UKSounds.com Blog by USASoundsDan For anybody interested in Costa Rica, what it's like here, I am doing posts for a blog called www.usexpatcostarica.com that talks about various things here and life in general. There are pictures on all the posts and videos on some. One of the videos on one of the posts is of me and my roommate playing live in a local bar. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgO25vufnmQ If you like the blog, I hope you'll subscribe. If you don't, you don't have to tell anybody, it'll be our secret. Dan
UKSounds.com Blog by Nigel (Plans for) Hey guys what's happening with the shows? When are they being released now?
I have a show ready but I have a technical problem getting it to where it has to be. It's on my computer but needs to be somewhere in England. I'm working on it. Sorry for the delay.
UKSounds.com Blog by Angelah Going out to Russ! Have a good one! :-)
I thank you kind lady :-) Dan's bday is about a week after mine, so don't forget to wish the crusty old bastard a good one too :-)
Happy Birthday to Dan as well
UKSounds.com Blog by Thunderchief Thats about it. We need more people in here! Send messages to your friends! Introduce 'em to the show! C'mon folks! We can make this place real busy if we try! :-)
I agree with you 100% Thunderchief. The trick is how to get them. I am working on a scheme that involves exploding condoms. I'll keep you posted.
My friends are all kinda warped. Okay not kinda...really warped
Friends?
Yeah that would be nice, I'm beginning to feel like a complete recluse here. Still, patience is a virtue, as they say. Good things come to those who wait, as they say. I'm flat outta cliches now.
It's strange this site. It's obvious that it's a kinda personal venture (by Russ and Dan possibly?) and not backed by copious amounts of dough, and we all know it needs some work, but I'm amazed that it doesn't have millions of fans. Well, at least thousands. I just hope whoever runs it doesn't give up.
UKSounds.com Blog by USASoundsDan This thing
Because I was having problems with my profile, I didn't want to spent a lot of useless energy, so I did a test. Now, I think I'll just start a TOTALLY new blog, so please ignore this if you can.
Is that the equivalent of "I wish to register a complaint?"
I'm trying to ignore it...I'm trying ;-) LOL
I didn't plan this as a complaint, but I was trying to update my 'profile' under 'your information' and 'we've encountered an error. Unless this is a network error you may try refreshing your browser pate. Sorry for the inconvenience.' is what I get. And it was going to be such a SWELL profile thing too...
So update the damn thing so we can see how sweel it is :-)
Angelah, IF I could update it it, I would, but there is a TECHNICAL problem that I can not fix. I hope you will believe me, because it will break my heart if you don't believe me.
So is someone complaining about something not working as one would expect then?
YES :-)
I believe you, I believe
So let me get this right.. Is someone saying that something isn't working correctly?
I believe 'paste' doesn't work in Silverlight. I have too much to type over. My personal information shall, therefore, remain a mystery.
Is that...you know...better for all concerned in the long run? ;-)
Paste does work - you just have to use good old fashioned keystokes. Ctrl-C to copy, Ctrl-V to paste. They can't use the right mouse button because Macs don't have one. Anal? Moi?
I misspoke myself. The paste works, but when I try to save it, it blows up. I don't have any fancy characters in there or anything. Tell you what, I'll post it here and maybe the big chief can test it out. So much to tell, so little space. I was born in Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, near San Francisco. At age 9 I moved to Roseville, a suburb of Sacramento, also in California. I began playing guitar very young and could pick out a few tunes by the age of 10. I eventually got a garage (basement) band together and we began to make a tiny bit of money. I eventually got to where I could earn a living as a guitar player and singer, albeit a meager living. After I turned 30 I started to take classes to learn something that PAID decently. I studied computer programming, and did that for 15 plus years. I still play a little music and still play around a little on computers... ok a LOT. I moved from California to Costa Rica in 2004. I am happily retired just a little above the poverty level. I read a lot and if you'd like to discuss whether John D. McDonald is better than Ross McDonald or the relative merits of Tennessee Williams versus Eugene O'Neill, let's do it. Or not. My radio show is fun to do for me, and if I can get just one person to agree with me that my taste in music is better than Russ' I will die happy. Thank you for your support.
Dan, I enjoy your taste in music. Can I request however that you remain open-minded to all music...new an old...all genre's??? My son is constantly sharing music with me, new music and while some makes me want to put a pillow over my head, others just completely blows me away by the talent. As a fellow (of the female variety) American I do have to sway a little more to your side. :-)
Angelah, I do realize that there is undoubtedly a lot of great music being made right now. Once in a while I will 'stumble' across something less than 10 years old that I will put in my show. Unlike you, I don't have anybody who listens to newish music (in ENGLISH) around me. I might be able to find some internet radio shows that would introduce me to some new stuff that I might like, but it probably would be college stations, and what I like in 'new' stuff might be even less palatable than what I'm currently playing. Maybe not. I had eccentric tastes when I was younger and paying attention and I still have eccentric tastes. There is a lot of music I love that I won't play on the show because I realize most of my listeners (probably all) wouldn't like it. I focus on old stuff because 1) that's what I know 2) I hope it doesn't get forgotten because it's great stuff and deserves to be heard. An old song you've never heard is 'new' too, just not 'modern' or currently in the spotlight. I could probably do a better job of mixing new in with old, to avoid sounding totally archaic. But if I listened to an hour of your son's music, would he be willing to listen to an hour of mine? (don't bother asking him, he probably resents the 'older generation' enough already). Anyway, I get your point and I'll see what I can do. This might be the key to doubling my listenership.
You'd be surprised what he listens to! He plays guitar and while he is into "new" music he is also a huge fan of classics, not to mention a little of everything in between. Just bustin your chops Dan!
Bust my chops, baby! I promise not to chop your bust.
Well hell...then I don't wanna play!
There are better things to do with busts than chop them, n'est pas?
Dan, I agree that your taste in music is better than mine. Please feel free to die happy now.
Thanks Russ, I'm spooning out the xanax as I speak. Goes good with diet Pepsi.
UKSounds.com Blog by Nigel (Plans for) So play it!
I'm not brave enough Nigel...maybe if you couldn't see how badly I do.
I got 6 of 10, not too bad considering the incredible British bias of the quiz. Thanks Nigel. Oh, and thanks to Russ I now know what the 'Plans for' part of your name means.
