Letting my hair down...

[Charlie Brown]

Well tonight folks I'm going to my first ever "Christmas dinner and disco" party.

I'm going with 30 other adults. The youngest is 49. :eek: The rest are 60+.

It's a neighbourhood watch and local council party. I try to help them out where possible and I also represent the "youth" of Nottingham-ideas for kids clubs etc.

I'm looking forward to having a nice meal and being entertained by another DJ.

Expect a lengthly review. :p :D

[Spirits High]

Have fun and enjoy it!

Most importantly though detach yourself from Dj land(just for one night), don't worry wether the Dj has PLI or PAT and if he uses velcro or not :D

[Charlie Brown]

Ahhh, I home now with a glass of white. I will be honest, I have had many :beer1: but I managed to speak to the DJ, as a "potential" customer - who only charged £80. :| What hope does that give the young folks. He had a truss with good light show (two barrels, two scanners, two gobo's) No star cloth. He used Microsoft x cell to store all of his songs which were on a copied CD.

He didn't play background music whilst we ate our meal - but the venue manager was left to do the music!

I spoke to the manager, passed over my details, but let myself down when booze was taken off me, twice!

This was my night out but they have a duty to follow, I guess.

Turns out the guy was from an agency who charged the hotel £160.

It was frustrating for someone like myself because he couldn't use a mic and music choice was terrible, although I had a few dances to the 80's and 70's.

I have pictures to follow tomorrow....

[Penfold42]

I spoke to the manager, passed over my details, but let myself down when booze was taken off me, twice!

I wonder why? Do you think he will take you seriously whilst under the influence......I think not.

Got to say Charlie your drinking is getting the better of you - you need to grow up and start taking charge of your life. Yes I like a drink but you seem to be at it all the time.

Sorry if this sounds hard but that's the way it looks to me.

[rob1963]

The agency charged the hotel £160 but only paid the DJ £80?

:jawdrop:

Maybe I should retire & set up an agency!

[Booche]

I wonder why? Do you think he will take you seriously whilst under the influence......I think not.

Got to say Charlie your drinking is getting the better of you - you need to grow up and start taking charge of your life. Yes I like a drink but you seem to be at it all the time.

Sorry if this sounds hard but that's the way it looks to me.

I tend to aggree with penmare here charlie sorry to say but just think what the manager was thinking first your underage drinking so risking his licence :eek: then trying to promote yourself under the influence :eek: , doesnt really look that good to be honest mate as that was my first thoughts as soon as i read your post :(

Cheers Dave

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

We've been here before.

Charlie knows my thoughts on drinking, however, he was having a meal, so he is legally entitled to be drinking beer and wine as long as he's not going to the bar to buy it.

[Booche]

We've been here before.

Charlie knows my thoughts on drinking, however, he was having a meal, so he is legally entitled to be drinking beer and wine as long as he's not going to the bar to buy it.

My bad sorry :bang: i misinterpreted the situation, thought he was actually trying to buy it with him saying they took it off him twice!

[Mark Wild]

I spoke to the manager, passed over my details, but let myself down when booze was taken off me, twice!

I doubt you'll be getting a call in the near future ;)




It was frustrating for someone like myself because he couldn't use a mic and music choice was terrible

Someone like yourself, what a drunk 16 year old being very over critical? In your opinion Charlie why couldn't he use a mic? Why was the music choice terrible?

[andyw]

charlie your 16 mate, i don't know many 16yr olds that don't drink(if any) i might of even done it when i was your age(too long ago to remember:daft: ) i know my children done it and i see nothing wrong with it in the right circumstances if i am honest but don't mix bussiness and pleasure, you done your bussiness more harm than good last night, keep the 2 seperate, if you wanted to approach the manager with your details do it another day, then you can sell yourself properly and professionally.:beer1: when your 18 you can buy me one:eek:

[DJ Jules]

The agency charged the hotel £160 but only paid the DJ £80?!

I've taken a few bookings lately for disco's at one of Bristol's better hotels, principally because the hotels clients don't want to pay the Hotel's inflated rates (for DJ's booked through another local agency).

Now, I haven't been charging peanuts, but I know for a fact that I'm charging a lot more than the agency DJ's have been getting themselves. This unfortunately seems to be common practice.

