tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post2810862964912857582..comments2024-03-28T11:19:25.795+01:00Comments on - Memoires of a Heroinhead -: A Post from a Ghost - Guest Spot.Memoirs of a Heroinheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-21083492583003175012011-02-02T22:28:53.255+01:002011-02-02T22:28:53.255+01:00Delete shis text plz. SorryDelete shis text plz. SorryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-72179333911358534832009-05-23T11:46:58.222+02:002009-05-23T11:46:58.222+02:00Longy,
Hiya mate... that comment made me laugh. I...Longy,<br /><br />Hiya mate... that comment made me laugh. It's what happens when you live too near to the The Bridge! ;)<br /><br />I grew up in the 80's around there and we walked the streets in fear of the Chelsea Smilers... what was it??? A bank card in the mouth and a right hook, lol. Scared us to shit!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment as always.<br /><br />Take care mate, Shane.Memoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-39329748255599974152009-05-23T10:52:23.012+02:002009-05-23T10:52:23.012+02:00A bike chain and a skateboard.....its good to see ...A bike chain and a skateboard.....its good to see your fight fair Shane :-) <br /><br />Seriously,that was a another great read so thanks Andrew. I feel I know and understand the young Shane alot better now.Longyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168794648430025104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-13578640994514184282009-05-22T13:19:20.749+02:002009-05-22T13:19:20.749+02:00I love this, it feels wrong to use those words... ...I love this, it feels wrong to use those words... but I think it's the re-connecting of people with a past that I'm thinking of.<br /><br />The only virtue that I can see in Facebook is that I have found a lot of friends from a long time ago... And through one thing or another we're all finding out that we weren't as far away as we all thought.<br /><br /><br />Much love xNikitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929639297231842691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-87599231314543559862009-05-21T20:52:06.390+02:002009-05-21T20:52:06.390+02:00Hi, Kelly.
I'm thinking you might have your wires...Hi, Kelly.<br /><br />I'm thinking you might have your wires crossed somewhere, cause I never posted any previous comments for Shane to get in touch with me. Until he found me I had absolutely no contact with him since 1991.<br /><br />But, yeah, it is great. ;-)<br /><br />A. xxAndy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-34323337173447697732009-05-21T11:54:14.282+02:002009-05-21T11:54:14.282+02:00that was lovely!
I saw your pal Andrews previous ...that was lovely!<br /><br />I saw your pal Andrews previous comments to get in touch so I'm really pleased to see you have.<br /><br />gotta go and work ;-<<br /><br />xKkellylebellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321429321979125611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-12420785390742412402009-05-20T23:11:16.875+02:002009-05-20T23:11:16.875+02:00... and speaking of phone's going dead. Seems goo...... and speaking of phone's going dead. Seems google chat is also spazzing out again. And I was there, too! Bugger.<br /><br />But to get back on topic. I totally understand where Shane's coming from there; people disappoint so often it's a wonder there's any trust left, really. Which is why, for those closest to me, I make a point of being there unless it's impossible for me to be so.<br /><br />A. xAndy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-25243414610734551312009-05-20T23:08:46.505+02:002009-05-20T23:08:46.505+02:00Booh, maybe it's really the continental moron in m...Booh, maybe it's really the continental moron in me who said Roddy Doyle.<br />I picked him because I like him as a writer, and I read so many of his books, and I watched so many of those movies. "The Snapper"...one of my favorite movies ever. <br /><br />It's the way that associations build, you know. <br />Roddy Doyle's stories are full of tragedies, teenage tragedies as well, but seen through a very accepting, loving eye without ever being know-it-all. They're almost charming. And they play in red brick homes. And the actors look so British. And the skies are always rainy and grey. And it all takes place in the early 90's. I can't help my inner pictures. I'm sorry!<br /><br />You tell me what to think of instead.<br /><br />Sorry GretaGretanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-49853665453246674892009-05-20T23:06:24.247+02:002009-05-20T23:06:24.247+02:00Ryan,
