Re: [LU] People on vax.ox.ac.uk t-shirt

2024-01-09 Thread Chris Nickson
I was a bit later, being in the US then. Later in 94, I think, but I attended a few meets in the Adelphi when I visited home On Tue, 9 Jan 2024 at 17:22, Nicholas Armit via Leedslist < leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote: > Can’t really remember when I joined I think it was early 90s when I went > to

Re: [LU] Jesse interview

2022-04-07 Thread Chris Nickson
Try this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61001746 On Thu, 7 Apr 2022 at 07:19, Richard Walker via Leedslist < leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote: > Link dunt work > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 9:17 pm,

Re: [LU] Guy Thornton

2021-01-21 Thread Chris Nickson
Sad, sad news. On Thu, 21 Jan 2021 at 20:09, Wiggy wrote: > Some really sad news just in from Amsterdam. Guy Thornton passed away > today. > > He’d recently been diagnosed with cancer and had just had his first chemo > treatment. > > Will pass on more info as I hear it. > > Wiggy. > >

Re: [LU] Champions!

2020-07-18 Thread Chris Nickson
True, or yesterday. And they have played like champs. On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 at 14:53, Steve Gillen wrote: > But we did play All season long, that's why we have 87 points, we > just didn't play today that's all. > > > On 18 Jul 2020, at 14:29, Chris Nickson wrote: > > &g

[LU] Champions!

2020-07-18 Thread Chris Nickson
Well, Huddersfield got us up, and Stoke made us champions. Can get used to this not playing and winning stuff! -- Writer-in-residence, Abbey House Museum, Leeds "Nickson stands in the front rank of historical mystery writers." Publishers Weekly ___

Re: [LU] LU: Win

2020-06-27 Thread Chris Nickson
A thing of absolute beauty. On Sat, 27 Jun 2020 at 17:57, n...@6haroldplace.co.uk < n...@6haroldplace.co.uk> wrote: > Pablo for that pass to Harrison on its own... > > Sent from my iPad > > > On 27 Jun 2020, at 17:55, Chris Nickson wrote: > > > > A Dave Na

[LU] LU: Win

2020-06-27 Thread Chris Nickson
A Dave Nattan said earlier, a season-defining game, and the way we came back in the second half was the real definition of it. And we didn't even have the most possession overall, I think. The way it's going, refs will start awarding us penalties. Chris -- Writer-in-residence, Abbey House

Re: [LU] David DRB Brennan

2020-06-25 Thread Chris Nickson
Sad sad news indeed. On Thu, 25 Jun 2020 at 17:16, john wrote: > Some nice words on Facebook in the List group too : > https://m.facebook.com/groups/608055302558697?view=permalink=3443118389052360BettySent > from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > Original message From:

Re: [LU] Norman H

2020-04-17 Thread Chris Nickson
Awful news. On Fri, 17 Apr 2020 at 11:01, Ted wrote: > Oh no. That's very sad. I had the honour to meet him last year and had a > nice chat about the "old" days. A true gent. RIP x > > On Fri, 17 Apr 2020 at 10:57, Nick wrote: > > > Just heard that Norman Hunter has died from this blessed

Re: [LU] coronavirus

2020-03-10 Thread Chris Nickson
I'd say the chances are high. On Tue, 10 Mar 2020 at 13:41, John Lee via Leedslist wrote: > Has it not crossed anyone’s minds that the League might declare this > season null and void :-( > > Not that I’m paranoid? > > Sent from my iPad > > > On 10 Mar 2020, at 12:08, Richard Walker via

Re: [LU] Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United: a myth being assembled in real time

2018-08-28 Thread Chris Nickson
Brings up a 404 error > On 28 Aug 2018, at 15:02, Guy Thornton wrote: > > From Today's Grauniad: > > https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/28/marcelo-bielsa-leeds-united-myth-assembled-re > al-time > > > ___ > Leedslist mailing list > Info

Re: [LU] Re (LU) fame rubbish

2018-06-04 Thread Chris Nickson
There's really an ITV? It's not just a rumour? On 4 June 2018 at 15:59, John Boocock wrote: > Naefy, We can't get ITV here we only watch Talking Pictures TV :-) > ___ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options:

Re: [LU] Another PR masterstroke!

