Quote by Cubes
Nice one Amber and Jay! :thumbup:
just a shame they don't come with any kind of warranty or notes from a previous user.

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I largely agree with what Jed says.
It's not that the lack of interest is there, nor is there the lack of demand, it's more that we are facing one of the worst economic struggles in the country of all time, and after Xmas and New Year is always quiet on the club scene, the next busy night normally being Valentines day themed parties.
Just to look at how the scene has grown / changed since I was first on it, there were 58 Clubs / Regular Advertised parties back in 2003, the scene probably peaked around 2004 / 2005 with a very healthy attendance pretty much at any club or party we went to regardless of when it was.
In 2012 at the time of writing there are over 80 permanent clubs or parties in the UK, but to put that into perspective, even though that's more than back in 2004, almost double when you take into account the addition of groups such as Killing Kittens and so on, you also should note that over that time over 30 Clubs have shut for various reasons. Some of them quite frankly should never have been opened in the first place (A smelly dark room below a Kebab shop does not a great club make!)
We want to see the scene grow and prosper as much as everyone else does I am sure, but we are surprised to see some new clubs open in direction competition of existing venues and although at times competition can be a healthy thing, right now that's probably not doing either club any favours.
The scene has expanded in Europe to a huge degree. When we started compiling the German list of clubs for example, which we began two years ago, there was about 130 clubs at that time, at the time of writing there are some 255 in Germany and almost 200 in France, and even though some clubs have come and gone, its no where near many as have opened and closed in the UK or Spain (Some opened by ex-pats)
If anything those that have experienced clubs on the continent and see the amazing standards that they set, will have impacted and improved the standard of what we offer over, that is no bad thing.
A club must constantly re-invent and improve itself to survive, and it should embrace constructive critcism and not be afraid of it. Any different attitude to that will only hurt it in the end.
Under the current climate those clubs that are always improving and setting standards will no doubt survive. VA might have had a quiet club in January, but its membership and attendance is increasing all the time, as is Liberty Elite now that they have pulled their socks up a bit. This is no bad thing, pressure to succeed is a good thing.
It is true that people will gravitate towards the club where they think they will find the right people, HOWEVER, the right club will attract the right people in the first place.
Good facilities
Great Atmosphere
Good hosts and friendly staff
Clean facilities
Good music
Decor and lighting that is conducive to playing.
Get all those right and set your prices accordingly and your half way there.

Quote by twos_company
well ian u all ways put yr foot in it,
n shows u have to watch what u say,pmsl

Quote by Gorgeouslyyours
The reason why the list is closed is because there is a limit on the numbers the venue can accommodate.
Since closing the list I have 7 add +1 request, 5 couples who are great friends with the big wigs in the chat-rooms and 2 singles who are so popular with everyone on the site that without them the social will be a let down.
Adding these 19 to an already full list, doesn't increase the venue limit, and defeats the object of closing the list so to keep within the venue limit.
It is very simple. The venue has a limit, cramming people in a room like sardines is not an option I am prepared to entertain.
If you don't make the list on this occasion, make sure you get your names down first for the next Cov social and be a leader, not a follower who waits to see who else is on the list first

Quote by Big_Fraser
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by Staggerlee_BB
To date .... my Mother has died 3 times my Father 4,my non existent elder daughter has been pillaged by a hoarde of marauding vikings whilst they performed the blood eagle on me,and the dogs have killed several neighbours leaving us to dispose of the corpses
I always think it best to be both honest and not too elaborate with ones excuses

Quote by Dawnie
Never actually noticed, too busy looking at your face

Quote by Ben_Minx
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Birmingham City 1
Well I blame Deancannock.

Quote by Meeko
Well i havent had the luck of seeing your bum, but for what it is worth I (Mike) love big bums! There I Said it and I say it with pride :-)

Quote by Dawnie
I thought everyone's name was their real name just like mine is ?!

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Bump

Quote by Lizaleanrob
this explains the situation far better sinsi

Quote by Dawnie
FFS Try, its bad enough Si keeps bringing up my backside let alone you joining in!
I'll spank you too

Quote by SinSi
If you go away on this summer day
Then you might as well take the sun away
All the birds that flew in the summer sky
When our love was new and our hearts were high
When the day was young, and the night was long
And the moon stood still for the nightbird's song
If you go away, if you go away, if you go away
But if you stay, I'll make you a day
Like no day has been or will be again
We'll sail the sun, we'll ride on the rain
We'll talk to the trees and worship the wind
Then if you go, I'll understand
Leave me just enough love to fill up my hand
If you go away, if you go away, if you go away
If you go away, as I know you will
You must tell the world to stop turning 'til
You return again, if you ever do
For what good is love without loving you?
Can I tell you now, as you turn to go
I'll be dying slowly 'til the next hello?
If you go away, if you go away, if you go away
But if you stay, I'll make you a night
Like no night has been or will be again
I'll sail on your smile, I'll ride on your touch
I'll talk to your eyes that I love so much
But if you go, go! I won't cry
Though the good is gone from the word goodbye
If you go away, if you go away, if you go away
If you go away, as I know you must
There'll be nothing left in the world to trust
Just an empty room, full of empty space
Like the empty look I see on your face
I'd have been the shadow of your shadow
If I thought it might have kept me by your side
The original French version is best though
Jaques Brel