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13 Oct 2005, 02:02

What a fucking day!

In the end we threw our train tickets in the bin, cos we wouldnae have had time to catch the last train, which meant Lorraine had to stay sober and drive us home......but it was well worth it.

I will have a go at naming the Viking Hordes who were in attendance. The Hac, Jarvo, Gina, Wolfram, Nick King, The G-Man, Johnny Giles, DoN, Ness, Greg, Uncle Liam, Colin Torr, Dave Legge, Craig Digitalwaters, Barney Army, Mr & Mrs Milky, Warren & Will Re:Order, Jim Reilly Jim Reilly, Timbo, Chris Nash & his missus, Neil, Helen, Pablo and Matty the Motherwell fan, ATR, John & Christine, Jeanette, Gordy, Mike, John & Lorraine, Mr & Mrs Shug, MARIO, Midnight Blue, Old Blue, True Blue, Jarvo's wee sis and the Dundee Utd fan husband.....I'm sure there were more, but I am still very very drunk, so they will have to tell you about it :lol:

A few of us took pictures, so expect a few being posted in the next few days. Absolutely great craic in the pub, with several New Or-Dah chants ringing round. Also had a phonecall from the Rocket who wished us all the best and a text message saying we were in for a Joy Division only set.

Wandered down to the venue about 9ish, very drunk, but in time to get to the bar for another beer and nearly get thrown out for continually smoking after being warned by the bouncer not to. We were sat in the same row as Colin, Liam, Digitalwaters, to be honest we were far too pissed to go down and join several of the other mad bastards when New Order came on. Looked like there was a mini mosh pit right in front of Hooky, so Sarge had his work cut out :lol:

Set list was Transmission, She's Lost Control, LWTUA, Atmosphere and WARSAW!!!!!!

Getting to see New Order in such a small wee venue was amazing, but to hear Warsaw live was just unbelieveable, there were several rumours floating around the pub that we were gonna get it - but to actually hear it, fook me! And Hooky had "God Has A DJ" sprayed onto his amps :clap:

Absolutely brilliant day, and great to catch up with all the usual suspects and even better to meet more faces who I'd not met before, Chris Nash, Colin Torr, True Blue, DigitalWaters, Pablo and a special shout out to our very own Mario Brother, who had travelled over from Belgium for the gig.

Also met Fergal Sharkey after the gig, but all I can remember was asking him if he was a Celtic fan, cannae even remember his answer! Oh, and the missus heard a rumour that "a few of them Neworder Onliners got kicked out" can any clarify this? :lol:

Last but not least, a very special shout out to Al, who forked out nearly 200 notes for the new Vikings badges with John Peel RIP :bow:

Can't wait to see you all again :beer:

13 Oct 2005, 02:11

Fuck me, forgot Shadowplay! Cheers to Wolfram, just checked yer post on WIM

You's know what my memory is like :D

13 Oct 2005, 02:12

It was great to meet up with you all.

Many many thanks to Al for the special Peel Vikings pins!

I tried to get down to the mosh zone, but security weren't having it... I bet the hall has never seen a group of people so determined to mosh it up- a fantastic site!

Saw The Fall and The Venetian whatevers in between visits to the watering hole... Everyone was sat politely nodding their heads and tapping their toes throughout, but when The Order came on everyone stood up and stayed stood up!

Maximum respect to New Order for doing an all JD set- I never ever thought I would see Warsaw live- INCREDIBLE!

31G!

13 Oct 2005, 02:21

wow,ive never seen joy division live i reckon most of them tracks made john peel festive 50 around 1980.a fitting tribute indeed :bow:

o and nice piece shug,bet it was fantastic in that pub,probally a few sore heads today

13 Oct 2005, 02:28

I hope God is enjoying having Peel as a DJ!

Who knows, maybe the Almighty will start posting on NOOL after last night's performance!

13 Oct 2005, 02:28

My head hurts, my shins are cut & bleeding ( these low stages are a bugger) , the northern line was shut so had to get a cab home, but what a fookin night, absolutly blinding.

(special thanks to Mr Jarvis)

13 Oct 2005, 02:30

AMAZING

13 Oct 2005, 02:30

AMAZING

13 Oct 2005, 02:46

fuck i'm jealous- it sounds superb!

