cobblers Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. Tenmil Socket, Matty, AnnoyingPentium and 8 others 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, cobblers said: I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. I wish my neighbours played music like that during their anti-social splurges... Usually it's the shittest tiktok playlist they can find on YouTube being played full blast on repeat 😥🤢 ... Yes she's a fully grown adult as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 24 minutes ago, cobblers said: I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. Dogging with the nitrous cartridges? 808 Estate, Matty and myglaren 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I had a little visitor in the porch today. Must be nearly spring... privatewire, myglaren, MiniMinorMk3 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, cobblers said: I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. I'm not going mad, but crookes/nether edge is 14 miles away! It must have been serious! GrumpiusMaximus, Yoss and privatewire 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Remspoor, warch and GrumpiusMaximus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, cobblers said: I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. Good to see another Happy Hardcore raver here. This is from early in my career as a lighting tech. cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 i went to pick up a set of alloys for the mx5, the sellers son was so happy another mx5 had come to visit, he insisted on getting his own car out so we could take photos of them both together loserone, Remspoor, Andyrew and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I witnessed a delivery driver earlier (of the larger, more exhaustive type), using a piece of rope attached inside the rear of the van to hoist himself up and inside and again to essentially abseil back out the van. louiepj and cobblers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I know you can park a smart like that, doesn't mean you should! 🤣 lucky it didn't get t boned! privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 London life This is the daily parking charge at Wembley stadium should you be stupid enough to go by car MiniMinorMk3, 5speedracer, High Jetter and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 So the first (up to) 8 hours is £100, then it's £2.50 per hour after that? How on earth can that difference be justified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Went in to Norwich this afternoon to do some shopping. Walking past the Sainsbury's near the station there was a chap outside the door begging, and a scruffy looking bloke with dreadlocks and a beanie hat stood at the cash point. Scruffy bloke withdraws 20 quid, then walks over to the chap begging, hands the £20 to him saying "Here you go mate, look after yourself", and walks off. It's been a while since I've seen a random act of kindness like that - at least one that wasn't being filmed for social media likes. Then on the way home I passed a giffer in a wonderfully scruffy Volvo 164. I almost gave him a wave, then I realised I was in the 107 and he'd think I was a mentalist if I started excitedly waving at him. Stanky, LightBulbFun, GrumpiusMaximus and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 26 minutes ago, wuvvum said: then I realised I am a mentalist AnnoyingPentium, Rust Collector and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, High Jetter said: So the first (up to) 8 hours is £100, then it's £2.50 per hour after that? How on earth can that difference be justified? Because no one parks for more than 8 hours there. Just to catch out people who don’t know the area , assume that will be a handy place to park. By the time you realise it’s £100, it’s pay up or miss half the match or gig you’ve paid £150 each for tickets. I’ve given up going to major sporting or musical events, it’s just a cynical exercise in extracting as much money as possible. Wack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Metal Guru said: Because no one parks for more than 8 hours there. Just to catch out people who don’t know the area , assume that will be a handy place to park. By the time you realise it’s £100, it’s pay up or miss half the match or gig you’ve paid £150 each for tickets. I’ve given up going to major sporting or musical events, it’s just a cynical exercise in extracting as much money as possible. Last time I went to Wembley (Billy Joel & pre-Covid - that dates it) - park at Denham, two on the train down to Wembley. After the gig you walk past the massive queues for the trains into London and hop on the out of town train. I guess you could park up any place from Oxford on in if it suited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said: Last time I went to Wembley (Billy Joel & pre-Covid - that dates it) - park at Denham, two on the train down to Wembley. After the gig you walk past the massive queues for the trains into London and hop on the out of town train. I guess you could park up any place from Oxford on in if it suited? In the 80s I used to get tickets for the FA and league cup finals on a regular basis, and used to get the BR train from St Pancras to Wembley which was always very quiet compared to Wembley Park tube where everyone seemed to go. Never been since Wembley ( and St Pancras) was redeveloped . TBH, can’t stand the crowds either these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 20 hours ago, 808 Estate said: Good to see another Happy Hardcore raver here. This is from early in my career as a lighting tech. That was ace! I had it on at work earlier. I'd love to hear stories if you ever want to write about it 808 Estate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garythesnail Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just worked out fuel consumption for my two and a half tonne brick-shaped car after giving it a chance to stretch its legs taking the grandkids from South Wales to Legoland and back. Am I the only one who thinks that 34 empeegees for an 8 speed Range Rover sport is bloody good? Bonus grin on the way back being overtaken by a 98 Mondeo estate with a towbar when I was doing 70. rainagain, warch, S2000 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspenO Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Aurora borealis (Northern lights) making a rare appearance this far south. Good conditions for seeing it all over Norway tonight, apparently. I’m usually not aware until it’s too late 😄 GrumpiusMaximus, Remspoor, Yoss and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 50 minutes ago, cobblers said: That was ace! I had it on at work earlier. I'd love to hear stories if you ever want to write about it Yes will write something (confessions). A couple more short vids from the same promoter, quality isnt as good. warch and cobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, EyesWeldedShut said: Last time I went to Wembley (Billy Joel & pre-Covid - that dates it) For me it was also pre Covid. 