sallyj

I have been debating with myself over this for a while and have had various people input their opinions but still im unsure....

Should i submit to the world of the unknown with online dating or is this something for the social inept?

Where should a girl/boy of a certain age go to meet new and exciting people? Is it wrong to look for love on the internet?

Im very interested in your views so please feel free to comment.............................................

I have decided to take the plunge and run 5km for Cancer research. Im now looking for sponorship to help me make all the difference! If you know someone who has been affected by cancer please please donate a bit of cash. It really will make a difference.

Heres the link to my online donation page

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/sallydunmore

 

Thank you in advance......................

Today i lost my best friend. It was unexpected and she will be sadly missed. Heres my tribute to the best dog in the world..... May she rest in peace.

The Brickarus Files

(Always flying too close to the sun)

File:  LuBro-1stPuSc28.12.1895

 

 

Contents:

 

• Brickly Journal
• The Good, the Bad and the Downright Groovy
• Dr Brick is IN
• Poet’s Corner
• Letters
• Spamtastic
• Timewasters Inc
• Mr Brick’s Musical Appreciation Course
• Including the Kitchen Sink
• Thank you and Goodnight

 

 

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Brickly Journal - The Editorial and Musing Section of our beloved Chief

 

 

Life is like a box of chocolates, whilst mostly sweet every now and again you

accidentally eat a coffee cream. When forlorn and melancholy hit the Brick

offices this month there were two options, the first involved copious amounts

of gin and refusing to come out from under the duvet (the option certain

camera toting jezebels took) the second involved going out and indulging in

some musical therapy. So I herded the minions out of the door and we went to

see some musical treats including 1990s, Gossip, the Rakes, New Rhodes

and a very special Kasabian performance. That chased the winter blues away

with a big hefty stick and told it never to darken the door to Brick Towers

again.

 

With spirits lifted (or consumed) my dedicated team and I once again

turned our sights on the crafting of this world renowned piece of literary

genius and with light hearts skipped and whistled our way through the editorial

 meetings like children on a sugar rush.

 

In competition news the first person to correctly identify, and leave me a

message on, the cunningly hidden historical date in last month’s file name

was Mr. Poo Face Jim. The file was BoW18-06-1815 which of course was

Battle of Waterloo, which took place on the 18^th June 1815. There is another

cleverly crafty hidden message in this months file number. Identity and leave

me a myspace message/ email me the answer. Winner gets to feel smug at

no extra charge and if you live in the London area can claim their Monster

Munch from the Brick HQ.

 

I have one further comment to make. This month’s HP installment is

astoundingly fantastic. Well done Mrs Writer Woman, I salute you.

 

 

 

(For those of you new to the World of the Brick you may find the Myspace link at the bottom

useful!!! hehehe Mr Brick Editor in Chief)

 

 

The Good, The Bad and the downright Groovy –

 

 

Ruby – The Kaiser Chiefs

Yes it has been played on repeat on every radio station in the galaxy for

 the best part of the millennium but it’s a cracking tune ‘argghh arrghhh

argghh arrghhh arrgghh’. And it’s worth it for the lyric ‘due to lack of

interest, tomorrow is cancelled’.

 

Girl – Beck

Always an office favourite Beck has been played to distraction this week. There is more than one female member of staff who

would pay handsomely to be his Sun Eyed Girl, and even I will admit his

charms are manifold.

 

Little Discourage – Idlewild

Before they went all folky and grew immense quantities of facial hair Idlewild

 could be...well wild. Saw them once at a festival and Mr Woomble was so

pissed he fell over and nearly lost his trousers. Then we got swept away in a

raging great mosh pit.  So… this one’s for nostalgia then.

 

And now for reader reviews:

Dolly Parton

Wembley Arena, Monday 19^th March 2007

By LadyJane

 

Wembley Arena is home to the mega music event…..when I think of

Wembley, I think amazing lighting displays, unbelievable graphics, intense

choreography and high energy performances.  How else could an artist hold

the attention of such an unbelievably enormous crowd?

Dolly Parton took to the stage with a simple and rather tacky glitter

laden set which looked like it could have come straight out of 'The Best Little

 Whore House in Texas'.  She arrived from under the stage via some sort of

dodgy mechanical elevator (the shows only ‘trick’) to roars of applause.  From

the moment she opened her mouth though, it was obvious that we were all in

for a serious treat. 

