18th to 20th October

18^th October, Day Off, Travelling to Shetland

Load of boring rubbish happened today. Ate Macdonalds, bought the 30 Seconds to Mars album.

19^th October, Vidlin Hall, Vidlin Ð SHETLAND!

After what can only be described as a shitty, horrible, ferry crossing we arrive to what appears to be a desolate, cold, wet post nuclear wasteland. The skies are grey, the hills are bleak and it seems a bit depressinng to be honest. We are greeted by the promoter Jeff who takes us to his house and get humped by his horny dog. We get shown a bed and breakfast across the road. Ken and I fall asleep, stilll fucking shattered from the ferry crossing. We get dinner courtesy of Jeffs mother and travel miles through the Shetland crountry side. Its in the Middle Of Nowhere but appears pretty nice. By the way, im writing this really late and on the back of 5 hours sleep in two days so its probably going to be a bit wank.

AnywayÉ We soundchecked and waited around. Get the info that we have sold 240 tickets in a 250 capacity place. Grin like a fool until I realise there is no kettle therefore no pot noodle, therefore no nutritious and tasty food. To say we were intimitated by the Shetland guys is an understatemnent. We are, to be honest, all Southern fairies, and this lot scared the shit out of us. All drunk, yet all some of the friendliest people I have ever met. They bought me drinks, and I chatted to many people for a while, it was ace. By the time we played it was 12am and everyone was wasted, including me by the end of our set. Broke another string, had no space to move around but it was a brilliant gig. 250 people going mental, it was great. The third or fourth best VD gig ever. Rivalling Newcastle for brilliance now! Afterwards I was invited to many parties but ended up chilling at the room with Gemma Ð also wanna say to Haggis, Shaun (you rich bastard!), and anyone else I and the rest of the band met Ð you rule!

20^th October, Somewhar else, Lerwick

Got 2/3 hours sleep again, was absolutely exhausted and not ready for a 4pm gig. DidnÕt play well personally. Great venue and again full of friendly people. Had to leave early to catch the god forsaken hell that is the ÔferryÕ. I am listening to Avenged Sevenfold, needing to sleep so muchÉ bleurgh. This boat is shaking far too much. Horrible. Despite this horrible crossing we will back to the Shetland Isles! Great gigs, quality peopleÉcant wait to return!