Standing on the quay......in my hard hat and hi viz thong !!!!.......on Liverpool Docks......sweat drippin' off me shnozzer !!!.....it's not a pretty sight...and it's 30 degrees !!!.
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It was good mate !!...it was spoilt a little because the drummer of The Christians had a heart attack ON STAGE whilst they were playing before Sting !!!...thanks be to God he is okay.
The vast majority of the crowd knew everything he played....everyone was going nuts when he sang The Police...
Talking of mining....I knew 2 lads from Yorkshire who used to watch Everton...1 was from Thorne and 1 was from Doncaster...[we were only teenagers]
Both their dads were lifelong miners...
I was invited to attend the big protest at Orgreave....[bad decison on my part to be honest]
The protest was...
You don't really realise just how unique and life changing such a massive event was until you look back.....I actually look back in awe at the whole day.....the line ups on both sides of the Atlantic.....the logistics involved to stage such a mammoth event.....I feel TRULY BLESSED to have...
I WAS THERE !!!!!.......sitting in the stands on the left hand side near the stage....Queen were unbelievable......BUT......U2 playing "Bad" was the absolute pinnacle of the whole Wembley show in my [and many others who were there] humble opinion!!!.
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They have hearts blacker than a Bailiffs !!!......just give me 5 minutes in a room with them.....they wouldn't be able to ever type again !!....lower than a snake's belly !!!.
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I was at Castle Grey Skull [a.k.a. Anfield] on Saturday to see Bruce Springsteen....AND.....Paul McCartney perform together !!!!...BRUCE WAS HIS USUAL AMAZING SELF !!!....the energy and passion levels he performs at defy logic !!!....
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I am as green as the Hulk in a very bad mood !!!!..
To all my wonderful Summerwine family members who will be attending this wonderful event....
Have a wonderful laughter filled day in OUR town.......the memories will be with you forever !!.....and you will meet like minded new friends who share...
From the back.....wearing Miss Davenport's blond wig [from her glam period !!!].......sitting on the bench.......I thought she did look [to quote from Compo when he seen Smiler in drag] "DELICIOUS !!!".......until Howard whispered in her ear........and my illusion was SHATTERED !!!!!.
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Here's one for yer !!!!....I have drank 8 litres of water EVERY DAY [apart from the odd Weekend loony binge] for well over 20 years !!!.
Even after the aforementioned "binges" I will drink litres during the night when I wake up !!!.....I even drink it in the bath [not the bath water !!!!]
The...
Brian Blessed with his undies over his kecks.......and a BIIIIIG pair of wings !!!!....a thing of absolute beauty !!!!...."FLASH GORDON'S ALIIIIIIIVE !!!!!!!!!!!"
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It was the time our "visually challenged" hero "OUT DELLED DEL BOY !!!!"......
Remember the moment Del fell through the bar when he was talking to Trigger.....it was voted the best comedy moment !!!......WELL....due to the brilliant writing of Mr.Clarke Eli did the very same thing BEFORE John...
A stick insect called Boris !!!!....yer see...we go for the more exotic pets in deepest Liverpool !!!.....
I loved him.....he was in a 3 foot tank.....and I used to pick fresh branches with the leaves on from Sefton Park every day to feed him and keep him happy !!.......I would get him out and...
Considering our favourite "silent killer" was so used to "jungle warfare" he shrieked when he examined the trees !!!....and out came his hanky !!....exclaiming "they are covered with insects !!!....whilst swatting them with his hanky shouting "GERRROFF !!!...GERROFF !!!!".......but as we all...
"It's my round...what are you avin' ?"....
"Ooooohh...I will 'av a nice large Whiskey !!"...
"No you won't...you are driving....YOU WILL 'AV A SMALL BEER !!!!"...
"I will 'av a small beer"....
And if it was not for them damaging Mr.Crabtree's ankle our Crush would not have EVER had to...
It should be an "Edie special cup"......specifically for Glenda.
When she finishes her drink she looks into the cup and sees "YOUV'E DRANK YOUR COFFEE !!!!!!!!!!!".
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