Kevinkent

Sorted. I guess I read into it something that wasn't there . That's what comes of staring at a screen all day on ebay/SS . Having the computer in a non-smoking room of the house doesn't help either - I feel like a trapped rat :threaten: . Couldn't be doing with this at a soul nite! Kevin "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY

Of course. My previous input to this thread related to the envisaged problems of not catering to the needs of smokers. Now, whilst as a smoker I'm not happy with the no-smoking law that is being forced upon us, I do have to concede that non-smokers may consider our habit a nuisance/health risk, whatever, in an enclosed area. The freedom to be able to go outside for a smoke (your not forced to join us!) would in my view be a neccessity at any soul night. Unless I've misread your reply (apologies if I have) you would appear to want to condone the removal of that option or choice. We need to cater for all choices, that's why bars serve alcohol free beer (I think), and why we have 2 room events. Kevin. "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY

CHOICE - yes, that's the word I was looking for!

It appears you have a number of replies frm non-smokers or social smokers (slight contradiction!) who do not envisage a problem. You do have a problem. There surely will be smokers who want to nip out for a quick puff and, unless you have an alternative plan, of course you'll be running up and down stairs to accomodate them. Is it really to much trouble to have someone on the door after 11? A smoker perhaps? Maybe suggesting or even supplying nicotine patches might help, but I doubt it will enough to prevent you losing some customers. I'm trying not to be negative but there is a glut of venues with the way the scene is at the moment. Maybe smoking policy as well as music policy will be a deciding factor in which venues survive. :search: I am of course a smoker. I also DJ, and have had a couple of recent venue changes with our set up in Kent. We had a non-smoking venue at the end of the harbour wall in Ramsgate, where even the icy winds and crashing waves didn't deter the smokers from getting their fix! Fortunately at our new venue (currently smoking allowed) the manager even put sand buckets outside for the smokers who wanted fresh air (I know - another contradiction), so that bodes well I hope for the future. I wish you luck in resolving your problem (or changing your venue), and await further views expressed on this thread for any ideas, as we have similarly organised "members" nights with no entry after 11. I for one need my soul fix AND my nicotine fix. Kevin. "STOLEN HOURS" RAMSGATE 21st JULY

I picked up a mint demo of the CHANNELS very recently. Think I paid £26. I haven't got round to playing it out yet though.

So far as I am aware there is only one expat Scooter Club in the Alicante area. Should anyone plan to meet up with them during their hols etc, be aware that they have gone native and have a total disregard for any arrangements you may have made with them. It's a long way to go with all your hand luggage taken up with vinyl for a non-existent event :angry:

I don't believe it...............happened again on Sunday!

I totally agree! Record dealers add that little bit more to any event (ie empty wallet !) I often have a portable deck with headphones and a light available if I know that someone's turning up with a sales box. Or you could of course buy your own and the problem is solved, wherever the venue, without detracting from a darkened dancefloor.

Yes - people who spill/carry drinks onto the dancefloor. :angry: And...those who congregate on the dancefloor to chat because they can't dance. but worst of all... The "mate" who talc'd the floor from waist height - and transformed the decks into something resembling Santa's Grotto!

I've been criticised on this site for admitting to cutting records short. I don't think you should make a habit of it, but sometimes you've just got to do what seems right at the time. There are so many variables that can make each situation different. Your task as a DJ is to select the best option. Good Luck.

But that's an awful lot of paperwork - precisely who would deal with organised crime on such a vast scale?

What if.... There were no Modern rooms. The word "FUNK" had never appeared on a Northern playlist. The type of music we once shunned in favour of Northern Soul had never been re-invented... ...as Northern Soul.

I've had a copy of this since about '71, you can offer me £120 but you won't get it. Bumped into Dave Godin in London's Berwick St and he pulled 3 out of the box suggesting I buy them. The other two ? - BOK TO BACH.. Fathers Angels, and THE CAT WALK...Gerry & Paul. Like so many of my early collection, I disregard the label or issue. The value is in memories. You're mate can place whatever value he chooses on his records - they will either sell or he gets to keep them. -Kevin.

Don't anybody tell my missus that she bought a boot! I'm just getting her into the habit of looking through sales boxes on her own and parting with what she reckons is "a lot of money for a record". If only she knew Kevin.