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Pammy
6th-October-2003, 09:59 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Was very dissapointed - it certainly wasn't the who's who that I expected and nothing like the very first night - in fact we left at 11:40 as it was thinning out and we were getting a bit bored!

Hmmm, so Minnie didn't say hi at Hipsters, or at Rebel Yell; very disappointed Mousey!:tears: Come grab me this week...

Hipsters on Friday was excellent, in my opinion, fab class, really enjoyed that, particularly the knee lean (although I think I nearly killed Stevie2Shoes a couple of times during the hour!)

Had some great dances and some great conversations. Was only planning on staying til 10.30 what with the early start the next day, but didn't get away til about 12.30! :sorry

Was great to meet Boomer; he looks nothing like a monkey (sorry, ape) so maybe that's why you missed him Minnie... He was very sweet actually and I hope he had a good time.

Px

Minnie M
6th-October-2003, 11:02 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Hmmm, so Minnie didn't say hi at Hipsters, or at Rebel Yell; very disappointed Mousey!:tears: Come grab me this week...

Was great to meet Boomer; he looks nothing like a monkey (sorry, ape) so maybe that's why you missed him Minnie... He was very sweet actually and I hope he had a good time.

Px

Sorry I didn't get to say hi Pammy - didn't realise who you were on Friday till just before I left - and Rebel Yell was so good, I was too busy dancing - and didn't get a chance during the workshops.

Unfortunately I am way for the next two/three weeks, so I will be dancing (if not too tired) around Yorkshire - this week and Wales next

What goes on in Newport (wales) or Rotherham on a Tuesday or Wednesday please (within 1 hours drive that is)

TheTramp
6th-October-2003, 11:13 AM
Hiya Minnie....

No idea about Rotherham. But from Newport, you can quite easily get to Mark and Jackie's class in Cardiff on a Tuesday night. See http://www.planetleroc.biz

Or, there's dances on every night of the week in Bristol, which is only a short trip over the Bridge. I think that the class in Kingswood is on a Wednesday (http://www.kingswoodleroc.com/)

Steve

Minnie M
6th-October-2003, 11:43 AM
thanks Steve :hug:

Sheepman
6th-October-2003, 12:25 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Almost everyone is lovely like The Pamster (she deserves a new name, after all,
Just one small hop from Pamster to Hamster! Though a rodent that big would be even more frightening than the real thing!
I had a great night at Hipsters on Friday, great to have some space, and I didn't leave till we were thrown out well after 1 a.m. I did get some accusations from people I didn't dance with, but there were so many from far afield - Scotland, Yeovil, Bristol, Norwich, and others I haven't seen for ages that some of the regulars got "displaced" - sorry! And sorry to Minnie too, this also applies to Saturday night when we didn't manage a dance.

I did have one major problem on Friday, my dancing was mostly crap, but sometimes (?) it's like that.

I'll be interested in the final tally, but I reckon the numbers were about the same as on a Tuesday night, but with most of the tables out, there was much more space. Nigel and Nina's lesson was great, though they have made a couple of small changes since they last taught this routine about 3 years ago - my excuse for getting it wrong! :confused: :confused:

Re. Andy's "Hotshot" dancers, yes, some of them do come I'm sure, but I'm never really aware of them when I'm out on the floor (ie all the time). There is just a great cross section of dancers there, and it is great to see the success this has become, I think it is a long way from disappearing up it's own a**e. It isn't to everbody's taste (certainly not the inconsiderate smokers'!) but is anywhere.

Greg

DavidY
6th-October-2003, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Though a rodent that big would be even more frightening How tall is Minnie M, then? :innocent:

Pammy
6th-October-2003, 12:33 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Just one small hop from Pamster to Hamster! Though a rodent that big would be even more frightening than the real thing!

I know I've been picking on you recently, but honestly!!:tears: Incidentally; still had no bids on you! :wink: Hardly surprising for a man who won't eat his white crusts!!


I did have one major problem on Friday, my dancing was mostly crap, but sometimes (?) it's like that.

You're never crap; although after a comment like above, I think I should perhaps say you are! :wink:


Andy's "Hotshot" dancers, yes, some of them do come I'm sure, but I'm never really aware of them when I'm out on the floor (ie all the time).

Please someone PM me with a list of who the Hotshots are as I don't know!!!

Px

Sheepman
6th-October-2003, 12:50 PM
Originally posted by DavidY
How tall is Minnie M, then? :innocent:
A few shrunken heads shorter than a pamster!!

And Pammy, you know I'm only pulling your leg :kiss: It's when you stop getting the insults you need to worry!

I forgot to mention that about a dozen people said to me on Saturday, that they didn't make it to Hipsters on the Friday because of the early morning start next day, so will there be room to swing a cat next time?

Greg

Pammy
6th-October-2003, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
so will there be room to swing a cat next time?

Or a toilet roll? :what:

Or a shrunken head?:really:

Or a Hampster?:sick:

Oh, and Sheepy, I know you're only teasing. :grin:

Px

Lounge Lizard
6th-October-2003, 03:07 PM
Thanks for the dance on Friday Pammy
I will be at Hipsters on Tuesday so please you say hi this time Boomer (and anyone else on the forum that is there)
Peter

Pammy
6th-October-2003, 05:07 PM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
Thanks for the dance on Friday Pammy

No, thank you LL; the pleasure was all mine :grin: and Boo Boo, are you going Tuesday then ?

Px

Andy McGregor
6th-October-2003, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
I forgot to mention that about a dozen people said to me on Saturday, that they didn't make it to Hipsters on the Friday because of the early morning start next day, so will there be room to swing a cat next time?Greg

I'm one of those people who had to get up early. I'll be there next time:D

Boomer
7th-October-2003, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
No, thank you LL; the pleasure was all mine :grin: and Boo Boo, are you going Tuesday then ?

Px

Sowwy Pammywammy, can't. But now that I know it's not too hard to get to, and that it also has beginners classes, it'll become my new reg plave to go....provided Nina doesn't scare me off (notthati'msayingNinaishorribleormeanornotniceoran ything!), but..well...my what a big hole I find myself in:sad:

:grin:

Andy McGregor
7th-October-2003, 12:04 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Sowwy Pammywammy, can't. But now that I know it's not too hard to get to, and that it also has beginners classes, it'll become my new reg plave to go....provided Nina doesn't scare me off (notthati'msayingNinaishorribleormeanornotniceoran ything!), but..well...my what a big hole I find myself in:sad:

:grin:

Nina would be devastated if she thought she'd scared you off. And besides, if you said that she had scared you off you'd be risking a very dangerous event involving scary instruments of torture such as the death stare Nina gives Nigel when he gets it wrong:devil:

And "Pammywammy" are you sure that Tuesday Hipsters does have a beginners class? It didn't last time I went it only had quite a complicated intermediate class - but I haven't been for ages as I usually go on Wednesdays and that definitely does have a beginners lesson:D

ChrisA
7th-October-2003, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
....provided Nina doesn't scare me off
It's a real shame for the rest of us, but Nina doesn't always go to Hipsters during the week.

If she does, don't let anything scare you off having a dance with her - especially not the hotshots queuing up. Despite her status as total goddess, she is exceptionally good at sensing the level of her partner, and dancing with you in a way that won't make you feel like a fool for not being up at her level.

She was responsible for me not giving up dancing completely about 18 months ago, so she can do no wrong in my eyes. Nigel literally takes his life in his hands when he takes the p*ss out of her on stage :D

Chris

ChrisA
7th-October-2003, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
are you sure that Tuesday Hipsters does have a beginners class?
It does not.

On Tuesdays, Amir teaches from 8 till shortly before 9, then Nigel teaches from 9 till about 9.40 (in theory :))

Amir takes relatively simple moves and teaches them with great emphasis on musicality and style - not easy but terrific to learn. Nigel doesn't focus quite so much on technique these days, but his classes are always really interesting, and quite hard enough.

On Wednesdays, Viktor teaches Ceroc-style beginners and intermediate classes.

Chris

Boomer
7th-October-2003, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
On Wednesdays, Viktor teaches Ceroc-style beginners and intermediate classes.

Chris

Thanks mate, (opps, you too Andy:blush: ) I saw the ads on the door but forgot exactly when the classes were. As for Nina....yes, I've never knew 'you forgot to turn your phone off' could be said with such....chilling...I can't, I've gone cold:tears: Maybe Nigel will turn it off next time, me, I'm not even bringing mine.

P.S. When Nina berated me for my pitiful few dances, her brow may have beetled, but her eyes were smiling..I think...I hope.:what:

:nice:

ChrisA
7th-October-2003, 12:29 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
I've never knew 'you forgot to turn your phone off' could be said with such....chilling...I can't, I've gone cold:tears: Maybe Nigel will turn it off next time, me, I'm not even bringing mine.

The phone went off, and Nina's exact words were (imagine the most ironic/sarcastic tone possible):

"That would be your mobile phone, then, wouldn't it, Nigel?"

After all the p*ss-taking of Nina that Nigel indulges in, I was punching the air, with an under-my-breath "yessss" :D

It's great entertainment...

Chris

Boomer
7th-October-2003, 12:42 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
...a complicated intermediate class...

Truism:tears:

My first drop, and sway and knee catch-thingy! I was genuinely scared when I saw the 'drop lady over left knee' bit - all I could hear was 'crunch...which emergency service do you require'. fortunately Nina's 'ladies, support yourselves in this one' was reassuring.

Pammy
7th-October-2003, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Truism:tears:

But you handled it fine, just like a gorilla in the mist... :wink:

Boomer
7th-October-2003, 02:23 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
But you handled it fine, just like a gorilla in the mist... :wink:
You mean wandering around aimlessly and without a clue where I'm going, bumping into things and knocking people over?.....Thanks:tears:

Must say, even if 90% if the class went over my head, it was still a damn good experience - I may not be able to do those moves consciously, but they are there, nagging at the back of my mind.:cheers:

Pammy
7th-October-2003, 02:46 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
You mean wandering around aimlessly and without a clue where I'm going, bumping into things and knocking people over?.....Thanks

Must say, even if 90% if the class went over my head, it was still a damn good experience - I may not be able to do those moves consciously, but they are there, nagging at the back of my mind.

Can go through it again next time we dance if you like :grin: You wasn't wandering around aimlessly; for anyone who doesn't know who he is, he was the one I was doing the blues with for half the night and I must say, for a beginner, he coped remarkably well, almost too well
(as Boomer would himself say - :wink: :wink: :blush: :yum: :really: :yum: :yum: :wink: )

Oh, and just incase the above is a set up for a line about me nagging you; caught in advance, red handed gorilla man!:wink:

Px

ChrisA
7th-October-2003, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
he was the one I was doing the blues with for half the night

Well I 'd like a dance with you this week, please Pammy... if I can work out who you are :D

Chris

Boomer
7th-October-2003, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
...I must say, for a beginner, he coped remarkably well, almost too well/B]

Well, I guess it does pay to dance with someone who knows how to lead:devil:


Oh, and just incase the above is a set up for a line about me nagging you; caught in advance, red handed gorilla man!:wink:
Px


:confused: :innocent: Pammy, I would never accuse you of nagging...I didn't did I:what: :blush:

ChrisA
8th-October-2003, 12:21 AM
Nice to put a face to the name, tonight, Pammy. I knew you immediately from your photo...

Don't tell the Sheepster who I am, he hasn't worked it out yet :D

Most disappointed that you sloped off early though...

Seeya,
Chris

ChrisA
8th-October-2003, 01:41 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Hey, you can't quote people out of context, that's unfair.

:nice:

I think you'll find life's not fair. Like, I wanted to impress Pammy tonight, but I was cr*p the whole night.

But there it is, sh1t happens.

See you guys another time.

Chris

Lounge Lizard
8th-October-2003, 08:38 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
There is, and I can do it as a man or a woman. The bj bit is only relevant to the signal. I wish I knew a non-sexual name for this move so I could teach it to my kids:what:

There is an even scarier version of this move called the washing machine which I've only done as a woman. The problem I've found is that you get chinned in the goolies part way through:tears: :tears: :tears:
The alternative name we use is the 'front pull' you can blame me for the 'monkey' name - it was one of the first moves I ever taught in Leroc, I used to dance loads of airsteps in rock & roll but this was our fav.
peter

Pammy
8th-October-2003, 09:34 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I think you'll find life's not fair. Like, I wanted to impress Pammy tonight, but I was cr*p the whole night.

Goodness me, only left this thread yesterday and already it's spawned out of control with all sorts of strange things. Chris I thoroughly enjoyed our dance last night; and I certainly wouldn't describe you as being crap. Sorry couldn't do more, but spent most of the night frantically practicing for Britroc.

Next week though, you and Boomer can split me down the middle if you like :grin:


Originally posted by the gorgeous Boo Boo
well, its not going up because of me.

What can I do to help, like Andy, both my hands are on the keyboard; for now :innocent:

Px

Lounge Lizard
8th-October-2003, 10:16 AM
Chris, Pammy - as you were at Hipsters last night why didn't you come up and say hi:sad:

Pammy
8th-October-2003, 10:34 AM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
Chris, Pammy - as you were at Hipsters last night why didn't you come up and say hi:sad:

I know, Sorry xx; I did think about that this morning, but I was rushed off my feet last night; and I even got one person having a real moan at me for not dancing with them and I mean REAL MOAN. Sorry again x

Who's going to Ashtons then on the 18th?

Grand Chip Squad Event? Anyone up for it (steady Booster, resist the temptation for double entendres, you've said your fair share for the month!:wink: )

Pammy
xx

Sheepman
9th-October-2003, 12:09 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Don't tell the Sheepster who I am, he hasn't worked it out yet :D Posting that has given it away methinks.

Gregster

ChrisA
9th-October-2003, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Posting that has given it away methinks.

Gregster
I knew it would :D

Where've you been this week, you skiver???:) :)

Sheepman
9th-October-2003, 04:02 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Where've you been this week, you skiver???:) :)
Skiving? No chance, been trying to get some practice in with my stand in partner for Britroc. In practice my brain works too fast for our feet, on the dance floor it's the other way round!
No Hipsters for me next Tuesday either, back on the 21st.

Greg

Minnie M
9th-October-2003, 04:14 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
In practice my brain works too fast for our feet, on the dance floor it's the other way round!
Greg

Word of warning Greg - and all the other's competing at Britroc - the floor is like an icerink !

Be very very careful

MM :hug:

Pammy
9th-October-2003, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Word of warning Greg - and all the other's competing at Britroc - the floor is like an icerink !

Be very very careful

MM :hug:

I've got my new "Danny La Red's" and they're good and slow :grin:

ChrisA
14th-October-2003, 04:36 PM
Anyone going tonight or tomorrow night (despite the fact that tonight the main hall isn't available :mad: )?

Hope maybe to put one or two more names to faces.. :nice:

Chris

Boomer
14th-October-2003, 04:42 PM
I’ve just been coerced into going:what: - I’m hard to miss, I’ll be the one that's out of my depth so say ‘hi’....thinking of changing my signature. Ah well, in for a penny etc.

See you there:D :cheers:

Andy McGregor
14th-October-2003, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Anyone going tonight or tomorrow night (despite the fact that tonight the main hall isn't available :mad: )?

Hope maybe to put one or two more names to faces.. :nice:

Chris

I'm going to Dorking tonight. David and Lily are teaching. So it should be a good night.

I'm hoping to go tomorrow, it depends on how the day goes and what time I finish my chores but mostly my wife's facial expression when I bring up the subject of a 2 hour 45 minute round trip to Ealing.

Minnie M
14th-October-2003, 04:45 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I'm going to Dorking tonight. David and Lily are teaching. So it should be a good night.

I'm hoping to go tomorrow, it depends on how the day goes and what time I finish my chores but mostly my wife's facial expression when I bring up the subject of a 2 hour 45 minute round trip to Ealing.

Me too - going to Dorking tonight to see David & Lily - hope to get to Hipsters tomorrow (coming with a couple of young pretty and great dancers too, Manda & Helen)

Andy McGregor
14th-October-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Me too - going to Dorking tonight to see David & Lily - hope to get to Hipsters tomorrow (coming with a couple of young pretty and great dancers too, Manda & Helen)

Don't you mean 'a couple of OTHER young, pretty and great dancers...'? I need to brush up on my treble-trouble:D

ChrisA
14th-October-2003, 04:50 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
I’ve just been coerced into going:what: - I’m hard to miss, I’ll be the one that's out of my depth so say ‘hi’....thinking of changing my signature. Ah well, in for a penny etc.

See you there:D :cheers:
I'll look out for you.

Seeya

Boomer
14th-October-2003, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Don't you mean 'a couple of OTHER young, pretty and great dancers...'? I need to brush up on my treble-trouble:D


Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I'm hoping to go tomorrow, it depends on how the day goes and what time I finish my chores but mostly my wife's facial expression when I bring up the subject of a 2 hour 45 minute round trip to Ealing.

Does the good lady McGregster read this forum Andy? I just wondered:devil:

Hope to see you there tomorrow:cheers:

Lounge Lizard
14th-October-2003, 05:00 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I'm going to Dorking tonight. David and Lily are teaching. So it should be a good night.

Well I will See you there Ady as I am DJ'ing:cheers:

Andy McGregor
14th-October-2003, 05:10 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Does the good lady McGregster read this forum Andy? I just wondered:devil:

Hope to see you there tomorrow:cheers:

Her reading of the forum is a bit hit and miss. If I leave it on the screen she obviously looks otherwise she's completely unaware of what's said:devil:

Pammy
15th-October-2003, 10:10 AM
Had a great night last night. Chris, you were fab and now you know who the chimpanzee is :wink:

Boo-Boo and I laughed a lot :grin: and grinced :what: :really: :blush: If he tells you he's just a beginner, don't believe him, in my opinion he grinces like he's been grincing for years :drool: :rofl:

Girls, if you want a good grince, I can thoroughly recommend him :wink: especially to a slow track... ... :yum:

I was too shy to grince with anyone else though :innocent:

Px

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 10:20 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Had a great night last night. Chris, you were fab Aw, thanks, so were you.


and now you know who the chimpanzee is :wink:
Did he have to head back to forest early, or something? I was hoping to have a bit more of a chat at the end...

I was too shy to grince with anyone else though :innocent:
Px
Even with me??:tears:

What is grincing? I expect I'm too shy for it too...

Chris:nice:

PS Who's up for tonight too???

Andy McGregor
15th-October-2003, 10:28 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Girls, if you want a good grince, I can thoroughly recommend him :wink: especially to a slow track... ... :yum:

I was too shy to grince with anyone else though :innocent:

Px

I've looked up 'grince' in my trusty dictionary (which I've found myself using a lot as the forum doesn't spell check). Grince wasn't there. Alphabetically it should come between 'grin' and 'grind'. So it must be grinning whilst grinding - Nigel is obviously the King of this - although I've noticed his grin is sometimes a bit strained looking with young, sexy partners in Lycra(tm):devil:


Originally posted by ChrisA
What is grincing? I expect I'm too shy for it too...

Chris:nice:

PS Who's up for tonight too???

I'll be there tonight. Maybe we can have a grince:what:

Pammy
15th-October-2003, 10:46 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Did he have to head back to forest early, or something? I was hoping to have a bit more of a chat at the end...

He was all grinced out I think... :sorry


Even with me??:tears:

You must remember, it's male lead; if you grince, I'll follow :wink:


PS Who's up for tonight too??? [/B]

I think I *pulled* something when I was grincing hence I'd best have a night off :really:

Oh and yes, Nigel is definitely the king of Grincing :rofl:. He kind of squidges his top lip up when he does it! I think it's fair to say that you can only grince well to phat tunes... :grin:

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
I think I *pulled*
I can feel some out of context quotes coming on... :devil: :devil:
Chris

Andy McGregor
15th-October-2003, 11:08 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I can feel some out of context quotes coming on... :devil: :devil:
Chris

It is tempting.

Obviously Pammy, as she's absolutely lovely, must 'pull' all the time. It's knowing you might be described as 'something' which makes the moment sound less attractive:devil:

Pammy
15th-October-2003, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
be described as 'something'

Look, I traded two rivetas for that body part I'll have you know...

I had to go without lunch, I think the least one should expect is a good grince :wink: :rofl:

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 11:17 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
It is tempting.

Obviously Pammy, as she's absolutely lovely, must 'pull' all the time. It's knowing you might be described as 'something' which makes the moment sound less attractive:devil:
No, I said out of context. I wouldn't want to quote the whole sentence, in case the original meaning became clear :D

Andy McGregor
15th-October-2003, 11:44 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
No, I said out of context. I wouldn't want to quote the whole sentence, in case the original meaning became clear :D

I thought that I was out of context. Pammy's the one that's sticking to the line that she's pulled a body part - of her own.

Pammy
15th-October-2003, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Pammy's the one that's sticking to the line that she's pulled a body part - of her own.

Was that the context I went for? :confused: :wink: :sorry :innocent:

Boomer
15th-October-2003, 05:15 PM
Ahem... Can't make it tonight:sad: uni insists that I do some study so have been lumbered with translation - bugger.

Chris, sorry about last night mate, but living on the East-side I had to run for the last tube and It still took 2 hours to get back.

Have agood time all...while I'm up all night studying...an working...an listenong to naff foreign radio:sad: :sad: :tears:

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Chris, sorry about last night mate, but living on the East-side I had to run for the last tube and It still took 2 hours to get back.

Strewth, mate, 2 hours each way is true dedication!!

Chris

Boomer
15th-October-2003, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Strewth, mate, 2 hours each way is true dedication!!

Chris

Nope, more an indication of the crappy bloody poxey state the poxey bloody 'transport system' is in London:angry:

Sorry Chris, the rant wasn't at you, but LT. It's a shame coz I do like Hippies...bit obvious really, wouldn't travel for two hours e/w for nothing. Mind you it was worth it, grinsing with Pammy(tm) and I actually did something vaguely resembling a dance with Nina....who was really nice and damn good at making an oaf look as if he had only 1 and a half left feet and not 2....at least that's how I felt, sure I looked daft anyway, but that's immaterial.

If you see this, thanks Nina.:cheers:

Have a good 'un all:cheers: :nice:

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 06:17 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
and I actually did something vaguely resembling a dance with Nina....
Blimey, that's pretty good after two months. I'm still waiting to fulfil that ambition.

:cheers: :cheers:

ChrisA
15th-October-2003, 06:20 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Nina....who was really nice and damn good at making an oaf look as if he had only 1 and a half left feet and not 2....at least that's how I felt, sure I looked daft anyway, but that's immaterial.

Speaking also as an oaf, that is one of Nina's great skills.

Chris

Boomer
15th-October-2003, 06:29 PM
Absolutely. The fact it may have looked like a dance is entirely down to Nina, who is not at all ferocious....from what I saw.:nice:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 12:00 AM
Met lots of forum people tonight.

DavidB, Lily, Minnie M, in fact hordes of folk from the south coast... good to meet you all...

... and indeed Andy as well.

About whose shirt I will say more tomorrow. :wink:

Nice to meet your wife, too, Andy (was that Sue? I'm terrible at names.)


Chris

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 12:13 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Absolutely. The fact it may have looked like a dance is entirely down to Nina, who is not at all ferocious....from what I saw.:nice:
Don't sell yourself short, mate. Nina is exceptionally good at getting the best out of her dance partners, whatever their level.

If she got the best out of you, it was still you - set your aspirations no lower than that, and move on from there.

Chris

Minnie M
16th-October-2003, 01:08 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Met lots of forum people tonight.

DavidB, Lily, Minnie M, in fact hordes of folk from the south coast... good to meet you all...

... and indeed Andy as well.

About whose shirt I will say more tomorrow. :wink:

Nice to meet your wife, too, Andy (was that Sue? I'm terrible at names.)


Chris

Great meeting you too Chris - as you can see took me a little longer to get home !

The shirt ????? He had a GOLD one on last night at Dorking - he has given one to DavidB too :grin:

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 01:54 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Great meeting you too Chris - as you can see took me a little longer to get home !

The shirt ????? He had a GOLD one on last night at Dorking - he has given one to DavidB too :grin:

I just knew my shirt would get mentioned (mainly because Chris said it was going to be).

By a bizarre coincidence, The Tramp has already been in touch (at 1.15am!) to ask if I can get a gold shirt to him by Friday for him to wear in the Scottish Ceroc Champs:waycool:

But, as I knew I was going to get some stick I thought I should post a picture of tonight's shirt so everyone knows how bad it is.

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 01:57 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I just knew my shirt would get mentioned (mainly because Chris said it was going to be).
As I knew I was going to get some stick I thought I should post a picture of tonight's shirt so everyone knows how bad it is.

You didn't need Chris to warn you mate:what:
Some stick?!?!?!?!:what: Interesting use of 'some' ...myeyesmyeyes:tears:

:nice:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 09:23 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
You didn't need Chris to warn you mate:what:
Some stick?!?!?!?!:what: Interesting use of 'some' ...myeyesmyeyes:tears:

What can I say... Andy walked into the room, and it brought Viktor's class to a halt. Those not present for the beginners class may not know that Viktor was wearing a very stylish dark pink shirt, specially for the first post-busk beginners lesson - but he changed out of it for the intermediates class. I was wondering why, but someone had obviously told him Andy was coming.

The photo, BTW, does it no justice at all. He's obviously mucked about with it in PhotoShop or summat - it was MUCH brighter than that. :really:

In the photo it looks positively sombre in comparison with the reality inflicted on us last night. :rofl:

Chris

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 09:29 AM
... but it was a good night, despite the shirt.

This wasn't going to be a separate post - I accidentally hit the refresh button and it went in twice. I can't seem to delete it, unfortunately.

