Stoke Newington ActionNo Stokey action for several days now, stayed in last night, tonight going to Highbury Garage for *cough* some band *cough* because Corporation:Blend are supporting and a chum is involved in some managerial way...On the bus on the way in this morning... Long MP3'sBefore I go, just charging up the IPOD, and I clicked something to make it list it's tracks in order of size... so, the five longest tracks on my IPOD are:Rappers DelightFools GoldBela Lugosi's DeadThe Asphalt WorldPurple RainAnd yours?... Aha, I think I will be coming alongNot that bothered about what the band sound like but I was very interested in their arguments on the <a href="http://www.mrgig.com">mrgig.com</a> forum!<br /><br />F*CK SUGARMILK! I AM SUGARMILK!!!all your GET's are belong to usWagamama is on Longmarket, near the CathedralNando's is down the other end, St Peter's Street... there's TONNES of choice in Canterbury. The Goods Shed at Canterbury West looks good for omnivorous types, haven't eaten there myself though. See more of my Canterbury recommendations.... what do you think it'll take a long time to do?Can't I just get some software to handle all that? My DVD player can play data disks anyway, so I don't need to write them out with menu screens and things.Or do you mean converting them for the IPAQ? Already done that, I found a good bit of software... RE: what do you think it'll take a long time to do?yes, but unless your dvd player is proper bo, it wont have the right codec to play the avi's on, as most of them tend to need a xvid codec.whilst you're right, there's software out there, i'm yet to find something which does it all, without needing t... I've not actually, I tend to bumble alongI saw some snippets this morning, that <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/blogtalk/blogtalk/wpn-58-20060105TellMeItsNotASoftwareBundle.html">google software bundle</a> is a bit of an odd one.No longer for sale, those of you looking to purchaseLa Bougie is now the fabulous Escondido, though have a look in the property section, see if anything shows up there. A few hotels have come up for sale locally in the area.... Dave Lee TravisDoes that count? I think he's the breakfast time DJ on Pension FM or something, and for some reason they seem to think they need to advertise, even though their main audience still think TVs are "new fangled".....The growly one and the one with the long hairSaturday 7th July @ Radiohead Gig.They were roaming around the crowd during Radiohead's set, obviously searching for their failing career or something, they had really minging 12 year old girlfriends too. The growly one apologised for walking into me... Crispin Longpigswith wife and cute childDevant, live againDavid Devant and his Spirit Wife are playing live again... my neck of the woods this time, Goldsmith's College, in New Cross, South East London...Got this missive from Vessel:we are playing at goldsmiths college for sure on feb 2 (friday) union build... All Your Music Videos Are Belong To UsYou'd think Damon Albarn would have done more press for this new Gorillaz single wouldn't you? He's been so shy and retiring and not on all the childrens programs slouched on their sofa...Well, tonight, he's on The Base talking about that new single ... Name That GaryGot a copy of the new Baxendale long player to give away...The band are keen to for it to go to a likeminded sort of person to them; "Devise a suitable tricksy Gary Davies related quiz question" say they.Click Here to play "Name That Gary" and win...... I didn't have a purely geeky weekendI went to Guildford Festival on Friday - it's a bit small innit? But it was alright, shame it wasn't a bit hotter on the Friday evening. We saw Tindersticks (who were exactly like I expected) and Pulp, who were a bit better - they started with that o... This looks good<a href="http://b3ta.com"><img src="http://www.b3ta.co.uk/flyer.jpg" /> </a><br /><br />Listen out for DJ Sex Killer and his hour of Cock Rock.Feeder launch doNext Friday at Sputnik (@ Barfly) there's the only London launch bash for Comfort in Sound, the new Feeder album, with some suitably rare things to be won, along with a box of Primal Scream goodies up for grabs, in support of their new single...Downs... G'n'R play Scotland too!Guns N Roses play Dundee, click here!Hmm, that looks a bit cheap actually, have I erred?The real Guns 'n Roses SWEAR that they are playing Docklands Arena on the 26th of August though... yes they've said this before, but this time it might happen... ... I knew if I kept this game up long enough, I'd get something worth having...I knew if I kept at this interweb lark long enough, then I'd start getting sent free stuff that was worth having... it's not a product that needs introducing, let alone reviewing, but The Very Best Of The Stone Roses is much appreciated, ta...It open... haha, how long before this one is blocked..?Nice long weekend in Sandgate, Folkestone, Hythe and PortchesterFINE weekend, thank you far asking, good long weekend too, but a bit tiring. Thursday was birthday day (my birthday and also the wife's birthday), and while we were working in the day we'd booked the Friday off so we could have a night out with no fe... you're => you are, your => belonging to youSchool's out for, ooh, a long time nowGoing through some old photos now I have a scanner, here's my infant school lineup:[[http://static.flickr.com/59/166633373_32afcd8353.jpg] Portchester Northern Infants School Class 5]]Google have released a web version of Picasa, their photo organis... 