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2006 Volunteer Band Festival01 July 2006... anyone going?
Don't forget that if you want to watch the beat retreats, it is FREE!! Portsmouth Guildhall Square at 0830 (yes, that is the half past eight in the morning!) 
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General Melchett
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Well, I suppose I'll have to Deli! It's easier than Horseguards I suppose, and you do get to see free entertainment in the form of 9 VBI's sweating like a bootneck in a NAMET exam!
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The Donkey
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BambaraI'll be there, but please remember that this is a sober and formal occassion to be enjoyed with a nice cup of tea and maybe for the more daring a sausage roll.
I understand that some of the more gregarious characters have an informal "de-briefing" in the evening, but I wouldn't know about that!
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ZedHorn
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| Donkey boy wrote: | I understand that some of the more gregarious characters have an informal "de-briefing" in the evening, but I wouldn't know about that!
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Donkey boy.. I have pictures to prove that you know all about the de breifing afterwards... more amusing are the pictures I have of Mark "I am woman" Lovibond being debriefed... you know where I am if you want them.. top night! Bring on festival 2006 and Cologne for warm ups... Doc
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Gillian McCallan
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Guys Guys come on surely it is worth a sausage roll albeit cold and soggy to come and watch the hung over and slightly blearie eyed of the Volunteer Band Service!!
Please come and cheer us from Scotland on as we will be knackered and no doubt sh** faced as well.
By the way is Cologne still as drunken as usual (99/00/01) It is the only timeI don't remember much except that the permenant stagger that I had for the week. A good time was had by all. By the way Hi to all the Cologne Drummers!! We had some fun times!!!
So guys enjoy the festival and the whisky coffee!
Gillian
Neptune VB
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K.S.J.LEVER
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Gillian, Does Steve Richardson still play the 'kid shifter' (trombone) with your lot???????
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Gillian McCallan
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Hi ya
Yes he does we have band practice tonight and a good mate of mine and my fiance
Gillian
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bootybandy
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Is that THE McCallan Gillian or just McCallan. Either way it's very nice. 
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Gillian McCallan
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McCallanEither way they are both very nice!!
if the name was MACALLAN....well I would be worth a fortune!
Gillian
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Pompey Rich
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Deli.
Are you coming down to watch the marching displays then? I doubt it, you are too old. It looks as if HMS Nelson are third on parade this year. And a warning to all you so called drinkers. Never mind what our drum section will be playing this year but we are out on the wets mob handed led by yours truly. Yes I am actually staying over this year. 'Beware Of The Cider Monster'. Or perhaps Double Vodka & Red Bull. Or whatever. Best Wishes to you all and look forward to seeing old faces again.
Rich Pitman
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Pompey Rich
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P.S. Of course all of this merry making will be before the marching displays begin.
Rich Pitman
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greenfairy
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Drinks on you then? Good stuff
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mrbassbone
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | Deli.
Are you coming down to watch the marching displays then? I doubt it, you are too old. It looks as if HMS Nelson are third on parade this year. And a warning to all you so called drinkers. Never mind what our drum section will be playing this year but we are out on the wets mob handed led by yours truly. Yes I am actually staying over this year. 'Beware Of The Cider Monster'. Or perhaps Double Vodka & Red Bull. Or whatever. Best Wishes to you all and look forward to seeing old faces again.
Rich Pitman |
I have been told that for the SALUTE TO WWII VETERANS concert that we <The Orlando Concert Band> will be doing, there will be 2 Beer Vending Tankers behind us <right next to the Percussion Section  > and the beer is FREE!!!!! Just have to keep the sticky fingered Trumpets out of it....LOL
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bootybandy
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| mrbassbone wrote: |
I have been told that for the SALUTE TO WWII VETERANS concert that we <The Orlando Concert Band> will be doing, there will be 2 Beer Vending Tankers behind us <right next to the Percussion Section > and the beer is FREE!!!!! Just have to keep the sticky fingered Trumpets out of it....LOL |
If it was an RM Band then it would be difficult to get to the free beer before the Bulgers got there and started charging money for it.
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mrbassbone
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| bootybandy wrote: | | mrbassbone wrote: |
I have been told that for the SALUTE TO WWII VETERANS concert that we <The Orlando Concert Band> will be doing, there will be 2 Beer Vending Tankers behind us <right next to the Percussion Section > and the beer is FREE!!!!! Just have to keep the sticky fingered Trumpets out of it....LOL |
If it was an RM Band then it would be difficult to get to the free beer before the Bulgers got there and started charging money for it. |
Too bad we cannot get a few of them to participate and partake...<hic>
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bootybandy
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It would be like asking a Fox to look after the Chicken Coop 
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Pompey Rich
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HMS Nelson RNVB Corps Of Drunks, er, sorry I meant drums will be there at 0730 then.
