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Oxfam on Back Wynd is amazing for music, some absolute gems to be found in the vinyl section.

Yeah, that Oxfam shop is great. Picked up the first Trencher album on vinyl for 3 and a DJ Format album on CD not that long ago. I never seem to be able to leave without buying a book or two either.

I usually try and sneak round Morrisons just in case you're there to avoid this situation.

Sleigh Bells - Treats

Pretty good I guess. I like the song Straight A's, it's pretty crazy.

The old Poison The Well guitar player is in this lot. Had a brief listen on Spotify and wasn't sure what to make of it. Apparently they drew large crowds at Primavera.

Despite my knee being all better, I'm still only 50/50 for tonight - got relatives up visiting and have no idea what the plan is. Will probably be along later (closer to 8) if I'm along at all.

That cricketer who makes the yelping noises to put off the attacker?

I was telling my brother about this chap yesterday. It would be excellent if he became a regular participant.

My knee actually feels okay today. I'll see how I feel later on and might make some kind of appearance.

Aye, right beside the score bag.

I'll hop on the Town and County bandwagon. Only used the Kingswells one but they do a good job and have always been great at sorting out short notice appointments.

I've strained ligaments in my left knee which is why there was limited movement on Monday. Doctor says 3-4 weeks recovery. Really rather sore.

According to Calum, I'll return like a new signing.

I've also got into the habit of refering to all corners as CKs.

Fairly sure we're on at 7:45. Might be a bit later.

Angry Birds is great. I recommend Virtual Pool.

THIS Wednesday!

The new Hot Club 10" is on Spotify and was going mega cheap on either Play.com or iTunes for the download (can't remember which, but 4 tracks for 1.20 or something).

Right, who's in for Monday?

Me

Woods

Soda Jerk

Vega

Dave M

Edd

Scorge

Add Calum to that, and Nef C said he'd be down too.

I'll be along.

David M, you should bring your flatmate because his beard is triumphant.

Will be along to this. Been too long since I last saw Min Diesel and looking forward to seeing all the other bands.

Both myself and Calum will be along on Monday.

Nefarious C cycling West on Queens Road looking like he was about to die.

I had a listen yesterday and enjoyed it.

Will be attending that Cellar 35 show in August.

Joe (Soda Jerk on ab-mus) gave you chaps a good review on c-zine:

Pensioner - 4 track Demo (self released) review on Collective Zine

I would start it again so you get the most out of it! It is regarded as a classic not least because it shaped the genre of hard-boiled, private eye-led crime noir (a larger genre than it sounds!). It also gave rise to the adjective "Chandleresque" which lazy book reviewers ascribe to any laconic private eye novel.

Not that any of that is a reason to read on, I thought it was an excellent read.

Will start again, cheers min.

'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway. First I've ever read by him, pretty good. Anyone have any advice on what else is worth checking out by him? I've already got a copy of 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' that I picked up cheap in a charity shop...

Aye, his stuff is always about in charity shops. I've got 'A Farewell To Arms' to tackle soon. Will let you know how it goes.

I'm currently battling through 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. Seems like one of those which has gained "classic" status and was going cheap in the Oxfam book shop. Started reading it during the beginning of my exam revision and I'm now very confused - there have been numerous murders and I have no idea who was related/linked to who. Might have to admit defeat and start again.

Manatees were mega LOUD last time.

Curious to see Taint.

Will attend.

Certainly UK dates happening in October:

Punktastic • View topic - Chimaira October Tour

EDIT: and a little bit of hunting around:

Chimaria | Aberdeen Warehouse (formerly Moshulu)

BOFF.

Sam - how is the 13th Note for gigs?

We contemplated playing there ages ago with some friends from Glasgow - is it still just a venue hire type place?

Can only echo what Sam said really. Played there twice and its super. The folk that work there are nice and one of the sound folk was great - really patient, helpful, etc. The food is good upstairs too. And it's right across the street from Monorail. Greatest record shop in the whole wide world.

That'd be awesome!

I'll see all of those and raise you:

rural French HXC:

AND

utterly ridiculous jacket-wearing German chun:

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