Julian

[Excalibur]

We've been here before.

Charlie knows my thoughts on drinking, however, he was having a meal, so he is legally entitled to be drinking beer and wine as long as he's not going to the bar to buy it.

And a lot of People know mine. ;) :D :D

Darren, I'm glad you posted that, as it occurred to me also. I suspect he's still stymied, unless the drinks came as a package. Good heavens the licensing laws in this country are harder to understand than the P****b regulations! :eek: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[StarZSoundS]

We've been here before.

Charlie knows my thoughts on drinking

Just wondered....Do you discourage the lads working for you from drinking??

[Charlie Brown]

Reading back from that post, I sound quite frankly an absolute arse hole, which for the record, I’m not, or try not to be.

Yes, I drink a bit but at the end of the day there is and always will be (for the time being) lack of understanding from my point of view and yourself. I’m 16. At the moment I’m living life to the full and on reflection last night I made a fool of myself BUT maybe a few of you were similar to how I behave now. You guys are earning a living and putting bread on the table whereas I live with my parents, all my food is paid for and I don’t have to pay any bills, I just have to worry about myself.

A lot of the time, when I post on the forum – it can be interoperated in many different ways. Yes I had a few drinks, but I was sitting on a table eating a meal with 30 other people (mainly women) who were 60+. As sad as it may seem, I was really looking forward to the outing – having the night off and being entertained. The venue, by law, should have allowed me to have a drink (we are talking one or two beers) with a meal as I was being supervised by persons 18+.

What I didn’t explain was that towards the end of the night, the duty manager did come up and apologise to our table and explained I was the first “underage person” they had this Christmas.
The DJ wasn’t great though and a lot of people felt the same as me. It wasn’t his fault, but he didn’t have any teeth! So when he spoke on the mic...you couldn’t understand a word. The music was just all top 40 although he did play Abba, after I requested it.

I’m sorry folks for sounding a bit of idiot (I felt embarrassed reading the thread back) and I will cut down on the old booze, I don’t why I do it as it spoils me as a person. Looking back I hate myself for it...I will have to focus myself as I’m working Thursday night all the through to Tuesday night, (one of them is the dreaded young enterprise gig)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Just wondered....Do you discourage the lads working for you from drinking??

None of them drink.

For the record, your other post about 'underage drinking' is incorrect. Perhaps you'd like to check out the laws about having a drink with a meal.

[NKR]

Lets not go there again on Charlie having a beer. The point I brought up ages ago was about him running an event which could be seen to encourage under age drinking. He seems to have it under control. When I was his age my main concerns were beer and breasts and how to get both.

I was in the pub when I was 16 and as long as my mates and I behaved ourselves the landlord turned a blind eye. Okay it was the early 90's so less strict back then but no harm done.

Charlie - My advise to you would be keep your beer and the DJ'ing separate. Especially drinking in your established venues as you put them in a tough position.

In my club days I used to get wasted on free beer. I actually finished one night hanging off the cross fader, it was the only thing keeping me upright until the knob fell off. That was me on the booth floor for a snooze for an hour. It was the end of the night afterall and a chap deserves a rest after a hard days work. Am I proud of it - hell yeah I was a club DJ and doing a belting job. Would I do it again. No I've grown up, but that's part of growing up.

[StarZSoundS]

When I was his age my main concerns were beer and breasts and how to get both.




Is it supposed to have changed now i'm 51??

[NKR]

Is it supposed to have changed now i'm 51??

Nope. The difference being getting beer is now easy :D

[Excalibur]

Nope. The difference being getting beer is now easy :D

Look down. The other things aren't as difficult as they were. :o :o :( :( :( :(

[NKR]

:lol:

At 33 I still have pecks. The home gym is a useful addition. Watching MTV dance and jiggly lady bits whilst working off my potential DJ jiggly bits works for me. :D

[Excalibur]

:lol:

At 33 I still have pecks. The home gym is a useful addition. Watching MTV dance and jiggly lady bits whilst working off my potential DJ jiggly bits works for me. :D

Pah, young 'uns. :p In most aspects of the day job, as a rule the over forties and over fifties, while not necessarily possessing sylphlike figures, still manage to beat the :Censored: out of the young 'uns. ;) ;)

[Kernow]

When I was his age my main concerns were beer and breasts and how to get both.:

Brew from genetically modified barley......you'll get an abundance of both........

and it'll all be yours !! :D


Pah, young 'uns. :p In most aspects of the day job, as a rule the over forties and over fifties, while not necessarily possessing sylphlike figures, still manage to beat the :Censored: out of the young 'uns. ;) ;)


:beerchug: Hear !! Hear !!