From her standard lines such as “It costs a lot of money to look this

cheap” through to some cheeky anecdotes about Jolene who apparently looks

‘real ugly now a days’ she had the crowd in stitches.  Her stories which

 traversed from comedy to relative tragedy, paled in comparison to her

unbelievable voice and her ability as a musician.  I literally had goose bumps

when she sang ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Coat of Many Colours’.  She

played the autoharp, the banjo, the tin whistle, the guitar and the piano….and

then there was that voice.  Powerful, clean and youthful, with oodles of

heartfelt passion.  I swear if I could, I would have given back my front row

ticket to Madonna just to sit way up the back of Wembley Arena and see Dolly

Parton perform all over again!

Team Dolly is highly protective of her image and close ups of her on

the big screens were not allowed (yet there were many of the band).  We

were made aware of a strict no camera policy before the show, and those who

were unfortunate enough to have their camera confiscated were subjected to

long waits in appalling conditions at the end of the night.   However, the show

was fantastic and Dolly larger than life and dream like….she’s the sort of star

who will never age.

 

  We love old Dolly, thanks for that my Lady - Ed.

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Dr Brick is IN – Your chance to pose all your musical problems to the indie

 agony uncle

 

 

Dear Dr Brick,

 

I have a secret and highly embarrassing crush. Ever since I saw ‘The Holiday’

 at Christmas I have struggled with it. I tried to tell myself it was just the acting,

but no, I have found myself digging out other films he appears in. I fear people

will laugh when I admit that rather than fall for the dashing Jude Law, I found

myself salivating over the rolly polly Jack Black. What can I do? I have even

bought the Tenacious D album!

 

 Secret Lardy Lover

 

Dear Secret Lardy Lover,

 

Firstly be aware that there is no shame in this crush. On reading the opening

words I feared you had the wrong problem page and you were going to tell me

you found Jude Law attractive. Clearly I would have had to laugh at you for

that and send you to Sad Pretty Air-Head Boys Anonymous. But no you

clearly have more taste than that. Whilst MR Jack Black may not be the oil

painting of the west he is clearly very very funny and also musical. A great

combination. This strong overarching talent always makes someone more

physically attractive, how else would you explain Mick Jagger’s luck with the

ladies? Go buy High Fidelity and watch it weekly.

 

 

Dr Brick

 

(The Holiday is releases on DVD on Monday - shameless plug editor)

 

~      ~       ~      ~      ~       ~     ~      ~       ~

 

 

Dear Dr Brick,

   

It has come to my attention that the entire female population of the UK is

 wearing leggings/footless tights and smock things. I would like to know your

stance on this trend as I personally think they look hideous and I would rather

wear a bin sack.

 

Am I alone? Am I to be an outcast in my bootcut jeans? Please help.

 

Dear Sensible Dresser,

 

No you are not alone, I am forming a focus group to solve the rising leggin-

smock wearing problems that are stalking this country. I believe in a graph

you could prove that global warming is in fact caused by the wearing of such

garments and therefore should be banned outright. Stick to wearing boot cut

jeans and save the environment.

 

Dr Brick

 

 

Poets Corner

 

 

The Ballad of the Lost Sock

By Bandit

 

 

Where do you go to my lovely,

When I’m away in my shed

Won’t you tell my the fluff that surrounds you

I’ll have to look under the bed

Yes I will, Yes I will

 

Where do you go to my lovely

Why leave your twin all alone

Won’t you tell my the fluff that surrounds you

When I find only one I will groan

Yes I will, Yes I will

 

Where do you go to my lovely

You make me go out with feet odd

Won’t you tell my the fluff that surrounds you

Oh there you are, you little sod!

 

this can also be sung to the tune of Where do you go to (My Lovely)

by Peter Sarstedt – Ed.

 

Ode to a Brick

By SharaJade

 

There was a young studmuff called Brick
Who made all the other men sick
With his trim and toned form
Looking better than norm
Babes flocked to his side double quick

 

 Well what can I say, too true too true ;)- Ed.

 

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Letters

 

 

Dear Editor in Chief,

Ok so here are some of the most influencial things in my life ...... maybe some are similar to yours!

 

1. Music

Without discovering my music my life would be totally different. I have to thank number 2 for this

 

2. Boyfriends

Not all have been good and most have been awful but some have given me things that i wouldnt be without such as my children and my music and for that im grateful

3. Friends

without these some of the hard times would have been sooo much harder!