2018-04-24 Thread Chris Nickson
Sorry, Matt, I have to disagree. Myanmar is a country whose leaders openly allowed this ethnic cleansing and murder to happen, and blatantly lied about it to people globally, in spite of all the evidence. By going there, LUFC act as if they don't care, that human lives count for nothing at all,

[LU] LU: New manager

2018-04-20 Thread Chris Nickson
Since we're likely to part company with our esteemed manager at the end of this season, and Wenger's leaving Arsenal, maybe Leeds can get a French touch for 2018/19 ;) -- "one of the best story tellers in modern fiction" - Fully Booked blog "The writing, perfectly paced, paints pictures of a

Re: [LU] next manager

2018-01-08 Thread Chris Nickson
Chris Grayling? > On 8 Jan 2018, at 13:37, John Boocock wrote: > > So who do we think will be the next person to have the keys to the stationery > cupboard in the Elland Road manager's office? > > Betty > ___ > Leedslist mailing

Re: [LU] non LU......well, actually, that's the point......LU (ish)

2017-10-26 Thread Chris Nickson
​Will it be a binding referendum? And if they want to resub, who will be in charge of negotiations? Will there be a transition period? ​ On 26 October 2017 at 10:44, John Boocock wrote: > Bloody hell I've only just seen all this because I too was playing Bridge > (some of

Re: [LU] (Only very slightly LU) Shameless plug

2017-02-28 Thread Chris Nickson
Indeed. congratulations, Rob, I hope it sells very well for you! On 28 February 2017 at 08:24, Brendan McWilliams < brendan_mcwilli...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Congratulations Rob - writing a book is impressive enough, getting someone > to take a punt on it and publish, that's really impressive. >

[LU] LU: Cellino article

2015-10-27 Thread Chris Nickson
Very interesting piece on Cellino's rule... http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/massimo-cellino-fear-and-loathing-at-elland-road-a6709731.html ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Yorkshire help

2015-07-16 Thread Chris Nickson
I'd second Ilkley as there's decent walking, and a nice little place (mind you, so is Otley, and a little closer still to Leeds). Easy access to the city. Bit posh overall, but liveable. On 16 July 2015 at 11:44, John Lee bruvvalee...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Nicholas Yep, 12 weeks ahead for cheaper

Re: [LU] NON LU: Commercial Post Punk Break

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Nickson
Arthur Brown, Christie, Delta 5, Mekons, Gang of 4, Sister of Mercy, Soft Cell, The Mission, March Violets, Chumbawamba, Bolshoi, and that's just taking us to the start of the 90s, and I've probably missed out a few. Massive underepresentation? On 2 July 2015 at 11:49, Richard Naef

Re: [LU] NON LU: Commercial Post Punk Break

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Nickson
Fair enough, although I only went to the early 90s. Sent from my ayeayePhone On 2 Jul 2015, at 12:35, Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk wrote: I didn't say massive, and you've missed out Alt-J, Utah Saints and Kaisers, but look at Sheffield, Def Leppard, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys,

Re: [LU] NON LU: Commercial Post Punk Break

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Nickson
Scroll back - I mentioned Christie, John... On 2 July 2015 at 13:20, John Boocock j...@boocock.net wrote: Nice to see that you have all missed out Jeff Christie, The Crestas, The Clarry Wilson Combo and of course the Marper Gibson Duo. Offcomners the lot of ye :-) Betty (feeling

Re: [LU] NON LU: Commercial Post Punk Break

2015-07-02 Thread Chris Nickson
needed on their BOC cover, though. Sent from Windows Mail From: Matt Anderson Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎2‎ ‎July‎ ‎2015 ‎16‎:‎32 To: Chris Nickson Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Cud and the bridewell taxis!!! Sent from my iPhone On 2 Jul 2015, at 14:48, Chris Nickson

[LU] Non-LU tonight

2015-06-16 Thread Chris Nickson
For any in the Leeds area, I'm on Made in Leeds TV tonight reading a short story from Leeds, The Biography: A History of Leeds in Short Stories. On at 6.30pm The story, Sale of Effects, is about the sale of players after the winding-up of Leeds City FC. Chris

Re: [LU] Incoming ?

