Spandau Ballet

feeds@yuku.com (Kay) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:26:46 GMT

I've got a couple of spare tickets to see Spandau Ballet at the O2 arena this Wednesday the 21st October, really good position on the lower tier pretty close to the stage if anyone fancies them for £20 each (face value of £60) - I got them as a block of 4 off ebay when I only wanted 2 - and there's a single one in the next block, even nearer the stage.

Anyone up for some 80s cheese or know anyone who is?

Can even put you up in my new caravan!

Hong Kong

feeds@yuku.com (supergirly) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:32:08 GMT

Any of you lot been to Hong Kong? What do you recommend/not recommend?

Sarah Millican

feeds@yuku.com (Monk San) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:47:05 GMT

We went to see Sarah Millican at the weekend and she was really funny. Especially when she pointed out "I don't have children, I don't want children, I dont like children" and proceded to slag off the "You don't know if you're not a mum" mentality (A la Bill Bailey).
Moo voice: "Oooh, I can open a tin of beans, but then I'm a mum. I've got four kids, so I know about opening...

The Bad Shepherds

feeds@yuku.com (Leela) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:59:57 GMT

Anyone familiar with The Bad Shepherds? They're fronted by Ade Edmonson and they do folk cover versions of punk songs - definitely worth a listen, they're rather good.

This Youtube clip isn't a punk song, it's a couple of lines from All Around My Hat but it's very funny (and short) - and hang on right to the end for a priceless comment from Ade Edmonson:

For Stedders - Ukes!

feeds@yuku.com (pudontour) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:43:51 GMT

Stedders (I think you're away at the moment but will post anyway),

Did you hear that the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain played at the BBC Proms yesterday (with many punters in the audience also playing/singing)? I'm just listening on i-player at the moment - t'is FAB ...

Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People

feeds@yuku.com (Leela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:30:39 GMT

I realise December is a long way off but tickets for this event are already on sale! At least they're doing five nights this year but I'm guessing they'll still set out quickly.

http://www.thebloomsbury.com/event/run/1363

Greece

feeds@yuku.com (Kitty) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:09:40 GMT

Not the musical...

Hubby and I are hoping to go to Greece for a good old nose about next year. We plan on travelling out of season - probably around March time when it's a bit cooler out there (we both wilt in the heat). Must see the Pantheon in Athens, but beyond that, we aren't keen to stay in the city - we like big open spaces. We're thinking of travelling about the islands a bit, so I thought I'd see if any of you chaps can recommend a place to see or stay?
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Sapphires got a new 'baby' lol

feeds@yuku.com (sapphire) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:01:26 GMT

Well peeps after 2 and a half years of begging, pleading etc (my greyhound Fred died and that time) we have finally got a puppy. He is a Shitz Tzu x Maltese (Malshi), is 16 weeks old, fully housetrained, innoculated etc.
We've called him Bailey and he is an absolute sweetheart.
Unfortunately I can't insert a piccie on here as I can't work out how to do it (I'm a technophobe) and beside I've been told my piccies are too big buy the people on the claims/self help...

Pizza Stone

feeds@yuku.com (Dontwantany) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:35:38 GMT

OH has a thing for pizza right now. Has anyone tried a pizza stones? Are they any good??

Ah, schadenfreude!

feeds@yuku.com (Monk San) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:30:37 GMT

Regualr posters will not be completely surprised to learn that I am planning another holiday! I have found a hotel that doesn't allow under 16s except during their off season (Jun-Sep) so I am trawling round Trip Advisor getting the low down.

If the following post is true it is pretty poor on the hotel's part, but...

Re: Magical mystical nomads land

feeds@yuku.com (TigerM74) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:32:37 GMT

Returned from North Eastern Tibet on Thursday eve. It took me three days to get to the airport including a nigh on drowning experience due to a horrific flash flood. I was inside a house and had to be rescued by the local soliders/police which was the most surreal experience of my life. Stayed out in the nomads land for three weeks in a tent down a breathtakingly beautiful river valley, washed in the ice cold Evian river daily and also drank from the crystal clear waters. Ate yak, sheeps...

