4487 - Etch a comedy sketch

Been to see Mum today, for pre-Christmas
Presents and cards exchange, and a nice meal
I went by Northern Train and, well, it was
OK, and from Lime Street by Merseyrail
And the 437 bus. Nothing failed
So much cheaper than car hire, and I could
Work on my comedy ideas, and sail
To the end of my 'What?' my Fringe show should
Entail, broadly speaking. Sunday's a good
Chance to sketch out the actual show, then pass
The ideas to the venues, see if they'll
Accept the show, knowing there's still a load
Of time to refine it, resolve issues
And then chances of success will be real

4486 - Rainy day shoppin'

A long hard day at work but mainly fun
Getting to grips with a new soft drinks tax
And also with my management role in
The first month of the job. Now to relax
Having gone in the rain to the markets
To choose presents for Mum and Robin which
I'll give to Mum tomorrow. The visit's
The last time I'll see her before that kitsch-
Fest known as Christmas. It can be a bitch
Though usually it's OK. Really, the down
Sides are the weather, darkness, and life shuts
Down, like we're hibernating in some ditch
On the train to Mum, rested, I will pen
Next year's Fringe show broad concept's final parts

4485 - The Brexit Club

I'm listening to the Brexit vote debate
It's been going on for three and a half years
And more, from when Farage got on his feet
And got the media coverage, stoked fears
And national pride, distrust of foreigners
From Europe (notwithstanding his own wife
Is German). Consequently the Tories
Took over the UKIP mantle, set strife
On its way, thinking a Yes vote was safe
But the vote was Leave. Cameron headed out
Johnson failed in his leadership bid, was
Defeated by Mrs May, a relief
To some. Her deal-making skills - not too great
And now all her efforts may end in tears

4484 - Kim Kim Hooray

I didn't get much sleep, went in early
And lasted all day, I did really well
But even better, writing comedy
Principles, eight pages, back home, the spell
Of inspiration acting like a fuel
Chan's friend Kim arrived, came and said hello
She even thought to bring me snacks from Seoul
Think I'll take some into work tomorrow
Hope I get a good night - you never know
Got shopping to do, if time allows me

But right now, energy's exhaustible

And bed is surely where I should now go

Just two more lines - this feels marathonny

I'm on the last lap - yes, there goes the bell!

4483 - Trouble in Store

A day spent more profitably within
The comedy world, continuing to write
Ideas for my show, then Gullivers. None
There apart from three comedians. All right
I did a quick routine, then one more pint
In The Unicorn, not been there before
Then to what is a very scary night
King Gong at Gullivers, Comedy Store
Saw some familiar faces give what for
James Heath did well, Erika nearly won
Met Lubo from London, and he was quite
Good (driving back home tonight!!) Cards were borne
Aloft quite harshly but correctly in
The air, it was fair, but the whole thing's shite

4482 - Travels to Gulliver's

Not done much today, felt mentally slow
Although more ideas for the festival
Did pop in my head, but I need more so
I can describe the show in some detail
When contacting venues soon by email
I also need to decide what I'll do
In the 5 minute slot during Heckle
Comedy event, maybe seen by few
But still better than nothing, wouldn't you
Agree? Then to see King Gong, the tough show
Where hapless try-outs get gonged off, it's hell
For performer but rib-tickling to view
And then on Monday back to work I'll go
For the first time with managerial role

4481 - We drink therefore we are

A day off, looking at festival venues
Then lunch and shower and off out for some drinks
And chats with ex-work colleagues that I used
To see every day, back for more chatting
Some funny photos for which I'm waiting
As Sonia kept them safe in her bag while
We went on to Cooper's Hall for meeting
The rest of the party. They didn't sell
Food so we diverted to Slice to fill
Tummies, though I'd eaten already. Booze
Was all I bought there. Some great drinks bargains
At Cooper's Hall, and five Pilsner Urquell
Pints went down well. But shame I couldn't choose
From the fun cocktail list. Next time, methinks...

Fri 30 Nov