4. Family

Although i love my family i sometimes wonder if im trying too hard to live up to something im not and dont want to dissapoint. Love them soooo much though!

 

okay theres mine so what are yours??????

S • C • O • R • P • I • O: The Bitch

Can be mean sometimes, and will Probably knock your ass out, if crossed the wrong way!! EXTREMELY sexy. Intelligent. Energetic. Predict future. Most erotic. (Freak in bed.) (GREAT kisser.) Always get what they want. Sexy. Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. The sexiest ever....Romantic. Caring. 4 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


V • I • R • G • O: The Lover

Dominant in relationships. Sexy. someone loves them right now. Freak in bed. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Intellectual. Attractive. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Hard to forget. Love at first sight. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only. Ultimate sexiness.Great kisser. 7 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


L • I • B • R • A • : The Freak in the Bed

Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique sexiness. Most caring person you will ever meet! AMAZING IN BED..!!! Not the kind of person you wanna fuck with...u might end up crying... The most irresistible. Rare 2 find. Funny. Talkative. Erotic. Smart. Loves sports. Gets what he/she wants. Loves to be in a relationship. 9 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


A • R • I • E • S: The Sexiest

Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to fuck with. Erotic. Funny. Take you on trips to the moon in bed. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY sexy. Loves being in long relationships.=) Addictive. Loud. best in bed. 16 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


A • Q • U • A • R • I • U • S : the strongest
Trustworthy. Sexy. professional kissers. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships. Extremely energetic and funny. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Loves music. Not a Fighter, But will Knock the fuck out of u. The best and biggest freak in bed! Strong. Considered to be a "Spartan." The most intelligent. falls in love too easily. Doesn't show it but is easy to hurt. 2 years of bad luck if you do not repost. perfect


G • E • M • I • N • I: passionate

Nice. Love is one of a kind. Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you the fuck out. Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING.Horny. Freak in Bed. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. ULTRA SEXY. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 9 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


L • E • O: wild in bed

Great talker. Sexy and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to have fun. Is really good at a lot. Great kisser. Unpredictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Loyal.Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Great when found. 7 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


C • A • N • C • E • R: Most Amazing Kisser

Very high sex appeal. Great in bed!!! Love is one of a kind. Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative. Extremely random and proud of it. Freak in bed. Spontaneous. Great telling stories.A big fighter, and will Knock your lights out if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to. 12 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


P • I • S • C • E • S: The Piece of ass

Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. Too Sexy, DAMN IT. Very high SEX appeal. Has the last word. The best to find, hardest to keep. Fun to be around. Freak in the sheets. Extremely weird but in a good way. Super good in bed. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. A partner for life. Always gets what he or she wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. 5 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


C • A • P • R • I • C • O • R • N: THE BEST IN BED

Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future. Irresistible, awesome kisser.gets what he or she wants. BY FAR the BEST in BED. Very sexy. Coolest. Loves to own Gemini's in sports.Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Loves to be your first. So you'll never forget. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


T • A • U • R • U • S: The sex addict

Aggressive. Freak in bed. Rare to find! Loves being in long relationships Likes to give a good fight for what they want. Extremely outgoing. Sexy as ...u no!..... Loves to help people in times of need. Outstanding kisser. Very funny. Awesome personality. Stubborn. Sexual as ......... Most caring person you will ever meet! One of a kind. Not one to fuck with. Are the most sexiest people on earth! 15 years of bad luck if you do not repost.


S • A • G • I • T • T • A • R • I • U • S. The Sexy one

Spontaneous. Aggressive. Horny. Freak in Bed. Great when found. Loves being in long relationships. The one. So much love to give. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone They meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Most caring person you will ever meet! Not the kind of person you wanna mess with you might end up crying! 4 years of bad luck if you do not repost

I know that alot of people on here wont have heard of the bands that im about to list but thats a good thing! I will start with the ones you may know

Here are my all time favourite bands and some that deserve credit that they havent got!

