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... Some links to add to popex when it's backpopex.com is being moved while I'm taking a few days off, got these out of my mail that I want to put in the links section...johntitor.comalice.dryden.co.uk/ho_for_hoggwarts.htmmatazone.co.uk/Kitten-ace-of-spades.htmlWhy is it always kittens? Those g... This is my new weblog......which I am being forced to write so my boyfriend can read what I have been doing and what I am thinking at all times. This weekend was fairly unproductive. We did make the effort to go shopping but gave up in despair after an hour or two. Too m... A potential padA top floor flat with views over the town to the Downs in this prestigious and popular building. The property consists of two bedrooms, 23ft sitting room, 15' x 11' master bedroom, bathroom, lift, video entryphone system and ample off street parking.... Another tense dayStill got monster popex issues, half way between original code and redesign code at the moment, should get it stable before heading off to Folkestone for the week though...Got an annoying feature with the referer processing at the moment, it's not ha... IntensifiedLooking for more mentions of The Metronome found a tale of some Australian called Intensified attempting to play a New Years Eve gig there, but then not as the PA wasn't up to the job.In the same week they mention another gig at the Metronome and an... 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 ... GMail Drive shell extensionInteresting idea, it's a way of using your Gmail account as an extra drive under Windows.Cold today, and raining, so no sign of squirrels anywhere. Where do they go? Are they all nestling in our roof? ... have u listened to the latest engadget podcast?i havent been listening to it that long, but every week it seems to become more of an ad hoc manifesto about life+technology...it doesnt really represent the latest stories on the website. nonetheless, it's quite interesting, particularly their views... Sorry for not updating more often!This weekend we are staying in London, shopping, and watching Return of the King...Updated Folkestone Gerald with LOADS of local gigs, thanks to kentgigs.com... FG is now surely the ultimate resource for Folkestone gig listings... Should update auto... Writing an Extension for FirefoxLiking this guide to writing a Firefox extension, good work duffblog.Done writ two reviews today String Quartet tribute to The Darkness (rubbish) and Worlds Apart (good) the new album from ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead.Heating went off... The Englightened Go Clubbing<a href="http://www.gnomz.com/bd-23322.html">The Enlightened Comic</a> <br />I had a crack and came up with this!Why do people go on that show and STILL not listen?Maybe it's all in the editing, and she doesn't come up with the smart advice until afterwards...Westenhanger CastleAh, this is what we can see from the train, <a href="http://www.westenhangercastle.co.uk">Westenhanger Castle</a>, a 14th century Quadrangular castle...Not listened to it yetProviding some content for On FolkestoneAs previously mentioned On Folkestone is a youth forum, now I've made an RSS feed of forthcoming gigs, they'll be syndicating it. So if you have a gig coming up, and it's not already listed here, please post it up here now. Cheers!... I've not actually, I tend to bumble alongI saw some snippets this morning, that <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/blogtalk/blogtalk/wpn-58-20060105TellMeItsNotASoftwareBundle.html">google software bundle</a> is a bit of an odd one.The Ship Inn has finally been extendedThis was talked about all the time I used to go in there, I never thought it would happen. They have a swanky looking dining room and new roof terrace now, looks very nice. The front bar still seems the same though.Went past today and peeped in the d... Lots of new things!Starting with a grocery list manager for Firefox... it's a weird one, but it might just work, all week I'm in front of the computer thinking about food, this might remind Clare and I of what we need to buy. It might however prompt me to click on thin... Morten Harketa-ha were arriving at the venue to perform a concert there that evening, and I managed to get my photo taken with Morten Harket, the singer Ive loved for 17 years! He is absolutely lovely and so down to earth. He signed a cd cover(Lifelines - new al... Richard AshcroftThursday, 12 October about 5:00pm<br>He was crossing the road with his wife and baby, and he signed my friend's school shirt.....!Craig CharlesShouting FUCK out of the window of a car.He was being driven past the scene of a nasty accident that we were walking past. He was (and we were) on the scene before the emergency services, a car had rammed through a phone box and mounted the pavement.... Nick HeywoodThe 80's