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stick insect
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| bootybandy wrote: | | It would be like asking a Fox to look after the Chicken Coop |
Mind they don't have flu. 
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Pompey Rich
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Nah. They're all too daft to understand illness and if they did, they still have to buy the wets and only then if they are too poorly to drink I would have to set an example. Waste not want not especially loopy juice.
P.S. Are you coming to watch us? We have a few surprises this year including the concert in the afternoon. Deli will be at the Guildhall at 6am to secure a prime spot.
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greenfairy
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The surprise will be if I don't f*ck up! 
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Pompey Rich
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And as I am this years Drum Major, I do not expect you to f*ck up if you are sober. Seriously though, stop panicking and enjoy cos' me and our beloved bandy Craig want everybody to enjoy this year with fun and perhaps a little mischief.
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admin
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 | Pompey Rich wrote: | | want everybody to enjoy a little mischief. |
A Small Single Female Chief Petty Officer in the band Pass her over here and I'll enjoy her as well
So long as people enjoy the festival and the music... everyone wins
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greenfairy
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Apart from those who lose 
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Pompey Rich
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I've already bloody lost. The band were playing well and my beloved Corps Of Drums were working on the new static (Brilliant) and where the f*ck was I? On my own outside freezing my wotsits off marching up and down with the Drum Majors Staff trying to remember what Colour Sergeant Lee Hodges had taught me with basic drum majoring a few years ago. I can honestly say that I was on a proper downer tonight. Did you ever feel lonely and unwanted when you were Drum Major, Deli?
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mrbassbone
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | I've already bloody lost. The band were playing well and my beloved Corps Of Drums were working on the new static (Brilliant) and where the f*ck was I? On my own outside freezing my wotsits off marching up and down with the Drum Majors Staff trying to remember what Colour Sergeant Lee Hodges had taught me with basic drum majoring a few years ago. I can honestly say that I was on a proper downer tonight. Did you ever feel lonely and unwanted when you were Drum Major, Deli? |
I don;t know about Deli, but I did one day when as a lark...I gave a Column Left and the Band went RIGHT!!! Boy was I the but of all the jokes that day. Cute initiation.... 
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Aaron Aardvark
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | Did you ever feel lonely and unwanted when you were Drum Major, Deli? |
He still does feel lonely and unwanted. Quick marry him and cheer him up.
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greenfairy
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Awww, you can't feel lonely and unwanted now that you know who I am! And it's a sad sign that it wasn't the first time in my life that someone asked if I was the green fairy
I need one of those thingymajigs. What do you call them?
Oh yes, a life
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Pompey Rich
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Touch wood. I have sacked myself as Drum Major and hopefully our wonderful illustrious leader, Craig, is now sorting things out. Whoopee! giz' me drum back. Oh, and by the way greenfairy. Do you think that Craig should be known as the Little Jock Fairy? And should I ask Deli to marry me? I'll just ask the wife.
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greenfairy
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Little Jock Fairy definately suits him. Especially with that poncy car of his!
Remind me to buy him nice sparkly wand to conduct with 
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Pompey Rich
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I totally agree with you. He would look a darling on a lambretta or like me, on a vespa. But I don't think we should be talking about Craigs wand on here. It's totally the wrong sort of site.
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greenfairy
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And now you've given me a very disturbing mental image. I need to go scour my head with a brillo pad *shudders*
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Pompey Rich
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I am now panicking big style. Although I've had a few wets tonight, I've been watching a documentry on 'Glam-Rock'. Suzi Quatro has a striking resemblence to Craig with long hair. Honestly. Have a look in HMV tomorrow and see if one of her CD's is there. The poor little chap. Are we being too hard on him?
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General Melchett
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I am sooo glad my Band haven't started abusing me on the internet yet! Craig's a lucky guy.........
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greenfairy
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We can abuse you on the internet if you're feeling left out
And Craigy knows I love him really (no, not like that. Someone pass me a shovel so I can get out of this hole)
I'll have to investigate the Suzi Quattro thing as I think you may have something there Rich. I don't think she was quite as hairy though 
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Pompey Rich
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I love Craigy too. But it is like that???????? But I'm also supposed to be asking Deli to marry me. What am I to do? I hope my wife understands. I'm sure she will when she's trying to slaughter me.
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greenfairy
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I thought bigamy was still legal on the Isle of Wight? Tis a strange place after all!
Anyway, with all this male love going on, I'm starting to feel all left out  Think I'll go do something girlie like watch Pride & Prejudice in a bid to mend my broken heart 
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Pompey Rich
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I find that comment rather offensive. My wife and I are very close. We're just like brother and sister.
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greenfairy
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Might explain your desire to marry a host of bandies then!
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A
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | I totally agree with you. He would look a darling on a lambretta or like me, on a vespa. But I don't think we should be talking about Craigs wand on here. It's totally the wrong sort of site. |
Oh, you mean the Big Beefy One? HIs quarterpounder with extra cheese?