I just played it too and got 7, party because I didn't want to embarrass Dan too much and partly because sometimes I'm just fucking stupid.
I scrored 10. But I put that mostly down to a number of years kinda blurring together. From about 85 to 95, mostly ;-)
10? Did you say 10? That's inhuman.
UKSounds.com Blog by Angelah out with a bang...or rather a crash! Flurries implies a few snowflakes, not the several inches that amassed on my way to work. Does anyone happen to have a spare Volkswagon Jetta bumper :-( Is 9am too early to drink?!!! Happy New Year's to Russ, Dan, and the uksounds cast of characters, especially those of you who entertain me with your blogs. :-)
Happy NY Angela, and to all the faithful. I wish I had some cold weather stories to tell but I don't. I don't wish I had cold weather, but I do miss the stories. 2010 sounds so futuristic. Wow.
After the snow came the ice bath!!! I have food, drink, music, drink and I have to go nowhere!!! 2010 has started warm and cozy. I can send you pics of snow and ice and more snow with some added ice. Kinda sucks really Dan! LOL
Yeah Happy New Year to everyone concerned. It's still a bit 'cozy' here, but hopefully this site will begin to grow a bit this year.
And so says all of me.
This evening brings the bitter, bitter cold and biting winds! UGH! I need to move to the Caribbean. Or at least Florida. LOL
UKSounds.com Blog by Thunderchief Seasons greetings to the UKSounds gang! :-) Hope this place will go from strength to strength in the new year. Thanks Russ and Dan for some great music over the last bunch of months :-)
I'll second that!!!
I'll third it, despite the obvious
Thanks all, and be assured Russ has fiendish plans to expand the site. Fiendish or feindish, either way.
I before E, except after C or sounding..... you get the damn gist LOL
UKSounds.com Blog by Angelah Is coming. 14 inches of the stuff. I have good music, good food, wine, an extra bottle of wine, a laptop and heat. I need to move somewhere closer to the equator!!!! Pass along some good tunes, will ya? LOL
I know a place pretty close to the equator. I think I'll try to upload a 'tune of the week'
They lied Dan! They lied! 20 inches of snow! I need more wine!!!!!
You only had ONE extra bottle?! I made sure I had 3 extra bottles of JD by the time the first snowflake had landed! ;-)
Thunder...apparently I wasn't thinking the whole thing through. Otherwise I would have gone with a case. More snow tonight and I can't buy wine here on a Sunday!!!!!!
No wonder my parents moved away from Pennsylvania. No alcohol on Sunday is sub-barbaric.
Even worse...none on holidays either. Liqour and wine can also only be bought in what we call "State Stores" meaning they are run by the state, employed by the state and if the state offices are closed then so are the liqour stores run by the LBB-Liquor Control Board. However, if I drive to any neighboring state I can buy it in almost any corner store.
You should move to England girl. We can buy beer whenever we want. Well anytime within a 24 hour cycle. Why did I suddenly start talking about bikes? Help Help
Doesn't it rain all the time there? I want booze but I want sunshine too!
Expecting anywhere from 12 to 20 inches of snow this weekend :-( Depending on which weather forcast lies you choose to listen too. Now that is a job I want!!! I stocked up...Wine!
We've had over 20 inches of snow this weekend. Today, Wednesday we are expecting another 8 to 12 followed by more this weekend. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!
I'm wondering if there's any connection between these posts and Dan playing Weather Report on his last show? :-)
We've had nearly 2 feet of snow, which is on top of the 2 feet of snow from the weekend and does not include the next storm which is due Monday. Snow is dumb
Last total, which is accumulations over about 1 week comes to about 70 inches of snow. It's even too deep for skiing. I want to move to the Carribean!!!
The last time I was in the Caribbean it was cold and it rained for three consecutive days.
oh shuddup Russ! Let a girl dream
Ah but I have mistaken it for Blackpool.
Yes I can see how you can easily make that mistake. Caribbean, Blackpool, Blackpool, Caribbean. They're almost synomymous.
UKSounds.com Blog by Angelah I've been a good girl this year. I'm just sayin'.......
If I grow my beard out white, will you sit on my lap? Just askin'
If you grow your beard out white before next week, *I'll* come and sit on your lap.
Wait!! And how, Russ, does that benefit me? Dan...what do I get if I do? (hoping for a response more creative than what the standard reply would be)
I'm not entirely sure how it would benefit anyone to be honest, but considering the distances involved and likelyhood of Dan growing a credible santa beard in the next few days, I'm really not gonna lose much sleep over it :-)
But he lives in the land of sunshine...I've already packed my santa bikini!
Bah humbug! I tried the santa bikini ruse last year and I still had to pay.
Russ...Well, I'd like to point out that my bits aren't the same as your bits. LOL And Dan, let me know how the beard thing is coming along...you need to speed things up a bit
It strikes me Mr. Evans that that's amongst the top 10 best offers you'll get this Christmas.
I'm really pretending that I didn't read any of this. La la la la la la la la la la ;-)
I can name that song in 10
Bull Thunder! You read every word! LOL
The beard is getting close to 'stubble' now, I'm really enthused. Anybody who comes here will get more avocados than he/she ever dreamed of. If dreaming of avocados is something you do. Freud considered them a not-very-phallic symbol. Watch out for my New Years Show... to be released sometime between Xmas and Easter.
UKSounds.com Blog by USASoundsDan I sent him an email and he's ignoring me. Ok, I can handle that. But to those of you who wonder why my show isn't available... IT'S ALL HIS FAULT! There, I feel better now
Damn him! LOL
There is a huge difference between ignoring people and temporarily losing access to certain (in this case) necessary services. As you well know Evans, there are two main steps involved in creating and releasing a show. Firstly you make the actual recording and then... then you have to accurately input the metadata, which as you know is necessary to enable our listeners to skip through the tracks. According to my records, I appear to have successfully received the recording of your show, but upon further investigation... oh fuck it. For Christ's sake man, enter the friggin' metadata!