13 Oct 2005, 03:07

I've never enjoyed being in a pub so much without boozing much!
It's sounds corny but I never thought I'd ever see Joy Division live. Shadowplay & Warsaw made this gig a one off.
Everyone I met from this site is fookin top, best bunch of people on earth.

31G

PS What the fook was William Shatner doing in the pub?

13 Oct 2005, 03:19

The Haçienda must be (re)Built wrote: My head hurts, my shins are cut & bleeding ( these low stages are a bugger) , the northern line was shut so had to get a cab home, but what a fookin night, absolutly blinding.

(special thanks to Mr Jarvis)

Niel, we were wrong. Johnny Ball is alive and kicking.

13 Oct 2005, 03:20

Wasn't a bad night, was it? I just got up, several hangovers and no voice, but happy at the memories of a night that will go down as being very special indeed in the overall JD/NO history. Can't believe they did Shadowplay and Warsaw!

13 Oct 2005, 03:20

Forgot to say - great to meet up with so many NOOLers old and new again!

13 Oct 2005, 03:25

How many kids has Hooky spawned? Every other gig seems to be the birthday of one or other of them! I think he said Jessica was 7 yesterday. I'm sure she enjoyed the JD set as much as my 8 year old son.

Seeing them play Shadowplay was the highlight of a fantastic night (having survived the noise-terror of Venetian Snares). This was the first song I ever saw JD play live, at a soundcheck, and cemented this un-ending passion.

Favourite compere was Delia - 'Lesh be 'avin yer!'

Didn't get a Digital flyer though.

13 Oct 2005, 03:27

Sounds like amazing stuff. More than a bit dissapointed with the whinging git quoted over in the other forum moaning about the New Order brigade being a bit lairy. As if John "irreverence" Peel would have wanted some quiet sit-down affair?!!?!!?

Wish I'd been there.

13 Oct 2005, 04:04

I have to own up to being the bloke who sent the text (to my good friend Chris Nash and his lady Tricia) regarding it being a Joy Division only set.

I'd heard earlier that there'd be a brief bit on the local news with the chaps so hung around and, lo and behold, Hooky divulged that it was a JD experience so I texted Chris right away.

It sounds like a top night was had. Shadowplay and Warsaw? Blimey, when was the last time they had an live outing? If anyone is having any thoughts towards a boot CD of this, I'd be up for a copy!

Cheers and Chris: your Kilkenny 83 tape and WFTSC mixes CD are now ready.

13 Oct 2005, 04:30

Wow what a stunning performance :bow:

Was great to see everyone again! and much respect to Mario for coming all the way over from Holland for the gig!

13 Oct 2005, 04:44

31G!

13 Oct 2005, 04:48

Only downer on the night was that over-zealous security guard with the tattoo on his neck, who turned up from nowhere at the front and started laying into people with "come on then you cunts, you want it". He twatted at least four people that I saw. Containment wasn't his way of doing things!

13 Oct 2005, 05:05

So did anyone from the site get kicked out then or twatted as Tim says? :lol: Just had a phonecall from DoN who says Mario was down the front and shaking Barney's hand. Top bloke our Mario!

Oh, nearly forgot, a big thanks to Nick King for the Slipcase and singles AND 5 track CD. Fuckin brilliant mate - I have the CD blaring away now.

13 Oct 2005, 05:26

Shug wrote:

I will have a go at naming the Viking Hordes who were in attendance. The Hac, Jarvo, Gina, Wolfram, Nick King, The G-Man, Johnny Giles, DoN, Ness, Greg, Uncle Liam, Colin Torr, Dave Legge, Craig Digitalwaters, Barney Army, Mr & Mrs Milky, Warren & Will Re:Order, Jim Reilly Jim Reilly, Timbo, Chris Nash & his missus, Neil, Helen, Pablo and Matty the Motherwell fan, ATR, John & Christine, Jeanette, Gordy, Mike, John & Lorraine, Mr & Mrs Shug, MARIO, Midnight Blue, Old Blue, True Blue, Jarvo's wee sis and the Dundee Utd fan husband.....I'm sure there were more, but I am still very very drunk, so they will have to tell you about it

:cough: you list yourself in there & dont mention me even after i'm nice to your missus? :nonono:

cheers to don for putting me up & al for the badges

13 Oct 2005, 05:29

Shug wrote: So did anyone from the site get kicked out then or twatted as Tim says?

