were on top form and I'm very glad Edge got me the ticket, ta ra to you Edge! - Edge and Manatee await the imminent arrival of... - - The sexiest man in rock & roll, Jesse 'Boots

Digg Dialogg: Trent Reznor

2009-04-08T15:37:00.004+01:00

Probably the best interview I've ever seen. If you're like me and have a spare 40 minutes on the web to watch the whole thing you will be very glad you did. Trent, or Mr Nine Inch Nails to you, talks frankly about everything from music distribution models, Quake and even Scientology...Check it out!(click the pic to view the vid)

Naked Female Bodypaint Football

2009-04-08T13:57:00.021+01:00

Ok, so I don't usually post this sort of thing here on MudIsland Mike but as a member of the male side of the species I feel obliged...Ah who cares about an intro just check these hot women playing beach football in nothing but a thong and body paint... Life really doesn't get better than this... - Pre game nerves... - - Yip, you guys will do just fine - - Hope you ladies warmed up before hand

Eagles of Death Metal TONIGHT!

2009-04-08T12:51:00.006+01:00

Well look at that why don't ya? Time has a funny way of, I dunno, 'ticking over' as they say. You know when you book a ticket to something so far in the future that you kinda forget about it until the date falls upon you like a piano out of the sky? Well, today wasn't as much of a head fuck has my Chris Cornell experience but nonetheless... Edge got me a ticket for tonight at the Forum in Kentish

Parlez Vous Freebie?

2009-04-07T17:50:00.005+01:00

Classic, I'm so happy I didn't book my french lessons at the beginning of the month, not like I can shell out £400 on any given day can I?... This is how it went down:The MD: Mike, I'm sending around a list of courses that are available for you all to attend for 'personal development' this year and I want you to pick 3 that you would be interested in and a couple of back up courses in case of

"It's For Me", according to Being Brazen

2009-04-06T11:57:00.006+01:00

My good friend in blogdom, Being Brazen, puts up little questionaires every other week for us stalkers to answer- this morning she has asked me personally to post retorts - how can I refuse such a naughty little minx?1. Thought for the day: Surfing holiday in Spain, surfing holiday in Spain with Bunny!2: Song of the moment: "Mogwai Fear Satan" by Mogwai3. Drink of the moment: Nescafe Golden

Facebook Compliant...

2009-04-04T21:15:00.006+01:00

Oh would you look at that! MudIsland Mike just keeps expanding, the empire just keeps growing and growing... Why don't you do yourself a favour and add me as your 'friend' - you never know what fringe benefits could result in that simple little click of a mouse... Go on, you know you want to...MudIsland Mike's ProfileCreate your badgeHealth

100 Posts - 100 Orgasms

2009-04-04T12:21:00.009+01:00

- Each and every time - You're welcome... ***

Movie Review: New York Minute

2009-04-04T10:24:00.010+01:00

Like I mentioned yesterday, Manatee and Edge finally moved into their new place and I was issued the invite (first on the list obviously) for dinner and a movie - naughty:) Manatee asked me to bring over some dvds because we were feeling like a big night and when we're feeling wild on a Friday night out comes the dvds! Bitches be crazy!So I thought I'd throw in a little twist to the movie

Twitter... Because I must!

2009-04-03T17:03:00.005+01:00

I get inundated with requests for more posts, more foreplay, more orgasms, more this, more that and to be honest I'm just doing the best I can.So I was snooping around the darker corners of the 'underweb' and came across this little site called 'Twitter'. It lets me post little nuggets of news, snippets of sexuality and other relevant alliterations (?) on the move. So now, you'll will be able to

Faces To Names

2009-04-03T15:13:00.005+01:00

As I reveal the players... - Edge, Bunny and Manatee under the Earlsfield bridge - You see how our subjects are walking out of the darkness and into the light? You think that was by accident? We were on our way to The Palace after a session at The Puzzle, couldn't be more spot on if I tried...Congratulations to The Photographer on the new digs! He informs me there is a Mikey Room waiting for me..

SHII!!!!

