Progress on the flatJust heard from the solicitor, and the contract is on it's way, going in the post now, I should receive it Monday, and then I sign it and send it back, and then we're very close to completion... SMART!Also new thing from google.com/adsense, "channels... The Joy of HooversIs £209 a good price for one of these? That's how much they are in Stoke Newington Safeways right now. We're going back to get one, hopefully we will see Nigel out of 'Stenders there too.... No sign of Nigelbut the Dyson was fine - one pass of the living room though and the chamber (there's no bags in these non-hoovers) is half full, it's disgusting. Going to hoover all my clothes next.Big up to the wanker security guard in Safeway who challenged me for... One band was goodcan't remember the name though, three piece from Newcastle, and bullandgate.co.uk is no use...Off to either the Defoe or the Wheatsheaf later to play pool... the Defoe is nicer to take our guests to, but the Wheatsheaf is only 50p a game, choices cho... Royal BengalAfter a very short pub crawl yesterday (couple of smashing pints in The Defoe, then no drinks in Bar Lorca, as their "all cocktails £9 a jug" offer turned out to be a lie, then the Coach and Horses]]) we did end up going to The Royal Bengal in the en... Stoke Newington TrafficHey, they're clearing away a load of dumped cars on Manor Road, lifting them onto the back of trucks... not sure all of them were actually dumped, none were wrecks or burned out. Didn't take a picture as I was afeared of either being chased away by t... Fig CafeThe cafe that was the highlight of my weekend is called Fig, and is in the Metropole Hotel (not actually a hotel any more) and it's all vegan and organic and everything. I doubt that the area has seen such a thing before, and our lunch was so good (I... Fig Cafe RIPAARGH, can't believe it, got down to Folkestone only to find the Fig Cafe has been closed! We're not sure if it's permanent or just for refitting of its host the Metropole. Could well imagine it going out of business, seemed a bit niche, but we loved... Safe and not so safeGoldie Lookin' Chain tickets went on sale today for London and Birmingham, see popex.com/artists/goldie_lookin_chain/tickets.html for purchasing options... SMART!Music Passport has thrown up a few difficulties, the winners have all been notified, bu... Meme me me mefatherfucker.net beats weebl.fluent.ltd.uk/toons/21/Lovely lunch in the Princess of Wales, nut roast is back on the menu, and London Pride is never off. Saw some WEIRD posh graffiti on the way back, it was a picture cut out of a newspaper, of Prince ... Safe!<a href="http://www.safe2use.com/ca-ipm/01-02-05-report.htm">or maybe not so safe</a>It's been a weekTime to mention the bus again, the 106 is back on track, not being diverted via Stoke Newington Church Street and so on, got me into work a bit too quick today... further investigations into Folkestone Metronome reveal that Zodiac Mindwarp and Wolfsb... Waffle waffle waffleGot through to my solicitor after the third call (left messages twice asking to be called back, wasn't called back), apparently they only got a letter from the vendors solicitors a few days ago and will be dealing with this "over the next week or so"... CelebdaqApparently bbc.co.uk/celebdaq/ has just won a BAFTA - I made that, it's based on popex... hopefully I can get my hands on the award, for a photo or something, we'll see.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3505795.stm... The ScaffoldGot home yesterday to find scaffolding up past the (second floor) kitchen window, guess this means the roof and the damp problems are getting fixed...In other news Madonna tickets go on sale today, there's a minor fix to Anapod released today, flatma... RE: The ScaffoldHey, I stumbled across your site whilst trying to look for a menu for Il Bacio! I have only lived in Stokey for 6 months but it is pretty cool, also the GLC are great, was at the Louisiana gig and the Fleece one, and also last year at the Welsh Club!... So after the rudey origamiOF COURSE comes hyper-dork origami.<br /><br /><a href="http://lar.5u.com/oriscifi.htm"><img src="http://lar.5u.com/sw-yoda.jpg"></a>RE: So after the rudey origamidunno, dead, that looks kinda rude to me. why yoda, is that a big green lightsabre coming out of your kimono or are you just feeling the force?Just add the word AAH! after every 7th wordand you have the lyrics to the new Fall album.Folkestone, safest place in the countryFolkestone gets noticed by the national news again in this story about passive smoking... A non smoking journalist crawls some pubs and measures the levels of carbon monoxide in their bloodstream... "For some reason The Harvey's Wine Bar in Folkeston... freudian analysis of salafist mujahedin... they can't get chicks.... battymen. <br />C'MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />bring your 6th form blood and fire fantasies to the step. We're here to help.Don't you have an affilliate deal for some anti virus software?At least get yourself some <a href="http://www.google.com/adsense/">google adsense income</a>...After L_______'s commentsI am afeared of stalkers on here. I will credit your full name and address if you like!