Mr Out of Context 31/8/2001, 13:25
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Can I just explain for those reading this message in the Chat Archive - that for a few days during August the Madhatters chat page was flipped, white on black.

The Racist 31/8/2001, 12:22
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Now you know I'm not racist but I much prefer Black to White.

Simon H 31/8/2001, 12:6
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I definitely want to come to Edinburgh next year. I saw two shows over the bank holiday - 'Cyderdelic' and Spymonkey's 'Stiff' - both were fantastic and, through the wonders of the web I have discovered that Stiff is award winning has toured internationally for nigh on 4 years. If it gets near you I recommend it. I like black. It reminds me of the true darkness of existence and the unclear visions of humanity. Pretzel anyone ?

Liz 31/8/2001, 11:50
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Love to do another Challenge - but please can we find a play that doesn't involve a set full of bricks or trees?

Josie 31/8/2001, 10:34
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Ken - definately up for the challenge - how ever many hours it is.

Gordon Brown 31/8/2001, 10:5
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Ahhh...that's where my budget balance went to!

dave 31/8/2001, 9:56
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Good morning everybody!

Dinah Saur 31/8/2001, 9:51
Dinah@saurus.co.uk
Does anyone have any Valium?

Dinosaur 30/8/2001, 16:45
Dino@saurus.co.uk
too depressing...must fight it...must f.......

Le Burges 30/8/2001, 15:26
simon.burges@bigfoot.com
Hmm, interesting use of colour, very dark, almost....BLACK! Black, like the pits of hell, aaaargh. Lock me in teh cellar and feed me pins, etc

Gordon Brown 30/8/2001, 12:42
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I remember the days when a 24-hour challenge went on for 36 hours and we had to rename it to the "48-hour Challenge"

Dinosaur 30/8/2001, 12:41
Dino@saurus.co.uk
Ho hum...what can one see that one has not already seen...

Ken 30/8/2001, 12:1
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Dave, I had a great bank holiday weekend....I also had a rather in-depth conversation with Mr Flute and both of us would like to get the Madhatters Challenge off the ground as soon as possible it's already 3 years since the last one!.....we are putting a call out to all actors, tech crew, writers, singers etc.....we are tentatively looking at the first May bank holiday next year to put on the shows....but what I really need to know is whether the MH membership is up for it and more than anything else we really need writers to start scribbling down ideas for plays.......

dave 30/8/2001, 10:32
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Thanks Kath - I'll put you on the list no problem. The chat seems to have dried up - can we assume that large conributees Steve and Dave W have finally left the net. If so I will mark the day with a suitable gesture. Dave/Steve - get in touch!

a bank holiday enthusiast 29/8/2001, 16:24
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yes thanks dave

dave 29/8/2001, 13:18
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Did everyone have a nice Bank Holiday weekend?

Kath 29/8/2001, 9:31
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Dave Wid, sorry to hear about your job mate! If you guys fancy a night out in Manc give us a call, and I'm up for going to Edinburgh next August, put me on the list.

Dinosaur 28/8/2001, 16:29
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I remember a girl called 'Sally' once, she just wouldn't keep her flat feet on the ground. And being a dinosaur, they were VERY big - believe me...

Le Burge 28/8/2001, 14:37
simon.burges@bigfoot.com
Hmm - Sally, may I suggest that you don't go to any weddings at all, especially ones where Speakeasy are providing the evening's entertainment. Also, don't go and see The Commitments should you get the chance. I think we would all like to avoid witnessing a rectal implosion. Of course, many people enjoy rectal explosions, especially after a curry.

Sally 28/8/2001, 12:41
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"If I hear even so much as the opening refrain of Mustang Sally again, I am liable to implode rectally."

dave 28/8/2001, 12:0
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x - Sorry, I have absolutely no control over how search engines list our pages once they crawl through the site. I have removed Dave's e-mail address from the site, I can only suggest you contact the particular search engines about the problem.
If you are interested in learning about how to publicise your site on search engines I know several companies you can use to do this. Sorry if this is causing your company a problem - unfortunately this is just the way the net works.

x 28/8/2001, 10:34
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Dave Wild has moved to redsoup.com, could you delete the above address from your web site please, as it shows up when a search is done for our company name

dave 24/8/2001, 17:33
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Yeah sounds like a mint opportunity... CrushGuide - Smushguide

The Vacancy Filler 24/8/2001, 17:24
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CrushGuide is looking for fresh, dynamic front end web designers who can work freelance. If you'd be interested in doing some work on what will be Europe's no1 going out brand call Andrew on 0207 376 9996 or email andrew@crushguide.com

Steve Phipps 24/8/2001, 15:11
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Mr Revealer: you have erred! It is not Benson's body I desire, but a defeat of his mind! And if Kath's birthday is anything to go by, that shouldn't be difficult! His mind is flaccid by account of many a month in the air force counting radar blips.

The Revealer 24/8/2001, 14:51
revealer@another.com
Ah yes, I have returned, for I have important news. I can reveal thta Steve Phipps and Brian Benson are intimate with each other and use 'email chess' as merely a front so that they may exchange sordid fantasies about each other. Steve has always liked men in uniforms. It is true, it is.......Revealed!

Liz 24/8/2001, 10:58
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Shona - following our conversation I am very sorry for publically asking Ken whether he had to clean his car out after giving you a lift home from Gary's on Saturday. I'm sorry I had no idea that you were not drunk - but perhaps you should vist a doctor about the memory loss that you suffered that night. I am also very concerned about your inability to walk in a straight line. Hope you are feeling much better now.

Steve Phipps 24/8/2001, 9:29
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Hey Brain: What happened to that game of email chess you promised me? Are you afraid of losing big boy!

Brian 23/8/2001, 19:31
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YES say I to a week in Edinburgh - as long as it's the same time as everyone else and... I know I'm asking alot ...at the same time as the Fringe Festival!

Simon H 23/8/2001, 16:17
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I'll come to Edinburgh, but I won't eat meat, vegetables, fish or excrement. I can't share a room with anyone because of my excessive shouting problem and no one is allowed to look me in the eye or any other part of my face or body. Otherwise it should be a laugh.

dave 23/8/2001, 15:28
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... with myself. Hi Dave.

dave 23/8/2001, 15:23
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This is almost like live chat...

dave 23/8/2001, 15:22
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Ooh. Hello Dave

dave 23/8/2001, 15:22
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I'll have a few. Did you say seven for a pound - very reasonable.

Dave Wid 23/8/2001, 15:25
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....(ahem).....svenferapoundyerliters!svenferapown!liters!

Dave Wid 23/8/2001, 15:24
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Lets see if I get a job. I'll probably be selling seven lighters for a pound outside Woolies in Stoke.

Steve 23/8/2001, 14:53
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I'd be interested Davey

dave 23/8/2001, 13:34
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It has to be 'Ski School Sluts from Glenshee' - a show, that I must add we nearly saw if it hadn't been on so early at one in the afternoon.

Nick 23/8/2001, 13:14
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For those of you reading Reviews from this year's Edinburgh, my nonimation for best title for a show is "Crouching Ferret, Hidden Beaver" (at the Komedia, if you are interested). Any other genuine nominations?