 

1

The Cure

my favourite song has got to be How Beautiful you are" please listen to it if you havent already

2

The  Smiths

my favourite song as to be..... and this is a tough one!!!! either Unloveable or Cemetery Gates

3

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine

not very well known but captures my youth perfectly! My favourite song is Bloodsport for All

4

PWEI (Pop Will Eat Itself)

Loved their music and have a few favs including Def Con One, Sick Little Girl and Inside You

5

Pixies

Another amazing band with so many songs its hard too choose my favourite but here are a few.... Where is my Mind?, Gigantic, Here Comes Your Man and of course Monkey Gone to Heaven

6

Oasis

As much as it loathes me to say i cant help but like this band so much so they were my wedding song! Heres my favourite songs.... Cigarettes and Alcohol, Dont look back in Anger , and Wonderwall

7

Senseless Things

an amazing band with good friends who know how to draw! ( Jamie Hewlett! Tank Girl Fame! ) my fav songs are...Everybodys gone and Easy to Smile

8

Pulp

an amazing band that has sadly disappeared from the music scene. My favourite songs include... Pencil Skirt, Babies, and Underwear

9

James

their best song tends to be overplayed but if you havent heard it i recommend Sit Down along with What For

10

Dinosaur Jnr

i love this band and saw them recently at Leeds festival where they were as good as they have ever been. My Fav songs are Freak Scene and Just like Heaven ( even though its a cover! )

 

Well i hope i have given you a little bit of insight into some new / old bands and hope this inspires you to have a rocking New Year!

Credit to Rockinponda for this journal

 

(x) Grease
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
(x) Pirates of the caribbean 3: at worlds end
( ) Boondock Saints
(x) Fight Club
( ) Starsky and Hutch
(x) Neverending Story
(x) Blazing Saddles
(x) Airplane

Total: 8

( ) The Princess Bride
(x) Anchorman
(x) Napoleon Dynamite
(x) Saw
(x) Saw II
(x) Saw III
( ) Saw IV
(x) White Noise
( ) White Oleander
( ) 50 First Dates
( ) The Princess Diaries
( ) The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Total all together: 14

(x) Scream
(x) Scream 2
(x) Scream 3
(x) Scary Movie
(x) Scary Movie 2
(x) Scary Movie 3
(x ) Scary Movie 4
(x) American Pie
( ) American Pie 2
( ) American Wedding
( ) American Pie Band Camp
( ) American Pie Naked Mile

Total all together: 22

(x) Harry Potter 1
(x) Harry Potter 2
( ) Harry Potter 3
( ) Harry Potter 4
(x) Resident Evil 1
( ) Resident Evil 2
(x) The Wedding Singer
( ) Little Black Book
(x ) The Village
( ) Lilo & Stitch

Total all together: 27

(x) Finding Nemo
(x) Finding Neverland
(x) Signs
(x) The Grinch
(x)Texas Chainsaw Massacre (remake)
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
( ) White Chicks
( ) Butterfly Effect
(x) 13 Going on 30
(x) I, Robot
( ) Robots

Total all together: 34

(x) Dodgeball
( ) Universal Soldier
(x) Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(x) Along Came Polly
(x ) Deep Impact
( ) KingPin
(x) Never Been Kissed
(x) Meet The Parents
(x) Meet the Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
( ) Joe Dirt
(x ) King Kong

Total all together: 42

( ) A Cinderella Story
( )The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
(x) Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumber & Dumberer
(x) Final Destination
(x) Final Destination 2
(x) Final Destination 3
(x) Halloween
(x)The Ring
( ) The Ring 2
( ) Surviving Christmas
(x) Flubber


Total all together: 49

( ) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle...its called harold and kumar get the munchies
( ) Practical Magic
(x) Chicago
(x) Ghost Ship
(x) From Hell
(x) Hellboy
(x) Secret Window
( ) I Am Sam
(x) The Whole Nine Yards
( ) The Whole Ten Yards

Total all together: 55

(x) The Day After Tomorrow
(x) Child's Play
( ) Seed of Chucky
( ) Bride of Chucky
(x) Ten Things I Hate About You
( ) Just Married
(x) Gothika
(x) Nightmare on Elm Street
(x) Sixteen Candles
( ) Remember the Titans
( ) Coach Carter
(x) The Longest Yard
( ) Gridiron Gang
(x) The Grudge
( ) The Grudge 2
(x) The Mask
(x) Son Of The Mask

Total all together: 65

( ) Bad Boys
( ) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
( ) Lucky Number Sleven
(x) Ocean's Eleven
(x) Ocean's Twelve
(x) Ocean's Thirteen
(x) Bourne Identity
( ) Bourne Supremecy
( ) Lone Star
(x) Bedazzled
(x) Predator I
(x) Predator II
( ) The Fog
(x) Ice Age
(x) Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
( ) Curious George

Total all together: 74

(x) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
( ) Darkness Falls
(x) Christine
(x) ET
(x) Children of the Corn
( ) My Boss's Daughter
(x) Maid in Manhattan
(x) War of the Worlds
(x) Rush Hour
( ) Rush Hour 2

