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Post by lizmontana on Sept 25, 2008 15:17:32 GMT -5
I love Mad Libs! I would have a couple of them in the car for long trips!
Liz
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Post by michellepa on Sept 25, 2008 18:28:11 GMT -5
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Post by lizmontana on Sept 25, 2008 20:18:56 GMT -5
Well he speaks everything else....why not mad libese???  Liz |
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Post by jen on Sept 26, 2008 0:07:40 GMT -5
okay Smiddicks, now YOU are speaking Mad-libs Oh [EXCLAMATION]? Well [PRONOUN] can just [VERB] in a [NOUN] down the [NOUN] with a(an) [ADJECTIVE] [NOUN]! ;D HA! I love mid libs!! |
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Post by lily on Sept 28, 2008 9:19:35 GMT -5
Sounds like a cool event.  Is that the Brick Lane that's famous for its streetmarket? And is that Ryan from Mann Friday on the performers' list?  |
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Post by harembee on Sept 28, 2008 11:41:17 GMT -5
That's right Lily. Many moons ago, when I was a kid, Brick Lane was the place to shop on a Sunday morning. You could buy almost anything there at a bargain price from East end family traders (like Del & Rodney Trotter for those who are familiar with the Only Fools & Horses TV shows.) I used to go regularly with my father. I believe it is popular with the nearby Asian community now and is fringed with good, cheap curry houses. Yum! Yes, the Ryan listed is Mann Friday's Ryan. It is a while since I have been able to see he and Joe both perform at one gig so I am looking forward to that. MF and FP are personal friends and have played together a few times in the past. I am a fan of both the band and Ryan solo. I just love the African influences in their music. For anyone interested in checking them out here are a couple of links. www.mannfriday.com/www.ryankoriya.com/ |
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Post by michellepa on Sept 28, 2008 11:57:11 GMT -5
It is a while since I have been able to see he and Joe both perform at one gig so I am looking forward to that. Good to hear that someone will be there to support them, Bee. Can't wait to hear more about it! |
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Post by hermione on Sept 29, 2008 12:46:21 GMT -5
Have a great time!  |
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Post by londonmews on Oct 9, 2008 11:38:07 GMT -5
Have fun at the show everyone! I'd love to join you but I have a short jog of 26.2 miles to run in Chicago that day!
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Post by harembee on Oct 9, 2008 15:43:15 GMT -5
I wish you the very best of luck with that. Will be thinking of you. Sprint like a jaguar Kittyface! X ;D
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Post by clevermoniker on Oct 9, 2008 15:48:25 GMT -5
I just checked out the flyer and holy crap(!) they have a cake stall and a roast beef sandwich stall!! That sounds like magic to me.
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Post by harembee on Oct 10, 2008 14:12:42 GMT -5
Yes, I guess my intentions to diet are over (again) !!!!  |
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Post by harembee on Oct 15, 2008 16:26:21 GMT -5
Here is my review of the show.....................
Who says the English can’t organise a **** up in a brewery?!