Psi 23/8/2001, 12:49
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I am

dave 23/8/2001, 12:39
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What about Mr Spock singing 'Proud Mary'? Eh, eh, eh? So come on then - how many of you are interested in coming to Edinburgh next year for a Madhatters week?

Dave Wid 23/8/2001, 12:13
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I'm going to get paid - woo hoo!

Liz 23/8/2001, 11:59
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Dave if its fun you're after you should work here - on Tuesday we had a couple having sex on the riverbank opposite my office - how pleasant!

Le Burge 23/8/2001, 12:2
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I think my favourite has to be Pat Boone doing Smoke on the Water - bossanova style!

Simon H 23/8/2001, 11:33
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On a brighter note, eat more fruit. It's good for you and stops the bastard birds getting at it.

Simon H 23/8/2001, 11:26
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My dear dear dear dear David. Much sympathy in this, your time of need. What does it mean by the way - they spent your PAYE - as in they can't pay you because they're using the money to keep the company running ? On the subject of marketing. Dont even get me fu*kin started. I have been in Marketing for 8 years now and have seen how truly low and evil humanity can get with corporate bullshit and lies.

Dave Wid 23/8/2001, 9:59
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This cheered me up. Go to http://www.fadetoblack.com/hallofshame/ and hear Pat Boone sing 'Paradise City'......or Bing Crosby doing 'Hey Jude'.......wow. Just feckin wow with a capital W.

Psi 22/8/2001, 21:41
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Sorry to hear of so much misfortune among the ranks. However, on the subject of Lego, and also in the cause of having a good laugh check out http://www.lego.com/studios/screening/movie.asp?title=montypython A big file but a very silly one.

dave 22/8/2001, 16:58
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In support of my friend and in the cause of having a good laugh go along to the 'Fucked Company' site and see how many .com companies have crashed today.
Here's the link: http://www.fuckedcompany.com/

dave 22/8/2001, 16:44
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Which one? Oh, yeah - consider it done, just like UPS.

Dave Wid 22/8/2001, 16:16
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Dave, can you delete that last one, it may be a little confidential.....

Steve 22/8/2001, 15:8
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I too, may join thee on the tree of everlasting handouts...but I have some unfinished busines here first! :-)

dave again again 22/8/2001, 14:59
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I will boycott the red soup site, and urge all other Madhatters to do the same. I should think that they will quickly come to their senses when they start to see a downturn in the number of EPOS CRM E-Commerce Suites sold to the ex-Hatfield fraternity.

dave again 22/8/2001, 14:54
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I've just had a look at the red soup site and it states rather boldly 'One day all businesses will be run this way'. Do any Madhatters know of similar marketing slogans that beggar belief?

dave 22/8/2001, 14:51
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Sorry Dave, much sympathy mate... nice remarks about the 2MB pipe by the way.
That's the problem with this business of ours, most people don''t have a feckin' clue what it is they do, much less how to sell it. Will probably be joining you soon mate.
Anyone want to start up an Internet portal - dontshitonmyshoes.com?

dave 22/8/2001, 14:48
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One often muses about times like these, when friends can be on hand to offer good and timely advice, consolation and more importantly support to others who have lost their gainful employ.
Dave - in your frustration you spelt disillusioned incorrectly.

Dave Wid 22/8/2001, 14:14
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....every bleedin' one of them. Well thay can take their mirrored server and stick it right up their 2 meg pipe.

Dave Wid 22/8/2001, 14:12
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....BASTARDS!!!!

Dave 'disallusioned' Wid 22/8/2001, 14:12
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Managers shmanagers. They spent our PAYE. Ho ho ho. Internet schminternet, what a bag of do-do. I should have stayed making electricity meters, I mean, every house needs one, doesn't it? Who the diddly feck needs an intergrated web based content manageable E-POS E-Commerce CRM solution. I'll tell you who.....

Nick 22/8/2001, 11:15
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I'm up for that. But then it's only an hour up the road from here......

Dave Wid 22/8/2001, 9:31
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Well, here we go again. Anybody got a job for a podgy blonde bloke? I'm very good at writing bad songs and swearing.

Psi 21/8/2001, 16:50
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Liz - I still feel guilty about that and I intend to put it back next time I go.

Liz 21/8/2001, 16:11
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Psi - I still haven't forgotten that you stole some lego when we visted Legoland a couple of years ago. And you Mr Hanham - don't think you're going to get away with it either

Psi 21/8/2001, 16:0
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Ahh, the days before tan bricks (and many grey ones). Nowadays you can build all that out of single bits... No wait, i'm thinking of the Star Wars theme. Strange how C3PO is more satisfying as a yellow Classic Space minifig with no helmet than he is as a fully produced minifig. The Fabuland mouse alien is inspired!

Josie 21/8/2001, 15:45
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I'd like to second Mr Smith's nomination for sainthood. He fitted my outside tap and my dishwasher. He is a saint indeed! (Sorry Liz - can we still come to dinner?).

Dave Wid 21/8/2001, 15:24
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Check out Lego Star Wars - http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~mbsf/sworde.htm

Liz 21/8/2001, 13:6
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Si - Just lettting you sweat. Of course you are forgiven - how could I be angry with you for long! But maybe you have learnt your lesson and will think before you write next time.

Simon H 21/8/2001, 12:43
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Execuse me... er hello ?? Liz ? Was my formal apology accepted or do I still risk being ostracized by MK ?

Nick 21/8/2001, 11:58
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Sometimes Mrs Wiggins scares me and I need somewhere to hide.

Psi 21/8/2001, 11:48
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Nick, why did you need seven pairs of curtains and a cat flap in your shed?

Nick 21/8/2001, 11:47
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Really, Dave - C of E or Catholic?

Liz 21/8/2001, 11:29
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Saint - huh!

Dave Wid 21/8/2001, 9:52
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Well i've converted my loft.....

Nick W 21/8/2001, 9:17
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At least my cat can get in the cat flap, rather than the Rodrigues "pole vault required" aperture which is four foot of the ground. Oh, but I forgot. Ozzie is so athletic I'm sure he has no problem with it. That'll teach you to mock my plumbing skills.

Ken 20/8/2001, 16:17
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Nick, I have to say well done however, you are only in the runners-up spot.... Saint Simon Smith has helped a number of households from the MK area to the war torn areas of Hatfield with his plumbing skills, building cat flaps and has built his own extension. I recommend Mr Smith be the first madhatter to be elected a Saint ......will anyone second my proposal? Liz, no we didn't have to clean the car, Shona was very well behaved and sang all the way back to MK!

Nick Wiggs 20/8/2001, 12:3
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The internet may be slow Dave, but Caht does reach the North East - it's just that I have to "Geordify" it. Rather like the "Jesustify" of many moons ago, just a bit more incomprehensible. On a more serious note I should like to note that I recently fitted an outdoor tap. All on my own. That was after building a shed, fitting security lighting, erecting a workbench and putting up seven pairs of cutains and putting a cat-flap in. Is there a prize for this? P.S. I am free for lunch anyday this week if anyone is interested. Not that I am self-conscious, lonely and 400 miles from any intelligble life-form.

