I'm boooooooooooooooooored. It's too hot here to do anything interesting. In Holland it's extremely hot (in the summer) or cold / rainy and never some nice period in between.
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Gotta go to work again today. 
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johnritchie:
Oi! Kick ass, yeah that's not a bad job at all! It's kinda like my piercing job in which I can be the way I am so it's gonna suck when I have to leave it.
Anyhoo, ahhh... lol getting drunk, gettting massive hangover and then a driving test the day after, isn't there anything more punx rock than that?
lol! Yeah, I stopped by Streets of London (a local bar here) last night since it was punx night, and they kicked everyone out towards the end because two guys got into a massive bar fight. It was actually pretty interesting, I wanted to join in... 
As for your release party, that sounds like so much fun and I actually might be in your part of the woods near Dec. 17. I've just finished choosing the major countries I want (And will) to hit and I can schedule, to stop by your club during that time and finally check you guys out! It'll be awesome, I sooo wanna see you guys play! And, yeah you'll be able to reach me via that email address I sent you and if you IM (Instant Message) you can also reach me there (just look under my contact info under my profile here). I'm gonna post a new entry in my journal here sometime this week with more info, until then thanks and have a good one! Cheers!
Anyhoo, ahhh... lol getting drunk, gettting massive hangover and then a driving test the day after, isn't there anything more punx rock than that?
lol! Yeah, I stopped by Streets of London (a local bar here) last night since it was punx night, and they kicked everyone out towards the end because two guys got into a massive bar fight. It was actually pretty interesting, I wanted to join in...
As for your release party, that sounds like so much fun and I actually might be in your part of the woods near Dec. 17. I've just finished choosing the major countries I want (And will) to hit and I can schedule, to stop by your club during that time and finally check you guys out! It'll be awesome, I sooo wanna see you guys play! And, yeah you'll be able to reach me via that email address I sent you and if you IM (Instant Message) you can also reach me there (just look under my contact info under my profile here). I'm gonna post a new entry in my journal here sometime this week with more info, until then thanks and have a good one! Cheers!
johnritchie:
Kick ass thank you so much! We definately will keep in touch and thank you for the information! I still haven't pinpointed where I'm exactly hitting in each country, but I'll defaniately take your adivce! You rock!
well, you already know my IM name, so if I'll talk to you then! Cheers!
You rock!
well, you already know my IM name, so if I'll talk to you then! Cheers!
I'M BACK! Flying is fun, although it was only 35 - 40 minutes from Amsterdam to London. I drunk my highest beer ever, at 40.000 ft!
Been to lot of places, and bought myself a very cool jacket in Camden. Pics I post later. We made 150. But I'm not bothering you with all of them!
Been to lot of places, and bought myself a very cool jacket in Camden. Pics I post later. We made 150. But I'm not bothering you with all of them!
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johnritchie:
Oi! Well, your not the only one with a fetish for notebooks, lol! Yeah, it's funny, I'm really web/technology savvy, but I still use pen and paper for all my writings. It's like cd's and vinyl, its just not the same.... mmmm... I love vinyl...
As for visiting your home country, yes, I am! It's part of my itinerary, I'm basically going to work my way around, Europe until I find the right place for me. So that means I'm getting dual citizenship so that if things don't work out for some reason I can head back to the States. I'm basically kinda playing a game of Russian roulette, but it's a game I'm willing to play. So I'm really hoping to catch a show with you guys once I get there.
I'm currently working as a piercer at my friend's tattoo shop, it's paying me well and I love it, but I found out a couple months ago that my boss is planning to move his shop to California next fall, so that kinda sucks... oh well...
As for visiting your home country, yes, I am! It's part of my itinerary, I'm basically going to work my way around, Europe until I find the right place for me. So that means I'm getting dual citizenship so that if things don't work out for some reason I can head back to the States. I'm basically kinda playing a game of Russian roulette, but it's a game I'm willing to play. So I'm really hoping to catch a show with you guys once I get there.
I'm currently working as a piercer at my friend's tattoo shop, it's paying me well and I love it, but I found out a couple months ago that my boss is planning to move his shop to California next fall, so that kinda sucks... oh well...
johnritchie:
LOL! Yeah we are! I actually picked up that book a couple months ago, and yes it's really good. I'm sure you already have it and it's not really much reading, perse, but it has some amazing pictures is a book called 'Destroy'. Basically a huge ass book, with all sorts of random pictures of the Sex Pistols during their career. It has some amazing phogrpahs, and if you don't own it, I would highly recommend it!
