[kj] Return of the Diva

[gingoblin at easynet.co.uk]

Welcome back!

I'd normally be in London around those dates, but Hawkwind aren't doing 
an Xmas gig this year it would seem!  I'm sure you'll survive ;-)

Dave in Edinburgh



On 13/11/2016 18:09, Alexander Smith wrote:
> Invariably to the surprise of very few, I’m returning to the Gathering after a exceptionally shot self-imposed exile. I realized I’ve made too many great friends here, shared too many great exchanges and learned of so many great things via the Gathering that it would incredibly silly and short-sighted to just walk away from it. So, I’m coming back.
>
> I’m not recanting anything, nor do I expect those who prompted my exit to do any recanting either. The grim reality of a Trump administration is obviously a wholly divisive topic that few feel indifferent about. It’d be great if we could simply agree to disagree on that front, but I realize that might be a utopian ideal. At the very least, I do think we’d all do better to keep the slavishly patronizing comments to a bare minimum, but — again — I realize that respect and decorum are elusive goals sometimes.
>
> Anyway, sorry for the drama. I’m still upset, but I love the Gathering too much and still get much joy from all things Killing Joke. To cut off that avenue would just be stupid.
>
> To Brendan — all politics aside, I hope you and yours are alright in the wake of the earthquake.  Be safe.
>
> Cheers and best wishes to all of you horrible condescending fuckers.
>
> Oh, almost forgot — The Alex in NYC brood (self, wife&  two children) will be in London between December 17 and December 23.  If anyone wants to come have a pint and tell me to my FACE what a horrible jackass I am, your opportunity has arrived.
>
> Love,
>
> Alex in NYC
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