Can't say I saw anything, and I was as central as you could get, slap bang in front of Barney.

13 Oct 2005, 07:23

Ye, Big shout out from me to Barney Army for giving me a lift there, and a lift to my door after. Cant wait for Doves gig now, i'll get a few beers in.

And another mention to our esteemed leader, the Very Reverend Allen Jarvis for providing such wonderful badges and comedy. :nod:

13 Oct 2005, 07:34

Barney Army wrote:

I've never enjoyed being in a pub so much without boozing much!

It's sounds corny but I never thought I'd ever see Joy Division live. Shadowplay & Warsaw made this gig a one off.

Everyone I met from this site is fookin top, best bunch of people on earth.

31G

PS What the fook was William Shatner doing in the pub?

I'm never touching lime and soda again thanks to you
Ditto
Ditto Your not still on about William Shatner!

13 Oct 2005, 07:34

Uncle Liam wrote: And another mention to our esteemed leader, the Very Reverend Allen Jarvis for providing such wonderful badges and comedy.

Comedy?! :skeptic:

13 Oct 2005, 07:38

I wont post the details of our conversation from 1am this morning! It nots in the public interest.

13 Oct 2005, 07:47

Check the url below for a review out of the guardian of the Peel Night -

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/johnpeel/story/0,15271,1591070,00.html

Martijn

13 Oct 2005, 07:47

Al Jarvis wrote:

Uncle Liam wrote: And another mention to our esteemed leader, the Very Reverend Allen Jarvis for providing such wonderful badges and comedy.

Comedy?!

Comedy was you in the pub with your head and shoulders fully wrapped in your NO flag with your naked belly out - a lasting memory for me :p

13 Oct 2005, 07:52

Who was the guy who fell asleep outside the pub?

13 Oct 2005, 07:55

Uncle Liam wrote: I wont post the details of our conversation from 1am this morning! It nots in the public interest.

Er. :blush:

13 Oct 2005, 08:26

Uncle Liam wrote: Who was the guy who fell asleep outside the pub?

That was Mario :lol:

13 Oct 2005, 08:30

What a top night! Didn't finish work till late then got a train down to big smoke from Aylesbury . Got to a random pub to meet up with mates at around 8, had a beer and pressed on to the venue! Really gutted I missed the meet up before hand! So missed out on the pins...again!

Got to the venue before 9. Saw some nutter do his DJ set that nearly killed half of the Audience. Venitian Snares. Half way through, Hooky came up and sat behind us to listen to the Hardcore Techno Bass noise!???

He only stayed around for about 10 mins and I think it was enough even for him.

So we all went for a top up at the melee of a bar and got some wets in.

Furry's opened with a good tune and ended with a ok one, but the other two were suicidally dull.

Then we set up for the most awesome small gig I have ever been to! From Row L Hooky's side of the venue, we watched the whole place go mental and kick off down the front!

What a set! Cracking tunes and a few suprises.

Shame Barney's guitars were fooked! He looked like he had a sad on, but rightly so! Hope they sacked the guitar engineer!

All in all the best gig for a very long time.

Hope to catch up with you monkeys next time for the pre-fight bash!

Regards

TF

13 Oct 2005, 08:30

Did he make it to the gig?

13 Oct 2005, 08:34

Uncle Liam wrote: Did he make it to the gig?

He did - he was down the front and shook hands with Barney as well as pogoing about like a mad eddjit.

Anyone know who won ATR's Sweepstake?

13 Oct 2005, 08:36

No one! I dont think Shadowplay was on it!

13 Oct 2005, 08:37

Truely Faithless wrote: From Row L Hooky's side of the venue, we watched the whole place go mental and kick off down the front!

We must've been rather close! My sister and her hubby were in Row L, Hooky's side. As was Wolfram, although he obviously didn't stop there long!