Simon H 20/8/2001, 11:35
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I would like to print a formal apology about my statement of 18/7/01 in which I described Liz Smith as a malevolent force that whirlwinds through peoples lives causing untold misery and destruction. At the time of writing, I did not think of the upset a comment like this would cause and thoroughly retract this ridiculous remark. Liz Smith is indeed a wonderful and attractive person in all senses of the words wonderful and attractive. As most of you know, she undertakes a great deal of utterly selfless work running a home for slightly depressed pets and donates a great deal of her spare time, resources and her husband's underpants to charity. I hope that no long term damage was done by my statement and pray that I can, in some way, repair the more long-term psychological damage I have caused.

Liz 20/8/2001, 9:52
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Ken - thanks for taking Shona home - did you have to clean your car yesterday?

Ken 20/8/2001, 9:40
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Thanks for a great party Gaz, thoroughly enjoyed it and may you have many more. Just to rub it in slightly Sion.....you missed a great party!

Lightening 20/8/2001, 8:50
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Great party Gary - thanks everyone for letting me win! Mr Hopes - as anticipated, I'm waiting.

dave and caro 17/8/101, 22:28
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DearGary

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY

Josie 17/8/2001, 17:9
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I'm being a cruel and heartless wife and am making Sion spend Saturday with 10,000 of my family rather than going to celebrate Mr Stevenson's birthday.

Le Burge 17/8/2001, 14:46
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Dave, I do believe that you're heading up to Edinburgh again this weekend. Me, I've off Karting with Rich Sully and friends as we all join to celebrate the end of his bachelorhood.

Simon H 17/8/2001, 14:11
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I, along with around 14,000 others shall be making a pilgrimage to Hastings this weekend to celebrate the date and place where Gary Stevenson first went on-line. Of course, on the 17th August 1971, he was tiny, with barely the same memory capacity and CPU as a ZX81. Of course, that's a far cry from the Gary V6.7 we know and love today.

Unknown Person 17/8/2001, 13:59
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Nothing said.

Dinosaur 17/8/2001, 12:20
Dino@saurus.co.uk
Ahhh Dave...to have such a good memory, you must be as old as me...

dave 17/8/2001, 9:49
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Wow - what a bumper month for birthdays - first Kath, then Roger and now Gary. Tomorrow it's Jo so come on, all together now. We wish you a happy birthday, We wish you a happy birthday, We wish you a happy birthday and a happy birthday.
Does anyone remember when we used to 'chat' freely on this site. It's all gone to the dogs since those proxy servers banned (the big corporate pigs), then Nick Wiggins moved from Torquay, Chris decided not to say anything, John gave us the odd quip but only in repsonse to some crass posting. Come back the Ranter? Where is the Revealer?
BTW Anyone doing anything nice this weekend?

Ken 15/8/2001, 9:40
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Sorry Dave I can't make lunch today..

Dinosaur 15/8/2001, 9:37
Dino@saurus.co.uk
I remember the days when you didn't need a job - all you had to was sleep...and I did.

Ann Dee 14/8/2001, 16:49
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Love to but I'm in Edinburgh next week, can we do it the week after? I'll have been paid by then too.

Simon H 14/8/2001, 17:29
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Don't think I can tomorrow - they've got me maknig more corporate videos for them tomorrow !! Does anyone want to meet up on the Queen mary next week one night ?? Wednesday ??

Steve 14/8/2001, 16:17
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Dave: It'll be around 12:00 'cos I have an interview at 1-ish. I'll call u. Cheers.

dave 14/8/2001, 15:49
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I'm not saying... it's a little, well, embarrasing. Anyway, would love to - give me a call on 07932 004696. Here's a map to where I work - I'll be on the first floor of Interglobe House, 80 Great Eastern Street. Si and Ken - do you want to come to?
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?P2M?P=EC2a3JL&Z=1

Steve Phipps 14/8/2001, 14:11
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Dave: I'm in old Street tomorrow - do you want to meet up for lunch?

Steve 14/8/2001, 12:45
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Dave - How GAY are you!?!?!

dave 14/8/2001, 10:58
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I don't know what to say, um has anyone done the gay test?
How gay are YOU? TheSpark's GAY*TEST is apparently the only way to find out. Interestingly -- the world average is 38%.
http://www.thespark.com/gaytest

John 14/8/2001, 10:41
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Isn't it annoying when you read what you've typed and find you had the 'bollocks lock' key on the whole time like that?

Dinosaur 14/8/2001, 10:25
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Long, long ago...there was the Earth, and then came the Sun...the Sun revolved around the Earth and the creatures of the Earth were born upon it...there were many creatures inhabiting this fair planet and the greatest of them all were the Dinosaurs (so I'm biased! Get over it!). The Dinosaurs ruled this pathetic planet for two million years until some hirsute monkey climbed out of the swamps and began eating our prey. We squashed the little midgets as often as we could, but they learnt to communicate, and then they lost the art of communication, and then found it again, but then lost it, and then...well you get the gist...they came at us with spears, and then came enlightenment and the Earth began to revolve around the Sun, and then they came at us with 'effing great tanks...of course the governments of the world denied our existence as they systematically slaughtered our sons, brothers, maiden aunts, and that poor sad little pterydactyl from Africa who didn't harm anyone (apart from a few fruit flies)...and we hid...and we slept...one of my cousins decide to hide in a loch in Scotland...I chose to hide udnerneath a disused polytechnic in a part of London's outer East-End suburbs called 'Hat Field'...I'm not sure why they called it that when I never saw anyone wearing a hat, other than a baseball cap on the wrong way round...the 'field' prospered as a University and woke me up from my long slumber...I had a lot to learn from my long days in darkness...those Spice Girls songs have some tricky inflections...I joined a little known drama troupe...passing myself off as a young, virile, handsome...ahem...mature student...and they called me...'Dinosaur'!...how they found out I'll never know?...After graduating with full honours and a wicked design for embossed University mugs...I wooed a woman who never suspected my true identity...until she met my friends who told her...and I fooled her into marrying me....many years later, I had a brief flurry of masticating on this site and then disappeared on a sabbatical to a story in the well-read fiction novel which appears to be the collaboration of many monkeys, and they called it 'The Bible', no doubt because one of the monkeys slavered over the keyboard during the process...anyway...the story continues...because the chapter is nearly over and the writing's on the wall...yes!...the book has been placed back on the shelf, and the cover is judged by its...erm...book! So I am back to go forwards forever as Dinosaur!

Fidel Castro 14/8/2001, 9:48
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I'm 75 years old today and I would yo invite everyone to Cuba especially that nice man Brian Benson.

Steve Phipps 13/8/2001, 17:6
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...now I never said that Brian was with a 'lady'...she could hardly be described as that, and he wasn't with her anyway - she was just admired (?) from afar!

Ann Dee 13/8/2001, 13:25
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Would that be Brian Benson and Chris Hanham with ladies? Whatever next? Le Burge saying "yeah sounds alright to me", Dave and Caro getting hitched, Dave Wid on the Slimfast Plan, Ken hating everyone...

