September 2005 - Sinister

Sinister: Internet - good or bad thing?
by Linda Kerr 08 Sep '05

08 Sep '05

Dear chums I am about to listen to a programme on Radio 4 which discusses this. When the answer comes, I will let you know... One extremely good use of the Internet is the new Camera Obscura website - http://www.camera-obscura.net/ Someone asked me to pass this on, and as it was discussed at the sinister picnic (lovely to see people there, and to catch up, and eat pringles and feed Bailey the dog with coconut ice), I will. They are all look so cool...the cars, the books, and the recipes for tattie scones... The tape tree day approaches. I apologise in advance for my lateness. I know that is not the spirit, Stacey, but I'll blame the post. Linda x +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Podcasts
by Javi Sorribes 08 Sep '05

08 Sep '05

I've just started to hear this podcast thing and I thought...what about a Sinister podcast?? It would be like a radio program, but each day/week/month/whatever one of us would do it... I think it would be great... if someone wants to be first... just email me offlist and we'll try to arrange it... People could suscribe to it via iTunes and get it whenever we had a new one... so.... anyone?? -- ---------------------------------- Javi Sorribes javiersorribes(a)gmail.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: put the book back on the shelf
by Ben Apps 07 Sep '05

07 Sep '05

Dear Sinikids! The Metro (free newspaper in Londonengland) had a brief review of Paul Whitelaw's book in it today. I'm too lazy to transcribe so I scanned it and put it here: http://www.brapps.net/bellebook.jpg Apologies for the file size (756k). No juicy secrets in the text, but there's a newish picture with Stevie looking all moody and Beans desperately avoiding eye-lens contact. Hope everyone's well and not too grown up. Special shout out to James the Dancing Hatchback! Bapps x +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: "Of course, I know what a restraining order is. You're acting like I've never dated."
by laura＠specsappeal.net 07 Sep '05

07 Sep '05

"Mark said "BBQ", and if there were ever an invitation for llaura llew to post, then i think that's it." Because nothing says "Laura Llew" like Pulled Pork! First things first: I'm still not married. I'm not even engaged for that matter. I dare say that I'm just not ready for that kind of thing. Of course, saying I'm not "ready" rather makes me sound like a Sunday dinner roast. And I really think one can only make comparisons involving meat products so many times in the same post. Actually, I'm much the same as the last time I posted. I still have a bookshop in western carolina. I still adore my bookshop dog, Miss Flannery, even though she would trade me in for some bacon and a long belly rub. I still believe the succession of the pope should be decided in a reality tv show ("Survivor: Papal Island") which may or may not involve Paris Hilton as a contestant. I'm still searching for the Natasha to my Flan Culp. However, I have given up on the idea of making month of the year underpants to give unsuspecting boys heartattacks so it's not all same-old same-old. It does my heart good to hear of sinister picnics and the like. I've never been to one, but while in New York earlier this summer I went to the Museum of Sex (with former Sinisterette Laurel) where I saw ten black and white porn stags play at the same time in a large room. That's what I imagine the picnics to be like - only with more cardigans flying off. While in nyc, I also got to see enough of my favorite sinisters that it was like a picnic. I finally got to meet both Ree, who is as beautiful and crushable as everyone has always said, and Richard, who is as darling and genuine as I knew he would be. Plus, I was also able to bask in all my other favorite sininsters' presence. I even had tea and a scotch egg with GayJay and Eric. It was charming and cholesterol raising which is pretty much the definition of perfect. I hope you are all well, dear friends. I have missed you. xo, Ll +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: exhibit A: making something out of nothing
by idleberry 05 Sep '05

