It is with great regret, a heavy heart and possibly even a small hint of a tear that after more than 3 years and over 200 live shows, Hairy Trev has put the air guitar to one side and hung up his microphone for the time being, in order to concentrate on various personal problems.
As many readers and listeners will be aware, I have struggled over the past few years to maintain or even get a regular job and I've had to survive on Government benefits. The obvious financial difficulties this creates, when combined with the personal emotions involved when you spend day after day with little to occupy your mind results in an overall feeling of melancholy and disappointment.
However, you will of course remember the immense pride I felt when I was doing my voluntary work rebuilding old steam locomotives, you'll have heard my more cheery moments when I've been able to do my driving jobs in recent months but above all, you will have all witnessed the enthusiasm and dedication I have put in to my shows on Slave Radio.
I can say with my hand on my heart that I have often wondered why I commit myself to spending the time creating a perfect show, and then three hours presenting it with no reward for my efforts... and then I remember why... BECAUSE I LOVE IT!
And the future? Well, right now, my personal emotions and problems leave me needing just a little time away from things, to cool off, chill out and take stock of my life. I know from past experience that I can decide to stop doing something I've enjoyed, and it isn't long before I miss the preparation, the performance and bringing out the showman in me. I have no doubt that this will be another of those occasions and it won't be long before I am itching to get back on air again...
On a personal note, I would like to thank Phil and Dawn for giving me the opportunity, all the staff and DJ's past and present for their frienship, but most of all, to you, the listeners for all the wonderful friendship, support and enjoment you've given me... the end of an era....
... or is it?
