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Tarsier

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Random memories
« on: March 29, 2021, 10:49:57 PM »
Share a random memory!

Anything, small or big, recent or from the land far, far away...

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Re: Random memories
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2021, 10:52:00 AM »
Whilst putting a door back on my wardrobe at the weekend and having to shove everything out of the way I remembered loosing a shoe at Tommystock.

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Re: Random memories
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2021, 09:02:03 PM »

Rather drunk in Leeds a few years back, having a last smoke before going into a Carter USM gig at the Academy, when my gig buddy nudged me and mumbled something that I couldn't quite here whilst jerking his head in my direction... I followed what I think he was on about and there was a certain Mr Sullivan, a couple of feet to my left.

I didn't want to bother him (our favourite musicians deserve a night off, right?) and I don't know if he was attending the show in question but it was certainly a random moment to encounter someone I admire, right up there when I bumped into Alan Rickman in Foyles bookshop in London or Adrian Edmondson in my local Tesco...   ;D

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Re: Random memories
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2021, 12:49:42 AM »

Rather drunk in Leeds a few years back, having a last smoke before going into a Carter USM gig at the Academy, when my gig buddy nudged me and mumbled something that I couldn't quite here whilst jerking his head in my direction... I followed what I think he was on about and there was a certain Mr Sullivan, a couple of feet to my left.

I didn't want to bother him (our favourite musicians deserve a night off, right?) and I don't know if he was attending the show in question but it was certainly a random moment to encounter someone I admire, right up there when I bumped into Alan Rickman in Foyles bookshop in London or Adrian Edmondson in my local Tesco...   ;D

That’s quite epic memories  ;D

Which reminded me about something rather unusual also… A few years ago, I was having a busy day at work. I finally had a chance to have a ciggy break, I was really enjoying it until I saw this random guy walk into reception so I had to finish my ciggy and go check whether I could help him. Turned out he did not have a booking in our hostel, he was just lost and came to ask for directions. He basically just said that he’s with one band and they have a concert tonight but couldn’t remember the name of the venue or the name of the street where the venue was when I asked. Then, finally, he said the band he was with was Mastodon. I looked at him, slightly pissed off, gave him a map, pointed out that we’re here, and Lucerna Music Bar is here, and that the concert was definitely sold out before I had enough money to get the ticket. He asked my name and phone number, I wrote it down, and two hours later I got a text that I’m on a guest list for Mastodon. Well… I did not expect that! ;D It was a great gig.

I also remember, when I was a kid, I lied to my teacher that I’d forgotten my math book home and wanted to go and get it. She gave me permission to go for it on a lunch break so I did. In fact, I had forgotten my Tamagotchi. You know, it could’ve starved to death.

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Re: Random memories
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2021, 02:30:19 PM »
One evening some years ago I was sitting alone in my basic pub, reading a book. I ended up accompanied by five random guys I didn't know. Turned out all of them were named Tomáš. Say you're drinking beer and you're joined by not-completely-sober blokes who all claim to have the same name, you're, quite rightfully so, suspicious that they might be pulling your leg. But in the end, they all dug out their ID cards. It ended up being a superbly fun evening and probably the only evening out drinking when I did not forget anyone's name.

Kind of reminded me of a great movie by Aki Kaurismäki called “Calamari Union”... Storyline by IMDB:
''Fourteen desperate men named Frank, band together to escape from a repressive section of Helsinki. An English-speaking non-Frank named Pekka joins the barroom conspirators, whose avoidance of last names, and any affect, help them outsmart overwhelming forces as they sneak through dark subway tunnels and alleys, hoping against despair to reach magical seaside Eira. The Calamari Unionists take advantage of unending night to venture their intrepid journey.''