2009-04-03T13:04:00.002+01:00

This might lose me a few lady friends... but it's worth it!Classic!

Celebrating With A Jack Ass

2009-04-03T11:56:00.004+01:00

Let's rejoice in this magical day by watching a man, who probably gets more ass and earns more money than you or I in a week then we would in our entire lives, making a complete ass hole of himself on national TV... Friends, Mr Ryan Seacrest high fiving.... a blind dude! - Up high, down low, too slow! - (click the picture)I feel a lot better about myself after watching that...again and again and

Recession Humour...

2009-04-01T17:01:00.007+01:00

- "I was just taking a stroll at lunch, next thing I wake up in the hospital - WTF!?" - UPDATEThis was from a couple years ago - please don't send me outdated shit dudes, it makes me look blind!!

Sharing The Good Times

2009-03-31T17:53:00.004+01:00

Ok call me obsessed but Mogwai is one of my all time favourites, hell I travel to far off countries just for the night to see them. Anyway, found this little gem of a video to the track Mogwai Fear Satan, if you remember my setlist post you will know that they closed MY gig with it... I really encourage you to watch the whole 11 or so minutes of the clip, if not for your self then do it for me.

Sick...

2009-03-30T18:54:00.005+01:00

I'm sorry if I'm not my whitty self today, not feeling my usual awesome vibe as I have a chronic case of the flu... That's right, I said chronic... I worked from home today, not as cool as it sounds...So I thought I'd put up a photo of me dancing on the Notting Hill platform. Phi took this after an Explosions In The Sky gig in January last year... Enjoy...- My tap dancing stopped people in their

MONO - Scala 26/03/09

2009-03-27T14:03:00.004Z

- Takaakira Goto killing it - Oh yes, that happened...From what I can remember, from the 3rd row with Manatee by my side...Setlist: Ashes in the SnowSilent Flight, Sleeping DawnFollow the MapYearningThe Battle to HeavenPure As SnowAwesome...Got The Prodigy tickets for 18 April, they sold out in 10 minutes - thanks EDGE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDGE !

2009-03-27T13:10:00.007Z

Holy shit minions, this weekend has a very messy and mortally dangerous outlook...First and foremost today is Edge's birthday, so well done to her for putting another candle on the cake. It's getting harder and harder to blow them all out with just one breath... Phew!Then on Sunday we are having a lunch/party at The Accountant's house in Fulham before heading down to the river to watch the famous

Happy Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Five Day!

2009-03-27T09:42:00.004Z

See what I did there, like a DJ!Here's a little 'How To' diagram of the Fri Five...Tip: Aim for the elbow! - Taking technique to new levels - Have a good one today guys, I've got a little flu so I'm staying in tonight. Gotta recharge the batteries for Edge's birthday dinner tomorrow night... An event that has me a little scared as we are eating at a place located not a stone's throw away from The

No Repeat!

2009-03-25T16:15:00.005Z

So I have to keep chanting to my inner self, my id, the legion of voices in my head:! I will not allow this to happen again !Manatee & I are heading to a small club across the road from my office in Tottenham Court Road tonight, PUNK, to support Edge's sister's boyfriend's band Cartel, who rock by the way!Basically the last time we went and supported Cartel I almost broke my foot against a hand

Turn The Lights Off Baby....

2009-03-24T16:25:00.008Z

If you are like me, you prefer to have the lights off, but this time round we won't be having a little Barry White playing in the background, no siree... It'l just be the sweet sounds of your delicious moaning as I send you to Pleasure Town.- click the banner to vote -It's the right thing to do!And, do you need another reason to light up some scented candles and bust out the essential oils?I

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU

2009-03-24T12:52:00.003Z

This is easily the most amazing piece of video art I have every seen, and I want to share it with you here... Never say that I don't post enriching, inspiring and life affirming content on this page - because that would just be bollocks...Behold...MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.(thanks Manatee)

Dublin, Again!

