Hiya guys I hope you're all doing as well as possible in this crazy time. At the tail end of last year I was thinking back on the decade that was and hoping that 2020 will be the same fresh decade start like 2010 was.
2010 was a turning point for me, a year and a half's temporary respite from the depression and anxiety that had plagued me constantly. There were so many fun times, gigs, airshows, a new job that I loved, meeting Helen and so many good times with my friends and family. Sometimes remembering this time of my life makes me sad, I was happy then and I wonder if I'll ever be that happy again. But I don't want to go down that route in this blog, instead I want to celebrate the great year that was 2010.
This is one of my favourite ever photos of 'The Ginstitute'
First up let's have a look at the gigs that happened in 2010. In the space of one week in February I saw my two favourite artists 30 Seconds To Mars and Lady GaGa.
30 Seconds To Mars at Wembley Arena
Luke and I at the O2 Arena ready for Lady GaGa
In the Autumn 30 Seconds To Mars returned to the UK for shows in Lincoln (a teeny show at the university bar which was absolutely amazing, in October), two shows in Brighton and one at the O2 Arena (November). The two Brighton shows were extra special for me as they were the first shows that Helen and I went to together.
Lincoln Engine Shed Oct 2010
Helen and I queuing outside the Brighton Centre
After the second Brighton show the band came out in the snow to sign autographs and take photos with us. I'll gloss over the fact that I came down with a horrible cold a few days later .....
The final show of the tour was at the O2 Arena
My other geeking was well fulfilled this year with some great airshow moments, first up on a boiling hot day in June was Biggin Hill
The VC10
My favourite planes Tornados!
The much missed Harrier
In July we headed to Farnborough
A USAF B52
Play this F18 loud!
The Vulcan needs no introduction!
In August the planes came to me when Eastbourne had it's annual 'Airbourne' show. I'm currently working on a 'best of' video of the last decade of shows but here's a short clip of 2010's show.
The final show of the year was a very soggy Shoreham that Dad and I went to but the rain was worth it for the incredibly low pass by a Hurricane.
Just wow!
It was also our final sight of an RAF Harrier as they were retired a couple of months later (curse you Philip Hammond!).
A couple of snaps of those brave enough to join me in my geeking......
Mum and me hiding from the rain with our Pimms
Geek uniform
More Pimms with Hilary and Lydia
Enjoying the evening entertainment
Helen and Me
I had the best time with my friends and family this year, nights out, days out, trips, gigs and meeting new people who became family (I'm looking at you Helen!). Here are some photos of all these good times.
Kayleigh, Gem and me getting our 20s on for Gem's birthday
Luke and I at the O2 Arena ready for Lady GaGa
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