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RAB · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:44 pm Post subject: NOT SO TUBBY TUBA!!

My first draft from J/Wing in'70 was to Chatham, under Cpt Pete Sumner(RIP). He kept telling me I played the bass like a euphonium much to my annoyance. I secretly arranged (well copied) Carnival of Venice with variations and practiced until acceptable. Eventually he did it again and I stood up (prearranged with our pianist) and gave it my best shot. On completion I said "No sir, that was like a euphonium". With safety in numbers, and a monster called Stanley "Bugles" Mathews on my side, he joined in the laughter. Got on fine with him then,,,,

bootybandy · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:

I remember you and Alan Ham doing a duet of Forty Fathoms where Lt Ken Sharpe introduced you and Alan as Musn Ham and Eggs. (groan) I also remember Nick Davies doing his Post Horn thing with a Parrot on it, always flying away....Booty :O)
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Hornblower · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:57 pm Post subject:

bootybandy · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject:

Keith Boswell, Vim Irons, Trev Davies, Paddy Watters, Pinto, Len Lewrie, Doug Lithgoe, Adrian Patterson, Geoff Hill et al. I can't remember the three badge Solo clarinet player that liked a drop of the sauce.. All familiar names and characters that lot. One of my first gigs was to Dewars Distillery in Perth, can't remember sod all of that one......Booty :O)
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Thomas Carlyle

RAB · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:41 pm Post subject:

[quote="bootybandy"]. I can't remember the three badge Solo clarinet player that liked a drop of the sauce.. :O)[/quote

Would that be Digger Brooks?? Or the late Jan Langley???

I CAN'T REMEMBER ONE THAT DIDN'T.

Dewar's in Perth is not one I remember. Either I was as drunk as you or you're thinking of the Edinburgh Distillery. I think I've twigged who you are and fully understand why you wish to remain ananymous..Your secret's safe with me...NOT

bootybandy · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject:

It was definately Perth, as I bought some lemonade before we went there as I didn't like Whisky at that time. I do now though. Jan Langley, that's the man. I know he was technically a Solo Clarinet but he was safer sat on third......Booty :O) Ooo. Ricky Brown was Eb Sax player and Rocky was Bb Tenor Sax.
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Aaron Aardvark · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:57 pm Post subject:

BOOTY ........ Aardvark's watching you

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bootybandy · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject:

You only think you're watching me Aardnark.....Booty :O)
Nice picture of Bozzy in the front centre....B.
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Thomas Carlyle

RAB · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:26 pm Post subject:

YE GADS AaRDVARK!!! WHERE DID YOU SPRING THAT ONE FROM???

You nearly made me choke on my big MAC!!!

ps I'm the one drinking DIET Guiness

Aaron Aardvark · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:00 pm Post subject:

as i said Rab.......over the years I looked out for many of you and collected some fabbo souvies. I have plenty of ammo to go around so you all should be afraid....Very afraid.

Albert the Aardvark · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:24 pm Post subject:

A photograph in black and white, does that mean it wasn't real?
It looks like a reunion of the village people to me.

Must dash Adios for now Muchachos!
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RAB · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 3:52 pm Post subject:

Aaron Aardvark · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject:

RAB · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject:

Good heavens Aaron..
You must have quite an album from your FOSNI days..
You'll be getting Bootybandy all confused.

He'll need to be "a real star" to keep up with you...

bootybandy · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject:

I am impressed with the vast array of photographic evidence that "Young" Aaron has.....Booty :O)
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