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greenfairy
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And to think I'd just about rid myself of that thought 
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A
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| General Melchett wrote: | | I am sooo glad my Band haven't started abusing me on the internet yet! Craig's a lucky guy......... |
He is indeed, he got the winning band!!!!!!!!!!!
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A
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | I am now panicking big style. Although I've had a few wets tonight, I've been watching a documentry on 'Glam-Rock'. Suzi Quatro has a striking resemblence to Craig with long hair. Honestly. Have a look in HMV tomorrow and see if one of her CD's is there. The poor little chap. Are we being too hard on him? |
Band Colour Sergeant Craig Henderson
Suzi Quatro
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greenfairy
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Uncanny
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A
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Notice when he gets stressed he starts stripping off. I propose that at this years festival we have a tranquilliser dart at the ready, as the ladies of Nelson are demure and innocent and don't need to see a nekkid Jock fairy running around the bandroom......
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greenfairy
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Nah, lets get him extra stressed and just have a camera at the ready 
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A
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I worry about you......
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greenfairy
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Me?!
*is very glad A hasn't seen the fruits of my evening's labours*
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A
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I have now. And the saying is true, there is always a thin line between insanity and genius....
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greenfairy
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. . . and I'm verging on the gentard (a fantastical combination of a genius and retard)
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Pompey Rich
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Less than a month to go. How is everyones nerves? Are you all starting to bottle out? Will the Green Fairy have another bout of 'can't march-won't march? Will Nelson Corps Of Drums hit the bottle (as we have done for 11 months)? Come on now don't be frightened just admit it. YOU'RE ALL PETRIFIED. Tee Hee Hee Hee
P.S. What are we playing in the marching display. As soon as we know we might start practicing
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greenfairy
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | P.S. What are we playing in the marching display. As soon as we know we might start practicing |
I thought you just made it up as you went along. Drumming's not exactly rocket science
*runs*
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Aaron Aardvark
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wahhhh roflmao
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A
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | Will the Green Fairy have another bout of 'can't march-won't march?
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Funny you should mention that..............................
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greenfairy
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I was ready and willing
maybe not the best thing to say in regards to Craig but hey, you've got to love innuendo
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A
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You didn't put up much of a fight though
Again not the best thing to say, but you're right, I do love a bit of innuendo....
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Apricot
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and you had a pic hidden in your bag.
I think that's seriously wimping out, especially as it meant you missed the lovely piping.
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Apricot
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Rock on the festival. By then I'm sure we might even have the right music, an instrument each to play and all be marching in the same direction. Then again I'm marching so there ain't much chance really!
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greenfairy
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| Apricot wrote: | and you had a pic hidden in your bag.
I think that's seriously wimping out, especially as it meant you missed the lovely piping. |
Doesn't everyone carry a piccolo in their handbag?! 
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Apricot
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perhaps I'm missing out here..
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A
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Can't really fit a clarinet in a handbag, which is just as well as Craig likes throwing my handbags across restaurants.
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bootybandy
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| A wrote: | | Can't really fit a clarinet in a handbag, |
Depends how big the handbag is.
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Apricot
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if it's big enough to fit a clarinet in then it shouldn't really qualify as a handbag any more
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A
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What about an Eb though?
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Apricot
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you haven't got one - yet!
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A
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But it would fit in a spacious handbag would it not! It's why I want one, as it's diddy and twee.
And once I get one and start banging those top g's, I'll be the most hated woman in Nelson band! Revenge is sweet, is all I can say to those who didn't get me any wedding presents!
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Apricot
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ok I'll give you that, but just make sure it doesn't have a bracelet handle for dancing with.
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Apricot
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| A wrote: | | And once I get one and start banging those top g's, I'll be the most hated woman in Nelson band! |
Can I change instruments? I have a sudden urge to take up the tuba (being about as far away as possible from the clarinet section)
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greenfairy
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You'd be able to umchug to your heart's content with a tuba
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Pompey Rich
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With reference to the Green Hairies earlier comment. I cannot play a clarinet. Can you play a drum (with or without rocket science)? Could you march with a drum? And as for the stick drill well how easy is that? And finally. Is it true that ALL musicians are told before any marching gig just switch off and follow the Corps Of Drums as they will keep the steady tempo to make sure the rest of you can keep in step and know where you're going? Mind you. With Melvin leading as Drum Major we will all probably end up in Guildford this year. And as for Tony on bass drum who is supplying the ear defenders
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greenfairy
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Awww bless, it's so easy to wind you up!
I'm proud to admit I'm shite at marching and ain't too hot on flute, picc, clarinet or any other instrument either! In fact I do wonder sometimes how I got here 
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bootybandy
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| A wrote: | | What about an Eb though? |
I didn't know Gucci made an Eb Handbag????
