Sorry I'm not more involved....

[Darren]

I'm not bothered either way, however you'd like the format/structure I will do it

[dontask]

well do an albums and a gigs section, cant see myself doing a single review other than for the courteeners.

[Darren]

Nov 1, 2009 9:16:04 GMT Darren said:

Currently on my hot list:

* The new badge release (done the badge, just packaging design to do)
* A new S&C flyer for mcr central (I want this like the (stalled) fanzine, like a preview to it)
* Try and get a (personal) t-shirt design made for mcr central (very early days but must act now)
* Kick-start "The Story So Far" CD (hopefully before the 2nd LP)
* The Review Panel Deviating (got to talk to Luke about it)
* The Acquisitions thing (the coding is nearly complete)
* Revamp the Discography
* Gigography (bit stuck but trying to solve using dreamweaver

2 more things off my list, I reckon I'll make a start on the new flyer next

[Darren]

I've not been able to come on here for a while or anywhere really, my cpu been infected with a virus/trojan or something and have been getting some great support from Tech-101.com, helped me from start to finish, well, he's sure it's clean now

So, I'm back and raring to go... nearly...

before the nasty infection I had noticed that all my listings in my ebay shop were gone, errr... WTF!
I investigated and I found that ebay have changed their policies for listings in 'Music', now any listing has to have £0.00 for P&P
What a load of bollocks!
Now I've got to add on the P&P to the listing price or I loose out big style...
ebay are ripping the eyes out the small time sellers just so they make more on listing/final value fees!

Guess what? I've sold a grand total of 3 badges in 2 weeks

Looking like I'm going to cease my business with ebay and find pastures new.

So, that's what I've been doing whist not being online, just planning out how I want a website, it's been a bloody bore but needs to be done.

So what will happen with S&C?
Nothing will change, I'm still working on S&C things but not as much as I usually do, I'm trying to divide my time more efficiently and get others things done.... it's working, as I began boarding out the attic today ;D

Cheers all
Daz

[Darren]

Oh no, not again!
Seems like I'm constantly off work and this bloody recession is never going to end

I haven't mentioned that I've been working on an S&C flyer for the gmex but now it looks like I won't be able to get it done with the 'no work' situation, same goes for any other future forum releases, just a total no go at the moment... unfortunately.

The latest badge release will still happen though, as I've got all the materials for those, so don't worry about that
I'll start to make them all up this week & get sending them out to those who have already done their bit on the What do you think about the new look? thread.

Will have to be cheapo mail...no jiffy's... hope it doesn't damage the set!!

Anyway, there's still plenty of time to get one of those sets, as I've still got a lot to do with the forum design and layout.

Lastly...
Since I won't be around here as much (again) I'm hoping everything's ok, just PM me if you have any questions or problems and I'll get back to you.

Cheers

[Darren]

First I'd like to wish everyone a happy new year!

I've not been around much over the Christmas period, been trying to avoid any joy and celebrations as things are really becoming hard with me and the misses still without work

I had to sell my prized Stone Roses 12" promo of So Young / Tell Me, managed to get £425 for it but after taking off ebay/paypal fees I got about £375, not bad as I paid £200 a year or so ago

My family were far too kind and we got nearly £400 in cash from them all, really touched by their generosity.

All that will keep a roof over our heads for a bit longer!
Started to list more on ebay and will be on a mission to raise more cash to stay afloat since the government don't really help people who are self-employed.... the b@stards!!

Won't turn this into a downer post though & I'm still looking ahead With loads of records/CDs to sell I'm hoping some work will pop up before I get to The Courteeners stuff!

Right, back onto the forum!
Hope everyone got their badge/sticker sets ok, sorry I had to end the offer early but I couldn't justify giving any more away.

I still won't be doing much more around here for the time being, as I'm so busy trying to find a job / selling & listing stuff / making & designing new badges to sell / work on my next mission of designing t-shirts to sell.... so all this has overtaken my joy of The Courteeners/ S&C/ and you lot

Full service will resume shortly (I hope)

[sirmavers]

Post a link to your ebay page mate. Wouldn't mind a look, whilst I have money myself

[Darren]

Errr... I'm not cheap, plus I don't want to be accused of running S&C for my own personal gain (again )

[sirmavers]

Oh, OK. Wouldn't have minded a nosey though, forget all that, no one can accuse you of that.

Well done on the Roses 12" btw, great result

[Darren]

Ok Ant, just click on the link in my profile it will take you to myspace page and you can link to my eaby shop from there mate

Yeah The Roses was a good sale, I kept holding out for more by turning down offers, I did worry when I turned down £350, was shitting it then got the great offer

Not much yet but I'm just looking at what has been selling for good prices

[Darren]

Not been on here for a while as I've had to take a shitty job to pay the bills! It's labouring for an electrician, don't know nothing about that but learning bits and bobs... shit money but better than nothing.

Also with any spare time going into the ebay shop for the needed extra earnings I've been slack around here

With everything picking up on The Courteeners front I'm thinking one of our current members of staff should have more powers, be like my second in command...

I think it should be Luke, he's the most active member of staff around here and is a very calming figure amongst us.... what do you reckon?

[sirmavers]

I'd love to say myself Darren, but Luke is more mature, so definitely Luke. Don't think twice, just do it.

[ELF!]

Yeah, go Luke!

[Sean]

wouldn't argue against it