Chris

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 09:50 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
The photo, BTW, does it no justice at all. He's obviously mucked about with it in PhotoShop or summat - it was MUCH brighter than that. :really:

In the photo it looks positively sombre in comparison with the reality inflicted on us last night. :rofl:

Chris

You're right about the photo not being accurate, all I did in Photoshop was lighten it a bit to optimise it for on-screen viewing. The shirt is like Baco Foil on acid. I think you probably need movement to show of its full sparklyness properly:wink: :waycool:

And talking of movement. The floor has been re-varnished at Ealing Town Hall and it's brilliant. Last night I could consistently do double spins in double time, on one foot without travelling and I pulled of my first double time quadruple spin on the spot :waycool: Then again it could have been the shirt effect:devil:

p.s. Also, the photo makes me look older and has given me a double-chin - which I was definitely temped to fix in Photoshop:tears:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 09:55 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Last night I could consistently do double spins in double time, on one foot without travelling and I pulled of my first double time quadruple spin on the spot :waycool: Then again it could have been the shirt effect:devil:

Maybe it's the hotshot effect :D


p.s. Also, the photo makes me look older and

We call this "denial" (I thought the photo was taken some time ago :devil: )

Chris

Pammy
16th-October-2003, 09:57 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
We call this "denial" (I thought the photo was taken some time ago :devil: )

No, DENIAL is carrying a tin of tomatoes in your dance bag and saying it's because you "haven't had time to unpack"?! :what: :really: :wink:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
No, DENIAL is carrying a tin of tomatoes in your dance bag and saying it's because you "haven't had time to unpack"?! :what: :really: :wink:
I think the Pamster really ought to elaborate at this point...:confused:

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Maybe it's the hotshot effect :D


Considering the shirt looks like something you'd use to cook chicken it's surprisingly cool:waycool:


Originally posted by ChrisA
We call this "denial" (I thought the photo was taken some time ago :devil: )

Chris

Chris, you are too kind. Yesterday was the first time I wore that shirt and the photo was taken at 0100 this morning:tears:

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 10:07 AM
I thought Denial was a river in Egypt....I know I know, that's as ruff as The MAcGregsters shirt, but someone had to say it, and someone had to wear it. Given the choice what would you do:what: :sad:

:nice:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 10:08 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
I thought Denial was a river in Egypt....I know I know, that's as ruff as The MAcGregsters shirt, but someone had to say, and someone had to wear it. Given the choice what would you do:what: :sad:

:nice:
Too close to call, mate :devil:

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 10:08 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I think the Pamster really ought to elaborate at this point...:confused:

Yes, Pamster, we can't let this go without knowing more.

p.s. I love the way 'Pamster' has entered Forum usage. I makes her sound so cool, maybe she should ask Franck to change her name:devil:

Graham
16th-October-2003, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
the photo makes me look older Hate to be the (second) one to break it to you Andy, but........no, it doesn't. It really doesn't. :wink:

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 10:31 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA

We call this "denial" (I thought the photo was taken some time ago :devil: )

Chris


Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Chris, you are too kind. Yesterday was the first time I wore that shirt and the photo was taken at 0100 this morning:tears:

When one is as 'old' as The MacGregster, 5 hours is a long time. He probably gets nervous when he plays an album :devil: :grin:

I'll give you tinned tomatoes :sorry:
:nice:

Pammy
16th-October-2003, 10:31 AM
Originally posted by Graham
Hate to be the (second) one to break it to you Andy, but........no, it doesn't. It really doesn't. :wink:

said the Count! :devil:

Pammy
16th-October-2003, 10:34 AM
Originally posted by The Grinster 2003 National Champion
I'll give you tinned tomatoes :sorry::nice:

:yum: :wink: :rofl:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 10:40 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
:yum: :wink: :rofl:
Now I know what people mean when they get annoyed when a thread goes off-topic.

It's because they dunno *** people are on about :mad: :mad: :mad: :tears: :wink:

What's all this about tomatoes?????

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 10:43 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Now I know what people mean when they get annoyed when a thread goes off-topic.

It's because they dunno *** people are on about :mad: :mad: :mad: :tears: :wink:

What's all this about tomatoes?????

Quite possibly - and notice how I've been (to a large extent avoiding any mention og grincing and tinned toms:innocent: :nice:

to clarify 1 point, this is dull, but I have been asked. Went shopping before dance, unpacked shopping, but forgot toms. Got back from Dance and found the usual kit, plus a can of toms, which is not a usual part of my package. :nice:

Pammy
16th-October-2003, 10:59 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
which is not a usual part of my package. :nice:

It just gets better :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Sorry Chris, he grinces with his plums, that's all I'm saying :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'll show you on Tuesday! :wink:

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
It just gets better :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Sorry Chris, he grinces with his plums, that's all I'm saying :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'll show you on Tuesday! :wink:
Now I'm very scared. Performance anxiety is bad enough, but with a build-up like this... :wink:

C

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 11:19 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
When one is as 'old' as The MacGregster, 5 hours is a long time. He probably gets nervous when he plays an album :devil: :grin:



Originally posted by Graham - 'the count' (interesting spelling:devil:
Hate to be the (second) one to break it to you Andy, but........no, it doesn't. It really doesn't. :wink:


Originally posted by Boomer - tinned tomato eating primate

...myeyesmyeyes:tears:

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:D :D :D

I'm popping allong to the outrageous shirt shop in the 'Camp' (should be Kemp but some time ago got renamed...) Town area of Brighton this afternoon to get another gold shirt in Trampy size. Anyone else brave enough to place an order?:devil:

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Anyone else brave enough to place an order?:devil:

:D :D :D What's the price range? I might be tempted, but not just yet - but temptation is a possibility:devil:

And seeing as it would be a Hipsters only shirt, this is still on topic, so :na: :na: :na:

Mary
16th-October-2003, 12:41 PM
Hey Boomer, I've just noticed you registered in Sept this year and already you are a senior member!!! Don't you students have anything better to do!:rolleyes:

Love the new avatar BTW.:yum:

M

Off topic - sorry.:blush: Ah, no, errr - see you at Hipsters next Tue perhaps?:D

M

Sheepman
16th-October-2003, 01:59 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Anyone else brave enough to place an order?:devil: Yes please Andy, do they do them in silver? (I'm thinking mint sauce here). It sounds like home from home for you, if you fancy moving there, it's where I'm selling a tastefully decorated (no pink walls) flat.


Originally posted by Boomer
I'll give you tinned tomatoes Can anyone remember the second line of that song?

Greg

ChrisA
16th-October-2003, 03:05 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Yes please Andy, do they do them in silver?

Make sure you get at least three, Greg - you'll need to change that shirt during the evening.

And they'll need to be different colours, else, as with the McGregster, we'll all think he had the same shirt on for the whole night :sick: :sick:

:wink:

Chris

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Make sure you get at least three, Greg - you'll need to change that shirt during the evening.

And they'll need to be different colours, else, as with the McGregster, we'll all think he had the same shirt on for the whole night :sick: :sick:

:wink:

Chris

I confess, I wore the same shirt for 2 hours. I had 2 spare, and very colourful, shirts in my bag. I usually change shirts when the one I'm wearing feels a bit moist. But, as I alluded to earlier, the glittery shirt was very cool and didn't seem to get wet - as ChrisA will witness as he felt my shirt at the end of the night. And more importantly, it kept me cool all night. I didn't even feel the need to roll the sleeves up. It's probably some space age fabric developed for the shuttle:waycool:

Perhaps I'll get some more for myself as I've only got two. I've already had orders from The Tramp, Boomer and Sheepman - maybe I'm overselling the pulling power of these shirts:devil:

Minnie M
16th-October-2003, 08:48 PM
Originally posted by Mary
Hey Boomer, I've just noticed you registered in Sept this year and already you are a senior member!!! Don't you students have anything better to do!:rolleyes:

Love the new avatar BTW.:yum:

M

Off topic - sorry.:blush: Ah, no, errr - see you at Hipsters next Tue perhaps?:D

M

:what: I was just thinking that myself - and I thought I was spending too much time on the forum :( - I agree the new avatar is great

Andy McGregor
16th-October-2003, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
:what: I was just thinking that myself - and I thought I was spending too much time on the forum :( - I agree the new avatar is great

And what about you Minnie? You've hardly been here any time and you're nearly a 'Member' - just 6 more posts to go. It probably means more to us guys than you lady mice - sort of a coming of age thing...

And Boomers new avatar is great. Who is the woman supposed to be? I think it looks a bit like Salsa Angel :devil:

Boomer
16th-October-2003, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
And what about you Minnie? You've hardly been here any time and you're nearly a 'Member' - just 6 more posts to go. It probably means more to us guys than you lady mice - sort of a coming of age thing...

And Boomers new avatar is great. Who is the woman supposed to be? I think it looks a bit like Salsa Angel :devil:

For this reply Mr McGrester I forgive you your taste in shirts...sorry for routinely misspelling your name, the difference between ‘Mac’ and ‘Mc’ is beyond me:sorry . All I have to say regarding the number of posts I have created is ‘the biggest fool is the fool himself, or the fool who follows’:wink: :nice: . I think it would be fair to say that being aware of how many posts a gentleman has created in a given period of time does, in itself, indicate a surplus of time, so there:yum: .

You’re the second person to say it looks like Salsa Angel, I think the lady herself was the other....could be mistaken, and it wouldn’t be the first time. Someone has also suggested Debster. I can safely say, she is neither – the avatar is actually a symbolic representation of the picture I have in my head at the beginning of every class/dance:sad: . Besides, while I know what Debster looks like, I wouldn’t know a Salsa Angel if she bit me on the ahhh never mind.

Hmmmm, ‘coming of age’ thing, the ‘crossing of a liminal boundary’...I quite like that. Mind you, I have to admit it seems more like a dog entering new territory ..you know, splashing its sent around:what: .

P.S. Its not actually too much time that causes me to bombard the forum, its Russian radio – I just can’t take more than 5 mins of Russian pop, it really is dire.

P.P.S Who's at Hipsters next wednesday, I think Tuesday is pretty much out, so will have to make the pilgrimage on Weds.

Mary
17th-October-2003, 11:53 AM
Boomer, a little birdie tells me you might be at Ashtons on Saturday.;) I take it this is only if Russian radio doesn't get too hard to resist (no offence to the russian radio broadcasters - it's been some time since I had the pleasure!)

I'll look out for a gorilla dangling a Debster lookalike.:na:

M

Boomer
17th-October-2003, 12:15 PM
What a choice I have - Ashtons or Alla Pugachova :what: I think there is every chance I'll be having a bop on Saturday:grin: .

I know this is the Hipsters thread, but any other 'mites going on Sat?

If I spot a little yellow bird, I'll say hi to ya Mary:cheers:



Thank you Sheepy. :blush:

Sheepman
17th-October-2003, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
If I spot a little yellow bord, I'm sure Mary's been called a lot of things (not by me :blush: ) but never a "little yellow bord" before.

No Ashton's for me, I'll be where I approve of the music, but Tuesday at Hipster's! First time in 3 weeks (well 2 and 1/2 if you count the Friday bash). It seems like forever :sad:

Greg

Boomer
17th-October-2003, 12:24 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
...No Ashton's for me, I'll be where I approve of the music...Greg

Now a warning!?!:what:

Pammy
17th-October-2003, 12:34 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
but never a "little yellow bord" before.

I've never have been as daring as to describe Mary as a bord, but hey, you are the dance partner so I guess you have privies the rest of us don't!:nice:

I'll be going with Mary, the two Pete's, Hills plus any others I can drag along. There are quite a few things happening this weekend so I know a lot of the reggies won't be there...:tears:

As for Greg's taste in music; he only wants to go places that play his most recent download; Enormous *****. Well, I guess there's no pleasing some people :wink:

Px

LilyB
17th-October-2003, 12:59 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
No Ashton's for me, I'll be where I approve of the music, but Tuesday at Hipster's! First time in 3 weeks (well 2 and 1/2 if you count the Friday bash). It seems like forever :sad:
Yes!!!!!!!! Where have you been, Sheepy? :mad:

Anyway, sorry if this is hijacking the Hipsters thread, but how 'bout Jivebug at Fleet this Saturday? We'll probably be going there.

LilyB

Pammy
17th-October-2003, 01:07 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
YAnyway, sorry if this is hijacking the Hipsters thread, but how 'bout Jivebug at Fleet this Saturday? We'll probably be going there.

Has seriously been considered; Rob Coward suggested it earlier, but it is a long way for us....

Are you back at Hipsters on Tuesday Lily?

Px

TheTramp
17th-October-2003, 01:10 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Has seriously been considered; Rob Coward suggested it earlier, but it is a long way for us....

From RAC website, Watford -> Fleet:
Total distance: 43.3 miles (69.6 km)
Total estimated time: 49 min
That's too far??? You wimps!!

Steve

Pammy
17th-October-2003, 01:12 PM
Originally posted by TheTramp
That's too far??? You wimps!!

anything over 48 minutes and we go to pieces....

:wink:

Pammy
17th-October-2003, 01:14 PM
Anyone seen Barry Shnikov this week?

I'm trying to locate him

Andy McGregor
17th-October-2003, 01:31 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
Anyway, sorry if this is hijacking the Hipsters thread, but how 'bout Jivebug at Fleet this Saturday? We'll probably be going there.LilyB

My brothers wedding is only 30 mins away from Fleet so Sue and I might sneak out and make a surprise appearance - if you see us we weren't there:devil:

If I go I'll be dancing in my new kilt as I'm wearing it to the wedding. Please advise me you Scots, it'll be the first time I dance in my kilt, do you take your sporran off or do you run the risk of those fluffy bits tickling your partner?:devil:

Sheepman
17th-October-2003, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
Yes!!!!!!!! Where have you been, Sheepy? :mad: On my sickbed :tears: plus celebrating THAT anniversary :tears: - oh no sorry :grin: :grin: :grin: !!

Lily - sorry we'll miss you at Fleet, it's Gt Bookham for us (just about sold out now I think), and Pammy, I'm not expecting an Enormous ***** but I'm quite excited about the premiere (?) playing of a new dance track there, which isn't on release till next week. I predict it will soon be overplayed . . .

Greg

TheTramp
17th-October-2003, 01:54 PM
And just what is this new dance track then Greg??

Steve

Andy McGregor
17th-October-2003, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Lily - sorry we'll miss you at Fleet, it's Gt Bookham for us (just about sold out now I think
Greg

I've heard that the music is great at Gt Bookham. It would have been my first choice for Saturday but I'd need to buy a ticket and I'm still not sure about how easy it'll be to escape from the wedding reception:devil:

That's not to say there's anything second rate about Fleet it just that the drive home from Gt Bookham is shorter.

Oh yes. Hipsters is good, nice shiny new floor, you can still smell the varnish...


(just staying on thread:devil: )

Chicklet
17th-October-2003, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
If I go I'll be dancing in my new kilt as I'm wearing it to the wedding. Please advise me you Scots, it'll be the first time I dance in my kilt, do you take your sporran off or do you run the risk of those fluffy bits tickling your partner?:devil:

Per conversations at Gus' post b-day lunch I believe nice boys move theirs to the side.....and are very careful if dipped or dropped:eek:

DavidB
17th-October-2003, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
anything over 48 minutes and we go to pieces.... and it is outside the M25, so must be in a different time-zone

Andy McGregor
17th-October-2003, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by DavidB
and it is outside the M25, so must be in a different time-zone

Certainly things move at a different speed outside the M25,

And we're nicer out here too:devil:



...and Roger Chin is DJ on Wedesdays...

:devil:

Andy McGregor
17th-October-2003, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by Chicklet
Per conversations at Gus' post b-day lunch I believe nice boys move theirs to the side.....and are very careful if dipped or dropped:eek:

Having considered my moves I think I'll dress mine to the left:D


..Franco is on the door and has been reported as giving someone a smile...

Sheepman
17th-October-2003, 02:38 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Certainly things move at a different speed outside the M25,
And we're nicer out here too:devil: :tears: :tears: :tears:
Sadly it's fairly true in my experience.
If I move, will I get a "niceness" transplant?

G x

Pammy
17th-October-2003, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
If I move, will I get a "niceness" transplant?

Don't worry hun, you're perfect as you are :grin:

Andy McGregor
17th-October-2003, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
:tears: :tears: :tears:
Sadly it's fairly true in my experience.
If I move, will I get a "niceness" transplant?

G x

You're living in the wrong place - you're already nice:D

But just about all dancers are:waycool:



..JB is the resident DJ in Tuesdays, brilliant...

(still on thread:devil: )

Sheepman
17th-October-2003, 02:54 PM
Too much, too much! My head is welling, but let me quantify.

It was only when I danced in Brighton for a year (1997) that the whole dance social scene for me opened up. (OK we had our regular little grouping in Ealing, and that still sticks together, but it was very different at the central London venues).
I was bowled over by the friendliness and hospitality of dancers in the Brighton area, and in that year made many friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime, regardless of dancing.

Now hardly any of my dancing is in the centre of the city, the closest I get is going "out to the sticks" at Ealing. I never even go to the popular venue which is only about 15 minutes walk away.

Greg

Bill
17th-October-2003, 03:07 PM
and on topic..................................... looking forward to seeing some contributors at Hipsters on Wednesday.

On holiday for a week in less than 2 hours then a mad dash to Mussleburgh for the pre-comp party and then to Leeds on Sunday and then hopefully 4 nights dancing before heading back to Edninburgh for another 2 :D


Won't wear my kilt. maybe wear something black so I stand out :D

Boomer
17th-October-2003, 10:49 PM
Just realised I can't make Hippies next week:tears: Mate's birthday on Weds and an anniversary to celebrate on Tues:tears:
Any chance Hipster s would reschedule...just for lil ol me?...didn't think so :sad:

Sheepman
18th-October-2003, 02:01 AM
Originally posted by Bill
and on topic..................................... Hey, so was I, I mentioned Ealing twice, and I can't think of any other dancing at Ealing worth mentioning but Hipsters!

Sorry won't make Wednesday, I'll be wimping it pre Rock Bottoms.

Greg

ChrisA
18th-October-2003, 02:57 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Just realised I can't make Hippies next week:tears: Mate's birthday on Weds and an anniversary to celebrate on Tues:tears:
Any chance Hipster s would reschedule...just for lil ol me?...didn't think so :sad:
Sort yer priorities out mate.

C

Boomer
18th-October-2003, 03:04 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Sort yer priorities out mate.

C
:rofl: Good point, who need muggles for mates :grin:

Oh, Hipsters, the only place in Eailing worth going to for Modern Jive.:innocent:

ChrisA
18th-October-2003, 03:12 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
:rofl: Good point, who need muggles for mates :grin:

Oh, Hipsters, the only place in Eailing worth going to for Modern Jive.:innocent:
What teh hell are you doin up at this time o night???

C

Boomer
18th-October-2003, 03:15 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
What teh hell are you doin up at this time o night???

C
Ark who's talking! :grin: And Taz can keep quite as well:yum: Studying, chillin and wondering just how good the new floor is at Hipsters? They say its really good.

Tazmanian Devil
18th-October-2003, 03:26 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Ark who's talking! :grin: And Taz can keep quite as well:yum:

Sorry I don't do keeping quiet! :rofl:


Originally posted by Boomer
Studying, chillin and wondering just how good the new floor is at Hipsters? They say its really good.

Where is Hipsters?

Chris
18th-October-2003, 03:54 AM
Originally posted by Tazmanian Devil
Where is Hipsters?
http://www.hipstersjive.co.uk/ and
http://www.jivelive.com/hipsters/friday/c.htm for directions and map. One of the best jive nights in the UK.

Tazmanian Devil
18th-October-2003, 04:09 AM
Thanks Chris Will paste them into my favorates!:kiss:

I am going to have to venture out to ealing and some other venues.

At the moment can't venture any where on a tuesday as am supporting the new venue in greenwich. It has a lovely dance floor very smooth!!:cheers: :hug: :kiss:

ChrisA
18th-October-2003, 11:23 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
and wondering just how good the new floor is at Hipsters? They say its really good.
It is - I was very impressed on Wednesday. It was slightly sticky beforehand, but it's much better now.

Chris

Andy McGregor
18th-October-2003, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by Tazmanian Devil
At the moment can't venture any where on a tuesday as am supporting the new venue in greenwich. It has a lovely dance floor very smooth!!:cheers: :hug: :kiss:

Go on Wednesdays like I do. It's not as crowded, it's only modern jivers and Viktor teaches a great, stylish lesson which is nothing like you'll get at a regular Ceroc venue - by the end of it you'll look double jointed like Viktor:wink:

And some great dancers go too - although not as many as on Tuesdays. But far less 'Hotshots' who think they own the floor:devil:

Tazmanian Devil
18th-October-2003, 03:35 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Go on Wednesdays like I do. It's not as crowded, it's only modern jivers and Viktor teaches a great, stylish lesson which is nothing like you'll get at a regular Ceroc venue - by the end of it you'll look double jointed like Viktor:wink:

And some great dancers go too - although not as many as on Tuesdays. But far less 'Hotshots' who think they own the floor:devil:

Sounds good Will se if the wacko wants to join me this week as nither of us are taxing Wednesday. Sorry Charlton:hug: :kiss:

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 09:27 AM
Can I just say a big hello to all my friends at Hipsters. Last night was great; had some fabulours dances. Particularly a big hug to Chris, with whom I did a great dance to Bare Necessities; I don't know what stood out more, the dancing or the singing:wink: !! I also had two brilliant dances with DavidB which I really enjoyed :grin:.

Barry S. was there, on fine form too, Sheepy; lovely as ever, my good friends Mary and Tony and Mr anonomous who knows who he is even if nobody else does, who was also very good indeed :hug:. Hills was delighted with her personalised place mats too.

It was really good in there and I had a brilliant night; thank you all...

Px:kiss:

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 10:46 AM
Oh my goodness, my dance partner has joined us online :kiss:

Welcome Prawny!

Oh gawd; that's it, jokes aside, he could expose loads of horrors to you all... :sorry :innocent:

You are indeed one patient man to put up with a lunatic like me :wink:

Px

Mary
22nd-October-2003, 11:12 AM
Who the hell is Prawny?? And if it's Tony he has even more patience living with a moody, crotchety, miserable sod like me! (and you think I'm kidding - tell 'em Tone):kiss:

M

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 11:41 AM
Mary,

I think after the last two posts there'll be a new thread called "help Poor Tony; save him from the women"

I feel quite guilty now, don't you! :sorry :wink:

Yep, Prawny; now there's a story!

Oh and M, hope I was a good man for you last night! :wink:

Px:devil:

Mary
22nd-October-2003, 01:04 PM
Oh and M, hope I was a good man for you last night! :wink:

Px:devil: [/B][/QUOTE]

On a par with Trampy being a lady (or should I say follower to be PC) :D :D Hmmm. Does that mean the lady becomes a Tramp?:wink:

M

TheTramp
22nd-October-2003, 01:17 PM
Originally posted by Mary
On a par with Trampy being a lady (or should I say follower to be PC) :D :D Hmmm. Does that mean the lady becomes a Tramp?:wink:

M No. In that case, 'The lady is a Tramp' :D Hadn't thought of that Mary. Nice one :D

Steve

Sheepman
22nd-October-2003, 01:27 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
I had a brilliant night; You'll have an even better one next week, as I'm on the bar, so no dancing.
I see Tony is being sensible and keeping quiet - that's how I started!
And where did all those women come from? I couldn't even turn round without getting pounced on, it was hell!! (Well at least MY vision of hell) :yum:

Greg

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 02:04 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
And where did all those women come from? I couldn't even turn round without getting pounced on, it was hell!! (Well at least MY vision of hell) :yum:

He was sitting in the corner twiddling his thumbs whenever I looked:wink: , or tripping Tony & I up! (accidentally on purpose of course!) :wink:

Funniest thing was, I was dancing really badly last night, but I still had a brilliant time; that must be down to you lot :hug:

Andy McGregor
22nd-October-2003, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
And where did all those women come from? I couldn't even turn round without getting pounced on, it was hell!! (Well at least MY vision of hell) :yum:

Greg

Well last Wednesday at Hipsters us guys were moving on 4.

Move those women on one day, please:wink:

I'm going tonight, I just need to sort out my shirt selection:devil:

Also, I'm hoping Pammy will be there to give me a grincing lesson:waycool:

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Also, I'm hoping Pammy will be there to give me a grincing lesson:waycool:

As the Tramp would say, I'm only a beginner! :waycool:

Seriously, not coming tonight, out tomorrow and hopefully Friday at the Church if anyone is not going elsewhere; don't want it to just be me in there alone! I think tonight as well might be too much even for me!

Can I persuade you to come on Friday though?

Px

Andy McGregor
22nd-October-2003, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
As the Tramp would say, I'm only a beginner! :waycool:

Seriously, not coming tonight, out tomorrow and hopefully Friday at the Church if anyone is not going elsewhere; don't want it to just be me in there alone! I think tonight as well might be too much even for me!

Can I persuade you to come on Friday though?

Px

Where and what denomination is this church?

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Where and what denomination is this church?

St Marys; near Baker Street.

BooHoo calls it "The Church" and I think the mad orange doctor does too!

Px

Boomer
22nd-October-2003, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by McGregster of the raging fleshy lusts
Also, I'm hoping Pammy will be there to give me a grincing lesson:waycool:
Be careful what you wish for my friend....be very careful.......


Originally posted by Pammy
St Marys; near Baker Street.

BooHoo calls it "The Church" and I think the mad orange doctor does too!