😄 Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, Remspoor said: For me it was also pre Covid. 😄 I was there, got there early, sat on some steps outside waiting for the gates to open, after a couple of hours my arse had gone numb so I stood up and walked forward into a gap to stretch my legs This started some sort of mass hysteria that the gates were opening so every fucker stood up and 2 minutes later we were crushed near the gates pre show cameramen encouraging tit flashing, very 1980s When the gig started we were quite near the front, it was terrifying getting shoved all over the place so I didn't last long, went and sat in the stands Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeh Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 The O2's £29 for their event parking, but it covers you from 1am on the day of the event til 1am the next morning - so if you're travelling down, there's nothing to stop you making a day of it, then going to your event then back to your car. I've also never queued to leave for more than 5 minutes. Last thing I saw at Wembley (Ed Sheeran, probably one of the ones attracting those high parking rates)I paid £30 to park on someone's drive, time before that I got into one of the multi storeys for £20 - admittedly I don't think anyone's charging £100 parking on the day of a Manic Street Preachers gig. Didn't really encounter any issues leaving. London Stadium was by far the worst. Did two gigs there in 3 days (Hella Mega Tour then Red Hot Chili Peppers). First one, found a driveway to park on for £6 four stops up the Central line. That would've been great but it took us that long to get from the stadium to the tube station due to crowd management, then when we got there only a third of the tube trains were going that way (I think at that time of night most of the trains were going halfway up the Hainault loop) and what was there was rammed. Ended up getting on whatever we could, travelling two stops up then getting an Uber to the car. Second time, sacked that idea off, parked at Westfield. Think it was sub-£20, but a mammoth wait to get out of the car park. My usual trick for central London is to ditch the car at Stanmore, fairly cheap car park next to the station, particularly on weekends, and not far from the M1. High price of parking has given me some man maths excuses to see more gigs though - so when my cousin used to get the £5 gig tickets through her work, sure, it was £5, but add £30 to park and at least the same again in petrol. If I wait for them to come to Nottingham, it's £5 max on the bus there and back and maybe a £40 ticket for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 GrumpiusMaximus, Wack, Popsicle and 11 others 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Walking poo this morning and noticed a black Range Rover sport clamped on the main road up from us. Notice the number plate, twig it's the one that races around like a prick. Excellent. Hopefully it costs him plenty of money. Remspoor, Banger Kenny, privatewire and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, iainrcz said: Walking poo this morning and noticed a black Range Rover sport clamped on the main road up from us. Notice the number plate, twig it's the one that races around like a prick. Excellent. Hopefully it costs him plenty of money. No tax/insura 10 hours ago, 808 Estate said: Did that once - never again (fortunately pre mobile phones) Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1971 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Bet it was easier to get the sofa into that spot than the Daewoo privatewire, Remspoor, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I didn't know these guys were involved in the development of the Kangoo! nomiST, somewhatfoolish, 808 Estate and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 8:58 PM, cobblers said: I don't know if this is a grin or a grump really. I live in a fairly rural place, our neighbours are pensioners etc. Last night I got up for a piss at about 3am, and I could hear a very faint, very fast bassline. talking 180bpm fast. You never hear music here other than maybe the pub has a karaoke night on, but they're shut by 11. I was so confused, it sounded familiar - Definitely happy hardcore at that BPM with the naff key changes. It's a guilty pleasure of mine, it's got a bad image but I just absolutely love it, I listened to it as a kid on begged/borrowed tapes, just takes me back to better times. I opened the window to see if I could hear where it was coming from - it sounded so familiar, I was worried that the stereo had turned on in my van on the drive or something, I was doing my head in! But nope, it was very distant, and just an occasional hint at a vocal on the wind. Not sure if I'm ashamed or proud, but I even recognised the mix being played as it's one of my favourites. So yeah, there was someone playing Force & Styles at Helter Skelter 1997 at 3:30am in the middle of nowhere, I can only presume in a car parked up somewhere. It was about -2 so probably a bit cold for any impromptu raves in some field or something. I hear you barking dog. I was at that gig, can still remember the terror of driving all the way to Milton Keynes in my brothers Astra (pre sat nav). I think we'd done Hardcore Heaven the previous year. By coincidence I was sorting out my shed at the weekend, and found an old bookcase to house all my vinyl, which I started collecting when I started DJing in the mid 90s. I have loads of mid-late 90s hardcore and techno tunez (sic), as well as house and later breakbeat. I still have my much prized Technics 1200s (purchased new from the factory) and a shit mixer I've had for donkey's years. Might let my kids have a go at mixing. cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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