2009-03-23T22:05:00.004Z

- Weapons -I came I saw and I left very quickly.I spent a total of 20 hours in Ireland over the weekend - and there really isn't much to report about it except the gig was fantastic and totally worth it. A huge plus was that I managed to stumble onto Mogwai's rehearsal before the gig - by accident! I was walking down Abbey Str trying to find the venue so I knew where to go later that night and I

Dalai Lama Refused Entry to SA

2009-03-23T20:08:00.008Z

- Careful, he could strike at any moment - Because the Chinese said so ...Pressure from the People's Republic of China has forced theGovernment of South Africa to disallow entry of the DALAI LAMAinto their country to attend a Conference on Freedom in Tibet.He would have joined South African Nobel Prize winner BishopDesmond Tutu and ex-SA President De Klerk and others inthis important conference.

MOGWAI - The Academy - Dublin 21/3/09

2009-03-23T12:43:00.007Z

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days - all this traveling has made me a little crispy... I'll post tonight about the trip but here is the setlist for the gig that was more thatn worth traveling to one of the most boring cities in Europe on your own (well it's only boring if you've been to it before) to actually only be IN the country for 20 hours... haha I'm such a jet setter...SetlistI'm Jim

Celebrating Friday!

2009-03-20T12:29:00.007Z

What better way to celebrate this occasion than with a FRI-FIVE! - Everyone's your friend when you're the one holding the machine gun - - Inspiring - - There was definitely a PR guy on site here - Don't be shy, share the FIVE!Right, I've printed out me 'e-tickets' and I'm all set for the trip to Dublin in the morning... can't wait! Me and my favourite friend Crested Ten (courtesy of John Jameson

PEDO HORSE!

2009-03-20T09:14:00.002Z

(THANKS MS TAMPON!)Tears, streaming down my face!FRI-FIVE TO YOU ALL!!

Manson, Twiggy & Billy

2009-03-19T12:52:00.003Z

Marilyn Manson, Billy Corgan, Twiggy (Joerdie White)Just a picture I found on Yelena Yemchuk's site... How high are these guys when this was taken?I think this was back in the Adore/Antichrist Superstar days when Billy Corgan was still dating Yelena...Check her site out, she really is one of my favourite photographers...Cheers ***

Stop Dressing Your Six Year Old Like A Skank

2009-03-19T09:25:00.002Z

This absolutely made me cry real tears...That has got to go done as the greatest name for a book ever - right up there withNothing in this book is true, it's just exactly how things are...Something in this book is true... How to Avoid Huge ShipsI Was Tortured By the Pygmy Love QueenAre Women Human? And Other International DialoguesCheese Problems SolvedAnd my favourite...The Book of Marmalade:

Madge gets it!

2009-03-18T12:31:00.002Z

Ha, oh no Karma's a bitch!Madonnna's toyboy gets going with anotherThe Sun: MADONNA'S toyboy boyfriend JESUS LUZ has risked her wrath — by canoodling with a sexy younger woman at a party. Brazilian Jesus, 22, was seen tenderly clasping lingerie model LUCIANA COSTA as they swayed to the music in his home city of Rio. Not around ... Madonna Jesus, wearing a jaunty hat, held 31-year-old Luciana

Happy St Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T13:29:00.007Z

Just another reason to get bombed...Days in History:Birthdays of: Rob Lowe, Billy Corgan, Alexander McQueenDeath of: St Patrick...Anniversary of Pleasuring the Ladies: Me - that's right, I lost my virginity on St Patrick's Day. That Brazilian volley ball team still calls wanting that encore I 'promised' them all those years ago - I was great obviously but they were rubbish... Whose next?Office

Rock Werchter 2009

2009-03-17T12:34:00.006Z

Manatee, Sweetie and Yours Truly are hitting Rock Werchter in Belgium this year. Possibly the best line up I have ever seen... Where the hell will you be? Nowhere that's where!LINE UP(sorted Headliner first)ThursdayTHE PRODIGYOASISPLACEBODAVE MATTHEWSLILY ALLENTIGAPENDULUMLAURENT GARNIERFLEET FOXESEMILIANA TORRINIFridayCOLDPLAYTHE KILLERSBLOC PARTYELBOWAMY MACDONALDJUST JACKLADY GAGAJASON MRAZTHE

Premature Boobie Expectationalism...

