Where are you from?

[Firm 982]

The Welsh have sexy accents...I would obey there every command.

[Massacre 7646]

Contrary to popular belief, the Welsh are NOT a nation of sheep-shaggers

Ah. So Wales is to England as New Zealand is to Australia, insults and all.

[Rob 1390]

Except kiwis do shag sheep.

[complixicata1 90]

Yeah, pretty much. And for Wales, you could easily substitute Scotland or Ireland (Northern and Republic).

[cuda 939]

I think one of the first pages has a few photos of Lisbon, but I have since relocated to the UK, so here we go again.

I live in a medium sized town in the UK called Maidstone, it's situated in the south east and about an hour away from London via train. I've lived here for over 10 months now.

A river separates the town:

Sometimes there are floods:

Town centre, where you can find random commerce:

The centre gets extremely busy during weekends, especially if the sun is out. Here you can find plenty of dodgy looking people, beggars and women wearing tracksuits with a LOT of babies.

Outside of town there are plenty of parks, this is actually pretty cool, Maidstone is in Kent which is know for it's greenery:

It can get sort of boring in here sometimes, but there are train stations that can take you to London quickly, or to the shores down south. If you live close to the centre, it's a nightmare to park your car, which is why I still don't have one.

[complixicata1 90]

Ah, Kent. I know it reasonably well. Okay, a few holidays when I was younger, and of course the gateway to France, but you never forget.

Slaves, this garage punk band I like, are from Kent, with one of the members a Maidstone native. I might go there at some point to catch one of their gigs, even thought they're probably more likely to play in Tunbridge Wells.

[cuda 939]

Tunbridge Wells looks like a really rich area.

[TheAnalogKid2112 163]

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. I am the best,

[OG Trev 6]

kentucky....

we got lake cumberland, one of two moonbows in the universe. the other is in africa.

and the largest coal mine in america i think.

we also got the cumberland gap somewhere west in ky.

[shabbagaz 444]

I'm from Preston, Lancashire in the North West of England. Born and bred here and lived here all my life.

Some pics of Preston (taken by myself of course):

The Bullnose by shabbagaz, on Flickr

Invincibles Pavilion by shabbagaz, on Flickr

Preston in cake! by shabbagaz, on Flickr

Spooky by shabbagaz, on Flickr

[complixicata1 90]

Nice pics dude. When I lived in Manchester, I used to go to Preston on a regular basis to watch the band Next Stop Atlanta, so I know your manor reasonably well.

[shabbagaz 444]

Cheers!

Not sure if you ever frequented 53 degrees whilst round here - you may be sad to know that its closing down.

[complixicata1 90]

I went there just the once, I mainly went to Mad Ferret across the road.

And yes, I'm VERY sad. Do you know the reason why?

[shabbagaz 444]

They claim due to "change in student lifestyle" and they've been running at a loss. Most people think that's bollocks, and rightly so. Just comes down to rank bad management.

[complixicata1 90]

Damn right it's bollocks. They'll feel the effects of the closure soon enough. That said, I hope that there's some entertainment group out there that realises the true value of the venue, and steps in to take it over at the last moment.

[OG Trev 6]

it isnt a managers fault they work hard at what they maintain for years. maybe funding is the problem.

[shabbagaz 444]

it isnt a managers fault they work hard at what they maintain for years. maybe funding is the problem.

Nothing to do with funding. Its quite simply rank bad management - saying its due to change in student lifestyle is laughable. If you can't make a live music venue work then that says the management don't have a clue.

[Brian 972]

Car fire that happened about an hour or so from me.

[Stillgard 13]

Spokane, WA representing.

Image Location: Riverfront Park. Downtown

Sorry first post. Figured this post would be a good place to start my posting on these forums.

Originally San Jose, CA but raised in Washington State more or less.

In Case your wondering what that wire mesh structure in the middle there is. Worlds Fair 1974.

[Parker 97]

"I come from a land down under!"

[TOPLADY BRAZIL 4]

Made in Brazil =)

[Indy 350]

I think one of the first pages has a few photos of Lisbon, but I have since relocated to the UK, so here we go again.

I live in a medium sized town in the UK called Maidstone, it's situated in the south east and about an hour away from London via train. I've lived here for over 10 months now.

A river separates the town:

Sometimes there are floods:

Town centre, where you can find random commerce:

The centre gets extremely busy during weekends, especially if the sun is out. Here you can find plenty of dodgy looking people, beggars and women wearing tracksuits with a LOT of babies.

Outside of town there are plenty of parks, this is actually pretty cool, Maidstone is in Kent which is know for it's greenery:

It can get sort of boring in here sometimes, but there are train stations that can take you to London quickly, or to the shores down south. If you live close to the centre, it's a nightmare to park your car, which is why I still don't have one.

My girlfriend (I know, sorry), lives in Kent. I can't believe they charged me £2 to use a bridge! We went to Bluewater Shopping Centre. It's a nice place actually, I'm sure I'll have to be there more often now.

[cuda 939]

Dude, I've been in Bluewater, it's ok, I don't like shopping centres, but let me know if you come any further down. Mote Park is pretty good on a sunny day.

[Indy 350]

Ah we should actually do something, now that I have a legitimate IRL excuse to go to Kent... instead of being JUST your internet stalker. Maybe when the weather warms up a little. Although I do need an excuse to wear my new long coat.