Listen here, Walton. I TRIED to enter the FUCKING megadata but your FUCKING Frankenstein monster BOB insisted on blowing up again and again before I could enter a single character. I sent you a STINKING email, which you ignored, so I assumed, naturally, you were kidnapped by aliens. I finally found a pulse this morning and promptly added the stupid megadata. You remind me a lot of God... you create this universe, then don't provide tech support. I know the drill... there was no lamp, and if there was, it didn't fall off the table, and if it DID fall of the table, I never touched it, and if I DID touch it, it wasn't enough to knock it off the table, and if I did touch it hard enough to knock it off the table, somebody ELSE touched it harder... :p
I’m both stunned and exceptionally disappointed that you should choose to berate one of my finest creations, and also that you are sufficiently heartless to refer to BOB as a Dracula monster. I’ll have you know Evans, that not many people can figure out how to implement WMA metafile evaluation, fast, efficient and secure WCF based communications to a secure back end database, all within a ultra hi tech and spine tingly powerful and sexy app which was conceived, created, developed, tested and published in the time it takes to negotiate a deal for a reasonable San Jose shag. You should also know that BOB’s inability to contact said database was due to the UKS provider being (on several occasions over the past few days) unable to provide the 99.9999999999% uptime service which they so proudly proclaimed in their literature. I guess the moral of this little exchange is “if at first you don’t succeed, don’t expect some fucker else to tell you when to try again”. Or, alternatively, be sure to choose a internet service provider whose table is sufficiently sturdy to carry the lamp’s weight in the first place.
I actually knew it wasn't possibly your fault, as my lamp analogy amply demonstrated. I realize now that I should have intuitively known that your not answering my email meant that it was your provider's fault. This failure on my part has resulted, unfortunately, in my listenership being cut in half, virtually. I would say cut in half, literally, if you could cut 5 in half literally and not leave a half person bleeding to death. I'm just not that sadistic.
This blog is becoming renowned as a place where people air their dirty washing. Long may it continue.
I had such a good plan. And so did Zalgo...but he only really works with CSS...D'oh! Yep. He's an elitest cock! ;-)
Who is Zalgo... is he one of the Marx Brothers?
I come here for the amusements :-)
Did I ever mention that I also have an elitist cock?
And a hen
Elitist cock eh? It's good to know the low level of discussion is being royally maintained
UKSounds.com Blog by Angelah I shall attempt to articulate my most humble apology, publicly, as I said I would… When I told you to “grow a set of balls” I didn’t actually mean that you were not in possession of testicles. Honest. I can only trust that you do…because you tell me this to be true….and whether or not they have hair, is really more information than I need to know at this precise moment. I am also sure that they are the proper size and all that, however, I’d be guessing as I am currently not in possession of a pair myself. With the jeans I attire myself in, I believe these appendages would be most uncomfortable. When I uttered “Put your big boy pants on” well now, that was just plain mean, now wasn’t it?! I am well aware that humans, of the male variety, have this child-like cuteness. Kind of in the way that one may find a baby elephant at the circus cute. Cute but tiresome when they keep trying to steal your nuts…as in pistachios. Again, I apologize. You don't have to put your pants, big boy or otherwise on. I will never again refer to the length of your inseam. But I do find myself oddly curious as I am a tiny woman. Well, not tiny but smaller than most people over the age of 11, except my...well nevermind. Large...er, tall things are a source of wonder and awe. Now that I have publicly atoned for my sins, humbled myself by way of apology….Please send pics! Various angles in case I need reference points..color, black&white, glossy 8x10 please. I was thinking the Charlie Brown rule, You show me yours and I'll show you....well you get the point And may you have a wonderful day :-)
I'm still trying to work this one out. However, if it's testicles and exchange of photgraphs we're focussing on here, then I'm game. I'd be delighted to exchange my balls for whatever's on offer.
Now we're getting somewhere! I think. I'm not sure where to send the glossies, nor if it is I being asked to... you know. But rest assured that I am capable of almost anything that doesn't require a lot of mental or physical work.
Does someone need to "man the fuck up" a bit, then? ;-)
Nigel and Dan send all you got...I'll purchase frames today. Thunderchief...Well said man, well said LOL
What? What???????
What do you need clarification on Miles? I'll be happy to explain :-)
Yes please Angelah.
You want an explanation on testicles? growing a set? or my overall rant?
UKSounds.com Blog by Thunderchief 'Scuse me guys - I'm mighty drunk right now, but...do you think that Dylan sometimes thinks of an evening when he crashes...thank goodness for Roger? i know that Tom Petty thinks that, but you know... :-)
It's possible I guess... Or maybe these days he's thinking, after a number one album this year, 'what was I thinking when I decided to record the worst Christmas album since The Black Lace Christmas Party Vol 1'. Or Possibly even incuding The Black Lace Christmas Party Vol 1.
There's nothing wrong with any Black Lace album, regardless of the volume.
I have no idea what made me say what I just said
The Black Lace Christmas Party Vol 1' must be a Brit thing. I feel sad and left out. I think I'll go look for my Susan Boyle CD some more.
No. No. No. No. That is all ;-)
UKSounds.com Blog by Nigel (Plans for) Loved the Dead Flowers session on the UK show! Why can't we download these shows?
See! I wanted to know too :-)
What's the answer then? Can we download them?
I thought Russ would answer this, but I guess he's TOO BUSY... it's a copyright issue. Streaming is treated differently (by the law) than downloading and saving. Perhaps Russ will explain in more detail, but that's the extent of my knowledge.
Sure, I can explain it in fine detail. It's a copyright issue. Streaming is treated differently (by the law) than downloading and saving.
Thanks for clearing that up, Russ.
Gotta love cut and paste, huh Russ?
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "cut and paste" Angelah. Is this some new fangled technology that I've obviously missed?
So essentially what you're saying is we can't download the shows? The one thing I like about this site is that it doesn't appear to conform to the "big brother PC nanny state" mentality that seems to have swept the UK in recent years, so I guess I need to ask if this is negotiable (without actually telling anyone of course).
Yeah Russ...what Nigel said. Is it? Huh? Huh?
