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by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

“The younger generation has lost the right to live and work in 27 other countries. We will never know the full extent of lost opportunities, friendships, marriages and experiences we will be denied. Freedom of movement was taken away by our parents, uncles and grandparents in a parting blow to a gen...
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

semisynthetic wrote: why not simply give the Monarchy full power to do as they will?

I think the Queen was for Brexit, apparently.
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

a lot of the reasons that people voted to leave the EU are superfical, hearing comments like 'we pay money to brussels, i'm sick of it' (with a few more expletives) (an obvious question being where were you when you should have been voting in the party you want to lead the country?) not realising t...
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

I awoke early, and it was very good to see your comments. There is a great deal we can learn by sharing these thoughts, opinions and any factual information. I really like the UK; it is rich in History, and every visit has been better than the previous one; but there is a great deal I do not know a...
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

Boris will be PM. I don't think Gove or Theresa May have the support to challenge him. & honestly he's been groomed for being PM by his pals & acolytes on Fleet Street for the best part of 30 years, it's been strangely inevitable tho preposterous until just lately. I don't think Boris a nece...
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38610

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

Under other circumstances I could see valid reasons for leaving the EU. Even tho I am pro-eu I do think it's a flawed institution & there are possible benefits to be reaped from working outside its confines. But this? This isn't a good idea. The whole thing has been a disaster from the get go. T...
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Other
Topic: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
Replies: 49
Views: 16690

Re: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

Yea "take our country back" & hand it over to a couple of cretinous people who are driven solely by their self interest. Boris Johnson must be pretty happy with himself today, him & Gove.
by jack white
Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:14 am
Forum: Other
Topic: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
Replies: 49
Views: 16690

Re: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

:( I dunno about the rest of you, but myself & my family (my brother & sister), colleagues, a few friends & people I know ourjobs & futures have now become a lot less secure. We rely quite a lot on eu funding. The outlook is at best unpredictable. At worse all too predictable. there ...
by jack white
Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

Italy played it dirty and reaped a fitting reward, definitely the most enjoyable match of the euros so far by far. GET IN! Haha I thought Ireland were just as dirty. Coleman coulda been booked in the first minute & there were another two tackles shortly after that from Irish lads that warranted...
by jack white
Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Other
Topic: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
Replies: 49
Views: 16690

Re: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

Much busier at my polling station than for the recent election. No queues mind. & also might've been a time thing, today I think I caught the school run whereas usually I'm voting in the evenings..
by jack white
Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

In fairness, Ireland were lucky to come up against that Italy team. Italy were completely nonplussed, clearly had their minds on their Spain game. Still Ireland played ok & actually I would fancy their chances against France if they play with the same aggression & determination..
by jack white
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

V concerned for Ireland tonight, lineup looks poor.. Hope I'm very very wrong. The Italian lineup has a fair few weaknesses too but Ireland will need a huge change in form to get a result.


A cheer for Iceland btw. Brought a bit of joy into the day. Delighted for them, amazing stuff.
by jack white
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
Replies: 49
Views: 16690

Re: UK- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

Bump. Remain leave or spoil your ballot, just please vote!
by jack white
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

Haha had to flick over there to see the Spain top that's a classic

This other match has been great, brutal stuff decorated by a wonderful performance from this 18yo Turkish boy emre mor.
by jack white
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 45
Views: 21902

Re: Game of Thrones

Haha! No I really enjoyed it. I'm fickle so will just transfer my allegiance to team littlefinger! Hope he gets to sit on the iron throne. Also was pleased for Sansa, her wicked little smile at the end was the best moment of season 6 for me. She's a major player now, to be reckoned with. Jon snow re...
by jack white
Mon Jun 20, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 45
Views: 21902

Re: Game of Thrones

episode 9, baby!
not watched yet. trying to avoid spoilers. already seen some pics & talk.
hoping some main cast members get culled but suspect it'll be secondary characters like tommen.
i'll be cheering for ramsey & the white walkers ;)
by jack white
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: SongOfTheDay
Replies: 425
Views: 95508

Re: SongOfTheDay



Thinking of Jo Cox (& BZA I believe for introducting me to this track years ago). Ignore the video, great song.
by jack white
Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

Re England/Wales I laughed so hard at this: https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2016/jun/17/david-squires-on-england-beating-wales-at-euro-2016 people had to stop and ask me what I was laughing at, it put me in a state. By the time I got to the "all of them" panel I'd burst. Is it...
by jack white
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 45
Views: 21902

Re: Game of Thrones

After the constant crap and exploitative cliffhanger tricks the Walking Dead pulled earlier this year, this show has been a welcome return. Not enough Tyrion, though. Dunno bout this - in fact with the non-deaths of snow & arya I think the show did stray into that trap. & I think they show ...
by jack white
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2016
Replies: 73
Views: 33029

Re: euro 2016

I've spoken before on here about my love of Italian football and.. I'm gonna do it again! Loved that tonight. Classic performance. Rode their luck at times, but really pelle should've made it 2-0 & over before half time & don't think the 2-0 scoreline flattered them. Belgium were shambolic, ...
by jack white
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you just been to?
Replies: 1369
Views: 1186227

Re: What gigs have you just been to?

