I am enjoying reading peoples WGT accounts on LJ today, even if I am a bit jealous! It has been 6 years since I last went, and unfortunately working in a school means I can't take time off for it (might be able to do most of it next time it falls during half term). Still, I guess I get 6 weeks off in the summer and will be at M'era Luna ( Read more... )

Well it has been over a month since I last updated this thing. During that time I have thoroughly enjoyed the mittelalter night that erming organised, the Resurence goth night in Portsmouth and a day out in Oxford ( Read more... )

Yesterday was one of those random, unplanned days that ended up being rather exciting. Emily had a job interview in Camden and since I'm off work at the moment I decided to meet up with her afterwards. We met up in the place that does nice tea and cake in Camden market before a wander around the market itself. We then had lunch in the Ice Wharf and ( Read more... )

Got to the Purple Turtle at 15 minutes before opening time and a queue had already formed for the gig. Was surprised to see that Orkus were one of the promoters of the tour over Europe but I guess at least 2 of the 4 bands on the night will be playing at WGT this year. Once doors opened, the queue was very slow to get in, thanks in no part to the ( Read more... )

Went to the gig on Monday night. Emily and I allowed ourselves a bit extra time to get to the venue and made it there for about 6pm. We couldn't find any pubs nearby but the staff at the Royal Albert Hall did allow us in for a drink at the Champagne bar (which served Old Speckled Hen) and to use their toilets. Whilst there I met a couple that had ( Read more... )

Updates seem to be a more monthly thing now! Anyway since I last posted here, I have been to Portchester Castle near Portsmouth, seen New Model Army play a fantastic gig in Southampton, visited a chocolate festival on London's South Bank and enjoyed dr_locrian's birthday meal at the Rainforest Cafe. I'm sure I have done other things but can't remember them ( Read more... )

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. ( Read more... )

Had a very enjoyable weekend with Emily on the Isle of Wight. We caught our ferry without any problem on the Saturday morning and went straight to the Victorian Christmas event at Osborne House, where we watched an amusing theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol, listened to Jack Black the rat catcher and some singing chimney sweepers and ( Read more... )

Life has been quiet since I've returned to work but I did finally make it out to my local pub on Saturday night which was also holding a beer festival. The pub is owned by Fullers (like the Barrowboy and Banker where Vagabonds is held) so the usual range of beers is pretty good. Tried the Golden Pride which at 8.5% felt like drinking a Belgian beer ( Read more... )

I have been up to quite a lot during this time. On the Saturday before last, I went to Zeitgeist for Clive's birthday celebration. There were lots of people there and many good German beers to be had. A group of us then went to the London Goth Meetup group night at Fleet Street which was also well attended and there was some great music courtesy of ( Read more... )