Well the answer I’m afraid is a resounding “no”. Officially. I do believe however (and I say this in a completely legal, socially acceptable, non aggressive, non racist and non sexist manner) that it may be possible, allegedly, to utilize certain software (of which I know nothing) which by all accounts might (and being unfamiliar with absolutely all examples of said software, I emphasize the word ‘might’) be capable of ‘capturing’ computer sounds and saving them to hard drives in a politically correct, decent and squeaky clean manner. UKSounds has prepared the content of this comment responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials on this website or on other linked websites or on any subsequent links. This includes but is not by way of limitation: 1. any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 2. any liability for damage to your computer hardware, data, information, materials and business resulting from the information or the lack of information available 3. any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information 4. any decision made or action taken or not taken in reliance upon the information UKSounds makes no warranty as to the content, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information or that the information may be relied upon for any reason and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or legality of any linked site or for that of any subsequent links. UKSounds makes no warranty that the website service will be uninterrupted or error-free or that any defects can be corrected. UKSounds shall not be liable for any losses or damages (including without limitation consequential loss or damage) whatsoever from the use of, or reliance on, the information in its website, or from the use of the Internet generally. Any links to other websites do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by UKSounds of any products, services, policies or opinions of the organisation or individual. These disclaimers and exclusions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales and the rest of the universe. Those who choose to access this site from outside the United Kingdom are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable. Send me 20 quid and I'll show you how to do it.
What is a quid?
It's slang for £ (pound), as opposed to #, which isn't a pound sign :-) Similar to you guys calling your Yen a "buck" Or something like that :-)
I have a yen to make a buck.
I have a dollar
Then all you need is another 8.99 and you too can lose your lunch. I'm seriously thinking of buying the UK rights to this idea of Dan's. Considering all you have to do is charge people 9.99 (£,$,€ whatever) for absolutely nothing in return, it strikes me that it can't possibly fail.
WOW!! Thanks for the big ups for the session we did with Russ! If I set it up right, the songs should (modern tech scares me though..) the songs should be downloadable from www.myspace.com/deadflowersmyspacemusic I definately set the songs to download!!!!! If not....let me know!! :-)
Guys..thank you for the vote of goodness! You can get the songs from www.myspace.com/deadflowersmyspacemusic.com and damn the copyright! ;-) 'Cept for The Stones. They make it impossible for me to buy a house *ever* if they know about it! ;-)
Nice one Thunderchief and thanks for introducing me to Mr Baker
UKSounds.com Blog by Russ Walton As you may have heard Dan announce, we're moving the radio show release dates to Friday, and we're going to be releasing UK/USA shows on alternate weeks. This is due to popular demand. Actually this is due to time constraints as they say. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the UK's X factor fans for not listening. Actually I would like to thank the vast majority of the UK's non X factor fans for also not listening. But I would like the thank the people that do :-)
Russ, Dan...love the shows
Angelah, I hope you know it's you I have in mind as I do each show. I tried thinking of Russ, but it made me impotent for weeks afterwards.
for God's sake man! Stop thinking of Russ! That's awful!
I never think of Russ. Is that wrong of me?!?! ;-)
You don't have to look in the mirror every morning and see what I see mate.
Nor do you see what I see in the mirror every day. :-)
Thunderchief....You may be blessed ;-)
Angelah... you are right, none of us do see what you see in the mirror. However, I'd be happy to buy you a cheap camera if you care to share. ;)
Dan, don't dare me :-) Skin is skin no matter who is wearing it and I see no issues with exposure. I could go on and on with this topic but the bottom line is that it had to be some guy that came up with laws regarding how much skin a woman may show before it becomes illegal. Yes, this is an "issue" of mine LOL Wearing a bra when the temp is 100+ degrees is akin to you wearing an insulated jock! LOL
I agree completely. I never wear a bra OR an insulated jock strap. Well, not at the same time anyway.
If you are so inclined.....send pictures :-)
Time for a full confession. I can't send pictures because I don't OWN either an insulated jock strap or a bra, so sending a picture of them isn't possible. Or do you mean... NAW... not possible. But just as a strange coincidence, a friend of mine is going on a long vacation in France with her boss, and their destination is a place called Cap d'agne. She had never heard of it, neither had I, so we looked it up on internet and it is the #1 place in the world for naturists/naturalists (nudists)! She had no idea. She is counting on it being too cold to run into (not literally) naked people all over the place, but I'm sure she will tell me about it. I'll keep you posted.
Wow. I'd hate to go there with my boss. Of course, I'd hate to cross the street with my boss unless there is heavy, fast moving traffic. That kind of thing wouldn't bother me, I don't think. I believe that in most cases guys are a bit more concerned about appearances when naked. I just figure there is someone out there that looks worse than me LOL Of course, add a drink or three and most of the women I know would be more than happy to parade down a nude beach. Adult beverages....conquerer of inhibitions
So does anyone give us any pics then?
My pic, such as it is, is available to all. For the boudouir set, send 9.95 to www.loseyourlunch.com
Dan, I was expecting the free trial offer before purchase.
In your case, Angelah, we can probably work something out.
You are so kind! Now remember, no buff anonymous internet dude photos. Those guys are usually gay anyway :-)
Okay so what's going on here? I sent my £9.99 to loseyourlunch.com as instructed, and waited patiently for my picture. So you can imagine my surprise and disappointment when after hovering over my inbox for over 8 hours nothing had arrived. I hardly slept that night. The following morning, I set off for work as usual, taking with me the typical stuff – you know 40 smokes, a couple of joints, 5 or 6 porno mags, a bottle of Jack Daniels, my packed lunch of pork and lard doorstep sandwiches (garnished with a lettuce leaf of course – I prefer the healthier diet). At about midday I got talking to one of the office wenches, who agreed to join me for lunch, provided my hands didn’t leave my bottle of JD (except for when I was pouring one for her of course- the crafty bitch). I agreed to this condition and off we went to the illegal smoke room (don’t mention it to the government by the way) and spent a pleasant hour thumbing through my mags and discussing, amongst other things, the merits of chains over leather for purposes of binding fellow human beings. It was at this point the most bizarre thing happened. As I felt in my bag for my pork and lard sandwiches, I couldn’t help but notice that they were gone! Imagine my consternation and distress! Of course, after a few seconds all became clear. I had sent £9.99 to loseyourlunch.com the previous night and I had indeed lost my lunch. Of course! Oh how we laughed.
No, Russ, you sent your 9.95 to LOUSYlunch.com. My site DELIVERS... though plenty of fat in that too.
And what happened to the free trial? Gone by the wayside I guess LOL
Hey Dan, while it's fair to say I'm a little disappointed with the complete lack of response from your web site, I am however completely impressed that you should release a radio show which was recorded while you were utterly and completely ratarsed. Awesome stuff dude! In response, I've ordered a few bottles of JD, the compulsory mind altering substances and a few hookers for next week's show in order to upstage you. Of course I’ve had to pay a little more for the hookers than you would, but at least I’ve got real jingles!