Training is no substitute for experience :thumbs_up:

Remember we've already survived all the mistakes you have yet to make ;)
:D

[Excalibur]

Training is no substitute for experience :thumbs_up:

Remember we've already survived all the mistakes you have yet to make ;)
:D

Yeah, and we've had a lot of experience of strenuous physical labour. Not so the yoof. :( :( :(

[Kernow]

:lol: At 33 I still have pecks. :D

So do the Fatballs.






.....on my birdtable !!! :p

:D :D :D

[wensleydale]

have i missed something?
sounds like charlie had a couple of drinks during a meal (which he is entitled to do) but reading some of these posts you'd think he was out mugging grannies and smoking crack.

[Charlie Brown]

Hmmmm, yeah.

I'm just going to be careful what I post on here from now on. I'm not like half the people on here who lie and only tell the bits they want others to here. With me, what you see is what you get. I think that's the best way to go about life.

Like the young enterprise post - certain aspects get blown out of proportion and people become unrealistic.

I don't drink whilst DJ'ing, except 2/3 times in completely, which were in out of the ordinary circumstances.

...another thing. When I do have a drink, I'm not one to fall over or slur my words. When I had a serious chat with the manager and he wrote my website and number down in his diary, I wasn't "fooling around" or making a "idiot of myself."

I will continue to post on here, but just be very careful.

I wish I had of just said,

"Yeah, great night. Had a good old dance but the meal wasn't fantastic. DJ's music choice was a bit iffy but he had a good rig, although the lights were a copy of the "abstracts. The manager had to play the background music and change it on several occasions, not forgetting he had to actually start the disco because they couldn't find the DJ."

I know now for the future.

P.S, the young enterprise party is looking to be a great success. Venue and security sorted....tickets completely sold out....and a member from this forum is coming down to supply sound and light hire. I will let you know how it goes.

[Penfold42]

My comment(s) were posted after looking at what posted on facebook and not just on here.

..as for telling porkies or bending the truth on here, I can say that I do none of that....but I will give you my honest opinion of what I think as you do to me.....so I have some respect for you with that.

I shall keep my comments about what you do to myself from now on - if I did offend you then I apologise but you did leave yourself open for comment from on here and FB.

:)

[Excalibur]

Dunno about facebook, cos that's a bit technical for Dinosaurs. :o :o I have responded on here with what I hope was sensible advice, often gained from making the exact same mistakes forty years ago! :o :o Think I said as much in the PM.

Charlie, you may have typed something other than what you wished to say. It happens. Learn to live with it, it's not a witch hunt. A lot of folk on here have valuable experience, which they're happy to pass on to young ones who are prepared to listen.



And of course, there are the doddery old fools like myself, who are just happy to have a new audience for their remininscences. :D :D :D :D

[rob1963]

have i missed something?
sounds like charlie had a couple of drinks during a meal (which he is entitled to do) but reading some of these posts you'd think he was out mugging grannies and smoking crack.

I've only just caught up with this thread, and was thinking exactly the same thing!

It seems that one or two of the people who clearly don't think Charlie should have been drinking are the same people who have admitted to doing exactly the same when they were his age...not just when they were out at a party but also when they were WORKING as a DJ!

:shrug:

[Excalibur]

I've only just caught up with this thread, and was thinking exactly the same thing!

It seems that one or two of the people who clearly don't think Charlie should have been drinking are the same people who have admitted to doing exactly the same when they were his age...not just when they were out at a party but also when they were WORKING as a DJ!

:shrug:

Steady on Rob, we know now that it's wrong. We didn't then. We're shortening the learning curve for him, not acting as judge, jury and executioner.

[andyw]

Hmmmm, yeah.

