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... 2007-06-20UTC12:05:20Not washed awayWe have survived yet another natural disaster in Folkestone, flash flooding this time. There was a monstrous storm last night, a little bit frightening, but no damage here.2007-03-08UTC05:16:58Kevin GrittenGreat evening. Couldn't disagree more with the other comment. Should get his ears washed out! <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10049/Kevin+Gritten">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-06-30UTC09:36:53Sofa not so goodOur new sofa is not arriving tomorrow now, I think they just realised about the clash with the football... so, rearranged for Tuesday which is the only day they will do, and it's not terribly convenient for us :-( Still, means the footie, and our lu... 2006-06-30UTC09:17:42Body washed up on Folkestone beach :-(From Auntie:The body was discovered in Folkestone shortly after 2200 BST on Thursday.A police spokeswoman said it was believed to be that of a girl who was last seen in the water near the Rotunda amusement park earlier that day.And a sad update from ... 2005-12-30UTC05:47:20RE: And two eyes made out of, er, sproutsI'm so jealous and almost half tempted to move to Folkestone so we can experience some more snow - we just about had a covering of snow and then it all turned to rain within hours and washed away... no fair.2005-07-31UTC05:39:18Casa de Tapas reviewHad a great Tapas meal last night in Sandgate, lots of exciting dishes for the omnivores and plent of vege options for me. The spicy potatoes were particularly good. Washed down with several bottles of Cava, it made for a great evening. This was our ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/3702/Casa+de+Tapas+review">Rated 7.88/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-06-08UTC09:36:16Some would have you believe the people of Folkestone are madThe evidence cited in support would be that most locals there are firmly behind a planned shopping development, says the Guardian... I think the HMV is a GOOD THING, not so sure about Asda but who knows. We have plenty of little independent shops, an... 2005-01-21UTC10:51:37Folkestone and Stokey in the same Guardian column?The Guardian's Backbencher column today has a mention for Stoke Newington's own 73 and the fact that the reality TV winning political candidate has announced his intention to stand against Michael Howard in Folkestone. More on www.voterodders.org. Wi... 2005-01-10UTC10:52:38Ebay Tsunami appealThis tsunami appeal charity auction is possibly organised by www.the-sun.co.uk, but don't let that put you off bidding on Andy Fordham's unwashed world championship shirt or Justin Hawkins catsuit plus two guitars from he and Dan Hawkins... why are t... 2004-04-28UTC09:35:02Bus updateHaven't reported in for a while, as I didn't really leave the house for a week, but today's ride in on the 106 was really very pleasant, the roads were suspiciously clear... Did last night's humungous amount of rain wash everyone away or what? When w... 2004-03-16UTC04:21:56Timothy's Wine BarFolkestone is in danger of becoming a culinary wasteland. Sure, it has the usual collection of OKish Chinese, Indian and Pasta / Pizza joints. But, with the exception of the cosy Kapetan Michales, you have to go to Sandgate or Hythe to get a half-d... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/1035/Timothy%27s+Wine+Bar"><img alt="Timothy's Wine Bar" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/1035/Timothy%27s+Wine+Bar">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2003-05-29UTC12:25:52Other people's blogsJust heard from a mate, turns out he's secretly blogging too, and he found this page via londonbloggers. I will look for ettiquette type tips from him, and be exploring all his links and that...Not sure if I will wear my Iraqi Info Minister t-shirt a... 2003-02-20UTC03:20:05RE: Bobby GillespieHah, ha. That's funny. I spotted Sir Bob in Islington, too, last November. So he obviously lives around there. He was waiting for the lights to change at Canonbury Lane and Upper St. and was holding a coffee. The best/worst bit? He had his finger wed... 2001-07-08UTC03:41:11The growly one and the one with the long hairSaturday 7th July @ Radiohead Gig.They were roaming around the crowd during Radiohead's set, obviously searching for their failing career or something, they had really minging 12 year old girlfriends too. The growly one apologised for walking into me... 2001-05-04UTC04:49:18Uncle Bob's Wedding ReceptionEmmy-Kate Montrose and Marie Du Santiago of Rosita are DJing at the Uncle Bob's Wedding Reception "Trailer Trash Special" tomorrow night (5th May) at Kings Cross Water Rats...Come along in your best stonewashed denim, mullet hair-dos and we’ll provid... 2001-05-01UTC11:09:11Nik RhodesThe evening of May 1st. Papsnapper elected not to take Mr Rhodes photograph. After all, washed-up pop stars have no place in national newspapers.....2000-11-17UTC02:09:58cANDICE from CorrieThis doesn't really count 'cos I work for Granada so I saw her buying her lunch, yesterday I saw Natalie Barnes and her real life Husband Tim Healy having their lunch too. Not to mention that woman with the deep voice from Plain Talk and I held the d...