Norwich, and beyond

[kneeshooter]

Matt described Norwich as something akin to a spa town - where one goes to rest and relax. I can kinda see that - there's an odd pace of life, and a very solid group of friends who also manage to be inviting. Into that we brought ~mathematics~.

Rather than risk seeing the results of that corruption I pootled off into London, passing through places that were just legends to me - such as Diss, Stowmarket and Shenfield; though when the train hit Ilford I felt rather more settled and I have vague memories of driving a white van around parts of Colchester. Interestingly that line is clearly where old Intercity trains go to die - I've not seen a carriage like that for many years.

After a dash across London I got to Dark Xmas. To me it looked unfairly badly attended - considering an interesting line-up, but at least there were people there I new - a quick wave to feanelwa, conversations with godgirl, minusbat and a couple of lovely people who apparently know grh who I vaguely recognised from Rathaus. EDIT: Apparently this was steveandabigail.

So, in order to offend the maximum amount of people - potted reviews:

• The Ghost of Lemora: Don't do a lot for me - though for some reason I keep seeing them...


• Swarf: I liked. I wasn't set on fire but I was almost tempted to get a CD. I should investigate further.


• Manuskript: I appreciate what they're doing, technically they're good - but a bit too ironic at times for my taste.


• Inertia: Again, I'm not sure what I think. On paper I probably should like them, and there were definitely moments but I'm left unsure. I know, I should probably get a CD.


• Leech Woman: Only had literally 5 minutes before I had to run for the train so I only caught the start. Noise, noise and noise. I certainly didn't hear any melody. Promising ;-) Not enough to get an opinion really, but for the brief time I was there I was glad to have earplugs.

Pics soon. I have taken too many, again.

Oh, anyone want a lift from Birmingham to NMA in Manchester (and back) on Thursday?

Comments

[ant-girl.livejournal.com]

Did your train go through Chelmsford?

[kneeshooter]

I don't think so. That would have been worth note along the lines of Diss etc. :-)

[ant-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised, because it's kinda between Shenfield and Colchester. Although I don't think all the Norwich trains stop there, so maybe you passed through but didn't see it.

Such a loss. ;-)

[kneeshooter]

I did wonder to that effect.

[gaius-octavian.livejournal.com]

Was it steveandabigail by any chance?

I did consider showing up myself (along with a half-dozen rolls of Fuji NPZ) but much-postponed domestic chores won out in the end :-(

[kneeshooter]

It certainly was! They seemed like very nice people.

[gaius-octavian.livejournal.com]

They are practically the definition of "very nice", they should have their picture in the dictionary! :-)

[kneeshooter]

I shall definitely say hello to them another time I see them then.

I've lost....

[ex-harryh579.livejournal.com]

...your iM user name...

Can you ping me or mail it or someting?

H.

Re: I've lost....

[kneeshooter]

All flavours are on my LJ profile page.

[nyarbaggytep.livejournal.com]

Are Manuskript still in existence! My word.
I remember when... etc. etc. etc.
*there follows ramblings of an ancient and senile mind*

[ephraim.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing that you aren't doing Paradise Lost on thursday...

[kneeshooter]

No - fancy coming to Manchester instead? You're both welcome to a lift if you wish.

[ephraim.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I think that my finances will not stretch that far... stupid expensive month.