General Chat

Before we moved here in 1992 we used to go once a month to a dance held in a school hall ( a large hall), they used to have big bands play and our friends are very good at dancing, he used to take me round the floor to the quickstep dancing to Glenn Miller and i too love In The Mood. We also went to see the current Glenn Miller Orchestra when they played in Hitchin Herts.

And I also like Patsy Cline singing crazy.

To be honest Ann,I wish ballroom dancing was more popular.
Those were the days,when you didn't feel over dressed,if you went out in evening dresses,to dinner and dances.
I am afraid youngsters of today,will never know the feeling of joy we got from it.
Waltzing round the dance floor was magic.
But then the 1960's changed so much,romance on the dance floor changed.
We danced far apart from our partners.
I am lucky that one of my grandaughters,is really keen on ballroom dancing,and attends lessons every week.
She has danced at Blackpool Tower Ballroom,in competitions. But she has a girl partner,as the boys these days think it is sissy to dance.
Such a shame really,as she is such a good dancer,and watching her do latin is amazing.

I am by no means a good dancer but I used to love to dance with our friend who could lead so well. OH and I could only do the square tango if we danced with our friends, if we danced it together we always went wrong. We like to go to the Torbay Hotel in Torquay which is a Shearings hotel, it has a great dance floor and for part of the evening the dance floor is full of older couples, especially if they play old time dances like the Valetta,

Oh, I have danced at the tower Blackpool (in trainers) we were there for the weekend and couldn't resist joining in!!!

Years ago I got my OH to go to lessons with me,as he could not dance at all. Where as,we were taught it at school.
He became quite good at it. But will not dance now,unfortunately for me.
We used to go to Blackpool every year,and go into the tower every afternoon,to watch the dancing and to listen to the Wurlitzer organ being played,but I could not get him onto the floor,I was so disappointed,and had to just sit and watch.

Mo, Ann, I used to love dancing,even helped out at our youth club showing folk how to do it, J wasnt keen on dancing although he would do it, whenever we went anywere were music was on , I couldnt stay still, had a go at the golden wedding party but almost fell over too dizzy....so upset.... we used to go to the winter gardens almost every week also the tower, our fav singers are the crooners, Frank Sinatra, Micheal Buble, my fav is Barbara Streisland, we used to go to all the concerts, we saw Nat KingCole, Johnny Rae, Billy Eckstine, Ella fitzgerald Jack Jones In fact Jeff suprised me by taking me to see Jack Jones about 18 months ago, at Bridgewater Hall...we often go to hear the Halle too... big bands were a great treat , Ted Heath, Stan Kenton, Joe loss used to come to our local ballroom with Matt Monroe ... I better stop, I loved those days and could go on and on...memories .... well off to bed with the Lavender, and Horlicks, nite nite all

love Jean xx

Good evening everyone.
I can't stay long,as I have to have my bath,before I go to darts tonight.
I thought I would just pop in quickly to say hello,and wish you all well.
Take care my friends. Love Mo xxx

Hello Everyone,

Mo, hope all is well with you and your family. Enjoy yourself at darts tonight.
This last few days I've been busy doing some scrap pages, I have until the end of November to get it finished. It's just as well I am back into scrapping again.

I'll speak to you all tomorrow.

Love, Sallie.xxx

Jean, I didn't know Jack Jones was still doing concerts in UK. We saw him 3 times in Bristol in the 70s, I have got most of his records, just love his voice. We also saw Ella Fitzgerald at the Guildhall Portsmouth, probably late 50s. Another one we saw was Helen Reddy. I do like Michael Buble, loved him singing Cry me a River last night, have put his CD on my Christmas list for OH. Crazy Love I think it is called.

Ann, he has just done another tour or is going to do one....we were abit dissapointed with his choice of songs, he never sang any of the old favourites, but spent most of the time chatting or showing a film of him singing with is father, obviously dubbed , but effective... also sang songs from La Mancha, which wasnt our favourite choice.. but it was nice to be there....we enjoyed seeing Howard Keel and Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathias, Nat King Cole was rhe best , he just sang, not a lot of chat....But we regret not seeing Frank Sinatra, my boss used to go, it cost him £250 a seat, and that was many years ago...J has just reminded me we saw Sammy Davis Junior, now that was so good....and Count Basie..how did we afford to go to so many? certainly couldnt now..Have you got a lot of Jack Jones cd and Micheal Bouble? we used to take D to see the Sinners every boxing day......

