Manchester, so much to answer for.

So I'm sat in Manchester right now at my friends Kev and Paul's flat (Upper Chorlton Road). Friday night we went to Homo Electric at Legends, where they provide the music and visuals for one of the rooms. It's a sprawling venue with three dancefloors (two once the band comes on), and while wandering through one of the DJs played The Perfect Kiss. The entire thing. I started dancing, and I was nearly in tears, as this trip is the realization of a 20-year dream for me. Hearing my favorite song by my favorite band in the city where it was made - it's nearly too much.

Then, a bit later on the dancefloor upstairs, the DJ played Blue Monday. I was grinning ear to ear.

Yesterday we drove around a bit. I saw the former site of the Hacienda (now flats), Dry Bar, and had my photo taken outside the Salford Lads Club. Then, as we walked into The Outpost last night after a late dinner, the music was Bizarre Love Triangle.

Off to Macclesfield cemetery later, then on to London. I'm ready to move here.

I'm on upper chorlton Rd too! You should have said you were in the area....We could have gone for a beer... ah well next time.

The Perfect Trip!!!....sorry!

I've lived here all my life & never had a night like that! Obviously mysterious elements at work trying to get you to move here,& what a sell eh? Closing I came to that was being at a club in Adelaide in '89 & dancing to Fine Time,being quite possibly one of only two Mancunians in the place & thinking I was dreaming....ah,memories :D

Minx wrote: I'm on upper chorlton Rd too! You should have said you were in the area....We could have gone for a beer... ah well next time.

Argh! Sorry I missed the chance to meet you, but it won't be my last trip to Manchester. I was only there for 48 hours before heading off to London.

Being so close to everything it's strange what you take for granted. I've still never been to Salford Lads Club or to Ian Curtis' grave. Should make the effort really.

Glad you enjoyed it and was nice to meet you last week

Missy Jem wrote: Being so close to everything it's strange what you take for granted. I've still never been to Salford Lads Club or to Ian Curtis' grave. Should make the effort really.

why?

£50 Note wrote:

Off to Macclesfield cemetery later

that should be fun.

say ello to our Bobby. He left liverpool when he married a Manc in 1909.

J.A.K wrote:

Missy Jem wrote: Being so close to everything it's strange what you take for granted. I've still never been to Salford Lads Club or to Ian Curtis' grave. Should make the effort really.

why?

BUTTON IT SCOUSE!

he could take a stroll thru the Ordsall Estate too.

as long as he shaves off the beard first.

El Jarvo wrote: What the fcuk have New Order got to do with Salford Lads (Boys?) Club?!

Nothing, of course...but don't pretend like it isn't a Manchester musical landmark.

El Jarvo wrote:

Missy Jem wrote: Being so close to everything it's strange what you take for granted. I've still never been to Salford Lads Club or to Ian Curtis' grave. Should make the effort really.

Glad you enjoyed it and was nice to meet you last week

What the fcuk have New Order got to do with Salford Lads (Boys?) Club?!

I didn't say it was to do with New order, I was into the Smiths too!

Missy Jem wrote: Glad you enjoyed it and was nice to meet you last week

It was great meeting you too. :)

I'm glad you got to go!!!