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Inbetween the tax return hell…

Tue 25th January, 2005 - by editor - 1 Comment

I finally managed to get a refund on my 5 month old Sony DSC f88 digital camera, which had proved to be a bitter disappointment. I’ve been using various versions …

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Tax return blues

Thu 20th January, 2005 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve spent long, tedious hours rummaging through fading receipts looking for some long-lost proof of some long-forgotten purchase. I’ve wasted wasted entire days adding up random figures that no longer …

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London / photos / Places

Tax, curry and drink

Tue 18th January, 2005Wed 21st November, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is going to be a short set of updates on account of the beastly bastard storm cloud looming up on my horizon. Yep, my tax return is due for …

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My Office Job Hell

Wed 12th January, 2005 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Well, it’s an old story – nearly a quarter of a century to be precise – but I’ve finally got around to posting the story of My Office Job Hell, …

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Clubs & Nightlife / music

Tom Robinson, Roddy Frame and beer.

Mon 10th January, 2005Tue 26th April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Sunday was a drinking day. We started off early, grabbing a breakfast at the Brixton Lounge before heading off to the Battersea Arts Centre for Tom Robinson’s annual private party/charity …

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Happy New Year!

Sun 2nd January, 2005 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s taken a while for me to get this post up on account of an Everest-sized hangover after a wild night seeing in the New Year. The quaffing started in …

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South Eastern Asia Earthquake Appeal

Thu 30th December, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Tapping away at my blog seems incredibly trite while thousands of people are still missing after the horrendous tsunami, so I’ll just use this opportunity to nag you into donating …

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cardiff / Places / Wales

Festive greetings from Caerdydd

Mon 27th December, 2004Wed 4th August, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Festive greetings! Christmas Eve started in the Deri, a lively pub in Rhiwbina, Cardiff before getting into the spirit of lager at the Butchers Arms, half a mile away. Christmas …

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Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players

Thu 23rd December, 2004Tue 28th September, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Saw the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players at the Soho Theatre tonight. Describing themselves as ‘an indie-vaudeville conceptual art-rock pop band’, the three piece band buy up vintage slide collections from …

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Tue 21st December, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Awash with beerIt looks like I’m doing my bit to keep the UK at the top of the World Festive Boozer’s list, with a week-long binge that shows no sign …

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Tue 21st December, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Feast’o’festive facts!Brits rule the world when it comes to Christmas partying! According to a survey in the Guardian, the alcohol consumption of boozing Brits goes up by 41% over Christmas, …

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Sat 18th December, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Offline and beerAfter all the work, I’m happy to say that Thursday’s Offline was a fabulous success – the place was packed, 13 of the 14 DJs booked showed up …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife

A long week Carter USM, Windmill, PROD

Mon 13th December, 2004Thu 3rd June, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A long week Sorry for the lack of updates, but things have been a bit hectic. I’ve been busy sorting out the next Offline at the Dogstar, this Thursday (16th …

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Clubs & Nightlife

The last beer…

Sat 4th December, 2004Sun 11th April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

That last beer… It’s late. I’m having a good time watching The Actionettes at the excellent, ‘How Does It Feel To Be Loved” club night in Brixton. I’m about as …

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Checking out the latest version of w.bloggar

Thu 2nd December, 2004Mon 31st January, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Checking out the latest version Just trying out the latest release candidate of w.bloggar, a lean and mean FREE desktop app that lets you fire off blog entries without having …

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Wheelie Bin DJ and deadlines

Thu 2nd December, 2004Mon 17th May, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A feast’o’deadlines I guess it was inevitable with all my travelling of the past two months, but I’m now face to face with some mo’fo’ deadlines that are in danger …

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Sat 27th November, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A stranger in a strange land It’s a strange thing to have to watch your football team in the ‘wrong’ stand, where you’re surrounded by unfamiliar faces. For your own …

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Wild Weekend in Benidorm, Spain.

Sat 27th November, 2004Mon 17th May, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Wild Weekend Last weekend we partied hard – very hard indeed – at the bonkers drink-fest that is the Wild Weekend in Benidorm, Spain. Benidorm has long been a …

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urban75 boards in the news!

Wed 24th November, 2004Thu 22nd April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

urban75 boards in the news! A few weeks ago we had a particularly unpleasant poster from the campaign group, ‘Fathers 4 Justice’ posting on our bulletin boards. Within a matter …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife

Illustrated Ape and Dogstar Offline

Mon 15th November, 2004Thu 3rd June, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Weekend update… Offline at the Dogstar on Thursday truly rocked – there was a good crowd, some great acts, some fabulous visuals and a fantastic vibe – a big thanks …

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Clubs & Nightlife

Offline tonight!

Thu 11th November, 2004Wed 14th July, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Offline tonight! I’m still really jet-lagged after two weeks in New York/Brooklyn, but I’ll be slapping myself around the face with a wet fish in an attempt to wake myself …

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New York / Places

New York blog – places we went, things we saw…2004

Thu 11th November, 2004Tue 26th April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Back from New York! Sunset from Brooklyn Bridge Blog from my New York trip, October/November 2004 Thursday 28th Oct, 2004 Phew! A close one! Got to Heathrow running a little …

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Goldie Lookin’ Chain shirt

Tue 26th October, 2004Sat 27th March, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I want this shirt! Fabulous Welsh rappers Goldie Lookin’ Chain have sponsored their home city’s football strip with a unique shirt design, complete with a gold chain round the collar. …

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RIP John Peel

Tue 26th October, 2004Wed 14th April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

RIP John Peel One of the finest DJs in the UK has just died of a heart attack while on holiday in Peru. It’s thanks to John Peel I got …

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London rain… and Usk station

Tue 26th October, 2004Fri 4th June, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London rain… Lordy! Thing are extremely hectic right now, so this has to be a short update.. On Saturday, we hit the fabulous People’s Republic of Disco at the Windmill. …

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Wet and windy day in London

Sat 16th October, 2004Wed 14th April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Autumn’s here and I like it! I’ve always loved the golden melancholy of autumn, taking walks through leaf-strewn parks with Innocence Mission in the headphones. I’m currently enjoying a coffee …

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Wed 13th October, 2004 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Castell Coch feature I’ve just posted up a photo feature on the fabulous Castell Coch, a rebuilt Gothic fortress in south Wales. Refurbished by William Burges, the interior is pure …

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Brixton / cardiff / London / photos / Places / Wales

A feast of new photo panoramas on the site – Wales, London, Brixton…

Tue 12th October, 2004Wed 4th August, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A feast of new panoramas on the site! I’ve been swivelling about snapping photographic panoramas, and have just got around to adding them to the site. (Please note: panoramas need …

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Places

Santorini photos online!

Sun 10th October, 2004Thu 22nd April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Santorini photos online! It’s been a time-consuming job, but the new Santorini Photo Gallery is now online, featuring over 100 photos of this spectacular Greek island, with a few panoramas …

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Nervously spinning on the decks this week….

Fri 8th October, 2004Mon 16th August, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Nervously spinning on the decks this week…. Currently can’t get enough of: Dogs Die In Hot Cars – Please Describe Yourself Killers – Hot Fuss Razorlight – Up All Night …

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