Le Burge 13/8/2001, 13:31
simon.burges@bigfoot.com
....and Chris uncharacteristically chatted to a girl.....for the entire evening. But what happened next?

Steve Phipps 13/8/2001, 13:8
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Phew! Just got back from Manchester at the weekend and Kath's party was ace! The stories we could tell...! Brian was particularly taken with a large pair of frontals that passed themselves off as a frizzy-haired woman! ;-)

dave 10/8/2001, 11:56
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I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Kath a very happy birthday this weekend. Kath did ask me to put up some publicity for it a few weeks ago, but what with the site being knacked, I couldn't.
Anyway, I hope you have a marvellous weekend Kath - alas I too will be unable to make it as I have to be in Kent the following morning at about 9am. Have fun.

Ken 10/8/2001, 10:3
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Sorry Steve I have not looked at the site for while...do you fancy a beer this lunchtime? Please give me a ring on 07970 618209...

Dave Wid 10/8/2005, 9:13
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Hi everyone. Just a quick note to say 'have a nice time, to anyone partying in Manchester this weekend. I won't be there, I'm at a stag weekend in Paris....

dave 9/8/2001, 18:7
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I've fixed the form problems that we were having on the 'Change or Leave your details area'. SOrry about that...

Codger's Column 9/8/2001, 12:37
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Shoes, polish - lick them - mmmmmmm

The Shoe Polish Spotter 8/8/2001, 17:7
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I once saw him buying some red shoe polish to give his Kickers a nice sheen. (Actually, I made that up - does it still count?)

Street Tuff 8/8/2001, 16:54
stuff@everybodyshakeit.com
I once saw the Rebel MC in his tour bus outside of Hatfield Poly, smoking a big fat one while the ENTS crew set-up his band.
Does anyone else know of any similar Rebel MC incidents?

Yes, It's The Rebel MC 8/8/2001, 16:30
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Tough like a ninja stinging like a bee

Codger's Column 8/8/2001, 15:46
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Ahhh - sit on my knee and sing those sweet songs in my ear little boy.

Ann Dee 8/8/2001, 14:38
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is he a Yankee, no he's a Londoner

Steve Phipps 8/8/2001, 12:33
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In Carnaby st.

Dave 8/8/2001, 11:46
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Where's the Shakespear's Head?

Steve Phipps 8/8/2001, 10:14
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Ken - Fancy a beer at the 'Shakespear's Head' at lunchtime?

Badger 7/8/2001, 17:13
mingers.com
A very belated Happy Birthday to both Wing Commander Brian Benson and Mr Bruce Maclean. Also, my apologies to the aforementiond Bruce Maclean for missing his recent birthday party. I was off swanning around Switzerland for a couple of weeks in July and have only just made a return visit to the much acclaimed Madhatters website. I am legally obliged to add here that no swans, either living or dead, were harmed as a result of my recent swanning activities. Anyway, It’s that somehow other-worldly time of 5.07pm on a Tuesday and I am, as always, willing the clock to show 5.30pm so I can clear off. Oooh, would you look at that, now it’s 5.11pm. Now that’s progress….

Codger's Column 7/8/2001, 15:24
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I'd like a photo too - young man.

Ann Dee 7/8/2001, 13:15
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What!!!!!!!?????????

Tom 6/8/2001, 23:38
Tom@tompc.co.uk
Anyone got a recent photo of Andy R? I have an interested party who would like to view the property.

Ken 3/8/2001, 15:39
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Sorry to hear you are losing your job Steve, I've heard on the grapevine that there are IT jobs going at the BBC - Shepherds Bush.

Steve 3/8/2001, 15:32
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(hint) I make an excellent cup of tea!

Steve 3/8/2001, 15:31
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Dave...I'll take it - what are my key responsibilities...?

dave 3/8/2001, 15:0
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...I meant neg-legible. Um, negligible.

dave 3/8/2001, 14:59
dave.patrick@bigfoot.com
Perhaps I ought to put up a sits vacant area on the site... I'm sure if we can all help each other out from time to time. Sorry to hear about your job Steve, pretty tough in IT at the moment. Actually its pretty tough everywhere. If it's any consolation the best job I could offer you at the moment is as Madhatters Technical Director. Your responsibilities would be few, your holidays would be many, unfortunately you're pay would be legible. (Poor use of 'you're' put in to sympathise with John).

Steve 3/8/2001, 14:31
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IT Leadership, currently a Director, but would appreciate any leadership role, which would give me something to get my teeth into. So long as there's a future in it, of course!

Dave Wid 3/8/2001, 13:44
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What do you do Steve? C'mon, this is you're (damn) chance to whore yourself to all at Madhatters......

Steve 3/8/2001, 12:38
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...apparently, 'dwarf tossing' is de-rigeur in Lancashire and parts of Cumbria still! Can anyone give me a job - I've just heard that I'm about to lose mine?

Randall 3/8/2001, 12:29
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Thats right, he made a right mess of our Map of Time, all the corners got stuck together.

Time Bandit 3/8/2001, 12:27
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I tossed me self once, didn't I Randall.

Dave Wid 3/8/2001, 12:3
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What?....Over a wall?

dave 3/8/2001, 11:1
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Has anyone ever tossed a dwarf?

Brian 2/8/2001, 20:4
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Vague as!? Interesting idea - I think you maybe able to talk me into throwing myself headlong into further debt! I guess I'm in....I thought you were meant to grow wiser with age!

Steve Phipps 2/8/2001, 15:42
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Who are u calling poncy! There's nothing better than a cultured trip to the proms, with a case full of beer and some space for a picnic...What do u want to go to Vegas again for dave, you've only just come back! How about pot-holing in Wiltshire? Or camel-back riding on Camber Sands? Or even dwarf tossing in Lancashire...

Ken 2/8/2001, 13:49
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My head & heart say yes, but the wallet says no.....I'll get back to you...

dave 2/8/2001, 12:8
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Psi - yes I am serious, is anyone else going to commit to this - The MH Vague as trip 2002?

Dave Wid 2/8/2001, 10:12
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.....aaaarrrrrgggghhh no no no......

Dave Wid 2/8/2001, 10:10
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Look on the bright side John, you used it right the first time. Mayb Look on the bright side John, you used it right the first time. Maybe suicide is a little on the extreme side. Try a little self mutilation first and if you're still feeling bad about it, take you're life....

John 1/8/2001, 7:9
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Given my misuse of you're in the previous message, I will of course be ending my own life in the next few minutes. Bye all, it's been a pleasure. Lesley, you can have the car and the inflatable basket ball set.

John 1/8/2001, 7:7
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You can't make it, Psi. You're finishing you're kitchen that weekend. Whichever weekend it is.

Psi 1/8/2001, 18:42
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Are you serious Dave? I'm in.

dave 1/8/2001, 17:20
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Ken - I know you've just been to America but that's no reason to think that you have voting rights. Let the barbarians control their own affairs, that's what I say, best leaving this old colonials alone these days, wot?
Anyway, speaking of America, Mr Kenny Biggin does have a point - I heartily endorse the MH trip to Vegas... the question is who's in??? Who can raise £1,000 by next Summer?

