terence12 725 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 hi Michael Booth, #101, it's because i am on this site, sitting alone, at the computer, no one knows me, and within honourable limitations can put how i feel and my past on the site, talking face to face with someone, i keep feelings hidden behind a comedy act. but writing on here like this empowers me. Don't get me wrong, i try to state things a fact not stuff for sympathy or empathy, (get me), but, and here's the thing, on here Nottstalgia, well, its like having friends, you know, the kind you can open up to, never had a friend, 1. never in one place to make one, 2. never trusted anyone enough, the only (friend), i made was during the 70s, remember the miners strikes and the power going off well i was married, (first wife), then, we invited him from next door but two, during blackouts, to play board games, trust me just board games, to cut a long story short she ended up leaving me for him, typical. you will see, as time goes on, all my posts seem to have a similar theme. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Parents always have seemingly unrealistic aspirations for their children. Mine certainly did. I hated FFGS, they tried to chose my friends and the clothes I wore, even the length of my hair. I used to leave home in slacks and a jacket, then get changed into jeans and T Shirt behind our garage. Mother hated long hair, so I didn't have a proper cut for over ten years. They wanted me to become an accountant, so I went to work on a caravan site at Ingoldmells. They didn't like my music, so I played it louder and louder. I suspected I was adopted in my teens, but as I'd had quite a good upbringing on the whole, I forgot about it. I then found out when in my mid 30's and was furious as all my cousins and aunts and uncles knew. I only recently got an original birth certificate and saw my birth mothers name but no father. I left home at 19 for a while and again at 23 to live with a girl my parents disapproved of. It lasted 32 years. I left for greener pastures, but got lost. I won't elaborate further for fear of embarrassing people. As dad used to say. Life is what you make it. I've made complete and utter disasters of my career and relationships, but I'm ok. I've had some 5hit times recently, but my Nottstalgia 'family ' have got me through it on way or another. So Terrance and Blondie, we've all got skeletons but we've all come through it. I'm happiest when on here, and long may it last. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I can understand your feelings, terence12. Whereas some of us have had a privileged life, others seem to have had a raw deal. It's true that Nottstalgia is a friendly place and since joining I've felt that I've become friends with some of them through our posts, despite never actually meeting any of them. Well, bar two of them. Nobody wants anything from you, nobody wants to hustle you, nobody wants to pry into your life, but are interested to know the bits you want to tell them and generally, nobody tries to make out they are better than anyone else. Maybe, in time, the Nottstalgians will get you to leave your computer and join them at one of their meet-ups. Anyway, if you've got something to say then we are here to read and comment on it, terence12. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Parents always have seemingly unrealistic aspirations for their children. <CUT> Good on you...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnNFFC44 20 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does anyone remember Summer Rain-Al James-Baz Harris to name a few, All great Musicians from the 60s. Rember the Lacarno very well, Johnny Carrington on the Doors, Great times, Great People then, The times have really changed, Will never see the Likes agen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnNFFC44 20 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Was talking to a guy at the hospice about peter Lee, where I entertain monthly,Lovely guy was pete,Yes Peter as sadley Passed away a few years back now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 This must be 70's looking at the admission price.....formerly Robert Hirst and the Big Taste . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Blues and Roots , looks like it's outside the Boat Clubs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yes Dave, that's the Union in the backgorund. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyhay 0 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Anyone remember Robert Hirst and the Big Taste used to play at the Beachcomber and other places...........good soul band! Also was there a band called The Children? I do not remember Robert Hirst and the big Taste but I have probably seen them I spent a lot of time at the Beachcomber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just listening to Svjatoslav Richter playing Rachmaninoff 2 as you do when all of a sudden remembered Alan Roper (with the injured leg) ,good singer ,used to sing at the Palais or Sherwood Rooms. Anyone know what happened after the place closed........ He was the compare at the Heart of the Midlands in the 70's, when the place closed down he played the piano at a pub near Clifton, I believe he has now died........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yogibear 0 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Alan Roper is still going, he will be about 80 this year, no longer appearing as a singer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome Yogi Bear Xxx........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Yogi Bear #120 - Is that the Alan Roper who was the compare at the Heart of the Midlands in the 1970's? - If so, I heard he had passed away years ago....... Incidently, I know a few people who live in Calverton.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome Yogi Bear. When I was about 9 or so, I used to cycle to Calverton from Woodthorpe with my brother. I remember there was what we called a water-splash at the bottom of a hill. We've driven there in the last few years but I can't remember exactly where it was... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bing 78 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I used to know a Clifton girl called Adrienne Black, very beautiful she was. She had two brothers, Chris Black and Lyne Black. One of the brothers, and I can't remember which, was the drummer in a one-hit-wonder Nottingham group. I been wracking my brains (the little I have left) but can't remember the group. Can anybody please help out? This would be in the mid to late 60's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Could it be Paper Lace ?......................They sang 'Billy don't be a hero'........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Welcome Yogi Bear. When I was about 9 or so, I used to cycle to Calverton from Woodthorpe with my brother. I remember there was what we called a water-splash at the bottom of a hill. We've driven there in the last few years but I can't remember exactly where it was... It was near the Lido and Springwater Social Club, I think it was called the Springwater Splash.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennerley 19 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Anyone remember Harry Lambert? he had a small jazz band played the pubs I worked with him at co-op bakery meadow lane 1955 I think that would be the Harry Lamert that played at the Bell with various local jazz musicians including Ray Marshall, drums Jack Nutbrown, trombone and myself on guitar and six string banjo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bing 78 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Blondie, It could well have been Paper Lace, but the drummer doesn't have the surname 'Black". perhaps my friend's brother was only a temporary drummer for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,134 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 The ford at Calverton is still there on the sharp bend as you leave Calverton towards Epperstone. It has, however, been bypassed by the road. Phil 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NottmNick 20 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 spent a year as bass with 'Colours Of Love' in 1970.. the type of hotels we stayed in didn't have TVs in the bedrooms to throw out of windows, but wasn't unknown for one of the band to break up a wardrobe.. and put it on the open fire to warm up the room.. I often had the mental image of the manager the next day saying 'well, the towels are all there, the shampoo's still on the shelf.. but I could have sworn there used to be a wardrobe in there...' (BTW it wasn't me, honest!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 14 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Any-one on here remember a group called The Mysteries out of Arnold? They had an old ambulance with Mysteries painted on the side.I was a bit too young to do the clubs at that time but I do remember going to the drummers house for a party one time.The guitarists name I think was Trev Ford lived on Killisick Estate around the corner from me as did Chris Morris of Paper Lace fame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Don't remember the Mysteries Blackie but did know Chris Morris and used to catch my school bus outside his house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 #134 Another Paper lace member Mick Vaughan lived that way Blackie either Arnold or Mapperley,his Dad used to make him work with us on Saturdays doing shop layouts for Marsdens,his Dad was General Manager,big Sheffield bloke and a great Boss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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