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.2008-10-03UTC04:08:02My recent visitI recently visited my old home town for a funeral, and would just like to comment that I am still so happy to see Shepherd & Neame ales in Folkestone.The first thing my son and I did when arriving at Folkestone West station, was to have a "swift half... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-01UTC05:43:14What is it about local newspaper that makes mentals write in?Do these people not have blogs? <a href="http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/Dambuster-s-dog-gets-new-film-remake/article-364605-detail/article.html">See the comments</a>2008-08-01UTC08:13:32Some old photos of FolkestoneI bought an album of photos not so long ago and these photos of Wear Bay Road and Folkestone were included in it. I thought you might like to see them and possibly pass on the the ones of Wear Bay Road to any residents of houses featured. I don't kno... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">Rated 3.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-07UTC06:29:53First review of Zoo Thousand and Eight inHere at www.safeconcerts.com, sounds a bit chaotic, more rumours of cancellations than actual cancellations possibly though.More here, seems Lethal Bizzle was promoted to replace Dizzee Rascal, not a bad call I wouldn't have said, though one was a Me... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11390/First+review+of+Zoo+Thousand+and+Eight+in">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-14UTC06:00:42Charlie Brooker says "Don't vote for Boris"<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/apr/14/charliebrooker.boris">Here in the Guardian</a>. Via <a href="http://www.onionbagblog.blogspot.com/">OnionBagBlog</a>.2008-04-14UTC01:37:16RE: House huntI like the "not slanderous at all" $10 note comment. That coupled with a picture of the premises in question would never get you into trouble ;) Lovely looking building though - much nicer from the outside than the second one.You like that there Waga... 2008-04-08UTC08:22:10Folkestone camera club updateOn 30th March was our 5th digital image competition of the season when our members learn from the judges comments, tips, advice and experience. Our judge was Mr Dave Mason who came to us from Woolwich, a very experienced photographer, and his results... 2008-03-30UTC11:46:51pakitoCOMMENT FAIRE POUR TELECHARGER GTA2008-03-25UTC07:06:58And this one doesn't sound like an advertVery fair and balanced comments, thank you very much for this. I've not eaten at The New Inn yet, but I have relatives who live just round the corner so have been there for the quiz a few times and for a drink. Nice place, as you say it's more about ... 2008-03-18UTC03:23:34hi hopes dashed!!On 8th March my girlfriend and I decided to visit Cafe Belge in Canterbury with another couple who had highly recommended the restaurant to us. I must say that none of the four of us have ever received a service as rude and discourteous as we receive... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11082/hi+hopes+dashed%21%21"><img alt="hi hopes dashed!!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2365306909_283547dc12_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11082/hi+hopes+dashed%21%21">Rated 4.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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 ... 2008-02-18UTC01:51:59The rest of the weekendWent to The British Lion Saturday evening, and then sat up far too late when we got home listening to old Ricky Gervais shows. Sunday started late, we shopped, we cleaned, we ate, that was about it. Still tired today.Haha boo hoo, leave me alone, it'... 2008-02-14UTC05:21:00Nepotism at the GuardianExpect this one to show up in Private Eye next week. The comments do seem to have been pretty brutal right from the off.It could be a spoof, but probably it's genuine and there to appeal to the child market.Via popbitch message board.... 2008-02-12UTC04:17:11Weekend! Curry! Spazzy twitches! Everything!Great weekend, bailed out of work slightly early and got the train to Mum and Dad's, for a nice long relaxing weekend. As previously mentioned, Clare was in London drinking and dancing with her friends, and definitely not lighting fires, and I was he... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10953/Weekend%21+Curry%21+Spazzy+twitches%21+Everything%21"><img alt="Weekend! Curry! Spazzy twitches! Everything!