Yeah I was going to see Book of Mormon last year for my birthday but tickets were sold out until July. So saw Wicked instead which was really good. One of my mates who lives in London wants to see Book of Mormon too so hopefully I'll get to see it soon.
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Yeah I was going to see Book of Mormon last year for my birthday but tickets were sold out until July. So saw Wicked instead which was really good. One of my mates who lives in London wants to see Book of Mormon too so hopefully I'll get to see it soon.
Jedeye Sniv
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Cool, we had a bit of a Lee and Herring natter last thread too. I saw Lee last year and he was tops, going to see Herring in March as well. Completing the set! As a fat nervy man, Herring speaks to me on a more personal level.
edit: also if you have time you should hook up with BGAF at some point, they're having a minimeet for Mikeside.
Musha_Soturi
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Wait, you're going to Download this year? Did I know this?
Also on a scale of 1-10, how upset would you be if I bailed on your birthday drinks?
Well he is the Lord of the dance settee
Always been a L+H fan, RHLSTP has me in stitches.
Not seen Herring live, but I do rate him. Used to love TMWRNJ back in the day (especially master of hobbies, Simon Quinlank).
Went to the BritGAF xmas meet which was pretty cool, so hopefully will come along again in the future. Sunderland may not be feasible, but I'll keep my eyes and ears open as they crop up.
Jedeye Sniv
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Podcast nerd fist bump! The question about the ham hand and sunblock armpit proves fascinating in a group of drunk people
that episode with Ross Noble was especially great, had me pealing with laughter on the bus like a loon.
NinjaBoiX
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Musha, I saw that Reel Big Fish/Less Than Jake thing months ago, I meant to give you a heads up! It must have slipped my mind. :/
Anyone else fancy going to see Jurassic 5?
"Drink your weak lemon drink, NOW!"
Also, the Northern Meet night out is actually going to be Newcastle, just in case a raucous night out in the party Mecca that is Sunderland was too intimidating or something.
Do you fancy J5 in June Mike?
Anyone else fancy going to see Jurassic 5?
Yeesss!
"Drink your weak lemon drink, NOW!"
Also, the Northern Meet night out is actually going to be Newcastle, just in case a raucous night out in the party Mecca that is Sunderland was too intimidating or something.
Also, the Northern Meet night out is actually going to be Newcastle, just in case a raucous night out in the party Mecca that is Sunderland was too intimidating or something.
Newcastle's meant to have amazing nightlife I've heard. I'm going up to look at the uni in February mid-week. Got any recommendations for good clubs and bars? Ideally somewhere where there's students and not meatheads.
Depends on the reason... I guess 7 but then I bailed on yours...
da fuq? Mr Glastonbury is going to Download festival now?
Couldn't get Glastonbury tickets and Zahra invited me to Download... I'd always rather be at Glastonbury, though.
Musha, I saw that Reel Big Fish/Less Than Jake thing months ago, I meant to give you a heads up! It must have slipped my mind. :/
Do you fancy J5 in June Mike?
Anyone else fancy going to see Jurassic 5?
Yeesss!
"Drink your weak lemon drink, NOW!"
Also, the Northern Meet night out is actually going to be Newcastle, just in case a raucous night out in the party Mecca that is Sunderland was too intimidating or something.
Hmm, let me get back to you on that one! Remind me in a month or so?
Podcast nerd fist bump! The question about the ham hand and sunblock armpit proves fascinating in a group of drunk people
Fond memories of the arm and smashing Stewart Lee's cupboards.
Armando and Linehan were my fave guests.
"Drink it quickly so as to wash away the foul taste of computer lies in your honest hobby gullet!"
I saw Fist of Fun live when I was 14, does that count?
The boy I was with got picked on by Richard and when he did the driving instructor he came into the audience and pretty much humiliated him (in a funny way) .
I'm not sure about how funny Stewart Lee is though, even though I like him.
QuicheFontaine
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Ooh me too! I've been a fan since TMWRNJ. Pretty much seen / bought everything both of them have done since then.
My bro got me the Fist Of Fun DVD for Christmas, and I'm seeing Stewart Lee on Saturday. Aceness
NinjaBoiX
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Yeah, it's pretty good. It depends what you want to listen to. Judging from your previous posts, I'd recommend:
The Head of Steam, Venue, Legends, The Cluny and Trillians.
Digital is wicked if you like your electro. So is Electric Ballroom but I haven't been there in years, not sure if it's still open. They have a pretty sweet Tiger Tiger too if that's your bag, loads of different rooms playing a variety of music.
