To the band, should you read this...

Dear Barney, Peter, Steve, Gillian, and fer the time, Phil,

Well now you've gone and done it.  Released a brilliant album when the world was never fully expecting you back.  Now before you lies the requisite task, or is it really requisite because nothing is really necessary for you, to take the show on the road.  If i may, let me diverge for a moment, I first heard New Order in 1993 at the age of 15.  Regret was a life changing song for me, still ranks as one of my favorite songs ever.  Less than a year after finding you, I lost me brother suddenly.  The next day an old friend bought me Substance -- it moved me, consoled me, and changed me permanently.  I was infatuated with four wonderful people who made music that completely touched every facet of my life.  From there, I scrambled to acquire anything New Order or even remotely related.  I got bootlegs, cds, tapes, videos, even made my own shirt.  I found Joy Division and that grabbed something else in me.  But all this time you were gone, lost from sight as individuals working on solo projects.  I never saw you live, except on those videos I got so long ago.  Now you are back.  I have yet to see you live -- ahh the life of a poor law school student.  But I'd like to through something out to you, something rooted in many New Order fans.  We have all heard how much fun you are having now, reunited, and triumphantly reclaiming your place on the stage.  Keep making it fun -- learn more songs for shows, play to each members strenghts, give in to your pleasures -- we don't nned the same set list each night, honest keep it fresh for yourselves.  I mean, I worked in college radio and met several bands -- the ones that changed things nightly had a blast on stage with the in-the-momentness of things, just as I can tell you did from all those old tapes of shows past. I realize that I'm just a faceless fan but whatever, hopefully I'll see you on the road if you make it to the States, specifically Philadelphia or New York.  That'd be cool, and no matter what I love your music, and I can't get enough of this.  Thanks for the wonderful memories and the help getting me through.

very touching and sincere. NO do that they grab you in your teenage years, when things are never easy and move you with their words and music

They ahave better things to do you loss, I can really see Hooky turning up at an internet cafe to email a lost soul like you. Whats was wrong with you anyway, u have no mates or something and is your nob really small.

no, actually i just thought maybe I'd share a few feelings about the band and their music....maybe I am a bit naive to think that they might per chance gaze upon my post, but so what?? I was moved by the music and the moment to say thank you. So go F*&^ off mate.....

HI, well this is my first post on the forum and i support what Joe's statement, I met New Order since 1986 and I haven't seen them live ever, so, if SOMEONE by chance read these meesages, maybe . . .

My lenguage is spanish, so excuse my english

Fritz.

Originally posted by Fritz Giesemann HI, well this is my first post on the forum and i support what Joe's statement, I met New Order since 1986 and I haven't seen them live ever, so, if SOMEONE by chance read these meesages, maybe . . . My lenguage is spanish, so excuse my englishFritz.

Well it looks like our first Mexican (well that lives there) poster...well that I have seen...

Welcome :)

Poor Joe Schmo opens his heart up on this thread only to find some bird swooping down to plop on his bonfire.

Joe - you write with heartfelt passion and gusto. Let's hope the band check this site to read such beauty.

On an entirely different matter - Jeff... I'm chuffed to see that the slang word 'Gobshite' has crossed the pond and is being used well.

Huntsman, remember it wasn't so long ago you were "complaining" about how everyone here was too nice? I guess someone was listening.

Patrick - your memory is like a well oiled racing vehicle primed for speeds in excess of 17 MPH.

You've knocked me down with a feather with that particular comment. I find it difficult to believe anybody ever takes any notice of me I talk that much shit - to remember a throwaway comment is nothing short of spectacular. You are correct on all accounts. I was telling my girlfriend the other day how everyone on this site was so nice and polite, and she was shocked to here that the crazed Falcon had entered the sacred grounds to stir-it-up. I laughed my tits off, knowing nobody would react as badly as the Falco, when Geoff's reply to one horrible comment was '...I think you have crossed the line there...' - to a barrage of filthy language from the budgie character. That crystallized the members of this site - not needing to revert to hatred, and staying as cool as a bag of chilled pringles.

What can I say, guilty as charged. I'll tell you this though kidda, I've learnt that the orderline family demand respect, and I was wrong to provoke hatred amongst brothers.

Yesterday taught me an important lesson - people can remain calm when shit is thrown in there eye. I could never really provoke a war on this site after the budgie incident, you people are just to chilled and intelligent.

Respect.

Huntsman, you were right when you said just ignore him and he'll go away. But surely you're not surprised when we remember what you've said? I'm still pondering what to say about your oral sex comment.

Patty my man - I'm chuffed and honoured that my gear is remembered, can a man not be genuinely surprised anymore? - I fear my sexual comments may have been misconstrued.

Always trying to keep things from getting too personal and deep, however, you appear to be attempting an unlawful entry into a small part of my mind. Are you willing to progress?