popstar had been enjoying Freeheat and the Parkinsons. Had a bit of a natter with him. Think he was quite pleased to be spotted. An absolute gentleman.Rhombus HeadThey were walking along, chatting at about 3pm. She looked luverly.Lofty Holloway (ex Eastender - remember?)uh......having a fag. yesterday, today (about 11am, october 5) and probably tomorrow as well. By the way, "Lofty" is now heavily involved in the new Nationwide Football League publication "Goals on CD"Sanjay from 'StendersWatching a band, in the courtyard of The Vibe Bar, yesterday. Big Shades, and Big Sideburns too.Ruth (Mark's ex wife off 'stenders)Saturday, 28th July. In the morning some time.A little kid of about 6, with his face painted like spiderman came and 'trapped the group with his web' because we were all baddies. The web cured us from being baddies, though, and he then sat down to en... Amamda Holdentalking with friends wearing a black dress and looking less attractive than she does on the tele. Alll in all disapointing.Mel B and Atomic Kitten but not REMGiving interviews and posing for photographs. REM showed their true rock 'n roll credentials by refusing to meet the assembled hacks and leaving immediately after the end of their set.Chicago in London?Celebrating a decade of decadence?, Chicago The Musical enters its tenth year in London?s West End and remains one of the hottest musical tickets in...Ten Years AfterJimi HendrixJimi also attends a New Years Eve party at Margaret Redding's house, <strong>Folkestone</strong>...Daniel 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.Bruce ForsythCharity comedy thing, cool as, lots of names present, including Ian McKellen. Search the blog, I must have written this one up...... Suicidal TendenciesI drove my van into London for this gig, I almost never did this... ST played their encore first, and part of the gig from the top of a step ladder.Henry RollinsSome rubbish spoken word thing. He is frightening so we laughed at his jokes anyway.John Peel Tribute DayCould be interesting, so long as it's not twelve covers of "Teenage Kicks" and then some unlistenable technoChicago in London?Celebrating a decade of decadence?, Chicago The Musical enters its tenth year in London?s West End and remains one of the hottest musical tickets in...Austen's WomenTexas TenorsSchool feteIs this the one that TV's <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=paul+o%27grady" title="Google for Paul O'Grady">Paul O'Grady</a> is opening? Have definitely seen a sign up locally threatening just such an occurrence...Ten Years After<blockquote>left [the Derek and the Domino's gig] very early to go see Ten Years After at the Leas. They were excellent, having stood in for Jethro Tull at short notice. - Nick Ashman</blockquote> - so, guessing that makes it this date!Austen's WomenTennessee Three, Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys20.00French Open: Outer Courts in ParisFrench Open TicketsProfessional tennis players voted the French Open the second most prestigious tennis tournament after Wimbledon. Held annually over two weeks between Mayand June...Lee Mack in BristolHighly regarded in industry circles as one of comedy's most exciting new prospects, Lee's lightening sharp mind for gag writing and joke telling has set...Magners Funhouse Comedy Club, Stephen Grant, Hal Cruttenden, Guests5.00Create Music FestivalBands include Midget, Sikhona, The Anbasazi, Sizen, Lakes, Shibby, Tengo Collective in the new DJ and VJ tent, Silversky, D-finitive, Tremors, Karona, Chase Scene, Shibby, DanEdWill, VJ Air and many moreChicago in London?Celebrating a decade of decadence?, Chicago The Musical enters its tenth year in London?s West End and remains one of the hottest musical tickets in...Lee Mack in NottinghamHighly regarded in industry circles as one of comedy's most exciting new prospects, Lee's lightening sharp mind for gag writing and joke telling has set...Frank Skinner's Credit Crunch Cabaret, featuring Richard HerringThis whole set of gigs sounds great! It's meant to be "credit crunch busting", all tickets only ten pounds, but look, people are touting it! And I'm listing their touting on the website! Disgusting!Princess Caraboo, Written & Directed by Phil Willmott, Vibrant  An AFrench Open: Court Suzanne Lenglen in ParisFrench Open TicketsProfessional tennis players voted the French Open the second most prestigious tennis tournament after Wimbledon. Held annually over two weeks between Mayand June...Ian Brown Live In Manchester with UNKLE,Bad Lieutenant,The Whip + moreRed Carpets and Other Banana Skins: Rupert EverettAn element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, even before he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in 'Another Country'. He was in Moscow during the fall of communism; in Berlin the night the wall came down; and in downtown Manhatt...