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Merry Christmas/solstice/yule

hope everybody is having a great day

We made it
We are in france :] was a bit sudden, about 2pm yesterday the news said they were accepting tuesday tickets so made a dash for it , got a train straight away but due to train running late we were to miss the last paris connexion so ended up having to find an hotel and jump out in lille. All train next day were full but were allowed on the 6am one and made it to Avignon ...yipee

still here :(

still in London :( but apparently they have been doing well with some of the backlog and might we might have a chance tomorrow)...so to forget about it off to the cinema and to a very early trip to king cross in the morning

no france yet
Looks like we won't be traveling tomorrow :( and i just cannot find any info if our TVG connection ticket will work or not on Wednesday..a lot of unhelpful sites... UPDATE ON EUROSTAR SERVICES ON TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER 2009 Eurostar will be resuming a restricted service from Tuesday 22 December. Trains will depart from 07.30 to 18.00. We continue to strongly advise customers whose journeys are not essential not to travel and to change their tickets for travel on a later date or have their tickets refunded. ONLY CUSTOMERS WHO HOLD A TICKET THAT WAS ORIGINALLY FOR TRAVEL ON SATURDAY 19 OR SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL ON TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER. Seats will not be bookable in advance. Customers holding tickets for Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December will be eligible for travel on Wednesday 23 December. Customers holding tickets for Wednesday 23 or Thursday 24 December will be eligible for travel on Thursday 24 December. Customers are advised not to attempt to travel independently via the channel ports or the Channel Tunnel unless they have confirmed bookings.

trying to put my mind to other things but just cannot stop getting upset... very silly until we actually have a try tomorrow, i know why i do not watch news...i turn into a worrying upset mess...having just chatted to my mum did not really helped either ...i hate that buzzing hot stress feeling...i try so hard to remove any stress from my lifestyle as i know how bad i can be but today i cannot keep my eyes dry...it is so silly, then i get even more upset for being so silly.

Bree Louise, Laibach & Juno Reactor (Sunday)

Sunday was very grumpy and tired start as just was awake too early…and wanted more sleep but just wasn’t happening…I was later joined by Simon and we made our way to Bree Louise for food and beers …interesting dark rum truffle beer and some tasty dragon wind welsh cider….We then all made our way to ULU, strange to be in work vicinity on weekend.

Got in at 7pm , then at 7.30 Laibach confused us by coming on stage…they were as fab as always, very pleased they played some of the anthems and famous numbers I really like. I just found his voice so hypnotic…even when he just talked it’s intense, loved it…such a magical way to end the gig year.

Then after the break Juno reactor came on, I have to say never heard of them, had no idea what to expect…at first I was pleasantly surprised as it was very unexpected, lots going on on stage: Zulu dancers & preaching rave rapper . It reminded me to my Return to the Source and Whirl -y -gig days, love some of the elements like the tribal, ethnic components, the fab girl voice, the mix and match of style and energy but not the repetition and dance bits. Most of the tracks seemed to go on and on, he seemed to be preaching a lot and I just couldn’t get into it that much…we watch about an hour and decide to have an early exit .

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Invocation and long straigth hair :)

Saturday was very efficient, got up earlier than I wanted but ended up having lovely stroll around Camden market in the cold sunshine, picking last few unplanned presents and a much needed pair of stompy boots all furry and wintery. The afternoon was spent packing, tidying the flat, and lots of boring must do tasks. It all went smoothly and on time, I was even able to join Patricia for some mulled wine at hers and Christine birthday celebration at Invocation. I also played with some straight hair bit from bring and buy ..not had long straight hair in a long time... ( Photos )

Friday: Bid Red, fire hoola hoops and Beauty of Poison

Last day at work, I cannot imagine I will do much as I am just too upset. I will try to at least remember the fun weekend.

