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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by killerkellah on Apr 12, 2008 11:16:27 GMT 1, 1. Take the day off work and think you've got there pretty damn early only to be amazed that people have camped out from the night before - sleeping bags and camping chairs the giveaway.
2. Stand in line and feel positive that you have arrived early enough to secure a print - dont worry as the evening progresses this positivity will slowly be eroded.
3. Make idle conversation with some genuinely nice people - however remember these people are also 'the competition'! (there are only 75 of these babies remember)
3a. Conversation will range from everything from Nick Walkers work and how they didnt get a print online in the morning. Fake surprise when someone mentions how much his work sells for on Ebay and of course some talk of previous queing experiences and some mention of that man Banksy.
3b. NEVER say you are purely buying it to stick on Ebay, even though you suspect half of your new friends are doing the same. (see 4)
4. Try and spot the genuine collectors from the ebay flippers - not as easy to do as you'd think.
5. As the afternoon progresses watch as people turn up and say a speculative hello to people they know in the queue ahead of you and then proceed to stay there. This is also know as 'pushing in'.
6. As the numbers begin to grow you will start to witness the 'queue counters'. This is a person or persons who on regular intervals goes along the line counting how many people are in. Feel a sense of relief as you think youve made the 75.
7. Watch as even more people arrive and wonder why no one from the gallery has been out to say hello, offer bottles of water or infact even turned up to open the place!
7a Get people to hold your place in line as you nip off for the toilet / food / coffee run. This is perfectly acceptable behaviour but should always be cleared with your fellow art fans. Its also good decorum offer to get people drinks.
8. Watch people who clearly dont look like art collectors turn up and blatantly push in. They look pretty mean so there isnt any point in saying anything and no one else will either for fear of getting beaten up.
9. As the doors finally open 'the will I wont I', 'was it worth it' fear will start to set in. This is when the concept of standing in a line can go to pieces. The line starts to turn into a crowd and your place starts to disappear.
10. Observe people at the back of the lines faces as they slowly realise they probably wont get one but stay there anyway in the vein hope they might - after all they have been there for hours!
11. Wonder why no one from the gallery has been out to speak to you - except the poor perplexed bouncer who remind people to stand in a line and looks totally confused as to why people would get so worked up by a piece of paper. You only hope he has put one aside for himself.
12. As people start to finally get funelled in, probably in small numbers, you will start to wonder why it takes so damn long to buy one. Here is where someone will explain to you the 'paying by credit card' theory.
Basically it means if everyone is paying by card then each transaction will take approx 3-4 mins, which means of two people are let in at a time then its a minimum waiting time of 8- 10 mins. You get the picture - put simply it means if your 45th in line - you still have alot of waiting to do.
12a Its advisable to ring the bank and tell them you will be spending alot of money today - that way you wont hold things up when your bank rejects your transaction and you have to call them. This will really piss people off. Especially people with a wad of cash.
14. Start to get really impatient the closer you get - your nearly there.
14a Wonder how people who were never ever in the queue come out holding tubes. Assume they are friends of Nick Walker - infact they are not.
15. One of two things will happen now.......I think you know whats coming.
a. You wont get one and will be left wondering why you bothered, where you can go for a pint and why you didnt say anything to the queue pushers.
b. Or your in and you get one!!!! Its a great feeling having that tube under your arm. But if you do get one - dont gloat. There 200 people outside who didnt get one. Dont stand around outside with your new possession - someone might steal it and again - its just gloating. Leave the area immediatley after of course seeing the show.
16. Either way dont forget to come onto the forum and moan / be happy about the whole experience and remember in the words of one well know artist 'its only a bit of painting and decorating'.....
See you there!
Oh and be amazed how fast some of them end up on Ebay......
1. Take the day off work and think you've got there pretty damn early only to be amazed that people have camped out from the night before - sleeping bags and camping chairs the giveaway.
2. Stand in line and feel positive that you have arrived early enough to secure a print - dont worry as the evening progresses this positivity will slowly be eroded.
3. Make idle conversation with some genuinely nice people - however remember these people are also 'the competition'! (there are only 75 of these babies remember)
3a. Conversation will range from everything from Nick Walkers work and how they didnt get a print online in the morning. Fake surprise when someone mentions how much his work sells for on Ebay and of course some talk of previous queing experiences and some mention of that man Banksy.
3b. NEVER say you are purely buying it to stick on Ebay, even though you suspect half of your new friends are doing the same. (see 4)
4. Try and spot the genuine collectors from the ebay flippers - not as easy to do as you'd think.
5. As the afternoon progresses watch as people turn up and say a speculative hello to people they know in the queue ahead of you and then proceed to stay there. This is also know as 'pushing in'.