Px

It is beholden on a gentleman to attend Church at least once a week.....unfortunately that great eveil which is Uni forces me to stay in....oh bugger the Enlightenment:tears:

Pammy
22nd-October-2003, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Be careful what you wish for my friend....be very careful.......

Oh yes my friend, it is very over-rated! :wink: :blush:


It is beholden on a gentleman to attend Church at least once a week.....unfortunately that great eveil which is Uni forces me to stay in....oh bugger the Enlightenment:tears: [/B]

Well, who's brave enough to grince with me then that's not rock-bottoming or studying, or twiddling thumbs in fear of grincing injuries? :tears:

Pammy
23rd-October-2003, 03:08 PM
Right come on Andy, who did you actually get shirts for on your expedition. Do you think we can have an "official shirt wearing" night:grin:

Now, please PM me with details of what Cornelius's one looks like, I'm dying to know! :wink::rofl:

Px :hug:

Bill
23rd-October-2003, 05:00 PM
Just a quick thanks to everyone laura and I danced with last night at Hipsters. We had a great time and Laura had superb dances from Nigel, Viktor, Will, Tony and several others.

Tuesday may be reckoned to be the 'better' night but with Viktor teaching and Nigel 'taxi-ing' how can it be better :D sorry you werent there Pammy but maybe next time.


Just watching a Viktor beginners class provides so much inspiration. Great night. :cheers:

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 02:47 AM
Another great night, and an opportunity to put faces to more forumites' names

Hi to Lory - danced with you before several times but now I know who you are...

Hi to Daisy, great to meet you, if only on the way out...

Mary, not scary, a terrific dance tonight. Thanks so much.

Minnie M, ditto, thanks to you too.

Bellissima, where were you? I was looking for you for ages... you just wait for Friday...

Sheepster (and Mrs Sheepster), excellent job on the bar, never much of a queue, and great that you weren't on the dance floor beating me to the pounce as you did with such annoying regularity over the weekend.

David, Lily, how come you guys seem so normal in real life??? Thanks for the help with the illusion spin, Lily. I have a horrible feeling that, slow learner that I am, I might need to ask you for yet another reminder. But I will get it, I promise.

See y'all soon...

Chris

PS Pamster, where the hell were you darlin'?
PPS Boomster, you missed another goodun. Or did I miss you???
PPPS Shirtster, this is now the second time to my knowlege you've stopped the class and made the teacher comment. I'm hoping for something in an exceptionally luminous azure blue sometime soon. Please don't disappoint, I'm relying on you.

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 02:53 AM
Just got home from Hipsters tonight - and what a lot of 'forumites' were there tonight ! (lots from Brighton too)

Hi Lori - didn't guess it was you and STILL haven't met Pammy and Boomer :tears:

Was looking forward to a dance with Tony, but he wasn't there BUT had a great dance with ChrisA - it was really smooth (thanks Chris):drool:

Had such a good time, gonna go tomorrow :D (another late night)

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 02:59 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Another great night, and an opportunity to put faces to more forumites' names................

Certainly was :cheers:

I posted my comments on the night on the 'old' Hipsters thread - what do we do now we have two :confused:

Boomer
29th-October-2003, 03:00 AM
I'm hitting Hippies tomorrrow :grin: ....don't know why I'm grinning though, haven't been in almost 2 weeks...gonna be clumsier than usual :sad: ah well. Hope it wasn't tooo good last night :grin: , a man can be selfish every now and then (Beardsey and Forte, keep your naughty sexist comment to mother's thread :grin: :na: :na: ). If you're there tomorrow MM, see you there, and keep your steel-toe caps handy.

:cheers:

Boomer
29th-October-2003, 03:03 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Certainly was :cheers:

I posted my comments on the night on the 'old' Hipsters thread - what do we do now we have two :confused:

That's a good question :confused: Now I have to multi-task...just dribbled my gum into the floor, I hat emulti-tasking :sad: Move and rythm :what: :tears: can't even type and chew gum.

Hiya Christer, you didn't miss me tonight I couldn't make it. Will be there tomorrow, so will catch you there if your going :cheers:

Divissima
29th-October-2003, 10:27 AM
Chris - I missed my dance(s) with you last night :tears: :sad:

So sorry - TwK and I are experimenting with getting the train home and had to leave horribly early. I didn't get many dances at all - it was terribly frustrating! I did manage my first ever dance with the wonderful Howard (don't know if he is on the Forum - Howard, if you are out there reveal yourself!!). But I had to leave without nabbing a dance with the lovely Chris A, DavidB, Will, Amir, Mr Daisy and Andy McG (Andy - I know who you are, it's just a matter of time!).

Fab night. Great crowd. Boomer - still haven't worked out who you are, but I'm on the case :wink: :waycool:

Pammy
29th-October-2003, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
PS Pamster, where the hell were you darlin'?

Pub quiz couldn’t do without me, they needed me to get wrong several questions and claim I was sure they were right :blush: Still, it all comes down to who’s team you’re at the end of the day, right :wink: :rofl:

I will be there tonight though :grin:

Boomer
29th-October-2003, 10:45 AM
Originally posted by Divissima


Fab night. Great crowd. Boomer - still haven't worked out who you are, but I'm on the case :wink: :waycool:

I’m the quiet mysterious one, dark and brooding, stalking the edge of the dance floor overflowing with natures dark tempestuous potency, like a coiled spring ready to fly into a grince at a moments notice:waycool: ....with a beer in one hand:sorry , a tube timetable:angry: in the other and shrieking ‘I’m no good at this dancing malarkey’ every time someone asks me to dance:tears: ....I also look petrified 9 times out of 10:sick: :eek: ....so I’m hard to miss.

Will be there tonight, so say hi if you’re going
:cheers:

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
I also look petrified 9 times out of 10:sick: :eek: ....so I’m hard to miss.

Improving rapidly then..:cheers:

Chris

Boomer
29th-October-2003, 11:02 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Improving rapidly then..:cheers:

Chris

:rofl: One degree less of fear in 2.5 months, this time next year I'll only be producing bricks half the time :grin: Unless we take 'diminishing returns' into account :tears:

:nice:

Lory
29th-October-2003, 01:14 PM
A big Helloooooo to you all :cheers:

Chris, what a lovely dancer you are! Your the type of dancer that inspires me to be better (also frustrates me that I'm not! lol)
I know we've danced many times during lessons but I can't recall ever dancing freestyle with you b4 and I hope it won't be the last? :)

A big sorry to DavidB, we had one really good dance, then, very nicely you risked another, oh my god, it turmed out to be the fastest song EVER, I really felt sorry for you! then to top it off, disaster......the man from the couple next to us, accidentally elbowed me in the neck and momentarily I saw stars and the dance had to be abandoned! :tears:

Mikey, (my best friend) need I say more? :hug:

Andy, we had a giggle didn't we, and yessssss...u managed to get a couple of double spins out of me! Woo hoo

Will, thank you for dancing with Holly

Roger, didn't get a dance with you! :sad:

Greg (sheepman and barman extrodinare) Next time, for sure!!!!!!!!:D

Lily, lovely as usual!

Minnie, friendly as usual!

and it was nice to meet u to Daisy and Mary!
:cheers:

So, who's going to Camber then?

Mary
29th-October-2003, 01:52 PM
I had one my best nights last night even though I didn't have that many dances. One of the best atmospheres I've known down there for a while - is this due to the turnout from the provinces??:wink:

Wow, DavidB asked me to dance. I think I have just about managed to get over my nerves and shyness and now feel able to ask him more often (if he's willing to oblige that is!) . ChrisA - dancing with you is always dreamy. Love dancing with you Andy - it's always fun.

OK, gushing aside, really pleased to meet other forumites Lori and Daisy. And MinnieM, Tony hasn't been available to come out to play recently, so it's either Twyford on Friday or after our week hols.

See you all again very soon I hope. :hug:

M

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by Lory
So, who's going to Camber then?

we need a new thread for that - who's gonna start it ?

Sheepman
29th-October-2003, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Hope it wasn't tooo good last night :grin:
Sorry Boomer, but it was. Was it the post RBs buzz, or the fact that I was working on the bar so only managed to interfere/"dance" :what: with about 6 women. There was "something in the air", a real special night, plus a tad more space than last week. Maybe it was just me, but Mrs. Sheepman was also raving, and most impressed after her first ever dance with the McGregster. I hope all those that travelled from afar enjoyed it as much (Lesley, Jill and co.). So I'm afraid you, Pammy and Helen missed out. Nigel's quickfire lesson was on the tough to "no chance" side for some people, but it is always good to have a challenge!

Greg

PS And of course there was Chris A, being a real hero! I'll have to check threads to see if he is going to explain before revealing why myself.

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
PS And of course there was Chris A, being a real hero! I'll have to check threads to see if he is going to explain before revealing why myself.
I wasn't going to... I've used up all my nerve for the next decade or two I reckon.

Oh god, I just hope I did the right thing. Three consecutive encounters, identical, er, aroma in each case, confirmation from a lady who'd obviously danced with him... and I'm still bricking it hoping I haven't made an awful mistake. :what: :what: :what:

Chris

Pammy
29th-October-2003, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Pammy and Helen missed out.

Story of our lives :wink:

Andy McGregor
29th-October-2003, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Maybe it was just me, but Mrs. Sheepman was also raving, and most impressed after her first ever dance with the McGregster.

You're a very lucky man Mr Sheepman:D


Originally posted by Sheepman
I hope all those that travelled from afar enjoyed it as much (Lesley, Jill and co.). So I'm afraid you, Pammy and Helen missed out

There were loads of people from Brighton, Bristol and even one guy from Nottingham!


Originally posted by Sheepman
Nigel's quickfire lesson was on the tough to "no chance" side for some people, but it is always good to have a challenge!


Nigel's lesson was fine for the guys but some time near the end of the routine most of the women were a bit dizzy. Which is how I like them:devil:


Originally posted by Sheepman
PS And of course there was Chris A, being a real hero! I'll have to check threads to see if he is going to explain before revealing why myself.

Come on ChrisA. I didn't get the cryptic clue.:wink:

Last night as Hipsters was very good. Last night was packed with people who wanted to keep the Rockbottoms vibe going just a bit longer. There were far more women I wanted to dance with than there were tracks to dance to so I was quite happy at the end of the night:D


COMMENCE RANT

I hadn't been for many months on a Tuesday because they play Lindy music and I don't do Lindy. That was still the same:tears: But it was still a great night with plenty of good tracks between the time wasted waiting for the Lindy stuff to finish - one track in particular was much, much too fast for proper modern jive - you could dance to it but it was no fun - I don't want to travel 160 miles on a week night to listen to Lindy music or dance badly to it.

I think I'll stick to Wednesdays because I do Modern Jive. I don't do Lindy, I think the two don't mix, the music is different the phrasing is different and Lindy Hoppers take up too much space and kick you in the shins if you get too close. Why can't they have their own music in a different room or even their own night? The only problem with not going on Tuesdays is that I'll miss the brilliant lessons from Amir and Nigel.

Come on guys, the Lindy people would love their own night with their own music and so would modern jivers. You've got a top DJ a great venue with top dancers. If it was in two rooms people that do both styles would have a choice and people that don't wouldn't have their night interrupted by difficult to enjoy music. Of course, I could be in the minority as Tuesday is busier than Wednesday.

RANT ENDS

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 05:21 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
There were loads of people from Brighton, Bristol and even one guy from Nottingham!

That was my competition dance partner Nigel :cheers: Mind you Mark & Rachel (forumites) were there too, and they are from Nottingham too (or there-abouts)

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I hadn't been for many months on a Tuesday because they play Lindy music and I don't do Lindy. That was still the same:tears: But it was still a great night with plenty of good tracks between the time wasted waiting for the Lindy stuff to finish - one track in particular was much, much too fast for proper modern jive - you could dance to it but it was no fun - I don't want to travel 160 miles on a week night to listen to Lindy music or dance badly to it.

I am really stunned by this view. I'm not a Lindy dancer either, but there is very little music that is really undanceable as a jiver IMHO. And although it's harder, there's just as much interpretive stuff to do with the fast stuff (not that I have that aspect at all sorted yet). And, on the few occasions several are played in succession, by the time a couple of fast ones have been played, enough people have gone to have a rest for those that haven't gone into cardiac arrest to have a bit more room :D

I think the music on Tuesdays is the best out of all the venues I've been to, as much because there's a good sprinkling of swing as well as the rest - and for the few tracks where the jivers all depart to the sides cos it's too fast - or just too Lindyish - it's a real pleasure to watch the few really good Lindy dancers proving to me that I should wait till my next lifetime to give it a serious try.

I reckon the Lindy influence contributes a lot to the atmosphere, whether Lindy is being danced to a given track or not.

Chris

Lory
29th-October-2003, 05:36 PM
I one track in particular was much, much too fast for proper modern jive - you could dance to it but it was no fun - I don't want to travel 160 miles on a week night to listen to Lindy music or dance badly to it.

I don't do Lindy, I think the two don't mix, the music is different the phrasing is different and Lindy Hoppers take up too much space and kick you in the shins if you get too close.


I think the track your talking about, is the one I danced with DavidB too, and it just might have been a 'Lindy Hopper' that elbowed me in the neck, so hard that I saw stars and couldn't finish the dance cos I had to sit down!:tears:

Mary
29th-October-2003, 05:38 PM
Just thought I'd make a little announcement -

Tony is going to Hipsters tonight and is doing both classes (and freestyle of course).

So I think he owes a few people some dances!!:D :D

M

Sheepman
29th-October-2003, 05:44 PM
I'm pretty much with Chris on the music thing, though there are some of the swing tracks that I'm beginning to tire of due to overplaying. A few people have said to me that they love doing the Lindy lessons with Andy and Rena, but they're much happier doing jive freestyle, so if it was a separate venue for the Lindy, it could be too quiet?

So to Chris' act of heroism, there was a guy who Chris had noticed for the third time was polluting the area with his BO, (and that's without dancing with him!) Not someone Chris knew, but he took this guy to one side, and gave him the low down. That takes some nerve in my book, and I believe the reaction was favourable.

:cheers:
Greg

Boomer
29th-October-2003, 05:49 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
That takes some nerve in my book, and I believe the reaction was favourable.

:cheers:
Greg

Bloody right that takes some nerve. Well done mate...now have a brandy, settle your nerves a bit :devil:

TheTramp
29th-October-2003, 05:54 PM
Have to say (without having been to Hipsters for a long time now (well, it is 500 miles away :tears: )), that I'd be with Chris and Sheepy on this one. I've been on a Tuesday plenty of times, and I've heard Jon B's sets far more often. And I always (mostly) liked the music that he plays. I'd reckon that there are probably only a few tracks on the night that are that fast. But it's the same as always, if you don't like just a couple of tracks on an evening, then you're doing pretty well.

I've heard this complaint before from a few people - but they are usually down the beginner intermediate end of the dance scale, or just have a marked preference for the more pop type stuff. Given that you are neither Andy, I'm a little surprised that you feel this way.

And as you said yourself, there is a marked difference in the numbers of people turning up for the freestyle on Tuesdays, to the numbers turning up on Wednesdays......

Steve

Mary
29th-October-2003, 05:56 PM
ChrisA it looks like your a bloody hero mate!:cheers: I would not have the nerve or know how to approach the subject, but then I am a complete wimp!!:rolleyes:

Jolly well done mate. :kiss:

M

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I think the music on Tuesdays is the best out of all the venues I've been to, as much because there's a good sprinkling of swing as well as the rest - and for the few tracks where the jivers all depart to the sides cos it's too fast - or just too Lindyish - it's a real pleasure to watch the few really good Lindy dancers proving to me that I should wait till my next lifetime to give it a serious try.

I reckon the Lindy influence contributes a lot to the atmosphere, whether Lindy is being danced to a given track or not.

Chris

hear hear :cheers: I totally agree :hug: Modern Jive is still my first love, but I like dancing to swing music. My Lindy only goes as far as a Lindy circle and and a swing-out - can't stand the choerographed bits, it has got to be lead and follow (the only time I will let a man have total control)

The 'GOOD' lindy dancers are considerate dancers, and anyway most of them are by the stage so they don't get in our way

:cheers:

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
So to Chris' act of heroism, there was a guy who Chris had noticed for the third time was polluting the area with his BO, (and that's without dancing with him!) Not someone Chris knew, but he took this guy to one side, and gave him the low down. That takes some nerve in my book, and I believe the reaction was favourable.

:cheers:
Greg
Still don't feel all that heroic.. :(

I was as gentle as I possibly could, very apologetic for having to say something, said that there was no easy way to say it, but I'd want to be given the feedback if it had been me.

He was a bit stunned, I think, but didn't react unpleasantly in any way.

It was pretty scary, I have to admit.

I hope to god I got the right bloke tho... three consecutive, identical pongs when dancing next to him on different occasions(it was so bad I had to move myself & partner away, and even when he was dancing, the area around where he'd been sitting was ghastly as well ), and confirmation from a lady ("oh yes, he's awful") made me as confident as I could be... and I'd never have had the balls without the recent threads.

I hope he's not hanging out here... :blush: :blush:

Chris

PS thanks for your support guys...:hug: :hug:

Minnie M
29th-October-2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by Mary
Just thought I'd make a little announcement -

Tony is going to Hipsters tonight and is doing both classes (and freestyle of course).

So I think he owes a few people some dances!!:D :D

M

Goodie goodie - it will be worth the drive from to Brighton :hug: and the late night again :nice: - it is work the next day which is the problem :sad:

Andy McGregor
29th-October-2003, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
I'm pretty much with Chris on the music thing, though there are some of the swing tracks that I'm beginning to tire of due to overplaying. A few people have said to me that they love doing the Lindy lessons with Andy and Rena, but they're much happier doing jive freestyle, so if it was a separate venue for the Lindy, it could be too quiet?

Don't get me wrong, there are loads of swing tracks that I love too. But I still say Lindy and Modern Jive don't belong in the same room. And Lory has a pain in the next to prove it - case proven, I think. Let's play the Lindy in another room and they can kick and elbow each other to fast tracks all night. We can then enjoy JB looking after the modern jivers as only he knows how.

The alternative would be to do what they used to do at ice-skating when they cleared the floor for the speed skaters. JB could announce 'Modern Jivers without shin pads, crash helmets and flack jackets please clear the floor for 10 minutes of Lindy Hop':devil:

BTW I met Lory for the first time last night. She's absolutely fantastic, double spins in double time and asks for sexy moves - what more could a man want:devil:


Originally posted by Sheepman
So to Chris' act of heroism, there was a guy who Chris had noticed for the third time was polluting the area with his BO, (and that's without dancing with him!) Not someone Chris knew, but he took this guy to one side, and gave him the low down. That takes some nerve in my book, and I believe the reaction was favourable.

:cheers:
Greg

Chris, you are an example to us all. Hopefully it worked. If he's like it next time get me to speak to him and give him a second opinion.

ChrisA
29th-October-2003, 06:44 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Don't get me wrong, there are loads of swing tracks that I love too. But I still say Lindy and Modern Jive don't belong in the same room. And Lory has a pain in the next to prove it - case proven, I think.
No. Considerate/careful and inconsiderate/careless dancers don't belong in the same room. I don't see Nigel crashing into anyone, for example, and he gets about a bit, even on a crowded dance floor.

I've been crunched by far more jivers than Lindiers at H on a Tuesday.

Re Lory: totally agree. One day hopefully I won't be too shy for the sexy moves...

And thanks for your support too. :cheers:

Chris

TheTramp
29th-October-2003, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Don't get me wrong, there are loads of swing tracks that I love too. But I still say Lindy and Modern Jive don't belong in the same room. And Lory has a pain in the next to prove it - case proven, I think. Let's play the Lindy in another room and they can kick and elbow each other to fast tracks all night. We can then enjoy JB looking after the modern jivers as only he knows how.

The alternative would be to do what they used to do at ice-skating when they cleared the floor for the speed skaters. JB could announce 'Modern Jivers without shin pads, crash helmets and flack jackets please clear the floor for 10 minutes of Lindy Hop':devil:Sorry Andy. But I don't agree with this either. There's plenty of people out there doing Modern Jive who have no idea of the space issues, and who blunder around a dance floor. It's not just the Lindy Hoppers who do this (although, I do agree that there are some very bad ones of them too). Didn't I read somewhere that even Lily managed to clock someone the other night?

There's also plenty of tracks that are Jive only that are very fast, and possibly dangerous in a room full of people with no consideration for other dancers....

Steve

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 02:40 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I think I'll stick to Wednesdays because I do Modern Jive. I don't do Lindy, I think the two don't mix, the music is different the phrasing is different and Lindy Hoppers take up too much space and kick you in the shins if you get too close. Why can't they have their own music in a different room or even their own night?

Fair enough you would think... everyone is entitled to his own view....

But then, on the relatively clear Wednesday Hipsters dance floor, to a fairly fast track, guess who it was that charged past, scaring me and partner with feet kicking everywhere - dancing what to my untrained eye looked REMARKABLY LIKE LINDY MOVES.

We tried twice to remain in the half of the dance floor that this unnamed reprobate was not occupying... and failed.

Far be it from me to name names, but watching closely where my eyes rest... and claiming later that it wasn't Lindy but a jive move was a bit off. :what: :what: :what:

Bah, sir. If it swims like a duck, quacks like a duck, has "mallard" stamped on the side, and is eventually served up crispy in a chinese restaurant, in my book that's a duck.

The one redeeming factor was a nice black top instead of the normal shocker...

Oops have I given away the identity of the culprit??? :mad: :mad: :devil: :devil:

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 08:24 AM
:rofl: :rofl: I love your posts ChrisA :hug:
- too tired to add my comment of last night when I got in - I must admit I do prefer Tuesday nights, although I prefer Viktor's class.

Roger's music doesn't really inspire me, in fairness, he does play a few tracks I like, but in general :sad: AND wasn't it LOUD - I had to tell me to turn the sound down :mad:

Got my dance with Tony - was NOT dissapointed, it was fun, thank you Tony, I will be back for more :kiss:

By the way 007 was there - he was also there on Wednesday - another great dancer :hug: AND WHERE WAS BOOMER :hug: :confused:

Lory
30th-October-2003, 10:01 AM
BTW I met Lory for the first time last night. She's absolutely fantastic, double spins in double time and asks for sexy moves - what more could a man want:devil:



I'd like to think it was a joint effort! lol
:blush::blush: :blush: :blush: :rofl:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 11:01 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
with feet kicking everywhere - dancing what to my untrained eye looked REMARKABLY LIKE LINDY MOVES.

Tony and I noticed a man dancing with a man being swept across the floor; I think it was the same person...

Oh and he also thought I'd dressed to match him :what: :reallly: :blush: Was this planned? I'll leave that to the masses to decide :wink:

Had some great dances in there last night with loads of my fave's; Tony of course (always top of the list :grin:), Chris (that was a really good one I thought), the lovely Ed, David B who is always fantastic even if he did have an injured foot, Roger Chin to All That Jazz, which is one of my favourite songs, Tatties, the colour-coordinated Andy M. Peter who I hardly ever get to dance with; a last dance with Dave who won the aerials last year at B.B. who did some really great drops, plus many more; in short, a great evening...

Where was Minnie M though? I also want to know where Lily gets her fab trousers. I look at every one of her outfits and think wow! Those trousers last night were brilliant!

:cheers:

Lounge Lizard
30th-October-2003, 11:06 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Fair enough you would think... everyone is entitled to his own view....

But then, on the relatively clear Wednesday Hipsters dance floor, to a fairly fast track, guess who it was that charged past, scaring me and partner with feet kicking everywhere - dancing what to my untrained eye looked REMARKABLY LIKE LINDY MOVES.

We tried twice to remain in the half of the dance floor that this unnamed reprobate was not occupying... and failed.

Far be it from me to name names, but watching closely where my eyes rest... and claiming later that it wasn't Lindy but a jive move was a bit off. :what: :what: :what:

Bah, sir. If it swims like a duck, quacks like a duck, has "mallard" stamped on the side, and is eventually served up crispy in a chinese restaurant, in my book that's a duck.

The one redeeming factor was a nice black top instead of the normal shocker...

Oops have I given away the identity of the culprit??? :mad: :mad: :devil: :devil:

Could this be the same duck that charged into my quiet corner of the dance floor with a fellow drake and proceeded to try floor sweeps and a grand array of moves that would make the average 'hotshot' proud.
First time in ages I have felt it neccessary to move to a safer part of the dance floor

Good music last night but why so loud, thanks for the dance Pammy

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Where was Minnie M though?

DavidB point you out to me last night - but never got a chance to come over to say hi ! you were too busy dancing :nice:

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 11:21 AM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
First time in ages I have felt it neccessary to move to a safer part of the dance floor

Me too - I've never felt actually worried on the Wed Hipsters floor before, actually feeling I need to keep an eye on what another couple is doing for my own and my partner's safety. And it was quite inhibiting for a junior like myself. And when I get inhibited, I just start dancing crappily, and have a rotten time. :tears: :tears: :tears:

Come on, Andy, mate - I know you're a miles better dancer than I'll ever be, I know you can do fab stuff at the drop of a hat, and I know how it's easy to get a bit carried away if you're having a nice dance with someone.

But just tone it down a little, eh??? :hug: :hug:

Chris

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 11:38 AM
Oh and another thing...

Why on earth did the lights have to be brought back up to searchlight level, three tracks from the end last night?

I thought it blasted an Exocet missile through the night's atmosphere. :tears: :tears: :tears:

Night-vision goggles, I think, if Franco can't see to collect the glasses up...

