Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Having scanned through some of the previous topics, I realise this may have come up before, but it is a permanent bee in my bonnet. Why do people constantly put talc on the floor? Are leather soled shoes a thing of the past? Most floors these days are fine without, is it just a traditionalist type of thing.....Is there a how to be a soulie book that I'm unaware of, that instists the use of talc is mandatory? What really does my head though.......someone comes along, chucks down a bucket of talc dances once, then wanders off. The same person will tut at me because I put something down to slow the floor, surely it should be live and let live. In general I dance most of the night, so feel I shouldn't be maligned for making a small spot on the floor comfortable for me. Any thoughts? Winnie:-)
TheBigO Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 As you know Winnie, you and I are as one on this and we can often be found at the back of the Plinston dealing out swift justice to those that partake of the powdering of floors, only to then walk off and leave us to tip-toe through dance moves!!!! Some floors do need talc to shuffle on etc but in the main (halls) most do not so please stop doing it!
Billywhizz Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Having scanned through some of the previous topics, I realise this may have come up before, but it is a permanent bee in my bonnet. Why do people constantly put talc on the floor? Are leather soled shoes a thing of the past? Most floors these days are fine without, is it just a traditionalist type of thing.....Is there a how to be a soulie book that I'm unaware of, that instists the use of talc is mandatory? What really does my head though.......someone comes along, chucks down a bucket of talc dances once, then wanders off. The same person will tut at me because I put something down to slow the floor, surely it should be live and let live. In general I dance most of the night, so feel I shouldn't be maligned for making a small spot on the floor comfortable for me. Any thoughts? Winnie:-) link And yes Winston who's the person who would tut at you,not me I hope I like to keep in the same place all night but I know were you are coming from what pisses me off they stand next to you with pints beer in there hands beer alnighters do not go together but talc and alnighters do
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 And yes Winston who's the person who would tut at you,not me I hope I like to keep in the same place all night but I know were you are coming from what pisses me off they stand next to you with pints beer in there hands beer alnighters do not go together but talc and alnighters do ========== I wasn't referring to you, or any particular individual Billy......just that it seems a general trend that people put down talc whether the floor needs it or not Winnie:-)
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 And yes Winston who's the person who would tut at you,not me I hope I like to keep in the same place all night but I know were you are coming from what pisses me off they stand next to you with pints beer in there hands beer alnighters do not go together but talc and alnighters do ============== Sorry, I should also have said.....I agree that beer and nighters are not a good mix, but as the scene is more social these days, I don't think we can escape that. But don't agree that talc is obligatory.....surely it depends on the state of the floor. Stoke, Plinston, Aquarius, Goodyears, Willington....I could go on, but none of those need talc IMO. Even the 100 which can be a little tricky I grant you, is rarely in need of talc these days. What's wrong with leather souled shoes? I do recognise that you stay in one place mate, as do I, and that you dance most of the night, again as do I, so have no objections to people like yourself putting down talc, as I know you're going to dance in it. It's the people who put it on the floor, spread it around, and then sit down for an hour Winnie:-)
Guest ShaneH Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 It really annoys me when people chuck talc everywhere. It should be used with discretion and my advice would be to put a bit down at the edge of the dancefloor. You can then keep going back for a shuffle in that spot and line your souls. Shane
Guest ShaneH Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Due to my collar bone being broken in a incident involving a mint Austin Allegro in Vermillion Orange and South Yorkshire Police vehicle I will be requesting a talc ban at Ponds Forge. Shane
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 It really annoys me when people chuck talc everywhere. It should be used with discretion and my advice would be to put a bit down at the edge of the dancefloor. You can then keep going back for a shuffle in that spot and line your souls. Shane link Shane, Nothing to do with the thread. But why weren't you playing on Wednesday? You might have put Nicky Barmby out of the game! Now back to the talcum powder debate.......
