3 May 2006 -Leeds University

[Dan]

any suggestions about a place to stay (a hotel, a hostel, whatever but not a park bench) near the venue?

I once slept in a bush outside the Polytechnic but I wouldn't recommend it.

[Planet Dave]

Evening.

Courtesy of Jamie I'm finally residing on-planet. Yo. And lo and behold, I'm suddenly well looking forward to the gig. Currently listening to Chicago 91, reminds me nicely of the Sisters live power, not to mention 's (past) ability to cover a fcuk-up. Brilliant performance, full of That Which Is The Sisters. Here's to more on Wednesday. Having expected so little, I now wouldn't be surprised in the least if they blow the house down. See you Wednesday birls and goys, can't fookin' wait.

[DerekR]

I might not be going now. Been floored with the mother of all colds for the past couple of days, and feeling more than a little under the weather. The last place I want to be right now is in the middle of a sweaty moshpit.

I'll see if I improve any before Wednesday. Certainly hope so

[lazarus corporation]

London-Leeds train tickets now booked (two single tickets are amazingly much cheaper than a return), I'll be arriving in Leeds about half one on Wednesday afternoon with tales (and photos) of the London gig.

[James Blast]

@ DR as a doktor, I advise you to drink heavily from now till Wednesday, or risk a good stabbing!
@ Paul where you staying?

[lazarus corporation]

@ Paul where you staying?

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

[Planet Dave]

@ Paul where you staying?

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

We may yet find you a sofa or at least a blow-up bed mate. Like Claire said, it's a pretty cold place in the small hours, the old TechnoGarage.

[James Blast]

@ Paul where you staying?

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

We may yet find you a sofa or at least a blow-up bed mate. Like Claire said, it's a pretty cold place in the small hours, the old TechnoGarage.

and he is a skinny vegan Brett Anderson type, I fear he may perish

[pikkrong]

and some severely large pupils.

I didn't realise the Dry Dock is above a chemist's shop

everything under the gun is above the chemist.

[pikkrong]

with tales (and photos) of the London gig.

Paul, are you sure it's OK to take a camera in at the London venue?
I've got a real camera (of course, not professional but not a moble phone) and I'm very serious.
finally I'd like to take photos of something more decent than Berlin toilets (see my current avatar)

[lazarus corporation]

@ Paul where you staying?

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

We may yet find you a sofa or at least a blow-up bed mate. Like Claire said, it's a pretty cold place in the small hours, the old TechnoGarage.

I'll pass on the blow-up bedmate.

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

We may yet find you a sofa or at least a blow-up bed mate. Like Claire said, it's a pretty cold place in the small hours, the old TechnoGarage.

and he is a skinny vegan Brett Anderson type, I fear he may perish

I'm hardly skinny, James. And I don't look like Brett Anderson!

with tales (and photos) of the London gig.

Paul, are you sure it's OK to take a camera in at the London venue?
I've got a real camera (of course, not professional but not a moble phone) and I'm very serious.
finally I'd like to take photos of something more decent than Berlin toilets (see my current avatar)

I rang the Astoria a couple of months ago and they confirmed it was OK. So long as you've not got a telephoto lens on it I think you'll be OK.

[pikkrong]

I rang the Astoria a couple of months ago and they confirmed it was OK. So long as you've not got a telephoto lens on it I think you'll be OK.

no special lences. but i try to be in the front row. crazy fan as someone noticed.

[Planet Dave]

On the floor of Planet Dave's very own TechnoGarage

We may yet find you a sofa or at least a blow-up bed mate. Like Claire said, it's a pretty cold place in the small hours, the old TechnoGarage.

I'll pass on the blow-up bedmate.

Your choice Paul, could be the best offer you'll get, unless Tim is wearing those boots. See you Wednesday.

[boudicca]

I'll pass on the blow-up bedmate.

Your choice Paul, could be the best offer you'll get, unless Tim is wearing those boots.

*BAD AND WRONG mental image!*

Dave, haven't you forgotten Mr. Skellington?

Actually, now that I think of it - you own a bouncy (in essence, blow-up) castle, a blow-up Jack Skellington - am I detecting a theme devloping here?

[Planet Dave]

I'll pass on the blow-up bedmate.

Your choice Paul, could be the best offer you'll get, unless Tim is wearing those boots.

*BAD AND WRONG mental image!*

Dave, haven't you forgotten Mr. Skellington?

Actually, now that I think of it - you own a bouncy (in essence, blow-up) castle, a blow-up Jack Skellington - am I detecting a theme devloping here?

Haha, you can kip on Mr Skellington if you like Claire, you old goth. Though you may have to blow him up first. I hope you've got the lung-capacity.

And fwiw, the castle was hired. I've some ace pics of the kids looking horrified and ready to kill when the man came to take it away.

But yeah, draw yer own conclusions girl. I wouldn't sexually-discriminate against anything wearing Tim's boots.

[James Blast]

have I seen these boots, do I need to see these boots, what are these boots, where are these boots, why are these boots?

I need to ken

[Planet Dave]

Settle down. You will (unless he doesn't wear them ).

Tim, wear the boots.

[boudicca]

And fwiw, the castle was hired. I've some ace pics of the kids looking horrified and ready to kill when the man came to take it away.

There is no smiley for it, but now I'M looking horrified and ready to kill the man who took it away.

Bang goes my fun on Planet Dave . Think I'll just turn in early with a nice cup of Ovaltine now .

[James Blast]

hey, you're one of the 2 hidden just now

[boudicca]

hey, you're one of the 2 hidden just now

Hey hey! Well worked out. Yes, I couldn't be arsed changing it back...

Although really, it's kind of like hiding in a cupboard and shouting "I'm in HE-EERE!"

[aims]

Fresh from Dominion:

And if you all shout hard enough for an encore, The Ivories may very
well re-appear with a very special guest. Complete with his guitar.

On the Last Train from Wakefield to Leeds... Maybe

Quick, slow, quick quick slow.

Just remember to give them a little cheer... and keep yer fingers crossed.

*cough*

Did I say that out loud?

ta
b

My Leeds-lore is lacking, someone give us foreigners a clue

[James Blast]

The Land of Lard Live on Gee-tarrrr!

[Dan]

Fresh from Dominion:

And if you all shout hard enough for an encore, The Ivories may very
well re-appear with a very special guest. Complete with his guitar.

On the Last Train from Wakefield to Leeds... Maybe

Quick, slow, quick quick slow.

Just remember to give them a little cheer... and keep yer fingers crossed.

*cough*

Did I say that out loud?

ta
b

My Leeds-lore is lacking, someone give us foreigners a clue

[aims]

My ignorance is somewhat alleviated.

Not enough to make a confident guess, but I have a vague idea

[Planet Dave]

Sounds good Barry. Fingers crossed mate.

To all (Laz, Hom, Lee, anyone else) heading to mine tomorrow afternoon, please try and get here after 3.30, as I'll be out til then. If you're early, you can have a nice sit down in the front garden for a bit.

See you all tomoz.