Philt

Wherever it is it'll be quality While I've never been to this venue the feedback on the last one was fantastic so really looking forward to a trip down. Hopefully you 'll be able to stay put this time and ram the place every couple of months, as befits one of the very best nights around. Line-up for the next one looks great too; see you there! TnJ - who's driving? I don't mind, honest; my neck's still a bit stiff from last time and we may have to resort to the sunroof if it's yours x

I went into a shop the other day and asked for a brown pair of Tricker's shoes. The gentleman behind the counter said he didn't have any for sale, although he did own a pair himself. In fact, it transpired that he has owned several black pairs previously and also has a brand new pair of brown ones in the bottom of his wardrobe but they're not currently for sale. Very kindly, he actually emailed his wife at one stage and she was good enough to scan them and forward the picture to me; they were really lovely and just what I am looking for. Unfortunately, however, he said they weren't for sale - how frustrating. He then provided me with a really informative potted history of this famous marque and we happily discussed the relative merits of leather vs man-made soles, breathability (naturally), heel wear and cobbling per se. Finally, after some 17 hours - by which time the shop had closed because dusk had enveloped it, although he was still remarkably encouraging and happy to give of his time and knowledge, which I fully appreciated - I left the shop. Sadly, I remained empty handed (apart from the lovely scan of the gentleman's [not for sale] shoes of course) but a whole lot better informed. Overall, am I glad I asked him? COME ON YOU TEASING BSTARDS, HAS ANY FOOKER GOT A COPY OF THE TIARAS FOR SALE?

I have, and you're not kin him

Cheers AD! Know what you mean - Four Bros, how hard can it be? How many times have we uttered those famous last words though Nonetheless, awesome record IMHO and the search goes on ... ...

anyone got one for sale? PM me with condition and price. Cheers Sorted ta

you bugger, thought you had one Yep, great recird mate but reckon it's a tuffie! Dunno re Andrew .... atb Phil

You did it / you think love is ... anyone? Cash waiting. PM with price Cheers Phil

PM with condition and price Cheers Sorted cheers

Got a marvellous hampton but not parting with it at the moment. Hope that's helpful

Worth I try I guess: Thornton Sisters (Cuppy) Paulette (Contact) Had em both at one time but had to sell em due to being skint. If anyone is willing to part PM me and we'll take it from there. (Both rare records I know and I ain't looking for any bargains) Cheers Phil

PM me with condition and price Cheers Phil sorted thanks

Kinell, come on Joan; there's nothing irritates me more than fence-sitting

Cheers Chalky! sorted

Flynny you show off Sorted now, many thanks to those that PMd

PMSL

anyone got a spare? PM with condition and price please Cheers Phil

Know it's a tough one but anbody??? PM me with condition and price-ish. Cheers Phil

Couple of cheapies wanted in nice nick Ultimations - would I do it over Young Folk - lonely girl Miss Madeline - behave yourself PM me and I'll sort paypal straight away Sorted - thanks Keith!

I've always fancied one o these but I think I'll hang fire for now. I may even be able to afford one now Whatever happened to those reverese label Cairos btw? Whose got one, how many and what did they go for???

Reluctantly selling one or two nice bits. All in Ex condition unless stated; cash, cq paypal all fine. If you think it's too much make me an offer - but let's not waste one another's time Wade Flemons - two of a kind (Ramsel) 400 Dynamics - yes I love you baby (Top Ten w/d) 400 Garland Davis - don't worry bout dancing for me (Kick Off) 300 Clara Wood - you're after my guy (Imperial w/d) 125 Debbie & Ladds - dear lord above (Ladd) 125 Merle Spears - I wanna know (Whit) vg++ (label a bit grubby but very cheap at...) 60 Pirates - mind over matter (Mel-ody) 30 Couple more which are in lesser condition but this is reflected in the price ... ... chance to pick it up for next to nowt Jimmy Gresham - be prepared to pay (Barbary Coast) vg/+ lots of light marks and bit grubby label hence 100 Chandlers - your love makes me lonely (ColSoul) vg/+ Real shame as this has one mark which is audible as click nearly throughout hence 150 Might add one or two more later. cheers Phil

sorry for 'hijacking' but if anyone else has one of these for sale please PM me Cheers

Have certainly asked folk for stuff over the years, particularly in the days when you had to travel to hear the fella with the exclusives you loved (and they've usually obliged to be fair). As a youth, have also made a knob of myself on numerous occasions asking for what I thought a record was called and, horrifically, might even have tried to sing the odd line on a couple of occasions I will always remember one of the very few occasions that I've been on the receiving end of a request and, as they go, it was a beauty. It was somewhere in deepest, darkest Yorkshire as I recall when, three records in - think they were Royal Robins, Chansonettes and summat else - a clearly disgruntled lady came and requested, ever so politely mind, that I should "play some fookin northern." I'll get me coat ...

Absolutely love em, always have; however, there does seem to be a stigma attached in some quarters i.e. amongst those who associate tempo singularly with quality and of course the debates continue to, erm, 'rage' about what 'northern' is, what should be played, what's for chin strokers only etc etc etc ... Personal faves include: Ty Karim - all at once (Romark) Everything else is second division after this IMHO but its a competetive league nonetheless ... Don & Juan - the heartbreaking truth (Mala) Linda & Vistas - he went away (Shrine) Betty Turner - tell yourself a lie (Crescent) Cheers Phil

He's back with me pal, couldn't live without him. How can you not own a record which contains the words egg foo yung - I finally saw sense Seriously, I can think of a few things I've had to let go because of cashflow problems and that I've regretted, Billy was one of em (alongside Limelights, Matt Lucas, Idols, Billy Miranda etc) - as long as you know where they've gone though there's always the possibility when things improve ... ... take it easy bud Phil

Funnily enough they'll both be coming out of my little box to play at USOS on 19th - and I guarantee every fecker'll sit down when they do