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    Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ceroc could be bad for you?

    Originally posted by Bill
    Mr Gus here can hardly complain of others talking about dancing. Last time were together I couldn't get a word in cus you were talking about dance all night
    Sadly true .... why do you think I want to give this dance lark a break (well ... at least cut back drasticaly) and get back to my old life of volleyball, martial arts, clubbing and lads nights out ... oh those happy halcyon days ...... just need to get past the bl**dy Champs .... roll on 7pm on Sat 1st March when we can start enjoying ourselves again

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    just need to get past the bl**dy Champs .... roll on 7pm on Sat 1st March when we can start enjoying ourselves again
    Are you taking this seriously then Gus?? We're going to have our 3rd practise tonight after I've finished teaching. Hopefully going to get a few more in before Blackpool.

    Of course, we're not expecting to get anywhere this year!!

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    Are you taking this seriously then Gus?? We're going to have our 3rd practise tonight after I've finished teaching. Hopefully going to get a few more in before Blackpool.

    Of course, we're not expecting to get anywhere this year!!

    Steve
    Looks like it's going to be a competition to see who can have least practice before the comp

    Fran and I have our second practice booked for this Thursday and our third and final session the Saturday afternoon before we go down ! Same goes for the double trouble !!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ah well ....... it'll give us all the more time to sit and admire the rest of the dancers. And cheer on all those folk we know. Going to be just as difficult as it was at Mussleburgh trying to know who to cheer on. With so many real and 'adopted' Scots down there we'll all be hoarse !!!!!!!!

    Better go and check the wardrobe I suppose

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    Looks like it's going to be a competition to see who can have least practice before the comp
    Heh Well, I only started dancing with Laili at the tail end of last year really. And it was pretty much on a whim that we ended up doing the competition. However, most people do say that we dance well together, so hopefully we won't be too bad.

    Haven't started the double trouble practise yet at all. I really don't know why I'm doing that!!

    Oh, and haven't really started the DWAS practise either

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    Oh, and haven't really started the DWAS practise either

    Steve
    Shopping centres could be good. Grab somone and start dancing, say its all for the sake of research and that theres a camera hidden 'just over there in WH Smith'. People'll do anything to get on TV
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    I seem to recall doing something like this in Perth and ending up with a policewoman!

    Very scary!

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    Are you taking this seriously then Gus??
    Ish ... its a competition and I think the lads and lasses we teach would be a bit dismayed if we went out in the first round and danced like a couple of turnips Like it or not, there is a lot of pressure on teachers to perform well ...

    As for the practice ... well I guess me and Helen have the same problem as Bill and Fran ... live too far away and got too many things doing on in the real world to get in much practice ....

    At the end of the day I've learnt a lot over the last month or so and, when we get it right, we are dancing much better and enjpying our dancing more ... so regardless what happens on the 1st, at least we've got that out of it ... so maybe it will all be worth the hassle and self-doubt anyway


    We're going to have our 3rd practise tonight after I've finished teaching. Hopefully going to get a few more in before Blackpool.

    Of course, we're not expecting to get anywhere this year!!

    Steve
    Caan we fil the above comments along with the "I'm just a beginner" comments?

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    Nah. That was a serious one We haven't really had much time for practise yet - and probably won't have. We're entering the competition for the fun element, rather than the 'We want to win' thing. Laili is in Bristol, I'm in London - and like Bill & Fran and yourself & Helen, we don't have much time for practise. Probably because I've spent most of the weekends this year up in Scotland

    Though, if we do well, I won't complain (probably because I'll have been knocked over with a feather at that point).

    As long as I enjoy the day - which I'm sure I will - and feel that we've done as well as we could under the circumstances, then there won't be any complaints. If I dance as badly as I did in Bristol last year, then I'll be upset with myself.

    Steve

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    Seems like a lot of you guys are getting the "It would have been better if we'd had more time to practice "excuses in early, just in case...... I wonder who will come up with the most imaginitive "no time to practice" excuse?.......could this be the cue for a wee competition? If the standard is anywhere as good as it was at Musselburgh, I'm sure we will all enjoy watching you guys perform.......wven beginners like you Steve!!!!

    DD

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    However, most people do say that we dance well together, so hopefully we won't be too bad.
    Oh you do! You do!

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    Thanks Lou That night was only about the 3/4 time we'd ever really danced together. So hopefully we now look a little better than when you saw us.