Friday I spent lovely evening catching up with Serena, Irene and Tom…delicious home cook dinner, followed by Big Red. They had a Christmas party, it was absolutely packed, and we got a free show and free test tube shots. From sexy fire show, jigsaw fire, fire hula-hoop’s, burlesque striptease, amber serenading, and a rock n roll band…very much fun…afterward we went on to the Gaff for beauty of Poison, which was also free entry .I just love that pub the dark carved gargoyles and impressive dark wooden furniture, fireplace, red walls and very jolly atmosphere… did quite bit of dancing and ended up staying till about 3ish…. Great way to start the weekend… ( Photos )

Worried beyond belief
I spent the weekend in ignorant bliss, involving lots of fun and clubbing, although a few mentioned some problems , i hadn't realised the gravity of the eurostar problem...i am really stress and worried i won't be able to go to france. This really sadden and upset me. Simon and I are supposed to get on a train tomorrow and until 6pm tonight we won't even know if there will be train and if so will have to hope like thousands of others that we will be able to get on one and catch our train connection to south of france.

I am glad i didn't catch the news all weekend so i could have lots of fun in ignorance , now i have seen them I just want to cry .

Had a wonderfull time last night untill the journey home.

Cerry's knitting party was really good fun and I caught up with old uni friends ate cake and did not attempt knitting as it confuses me and had lots of very random discussions. I left at about 11 and headed for invocation. Lots of chatting with friends, dancing and very yummy vegan cake plus the night ended with one of my favourite nephilim tracks. We stayed till the end and then caught the bus to hackney. There was a man hovering over me I ignored him assuming he was just a bit wierd. We caught a taxi back to woodford and when I went to pay realised my wallet was gone I assume this was down to wierd hovering man so Glenn payed. So at 4am I was trying to find a bank statement and cancel my card. accidentally woke Mum up who managed more successfully to find an old statement of mine. Cancelled card and went to bed.
Annoyingly I keep a lot of stuff in my wallet also I now have no debit card so my family have leant me some cash till my bank send me a new one.

The main things I need to replace are

Tesco points card (although I have a spare on my keyring)
English heritage card
Tate card
Slimelight membership
medic alert card with allergy details

Really can't remember what else was in there so can't be anything that important. I guess I also need to get a new wallet!

Nearly the weekend....

Nearly the weekend…plan tonight the Big Red then Beauty of Poison, tomorrow pack, pack , pack, dash around madly, tick things of long list of to do, sort flat…and maybe Invocation. Sunday pub, friends, diner and Laibach

2009 in Gigs

Having a little end of the year looking back at the year in gigs, a good year but fewer , will have to wait and see what 2010 will bring for live music…(and still one more on Sunday)

The 2 bands I saw the most were unsurprisingly exactly the same as last year …although sadly only 4 times each this time
Inkubus Sukkubus (x4)
Rome Burns (x4)

I think my those 5 were the highlights of the year for me:
Rosa Crux (BtV)
Faith & the Muse (London)
Inkubus Sukkubus (Sheffield)
Tarja (london)
Sieben (BtV)

But there was so many other great bands enjoyed this year…I just love having a little think back , cheers me up and makes me all excited about future gigs to go and enjoy

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London Steampunk Spectacular!
Finally ordered my tickets for this this morning...

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7:00-2am
The Cross Kings, 126 York Way,
London, N1 0AX

London Steampunk Spectacular! A full night of steampunk-themed entertainment featuring music, dance and cabaret.
Live sets from Ghostfire, The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing and Savile Row, plus other tasty delights to be confirmed.
The event will also double as the launch party for Ghostfire’s new single, ’The Last Steampunk Waltz’ and this will be the first opportunity to buy a copy of it.
Sorry only have the FB event link atm

To purchase your advance tickets (£5 + 50p paypal booking fee):
http://www.ghostfiremusic.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1049789

This week been mainly about catching up with friends and partaking in a little mulled winery product. Last night lovely evening with batpuss, from toffee cheesecake to a facebook crash course :)
And there was still no snow when he left and still no snow this morning…however I really felt the icy cold this morning when doing the recycling as those bins were covered in ice, my little finger still red and recovering…

At the moment we seemed okay for our days travelling but this eurostar striking menace is a worry…

What I've been up to + Top ten gigs this year
Been a while since I posted, mainly because I have spent a lot of time indoors. However, I did make it to the Christmas meal at Zetgeist that

erming had organised and had a fantastic time. Great beer, food and company, it is a shame that Emily was too ill to make it. However, we did have a really nice curry at our local Indian restaurant last night. Definitely must return there at some point too.

The Saturday before Zeitgeist I did venture into Basingstoke goth nightlife attending a one off Zombie night at the Bang Bar. Was good and unexpected to see

postie_chris there, I'm hoping that there will be more goth nights at that venue.