Cool.
There are a few different shows dotted around the country, so I'll see who wants to go out of my pals and let you know.
Thanks man I'll try and check some of those out. Tiger Tiger kind of sounds like Gatecrasher in Birmingham. I had an awesome night out there. Then went back last year during the week and it was dead.
NinjaBoiX
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Glad you had a nice chilled one Sploat, seems like you were due!
Man, Gatecrasher, that brings back memories! I used to properly buzz off that stuff, got every compilation as soon as they came out.
Digital is exactly like Gatecrasher, it's where they used to hold it in the North-East.
Man, Gatecrasher, that brings back memories! I used to properly buzz off that stuff, got every compilation as soon as they came out.
Ta Ninja! How was your day?
Yep, first of the two shows. Really enjoyed it, despite them not playing debaser or any of the songs Kim would do, like Gigantic.
Sooooo, I've fully finally broken up with the girlfriend. Set up a schedule for looking after my daughter, and I'm moving back to my parents' house next week (sigh)
On the plus side, I was absolutely fucking gobsmacked at the £4k that appeared in my account earlier thanks to an anonymous donation (obviously my grandparents, but they won't admit it), and now I've paid off ALL of my debt.
and with living at my parents, now I'm earning enough to save £1k a month which is enough to get a baller savings account sorted before I can sort out this house buying malarky which they're helping with
hooray
also, Tesco and Co-Op fresh pizzas are FUCKING AMAZING. I'm gonna make a thread about it, they're damn good
edit: and I fixed the doors in my shitty fiesta
On the plus side, I was absolutely fucking gobsmacked at the £4k that appeared in my account earlier thanks to an anonymous donation (obviously my grandparents, but they won't admit it), and now I've paid off ALL of my debt.
and with living at my parents, now I'm earning enough to save £1k a month which is enough to get a baller savings account sorted before I can sort out this house buying malarky which they're helping with
hooray
also, Tesco and Co-Op fresh pizzas are FUCKING AMAZING. I'm gonna make a thread about it, they're damn good
edit: and I fixed the doors in my shitty fiesta
Hooray! Sounds like the future belongs to you.
Yes!
I'm actually really, REALLY looking forward to having no rent or bills at all again (apart from phone contract and my car). I've been basically on the poverty line since I was 18, purely due to essentially growing up too fast (taking on rented property in this expensive county, having a kid, working as a manager in a stressful job and being paid fuck all). And now I can just chill out and relax, and save up to try again, but this time doing it all correctly whilst I have a job I enjoy.
And I get to spend every weekend with my daughter, which is amazing. And possibly get into a relationship with someone who isn't a complete fucking nutjob.
Sweet I'll probably try there then. Hopefully it won't be a sausagefest.
QuicheFontaine
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I was at that one! The Sunday one right? We might have walked right past each other. I was the guy wearing the ten-year old 'Doolittle' shirt that was clearly from a thinner time in his life (I know that doesn't narrow it down much at a Pixies gig
).Yeah, it was a good gig. They always have a bunch of energy, and they don't even let you catch your breath between songs. New Kim did a great job, but I guess she didn't want to do any lead singing.
NinjaBoiX
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Glad things are looking up Rich.
Well...
...one of the buildings I maintain is getting it's basement transformed into a bar. This has caused no end of problems with false calls on the fire alarm system for the past few months as they haven't covered the detectors up, so they're all full of brick dust and shit.
So yesterday, a contractor from IDS (fire alarm specialists) came to put the thing right. Only he didn't, and left an open circuit on one of the loops. So I spent all morning trying to locate said fault, a task made much more difficult by an ancient fire alarm panel that gives you fuck all information.
By lunchtime I was no further forward, so I fucked it off and drove through to Durham to do some work. Had a nice chilled afternoon catching up on some paperwork and listening to tunes. Then I came home about half 3.
So a shit morning, but a fairly good afternoon.
("Cool story bro", you did ask!)
And gurning Geordie meatheads.
Well...
...one of the buildings I maintain is getting it's basement transformed into a bar. This has caused no end of problems with false calls on the fire alarm system for the past few months as they haven't covered the detectors up, so they're all full of brick dust and shit.
So yesterday, a contractor from IDS (fire alarm specialists) came to put the thing right. Only he didn't, and left an open circuit on one of the loops. So I spent all morning trying to locate said fault, a task made much more difficult by an ancient fire alarm panel that gives you fuck all information.