2014-07-28 Thread Chris Nickson
Vivian? So we are signing Young Ones Chris On 28 July 2014 17:15, Andy Clayton andyclayto...@gmail.com wrote: Vivian has signed. On 28 July 2014 16:56, swinnow swin...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Full of fantasy Has our new owner gone all Walt Disney on us? Sent from swin...@yahoo.co.uk

Re: [LU] Non LU: Tour De France

2014-07-06 Thread Chris Nickson
Was wonderful, watched them go past on Scott Hall Rd in Leeds. Wonderful to watch on telly later, Yorkshire look great in the sun. Agree with the view on Cameron. I notice he didn't seem to be in Leeds among real people... On 6 July 2014 10:46, Nick n...@6haroldplace.co.uk wrote: Couldn’t

Re: [LU] Leeds pub in London

2014-05-13 Thread Chris Nickson
Isn't that where Chaucer's pilgrims started for Canterbury? On 13 May 2014 17:53, Matt Anderson m...@leeds-united.net wrote: For next season Am in the Southwark tavern near London bridge and there is a pic of Brian Mcdermott above the bar. The landlord is a massive Leeds fan

[LU] LU: It could be worse, we could be Rochdale

2014-04-14 Thread Chris Nickson
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/the-northerner/2014/apr/14/rochdale-top-of-the-league-of-longest-suffering-fans ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] Steve Gillen

2014-02-18 Thread Chris Nickson
Oh Paula, no. For myself, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. My best wishes and deepest hopes for Steve's quick recovery. Chris On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully

Re: [LU] 2014

2014-01-13 Thread Chris Nickson
I'd always put you down as a speedy winger. On 13 January 2014 10:30, John Lee bruvvalee...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: So, is the Derby/MOALM2 a go-er? I won't be able to sit with you at the game cos me and Dave Walmsley will be playing central defence, but can join up afterwards :-( On Sunday,

Re: [LU] John Sykes

2013-12-02 Thread Chris Nickson
Very sad to hear that. He was a lovely man, a very welcome part of the list. Chris On 2 December 2013 19:15, Dr Michael Benjamin m...@myray.com wrote: So very sad. Michael On 2 Dec 2013 21:09, JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca wrote: Hello, We are sorry to announce the passing of our father,

[LU] Non-LU - Leeds City, maybe

2013-11-30 Thread Chris Nickson
While we ponder a loss to Blackburn, some fictional thoughts about what might have happened when Leeds City sold off its players in 1919... In 1919, Leeds City FC was wound up. This might have happened: http://chrisnickson.co.uk/2013/11/30/a-sale-of-effects-1919/

Re: [LU] Pub for Yeovil

2013-10-23 Thread Chris Nickson
After a few pints, if it's that much of a hot spot, you might never get to Elland Rd... Chris (now living in Leeds again) On 23 October 2013 09:32, John Lee bruvvalee...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: That sounds like an interesting option - never heard of the place but have just had a look online and

Re: [LU] Chris Nickson

2013-03-31 Thread Chris Nickson
Thanks, Mike, much appreciated. The newest Leeds book is just in HB, out on Kindle in June :). But there's one just come out, ebook only, set in Seattle - Emerald City. Best, Chris On 31 March 2013 13:25, Dr Michael Benjamin m...@myray.com wrote: Hi His latest is every bit as good and

Re: [LU] GFH statement coming soon

2013-03-21 Thread Chris Nickson
But given the way people eat in N. Korea there'd be no more pies for sale. They'd only be supplied to the executive offices. Mid you, players who don't perform could be taken out an shot, which could be a good incentive. On 21 March 2013 11:42, Chris Briggs c_bri...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: At this

[LU] Non-LU: Book

2013-02-28 Thread Chris Nickson
One or two of you might be interested to know that today sees the UK publication of my new novel, set in Leeds. For US listers, it's out June 1 in hardback and ebook there: http://www.amazon.co.uk/At-Dying-Year-Creme-Crime/dp/178029042X/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_4 Chris

[LU] Non-LU: Happy New Year

2012-12-31 Thread Chris Nickson
A happy to all of you, the optimists and the realistic dour buggers. Chris ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 -

Re: [LU] Well Bugger Me

2012-12-24 Thread Chris Nickson
A merry Christmas to all of you and peace among men and women, at least for today. Tomorrow, thoughand given that my OH is a lifelong Forest fan I'm not holding out hopes of a calm domestic afternoon. Chris ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and

[LU] Non-LU: All Invited

2012-09-09 Thread Chris Nickson
While it's quiet on every front regarding football and Leeds, I'd like to invite all of you in the Leeds area to a party next Friday. The downside? It's a book launch for my new novel, Come the Fear, the fourth in a series set in Leeds (but the books have been given the Betty seal of approval).