Psi 1/8/2001, 12:52
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Soory Si, I can't do that week as I wil be... altogether now... finishing my kitchen.

Ken 1/8/2001, 11:20
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Vote John Cusack for President at www.junction-city.com

Simon H 1/8/2001, 9:53
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Andy - we almost came close to being able to do the equivalent of your 'kitten' strategy last weekend when Phil 'Doctor Doolittle' Miller rescued a new born baby bird that had fallen out of a nest in our road. After spending the day feeding it with milky bread, we however decided to give it to the RSPCA as it didn't really have the same cute value as a kitten - something to do with the fact it had no feathers, no eyes and the shits.

Simon H 1/8/2001, 9:47
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Does anyone fancy donig the Madhatters Central London Branch drink on the Queen Mary one night next week - lets say.... Wednesday 8th at 6pm onwards ?? If it's crap weather we can always shift venue to Covent Garden (or somewhere) or do another night. All welcome - let me know whether this is good for people ??

John 31/7/2001, 7:25
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Sorry, Steve, I'll be in Italy. But I won't be at a wedding.

dave 31/7/2001, 15:50
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Hi everybody... I too, cannot make this date as I have a wedding to attend but I must say it does sound a bit poncy. What ever happened to Judas Priest?

Ken 31/7/2001, 12:39
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Sorry Steve, can't make it.....

Simon H 31/7/2001, 12:11
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Normally yes but I'm at a weeding on 25th August - my sixth of this year. 2001 seems to be a popular year to get married.

Dave Wid 31/7/2001, 12:6
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Blimey, its gone quiet.....where are you all??

Steve Phipps 27/7/2001, 16:24
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Is anyone interested in making up a picnic party at the following event? Flamenco & Fireworks @ Kenwood House - Saturday 25th August BBC Concert Orchestra Rumon Gamba Conductor Paco Peña Guitar A programme of music for hot summer nights! A special guest appearance by one of the world’s most famous flamenco guitarists, Paco Peña, accompanied by a selection of his dancers. Rossini - Overture Silken Ladder Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol Chabrier - Espana Bizet - Carmen Suite No.1 Rossini - Overture The Barber of Seville Ravel - Bolero

Ken 27/7/2001, 16:5
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Just like to say my wife and I are back in the UK, thoroughly enjoyed the wedding thanks to everyone who made it such a fantastic day. Dave, Las Vegas was really cool, I've never been to a more insane place or the perfect place for a stag weekend.

Boney M 27/7/2001, 15:59
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Hooray, hooray, its a holi-holiday! Lot's of fun for everyone. Holi-holiday!

Simon H 27/7/2001, 15:42
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It's back - how exciting - I've got so much to tell you all. I've... I've.... er..... erm....... well...... I've been to work a few times and it was.... umm....... really.... really..... boring.

Codger's Column 27/7/2001, 11:32
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Check this out - I even stopped knuckle shuffling for a few minutes - http://spaceinvaders.retrogames.com/html/index.html

dave 27/7/2001, 9:52
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Woo hoo, the chat's back up!

fred 26/7/2001, 17:52
fred
fred was here

Steve Phipps 19/7/2001, 16:37
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John - I think you may be mixing up cause and effect there...

John 19/7/2001, 14:57
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Hearty, livery and kidneyey congratulations to Danny 'Blackmountain' on his engagement to someone who I am sure is very nice. I would also like to retract anything someone using my name might have said about anyone else getting married, as it was completely unjustified. And on the subject of retractions, did you know that kangaroos retract their testicles when they fight?

Codger's Column 19/7/2001, 11:28
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I showed my tree and two bushes to a couple of schoolgirls recently, and they took their hedge shears to it - I was pulling splinters out for two weeks afterwards!

CDF 19/7/2001, 11:20
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Nothing said.

Seedy Guy 19/7/2001, 8:53
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Booooooo.......We want bush! We want bush! We want bush!

Simon H 18/7/2001, 17:17
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I meant brush of course - not bush

Simon H 18/7/2001, 17:16
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Can I hear about Katy's bush now ?

Simon H 18/7/2001, 17:15
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And as a rock chick, you move with... er... the lightening speed and ... um... grace of a tornado fighter plane. Yes that it. And nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that you are a malevolent force that whirlwinds through people's lives causing untold destruction and misery.

Liz 18/7/2001, 16:45
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Si - I'm not telling you about Katy's brush with the law until you explain why you called me a tornado? I prefered it last weekend when you called me a Rock Chick.

Trago Mills 18/7/2001, 16:45
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Trago Mills is a good place. I believe it to be a fine establishment, why does your site insist on rubbishing it?

Codger's Column 18/7/2001, 16:11
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I went to friendsreunited and was hoping to be re-united with my foreskin, but alas, it has shrunk without trace.

Unknown Person 18/7/2001, 15:10
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Friendsreunited is well worth a visit, especially when you see that Sarah Goldhawk - her of "come touch my box" fame - is marrying Mark Philpotts next year. Wonder if she'll walk to the wedding and arrive after eveyone has left!

Simon H 18/7/2001, 15:10
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Liz - I meant that you were such a more than perfect specimen of womanhood that the stress of keeping you satisfied would weather any man. What's the story about KT and the Cops ?

Dave Wid 18/7/2001, 14:50
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Quick question for Phil Hatherely - what was the name of that game with famous 'Psycho Santa Ho Ho Ho' line in it?

Liz 18/7/2001, 14:40
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Not sure when they are back - but its certainly not this weekend cos Sarah couldn't come and see Robbie this weekend when he visits us in MK. Mr Hopes - please confirm quite what you think I have done to my poor husband in order for him to have 'weathered'! And what's this Tornado business??? Please explain. Anyway - good party Bruce on Saturday - has everyone heard the nice little tale of a pissed Kate and the Police?

dave 18/7/2001, 14:4
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Ken is my friend.

Simon H 18/7/2001, 12:25
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Does anyone know when Ken is back ???

Unknown Person 18/7/2001, 12:25
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Nothing said.

Simon H 18/7/2001, 12:25
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Thanks Andy - great tip - I just visited the website and have just been reunited with my mother. She is now a bricklayer living in Hartlepool.

Ann Dee 18/7/2001, 10:57
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Sorry Dave, can't possibly reveal that sort of thing, you'll just have to work it out for yourself. Codger, I'm afraid you are mistaking Danny for Simon Randy, Danny played the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol. A delightful performance with a Zimmerframe of which Old Man Phippsy would've been proud. He was also perhaps then known as the beau of one Sara Mountney, now then whatever happened to her... By the way has anyone been to www.friendsreunited.co.uk ? It's a bit of fun to see what the people you were at school with are up to now. See how the school bike now has 2 kids by different fathers, the school geek has been married and divorced twice, etc.

dave 18/7/101, 10:46
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Andy- where did you get this news from? Who's your source/sauce or has your Mac managed to cache some long lost data from a Madhatters site years ago?

Codger's Column 18/7/2001, 10:33
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Was that the guy who sang in the wrong key with the guitar in Grease as one of the T-Birds?

