Darkstones
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AKA Paul McLeman #MDANT Music & Books mainly. Likes to contribute to the collective memory.
I was out for a walk near St Fillans a few years back, crested a rise, and there were these bad boys lying in wait. The quizzical one is my favourite.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I was out for a walk near St Fillans a few years back, crested a rise, and there were these bad boys lying in wait. The quizzical one is my favourite.
Ah, the heady days of reasonable drink prices and stylish footwear.
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ah, the heady days of reasonable drink prices and stylish footwear.
It looks like it downed a bottle of vodka before going on stage.
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It looks like it downed a bottle of vodka before going on stage.
Thanks for the background. I'm glad the photo wasn't lost - it brought back some happy memories for me.
July 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Thanks for the background. I'm glad the photo wasn't lost - it brought back some happy memories for me.
I'll be singing this next time I do the washing up. "White on white translucent black plates
Back on the rack"
Back on the rack"
July 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I'll be singing this next time I do the washing up. "White on white translucent black plates
Back on the rack"
Back on the rack"
That's a great photo. Here's a hand drawn cover of a mix tape Jane made for me round about that time.
July 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
That's a great photo. Here's a hand drawn cover of a mix tape Jane made for me round about that time.
Waiting for the sound of thunder. No reason other than I can imagine it in my head.
June 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Waiting for the sound of thunder. No reason other than I can imagine it in my head.
I'm bracing myself just in case.
June 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I'm bracing myself just in case.
Happy publication day! Looking forward to this. Although it's sad when things come to an end.
June 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Happy publication day! Looking forward to this. Although it's sad when things come to an end.
Reminds me of the time the pope came to Edinburgh. Nuns were calling out ‘John Paul’ as he went past and a bunch of guys behind them were shouting ‘George & Ringo’
May 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reminds me of the time the pope came to Edinburgh. Nuns were calling out ‘John Paul’ as he went past and a bunch of guys behind them were shouting ‘George & Ringo’
Happy birthday. I hope the hedgehags baked you a cake.
May 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Happy birthday. I hope the hedgehags baked you a cake.
I still have my annual. Here's the chilling tale of Tommy's Little Boat....
March 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I still have my annual. Here's the chilling tale of Tommy's Little Boat....
I once helped Zerra 1 bump start their car as they had a flat battery - it was after a Banshees gig. Nice guys - I always thought they deserved more success.
March 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I once helped Zerra 1 bump start their car as they had a flat battery - it was after a Banshees gig. Nice guys - I always thought they deserved more success.
Still got my UK ones after all these years and no bits missing!
March 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Still got my UK ones after all these years and no bits missing!
Great cover! Love it.
March 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Great cover! Love it.
I picked up a copy at a book fair and it had this clipping in it.
March 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I picked up a copy at a book fair and it had this clipping in it.
I spotted a poster in Edinburgh (Scotland) today.
February 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I spotted a poster in Edinburgh (Scotland) today.
Still got a scar on my finger from where some unknown molten chemical dripped on it and burned a crater in my flesh. No safety gloves back in the 70's!
February 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Still got a scar on my finger from where some unknown molten chemical dripped on it and burned a crater in my flesh. No safety gloves back in the 70's!
About 1980/81 I would think. canmuseum.com/Search.aspx?...
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February 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
About 1980/81 I would think. canmuseum.com/Search.aspx?...
Clear skies and sunshine here today. Chilly.
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Clear skies and sunshine here today. Chilly.
Rumblefish was filmed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Might have to go for a virtual stroll now.
January 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Rumblefish was filmed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Might have to go for a virtual stroll now.