Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
My pleasure pal x
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My pleasure pal x
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
@brainsweeties.bsky.social Grab it while you can, especially for the final three tracks including marvellous "Two Rights Make One Wrong" youtu.be/-tWuv42ubfc?...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
@cici6923.bsky.social Hold on! I think I've found next weekend's look for you ....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
You know me. I'm just very jealous π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Ohhhhhh you never mentioned that before π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Well....... it could be as many as five.......
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
@brainsweeties.bsky.social
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Peace at last ...."
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"We cancelled our membership" so now you and your kids will miss out on some terrific stuff.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Made in Germany"
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Okay Michael. You win the Internet today π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Wins the Internet today π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
I see you guys have the wonderful @nadineshah.bsky.social playing too!!
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Based on yesterday that's a difficult call tbf.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Defiant pose.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
Even though my extensive plan for Brighton PsychFest was curtailed somewhat I did manage to see some fabulous bands for the first time - βͺ@dublonde.bsky.socialβ¬ and #BlindYeo (pic), both of whom I will see again. #Honeyglaze were great, but the audience noisy, sadly.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
You better stock up on threads then...... you're in for a blimmin long job.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Classic film ..... and perhaps even this weekend's look sorted?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
During the daylight hours he is a brain surgeon ....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
He did their half-marathon a couple of years ago, running for Project Galgo. Rescue dogs feature big in his life.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Lots of great memories of the place over the years. Still like to get down here when i can. My youngest is running the Brighton marathon next April too !
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
Love Brighton
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, but these are English men see? Its just a bit of banter, innit.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Bloody health and safety. Never had that in the good old days.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
@birmingham81.bsky.social ? ....you have an extensive encyclopedic record collection...... is this amongst it?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Im on my way to Brighton Psych today ..... except been stuck in a jam on the M2 for about an hour π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
So good to see @sklossduo.bsky.social once more, tonight at Margate's WhereElse. A pity there weren't a few more people but it was a treat for the audience there. Definitely worth catching at various upcoming PsychFests.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Just add Janina Ramirez and Ella Al-Shamahi and that's just the ticket....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm a proud Londoner. According to my DNA I'm a mix of Eastern Europe/ Scottish Highlands/ SE England and smaller percentages of Scandinavia/ Iceland. Think my more immediate ancestors came over from the Low Countries, as Van Johannas, to Camberwell.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
So very pleased ..... 'Thirst' is absolutely a classic of the era.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Btw I'm carrying a sizeable chunk of Scottish Highlands DNA so feel sorta there .....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
It's always lovely to see you two enjoying that friendship x
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Lovely. Imagining the conversation with parents..... "yeah, we're learning a song from the first VU album" .....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Lost" π€
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Go on...... make my year. Final headliner will be @mogwai.scot ??!!!! π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Have ordered it!!!! Now...... for similar treatment for 'Thirst' perhaps Roger?!
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
..... and who could forget "fight night" at The Nashville Rooms?
Jon Savage (@jonsavage.bsky.social) reposted
RIP Joe Stevens 25/7/38-26/8/25 - stylish and timely photographer. He got the pictures that told a story. Like this one, taken when the Sex Pistols played Andrew Loganβs loft on 14/2/76: Jordan being stripped by Rotten in the name of publicity. Extracts from Stevensβ Englandβs Dreaming interview
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Reckon this wins the Internet today π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
He might have been a handy oven glove but he was a rubbish tv aerial repair man.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
It was a great time around Canterbury with bands tours regularly stopping at the Odeon, the Art College and Kent University......
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Forgot that one.... so in the space of a few short months, three albums from the early punk originators, which altered the direction radically, whilst some people still hadn't realised that Punk had even started.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Certainly took things off in a whole new direction, considering it predates 'The Scream' by half a year or so.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Having seen him in the shop and behind the merch I'm convinced he has many special skills π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
If I was 30 years younger then perhaps I would ..... π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Tbph I've enjoyed all my brief visits to Scotland these past few years. Keep promising myself a proper holiday there one day before I croak.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
In a way, not dissimilar to Thanet. Except Farage couldn't get elected there.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Bet the Clacton voters are really bloody pleased with themselves now, eh?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
I love going up to Glasgow!
