Here from Folkestone GeraldPauly A rare night out in London tonight Meeting a friend here after work before meeting Clare later, and staying in a hotel, how decadent. Tomorrow, lunching and shopping.Camera update: it just sent me an email, the first in days. Always a bit nervy receiving a mail saying "motion detected... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11625/A+rare+night+out+in+London+tonight">more</a>... -0.1023,51.5035,0 castle in the Air Lovely little pub with a homely, happy atmosphere. good selection of liquors. great view over marina and golf course. food prompt, tasty and very good value for money. regular events. will definitely return. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11623/castle+in+the+Air">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11623/castle+in+the+Air">more</a>... -1.1798,50.8482,0 Linksys WVC54G wireless camera, btinternet SMTP and gmail Dug out my wireless camera, to see if it could be used as a web cam - it's good quality, with sound, but more for security monitoring than sitting in front of the screen and talking. Don't think it can, but it's good to have it up and running again a... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11615/Linksys+WVC54G+wireless+camera%2C+btinternet+SMTP+and+gmail">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0801,0 Is it still the Three Mackerel? It has had more names than that in just the few years I've been here, it seems jinxed... It was Nostalgia Bar a fifties themed bar just before it was Euphoria I think. I've only liked one of the incarnations in recent years, when it had the hexagonal... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F"><img alt="Is it still the Three Mackerel?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">more</a>... 1.1888,51.0808,0 My recent visit I recently visited my old home town for a funeral, and would just like to comment that I am still so happy to see Shepherd & Neame ales in Folkestone.The first thing my son and I did when arriving at Folkestone West station, was to have a "swift half... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">more</a>... 1.1513,51.0838,0 Come on over to my place Do you want to come and work here? See our recruitment video.I'm positive they said they would ask permission before they featured us, I think I'm pretty definitely featured there in the bit where they say WE'RE LOOKING FOR A WEB GURU!!! That's not m... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11599/Come+on+over+to+my+place">more</a>... 1.0332,51.0875,0 Massive hen party descending on this week's Lone Star Comedy Big hen party booked in for Lone Star Comedy this Friday, a few tickets remaining though! Single tickets available online at Online via www.lonestarcomedy.co.uk but for two or more best call Richard on 07810 864228 or email lonestarcomedy@hotmail.com... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11595/Massive+hen+party+descending+on+this+week%27s+Lone+Star+Comedy">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11595/Massive+hen+party+descending+on+this+week%27s+Lone+Star+Comedy">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 Gate 28 reopens at last Friday 26th Grand reopening of Gate 28 this Friday, at last the rumours have come sort of true. Walked past today, the pumps are back, it's going to be the same kind of bar it was before by the looks of it. Possibly see you there for last orders...... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11593/Gate+28+reopens+at+last+Friday+26th"><img alt="Gate 28 reopens at last Friday 26th" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11593/Gate+28+reopens+at+last+Friday+26th">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11593/Gate+28+reopens+at+last+Friday+26th">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 Escondido still saying closed for the forseeable Escondido is still closed, and the sign on the door still says it'll be closed until further notice, but there was apparently a piece in the paper saying it'd be open again in three weeks. Fingers crossed!Remember to invite us for the grand reopening... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable"><img alt="Escondido still saying closed for the forseeable" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable">Rated 7.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high street when you go in the cafe you do not know what to do i.e self serve or be sit and be served.. it turns out it depends on the mood of the owner. The eldery Irish lady seemed bored to be there but i did order my food which was hard work as the black boar... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street"><img alt="It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high street" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street">Rated 3.72/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 Really? A message about Marthas, here? Is it even still open? <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11576/Really%3F+A+message+about+Marthas%2C+here%3F">more</a>... -1.0882,50.8029,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett is doing his first gig of the year at the 12 Bar Club, that's Denmark Street isn't it? Onstage 9pm, 26th Feb at the monthly Hieronymous Bisch Bosch night... seeya there.Last night's Valentine's pub crawl was very nice, we st... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 Wembley Arena Spandau Ballet, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Howard, Toyah and China Crisis. Don't laugh! <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/120/Wembley+Arena">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Astoria Not convinced I was at this one, where did this ticket come from? <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 Brixton Academy Went to an aftershow for this at Mass, also in Brixton, there was free absinthe and things, it got a bit messy. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 Mean Fiddler Pissed down with rain.[quote]Crystal, Transmission, Regret, Ceremony, 60 Miles An Hour, Atmosphere, Brutal, Close Range, She's Lost Control, Bizarre Love Triangle, True Faith, Temptation, Love Will Tear Us Apart, (Encore) Digital (with John Simm), Bl... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2072/Mean+Fiddler">more</a>... -0.1211,51.5123,0 Saint The party to raise some money for popbitch - putting it here as a gig as I met <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/john+deacon">John Deacon</a> that day, I just found an autographed receipt in with my tickets... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2116/Saint">more</a>... -0.1279,51.5120,0 The 100 Club £6.50 <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2128/The+100+Club">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2128/The+100+Club">more</a>... -0.1353,51.5162,0 Goldsmiths College A great gig, just round the corner from where I was living. Cheap booze and accompanying art exhibition. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2415/Goldsmiths+College">more</a>... -0.0354,51.4741,0 Barfly Before I worked there, I think there were bands. THIS is why I left the <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/wonderstuff">Wonderstuff</a> early, doh... There was a ruckus and the police sent us all home. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 The Garage Tickets say "Keep Calm", it was a warmup for Reading. Howard Marks and Chris Morris were there amongst others.... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/142/The+Garage">more</a>... -0.1038,51.5466,0 Dingwalls Camden Crawl type thing, can't remember where we went or who we saw right now. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">more</a>... -0.1459,51.5415,0 Shepherds Bush Empire MTV Five Night Stand. Could be the 18th or the 28th, my ticket is ripped there... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2074/Shepherds+Bush+Empire">more</a>... -0.2244,51.5035,0 Union Chapel Paid 5x over the odds for a ticket, but we had to get in. Got in the aftershow too, there was just us and Jarvis Cocker there. Ooh did I drop another name?... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2068/Union+Chapel">more</a>... -0.1024,51.5437,0 Electric Ballroom Where I met Clare, bless! Hope I got that year right... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2069/Electric+Ballroom">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2069/Electric+Ballroom">more</a>... -0.1430,51.5397,0 New Cross Venue Before I lived in <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/new+cross">New Cross</a>, didn't really know where it was. We thought we could get a tube there (it was not running) and walked back to Waterloo after... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2370/New+Cross+Venue">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2370/New+Cross+Venue">more</a>... -0.0367,51.4756,0 The Joiners Was this the gig where they were still called Manson, and had at least one extra band member? <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/29/The+Joiners">more</a>... -1.3964,50.9045,0 Portsmouth Pyramids Oops, why was I here, when the Super Furrys were down the road? <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/89/Portsmouth+Pyramids">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/89/Portsmouth+Pyramids">more</a>... -1.0849,50.7787,0 Reading Alleycat Some ill advised comments about swastikas saw the band fall right down before the signed goodies I got this day became worth anything... here's to a revival! <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2125/Reading+Alleycat">more</a>... -0.9691,51.4531,0