6. As the numbers begin to grow you will start to witness the 'queue counters'. This is a person or persons who on regular intervals goes along the line counting how many people are in. Feel a sense of relief as you think youve made the 75.
7. Watch as even more people arrive and wonder why no one from the gallery has been out to say hello, offer bottles of water or infact even turned up to open the place!
7a Get people to hold your place in line as you nip off for the toilet / food / coffee run. This is perfectly acceptable behaviour but should always be cleared with your fellow art fans. Its also good decorum offer to get people drinks.
8. Watch people who clearly dont look like art collectors turn up and blatantly push in. They look pretty mean so there isnt any point in saying anything and no one else will either for fear of getting beaten up.
9. As the doors finally open 'the will I wont I', 'was it worth it' fear will start to set in. This is when the concept of standing in a line can go to pieces. The line starts to turn into a crowd and your place starts to disappear.
10. Observe people at the back of the lines faces as they slowly realise they probably wont get one but stay there anyway in the vein hope they might - after all they have been there for hours!
11. Wonder why no one from the gallery has been out to speak to you - except the poor perplexed bouncer who remind people to stand in a line and looks totally confused as to why people would get so worked up by a piece of paper. You only hope he has put one aside for himself.
12. As people start to finally get funelled in, probably in small numbers, you will start to wonder why it takes so damn long to buy one. Here is where someone will explain to you the 'paying by credit card' theory.
Basically it means if everyone is paying by card then each transaction will take approx 3-4 mins, which means of two people are let in at a time then its a minimum waiting time of 8- 10 mins. You get the picture - put simply it means if your 45th in line - you still have alot of waiting to do.
12a Its advisable to ring the bank and tell them you will be spending alot of money today - that way you wont hold things up when your bank rejects your transaction and you have to call them. This will really piss people off. Especially people with a wad of cash.
14. Start to get really impatient the closer you get - your nearly there.
14a Wonder how people who were never ever in the queue come out holding tubes. Assume they are friends of Nick Walker - infact they are not.
15. One of two things will happen now.......I think you know whats coming.
a. You wont get one and will be left wondering why you bothered, where you can go for a pint and why you didnt say anything to the queue pushers.
b. Or your in and you get one!!!! Its a great feeling having that tube under your arm. But if you do get one - dont gloat. There 200 people outside who didnt get one. Dont stand around outside with your new possession - someone might steal it and again - its just gloating. Leave the area immediatley after of course seeing the show.
16. Either way dont forget to come onto the forum and moan / be happy about the whole experience and remember in the words of one well know artist 'its only a bit of painting and decorating'.....
See you there!
Oh and be amazed how fast some of them end up on Ebay......
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by bullet on Apr 12, 2008 11:20:36 GMT 1, bit bored eh?
bit bored eh?
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killerkellah
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by killerkellah on Apr 12, 2008 11:38:21 GMT 1, got to stay occupied in the queue.....
got to stay occupied in the queue.....
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by slowmo on Apr 12, 2008 11:43:05 GMT 1, Elms Lester had it right on the leftover neates. Bouncers came out, gave out a ticket down the line to each person, it went up to the number of prints available and was good for one print (whatever was left by the time you got to the front), otherwise, you've missed out so go home now. Do this and save a lot of grief.
Elms Lester had it right on the leftover neates. Bouncers came out, gave out a ticket down the line to each person, it went up to the number of prints available and was good for one print (whatever was left by the time you got to the front), otherwise, you've missed out so go home now. Do this and save a lot of grief.
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thinkbank
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by thinkbank on Apr 12, 2008 11:54:28 GMT 1, brilliant! spot on!!
brilliant! spot on!!
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clipit101
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by clipit101 on Apr 12, 2008 12:00:03 GMT 1, Lol just turn up at the last minute and pretend to be a gallery rep! Then proceed to tell everyone that the exhibition is going to be postponed until next week as Nick Walker has turned into a diva and trashed everything. This way you can watch everyone leave and put yourself right at the front!
Lol just turn up at the last minute and pretend to be a gallery rep! Then proceed to tell everyone that the exhibition is going to be postponed until next week as Nick Walker has turned into a diva and trashed everything. This way you can watch everyone leave and put yourself right at the front!
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curiousgeorge
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by curiousgeorge on Apr 12, 2008 13:19:26 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that???
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that???
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by jh153 on Apr 12, 2008 15:13:23 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that???
If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him.
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by manchestermike on Apr 12, 2008 15:17:36 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him.
I think and hope people have a word.
If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print...
I wouldn't let him in
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. I think and hope people have a word. If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print... I wouldn't let him in |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by jh153 on Apr 12, 2008 15:20:37 GMT 1, such is Mike.
such is Mike.
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by manchestermike on Apr 12, 2008 15:21:45 GMT 1,
I'm not going to be there, but just a question, how would you feel if you're say 40th in the queue and everyone infront of them lets their 'brother' in?