By lunchtime I was no further forward, so I fucked it off and drove through to Durham to do some work. Had a nice chilled afternoon catching up on some paperwork and listening to tunes. Then I came home about half 3.
So a shit morning, but a fairly good afternoon.
("Cool story bro", you did ask!)
It's usually full of hot sweaty chicks dressed for the beach, tastefully adorned with luminous body paint.
And gurning Geordie meatheads.
I think I deserve a little break. Spent 5 hours writing and brainstorming ideas before having to go to the Job Centre for an appointment.
Also heard about Roger Lloyd Pack.. He was always one of my favourites in OFAH.
After all the shit you've been through recently, it's great to hear that things have gotten better for you Rich.
Also heard about Roger Lloyd Pack.
. He was always one of my favourites in OFAH.After all the shit you've been through recently, it's great to hear that things have gotten better for you Rich.
Sounds good - like perfect time to clear your head and start fresh. It's January too, so perfect timing - bonus!
Screaming Meat
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Man, you can feel the love in this room.
NinjaBoiX
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An unusual experience as I'm usually hated on GAF, unless I'm wrong.
Screaming Meat
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Really? You've always appeared to be above reproach to me. I might go so far as to say you is awesome, but I don't know you that well yet.
Put your misgivings down to New Media Paranoia.
Screaming Meat
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That was really sweet. I was all "D'awww"... Right up until the last line. Eep.
Well, I don't know whether it's good or bad. We're not 'talking' until tomorrow night. I'm not going to think about it. For the moment, I'm just happy I got to snuggle up with my little girl and watch Tangled. No matter how shitty a day I have, a cuddle with Anna-Lily and it's smiles all round.
Tell me about it, especially if it's something you're powerless to help with. All you can do is just cuddle and hope for the best.
Screaming Meat
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Now I'm all "D'awww" again!
Well let's hope it's a good talk. Fingers crossed for you. And hope your daughter feels better soon.
You'll still be in it, brah.
Screaming Meat
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You got any Worther's Original (aka Paedo Pellets)?
I was wide awake last night at about 4am, fixing myself something to eat in the kitchen. It's always that piercing silence that gets me, you know? It puts you in thinking mode and there's nothing to interrupt the sound of your own thoughts; you're stuck with that voice in your head and you just have to listen to it. Randomly started thinking about stuff in the past and I realised something about someone else in regards to myself and now I feel kind of weird. I just remember this situation a couple of months ago, where I was sitting at a train station with some people. Something that happened during a conversation we had never actually seemed weird to me, but last night I realised that this persona I've built up over the years - keeping in mind this is like bottle I've kept closed for fucking YEARS in order to stop other people getting too close - had a hole in it. It took me two months to realise that someone managed to pinpoint my biggest insecurity and stop someone else from denting at it by accident. One of the reasons I've always bottled stuff up is so that I can stop these kinds of insecurities getting played on, but the one time that someone realised it was there, they stopped someone else from accidentally playing on it.
I'm not sure how to feel about it, honestly. I'm pretty open when there's a keyboard in front of me, but in person? Naw.
Anyway, I forgot to do this.
When is your birthday: 17th of August
Where do you live: London
Where are you from: London
What do you do: Student/Freelance Writer
What is your quest: To queer the matrix
Favourite actor/actress: Tim Roth
Favourite band/artist: lol music
Favourite TV show: lol tv (Breaking Bad)
Favourite crisps: Cheese and onion
Favourite biscuit: Dark chocolate Hobnobs
Least favourite Pokémon: Talonflame
Stalactites or stalagmites: rocks mite be tite but idk
How do you cut your sandwiches: Cutting sandwiches is for plebs.
I'm not sure how to feel about it, honestly. I'm pretty open when there's a keyboard in front of me, but in person? Naw.
Anyway, I forgot to do this.
When is your birthday: 17th of August
Where do you live: London
Where are you from: London
What do you do: Student/Freelance Writer
What is your quest: To queer the matrix
Favourite actor/actress: Tim Roth
Favourite band/artist: lol music
Favourite TV show: lol tv (Breaking Bad)
Favourite crisps: Cheese and onion
Favourite biscuit: Dark chocolate Hobnobs
Least favourite Pokémon: Talonflame
Stalactites or stalagmites: rocks mite be tite but idk
How do you cut your sandwiches: Cutting sandwiches is for plebs.
Nah, it's real talk!
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