If you saw three big geezers and a tall bird all stand up from the row in front of you and pile down the front the very second the band came on, then that was me, Hac, (Mad) Darren and Gina G.

13 Oct 2005, 08:45

Uncle Liam wrote: No one! I dont think Shadowplay was on it!

It was on the list, but no one picked it.

He says the money is going to charidee! :skeptic:

13 Oct 2005, 08:51

Yeah right!

13 Oct 2005, 10:44

Ness wrote:

Barney Army wrote:

I've never enjoyed being in a pub so much without boozing much!

It's sounds corny but I never thought I'd ever see Joy Division live. Shadowplay & Warsaw made this gig a one off.

Everyone I met from this site is fookin top, best bunch of people on earth.

31G

PS What the fook was William Shatner doing in the pub?

I'm never touching lime and soda again thanks to you

Ditto

Ditto Your not still on about William Shatner!

just shandies & water then is it? :nonono:

13 Oct 2005, 12:22

Ness wrote:

Al Jarvis wrote:

Uncle Liam wrote: And another mention to our esteemed leader, the Very Reverend Allen Jarvis for providing such wonderful badges and comedy.

Comedy?!

Comedy was you in the pub with your head and shoulders fully wrapped in your NO flag with your naked belly out - a lasting memory for me :p

...and I have the pictures, in case anyone has sucessfully blocked the sight from their memory!!!

13 Oct 2005, 12:33

What a great 24 hours!

At 1pm yesterday I left the office in Aberdeen and I sat down at my desk again at 11.30 this morning. The bloke who sits next to me didn't even notice I was missing! In the missing hours I managed to get to London and drink myself stupid. Transport consisted of my car, two aeroplanes, one monorail, one train (first class on the Gatwick Express, baby!), three tubes, two busses and a taxi!

The gig itself was stunning. The best bits for me where the gasps from the crowd when we realised we were getting Shadowplay, and the even bigger one for the Encore!

I was at the not-moving-around-at-the-back crew and got a great view. Loved watching the meelee down the front and laughing at Liam and Shug's attempts to look as sober as me!

Nice to meet everyone blah blah blah photos posted as soon as I can find the lead for the stupid camera. Only the pub ones came out; no dazzling images from inside the gig. Here's one nicked from the Guardian instead - the photographer must have been sat on Al's head to get this angle!

Speaking of Al - many thanks for letting me know in time to get the tickets, the pin badge, the company and generally being all round man of the moment!

13 Oct 2005, 13:10

Thanks for the badges AL :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Mrs Manic was chuffed to get one of her own this time

When it all kicked of the security gaurd who was stopping us from getting down the front moved from his post to assist at the front.

This left the coast clear for us to sneak down from row AA to a good position on the steps near the front.

You lot are a bunch of nutters, certainly looked like you were having fun.

Well chuffed with the JD set.

The missus says "what the fluck does 31G" mean ?

Must admit i couldn't think of a decent response. Any one got any ideas??

Corkin Evening all round

We watched the whole show and only nipped out for the odd drink / piss so didn't get a chance to say hello to many of you.

Got me ticket signed by Hooky, So that was a bonus.

13 Oct 2005, 13:19

Manic wrote: The says "what the fuck does 31G" mean ?

Must admit i couldn't think of a decent response. Any one got any ideas??

Explanation HERE

Not a pleasant subject, but I think there was a lot of media interest about Hess at the time. The whole should we / shouldn't we let him out debate.

13 Oct 2005, 13:51

a special shout out to our very own Mario Brother, who had travelled over from Belgium for the gig.

quote] belgium?? me?? :laugh: :laugh:

13 Oct 2005, 13:58

mario wrote: a special shout out to our very own Mario Brother, who had travelled over from Belgium for the gig.

quote] belgium?? me??

I know - I know. But I was very drunk when posting the message this morning.....if you remember, I did say to you in the pub "I hope you've not been on the funny fags" :crazy: :beer:

13 Oct 2005, 14:01

Shug wrote:

Uncle Liam wrote: Did he make it to the gig?

He did - he was down the front and shook hands with Barney as well as pogoing about like a mad eddjit.

Anyone know who won ATR's Sweepstake?