[LU] Fwd: Listowning Please Read

2012-08-22 Thread Chris Nickson
So what actually happens if our (?) number hits the big win? If Betty begins posting from a tropical isle, we'll have a good idea what happened. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

Re: [LU] NON LU: Radio 2 this Morning

2012-08-09 Thread Chris Nickson
No, but they have happy hour prices on oats and hay. On 9 August 2012 10:39, Errand Fivefold errand.fivef...@talk21.com wrote: Do they have Real Ale? Thanks, Verner tHe LiTtLe YeLlOw DaFfOdIl @}-,-'-- ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and

[LU] Non LU: For the Yorkshireman within

2012-07-10 Thread Chris Nickson
I know, it's horrible self-advertising, but if your missus has been getting all worked up over this 50 Shades of Grey book, you can fight back with 20 Shades of Yorkshire. For real Yorkshiremen, and it's a John Terry-free zone. 77p for Kindle in the UK, $1 in the US. UK:

[LU] Fwd: Terry

2012-07-09 Thread Chris Nickson
Shouldn't being John Terry be a criminal offence? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate

[LU] Fwd: Fwd: Well that's alright then

2012-04-18 Thread Chris Nickson
Please note the IMHO in my post. It's all subjective. Oh well, a thousand apologies for not being Melvyn Bragg!!! I haven't seen any wooden acting in it, and I do have a theatrical background darling. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] Fwd: 1950???

2012-03-28 Thread Chris Nickson
I *think* I joined the list in 95, when I was living in Seattle, and made a few meets at the Adelphi over the course of a couple of years. Remained subscribed ever since. And I've run into Betty at various musical soirees in Leeds that only the finest folk attend. Chris

[LU] Fwd: That's FrankenSTEEN!

2012-03-28 Thread Chris Nickson
or camels in chippies, looking for the best available pint and curry house. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 -

[LU] Non-LU: Another book and an invitation.

2012-01-27 Thread Chris Nickson
of you in or about Leeds - the book launch takes place in the Exhibition Room of the Central Library on Feb. 7, 6.30-7.45, so pop down if you're inclined. Chris Nickson ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman

[LU] Non_LU: Best Books of the Year

2011-11-18 Thread Chris Nickson
I know it's far from LU, but I wanted to tell you all that my Leeds mystery, Cold Cruel Winter, has been named one of the ten best mysteries of the year by Library Journal. For those who asked when it's out as an ebook, the answer is January 1. The third book in the series, The Constant Lovers,

[LU] Fwd: Pete Cass (1962-2011) RIP

2011-10-17 Thread Chris Nickson
So terribly, terribly sad to hear about Pete. When he announced the remission I was pleased. My thoughts go out to his family. PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] Fwd: Non LU - Update on Peter Cass

2011-09-29 Thread Chris Nickson
Great news Pete! Keep Fighting. I'll second, third, or whatever. Great news, Pete. Chris ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org

[LU] Non-LU: Cold Cruel Winter

2011-05-25 Thread Chris Nickson
No, it's not curry houses or Tetley's, but a number of listers had read my first novel, The Broken Token. Today the second one, Cold Cruel Winter, is published in hardback in the UK. Still in the 1730s, and still with Richard Nottingham as the main character. To those who liked the first one, I

Re: [LU] Non LU: Update on Pete C

2011-05-11 Thread Chris Nickson
That's great news, Pete! Chris On 11 May 2011 09:16, Peter Cass thecas...@bigpond.com wrote: Some pretty amazing news on my cancer battle Please read if you so desire: http://thebigc.bigblog.com.au/index.do Cheers Peter ___ Leedslist

[LU] Fwd: [Non LU] Good omen?

2011-05-07 Thread Chris Nickson
An overwhelming majority of voters thought Leeds should be heavily fined and docked 15 points. What was the results of voting on Thursday? Dr Michael Benjamin, Community Psychiatrist ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] Fwd: [NON-LU] Boring Legal guff was Good omen?

