Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 It's not the food that's expensive, just the grabbing bar stewards who make it that way. I think Gino Washington did appear at one of the Trent side rowing clubs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Well Christmas has started in Holland . My eldest travelled to Groningen in Northern Holland this morning to see his Mrs and his daughter .His arrival co-incided with that of Swarte Piet .Traditionally it is the day that Swarte Piet (Black Peter) arrives from Spain to help Sinterklaas . Each year a different town takes it in turn to host Swarte Piets arrival and this year was the turn of Groningen and he was greeted by about 50,000 people . Even after many years of my son living with a Dutch girl I still don't fully understand the whole thing but it leads up to the celebration on 5th December (St.Nicholas day ?) when presents are handed out to all good children . They seem to celebrate Christmas Day the same as us later but it is a more subdued affair . Swarte Piet is dressed up with black face make up and red lips and each year there seems to be more opposition from the growing ethnic population to the tradition . My daughter in law was going to stay away from the town centre because of expected trouble but decided in the end to risk it . http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwarte_Piet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Geno Washington appeared at the Beeston youth centre a couple of years ago, amazing ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Seen him in the mid 60's at many locations in Nottm , mostly at the Dungeon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I think he was a gym instructor with the US army before he started entertaining. He must have kept fit to still do gigs all these years later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hi Bilbraborn, he must be nudging 70, but very fit. First saw him in Nottingham 1966, and to see him again years later was amazing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Brilliant. I was a big fan and wore his records out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hi Hi Hi Hazel. It's nice to see you in the neighbourhood. lookin' good now! It was such a long time ago since I seen yer> Every one a gem!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Bilbraborn, did you ever go to the bag o'nails club in London ? Geno was always in there !!!!! Hand clapping, foot stomping...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Gino Washington an his Ram Jam band played at the Beachcomber several times, and before at the Brit or rowing clubs, great performers and live ! no back up tapes or other rubbish used nowadays to "enhance" an act. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Funky Butt Live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm too old to dance like that anymore. LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Bilbraborn, you're never too old not to dance: you just have to know what you're capable of and stick within those limits; here's to 'The Twist' later in the day................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I always found the last dance to be the best.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm with you Christine on this one...never too old to dance or shake a tail feather !!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 You wouldn't say that if you saw me LOL!.. It makes my wife cringe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Don't believe that Bilbraborn, anyone who has a passion for music and frequented the past Nottingham clubs, will always be able to strut their stuff, cringeworthy or not ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 It's one way of getting back at the grandkids. Boy does it make THEM cringe. Being as it's Christmas, I think it's time they learned The Hitch-hiker and The mash potato. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Or the boogaloo !!!! First strutted at the beachcomber to Jimmy James and the vagabonds !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 The twist is my favorite, don't forget The Bump! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Who could forget the bump. and the shake. I'm out of breath thinking about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Or the boogaloo !!!! First strutted at the beachcomber to Jimmy James and the vagabonds !!!! Not Jimmy James................but great to dance to.........Boogaloo Party- The Flamingos, recall it was Stringfellows signature tune at the Dungeon for a while, unless the memories playing tricks........yet again............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Come on Paulas. get a grip!! What were we talking about? Locomotion. Jive. Hand Jive. I think we were all just happy to be alive and free and full of energy. I used to marvel at the way American kids danced on The Monkees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 AYUP!!!!!! Anyone got their decos up yet?? Mine will go up at the end of the month, then me and the lovely wife will go and look at peoples outdoor lights. There's a cul de sac near us, Roebuck Drive, where nearly all the residents light up their trees in the garden. It's amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Saw a few in Beeston last week, it's still halfway through November. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 None allowed up in our house until after my birthday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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