2008-11-05UTC02:06:50Non political newsAh, the weekend, seems like so long ago now. Chocka at work this week, I am shut away in isolation for two weeks to work on a new project. Good to be without distractions of people coming up to my desk, and actually good to be so busy, it's making th... 2008-10-22UTC11:02:16sandy toksvig ticketsDear Gerald - I am desperate to get 2 tickets for Sandi Toksvig's gig on Nov 8 - they are sold out and the office say no refunds are given so NOONE will send theirs back. Any ideas?<br /><br />Clare Baker2008-10-19UTC10:21:10webcamsAs a semi-regular visitor to Folkestone from the US, I'd enjoy looking through a webcam now and again. The usual googling hasn't turned up anything. Can anyone recommend a Folkestone webcam?<br />2008-10-03UTC06:20:05Is it still the Three Mackerel?It has had more names than that in just the few years I've been here, it seems jinxed... It was Nostalgia Bar a fifties themed bar just before it was Euphoria I think. I've only liked one of the incarnations in recent years, when it had the hexagonal... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F"><img alt="Is it still the Three Mackerel?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-12UTC03:16:41Tipping etiquetteHad the day off today a day working jolly hard at home, as our new fridge freezer was being delivered. I shouldn't joke about it, the working from home I mean, but it's a running routine between Clare and myself, she works at home once a week usually... 2008-06-13UTC06:23:12Today I invented a brilliant new thing, called "podcasts"Was surfing for news of Kid Rock yesterday, as a friend has been working with him and I was wondering if she'd show up in any paparazzi shots of him stumbling out of nightclubs or anything. No joy there, but he was interviewed by the Guardian yesterd... 2008-05-28UTC06:25:41Where'd the weekend go?In fact where did the week go since I last had something to write about? Had plenty going on, I put it down to trying to learn the guitar, and the tips of my fingers are in far too much pain to type, so sorry if I go a bit slowly.If anyone has any go... 2008-05-16UTC08:11:26Never mind the KMLAll that talk of KML yesterday got me looking at my maps again, they've not worked for ages, not since I added more tagging to all my Folkestone venues... so, not actually using the new kml version of the data, rather old georss xml versions, but at ... 2008-04-20UTC05:24:30Yesterday's house huntA trip to Canterbury yesterday, an early start, four houses to see. First one was a bit further out than we first thought, up Whitstable Road, though not an insurmountable distance to Canterbury West. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, so you h... 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... 2008-03-28UTC07:36:37We nearly bought one of theseand perhaps should have done, half price Bergerac Oak TV stand. If you can collect from Glossop. Not worth organising a courier for really.Been a while since I posted any furniture bargains. Will be a while again before we buy anything I suspect. All... 2008-03-24UTC01:40:10RE: The New Inn, EtchinghillI absolutely agree with Chris about the New Inn. My girlfriend and I have only been there on a Sunday, but they do a great Sunday lunch. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is very good. It makes a pleasant change to see a... 2008-03-20UTC10:02:45Queen BACK!We're not going to this, nor going to get the album I wouldn't have thought. Went to see "Queen" before with Paul Rodgers, and it was good to hear some of the tunes live, but it's probably best just to leave it. Also Brian May seems like a bit of a m... 2008-01-19UTC08:14:53Second house-hunting trip around CanterburySaw five houses today in Canterbury, have a map with details of the things we saw. Clare's out tonight with Jenny, so it's a prime opportunity for me to do some fiddling about with maps and things, so sorry if it breaks. Not that you'll be on the com... 2007-12-31UTC09:52:02Been quiet for a few daysNo I've not been out on the larry-large every day over christmas, been a bit under the weather actually, though that's not what's kept me off the computer. When I'm not at work and Clare's home too I never get to sit in front of the computer, she's p... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10799/Been+quiet+for+a+few+days">Rated 6.88/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-12-13UTC11:04:56Newcomer? I've been here nearly four years now, where's my equity?