Yes i did! Arrived at QEH at 22.15, just in time...:D Was completely wrecked before, must have been the pints i had with my friend Martin in New Cross. Highlight for me: 3 1 g and shaking hands with Barney right after they finished It was a tanfastic night,thanks to all of you guys; Al(i'm a lawyer!),Shug,Tim and especially Don,who got me the ticket,you're a star :bow: Got to lie down now, my head still hurts...hope to see ya all again in the near future!

13 Oct 2005, 14:05

Shug wrote:

mario wrote: a special shout out to our very own Mario Brother, who had travelled over from Belgium for the gig.

quote] belgium?? me??

I know - I know. But I was very drunk when posting the message this morning.....if you remember, I did say to you in the pub "I hope you've not been on the funny fags"

funny fags? only one...or two :confused2: but i don't remember you saying that :smoking:

13 Oct 2005, 14:07

SHUGZV actually said he is a funny fag! :abovelol:

13 Oct 2005, 15:36

Manic wrote: When it all kicked of the security gaurd who was stopping us from getting down the front moved from his post to assist at the front.

It wasnt that prick with the pony tail was it? He was stopping me for a while then I noticed the other stairs were unguarded so I fooked off down there.

13 Oct 2005, 15:42

mario wrote: Al(i'm a lawyer!)

:laugh: Well, the threats of violence weren't working so thought I'd attempt a different approach! :read:

13 Oct 2005, 16:05

oldmonkey wrote: Only downer on the night was that over-zealous security guard with the tattoo on his neck, who turned up from nowhere at the front and started laying into people with "come on then you cunts, you want it". He twatted at least four people that I saw. Containment wasn't his way of doing things!

i noticed that on the warsaw video. maybe he was afraid one of you boys was going to rush onstage and give barney a big hug and a smooch!

13 Oct 2005, 19:41

Top stuff..and a fuckin great night by the sounds of things.nice thread

13 Oct 2005, 19:46

It was a top night, thanks again DoN for the ticket! Seeing a JD-only set was a unique experience :)

13 Oct 2005, 21:24

AgentWood wrote:

oldmonkey wrote: Only downer on the night was that over-zealous security guard with the tattoo on his neck, who turned up from nowhere at the front and started laying into people with "come on then you cunts, you want it". He twatted at least four people that I saw. Containment wasn't his way of doing things!

i noticed that on the warsaw video. maybe he was afraid one of you boys was going to rush onstage and give barney a big hug and a smooch!

And trust me, Sarge doesn't seem to be the type to talk first ;)

When WenOrder tried to chat with him in Chicago, he just answered by one word all the time, hehe ;)

14 Oct 2005, 02:54

Sarge wasn't the problem - it was a guy with a yellow vest or who wasn't down the front at the start, and who decided that the best way to control the crowd was to hit people.

14 Oct 2005, 03:45

From where I was standing it looked like Sarge was as upset about the QEH guys as everyone else was. Never saw him lay a finger on anyone, just make "move back" gestures.

I spoke to Hooky in the foyer earlier and Sarge was totally cool. A pissed guy muscled past me to get Hooky's signature, so Hooky said something to Sarge about people "getting a bit brave", even then he just gently ushered Hooky away.

14 Oct 2005, 08:03

oldmonkey wrote: Sarge wasn't the problem - it was a guy with a yellow vest or who wasn't down the front at the start, and who decided that the best way to control the crowd was to hit people.

rumour has it uncle liam will die. perhaps yellow vest man will be the culprit?

14 Oct 2005, 08:10

Nah. That was probably my yellow t short that everyone signed.

Anyway, as i type Sir Bigin of Oil is sending me lots and lots of pics, including the scariest picture of me in existence. Will be posted as soon as i have reduced the size of them!

14 Oct 2005, 14:54

Looking forward to that one Liam- glad you had a good one at Kloot, shame I missed it. I went out on the lash instead and proceeded to bore everyone to death with tales of high adventure. Ungrateful bastards. It was a fantastic night, thanks espcially to Barney Army for the lift and good to meet Liam ,Tim and Ness too amongst others. Must also tip the wink to Al for the badge, fantastic stuff.

Who won the sweepstake by the way? Now I really have to go to bed and catch up on a couple of days missed sleep.