...another thing. When I do have a drink, I'm not one to fall over or slur my words. When I had a serious chat with the manager and he wrote my website and number down in his diary, I wasn't "fooling around" or making a "idiot of myself."
.
most people don't realise they are slurring their words when they have been drinking, drink effects you without you realising how stupid it is making youlook or sound(still good fun to do it though at the right times:whistle: )


I've only just caught up with this thread, and was thinking exactly the same thing!

It seems that one or two of the people who clearly don't think Charlie should have been drinking are the same people who have admitted to doing exactly the same when they were his age...not just when they were out at a party but also when they were WORKING as a DJ!

:shrug:
rob, so would you recommend charlie to drink while working or promote his bussiness after having a couple of drinks,ok he was legally drinking this time because he was having a meal but when he is out working, he is breaking the law,


Steady on Rob, we know now that it's wrong. We didn't then. We're shortening the learning curve for him, not acting as judge, jury and executioner.

thats why i am here to learn from you oldun's:eek:

[rob1963]

rob, so would you recommend charlie to drink while working or promote his bussiness after having a couple of drinks, ok he was legally drinking this time because he was having a meal but when he is out working, he is breaking the law

Andy,

Charlie was at a christmas party, was drinking legally & was NOT working. He's also admitted that he RARELY has a drink when working.

Compare that to the rest of us. I know for a fact (because they've admitted it) that there are a number of people here who DID drink at his age...and that was when they WERE working.

I also know that there are a number of people here who DID drink more than they should when they were his age, but Charlie had admitted he does NOT even get to the stage where he slurs his speech.

I'm sure many of us have seen how loads of teens behave when they're out on those "Booze Britain" type TV programmes. It's a shame they don't all drink as responsibly as Charlie...then we wouldn't have alcolol abuse among young people which is such a serious problem in this country today.

[andyw]

rob your seeing this as a witch hunt on charlie but it's not, most of the post's where saying keep the drinking seperate to the dj'ing thats all, it's fine for him to go out and enjoy himself, i wouldn't want anyone to think thats wrong. do you not think he would get a better response from a function manager, if he approached them a few days later to sell his services

[rob1963]

do you not think he would get a better response from a function manager, if he approached them a few days later to sell his services

If he'd been drunk, then yes.

He wasn't, so in my opinion no.

I just feel that some people should think about how THEY acted at his age before making negative comments about Charlie. Pot, kettle, black & all that.

[BeerFunk]

For what it's worth, I do think there has been a slight over-reaction in this thread.

However, if you accept praise and compliments on here for your professional attitude and actions, then the reverse must also be applied. I think he would have been better not to have mentioned it at all.

Rob, there is a bit of a difference between DJs from 20+ years ago and DJs now, and what might have been acceptable then possibly isn't now - that's the general feeling from the experience DJs on here - including yourself, if I remember correctly?

Something else that wasn't available, since even I started, is the internet as a resource. More specifically, you have forums like these, and even video guides and blogs on Youtube! So a young DJ can choose to learn good practice, mistakes to avoid, and to learn from more experienced DJs without even leaving the house.

In my opinion, Charlie didn't actually do anything wrong in this case, until he represented himself - as a business - under the influence.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

In my opinion, Charlie didn't actually do anything wrong in this case, until he represented himself - as a business - under the influence.

Agreed.

[rob1963]

Rob, there is a bit of a difference between DJs from 20+ years ago and DJs now, and what might have been acceptable then possibly isn't now

And what might NOT have been acceptable then possibly IS now, as loads of people obviously think it IS fine for teenagers to go out & drink the monthly recommended alcohol limit in one night, because they do it every week in their hundreds of thousands.

I'm sure most of us have seen the TV programmes.

So that's acceptable, but it's NOT acceptable for Charlie to have just a couple of drinks when he's at a Christmas party?

We do live in a funny old world!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

So that's acceptable, but it's NOT acceptable for Charlie to have just a couple of drinks when he's at a Christmas party?



No-one has said that. Read the thread Rob.

[rob1963]

Yes Darren.

[Excalibur]

Agreed.
Seconded. Vigorously and vehemently.


And what might NOT have been acceptable then possibly IS now, as loads of people obviously think it IS fine for teenagers to go out & drink the monthly recommended alcohol limit in one night, because they do it every week in their hundreds of thousands.

