7th March, 2010: Something Missing….

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A guest-list invitation from the lovely Samantha to attend the Stoke all-nighter last night. I could hardly refuse and Lottie was pleased to be left in peace with her fella.

Everyone and his dog was going according to Facebook so off I trundled up the now irritating M5 & M6 with all their fucking roadworks where there’s not actually any roadworks taking place! Maybe that put me in a bad mood because I really couldn’t get into the night at all. By 6am I’d had enough and left.

I went primarily to check out the ‘rare’ room that was hosted this month by Mick H. No sooner had I walked in, Ady Pountain was doing a stint and on came The Fiestas, Think Smart. Nice! Straight on the dance floor for that one :)

The rest of the evening in there was a bit all over the place musically. Even my photos were all over the place too.

Quite a fair sized room, and as it’s the Kings Hall the décor was sublime. A rich piece of architecture that’s regal and warm. Still, off with the lights to create an ambiance fit for dancing.

Ah, the dancing bit… one of those horrible portable dance floors and although I was wearing flat shoes I still kept catching the sides of my feet on proud parts where the joins weren’t flush. I fucking hate that!

My hips and feet hurt so I know I had a good shindig but for me, there was something not quite right about the room and I’m not sure I’ll return.

I ventured into the main hall a couple of times but the music in there wasn’t hitting any right spot for me. However, it was absolutely rammed and the floor were lapping up the music offered to them. It must have been me. An off day? Probably.

I remember the first/last time I visited this venue; 5 years ago for my 40th Birthday. It didn’t hit any spots for me that time either. At least I gave it another go but alas, it’s not for me I’m afraid. No disrespect intended. After all, it’s one of the longest running all-nighters that’s massively attended and loved by hundreds and hundreds of people.

It was lovely to catch up with friends old and new. Too many to mention but you all know who you are. I’m off to hit the shower now and have a power nap if I’m able :)