It must be Stag and let’s get married month, now even though Luke was invited to this one he had to pass, what with his wife Tracey expecting their first and Luke saving up a few passes to do some fishing weekends. So it was up to me to support the team (Simon), Ash Taylor is a legend in the fashion trade, ex session drummer at factory records and then with Peter Hook and Pottsy in Revolver, the one after New order and before Monaco.
Ash retired early from music after a few years of pounding away; his discs in his back started to give way, so he turned to fashion with his best mate Stevie Black at French Connection, if you have ever been in his company you are guaranteed a master class in laughter. Well after a few years living with Michelle they have finally decided to tie the knot.
So in celebration Dublin was chosen as the venue for the stag and a mental weekend on the Guinness and Red Bull.
Ash arrived at Manchester airport to be greeted with his costume for the event, on seeing a Robin outfit he seemed to think he had gotten off easy. Very funny to see the change on Ashes face when Greg turned up as Batman (see pictures) and promptly handcuffed himself to Ash!!! 24hrs of friendship with Greg the dwarf developed. I am desperate to get the film on you tube of the pair of them walking hand in hand through Dublin. Greg was a top bloke and was desperate to carry the party on at 2pm on the first night, but Ash was totally finished, the weekend went from comedy club to paintballing to partying, A massive thanks to all involved, from Dermot’s and Andy’s crazy dancing to Carls paintball trickery, Aidey the voice and to all the other top blokes involved in what was another weekend to remember.
15 May 2009
