Who says there's no money in Folkestone?A friend just pointed out this is for sale in the area... Buyer collects, return not accepted, apparently. Bit of a short post, so I'll pad it out with a bread recipe from the same friend:Heres a recipe for oaty bread - it's a good hearty bread that ... May I be the first to sayOOOF! That sucks.Nothing to say todayBeen a bit busy, so no skiving off to watch the football today. I did watch England just about win yesterday, missed the goal. It did make the afternoon go quickly not stopping for lunch until 4pm. Have seen bits and pieces like Italy going out, out ... Say Hello, Wave GoodbyeDown in Fareham for the weekend, cheers to the chums who came out drinking in the Red Lion, was I a bit squiffy? I told you that Abbot Ale was strong. I don't remember leaving the pub or how I got home...Nice days shopping in Chichester on Saturday, ... I have nothing to sayThat's not stopping most podcasters I know, but until I can think of a good thing to talk about I won't bother... Why do you never fill in the name box?just wanted to sayhappy new year and ting.they say the memory's the second thing to gohmm, I forget the first.Here's what Labour say they've done for Folkestone,Umm.. is that why they're threatening closing wards in the the Royal Vic?wots it say?Hey Pauly, the new style sidebar appears over the top of the posting! Even when I reduce the font size to unreadablely small I'm still unable to read the full message...AF&RM CAMRA says Gate 28 is reopening as a pizza restaurantNot sure if that info is more up to date than what I read on Facebook. This is from the September issue of Marsh Mash, the newsletter of Ashford, Folkestone and Romney Marsh branch of CAMRA: The bad news, The Fox Willesborough was firmly closed when ... Oh my The Guardian says it's happening again!blogs.guardian.co.uk/news/archives/2005/07/21/incidents_on_the_tube.html - can this all be following this mornings problems? Three tubes and a bus AGAIN? Sit tight and keep your eye on the news everyone. I have spoken to Clare she is at Victoria wait... Can I just say...Jolly good fucking luck for Friday!I'm sure things will go smoothly.It'll be a lot of fun.One word of advice: Make sure the song for the "first dance" is short and not some sucky smaltz. Me and the missus went for "It Must Be Love" by Madness. By the... Yeah it says Sandgate in the piece though<a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/93/The%20Grand">The Grand</a> isn't a real hotel any more is it? We asked in there about rooms, and they don't do regular by-the-night rooms I don't think...What was I going to say?Was busy when I came in this morning so I have forgotten the things I had lined up for today's "entry". Perhaps it was a gripe about the quality of signal from our new sky freesat box - it was far worse than the signal we're getting via the inbuilt f... Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI thought it might be from last week's trailer, Radio Times confirms it:After last week's subdued start to the new series, Gordon Ramsay is much more in his element, unleashing hell at the Sandgate Hotel on the south coast. It's losing £2,000 a week,... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at least the restaurant)... could be Folkestone's "Whitstable Oyster" factor if it went ahead...Folkestone Gerald updateGot some more Folkestone gig history stuff for 1969 and 1970, posted from Germany of all places. Also what's this rumour about Gordon Ramsay buying The Sandgate Hotel..? I heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWow, where'd you hear that from?RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWas in the local paper last week. The hotel was "unavailable for comment". It's certainly changing / changed hands, but whether Rammo's involved is another thing altogether.Leo SayerDuring the latter part of the evening, Mr Sayer was observed explaining to three german tourists about a live performance/free drink deal he was currently offering to "all the ladies".S Club and Hearsaynot really in the shower, but they were all about doing something, in the same place on the same day. maybe they're all shooting an xmas special together, where all the girls get nekkid and go on an adventure...Bob from Idlewild (just left)We were chatting. He goea out with a mate of mine from school. He is quite alright very grungy very me :o). Although he was totally off his head I could just make out what he was saying.Sean Connery and Alan Rickman [and Robert Lindsay]Leaving a production of 'Power' [after it had finished], which starred Robert Lindsay [from 'My Family' on TV]Danny out of Hear'SayIt was yesterday (Sunday, 15 Sept). He was a bit