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i told you they were fools!

― joni, Friday, 25 July 2003 08:29 (twenty-two years ago)

The fools are the charity shop for not charging scalpers prices for Bukowski et al. - 'cult' authors = ker-ching!

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Friday, 25 July 2003 08:31 (twenty-two years ago)

shhh....they might here you, i only live round the corner from them....

― joni, Friday, 25 July 2003 08:32 (twenty-two years ago)

I do too. Are we neighbours joni?

― Archel (Archel), Friday, 25 July 2003 08:48 (twenty-two years ago)

woo, wouldnt that be weird.....
we could tie string between two tins and have our own lo-fi ilxor!

― joni, Friday, 25 July 2003 10:00 (twenty-two years ago)

one month passes...

I really liked Brighton. It * was* like San Francisco. Pretty pastel Victorians. Oh dear though: I got taken to a horrible boho caff for lunch. Smoky smoky. I liked the decrepit pier; the working pier was a bit noisy -- I hear it is de rigeur to play REM's "Shiny Happy People" there. I am confused about sunbathing on rocks; I am torn is it zen or madness? My books says that Black Chapatis is the place to eat. Thoughts? Also, if anyone is in Brighton and they see a Miffy Dick Bruno doll and T-shirt could you tell me where? Shoulda got...

― Mary (Mary), Tuesday, 16 September 2003 10:51 (twenty-two years ago)

The Black Chapati is favoured by the taxi-taking summer conference crowd. It is expensive, but apparently good. I wouldn't know. TERRIBLE location though, on the way to and from nowhere, next to a dodgy pizza place, some horrible flats and a launderette in a nasty fake urban leafy square thing. I just moved from there.

― Archel (Archel), Tuesday, 16 September 2003 11:23 (twenty-two years ago)

It's not a TERRIBLE location though, it is near The Duke of Yorks and also I live near there! but I suppose the immediate vicinity is a pretty bad example of prefab and traffic. I've wanted to try The Black Chapati for the last 2 years since I moved down here, it was third on my list after Paston Place and Terre a Terre, but my pay doesn't allow me to have really fancy dining more than once a year, I'm planning to visit sometime this autumn. Whereabouts have you moved to? Out of Brighton?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Tuesday, 16 September 2003 22:24 (twenty-two years ago)

Oh, it's super fancy? For next time, where would you recommend eating fish & chips?

― Mary (Mary), Tuesday, 16 September 2003 22:25 (twenty-two years ago)

Fish and Chips? Nowhere compares to Bardsley's on Baker Street (quite near The Black Chapati actually) which always seems to get into every 'top 50 places to eat fish in the UK' and they aren't coy about displaying this on every wall! But be warned they shut at 8.30, and they only open Tuesday (or maybe Wednesday) to Saturday. However, you can eat in if you want and BYO, and do a very wide range of fish (look on the blackboard for the specials). If in Hove and seeking a more standard chippie, seek out 'Seahorses' at the far-end of Blatchington Road - the second best in Brightonandhove!

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 20:01 (twenty-two years ago)

i might head down to one of the ONe Live events soon (Sean Paul w Dizzee at the Dome is particularly tempting) so a Brighton FAP is on the cards i hope...there ought to have been a proper one in the Summer but i forgot to suggest it (plus London ILE appears so very divided on whether Brighton is good or not)

and here's another reason why gareth (and other hataz) is WRONG: http://www.base58.com/misc/westpier.jpg

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 20:49 (twenty-two years ago)

That was G's first port of call.

― Mary (Mary), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 20:54 (twenty-two years ago)

what happened to the lo-fi ilxor?

― mark s (mark s), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 21:02 (twenty-two years ago)

before it collapsed it was better because there would always be enormous flocks of gulls swarming around the decrepid pier and it was a good excuse to stage Hitchcock-themed parties on the beach (okay that never happened but Brighton is still cool)

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 21:04 (twenty-two years ago)

Madeline and I already have our Dizzee and Sean Paul tickets, and I took the night off work especialy for it, so it had better be as good as I hope it will be.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Wednesday, 17 September 2003 21:15 (twenty-two years ago)

two years pass...

Argh, I thought there was a thread about Brighton and hotels there and stuff but I can't find it, so I'll just revive this one instead.

I'm going to Brighton tomorrow for a gig. Since it turns out we're not recording (and I had such a good time in Kent last weekend) I think I might stay for the weekend.

Since it's off season, I assume I might not need a reservation for a hotel? Also, erm... FAP anyone?

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 10:19 (twenty years ago)

I am totally clueless about hotels, but the Lion and Lobster does b&b and is also the second-best pub in Brighton.
http://www.lionandlobster.com/

I will definitely FAP with you there! Or somewhere else.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:32 (twenty years ago)

I still have your phone number, so I will text you when I get up on Saturday. Damn, why can't I book online with that place? Bah. I hate ringing strangers.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:33 (twenty years ago)

Oh me too. I would conduct all transactions elctronically if I could. They are good though, so it might be worth it...

See you Sat maybe!