Total all together: 81

(x) Swimfan
(x) Miracle on 34th street
(x) Old School
( ) The Notebook
( ) K-Pax
( ) Krippendorf's Tribe
( ) A Walk to Remember
( ) Ice Castles
(x) Boogeyman
( ) the 40 year old virgin

Total all together: 85

(x) Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring
(x) Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
(x) Lord of the Rings Return Of the King
(x) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
(x) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(x) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Total all together: 91

(x ) Hostel
( ) Hostel 2
( ) Waiting for Guffman
( ) House of 1000 Corpses
(x) Devils Rejects
(x) Elf
(x) Highlander
(x) Mothman Prophecies
(x) American History X
() Three

Total all together: 97

( ) The Jackal
( ) Kung Fu Hustle
(x) Full Metal Jacket
( ) Shaolin Soccer
( ) Night Watch
(x) Monsters Inc.
(x) Titanic
(x) Monty Python (which one?)
(x) Shaun Of the Dead
( ) Willard

Total all together: 102

( ) High Tension
( ) Club Dread
(x) Hulk
( ) Dawn Of the Dead
(x) Chronicle Of Narnia The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
( ) Orgazmo
( ) Phantasm
(x) Waterworld

total all together: 105

(x) Kill Bill vol 1
(x) Kill Bill vol 2
( ) Mortal Kombat
(x) Wolf Creek
( )The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
( ) I Spit on Your Grave
( ) The Last House on the Left
( ) Re-Animator
( ) Army of Darkness

Total all together: 108

(x) The Matrix
(x)The Matrix Reloaded
(x) The Matrix Revolutions
(x) team america
(x) Silence of the Lambs
(x)Hannibal
(x) Red Dragon
( )Anger Management

Total All Together: 115

Now: put "I've seen _115__ of 210 movies

Credit to Kassady for this journal

 

Here's my list of the top 5 British men I would not be unhappy to find in my stocking................

 

Number 1

 

 Russell Brand - very sexy british comedian who has stolen my heart. for more info on him check out the link below

http://www.russellbrand.tv/

number 2

Alex Zane - DJ, TV presenter and generally hot bloke!

Number 3

Robert Smith - Lead singer of the Cure need i say more??

 

Number 4

 

Morrissey - I know hes getting on a bit now and has fled to the USA but i still love him

 

and Finally......

 

Number 5

 

Ed Byrne - An irish comic and all round sexpot

 

So.....theres my list - enjoy the pictures!!

 

Inspired by Ashly (newageamazon)

 

1973 – Come on Feel the Noise – Slade

1974 – No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley

1975 – Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen

1976 – Anarchy in the UK – Sex Pistols

1977 – We Are the Champions – Queen

1978 – Village People – YMCA

1979 – London Calling – The Clash

1980 – Love will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division

1981 – Woman – John Lennon

1982 – Don’t you Want me – Human League

1983 – Is There Something I Should Know – Duran Duran

1984 – When Doves Cry – Prince

1985 – Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds

1986 – You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi

1987 – The One I Love – REM

1988 – Sweet Child O Mine – Guns & Roses

1989 – Like A Prayer – Madonna

1990 – Jesus and Mary Chain – Head On

1991 –Metcallica – Enter the Sandamn

1992 – Come as You Are – Nivarana

1993- Creep – Radiohead

1994 – Basket Case – Green Day

1995 – Live Forever – Oasis

1996  - Tonight Tonight – Smashing Pumpkins

1997 – Firestarter – Prodigey

1998 – My Hero – Foo Fighters

1999 – Angels – Robbie Williams

2000 – Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang

2001 – Chop Suey – System of a Down

2002 – Fell in Love with  A Girl – White Stripes

2003 – Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet

2004 – Take Your Mama – Scissor Sisters

2005 – Im Not Okay – My Chemical Romance

2006 – Woman – Wolfmother

2007 – Super Massive Black Hole - Muse

 

The Brickarus Files

(Always flying too close to the sun)

File:  LuBro-1stPuSc28.12.1895

 

Contents:

 

·                                 Brickly Journal

·                                 The Good, the Bad and the Downright Groovy

·                                 Dr Brick is IN

·                                 Poet’s Corner

·                                 Letters

·                                 Spamtastic

·                                 Timewasters Inc

·                                 Mr Brick’s Musical Appreciation Course

·                                 Including the Kitchen Sink

·                                 Thank you and Goodnight

 

