Jim Ohara Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Toma Please don't mention those heaters, I still have nightmares!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
denis billingham Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Jim, too many good memories to remember haha hope you have been keeping well, I saw Jock and Colin a couple of months back the first time in many many years some things never change eh! Hope to see you soon and catch up Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi Denis Great to see you are still knocking around and I hope you are well also? Was with jock a few weeks ago and had a few beers, need to go see Colin for a catch up too Take care Denis and hope to see you soon Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
steve walls Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 .....what was that about a few beers ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 hey mate Impromptu visit into edin with Tina Ended up finishing what we had to do and called Mr Jocko to see if he was around Ended up pretty pretty pissed after jock Keith and carol met us after hibs game He was talking about organising some central Scotland reunion - don't know if fife is in central Scotland though??? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
steve walls Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Jock and organising in the same post If it happens The Peoples Republic of Fife will be there. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 That's a reunion I'd like to see! 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 After the dance :-The Ruff Cut Soul Crew on double time its 09:00 am on a sunday morning in a small town called Allanton in Scotland aka Shotts allnighter ........a couple of authentic photos from way back then of The fastest cleaners in Scotland .....aka The Phantom Janitors..... defo ktf and right on right on tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Great pics andy, the phantom janitors indeed Brings back the memories I must admit Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Manfromsoul45s Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 That's a reunion I'd like to see! Deffo.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Great pics andy, the phantom janitors indeed Brings back the memories I must admit Jim Yep i have one of me to from the same batch - checking out the quality control etc job done etc ....hey if ya didna get it right first time -there was "No Second Chance" just trying to work out who were your Ruff Cut Soul Crew after the event workforce ? 1}Kerso 2]Kerso -Neil ? 3]You and ? tfk Edited October 15, 2012 by tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Derek Pearson Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 hey up Jim - how's it going? Welcome aboard t' good ship. Keep it 45 derek Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) 1. Kerso 2. Kerso, Neil, Jim Tennant? Right when's the reunion, we can wet my babies head (when he / she arrives) anytime now Yep i have one of me to from the same batch - checking out the quality control etc job done etc ....hey if ya didna get it right first time -there was "No Second Chance" just trying to work out who were your Ruff Cut Soul Crew after the event workforce ? 1}Kerso 2]Kerso -Neil ? 3]You and ? tfk Edited October 15, 2012 by Byrney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 The after event workforce through thick and thin were - Kerso Wee Davie Mitchell JG (John Carr) Me (obviously) Some other friends like John Warrington & Linda, Roz & John sharp etc. All of the above helped with the coffee bar, cleaning up etc. and believe me I will always be in debt to them (song in there somewhere), as without their help, it would never have worked - they were great friends who really helped me alot Others did muck in at times, Neil, Tina, Etc., but I don't think I ever seen mr Whitmore with a sweeping brush??? Anyway thanks to all that helped, it would not have happened without you As for a reunion Byrney ??? Best Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hey mr Pearson Great to hear from you Knew you would pop up sooner or later mate Hope you are keeping well? Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) The after event workforce through thick and thin were - Kerso Wee Davie Mitchell JG (John Carr) Me (obviously) Some other friends like John Warrington & Linda, Roz & John sharp etc. All of the above helped with the coffee bar, cleaning up etc. and believe me I will always be in debt to them (song in there somewhere), as without their help, it would never have worked - they were great friends who really helped me alot Others did muck in at times, Neil, Tina, Etc., but I don't think I ever seen mr Whitmore with a sweeping brush??? Anyway thanks to all that helped, it would not have happened without you As for a reunion Byrney ??? Best Jim COUGH COUGH, FORGET SOMEONE. At least give me recognition for always ensuring there was noone left in the hall by 8am!! PS Mr Walls for earlier comment I will deal with you later, but, correct me if I am wrong, which you know I never am, I always thought that, even in lands that time forgot many years ago like fife, phones worked 2 ways..... Edited October 15, 2012 by jocko 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sorry mr Jocko, You are absolutely right you did "clear the place" every month, and all without a brush!!! Them were the days my friend!!! Jim 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Sorry mr Jocko, You are absolutely right you did "clear the place" every month, and all without a brush!!! Them were the days my friend!!! Jim Aye !!!! cleared the place quicker than any fire alarm???? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The after event workforce through thick and thin were - Kerso Wee Davie Mitchell JG (John Carr) Me (obviously) Some other friends like John Warrington & Linda, Roz & John sharp etc. All of the above helped with the coffee bar, cleaning up etc. and believe me I will always be in debt to them (song in there somewhere), as without their help, it would never have worked - they were great friends who really helped me alot Others did muck in at times, Neil, Tina, Etc., but I don't think I ever seen mr Whitmore with a sweeping brush??? Anyway thanks to all that helped, it would not have happened without you As for a reunion Byrney ??? Best Jim Aye-always kinda mucked in Jim.... i can remember helping the Phanthom Janitors along by whistling while we worked???....i seem to think "Dust my broom" always went down well ....right am off to sit in the shade for a wee while tfk 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Andy. That was a fire alarm. Ozzie had set fire to a car outside ;-) Edited October 16, 2012 by Byrney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Andy. That was a fire alarm. Ozzie had set fire to a car outside ;-) Tee hee -good call there Byrney... yep that sounds like Ozzie for sure and not a bad idea to? you had to keep warm on those cold Scottish wintery nights [and you could never rely on them peasky heaters that Jim had provided ]....any news on the wain yet Byrney ? tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Andy All I can say is that if you were cold you weren't dancing enough!!!! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mrs M Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Nice to see you on here Jim Julie and Dave Molloy x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi Julie Hope you and dave are well and great to hear from you Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mrs M Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi Julie Hope you and dave are well and great to hear from you Jim We're very well Jim. x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Des Crombie Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Jim, you won't remember me from Shotts, I was but a shy quiet youngster back then, I spent most of the time on the dancefloor or in the record room. Went to most nights down on Ackys bus from Aberdeen. Anyway, just wanted to say how much Shotts influenced me, such fantastic nights and memories, great people, spine tingling sounds, records that I heard there first that Im still hunting down. Scotlands scene has never been the same since. Des Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 more Scottish memories...... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi des Thanks for the comments mate and so glad it influenced you on your musical taste I think many others who attended would probably say the same Allanton was not about rarity or value, it was purely about quality records, whatever the price All the best Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice one chalky I still have all of these somewhere And even still have the flag in my garage - Never even been washed since the day I bought it for the first nighter All the best Jim 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Morning good people. Here's one from... ahem...'Scotland'....think it might be in the lobby Good one of Ozzie about to let loose with Hayley, Big Harry, Kerso and some bloke from an East Midlands 30 somethings boy band P.S Andy, still waiting on the arrival Edited October 21, 2012 by Byrney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice one chalky I still have all of these somewhere And even still have the flag in my garage - Never even been washed since the day I bought it for the first nighter All the best Jim I'd love to see some of the others Jim, I did have the first circular but it's got lost over time. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Morning good people. Here's one from... ahem...'Scotland'....think it might be in the lobby Good one of Ozzie about to let loose with Hayley, Big Harry, Kerso and some bloke from an East Midlands 30 somethings boy band P.S Andy, still waiting on the arrival great photo mate. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 love the photo Byrney You must have been getting great weather with that tan you were displaying! Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi chalky Will dig out the flyers when I get a chance mate Best Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi chalky Will dig out the flyers when I get a chance mate Best Jim Nice one mate, trying to get as much of my younger days together and recorded. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest BIG H Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Alright Jim Hope youre well fella, so many great times at Allanton great venue great bunch of lads too, yourself, Barney, Mr Neilson, Wee Davie, JG many many great nights, I still see Kerso, Steve and Alan now and again t'was a great time to be a rare soul fan in Scotland, Oh and of course the secret room at the back of the stage where the world was put to rights Big Harry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Great idea chalky - great to look back to your youth I used to have all my black echoes all the way back to late 70's, but ended up binning them Glad I kept the stuff from Allanton though Best Jim 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey Harry Great to hear from you mate and hope you are well? Yes great days indeed - the best in fact Yes Allanton had many little areas where the world was put to right - amongst other things that went on! All the best Harry Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