2009-03-17T10:41:00.007Z

It takes a real man to admit fault, and as you know I am such a man (albeit more awesome). And so I was on the look out yesterday for mammaries and I didn't see any. So yes, I may have called Mammary Monday a little too soon - call it Premature Boobie Expectationalism... Edge did however email me with a find -EDGE: BTW Mike it is most definitely Mammary Monday out there! I for one just saw a

The Puzzle... Again...

2009-03-15T16:19:00.005Z

The Manatee sent me a text yesterday...Manatee: Hey dude, Im back from Bradford... Let's drink!We rendezvoused at The Puzzle at around lunch time, Edge making a brief yet highly impactful visit (she had a 30th to go to) so basically it was just the men for the afternoon. A few calls were made and soon enough Gym Bunny and The Accountant swung by too, always a nice addition. The Manatee had played

Top O' The Morning To Ya!

2009-03-12T17:53:00.004Z

I seem to just attract bad morning karma. First it was the nice welcome I got in at work the other day now this.I got onto the Earlsfield platform this morning to its usual chaotic vibe - no stress. I'm keeping the promise I made to myself these days to NOT under any circumstances allow myself to get angry or stressed about getting to work late. If the platform is full, I take a step back, a seat

Banksy Removed!

2009-03-12T17:38:00.006Z

You may remember one of my first awesome posts I submitted onto the 'interweb' showcasing my supreme skills with the camera by taking a photo of one of Banksy's largest pieces in London. Situated about a block from my office "One Nation Under CCTV" became one of his most popular and recognizable works (because it spanned about 4 storys high.BEFORE: - Art: Just chilling, not hurting anyone - Took

Communication Breakdown...

2009-03-11T23:44:00.004Z

Firstly I must apologize for my recent messy posts where I quote from other sites. As you can see, the fonts and styles play havoc with the layout in Blogger - thanks Google for troubleshooting this, too busy scanning my email and taking over the world I guess...Anyway, thanks to Emo Girl who sent me these pics of these hilarious posters some guy named Craig has been putting up around some one

Not Wanted At All I See...

2009-03-11T23:32:00.006Z

I can take a hint, can you?UK Economic Slump Further Hinders Immigration for Highly Skilled ProfessionalsFebruary 23, 2009 07:17 by visa newsThe UK Border Agency has once again announced a further clamming of immigration law, set to adversely affect young aspiring professionals wishing to spread their wings and pursue a career abroad. A new addition to the radical UK immigration regime, issued by

Britters Confirmation

2009-03-11T23:21:00.005Z

That's that then...(Thanks Andrew M)

Movie Review: Marley and Me *

2009-03-10T21:29:00.006Z

Sweetie manage to forget a copy of the Marley & Me paperback on my desk a little while a go and, knowing me Ill just pick anything up and read it. I wasn't impressed by the penmenship of the 'author' one tiny bit and didn't get past the first chapter. I quietly laid it down and sent a text to little Sweetie to remind her that the book was stinking up my room.Plot Summary by IMDB.com"After their

Break Ups & Make Ups...

2009-03-10T20:45:00.007Z

All these bands of the past getting back together trying to make a quick buck while the goings good (or before the worst of the recession hits). It's actaully kind of sad the way people with such awesome reputations are just throwing it away with lame sell out ventures.Here a few reunions going aroundFaith No More - I liked these punk/funk rock pioneers of the 90's, I really did! You might

Productivity Levels are about to Plummet...

2009-03-10T11:55:00.002Z

Here you go, kiss the rest of the afternoon good bye...That is all...

Britters lets it all hang out!

2009-03-09T18:02:00.005Z

Back on form - pulled this pearler from The Sun BRITNEY SPEARS has had the mother of all wardrobe malfunctions – exposing her private parts and then telling a packed audience what she’d done. The singer was performing in Tampa, Florida, on her Circus tour when she flashed a little more flesh than even her bondage-themed show allows for. After singing I’m A Slave 4 U,

Mammary Monday...