too well dressed for 1pm on a Sunday in a caf. But it was him. Really. Alexei SayleSaw Alexei Sayle just as I was leaving The British Library an hour or so ago... he seemed as if he was going to speak to me, so I averted my eyes, I must have been staring at his enormous beard. Or maybe he was admiring mine.... Danny Goffey & Friends...Last Frinday - Eating, drinking and laughing and having a nice time. That ginga welsh actor geezer was there too... but I can't remember his name. They were nice...You didn't say they'd be busking in the street!They ARE however playing The Junction later - tossers that they are. Better not get in the way of my pub crawl with their antics!I say it standsI am admittably hungry for content though... this is an famous actress, out of context (ie not acting) let it ride...<br /><br />Occasionally people DO post up spotting someone on stage at their own gig...<br /><br />Who are Gfour then?RE: I say it standsWell thanking you Mr popex!Charity thing after all. Could have said that I saw her outside the bank on said street earlier in day, but was rather bland. Besides she's becoming a regular on this street now, this was a tad more interesting. Umm more ... Quick, say something about me!Derek AcorahMedium type from the "Most Haunted" TV show. I'm a medium, it says so on my vest.The Pretty Things+ Quiklik. Someone has memories of them playing at The Flamenco but I've seen a poster says it was the LCH.Catherine WheelWith God Machine... Says "Meterodome" on the website.GirlschoolActually says Leas Cliff Hotel here...Manic Street PreachersCANCELLED, rescheduled for a week later? Quite a few people now say they were there, so looks like it was! Last day on the Generation Terrorists tour possibly.Tiger<strong>Soho Live</strong>, plus <strong>Divine Comedy</strong>, and "special guests" as headliner it says here...IdlewildPlus <strong>Sons and Daughters</strong> <a href="http://www.sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com/showshow.php?id=100&old=true">it says here</a>...WASPNot sure what day, the ticket is very faded... Zed Yago supported, this site says REM played there only two days before, I did pick the gigs to go to...... The DarknessThe Darkness on the turn I would say, possibly the last good gig...PulpTickets say "Keep Calm", it was a warmup for Reading. <strong>Howard Marks</strong> and <strong>Chris Morris</strong> were there amongst others.Devil Sold His Soul+ November Coming Fire + Enter Shikari + Her Words Kill + Adler Falling. Please come we are hoping this will be the best yet! First band on stage by 7 with any luck, even if the flyers say 6. It's six quid but totally worth it!David EssexHowd, me clowse, down't let me gow, ow now. Hmm, am I making him sound brummy? How long before Leo Sayer is back at the LCH that's what I want to know...WheatusSomeone on the <strong>onfolkestone</strong> forum says "i just remember luis lozano on stage! and throwing wheatos at <strong>wheatus</strong>... we were a sad sad bunch... hmmmOxfam Benefit Gigwith Lenny and other bands (for MTV it says here, hmm, yeah)Could It Be MagicStarring Darren Day no less! I would say YES, it COULD be magic.You Say Party! We Say Die!Once in a Lifetime in LondonLeo Sayer Born: May 21, 1948 in Shoreham-on-Sea Active: '70s, '80s, '90s Major Styles: Soft Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Pop/Rock Instrument: Vocals Representative Albums: "The Very Best of Leo Sayer," "Just...Yeasayer in London38.50MegadethFirst time I saw them. Just caught up with a friend who was there too (and who I'd not seen for over ten years, he says Alice In Chains opened, followed by The Almighty at the Poole Arts Center gig '91 (if I remember correctly)... Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, 30th Anniversay CelebrationComedy ClubLast Thursday in the month, 3 "top name London comedians" it says here. Tel: 01303 220444OrbitalWell I say Orbital, actually a TV recording "The Base" I'm just trying to make it sound good. Also Alisha's Attic and more. We left before Toploader played.... Gate 28 grand reopening!Not just a rumour on facebook this time, there's a big banner outside saying "under new management, reopening Friday"...Delta Fiasco, Lights (Canada), You Say Party! We Say Die! (Canada), ThYeasayer in London33.00An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin FryI'm a medium, it says so on my pants.<br /><a href="http://www.tonyyouens.com/colinfry.htm">Colin Fry</a>Local Area Coach Trip, Whalsay, Shetland Hamefarin 2010Johnny Clarke, Soothsayers - Red Earth Collective, Manasseh Hi-Fi (on the mix & selector)13.00Fighting Cocks"Punktronic excursions in a white noise wonderland", it says here...Philip Sayce8