Ann Dee 18/7/2001, 9:29
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Congratulations to long lost madhatter Danny Schwartzberg who is marrying his Swedish fiance this month.

Simon H 17/7/2001, 15:39
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Speaking of shrubs.... well done on the Sunday gig Davy P, Si and all. Nice way to spend the afternoon.

Simon H 17/7/2001, 15:34
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Apologies David - I didn't know it was a sore point. I can assure you I have no prejudices as I am half Northern myself being born in Birmingham.... Andy - sorry I meant shrubland.

Dave Wid 17/7/2001, 14:41
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Oh for goodness sake, the 'Grim up North' gags are all a bit tired aren't they? Especially for a load of people educated in Hatfield. Cosmopolitan is 'atfield. We've got a fackin shoppin' centa with a fackin' cinema that plays fackin' forin fackin' language films on a fackin Tueday. A don't fackin' go meeself 'cas a awll them fackin' words. If I wanted to read I'd go the fackin' library, wunt I. You callin' me a fag?

Ann Dee 17/7/2001, 13:35
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Should we assume you meant scrubland rather than srubland too?

Simon H 17/7/2001, 12:2
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I meant uninhabitable - not unihabitable as in 'only inhabited by one'. Very good that - David please get spell cheek on thjs massage sistym for bod typists like me

Simon H 17/7/2001, 12:0
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Nick - someone mentioned to me the other day that this so called 'North' is 80% unihabitable srubland. Is this true ??

Nick Wiggs 17/7/2001, 9:32
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I'm having second thoughts about this Nort East thing. Yesterday I walked past a park, with a sign at the gate (and this is genuine) saying "Stanley Nature Reserve. No Motorbikes. No Guns."

Dave Wid 16/7/2001, 12:27
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Gutted that I missed it. MOT + Old Alfa Romeo = £0 in Bank. Oh and of course there was the earthquake, plague of locusts and raising of the second beast from the earth that was noth the first beast with the scar given unto it by the sword of the wraith of God. PS Dave, I have got you a birthday card, I know its late, but I'm going to send it anyway.

Steve Phipps 16/7/2001, 10:26
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A big warm thank you to the band for yesterday's rousing performance! It was great to see so many 'Hatters in one place other than Port Isaac. Well done Mr P.

Brian B 15/7/2001, 21:35
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I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank all those who wished me a Happy Birthday. And of course a special thanks goes to the Insulter for his obscene suggestion. Yes Steve, you can call me 'Sir'!

Not likely 13/7/2001, 4:26
Even less likely
And here's a birthday pome for a certain member of Her Majesty's armed forces: There was a Madhatter named Brian A man you could always rely on The gift of his dreams Would be ten custard creams And a big chimpanzee with a tie on

dave 13/7/2001, 17:45
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MASMA has to be the best acronym I've heard. Nick - sorry its so cold up there, from the English Riviera to the cold hills of County Durham, eh?! Still at least your near to Phileas Fogg, and that's got to be good news for the savoury snackonteur. I can feel a song coming on...

Simon H 13/7/2001, 16:35
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Thanks Andy - but until I become a director (if ever) I'm happy to remain the Tim Henman of the Madhatters' Active Single Men Association (MASMA). Actually - did you get a copy of thise month's association newsletter ? I see Brian Benson is giving a lecture entitled "You know what they say about women liking men in uniform - well it's not quite all it's cracked up to be". Should be quite interesting.

Dinosaur 13/7/2001, 16:21
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The chill wind of redundancy blows through my company - but lo! For now I am Gloria and live to fight another day. Unfortunately many souls will depart 'ere the week is out - in fact, a third of the company! Happy Friday the 13th...

Nick Wiggins 13/7/2001, 16:13
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Am I allowed to use this to blatantly advertise my change of address? Well tough - I'll do it anyway. Nick & Sarah Wiggins, 9 Turnberry Close, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 5XG. Tel 01207 507068. Nick's mobile is now (07961) 134268 and email N_Wiggins@derwentside.org.uk. Davey P - can you change my details on the website? A big thank you..... p.s. It's bloody wet, windy and cold up here.

Ann Dee 13/7/2001, 13:45
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Thanks Si, feel free to use it yourself as you see fit (although might help if you can back it up in some way). Still doesn't beat the "I'm a film director" line though, your time will come...

Steve Phipps 13/7/2001, 13:9
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Many Happy returns Mr Benson - or should I call you 'Sir'?

Simon H 13/7/2001, 12:45
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I meant to call you to express my congrats on that actually and to say that the whole 'I bought a kitten last weekend' strategy is an absolute work of genius. I would never have thought of that !

Ann Dee 13/7/2001, 11:30
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Happy Birthday Brian, I wasn't really going to give you a slap at Ken's wedding. Can we still be friends? By the way Simon H, you'll be delighted to hear I have a date with a certain lady tonight. Thanks for the introduction!

Simon H 13/7/2001, 12:0
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Happy Birthday Brian. I've always had a thing about you.

Simon H 13/7/2001, 11:57
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Brian is 23 according to his birth certificate that he showed me a few weeks ago. I remember remarking however that there did seem to be quite a lot of tippex over some of the entriest but he assured me that it was simply sperm.

The Insulter 13/7/2001, 11:49
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....and if not, try and guess the age of the last boy he uncerimoniously violated with his ginger manhood.

dave 13/7/2001, 11:22
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Brian Benson, celebrates his birthday today - he'll be sinking a few in the officer's mess later. Now, can anyone guess how old Brian is?

dave 13/7/2001, 11:21
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Uh, oh...

Dinosaur 13/7/2001, 11:6
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I think that's a bit unfair on Steve Phipps, those rugged good looks have merely improved with age as his face takes on more 'character'...unlike 'Whitey' Wid, who looks like we've disturbed him from a long death...

Simon H 13/7/2001, 10:28
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.... says New Improved Pubic Beard Boy

Dave Wid 13/7/2001, 9:56
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What about Steve Phipps - he was an old knacker back then and he's still an old knacker now.

Dinosaur 13/7/2001, 9:31
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I think it has to go to Rob Aldridge. It's amazing what preservatory effects Prozac has on the body...just think of those mad, staring eyes!

Dave Wid 12/7/2001, 17:1
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Then how come you've still got a big nose and no arse?

Simon H 12/7/2001, 10:17
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Aha - that's because I have strategically and very subtly changed my appearance so the changes were so slight at any one time that no one would notice the massive body and facial restructuring that has actually been going on. My hair has changed to blonde in a cunning series of 36 shade tone variations spread out over the 8 year period. I have shrunk my nose by over 3mm in 21 cunningly disguised rhinoplasty surgeries. I have been undergoing 8 years of intensive body training with the personnel trainer used by Madonna, Britney Spears and Bob Carolgees and, most cleverly, I have received training in all world protocol and etiquette.

Dave Wid 12/7/2001, 8:55
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In fact Si you look EXACTLY like you did in 1993.....ahem......just like me.....

Simon H 11/7/2001, 17:5
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I was thinking it could be Simon Smith but he definitely looks more weathered than in 1993. Anything to do with his marriage to Liz 'Tornado' Eckhart - I think so !! I'm hoping I don't lookanything like I did in 1993.

dave 11/7/2001, 12:24
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Nah, he's got 2 sheds. That does something to a man's appearance.