I bet that'd be interesting reading!!! ...Ryan,<br /><br />I bet that'd be interesting reading!!! lol<br /><br />Will you ever give them the chance? ;)<br /><br />Thanks & thoughts, Shane. xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-20561181164967187112009-05-20T23:03:53.229+02:002009-05-20T23:03:53.229+02:00Hiya Nick,
yes, relationships and friendships cer...Hiya Nick,<br /><br />yes, relationships and friendships certainly become more planned and complicated when we're adults. i'm a peson with very few friends. In 30 years i've one friend in England (not including Andy). I'm a very pen, very sensitive person, but I have constantly been disappointed with humanity. The only times I ever needed help... phones went dead, doors weren't opened and mails weren't answered. I am a loner and prefer my own company to anyone elses.. I also trust myelf and rely on myself.<br /><br />That may seem sad.... but it's not. It's just the hand I play with.<br /><br />All my thoughts, Shane. XMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-52877931178243936842009-05-20T22:55:10.028+02:002009-05-20T22:55:10.028+02:00Greta,
Sorry I don't quite understand.. Roddy Doy...Greta,<br /><br />Sorry I don't quite understand.. Roddy Doyle??? Did Andy's post remind you of Roddy Doyle?<br /><br />I love the irish... when they speak they speak poetry. Wonderful people and wonderful country... i'd be proud to be irish. My mother is Northern Irish, though that's slightly different as The North is British territory (and where the problems lie).<br /><br />xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-59645982557484122782009-05-20T22:53:47.666+02:002009-05-20T22:53:47.666+02:00p.p.s
Shane is quite right to say that, although ...p.p.s<br /><br />Shane is quite right to say that, although the core of our tale was and is friendship, I was asked to write the guest spot so that people would get an insight into the Shane of before, from someone who really does know the 'real' Shane. It's easy to loose sight of the real people behind blogs on the 'net. It can, at times, become a very unreal place.<br /><br />I do feel I should say a few words on how learning all about his past eighteen years has effected me... Hmm, maybe I shall later. If my good friends wants me to, of course. His blog, not mine. ;-)Andy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-36264113815097501042009-05-20T22:49:08.136+02:002009-05-20T22:49:08.136+02:00haha!
Well, Greta, I was thinking of asking Shane...haha!<br /><br />Well, Greta, I was thinking of asking Shane to tell his side of the story for my blog, as it happens. But I shan't now. ;-)<br /><br />And yes, for the record, it does feel bloody good. I have to pinch myself every day to make sure I'm not still in that little dreamscape of mine. <br /><br />A. x<br /><br />p.s. not sure I'm getting the whole Roddy Doyle thing, so I'll let Shane deal with that.Andy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-69789399030766811782009-05-20T22:42:11.786+02:002009-05-20T22:42:11.786+02:00Yes, this makes sense, a lot.
And btw, I never dou...Yes, this makes sense, a lot.<br />And btw, I never doubted anything I read on here. It's easy to lie on the internet, but after 10 years of using it I think I can give you my MOT sticker ;)<br /><br />Well, different question.<br />When I read Welsh's story pictures popped up. Like anything I read, pictures and sceneries and associations follow. I was thinking, late 80's, early 90's, White City (I've been there!) and I got Roddy Doyle. I do know he's Irish. And I do know that's maybe a sensitive spot for a British to be confused with anything Irish.<br />Am I a continental idiot for saying this?<br /><br />Greta, again.Gretanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-25004336442087702622009-05-20T22:36:43.823+02:002009-05-20T22:36:43.823+02:00Nellie,
Hiya again and thanks fo the comment.
Yo...Nellie,<br /><br />Hiya again and thanks fo the comment.<br /><br />You're right. And about the truth... I wouldn't settle for anything less... and it would've been boring. We was young and we had a falling out. If I acted horrible at the time it was to distance myself and give a very clear message... sometimes it's the only way.<br /><br />All my best, Shane. xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-15409339550840676712009-05-20T22:33:45.436+02:002009-05-20T22:33:45.436+02:00Fianna,
Thank you (as always).
