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The birthday thread
Happy birthday ping's pooch! :-)

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Seventh Tardis - The Doctor Who thread
Not to take anything away from Border_Mind's summary (which has links to programme details), but here is an updated run-down, day-by-day: Thursday November 14 The Science of Doctor Who (9pm – 10pm, BBC2) Friday November 15 Greatest Monsters &…

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Aww. I think you are a bit too close to the flash in the 2nd one... a bit of a 'caught in headlights' effect.

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Finally back home. Here are a couple pics taken in t'pub before the gig. From left to right: dcBaxter (David), Laura, Pet (Peter), Sartori (Rob), wild_corgi (Lindsay), VisualFallacy (Sally), Layla, CaravanGirl (Gro). And one that Sartori took,…

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Happy Birthday Carpathian!
Happy Carpathian Birthday! :-)

Comment by Halloween_Jack November 2013 permalink
Welcome to the new Goldfrapp Forum!
:-)) (oops, something went wrong here with my iphone; cant't delete this post anymore. Sorry for that as it will probably be seen by some as pollution of the valuable discussions that are going on here) As it's configured, only myself or …

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
^ I'm not sure if you two helped keep each other's over-emoting in check, or the joint effort resulted in a more intense meltdown, but it was fun to witness, lol. :-)

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Welcome to the new Goldfrapp Forum!
I think everyone here would like to see more interesting & fewer frivolous posts. I do appreciate you guys (whisperit and sartori) have tried to kick-start things, but if people aren't responding much, I guess it's because the type of …

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Check Twitter for Alison updates
^ kind of. Performing songs for a French radio station. Today was first I'd heard of it (ie on twitter).

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Check Twitter for Alison updates
LOL, I've deleted the repeated posts... It sometimes just happens. And yes, Helen, that was from the real, legitimate Ladyhawke. Alison replied to her with a simple "x!" :-)

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How do you feel today?
^ I re-joined one this year. Was shocked to see listed a woman i know, and who (I thought) was happily married!

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Check Twitter for Alison updates
Nice to see this response from Ladyhawke: "I know that feeling".

Comment by Halloween_Jack November 2013 permalink
Check Twitter for Alison updates
Oh dear. A few tweets today (i wonder if it refers to an album or concert review?)... @goldfrapp: I'm pretty good at avoiding reading reviews but every now & then....oh so wish I hadn't @goldfrapp: Honestly I could say so much right …

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Yes, at Lewes, in addition to the pope, the effigies included: 1975 Arab Nationalists 1976 Idi Amin 1977 Scots Nationalists 1978 Soviet Union / China 1979 Local Tunnellers 1980 Thatcher 1981 Reagan 1982 Argenti…

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I'd say the majority of Brits are unaware of the anti-Catholic connection. I happen to be visiting my ex-hometown of Brighton (I lived here for 21 years) - just a few miles away from the (normally) quiet town of Lewes. They celebrate 5 Nov wit…

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
^ and cheers to you Lindsay, for the accom (again!) i haven't written a full report, cos I'm still on my travels/mobile, but hopefully tomorrow. Needless to say, meeting up with old friends... and one new (Norwegian) one was a highlight o…

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Ah, sorry we missed you and muz. We were there til nearly 8! Umm, was/is my email address publicly available? Not a big concern, but just curious where you/others can find it. Pls PM me to let me know? Ta.

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
We were sat to the left of the bar, 2 or 3 tables (cos there weren't any large tables free)... near the passageway to the loos. Ah, DuhVeed, yes i got your email and sent you an "invite". Did it ask you a frapp-question? Was it easy?…

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Wow, we got spammed
Those 3 spam posts today were cos i accidently approved a dodgy bot type user the other day. Wasn't always easy to tell. Anyway, as you know, we've switched to invite-only registration now. Have so far invited 2 people, myself. It actually…

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Hi,would like to say it was great seeing all you guys again,sorry could not do the pub after Yeah, good to see you again, if only briefly, post-gig. And is it your birthday today, i think? Have a cracking one! :-)

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Did anyone actually go to the blue anchor? :-) Yes, I was there with a group of 10 before the gig, and a similar number after it. Will post a pic later. Lovely pub, apart from the £4.90/pint! Lol

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Found Alex... in the same row as us (N)... Cant be front/centre everytime i guess! I'm bang in the centre, with 8 feet of leg room. Thank you again, Laura! :-) Due on stage any minute now.

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Sally here now. Changing into her other gear...

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
I'm at the pub, but no one else here yet! :-(

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Oops, at some point i lost the Vs and Ws on the list. Sorted now. I'm sure we will get YHalo... it should be a high point! :-)

Comment by Halloween_Jack November 2013 permalink
RAAAAAAAVE!!!!
Do they not have a Dutch word which is used when your role at work is no longer required? That is by far the most common use of the word in English.

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
22 members on that list... pretty good showing. If anyone wants to chat/drink beforehand, and doesn't really know folk... just walk in the pub and shout out the name of a frapp song.. we'll welcome you over! :-) Not sure how the Anchor wi…

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Goldfrapp at Hammersmith 1st Nov Pre-Gig Drink at the Blue Anchor (5minutes from venue see link)
Cheers Craig. We will relay any juicy details... ;-)

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
Ok, have updated. :-) Folks, as per other thread, planned pre-gig meeting place is the Blue Anchor.

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Hammersmith Apollo - 1st Nov 2013 - Who went ?
My attempt to compile an alphabetical list of those wot are going. If I missed anyone.. sorry - let me know, and I will rectify. :-) alex_f BigBird Cervus [probably] DCBaxter (David) Giancarlo Halloween_Jack (Elliot) Hells_Bells (Helen) KatRobin La…

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