As for hitting your guys show, hell yeah! I actually subscribed to your mailing list when I found out about your site... lol! norman_bates2a@yahoo.com so yeah any information you guys have would be awesome. As for the SG account I'm actually gonna keep it even when I do head over. I'm planning on brining my laptop and have so many of the new wireless connections that are now in coffee houses and internet cafes around the world. It's actually the way I'm going to be communicating with everyone over here once I do head out.
I actually picked up that book a couple months ago, and yes it's really good. I'm sure you already have it and it's not really much reading, perse, but it has some amazing pictures is a book called 'Destroy'. Basically a huge ass book, with all sorts of random pictures of the Sex Pistols during their career. It has some amazing phogrpahs, and if you don't own it, I would highly recommend it!
As for hitting your guys show, hell yeah! I actually subscribed to your mailing list when I found out about your site... lol! norman_bates2a@yahoo.com so yeah any information you guys have would be awesome. As for the SG account I'm actually gonna keep it even when I do head over. I'm planning on brining my laptop and have so many of the new wireless connections that are now in coffee houses and internet cafes around the world. It's actually the way I'm going to be communicating with everyone over here once I do head out.
Ok guys and girls, my last post for a week or so. Tomorrow morning (really really early!!) I depart for London. Stay there for 7 days and return on Sunday juli 25.
It will be my first fligth ever, and I've never been on an airport either. So I'm a little bit, just a little bit, excited!
Catch u all later.
It will be my first fligth ever, and I've never been on an airport either. So I'm a little bit, just a little bit, excited!
Catch u all later.
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johnritchie:
Hear! Hear! Nah, have a good and safe trip!
johnnystrange:
Have fun!!! Oh yeah, and my bands EP is almost finished! Just getting the layout and everything together. I'll keep you updated.
I'm off to London in a few days, anyone has cool tips to do and go there?!
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tsalt:
Have fun.........but stay out of jail
Have fun.........but stay out of jail 
exene:
THANXXXXX !!!!!!
The art of making love.
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johnnystrange:
most definitely.....
syer_lps:
You got shows on in london then??
So what do you think of the new songs of The Bips? Telll me!
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jozzy77punk:
hey John ritchie...i knew your opinion already, but stilll thanks!
Download now 4 of our songs of our new LP! Go to www.thebips.nl and click on SOUND. The mp3's from the LP 'If Life Was Like'.
For the first time me also did lead vocals, you can hear that on Revolution Now.
For the first time me also did lead vocals, you can hear that on Revolution Now.
johnritchie:
I'm from the states and I just want to say I fell in LOVE with your guys' works! Very Sex Pistols/Subs-esqe, I was wondering if you can get/buy your LP's here in the states? Again kick ass job!
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Problem...if someone puts a reaction in my journal...where do I have to answer? In my own journal (I don't know if they see it) or in the other person's journal (so I know for sure they can see it)???!!!
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broken_youth:
awesome! I hope they come to Canada... ha but I doubt it.
take care,
-jody
take care,
-jody
jonnywahwah:
put it in mine ! 
The recordings are great. Till now it's just a rough mix but from friday till sunday we're gonna make it ok.
You can download one or two songs next week. I'll mention that here for the people who want to listen.
You can download one or two songs next week. I'll mention that here for the people who want to listen.
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squatter:
not my band, just a badass band from germany.
broken_youth:
Awesome.
I checked out your website. Very impressive. I'm looking forward to hear the new stuff.
Ha really? You know Antidote? Crazy..I have never seen them live but I'd love to! They are one of my favourite bands.
I checked out your website. Very impressive. I'm looking forward to hear the new stuff.
Ha really? You know Antidote? Crazy..I have never seen them live but I'd love to! They are one of my favourite bands.
Day 2 in the studio...notice some SG influences...(in the pics section)
STUDIO TIME !
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jozzy77punk:
some pics already of today's studio session, watch pics
exene:
Hiya...
Two of my ear piercings were done by a friend in her bathroom...Just took piercing studs and forced them in my ears. Hurt like a bitch
Another two of my ear piercings were done by another friend who was being trained to pierce ears for a store in the mall...she needed a guinea pig and it was free...I figured why not, I'm not doing anything important
I wanted my belly button pierced for like 3 years and never had the money. I found a $50 bill on the ground and instead of buying food or paying my phone bill, I ran out to get my piercing. I was nervous as hell and the piercer was this huge heavily tattooed and heavily pierced guy. He told me I would probably pass out or puke like all the other girls that get piercings (trying to scare me) but it was the coolest feeling in the world when that ice cold needle went through my skin.
I got my tongue pierced a little over a month ago. I was just as nervous, though I don't know why. It did help having a hot piercer chick. A couple of friends and my husband went along to watch and also because they thought I would chicken out. It did hurt, but not as bad as I thought it would.
How about you?