Chris

Rachel
30th-October-2003, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
That was my competition dance partner Nigel :cheers: Mind you Mark & Rachel (forumites) were there too, and they are from Nottingham too (or there-abouts) Hi Minnie! Oh yes, we were there - only disaster would keep us away from Hipsters. We're from Northampton - only 75 miles - so it's not too extreme. However, Marc has started teaching on Wednesday nights as well now, so we'll only be able to make Hipsters once a week.

I can't believe how many forumites there are at Hipsters who I still don't know - Boomer, Lory, Daisy, ... Someone introduce me sometime, would you? At least I got to meet Chris A and Andydo at the weekend, and had some fantastic dances with them. Also with Lounge Lizard (who was playing great music, too).

BTW, I'm totally in agreement with Chris, Tramp, Sheepy, et al about Hipster's Tuesday music - I've never done Lindy but I love dancing to all the swing music that's played (probably dance very badly to it, but I love it all the same!). I'd hate there to be segregation of Lindy and modern jivers.

Rachel

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by Rachel
probably dance very badly to it

Rubbish!! I don't believe you dance badly to anything.

Really enjoyed dancing with you over the weekend :hug: :hug:

Chris

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Come on, Andy, mate - I know you're a miles better dancer than I'll ever be.............
Chris

:confused: You are a great dancer Chris, a joy to dance with - I would rate you as good as Andy :nice:

Andy is a competant dancer and knows lots of moves and is great fun to dance with, but I certainly would not say better than you, just different

(Should I add on the forum my comment to you Andy, when you first started dancing)

Boomer
30th-October-2003, 12:24 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
(Should I add on the forum my comment to you Andy, when you first started dancing)

Oh you just have to now! This forum is the closest thing to a dairy of dance I think there is!!:rofl: Andy as a newby pleasepleaseplease:kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :cheers: :hug:

P.S. Yep, its true, ChirsA can dance, and bloody well, so just ignore his pleas to the contrary.:nice:

Mary
30th-October-2003, 12:33 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
:

(Should I add on the forum my comment to you Andy, when you first started dancing)

Yes MinnieM, you have to spill the beans now. :devil:

M

Rachel
30th-October-2003, 12:34 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
:confused: You are a great dancer Chris, a joy to dance with Very true! Thanks for your comments, Chris, but a girl can't really go wrong dancing with you. Look forward to another!
Rachel

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 01:18 PM
Andy,
Just a thought, you may find the music too swingy and fast at Gt Bookham on Saturday too, as it tends to have a similar mix as Hipsters, (but a very different playlist). Probably more bluesy stuff too, so maybe that will compensate?

Greg

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 02:18 PM
a girl can't really go wrong dancing with you. Look forward to another!Rachel


I would rate you as good as Andy

:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

:hug: :hug:

You guys are so sweet. I'm getting so many positive strokes at the moment I'm at risk of electrocution from the static...

...hope I can stay, ahem, grounded :waycool:

Thank you for your kind words - I've kind of felt I've been improving a little bit in recent months and it's nice to get the affirmation. But you are all so brilliant anyway that maybe it's not surprising I'm inspired.

:kiss:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 02:23 PM
Oh, Andy's lovely you know. He even told a lie in order to get there at all last night. That shows commtment which should not be poo-poo'd.

I enjoyed my dance with him; just wish someone would sweep the floor with me :tears: alas nobody, not even nerves of steel King-Prawn-Tony would be so brave :tears:

Guess it would clear some space if nothing else :blush:

Px

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 02:30 PM
Take a morning off the Forum and look what happens. I would just like to start by giving the case for the defence.


Originally posted by ChrisA
Fair enough you would think... everyone is entitled to his own view....

But then, on the relatively clear Wednesday Hipsters dance floor, to a fairly fast track, guess who it was that charged past, scaring me and partner with feet kicking everywhere - dancing what to my untrained eye looked REMARKABLY LIKE LINDY MOVES.


The music said do a hoppy, skippy thing, there was a lovely big space. So I did the Charleston Kicks - which I was taught at Horsham Ceroc years ago - is it a Lindy move too:innocent:


Originally posted by ChrisA
We tried twice to remain in the half of the dance floor that this unnamed reprobate was not occupying... and failed.

I was aiming for you. When I saw you looking I thought it was time for a friendly game of chicken - or should that be Russian Roulette? I was always going to change course - probably...


Originally posted by ChrisA
The one redeeming factor was a nice black top instead of the normal shocker...


I was trying to impersonate ChrisA. If anyone claims he's the father of their unborn child it's nothing to do with me.


Originally posted by Pammy
Tony and I noticed a man dancing with a man being swept across the floor; I think it was the same person...


Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
Could this be the same duck that charged into my quiet corner of the dance floor with a fellow drake and proceeded to try floor sweeps and a grand array of moves that would make the average 'hotshot' proud.
First time in ages I have felt it neccessary to move to a safer part of the dance floor

I was just the follower doing what my partner led:innocent:

The defence rests....

But, as an aside, Jules was in hysterics having observed a particularly sexy move we did about 250 yards away from LL's quiet corner. And, Mr Lizard, who was that attractive young blonde you had quietly cornered?

Now to the other Hipsters related items in my in-tray.


Originally posted by Lory
I'd like to think it was a joint effort! lol


I couldn't have been sexy without you...


Originally posted by Minnie M
- too tired to add my comment of last night when I got in - I must admit I do prefer Tuesday nights, although I prefer Viktor's class.


Let's not beat about the bush. I love BOTH Hipsters nights - and so must you Minnie M otherwise you wouldn't drive 180 miles for either of them. I have a preference for Wednesdays which makes the Tuesdays my second favourite class ahead of dozens of others I go to. Tuesdays are worth going to for the lessons alone, then when you add the fantastic dancers it's great. The modern jive selection from JB is great - and I'm sure the Lindy Hoppers like his Lindy music too. I prefer Wednesdays because the teaching is just as good, I like Roger Chin's music just as much but there's no Lindy:D (apart from what I do accidentally - oops!). Also, I think that having beginners on Wednesdays makes for a more balanced class. It gives me the chance to do my share of Taxi work which I think is good for the soul.


Originally posted by Minnie M
Roger's music doesn't really inspire me, in fairness, he does play a few tracks I like..

.. AND wasn't it LOUD - I had to tell him to turn the sound down


As I said, I like Rogers music, it suits my style. But it was too loud until you gently told him to turn it down.


Originally posted by Pammy
Where was Minnie M though?

Minnie M was the one on stage holding Roger Chin by the throat with one hand until he turned the music down:devil:


Originally posted by Pammy
Oh and he also thought I'd dressed to match him

We were both wearing black with touches of silver glitter. But my glittery bits were so subtle ChrisA didn't see them - phew! And I love Pammys glittery shoes. Maybe I'll resurrect my black & whites with some glitter:waycool:


Originally posted by Minnie M
:confused: You are a great dancer Chris, a joy to dance with - I would rate you as good as Andy.

Andy is a competent dancer and knows lots of moves and is great fun to dance with, but I certainly would not say better than you, just different


I've never seen ChrisA dance but if he's only as good as me he's got a lot to learn:wink:


Originally posted by Minnie M
(Should I add on the forum my comment to you Andy, when you first started dancing)

I'll do it. I've told this story to loads of beginners anyway. I first started dancing in March '97. I came along with my friend David. David clicked with the dancing straight away (and, at the age of 39 he also clicked with a lovely 25 year old dancer). I wasn't even aware of just how bad I was. I could remember more moves than David, but I danced all of them off the beat (in my defence, I'd been taught at ballroom to dance on the 't' of the 'b'ea't' rather than the 'b' like we do at modern jive). It took me ages to realise there was anything at all wrong with my dancing. I have a video of myself dancing in the October 97 LeJive Championships and I was total rubbish. The Brighton girls were so nice at the time nobody said a word to me. Years later Minnie M told me that all the girls thought David would be a great dancer (he's taller and much better looking than me too) and that I'd never ever get it:tears:

One embarrassing memory I have is of popping into a dance after a meal with David on his 40th birthday. We had a couple of muggles with us. David and I stayed for about 15 minutes and had a few dances. In the car on the way home our muggle friend, Ann, waxed long and lyrical about David's fantastic dancing. Then, after a long pause she said '...and, Andy, you've got a nice smile'.:tears:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
[B]The music said do a hoppy, skippy thing, there was a lovely big space. So I did the Charleston Kicks - which I was taught at Horsham Ceroc years ago - is it a Lindy move too:innocent:

fair comment, I've learnt Charleston Kicks at ceroc; but never the floor sweet :tears:


I was aiming for you. When I saw you looking I thought it was time for a friendly game of chicken - or should that be Russian Roulette? I was always going to change course - probably...

:rofl: I thought it was something like that!


And I love Pammys glittery shoes. Maybe I'll resurrect my black & whites with some glitter:waycool:

:grin: Cheers! If you make Twyford on Friday you'll get to see the Danny La Red's. A sparkly red alternative with rubies :grin:

Oh Yes, I love sparkly SHOES, Shoes, shoes..... :blush:

Divissima
30th-October-2003, 02:41 PM
Did someone mention SHOES??

oh my god - did someone mention SPARKLES in the same sentence? :wink: I won't be able to concentrate on work for the rest of the day:waycool:

Pammy, if you wear yours, I'll wear mine :wink:

Geordieed
30th-October-2003, 02:42 PM
It is a shame that some people dancing modern Jive complain about Hipsters on a Tuesday. The problem with Tuesdays is not that there are Lindy Hoppers there. (I think alot can be gained by learning what appeals to you and adding it to your modern Jive.)
The problem with Tuesdays is that it is so crowded.

Wednesdays are great for the extra floorspace which is not that common in modern Jive circles. The balance of Lindy to Ceroc has tipped towards Ceroc in the last few months which, if continues too much, would be so sad for Tuesdays.

And yes what was going on with the volume last night.

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

:hug: :hug:

You guys are so sweet. I'm getting so many positive strokes at the moment I'm at risk of electrocution from the static...

...hope I can stay, ahem, grounded :waycool:

Thank you for your kind words - I've kind of felt I've been improving a little bit in recent months and it's nice to get the affirmation. But you are all so brilliant anyway that maybe it's not surprising I'm inspired.

:kiss:

Don't get carried away mate. Minnie M only said you were as good as me - there is a phrase 'damned by faint praise' that springs to mind:devil:

Boomer
30th-October-2003, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Don't get carried away mate. Minnie M only said you were as good as me - there is a phrase 'damned by faint praise' that springs to mind:devil:

:rofl: Saucer of milk for the one in the bright shirt :grin:

:nice:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
I think alot can be gained by learning what appeals to you and adding it to your modern Jive. The problem with Tuesdays is that it is so crowded.

Too true, saucer of milk for you too hun :hug:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
Pammy, if you wear yours, I'll wear mine :wink:

Deal!

PS You'll need to bring your sunglasses though :wink:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 02:56 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
It is a shame that some people dancing modern Jive complain about Hipsters on a Tuesday. The problem with Tuesdays is not that there are Lindy Hoppers there. (

Please don't get me wrong. I'm complaining that some of the music that JB plays on a Tuesday is ONLY suitable for Lindy Hop. If you're having a mixed night I think the music should be suitable for both. And IMHO some of the music played this Tuesday wasn't. There was one track in particular. One of my regular partners asked me to dance to it. We started dancing and it was too fast so I stopped and said 'let's wait for the next track'. So she asked 2 other guys near me and they also said 'no' as it was too fast - so it wasn't just me. There's plenty of swing that's suitable for both styles of dance and I think that's what we should be hearing at Hipsters on a Tuesday.


Originally posted by Geordieed
And yes what was going on with the volume last night.

Minnie M was on the case - and I think Roger was allowed home from A&E this lunctime:devil:

Geordieed
30th-October-2003, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Too true, saucer of milk for you too hun :hug:


I don't get that Pammy. What I was trying to say that on a Tuesday night there is room for whatever anyone wants to dance. That is what has made Tuesday nights so cool for me.


Being struck by accident from an inconsiderate dancer isn't exclusive to Lindy or anything else. It is the dancer not the form of dancing.

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 03:03 PM
I know :what:

Boomer
30th-October-2003, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
I don't get that Pammy.

I shouldn't worry, that's just Pammy(tm) being her usual bemusing self...if you've seen 'Finding Nemo' she's a bit like the blue fish..forget its name :grin:

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
The Brighton girls were so nice at the time nobody said a word to me. Years later Minnie M told me ....................


Years later ......hmmm - well you have obviously forgotten, so here goes :-

Back in 1997, poor Andy he tried so hard, got all the moves right but............... however, dancing with him was a nightmare, but he was such a nice guy and at first I couldn't tell him - then.......... I felt he had to be told as he thought he was good :rolleyes:

I said "Andy, can you take constructive criticism ?" he slowly said yeeeessss "Well" said I

"You have no sense of rhythm - where as David (bit of a looker was Dave:drool: ) doesn't know as many moves, but he at least dances in time with the music " :rofl:

David is now happily married to his lovely 25 year old and with a family too - saw him out dancing about 6 months ago, and he hasn't improved at all. Whereas our Andy has become a legend :na:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
I shouldn't worry, that's just Pammy(tm) being her usual bemusing self...if you've seen 'Finding Nemo' she's a bit like the blue fish..forget its name :grin:

Yes, and you're a bit like the green wine-gums; can't remember why :wink: :devil:

H'Hey Baby :blush: :rofl:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
I don't get that Pammy.

I never let on when I don't understand Pammy. She might see it as a sign of weakness and go for my sequins:confused:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I never let on when I don't understand Pammy. She might see it as a sign of weakness and go for my sequins:confused:

Too right, too right; I've got them earmarked for one of my tops; so go on, you got me didn't you Andy? :wink:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Years later ......hmmm - well you have obviously forgotten, so here goes :-


Felt like years to me:devil:

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
[B]It is a shame that some people dancing modern Jive complain about Hipsters on a Tuesday. The problem with Tuesdays is not that there are Lindy Hoppers there. (I think alot can be gained by learning what appeals to you and adding it to your modern Jive.)
The problem with Tuesdays is that it is so crowded.]


Absolutely - totally agree :cheers:

When organisers separate the styles in different rooms - it looses something - but it is a shame that it is so crowded AND that is why people get kicked !

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Too right, too right; I've got them earmarked for one of my tops; so go on, you got me didn't you Andy? :wink:

I got you...

..under my skin

..deep in the heart of me

....

....

...I know I never can win.


I'll post the sequins:tears: :wink:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 03:41 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I'll post the squins:tears: :wink:

and the sequins? :what: :really: :wink:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
and the sequins? :what: :really: :wink:

You must know that was a typing error as you already have my squins pickled in a jar after they came off in a grincing accident caused by trying to grince to fast Lindy music:confused:

p.s. I've corrected the original posting in a feeble attempt to shift the blame and to add to the general confusion.

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Years later ......
David is now happily married to his lovely 25 year old
Six years later, and she's still only 25? Can I have some of what she's on!

Greg

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
p.s. I've corrected the original posting in a feeble attempt to shift the blame and to add to the general confusion.
I tried that once too, would it surprise you to know that Pammy didn't grasp it?

Greg

Lory
30th-October-2003, 04:16 PM
BTW, I'm totally in agreement with Chris, Tramp, Sheepy, et al about Hipster's Tuesday music - I've never done Lindy but I love dancing to all the swing music that's played (probably dance very badly to it, but I love it all the same!). I'd hate there to be segregation of Lindy and modern jivers.

Rachel I too agree with this! Although, i know I'm a bit thick because I couldn't actually tell u what is a typical 'lindy' track and what is a typical 'jive' track All I know is, that some tracks are way to fast for me!
I do like the diversity of the music on Tuesday's but I've never been on a Wednesday, so I can't compare. Would someone please enlighten me??
Here are a few of my favorite songs, can someone please label as either Jive or Lindy?

All that Jazz

Just a gigolo

The boss (the braxtons)

Wade in the water

Teardrops from my eyes (jules holland)

Ice Cream Man

I like dancing to all of the above, amounst all the modern stuff, the likes of Sophie ellis bexter, take me home and Rachel Stephens LA EX and the bongo song to name but a few and what ever the label, so it will be interesting



:blush: :confused: :cheers:

Minnie M
30th-October-2003, 04:21 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Six years later, and she's still only 25? Can I have some of what she's on!
Greg

True :grin: mind you I thought she was younger then, so she might well be 25 now !

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by The Sheep Who Takes Care of Unwanted Sausages
I tried that once too, would it surprise you to know that Pammy didn't grasp it?

That Greg is a cheap and obvious attempt at getting me to say "I'll grasp you if you're not careful"... Don't know if I could though, if we ever grince I fall asleep don't I? :wink:

Anyway, being that I couldn't grasp it, I'll say it anyway, shall I? Oh and don't you dare say ewe don't understand or I'll have your squins (ans sequins) as well!!! :wink:

Px

Geordieed
30th-October-2003, 04:28 PM
:tears: After dancing at Hipsters it can be really difficult getting back into the swing of a Ceroc venue playlist. Anyone witnessing someone struggling away with the music at Fulham that'll be me.

:devil: Till we meet again Miss Pammy :devil:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Oh and don't you dare say ewe don't understand or I'll have your squins as well!!! :wink:
Px

Please don't put them in the jar with mine - I can still feel them on cold nights:sick:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Please don't put them in the jar with mine - I can still fell them on cold nights:sick:

I'm very good at felling myself; they call me Pammy one swoop you won't feel a thing! :sick:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
True :grin: mind you I thought she was younger then, so she might well be 25 now !

I remember going to her 30th birthday party over a year ago.

But then I remember going to Minnie M's 50th not that many years ago so maybe I'm not that good at maths - probably lost the ability to count when I had my squins removed without anaesthetic :tears:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
I'm very good at felling myself; they call me Pammy one swoop you won't feel a thing! :sick:

It's that same finger, it's giving me trouble with my 'e's. Cut it off and put it in the jar with the squins.

Boomer
30th-October-2003, 05:16 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
It's that same trouble...with my 'e's.

STOP PRESS!!!! TORY COUNCILLOR FINALLY CONFESSES TO DRUG PROBLEM. Said councillor was currently unavailable for comment - which was just as well because your faithful reporter was left lost for words due to his shirt.

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
which was just as well because your faithful reporter was left lost for words due to his shirt.

Here is a photo of the reporters shirt. He was going to be presented with the shirt at Hipsters this week but stayed away as he was afraid of the effect it might have on 'Magpie' Pamster - glitter thief to the 'sters.

p.s. It is much, much more glittery in real life - this could be the new Boomster pulling shirt:devil:

Boomer
30th-October-2003, 05:56 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Here is a photo of the reporters shirt. He was going to be presented with the shirt at Hipsters this week but stayed awas as he was afraid of the effect might have on 'Magpie' Pamster - glitter thief to the 'sters.

Would I be certifiable if I said that it actually looks gorgeous :what: Does it look like that in reality...and no, I can't believe I'm saying this either :what: Andy, your muse did indeed strike you :cheers: Wish I had it for Friday :sad: Would make up for my lack of fancy-dress.

Just wish I could do it justice :sad:

Pammy
30th-October-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
'Magpie' Pamster - glitter thief to the 'sters.

eyes bulgingSQUARK :yum: is that glitter or jewels; I'm definitely after his jewels :what: If it's glitter I'll bring a large magnet; just tell me when you're going to Present yourself; oh no sorry, it's Boomer who Presents himself isn't it :blush:....

Give me the glitter, it's MINE, All mine, Mine, mine... :yum:

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by Lory
All I know is, that some tracks are way to fast for me!
The only one on your list that some might consider "typical" Lindy is Just A Gigolo, a slowish track, great for MJ. I started Lindy back in the 80s - when Pammy was still in nappies. (Oh sorry Pammy aren't you still? Have I let another secret out!) I got into it because of the music, the band "The Deep Sea Jivers", the leader Pete Thomas (of whom Billy Bragg wrote "Someone ought to erect a monument to Pete Thomas for services to rock music"). They played what we called "Jump Jive" following on from Joe Jackson, who resurrected stuff from Louis Jordan, Louis Prima (Just A Gigolo), Cab Calloway etc. I would consider very little of this stuff to be "typical" Lindy, even though Lindy developed along with these bands, I can't really say what is "typical" being fast isn't sufficient. So I think we need Andy to enlighten us?

So Lory, next time Jon plays something impossibly (?) fast, please come and grab me and let's see what happens. I promise it won't be Lindy, 'cos I've forgotten all that.

Greg

BTW I'm sure he's not a member of the forum, but just in case - Welcome back home Joe Jackson! Now how about JJ teamed up with Touch and Go, that would be something!

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 06:36 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
I'm very good at felling myself About time I grasped the mettle and had a go at that one (especially as it's too late for you to go back and change it). Does it mean you're about to be cut down to size? Or is it shorthand for you actually being a man, and you're very flexible? :devil:

All I can say is keep off my jewels, and take care of your own! :really:

G x

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
That Greg is a cheap and obvious attempt at getting me . . . If cheap and obvious is what it takes . . .? How else would you like it?

G x

Sheepman
30th-October-2003, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
into the swing of a Ceroc venue playlist. Sounds a bit tortological to me?
To be honest, it's years since I've been to Ceroc Fulham, despite it being local, but Helen always plays some good stuff at Uxbridge, and Twyford is also good.

Greg

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 06:52 PM
I've just been counting sheep. Four in a row Zzzzzz.....

Bill
30th-October-2003, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by Lory
I do like the diversity of the music on Tuesday's but I've never been on a Wednesday, so I can't compare. Would someone please enlighten me??



I was at the Wedensday class last week and the music was great and the floor wasn't too busy. Sems the 'best' night is Tuesday although when there are so many good dancers on a Wednesday not sure why people want to pack into the place when they can dance freely the next night.

Laura had lovely dances from several men and I had some great dances and had a wonderful night.

Roger played a mixture and certainly kept me happy :na:

Bill
30th-October-2003, 06:53 PM
ps


feel I should almost apologise as I feel as if I'm intruding on a private Sheepman/Pammy/Andy/Boomer thread :D :wink:

ChrisA
30th-October-2003, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
To be honest, it's years since I've been to Ceroc Fulham, Greg
I'm going to drag my tired carcass out there tonight, I'll report back.

Chris

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 07:57 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
And, Mr Lizard, who was that attractive young blonde you had quietly cornered?

Has the clawed, scaled hand of seduction (& drops) stopped scratching the keys in darkest East Sussex:devil:

Andy McGregor
30th-October-2003, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by Bill
ps

feel I should almost apologise as I feel as if I'm intruding on a private Sheepman/Pammy/Andy/Boomer thread :D :wink:

Wecome aboard. Anyone else want to join us? Especially people who can explain to me what's going on here:confused:

DavidB
30th-October-2003, 08:08 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Especially people who can explain to me what's going on here Once Pammy gets started, no-one has a clue what is happening. A bit like some of my leads...

LilyB
30th-October-2003, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by DavidB
............ no-one has a clue what is happening. A bit like some of my leads...
Yep!!!:D :D :D :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 12:15 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Years later ......hmmm - well you have obviously forgotten, so here goes :-

Back in 1997, poor Andy he tried so hard, got all the moves right but............... however, dancing with him was a nightmare, but he was such a nice guy and at first I couldn't tell him - then.......... I felt he had to be told as he thought he was good :rolleyes:

I said "Andy, can you take constructive criticism ?" he slowly said yeeeessss "Well" said I

"You have no sense of rhythm - where as David (bit of a looker was Dave:drool: ) doesn't know as many moves, but he at least dances in time with the music " :rofl:


I've got time now to give this my full attention. As they say, I'm sorry my earlier letter was so long, I didn't have the time to write a short one. I've been distracted by Her Majestys Customs and Excise and VAT. I asked Pammy for the day off posting but she said it was out of the question.

Now that Minnie M has posted her recollection of events it's jogged my memory. When she had that talk with me I'd already been through the process once. I'd worked out I wasn't in the right place on the beat and thought (wrongly) that I'd fixed it. Once I'd been put straight by Minnie M (who had a real name at the time) I went to many, many more classes with different teachers, did workshops and spent ages watching competition videos. I wasn't obsessed, I still slept a few hours a night! And, a year or so later I'd finally found that place, the sweet spot in the beat where it all happens. And THAT is when Minnie M started using me as an example to other guys who were having problems getting started.

At every class I go to (with the possible exception of Hipsters on a Tuesday) I see guys who are either in the wrong place on the beat or can't hear it at all. What we need is an army of Minnie Ms to have a quiet word in their ears.


Originally posted by Minnie M
..our Andy has become a legend :na:

YIPPEE, I'm a legend:waycool:

I just have my usual question. How do legends dress? :innocent:


p.s. Before anyone thinks of taking me to one side again I would just like to point out that my shirts are fantastic:waycool:

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by DavidB
Once Pammy gets started, no-one has a clue what is happening. A bit like some of my leads...

When did you 'get started' leading?:innocent:

Daisy
31st-October-2003, 12:42 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Here is a photo of the reporters shirt. He was going to be presented with the shirt at Hipsters this week but stayed away as he was afraid of the effect it might have on 'Magpie' Pamster - glitter thief to the 'sters.

p.s. It is much, much more glittery in real life - this could be the new Boomster pulling shirt:devil:
---------------------------------------------------------------
If you want to see sparkly then you should check out Ray's trousers....the ones he wore at the Britroc comp. They are the sparkliest trousers you have ever seen.......it took me bloody ages to sew them all on by hand!!!!

Daisy
31st-October-2003, 12:44 AM
It took me ages to sew on the sequins I mean!!!

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 01:02 AM
Originally posted by Daisy
It took me ages to sew on the sequins I mean!!!