2009-03-09T12:43:00.009Z

Crisp, sun soaked mornings are becoming the norm in London around this time of year. Clear blue skies wrap our lives in a approving, knowing nod from Mother Nature as she coo's, "Spring is here my dear, and summer rides a close distance behind, chasing her tail with a bikini thong clenched tightly in her teeth." This image of a thong in one's teeth reminded me of an interesting concept

Lay off my Chilled Weekend...

2009-03-09T11:01:00.003Z

Jeez you okes are demanding... I let one day go by without a whisper in your tastey ears and I get a barrage of abuse!Ms Tampon: "Mike, where the hell are you? No Monday morning post? WTF!"The Photographer: "Hey, ass... what's the vibe?!"Anonymous: "Hey babe, missed you this morning... *wink*"Sweetie: "I'm bummed with you, I'm freezing my ass off on the slopes of Bulgaria and I got no Mud this

Oxford Street Nudity

2009-03-06T11:53:00.005Z

- Mannequin porn -Her Majesty would be horrified...

Ticking Your Box...

2009-03-06T10:54:00.011Z

- Bring the thirst - £5 entry, £1 drinks there after... Exxxxxcellent...London's a tough school...I feel olympic today.

Introducing the 'Fri-Five'

2009-03-06T09:40:00.006Z

Today is an epic day in history as I unveil a concept that will penetrate your very being and lifestyle... The 'Fri-Five' just exploded into your life...THIS CAN ONLY HAPPEN ON FRIDAY'SHere's how you do it...Step 1: Walk up to any person, an acquaintance, a friend or f*ck buddy it doesn't matter...Step 2: With a jovial disposition, say something to the effect of"Hey dude, it's Friday!"Step 3:

QUICK UPDATE

2009-03-05T19:32:00.006Z

The Accountant just called...TA: Tonight?Me: Nothin...TA: Drink?Me: No...TA: Yes...Me: Ok where?TA: I dunno, a nice quiet place like The Grand...Me: No...TA: Yes... Me: Let me investigate...A few clicks on the 'interweb' brought me to this page hosted in heaven... - Fate has a funny way of presenting herself -Me: £5 Entry, free drinks there after... See you in 20...TA: Nice...*click*"Midway this

Picasso at the National Gallery - London

2009-03-05T17:55:00.012Z

I've never really had the opportunity to see an extensive collection of Pablo's work in one sitting so I'm quite excited about this one.- Papa Picasso sucking on a super sour - Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), arguably the most influential artist of the 20th century, pitted himself against the greatest Masters of European painting in a life-long artistic dialogue. ‘Picasso: Challenging the Past’

KY Jelly stocks soar (or sore?)

2009-03-05T12:17:00.006Z

Fans await Jackson concert dates You all look far too excited! Michael Jackson fans in the UK are waiting for the pop superstar to announce a series of comeback concerts at the O2 arena in London.

Wacko Joaqu-o Watch

2009-03-05T12:08:00.003Z

I'm not sure if you guys have seen this piece of filth rattling around in this site I found called 'You-Tube'... quite a funny site hosting videos of idiots doing idiotic things filmed by their idiot friends...As you know I'm fond of live music but I wee-ed a little in my pants when I first watched this...The downward spiral continues...

Current Addictions

2009-03-03T14:11:00.008Z

A fellow blogger buddy of mine, the lovely BEING BRAZEN has put it to us to post our Current Addictions...Here we go BB...Babybel Cheese wheels - greatest snack right now and we get them free in the office! -Sent from Heaven -Mono's last album, 'You Are There' has been on repeat on my disc-man for a month now in preparation for the gig on the 26th March.Man vests: Trust me to only purchase

Chris Cornell - Shepherd's Bush Empire 2/3/09

2009-03-03T12:02:00.008Z

Last night, I wasn't expecting much from the Chris Cornell show. I had investigated the setlists of his most recent shows in Amsterdam and Berlin. 90% of it was to be his new stuff which isn't great to be honest. 3 songs in he announces...CC: "Shepherd's Bush was the first European venue Soundgarden ever played. That was 20 years ago, so with that in mind we are going to play everything from the

Flawless...