I'm not going to be there, but just a question, how would you feel if you're say 40th in the queue and everyone infront of them lets their 'brother' in? |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by jh153 on Apr 12, 2008 15:25:23 GMT 1, Thats too hypothetical for me to answer.
Thats too hypothetical for me to answer.
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by paulypaul on Apr 12, 2008 15:28:24 GMT 1, If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. I think and hope people have a word. If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print... I wouldn't let him in
Nor me. S'bollox. Reserve a place? What's this - primary school lunch queue..? Unbelievable...
If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. I think and hope people have a word. If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print... I wouldn't let him in Nor me. S'bo llox. Reserve a place? What's this - primary school lunch queue..? Unbelievable... |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by veralynn on Apr 12, 2008 15:30:44 GMT 1, Pissed off - that's how I'd feel, makes me die when those people that I believe to be 'pushing in' avoid all eye contact until they feel an appropriare amount of time has gone by. Civility costs nothing.....get to the fooking back of the queue.
Pissed off - that's how I'd feel, makes me die when those people that I believe to be 'pushing in' avoid all eye contact until they feel an appropriare amount of time has gone by. Civility costs nothing.....get to the fooking back of the queue.
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clipit101
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by clipit101 on Apr 12, 2008 15:36:09 GMT 1, I'd stare the whole que out got a problem with it then then come and tell me about it.
Survival of the fittest!
I'd stare the whole que out got a problem with it then then come and tell me about it.
Survival of the fittest!
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clipit101
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by clipit101 on Apr 12, 2008 15:37:23 GMT 1, Lol yea right if any one looked at me id pretend i was just talkin to some one then straight to the back i go!
Lol yea right if any one looked at me id pretend i was just talkin to some one then straight to the back i go!
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seidbereit
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by seidbereit on Apr 12, 2008 15:55:24 GMT 1, Sounds like it's going to be absolute chaos again to me. Would it not be best for BRP to put a doorman out front to just sort out the cue or even something as simple as a rope barrier which you have queue behind so it doesn't just come to a big huddle of people right next to the door?
A live webcam of the queue would be great.
Sounds like it's going to be absolute chaos again to me. Would it not be best for BRP to put a doorman out front to just sort out the cue or even something as simple as a rope barrier which you have queue behind so it doesn't just come to a big huddle of people right next to the door?
A live webcam of the queue would be great.
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Winter
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by Winter on Apr 12, 2008 16:08:03 GMT 1, They should give numbered tickets to the people who get their first so long as they don't then go home to bed and turn up next day
They should give numbered tickets to the people who get their first so long as they don't then go home to bed and turn up next day
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by slowmo on Apr 12, 2008 16:12:09 GMT 1, Tis going to be messy for sure, I'm staying away and will go to the show once the carnage has taken place, maybe Saturday
Tis going to be messy for sure, I'm staying away and will go to the show once the carnage has taken place, maybe Saturday
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Heavyconsumer
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 12, 2008 16:16:55 GMT 1, Thats too hypothetical for me to answer.
please!!! It's a scummy thing to do and you know it!!! Very unlikely your "bro" and you will both have the prints a week after the cue imo and I'm sure most here would share my suspicions! Glad that being in this cue is not an option for me as I'd probably get my head kicked in! Not very good at keeping it zipped when I get screwed over, which is exactly what you're talking of doing to people behind you. Disgusting! Genuine collector my arse! You've ousted yourself as someone with zero respect for collectors right here mate!
Thats too hypothetical for me to answer. please!!! It's a scummy thing to do and you know it!!! Very unlikely your "bro" and you will both have the prints a week after the cue imo and I'm sure most here would share my suspicions! Glad that being in this cue is not an option for me as I'd probably get my head kicked in! Not very good at keeping it zipped when I get screwed over, which is exactly what you're talking of doing to people behind you. Disgusting! Genuine collector my arse! You've ousted yourself as someone with zero respect for collectors right here mate! |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by quicksnap on Apr 12, 2008 16:24:54 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him.
be sure to tell everyone around you, in front and especially in back about the special circumstance this is. I had to stand in line for a book signing, the line got to be like 3,000 people long and i was closer to the front, maybe 200 back. I was holding places for my Uncle and Grandmother. Grandmother couldn't stand in line for hours and uncle had to pick her up. I explained to everyone around me and everyone was cool with it.
This is a lot different, but make a point that if it comes down to being one print left after you, you'll tell your brother he has to pass so the people behind you can get it.