steve walls Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 more Scottish memories...... The Windsor Hotel on September 14th, was in fact my wedding reception. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dennisoul Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The Windsor Hotel on September 14th, was in fact my wedding reception. Steve I sure remember that date or didn't which is more the case as you'd asked me to bring my video camera that night....I made an arse of the dates and turned up the next night being the 15th :-( 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
steve walls Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Steve I sure remember that date or didn't which is more the case as you'd asked me to bring my video camera that night....I made an arse of the dates and turned up the next night being the 15th :-( i'd forgot about that Andy. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) The Windsor Hotel on September 14th, was in fact my wedding reception. Talking of video cameras Steve , what ever happened to the video of Glenrothes 1st Anniversary !! Jim Tennant assured me weeks later it was for private viewing only but I'd love to see a copy nowadays !!! Still got me paper patch !! If there was ever a time to celebrate the years of The Crown at Thornton , Glenrothes , Allanton , etc .. that put the scots scene on the map as a monthly ride up north for our english comrades in those dark and gloomy recession hIt eighties ( no change there in nearly thirty years !! ) it's NOW !!! Let's get a bloody national reunion organised !!!! Although I think we'd need a full risk assessment for the table dancers nowadays !!! Edited October 25, 2012 by 123-motown 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) more Scottish memories...... Found this one to from way back then....Scottish flyer. ktf tfk Edited October 28, 2012 by tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Perhaps this can be a chance for the Allanton mob to meet up again? https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Perhaps this can be a chance for the Allanton mob to meet up again? https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html Hi Byrney Thanks for the thumbs up ....yes we have been exchanging with Mr Ruff Cut himself Jim O'Hara {Currently on another jet setting world tour but did manage to nail him down from his sun lounger somewere in Majorca ??? well Australia actually} and we are defo going ahead with the Allanton/Shotts reunion - more info to follow very very soon re this session......so as they say in the movies you had better watch this space and look out for The return of The Ruff Cut Soul Crew aka The Phantom Janitors and in the words of "Mr Lenny Harkins" :-Strap yourself in here we go again !!!!! ktf tfk https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html Sssshhhh wiv just done a wee raid on Jims garage and found this beauty???? Authentic Allanton /Shotts memorabilia ????? Edited November 5, 2012 by tfk 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) Hi Byrney Thanks for the thumbs up ....yes we have been exchanging with Mr Ruff Cut himself Jim O'Hara {Currently on another jet setting world tour but did manage to nail him down from his sun lounger somewere in Majorca ??? well Australia actually} and we are defo going ahead with the Allanton/Shotts reunion - more info to follow very very soon re this session......so as they say in the movies you had better watch this space and look out for The return of The Ruff Cut Soul Crew aka The Phantom Janitors and in the words of "Mr Lenny Harkins" :-Strap yourself in here we go again !!!!! ktf tfk https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html Sssshhhh wiv just done a wee raid on Jims garage and found this beauty???? Authentic Allanton /Shotts memorabilia ????? We have now confirmed the original resident DJ line from those iconic days of The Allanton/Shotts allnighters -DJs confirmed and playing at this session will be no other than the original trendsetting DJs Jock O'Connor...Andy Dennison...Keith Whitson...Alan Walls....Steve Walls and Colin Law. all with the Golden seal of approval by no other than Mr Ruff Cut Soul Crew himself Jim O'Hara who will be along for the weekender. toots n duke promos https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html ktf tfk Edited November 10, 2012 by tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 That's it then, reunion of the faithful sorted. Just think of the chaos this will be with the London, East Mids, Yorks, Preston / North West old troops etc meeting up with the barmy Scotts. Cheers Andy and Wee Man CL for sorting it. Andy, you sorting the Botox and fillers? We have now confirmed the original resident DJ line from those iconic days of The Allanton/Shotts allnighters -DJs confirmed and playing at this session will be no other than the original trendsetting DJs Jock O'Connor...Andy Dennison...Keith Whitson...Alan Walls....Steve Walls and Colin Law. all with the Golden seal of approval by no other than Mr Ruff Cut Soul Crew himself Jim O'Hara who will be along for the weekender. toots n duke promos https://www.truesoul.co.uk/index.html ktf tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mr messyhead Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 ALLOA "SPARRA' " Welcome back hope you're well ! How's things ? What have been up to ? It's been years matey. Still got your tapes from years ago Doug (formely from Abdn) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Ohara Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hi doug I'm well mate and hope you are too Tapes?- I remember them - them were the days before advanced Internet etc. All the best Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) A few more snaps from you know were ...... tfk Edited April 25, 2013 by tfk 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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