2009-03-03T11:52:00.004Z

Many questions buzz in my head through out the day... Only one springs to mind when I see this... - Enjoy -What the hell am I doing here?

Chris Cornell tonight!

2009-03-02T16:42:00.005Z

I was on the train this morning, quite chuffed with myself that on this Monday morning I was actually feeling quite good, not hungover and healthy. The sun was even shining, causing me to squint a little at the new blue sky that covered dear 'o London. It was also a pleasantly strange morning as I had been engaged in a back-and-forth text conversation with an old friend, let's call her The Artist

Monday Morning Greeting...

2009-03-02T08:56:00.002Z

Walked into the office this morning to be greeted with this spot of graffiti scribbled on the wall...Indeed...What a start...

No One Fights the Naked Man...

2009-03-01T20:31:00.003Z

As you all well know The Accountant took me and The Hunter on a small, yet epic road trip this weekend to Brighton. It was my first visit to the beautiful city so I was a bundle of nervous energy and excitement. I say nervous because hitting the road with these two manical womanizing binge drinking artistes brings only three words to mind: out-of-control.We met up with another buddy of ours from

Email String

2009-02-27T11:19:00.003Z

This little bit of banter went on yesterday, had me stitches...Ms Tampon sent around an invite to a naked fun run being held in Durban next weekend - the saucy little thing. Anyway...Ms Tampon: next sunday! Ill put that in my diary!The Lawyer: was hoping you'd join me...shame, pity mikey won't be in town! :(Ms Tampon: Ya, lucky his bro is a photographer hey, can send him footage ;-)The

Summer is just around the corner...

2009-02-27T11:00:00.004Z

Strolled into the kitchen this morning to see this beauty tee-ed up, anxiously awaiting the fast approaching summer sun...Sexual...How much braaing can this beast handle you ask?Shed loads...xxx

The Players

2009-02-27T10:00:00.002Z

I was just taking a gander at this posts of mine and I figured you lot must be very confused as to who is who in this game of MudislandMike - so here they are with explanations as to why they are named what they are named (my best writing yet right there...)Manatee: My best mate. He reminds me of Brian from Family Guy. He is probably the most talented musician I know - he has played gigs and

Amazing...

2009-02-27T09:26:00.003Z

That I made it into work on time...First of all I was stunned this morning that the alarm on my Sh*tberry actually coaxed me from my slumber, never mind the fact that I actually didn't manage to lose my phone last night... (On a side note, my wrist is aching for reasons I have yet to remember). Reading my fabulous, and splintered post I wrote last night at 3am, I don't think you actually know

Playlist of the Week #2

2009-02-23T17:40:00.004Z

Alright children, please either drop your trousers or hike up your skirts as it's time for your weekly shot of Awesomeness...This weeks playlist is a little different as I've gone ahead and included my favourite music video of all time - Pyramid Song by Radiohead. This video was the inspiration behind The Photographer's final year photo-narrative piece, written and starred by yours truly... It

Life's little decisions...

2009-02-22T14:56:00.004Z

So I've enrolled in a course in April at Alliance Francaise. I studied French at varsity for a year, but I think Ill need more than that before I head to Paris. Exciting times...

The Killers are sh*t... Fact!

2009-02-22T14:27:00.005Z

Ok, I consider myself a person of some depth, I've contemplated my fair share Hegel and Derrida in my time but this little tidbit eludes my most focussed of attention..."Are we human,or are we dancer?" What the hell? Must have been a creative void in the studio the day this one was scribed... Anyone who can shed some light on the meaning of this lyric will be rewarded with sexual favours...

Rumours....

2009-02-20T13:13:00.006Z

Ok, there some serious rumours going around about me - most of them true, a few false but there are a few I'd like to get straight right here and now...TRUE: I purchased a ticket to see Chris Cornell at Shepherd's Bush Empire (2/3/09) this morning.TRUE: I am extremely hungover today. The Manatee came over for a 'meeting' last night and just didn't leave. How one ends up drinking Smirnoff and

Quick Cash...