I didn't write th...Fianna,<br /><br />Thank you (as always).<br /><br />I didn't write that one, so you'll have to thank Andy.<br /><br />Hope you're well, Shane. xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-3076808382336479112009-05-20T22:03:57.385+02:002009-05-20T22:03:57.385+02:00Hiya Greta,
thanks as ever for your time and word...Hiya Greta,<br /><br />thanks as ever for your time and words... there's nothing more importnt than that.<br /><br />No, I will not Ghost write on Welsh-Londoner... I think all's been said here. I really don't like Ghost writing but there seemed a valid reason for it here.<br /><br />And it wasn't just our refound friendship... there was another important reason:<br /><br />My blog is quite fantastic and as its all written by me I'm sure that some people must sometimes doubt whether it is all true or a little bit fabricated. But no matter how bizarre or strange my life has been... it's all the truth, and it was good to have a second party give a little unbiased tale, which unintentinally backed up some of my earlier posts. Another plus of Andy's ghost post was he is someone that knows me... in the flesh. He is posting about the real, physical Shane & it brings it home that this blog is written on real events.<br /><br />My next collaboration with Andy will be doing the cover illustration for his forthcoming book... i'll post details of that soon.<br /><br />Once again, thanks for your time... All my best wishes, Shane. xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-13545481778763053432009-05-20T21:30:05.353+02:002009-05-20T21:30:05.353+02:00I love stories like this. I love people telling ep...I love stories like this. I love people telling episodes from their lives, I guess this is why I'm reading here. <br />The told story itself is something we all can understand very well, I think. Broken bones, broken friendships, broken homes. And nothing haunts as much and intensely as those childhood and teenage tragedies, whether they be little or serious.<br />You guys reuniting 18 years later - that's amazing. This must feel bloody good.<br /><br />Will you ghostwrite your own version on Welsh-Londoner's blog?<br /><br />Spooky regards, GretaGretanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-25882371493732041042009-05-20T21:26:04.580+02:002009-05-20T21:26:04.580+02:00brilliant as always!brilliant as always!Fianna Hornbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798460521114838037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-35971550318946547042009-05-20T19:38:02.344+02:002009-05-20T19:38:02.344+02:00Hey, SB. Thanks for the compliment; I wouldn't sa...Hey, SB. Thanks for the compliment; I wouldn't say that was the best thing I've written, but it was certainly one of the most personal things. Ironically, of course, I was talking to my sister today and she reminded me of a few things I'd forgotten. But the boat has passed, so it's too late to hear those tales. ;-)<br /><br />And thanks, Syd. It really is amazing, not only for the obvious reasons but for a multitude of others I shan't go into here. In all honesty, in the last 18 yrs it never once occured to me that Shane I would reconnect. So I'm incredibly grateful that we have. And that we've connected in such a deep personal way again is a testament to the strength of our friendship way back in the day.<br /><br />A. xAndy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-20851093568671187322009-05-20T19:07:41.372+02:002009-05-20T19:07:41.372+02:00Andy, you wrote a wonderful piece here about your ...Andy, you wrote a wonderful piece here about your friendship with a kindred soul. This was great. It is amazing how lives can become separate, yet we never forget those who have touched us deeply. Glad that you two reconnected.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-45894405261320808302009-05-20T19:07:26.893+02:002009-05-20T19:07:26.893+02:00malloryy,
thanks for your comment as ever.If your...malloryy,<br /><br />thanks for your comment as ever.If your gonna hug us just be careful of the dog chains, bits of wood and skateboards... i wouldn't want you in the midle of all that.<br /><br />BW, Shane. xMemoirs of a Heroinheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401281805284793756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-64028336924168569922009-05-20T17:00:10.773+02:002009-05-20T17:00:10.773+02:00Shane,
This is wonderful! So good to find an old, ...Shane,<br />This is wonderful! So good to find an old, true friend. I am happy you have reconnected. <br /><br />Andrew is a very good writer.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />SBSarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-74129963676825850422009-05-20T15:47:38.558+02:002009-05-20T15:47:38.558+02:00This was good. I often wonder what they'd write ab...This was good. I often wonder what they'd write about me if I gave them a chance. Ah well...:)ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193316819499446317.post-40736855108509112372009-05-20T15:44:37.810+02:002009-05-20T15:44:37.810+02:00Hey, Nick.
Can I just say, I love this;
"But I f...Hey, Nick.<br /><br />Can I just say, I love this;<br /><br />"But I find as I get older I'm not doing this as much, It's like I use a judgement, do they look like me, into same things, music, drugs whatever.<br />It's a shame I think but maybe it's part of the bridge from childhood to being an adult, if it is I don't like the idea of it."<br /><br />You are so right. And it's awful.<br /><br />A. xAndy Frankham-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090942963329578421noreply@blogger.com