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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 19:49:25 GMT 1, All,
I've been aware of Banksy for 5 or 6 years and, like most people, I've had a smirk when I've seen one of his images on the street or in the paper.
Then, last year, the bugger goes and hoists a supermarket carrier bag up a flag pole just round the corner from my house.
Now, I'm an inquisitive kind or guy and one night I sat down with a glass or three of wine and googled and flickred and before long, I'd stumbled across a forum where people talked about 'flipping', 'PMi'ng' and 'F5'ing'. They talked a whole new language, they had strange names and they were corralled by a guy called 'Silky'. All very strange.
Then I click on a link through to 'pictures on walls' (or POW if you are one of Silky's mates) and see that periodically the shy bloke with the stencil kit releases a print or two.
Now, roll forward...
In the last few months, I've...
... learnt what 'F5'ing' was with Nola and failed to get one.
... stood in the rain and the cold for a few hours to enter a raffle and didn't get VLH.
... learnt what flipping is when I've watched Nola and VLH appear on eBay for small fortunes almost quicker than I would have been able to enter my credit card details.
but,
... I've also met some really nice forum members at the POW open day and the London Art Fair.
... I've got hold of a Paul Insect lower than cost due to the generosity of a forum member (thanks VeraLynn)
... I've a beautiful Lucy Mc Forest hanging in the lounge (thanks uglyiq)
... there's a Josh Keyes 'Call' winging it's way from the US.
... and, I have finally got myself a Banksy!
Ok, ok, it's only an unsigned B&W Trolleys and almost won't count to many of you, but I'm over the moon and working out framing options. I'll be on the lookout for a Stop and Search within my budget and if anyone has a Nola or VLH they are bored of well, drop me a PM!
So, Silky and all, my wife and my wallet won't thank you, but you have a new, fully-paid up, member of the club.
All the best to all of you! Now, I'm off to check POW (again), just in case...
... Well, you never know, they could do a shock Sunday release, one day... :-)
Regards,
Adam.
All,
I've been aware of Banksy for 5 or 6 years and, like most people, I've had a smirk when I've seen one of his images on the street or in the paper.
Then, last year, the bugger goes and hoists a supermarket carrier bag up a flag pole just round the corner from my house.
Now, I'm an inquisitive kind or guy and one night I sat down with a glass or three of wine and googled and flickred and before long, I'd stumbled across a forum where people talked about 'flipping', 'PMi'ng' and 'F5'ing'. They talked a whole new language, they had strange names and they were corralled by a guy called 'Silky'. All very strange.
Then I click on a link through to 'pictures on walls' (or POW if you are one of Silky's mates) and see that periodically the shy bloke with the stencil kit releases a print or two.
Now, roll forward...
In the last few months, I've...
... learnt what 'F5'ing' was with Nola and failed to get one.
... stood in the rain and the cold for a few hours to enter a raffle and didn't get VLH.
... learnt what flipping is when I've watched Nola and VLH appear on eBay for small fortunes almost quicker than I would have been able to enter my credit card details.
but,
... I've also met some really nice forum members at the POW open day and the London Art Fair.
... I've got hold of a Paul Insect lower than cost due to the generosity of a forum member (thanks VeraLynn)
... I've a beautiful Lucy Mc Forest hanging in the lounge (thanks uglyiq)
... there's a Josh Keyes 'Call' winging it's way from the US.
... and, I have finally got myself a Banksy!
Ok, ok, it's only an unsigned B&W Trolleys and almost won't count to many of you, but I'm over the moon and working out framing options. I'll be on the lookout for a Stop and Search within my budget and if anyone has a Nola or VLH they are bored of well, drop me a PM!
So, Silky and all, my wife and my wallet won't thank you, but you have a new, fully-paid up, member of the club.
All the best to all of you! Now, I'm off to check POW (again), just in case...
... Well, you never know, they could do a shock Sunday release, one day... :-)
Regards,
Adam.
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ricobenfico
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by ricobenfico on Feb 8, 2009 19:57:56 GMT 1, Ha ha Adam, welcome to the club! There's a few of us on here in exactly the same boat as you eloquently describe!!!
Ha ha Adam, welcome to the club! There's a few of us on here in exactly the same boat as you eloquently describe!!!
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by slowmo on Feb 8, 2009 20:02:24 GMT 1, Haha, nice post. In my book Trolleys is a bloody great print to get on your walls, so congratulations mate.
Haha, nice post. In my book Trolleys is a bloody great print to get on your walls, so congratulations mate.
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darrenrapley
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by darrenrapley on Feb 8, 2009 20:05:06 GMT 1, Nice post - can relate to all your points...
Nice post - can relate to all your points...
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Adamski
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Adamski on Feb 8, 2009 20:05:29 GMT 1, "only an unsigned trolleys". Congrats mate and welcome. glad you broke your cherry. Don't put it down, it's a cracking image, you should be chuffed.
"only an unsigned trolleys". Congrats mate and welcome. glad you broke your cherry. Don't put it down, it's a cracking image, you should be chuffed.
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Standard
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Standard on Feb 8, 2009 20:11:29 GMT 1, Great introductory post Adam. Well done & welcome.