Don't tell Pammy. She'll have those sequins off him in no time with that sharp beak of hers :wink:

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 01:19 AM
Originally posted by Sheepman
it's years since I've been to Ceroc Fulham


I'm going to drag my tired carcass out there tonight, I'll report back.
...
9997... I will not moan about inconsiderate dancers at Hipsters
9998... I will not moan about inconsiderate dancers at Hipsters
9999... I will not moan about inconsiderate dancers at Hipsters
10000. I will not moan about inconsiderate dancers at Hipsters

Well I probably will, but H is a dream compared with Fulham tonight.

It wasn't the music. Quite a bit of it was quite nice, if a little poppy at times. But the mad b**gers that were dancing there...

It was packed, like H is on Tues. There was some lunatic doing persistent travelling polka type things, charging about cutting a swathe, there was that bloke that used to do aerials all the time in the corner at Hammersmith doing them again in the middle of the space in front of the stage - bloody dangerous, and there were dippers and droppers all over the place.

Kin mayhem, I tell you.

I managed to find a little space and have about four or five nice dances without injury to myself or partners, but the rest was pants.

Quite good really, I shall revert to my former practice of establishing Thursday night as my personal sabbath.

Chris

Pammy
31st-October-2003, 10:42 AM
Originally posted by DavidB
Once Pammy gets started, no-one has a clue what is happening. A bit like some of my leads...

I aim to please; though seldom succeed :tears: :tears: :wink:

Oh and David, I love dancing with you; are you coming to Twyford tonight?

Px

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 10:52 AM
:tears: Like ChrisA I tried Fulham last night. Sometimes being popular is not a good thing. I know this subject has been talked about for a long time but could the people of influence get the teachers on stage to either mention something or get the teachers to teach something of good practice. Mind you I think some of those who offend only come for the freestyle and not the lessons.

My definition of a good dance was leading my partners off at the end of a dance knowing they had been unharmed by some of the people around.

One last big gripe but I have noticed it more. Why do some people decide to have a chat with friends in the middle of a dancefloor. And I don't just mean on the edge. Actually in the place where they finished dancing their last track.

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by Geordieed
Mind you I think some of those who offend only come for the freestyle and not the lessons.

<RANT>

So stop the music, get the teacher or venue organiser on the stage with a mike - and put out a firm request for more considerate dancing and no bloody aerials.

Who knows - after the initial shock, they might even get a round of applause.

I despair, though. Does anyone remember the excellent class Nigel did at Hipsters ages ago, where he focused on dancing close, small and in a slot, when it's busy (as opposed to when it's fast)? He taught (one step at a time) the art of looking into the space you're intending to occupy before bunging yourself or partner into it. Then he got everyone in the (fairly busy) class to squash up into a third of the hall or less, and actually put into practice.

Did it make any difference later in freestyle? I'll leave you to guess.

</RANT>

Chris

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 11:25 AM
Strange but as ones dancing progresses and you learn to take better care this topic becomes more important. I am finding it easier to use a small amount of space and must confess that yes I did take up too much room.

Last night I found it easier to lead and contain what my partner and I were dancing. At one point though I opened up a space checked my blind spot for safety then looked back at my partner to smile. We then turned into the next more about a quarter of a second later someone was dancing backwards into the space with no care in the world. Fortunately our move was aborted and ended up styling it out with a blues move.

That repeated throughout the night. It sometimes amazes me that there is not a longer injury list at the end of an evening.

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by Geordieed
I am finding it easier to use a small amount of space and must confess that yes I did take up too much room.
You weren't on my offenders list, Ed :nice:

It's not so much about how much space you take up, as when and where, and how you take it. There are always moments when some space opens up, and it's possible to make use of it - providing you can abort smoothly if necessary. I find this very hard sometimes.

DavidB's point a few days ago about being the only one who can know when the space occupied by one's partner will become available was also most illuminating, I thought.


It sometimes amazes me that there is not a longer injury list at the end of an evening.
Extraordinary, isn't it. :confused: :confused:

Chris

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 12:05 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
:tears: Like ChrisA I tried Fulham last night. Sometimes being popular is not a good thing. I know this subject has been talked about for a long time but could the people of influence get the teachers on stage to either mention something or get the teachers to teach something of good practice. Mind you I think some of those who offend only come for the freestyle and not the lessons.

My definition of a good dance was leading my partners off at the end of a dance knowing they had been unharmed by some of the people around.

One last big gripe but I have noticed it more. Why do some people decide to have a chat with friends in the middle of a dancefloor. And I don't just mean on the edge. Actually in the place where they finished dancing their last track.

Totally agree with everything said.

Especially the talking thing - double error 1. In the way 2. Why aren't they dancing?

I think it's up to the person taking the lesson to actively police this - but who's brave enough? Apart from 'nerves of steel' ChrisA?

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 12:25 PM
Originally posted by Lory
Here are a few of my favorite songs, can someone please label as either Jive or Lindy?

Just noticed no one's picked up on this...

All that Jazz - definitely not Lindy, heaps of accents to find though, and (try to) do something interesting with. I wouldn't put it past the good Lindy dancers to slide a Lindyish move into it in places though.

Just a gigolo - For me it's a nice tempo jive with plenty of musical interest. Would the Lindy dancers dance Lindy to it? Not sure, almost think they might...

Wade in the water - jive. Absolutely luscious track. Jive but with a fast blues feel.

Don't know the others...

The boss (the braxtons)
Teardrops from my eyes (jules holland)
Ice Cream Man

Someone else help me and Lory out here? I don't know the names of any of the faster swing tracks so I can't give _any_ Lindy examples.

Chris

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 12:31 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChrisA
[B]You weren't on my offenders list, Ed :nice:

I know Chris I was just saying that there was a time when I knew less about containing floorspace.

It does take alot out your dancing when your main aim is prevention and not how well you can dance with your partner.

:D It is encouraging that we can recognise this problem and keep it on the agenda. Spread the word.

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 12:37 PM
ChrisA where are you dancing tonight. I am going to the Halloween do at Ealing. I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there.

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 12:42 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Does anyone remember the excellent class Nigel did at Hipsters ages ago, where he focused on dancing close, small and in a slot,

Nigel does this all the time even if there's nobody within 100 yards. Watch him, half the time he's got his partners thigh held against his like a dog on heat - but they go back for more so maybe I'll try it:devil:

One teacher I know of does this so much with newbies the move was nicknamed 'the first-night blonde'.

p.s. Watch Nigel's facial expressions while doing this move they're always most entertaining:wink:

David Franklin
31st-October-2003, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Just noticed no one's picked up on this...

All that Jazz - definitely not Lindy, heaps of accents to find though, and (try to) do something interesting with. I wouldn't put it past the good Lindy dancers to slide a Lindyish move into it in places though.
As far as I categorize, I call this, um, "Jazz". Almost too syncopated for Jive - I find it best to do most of the accents almost as (quasi-partnered) solo dancing. (Oh all right, what I mean is I just stand there and let the woman do her stuff :tears: ).


Just a gigolo - For me it's a nice tempo jive with plenty of musical interest. Would the Lindy dancers dance Lindy to it? Not sure, almost think they might... I'd say this has quite a Lindy feel, but it's very compatible with Jive - in the sweet spot for both dances.


Wade in the water - jive. Absolutely luscious track. Jive but with a fast blues feel.More blues than jive to me - I think that's more a terror of doing the "jive bounce" thing to it than anything else.


The boss (the braxtons)
Teardrops from my eyes (jules holland)
Ice Cream ManI don't know these either. Found snippets on the net for "The Boss" (Diana Ross) & "Ice Cream Man" and they don't sound at all Lindy to me.


I don't know the names of any of the faster swing tracks so I can't give _any_ Lindy examples.
I guess the one most people would know is "Zoot Suit Riot" (aka "Grapefruit Diet" when JB is DJ'ing...)

At the end of the day, I think it is more about speed than anything else. But I think the styles can also clash a bit. If you look at the fastest popular Jive songs, they usually have quite strong phrasing, which means that every 8 beats or so, you have a slightly larger window to catch breath (catch up!) and do the "pull-push" stepback. With a lot of Lindy tracks at the same speed I'm struggling to find "breathing spots".

I think most agreed the toughest track to jive to in the JiveMasters heats was "I'm so excited" - jive not Lindy. But 184bpm, and a very very unrelenting beat.

Dave

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 01:11 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
ChrisA where are you dancing tonight. I am going to the Halloween do at Ealing. I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there.
I'm going to the Halloween do at Twyford.

I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there :waycool: :grin: :waycool:

Chris

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 01:17 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I'm going to the Halloween do at Twyford.

I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there :waycool: :grin: :waycool:

Chris

There's no other kind of female dancer - not to their face anyway:devil:

Minnie M
31st-October-2003, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by David Franklin
I guess the one most people would know is "Zoot Suit Riot" (aka "Grapefruit Diet" when JB is DJ'ing...)

At the end of the day, I think it is more about speed than anything else..............

As a novice Lindy dancer, I prefer the 'jive/swing' music, and then follow my leader's style. That is why Hipsters is such a great night as the music (well most of it) follows both styles. If you notice the Lindy dancers very rarely dance Lindy to very fast music these days as it is BALBOA now - it is the 'IN' dance for most of the Lindy dancers, so they welcome fast music to practice

Daisy
31st-October-2003, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
ChrisA where are you dancing tonight. I am going to the Halloween do at Ealing. I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there.

Thanks Ed......I like to think I'm exciting. Andy Mac thinks I'm scary & I can't think why!!!

Jane:kiss: see you tonight

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by Daisy
Thanks Ed......I like to think I'm exciting. Andy Mac thinks I'm scary & I can't think why!!!

Jane:kiss: see you tonight

I find fear quite thrilling, especially the kind of fear Daisy is talking about:kiss:

Gus
31st-October-2003, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
<RANT>

So stop the music, get the teacher or venue organiser on the stage with a mike - and put out a firm request for more considerate dancing and no bloody aerials.

Who knows - after the initial shock, they might even get a round of applause.
</RANT>

Chris

Man after my own heart. I've always made my freestyles an Airstep free zone. I used to have to put up flyers stating such ... but now an announcement form stage usual does the trick. Over the last year I've had to intercept 3 dancers doing airsteps and asked them very nicely if they wouldn't mind not doing them ... and all three have accepted my request in good grace:grin:

Its not always been that way though and as there are inconsistencies in the attitude to 'dangerous dancing' even within Blitz, its sometimes a bit hard to enforce. Of course its even worse when there are some non-Blitz teachers in the area actively teaching dangerous dancing moves:reallymad :reallymad

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by Gus
Man after my own heart. I've always made my freestyles an Airstep free zone. I used to have to put up flyers stating such ... but now an announcement form stage usual does the trick. Over the last year I've had to intercept 3 dancers doing airsteps and asked them very nicely if they wouldn't mind not doing them ... and all three have accepted my request in good grace:grin:

Its not always been that way though and as there are inconsistencies in the attitude to 'dangerous dancing' even within Blitz, its sometimes a bit hard to enforce. Of course its even worse when there are some non-Blitz teachers in the area actively teaching dangerous dancing moves:reallymad :reallymad

Nice to see you back Gus. Where have you been? Queen Pammy won't give me a day off the Forum in the week. Are you a different Queendom up there in the North West?

I agree with all of the above but thought I'd point out that this is the Hipsters thread and I've not seen anyone doing dangerous air-steps there - although the way some of those Lindy Hoppers try to kick you in the shins on the crowded Tuesdays I sometimes wish people did selective decapitating air-steps:devil:

Sheepman
31st-October-2003, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Just noticed no one's picked up on this... Chris you must pay more attention, write 1000 lines, or was my bit on Page 31 (?) soooo boring.

Glad I stayed away last night at Fulham.

:tears: :tears: :tears:
HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!
:tears: :tears: :tears:

That's Tuesday week for those of you still struggling with your calendars. I don't know why (and we'd already swapped that week to do the bar another night :mad: ) We'd planned birthday celebrations (not mine). Maybe we'll have to try that new Thai restaurant down the road . . .

Greg :tears: :tears:

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Chris you must pay more attention, write 1000 lines, or was my bit on Page 31 (?) soooo boring.

Oops, sorry - not at all, indeed not only did I read it but when I did, I remembered you telling me about the Deep Sea Jivers the other night.

Early onset Alzheimers, I reckon.

I blame it on too much dancing. It'll be 12 days out of 9 by the end of tomorrow...

Chris

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
:tears: :tears: :tears:
HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!
:tears: :tears: :tears:

This is a real disaster - I probably won't be able to make the 12th, either.:tears: :tears: :tears:

Chris

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I sometimes wish people did selective decapitating air-steps:devil:
I'll practise one specially for next Wednesday...:devil: :devil: :devil:

Chris

Minnie M
31st-October-2003, 03:58 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman


HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!

We'd planned birthday celebrations (not mine). Maybe we'll have to try that new Thai restaurant down the road . . .

Keep us informed please :hug:

IT IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR BEES AND SHEEPS............................

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 04:31 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman

:tears: :tears: :tears:
HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!
:tears: :tears: :tears:

That's Tuesday week for those of you still struggling with your calendars. I don't know why (


Originally posted by Minnie M

IT IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR BEES AND SHEEPS............................

It is the 11th day of the 11th month, remember?

Maybe we should have a 2 minutes contemplative silence on the 11th hour in here too:waycool:

TheTramp
31st-October-2003, 04:40 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
It is the 11th day of the 11th month, remember?

Maybe we should have a 2 minutes contemplative silence on the 11th hour in here too:waycool: Maybe you should have an 11 minute silence (well, the rest of them - I know that'd be impossible for you Andy :devil: )

Steve

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I'm going to the Halloween do at Twyford.

I only mention it because there are some exciting female dancers going there :waycool: :grin: :waycool:

Chris
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChrisA


Thanks for that. You haven't got a rope to throw down that hole I seemed to have fallen into. Hope Twyford is good.

What I should have said that the word on Hipsters has been spreading a little and after many promises some women that I have aspired to dance with will be there.

Am looking forward to that as well as the women I normally get to dance with.

Boomer
31st-October-2003, 04:48 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
...What I should have said that the word on Hipsters has been spreading a little and after many promises some women that I have aspired to dance with will be there.
Am looking forward to that as well as the women I normally get to dance with.

Damn that hole is deep, can almost here the echo :devil:

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 05:01 PM
I'll be lucky if I can climb out of it by Sunday at this rate.

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
Thanks for that. You haven't got a rope to throw down that hole I seemed to have fallen into. Hope Twyford is good.

What I should have said that the word on Hipsters has been spreading a little and after many promises some women that I have aspired to dance with will be there.

Am looking forward to that as well as the women I normally get to dance with.

I'll just run and get more rope, that hole seems to be getting deeper all the time:devil:

Want me to tie a noose in your end to save you the trouble?

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 05:05 PM
Cheers!

Sheepman
31st-October-2003, 05:05 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
IT IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR BEES
Bees?
Is this a new nickname for someone I only know by his proper name, or is it totally beyond my comprehension? :confused:

Greg

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
I'll practise one specially for next Wednesday...:devil: :devil: :devil:

Chris

I'll remember to duck - or am I supposed to be a duck, of the crispy fried variety, and now bees. Where did I put those dried-frog tablets:confused:

Where is the Pamster? She's normally right in the thick of the confusing stuff:wink:

Pammy
31st-October-2003, 05:59 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Where is the Pamster? She's normally right in the thick of the confusing stuff:wink:

If you was the crispy variety I'd be after you not only for your squins :confused:

That suffice? :wink:

Px

ChrisA
31st-October-2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
I'll be lucky if I can climb out of it by Sunday at this rate.
Sorry Ed, didn't mean to dump you down that hole at all.

I'm sure there are great dancers going to both - it's just that a couple of them have twisted my arm to get me out to Twyford this time round.

It didn't need much twisting, I have to say :hug: :hug:

Chris

Geordieed
31st-October-2003, 06:07 PM
:cheers: Hope everyone has a great time no matter where you go.

Next Tuesday Pammy we have a dance to settle.

Andy McGregor
31st-October-2003, 06:16 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
If you was the crispy variety I'd be after you not only for your squins :confused:

That suffice? :wink:

Px

Not sufficiently confusing. Makes complete sense to me. Maybe it's the result of the sqinectomy:wink:

Minnie M
31st-October-2003, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
:Next Tuesday Pammy we have a dance to settle.


Where you dancing next Tuesday Ed ?

Andy McGregor
1st-November-2003, 12:19 PM
Sorry I couldn't get to Twyford. As you can see, I had my hands full in Dorking:wink:

p.s. I'm the one in the middle:devil:

p.p.s. My current latin signature means 'Make me chaste and pure, but not yet!'

ChrisA
1st-November-2003, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Sorry I couldn't get to Twyford. As you can see, I had my hands full in Dorking:wink:

Bring back the glittery shirts, all is forgiven. :really: :really:

ChrisA
1st-November-2003, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
p.p.s. My current latin signature means 'Make me chaste and pure, but not yet!'
"Vestis virum reddit."
- Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

Lory
1st-November-2003, 01:40 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor

p.s. I'm the one in the middle:devil:


Please don't tell me those knickers were of the 'Thong' variety!:what::rofl:

Andy McGregor
1st-November-2003, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by Lory
Please don't tell me those knickers were of the 'Thong' variety!:what::rofl:

OK, I won't tell you. The knickers which I'm not telling you about were worn over a pair of tights and a red leotard. And I was wearing a tail-coat to protect my obvious modesty:wink:

I will be going to Jag Jive at Great Bookham tonight. I will be, mostly, dressing normally:wink:

Andy McGregor
1st-November-2003, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Bring back the glittery shirts, all is forgiven. :really: :really:

Do you mean the shirts like...

..THIS ONE...

ChrisA
1st-November-2003, 04:15 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Do you mean the shirts like...

..THIS ONE...
Aaaaaarrrrghhh... :rofl: :rofl:

What a combo. Just as well we're in the downstairs thread... :devil:

Andy McGregor
1st-November-2003, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Aaaaaarrrrghhh... :rofl: :rofl:

What a combo.


What DO you mean? I've always believed that red, black and gold go quite nicely together:devil:

Gus
2nd-November-2003, 02:23 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Nice to see you back Gus. Where have you been?

Making the tragic mistake of letting earning a crust get in the way of spending hours on the forum!



I agree with all of the above but thought I'd point out that this is the Hipsters thread and I've not seen anyone doing dangerous air-steps there - although the way some of those Lindy Hoppers try to kick you in the shins on the crowded Tuesdays I sometimes wish people did selective decapitating air-steps:devil:

Fair point ... beeing heraing rumours anout a couple of 'Skippies' in the area ... i.e. people who seem to bounce up and down and around at vast speed .... due to the fcat that the beat of the music appears to pay no part in their dancing, its hard to predict where they will collide with you next.

Having said all that, I was watching the floor at the last few events I've been at, and on the whole I saw a lot of consideration. Saw a few coliisions but all partiea showed good grace. Maybe its is only a very small minorty of dancers who are a menace.

Boomer
2nd-November-2003, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman

HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!


Ok, Hippies is closed on the 11th and the 12th, but would it be right to assume that the Friday blow-out thing is till going ahead? - Friday blow-out being the first Friday in each month? Please say yes, Uni is out for the week, which means I’m able to be, and intend to be, out most nights (and this I bloody well mean it:blush: ). BB is this month and I need all the practice I get:tears: ...and I’m missing the place. :sad:

ChrisA
2nd-November-2003, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Ok, Hippies is closed on the 11th and the 12th, but would it be right to assume that the Friday blow-out thing is till going ahead? - Friday blow-out being the first Friday in each month? Please say yes,
From what it says in the JumpnJive newsletter (what do you mean you don't get it????? :mad: :mad: :mad: ):

Fri 7th is on

Tues 11th is off

Wed 12th is on

So only closed on Tue 11th.

Chris

Andy McGregor
2nd-November-2003, 08:32 PM
So now I'm confused. Hipsters is obviously closed on Tuesday 11th.

Is it open on Wednesday 12th?

According to the website at www.hipstersjive.co.uk the 'Big Fat Friday Freestlye' the first Friday of the month. So what was last Friday - which was the LAST Friday of the month:confused:

Is the 'Big Fat Friday Freestyle' on this Friday 7th November - which is the first Friday of the month.

I ask for clarification purposes. I'm not certain which night I will be going - but I'd like to be sure it'll be open when I've driven 80 miles to get there.


p.s. ChrisA is obviously one minute ahead of me and was answering my questions as I was typing them. If I ask what next weeks lottery numbers are going to be could he repeat the feat - if we win we can open our own venue, choose our own music and have people carried of in straight-jackets for standing still chatting in the middle of a busy dance floor:devil:

Boomer
2nd-November-2003, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
From what it says in the JumpnJive newsletter (what do you mean you don't get it????? :mad: :mad: :mad: ):
Chris
No, didn't even know it existed :tears: :tears: :tears:


Originally posted by Andy McGregor
So now I'm confused...
According to the website at www.hipstersjive.co.uk the 'Big Fat Friday Freestlye' the first Friday of the month. So what was last Friday - which was the LAST Friday of the month:confused:
Is the 'Big Fat Friday Freestyle' on this Friday 7th November - which is the first Friday of the month.
:confused: Mummy, why is the meanie man confusing me :tears:
Firstly, I thought last Friday was the last Friday of last month, and this Friday is the first Friday of this month, so being the First Friday, is 'Big Fat Friday'...on the first Friday.

Tune in next time for the next exciting episode of....'Soap', bum-badum-ba bum-dadadadum...

Ahh! No!!! I'm a wally, last Friday was Halloween, which wasn't Hipsters, but Ealing.

ChrisA
2nd-November-2003, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
So now I'm confused. Hipsters is obviously closed on Tuesday 11th.

Is it open on Wednesday 12th?
Yep. There's been nothing saying it ain't AFAIK.

From their newsletter:

"Unfortunately Hipsters will be closed on Tuesday November 11th, but are still open on Wednesday 12th and will be back to normal with a full schedule of classes on November 18th"


So what was last Friday - which was the LAST Friday of the month:confused:
It was the Jivetime Halloween party. Quite separate. Only happens on the closest Friday to October 31 :D


Is the 'Big Fat Friday Freestyle' on this Friday 7th November - which is the first Friday of the month.
Yep.

Chris

Andy McGregor
2nd-November-2003, 10:04 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Yep. There's been nothing saying it ain't AFAIK.

From their newsletter:

"Unfortunately Hipsters will be closed on Tuesday November 11th, but are still open on Wednesday 12th and will be back to normal with a full schedule of classes on November 18th"

It was the Jivetime Halloween party. Quite separate. Only happens on the closest Friday to October 31 :D

Yep.

Chris

..and the lottery numbers?

ChrisA
2nd-November-2003, 11:14 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
..and the lottery numbers?
Now, let's see...

If I win on my own, I get X.

If I give you the numbers I get X/2.

Hmmm....

Chris :devil: :devil:

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 12:25 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Now, let's see...

If I win on my own, I get X.

If I give you the numbers I get X/2.

Hmmm....

Chris :devil: :devil:

I'll do them in a different draw from you, honest:wink:


p.s. If you post them here we can share the jackpot with our Forum friends, we could all give up work, hire a private jet and go dancing in a different venue every night - although we'd need to practice a lot more to be good enough to dance in Dundee:devil:

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 10:33 AM
Right, dragging you all back on topic...

so who's attending on Friday.

Px

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 10:45 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Right, dragging you all back on topic...

Phooey :what: :what:

"Pots", "kettles" and "black" come unaccountably to mind for some strange reason... :D :D



so who's attending on Friday.


It's a tough call... I was thinking of going to David and Lily's inaugural WCS class

Chris

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 10:53 AM
Incidentally, Friday was fantastic.

The wonderful Sgt Billco in his super new shoes, the lovely Bex, TWK & Diva, DavidB, Chris, Boo-Boos, Prawny, Mary; what more could a girl want??!!

Fantastic evening. Shame not more fancy dressers...

Thank you everyone for my dances!

Px :grin:

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 11:03 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Right, dragging you all back on topic...


I think you'll find that we've been pretty much on-topic (apart from a slight fantasy detour for 2 postings). We've had an enlightening debate about when Hipsters is and isn't on. And we've posted pictures of ourselves at various activities. We even met up on Saturday night at Great Bookham - which was great.

While you've had the whole weekend off, we've popped in to do a bit of overtime so we can all start the week knowing what's happening. Where were you? Probably out glittering glamourously somewhere while there's frivilous work to be done:wink:

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 11:33 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
we've posted pictures of ourselves

*we've* isn't entirely accurate now is it :wink:


While you've had the whole weekend off, we've popped in to do a bit of overtime so we can all start the week knowing what's happening. Where were you? Probably out glittering glamourously somewhere while there's frivilous work to be done:wink:

Would you believe I even have glitter in my shower gel; anyway, that's going off topic, so I'm going to resist going further down that dangerous, corrupting path...

I'm going this Friday to the Phat Freestyle; although the WCS classes are very VERY tempting (where are they being held?)

Px

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 11:40 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
I'm going this Friday to the Phat Freestyle; although the WCS classes are very VERY tempting (where are they being held?)

Bisley, at the JiveBug venue, I believe.

Since the Phat Phreestyle is only monthly, I might have to make it 3 WCS out of 4.