 

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Brickly Journal - The Editorial and Musing Section of our beloved Chief

 

 

Life is like a box of chocolates, whilst mostly sweet every now and again you

accidentally eat a coffee cream. When forlorn and melancholy hit the Brick

offices this month there were two options, the first involved copious amounts

of gin and refusing to come out from under the duvet (the option certain

camera toting jezebels took) the second involved going out and indulging in

some musical therapy. So I herded the minions out of the door and we went to

see some musical treats including 1990s, Gossip, the Rakes, New Rhodes

and a very special Kasabian performance. That chased the winter blues away

with a big hefty stick and told it never to darken the door to Brick Towers

again.

 

With spirits lifted (or consumed) my dedicated team and I once again

turned our sights on the crafting of this world renowned piece of literary

genius and with light hearts skipped and whistled our way through the editorial

 meetings like children on a sugar rush.

 

In competition news the first person to correctly identify, and leave me a

message on, the cunningly hidden historical date in last month’s file name

was Mr. Poo Face Jim. The file was BoW18-06-1815 which of course was

Battle of Waterloo, which took place on the 18^th June 1815. There is another

cleverly crafty hidden message in this months file number. Identity and leave

me a myspace message/ email me the answer. Winner gets to feel smug at

no extra charge and if you live in the London area can claim their Monster

Munch from the Brick HQ.

 

I have one further comment to make. This month’s HP installment is

astoundingly fantastic. Well done Mrs Writer Woman, I salute you.

 

  

(For those of you new to the World of the Brick you may find the Myspace link at the bottom

useful!!! hehehe Mr Brick Editor in Chief)

 

 

 The Good, The Bad and the downright Groovy –

 

 

Ruby – The Kaiser Chiefs

Yes it has been played on repeat on every radio station in the galaxy for

 the best part of the millennium but it’s a cracking tune ‘argghh arrghhh

argghh arrghhh arrgghh’. And it’s worth it for the lyric ‘due to lack of

interest, tomorrow is cancelled’.

 

 Girl – Beck

Always an office favourite Beck has been played to distraction this week. There is more than one female member of staff who

would pay handsomely to be his Sun Eyed Girl, and even I will admit his

charms are manifold.

 

 Little Discourage – Idlewild

Before they went all folky and grew immense quantities of facial hair Idlewild

 could be...well wild. Saw them once at a festival and Mr Woomble was so

pissed he fell over and nearly lost his trousers. Then we got swept away in a

raging great mosh pit.  So… this one’s for nostalgia then.

 And now for reader reviews:

Dolly Parton

Wembley Arena, Monday 19^th March 2007

By LadyJane

 

Wembley Arena is home to the mega music event…..when I think of

Wembley, I think amazing lighting displays, unbelievable graphics, intense

choreography and high energy performances.  How else could an artist hold

the attention of such an unbelievably enormous crowd?

Dolly Parton took to the stage with a simple and rather tacky glitter

laden set which looked like it could have come straight out of 'The Best Little

 Whore House in Texas'.  She arrived from under the stage via some sort of

dodgy mechanical elevator (the shows only ‘trick’) to roars of applause.  From

the moment she opened her mouth though, it was obvious that we were all in

for a serious treat. 

From her standard lines such as “It costs a lot of money to look this

cheap” through to some cheeky anecdotes about Jolene who apparently looks

‘real ugly now a days’ she had the crowd in stitches.  Her stories which

 traversed from comedy to relative tragedy, paled in comparison to her

unbelievable voice and her ability as a musician.  I literally had goose bumps

when she sang ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Coat of Many Colours’.  She

played the autoharp, the banjo, the tin whistle, the guitar and the piano….and

then there was that voice.  Powerful, clean and youthful, with oodles of

heartfelt passion.  I swear if I could, I would have given back my front row

ticket to Madonna just to sit way up the back of Wembley Arena and see Dolly

Parton perform all over again!

Team Dolly is highly protective of her image and close ups of her on

the big screens were not allowed (yet there were many of the band).  We

were made aware of a strict no camera policy before the show, and those who

were unfortunate enough to have their camera confiscated were subjected to

long waits in appalling conditions at the end of the night.   However, the show

was fantastic and Dolly larger than life and dream like….she’s the sort of star

who will never age.

 

  We love old Dolly, thanks for that my Lady - Ed.

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