2008-12-31UTC02:21:11So long AstoriaCatching up on what friends have to say, and I find out from Darryl that there is a closing date for the Astoria, LA2, and Metro. The sites of some great gigs, key moments of my time in London probably. A shame. Think my first time there was to see U... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11915/So+long+Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-28UTC08:18:48Legends of FolkestoneSpeaking to a friend last night in Chambers about legends of folkestone a Facebook group he has set up. Hoping to swap some info with my Folkestone history section... Over 1000 members, nice, and some interesting sounding events:Events:Darth Vader vi... 2008-12-12UTC09:09:23Yes I have considered themI think Richy has one doesn't he? I like the idea but it seemed a bit pricey at the time, I was hoping I could cobble something together with even cheaper bits. I really like the itunes interface too so would quite like to keep that. Might well end u... 2008-12-12UTC09:40:18I'll tell you what that remote controlled helicopter needs - A GUN!Dude! From Gizmodo:... 2008-12-11UTC03:50:05RE: Folkestone Computers has closed thenOr you could check out <a href="http://www.echocomputers.co.uk">http://www.echocomputers.co.uk</a> in Sandgate...2008-10-16UTC07:52:03Lone Star Comedy Saturday 1st NovemberThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton – on Saturday November 1st The line up consists of Quincy, Ed Aczel, compere David Whitney, plus a newcomer’s act. Quincy Quincy is a remarkable ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11633/Lone+Star+Comedy+Saturday+1st+November">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-15UTC01:03:17Great weekend (belated weeekend-o-blog)Great as in really good and great as in just enormous, fitted quite a lot in. Clare was out in London Friday night, and had got a hotel so I was planning to meet her later and we'd stay over so as to have a nice Saturday there too. Work is busy as ev... 2008-10-06UTC06:32:15And the camera's working at lastOutgoing mail server is mail.btinternet.com, and username is just the username, not the email address. I authorised another email address on my own clarkeology.com domain to send from my btbroadband in the end, but don't think I really needed to do t... 2008-10-06UTC07:13:41Linksys WVC54G wireless camera, btinternet SMTP and gmailDug out my wireless camera, to see if it could be used as a web cam - it's good quality, with sound, but more for security monitoring than sitting in front of the screen and talking. Don't think it can, but it's good to have it up and running again a... 2008-09-25UTC09:01:08Massive hen party descending on this week's Lone Star ComedyBig hen party booked in for Lone Star Comedy this Friday, a few tickets remaining though! Single tickets available online at Online via www.lonestarcomedy.co.uk but for two or more best call Richard on 07810 864228 or email lonestarcomedy@hotmail.com... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11595/Massive+hen+party+descending+on+this+week%27s+Lone+Star+Comedy">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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... 2008-09-04UTC08:05:41Lone Star Comedy returns on Saturday September 27thThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton – on Saturday September 27th.The line up consists of THE AMAZING MR SMITH, SHELAGH MARTIN, compere TIERNAN DOUIEB, plus a newcomer’s act. THE AMA... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11553/Lone+Star+Comedy+returns+on+Saturday+September+27th">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-09-01UTC06:29:29Folkestone camera clubFolkestone Camera Club starts it's new season on Monday 1st September with a Welcome Evening for any potential new members coming along.There will be several displays showing our work and explaining what we do each week and at our monthly practical e... 2008-08-27UTC08:09:52Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd AugI haven't written one of these reviews for a while and, to be honest, I wondered whether I ever would again. There are only so many times you can be bothered to write something about crap food served by people who don't give a damn about good food o... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">Rated 7.03/10</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 4.93/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-02UTC06:47:46New shop in townThere's a new Camden style retro shop opened in Folkestone. Today was the first day of opening, just low key at the moment, they're going to launch properly in a couple of weeks, I'm sure they'll invite me along for the champagne reception.Unfortunat... 2008-08-01UTC08:13:32Some old photos of FolkestoneI bought an album of photos not so long ago and these photos of Wear Bay Road and Folkestone were included in it. I thought you might like to see them and possibly pass on the the ones of Wear Bay Road to any residents of houses featured. I don't kno... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">Rated 3.