You may have a problem seeing the piano, but then again you might be able to see in behind whatever was obstructing the view last night (stack of amps I think, might've been the big screen). The piano wasn't used very often mind. The stage is cluttered with various instruments too. But aside from a ...
by jack white
Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:23 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you just been to?
Replies: 1369
Views: 1186227

Re: What gigs have you just been to?

8:40-45 Belfast last night, was running a little late staff said he was due on at 8:30.
Great gig.
by jack white
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you just been to?
Replies: 1369
Views: 1186227

Re: What gigs have you just been to?

Were any of you at Neil Young in Glasgow last night?
If so, can you tell me what time he went on stage please?
by jack white
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: tell me about... eric clapton
Replies: 28
Views: 6055

Re: tell me about... eric clapton

Layla & other assorted love songs
by jack white
Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Last Round KO: RIP Muhammad Ali
Replies: 16
Views: 6180

Re: Last Round KO: RIP Muhammad Ali




The Greatest.
by jack white
Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2342

Re: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid

Cheers big ears :wink: I was looking at the wrong account earlier :oops:
by jack white
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Ahem... Radiohead anybody???
Replies: 12
Views: 2944

Re: Ahem... Radiohead anybody???

I finally got round to this. Found it rather lacking. Some moments when they find that soupy atmospheric groove they hit the spot but a lot of it falls off well before then. I think the first half is mostly superb. I've always thought Colin belonged in that lineage/tradition of great English, or eve...
by jack white
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2342

Re: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid

His account's private.. What r his photos like?
by jack white
Mon May 30, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Django Unchained
Replies: 10
Views: 6792

Re: Django Unchained

You must be thinking of the hateful 8, rinker? Easy enough mistake to make.

Anyway I didn't really care for django unchained, I absolutely loved the hateful 8 & really didn't like the revenant..
by jack white
Mon May 30, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: The Spiritualized Film Club
Replies: 435
Views: 213554

Re: The Spiritualized Film Club

Ty FM Spaceman. I watched An Open Secret last night. Tbh tho I found it a mixed bag - as a documentary. In terms of subject it's an astounding n important film. But as a doc I thought it was a little muddled & even spoiled somewhat by the soundtrack & music. The kid, Evan I think, who taped ...
by jack white
Fri May 13, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New SFA Single - May 13, 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 3174

Re: New SFA Single - May 13, 2016

Wow! What a great track. & they're really good at football!
by jack white
Fri May 06, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: The Spiritualized Film Club
Replies: 435
Views: 213554

Re: The Spiritualized Film Club

Miles Ahead this was perplexing. there were some genuine tender & compelling moments. unfortunately it was all wrapped up in an ill conceived caper film that badly resembled a cheece & chong film. using the fabricated plot to frame the piece ruined the experience for me. i don't know what th...
by jack white
Thu May 05, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Heroes
Replies: 18
Views: 4113

Re: New Heroes

Tony Soprano: It's good to be in something from the ground floor. I came too late for that and I know. But lately, I'm getting the feeling that I came in at the end. The best is over.
by jack white
Thu May 05, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

The worry I have w/this Leicester thing is, things will never be this good again. Unless they win the champions league next season. Thought city, typically, went missing when it mattered most. Didn't do themselves justice last night & surrendered meekly. Disappointing game. It's all well & g...
by jack white
Wed May 04, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: tell me about...neil young
Replies: 23
Views: 4941

Re: tell me about...neil young

& that 40min River was just the opening song of the set!
by jack white
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

And now I love Tony Pulis & West Brom.
I actually finally believe now.
by jack white
Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: PRINCE dead at 57
Replies: 21
Views: 6030

Re: PRINCE dead at 57

So sad. One of the greatest, funkiest spirits to ever energise the rest of us. Forever indebted to his magic. Love.
by jack white
Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

I can see Spurs winning all their remaining matches. I dunno if Leicester will win any of theirs..
by jack white
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream - 'Chaosmosis' [2016]
Replies: 81
Views: 17022

Re: Primal Scream - 'Chaosmosis' [2016]

So Bobby's driving a Prius these days then..??
by jack white
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...


