2008-11-27UTC08:57:54Someone else struggling with their Habitat Radius wardrobe doorsWonder if the person selling this wardrobe was planning to sell the wardrobe anyway, or if the doors not shutting properly has driven them mad and made them want rid? That's how I read it:This wardrobe was bought from Habitat around 3 years ago. It c... 2008-11-26UTC10:30:29HA! I have no lavish lifestyleI thought of one place where money will be saved over the next year, if you buy any services were prices are quoted without VAT (IE I might get my heating looked at) then that could be a bill of hundreds or even thousands of pounds that I will be sav... 2008-11-25UTC08:10:45Cheers Darlin'Much as I appreciate an extra 2.5% in my pocket, I am slightly afeared of how many places the value 17.5 will have been hard coded in any of the computer systems I may now have to reprogramme. Not to many I hope.This new VAT change will not change th... 2008-11-21UTC11:08:04Emma's office makes a music videoNot quite sure why, they're running a competition encouraging people to make their own version of his video I think:www.moneyinmypocket.tv... 2008-10-29UTC06:39:53The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th NovemberThe Holloways play the LCH, get tickets here. Not yet sold out, no need for ebay (yet). Support from local acts Underground Heroes and Seven Storey Down, full press release to follow.More dates nationally, at cosier venues than we get here, guess Fol... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November"><img alt="The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th November" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-23UTC06:26:41Oasis ticketsGet tickets here for Oasis biggest ever open air tour in 2009. The Enemy and Kasabian to support. A chum just saw Oasis at Wembley Arena and says it was fantastic, but he'd not seen them since 1996 and been building it up since then. Of course I dive... 2008-10-09UTC07:39:25castle in the AirLovely little pub with a homely, happy atmosphere. good selection of liquors. great view over marina and golf course. food prompt, tasty and very good value for money. regular events. will definitely return. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11623/castle+in+the+Air">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-09UTC03:57:20Feeling the credit crunch in Folkestone? KCC apparently areLittle old Kent county Council got a mention on this morning's Guardian Daily Podcast. Apparently Kent County Council had rather a lot of (our) money invested in an Icelandic bank that just went bust :-(<br /><br />Sources etc when I get home.2008-09-20UTC09:20:11Susie Dent's coming to FolkestoneSusie Dent of Countdown's "Dictionary Corner" is coming to Folkestone as part of Folkestone Literary Festival 2008. At least I hope it's the same Susie Dent. We watch Countdown every day on 40D, so this will be nice.She has a regular publication call... 2008-09-19UTC12:21:14Your musical compatibility with pauldraper is LowHurrah, that's good! Paul Draper was in Mansun, who I used to really like I liked them most early on, hoping they would become huge so the super rare first single would be worth some money, but it didn't really happen.Thanks popbitch for that link to... 2008-08-13UTC03:58:27RE: What should I go find them and give them money now???I meant for all I've done for you in the past!<br />Pops2008-08-13UTC01:16:12What should I go find them and give them money now???We went for a meal and got a taxi home yesterday, I'm all tipped out!2008-08-07UTC08:08:15Wagamama tipping policywe do not include a service charge and when people leave a tip, 100% of the money goes to our staff - they are the ones who earn it, and they’re the ones who should receive it! our staff are also paid national minimum wage or more and we do not use t... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11499/Wagamama+tipping+policy">Rated 7.77/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-05UTC07:37:34The JackdawI 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 ... <br /><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> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/">Rated 5.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-01UTC05:47:26FOLKESTONE SANDCASTLE COMPETITION 2008Raising money for The Church Street Project, a registered charity providing Art Therapy and Counselling to children in Shepway.Are YOU the KING or QUEEN of SANDCASTLES?THEN PROVE IT!When: Sunday August 10th Start at 11am, judging at 2.30pmWhere: Sunn... 2008-07-23UTC05:36:16£1.5k for the month? My mortgage is more than that!Actually it's not, but it could conceivably be.