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Post by mrclaypole on Aug 18, 2011 14:36:52 GMT
Well im gonna miss the big crowds and the playing abroad... also of course going back to having little money will hurt.. But ill be relived mostly.. Its a great shame that us guys cant get on... Its not rocket science to make sure everybody knows whats happening and has a say.. But when you have an inner core who dont care whether the rest like their plans or even know the plot - just going ahead anyway. An independant manager/Co-ordenator would of been fair and would of helped.. But its all too late for that now.. At least alot of fans young and old got a chance to see the real deal before we got too old to Skank* I take it this really will be the end after this last tour?. I agree with all of your above points, it really isnt hard to at least inform someone in a group of whats happening and yes Im glad I saw the Specials 4 times in my lifetime, I was too young 1st time around, I thought I never would. But for the sake of your health, im glad your cutting the ties, theres no point worrying yourself sick over something you cant control, its best just to cut it out entirely. Ive had to cut ties with a girl I knew over the weekend as she was making me sick, Im alittle bit lost without the relationship, but to be honest it was doing me more harm than good and Im feeling liberated that I wont have to put up with anymore of the lies, emotional blackmail and childish immaturity I wouldnt expect of a 38 year old woman. As for the money, youve survived before the reformation, theres no reason why you cant survive after........at least youll have the SKABs and still have the chance to play music live. Im sure after the Specials pack up hopefully you'll have picked up more followers, its bound to happen. I wish you all the best in your future endevours, I look forward to some more gigs with the SKABs, I think the Specials are out this year since I got that Tax credit overpayment bill this morning, its screwed my day up and im going to head somewhere to get a nice long alcoholic drink.
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Post by occupation on Aug 19, 2011 1:24:38 GMT
I live next door to a blancmange who complains to everyone about my being too quiet and not bothering anyone and not being a general nuisance. There's no pleasing some people is there.
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Post by skabbygirl on Aug 19, 2011 2:07:49 GMT
Rod....I think your message is a very fair and honest reflection on the situation and as always you've kept things real. I am sad for you and for the fans and the world of music that a continuance of the shells with a bigger overseas tour, new recordings etc etc won't happen but you gotta be true to yourself and get to a place where your head aint in bits. I agree with everything you and mrclaypole wrote and I thank you for not going along with the bullHong Kong Phoey, for being straight with us lot and for giving a crap about the end product the fans get...this aint goodbye my friend its just the end of another musical chapter and a chance to build up the Skabs even more - to bigger and better things
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Post by mrclaypole on Aug 19, 2011 11:01:02 GMT
I live next door to a blancmange who complains to everyone about my being too quiet and not bothering anyone and not being a general nuisance. There's no pleasing some people is there. have you been at the crack again? ;D
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Post by Hugh on Aug 19, 2011 16:21:44 GMT
Sounds like a rustic tour
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Post by roddy byers on Aug 20, 2011 8:00:02 GMT
Cider ,n, cornish pasties*
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Post by fester on Aug 20, 2011 14:45:44 GMT
Tried that Bulmers Pear Cider? Lovely stuff but any more than 2 pints and your botty knows all about it.
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Post by roddy byers on Aug 21, 2011 12:22:46 GMT
Actually i hate cider..
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Post by TTN on Aug 21, 2011 22:36:56 GMT
I don't -I love it
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Post by occupation on Aug 22, 2011 0:09:02 GMT
The end of an era
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Post by skabbygirl on Aug 22, 2011 0:33:24 GMT
I hate cider too, cider haters unite :-)
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Post by Hugh on Aug 22, 2011 3:52:44 GMT
Fermented pear
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Post by roddy byers on Aug 22, 2011 8:33:15 GMT
Is there life on Mars?
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Post by phillyj on Aug 22, 2011 12:00:53 GMT
Echo the sentiments above, bit too young to see you all the first time round so was made up to catch you in 2009/2010. Got some tickets for the 'Farewell Tour' this year and will also get to see you up close and personal at the Skabs Pompey gig later on this year...so thanks!
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Post by phillyj on Aug 23, 2011 11:01:05 GMT
ok, so bringing all my Spareshells merch for you to sign when ur down at Pompey is a bad idea?!? ;D
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