I'm sure most of us have seen the TV programmes.

So that's acceptable, but it's NOT acceptable for Charlie to have just a couple of drinks when he's at a Christmas party?

We do live in a funny old world!
Of course it is, and legal also under certain circumstances, as a couple of us pointed out at the beginning. BUT: It's the question of whether seeking to do business with a Hotel, when you're underage and are drinking, ( whether legally or otherwise ) which in the eyes of many on here is plain bad business practice. Wrong impression. If Charlie had said to the Manager, " Look, I'm socialising tonight, and thus off duty. Would it be OK to come and see you tomorrow to discus what advantages I can offer you with my Disco? " then I think we'd have all agreed it was the correct course of action.

As to what some folk binge drink on a night out, quite frankly it horrifies me. :eek: My predilection for a tipple is well known, but I was brought up in the era when if you were drunk in public, you sat quietly in a corner. Sorry, but I can feel this veering off into a whole new topic.

[rob1963]

It's the question of whether seeking to do business with a Hotel, when you're underage and are drinking, ( whether legally or otherwise ) which in the eyes of many on here is plain bad business practice. Wrong impression.

I'm not sure what you mean about seeking to do business with a hotel when you're underage.

Underage for what?

:confused:

[Excalibur]

I'm not sure what you mean about seeking to do business with a hotel when you're underage.

Underage for what?

:confused:

Dipstick. :p "Underage and drinking. " Legally yes, good impression for doing business, no. Lord please help me educate this lot. :( :( :(

[StarZSoundS]

Is this a great crime then!!

For 6 years I have regularly done a Quiz/Social Night at my local club on Sundays.

I regularly drink 5 or 6 pints as there is no travelling involved.This does not affect my ability to deliver on the evening.Not once has anyone commented that I shouldn't be doing it!!In fact I only get a boatload of positive comments about the evening.

I am of course well over the legal limit to drink.I use this evening to unwind after the rigours of being a Mobile DJ/...it feels like being home to me.


LETS BE HONEST.....Your opinions will not change what I do.
Darren intimated he has a total ban on his DJ'S drinking at work.....is that really neccesary??

[Kernow]

LETS BE HONEST.....Your opinions will not change what I do.
Darren intimated he has a total ban on his DJ'S drinking at work.....is that really neccesary??

When they're representing Darrens' business & reputation ? ABSOLUTELY !!! :thumbs_up:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Is this a great crime then!!

For 6 years I have regularly done a Quiz/Social Night at my local club on Sundays.

I regularly drink 5 or 6 pints as there is no travelling involved.This does not affect my ability to deliver on the evening.Not once has anyone commented that I shouldn't be doing it!!In fact I only get a boatload of positive comments about the evening.

I am of course well over the legal limit to drink.I use this evening to unwind after the rigours of being a Mobile DJ/...it feels like being home to me.


LETS BE HONEST.....Your opinions will not change what I do.
Darren intimated he has a total ban on his DJ'S drinking at work.....is that really neccesary??

Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish. I said nothing of the sort.

Ring your insurance company and see if they are happy for you to be drinking and operating electrical equipment. Name me another job where this is good practise.

Do me a favour. If you want to carry on with your dodgy working practises from 20 years ago, then do so, but don't come on here and try and tell people because you've been doing it for so long it's OK.

You need to get your head out of the 1970s and up to date.

[rob1963]

I'm not sure what you mean about seeking to do business with a hotel when you're underage.

Underage for what?

:confused:


Dipstick. :p "Underage and drinking. " Legally yes, good impression for doing business, no. Lord please help me educate this lot. :( :( :(

If he's legally old enough to have a drink with his meal, then he's not underage!

:shrug:

[StarZSoundS]

Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish. I said nothing of the sort.

Ring your insurance company and see if they are happy for you to be drinking and operating electrical equipment. Name me another job where this is good practise.

Do me a favour. If you want to carry on with your dodgy working practises from 20 years ago, then do so, but don't come on here and try and tell people because you've been doing it for so long it's OK.

You need to get your head out of the 1970s and up to date.


