Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, Solway is a trip. I woke up, sun blarin’ through my window on Main St. Thought it was gonna be chill, ya know? Just me, my guitar, and some sweet tunes. But nah, life had other plans.
First off, I hit up the local café, The Solway Grind. Best flat white in town, no cap. I’m sittin’ there, strummin’ my guitar, when this dude walks in. He’s got a mullet that could rival a rockstar’s. I’m thinkin’, “What’s this guy’s deal?” Turns out, he’s a busker too. We start talkin’ shop, and he’s all about playin’ on the corner of High St. I’m like, “Dude, I’m down!”
So we head over, and I’m feelin’ pumped. But then, outta nowhere, it starts rainin’. Like, seriously? I’m in Solway, not London! We scramble for cover under this awning on the corner of King St. I’m soaked, my guitar’s lookin’ like it just took a swim. I’m fumin’, but then I see this little kid jumpin’ in puddles. He’s laughin’ his head off, and I can’t help but crack a smile. Kids, man. They get it.
After the rain, the sun pops out again. Perfect timing, right? We set up, and I start playin’. The vibe is electric. People are stoppin’, clappin’, and even throwin’ coins. I’m feelin’ like a rockstar! But then, this lady walks by, and she’s like, “You call that music?” I’m like, “Lady, I’m just tryin’ to make a livin’ here!”
But whatever, I shake it off. I keep playin’, and this old dude comes up. He’s got a wild story about how he used to jam with some legends back in the day. I’m all ears. He’s talkin’ about the old days on the Solway riverbank, where they’d have these epic jam sessions. I’m thinkin’, “Man, I wish I was there!”
Then, outta nowhere, my guitar string snaps. Ugh! I’m like, “Really? Today of all days?” I’m tryin’ to fix it, but I’m all thumbs. The busker dude is laughin’ at me. I’m like, “Dude, not cool!” But he helps me out, and we get back to it.
Finally, we wrap up, and I’m feelin’ good. I head over to the Solway Park to chill. It’s a nice spot, ya know? Green grass, kids playin’, and the sound of laughter. I plop down on a bench, and this couple next to me is havin’ a picnic. They offer me some food, and I’m like, “Heck yeah!” Free food? Count me in!
As the sun sets, I’m sittin’ there, guitar in hand, thinkin’ about the day. It was wild, emotional, and full of surprises. Solway, you crazy little town, you got my heart. I’m leavin’ with stories, laughs, and a few new friends. Can’t wait to come back and do it all over again!