Play nice, boys! LOL
Other than me admitting I was drunk, would anybody have noticed? BTW I used to be 'on call' for programming problems at weekends. I solved many a complex problem when I was too drunk to drive. Perhaps we can deduce that programmers need less brainpower than drunk drivers. Or maybe just less physical coordination.
Conversely, I tend to drive when I'm far too drunk to solve any technical problems.
UKSounds.com Blog by Charlie P I saw someone mention the elcassette on a blog. So I thought I'd list all the different ways you've been able to buy music. Wax Cylinder 78 Shelac Record 33 Vinyl 45 Vinyl 8 Track Cartridge Audio Cassette Minidisc Digital Cassette CD Digital Download Mp3 Have I missed anything?
I'm not sure you could buy music on Digital Cassette. From what I remember it came out about the same time as the minidisk, but it was never used to sell pre-recorded music. The minidisc was of course.
I can think of a few more... Reel to Reel 7" - not widespread but the preference of real audiophiles before CDs... 4 Track Cartridge - An early competitor to 8 tracks, went the way of beta video Those are the only other ones I can think of where you could buy pre-recorded music.
Oh, and to beat Russ to the punch, digital download .wma files (his preference)
I actually bought recorded music on minidisc. I remember going into Virgin records in Sheffield once and they had one stand of pre-recorded mini disks. At that time the only company's music that was sold in minidisc format was Sony - the inventor of the minidisk of course. A year or two later some other big companies started releasing their music on minidisk, and it looked for a while that it might be a major competitor to the CD. But then the internet happened and the rest is... what's that word?
In Russia, when stuff like the Beatles were banned (the authorities allowed the records in, but they scratched the fuck out 'em so they wouldn't play) they used xray film to make pirated copies. I don't know how they did it, but I'm guessing it was like one of those flexi disks you used to get in magazines in the 70s
On films, at least in the olden days, they has what was called 'optical' sound, which was not magnetic. Perhaps that's how they did it. I got the following info from: http://www.bigsiteofamazingfacts.com/how-does-sound-get-on-movie-film After the film is finished, you'll have a separate sound track. There are two ways to put this sound track on the film. With one system, called optical sound, a laboratory makes a photographic image of the sound waves. This sound track looks something like the bumps and valleys in the groove of a record. The optical sound track is placed in a thin strip that runs along the edge of the film. The other way to put sound on film is with a magnetic strip. A strip of blank magnetic tape, the same kind you use in an ordinary tape recorder, is placed along the edge of the film. A specially designed movie projector or tape recorder transfers the sound track from the original tape to the magnetic strip along the film.
UKSounds.com Blog by Russ Walton Apart from the poor gits who have bought tickets for their world tour, does anyone really care that Oasis have split? I can't think of a single thing of any significance they have recorded since 1996. In fact to be honest, I wasn't ever aware they were still together. I think their first two albums were brilliant; even when taking into consideration that their best songs featured riffs that were stolen from other songs - mainly those of the Beatles. But since then they have recorded nothing of significance and the idiotic antics of Liam and Noel have become incredibly tiresome tabloid fodder. In summary, who gives a shit?
Not me. I agree with what you say about their first couple of albums though.
yeah - I lost interest in them ages ago too. Great potential but a bunch of tossers as it turned out
My favourite flavour is tropical fruit punch anyway...
Could our friend be taking about a fruit drink here? One called Oasis possibly?
I don't care if the band or the fruit drink breaks up. Don't like either of them.
Oh come on!! I don't care about the band splitting up, but I'd be royally pissed if the wild mountian blackberry oasis (with added vitamin C) was ever to leave my life.
I prefer kia-ora with a few bottles of JD
UKSounds.com Blog by Thunderchief That Al Stewart song that headed up Russ' show last week? I couldn't stop thinkign that the vocal was remarkably like Neil Tennant. Was it just me?
Yeah I guess it did.. I always thought Al Stewart sounded a bit effeminate, but always seemed to record classy stuff. It was kinda poppy but not simple stuff. Well I know what I mean anyway.
I've always kinda liked his stuff but I could never really get an angle on him. And yes, he did sound effeminite, or he at least had the type of lisp that's associated with gays. Dunno if he was though, not that it makes any difference I guess. I'm sorry was I babbling a bit there?
A bit yes.
According to Wikipedia: Born in Scotland, raised in Dorset and propelled to fame in London, Stewart moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s. He married in the mid-90s, and he, his wife and their two daughters moved to Marin County. That would lead me to believe he isn't gay, though Marin County is right across the bay from San Francisco so... still probably not.
UKSounds.com Blog by Dragnet heard the stuff about Eloise being that Djs first record he ever bought So if I tell you mine will you laugh? If I said shaddup your face by joe dolce? so what's yours then? :)
I don't totally remember, but it was probably in about 1957 and could have been "Sugartime" by the McGuire Sisters. I didn't buy it because it was my favorite record, but because I found it and a few others for 19 cents in a bargain bin and talked my mother into buying them for me. My first LP ever was 'Twist with the Ventures'.
I was fortunate to be bought a couple of good uns.... (though I didn't realise 'til in hindsight) but the first 7" I bought for myself? With my own pennies?! Come On Eileen by the Dexys. I wish it was cooler than that, but it wasn't!! ;-)
Locomotion by Kylie but don't tell anyone!
I think mine was Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. On an 8 track cartridge for the car :-)
I wore out an 8 track copy of Rumours myself.
Did anyone actually have means of recording onto 8 track? I'm asking because I'm pretty convinced a mate of mine many years ago recorded - and I know how unlikely this sounds - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album (i.e. LP) onto an 8 track for another mate. I remember him saying he had to jiggle the LP tracks around to get them to fit on the individual tracks, but I'm wondering if I'm sadly mistaken because I don't know of anyone else who ever had means to record their own 8 tracks. Frankly I couldn't see the point of 8 tracks, as cassettes just seemed so much more convenient, despite the fact they hissed and fluttered and mangled so much more. Anyone?
Not sure about the 8 track recording thing boyo but my first song was Senses working Overtime by XTC. As you can probably see I'm a fan for life
My first record was Boys Don't Cry by The Cure.