Chris

Boomer
3rd-November-2003, 11:51 AM
Well, I’ve classes all week – Ceroc that is:grin: - so it has to be a fat...sorry Phat Friday for me, kind of revision period for the week:sick: ....the exams being BB:sick: :sick: . Yes! I will dance, No! I won’t sit (much:blush: ) and Yes! I was a shower at Tywford:tears: (will hear nothing to the contrary). Anyone else going, or just me?:nice:

Lounge Lizard
3rd-November-2003, 11:54 AM
Originally posted by Sheepman
:tears: :tears: :tears:
HIPSTER'S IS CLOSED ON 11TH NOVEMBER!
:tears:
Greg :tears: :tears:
I will be DJ'ing at Dorking Halls that night so if any is suffering from Hipsters withdrawal symptoms pop down to Dorking and I will do my best to play JB style phat tunes :drool: (minus the lindy bits I'm afraid):wink:
:cheers: Peter

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
[B] and Yes! I was a shower at Tywford:tears: (will hear nothing to the contrary)
Only while hiding off the dance floor.

You didn't look bad on it.

I hope you've taken note of my comments on the Twyford thread, young man... don't make me come over there....:mad: :mad:

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 12:02 PM
Originally posted by Pammy


*we've* isn't entirely accurate now is it :wink:
Px [/B]

When wearing gold glitter one is Royal:waycool:

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
When wearing gold glitter one is Royal:waycool:

Ahhhh, of course one is :grin:

Boomer
3rd-November-2003, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
I will be DJ'ing at Dorking Halls that night so if any is suffering from Hipsters withdrawal symptoms pop down to Dorking and I will do my best to play JB style phat tunes :drool: (minus the lindy bits I'm afraid):wink:
:cheers: Peter
Do you know, its quicker, cheaper and easier to get to Dorking from East London than Hipsters :what: ...in theory. Think I'll put it to the test :grin: What time's the kick off and final whistle? :cheers:

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 12:20 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
It's a tough call... I was thinking of going to David and Lily's inaugural WCS class

Chris

Oh Please please join the WCS club, you are perfect for this dance (grace & style) - we need more men like you to learn it.
:hug: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :hug:

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Oh Please please join the WCS club, you are perfect for this dance (grace & style) - we need more men like you to learn it.
:hug: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :hug:

You have a fan, ChrisA, it must be the black shirts that make you look so stylish - and to think Minnie M said that we were equally skillful dancers - I'm claiming fame by association:wink:

Lounge Lizard
3rd-November-2003, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Do you know, its quicker, cheaper and easier to get to Dorking from East London than Hipsters :what: ...in theory. Think I'll put it to the test :grin: What time's the kick off and final whistle? :cheers: hi
starts at 8.00 close 11.00
p

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
I will be DJ'ing at Dorking Halls that night so if any is suffering from Hipsters withdrawal symptoms pop down to Dorking
Hurrah !!!

Streetmap.co.uk link, please LL?

Chris

Boomer
3rd-November-2003, 12:37 PM
You, me, Loungester of course :nice: . McGregster? Pamster? Mousester? Loryster? Baaster (sheepy :grin: ) , and any other ‘sters? Hey, we could take over Dorking for the evening, be in the papers for years :grin:

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 12:39 PM
What is at Dorking? Is it Ceroc?

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Hurrah !!!

Streetmap.co.uk link, please LL?

Chris

A map would make it too complicated. Walk out of the station to the road, turn left (south), at the roundabout turn right, Dorking halls is about 2-300 yards along that road on the left - probably about a 10 to 15 minute walk.

I have a meeting that night so I might not be able to make it. On the other hand, I'm Chairing this meeting so matters will be resolved with dispatch (and aplomb):wink:

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
Oh Please please join the WCS club, you are perfect for this dance (grace & style) - we need more men like you to learn it.
:hug: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :hug:
It's a racing certainty, Minnie... but possibly not this week. Unless D&L can somehow shift it to Thurday...

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 12:43 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
A map would make it too complicated.
Now I'm seriously worried.

The knickers I can forgive...

But if a map makes it too complicated, maybe you're really a girl...

:devil: :devil:

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Now I'm seriously worried.

The knickers I can forgive...

But if a map makes it too complicated, maybe you're really a girl...

:devil: :devil:

Maps are covered in roads. You only need two roads:wink:

You can find out more by visiting the website here http://www.leroc-uk.com/

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 01:02 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
http://www.leroc-uk.com/
ta for that. zakly what i wanted.

C

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 01:15 PM
Dorking Halls is VERY easy to get to by road - it is on the A25 where the A24 & the A25 cross (roundabout) and there is a sign post there pointing to Dorking Halls

It is about 100yds up on the left side and parking is just before it by behind the sports Centre which is next door.

It is a really great hall with a good dance floor AND water on tap !

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 01:32 PM
Sheepy: where will you be on Friday?

Px

Sheepman
3rd-November-2003, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Sheepy: where will you be on Friday?

I'll be doing my DJ debut at Bisley for David and Lily's West Coast, hoping not to drop too many clangers.:blush:

Greg

Lory
3rd-November-2003, 02:20 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
So what was last Friday - which was the LAST Friday of the month:confused:

it was a 'little skinny' Friday that sneaked in! :rofl:

Geordieed
3rd-November-2003, 02:54 PM
:confused: So who is going for the opening night of WCS with David and LilyB. It is all very confusing. I'm sure it will all come out in the wash. For those people who went to Ashtons a real treat was missed in Fleet on Saturday night. Classes and performance from a European and World Champion plus an appearence from Glen. Pretty awesome and a real surprise out of the blue.

I will have to find out but a little lady told me that Glen can be seen dancing for Kylie at the moment.

It would be great to see some of the dancers who lit up the place on Saturday night making an appearence again. Fingers crossed.:yum:

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 03:06 PM
LOVE THE NEW AVATAR PAMMY

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 05:11 PM
Hipsters new floor is great - MinnieM tried her double spins this week and someone took a photo, so I thought (going with the trend) I would use it as an updated avatar ! :grin: wot do u think folk :wink:

Pammy
3rd-November-2003, 05:17 PM
Minnie; you are indeed as mad as the rest of us; and glad to have that confirmed. It's great; much more eye-catching :grin:

Well Done!

Out with the old avatars and in with the new!!!

Doryx

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Out with the old avatars and in with the new!!!


come on Marty - where is your Avatar ????

(My fall was not induced by a Lindy dancer and have you noticed, I still managed to keep my bow in my hair, although I haven't yet learned to fall gracefully)

Andy McGregor
3rd-November-2003, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by Pammy

Out with the old avatars and in with the new!!!

Doryx

Come on Sheepy. What are you waiting for?:devil:

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Come on Sheepy. What are you waiting for?:devil:

could we have an animated sheep ????

And before you answer Andy - Please do not change your Avatar for an animated one - I am still getting over this one !

Back on thread peeps - could you confirm that next Tuesday (the 11th and when Hipsters is closed) we will all go to LeRoc in Dorking ? (I have got it right, haven't I :confused: )

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 06:01 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
could you confirm that next Tuesday (the 11th and when Hipsters is closed) we will all go to LeRoc in Dorking ? (I have got it right, haven't I :confused: )
lookin good at the mo :hug:

Are people that have ever been to a Ceroc venue allowed back if they go to LeRoc though? :really: :really:

TheTramp
3rd-November-2003, 06:14 PM
Come to the dark side Luke....

Steve

Geordieed
3rd-November-2003, 06:15 PM
:( Hipsters is run by an independant organisation though. It has nothing to do with Ceroc. As Friday was nothing to do with Nigel or Hipsters. This coming Friday is though. Some people who went along on Friday seemed to have the impression that it was going to be like the atmosphere created on a Tuesday.

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
:( Hipsters is run by an independant organisation though. It has nothing to do with Ceroc. As Friday was nothing to do with Nigel or Hipsters. This coming Friday is though. Some people who went along on Friday seemed to have the impression that it was going to be like the atmosphere created on a Tuesday.
Er.... the Jivetime events I've been to at Ealing Town Hall have been pretty good - with many of the Tues Hipsters crowd present.

Not entirely unconnected, surely?

Not sure what you're driving at. No one was suggesting any connection with Ceroc(tm) were they?

Chris

Gus
3rd-November-2003, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Not sure what you're driving at. No one was suggesting any connection with Ceroc(tm) were they?

Chris

That would have been a good way of keeping the numbers down:devil: :devil: :devil:

SORRY ... couldn't resist that one

Sheepman
3rd-November-2003, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Not entirely unconnected, surely?
Look I explained all this about 5 days ago, (page 31 or thereabouts) is NO ONE PAYING ATTENTION OUT THERE! (JiveTime is the same organisation that runs Camber/Bognor, and is in partnership with Nigel/Andy/Rena etc. for Hipsters. JiveTime has been running events at Ealing since at least 1992).

And as for a new avatar, how could you demote my sweet little sheepy to the dustbin? :tears:

Re. Dorking, I'll have to check with she who will be celebrating.

Greg

Boomer
3rd-November-2003, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Look I explained all this about 5 days ago, (page 31 or thereabouts) is NO ONE PAYING ATTENTION OUT THERE!

Pardon?

Yeah well, you didn't tell us nothing about the Phat Friday, call yourself an oracle:na:

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 06:44 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Look I explained all this about 5 days ago, (page 31 or thereabouts) is NO ONE PAYING ATTENTION OUT THERE! (JiveTime is the same organisation that runs Camber/Bognor, and is in partnership with Nigel/Andy/Rena etc. for Hipsters. JiveTime has been running events at Ealing since at least 1992).

I know.

Ed wrote


Some people who went along on Friday seemed to have the impression that it was going to be like the atmosphere created on a Tuesday

By "not unconnected" I just meant that if many of the people going are the same, it wouldn't be surprising if the atmosphere was similarly good.

Relax, Greg, it'll be Ok... :) :)

Chris

DavidB
3rd-November-2003, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Re. Dorking, I'll have to check with she who will be celebrating. And who would that be...?

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Pardon?

Yeah well, you didn't tell us nothing about the Phat Friday, call yourself an oracle:na:
He's just in a mood cos he isn't in Las Palmas.

Mind you, so am I. And because I'm not going to Camber. Or the Nov RB :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

Maybe I should find a way of crashing the RB party after all. Trouble is, I got no dosh either :tears: :tears: :tears:

Chris

Sheepman
3rd-November-2003, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by DavidB
And who would that be...? Don't worry David, I wasn't referring to you, it's only when Andy's around that I get genders confused!

Greg

ChrisA
3rd-November-2003, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by Gus
That would have been a good way of keeping the numbers down:devil: :devil: :devil:

SORRY ... couldn't resist that one
Please, I'm taxiing in a minute, I must get in the mood somehow...

I know...

THE MAVERICKS :waycool: :waycool:

Chris

Sheepman
3rd-November-2003, 06:54 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
it'll be Ok What will? Are you sure? :what:
Greg

Minnie M
3rd-November-2003, 09:04 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
And as for a new avatar, how could you demote my sweet little sheepy to the dustbin? :tears: ....................................

:sorry YES you are right she is a cutey :drool: just would like to see her move



Originally posted by Sheepman
Re. Dorking, I'll have to check with she who will be celebrating.


what a great birthday dance Lady Sheepy could have in Dorking, especially to the Lizard's music ! AND it would be extra extra special if the birthday boy could join us :hug: :kiss: :hug:

Sheepman
4th-November-2003, 01:08 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
:sorry YES you are right she is a cutey
HE does get upset sometimes due to his lack of horns. :wink:

Greg

Pammy
4th-November-2003, 01:23 PM
Right, I'm off for the rest of the day; see most of you I HOPE tonight.

Sheepy, when you wake up, check your PM's & E-mails!

Doryx

Minnie M
4th-November-2003, 01:44 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
HE ...................

A thousand apologies - one does get confused when one is cute, one assumes the gender to be female - sorry !:sorry :blush:

Know the feeling tho - as some people call me MICKY - as if they don't know the difference :really: :mad:

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 01:43 AM
Just for a change, had a terrible night tonight. :tears:

I wish I understood what happens - the classes were ok... I was mostly ok in Amir's (unusual), and Nigel's was easy for a change. I'd slept and eaten well, and had been looking forward to it all day.

But it just went to pieces during freestyle.

There were a couple of dances that were really just workouts - for a change it was a guy having to cope with yankers :(, and my injured shoulder - that's been recovering nicely over the last few months - got some nasty wrenches...

... and then I just _could_ not get back into the groove :(

La Bellissima and Lory were oases in the otherwise arid and barren desert, apologies to Pammy and Helen (though they were both lovely) for not doing them any justice at all... and when I finally got to dance with Lily I was so bad I should really have just found a hole to crawl into instead. Sorry, at least it doesn't get any worse than that :(

I'm now finishing off a bottle of wine while I wind down.

Dance with me tomorrow at your peril, girls. :sad: :sad: :tears:

Chris

Lory
5th-November-2003, 01:43 AM
apparently Boomer and I were sitting at the same table this evening and I hadn't a clue till Pammie told me after he'd gone!
I couldn't even tell anyone if i actually danced with him or not! is this a game Boomer, how long you can stay inconito? AGGGGGGHHH

BUT I had some lovely dances with Greg, chris A, Roger, David and Mikey, so that made up for it!

It was nice this evening, room to move!
:)

Lory
5th-November-2003, 01:46 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Just for a change, had a terrible night tonight. :tears:

I wish I understood what happens - the classes were ok... I was mostly ok in Amir's (unusual), and Nigel's was easy for a change. I'd slept and eaten well, and had been looking forward to it all day.

But it just went to pieces during freestyle.

There were a couple of dances that were really just workouts - for a change it was a guy having to cope with yankers :(, and my injured shoulder - that's been recovering nicely over the last few months - got some nasty wrenches...

... and then I just _could_ not get back into the groove :(

La Bellissima and Lory were oases in the otherwise arid and barren desert, apologies to Pammy and Helen (though they were both lovely) for not doing them any justice at all... and when I finally got to dance with Lily I was so bad I should really have just found a hole to crawl into instead. Sorry, at least it doesn't get any worse than that :(

I'm now finishing off a bottle of wine while I wind down.

Dance with me tomorrow at your peril, girls. :sad: :sad: :tears:

Chris don't beat your self up, I thought u were GREAT! if that counts at all?

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 01:48 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Just for a change, had a terrible night tonight. :tears:

I wish I understood what happens - the classes were ok... I was mostly ok in Amir's (unusual), and Nigel's was easy for a change. I'd slept and eaten well, and had been looking forward to it all day.

But it just went to pieces during freestyle.
...... and then I just _could_ not get back into the groove :(

...dance with Lily I was so bad I should really have just found a hole to crawl into instead. Sorry, at least it doesn't get any worse than that :(

I'm now finishing off a bottle of wine while I wind down.

Dance with me tomorrow at your peril, girls. :sad: :sad: :tears:

Chris

Me too mate :sad: , must have been something in the air.


Originally posted by Lory
apparently Boomer and I were sitting at the same table this evening and I hadn't a clue till Pammie told me after he'd gone!
I couldn't even tell anyone if i actually danced with him or not! is this a game Boomer, how long you can stay inconito? AGGGGGGHHH


I was in a hole, hiding, you didn't miss much :sad: Will say hi next time, promise. I'm there again tomorrow, going back to basics.

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 01:48 AM
Originally posted by Lory
don't beat your self up, I thought u were GREAT! if that counts at all?
Thanks, hon, like I said, you were one of my oases in the desert.

:hug: :hug:

Chris

Lory
5th-November-2003, 01:54 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Thanks, hon, like I said, you were one of my oases in the desert.

:hug: :hug:

Chris :hug: back to u! :hug:

Andy McGregor
5th-November-2003, 01:55 AM
ChrisA, we all have off nights. It's how we appreciate the 'on' nights:D

Boomster, if you're going back to basics come to Dartford on Thursday night, I'll be there, Roger Chin will be DJ, plus loads of Dartford women who are easily pleased...

ChrisA, do what I do, brighten up your wardrobe. It doesn't matter if you're good or bad so long as you're looking good - and good means glittery.

And on the subject of glittery, was the Boomster wearing his new shirt?

Sorry I couldn't make it tonight, chaired a lovely debate on health, another on affordable housing and some other stuff - lost the will to live twice, thought about you guys having a great time frequently. Probably seemed quite distracted but survived the night:tears:

And now I have to tell you that I can't come on Wednesday because there's a firework party at my daughter's prep:tears: :tears:

I am currently working on a master plan to build a tunnel from Worthing to Ealing by Friday - see you there. Please don't comment about the soil I'm shaking down my trousers to fool the guards:confused:

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 01:56 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
I was in a hole, hiding, you didn't miss much :sad: Will say hi next time, promise. I'm there again tomorrow, going back to basics.
The funny thing is, no matter how badly I dance, it is NEVER worse than not dancing.

Not dancing is the very worst. The worst, the worst, the worst.

It's bad. BAD BAAAAAAAAAAAAD.

b-----aaaaaaaaaa------ddddddd. Bad.

Did I say it was bad? Well it is. Bad.

If you say you can't do something a thousand times, does that make it any easier?

If you sit on a chair, in what sense do you suppose it benefits your dancing..?????

I learnt a few things tonight, despite being a crappier thing than the very crappiest thing on international "let's celebrate crapsters" day. Those things will help me in the future. For now, I feel baaaaaaaaaaaaad, but that will pass, and soon I will be better.

:cheers:

Chris

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 02:02 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
ChrisA, do what I do, brighten up your wardrobe. It doesn't matter if you're good or bad so long as you're looking good - and good means glittery.

Don't talk to me about bloody wardrobes.

Amir was wearing two, yes TWO, pairs of trousers.

Yes, he really was. Look what part of "2" don't you understand? TWO, I tell you.

And he could still dance. Whereas I....

Chris

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 02:04 AM
Ah yes, which reminds me...

... I had a dance with the girl that seemed to leave with the pongster (who was mysteriously absent tonight :really: ) last week (it might have been coincidence - she was far too pretty be be with him, really...), and she still liked me.

So things are Ok, in actual fact.

Chris

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 02:08 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
ChrisA, we all have off nights. It's how we appreciate the 'on' nights:D

Boomster, if you're going back to basics come to Dartford on Thursday night, I'll be there, Roger Chin will be DJ, plus loads of Dartford women who are easily pleased...

And on the subject of glittery, was the Boomster wearing his new shirt?



Can't do Thursday :sad: have a midday shift at work :tears: still, it helps finance BB :nice: Easily pleased :what: Wimmin !?! Now you tell me!?! :tears:

As for the shirt, its gorgeous...I don't know where you went wrong :devil: but thanks. Didn't wear it tonight, just didn't have the mood on me, sorry :sad:

As for my evening, I just had a runin with a bloody 'Hotshot', and during the class:angry: Ho-hum, one day I'll be a god :nice:

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 02:11 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
a firework party
There'll be kin fireworks at Hipsters tomorrow if I'm as sh1te as I was tonight. Fortunately that is unlikely.

Chris

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 09:46 AM
So much to write - so little time (have to head off to some early-morning training).

I had the best time last night. Started off the evening in a foul mood and, having got to Ealing, was on the verge of going home without dancing at all. But I reckoned, as ChrisA wisely says, not dancing would leave me feeling even worse. And it turned out to be a fantastic night - I had some wonderful dances with men I rarely see around (they were unaccountably, and luckily for me, all there last night by coincidence). ChrisA - you were just gorgeous as ever. Sorry to hear you were having an off night :sad: Boomer - sorry I missed my dance with you. Those pesky tube timetables! :tears: And Punkfish (Anthony) - how great to see you and have a few dances. And the lovely Elliot - my white knight.

The classes were pretty good - Nigel's class had one particular tricky bit in it which I'd say around a third of the men I danced with were getting wrong - I tried to help out, but realised maybe it's better not to interfere. Sometimes the men don't take it very well :wink:

Oh well, training calls. No Hipsters tonight for me :tears: :tears: But next week for sure!

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 10:42 AM
I had a fun evening; someone told me I looked sexy; this could be classed as either a good thing I looked sexy :grin: or a bad thing normally I don't :tears:

Had some great dances; Anthony (PunkFish) was fab; thanks belle divissima for the tip-off, David B was as fab as ever and I really enjoyed the dances I had with him, Mystery Man was looking good in his t-shirt; wow with arms like that they need showing off, Chris (looking fine in black), Sheepy being as silly as ever and Boo who was feeling deflated by a rotten hot-shot.

I have left many an evening feeling deflated by hot-shots. There are some that I love dancing with who have NEVER asked me despite the fact I've actually danced with them probably dozens and dozens of times, which is a shame. Don't let it get to you; I see it as a reflection on them being very shallow people despite being good dancers.

Anyway, we all love you :hug:

Px

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 12:28 PM
I see your two and raise you one!! :hug: Gimme three please (cos that's one I missed at Twyford, one I missed last night and one for the current night :waycool: :grin: )

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 12:30 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
I see your two and raise you one!! :hug: Gimme three please (cos that's one I missed at Twyford, one I missed last night and one for the current night :waycool: :grin: )

Damn, you're better at maffs than Dory :grin:

foxylady
5th-November-2003, 12:32 PM
Just wanted to say it was nice to put a few names to faces at Hipsters last night (thanks Boomer) - although I didn't manage to work out who ChrisA was.



Brownie point to Boomer for doing his history homework and figuring out who I was !! Most impressed. :wink:


It was a fab night. Loads of space to dance, and lots of great men, and some wonderful dances to some great tunes..:)

I'll be at Camber so perhaps track some more of you down there..

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by foxylady
Brownie point to Boomer for doing his history homework and figuring out who I was !! Most impressed. :wink:

Brownie point taken away from Boomer for not sharing the news :tears:

Come say Hi next time :grin:

Px

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by foxylady
Just wanted to say it was nice to put a few names to faces at Hipsters last night (thanks Boomer) - although I didn't manage to work out who ChrisA was.

I'll be at Camber so perhaps track some more of you down there..

You can't miss ChisA, he wears black, and does a passable impression of someone who can dance, but claims they can't :devil:

Thanks for the dance, even if it did come with a stern telling-off at the end :grin :hug: and you have no choice but to say hello to the peeps at camber! You can't post on here and remain anonymous :grin:

foxylady
5th-November-2003, 12:43 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
You can't miss ChisA, he wears black, and does a passable impression of someone who can dance, but claims they can't :devil:



Wears black !!! Have you counted how many men (or women come to think of it) wear black........!!!


He wasn't the person wearing a rock bottoms black polo shirt at the beginnning of the eve was he ??? (he changed it after the class so perhaps no-one else noticed..):confused:


And I don't remember telling you off....

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by foxylady
He wasn't the person wearing a rock bottoms black polo shirt at the beginnning of the eve was he ??? (he changed it after the class so perhaps no-one else noticed..):confused:


Yes! Good guess!!

Px

foxylady
5th-November-2003, 12:50 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA


There were a couple of dances that were really just workouts - for a change it was a guy having to cope with yankers :(, and my injured shoulder - that's been recovering nicely over the last few months - got some nasty wrenches...

Chris

OH goodness - now I know who you are I do hope one of these wasn't me..... The dance I had with you was FAB and to one of my fave tunes too... but it was fast.... So if it was me... :sorry

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by foxylady

He wasn't the person wearing a rock bottoms black polo shirt at the beginnning of the eve was he ??? (he changed it after the class so perhaps no-one else noticed..):confused:

And I don't remember telling you off....

That'll be him :grin:

Yep, you had a right go at me :grin: All I did was apologise for the dance :innocent: :nice:

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 01:06 PM
In all seriousness, I would like to put this on the record for anybody who is unfamiliar with Hipsters and is considering going.

Hipsters does, without a doubt have some of the nicest, friendliest dancers I have met at any venue (I haven't been to many, but have been to enough). The atmosphere there is relaxed and easy going, with some truely Phat music :grin: . Please do not be put off by the recent postings regarding 'Hotshots' (not having a moan guys! Blimey, I'm the guilty party today:sorry: ). They - 'Hotshots' - it would seem, are to be found at all venues. If you're thinking of going, then go, and look out for Mr Sparkle, Mr Black, Ms Glitter, Mr Beer, the Blond Giggla, Ms Divi (sorry :blush: ) a mouse and a foxylady...who is telling off Mr Beer :grin:.

I win the 'lovey darling' award today :waycool:

And Dr Death! How could I miss him!?! Mind you, not sure if he goes Hippies, when he's not swaning around the world spreading mayhem and destruction.

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 01:07 PM
Originally posted by foxylady
OH goodness - now I know who you are I do hope one of these wasn't me..... The dance I had with you was FAB and to one of my fave tunes too... but it was fast.... So if it was me... :sorry

It wasn't. The ones that hurt weren't fast ones. And I do remember a couple of nice fast ones last night.

I'm also very relieved that you enjoyed it. The Pamster is a very bad girl for giving me away like that :devil: :devil:

You have the advantage of me, though. I'm not at all sure who you are... :blush:

Chris

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
look out for Mr Sparkle, Mr Black, Ms Glitter, Mr Beer, the Blond Giggla, Ms Divi (sorry :blush: ) a mouse and a foxylady...who is telling off Mr Beer :grin:.

I love it, the sequal to reservoir dogs; possibly called Dancing Dogs :what: :really: Can we have our names on our tops???

What do you think of a shirt-logo like this?

Px

Chris
5th-November-2003, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
In all seriousness . . . Hipsters does, without a doubt have some of the nicest, friendliest dancers I have met at any venue
I'd second that - it's my favourite London venue and in my limited experience (as a visitor) I thought it had more good dancers, nice people, and less poseurs than most London venues (though Fulham and Chiswick are pretty nice too).

Casbah gets a lot of posh 'serious dance' types who dance by the stage but I've found them ok if you are in the mood for that type of in-your-face evening and quite friendly (still my fave Ceroc venue).