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-29UTC08:45:10New google walking directions (needs some work)120 miles on foot or two miles by road, hmm. I think they put these deliberate mistakes in there just to get people talking.Talking of google, www.cuil.com is launched, they've been spidering this site for a while, it's a new search site started by s... 2008-07-28UTC06:30:07folkestone heraldtrying to locate a body painter from Dolphins Road who was recently in the F Herald - 19th July - Can you help please<br />Kind regards<br />Ann Eatwell<br /><br />www.ukbodypaintingfestival.com2008-07-28UTC02:16:57kent gigs Touch the Earth Concert in Deal on 6th September - Pass it on!! Touch the Earth - The Sacred WheelTouch the Earth perform their new album - ’The Sacred Wheel’ Tickets Ł7 in advance and Ł9 on the door06 Sep 2008, 20:00 High St, Deal Town, London and... 2008-07-15UTC02:46:24DESPERATE TO FIND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SURNAME WEBBERPlease help !!!! I live in the states, but I amdesperately trying to locate Carole, Penny, or Jim Webber who used to reside on eastern road in Portsmouth. It's been a few years, and the phone numbers I have are no longer valid. It is rathr urgent t... 2008-07-13UTC02:38:46Celestial Radio? Sounds like PIRATE RADIO!:: folkestone fringe ::14 june - 14 september 2008celestial radio: a visionary journeyon saturday 19th july artists zoë walker and neil bromwick will sail into folkestone harbour aboard their magnificent mirror tiled yatch, the celeste. adorned with... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11409/Celestial+Radio%3F+Sounds+like+PIRATE+RADIO%21">Rated 3.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-26UTC01:43:29Sigur Ros play Alexandra PalaceSigur Ros are playing Ally Pally get tickets here, though they don't go on sale until the morning.tickets for Sigur Ros, Sigur R0s tickets, sold out Sigur Ros tickets, sold out Sigur Ros tickets, Sigur Ros tickets here on Ticketmaster, Sigur Ros tick... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11361/Sigur+Ros+play+Alexandra+Palace">Rated 1.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC01:38:58LONE STAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30Following 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 ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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... 2008-05-28UTC03:05:47Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08Hevy 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... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08"><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> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-15UTC09:15:55Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower TheatreThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue – The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone – on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomer’s act.Now the home of FHODS, the ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11264/Lone+Star+Comedy+moves+to+the+Tower+Theatre">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-10UTC03:13:37Some optimistic estimates in this online auction I feelThese all sound a bit high to me, found an auction of rock memorabilia:Soundproofing from Abbey Road Ł850+, signed KISS album, Ł3-400. Madonna platinum album Ł500+, these things are so common, our old office was stuffed with them. Guess if you have a... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11244/Some+optimistic+estimates+in+this+online+auction+I+feel">Rated 1.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-07UTC02:10:49ha, well you are WRONG!It's something interesting that happened locally, none of my business really, but (in the suicide case) this person had a reason for doing what they did so publicly I guess, and that's intriguing.In the case of the accident at the end of the road, th... 2008-05-06UTC12:09:12RE: Folkestone double death plunge smash horror tragedy!Yes she did! She actually came off of the Asda carpark and i certainly won't forget5 coming face to face with her smashed on the pavement! Suicide remains the most selfish act ever!!! I CANNOT find it within my self to feel sorry for.......best to wi... Tokyo Dragonsplus Renegade Playboys, midweek rock night at On The Rocks, Kingsland Road2005-11-21UTC10:28:17Bull and Gatebroadcast LIVE on the internets apparently2005-11-11UTC12:56:33Shepherds Bush EmpireMTV Five Night Stand, would have been a few other bands on the bill... broadcast on MTV from May 17 to May 23, 1999.2007-11-22UTC06:31:28Portsmouth PyramidsOops, why was I here, when the Super Furries were down the road? I was working it, but still could have planned that better...... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/89/Portsmouth+Pyramids">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-20UTC06:26:15Hammersmith OdeonWas on a training course in Hounslow, turned up too late for support band Wolfsbane, and anyway we had no tickets, but got given some by someone outside, I am sure it was Tommy Vance. Apparently we saw Jonathon King there too.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-11UTC12:18:24Mayflower TheatreSnuck in, and got thrown out again before the gig started. Went home, having not seen the gig.