At one time I did have something that would record 8 tracks. The point of 8 tracks was the fact that they came out before cassettes and a lot of people had already installed 8 tracks in their cars. Cassettes eventually replaced the 8 tracks in cars, and made their way into homes, replacing reel to reels (which were never that prevalent). Cylinders replaced by shellac discs replaced by vinyl replaced by cd replaced by... ipods or whatever.... TIME MARCHES ON
Does anyone remember the elcassette? It was an anologue tape machine like the cassette, way before the days of DATS or digital cassettes. The 'el' stood for nothing more than Extra Large, and I think it ran at the same speed as 8 tracks. It was made by Sony, but never quite took off :-)
Radar Love by Golden Earring. Still love it to this day.
Nigel...I'd never even heard of that! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elcaset Its....chunky. ;-)
Stuff which has no other advantage than an improvement in sound quality never takes off. The Cd only tok off due to it being convenient and hard to damage, not because it sounded better than tape (but not vinyl some would argue) They've had higher definition audio available for years, like SACD for example, but because the only advantage is the quality (and more channels in most cases) no-one gives a shit. Most people are happy with poor quality mp3 recordings these days, so improvements in quality alone will never become mainstream.
UKSounds.com Blog by Mick Giles Is it me or has something changed on this site recently?
In what way, amigo?! Same place it was a week or two ago as much as I can see?
I think the controls for the 'turntable' have been changed from light brown to white.
It's kinda gone a bit dark at the top too, unless my monitor is fucked.
No mate, it's still all red. Time for a new monitor methinks.
Everyone is so damned helpful around here. Yeah. All red on my screen too. New monitor a must I would say.
It's strange. I've just tried it on another computer. Looks like that needs a new monitor too.
Stop it you bastards LOL
UKSounds.com Blog by Mick Giles Hey everybody! Go tell all your mates about this site. It's such a shame that not people are talking here because like Russ said the other day on his show we have a little oasis here. The shows are a breath of fresh air. I love both of em, as different as they are. Nice surprises with their selection of music, a bit of fun from time to time and no mindless commercials.
Here here!
Wow I'm completely humbled. Cheers fellas!!
I agree. I expected to have an audience in the millions by now. After all, I'm better looking than Susan Boyle. Or close anyway. BUT SERIOUSLY... I'm having fun doing the show and thanks for the support, Mick.
Susan Boyle's mother is better looking than Susan Boyle
I just did a Google search on Susan Boyle (well a Bing search because I like the daily pics) because I had no clue who were talking about. I wish I hadn't now. :-)
OMG You guys are so mean! LOL But funny!
Just telling it as it is angela :-)
UKSounds.com Blog by Coanimatrice Thanks "Mr.Dan Evans"! Radiohead is one of the brightest bands of the 90's! Loved the show...
Let down is brilliant gonna listen now
Nice show Dan I like how it's so different but I love them both - Dan plays more obscure stuff than Russ but they;re both bril
It's a whole leaning process for me here!
..leaRning process... I meant!
me too. I love the fact that we have accessible shows that actually bother to read and act upon what you ask of them. I know it's in its early days yet, but I hope that never changes. Love Russ' fuck ups too :-)
What, Nigel... you don't love MY fuckups?????? Maybe there are just too many to choose from????? Thanks for listening!
Hey Evans, I'm the one who's famous for fuck ups. You edit all yours out, while I only edit 99% of mine out!
UKSounds.com Blog by CraigMuckleston What a track! I haven't hear this in years. It take sme back some.
I hadnt heard it for a couple years too.Nice surprise. Didn't someone else have a hit with Eloise in the 80s?I seem to think it was a punk band though.I could google it but isn't this the whole point of us using this site?
Didn't hear it. Brillinat track but it must have been last week. Wasn't it the damned?
Yep it was the Damned
UKSounds.com Blog by Rod Mocker Thanks for them there Allman boys
Is this referring to Jessica?
YEAH!!!!!!!!
UKSounds.com Blog by JohnnyBoy RIP
Yeah. I'm playing something on the next show. Just as a tribute to his musical contribution. Love it or hate it, you have to admire what he did in the early 80s.
I can't see what all the fuss is about. I know he did some good stuff over the years but people are describing as a 'musical genious'. He wasn't. He was a great singer and a great dancer. Did he actually write any of his stuff? I don't wish an early death on anyone, but I really don't think all this outpouring of emotion is warranted.
Well I guess it depends on your perspective. He was a part of many people's lives and as Russ said you have to admire his success even if his music wasn't your thing
I saw a vid of a rehearsal on the BBC site just two days before he died. He looked completely fine. I've never been a fan. I didn't hate his stuff but it just wasn't my barrow. I agree a certain amount of respect is due for his musical achievements if nothing else.
Don't wanna be startin' somethin'...Don't wanna be startin' somethin'..
LOL The conspiracy rumours have started as expected. Personally I think Sony Records had a quiet word with his doc.
doc?
Doc?
Yeah Doc
UKSounds.com Blog by Nigel (Plans for) I was talking to a mate the other night in the pub. We were originally discussing Glasvegas, but the conversation moved on to ridiculous band names. So here's our list. The Goo Goo Dolls The The Mister Mister Duran Duran Limp Bizkit Chumbawumba Amazing Blondel Spooky Tooth Mott The Hoople Any more?
The Osmonds? From where did they get the idea for that crazy name?
Dumpys Rusty Nuts
You leave my nuts out of this.
XTC?
Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah?
never heard of most of em
I just emailed russ to play chumbawumba. I'd totally forgot about tub thumping
I don't know if you guys agree, but here goes two names that sounds kinda weird to me: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lambchop .... I'll think harder for more!
I've heard of (but not anything by) the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But Lambchop is new one on me milady :-)
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are quite a new band. I believe they were formed in 2000. I've never listened to their debut album (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), but seeing them live was quite a discovery! After that I bought their second album (Fever to tell) which sounds quite alternative/grunge. The track "Y control" is addicting! I still don't have their third album, but the last track, called "Turn Into", turned my head... the guitar and Karen's singing is something! If you are into grunge, you might like it. And DO search for "Lambchop"!! it's more mature music. They've been on the road since early 90's, I believe. It was love at first listen to me. I don't know how to classify his music, though... sometimes folk, sometimes country... reminds me of Wilco some other times. My favorite album is "Aw Cmon": so delicate and touching. "I hate candy" is my favorite track. But who am I? Check it for yourself...