2009-02-18T16:38:00.006Z

That must be the quickest money I ever made...My little iPhone didn't last an hour on eBay - SHAZAM! Some wanna-be-as-awesome-as-me dude picked it up, he literally swooped at the chance to live in my shadow. But come now, seriously, iPhones are old news! Please everyone has one and well, they are sooooo old that proper awesome people, well, person (singular of course) have no use for them

Selling My iPhone...

2009-02-17T11:59:00.004Z

Any takers can head to this link to make that purchase on eBay, PayPal buy it now for £200...Many late night drunken dials were made on this little baby, many tasteful nudes, and most of the awesome artsy photography you have seen on this very blog was taken with this puppy... She has many talents...Explore her every curve...Caress her sensitive skin...She is yours...Take her...You deserve her...

JOOST!!

2009-02-17T08:44:00.004Z

I wanted to let this one go, out of respect for the big man - but it's too hilarious to ignore...Like lip balm, the travel card and the 'brolly - everyone needs one - the Sex Tape!

Been So Long...

2009-02-16T17:21:00.004Z

I'm sorry I haven't had a new post for your grubby little minds for ages - I think since Saturday!The Manatee and Edge got back from Cape Town last night, a 2 week holiday of bliss I'm told. The Manatee and I had lunch today at the John Snow pub in Soho. We couldn't really come to a conclusion as to where to go until The Manatee came across a site bearing these interesting facts:SOHO HISTORY

Up Coming Events...

2009-02-14T16:04:00.003Z

Wow, I'm on a roll today, post number 4!Just wanted to update you guys on the gigs I have got lined up, tickets bought and sorted! I always buy two tickets without really having a second person in mind as I kinda get a kick out of surprising some one with a ticket out of the blue... Usually my gig buddy is Phi, but she is still in SA and don't know if/when she will be back - I'm pretty sure she

Argh, V. Day

2009-02-14T15:38:00.005Z

Shall I perpetuate the predictability of bloggers world wide regarding the day we find ourselves living through presently?Well, I don't know. Sweetie and I are going clothes shopping a little later - we both need new threads - then I think (not confirmed yet) I might be crashing a little dinner party tonight. Sweetie has a friend who is hosting said dinner party with a whole bunch of people

Last Night...

2009-02-14T15:19:00.004Z

After arriving back from the trip up North, I found myself somewhat energized, refreshed and keen for a Friday night 'quiet' drink... So I gave The Accountant a call.Me: ...Hey...TA: ...Hey...Me: ......TA: ......Me: ...And tonight?...TA: ...Nothing...Me: ...Keen?TA: ...Ja...Me: ...Sweet...TA: ...Where you?...Me: ...Home...TA: ...Pick you up in 15...ME: ...Nice...*click*The Accountant and I have a

A Day Out In The Country

2009-02-14T14:40:00.006Z

As you all know I went to see a few clients in Norwich yesterday. A two hour train trip there and two hours back. It really was a pleasant trip, getting to see the country side, Ipswich, Diss and Colchester. The rolling hills of endless farmland, a lonesome horse grazing in a wintery paddock. All very tranquil and exactly what I needed after a few solid months in the city.I found myself at the WH

Valentine's Preview

2009-02-12T17:19:00.001Z

Ok, so I guess because every one else is doing it Ill roll up my sleeves and turf out a piece on Valentines Day.Being Brazen is getting it all together, talking about love letters and all that... Tay is

Things Will Go Wrong Pt. 2

2009-02-12T15:05:00.007Z

So, much to my reluctance I actually rolled out of bed this morning at 6:30am after pressing the 'Snooze' button on my Crapberry twice (Math: 2x10=20min extra sleep = 20/2=10... You know I know you know that I know I'm right about The Law). After completing my 1000 crunches to the sweet sounds of Hewie Lewis and The News' latest album Fore blasting out of my HI-FI. I rinsed the finely toned

A Prayer...

