There are times you know, when you'd find it difficult to believe that you were sitting in one of the worlds hottest countries. Despite it being the middle of April, the last few days have seen some seriously wet weather. Right now, as it's done for the last few days, we're in the middle of a torrential downpour; lighting, thunder, wind and water, all combined with the local speciality, sand. Admittedly very fine sand, but it turns everything brown and scummy, and gets into everything.

On a more positive note, I've sorted out the pick-up selector switch on the Tokai, so I don't get drop outs when the neck humbucker is selected. I've got it tuned in drop-D at the moment whilst I learn the Foo Fighter's 'Everlong' - a good fun song that and well worth the effort. Must be an easy one though as I can play it whilst I'm standing up which is not what I normally do.

Interesting, I now think we have a river outside the front door. Anyone got a paddle?

See what I mean...