[kj] Return of the Diva

[bongo]

it's pretty bad, i reckon about three quarters of the country felt it, and
the cleanup is going to take years and millions...

anyway, glad you're staying, you're a fixture and you can't leave. even if
yr a crazy seppo.

:)






"due to a lack of trained trumpeters, the end of the world has been
postponed indefinitely..."

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

>
> Well, the latter part was never in doubt, but I'm glad he's okay. I guess
> I was just hoodwinked by the mainstream media for thinking he was in the
> midst of dire circumstances down there.
>
> Alex in NYC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bongo
> Sent: Nov 14, 2016 4:38 PM
> To: Alex Smith , "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)"
> Subject: Re: [kj] Return of the Diva
>
> he's fine, and still a bit of a cunt :)
>
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>
> "due to a lack of trained trumpeters, the end of the world has been
> postponed indefinitely..."
>
> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> At the risk of sounding unduly concerned, has anyone heard from Brendan
>> from New Zealand? It's not that I'm keen to revive the vitriol match, but
>> he seems to have gone quiet in the wake of that exchange -- and, more
>> worryingly, the ensuing earthquake down there.
>>
>> Brendan? Are you still with us?
>>
>> -Alex in NYC
>>
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>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: gingoblin at easynet.co.uk
>> >Sent: Nov 13, 2016 1:58 PM
>> >To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)" <
>> gathering at misera.net>
>> >Subject: Re: [kj] Return of the Diva
>> >
>> >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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