Trowbridge Festival again - wish me luck and good weather!

feeds@yuku.com (pudontour) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:13:11 GMT

I'm off to The Trowbridge Village Pump festival this PM. Have packed tentage, wellies, waterproofs, SPF15, sunhat, cowboy hat, drinking hat, beer, gin and tonic, cake and cash and although I'm slightly trepedacious (is that a word? the right word?) about the weather, I'm looking forward to a top weekend in a field, drinking beer, listening to music and enjoying the company of my bestest CF buddies.

Anyone else going? I guess not but worth asking!

Keep your...

CHAMPNEYS! Woohoo!

feeds@yuku.com (mojito chick) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:52:05 GMT

Just had to brag - sorry - share this with y'all...

On Friday I have been invited to a day in Champneys in Forestmere, courtesy of one of my favourite mortgage lenders! We've been granted full use of the Spa facilites all day including a facial and massage, lunch laid on. I've booked a pedicure which I have to pay for but I'm SO worth it. They suggested bring gym kit but can I be bovvered???

Hopefully it will be a CF day.............

What do you eat?

feeds@yuku.com (EmmeBee) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:19:18 GMT

I was inspired to start this new thread due to a few posts I saw in the "5 things part 2" thread. The discussion had turned to meat and meat eaters, and I was wondering how many vegetarians vs. omnivores we have on the board.

I myself am a confirmed carnivore. Seriously, I think I am an obligate carnivore. I tried to become a vegetarian once and I almost went into a coma -- I could barely get out of bed. And this was a two month long, concerted effort with the guidance of...

Camping?

feeds@yuku.com (mojito chick) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:31:04 GMT

I'm sure y'all know me well enough by now to know I'm not a wholesome, outdoorsy type. My only concession to outdoorsiness is lying on a bright white beach all day (with co-ordinating beachwear and close enough to a cocktail bar) My best friend has invited me camping for a couple of days in Dorset and I am torn because some friends are going that I've not seen for 3 years BUT I can count on one hand how many times I've slept in a tent and there's a reason - I like my...

PSA: Adults only evenings at the Science Museum

feeds@yuku.com (pudontour) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:08:49 GMT

This has been mentioned on here before but I can't find the original post. I thought I'd repost it for the benefit of our newer members and those with short memories.

The Science Museum in London is still running Adults only evenings one evening a month (not often enough in my book!) on the following dates:

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Running

feeds@yuku.com (neeneenoonoo) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:30:10 GMT

A few years ago I used to run quite regularly on a treadmill - I got up to about 3 miles at a time - which for me is bloody fantastic.
Anyhow, I have decided that I want to go back to running but don't really want to use the treadmill - has anyone got any advice about road running? I thought I may join a local club or just start doing some running on my own. I haven't run for ages so am probably going to be crap to start with but not sure of my way forward. . a club would be good...

Soul/Funk/Jazz night in Brighton

feeds@yuku.com (Awkwardsquaddie) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:35:33 GMT

Im starting up a Soul, funk and Jazz night in Brighton tonight, THE 10TH JULY with top local DJs and myself and it will be a monthly event with the next night on 21st August. The venue is the Jazz Place on Ship Street and its 11-3 and 5 quid on the door. Lovely venue with great PA.

I havent been on here for a while as I ve been working so much. Expect me to rant a bit soon. Hi to you all.

No Mobile for 24 Hours!

feeds@yuku.com (mojito chick) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:38:11 GMT

I have always had a pet peeve about people who don't keep their mobile phones charged up and I'm usually fastidious about checking my battery life. Except today. I got to the office and it rang and I got that little noise warning me that the battery is low. And tonight I am going to stay at a friend's house straight from the office (going home for my forgotten charger is not an option) DOH!!!!

Gawd knows how I let this happen. All I could do was switch the blooming...

Opportunity in the Lake District

feeds@yuku.com (Kraze42) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:18:34 GMT

Mrs M, you're looking to move home aren't you - fancy building in the Lake District ?

Or maybe someone else would like to snap up this £2 million opportunity, after all we're all rolling in money being CF. I'm drooling over it, but the this website also mentioned a private 7 acre island in Spain that's come on the market....

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