Guest ShaneH Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Shane, Nothing to do with the thread. But why weren't you playing on Wednesday? You might have put Nicky Barmby out of the game! Now back to the talcum powder debate....... link Shane
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 Due to my collar bone being broken in a incident involving a mint Austin Allegro in Vermillion Orange and South Yorkshire Police vehicle I will be requesting a talc ban at Ponds Forge. Shane ======== I've been to Ponds Forge a few times, and should have included it in my dancefloors that don't need talc. Great floor!! They used to have a similar venue in kettering at the leisure village, same sort of floor....excellent IMO Winnie:-)
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 Shane, Nothing to do with the thread. But why weren't you playing on Wednesday? You might have put Nicky Barmby out of the game! Now back to the talcum powder debate....... ========= Barmby's still got to much quality for that league IMO, should have stayed with us, and would have if it hadn't been for his bloody Dad!! Anyway Kev, what do YOU think of talc on the floor Winnie:-)
Dave Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Having scanned through some of the previous topics, I realise this may have come up before, but it is a permanent bee in my bonnet. Why do people constantly put talc on the floor? Are leather soled shoes a thing of the past? Most floors these days are fine without, is it just a traditionalist type of thing.....Is there a how to be a soulie book that I'm unaware of, that instists the use of talc is mandatory? What really does my head though.......someone comes along, chucks down a bucket of talc dances once, then wanders off. The same person will tut at me because I put something down to slow the floor, surely it should be live and let live. In general I dance most of the night, so feel I shouldn't be maligned for making a small spot on the floor comfortable for me. Any thoughts? Winnie:-) link Winston, You're right mate live and let live indeed Those that feel they need a bit of talc should put a LITTLE down on the edge of the floor and freshen their soles/souls between dances....that used to be the way, didn't it? What if, though, there was a convention that, say the RHS was talced and the LHS wasn't? Last weekend I discovered a hitherto unthought of hazard of talc!! I called in at Awsworth on my way to Flipside and about 11.00 the fire alarm went off. The explanation given for this was that talc had drifted into the smoke sensor My own theory, however, is that the static from Brian Rae's polyester shirt caused a spark which ignited some flyers One thing we are all in agreement about though...keep the bloody beer off the dancefloor :angry:
Ady Croasdell Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 I get totally bollocked when the 100 Club's been showered in it and have to pay the cleaner extra as it's a sod to shift. Crazy Simon's great T-Shirt says it all NO TALC
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 I get totally bollocked when the 100 Club's been showered in it and have to pay the cleaner extra as it's a sod to shift. Crazy Simon's great T-Shirt says it all NO TALC link Hands Up here......have used talc at 100 club (went in trainers...i know, i know) but with discretion off the floor next to that pillar infront of stairs....
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Hands Up here......have used talc at 100 club (went in trainers...i know, i know) but with discretion off the floor next to that pillar infront of stairs.... link Brett, you are allowed to do anything you like, you have the full backing of the Brett Franklin Stalkers club behind you
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 I get totally bollocked when the 100 Club's been showered in it and have to pay the cleaner extra as it's a sod to shift. Crazy Simon's great T-Shirt says it all NO TALC link ============= He does have another nickname you know But that was the point I was making Ady, I was there Saturday, and the floor was perfect, but people still put down talc......it's an addiction I tell ya, an addiction Winnie:-)
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 Winston, You're right mate live and let live indeed Those that feel they need a bit of talc should put a LITTLE down on the edge of the floor and freshen their soles/souls between dances....that used to be the way, didn't it? What if, though, there was a convention that, say the RHS was talced and the LHS wasn't? Last weekend I discovered a hitherto unthought of hazard of talc!! I called in at Awsworth on my way to Flipside and about 11.00 the fire alarm went off. The explanation given for this was that talc had drifted into the smoke sensor My own theory, however, is that the static from Brian Rae's polyester shirt caused a spark which ignited some flyers One thing we are all in agreement about though...keep the bloody beer off the dancefloor :angry: ============= Don't mind people putting talc down if they're going to dance.....but don't want people to put it down just cos it's in the "guidelines to a being a soulie" pamphlet This comment is NOT aimed at anyone in particular. Another hazard....talc can cause asthmatics problems....although I always carry my inhaler with me.....and generally use it just before having a fag Winnie:-)
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 i'm with you winnie , overuse of talc is bloody annoying ...there is someone in scotland who seems to be bloody obsessed by the stuff and it stopped me dancing at caley soul .....now maybe i was wearing too precious footwear but i wasn't prepared to f*** up a pair of shoes on a floor an inch deep in talc Davie
Winnie :-) Posted December 10, 2004 Author Posted December 10, 2004 I get totally bollocked when the 100 Club's been showered in it and have to pay the cleaner extra as it's a sod to shift. Crazy Simon's great T-Shirt says it all NO TALC ======== No it's moving away from the topic Ade, but just wanted to say nice one putting Ali on at the 100 I think she'll go down a storm! Winnie:-)
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 No it's moving away from the topic Ade, but just wanted to say nice one putting Ali on at the 100 I think she'll go down a storm! Winnie:-) link Seconded Winnie, am looking forward to seeing Ali behind the decks again
Guest Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Maybe we should all employ a trick I saw Roger Banks use at a recent do where the floor was awash with talc...he went into the middle of the floor, scraped up handfuls and then proceeded to clap loudly during the stompers! Talc was showered everywhere and they soon got the hint...! As per usual it seemed to be the people who never go anywhere to understand current 'floor etiquette' who were slinging the stuff down and running around in it with a pint and a fag!