Great introductory post Adam. Well done & welcome.
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Sacked...
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Sacked... on Feb 8, 2009 20:18:05 GMT 1, Welcome Adam.Your post is a breath of fresh air.
Welcome Adam.Your post is a breath of fresh air.
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jB
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by jB on Feb 8, 2009 20:25:42 GMT 1, some lovely art there -- and guess what it's only the beginning too pal -- tastes will change and budget will increase, but hey it's a great hobby with some wonderful people associated with it.
some lovely art there -- and guess what it's only the beginning too pal -- tastes will change and budget will increase, but hey it's a great hobby with some wonderful people associated with it.
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Martin DK
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Martin DK on Feb 8, 2009 20:31:30 GMT 1, Ha ha - well written Adam. Welcome - and congrats on the Trolleys print. "it's only an unsigned B&W Trolleys" - ha ha, and I dont even own a Banksy yet.
Ha ha - well written Adam. Welcome - and congrats on the Trolleys print. "it's only an unsigned B&W Trolleys" - ha ha, and I dont even own a Banksy yet.
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Oliver Winconek on Feb 8, 2009 20:35:30 GMT 1, Good to read a thoroughly positive post
Good to read a thoroughly positive post
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neale
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by neale on Feb 8, 2009 20:50:03 GMT 1, Well done mate, b/w trolleys is miles better than the colour version IMO, and absolutely love mine, has pride of place in the hallway and look at it every day. Best of luck adding to your collection, prices are falling so you should get lucky this year, and welcome to the forum
Well done mate, b/w trolleys is miles better than the colour version IMO, and absolutely love mine, has pride of place in the hallway and look at it every day. Best of luck adding to your collection, prices are falling so you should get lucky this year, and welcome to the forum
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redfred
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by redfred on Feb 8, 2009 21:12:48 GMT 1, A word to the wise, dont let Silky hear you call him weird or you will be banished to the dark side or the light side as they prefer to be known! Now there's another one for you to get your head round! Welcome mate!
A word to the wise, dont let Silky hear you call him weird or you will be banished to the dark side or the light side as they prefer to be known! Now there's another one for you to get your head round! Welcome mate!
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Heavyconsumer
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Heavyconsumer on Feb 8, 2009 21:51:17 GMT 1, I enjoyed reading your post very much Adam and especially related to struggling with many of the acronyms myself for a while on here. Well done on the Trolleys too - Enjoy!
I enjoyed reading your post very much Adam and especially related to struggling with many of the acronyms myself for a while on here. Well done on the Trolleys too - Enjoy!
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by manty on Feb 9, 2009 0:08:06 GMT 1, Great post, nice one Adam
Great post, nice one Adam
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top
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by top on Feb 9, 2009 0:11:11 GMT 1, finally some lovin' goin on here
finally some lovin' goin on here
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tinkicker
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by tinkicker on Feb 9, 2009 0:16:08 GMT 1, ooo so sweet ,lovely post welcome!
ooo so sweet ,lovely post welcome!
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spiiiiiike
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by spiiiiiike on Feb 9, 2009 11:29:22 GMT 1, Funny post. Welcome! 
Funny post. Welcome! |
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by angel41 on Feb 9, 2009 13:19:15 GMT 1, Like your style Adam. ;D
What do you mean we're weird, wibble, on, wobble here, thermos, hexagon? 
Like your style Adam. ;D What do you mean we're weird, wibble, on, wobble here, thermos, hexagon? |
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howies
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by howies on Feb 9, 2009 14:02:42 GMT 1, well done Adam, I also received my first Banksy today an usigned B&W trolleys from a forum member and I must say it was a great easy hasslefree transaction I have had nothing but positive deals on the forum since I joined.
also I love the image and it was always the first one I wanted, i can't wait to get it on the wall ;D
well done Adam, I also received my first Banksy today an usigned B&W trolleys from a forum member and I must say it was a great easy hasslefree transaction I have had nothing but positive deals on the forum since I joined. also I love the image and it was always the first one I wanted, i can't wait to get it on the wall ;D |
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Heavyconsumer
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You lot are weird... but now I am too..., by Heavyconsumer on Feb 9, 2009 16:58:39 GMT 1, well done Adam, I also received my first Banksy today an usigned B&W trolleys from a forum member and I must say it was a great easy hasslefree transaction I have had nothing but positive deals on the forum since I joined.also I love the image and it was always the first one I wanted, i can't wait to get it on the wall ;D
Me too mate. Glad to hear it. Sadly it's always the odd deal that goes South, which gets the prolonged spotlight, but so far I've never had any problems with fellow members. It's really good to be able to trade this way, without feeding the ebay and paypal monsters. Viva la communidad!
well done Adam, I also received my first Banksy today an usigned B&W trolleys from a forum member and I must say it was a great easy hasslefree transaction I have had nothing but positive deals on the forum since I joined.also I love the image and it was always the first one I wanted, i can't wait to get it on the wall ;D Me too mate. Glad to hear it. Sadly it's always the odd deal that goes South, which gets the prolonged spotlight, but so far I've never had any problems with fellow members. It's really good to be able to trade this way, without feeding the ebay and paypal monsters. Viva la communidad! |
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