I win the 'lovey darling' award today :waycool:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
but remember those hotshots are just going through a phase - I'm sure you beautifully clever, resourceful and gorgeous London ladies can charm them into behaving eventually:wink:

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
p.s. I like the idea of white shirts. If ChrisA wanted to have a go with the dark shirt transfers on black shirts he could always be the 'negative' version of our positive print. Chris mate, my advice is use cheap shirts because the transfers won't last long.
If I can find some white trousers that I can dance in, I might do white.

But then you'll have a lot less to moan at me about, so maybe it wouldn't be a good thing. :D :D

Chris

Andy McGregor
5th-November-2003, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
I love it, the sequal to reservoir dogs; possibly called Dancing Dogs :what: :really: Can we have our names on our tops???

What do you think of a shirt-logo like this?

Px

Nice logo. Is that a QuarkExpress file I see before me? If it is we could send it back an forth making changes etc before revealing it in full splendour to our eagerly awaiting public.

Sheepman
5th-November-2003, 02:14 PM
Originally posted by Minnie M
one does get confused when one is cute, one assumes the gender to be female - sorry Perfectly understandable, apology graciously accepted!


Originally posted by ChrisA
Just for a change, had a terrible night tonight.
- ditto - (well almost) I was feeling very average rather than terrible, despite dancing with some wonderful partners who insisted I wasn't that bad. My theory is that it's still the RBs hangover, it always takes me a while to settle down after such a good weekender. I'm also having trouble on that new floor, which has gone from super slippy and nice, to ultra sticky.

There again there were some highlights, remembering a move from Beach Boogie that I always struggle with, and Helen executed it perfectly, great dances with Lory and Foxylady, Lily stunning as ever, even though we must have picked the busiest spot on the floor, Pammy sending my heartrate rocketing (or was that the 200bpm music? :wink: )

Hmmm - maybe it wasn't so bad after all.

Greg

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Ah, so Lory, Lily and I are left out in the rain :tears:

Thanks!!

Least we know we're not in your a list... Hold on, that's a hot-shot statement isn't it :wink:
Actually, I had my reasons for naming H and D... and they are nothing to do with A-lists. It's just that they are better known at this present moment for their comp activity, so might be better placed to sucker the hotshots in.

For all I know, L, L and you might have been in recent comps - but as you know I tend to be pretty ignorant of what goes on on the comp circuit. I only know about H cos she was cited at Hipsters recently, and about D cos she was in Oz and reported back here.

Chris

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 02:24 PM
The ChristerA wrote:
Ah, so Lory, Lily and I are left out in the rain Uh-oh - you're in trouble now, ChrisA!! :really: I think we'd need all the good 'sters in on the plan so our target doesn't just assume we're having an off night!

The Boomster wrote:
a two-pronged attack has meritsA-ha! A pincer movement - most cunning. Once we've sorted out this problem, we could start on world domination:wink: I have a few ideas of my own....

Love the logo, Pammy. Team colours/logo is a great idea. But can the ladies have fitted and sparkly t-shirts (not big baggy ones in men's sizes??). I have some swarovski crystal components we could use to sparkle 'em up:waycool:

ChrisA wrote:
the Divster
Boomer wrote:
Ms Divi
Knew it would have been easier to call myself 'Diva'.

Sheepman
5th-November-2003, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
Nigel's class had one particular tricky bit in it which I'd say around a third of the men I danced with were getting wrong - I tried to help out, but realised maybe it's better not to interfere. Sometimes the men don't take it very well I would say that for the guys this was a fairly straight forward class, so Divi, PLEASE keep correcting those men, (unless they are obviously the types that won't take any help). Firstly you will be helping all those guys that may have just missed something simple but vital in the teaching, secondly, you'll be helping ALL the women that these guys dance with during the lesson.

If I'm corrected in a lesson, I might have a look of confusion and disillusionment on my face at the time, but I'd much rather be told than not.

Greg

Sheepman
5th-November-2003, 02:49 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
What do you think of a shirt-logo like this?
Still too orange for me, and misses that subtlety I was after :confused: If the logo says it all, then no one is going to ask what it's all about.

greg

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Still too orange for me, and misses that subtlety I was after :confused: If the logo says it all, then no one is going to ask what it's all about.

What would you suggest?

*I'm one of THEM!* type line? :wink:

Px

foxylady
5th-November-2003, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA

You have the advantage of me, though. I'm not at all sure who you are... :blush:

Chris

I was all in white !! and not knowing who I was, how could you be sure it wasn't me !


I have to say I always love dancing with you - you have such a fantastic sense of musicality..

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 04:19 PM
Originally posted by foxylady
I was all in white !! and not knowing who I was, how could you be sure it wasn't me !

Because you said it was a fast dance, and I had no bad fast dances last night. I'm glad you liked it - I did too.


I have to say I always love dancing with you - you have such a fantastic sense of musicality..
:blush: :hug: :blush: :hug:

You do make it easy though - I know who you are now.

It was either you, or someone else I had never danced with before. And we've had lots of dances, which I invariably enjoy a lot. More please :)

Chris

Sheepman
5th-November-2003, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
*I'm one of THEM!* type line? :wink: Don't think that would suit Andy :wink:

how about just " 'sters" I used to have the perfect font for it (called adolescent or something like that), but since updating PCs it's vanished. :confused:

Greg

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 04:34 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Don't think that would suit Andy :wink:

how about just " 'sters" I used to have the perfect font for it (called adolescent or something like that), but since updating PCs it's vanished. :confused:

Greg

Do you mean no mention of the forum? not even on the back?

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 04:39 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
how about just " 'sters" Greg
That would get my vote.

Chris

Sheepman
5th-November-2003, 04:40 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Do you mean no mention of the forum? not even on the back? Just a diminutive one that needs pointing out when people ask about it. (Sorry Pammy, I know you need lessons in subtle :wink: )
But maybe no one else agrees with me, and anyway we're on the wrong thread to discuss this?

G x

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
Sorry Pammy, I know you need lessons in subtle :wink: )

Greg, I need lessons in many things; subtlety is just one of them...

Andy McGregor
5th-November-2003, 05:01 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Greg, I need lessons in many things; subtlety is just one of them...

Don't listen to him. Subtlety is not for those of us who've sold their hearts and souls to the God of all that glitters.

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Subtlety is not for those of us who've sold their hearts and souls to the God of all that glitters.

or that great over-sized chimp! :tears: :tears: :wink:

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Don't listen to him. Subtlety is not for those of us who've sold their hearts and souls to the God of all that glitters.

Absolutely! Follow your heart, not your mind....christ, tooo much Pushkin, ignore that....but go with bold!


Originally posted by Pammy
or that great over-sized chimp! :tears: :tears: :wink:

Ssshhhhh. genius at work, trying to find the quickest way to get where I want to be :wink:

Pammy
5th-November-2003, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Ssshhhhh. genius at work, trying to find the quickest way to get where I want to be :wink:

Don't you SssshhhHHH me or I'll slice your sausages in two! :wink:

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 05:08 PM
I like the 'sters t-shirt, with only very small Forum mention. Somehow it makes me think of US basketball-style 'All Stars' t-shirts.
We found with our team cabaret t-shirts (not the MEGA-SPARKLY outfits we actually wore for the performance but just plain black with enigmatic logo worn out social dancing) that loads of people asked about the logo and what it meant. A bit of mystery hooks 'em, then reels 'em in!:waycool:

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
Somehow it makes me thing...

That's as maybe...but who's gonna be whatchamacallit?


Originally posted by Pammy
Don't you SssshhhHHH me or I'll slice your sausages in two! :wink:

Ahh, the memories of Ashtons come flooding back... :devil:

Andy McGregor
5th-November-2003, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
A bit of mystery hooks 'em, then reels 'em in!:waycool:

Reels 'em into what though? I love the pointlessness of the whole thing:waycool:

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 05:28 PM
Andy McGregster pointed out:
Reels 'em into what though? I love the pointlessness of the whole thing
:rofl: very true - our own Chesterfield sofa!

Boomer wrote:
That's as maybe...but who's gonna be whatchamacallit? oops! my atrocious typing... :rolleyes: :sorry As for whatchamacallit - it's a real problem.

ChrisA
5th-November-2003, 05:32 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
A bit of mystery hooks 'em, then reels 'em in!:waycool:
Absolutely. People often ask about my Rock Bottoms shirt...

One girl asked me if I had a rock-hard bottom. :really: :really:

Unfortunately she said it so quietly (this was during the class) that I didn't quite hear it properly and had to ask her to say again. She then became a bit shy, and by the time I realised what she'd said I failed completely to have a cool answer ready :(

I had to make do with "naturally".

Doh...

Chris

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by Divissima
Boomer wrote: oops! my atrocious typing... :rolleyes: :sorry As for whatchamacallit - it's a real problem. [/B]

Ah, isn't it just, still the only thing to do is doodad. :nice:

Boomer
5th-November-2003, 05:49 PM
Does anybody know if its possible to shower at Hipsters? I'm asking becasue I can't face the train/tube journey there again tonight, and would rather cycle (90mins by LT to go 10 miles is just pathetic). Have a good 'un there tonight, I'm off to the canteen :cheers:

Divissima
5th-November-2003, 06:12 PM
I'm rather afraid that even if it is possible to shower, the showers will be in an even worse state than the toilets! :what: I must admit I haven't seen any shower facilities (in my extensive recce of the building).

ChrisA
6th-November-2003, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by Minnie M
:tears: Quite jealous ..... haven't made it to Hipsters this week,- did you miss me ??
Certainly did.

Was sorry not to see you!

Chris

ChrisA
6th-November-2003, 01:34 AM
Had a great time tonight. Those who had to put up with me moaning about how awful I was yesterday, will hopefully be relieved that I'm back from the brink :). I'm starting to enjoy Wednesdays more than Tuesdays, in fact - mostly because of the space.

Thanks Lily, for putting up with me for two whole dances - really enjoyed them.

Missed Minnie, and in fact quite a few of the South Coast Crowd. Where were you all?

Enjoyed Roger's music, too. Not as swingy as JB's sets, but some unusual tracks - including a couple of techno numbers that I really enjoyed.

I also dragged along a fairly recent beginner from Twickenham Ceroc, and she had a good night too. She had a dance with Nigel towards the end, which was a bit more than she was expecting, I suspect... but she looked like she was doing fine, and he was very complimentary about her afterwards (and if you're reading this, M, it's time you registered here and introduced yourself :D :D)

Oh yes, and I think I have a plan for Friday... I'm going to go to David & Lily's WCS beginners class and then, if I'm too scared to stay, belt up the M3 to Ealing for the freestyle. I'm totally maxed out on classes, so I don't mind missing the cabaret thing Nigel and Nina are doing. Though I will miss the opportunity she'll no doubt take to give him the death stare... wasn't he awful to her yesterday....

Anyway, just winding down with a glass of red. See y'all tomorrow.

Chris

Paul F
6th-November-2003, 01:43 AM
Wednesdays were fast becoming my favourite nights at Hipsters. Like you say Chris, its the space.

There are still fantastic dancers there, a brilliant teacher, fab music and the same awesome venue - with space :grin:

Boomer
6th-November-2003, 03:59 AM
Its not fair, you hunt around for favourite teachers and venues then, when you find them, you discover that they’re on the same day :sad: Wednesdays at Hippies sounds great - space, music, Victor etc...3 hour round trip. Then you have the canteen – Cliff, atmosphere, space to dance, lovely dancers, 70 minute round trip...on a Wednesday :sad: . Sometimes, life just isn’t fair.

Had a great evening at the canteen, I'm back on the good foot :grin: Thanks for a fab dance foxy, maybe next time I'll inquire about a second one :nice:

Minnie M
6th-November-2003, 10:07 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
[B] Wednesdays at Hippies sounds great - space, music, Victor etc...3 hour round trip. [B]

Yep - it is a 3hr. round trip from Brighton, but well worth the journey

- where do you live Boomer ??

thank you ChrisA for noticing (or was it the post prompt :blush: )I wasn't there :hug:

Lounge Lizard
6th-November-2003, 10:18 AM
Nearly 4 hours from Eastbourne,
Boomer - Canteen??
Peter

Minnie M
6th-November-2003, 10:26 AM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
Nearly 4 hours from Eastbourne,
Boomer - Canteen??
Peter

Dedication & stamina plus a breath of fire (love the new avatar):cheers: are you trying to tell us you are hot stuff ?? - you play great music too :cheers: :cheers:

ChrisA
6th-November-2003, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Sometimes, life just isn’t fair.

Or, possibly you live in a stupid place :waycool: :innocent: :D :D

Chris

Pammy
6th-November-2003, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Or, possibly you live in a stupid place :waycool: :innocent: :D :D

Cryptic Clues eh? Is that an anogram for what you're trying to say? :wink:

Boomer
6th-November-2003, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Or, possibly you live in a stupid place :waycool: :innocent: :D :D

Chris

Now that is the best answer so far :cheers: I'm not joking. The travel time itself isn’t the problem, its the psychological aspect i.e. 90 minutes to travel 10 bloody miles! Dorking next Tuesday is far further than Ealing, but will actually take me, all-in-all 20 mins less to and from. That I’m afraid is the problem, I hate travelling in London :sad:

Lory
6th-November-2003, 11:31 AM
Originally posted by Paul F
Wednesdays were fast becoming my favourite nights at Hipsters. Like you say Chris, its the space.

There are still fantastic dancers there, a brilliant teacher, fab music and the same awesome venue - with space :grin:
I havn't tried Hippies on a Wednesday yet but I'm definilty going to give it a go next Wed, being 'free' and all that! :grin:

Divissima
6th-November-2003, 11:41 AM
Boomer, where in Hackney do you live (are you near to me in Archway?) and how do you get home?

Boomer
6th-November-2003, 11:58 AM
Originally posted by Divissima
Boomer, where in Hackney do you live (are you near to me in Archway?) and how do you get home?

Hackney Downs, where the trains and buses go nowhere soon :sad: Have to tube to Liverpool Street, then train home. Archway! That's luxury that is, decent night buses...decent buses when I think about it, and the tube, I remember the tube, fabulous thing...used to live in Archway :sad: Could use the tube then...:tears:

Divissima
6th-November-2003, 12:01 PM
Bummer, Boomer :sad: Maybe we were once neighbours - like chimps who passed in the night:wink:

Boomer
6th-November-2003, 12:34 PM
Originally posted by Lounge Lizard
Nearly 4 hours from Eastbourne,
Boomer - Canteen??
Peter

Sorry LL, this one just clicked :blush: Canteen, an endearing term for the 'New Jive Bar'.

Love the new avatat :waycool:

LilyB
6th-November-2003, 01:48 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
.... I hate travelling in London :sad:

That's cos you live too far away from the action. You need to move, my good man!

May I suggest west London, or north/south-west London - plenty of des-res there & good public transport. Close to Hipsters, Hammersmith, Fulham, Casbah, Ashtons ...... where it's all happening!

LilyB

Boomer
6th-November-2003, 02:03 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
That's cos you live too far away from the action. You need to move, my good man!

May I suggest west London, or north/south-west London - plenty of des-res there & good public transport. Close to Hipsters, Hammersmith, Fulham, Casbah, Ashtons ...... where it's all happening!

LilyB

Unfortunately, until I graduate I'm stuck here, where the dragons be :sad: Maybe Franck could annex Hackney, and open something down here....no, wouldn't work, nobody would be able to get here :tears:

ChrisA
6th-November-2003, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
There's now quite a few people on here that are agreeing with me about Wednesday being a better night for modern jive. Long may it last:D Word is out, let's not succumb to the temptation to keep our grotto secret, that way lies stagnation and boredom. Let's tell everyone to join us:waycool:

No, no....

Hipsters on Wednesdays is rubbish. Don't bother going there at all... :devil: :devil: :devil:

... unless you already have been for ages...

... or unless you're Boomer, or...

... or Pamster, or _any_ of the wonderful 'sters .... or ....

... or any of the fab beginners who've started recently

... or any of the other great fab people we dance with...

... or any of the other great fab people we don't yet dance with...

Oh bugger; McGregster, you're right of course :cheers:

(please note the semicolon in the previous line... I wouldn't want there to be any misunderstanding ;)

Pammy
6th-November-2003, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Pammy and ChrisA ... a sort of Adam and Eve couple:devil:

Crikey, there's a thought :what:

Imagine a world based on us Chris, what a frightening place it would be :wink:

Geordieed
6th-November-2003, 02:51 PM
I forgot to say that it is a joy to have room to move around on a Wednesday. Weird but if that was a Ceroc venue with that amount of people at a venue then the reaction I think would be alot different.

On a serious note please be careful with your belongings. Right at the end of the night a set of car keys were taken. Fortunately the car had not been taken yet. The were some out of place people hanging around the entrance to the hall and saw an opportunity to take advantage. I know that it is that time of year for certain crime to increase. We must remember to be that extra bit careful.

Pammy
6th-November-2003, 02:55 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
Right at the end of the night a set of car keys were taken. Fortunately the car had not been taken yet.

Blimey, thanks for passing that on. I forget that we are *in the real world* in venues and forget about crime. Brings it home that we're still vulnerable even in Hippies.

ChrisA
6th-November-2003, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by Pammy
Crikey, there's a thought :what:

Imagine a world based on us Chris, what a frightening place it would be :wink:
It would be very glittery :hug: :hug:

Chris

Andy McGregor
6th-November-2003, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
It would be very glittery :hug: :hug:

Chris

I think you can get black glitter to keep you both happy:kiss:

Sheepman
6th-November-2003, 05:19 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
south-west London No this doesn't work for Ashton's, even in "inner London" SW, it takes at least an hour to do the 9 miles to Ashton's, but I can do three times that distance into the wilds of Surrey in the same time.

Andy your "hotshot Groupie" test doesn't work for Hippies on a Tuesday, when was the last time you saw a beginner there, and are we all "Hotshots" just for going on a Tuesday? :tears:
(Actually there was one beginner there last Tuesday, I had one dance with her, and I think both Chris and I suffered the same yanking.) I told her she would be better off on a Wednesday :cheers:

If only I could do both days, as they are very different, life just gets in the way of dancing :sad:

Greg

Boomer
7th-November-2003, 12:46 PM
Hey! Excellent! Our fairy god-mother (Franck) waves his magic wand and Hotshots disappear from Hipsters! You think he can do that in real life?

:nice:

Andy McGregor
7th-November-2003, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Hey! Excellent! Our fairy god-mother (Franck) waves his magic wand and Hotshots disappear from Hipsters! You think he can do that in real life?

:nice:

If you think dancing is real life you haven't really understood the game. And Hipsters is the greatest fantasy of them all:devil:

Rachel
7th-November-2003, 01:00 PM
Originally posted by Sheepman
it takes at least an hour to do the 9 miles to Ashton's
Greg Think I like living in Northampton! Ashton's is 65 miles away, and it takes us an hour, too. Ealing's 75 miles and is just over an hour. Then we've also got the option of Birmingham - 1 hour, Nottingham - 1 hour ...

Unfortunately, Scotland's just that little bit further!
R.

TheTramp
7th-November-2003, 01:08 PM
Originally posted by Rachel
Think I like living in Northampton! Ashton's is 65 miles away, and it takes us an hour, too. Ealing's 75 miles and is just over an hour. Then we've also got the option of Birmingham - 1 hour, Nottingham - 1 hour ...

Unfortunately, Scotland's just that little bit further!
R. Move closer then!! :D

Dundee is very nice.... :wink:

Steve

Rachel
7th-November-2003, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by TheTramp
Move closer then!! :D

Dundee is very nice.... :wink:

Steve Tempting! But how would I get to Hipsters every week?

TheTramp
7th-November-2003, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by Rachel
Tempting! But how would I get to Hipsters every week? We'd just work on making you forget all about Hipsters.

I'm sure that it can be done :what:

Steve

ChrisA
7th-November-2003, 01:40 PM
Originally posted by Rachel
Tempting! But how would I get to Hipsters every week?
Don't you guys dare move further away...

Steve, I'm warning you :mad: :D

TheTramp
7th-November-2003, 01:43 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Don't you guys dare move further away...

Steve, I'm warning you :mad: :D Chris. That's not a very nice attitude.

I'm willing to share.

You can keep Marc, and we'll have Rachel. Deal?? :D

Steve

ChrisA
7th-November-2003, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by TheTramp
Chris. That's not a very nice attitude.

I'm willing to share.

You can keep Marc, and we'll have Rachel. Deal?? :D

The second word is "off". :devil: :devil: :D :D

TheTramp
7th-November-2003, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
The second word is "off". :devil: :devil: :D :D 'It's off to Scotland with you then, Rachel'???? :na:

Steve

Rachel
7th-November-2003, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by TheTramp
Chris. That's not a very nice attitude.

I'm willing to share.

You can keep Marc, and we'll have Rachel. Deal?? :D

Steve I'm missing dancing with you, Tramp! But have recently discovered the delights of Chris, so I'd have to bring him up, too.

Marc does a very good woman, actually. I mean, he's a good follower. If I left him down south to fill in for both of us, I don't think anyone would notice I'd gone!
R.

TheTramp
7th-November-2003, 02:23 PM
There you go. Leave Marc down south, and bring Chris up here :D

And in the back to reality thread, I'm looking forward to seeing you again at Camber. Make sure that you save me many dances :hug:

Steve

ChrisA
7th-November-2003, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by TheTramp
There you go. Leave Marc down south, and bring Chris up here :D
Steve
I spose if I got to dance with Steve as well, it might be Ok... :drool:

Chris

Sheepman
7th-November-2003, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by Rachel
Marc does a very good woman, actually. I mean, he's a good follower. If I left him down south to fill in for both of us, I don't think anyone would notice I'd gone!
R. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:tears: :tears: :tears:
Greg

Boomer
12th-November-2003, 06:02 PM
Quick roll-call, who's up for it tonight then? I'm going, but I'm not dancing :blush: Anyone else?

Oh, I've never been on a Wednesday, what can I expect, and is the bar going to be open? Both very important questions :grin:

Divissima
12th-November-2003, 06:14 PM
I'll be there with the lovely TwK.

Why aren't you dancing, Boomer? I need to collect my dances.

Bar will be open! :hug:

Pammy
12th-November-2003, 06:16 PM
Moi; Prawnster is a no, he was a yes, but now he's not well :hug:

Andy McGregor
12th-November-2003, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Quick roll-call, who's up for it tonight then? I'm going, but I'm not dancing :blush: Anyone else?

Oh, I've never been on a Wednesday, what can I expect, and is the bar going to be open? Both very important questions :grin:

I'll be there and I'll be bringing 6 other Brighton dancers with me. Minnie M tells me she's driving up too.

Boomer, broken leg? No other excuse accepted:devil:

On Wednesdays, the bar is open, the dancing is great, there's beginners, there's less Hotsh*ts, no Lindy music, more room to dance - overall a top night. Oh, and Boomer won't be dancing, is that good or bad for the rest of us?:devil:

Mary
12th-November-2003, 06:23 PM
I guess I'll be there, without the Prawn (poor lamb). I'm a rotten, unsympathetic nurse so I'll tuck him up in bed asap and rush on down to Hippies!:devil:

M

Lory
12th-November-2003, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Boomer
Quick roll-call, who's up for it tonight then? I'm going, but I'm not dancing :blush: Anyone else?

Oh, I've never been on a Wednesday, what can I expect, and is the bar going to be open? Both very important questions :grin:
Its my first time on a Wednesday too and I'm bringing my daughter with, this will only be her 4th time, so let's see if all the 'not'shots' are true to their words! :kiss: :kiss:

Boomer
12th-November-2003, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by Lory
Its my first time on a Wednesday too and I'm bringing my daughter with, this will only be her 4th time, so let's see if all the 'not'shots' are true to their words! :kiss: :kiss:

That shouldn't be your concern :nice: McGregster's going...has she met him before? I haven't, and I'm concerned...mind you, that's because I won't be all sparkley tonight :sad:

Amir
12th-November-2003, 07:51 PM
there is a rumour that Will and Kate (Britroc Open Freestyle Champs) will be doing a freestyle demo at Hipsters next Tuesday.

Just a rumour, mind.

Pammy
13th-November-2003, 10:27 AM
Had a really great time in there last night; yes it was crowded, but all my favourite friendly faces were in there and it's just so nice to see everyone :hug:

Had some wonderful dances too; in particular Ed, I really think we progressed well in there last night, Chris and All That Jazz - what can I say other than fab :hug:.

Andy M was looking rather dashing in his new outfit; and he and Greg got some interesting looks at the end of the evening of people trying to slying read/guess what it was all about; just wait til we're all wearing them!!!

David, sorry we didn't get one. I was on the other side most of the night and it was so busy in there that I didn't venture back, but I'll make up for it at Beach Ballroom :grin:

Shame Boo Boo had to leave early :tears:

Highlight (for everyone else in the room who was having a laugh at my expenese) was my official grincing lesson from Nigel. As I said to him, I definitely have a lot to learn :tears: :blush: There is definitely an art to grincing and a certain dutch courage that is required :wink: All hail Nigel, King of the Grince :cheers:

Lory; where were you?

Px

Divissima
13th-November-2003, 10:42 AM
Last night was great - as Pammy says. Started off badly with Daisy going down after a nasty clash with a neighbouring dancer. Thank heaven you were OK, Daisy. Hope the bump isn't too bad this morning :hug: :hug:

Things improved from there - I admired (from afar - couldn't get close enough to grab a dance) the 'sters shirt modelled by the suave McGregster. I had two lovely dances with Boomer and other great dances with many others (including, of course, the sparkling TwK - my only hope!).

