[kj] Return of the Diva

[Paul]

Seppo = Septic Tank = Yank = American : )

Not as bad as being called Paddy ; )

On 14 November 2016 at 22:14, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

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> Dunno what that means, but thanks. :)
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> Alex in NYC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: bongo
> Sent: Nov 14, 2016 4:55 PM
> To: Alex Smith , "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)"
> Subject: Re: [kj] Return of the Diva
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> it's pretty bad, i reckon about three quarters of the country felt it, and
> the cleanup is going to take years and millions...
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> anyway, glad you're staying, you're a fixture and you can't leave. even if
> yr a crazy seppo.
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> :)
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> "due to a lack of trained trumpeters, the end of the world has been
> postponed indefinitely..."
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> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
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>> 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..."
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>> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
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>>>
>>> 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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