I was once in Galway and there was a massive crowd of people gathered by the pier. I wrestled my way to the centre to see what was the commotion: classic bird fight situation, Herring Gull vs a smaller brown bird, possibky a Knot maybe, I dunno,it was all a blur.

So these two birds are fighting over a fish tooth and nail and everyone is cheering them on like it's Fight Club, intoxicated by the violence.

The Gull was throwing his weight around , but the smaller brown bird was a hardy wee cunt, and quick too.

Couple of nasty nips , couple of tug of wars , lots and flapping , lots of pictures taken , bets made , whole nine yards.

Finally , the Gull swallowed the fish, it was all over, everyone was hugging and kissing, when out of fucking nowhere the brown bird stuck it's FUCKING HEAD down into the Gulls throat and RIPPED THE FUCKING BIRD FROM OUT OF THE GULLS STOMACH AND FLEW AWAY WITH IT!!!

I nearly fucking fainted, the whole place erupted, it was wild. People were ringing their family crying and shit , twas insane.

Went on the piss for 3 days solid after that to honor the wee brown bird that snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

This note is dedicated to that bird.

My eyes are starting to well up.

Signing off now....