Not quite sure how you work that back to the 70's......I'm afraid six years takes me back to 2003:bang: :bang:

Just little ol' me on the stage......thats my risk I reckon.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Not quite sure how you work that back to the 70's......I'm afraid six years takes me back to 2003:bang: :bang:


Your working practises and attitude generally.
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:

[Excalibur]

Is this a great crime then!!

For 6 years I have regularly done a Quiz/Social Night at my local club on Sundays.

I regularly drink 5 or 6 pints as there is no travelling involved.This does not affect my ability to deliver on the evening.Not once has anyone commented that I shouldn't be doing it!!In fact I only get a boatload of positive comments about the evening.

I am of course well over the legal limit to drink.I use this evening to unwind after the rigours of being a Mobile DJ/...it feels like being home to me.


LETS BE HONEST.....Your opinions will not change what I do.
Darren intimated he has a total ban on his DJ'S drinking at work.....is that really neccesary??
Individual circumstances vary widely. In some cases I'd say you were bang out of order, in others I'd do exactly the same. One thing I do know is that it does affect your abilities. Not always for the better.
Also, I read Darren to say that his DJ's don't drink, rather than being banned. from it. Either way I'd be happy with the situation. I now have a drop of muscle relaxant when I get home, not while I'm working.


When they're representing Darrens' business & reputation ? ABSOLUTELY !!! :thumbs_up:
Agreed.


If he's legally old enough to have a drink with his meal, then he's not underage!

:shrug:
That's not what I meant, and you know it full well. Stop being obtuse.


Not quite sure how you work that back to the 70's......I'm afraid six years takes me back to 2003:bang: :bang:

Just little ol' me on the stage......thats my risk I reckon.

Errr, no it's not. All sorts of scenarios with customer risk spring to mind. ;)



Your working practises and attitude generally.
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:
Hey, once and for all, will you stop knocking the Seventies! :eek: ;) I was happy there. :D :D Wish I could go back. Think I'll have to program Barnsley into the Sat Nav. ( Actually, I may have to do that anyway. Shame I won't be able to stay.:( :( )

[StarZSoundS]

Your working practises and attitude generally.
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:

Well it all looks pretty modern to me....

Laptop...2 x Starcloth....LED lights...
PAT TESTED....Accountant...PLI....Wireless Mic.....

All 70's DJ's liked the sherbert then!!

[Excalibur]

Well it all looks pretty modern to me....

Laptop...2 x Starcloth....LED lights...
PAT TESTED....Accountant...PLI....Wireless Mic.....

All 70's DJ's liked the sherbert then!!

And you see, (as I'm sure you know well enough) that's the whole point. We still do like it, but only when we've finished working. Times change. For better and for worse. C'est la vie.

[StarZSoundS]

And you see, (as I'm sure you know well enough) that's the whole point. We still do like it, but only when we've finished working. Times change. For better and for worse. C'est la vie.

Wrong punctuation...apologies.Should have been question marks not exclamation marks.:eek:

Peter you are welcome to Shang-A Lang along to Barnsley at any time.....for in many ways you are my Doppelganger;) :D :)

[Excalibur]

Wrong punctuation...apologies.Should have been question marks not exclamation marks.:eek:

Peter you are welcome to Shang-A Lang along to Barnsley at any time.....for in many ways you are my Doppelganger;) :D :)

Like I said, I may be there Saturday, but sadly I'm booked back home the same day. :( :( :( :(

[Javlingames]

I dont see the problem in a pint or two

[Excalibur]

I dont see the problem in a pint or two

Oh :Censored: . Just when we'd calmed Darren down, as well. :( :( :D :D :D

[Javlingames]

Lol well i havnt had a rise out of him for a while, ive been getting bored!:D

[Kernow]

Well it all looks pretty modern to me....

Laptop...2 x Starcloth....LED lights...
PAT TESTED....Accountant...PLI....Wireless Mic.....

All 70's DJ's liked the sherbert then!!

That's the equipment and paperwork ...............it's the working practices & philosophy particularly in regard to Health & Safety , which are in question !! :eek:

Footnote: The Health & Safety at Work Act requires that you are not "under the influence of alcohol".....even one small drip will have an influence !! ;)

[Excalibur]

That's the equipment and paperwork ...............it's the working practices & philosophy particularly in regard to Health & Safety , which are in question !! :eek:

Footnote: The Health & Safety at Work Act requires that you are not "under the influence of alcohol".....even one small drip will have an influence !! ;)

There's a joke there, but I can't get away with it. :( :( :( :(

[StarZSoundS]

I dont see the problem in a pint or two

Thanks Mate....