:?:
by jack white
Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Thought city were scarily impressive vs psg, & prob on show today again. Yea, scary! Like a glimpse of the potential that could be unleashed if they were capable of putting those performances in consistently. Psg were terrible make no mistake, lacked balance all over the park. City tho were comp...
by jack white
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

To me it looks like Spurs might have a slightly easier run in. None of the teams they face have anything left to play for. The same could be said of Leicester's opposition, however they face two in-form teams in West Ham & Swansea, before what would normally be games against big sides Man U/Ever...
by jack white
Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

James, I hate to say I told you so.. But I told you so :p Seriously tho city's lack of ball players is the defining feature for me. They've great players in critical moments - aguero, silva, kdb, yaya & potentially sterling. But further back & in the squad they've nothing. They've nobody to ...
by jack white
Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

You certainly couldn't see the tension getting to them today. In fact they have been the most consistent team all season. Every facet of their game is great. Goaltending, defense, midfield and forwards. You say this & I know it's true, & I know they're a superb team & would be worthy ch...
by jack white
Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

I want to believe.

But I'm afraid incase I put the scud on them. Almost wish the season was over. Dunno how they can bear the tension - I feel it for them. Please don't blow it. Please..
by jack white
Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Nah bit harsh. Not everything has to be a yellow card.
by jack white
Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 246574

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

That's a bit harsh. Kubrick's been dead for nearly 20 years.

Paths of Glory was a great film.
Didn't know he made records too..
by jack white
Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: The Spiritualized Film Club
Replies: 435
Views: 213554

Re: The Spiritualized Film Club

Am currently watching Noah on netflix. It's really fucking stupid. Worst film I've seen since.. Whatever the last Darren aaronofsky film I saw! Even by his standards this is a load of shit. & Ray winstone.. Fuck me. Why would anyone inflict him on the world?
This is just awful.
by jack white
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Peculiar weekend for daft red cards. I actually thought Mata's was really harsh. His first yellow I don't think warranted a booking - shouldn't the ref just move the ball 10 yards up the pitch? Or am I getting it confused with Gaelic games? It's also something I've never understood doesn't happen mo...
by jack white
Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

It's weird. I like a lot of their players, I like their style, I like their manager, but it's just a club I could never warm to.

Entertaining game there that 2-2. Great goals, plenty of incidents & a good result for Leicester.
by jack white
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason
Replies: 57
Views: 15326

Re: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason

Let's hope it's one of those where the cover is better than the original..
by jack white
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Are Your Dreams At Night...
Replies: 5
Views: 2186

Re: Are Your Dreams At Night...

You should get yourself a telescope man, if you haven't already of course. You can get superb ones now for around £300-400. Depending where you are in england of course. You may be surrounded by light pollution. I'm lucky & live in a real dark sky area, get out any chance I can - which admittedl...
by jack white
Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Dylan Thread
Replies: 261
Views: 145532

Re: The Dylan Thread

Bargain.
by jack white
Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Crazy crazy season..
It's just... crazy!
by jack white
Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Oh Joe hart, wtf?? Loved mr kloops reaction to lallana's goal.

As unromantic & irrational as it is, I would rather any of city/Arsenal & obviously Leicester win the league than Spurs! Hope West Ham beat them tonight after Leicester dropping points against the hateful west brom last night..
by jack white
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

It's finally happened: I'm all footballed out! With last night came a solid week of football on the tv every night. Tonight I've reached my limit.

Going to jump back on the horse with the Mickey Mouse cup tomorrow..


I am recording both tonight's games just incase I change my mind tho..
by jack white
Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you just been to?
Replies: 1369
Views: 1186227

Re: What gigs have you just been to?

John Grant in Manchester, what an incredible show. Probably the best vocal showing I've ever seen live, great band, and of course the great songs. Even the stuff from his first LP (which bored me) was great. He is a real performer, yet very gracious and thankful to audience. I would definitely reco...
by jack white
Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

Yea that risk aversion is the thing. Both managers share that philosophy - which is why it's strange the man Utd community want mourinho so badly - but at least lvg's teams are brave enough to get on the ball & dominate possession, it's the old adage of the opposition can't score if they don't h...
by jack white
Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

As loathsome as fergie undoubtledly was, I think mourinhos behaviour in public has been much worse - yes to the extent businesses should steer clear of him. As if the eye-gouging wasn't enough his treatment of carneiro should've been the final proof that his boorishness & nastiness is just not w...
by jack white
Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Premier League / Football / Etc...
Replies: 1469
Views: 315746

Re: Premier League / Football / Etc...

I don't get the appeal mourinho holds for man Utd & their fans. Seems like a culture clash to me. Mourinho is a horrible person with a history of unsavoury behaviour, never mind his football philosophy, so I'm surprised at the support for his appointment.
Or maybe he'll fit in perfectly..