<br /><br />PS HOW DID IT GO WITH THE FLAT INSPECTION, BELOVED FLATMATE?Safewayswe were in Safeways at the weekend (not one in Folkestone) and Clare asked where their organic meat was, and was told they had none, there might be some organic mince in the freezer section...Folkestone scaffoldingThere's a lot of it about, surely <a href="http://www.folkestonerugbyclub.co.uk/Ads%20and%20Sponsors/ADs/BJScaffolding.htm">this is the gayest advert ever</a>?Scaffolding / fireplace surprisesGot a text, the weather is too bad for going up the scaffolding and fitting a flue liner, so the fireplace has been delayed until Thursday / Friday...Scaffolding is UPCountry Warmth have been contacted and are quite possibly in situ right now, climbing down my chimney or whatever it was they needed to do...I've got a chance to do some work for another company, on secondment. Woo. Not actually that exciting, but it... afternoonhaven't listened to music at all on the IPAQ, I have the IPOD with me more often than I am carrying my little professor... I should have a go really, and I'm sure I will soon... might end up giving the IPOD to Clare for commuting, so could chuck some... Please drive by carefully in our villageOne of the very few things I'll miss about not commuting into work on the 243 bus any more is the graffiti. There are some big works by Banksy and others that you get a fine view of from the Kingsland Road. A reallly simple one just said Please drive... ah yes the leaflet campaignThat sounds like a sound move. Failing that dont wash for a week and everyone will move away when you enter the carriage!After The FireAfter The FireTen Years AfterVan Der Graaf GeneratorVan der Graaf GeneratorVan der Graaf GeneratorBig Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.CharlatansVery nice to see contemporary bands coming to town, two in two days, how will people afford it, bit steep!So Solid CrewThe tour was cancelled after a shooting at a London showDaniel LyonsThe Sinden presents the world premiere of a new musical drama DANIEL LYONS. Written by BAFTA award winning author Roy Apps from his best-selling children's novel. Music by Steve Pusey.SassafrasMistakenly originally spelled <strong>Sasafrass</strong>, sorry, think I got that from a <strong>Leas Cliff Hall</strong> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Judas-Priest-Leas-Cliff-Hall/17496.html">poster from 1975</a>.Belle and SebastianPaid 5x over the odds for a ticket, but we had to get in. Got in the <strong>aftershow</strong> too, there was just us and <strong>Jarvis Cocker</strong> there. Ooh did I drop another name?Belle & SebastianWent to both nights, but not the extra afternoon show they did. Shambolic, but funAshWent to an aftershow for this at Mass, also in Brixton, there was free absinthe and things, it got a bit messy.Neds Atomic DustbinTwo gigs in one night, off to a club night at the <strong>Barfly</strong> after I think, where <strong>The Darkness</strong> were playing.SymposiumWhere I met Clare, bless! Hope I got that year right... Also, oddly Sylvester McCoy was there at the after show.The Divine ComedyI left after the support <strong>The Frank And Walters</strong> to go to a local gig, I was "getting in" with people and trying to be a face on the scene to help with my fanzine...Tigerplus <strong>Linoleum</strong>. Had to walk back from Southampton after being stopped with no lights on my bike, then head to Phoenix Festival the next day.Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.Peter Kay in LondonPeter Kay in London tickets Peter Kay returns after almost7 years to live stand-up comedy. Britain's most successful comedian is taking his 'Tour that doesn't Tour' finally on the...Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.David Devant and his Spirit WifeBefore I lived in <strong>New Cross</strong>, 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...Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.The Creative Players present Robin HoodThe panto! Tickets from Chambers, Cafe IT, and Barleycorn, or phone Tony King on 07790 264 108. Bring your kids it's in half term week!Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.Big Night Out in Covent Garden, 4 World Class Comedians. Great Drinks Deals, Superb Aftershow Nightclub., Every Friday & Saturday.