Can't agree though....I'm in enough trouble as it is!!


Its that flippin' Charlies fault.....drinking after he'e been to Scouts:sofa:

[andyw]

I dont see the problem in a pint or two

tobe honest we always have a pint or 2 at every gig, i have coke and jamie likes apple juice, :beer1: :beer1:

[Booche]

<<< Goes to ring AA ( no not the breakdown service's ) to many people drinking all to often ;)

[Kernow]

There's a joke there, but I can't get away with it. :( :( :( :(

And it's a cracker !! :D ........ faint heart never won fair maiden ? ;)

[Excalibur]

And it's a cracker !! :D ........ faint heart never won fair maiden ? ;)

No fair maidens round here mate. :( :( :( Quite a few Dragons though! :eek:

[Kernow]

No fair maidens round here mate. :( :( :( Quite a few Dragons though! :eek:

I have contacts in Tintagel if it helps ?? ;) :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Lol well i havnt had a rise out of him for a while, ive been getting bored!:D

If your only aim is the get a rise out of me, then kindly leave the site. You are no longer welcome.

[Javlingames]

If your only aim is the get a rise out of me, then kindly leave the site. You are no longer welcome.

It was kidding. Jeez

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

It was kidding. Jeez

Of course you were...

[Charlie Brown]

Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.

The food was awful but a really good night overall. Drink wasn't an issue as I was Matthew ;) Although, they didn't ask for any ID.

Disco was brilliant. It was two girls (year older than me?) Really good mix of music. All the old tunes were remixed but sounded awsome.

She used a SM57 microphone (I thought it was for instruments?) but interacted well at the start.

The rig wasn't anything special. The sound was pretty decent (didn't reconise the label) with two huge subs. Really loud and created a good atmosphere.

[Excalibur]

:confused: :confused: :confused: again. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Charlie posts he's going to a gig tonight in 2009, and gives us the report a year later. :eek: :daft: :daft: :daft:

[Charlie Brown]

:lol:

No!

I went last night (2nd time)

[Spirits High]

I went last night (2nd time)

So are those pics last night or last year???

[Excalibur]

So are those pics last night or last year???

If they're last year, that's a helluva long exposure!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

[TONYTIGER]

:lol:

No!

I went last night (2nd time)

God i am confused did the dj have a sex change and i am teetotal.:confused:

[Charlie Brown]

INSTEAD OF WRITING A NEW THREAD...

...I thought I'd recycle last years. Those are pics are this guy (different DJs) not the old gezza and a much better night.

[funkymook]

INSTEAD OF WRITING A NEW THREAD...

...I thought I'd recycle last years. Those are pics are this guy (different DJs) not the old gezza and a much better night.

Well that clarifies it :confused:

[Charlie Brown]

This thread was from last year and explains my interesting night out.

I then commented again on this thread as I attended the same party a few nights ago. This year the music was better, food was awful and I was served a drink....A few pictures of the DJ etc. I don't understand what's so hard to understand? :lol:

[andyw]

This thread was from last year and explains my interesting night out.

I then commented again on this thread as I attended the same party a few nights ago. This year the music was better, food was awful and I was served a drink....A few pictures of the DJ etc. I don't understand what's so hard to understand? :lol:

all clear now thank you mathew;) :daft:

[funkymook]

This thread was from last year and explains my interesting night out.

I then commented again on this thread as I attended the same party a few nights ago. This year the music was better, food was awful and I was served a drink....A few pictures of the DJ etc. I don't understand what's so hard to understand? :lol:

So who's 'Old Gezza' ?

[Charlie Brown]

So who's 'Old Gezza' ?

The old gezza was the rubbish DJ last year...this year it was two girls my age who were great.

[andyw]

The old gezza was the rubbish DJ last year...this year it was two girls my age who were great.

out of interest charlie what did the older people think of them, and why did you think they were better(music/personality or the fact they were young girls:D )

[Charlie Brown]

They looked a bit 'nerdy' with braces and glasses on so I wasn't drawn that way...