05 Sep '05

I've been sitting here, remembering the "olden days". Talking on MSN, with a friend about New Zealand. It was Lawrence Mikkelsen I was thinking of. Just talking, about people in New Zealand. So I took my friend, to Sinister, and showed him Lawrence Mikkelsen's latest post. He read it. "Is that... thee Dirty Vicar?" he asked me. Two e's in thee. I responded, that yes, it is that web-whore we love so well, Mr Dirty Vicar. He of Bowlie fame, and Sinister fame. And probably the film, Fame, and Fame Accademy, and any other fame we wish to subscribe him to. My friend asked, if I was on "this Sinister thing". I explained that oh yes, I was. And then I started searching for myself. Not in a deep, and meaningful soulful manner, just in a shallow, egotistical way. I forgot about my posts, to Sinister. Blimey. I suppose the benefit of Bowlie, has always been that I can merrily edit and delete old posts, from the view of the majority of users. I have found the requirement to do so, on occasion. It's terribly embarrassing, some of it. If you could see the colour of shame in my eyes, simply because my cheeks find it difficult to flush properly. As for Sinister, I don't have that privilege. However, I did notice, that there wasn't a great deal I felt embarrassed to read. Although you might think I should. If anything, it brought back fond memories. Fond memories of a time, when my writing style was so much better than I'd consider it to be now (except when you go a long way back, at which point, I do cringe, even from the safety of only my computer to hide behind). I wish I knew the reason for that. Perhaps its more to do with the way you influenced me, then. You, you people who sent such wonderfully written emails, flying into my inbox. With your big words, your correct grammar, your astounding vocabulary. It's much like reading a good book. A good book will bring out something from inside you, a feeling, it inspires intelligence. Sinister maybe, did that for me. I'm smiling now. I'm smiling because I like this. I like seeing people posting to Sinister again. For months of quietness, of peace. Of near silence. A post a week, perhaps. And now, bloody hell, I can't remember everything you're saying. You all have so much to say! It's wonderful. It's bliss. My favourite line of recent posts, belonged to Jo Perry. "Hey kids, shake a leg.". I wish I knew why, but in my eyes it was just perfect. Thanks to Stacey for reporting back from the picnic. Alas, I wish I could have gone, but I had grown up duties to attend to. Not that I'm saying a picnic isn't an adult thing to do, but I just had... things to do that day. Things that were pre-planned. Still, it'll all come out in the wash, I suppose. The photos are making me long for more, more of the Sinister things again. I went into Sinister chat, recently. It had people in it! Now there was a revelation. And Aunt Sadie, went straight into Aunt Sean mode when I entered. And Miss Kittenmouse: sorry for shouting at you to post. I'll try and be a little more controlled in future. But please do it again. Mark Cassarotto said stuff ages ago. It was about vinyl. I've been vinyl shopping lately. Last week. It was a while since I last partook in such an expedition. I think I'm a binge shopper. I don't buy anything for weeks and weeks and weeks. And then payday is coming, and I've still got some money left (highly unnatural, I know). So I indulge in something. A couple of records. But CDs and vinyl. It's like cheap polyester and silk. Sometimes, I forget we're all older. Love idles xxxx +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: lots
by James Danson-Hatcher 05 Sep '05

05 Sep '05

Oh, no I even live in Brighton, and I didn't pay attention to posts and lost out on saying hello to people-from-years-ago. You need to be very careful on the trampolines near the pier, someone didn't come down last week and they're likely lost. What do you lot think to some B+S book I've heard rumours of? Is it a story? Although I called this post 'lots' I have only a little to say. If anyone in Brighton fancys a drink, cool. If you've read this far you're a bit of a star. James. ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Exile on State Highway 16, Massey
by Lawrence Mikkelsen 03 Sep '05

03 Sep '05

So apparently posting to Sinist*r is the new not-posting to Sinist*r. Awsome. I can't remember the last time I posted properly, but I definitely used to be a regular cira '99, '00 and '01. Then I got married, and the day-to-day existence of co-habiting, working full-time etc. just seemed to get in the way of being able to spend half an hour every few nights typing up some missive about pop music and such. I do, however, keep a LiveJournal, should anyone feel the urge to keep up to date with what passes for a life here in New Zealand http://www.livejournal.com/users/suburban_ennui/ Whilst my keyboard would probably disagree, Sinist*r is still very much in my heart. I flew to Melbourne last year to see B&S play at the Palais, and was hosted by the lovely Helen Radloff (AKA Trixiefirecracker). Since then barely a day goes by with email contact from her. Similarly, Vanessa and I spent 5 weeks in Europe earlier this yet, and were graciously hosted by one Nik Ovenden in the lovely city of Edinburgh, and also had a chance to meetup with a few genuine Glaswegian listees like Stacy, Lucy and Patrick. (And, annoyingly, I missed out on meeting both James Kirk and Stuart Murdoch by a few minutes. Arrrgh!) Anyway, it's great to read posts about some of those-forgotten posters. Although I, too, would be interested in a Jewowl update. (I seem to recall she posted here a year or so back, was possibly at Uni, and was co-habiting with some boy, and seemed fairy happy to have left high school behind.) Anyway, it's fathers' day here in NZ, so I'd better dress myself and go and take my dad out for brunch. Hope all is well, wherever you are, and especially if you're in New Orleans Lawrence x PS - Incidentally (and I'm not trying to start a flame war here) but Dirty Vicar said he doesn't recognise the state of Israel. I'm all for the Palestinians having their own homeland and all, but I'm wondering whereabouts he thinks the Jews should live, given that pretty much every other person in that geographical area seems intent on their destruction/expulsion? +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: the south needs anyhting and everything
by leyda campbell 03 Sep '05