BladeoftheSun (@bladeofthes.bsky.social) reposted
They proudly waved their flags, and then everything got all better...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
So then ..... the slogan is 'vandalism' but the painting of the cross is merely part of a 'debate'?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Berlin..... just.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Complete with some serious moshing and obligatory flying beer.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Very nice too that there were some additional trains so we could all get home safely.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course..... it wasn't John. But the three of them put on quite a show and Frank added a bit of pizzazz, as he said. The NMTB t-shirts were out in force. The irony nowadays is you won't get arrested for wearing one ...... how times have changed.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
So, I finally succumbed to going to see @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social .... even though they wont be as scary as when I was 13.... mainly bcos I dont know how much longer I've got on this mortal coil. Luckily also going to see #thestranglers who I've not seen since, drum roll, 1978
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
@plasmatron.bsky.social You've probably seen this anyway Stuart ...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
Despite a ridiculous customs charge, I'm now the proud owner of this monstrous anthology ..... #MonteCazazza
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Stands back in amazement"
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
He wouldn't go to women's rugby .... it's a man's game, innit....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Herne Bay High Street the other day too, also a Union Flag hanging from a bridge over the Thanet Way....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"I'm local.... I live just over .... there π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Not to mention the hours of free therapy they provide...... I'm giving a nod to #Ramsgatemusichall here.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
They're thick as mince aren't they.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Smoked a lot whilst he was dodging the draft, perhaps.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, strangely enough as a lifelong labour voters I'd already decided I'd never vote for them again.... but fuck me they're going full-on maniac now.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Coming over here....." etc.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Bearing in mind it's the anniversary of Joe's birth ....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Punk Rock Warlord"
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
And ....... doesn't she still get to vote in our elections? Probably Reform then......
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Not 'migrant'..... but 'ex-pat' π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
This popped up on Insta. This Devil fella sounds fucking great, where do I join?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Irony is dead.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Makes ya so proud ..... Herne Bay High Street this morning
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Next week you might be Reform Leader of a Local Authority and having one 'o' level puts you head and shoulders above the rest.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
The home of Brexit. Now flag-shagging. It isn't all of us but its a certain vociferous breed of gammony racists. About time to remind us of this classic observation youtu.be/a17duTUK6qw?...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Last time I was at Bar Niagara I was celebrating my birthday..... I'll go back again, one day......
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Surely, it's a thong?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh fucking great. Thanks to all the Kent thickos who voted in these "we're not nazis but we love the imagery" Reform councillors.
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh blimey. Counting the days until Brighton π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes..... and very worthwhile. Must try to get to it next time the guys play there .....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Aha! An imposter!!!!! π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social)
@brainsweeties.bsky.social Have watched this a couple of times lately. Its professionally filmed and a really tremendous representation of the @mogwai.scot gigs during 2025. I think i spied @wilgy in the audience too..... youtu.be/2CpsZ-h7twk?...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Some beans......."
SANE | Changing mental health for good (@sane.org.uk) reposted
People with sensitive personalities more likely to experience mental health problems Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Is it denoting the number of active braincells they have collectively?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a British Movement flag innit? If it was the Palestinian flag he'd get arrested ..... π€
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Is 'skibidi' the same as 'meshugana' then?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Can remember being there .... but not much else π
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah ..... but too many Palestinian flags in Stoke on Trent.....
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
But only OUR flags. Too many Palestinian flags in Stoke On Trent......
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"Just locals concerned about our women and children"
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
If there is a god, I imagine they are pissing themselves laughing right this minute
Bylines Network (@bylinesnetwork.co.uk) reposted
Every dog has their day: celebrate your four-legged friends! International Dog Day on 26 August recognises the canine contribution to the human world @centralbylines.co.uk
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
And she lives where exactly?
Simon Woodgate π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπͺπΊ (@simonwoodgate.bsky.social) reply parent
"We didn't lie to you folks ....."