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Pompey Rich
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The question is will the Green Hairy go to the RNVB festival social? Or is it a case of 'Can't Dance-Won't Dance'? I suppose she will be sitting in a corner gassing to all the Nelson girly brigade. Yack Yack Yack let's stop yacking cos' we're really opening up the ozone layer with our yacking
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Pompey Rich
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And of course. Will Deli turn up in flares and platforms?
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A
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We shall all (Greenfairy most definitely included) will be dancing into the wee small hours, and we shall be very distinctive in our matching outfits.
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RAB
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | And of course. Will Deli turn up in flares and platforms? |
Oh I think you're creating your very own "platform" to "flare" Deli up..
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Aaron Aardvark
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:smt046 :smt046
I have my ring side seat booked.....I'll save you a seat Rab.
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greenfairy
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | is it a case of 'Can't Dance-Won't Dance'? |
I love dancing
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Co-admin
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| Pompey Rich wrote: | | And of course. Will Deli turn up in flares and platforms? |
They are sooo last week
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Apricot
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We will all be dancing (at the party not the festival), and if all you non-nelsonites turn up to support us, at the festival or the after-show party, you will discover what a lovely bunch we really are and that we are also quite as insane as we appear to be on here!
P.S. girls have you got your costumes sorted yet? I haven't even thought about it...
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A
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Virtually sorted m'dear.
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Apricot
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ok tell me tonight, I assume you'll be there?
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greenfairy
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Dammit, I knew there was something I was meant to be thinking about 
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Apricot
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glad I'm not the only one GF
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A
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I shall be there, if only to laugh at Craigs hangover.
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Pompey Rich
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Yes. We Nelson Volunteers really are a nice bunch. Now who fancies a punch up? 
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dollydrumstick
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Did someone mention PunchCome on Rich - you know us drummers only drink Punch, we are all calm placated individuals who thrive on the thought that after we've finished we'll get to the bar first. We are always willing to put our hands in our pockets to get the wets in for all the people in the band who actually make a difference :-)
(I was gonna say the first two ranks but in Drakes case that's half the band.....)
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mrbassbone
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Re: Did someone mention Punch | dollydrumstick wrote: | Come on Rich - you know us drummers only drink Punch, we are all calm placated individuals who thrive on the thought that after we've finished we'll get to the bar first. We are always willing to put our hands in our pockets to get the wets in for all the people in the band who actually make a difference :-)
(I was gonna say the first two ranks but in Drakes case that's half the band.....) |
Punch quite liberally laced with Pussers Rum.
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sticky blue
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Re: Did someone mention Punch | mrbassbone wrote: | | dollydrumstick wrote: | Come on Rich - you know us drummers only drink Punch, we are all calm placated individuals who thrive on the thought that after we've finished we'll get to the bar first. We are always willing to put our hands in our pockets to get the wets in for all the people in the band who actually make a difference :-)
(I was gonna say the first two ranks but in Drakes case that's half the band.....) |
| Quote: | | Punch quite liberally laced with Pussers Rum. |
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with just a drop more to make sure - hic! hic! 
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Pompey Rich
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Nelson Corps Of Drums have a major problem before the festival marching display. We always have a tot or two of pussers in the band room to steady the nerves but as my twelve year old son is playing this year I don't know what to do. Am I permitted to lace pussers with coke or should he stay on double whiskey which he usually shares with his mother? (only joking). Is there an alcohol free type pussers or perhaps he could drink benylin.
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Aaron Aardvark
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Piriton.......always good for calming little bulgers down.
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Co-admin
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Never drink before a gig... Toooooo risky!
I might well pop over to watch the marching displays
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Pompey Rich
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Not even tea or coffee Deli? That's a bit harsh mate. Hope to see you at the festival. The concert bit is gowing to throw up a suprise
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greenfairy
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Probably more than one surprise because, the way things are going, I might even play some right notes
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Apricot
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go green fairy!
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greenfairy
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Did you notice the right notes I did tonight? I swear it was about 1 in 3
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Apricot
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yes, especially as I was right behind you. Someone else from the band (not forum member) even said how nice it was to hear a piccalo so play up green fairy
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Apricot
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serious questions now, please can anybody tell me...
what time does the morning marching session start & finish?
what time does the afternoon concert session start & finish?
what time are we (nelson) on in both?
what time is the big band on?
thanx 
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greenfairy
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| Apricot wrote: | | yes, especially as I was right behind you. Someone else from the band (not forum member) even said how nice it was to hear a piccalo so play up green fairy |
Someone needs a hearing test then. I was so bad it was funny! 
As to your questions, I cannae help cos I know nothing. As ever
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Pompey Rich
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I think after the inspection we march on around about 10ish.
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greenfairy
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And after seeing the board today we all know how bloody early we'll have to get up 
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