Tropical Storm Mix

Hurricane over the Bahamas - Winslow Homer

Tropical Storm Irene [Postscript: Irene subsequently was upgraded to a hurricane as it passed over us] makes for a nice excuse to stay at home today to fiddle around. The boys are tired from a busy week: James had a full week of cricket clinic, put together by the West Indian Cricket Board and Georgie & William went off to pottery lessons. We only have 10 days left of holidays and I'm counting down now. Three boys constantly calling:

"MAAAaaaaaarrrrrrrrrm, MOM, Mommylook, mom mom mom mom, LookMommylook look, MOMMMMEEEEE, Mum? Mom? Mooooooooooommmmm!!!!, MOM, Mom?, Mummy!!Moooooommmmmmmeeeeeeeee, ma, MUM, mommy where are yooooouu?"

has done my head in. Anyway, nothing like some good music to soothe the soul (and drown them out). Here's what I'm listening to at the moment:

Even though the song is about a kid who shoots up a mall (the youth of today, eh?) it's rather catchy. In fact the whole album is brilliant: Foster the People - pumped up kicks

In the same whistly vein is a brilliant UK band Metronomy with "The Look". I have a bit of a thing for girl drummers, they always look so cool. I've always really wanted a drum set.

OK, time for some grown-up dance. The type of music when Tyler does sometimes wonder who he married, and James (the 10 year old) says he prefers Classical, thank you. Calvin Harris - Feels so close (Nero Remix).  Love this.

If you didn't like Calvin, you'll really hate this: Magnetic Man's I Need Air. You need to skip the first minute (boring) but then it explodes (especially on headphones). Like I said before - definetly don't watch the video. Looks like it features some of CCTV's favourites. Sacringly Hoody heaven. 

OK, something softer: A brilliant South African Tasha Baxter - Ebb & Flow is going to go far. Clever girl.

My niece in Melbourne who runs half marathons along with looking after 3 girls and being a very talented illustrator, loves Adele. Hometown Glory is my favourite. She reminds me of Alison Moyet

The boys are bleating for breakfast, so I'd better get going. Happy Hurricanes.