Well, there's this terrible band we used to make fun of called: Buttgravy Can it get any worse?
Buttgravy seems to be the one to beat all so far :-)
the Butthole Surfers go back a few decades. Never found the time to listen to them, though.
UKSounds.com Blog by Billy Porter So who was it? And why? Forgetting the old joke that Ringo wasn't the best drummer in the world, (punchline = Ringo wasn't even the best drummer in the Beatles), he actually wasn't a bad drummer at all. But unless you're Buddy Rich or Carl Palmer or Cozy Powell, you're never going to get much respect as a drummer, no matter how good you are, so poor old Ringo is out of the reckoning before we even begin. Even penning Octupus' Garden can't save him. How about John? Well it's undeniable that he created some timeless classics that changed the face of music, but just how good was he? If John Lennon hadn't been around when he was and in the position that he was to create it, would similar music have never been written? Would no-one else have ever thought of playing tapes backwards and writing senseless songs about fields of Strawberries? And what did he do of note since the Beatles disbanded? Imagine? I often think had Barry Manilow had written Imagine, it would have been berated with a deserved amount of venom. Double Fantasy was a collection of sappy songs to Yoko, which frankly was a waste of vinyl and wouldn't have gained a second listen (let alone a few hit singles) if Mark David Chapman hadn't produced his party piece shortly after its release. Paul? There's no denying that he was less experimental than Lennon and tended to write more conventional songs. Hey Jude and Let it Be still stand strong today, but what about his solo work after the breakup? Can any McCartney fan honestly hold their hand over their heart and declare that McCartney has produced a classic album since the breakup? Some highlights yes, but a classic album where every track is a gem hasn't happened in 40 years. And some of it has been utter crap. And finally George; the dark horse. He was given the odd token song on various albums, but no-one really took notice until "Something" was released as a Beatles single. By this time it was too late, the Beatles were in their final throes as a musical force. His ambitious triple album All Things Must Pass had highlights again, but then what? A few forgettable albums and My Sweet Lord at number one twice. So who is the best Beatle? Well the bottom line is there isn't one. It's impossible to define and it really doesn't matter. Now if you were to ask who was the best band - ever - then there's abosolutley no question. No question whatsoever. It was the Beatles of course.
I agree that someone would probably have done what the Beatles did eventually, but it's irrelevant isn't it? They were the the right band in the right place at the right time and what they did was exactly right. The rest doesn't really matter.
Regarding John and whether someone else would have played tapes backwards and sung about fields of strawberries or not etc…Well they might have done but they still wouldn’t have been John Lennon…John Lennon was a unique artist… If you study his music, apart from the obvious rock ‘n roll stuff, he was always telling people about how he was feeling at the time…and that carried on after the Beatles…That was John expressing himself…that’s what he did…His first album after The Beatles (John Lennon Plastic Ono Band) is pure John Lennon telling it like it is… Regarding his output after The Beatles…Have you ever listened to Walls and Bridges…Mind Games…I think there’s some good stuff on there. And Double Fantasy…he was telling Yoko how he felt…I don’t think you can write off …‘I’m Losing You’…’Watching the Wheels’…and ‘Woman’… Paul did a lot of great Beatles stuff…and after Beatles I think Red Rose Speedway/Band on the Run/and Flaming Pie were damn good albums that could stand up on their own. Personally I think Paul was a fantastic melody writer and John was an artist expressing himself through music and together they inspired each other to greater things. George…I don’t think he ever got the attention he deserved…he did some excellent songs and was a good songwriter but competing with John and Paul he was always going to be in third place… Yea…The Beatles…Greater than the sum of their parts…that’s absolutely true…Even if you don’t particularly like their stuff I don’t think anyone can deny their unique influence upon the world of music…and they still command attention today…there’s many a young band admitted their appreciation of them and to being influenced by them… The best Beatle..? It’s personal taste…
Very personal! For me, though? John. Always John. Johns phone rings in the middle of the night... "Hello?" "John? Its Paul. I just heard Imagine. A little schmaltzy, I think, but a nice number" "Thanks Paul. Whats this I hear about frogs?"
LOL
But Lennon also recorded his fair share of pointless crap. I'm berating Lennon or anyone else for that matter, it's just that I think his pedestal is raised just a little too high sometimes.
Oh gawd, aye! I agree with you totally! I was always a Stones kinda guy anway! ;-) I admit to a little ignorance of the band. I was born a bit late to appreciate them (my acts from my younger days - and I mean younger! - were Blondie and the Boomtown Rats and Clash and Jam) but it always sounded like John spoke to *me* in some way, and I didn't get that from Paul. Oddly enough...it took me being in a punk band in the early 90's given a bit of knowledge from my DRUMMER!!!!!! that even pointed me in the direction of some good Paul stuff!!! I think I liked John 'cos...well...I liked John!! It was nice to hear that Paul had done some of the harsh vocals!!
I don't think it matters really. Whatever we say here won't change anything will it?
Not now...Thats for sure! ;-)
Yeah but it kinda defeats the object of a discusion board if we just decide it's pointless talking about something because it won't change anything. Dontcha think?
One vote for George!
I don't know. I thought ringo's Photograph and It don't come easy were brilliant singles. I enjoyed well.... everyone's solo work at some point - not all of it. As Charlie says it doesn't matter really, because they are what are (or were) and will be remembered for years to come
But here's the thing. When Macca dies yet another generation will love the Beatles stuff, because it will be played all over the world again, and everything they ever did will be joint number one in every chart. I don't really know where I'm goin with this, truth be known.
I guess it's the most difficult of things to determine this. They became so popular that your natural instinct is to berate them, but the fascination for the most minor detail about them remains compelling. Do we try to hate them because everyone loved them so much? Well I think, in this case, doing so would be very silly and inappropriate. Still what the fuck do I know?
