2008-08-20UTC12:49:13George Inn (Rye) August newsletterThis month we're delighted to announce the launch of 'the george dragons', the new privilege card from The George in Rye. Become a dragon, and you'll get exclusive monthly discounts and offers that you can take advantage of as many times as you like.... 2008-04-01UTC06:23:11Happy April Fool'sJust seen a brilliant feature on BBC Breakfast on a newly discovered type of penguin, that can fly. Can't find it on their website, but they had video on the TV and they've apparenly roped in David Attenborough, I hope they put the footage online lat... 2008-02-27UTC04:23:35Is my reply button broken?It's hard to tell, this is fairly quiet for comments at the best of times, and my Dad's away so that's about 50% of my audience at a stroke. Just heard from a friend that it's not working, do me a favour and give it a try...[/neediness]UPDATE: Might ... 2007-11-18UTC06:21:59Particularly fulsome weekend, with curries.Splendid weekend, a bit different this time, starting off with a half day on Friday. I headed to Winchester to meet up with some friends, and really needed the extra time to make the most of the night. Clare stayed home watching Children in Need afte... 2007-03-26UTC06:26:36It's the end of the world.No, not that end of the world, something a bit more lighthearted. Possibly. In an age where any security camera footage of a crime seems to be inconclusive, or not good enough quality to be of any use, or just not pointing the right way at the right ... 2006-04-26UTC10:11:38Squirrel stamped to death and set on fireDon't worry! It wasn't a real squirrel! Oh, it was a person. Marcia Squirrel, 56, was stomped to death at her home in April 2005, and her body was set on fire. On Monday, jurors convicted her son, Ruben Warledo, 37, of one count each of first-degree ... 2006-04-04UTC08:56:32I dunno!Still got a lot to figure out in my head really... I have worked on just "fun" internet things for so long, I once thought that I only wanted to work on the music side of things, but it's a bit like a job in a sausage factory, no matter how much you ... 2006-03-07UTC02:31:07X-Files???Are you having a laugh? Some other good suggestions in there though, cheers... Also, because it might amuse you:I take by the fact I have no Million discs left you no longer want me as a player. Just say so and I will delete my account, as you have m... 2006-02-14UTC10:31:14Still no Cure ticketsMore went on sale just now for the Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Albert Hall, but they must have sold out by the presale link yesterday. Looks like ebay is your best bet then.Today I'm mostly working on adding some social networking type stuff to p... 2006-02-05UTC10:23:56Flipping Big TelevisionAfter much deliberation, arguing, stress, and a pizza express to diffuse the tension, we got ourselves a TV. Not exactly the one we went in for, we were talked up very slightly, after comparing them side by side. We did see others that we liked more ... 2006-01-19UTC02:28:22lead singerMy best friends step-uncle is the lead singer of hard fi. I aint into the music, but just wanted to let someone know. pretty cool thought.2005-12-06UTC09:32:09Habitat Radius Oak Dining TableMore Habitat Radius Oak Furniture, this dining table. Far too big for us, and optimistically priced I'd say at £490. Got some new bargain offers from Amazon too, PSP Giga Pack with 4 games at £310, it'd be great if you could pick your own games, but ... 2005-08-16UTC09:30:45We're BACK!Back in work today, the wedding was amazing. I have several days to catch up on here, but if you want to cut right to the chase, here's a picture of us:More wedding pictures here... The long weekend started on Wednesday, which I already kind of cover... 2005-07-19UTC09:24:52Mind the gapI must apologise for the break in service... following Thursdays trickery about Clare meeting me for lunch, as she says she was not alone, in the pub were my best man and some other friends, they got me blindingly drunk and we went to Barcelona. The ... 2005-06-08UTC12:25:51Best Gigs EverHmm, having no joy tracking down the full 100 of Time Out's best london gigs chart they did last issue, but prompted by a thread on PopExcellent I've had a think about my top five gigs... I'm sure I'll think of more later and strike these out...1. Bl... 2005-01-09UTC08:50:43Timothys wine barTimothys may have had some teething problems, but is now one of the best venues in Folkestone. I always get a warm and friendly welcome and the recent addition of a large choice of Tapas dishes are excellent.If you would like to learn more about wine... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/2558/Timothys+wine+bar"><img alt="Timothys wine bar" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/2558/Timothys+wine+bar">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2004-11-22UTC05:59:13Christian SlaterThis was in August so a long time ago, I've got about 30/40 celebs that i haven't posted and now i can't be bothered, having seen Dennis / Richard on Friday hopefully i'll start up again now, i'm in a bit of a backlog. Anyway, out of all of those th... 2004-11-22UTC11:19:19Best place to be a parentThe Observer says Stokey is the best place to be a parent, aside from the smack, crack and stabbings I guess. Cheerier news from Folkestone, WiMAX trials in January, from someone called www.telabria.com, yeah Folkestone's where it's at baby! Can't wa... 2004-11-09UTC11:29:21Weekend updateAbout time for a weekend update, all the things I didn't have time to write yesterday, if I can remember it all.I got in the bragging about the quiz, but just to remind you we were the "Uptown Architects", as we couldn't think of a funny name, and th... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/2295/Weekend+update"><img alt="Weekend update" src="http://semstudio.co.uk/lavue/images/front_fs.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/2295/Weekend+update">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2004-07-21UTC12:43:51I can't believe they met her onceand now she's their best friend, who they would die for... seriously, you need help.2004-07-18UTC04:53:10KeiraI think keira is the most beautiful person in the world.And she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. When I met her at the King Arthur world premiere after-party, she came up to me with a huge smile on her face and she was the swee... 2004-05-17UTC12:23:49Led ZeppelinGot this message from a valued punter:If you love Zeppelin you must read my dad's book. He was tour manager and security for the band. Best friend of Peter Grant, Bonzo and the others. "Leave It to Me" by Don Murfet, available on Amazon, £7.99 barg... 2004-04-18UTC06:30:19Shaun of the DeadSaw Shaun of the Dead at last, see www.romzom.com for more details on it... I am so glad it was as good as I'd hoped, and was surprised that as well as being funny and cool and a bit gory, there were also moving and sentimental bits. I had the slight... 2004-03-16UTC04:21:56Timothy's Wine BarFolkestone is in danger of becoming a culinary wasteland. Sure, it has the usual collection of OKish Chinese, Indian and Pasta / Pizza joints. But, with the exception of the cosy Kapetan Michales, you have to go to Sandgate or Hythe to get a half-d... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/1035/Timothy%27s+Wine+Bar"><img alt="Timothy's Wine Bar" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/1035/Timothy%27s+Wine+Bar">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2004-02-02UTC06:21:51Million DeadAfter releasing their 3rd single ‘I Am The Party’ off of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Song To Ruin’ (Integrity Records/Xtra MileRecordings), and a headline UK tour last year, Million Dead will be playing a few shows in February 2004.6th ... 2003-10-06UTC03:31:59Pop Factory AwardsThe Pop Factory are pleased to announce the nominations for this year’s Awards ceremony. Taking place on October 24th at the Pop Factory studios in Porth, South Wales, the Awards highlight the best up and coming talent from Wales, as well as establis... 2003-09-11UTC10:38:41Lock StockA pleasant evening in the Defoe, they have a new guest beer on called Lock Stock, it's a smashing deep red colour and tastes a bit of bitter chocolate. Spotted CELEBS, that's my best hobby - Sue Perkins was the most famous, her off celebrity Big Brot... 2003-04-28UTC01:19:17Liam Gallager & Nicole AppletonSat rigtt next to the Gallager Clan at the National theatre on Saturday evening. I've always thought Liam was a bit of a knob – but he seemed really cool. They were really into the show and were the first to give a standing ovation… then they ran ou... 2002-10-15UTC07:13:04Jules, Nikolai, Mr. Albert Hammond Jr.It was this last Friday, (10.11.02), and my best friend Aisling and I had early classes that day, so we got to the venue at about 2:30ish to wait in line (the show was general admission). Some nice girls offered to hold our spots in line (which form... 2002-05-03UTC09:08:01Arse!Who's playing a huge outdoor show this Summer? Well, pretty much everyone really... but which band is also doing their show on the one day of the summer that we can't make? Step forward The Cure...What makes this double-not-good is that it's on Mrs P...