Huntsman, an unlawful entry into a small part of your mind? I don't think I was trying to do that. Am I willing to progress? Progress how?

Huntsman, kick you when you're down? If that was your reaction, I apologize.

Originally posted by Huntsman I laughed my tits off, knowing nobody would react as badly as the Falco, when Geoff's reply to one horrible comment was '...I think you have crossed the line there...' - to a barrage of filthy language from the budgie character.

Funny thing is, when I said this, he didn't really crossed it yet. It was about the fact he said NO ripped off The Cure. I wasn't THAT serious.

In fact, I didn't answered anything when he really crossed that line.

Patsy, just to re-cap on things. Not a big fan of chat rooms, occassionally had a look at a few for curiosity purposes only a few years ago until I came across this one. Seems to me that there is a mysterious edge that circulates around the genuine members. So, I stayed a bit longer and the rests history. One thing I noticed was that no matter how I provoked people (which will still continue, rest assured) - nobody bit and hurled abuse. Very intriguing I thought. Kept at it (always to a small degree) and really, I was thwated by everyones coolness.

As I had grown to like everybody on this site and the budgie appeared I immediately tried to defend everyone ... as he was, lets be honest, a cunt. So, I will still pursue aggravating people when its needed, but the budgie was out of order - upset people, yes, going over the edge like he did wasn't nice.

Geoff - I can imagine that when your fired up you can kick arse, but your very early comments agains the Falcon were great.

Pat - I feel you are a curious person. Have taken note of a few of your comments for a good while now without conversing directly. Would be intersted to here what you do, your age - your probably of a similar mind set to myself.

Originally posted by Huntsman Geoff - I can imagine that when your fired up you can kick arse, but your very early comments agains the Falcon were great.

Thanx Huntsy Panksy... Trouble is, I kick ass much better in French. When you master the language, it's way easier...

Originally posted by Huntsman One thing I noticed was that no matter how I provoked people (which will still continue, rest assured) - nobody bit and hurled abuse. Very intriguing I thought. Kept at it (always to a small degree) and really, I was thwated by everyones coolness.

I can't speak for everyone here but you're so much fun it's very difficult to be mad at you...

I would respond more if it wasn't for the language thing, again.

Huntsman, thanks for your comments. Several times I've been very distressed that some of the things I've said have inadvertently bothered you in ways I certainly didn't intend. I didn't misconstrue your sexual comments, but it did seem to me that somebody who wanted to could, and I was trying to make what I intended to be a joke. I have some reluctance about going into a lot of personal details about myself in a place like this which is after all open for all the world to see. Any reactions?

... As I said Pat - very similar people. Do you think my real name is Huntsman? - I too protect my personal self from prying eyes... but, it is difficult when this hallowed ground opens up with so much warmth and comfort.

You've hit another nail square on the head again. Although I give comments in a variant of English sometimes I can't even understand, everybody seems to understand my banter. My girlfriend read a couple of my posts and she stated along the same lines how could anyone decipher my meaning. I am me, and Huntsman makes three. I'll keep posting. No offense taken on any matter by anybody. I'd say I was a deep person, tactile and very sensitive. But, I do have the intelligence to recognise when a person isn't 'getting at me'. Keep 'em coming Pat - don't ever be afraid to speak your mind to me... I love it all... I love it.

Huntsman (real name - squirrel nutkins, aka joseph rattlesnake - in person, active working title robert dog food)

Huntsman, by the way, I particularly enjoy the small-animal references.

I love animals a great deal - I don't even eat them. My cat Steven Grimley died this year, I loved that cat so much I made him a headstone from small rocks I collected from the beach where I live. 16 years - it'll never be the same again.

Until the next time Patster, from Hunts and the animal kingdom... we salute you.

Hey Nic and Seb, could you please kick Huntsman off the board? I thought this was meant to be a fan community! We don't need people like him spoiling things for the rest of us.

Thanks Shelley, only 1 post and requesting I'm kicked off the board. Do you digest fruit a great deal or do you usually stick to savoury goods?

Stephen Grimley is dead maybe now he can talk to that other dead great person Ian Curtis.

Anyone for Kitekat?

Mind the washing line though mate.

Huntsman -- From reading this thread it is clear to me that you deserve a packet of lightly-salted potato crisps.

Here... have some of mine.

Quote: Stephen Grimley is dead maybe now he can talk to that other dead great person Ian Curtis. Anyone for Kitekat? Mind the washing line though mate.

Quite a hurtful thing to say that pal - I'm not that jazzed on you making jokes about my late cat, and (just guessing) I would imagine people won't be too chuffed about you remarking so flippantly on Ian Curtis's death.

Fac21 - cheers! - crisps are a difficult thing to part with.