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Post by theatreian on Jun 20, 2024 7:23:28 GMT
My father passed away at 7.30 this morning. Very peaceful in the end with my sister singing Do You Hear the People Sing for him. So sorry to hear that. Am glad it was peaceful in the end.Take care of yourself and best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 22, 2024 16:55:11 GMT
A genuine question and I Know it's in the wrong section,but....
When people go to a stadium concert and queue for hours to get in so that they can stand right by the stage, what happens when you need the loo?
Do people let you back to the front after you have been? As I was thinking that anyone could say that just to get to the front. I've never been to a stadium concert so quite curious how this works.
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 25, 2024 11:37:17 GMT
Today marks 6 years since the total shambles that was 'Flashdance - the musical', which ruby took us to. No, I'll never let up. |
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Post by ruby on Jun 25, 2024 15:55:07 GMT
Today marks 6 years since the total shambles that was 'Flashdance - the musical', which ruby took us to. No, I'll never let up. I know I'll never be able to forget the awfulness I subjected us to. |
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Post by Latecomer on Jun 25, 2024 16:31:47 GMT
Thanks to everyone for their kind wishes. My father passed away at 7.30 this morning. Very peaceful in the end with my sister singing Do You Hear the People Sing for him. So sorry for your loss, it sounds like a beautiful way to go. Sending a virtual hug x |
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Post by david on Jun 28, 2024 17:05:38 GMT
It’s Friday, the sun is out, work emails / group chats muted. I’m on leave now for the week and looking forward to lots of theatre stuff in Manchester / London / Chichester over the next week. Happy days!
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Post by bee on Jun 28, 2024 22:05:32 GMT
A genuine question and I Know it's in the wrong section,but.... When people go to a stadium concert and queue for hours to get in so that they can stand right by the stage, what happens when you need the loo? Do people let you back to the front after you have been? As I was thinking that anyone could say that just to get to the front. I've never been to a stadium concert so quite curious how this works. Based on my own experience of when I actually did this sort of thing (late 80s, early 90s), it wasn't too bad. You would get the first 2 or 3 rows of "real fans" who basically parked themselves there and didn't move. One assumes they managed their liquid intake and/or bladders to make that feasible, but basically those folks found their spot and didn't move at all. A few rows behind (where I usually ended up) it was a bit more reasonable. You could come to and fro for drinks, toilet visits etc. and other people just seemed to think "whatever", I can't remember there ever being a situation where someone got on their high horse about someone pushing in to get to the front. People were relatively relaxed about it all. These days, being an old bloke, I rarely get a pitch ticket for a stadium concert, usually I get a seat in the stands. My most recent experience of being "down the front" was Rammstein in 2022, but in that case I had paid a bit extra to get a "Fire Zone" ticket in a section at the front so that was all fine, you could pretty much come and go as you pleased. Basically people with tickets there were guaranteed a spot at the front, if they wanted it. Not sure if that practice has become a normal thing for concerts or not. |
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Post by david on Jul 5, 2024 17:06:29 GMT
Probably a bit better than Rishi Sunak’s day.
Having the weekend with my sister and niece. My sister has bought some water pistols and I have learned that my niece was not afraid to use them on me!
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Post by anita on Jul 6, 2024 8:57:00 GMT
Probably a bit better than Rishi Sunak’s day. Having the weekend with my sister and niece. My sister has bought some water pistols and I have learned that my niece was not afraid to use them on me! Reminded me of when I was young - the policeman who lived next door & I used to have water fights over the fence with washing up liquid bottles of water. - Loved it. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 6, 2024 10:00:26 GMT
A genuine question and I Know it's in the wrong section,but.... When people go to a stadium concert and queue for hours to get in so that they can stand right by the stage, what happens when you need the loo? Do people let you back to the front after you have been? As I was thinking that anyone could say that just to get to the front. I've never been to a stadium concert so quite curious how this works. Based on my own experience of when I actually did this sort of thing (late 80s, early 90s), it wasn't too bad. You would get the first 2 or 3 rows of "real fans" who basically parked themselves there and didn't move. One assumes they managed their liquid intake and/or bladders to make that feasible, but basically those folks found their spot and didn't move at all. A few rows behind (where I usually ended up) it was a bit more reasonable. You could come to and fro for drinks, toilet visits etc. and other people just seemed to think "whatever", I can't remember there ever being a situation where someone got on their high horse about someone pushing in to get to the front. People were relatively relaxed about it all. These days, being an old bloke, I rarely get a pitch ticket for a stadium concert, usually I get a seat in the stands. My most recent experience of being "down the front" was Rammstein in 2022, but in that case I had paid a bit extra to get a "Fire Zone" ticket in a section at the front so that was all fine, you could pretty much come and go as you pleased. Basically people with tickets there were guaranteed a spot at the front, if they wanted it. Not sure if that practice has become a normal thing for concerts or not. I think it’s much more ‘managed’ these days. People who are near the stage at a stadium gig have got there because they paid for it rather than by virtue of queuing. Everyone is assigned a section whether it’s standing or seating and the sections are manned by security who check tickets of people coming back with drinks. Sometimes the ticket is exchanged for a wristband to make it easier. |