UKSounds.com Blog by 57Chevy I don't know about you but I've always wondered about the term the 'Third World'. If there's a Third World, there must be a 1st and 2nd World too maybe or even a 4th. And through the wonders of the internet I found this info that explains it all : The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned or neutral with either capitalism and NATO (which along with its allies represented the First World) or communism and the Soviet Union (which along with its allies represented the Second World). This definition provided a way of broadly categorizing the nations of the Earth into three groups based on social, political, and economic divisions. Although the term continues to be used colloquially to describe the poorest countries in the world, this usage is widely disparaged since the term no longer holds any verifiable meaning after the fall of the Soviet Union deprecated the terms First World and Second World. While there is no identical contemporary replacement, common alternatives include developing world and Global South. French economist and demographer Alfred Sauvy, in an article published in the French magazine L'Observateur, August 14, 1952, coined the term Third World, referring to countries particularly in South Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania, that were unaligned with either the Communist Soviet bloc or the Capitalist NATO bloc during the Cold War. His usage was a reference to the Third Estate, the commoners of France who, before and during the French Revolution, opposed priests and nobles who composed the First Estate and Second Estate. Sauvy wrote, "Like the third estate, the Third World has nothing, and wants to be something," He conveyed the concept of political non-alignment with either the capitalist or communist bloc.
That's amazing! I've often wondered what it was that French economist and demographer Alfred Sauvy did.
Even though it's nothing to do with music, it's actually quite interesting. I too had always wondered how the term came about, I just never realised it. :)
Yea...Thanks...I believe Alfred Sauvy wrote the French version of 'Happy Birthday' niece too...and there's the link !!
I thought that was Stevie Wonder
You thought it was Stevie Wonder who coined the term Third World?
UKSounds.com Blog by roger ...and Elvis, of course, is very much alive. As is Jim Morrison. Bob Holness played that excellent sax solo on Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street and Rod Stewart played the harmonica on My Boy Lollipop. Mama Cass choked on a ham sandwich (or is she also still alive?) David Bowie invented Connect 4. Any more?
Micheal Jackson owns the Beatles songs?
I think he does doesn't he?
I know he did own them, well at least most of them. But didn't he have to sell them after being found out molesting children?
I saw Stuart Maconie on have I got news for you a couple of weeks ago. He said he started the Bob Holness sax and Bowie connect rumours. To my eternal shame I believed the Bob Holness myth for many years :)
Me too :-)
I think Jackson sold the Beatles songs, or at least put them up as collateral for a business deal. All this was when he was still alive of course.
UKSounds.com Blog by Mick Giles I was listening to a certain radio show on a certain music web site when a certain presenter commented about his dislike of big Arena gigs. I do concur, and I too no longer frequent these obnoxious and futile gatherings. If you as much as rise from your seat to dance (or more likely headbang) the yellow coats appear out of the blue and commence a reading of the riot act, and it’s now reached the stage where they won’t even issue pass outs, so if you leave in the middle of the show (for a smoke or a big mac or a hooker for example), that’s yer lot mate – you ain’t coming back in. Still, the last arena gig I attended a couple of years ago did a little to restore my faith in human nature. The smoking ban had just come into force at the time and it was with pure delight that I found myself surrounded by a bunch of hard nosed scousers who were not only smoking, but blatantly smoking illegal substances. And very nice it smelled too. There IS still hope!
This is encouraging news! :-)
I spose it depends who ur seeing. Ive spent many happy hours puttinf up with all sorts of inconveniences, such as being knee deep in mud in places like glastonbury watching some brillinat bands. If the bands worth it who cares if you can't go out for a smoke or a big mac?
You mean they don't allow you outside at Glastonbuy? :)
I believe they make an exception for a hooker :-)
They allow hookers out of Glastonbury? Actually it must be true because the last time I was there I couldn't find one for love nor money. :-)
Don't you mean you couldn't find love FOR money?
Something like that. They should seriously consider holding these festivals at a few down market places. Blackpool would be ideal.
Blackpool would be an ideal location if rather than being knee deep in mud you prefer to be knee deep in used condoms and spew.
Blackpool hosts a Punk festival now and then. And its all very nicely done with folks retiring to hotels with proper beds showers and toilets. Much more my thing these days, I reckon!
It kind of defeats the object of a punk festival really though doesn't it?
I dunno. These days its more about the music than the anarchy. I know that I prefer to have a nice soft bed to sleep in with some way of getting clean nearby! ;-)
Not interested in the hooker then? :-)
Is there anyone in Blackpool that isn't a hooker?
I saw a couple that could have passed for scrum half.
Rugger Hookers? :-)
Sorry if I'm not adding any valuable reply to the hookers subject, but I'd just like to add that, for me, it doesn't really matter if a great band is playing at a huge arena or in a club. Of course the instruments will sound clearer in a club, and you can make good use of a bathroom or get yourself some drinks and still be back to where you were watching the show first place. But sometimes there's nothing better than the vibe from a croud of thousands of people singing and dancing (or shaking your head) at the same time! So I strongly recommend everybody to do both once in a while, so we don't forget how it feels....
It's more to do with the enjoyment of the gig. If there are little jobsworths telling you sit down every time you stand up and do something it doesn't exactly make for an enjoyable gig, regardless of who's playing. When audience participation is reduced to sitting and politely clapping occasionally you may as well watch a DVD - it wholly defeats the whole point of watching someone live. Frankly I just wish these feeble minded idiots would get off everyone's back.
maybe it varies from place to place. I've been to a couiple of big gigs and been dancin fine
I'm with you, Mick Giles!
Its an odd one this, isn't it?! I sawmy buds the Stiff's at the Leadmill in Sheffield. I had a sweet spot - could see the band, could get to the bar, it was in my home town so I didn't have to go anwhere after... I'm too old to be camping under the stars. I like a bed, preferably mine!! We don't fade away...we just get older.
I'm getting older *and* fading away :-)
Thats what happened the next morning. It was very very hazy! ;-) Heh! I dunno...I've seen a lot of good bands in smallish venues - in fact, as far as the size of venues goes, my last band - Numb - played a bigger place than I;ve seen a lot of my fav bands at. And thats weird thinking I saw the stuffies or the stiffs at smaller 'venues' than I've played at. But still...from both sides of that particular coin...Just clean the fekin' toilets will ya?!?!? ;-) Oh cock. But...that is what it comes too...
Even the thought of the toilets at these places gives me the shits. As you can imagine it's a viscious circle :-)
LOL Good shot Nigel
Thanks Juney. I thought it was a reasoanble joke but it would have worked better if I could spel :-)