It has been quiet on the gig front though over the last couple of months. I thought about going to the Nightbreed all-dayer but was put off by the 20 pound on the door charge for the event. I remember the days when you could 3 nightbreed acts at the Duchess of York in Leeds for about £3.50. Thats inflation for you over the last 12 years! Nevertheless, I did see the 13 Candles performance as the gig was streamed on the Nightbreed website. I meant to watch Two Witches as well but forgot.

Speaking of gigs, I have been seen far fewer bands than in previous years partly because of the move further away from London and also doing just the one summer festival this year. Anyway, I have done a top ten for the last 5 years so why stop now. This years top 10 is as follows.

( My top ten shows of 2009 )

I may at some point compile a gig of the decade list though only a maximum of two of these would make that top 10 list I think.

Beauty of Poison tomorrow ?
Will most likely pop there tomorrow , anyone else ?
The Beauty of Poison
December 18th, 2009
The Gaff 382 Holloway Road
N7 6PN
Free Entry

3rd friday of every month, has free entry all night in November and December and has a Goth/Alt. dress code.
Reborn from the ashes of B&V comes THE BEAUTY OF POISON, returning back to where it belongs: on the dark paths of Holloway Road.
Sorry only have the Fb link to it

The Magical Faerie Festival with Inkkies
There is now a pretty flyer for the IS Canterbury gig :)...which remind me need to sort accomodation A bit confused with the dates...and how long for...

The Magical Faerie Festival

3rd - 5th April 2010

Canterbury, Kent, UK

www.magicalfestivals.co.uk

Fairy Fair

So many good thing on that Bank Holiday weekend already.
The Fairyland Trust is doing a Fairy Fair in 2010 on Sunday May 30th and Monday 31st (Whitsun Half Term) at Holt Hall, near Holtin North Norfolk (NR25 7DU)
http://www.fairylandtrust.org

Damn that clashes with Beltane Bash and Inkubus Sukkubus playing there too... at least not clashing with WGT this year :)

Last night was another catching up and lovely dinner this time with Serena and Irene visiting from Australia for a few months…sadly the snow was just puddles by then :( Last night was so cold i had to ignore the scary electricity bill and actually left the heater on all night, wrapped with my 2 water bottles and slept with socks and jumper...

Snow started again and this time its on fast :)

Snow hipee....

Just spotted :
This one for Simon, in case he might not have seen her enough this year :)
Amanda Palmer will be back in London (Bush Hall) in April: 23/24/25th.
Tickets go on sale this Friday.

Only Wednesday and Laibach

I really struggle getting out of my warm comfy duvet this morning…then discover some idiot decided to put all the many months of uncollected mails gathering on the stairs in my bike basket…at least thanks to M&S I have been delighting in a few too many winter warmers…yesterday me and Patricia sample their mulled white wine, very nice although I still prefer their mulled cider continuing with lots of fab Lebanese food.

On Sunday is my last gig for 2009
Laibach at ULU.
Great way to end another fun year for gigs.

One week to go

This time next week i will be on a train on my way to France :)...and it will be Simon first French Christmas too :)

Christmas hat
Last night i put together a little festive hat for Christmas Eve...small enough to fit in suitcase (as already full of presents...not quite sure where my stuff will go yet) and so colourful my mum will be please.

Reptile & Mulled cider (Sunday)

Reptile on Sunday was pure fun, I really need to try to go there monthly as the music was just fantastic, I haven’t dance that much like that for a good wee while…love the weight of wearing my new hairfalls for the evening… especially bouncing to ratm or rammstein, although as I have a bad habit of singing along I did ate a lot of purple fluff…The afternoon was mainly spent chattering and drinking mulled cider with Ade and Audrey…later we collected Liana and had a bit of a mad dash on the tube to get there before 7pm to get the cheap entry and then the evening flew, very surprised how packed it was considering it was Sunday and 2 very good gig also on same night, a very impressive buffet, stevek very big birthday chocolate cake and just top fun night…dance, dance, dance…

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still in London :( but apparently they have been doing well with some of the backlog and might we might have a chance tomorrow)...so to forget about it off to the cinema and to a very early trip to king cross in the morning

This time next week i will be on a train on my way to France :)...and it will be Simon first French Christmas too :)

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