Lowlight was having to turn down the wonderful ChrisA for a dance 'cos we had to dash for our train. Sorry, Chris :tears: However, it may have been a lucky escape - I had committed one of the cardinal sins of partner dancing and eaten garlic (in my hummus) before coming out - sorry Boomer:what: :sorry

Geordieed
13th-November-2003, 10:48 AM
:kiss: Thank you Pammy we did have a great dance didn't we. It was wonderful to also get some space and I think that made alot of difference. Mind you it took me all night to cut in and get a dance with you Pammy.

Back on the subject of space though. There seemed to be a disregard for fellow dancers out there despite Viktor stopping the music and making a safety announcement.

Not amused! Spent most of my night concentrating on everyone else and not the woman I was dancing with.

Thank you to everyone I danced with last night though.

Daisy you were sublime.

:kiss:

ChrisA
13th-November-2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Chris and All That Jazz - what can I say other than fab :hug:.
:hug: :hug:

I was really nervous after Saturday's ATJ had gone so well, and felt a bit wooden for the first bit of the track, but the Pamster's dazzling personality soon softened me up ;)

Really enjoyed it hon :cheers:

I got a bit of an astonished look from my previous partner, who had just asked me for a second dance, and as the opening bars of ATJ came on, I said "really sorry, I've promised this track to someone else, catch you later" and disappeared in a cloud of dust...

Chris

ChrisA
13th-November-2003, 11:22 AM
Originally posted by Pammy
Had a really great time in there last night; yes it was crowded, but all my favourite friendly faces were in there and it's just so nice to see everyone :hug:

Wasn't it nice? :hug:

Though it had some low points... one of my fave partners (I don't think she hangs out here.. ) accused me of ogling someone else while dancing with her :really: :what: as if I would, or even could (she's a terrific dancer), when all I was doing was trying to avoid a couple of dangerous dippers, and then to cap it all Divissima turned me down :tears: :tears: :tears: cos she and TwK were leaving. :what: :what: - it wasn't even nearly the end.

High points: Mary's back with us, ATJ with the Pamster, a beginner I encouraged to come a couple of weeks ago is still coming, another failure to disgrace myself with Lily, though it was a close call at the beginning, one of my dances with Helen, and managing to keep Sue McG injury free during our dance...

Chris

Pammy
13th-November-2003, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Wasn't it nice? :hug:

Isn't that the nicest part of the evening though; getting together with everyone :nice:


accused me of ogling someone else while dancing with her :really: :what:

Couldn't accuse you of that and you wasn't wooden at all :hug:


and then to cap it all Divissima turned me down :tears: :tears: :tears: cos she and TwK were leaving. :what: - it wasn't even nearly the end.

the same for me and TWK, but it worked to our advantage in the end :grin: Why did you have to shoot off so early Diva? I can't hear a thing in there (apologies for any blank looks if you talk to me while dancing as I never hear what's being said!)

Divissima
13th-November-2003, 11:35 AM
ChrisA, a thousand abject apologies :tears: :tears: I assure you, the loss was all mine :sorry :sorry :sad: I had been keeping an eye out for you earlier, but didn't spot you (except already engaged on the dancefloor) until right at the end.

We had to leave because we had to get to Marylebone, in order to catch a train to Beaconsfield. Since Toby started working in London, we can't rely on his car (cos he'd need to rush home to Beako, then drive back in again in order to drive home again). It means we can't really stay to the end. But shortly we shall be experimenting with going back to my place instead. I hope that'll mean we get to stay much longer!

Sooooo frustrating, though. :tears:

Boomer
13th-November-2003, 11:45 AM
Originally posted by Divissima
... However, it may have been a lucky escape - I had committed one of the cardinal sins of partner dancing and eaten garlic (in my hummus) before coming out - sorry Boomer

Nothing to apologise for...except the beer and backwash episode :sick: :grin: Come on, its only a bit of garlick...and beside, poor Mary grabbed me for a dance right after I had a sneaky smoke :sick: Sorry Mary :hug:

And Mary :hug: What can I say, without going all lovey-sweety :grin: From my perspective, whatabloodyfabbyamazingbloodywickedwellsortedmygod itgotreallyfastandIalmostkeptup dance big :hug: and all for you...still grinning :grin: see!

A good evening, packed or not.

Daisey, glad to her you're ok hun :hug:

ChrisA
13th-November-2003, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by Divissima
ChrisA, a thousand abject apologies :tears: :tears: I assure you, the loss was all mine
Only half yours :hug:

Apology accepted, of course :hug: I'm just pining already cos I won't be dancing Friday or Saturday now, and so it looks like I'll have to wait almost a whole week to dance with you again. :tears:

You definitely must get your domestic arrangements more in tune with your dancing. Duhhhhh ;) ;)

Chris

PS And contrary to popular opinion, garlic doesn't put me off.

:waycool: :devil:

Andy McGregor
13th-November-2003, 12:02 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
PS And contrary to popular opinion, garlic doesn't put me off.

:waycool: :devil:

Doesn't it have to be linked in a continuous chain around the room to have the desired affect?:innocent:

Lory
13th-November-2003, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by Pammy

Lory; where were you?

Px
Sorry Pammy, I WAS there, all but briefly, I had a strange feeling about the atmosphere, :sick: when i arrived, the women out numbered the men about twice over and I wasn't in the mood to sit and watch. So I left b4 having a dance!
:blush: But the up side was, I was there just long enough to see Mr Mcgregster and got my iron on 'Ster Stickers!! I haven't a clue what I'm going to iron them on yet as most of my stuff is black! :rolleyes:
Also, I met the lovely Diva and Toby, will have to grab a dance with Toby next time!
It sounds as if you all had a good time though! :cheers:

ChrisA
13th-November-2003, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
High points:
Oh, God, talking about abject apologies....

How could I possibly forget one of the highest points of last night... a dance with the original 'ster, the wonderful, the lovely Debster :really: :really:

The coffee has started to kick in this morning, and my brain is starting to show signs of life - that's the only excuse I can think of.

What a goddess.

Thanks, Debs :hug:

Chris

Andy McGregor
13th-November-2003, 01:10 PM
Originally posted by Lory
Sorry Pammy, I WAS there, all but briefly,

Maybe Lory had a premonition. It might have been her that would have been knocked out if she'd stayed.

Come on Lory, now you're seeing into the future how long will it take me to become Lily? I've nearly got the free arm thing and the back-step hip&arm out thing too. I danced to All that Jazz with Lily last night, which was fantastic. We looked almost like twins. One night soon I'm going home from Hipsters with David and Sue's going home with Lily - and they won't be able to tell the difference...

Lory
13th-November-2003, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
Maybe Lory had a premonition. It might have been her that would have been knocked out if she'd stayed.

Come on Lory, now you're seeing into the future how long will it take me to become Lily? I've nearly got the free arm thing and the back-step hip&arm out thing too. I danced to All that Jazz with Lily last night, which was fantastic. We looked almost like twins. One night soon I'm going home from Hipsters with David and Sue's going home with Lily - and they won't be able to tell the difference...
Hmmm, let me think, hair grows on average 1/2inch a month = six inches a year.... I'd say Lily's hair is at least 3ft long so maybe in 6 years (if you havent gone bald in the mean time) you might be somewhere on the right track!

All Joking aside, I do spook my self sometimes! Cackle cackle! :wink:

Andy McGregor
13th-November-2003, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by Lory
Hmmm, let me think, hair grows on average 1/2inch a month = six inches a year.... I'd say Lily's hair is at least 3ft long so maybe in 6 years (if you havent gone bald in the mean time) you might be somewhere on the right track!

All Joking aside, I do spook my self sometimes! Cackle cackle! :wink:

There is an alternative route. I think I'll take some shears with me next time I expect to see Lily:devil:

Pammy
13th-November-2003, 02:20 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
There is an alternative route. I think I'll take some shears with me next time I expect to see Lily:devil:

I have a feeling that should the need arise, Lily (like most women), could go in for the chop herself without the need for a pair of sheers.

I'll let her have one of my jars shall I? :wink:

Px

Geordieed
13th-November-2003, 02:36 PM
:) Can I just say that Lily has wonderful hair and suits her perfectly.

LilyB
13th-November-2003, 03:05 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
:) Can I just say that Lily has wonderful hair and suits her perfectly. You are very sweet, Eddie. McGregster, on the other hand, may find himself "in for the chop" - as Pammy so succinctly puts it - if he continues in this vein. :wink:

LilyB

Andy McGregor
13th-November-2003, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by LilyB
You are very sweet, Eddie. McGregster, on the other hand, may find himself "in for the chop" - as Pammy so succinctly puts it - if he continues in this vein. :wink:

LilyB

I thought imitation was the sincerest form of flattery, I just don't have time to grow 3 feet of hair before it all falls out at the roots:tears:

Pammy
13th-November-2003, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
I thought imitation was the sincerest form of flattery,

It's funny, coz I'd never had Lily down as a cross-dresser :confused: :wink:

Lory
13th-November-2003, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by Geordieed
:) Can I just say that Lily has wonderful hair and suits her perfectly. Did anyone say Lily's hair wasn't beautiful? Or that it didn't suit her?

:what:

Geordieed
13th-November-2003, 04:46 PM
Nope. Sometimes compliments can be unprovoked we just say them because we like someone or something.

Happy Days.:waycool:

Debster
13th-November-2003, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Oh, God, talking about abject apologies....

How could I possibly forget one of the highest points of last night... a dance with the original 'ster,

Thanks Chris! Yeah we had a great dance, despite the crowd ;)

Can't wait to get my 'ster shirt ;) That's too funny! Thanks Andy.
I'm deeply honoured to have a trend set like that!:kiss: :wink: :wink:

Daisy
13th-November-2003, 09:06 PM
Hi everyone......this is 'Ooops a Daisy' here. Thankyou all for you concern. I'm fine I think!

Fancy getting K Od on the dance floor! I think I must be suffering a mild concussion but apart from that I still know my name and what day it is.

Ray claims to be disappointed he can't cash in my life insurance policy yet but from what I here he was all concern last night so I think he's just winding me up.

Thanks for all my lovely dances guys....especially Ed, Will, Viktor, Clay, John L, David andToby (despite the accident). Sorry to have missed a dance with you Chris....next time please. Having had so many fantastic men to dance with how could it possibly be anything other than a great night.....oh and it was free!:kiss:

Jon L
14th-November-2003, 02:07 AM
Originally posted by Daisy
Hi everyone......this is 'Ooops a Daisy' here. Thankyou all for you concern. I'm fine I think!

Fancy getting K Od on the dance floor! I think I must be suffering a mild concussion but apart from that I still know my name and what day it is.

Ray claims to be disappointed he can't cash in my life insurance policy yet but from what I here he was all concern last night so I think he's just winding me up.

Thanks for all my lovely dances guys....especially Ed, Will, Viktor, Clay, John L, David andToby (despite the accident). Sorry to have missed a dance with you Chris....next time please. Having had so many fantastic men to dance with how could it possibly be anything other than a great night.....oh and it was free!:kiss:

Twas a pleasure Daisy - catch another dance with you soon :nice:

Jon L
14th-November-2003, 02:10 AM
Originally posted by LilyB
You are very sweet, Eddie. McGregster, on the other hand, may find himself "in for the chop" - as Pammy so succinctly puts it - if he continues in this vein. :wink:

LilyB

Oh Dear Andy - you might be in strife here? I have never seen Lily when she's cross and I don't want to either by the sound of this comment !:what:

Andy McGregor
14th-November-2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by Jon L
Oh Dear Andy - you might be in strife here? I have never seen Lily when she's cross and I don't want to either by the sound of this comment !:what:

I've already taken remedial action. To distract Lily with caring for her sick husband I've spiked DavidB's drinks with a secret drug used by South American head shrinkers. The symptoms are quite flu-like and should last just long enough for Lily to forget my plans - then I will POUNCE and.. ...SNIP, it's all over! I'll have a wig made from the 2 foot 11 3/4 inches of hair I've acquired and fully become Lily. I just need a few essential pieces of information like how David takes his Horlicks...:devil:

Boomer
14th-November-2003, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
...I'll have a wig made from the 2 foot 11 3/4 inches of hair I've acquired and fully become...
Certifiable. I did actually use the phrase ‘real-life’ on this thread once :what: Oh the sweet pangs of lost innocence. Anyway, youcan’t have her hair, and she can’t cut it, the hair-lashing she gives me during a dance is equal to the tongue-lashing she give me at the end of a dance...just wouldn’t be Lily without either.

Andy McGregor
14th-November-2003, 11:55 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
Certifiable. I did actually use the phrase ‘real-life’ on this thread once :what: Oh the sweet pangs of lost innocence. Anyway, youcan’t have her hair, and she can’t cut it, the hair-lashing she gives me during a dance is equal to the tongue-lashing she give me at the end of a dance...just wouldn’t be Lily without either.

When I'm Lily I'll provide all of the above services plus free beer.

How's that for an election pledge.

Vote McGregster for the New Lily, you know it makes (non) sense.

:confused:

Chris
14th-November-2003, 11:58 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
the hair-lashing she gives me during a dance is equal to the tongue-lashing she give me at the end of a dance...just wouldn’t be Lily without either.

Aha! Do you like the hair lashing? I have asked Ms Barker to hair whip me but she said it would hurt too much . . . I want to find out!!!:wink: :wink:

Boomer
14th-November-2003, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Andy McGregor
When I'm Lily I'll provide all of the above services plus free beer.

How's that for an election pledge.

Vote McGregster for the New Lily, you know it makes (non) sense.

:confused:

All of the above plus a kick in shins for talking? .... FREE BEER! !!! 'You know it makes sense, vote McG and you will see'.

Lory
14th-November-2003, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by Chris
Aha! Do you like the hair lashing? I have asked Ms Barker to hair whip me but she said it would hurt too much . . . I want to find out!!!:wink: :wink: I wore my hair in a high pony tail once, I nearly blinded 3 men apparently! :blush:
I wear it down now, to soften the blow! :rofl:

Chris
14th-November-2003, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by Lory
I wore my hair in a high pony tail once, I nearly blinded 3 men apparently! :blush:
I wear it down now, to soften the blow! :rofl:

Tight pony tails can be a bit deadly, but I think loose long hair is fantastic (swooshes the floor during laybacks and swaybacks as the lady cascades back then dramatically swoosh against a man's face as the lady comes up and flicks her head)

Boomer
14th-November-2003, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by Chris
Aha! Do you like the hair lashing? I have asked Ms Barker to hair whip me but she said it would hurt too much . . . I want to find out!!!:wink: :wink:

Ohmygod!?! :blush: I’ve posted something that’s supposed to be simply cheeky....and its riddled with innuendo :blush: She’s gonna kill me :tears:

DavidB
14th-November-2003, 01:59 PM
Originally posted by Chris
loose long hair ... swooshes the floor during laybacks and swaybacks as the lady cascades back Which is fine until the couple dancing next to you step on her hair. After all why should they expect the lady's head to be so close to their feet?

This is no joke - I did once step on someone's hair at a Ceroc night. Fortunately for the lady I managed to move my feet really quickly. But I don't think the man who dropped her even noticed.

Also I know how much care most ladies put into their hair. I'm not sure how much they appreciate it being dragged across a dirty floor.

It can look dramatic, but is the sort of move I'd reserve for a cabaret.

David

Mary
14th-November-2003, 03:42 PM
On the subject of hair, I would love to wear mine loose more often (as I am aware that I sometimes smack the guy in face with my ponytail!) but it very quickly hangs around my face in soggy wet rats tails, which probably gives the guys an even more painful smack across the chops!!! :tears:

Back to Wednesday - Boomer, thanks for your - er - comments. I am normally a quiet, shy person in real life, but am a complete and utter tart on the dance floor - thank you for indulging me my 'hammy' dancing. :hug:

Re Daisy. Shocking!! Within minutes of Viktor making his announcement I noticed some pillock (or maybe d***head would be more appropriate) dancing near the door doing an aerial with his partner, swing her in a circle so her feet and legs were swinging out in a larger circle - I had to make a very wide berth to walk past without suffering the same fate as Daisy. Are these people deaf, stupid or what??? :mad: :mad:

This rant will never be over!

Apart from this I had a great time, and it was lovely to see everone I have missed being away. Must catch a dance with Ray next time. Geordieed - I haven't had a dance with you in ages!

Cheers everone.:hug:

M

ChrisA
14th-November-2003, 04:29 PM
Guess what... I was dancing right next to the Pongster from a few weeks ago last night, and though I couldn't bring myself to meet his eye :tears: , I detected not a trace of the foul stench from the previous few occasions.

And as luck would have it, on the very next track I happened to dance with his previous partner, and there was no trace of anything unpleasant on her, which I would have expected given that even the space he vacated had been pretty bad for minutes afterwards on those previous occasions.

So, maybe, just maybe, all's well that ends well. It may be too soon to claim a result, but the early indications are good. :cheers: :cheers:

Maybe some of the more dangerous dippers can be my next targets. There was another guy showing off ridiculously to his partner last night, and crashed into me twice... the second time I fixed him with what must have been a pretty withering glare :devil: :devil: , since he immediately apologised and looked very sheepish.

Chris

ChrisA
14th-November-2003, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by Mary
but it very quickly hangs around my face in soggy wet rats tails
Rubbish.

In any case, anyone that still looks perfectly coiffed by even half way through a dance night is either not dancing much or is an alien.

Dance is a physical activity. Some evidence of same is perfectly acceptable, in fact, I would even go as far as desirable :innocent: .

Chris

Daisy
14th-November-2003, 06:14 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Rubbish.

In any case, anyone that still looks perfectly coiffed by even half way through a dance night is either not dancing much or is an alien.

Dance is a physical activity. Some evidence of same is perfectly acceptable, in fact, I would even go as far as desirable :innocent: .

Chris So if we end up looking like something the cat has dragged in or as if we've been pulled through a hedge backwards you wil -still- find us desirable?:hug:

WHAT A RELIEF!

:hug:

Ooops a Daisy..

Debster
14th-November-2003, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by ChrisA
In any case, anyone that still looks perfectly coiffed by even half way through a dance night is either not dancing much or is an alien.

Dance is a physical activity. Some evidence of same is perfectly acceptable, in fact, I would even go as far as desirable :innocent: .

Chris
You do know how to make a girl feel better - thanks :)

I was rather offended on Wednesday night when: - finally near the end of the evening I finished a dance in the vicinity of Viktor and thought I might actually get the chance to dance with him (now - I'm not complaining that I can rarely walk 2 metres before someone asks me to dance, but it does make choosing partners a geographical exercise...) but another lady approached him at the same time I did (actually I could have sworn it was slightly after me but I couldn't really tell) and Viktor, being the nice guy he is, started to look uncomfortable at having to choose. So the other lady offered a solution by saying to me "Look at how sweaty you are compared to me - I haven't danced for half an hour". And her manner made me feel about 2 inches tall and repulsive as all hell, so I ran away.

(...and having managed to choke back a tear, I went and found someone else sweaty and having a good time to dance with.)

Now thinking back - if I was dancing all night, and she stood still for half an hour - I can't be too gross. But she really crushed me at the time. I know I get rather damp and unruly, and many apologies for that, but if someone is exercising for three hours, surely you have to expect it!

Ah, there. I really do feel better about that now. Thanks for 'listening'. And it was so much cheaper than professional therapy!
:)

ChrisA
14th-November-2003, 07:05 PM
Originally posted by Daisy
So if we end up looking like something the cat has dragged in or as if we've been pulled through a hedge backwards you wil -still- find us desirable?:hug:

WHAT A RELIEF!

Normally when having to reply to a "does my bum look big in this"- type question, such as this :devil: , I fear for my life....

... but in this case, I can safely say yes :waycool:

You girls are invariably eminently desirable, whether at the beginning of the night or the end.

Chris

ChrisA
14th-November-2003, 07:23 PM
Originally posted by Debster
You do know how to make a girl feel better - thanks :)
:blush: It's my pleasure.


So the other lady offered a solution by saying to me "Look at how sweaty you are compared to me - I haven't danced for half an hour". And her manner made me feel about 2 inches tall and repulsive as all hell, so I ran away.

Well. "Bitchy" is the only appropriate description of that kind of comment that comes to mind, unless all she meant was that she felt it was somehow fairer for her to get another dance before you did, since she hadn't been dancing for a while.


Now thinking back - if I was dancing all night, and she stood still for half an hour - I can't be too gross. But she really crushed me at the time. I know I get rather damp and unruly, and many apologies for that, Debs, the day you have to apologise for being damp and unruly on the dance floor, is the day I go and find something else to do than dance.

I loved the dance with you on Wed, and the fact that you felt Ok to throw yourself into it as you did (without, I might add, at any time making me feel like an appendage, or failing to follow even some of my crasser leads) I took as a great compliment. So there :hug: :hug:


but if someone is exercising for three hours, surely you have to expect it!

Exactly. Not only that, but if I've been dancing for hours, then no matter how recent my last shirt-change, there will be evidence of the fact. I'd much rather dance with someone in the same state, than some of the "dance one track out of 10 cos I'm too good for the music and I don't like to sweat and anyway I've got all these hotshots to chat to so don't bother asking me to dance" types.

Ah, there. I really do feel better about that now. Thanks for 'listening'. And it was so much cheaper than professional therapy!Any time:nice: :hug:

Chris

Mary
14th-November-2003, 07:33 PM
Debster - you have nothing to worry about. I am always jealous of the fact that you always manage to make your lovely hair look immaculate even after several hours of solid dancing. You always know how to present yourself - good on ya gal.:cheers:

Mster

Chris
15th-November-2003, 12:41 AM
Originally posted by DavidB
Which is fine until the couple dancing next to you step on her hair. After all why should they expect the lady's head to be so close to their feet?

This is no joke - I did once step on someone's hair at a Ceroc night. Fortunately for the lady I managed to move my feet really quickly. But I don't think the man who dropped her even noticed.

Also I know how much care most ladies put into their hair. I'm not sure how much they appreciate it being dragged across a dirty floor.

It can look dramatic, but is the sort of move I'd reserve for a cabaret.

David

Excellent points - thanks for mentioning them. :wink:

But the 'head flick' would still work shoorly? A little latin-esque add-on . . .
(of course it would help if I looked like Enrique Inglesias):sorry

Totally up to the lady though . . . and I normally test the water (ie ask) before doing laybacks and swaybacks

ChrisA
18th-November-2003, 01:49 AM
Just thought it would be rude not to reawaken this fine thread in anticipation of Tues and Wed.

Is it going to be the first 10,000 view thread? Have there been any others?

Can Franck head it off at the pass by splitting it or will it make it anyway???

Is this the most pointless post ever????

Questions, questions.... I need a bit of a lie down, it's all so exciting...:what: :what: :what:

Chris

Boomer
18th-November-2003, 01:55 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
..Can Franck head it off at the pass by splitting it or will it make it anyway???
...

This thread has, I fear, taken on a life of its own...I actually think it has become self-aware :what:. I think the question is not can he head it off, but dare he...respect the thread :really:

PS, Can't make it tomorrow, toooo much study to catch up on, but am going on Wednesday, want to see if Wednedays are as good as people say. See ya Wednesday :cheers:

ChrisA
18th-November-2003, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
This thread has, I fear, taken on a life of its own...I actually think it has become self-aware :what:. I think the question is not can he head it off, but dare he...respect the thread :really:

Given that it already has more than twice as many views as that most erudite of all possible threads, namely "Pammy and Sheepy's public PMs", I'm hoping that the democratic spirit will itself keep it free :D


PS but am going on Wednesday, want to see if Wednedays are as good as people say. See ya Wednesday :cheers:
Nah. Wednesdays is rubbish :devil: :devil: :devil:

You come and check it out for yourself tho.. ;)

Franck
18th-November-2003, 02:20 AM
Originally posted by ChrisA
Is it going to be the first 10,000 view thread? Have there been any others?

Can Franck head it off at the pass by splitting it or will it make it anyway???It looks like this thread should have been split several times already, but I have been so busy recently that I didn't manage to do the normal tidying up!
It's a shame because as a result it has become very dull, and many interesting topics that would have thrived solo are now buried :sad:
Nobody wants to read a 50+ pages thread!

The number of views is only connected to the high number of posts / pages... splitting the thread would not affect it in any way :nice:

Franck.

Boomer
18th-November-2003, 02:24 AM
:sorry:

ChrisA
18th-November-2003, 11:40 AM
Originally posted by Franck
It looks like this thread should have been split several times already, but I have been so busy recently that I didn't manage to do the normal tidying up!
It's a shame because as a result it has become very dull, and many interesting topics that would have thrived solo are now buried :sad:
Nobody wants to read a 50+ pages thread!

Well, I dunno... people are posting to it, and are clearly reading it. You read it :D

And mostly it's reasonably on topic... either about the place, or about stuff happening there, or about the people that go there.

I think it's ok... some areas of a diverse place like this are bound to be different from others. It'll pass into the mists of oblivion eventually if it has no current relevance. Though I think it has the depth to continue provoking the debate about the content and style of different dance orgs for a while longer - to the benefit of all of them.

Like life, it ain't possible to conveniently compartmentalise each separate thing that happens.

Thanks for being so tolerant, anyway :nice:

Chris

TheTramp
18th-November-2003, 11:52 AM
Hmmm. Maybe Franck shouldn't have said 'Nobody'. He should have probably said 'Most People'.

Trouble is, that it's not relevant to most people on the forum. And I know that most people (that I've talked to), don't actually read it. Franck has to read it, because he's the moderator. I usually just skim though it, and don't really read it.

If you took out all the posts by 4 or 5 people, it'd probably only be 2 pages long. If that.

Now, I'm not saying that it shouldn't have existed. But I do agree that it's probably getting a little long and boring now. And maybe it's time to put it to rest??

Steve