(and the wife says "I've been here nearly twenty years")I thought Sandwich was nice from brief visits, but when I saw it on that wild food programme, I'd never seen somewhere I've wanted to visit less. And I've been to Blackpool. Are you from there?... 2007-12-12UTC08:27:05burstin folkestone darts eventThat sounds good, someone's landed here searching for burstin folkestone darts event. No idea what it is yet, it'd be great if it was some top players. The Burstin is the monstrous hotel down by the harbour, it's a strange little community all of its... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10760/burstin+folkestone+darts+event"><img alt="burstin folkestone darts event" src="http://static.flickr.com/52/161125290_57e8bf744a_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10760/burstin+folkestone+darts+event">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-11-06UTC07:15:15Stuff I want!This bookcase and this sideboard, good starting prices on ebay, sure to go up to about 3/4 of their shop price though anyway, and how do I get them from Preston? Do I organise a courier? What's that cost? Collecting them myself would be too dangerous... 2007-10-23UTC06:26:56RE: Mayfield SuiteI remember seeing Gene Loves Jezebel at the Stour Centre in Ashford I think The Mayfield Suite was a room there, posssibly, the dates kind of fit.... 2007-08-06UTC07:11:08Benefits of Costa Blanca apartment2 Double Bedrooms (1 en-suite)2 Bath / Shower roomNorth / West facingCommunity PoolNear to town, shops bars and restaurants etc.Large Lounge / Dining areaCovered porch ideal for alfreso diningLandscaped front gardenConnected garage underneathExcellen... 2007-08-06UTC11:00:24RE: Dolphins in Sandgate!Ive seen the dolphin/s on several occasions/visits to sandgate,but yesterday was amazing!i was swimming out to one of the yellow bouys,there were two canoes around,when suddenly a huge dolphin(dave?)came toward me,blew out air and swam all around me,... 2007-08-03UTC05:24:14For sale, 2 bed apartment, Costa Blanca (South) Pinar de CampoverdeThis beautifully presented property is situated on the edge of the village of Pinar de Campoverde near the town of Pilar de Horadada. A very sought after location, it has everything you may need, only a few minutes stroll away. Just 15 minutes fro... 2007-08-03UTC04:00:00A view over the poolNice shot of the pool...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/999033702_45e7d38578.jpg" /><br /><br />More pictures to come...<br />2007-07-30UTC09:27:03Just like a man....Oh Southports lovely...... bit of an arse to get to.Next time you should try Morecombe, bit of a dump too, but its better than Blackers. Although I do love Blackpool (and yes i know its wrong...)I went to Sheffield week before last, its glorious the... 2007-07-24UTC12:04:25Didn't go up the tower or on the rideI'm guessing they are the only bits of Blackpool normally to bother with, but based on the rest of the town I didn't think it was going to be worth any money at all, so we just headed out of town to Liverpool instead.Must have been WEIRD when the Whi... 2007-07-24UTC10:03:07RE: Blackpool (being the third part of my two week holiday write up)blackpool is indeed an awful place, you should have gone to southport which is lovely, as my friend commented to some residents when we were last there "its up north, but its still quite nice"2007-07-24UTC08:23:38RE: Blackpool (being the third part of my two week holiday write up)Have to say I totally understand what you're saying about Blackpool - I've been there a few times on days out with Em (it's half an hour from Blackburn). It's a grim old place alright - stag and hen parties spilling out onto the street at ten in the ... 2007-07-22UTC07:29:06Blackpool (being the third part of my two week holiday write up)Have you been to Blackpool? DON'T EVER EVER GO THERE, man alive, it was the worst place I've ever been to. A few people gave me odd looks when I said I was going to Blackpool for a couple of days as part of our grand tour, but only one person got clo... 2007-07-18UTC08:02:04RE: The wedding (being the first part of my two week holiday write up)Now thats what I call a BBQ!2007-07-17UTC12:31:54Edinburgh (being the second part of our holiday)Edinburgh is nice. "Our kind of city" the wife wrote on her postcards, and I agree. We got a speedy train there from Carlisle into Edinburgh Haymarket, this was the side of the city we were staying on. We could have been a bit closer to the action bu... 2005-11-09UTC06:03:15Poole Arts CentreFirst time I saw them. Just caught up with a friend who was there too (and who I'd not seen for over ten years, he says Alice In Chains opened, followed by The Almighty at the Poole Arts Center gig '91 (if I remember correctly)...