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Post by david on Jul 6, 2024 10:37:28 GMT
 I cannnot believe it. I’m currently in Chistlehurst with my sister and niece and who do I bump into but our very own BurlyBeaR doing his bit for promoting tourism in the area. |
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Post by davidm on Jul 21, 2024 18:12:35 GMT
I cannnot believe it. I’m currently in Chistlehurst with my sister and niece and who do I bump into but our very own BurlyBeaR doing his bit for promoting tourism in the area. I keep getting TikTok videos talking about Chislehurst and now this, I feel like someone is giving me a sign to go there! With this bear statue however I’m sold! I’m trying to find some theatre friends so I have others to see shows with and enjoy them. Just building up the confidence to find/interact with others and that’s what pushed me to join this forum as I’ve lurked for a while, so been a reflective but inspirational day. I remember seeing the recent meet-up from the end of May so hoping if there’s another one day I can buck-up the courage to go. |
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Post by moorhunhe on Jul 21, 2024 22:00:09 GMT
We had a nice day out to the zoo today.
It was the last time we could go before our passes expired.
And now I've got the week off!
(Well, I've been off since Thursday as I only work 3 days a week)
Plans are lots of baking and cooking and chilling!
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Post by david on Aug 23, 2024 16:32:09 GMT
With money in the bank for 5 minutes (well until all the DD’s come out on Tuesday), the trains running and a nice bank holiday weekend, it is a few days in London for a few shows and a tour of the disused parts of Holborn station for me. Hopefully there will be some decent weather in the city.
Have a good weekend everyone.
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Post by david on Aug 23, 2024 18:53:27 GMT
Stuck for something to keep the kids entertained before they go back to school? Don’t worry any longer, TheatreBoard’s very own BurlyBeaR may just be able to help you out -  |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 24, 2024 9:48:50 GMT
They suck you in with a picture of a nice, friendly teddy bear, then BurlyBeaR turns up. The kiddies will be having nightmares for weeks! |
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Post by ceebee on Aug 24, 2024 9:54:10 GMT
Wot no evening picnics? Some of us have got to work.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 24, 2024 10:13:01 GMT
They suck you in with a picture of a nice, friendly teddy bear, then BurlyBeaR turns up. The kiddies will be having nightmares for weeks!  |
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 24, 2024 15:02:49 GMT
(ETA I don't know why my tweet isn't displaying. I thought I remembered tweets doing so automatically on here previously.)
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Post by aspieandy on Aug 26, 2024 8:53:14 GMT
I follow a local guy on Strava (an exercise app) who has been doing an Ironman event in Canada overnight.
Swim was good, bike was really good, run only said 'gastric chaos'. It a full marathon ..
Hoping to have a better Bank Holiday morning. Hope you do too.
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Post by aspieandy on Aug 27, 2024 12:20:10 GMT
update!
He completed the Ironman event, including the marathon - he calls it the Gastric Death March, which could almost be by Wagner.
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Post by aspieandy on Sept 3, 2024 14:35:48 GMT
I had an NHS appointment this morning to check it wasn't skin cancer - just to exclude it really: anyway, all clear.
Realised I'd become nervous about what to expect from hospital NHS (GP NHS has been fine). Wow, it was great: on time, friendly, specialist Doc, Consultant popped in just because .. About 25-mins from locking to unlocking my bike.
I know it's been ground down and undermined by ideological fuc$wits for 15 years, but that was so nice. A relief. Given how things are I was probably lucky but i do think the patient is recovering (A&E: yikes!). It'll be quite a period of conversance but the will is strong and I believe.
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Post by david on Sept 4, 2024 12:26:54 GMT
Another BurlyBeaR spot. Forget Oasis, this is the hottest ticket in town and at £10 a ticket it’s fantastic value. Support your 🧸 in his limited season appearance in Liverpool from Sept-Dec.  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 4, 2024 12:38:44 GMT
It’s only a tenner but tips are welcome! Lots of tips!
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Post by SilverFox on Sept 4, 2024 13:17:25 GMT
It’s only a tenner but tips are welcome! Lots of tips! Look both ways before crossing the road
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