Friday, January 30

Boobar Kite Flying on Black heath


Yes yes, We took they young Spall's up to Blackheath to do a spot of boobar kite flying. It took a while to figure outthe wind, but 'tils mastered the art in the end. More of the same soon eh?

Friday, January 9

The Invisible...


Apparently these guys are the next thing in the music scene. Not a massive indie fan, but these guys are good.

http://www.myspace.com/theinvisiblethree

Forever @ V&A


Forever at the Victoria & Albert Museum from Universal Everything on Vimeo.

Definitely worth a shifty. Universal Everything created this audio-visual installation light sculpture with John maeda. Proper Eye & Ear Fodder.
21 November 2008 - 1 February 2009
Admission Free
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/contemporary/forever

London Transport Map


Sorry, this isn't masssively exciting, but it is mighty handy. I remember when I first moved to London and thought the only way to get around was the Tube System. Pah! I have legs now. And a nifty map. maps rule.

Tuesday, January 6

Crime Rates in East Dulwich


You can check out crime rates in your london hood here
http://maps.met.police.uk/
Just watch Your sen in Pecknam Yeh?

Alan Aldridge the man with kaleidascope eyes @ The Design Museum


You've got to check out Alan Aldridge's life's work at the Design Museum. utterly Wonderful. A rich trip into a fantastical world. He's illustrated album artwork for the Beatles, Elton and was Art Director for Penguin Books. The exhibition is on til the 25th.

Something tells me this chap was dabbling in some experimental narcs.

Monday, January 5

Stevie Gerrard requests Phil Collins...


Apparently all the ca-fuffle surrounding Stevie G's arrest and media disgrace all centred around a DJ not playing Phil Collins as Stevie G had requested. What a numpty eh? Why deny Stevie Phil Collins. Shame on you Mr DJ. Bloody love Collins work on the Little Mermaid. Shame on you too Stevie. I know you read this blog, you should know that I know that Steven.

Come On Henry!


Apparently staying in is the new going out, which is total rubbish, but I can see it catching on. You fill your house with friends, have a party, keep it cheap, then end up scrubbing the wine stains in the carpet for weeks until you can see the floorboards...
Yeh, well not at our house. Big Gabe & georgie popped round and we played cards and soaked up some fizz. Not entirely sure what happened, but it was lots of fun. It took us 2 days to recover from that night too, if it's any consolation Georgie. x

Pete's Birthday @ All Star Lanes


Last satursnacks we took the south london crew way out of their comfort zone to the new All Star Lanes on Brick lane. Brick lane's got everything now hasn't it? Bagels, Bowling, Big Chill Bar, Curry, Dirt, Bricks....

Anyway, we had milkshakes, beers, chips and bowled away in their fancy velcro shoes, all in honour of Mr Pete Sale. Snazzy place, lots of easyjet orange chairs, some nu wave rockabilly's loitering in the corners as well as some very sexy waitress outfits. A good blend of agent provocateur & amy winehouse before she met David Blaine or whatever that scabby dude's name is.

2009 and On


As the sun rose like a beaver poking his head out of its twiggy lodge, I took a picture in our backroom, got cold and got back into bed. Welcome to the new year folks.

NYE


Oh my, we had a mental one over NYE. Snicks & I went to Canterbury to spend a very chilled out one with mere & pere mascarenhas. I know you're meant to go mental on NYE, but I beleive its who you're with not where you're at. Plus it was good, scrabble, a history lesson on Stalin, Jools' Hootananey, Wii and Jos Birthday Celebrations with family galore made it a treat. Bring on 2009 eh? Crazy cats.

Happy New Year


Love to you and yours. May your year be full of magic, fun and happiness. I've made some simple resolutions; to stay alive, get into as much trouble as possible and learn bass guitar. Let's crack on eh?

Mersea Island...


I took the badboy (QashQai) on a day trip with sexy Chris & sexy Gabe to Mersea Island. Nothing to do with East Dulwich, but a great gettaway island near colchester.


We ate Oysters, a plate of fishiness, collected shells


and...lost a wing mirror thanks to a tesco lorry deciding they wanted my side of the road too. Twas a lovely day out though. If anyone has any bright ideas for trips out of the city please send them my way.

More pics of Qash Qai adventures herey.

Monkey world next me tinks...

Good Eggs


Over the Chrimbo period the discussion "what's the best way to eat an egg" kept cropping up, and on the whole "poached" came out on top. My Mum taught me the best way to make poached eggs. boil some water, put in frying pan, get the water bubbling, but don't boil and crack fresh eggs into the water. leave for a while, serve and gobble. Yum Yum in my tum.

Saturday, January 3

Bloomberg new Contempories


Apparently this is where we can see the best new art being made in the UK right now. The above image is by Raakhee Lakhtaria, a photographer from St Martins

Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008
6 December - 11 January, 2009
Afoundation London, Club Row, Rochelle School. Arnold Circus, London E2 7ES
Opening Times: 12 noon – 6pm

www.newcontemporaries.org.uk



Friday, January 2

Crazy P


SUNSCIENCE - Crazy P from Gumboots Media Limited on Vimeo.
Crazy P, formerly known as Crazy Penis are playing Thurs 5th March @ O2 Islington Academy. We first saw their dreamy disco magic at the big chill, which was the highlight of the festival for me. Bag some tickets here & join us...

Ticketweb

Annie....


Been meaning to go to this for a while at the National Portrait Gallery. Nicola went to a Vantiy Fair Photographic exhibition and raved about Leibvitz's iconic images, and dribbled over the rob lowe picture. Hmmm. Anyway, they open late on thursday & fridays (til 10pm). What a great way to keep to the no boozing in the new year... just replace gutter crawling for culture craddling.

www.npg.org.uk/annieleibovitz/

African Soul Rebels.


Everyone needs something to look forward to in the new year. There's lots on offer, so lets not piff paff around eh? Lets get back to fun ASAP.

South London Crew


The South London Crew spent sunday 28th of December at the Rye Hotel, Pecknam. Twas fun. Matilda drew me some wonderful pictures, I met new crew, and we all had a jolly old time. We hope everyone had a wonderful new year party and everyone stays healthy & happy in the new year. Bring it on eh?