2011-05-03 Thread Chris Nickson
And here I thought it was only Tories who went in for autoerotic asphyxiation ;) I've been hanging felons for some time too Betty :-) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

[LU] Non LU: The Broken Token eBook

2011-02-24 Thread Chris Nickson
/B004OR1KMC/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8m=A3TVV12T0I6NSMis the link. For those who've read and enjoyed it (and I've heard frm several of you - thank you), the sequel appears in May. As it'll be a hardback i seriously suggest you get it from the library. Thanks, Chris Nickson

Re: [LU] Non LU: The Broken Token eBook

2011-02-24 Thread Chris Nickson
Yes, there is that, isn't there? On 24 February 2011 13:43, Andy Clayton andyclayto...@gmail.com wrote: What library!? On 24 Feb 2011, at 13:38, Chris Nickson chrisnicks...@gmail.com wrote: I know, getting off the LU track - but a couple of people on the list wanted

[LU] LU? Old boy in new career

2011-02-05 Thread Chris Nickson
According to the Grauniad, the person offering ongoing coverage today of events in Cairo is David Batty. Hmm. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

[LU] Fwd: twitter whites

2011-01-14 Thread Chris Nickson
Who is Aleesha Dixon? I don't think so my man. It's one thing a Geordie gentleman proclaiming alreet pet, t*ts oot, but quite another getting one's tenses all Mackem'ed up!! Vat Aleesha Dixon is anuvver one - vat dance what you was doing - morons I tell thee, morons!

[LU] Fwd: Too right shaun!!!

2010-12-03 Thread Chris Nickson
The only way we'd have got this World Cup would have been by giving millions to our favourite FIFA judges. Their whole system is corrupt, and their particular status in Switzerland means they're not accountable. For me, the best punishment all those countries with good technical bids could give

[LU] Fwd: Not coming home

2010-12-02 Thread Chris Nickson
Isn't that what Putin is on his way to Switzerland to deliver now? By market I meant a big bucket of cash for FIFA quatar a new market?? its got a population of 1.3 mill and the size is nothing. It ll be great for traveling between games though as opposed to... RUSSIA. I can understand

[LU] Fwd: Fwd: Non LU Pearl Dean

2010-11-28 Thread Chris Nickson
One closest to the station, across City Square, was the Majestic. Anyone remember The Princess (I think it was) on Richmond Hill, maybe Lavender Walk or close by. It's now a chippie I think. (Must be a hell of a big chippie though). or how about The Dominion in Chapel Allerton ? What was that

[LU] Non-LU: Smiths

2010-11-12 Thread Chris Nickson
Personally, I'd like to hear Morrissey cover Little White Bull, but I wonder if he could bring the same emotional quality to it as Tommy Steele. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To

[LU] Fwd: Fwd: We've got Luc Becchio, also your stereo

2010-11-09 Thread Chris Nickson
True, but he lived in Hull for a while. On 09/11/2010 16:56, Chris Nickson wrote: And don't forget the Watersons and Michael Chapman. thought Michael was from Morley - certainly his mam was ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options

[LU] Non-LU: Shameless Self Promotion Part 3

2010-10-22 Thread Chris Nickson
two months away, and this makes a very affordable gift in these austere times... Chris Nickson ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org

Re: [LU] Non-LU: Shameless Self Promotion Part 3

2010-10-22 Thread Chris Nickson
Actually there is an extract of me reading it - be glad I'm not singing it - on YouTube On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Guy Thornton guy.thorn...@inter.nl.netwrote: On 22 Oct 2010 at 7:07, Chris Nickson wrote: * * * Back in August I did a book singing for my Leeds-based novel

[LU] Fwd: England

2010-10-14 Thread Chris Nickson
We have a national team? You're right guy, inside sport said nothing new. In fact, the problems with English football and English footballers have been trotted out after each and every English failing for *at least* the last 15 years. Best way is to simply ignore the national team.

[LU] Non-LU: Quick reminder

2010-08-14 Thread Chris Nickson
Sorry to say it again, but any of you out and about in Leeds today, I'll be signing copies of my book, The Broken Token, in Waterstone's from 11-1. Pop in and say hello...love to put faces to names! Chris ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: