2008-12-02UTC10:50:33Sounds like craplandMy aunt went to this Lapland in the New Forest thing at the weekend and said it was bitterly disappointing, and then I saw it on BBC Breakfast this morning. Read Angry mum's lapland photo diary from [[www.dailyecho.co.uk and a report here from www.bi... 2008-11-30UTC07:26:06Backstage at Elton John's new year's eve party...This doesn't actually sound like a bad deal, New Year's Eve is always expensive and disappointing, how do you best tickets for Elton John, at the 'Dome, free drinks and an after show party too? All for less than 300 quid. Regular tickets are around t... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11769/Backstage+at+Elton+John%27s+new+year%27s+eve+party...">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-28UTC09:15:10RE: Thanks for chipping in on the site anywaySorry to jump in but I'm seeing some valuable input here. You're all clearly live music fans so could I ask you all who would be your top 5 live bands to see. It would be most helpful if they are current and still performing and preferably the kind o... 2008-11-28UTC09:05:13Coldplay ticketsColdplay play Wembley, Hampden Park and Lancashire County Cricket Club in September next year, some very big gigs indeed, and Ticketmaster will have some special packages here. Regular tickets also go on sale at 9.30am today.ColdplayColdplayColdplayC... 2008-11-27UTC11:15:50Britney Spears is playing the O2!Britney Spears gig tickets, | Britney Spears tickets here on Ticketmaster, Britney Spears tickets, Britney Spears tickets Folkestone, tickets for Britney Spears, Britney Spears concert tickets, Britney Spears tickets London, Britney Spears tickets, |... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11762/Britney+Spears+is+playing+the+O2%21">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-27UTC08:57:54Someone else struggling with their Habitat Radius wardrobe doorsWonder if the person selling this wardrobe was planning to sell the wardrobe anyway, or if the doors not shutting properly has driven them mad and made them want rid? That's how I read it:This wardrobe was bought from Habitat around 3 years ago. It c... 2008-11-26UTC01:05:40RE: now all we need is the date...sorry to come to this really late...but the Metronome was a great venue...and indeed, i can confirm i saw the following bands there...cardiacs/levitationkingmaker (supported by Suede in the week The Drowners was released)manics (don't remember it bei... 2008-11-26UTC10:30:29HA! I have no lavish lifestyleI thought of one place where money will be saved over the next year, if you buy any services were prices are quoted without VAT (IE I might get my heating looked at) then that could be a bill of hundreds or even thousands of pounds that I will be sav... 2008-11-26UTC09:02:05Lone Star Comedy, now with added German standupThe line up consists of Henning Wehn, Liam Mullone, Jim Smallman and a newcomer’s act.Henning Wehn is the German Comedy Ambassador to the UK. He calmly and clinically debunks the idea that Germans do not have a sense of humour.Henning does this by ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11755/Lone+Star+Comedy%2C+now+with+added+German+standup">Rated 5.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-25UTC09:50:24RE: Cheers Darlin'Tell me about it, my expenses form is hard enough to fill in let alone trying to work out what tax rate goes where.Imagine the poor newsagents and shopkeepers who have to go around and take 2.5% off the price of everything? OR, what will really happe... 2008-11-23UTC01:38:08Evil dayCold and horrible here, just done the shopping in the rain. Some snow this morning, too wet to settle though. FREEZING like I don't think I have ever known in Canterbury yesterday, proper arctic. Wondered round the shops a bit while Clare was having ... 2008-11-23UTC01:20:26Ooh took a whacking from russian spammers thereThink my disk space allowance filled up which stopped some things working which allowed a load of spam through, which killed all my websites... Turned anonymous comments of for a bit while it settles down.2008-11-21UTC11:30:39Clare's hotpot recipeMaking this for tea tonight, thought I would share the recipe with you...* Heat the oven to 180.* Chop a biggish onion into thinnish rings and start to fry gently in large pan.* Meanwhile make a start chopping up your veg - 2 or 3 large carrots, some... 2008-11-20UTC03:34:19Pizza Express offersEveryone's doing vouchers at the moment, Got a Pizza Express discount voucher <a href="http://www.pizzaexpressoffers.co.uk"> here on this site</a>, 20% off, Sunday - Thursday only though. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11698/Pizza+Express+offers">Rated 6.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-19UTC12:58:56RE: Westenhanger castle is now a member of the HHAWestenhanger Castle is open to all members of the public on Tuesdays between April and September. These 'days' are run by volunteers of the castle, therefore it is not possible to open at other times of the week or year. Updated opening times and ent... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11696/RE%3A+Westenhanger+castle+is+now+a+member+of+the+HHA"><img alt="RE: Westenhanger castle is now a member of the HHA" src="http://www.westenhangercastle.co.uk/Gallery/phase6/images/DSCN0022-19.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11696/RE%3A+Westenhanger+castle+is+now+a+member+of+the+HHA">Rated 5.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-17UTC07:07:06The Royal OakExcellent pub, good friendly atmosphere. Food was really great, tasty, good value, cheap and didn't take long to arive. Great choice in real ale and most pints were priced at about Ł2 cheapest I have seen in this area. Well recommend a visit. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11693/">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-13UTC01:31:16Bar Below opening night Friday 14th NovemberJust seen a poster at work. Actually this was open ages ago, we went there for New Years once when Chambers cancelled. Some kind of relaunch then. There will be a DJ and live entertainment:Opening Friday 14th November @ 18:00 – 23:00 with; DJ JDP spi... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November"><img alt="Bar Below opening night Friday 14th November" src="http://semstudio.co.uk/lavue/images/front_fs.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-10UTC08:06:35NME Big Gig 2009 / The Cure support actsLine up according to various sources (including last.fm) is The Cure, Justice, Foals, and Crystal Castles so far. The supports don't seem up to the standard of last year at the moment.Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig - Featuring The CureThe Cure concert... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11690/NME+Big+Gig+2009+/+The+Cure+support+acts">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-10UTC07:25:56Cure tickets on sale at 9amGet them here, good luck. An initial batch already sold out through www.nme.com, guess that's why there are no advanced tickets that we O2 customers are supposed to get.Maybe see you here later if we miss out, though I'm not sure we'll pay much if Th... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11689/Cure+tickets+on+sale+at+9am">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-09UTC02:03:07If you google for Kaddy Lee-PrestonYou are instantly served up a picture of me, lovely... That's my all time most popular picture on Flickr, just browsing my stats. Here's the rest of the top ten, with their number of views. Kaddy Lee-Preston and me (4,578)music quiz* (3,106)Jellyfis... 2008-11-08UTC10:09:38RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969I used to go to Tofts regularly during the 60s (when it was at Grace Hill). Used to be one of my favourite venues. (The other being the Epress Ballroom, a bit further down the hill on the other side)Can't remember dates, but I saw Long John Baldry th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969"><img alt="RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/125206557_028ca4318b_m_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-08UTC12:50:26RE: Google Maps API + ThickboxI tried this fix for loading a google map in a thickbox window. It works on Safari and FF (mac) and FF (PC). But IE and Opera (PC & MAC) still don't work. Does anyone have any ideas?You can see my example here:http://www.davidcool.com/gallery_view.ph... 2008-11-08UTC11:22:56Cure ticketsSeems it's nearly time for our annual pilgrimage, The Cure are playing the O2, it's an NME brats show, except it's called the Shockwaves big gig now. Seems they're playing Brixton the night before but it's at the awards ceremony. I've been before, la... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11684/Cure+tickets">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-08UTC09:34:47I fought the law, and the post office wonDamn, tried to beat the system this week, and failed. We went to see David Starkey last night, presenting his new book Henry: Virtuous Prince, part one of his biography. Very interesting, and makes a change to sitting in front of the telly, sort of. ... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11683/I+fought+the+law%2C+and+the+post+office+won">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-06UTC03:53:28wahey, thanks for letting me know it is now the Marlowe!I didn't know which venue the Odeon was. One of those nights you'll never forget? You forgot the date! Have you seen the photos that were taken that night? They're linked to from this site somewhere, some ace live shots...UPDATE: Here's that picture,... 2008-11-06UTC02:23:45The Ramones 1980I was there when the Ramones played the Canterbury odean (now called the Marlowe theatre)and i have to say its one of those nights I'll never forget.I'm glad i found this site because i was a bit unsure of the date they played. Thanks2008-11-05UTC02:06:50Non political newsAh, the weekend, seems like so long ago now. Chocka at work this week, I am shut away in isolation for two weeks to work on a new project. Good to be without distractions of people coming up to my desk, and actually good to be so busy, it's making th... 2008-11-05UTC07:27:44A new dawn, a new hope, a new America, etcA shift away from Conservatism, it's Obama what won it. The number of seats makes it look like a proper drubbing, Barack Obama winning two for each one that John McCain did, and it wasn't close like George W Bush's controversial win, but it looked li... 2008-11-02UTC06:32:52David Starkey FridayJust been to our first Literary Festival event of this year, Susie Dent, very good though there were a few technical issues. If you're going to David Starkey say, and think you might want to get a book signed by him, why not order it from Amazon and ... 