I have nine CDs of Jack Jones, mostly copied off his old LPs, some of the CDs have 2 LPs on them.

Hello all. I have been home just over 3 hours but the computer was playing up a bit - sulking because I hadnt been on it for 4 days.

I had a great time, apart from my rotten eyes. I went to a weekend doctor yesterday, cost me, got some new antibiotic eyedrops. I hope they fix me but I am going to see if I can see my own doc tomorrow. I have choir practice tonight (hope I dont fall asleep) so will tell you all about singing in Rotorua when I have more time.

BTW, does anybody remember the Kings Singers from back in Adam and Eve's days? One of our conductors was Simon Carrington who co-founded it.

Better go.

Huia.

ps, I might start up a separate thread so people who might not read this one but read others that I have been on can 'read all about it' if the are interested, save me putting the same info on several threads.

Morning Huia, so glad you enjoyed your break, I look forward to hear what you got up to in Rotorua,

hope your eyes improve, it always frightens me when I go to have mine checked out, I think eyes are the one thing I would hate to lose, doesnt bear thinking about..

It will be a good idea for a seperate thread, save you muti adding,, it will make good reading too... but I do hope you will pop on this one from time to time we will miss you.. take care have a rest,,,,,

love Jean x.

Hi everyone.
I am fed up,we lost at darts again last night. Anyone any good at playing darts,coz we could do with you playing for us. We lost 4-2,and the two games that we did win,I finished,not that I am bragging mind you,well not a lot anyway.
Let us know when you start your rotorua thread Huia,it will make good reading I am sure.
Have you heard how Phil is. I hope he is o.k.
Only a few days left Jean,till your holiday. I do hope that this nice weather lasts for you.
It has been so warm here today,I went out in my coat this morning,and wished I hadn't as I was so hot.
Ann those twins on x factor,have a lot to answer for. I went to get my hair cut today,and a lady came in with her young son.
The lad wanted his hair cut the same as the dodgy duo.
Love to all Mo xxx

Mo, turn them upside down and you could use them for floor mops.

Hi Girls,

I'm late looking in today, been doing some scrapping and then we had to go out.

Mo, sorry your team lost again last night--no good me joining your team, everytime I've tried to play darts, they always end up on the floor.

Huia, so pleased you enyoyed your break at Rotorua. Looking forward to reading about it when you put the thread up. Hope you'll still join us on here though,we miss you when we don't hear from you.

Ann, I hope things are alright with you and hubby, and that his foot is a bit better today.

Jean, only a few days now before you and J go to Llandudno. I hope the weather will stay dry for you--makes it nicer to get about. Still, haven't been anywhere to buy lavender oil--I had two nights where I haven't been able to go to sleep, even though I was really tired going to bed.

Thinking of all our absent friends.

Take care everyone!

Love, Sallie.xxx

Morning Peeps, You must read Huia diary, its great, hope she keeps adding to it google "Maori Christ Window" and you will see lots of sites about it also there is one of Rotorua, lovey photos...

Sallie , I have to say I am not sure if the Lavender works or not, I have been so busy that I am exhausted, so sleeping until around 4.. which for me is a bonus, be careful with how much of it you put on the tissue, I over did it so finished up putting the tissue under my pillow and it seemed better, made my eyes water first time....lol...I am getting the hair permed today , most of the work is done now packing tomorrow, then we can bring everything out of the kitchen, then off we go....btw I am taking orders for pics of the new one, so form an orderly queue....

Mo, sorry you lost, but I bet you enjoyed the night out....and there is always next time...xx

hope everyone is o.k. and ready for the weekend

love Jean xx

Morning Girls
There has been so much written in the last few days, I won't comment on everything. However, I also loved Michaels Buble's version of Cry Me A River, and the Twins should go (please).
I have a lavender room spray which I bought from the Avon Catalogue, they also do a sleep range which may help. I often spray the childrens' bedroom with "Sleepy Spray", not sure if it works, but it must have some sort of psychological effect. Jean, you were right to put the tissue under your pillow as the essential oil version is very strong and can induce headaches. Ironically it is also used to help ease headaches.