<br /><br />Yes I would think you need a proper "pad" in order to let it out for a decent amount of money, everyone must be on the make in the right parts of town.2008-07-15UTC05:33:11I was going to get a haircut, but...Our freezer broke down today, all the haircut money I'd saved will have to go towards that.The inside back of the freezer has bulged out (not with frost, I don't know what with) and it's forced the drawers out so they pushed the door open and it thaw... 2008-07-09UTC04:38:26Cancelled Gig/Bad vibesI am a PROFESSIONAL solo singer guitarist and was booked MONTHS back to play at the Neptune Inn on 31st July 08. I phoned today to confirm and the guy there was stroppy and rude, saying I would not go down there as they never have solos. I offered a ... 2008-07-08UTC05:54:19Stereophonics sales frenzy!This box set didn't sell, but my Stereophonics ticket did! Rah, we did not have to go and I didn't lose any money.Looks like the same box set has come up again, and another at a higher price.I am going to think more carefully before buy more tickets ... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11397/Stereophonics+sales+frenzy%21"><img alt="Stereophonics sales frenzy!" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11397/Stereophonics+sales+frenzy%21">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-27UTC08:19:05Keep them safeI am just waiting to grow a bit round the waist and for my legs to shrink with old age and then I'll steal them off you!Vintage Levis are worth good money, if only you'd not worn them for decorating! Can't find any on ebay to prove a point but I'm su... 2008-06-17UTC07:55:17There's me worrying about inflation and the economy in generalBut look, free drinks, money behind the bar from a company that you don't even actually know, it's just like the old days of the first dotcom boom. I remember those "First Tuesday" or "Second Wednesday" nights or whatever they were when people who wo... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11337/There%27s+me+worrying+about+inflation+and+the+economy+in+general">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-15UTC11:36:12An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free!Step up to Business is a Short course (18hours) which will provide an enjoyable and lively look at business and enterprise.Learners will learn the basic of business. Ideal for those considering a start-up or just to improve job, and promotion prospec... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21"><img alt="An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2581233622_801fd83ca2_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-14UTC06:59:20Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin?A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-14UTC09:04:18Lawks a Lordy, that's a lot of money...What's so special about them that they cost 300 GBP or whatever? 2008-05-13UTC07:47:55Wedding video and new jeansHad a slightly rum Saturday night out but then a lovely Sunday afternoon to follow. Felt a bit queasy on Saturday so although we went out to Folkestone in the day, and had lunch at The Whole World Cafe (felty queasy before we went there, certainly no... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-09UTC06:08:18The three rules of vegetarian foodFrom Neil, I hope he doesn't mind me reproducing this here, it's spot on. We were discussing pies:A veggie one would be possible, were it not for the first of the "foodindustry 3 laws of vegetarian food", i.e. "don't make it any fun", so unfortunatel... 2008-05-09UTC06:41:57Our actual first day in Key WestI realise that my previous post about our first day in Key West a) didn't contain any info, b) had things from our second day on the map, and c) has slipped down the page and no-one will read it. So here at last is the first part of our journey. Clar... 2008-04-22UTC08:16:34Richy is doing the London to BrightonSponsor him!Hello,I'm taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride 2008 on 15/06/2008 to raise money for British Heart Foundation and would really welcome your support.Please take a moment to sponsor me. It's really easy - you can donate online by... 2008-04-12UTC11:32:49House huntTwo houses today in Canterbury, different parts of town, but with things in common. For starters, both too expensive really at 250k each. If the market really is tumbling we might be able to make a cheeky offer on just about anything we see now thoug... 2008-04-11UTC10:12:47RE: Poor Jimmy GoddenI am so pleased that someone is concerned about Mr Godden's spate of bad luck, I am sure that Jimmy will appreciate this community spirit - after all Mr Godden has always had the towns' best interests at heart. It is good to know that there is one de... 2007-08-15UTC08:14:20SaintThe party to raise some money for popbitch - putting it here as a gig as I met <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/john+deacon">John Deacon</a> that day, I just found an autographed receipt in with my tickets...2005-11-07UTC09:37:40Finsbury Parkplus Rage Against The Machine, Skunk Anansie, Thunder and Three Colours Red and L7. Got freebies from the NME and drank all the money I saved. Kind of lost it about five songs in and ended up in Covent Garden....