2008-11-01UTC06:26:29What a change!The Woodville Halls seems to be undergoing a change for the better with a comedy club, high profile names, new seats, spanking new bar and on site cafe. I attended the comedy night which was set for an intimate atmosphere with the headline act Hatti... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11671/What+a+change%21">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-11-10UTC06:35:10Folkestone AcademyPart of the lit fest, see you there. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-11-10UTC06:35:10Folkestone AcademyPart of the lit fest, see you there. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-13UTC01:59:18Heavenplus The Subways. First official gig for Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler's new band, though they went and did a couple of sneaky warmups before this in Oxford and somewhere else. Not that great really.... 2008-03-12UTC06:32:2312 Bar ClubMJ 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... 2005-11-07UTC09:27:19Islington Academyplus The Ordinary Boys and The 22s. Looks like everyone was there to see the Ordinary Boys, but I thought they were a bit ordinary... stellastarr were OK, not quite as convincing as on record though.... 2008-03-25UTC07:23:59Wembley ArenaSpandau Ballet, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Howard, Toyah and China Crisis. Don't laugh!2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaNot convinced I was at this one, where did this ticket come from? <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-23UTC04:31:04Brixton AcademyWent to an aftershow for this at Mass, also in Brixton, there was free absinthe and things, it got a bit messy.2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaTwo gigs in one night, off to a club night at the Barfly after I think, where The Darkness were playing.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:41:27Mean FiddlerPissed 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... 2007-08-15UTC08:14:20SaintThe 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...2005-11-07UTC09:25:41The ScalaAnother freebie of some description. Noel and Liam Gallagher were there.2008-03-19UTC06:49:25The 100 ClubÂŁ6.50 <br /><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>2008-02-11UTC04:30:27Goldsmiths CollegeA great gig, just round the corner from where I was living. Cheap booze and accompanying art exhibition.2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyBefore 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. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:38:46The GarageTickets say "Keep Calm", it was a warmup for Reading. Howard Marks and Chris Morris were there amongst others.... 2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyColdplay Barfly session was today, I was there... cosy.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>David DevantSomewhere, can't remember where this gig was <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7343/7343/Free+Cock+Fighting">but I mentioned it on popex</a>...2005-11-11UTC12:12:54DingwallsCamden Crawl type thing, can't remember where we went or who we saw right now. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-02-11UTC04:30:27Goldsmiths CollegeReading warmup, got very drunk on vodka red bulls, fell in a bush,and you can see me on the South Bank Show Special that was filmed there. Off to Reading the next day.2005-11-11UTC12:56:33Shepherds Bush EmpireMTV Five Night Stand. Could be the 18th or the 28th, my ticket is ripped there...2005-11-06UTC12:54:31Kings CollegeOne of <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/menswear">Menswear</a> was in the band, this was the height of girly indie, there were tiaras, fairy wings, and even rollerskates in the crowd2005-11-07UTC09:29:52Union ChapelPaid 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?... 2008-08-03UTC07:28:10Electric BallroomWhere I met Clare, bless! Hope I got that year right... <br /><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>2005-11-05UTC06:46:21Astoria 2A benefit gig for a journalist, with Ash and possibly Tiger and Formula 1. Matt Lucas was there.... 2008-04-04UTC06:38:46New Cross VenueBefore 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... <br /><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>2005-11-05UTC06:46:21Astoria 2<a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/soho+live">Soho Live</a>, plus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/divine+comedy">Divine Comedy</a>, and "special guests" as headliner it says here...2008-08-03UTC07:28:10Electric BallroomNot just this venue, all around Camden, I saw Collapsed Lung and Moby here though...... <br /><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>2008-05-20UTC06:34:24Reading FestivalMy first gig with nme.com, I started work there that weekend. I left part way through the worst ever Stone Roses performance (OK, the only time I saw them).... 2005-11-13UTC05:11:46The JoinersWas this the gig where they were still called Manson, and had at least one extra band member?