    DD. I don't think that anyone is getting in with excuses. If previous years are to go by, the standard will be very high, and no-one will need to feel any shame - even if they don't make it to the 2nd round. I know that we (Laili and I) are entering to have fun and maybe put on a bit of a show, rather than with any serious thoughts of winning, due to the very high standard I expect to see there.

    I think that most of us are just commiserating about the lack of time that we've had to practise with our partners - and I know several other couples who have the same 'problems'. We'd all like to do the best that we can, unfortunately, not everyone has the lifestyle or opportunity to be able to do that. Those people who do have more opportunity to practise are lucky, and I certainly don't begrudge them that.

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp

    DD. I don't think that anyone is getting in with excuses. If previous years are to go by, the standard will be very high, and no-one will need to feel any shame - even if they don't make it to the 2nd round. I know that we (Laili and I) are entering to have fun and maybe put on a bit of a show, rather than with any serious thoughts of winning, due to the very high standard I expect to see there.

    I think that most of us are just commiserating about the lack of time that we've had to practise with our partners - and I know several other couples who have the same 'problems'. We'd all like to do the best that we can, unfortunately, not everyone has the lifestyle or opportunity to be able to do that. Those people who do have more opportunity to practise are lucky, and I certainly don't begrudge them that.

    Steve
    Easy Tiger!!!!
    It was just meant to be a wee tongue in cheek throwaway line that you can throw away if you wish
    I'm sure regardless of how much practice you all get in the standard will be very high, and I am personally looking forward to watch you all perform
    DD

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    Sorry if I came across all heavy DD, it wasn't really meant to be. Apologies for that.

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    Sorry if I came across all heavy DD, it wasn't really meant to be. Apologies for that.

    Steve
    No problems. It must be hard to get any practise in when you spend so much time in Scotland these days!!
    DD

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    Yeah. Maybe I should have entered with a Scottish lady!!

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    Yeah. Maybe I should have entered with a Scottish lady!!

    Steve
    well......plenty to choose from !!!!!!!!!!


    and not surprising you haven't had much time to practice seeing as how you seem to be in Scotland more than down south recently

    And although it could come across as everyone getting their excuses in early ( ) I have to say that the one advantage of not getting any practice is that for the first time in 3 years of competing I feel very relaxed because I haven't put any pressure on myself and Fran feels the same.

    even though I still want to dance as well as I can, each year I've been tense and keen to do well - which is why I don't smile that often in competitions - :sorry .......... so this year it really is all about fun - whcih is what it was meant to be about anyway ! Always takes me a while to catch on

    With two Scottish teams in and goodness knows how many Scots in the other competitions there'll be plenty to cheer about.

    And boys ( Steve and Gus) if we all get knocked out early we can have some dances together... and a doublr trouble or two


    However much practice folk have had let's hope everyone has a great day. You never know, I might even go wild and have an alcoholic drink or two during the evening

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    And boys ( Steve and Gus) if we all get knocked out early we can have some dances together... and a doublr trouble or two
    You forgot Brady Bill.....How could you

    Isn't it nice though, entering a competition without the pressure of expecting to do well. I feel more relaxed about this competition, than I ever have before. Strange, since it's probably the biggest one of the year!

    And yes, plenty of Scots involved in all the competitions. Will be cheering you all on. And all the other honourary Scots too

    I might even join you in that alcoholic drink. Though, it's pretty unlikely

    Steve

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    Originally posted by TheTramp
    You forgot Brady Bill.....How could you
    Bill didn't forget me; he just knows who the boys are and who the men are!!! Or perhaps I'll still be up on the floor competing and won't have time to dance with all you men (fat chance; count me in for a quadruple trouble!).

    Brady

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    Originally posted by Dance Demon
    No problems. It must be hard to get any practise in when you spend so much time in Scotland these days!!
    DD
    Ah, could it be the porridge or maybe the haggis or even the wonderful climate!??? or maybe the fantastic female talent? or maybe a desire to wear a kilt Steve, next time you are up here in bonny Scotland, will you be wearing your favourite tartan? You could borrow Francks to get a feel for it! might need a wee bit of adjustment here and there but unlike Franck, would you wear it in true Scottish style???

    Till the next time!

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    Originally posted by Brady
    Bill didn't forget me; he just knows who the boys are and who the men are!!! Or perhaps I'll still be up on the floor competing and won't have time to dance with all you men (fat chance; count me in for a quadruple trouble!).

    Brady
    Of course I didn't forget you ............Was just suggesting that with Gus & Steve also in the Advanced we might have more time than some of the others.


    I'll catch you for a dance at some point Brady. And all the best on the day. Reckon you'll do very well. In fact you may well have to move up a category very soon

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