Mo, if you still have your cough and cold, you could do a similar thing by putting Olbas Oil on a tissue under your pillow. It smells a bit but clears blockages during sleep.

Huia, I'm pleased you had a good trip. I must take a look at your other thread, when I have the time.

Half term now, and we are busy. The Christmas Cake was made yesterday, and I am looking at making Mincemeat this year. I usually buy all of it but the children are so into their cooking at the moment, it is nice to try new things with them. Daniel makes lovely pastry, and I don't want to dampen their enthusiasm. There are some lovely cookery books around for children these days and it seems so much more fun for them cooking from their own books rather than from mine which don't have as many pretty pictures.

Took 3 of them for a long walk in the woods yesterday. Sophie is going as a witch to a party on Saturday so we picked up a lovely gnarled branch and some twigs and have made a very effective broomstick.

Off to the Optician thismorning for my 2 yearly check, then bits of shopping to do. Am hoping to take the youngest 2 to our Opera House on Friday morning to watch the stage version of The Gruffalo. Not sure how they can make such a short story into a play. It will be interesting to see where they extend the story.

Anyway, better be off :-)) Have a lovely day.

DEBBIE

Wow!! nobody been on here so far today!

Interesting to see that Avon do a sleep range (I assume that is lavender too? I don't have Avon delivered any more so that would be new to me (when I say any more I haven't had it for about 15 years.
I too use Olbas Oil on a tissue under my pillow if I have a cold.

Deborah you are busy with all that cooking, puts me to shame!!! No Christmas cooking for me as we are going to son's. Not that DiL is into cooking either, son will cook Christmas lunch.
Lovely to go for a long walk in the woods with the children, I bet they really enjoyed that. Hope your daughter enjoys her Haloween party. Do you get much trouble from Trick or treaters there?

OH's foot seems a bit better, he isn't complaining quite so much.

Ann
Glos

All packed now Jean? I am sure you are going to have a lovely break, I hope you have some nice weather.

Thanks Ann, but the forecast isnt to good,but it never bothers us we either make up a flask of coffee get the books and sit at west shore watching the sea and reading...if it is fine we have a stroll. as it is dark early we usually have dinner at lunchtime and sarnies at night, then I can do my cards... sorted...packing this afternoon, and tomorrow getting everything out of the kitchen.... then we are off early Sat, stopping on the way for breakfast.......
Hair all done too, made my list ,cant do anything if I dont have a list....
might be able to get on here again before we go.... glad Ts foot seems a bit better.
slept last night, only woke once, until 6.45, getting better....

love Jean xx

Hello everybody.
Sorry for not appearing on here yesterday.
I was up at Bromley,doing some christmas shopping. I didn't get that much,only stocking fillers,as we went by train.
I cant see how the depression is affecting to many people,they were spending like there was no tommorrow.
Unless folk are put things onto their credit cards.
Pr-m-rk,or as we like to call,Primani the poor mans Armani, was absolutely heaving,and the queues seemed miles long.
One of my friends queue'd up for 30 minutes to pay for her goods.
The train we were due to catch,was full up,so we had to wait for the next one,and even then,the six of us could not sit together.
Ann,the Avon sleep range,is really good. It's their room spray that I use.
Is there not a lady local to you,that sells it. If not I am wondering if you could,google it and see if they sell on line.
We don't have as many trick or treaters,as we used to have, as most of the youngsters in our area are now grown up. Thank goodness.
But I still get some treats in,just in case. They would never go to waste here,as my own grandchildren would eat whats left of them anyway.
So our Jean,you are all posh again,with your nice perm done.
How much do we have to pay you to speak to you now then. lol
It's such a shame about the weather turning. If it had been this week you were away,it would have been lovely for you.
Will we not be seeing you on here for two whole weeks.
Oh my golly,what will we do,we will miss you soooo much.
But I do hope you have an absolutely wonderful break away.
Hello to,Marie,Debbie,Huia,our Sallie where ever she has got to,come back Sallie we miss you. And all our lovely friends on here.
Love and best wishes to you all. Mo xxx