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. be sure to tell everyone around you, in front and especially in back about the special circumstance this is. I had to stand in line for a book signing, the line got to be like 3,000 people long and i was closer to the front, maybe 200 back. I was holding places for my Uncle and Grandmother. Grandmother couldn't stand in line for hours and uncle had to pick her up. I explained to everyone around me and everyone was cool with it. This is a lot different, but make a point that if it comes down to being one print left after you, you'll tell your brother he has to pass so the people behind you can get it. |
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thinkbank
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by thinkbank on Apr 12, 2008 16:30:17 GMT 1, will it be a case of having to stand in line from early morning to opening time at six?
will it be a case of having to stand in line from early morning to opening time at six?
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hlarmy
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by hlarmy on Apr 12, 2008 16:48:51 GMT 1, Who knows but can someone save me a position towards the front of the queue, I'm happy to say I'm your brother when I arrive 
Who knows but can someone save me a position towards the front of the queue, I'm happy to say I'm your brother when I arrive |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by dogant on Apr 12, 2008 16:56:38 GMT 1, will it be a case of having to stand in line from early morning to opening time at six?
Don't listen to the hype - you will be able to rock up at 5pm and still pick up a print. Added to this, everybody in the Q will be friendly, nobody will push in and NW will bring out cups of tea for all.
Ok - it won't be as easy as that, but can we all move on from really dull conversations about what you will do if somebody attemps to Q jump - talk and actions are often different!
Can we also drop the 'best ways to keep it fair'
Can we also drop the 'I think the prints will drop at XXX'
Can we also drop the 'I collect art but most people are here to flip'
This thread is starting to become like on of those really dull pub conversations (if you are not old enough to go to the pub - just think about the dull kid at school who talks alot)
will it be a case of having to stand in line from early morning to opening time at six? Don't listen to the hype - you will be able to rock up at 5pm and still pick up a print. Added to this, everybody in the Q will be friendly, nobody will push in and NW will bring out cups of tea for all. Ok - it won't be as easy as that, but can we all move on from really dull conversations about what you will do if somebody attemps to Q jump - talk and actions are often different! Can we also drop the 'best ways to keep it fair' Can we also drop the 'I think the prints will drop at XXX' Can we also drop the 'I collect art but most people are here to flip' This thread is starting to become like on of those really dull pub conversations (if you are not old enough to go to the pub - just think about the dull kid at school who talks alot) |
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curiousgeorge
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by curiousgeorge on Apr 12, 2008 17:51:27 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him.
Just so you know my position on that, tell ya brother to forget any idea's about having a place reserved!!
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. Just so you know my position on that, tell ya brother to forget any idea's about having a place reserved!! |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by idris on Apr 12, 2008 18:26:48 GMT 1, Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him.
Outrageous to think some1 would even suggest that - I hope people have the manners to queue in an orderly fashion otherwise this could end up being a nightmare ....
Rule 17..All forum members/collectors ie decent people stick together and voice concerns should people attempt to push in.Strength in numbers and all that??? If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. Outrageous to think some1 would even suggest that - I hope people have the manners to queue in an orderly fashion otherwise this could end up being a nightmare .... |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by spirit on Apr 12, 2008 18:48:08 GMT 1, Guys, just to say don't bother coming down for the print as I'm already queueing and I have reserved places for 74 of my mates.
Guys, just to say don't bother coming down for the print as I'm already queueing and I have reserved places for 74 of my mates.
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by alvington89 on Apr 12, 2008 19:08:23 GMT 1, Sounds like it's going to be 'punch up' central. Think I'll give it a miss.
BTW I don't think it's very good form at all to 'reserve' a place for your brother and if the pair of you have the cheek to try it on then don't be aggrieved if you do get 'violated'.
Sounds like it's going to be 'punch up' central. Think I'll give it a miss.
BTW I don't think it's very good form at all to 'reserve' a place for your brother and if the pair of you have the cheek to try it on then don't be aggrieved if you do get 'violated'.
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curiousgeorge
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by curiousgeorge on Apr 12, 2008 19:09:37 GMT 1, Guys, just to say don't bother coming down for the print as I'm already queueing and I have reserved places for 74 of my mates.
You got some balls Spirit, i grant you that 
Cunning ploy, wear a Mankini and i can't see anyone violating you
Guys, just to say don't bother coming down for the print as I'm already queueing and I have reserved places for 74 of my mates. You got some balls Spirit, i grant you that Cunning ploy, wear a Mankini and i can't see anyone violating you |
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A beginners guide to the Nick Walker print release, by scottd007 on Apr 12, 2008 21:41:27 GMT 1, If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. I think and hope people have a word. If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print... I wouldn't let him in
Too bloody right. That's taking the piss.
If I make the queue, Im reserving a spot for my brother who will turn up later. So I hope you dont violate him. I think and hope people have a word. If everyone saved a place for their brother, cousin, blind uncles dog, then no-one would get a print... I wouldn't let him in Too bloody right. That's taking the piss. |
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