Go ape from Folkestone GeraldPauly It's Fareham, it's a squirrel, it must be the Daily Mail A squirrel carrying a coconut.UPDATE: The Sun has it too. I don't read either of these papers, but The Guardian news podcast seems to have missed it...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11525/It%27s+Fareham%2C+it%27s+a+squirrel%2C+it+must+be+the+Daily+Mail">more</a>... -1.1742,50.8428,0 The Jackdaw I used to work at The Jackdaw, the people who run it are nasty and the food is even worse. The cleanliness standard in the kitchen are horrendous and way the food is prepared is stored is no better. If food is sent back due to a fault in the kitchen ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/"><img alt="The Jackdaw" src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001P1BOI.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/">Rated 5.74/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/">more</a>... 1.1682,51.1814,0 Ricky Gervais in Folkestone I think this is at the Battle of Britain memorial in Capel. One of the sketches for The 11 O'Clock Show that he regrets not doing under a character name like Billy Bigot I assume.In Politics, Gervais's teenage enthusiasm for activism kicks off a seri... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11483/Ricky+Gervais+in+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.2061,51.0979,0 Got an email about the School of Art From Eamon Everall no less:Hi, you ask for info on Folkestone School of Art , I went there from 1966 to 1967. When i went it was where the multi story car park opposite the junction of Alexandra Gardens & Middleburg Square, now is. More or less oppo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11472/Got+an+email+about+the+School+of+Art">more</a>... 1.1673,51.0778,0 More video of Go Ape More video of our day at Go Ape last Friday. Actually the same video but I can embed it now. Watch it quick before Google spot the copyright infringing soundtrack:Watch it in high quality, not sure if I can embed it in high quality yet.... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11425/More+video+of+Go+Ape">more</a>... 0.6304,51.2491,0 Simple Simon's: GONE! Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 6.01/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 Hans Anderson first edition Slight repost from the blog:Hans Anderson Fairy Tales First Edition, only £800! The same seller also has The years at the spring at a cheaper price. Nice to see some Harry Clarke activity on ebay anwyay.... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11396/Hans+Anderson+first+edition">more</a>... -1.1362,50.8525,0 Vegan skills at The Hermitage! New vegan option on the menu at The Hermitage, I will be down to check it out asap:Lunch 3-course menu £14.95 22nd June 2008 - From 12pm until 3pm Starters: Avocado Provençale (vegan) Or Garlic Prawns Or Duck liver paté de maisonMain C... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21"><img alt="Vegan skills at The Hermitage!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 A tape deck without pretensions Recently I remembered we had an old portable stereo in our kitchen, unused for years and years and I thought "great, I can plug my IPOD into that" and have music in the kitchen. We have a little ipod dock and speakers combo but it's a bit worn out an... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11321/A+tape+deck+without+pretensions">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0801,0 LONE STAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30 Following a triumphant show on 31st May The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton. The line up for the new show will be EARL OKIN, JAMES SHERWOOD, compere MATT PRICE and a newcomer.Earl ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 I must have something more interesting to write about than php? Um, no, perhaps not.I got a new hard drive at last, after all the problems I had with the ibook and having to send it back, I didn't rush into getting another backup job, but I saw a bargain at Maplin Seagate 500GB FreeAgent, and it seems to be worki... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11304/I+must+have+something+more+interesting+to+write+about+than+php%3F">more</a>... -0.1257,51.5173,0 Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08 Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08"><img alt="Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">Rated 3.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 The Wedgewood Rooms Their first gig. <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/joe+strummer">Joe Strummer</a> and <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/alex+blur">Alex Blur</a> were there too. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">more</a>... -1.0753,50.7868,0