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:36 (twenty years ago)

I'll be up for a drink if I'm allowed to come along (by the "missus", and you lot). Not too fond of the Lobster, but I'll put up with it.

Lion & Lobster is definitely cheap for rooms though.

Has anyone spoken with Nick B, Dave B or any other Brighton ilxors?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:45 (twenty years ago)

B-b-but Dark Star! (Yes I know the Lobster is no Evening Star but it's closer to my house so...)

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:54 (twenty years ago)

I will allow you to pick the pub, as I know nothing of Brighton.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:54 (twenty years ago)

I will be at an AFC Wimblydon game...

― Dave B (daveb), Thursday, 20 October 2005 12:57 (twenty years ago)

I'm going to be going to the Hanbury Ballroom on Friday night:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=532668&Y=103694&A=Y&Z=1

How close is this to the B&B? I need to look it up. (Also, come and see Kevin Bletchdum if you fancy.)

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Thursday, 20 October 2005 13:33 (twenty years ago)

Ah. Quite far from the Lobster (which is on Bedford Place). There *are* loads of B&Bs just off the seafront nearer the Hanbury end of town though - New Steine seems particularly full of them.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:12 (twenty years ago)

They do Dark Star now? That's good... Hav e they got it since The Regency Tavern became 'The Evil Sheperd Neame Tavern' and stopped selling independent brews?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:17 (twenty years ago)

Could be. I don't remember exatly when it was... the Regency was always a bit of a weird pub anyway.

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 14:45 (twenty years ago)

Can we use this thread as a generic Brighton ilxers meeting up thread too? I want to do pub quizzes and stuff!

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 20 October 2005 15:30 (twenty years ago)

I'll warn you I'm awful at Pub Quizzes.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 08:15 (twenty years ago)

Actually eould it be better to start a whole new thread for FAPs for local people. This thread has become a little convoluted.

Also, what time shall this FAP be occurin'? I've got a few things to do during the day, but If it starts early can I give you a ring to find out where you are?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:01 (twenty years ago)

I would like to FAP early evening, depending on whether I'm staying over Saturday night as well or not. (Depends on how expensive the hotel is.) If you email me (real address up there) your phone number, I'll text you when I know what's what.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:05 (twenty years ago)

We stayed at the travlodge in Brighton last w/e which was £55 per night. It's a nice walk to the beach, although it might be a bit further out that you'd hoped.

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:15 (twenty years ago)

Got yer email and replied, Chew!

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:26 (twenty years ago)

I'd be up for an early evening pint I think. Maybe it would be appropriate to go to the Battle of Trafalgar and all drink like sailors (arrggghh!)?

― NickB (NickB), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:41 (twenty years ago)

Isn't that now an "evil" Zel pub?

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:46 (twenty years ago)

brighton is for people too wussy to go to southend.

― g-kit (g-kit), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:49 (twenty years ago)

Saaathend isn't for people.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 09:53 (twenty years ago)

I think you'll find it's Saaaaaaaafend!

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:08 (twenty years ago)

― g-kit (g-kit), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:20 (twenty years ago)

Don't be sad G! *there,there*

― Panther Pink (Pinkpanther), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:21 (twenty years ago)

Two nights booked! FAP on Saturday can go as late as it wants! In fact, we can take the party back to my hotel.

Also - anyone up for visiting the Brighton Pavillion on Saturday morning?

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:27 (twenty years ago)

sorry g-kit :-)

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:36 (twenty years ago)

If you can get hold of a spare council tax bill from someone you can get in to The Pavillion at a much reduced price.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:36 (twenty years ago)

Can you lend me one? ;-)

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:39 (twenty years ago)

Unfortunately, as my girlfriend is a student I'm the only bloke on our Council Tax bill.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 10:43 (twenty years ago)

I mean, I'm a bloke and I'm the only name on the council tax bill.

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 21 October 2005 12:22 (twenty years ago)

Sigh, and you have quite a male name, it's too bad you're not a Chris or a Pat or something.

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Friday, 21 October 2005 12:23 (twenty years ago)

I'll come on Saturday - Chewshabadoo, I'll see you tonight I hope.

― angle of d... (tingo), Friday, 21 October 2005 16:45 (twenty years ago)

Thank you for your hospitality, Brighton ILX0rs!

How wonderful to see you again, Archel, Matt and Angle - and equally lovely to meet Chew, the lovely Missus Chew and Nick B!

Plus, well... MORRIS DANCE-OFF ON THE SEA-FRONT!!!

― Paranoid Spice (kate), Monday, 24 October 2005 07:22 (twenty years ago)

It was great to see you too, Kate! Come again soon!

Plus... well... er... topless woman rubbing a big lump of offal all over her breasts...

― angle of d... (tingo), Monday, 24 October 2005 11:35 (twenty years ago)

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ach, london schmundon mate

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 17:49 (two years ago)

tbf I will be back around midnight and it is just round the corner...