Winnie :-) Posted December 11, 2004 Author Posted December 11, 2004 Maybe we should all employ a trick I saw Roger Banks use at a recent do where the floor was awash with talc...he went into the middle of the floor, scraped up handfuls and then proceeded to clap loudly during the stompers! Talc was showered everywhere and they soon got the hint...! As per usual it seemed to be the people who never go anywhere to understand current 'floor etiquette' who were slinging the stuff down and running around in it with a pint and a fag! link ================= I was at Wellingborough tonight, and for those who've never been it is literally one of the fastest floors I've ever danced on. And still the punters were putting down talc....it really is hard to stand up on, let alone dance. Did my usual trick, putting down a little water to slow it up, then got moaned at by someone cos they wanted to dance. Didn't matter to them that I was actually dancing there....the person felt I was in the wrong I tried to smile sweetly, but apparently it's not my strongest suit She then danced for two records, and sat down, her desire to dance quenched Serious question here, if someone were to have an accident at one of these nights...would they have recourse to sue? Winnie:-)
Geoff Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 I went to the last TOS last night, and the room had been renovated, had a makeover, it's been described as similar to an Ikea showroom, so anyone whe has been there will get the picture. It has a new wooden floor, but it did need a bit of talc. Obviously not barrel loads of the stuff. Anyway good manners should ensure discretion is used when putting it on the floor. I've gone over when it has been too slippery. Probably others too.
Guest Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 ================= I was at Wellingborough tonight, and for those who've never been it is literally one of the fastest floors I've ever danced on. And still the punters were putting down talc....it really is hard to stand up on, let alone dance. Did my usual trick, putting down a little water to slow it up, then got moaned at by someone cos they wanted to dance. Didn't matter to them that I was actually dancing there....the person felt I was in the wrong I tried to smile sweetly, but apparently it's not my strongest suit She then danced for two records, and sat down, her desire to dance quenched Serious question here, if someone were to have an accident at one of these nights...would they have recourse to sue? Winnie:-) link I hope you was not refereing to me, :ranting_ remember people spacial awareness that says it all(do think that sounds good coming from i sound intelligent)
BlueWail Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 Talc should stay on power lifters hands and babys arses where it belongs Not all over the bloody floor
John May Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 Talc should stay on power lifters hands and babys arses where it belongs Not all over the bloody floor link Power lifters arses & babys hands ?. My lovely wife, loves to dance, she's never off the floor, talc everywhere, think all this is much a do about nothing IMO......
BlueWail Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 Your right i wont lose any sleep over the talc floor debate tonight Never used it myself when you see talc appear you expect some fancy hot dangin footwork But lately all i seem to see is someone saunter over to the floor apply the talc then shuffle about on it* *not every talc user
Winnie :-) Posted December 11, 2004 Author Posted December 11, 2004 Power lifters arses & babys hands ?. My lovely wife, loves to dance, she's never off the floor, talc everywhere, think all this is much a do about nothing IMO...... link ============= No real problems if people talc the floor then keep dancing...it's the ones that do it as a matter of course Winnie:-)
John May Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 ============= No real problems if people talc the floor then keep dancing...it's the ones that do it as a matter of course Winnie:-) link Maybe its not really talc, but some mind altering drug, to make us believe that the music that is being played is actually quality soul music, when really it isn't...
Guest Rowly Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 Ban It ! Fucks up me Loafers & Mohair trews. Bleedin stuff! Grrrrrr!
Winnie :-) Posted December 12, 2004 Author Posted December 12, 2004 Maybe its not really talc, but some mind altering drug, to make us believe that the music that is being played is actually quality soul music, when really it isn't... link ========== Not been on here long enough to know whether this a jokey type post or not. If it isn't, have you got venues in mind that are not playing quality soul? Don't want to open a can of worms, cos I don't do fishing, but I do find the post curious. Winnie:-)
Winnie :-) Posted December 12, 2004 Author Posted December 12, 2004 Ban It ! Fucks up me Loafers & Mohair trews. Bleedin stuff! Grrrrrr! link ========= I'm a bit (if pleasantly) surprised at the amount of posts against talc. Are there no regular talc users on list....just to redress the balance? Not looking to have a "heated debate", just an informed one Winnie:-)
Guest waynec Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 i like talc. even the better floors out there need it sometimes expecialy after a couple of hours with people dancing . maybe it depends on how you dance(or try to!) and yes even with leather soles i find it hard without the magic white powder. i can see the point where someone puts it down,dances once then sods off,but that suits me as i usually go dance on their patch once they've finished. talcs gotta be better than coke/water winnie as thats a lethal concoction on any floor. wayne
Little-stevie Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 You seem to see people put down some talc on a spot that they have booked for the night and that aint bad,on the edge or in the corners but never out in the middle....I like to wear trainers sometimes and a little of the white stuff is very nice,not bad to help you dance also..