03 Sep '05

dear sinisters, anyone from the states or abroad i encourage you to make donations through any local or national organizations to help the people in new orleans, mississippi and alabama. it is a sad state of affairs for all those poor people who have lost so much. everytime i see the news the death toll rises and the devistation is more apparent. i know that this list isn't a forum for these sorts of things but i know that the sinisters are good people. thanxx leyda _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: New Orleans wishes
by Nik Ovenden 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

I don't know about god, but what i've seen isn't pretty. It's nasty to watch, and being from the UK it's a sheltered life (a 100mph hurricane once in a dozen blue moons). Yuck. I was in the city July 18-20th, and was amazed at how nice the population of a city can be. Super polite, even to people in my family who are extravagantly *english* tourists. always a "how you doing" and a smile. Excellent. Now i see this, Canal st. literally a canal, and think of the rats (there were a few). It must be awful down there. I hope any sinister people in the area and those with relatives are all safe and well. I know this wasnt a 15 minute email, nor does it have much list content, but this is pretty much the most gutwrenching thing i've seen in nearly 4 years. and i guess it hit me having been there less than 6 weeks ago. Best wishes, Niko xox __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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SV: Sinister: Yet another anonymous lurker from lurkerspace uncloaks himself
by Johan Cheander 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

ok, this must be my first post. I like the idea of focus on a few dates as Nando did here below... 1974) Born, Helsingborg, Sweden Didn't do much -94) Met my GF and then went to uni. -98) Got a job. Join "Sinister" just to ask a quick B&S question to the members, just to find out that you can't post before you've been a member for som time.....oh man :c( Spending hours at work deleting mail from Sinister ;) -01) First daughter born Spending hours at work deleting mail from Sinister ;) -04) ...the second is born Spending hours at work deleting mail from Sinister ;) -05) Finaly I write somthing completely stupid like this. If you still are with me I really have a question for Sinister: I'm going to London next week for a weekend trip Thurs to Sun. Are going to the Den on sat 10th do see Millwall-Preston, but do you know if there are any fine popular orchestra playing any of the nights in the area?? Thanks Johan ________________________________ Från: owner2-sinister(a)missprint.org genom nando(a)venera7.com Skickat: må 2005-08-29 16:26 Till: sinister(a)missprint.org Ämne: Sinister: Yet another anonymous lurker from lurkerspace uncloaks himself ahemmm. well, happy b-day! I've been a durmant siniestr for years. I witnessed the ancient times, oh yes. and when I saw this list blooming again... well, I was kind of touched. I suppose that noone of you know me, so therefore it might be interesting a wee catch-up on my life's changes during all these years: 1996) The obscure uni years(TM). Not very well documented. I for one welcome the new scottish overlords. 1998?) Subscribe to sitsnier. Automatically overwhelmed with its coolness factor. The lurking begins. 2000) Finished my gray degree in electronics & started working. Get tired of lurking. 2001-2003) Become Yber-stressed. Looks like the younger generations here in Spain are more into outrageus spanish pop- rock or flamencoázapatista satanic bands. I no longer can impress a girl with my compitapes: no wedding. 2003-2005) Leave the job & emigrate to Swedish Lappland. not blessed by the holy matrimony. late2004) Comeback. New jobb. Woeful reintroduction. the 2nd stay at the nursery didn't help at all, but at some point around X- mas I discover that kenneth.chu loves us all. I try to post something. failed. didn't get married. aug2005) honey saves me and I believe again. still not married. Where's the rest of us? Rise up and post! //NANDO aus Madrid +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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