Brick Lane is situated in the east end of London linking Bethnal Green to Whitechapel; areas most famed for Pearly Kings and Queens, Pie and Mash, Victorian hospitals and Jack the Ripper. Originally named Whitechapel Lane it derives its current title owing to fame for quality brick manufacture in the 15th Century. However successive waves of immigration beginning with French refugee stitchers in the 17th century followed by Irish weavers, Ashkenazi Jew tailors, and in the last century the Bangladeshi sari sellers, have led Brick Lane to became even more notorious for its clothing manufacture and multicultural street markets. I have fond memories of visiting these markets as a child. It was said back then that you could purchase anything you desired there, including your own watch which may have been stolen from you at one end of the lane and offered back to you for a price at the other! Possibly so, but it was to the converted 18th Century Black Eagle Brewery that I was drawn last Sunday as it now houses the music venue known as 93 Feet East where Illegalmoveman was expected to perform. Still feeling a little delicate from partying into the small hours the previous night I headed into east London by tube at around 2pm, alighting at Aldgate East station and winding my way through to Brick Lane. The lane is flanked by restaurants whose menus boast origins in most regions of the globe. Many of these are worth frequenting after dark but during hours of daylight the best option is to purchase a snack from one of the many street sellers who line the pavements, cooking upon steamers, barbeques or woks. The choices here are as vast and often as tasty. In between these buskers play enthusiastically in the hope of becoming known and selling a few CD’s, and students attempt to improve their diet for a few days by selling, jewellery, clothing or music they no longer require from displays upon blankets strewn across the pavements for small, negotiable sums. In some parts of the lane the shells of old warehouses and factories remain but now offer shelter to other vendors owning craft and cake or confectionary stalls, all of which are worth a glance. So I meandered for a while then went in search of the gig venue, just to check things out. The large, oblong, red-bricked brewery still boasts its original windows, a clock-house and chimney with the Truman name upon it. To its right lies the old courtyard which offers visitors a place to sit, drink, chat and smoke. The music venue located within one section of it is so named due to its location; 93 feet east of the treasury. I walked through the courtyard and turned left into the main bar where I was greeted by a friendly barman. I ordered a drink and chatted to him for a while whilst awaiting the arrival of any of the friends and acquaintances I knew would also be going to the gig. The interior of the building is somewhat neglected at present though I believe it is to be revamped shortly courtesy of a monetary injection from the local council. For now though the bar is scruffy and sparsely furnished but is sizeable enough for small music gatherings. Leading off from it is a corridor hosting cloakrooms and the main hall where the larger gigs take place. I was advised that the gig that evening would be starting two or three hours later than scheduled but no matter. There was no rush. It wasn’t long before the first of many familiar folks appeared; Ryan Koriya who I have known for several years as a member of a band named Mann Friday. Ryan performs solo too these days and so I was happy in the knowledge that he would play that evening also. I chatted with him until I had drained my glass then made my way across the lane to another large courtyard which was full of people enjoying burgers and beer in the afternoon sun. Hungry from skipping breakfast I followed suit, exchanging conversation with those with whom I shared a table. I took another short stroll then went back into the venue’s own courtyard. As I entered I heard someone call my name and went over to join other FP fans, namely Jo, Shan and Linda. We caught up with each other’s news over food and drinks. Joe arrived then carrying his tiny guitar. He flashed us a smile and mouthed “See you later” before heading inside the building. At just past 6pm we went through to the main hall and awaited the start of the night’s entertainment. My heart sank when I saw the stage. It was of a decent size and viewing height but it was appallingly lit by two red spotlights which were angled forwards from directly behind the performers’ microphones. To us therefore the performers would be in shadow and the red glare would greatly displease my camera. No matter. I was there and was what mattered. The gig would be captured clearly in my mind if not on film. As I was thinking this, two girls approached me and asked if I was Bee. I confirmed this and was happy to make the acquaintance of susie-sue and her friend Linda. I also said hi to others I recognised, particularly Garry who I had chatted to at the Water Rats and Monkey Chews gigs. There was little time to chat though as the gig was about to begin. We were entertained by a guy who sang and played keyboards decently well and a couple of comedians, one excellent, one dreadful. Then it was Joe’s turn on stage. He began with Boot then continued with Cut Your Brakes, Cold Water Symmetry and Sadr City Blues. The performance was regrettably short but as enthusiastic and polished as ever. He was in great voice and I was in seventh heaven, particularly during Cold Water Symmetry. I loved it and showed my appreciation by whooping my approval as he closed. Others followed my lead. The girls and I stayed for Ryan’s set which was also very pleasing to the ears and delivered with charm and gusto. My applause was sincerely enthusiastic as he closed. I eagerly await his pending solo album. We watched another comedian perform followed by another band but then drifted out into the courtyard for a spell. There were more bands to play but we had seen all we wanted to. I had a great day and look forward to seeing Joe and all the girls again in December. Apologies for the quality of the pic! |
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Post by Marie GOY on Oct 16, 2008 9:21:27 GMT -5
Hi Bee ! Nice to hear that you had a good time ! The pic isn't that bad, my gig pics are usually much worse !!! Thanks for your mail, I will do my best but I'm not good at sorting computer stuff out ! Hugs from me to you !xxx  |
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Post by lizmontana on Oct 16, 2008 12:36:51 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the time to post a review Bee!
Sounds like a good time!!!
Liz
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