Winnie :-) Posted December 12, 2004 Author Posted December 12, 2004 i like talc. even the better floors out there need it sometimes expecialy after a couple of hours with people dancing . maybe it depends on how you dance(or try to!) and yes even with leather soles i find it hard without the magic white powder. i can see the point where someone puts it down,dances once then sods off,but that suits me as i usually go dance on their patch once they've finished. talcs gotta be better than coke/water winnie as thats a lethal concoction on any floor. wayne =========== I use the coke, or water to actually slow the floor down. I used to use soap on my soles, but have found it's not as effective. I do it so I can have a bit of purchase on the floor by the way Winnie:-)
Little-stevie Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 Hi Winnie Don't think we have said hi yet..Not sure if i know you???You must be on some money throwing coke all over the dancefloof,how the other half live...Some have inside toilets and seperate bathrooms and the others are still shitting in a bucket... life is for having a laugh....aint it!
Guest waynec Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 it couldnt be otherwise half the punters would dance on all fours with rolled up fivers stuffed up their noses. Maybe its not really talc, but some mind altering drug, to make us believe that the music that is being played is actually quality soul music, when really it isn't... link
Little-stevie Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 it couldnt be otherwise half the punters would dance on all fours with rolled up fivers stuffed up their noses. link Hi mate Rolled up fivers aint coooooool i'm told,you must be from up north...God bless...
Guest Trevski Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 i find it hard without the magic white powder. link So do I, can't have a good dance without it, but I don't like the talc!
John May Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 So do I, can't have a good dance without it, but I don't like the talc! link Trevski you kill me , Good to here from you also Stevie, I'll e.mail you mate.... JM
Guest Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 [im'glad someone asked if there are any talc users.got to put my hands up here.i do use talc at most venues where its needed but i do only put it in my own little corner of the dance floor 'where it is easily accessable as and when i need to use it.however i must say more often than not ,no sooner have a put a small patch down a stampede of people seem to dive on it.by the time ive put my talc back in my bag and returned to my little patch the bloody stuffs vanished.is this because these people genuinly don't have any of there own or is it that they don't want to be the ones to get the dirty looks for putting it down but don,t mind useing some one elses.aquote=Winnie :-),Dec 12 2004, 04:06 AM] Ban It ! Fucks up me Loafers & Mohair trews. Bleedin stuff! Grrrrrr! link ========= I'm a bit (if pleasantly) surprised at the amount of posts against talc. Are there no regular talc users on list....just to redress the balance? Not looking to have a "heated debate", just an informed one Winnie:-) link
John May Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 [im'glad someone asked if there are any talc users.got to put my hands up here.i do use talc at most venues where its needed but i do only put it in my own little corner of the dance floor 'where it is easily accessable as and when i need to use it.however i must say more often than not ,no sooner have a put a small patch down a stampede of people seem to dive on it.by the time ive put my talc back in my bag and returned to my little patch the bloody stuffs vanished.is this because these people genuinly don't have any of there own or is it that they don't want to be the ones to get the dirty looks for putting it down but don,t mind useing some one elses.aquote=Winnie :-),Dec 12 2004, 04:06 AM] link Maybe there's an invention waiting to happen, Shoe's that have cavities in the soles that talc can be put into, small hole's in the sole allow the talc to fall through, thus no need to pour it on the floor....... I dare someone to invent them. JM
Guest waynec Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 Hi mate Rolled up fivers aint coooooool i'm told,you must be from up north...God bless... link down south sir figured if i had said twenty,s or fifty,s those up north wouldnt of understood what i meant
Guest Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 excuse me ,but im from up north and understood it straight away.cheeky
Guest Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 I'm a bit (if pleasantly) surprised at the amount of posts against talc. Are there no regular talc users on list....just to redress the balance? Not looking to have a "heated debate", just an informed one Winnie:-) link
Guest Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 quick question how do i quote someone and keep their quote in that box?
Mike Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 quick question how do i quote someone and keep their quote in that box? link quick answer to quote one reply hit the "reply" button not the "add reply" then do not alter any of the text already in the window type in stuff below it and should be ok [quote=Brett,Dec 12 2004, 03:01 PM] quick question how do i quote someone and keep their quote in that box? [right][snapback]43444[/snapback][/right] [/quote] quick answer ;) to quote one reply hit the "reply" button not the "add reply" then do not alter any of the text already in the window type in stuff below it and should be ok[/code] see box above this is how it should look before posting - its the quote bits that are important -everything between the two gets put in a box if change them then chance of mess up hope of use !
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