'Dial-a-Poem' along White CliffsPhone up and listen to poems while cycling new routes through Samphire Hoe etc. Odd idea...... That all seems like a long time ago nowYeah, I didn't post anything yesterday, was off in London. How can Justin be leaving the band? Is it something to do with contracts? I know Dan's a great guitarist, but how on earth could they carry on without Justin?RE: That all seems like a long time ago nowThought you were lost in cyberspace. How did the interview(s) goLongboard marathon visits FolkestoneNot along The Leas I hope, where skating is OUTLAWED:British Longboard Team Prepare for the Challenge of a Life TimeThe stage is set for a team of longboard skateboarders from Devon, UK to attempt a World Record Breaking marathon. In July 2007, the B... Folkestone is no longer simply a ferry terminal and is poised to become a desirable seaside townSo says <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk">The Telegraph</a>, <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/main.jhtml?xml=/property/2007/03/17/pdeco117.xml">have a look round quite a swanky pad here</a>...Mars chocolate no longer suitable for vegetariansAs a vegan it doesn't make much difference to me, but I'm reposting this here without checking the facts anyway:The Vegetarian Society is extremely disappointed to learn that Mars favourites such as Mars, Milky Way, Bounty, Snickers, Galaxy, Twix and... The DarknessI dragged Neil and Camilla, of The Face and Popbitch along. IT WAS ME THAT MADE THE DARKNESS POPLIAR!Sleeperplus <strong>Longpigs</strong> and <strong>60ft Dolls</strong> I think, I have a POSTER somewhere that I will check...The Longpigsplus Space and ShootArtA play, a birthday treat, long running, had <strong>Art Malik</strong> in it and it was <strong>Frank Skinner</strong>'s first night.LongpigsSkunk Anansieplus LongpigsLongpigsSee that, SIX in a row, <strong>Mansun</strong>, <strong>Perfume</strong>, <strong>Thurman</strong>, <strong>Fluffy</strong>, <strong>Gouge</strong>, <strong>Longpigs</strong>. At the time I thought what a GREAT time this is for music.Lone Star ComedyA literary festival special, featuring <strong>Robin Ince</strong>, <strong>Josie Long</strong>, MC <strong>Alistair Barrie</strong>.John Peel Tribute DayCould be interesting, so long as it's not twelve covers of "Teenage Kicks" and then some unlistenable technoMenswearA radio one show, was billed as Longpigs and Fluffy and Menswear were surprise headliners. The glory days of britpop! They got in big trouble for swearing live on the radio. Think I have the day right, let me know if you know better...... David EssexHowd, me clowse, down't let me gow, ow now. Hmm, am I making him sound brummy? How long before Leo Sayer is back at the LCH that's what I want to know...Film @ Quarterhouse - A Crazy HeartThe harder the life, the sweeter the song. A faded country music musician (Jeff Bridges) is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life. With a chance for salvation, he begins the long journey to redemption, and along the way discovers just how hard li... Glastonbury 1995The year <strong>Pulp</strong> replaced <strong>The Stone Roses</strong> as headliners, along with <strong>Oasis</strong> and <strong>The Cure</strong>. Great weather. Peak of the <strong>britpop</strong> years.David Devant and his Spirit WifeIt's a been a long time, I might go to this, and you should too! Heartily recommended.Global Gathering - Cloud 9 Weekend Camping PackageGlobal Gathering TicketsThe Prodigy, Orbital and Erol Alkan join the line-up for the 2009 Global Gathering at Stratford-Upon-Avon?s Long Marston Airfield on 24 June. You...Quiz NightQuiz Night at Keppels Bar, The Grand. 8pm for an 8.30 start. DEFINITELY call before heading along (01303 222244), they just cancelled on us :-(. Teams up to 4 people, win four meals in the <strong>Palm Court</strong>. MOVED TO MIDWEEK NOW!David DevantBah, my faves, not seen them since long before I left London, and won't be going to this one. Maybe one day I'll see them again.Guildford Festival 2001<strong>Pulp</strong> and <strong>Tindersticks</strong>, just popped along for a bit, got free tickets from someone. Not sure which day of this weekend...Local HeroesNew local band night, lots of acts on, go along and support it...Rihanna in Belfast, Northern IrelandBorn: 1988 in Saint Michael, BarbadosStyle: R'n'BCheck out: 'Unfaithful' 'Don?t Stop The Music' Rihanna in Belfast, Northern Ireland tickets The r'n'b star has announced her long-awaited UK tour. See Rihanna...Magic NumbersA rare midweek trip to London for this, but we've been meaning to try and see them for so long. Joined by <strong>Bernard Butler</strong> (them not us).Rihanna - StandingBorn: 1988 in Saint Michael, BarbadosStyle: R'n'BCheck out: 'Unfaithful' 'Don?t Stop The Music' Rihanna - Standing tickets The r'n'b star has announced her long-awaited UK tour. See Rihanna...The Wiggles - Morning Show in LondonThe Wiggles Active: 2000s Major Styles: Sing-Along Major Members: Gregory Page, Anthony Field, Jeff Fatt, Murray Cook Representative Albums: "Wiggly Wiggly World," "Go to Sleep Jeff," "Wiggly Safari"Joe Longthorne Christmas SpecialRihanna - StandingBorn: 1988 in Saint Michael, BarbadosStyle: R'n'BCheck out: 'Unfaithful' 'Don?t Stop The Music' Rihanna - Standing tickets The r'n'b star has announced her long-awaited UK tour. See Rihanna...Boxing Day quizAs traditional as christmas itself (now that Chambers christmas day quiz is no longer on)Rihanna in Newcastle Upon TyneBorn: 1988 in Saint Michael, BarbadosStyle: R'n'BCheck out: 'Unfaithful' 'Don?t Stop The Music' Rihanna in Newcastle Upon Tyne tickets The r'n'b star has announced her long-awaited UK tour. See Rihanna...Rihanna in LondonBorn: 1988 in Saint Michael, BarbadosStyle: R'n'BCheck out: 'Unfaithful' 'Don?t Stop The Music' Rihanna in London tickets The r'n'b star has announced her long-awaited UK tour. See Rihanna...AC/DC in NiceFormed: 1973 in Sydney, Australia Style: Rock Check out: "Back in Black" "Thunderstruck" "T.N.T." AC/DC TicketsThe long awaited return of AC/DC! Recent American live dates...Folkestone History Society meetingSave the harbour station! Not sure how this all fits in with DeHaan's grand plans for the seafront... come along and find out!