Peter99

Which pic Ken? Who did you knock round with in them days then? We were you living at the time - I knew most people who were going then.

I've finally managed to upload some pictures from the Winter Gardens all nighters which were promoted by Crofty. What a great night this used to be. I'm not sure how to transfer them into this post - but for those that are interested have a look at the Members Gallery - I've posted in there. I've also got loads of pics from the Clifton Hall all nighters which I'll try and get up some other time and a load of other venues. It would be great to hear any comments etc. Best Peter

That was very eloquently put Jo - nice one. I think I'll start a poll - let me see now, do I know how to do that? Peter

Of course we've got some common ground mate - we all have differing views on stuff and you can't beat a bit of banter! Best Peter

It's a quality toon that mate - not sure of value though

You need a decent detective to track one of those down - Sherlock Holmes? I'll just get me coat.

Hi Kev Yep - well that's up to them isn't? Nothing's ever perfect - but my experiences of the scene have been far more positive then my experiences elsewhere.

I think prices remain very fragile

I've been going for years - mid seventies. Was there, and is there Camaraderie on the scene? Of course there was and is. Yes - ok sometimes we're all a bit protective about the scene - I rememember having my introduction to the scene - and the little initiation period where you had to prove you weren't a div or a plastic - but I survived. Yes there is still the preciousness about records and stuff - but you just ignore that bullshit. So what's different then? Well, travelling all over the country and making new friends, no hostility or scrapping at venues, the shaking of hands if you collide with someone, the shared passion for the music. If it was all a myth people wouldn't return after years would they - once it's in your system it's there forever. People don't just return for the music - they return for the Camaraderie and the overall scene.