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2258161390_90d4f60c86_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10953/Weekend%21+Curry%21+Spazzy+twitches%21+Everything%21">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-02-10UTC05:52:07A friend's comments on the Camden fireHere, brings back some memories, though I've not been there for longer even than he's not been there. Clare was actually there last night, struggling to get to a friend's club night at The Enterprise, but the only kind of burned she would have got wa... 2008-02-07UTC05:13:13Canterbury Twitter chatter kicking offBeen monitoring twitter.com for mentions of Canterbury, and it's all kicked off today after the archbishop made some ill judged comment or other about Sharia law:These messages were sent while you were offline.3:39 PM twitter: (conservatweet): [Jawa]... 2008-02-01UTC07:51:24RE: Folkestone and its neighbourhood by S. J. MackiehI,i READ YOUR MESSAGE ABOUT GETTING "EASY" GETTING A COPY OF "mackie". i'M ONLY INTERESTED IN pAGE 152 REF "coldham".Did you obtain it, and if so, could you guide me as to how i could obtain a copy, ideally at a low price.With many thanksGerard Cold... 2008-01-31UTC01:40:35"Sadly disappointed with La Tavernetta"No, I'm not disappointed with La Tavernetta, I've never been there, though I've only seen bad reviews from other people over on FG, but I am sadly disappointed that that was the last contributed comment on this site, I'm BORED of seeing it over in th... 2008-01-29UTC09:12:02Photo notesThis aquariam post is using the Flickr style notes, but using PhotoNotes, still seems there's no way of getting your existing notes out of Flickr.Changing the way I use my images on here, to make sure I'm not breaching Flickr's terms of service, migh... 2008-01-22UTC09:55:18[Crystal maze themed headline here]Got home yesterday to find a new front door being fitted, it's amazing what you miss when you don't go to any of the residents meetings. So firstly, we have the inconvenience of only getting one key with this door, and new ones are fifteen pounds eac... 2008-01-21UTC03:23:09RE: Who says the housing market is dead?Are you moving again? It seems like only yesterday that you left your deborturous London ways behind you and headed to leafy Folkstone. Are you looking to get a bigger pad to accommodate little Paulies?Like the new text entry box, very cool indeed. A... 2008-01-17UTC05:02:52RE: Bella PizzaI am astounded at the above comment. We are regular diers at Bella Pizza & Pasta and we have never ever recieved poor service. The waiting staff are extremely attentive, the food is superb, and the general atmosphere is one of happy diners. I woul... 2008-01-15UTC09:12:04Apple AirbookThere's a new ultra portable mac to be announced todday I think, some speculation here on Wired, see how everyone has to comment without reading the article? (Cue replies here, missing the point of this post, if there was a point, and there were any ... 2008-01-07UTC09:05:54Realm 79 / BBC Kent UnsignedSome listening: BBC Kent Unsigned, someone at work sent this round, his band are the headliners (ie third) on there I think;The song will be available to buy later this week. If you have any comments or wish to register your interest in purchasing th... 2007-12-13UTC04:45:16RE: Speaking of coolIf you consider your comment about reading this in 5 years time then the moment for talking about your xmas party hasn't passed. You'll not remember it in 5 years unless you put it in here now.2007-11-21UTC08:48:44Most comments on a youtube video EVER!Well, the most for me anyway, from people that I don't know, who've just tracked my video down so as to have something to complain about. There's a whole lot of campanology fans out there...This reminds me, I never did write up York (being the fourth... 2007-11-13UTC03:45:34These are 'official' petitionsThey will be noticed and commented on (if they get more than a certain number of signatures, which I think this one has already), even if not actually replied to.2007-10-10UTC08:40:31RE: That could work...Being Irish, I do have something to comment on Irish people singing. Mainly around the fact that Irish people are great, and their singing can only enhance the party atmosphere etc.Commenting on comments is an interesting one and an issue that I did ... 2007-10-10UTC08:04:18Jaiku's joining GoogleI forget the point of Jaiku, it was one of those Web2.0 startups that did the social networking thing, a bit Facebook, a lot Twitter (but better), for updating people who don't care with exactly what you're up to minute by minute... they were the fir... 2008-05-12UTC04:08:53Reading AlleycatSome ill advised comments about swastikas saw the band fall right down before the signed goodies I got this day became worth anything... here's to a revival!