Simon B 11/7/2001, 12:11
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Simon S

Josie 11/7/2001, 11:28
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Thank you for the thought Simon, but I'm definitely several ounces heavier than in 1993 - something to do with being contented and happily married, or something...

dave 11/7/2001, 10:59
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It's not Jolyon - that's for sure. Erm, I it would have to be one of the girls, perhaps Shona or what about Chris Hanham. Sorry, that came out wrong - no inferrence there. How about yourself Simon? You still haven't piled on as many pounds as the rest of us chubby faced thirty somethings.

Simon H 11/7/2001, 10:9
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Funny oh Funny - in trying to find something on video last night, Gary was looking through the footage of the 93 Oscar's ceremony (yes I've been editing at his house again). Anyway it was fantastic to see - I haven't seen it for about.... er..... well since I attended the event actually. Gary wouldnt let me see what he says when he accepts his oscar though - does anyone know what he says ?? Anyway David Wid - you had the hair of a 17 year old girl and if I was 10 years younger I'd quite fancy you. Oh.... hang on... I was. My question is though - which Madhatter still mostly resembles who they were in 1993. My vote is for Josie or Ken. Gary would have been my first choice but I know he's put on at least 4 Ounces since then.

Simon H 10/7/2001, 17:18
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Happy Birthday Dave and Bruce and see you on the weekend.

Dinosaur 10/7/2001, 16:29
Dino@saurus.co.uk
The old jokes are the ones I remember Mr P.

dave 10/7/2001, 15:54
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Who's Bruce Aswell?

Le Burge 10/7/2001, 14:17
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Ah, yes. Happy birthday Bruce aswell. Sorry but I won't be able to come to your party as I'll be in Prague - back for the shin-dig at the Portland on Sunday though!

dave 10/7/2001, 12:26
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Yes, happy birthday Mr Maclean. I am sad because I have to work on my birthday but tonight I will have a few jars down the local.
Can I just mention again that this Sunday (the day after Bruces's bash in Welwyn) there is a bit of a do at my local pub 'The Portland Arms' in St.Albans. It starts from 1pm till about 6pm and there will be a 'Hog Roast' and music from 'The Love Junkies' at about 3pm. It will be a good Sunday - I hope it won't rain.

Dinosaur 10/7/2001, 11:41
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Ho hum...another old man joins the ranks of the eternally decrepit...Happy Birthday Mr P - and to you Mr Maclean; are you old enough to enjoy the trust your toothpaste-owning relative bequeaved to you yet? I am sorry I cannot attend the bash on Saturday night - I promised to visit some relatives on the Outer Mongolian Steps (well - Cuffley actually - but they're very similar in terrain)...and just as unexciting...ho hum...

Le Burge 10/7/2001, 11:5
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Yes - Happy Birthday to Davey-boy. May it bring all your heart desires.

Bruce 10/7/2001, 10:18
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Happy Birthday Dave, so October 10th you become an LP?? See you Saturday.

Dave Wid 10/7/2001, 8:44
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Today is Dave Patricks 33rd birthday. He is getting quite old whic must make him sad, but not as old as Steve Phipps, which must cheer him up. I hope Dave has a nice day today, like me. Happy Birthday Dave. I love you, man. It isn't raining today.

Goran Ivanisevic 9/7/2001, 17:31
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Thanks Guys for all your support - it was a tough match but I knew you were with me. See you at Bruce's on Saturday night.

dave 9/7/2001, 12:9
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Don't worry Bruce - there's rumours of a large contingent going anyway - and I'll be there to as I don't have a gig now. (Although there is one on the Sunday afternoon which I invite everyone to)

Bruce "I'm still young it's only a number you know!!" 8/7/2001, 17:25
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What???!!! The footie is off!! Argh!!! The preseent Mrs Maclean is going to kick my arse, I told her that I had put a note on the site inviting everyone from the football to my Birthday bash afterwards !!!!! Cos' of that she only sent out a few invites as we expected anyone at the footie to duck in for a boogie later on!! Well the party is still on, and I would like to invite everyone to come along, details are the same 14 th Jully, 7.30pm til Midnight in WGC, drop me an e-mail and I'll send full details and a map!!

Unknown Person 7/7/2001, 3:6
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Nothing said.

Oh Dearing.... 6/7/2001, 16:0
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Bronto Boogie is that that ails me. it leaves me uncomfortably aware of the horrors of the human condition.

The Healer 6/7/2001, 15:19
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Pray, Mr 'Oh Dearing', what ails you?

Oh Dearing.......... 6/7/2001, 14:42
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Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!

Dinosaur 6/7/2001, 10:43
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Do the Bronto Boogie. Yeh! http://www.nuttysites.com/dino/

Codger's Column 6/7/2001, 9:38
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Hi! I'm Codger's Column, and I haven't been out for a while. I seem to be bypassed by Colin Ostomy-bag quite a bit these days - and boy, doesn't it make me pissed off! Still he does take me out for a shuffle every now and again down the local park. And it's funny how, when a nice girl walks by he like to introduce me -it's embarrassing! At my age I just want to shrivel up by the fire and watch a nice movie with a tear in my eye. Still, must go, think it's time for my morning exercises! Bye for now.

Steve Phipps 5/7/2001, 12:7
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That Ken chap is a dashing fellow and no mistake - he'll make someone a lovely wife...er no...husband, that's it...some day. What's that? He's getting married this Saturday? Well there's a coincidence isn't it?!? Good luck Ken and happy honeymooning!

Dave 5/7/2001, 10:42
david.patrick@rtse.co.uk
Ken - can you forward me the address details for this Saturday please? A postcode would be good so I can print maps out from the InterWorld Wide Net Web Net for the band. Chas.

dave 4/7/2001, 15:56
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I would like to invite all Madhatters and particularly my special friends - oh you guys to a rather lovely day on Sunday 15th July.
It will be a kind of my Birthday party at my local pub 'The Portland Arms' in St.Albans. It starts from 1pm till about 6pm and as usual at these affairs I normally end up playing. This is no different and after the 'Hog Roast' there will be music from 'The Love Junkies'... it will be a lovely day, so please come. I will be 33.

Ken 4/7/2001, 14:18
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Just had a fantastic lunch with Steve Phipps-what a top lad. We are both looking forward to the day when Simon Hopes wins his first Oscar and Dave Patrick and his band play at the new Wembley stadium front of 100,000 people and also 2002 for the return of the Madhatters 32 Hr challenge.

Dave Wid 4/7/2001, 11:34
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Phew.......that gives me time to shed my 'Fat Knacker' pounds before the game!

dave 4/7/2001, 10:46
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Unfortunately guys it looks like the footy is off on the 14th July. Can't get 22 grown men together or kits. Now we shouldn't be disheartened by this, I must admit to not having put in the effort it deserved, however with such aces as Ken 'Knee' Boy and his stooges and Si 'The Cat' Burges' missing it was always going to be difficult. Watch this space.

Brian 3/7/2001, 18:7
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I like football too and other stuff.