― Colonel Poo, Monday, 26 February 2024 19:04 (two years ago)

see that's more like it! :))

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 19:15 (two years ago)

I am in fact not going to London after all

― Colonel Poo, Monday, 26 February 2024 21:57 (two years ago)

heyyyy!

― Bernard Quidbins (NickB), Monday, 26 February 2024 23:19 (two years ago)

What a rollercoaster!

― Chewshabadoo, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 15:14 (two years ago)

Take some photos for me, plz? So sad not to be making it.

― emil.y, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 16:34 (two years ago)

two weeks pass...

Have a couple of pics somewhere I think, will try and find them. I also recorded our set so I should try and get that up at some point.

Next bit of shameless spam for Flex next Friday.

“This time we have very special guest Joy Egg playing Cantopop, Vietallo, Thai Synth Pop and live electronics alonside Flex residents playing the hammers you love accompanied with deep cuts, junk-shop bangers and new discoveries.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/784696516388040/

― Chewshabadoo, Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:28 (two years ago)

one month passes...

I'm planning to pop down to watch the Would-be-goods at the Prince Albert this Sunday afternoon. Any recommendations for a spot of lunch within striking distance of there, ideally somewhere I wouldn't need to book? (Also, anyone else going to see the Would-be-goods?)

― Tim, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 11:04 (two years ago)

oh cool, will see you there

not sure re lunch because I normally grab things to go round there rather than sit in but Milk No Sugar is right by there if you like Banh Mi, I also like We Love Falafel which is a few blocks away

― Colonel Poo, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 11:16 (two years ago)

Excellent, it’s been ages!

― Tim, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 11:28 (two years ago)

If you can walk a few more minutes I have a couple more. Goemon on Gardner St does very good ramen, on Gloucester Rd La Choza is pretty good Mexican (for the UK) and Fatto a Mano do decent Neopolitan pizza.

― Chewshabadoo, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 12:44 (two years ago)

Thanks, these all sound like good options.

― Tim, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 13:22 (two years ago)

six months pass...

I guess all the regulars know this, but if anyone is in town tonight come on through to the 5th Birthday of the italo disco party Flex I’m involved in:

https://bsky.app/profile/matthewbalaam.co.uk/post/3lb3prdxy2k2u

https://www.facebook.com/events/27511998975112199

― Chewshabadoo, Friday, 22 November 2024 13:25 (one year ago)

four months pass...

Hey, don't know if you lot have seen/donated already, but there's a move to get the Marly under queer community ownership: https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-the-marly

― emil.y, Wednesday, 16 April 2025 14:17 (one year ago)

It’s ambitious for sure, but I really hope it succeeds.

― Chewshabadoo, Saturday, 19 April 2025 07:07 (one year ago)

i just remembered that while i was out with matthew on saturday night seeing DMX Krew and Paranoid London, Matt pointed out a guy in the crowd to me and told me it was emil.y's brother!! i stumbled over and gave him a big hug and just said "i love her!". i was quite tired and emotional and he was probably very confused. haha, oh god! apologies all round

― Reggaeton Sax (NickB), Tuesday, 29 April 2025 21:13 (one year ago)

Awwwwww <3

Matt actually told me you met him earlier, but he didn't reveal your drunken antics, ha. Also damn, DMX Krew - 'The Glass Room' is still one of my go-to sad jams.

― emil.y, Tuesday, 29 April 2025 21:35 (one year ago)

That was a fun moment - decent night all round (for Patterns)

― Chewshabadoo, Wednesday, 30 April 2025 07:58 (one year ago)

one month passes...

Bit hail-marying here, but can anyone recommend a good place to eat, with a five year old, near to the beach?

― Chuck_Tatum, Friday, 30 May 2025 12:58 (one year ago)

I always like to go to the Regency, it's next to the beach and they have good seafood and also just chips or sth if your kid is fussy.

― also like Tayler swift as she can relate to my cat (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Friday, 30 May 2025 13:06 (one year ago)

Thanks! We stumbled to the wrong place at first - the Regency Pub, a few blocks north - disaster with a hot, hangry kid (and parents). Then, like a gorgeous mirage, the actual proper Regency loomed into view, and had a free table with a window seat facing the sea, and we all had a seriously lovely time. So thanks again!

― Chuck_Tatum, Friday, 30 May 2025 20:20 (one year ago)

seven months pass...

Any of you Brighton Ilx0rs planning on Colour Out of Space? Am mulling over a trip down for it in April.

― emil.y, Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:37 (five months ago)

oh shit, i didn't even know it was happening again. cool! a tentative yes from me!

― Reggaeton Sax (NickB), Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:48 (five months ago)

Maybe. Looking for work at the moment so depends on getting a job. Would be cool to hang out whatever though.

― Chewshabadoo, Thursday, 29 January 2026 22:28 (five months ago)

three months pass...

Just seen that you've got a Chinabot showcase happening at the Rose Hill tonight and I am so fucking jealous.

― emil.y, Thursday, 21 May 2026 16:59 (one month ago)

oh bum just seen this! sounds cool

― Ash Ra Pimples (NickB), Thursday, 21 May 2026 20:49 (one month ago)

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