2009-02-12T14:19:00.015Z

Dear Lord,Are you not The Merciful One, the forgiver and not the avenger?The pain and anguish in one's existence is long and torturous, a journey that hardly ever lets up.I realize you work in mysterious ways Lord, my mother told me so and she doesn't lie. But sometimes your ways and means don't really add up, don't add up at all. Hitler, Mugabe and Dahmer to name a few... My mother reassures me

Things Will Go Wrong

2009-02-11T17:15:00.005Z

- Clifton 4th, Cape Town -Before all of you in the cheap seats scream 'Murphy's Law', just shut up for a second.Anyone who has given a presentation in a board room, or a webex training, or some sort of thing in front of people who are trying to make up their minds whether or not to spend their ill-valued currency on the company you work knows this feeling.This morning my MD, BigShot, comes up to

Fight Fire With Fire

2009-02-11T11:43:00.005Z

So George Bush is dead according to ETV at home...Not to worry, I see what's happening here, this is all in response to a little claim laid down by the man in question himself...No doubt the guy who decided to 'get his own back' on behalf of Madiba is working on African time....

Heading Home...

2009-02-10T17:35:00.005Z

- Phi & me -- Múm gig; Lambeth, West Minster '07 -

Playlist of the Week #1

2009-02-10T12:23:00.006Z

It's very rare that I let the public in behind the scenes of what makes up the intrical circuitry of this fine example of Awesome-ness. But I love you, and after everything we've been through I kinda feel somewhat responsible for you all. Plus I can't be seen to be holding court with anyone less than, well the standard bench mark for what is cool.Now I've been through this with my unfortunate

The Law of TEN (10)

2009-02-09T11:50:00.011Z

Wow, I can honestly say I hardly remember posting that drivel yesterday. I noticed my ability to maintain focus was at an optimal level there, starting out with a list of 'things I'm doing/involved in now' quickly morphing into a list of 'things TO do'... Way to lose your readers Mike...But through my boozy stupor I wrote something that caught my attention once I had had a nap and sobered up. 10

Progress Report...

2009-02-08T08:49:00.008Z

So these are the things that I'm currently doing/involved in:Working on 'House of Cards' by Radiohead on guitar - almost there, the timing and changes are a bit tricky, just translating it to acoustic is the challenge.Can't move forward if I'm going back 10 years...Bought canvases and paints to 'create' something for my bare wall. Canvases are still in the plastic. Going to see if I can get round

Update...

2009-02-07T19:25:00.003Z

*Phone rings*"SWEETIE CALLING"Me: Hello Sweetie...Sweetie: What's wrong with you? Why do you sound so boring?Me: Well I've just had a nice bath and I've just settled into my pj's...Sweetie (to Tramp in the background): Tramp, he's in his pj's!Tramp (to Sweetie in the background): What? Why is he being so lame? Tell him he's lame!Sweetie: Mike, you are lame. Get dressed we are coming over now for

On The Fence...

2009-02-07T18:36:00.005Z

- They say in heaven everything is fine - I was at The Lawyer's house earlier today for what was probably the biggest Two And A Half Men marathon in existence. She has an extensive collection of these Japanese Blythe dolls... Each one seemed to have its own little personality which made them all the more eery. Needless to say I took a million pictures...End of the work day rolls around yesterday

Weekend Outlook: 'Favourable'

2009-02-06T12:12:00.007Z

- One Night Stand? You ain't going no where! - Ah yes, finally...When I moved into The Treehouse in Earlsfield over the Christmas week of 2008, The Athlete, whom I replaced in the bedroom I have now dubbed 'The Nest', left behind the most uncomfortable mattress known to man or beast. You would think that having every spring in the body of a mattress broken would be impossible, but no that was

Sweetie finds a home

2009-02-05T17:42:00.007Z

After much searching, much slipping and sliding along the icy pavements of Earlsfield (and a little bit of Southfields) Sweetie found the home of her dreams...You see my little minions, I'm here to help you because I care about you, and I know what's best for you. Trust in me because my love for you penetrates all... - I'm here for you, never forget that - PS: I just wanted to see if I could use