Steve Phipps 3/7/2001, 17:53
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Ken: Okily-dokely. Ann Dee/Patrick what's the score regarding the footie? Speak now or forever hold your piece(s)...

Ken 3/7/2001, 17:9
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Hi Steve, see you at the Shakespears Head at about 13:00 Wednesday 4 July..any probs please call me on 020 7439 2255.....if anyone else is in the vicinity of the west end please join us. Simon Hopes...can we do the Queen Mary boat thing 3 weeks time?

Simon H 3/7/2001, 13:15
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I think all London worknig Madhatters should meet up one night for a beer on the Queen Mary Boat pub/club moored by Embankment Tube. Next week or week after ??

Bruce 3/7/2001, 13:6
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Sorry to add to the flow but I would also like to know if the footie is on.

Bruce 3/7/2001, 13:5
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Sorry to add to the flow but I would also like to know if the footie is on.

Bruce 3/7/2001, 13:5
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Sorry to add to the flow but I would also like to know if the footie is on.

scully 2/7/2001, 17:31
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I am now a proud owner of a house and mortgage! I can now put up curtains and shelves without asking a landlords permission! Finally the shackles of home improvement creativity have been released! I am also interested in the kicking around of a gas filled pigs bladder. (though I admit I am fairly crap at it)

Steve Phipps 2/7/2001, 17:17
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Ken: I certainly hey-diddly-do do! What about Weds lunchtime? Slurp...I can almost taste the warmth of the froth of my ale... Is there going to be an answer to my question about the footie - speak up Mr Patrick - the world awaits!

Gary 2/7/2001, 14:37
garys@intonet.co.uk
The fish pie was very good but I didn't like the look of the mini-lamb burgers. Simon stole the chips without permission.

Ken 2/7/2001, 11:16
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Kev- the bonsaikitten is very amusing, sadly I don't think that I would get away it!

Brian 1/7/2001, 23:4
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It is grim up north, you know.

Kevin Taverner 1/7/2001, 22:54
kevin@taverner.co.uk
http://www.bonsaikitten.com/ "Dedicated to preserving the long lost art of body modification in housepets." Is this for real?

theman 30/6/2001, 22:41
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anyone there?

Ken 29/6/2001, 17:21
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Steve- I work in Carnaby Street, adjacent to the Shakespears Head pub, do you fancy a pint next week?

Dave Wid 29/6/2001, 16:48
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At lunch today I had a milk shake. It was very nice. I also had a great tasting shake for breakfast. Tonight, I hope to have a propper dinner. Later it rained and I felt a little sad. But a friend reminded me that the rain isn't always bad and perhaps it will be sunny tomorrow, that made me happy.

John 29/6/2001, 0:8
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Good point there, Steve. At the risk of precipitating another relentless Niagara of football-related bollocks, I also would like to know about the annual footie, if there is to be one.

Steve Phipps 29/6/2001, 14:57
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Dave and anyone else working in or around the West End is more than welcome to meet me for lunch around my office in Carnaby Street. By the way - is the annual footie match on or not, and when is it? I am very confused...

Honey 29/6/2001, 14:10
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Who said "it's grim up North" !?! It's fantastic up 'ere...you don't know what you're all missing!!! Actually...you probably do....hurrumph! How is everyone? Well, I hope. I had a parents meeting at school last night for Mitchell (!?)....I can't believe my little baby is growing up so fast....aaagh... I am so old! I'll have not one but two mini-me's to collect from school...........joy!

Simon H 29/6/2001, 10:49
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Indeed David. Yesterday I had lunch with my close personal friends David Patrick and Gary Stevenson. It was good to meet up as we all work very close together in the City of London and it's nice to know that 10 years on we can still enjoy each others company of a lunchtime. Gary had a fish pie but let me eat some of his chips. David had a blue shirt on and had mini lamb burgers. None of us drank beer. I took my umbrella but it didn't rain.

dave 28/6/2001, 17:41
dave.patrick@bigfoot.com
I had a highly enjoyable lunch date today with my good friends Simon Hopes and Gary Stevenson. Amongst other things we talked at length about our new projects, current interests and forthcoming sporting fixtures. I was particularly amused to hear about a recent incident in which Gary lost his golfing trousers and was seen struggling around the 19th drunk as a lord. Oh, what times. Actually, I moaned a lot about having holiday blues, people with silly ideas and how work was not going very well. Simon had a nice meal and was very pleasant to me all things considered - he did refer to me as grumpy though. Hopefully we will do it again sometime. Can any other Madhatters regail us with tales of their lunchtime outings?

Simon H 28/6/2001, 17:23
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It's grim up north....... and they don't wear shoes. I've never been myself you understand but there's this bloke down the pub..............

dave 28/6/2001, 16:26
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Nick - are you really leaving the English Riviera - shame on you and I haven't even visited yet! Oh well, good luck to you, ye landlubber. See you next week I'll wager.

Dave Wid 28/6/2001, 15:50
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Is your job not nice, like mine? Today it was very hot. I was sweaty, but I wasn't sad. Maybe it will rain tomorrow.

Nick Wiggs 28/6/2001, 15:43
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I am leaving my job in less than three hours, never to return again. Hurrah!

Ken's Colon 27/6/2001, 12:8
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Hello - Ken's Colon here again. Sorry it's been a while but I've been a very busy lower digestive tract - seems my master is getting his strength up for the forthcoming wedding. Speaking of which - the things I heard at that Stag Night. Cor Blimey Guv'nor ! Tell you what - next time you see me ask me me who got voted Milton Keynes sexiest woman. I'll give you a hint. Vroom Vroom...... !! Oh damn - that was the toilet flushing - Ken's coming back in the room. Speak to you soon guys.

The Good Morning Man 27/6/2001, 9:0
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Good Morning, Good Morning, Good Morning! Good Morning! Gooooooooooooood Morning!

kavadarci 26/6/2001, 22:39
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Nothing said.

kavadarci 26/6/2001, 22:38
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Nothing said.

Unknown Person 26/6/2001, 22:38
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Nothing said.

Unknown Person 26/6/2001, 22:38
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Nothing said.

The Real Slim Shady 26/6/2001, 17:45
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Yeah right, go and build your own web site you plate of man's mess.

Davey P 26/6/2001, 17:42
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...oooh I've lost all the chat again. Deary deary me, what a wet string of piss i am blah blah excuse blah blah ................. oi P, SORT IT!

Dave Wid 26/6/2001, 16:19
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It has taken over the hole of my work................... (spot the pun)

Bruce 26/6/2001, 14:10
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Industry is grinding to a halt as people try to birdie the 18th

Simon H 26/6/2001, 9:48
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You have got to play this - quite frankly the best thing on the internet. Crazy mini-golf at: http://www.electrotank.com/lab/miniGolf.html

Unknown Person 25/6/2001, 21:32
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true

ann dee 25/6/2001, 21:22
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wwwwwwaaaaaassssssuuuuuuppppp

Unknown Person 25/6/2001, 21:21
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wanna chat

dan 25/6/2001, 21:20
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Nothing said.

Ann Dee 25/6/2001, 17:34
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What the hell's going on? This caht is from years ago