Alison H

Same here Peter, I was absolutely bonkers about his 60's stuff (still am). If you'd asked me a couple of years ago, I would have said I prefer his 60's over and above anything else he's done, but now they're about equal (ok maybe the 60's just edge it at 55% ) The man is very talented and I love it all now Ali x

:lol: Don't you start

Peter, you've made my day, as when I first discovered Darrow in the mid 80's, I was as excited as you are now about him (you made me smile), and it's brilliant that he's still reaching people. Want to do all I can to spread his music, and you will love the new cd Ali x

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That's what I was going to get signed for him, but didn't want to tell him so It's our secret Great minds Chalky

It's brilliant Peter Don't buy it yet, as I can pick you one up tomorrow at a discounted price. I'll PM you on Sunday when I've got it, and we can sort out where to send it Ali x

Leave it with your fairy god-mother. If I can get near him, I promise I'll get you something signed Ali x

What a lovely thing to do Chalky, I'll have a copy Infact you could strap the video camera to my head, and I could stand at the front, being 4ft & a fart everyone should still be able to see over my head

Leave it with me Peter, I'll see what I can do Do you want whatever I manage to pick up addressing to Peter99 or simply Peter? Regards Ali x

Not sure Peter, but I'll ask him tomorrow for you

Fascinating stuff Chalky! even though Darrow does sound a bit rough ;o) ha ha

That sounds awesome !!! I hope I get chance to talk to him, & pray that I don't get all starstruck !! The only vinyl i've got of his is on the Groovy label (The Pain gets a little deeper) so unless I can find a thin silver pen I'll have to make do with him signing my cd ... that is, if I can bring myself to ask him without stuttering lolol I'm so pleased he went down well in Scotland. London are going to love him !!! Thanks for sharing your experience Regards Ali x

Fantastic!!!! I can't make London, so I'm seeing him Saturday in Yorkshire. I've been waiting for my mate, Mark Linton, to report back on his performance, but Mr Linton must still be in recovery so cheers for the update. Everyone lucky enough to see him in London, enjoy yourselves Ali x

Mighty impressive! From the video you can tell the guys are pure perfectionists, so its going to be incredible hearing the tapes come together with Darrow next week Am I right in thinking the guys will be attending next week? I'm sure I heard it somewhere, if so, it looks like Darrows not the only fella we need to be patting on the back (along with Boxy & Mouse of course) Also loved hearing Boxy's broad Yorkshire accent on the first one, I didn't want the questioning or the video to end!!! Can't flippin wait!!! Ali x

If you've got the time (& heart) to take them off, I personally would take them all off, as I feel you'll make more for them individually. I don't think you're going to find a buyer who would want them all, & a defunct bag, as any serious buyer would no doubt have a collection of their own patches, and would only be adding the odd few to make their sets complete. You may find the odd person who wants them all with the bag, but not sure if they would pay the full value of what the patches are worth, and it may take some time for that person to come along. Depends how quickly you want to turn it round. Hope this helps & good luck with your sales Regards Ali x

Tragic news & like I wrote on Pete's Facebook page " I should be wishing you a Happy Birthday Pete!!! Instead of Rest In Peace :o( " A lovely man who will be missed by many Rest in Peace Fella Thinking of his family & close friends at this painful time With Love & Sympathy Alison xxx

Beautiful voice, was fortunate enough to see him at one of the early Southport Weekenders, he was sublime Such a great loss Rest in Peace Mr Callier With love & sympathy Alison xx

The model makes this video quality viewing lol All those arty angles of it, stuff the patches & the real shots of the casino, I would like to see more of the model. Its certainly brightened my night up ... almost forgot about the crxp record lol

Is it the Memphis one you're waiting for Peter ? :o)

Ooh that's evil, but funny lololol

Lolol fantastic !! It makes me want to donate my brothers old toy cars/buses for the front of the Casino ha ha ! Brilliant!!! Ali x

Out of the window are "Jersey Boys" & "Wicked" (two of the musicals I want to see the most on Broadway) Move over for Motown I can't help feeling sad that it will most likely make millions in New York, on the back of something that started in Detroit, a place that could really do with money It's nice how Rhonda Ross Kendricks is the double of her dad, and when she smiles, is the spit of her mum. Regards Ali

Oh gosh, let's hope it hasn't. I know I've had the odd moan in the past, and on this thread, but it will be a great shame if it has. The great Jumbo Records, used to get my Black Echoes in there, when it was in the newspaper form. The guys (& gals) down at Jumbo know their stuff, but lets hope they're wrong this time eh Regards Ali

Del, you can call the search party off!!! as I saw Polly last week at Gary Welsh's funeral. A very sad day, but over the moon to see him & Marie after all this time. I told him we'd only been talking about him recently :o) We reminisced about the early Manifesto days, it was great, they haven't changed & all being well they're gonna come out to play soon :o) Ali x

Your friends came from far & wide to say ta-ra to you Gaz, what a testament to your life! Our lives won't be the same without your smiling face in it, we have our memories though, that we'll cherish forever Goodnight & godbless beautiful man We'll look after Ronnie, Toni, Nathan & Megan for you Bye for now Gaz Alison xx