Len

Don't be scared, they don't bite mate - well most don't! 'Heal from within' is also a phrase used by someone (Nick Clegg on Europe I think) 'Heal' may be the wrong word in this case, 'change' (for everyone's benefit) would fit better - Here in Northants we have done just that, everyone getting involved - we are now at the stage where most people respect each others different views, and more importantly we are all listening to different music from different era's, one being the very early Northern that Glen Bellamy is bringing to the table as resident at 'Soul in the Bowl'. Also, loads from the main room at least visit 'The Den' at some point in the evening. We're never gonna get rid of the rivalry, no one seems to wants to - but we have turned it into fun! All the best, Len

That's better Chalky - Aye Ted? See you on the 26th All the best, Len

I know what you mean, and agree to a point - For me it depends who has written it / if it keeps my interest. Meaning, if 'someone' has written long posts and not kept my interest a few times, then I have that fact 'noted', whereas on the other hand, some posters I have 'noted' as always keeping my interest, and I look forward to what they have to say (no matter how long the post) But yes where possible, I prefer 'short, sharp and snappy' (I don't like 'stating the ble*ding obvious' posts) All the best, Len

I didn't.......but that's only 'cause I don't like the record Opinions, opinions, opinions Len

I was just about to type.......When I used to leave my house at Midnight as 'The Pub People' were coming home, to meet Rob Leach to go to The 100 Club - I thought that was pretty underground. Nice one Ady (whoever you are) All the best, Len

Well said. Len

Same here - Soul is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo last year Len

The 'next' youth culture will be (is) something I won't understand - The way it should be I suppose Len P.s - Now stop talking to me - I know you

Oxymoron springs to mind - All-nighters can't be good for our health surely? I agree with what you say - especially the bit about etiquette. I just hope one day real youth culture returns in one form, well for the youths (as it's special) All the best, Len

Leave it as a public message - I followed it word for word mate. Nice one. All the best, Len

'like' Night folks - looking forward to tomorrow's pointless discussions All the best, Len

I know what you mean Alison, I've been a 'Crying Clown' many times......... .......Seriously though - sadly many of who I see as the scene do feel like this at times, and as 'Tricky' pointed out, lot's of those did leave in the 80's......but there's still lots of us left - and we'd miss you if you were 'Gone' (See, I did getcha) All the best, Len P.s - I've nearly caught up, and I officially ran out of likes at Alison's post, so anyone after that - consider yaself 'liked'....In other words - I am enjoying the thread

"No, I'm Spartacus!" .......Doh! Tw*t. tw*t, tw*t!!! ...Edit - I now hate you Steve G........ .....still catching up folkz Len

If you think about it - It's cool that 'they' get it wrong isn't it? Len

I don't like the term 'Key Board Warriors' either - it almost implies that just because someone goes out to a Soul event 'every' weekend they are somehow more 'worthy' - I went to two parties with my kids this weekend, and this afternoon to Wicksteed Park.....I also have a life to lead....... I don't like the term 'Hand Baggers' either - Everyone's welcome at any venue I am involved in (As long as they behave) All the best, Len

......someone cares don't they?.....god, now I'm depressed - Thanks 'mate'....... ......This is me being my 'normal' self, I have to admit I was a little disturbed at the 'finished article' being so long though........it had been 'edited' almost in half! Len

No mate - dance on it,,,,,Do you remember at The Ritz in the 90's folkz? Len

Len

"I'm not listening!" .......Someone did leave one light on mate Len

Yeh, good luck with that - let me know how you get on .........and to follow.......can you imagine 'us lot'? - Look at this thread, and that's just for half an hour!....Edit - Just read, 'Hull Soul' already said that! (I'm catching up) Len

I've just had this error come up after trying to 'like' just for the 3rd time today "There was a problem storing your reputation vote", anyone know what it means? / Can a Moderator sort it please? Thanks, Len Edit - It's now working - Thanks.

Absolutely! - What with that and 'Howard The Duck', my fave Sunday viewing .....I just wish they'd made 'Uncle Buck 3' Len

He he - They don't call me 'The Thinker' (amongst other things) for nothing ......Mmmm, maybe I should write a book about my tales at 'The Hogwarts School of D.Jing'.......happy days them..... Len

(I couldn't find the post I was referring to, I guess Mike may have removed it because of the swearing) Hi Mate, Firstly apologies if my line “as long as they do it their way” came across to you that I was implying that the young ones on the programme are not ‘doing it their way’, I don’t know them - I was generally speaking. The Scene will soon be theirs and I do hope they do it their way and enjoy the ride to boot - just as I did, albeit bumpy at times! (I thought my Mod reference showed that) I know someone commented that the young ones on the programme “have got it so wrong’, and you didn’t like that - This is someone’s opinion (which he’s entitled to of course) Fact is, his opinion won’t matter to those that are genuine, because to them it wouldn’t be correct. He also would have had to make his own way on the Scene, and would have had to have that ‘staying power’ to get through any ‘flack’ that was thrown his way - It happens. Ref the couple featured, I don’t think anyone would want to offend them, maybe they have felt just a little upset by ‘it all’, but I think / hope they are also able to smile about it. I got the impression that their ‘faith’ is strong, so are well capable of handling any criticism that may have looked (to some) like it was aimed at them (I don’t think it was) They seemed like a nice couple, and anyone could tell by watching the programme, that they are having a ball doing ‘what they do’ - Good on em. ïŠ …..I’m sure Hayley won’t mind me telling this story......I remember as a young Mod attending Cliff Steel’s ‘Detroit Academicals’ Soul Nights - One was at a Working Men’s Club called Friendly’s (ironically enough!) ….I was walking past ‘the girls on the door’, and Hayley ‘screeched’ “Mod!”, and pointed at ‘Moi’…..which was closely followed by a ‘chorus of laughter’ from anyone who heard!…..How did I react? - I didn’t, and the experience didn’t put me off….some 25 years later, I was invited to Hayley’s 50th Birthday, which I thought really nice (especially from the perspective I have described) This is nothing compared to other things that have ‘tested’ me over the years, but I stuck with it, and do you know what? Looking back, ‘some’ that threw flack my way, weren’t actually ‘qualified’ to do so (imo) Years ago, I had a fascinating conversation with Ion (A ‘Face’ / D.J of the 80’s Scene) at his flat in Holbourn, about this very subject. I shared a couple of my ‘experiences’ with him, and he shouted…..“’That’s the apprenticeship Lenny!”…..then went on to tell me about his early experiences and the ‘flack’ that he had endured - I remember the conversation being an ‘Ulrika’ moment! So, you (and any other younger ones), wear exactly what you want, and enjoy your journey. Some may fall by the wayside (as has been said), but those that stay will have the rewarding bonds, and understanding with others that have done the same - no matter what year! Ref the above, I now feel compelled to say hello to Billy Whizz again - Hello Billy!.....I came on to the Scene years after Billy, I haven’t even met him and maybe never will, but I do feel we share that ‘special thing’ All the best, Len P.s - To this day, I still feel that ‘edge’ / ‘slightly intimidated’ at places sometimes - and I like that………Mind you, I feel intimidated going to the local Post Office - if I succumbed to it I would never leave the house!......I suppose being a ‘schitzo’, I will at least always have company…..”I agree Len”……….”Yeh, so do I mate”……….”Thanks”……….”Who said that?!”………. N.B - I know Mental Health is no laughing matter - believe me, I know. But I’m allowed to laugh at myself - It helps me cope