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I've self-actualised and I didn't even notice. All that therapy wasted. Damn Maslow.

Happened to me once. I gave the geezer a good telling off and he legged it. About twenty minutes afterwards I shook like a leaf though.

OMG yes - Thursday was indeed the most bizarre warm-up band. It looked like someone hadn't turned up so they just shoved this lot on the stage instead. The lead singer was a corker; looked like his day-job was at Carphone Warehouse or such. Apparently Pearl Jam's support act for a recent gig in Canada was a no-show so Pearl Jam supported themselves: went on, sang some songs, came off, went back on and did the proper set. Bless. I love stories like that.

I think Gigantic might have been the last song Keef. I bought a bootleg so I'll check when I'm home. They didn't really play for that long - I was diappointed when the lights came on. I'm a Springsteen fan so I'm used to a long set (3 hoursfor the Boss is nothing) but by my reckoning the Pixies only did about an hour and 15 minutes. IF ONLY they'd done longer - we could have had Where is My Mind and Cactus and River Euphrates.

Where Is My Mind didn't happen on Thursday. I was also secretly hoping for Cactus but I knew that was a non starter. We had both WOMs and Gigantic though.

What happens when logos go bad http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1901656/OGC-unveils-new-logo-to-red-faces.html

Hello Declan - to be honest I'm not 100% sure. But I do know that you can input on 0870 number into this website and an 0207 number or the like comes out so that you don't pay the premium rate. I think it's a bloody cheek that companies use 0870 numbers for so called customer service. You should add www.saynoto0870.com to your favourites

Sorry Declan, that sucks. Next time someone makes you ring a premium rate number may I recommend that you pass the number through this website to find the ordinary landline number: http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php

I was so excited about seeing The Pixies again and I wasn't disappointed. Brilliant band, brilliant set. I also have a couple of negatives - mostly to do with the venue: I remember the days when you could go to the bar downstairs and then get back to your space on the floor OK - those days are gone; there's just too many people packed in - it's an accident waiting to happen. I chose the circle on this occasion - not a decision I was entirely happy with but the floor is just to scary. We got there early (foregoing Nandos!) so we could get good seats, as I swear that the rear of the circle has a whole different post code to the stage so I didn't want to end up there. We found seats on the 2nd row so we had a great view, but were't allowed to stand up of course. Not very rock and roll. The row in front of us (row A) was reserved for guests. There were 16 seats and the maximum number of occupants all evening was 3. Great seats but security wouldn't let anyone sit in them. Even when someone tried to sit down there for the encore he got moved by security. Anal jobsworths would rather look at 13 empty front row seats than let someone sit there for a few minutes and get a great view. Looking down at the mosh pit from the circle the place was mad. My friend and I decided that that would have been us 20 years ago, but not now. On reflection though, I've been in mosh pits relatively recently and had a great time - but Brixton is too packed and the mosh pit is mad. Keef - well done you for going to see a band that you're not a fan of and giving them a chance to change your mind. I salute you. Honestly. BUT - I think with the whole encore thing you're straying into "Grumpy Old Men" territory. Maybe the guys just needed to pee (I know I did) - they're not getting any younger you know. Brendan's review on the Joy thread made be grin from ear to ear - very James Joyce of you Brendan. Finally, and this is a little shallow I'll admit, if there was ever a woman in need of the attention of Gok Wan then its Kim Deal. Sorry Kim love, bass is brilliant but get yourself a new outfit. Miaw. Sorry

This morning I'm mostly listening to Frank Turner. Great video. I love the kids.

So long and thanks for all the fish

One of the thingy plates that heats up (don't know what they're called) broke on mine and I got the spares to fix it from the electrical shop that used to be where Cafe Nero is now. I know the shop hasn't moved far but I'm struggling with the name - someone else on here will remember.

Did you go?

Thank you AnnaJ for rescuing this wonderful thread The lovely barrista in Cafe Nero who gave me a freebie when I switched handbags and left my purse at home Doing the zipp up on my "skinny jeans" without having to lie down on the floor and suck everything in first The 176 being my personal taxi of late - it seems to come within 60 seconds of my arriving at the bus stop

Frank's very Old Testament.

Brendan did you scream GOD IS SEVEN so loud that your lungs hurt?

Brendan this is news to me - I hadn't realised that you saw them and they were good. Why have you not told anyone before now?

The Times gave it 5 Stars http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/live_reviews/article6864853.ece#

That's not good enough reason Woolfie

What, exactly, is it that James Nesbitt has done to forumites to deserve the vitriol that he gets on here? I've never met the man. He may be a terrible person. He may be a sinner. He may be a saint. He may be a normal bloke. I have no idea what he is like. I'm just asking, what has he done to the people on this forum?

Call me a romantic (or call me stupid) but I don't think I could marry someone who wanted a pre-nup.

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It's only a thought Davy but do you still need a licence if you listen to the radio through your PC?

Actually Woolfie, I think you'll find that sequins are very this season. If I were to come to the December drinks (which isn't very likely) I would be dressed to the nines. After all, in the words of Noddy Holder, IT'S CCHRRIISSTMMAAASSSSSSSSSS

SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > GG wrote:- I checked out the hiking footwear and > it's all really ugly. > > I really wonder whether this is the right thing > for you to undertake, the boots are supposed to be > robust enough to > > protect your feet in rough terrain. > > I don't think you will find any to match your > lipstick. > Well, Steve, I think you'll find that this is a gap in the market and thank God perhaps something can be done now that they're on my shopping list. I'm sending a note to Vivienne (Westwood). Px