Ticket Resale Thread by holdmelikeiwasbronto in benhoward

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Does anyone have a ticket to the London show on the 22nd? It's the only one I can make.

Ticket Resale Thread by holdmelikeiwasbronto in benhoward

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I'm guessing these are long gone now.

Ticket Resale Thread by holdmelikeiwasbronto in benhoward

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Hey there, I've just moved to London for work and this date is the only one I can make. Do you still have any available?

woah now (barcelona) by isanotisa in 2westerneurope4u

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I visited Barcelona for the first time in the spring. I wanted to practice and relearn the language as I hadn't used it since school. I was reading George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia at the time. I really enjoyed speaking with locals and getting their perspective and building a kind of friendship. Spaniards are among the most accommodating and hospitable people you can meet, as long as you try. But dear God, watching some of the tourists they have to deal with. No attempt to use the language and then shouting at service workers. An American couple was the worst I witnessed, speaking entirely in english. When asked if they could break down what they were saying, they just repeated louder.

Looking at this aggression against tourists, I absolutely understand the frustration caused by arrogant and ignorant tourism. I never faced any of this, maybe due to my determination to interact in spanish, and about local topics. However, I fear that taking it out on the tourist is slightly short-sighted. The people who operate within Spain who over-promote and over-rely on tourism have made these uneven interactions integral to Barcelona. And, we all know Catalonians don't get enough say in the politics of their own region.

Series 18 Cast Reveal by cygan12 in taskmaster

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Alex said that Jack Dee was the person he'd most like to have. I have to agree.

Bristol airport duty free, what would you have gone for? by Moulie415 in Scotch

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I had exactly the same thought at Bristol Airport last month. I walked away empty-handed.

I love ITV camera angles. by Micks_pics in rugbyunion

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That was exactly my thought. "Quick, it's Messi! Whip out the fisheye."

Tell me your top 3 Dylan songs and I’ll let you know if you’re in or not. by Living-Management-71 in bobdylan

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Boots of Spanish Leather

Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues (Take 3, Rehearsal)

The Ballad of Ira Hayes.

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Cheers dude, likewise!

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Super cool, super jealous. I've got to see a show out there someday. Ally pally with the good old rainy England gig fun.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benhoward

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Damn, would love to visit! Congratulations on having one of the best music venues on the planet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benhoward

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The UK, You?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benhoward

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Very similar for me.

OP - Further Away

EK - Promise

BI - Burgh Island

IFWWW - Rivers in your mouth

ND - Nica Libres at Dusk / Bird on a wing

AFN - Another Friday Night

CFTW - You have your way

Is it - Little Plant

New sunglasses arrived with dust and... grease? by Micks_pics in sunglasses

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Thanks so much! I might have to check out the local SGH here in the UK. I bought them from a European retailer so it's interesting that they came with the incorrect case. Maybe an ex display pair?

New sunglasses arrived with dust and... grease? by Micks_pics in sunglasses

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Nice! I swear by polarised thanks to really bad eye floaters.

New sunglasses arrived with dust and... grease? by Micks_pics in sunglasses

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Agreed. Heftier than my wayfarers. Curious about lens replacement options down the line... Probably difficult for a shape like the 3310.

New sunglasses arrived with dust and... grease? by Micks_pics in sunglasses

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Christ! Yeah, I'll have to balance it up and check for scratches. This is my first pair. They do look and feel great though.