...It was the same gear as the old gezza too (agency work)

They played a good mix of music. Top 40, Xmas tunes, 90's club, motown and old club classics. They could of played a bit more Billy Ocean etc but overall they were very good.

[funkymook]

Glad that's all sorted - can't wait for next years update! :D

[Charlie Brown]

Glad that's all sorted - can't wait for next years update! :D

:boxer2:

:lol:

[andyw]

Glad that's all sorted - can't wait for next years update! :D

niether can i, he will be 18 then:beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :eek:

[Excalibur]

niether can i, he will be 18 then:beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :eek:

Yeah, and he'll probably be Rupert then. :D



( If you haven't spotted the reference to Charlie's penchant for adopting alter egos for whatever reasons, shame on you. :p :D :D )

[wensleydale]

"Geeza" rather than "Gezza" I think Charles.

[andyw]

Yeah, and he'll probably be Rupert then. :D



( If you haven't spotted the reference to Charlie's penchant for adopting alter egos for whatever reasons, shame on you. :p :D :D )

burke you mean, oh sorry he is one of them a lot already:) sorry charlie just kidding

[Charlie Brown]

Another Xmas party for me tonight.

I'm having:

Baked camebert with things to dip it in.

Steak with goronzola melted on top

Christmas pudding

...Oh, and a free bar all night. :eek: :D

I'm a bit nervous because there is a seating plan. There are 20 great lively people in my office...and a 100 boring surveyors in the other office.

I'll give you the lowdown tomorrow!

Chow.

[Excalibur]

Chow.
Eh? :confused: :confused:

[Charlie Brown]

:lol:

[simonp]

I'll give you the lowdown tomorrow!

Chow.

Can hardly wait! :lol:

[Mark Wild]

Can hardly wait! :lol:

Me too ! I'm just going to sit here hittin' refresh until it appears !

[Excalibur]

Me too ! I'm just going to sit here hittin' refresh until it appears !

Well I've got the mig welder out, and I'm just fitting a large sheet of 6mm steel to this :sofa:, ready to ward off incoming fire, cos I just know that Charlie will give a blow by blow account of the evening, and the daft pillock won't put " I just had one small shandy, because I didn't want to create a bad impression". ;) ;) ;)

[Charlie Brown]

The food was lovely. Really really nice.

We all had wayyyyyy too many drinks and got chucked out the restaurant. Our boss (who is a rugby player but respected gent in Nottingham) got one of the security dudes in a headlock because the guard wouldn't let someone finishing singing. :eek:

We then went for a boogie before going to a casino. Again, the police were called there because someone was 'drunk' and our boss was trying to stick up for them.

I then ended up in Gala casino till 5.30am?

Eating a bacon and egg bap now...Me and the accountant are the only ones in the office.

[Jason]

Sounds fantastic.
I'm surprised the night wasn't finished off in style by everyone being arrested! lol
:beerchug:

[Corabar Steve]

Sounds fantastic.
I'm surprised the night wasn't finished off in style by everyone being arrested! lol
:beerchug:Why do you think there is nobody in the office :sj:

[Charlie Brown]

Why do you think there is nobody in the office :sj:

:lol:

Very good Steve. :D

[Excalibur]

Hmmmmmm. Has anyone else noticed how often occasions involving Charlie and alcohol result in the appearance of the Rozzers? ;) :confused:

I'm wondering if we should rescind his invitation to the post BPM soiree, because I for one don't think that upright, well respected, well behaved souls such as ourselves should be associating publicly with hooligans like Charlie. :p :D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Nah, I learned some restraint techniques last weekend, I'll handle him if he get's out of hand.

[Excalibur]

Nah, I learned some restraint techniques last weekend, I'll handle him if he get's out of hand.

Charlie maybe, but don't forget we may have Mr Moon with us also. :( :D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

A padlock on his belt & flies should suffice.

[Charlie Brown]

I think I will be one of the last few standing. :eek:

I may even break the law and commit anti social behaviour with Steve and Angela. :D

...The thought of drink now makes me feel ill!

[Corabar Steve]

I'll have you know we're very social!

[Charlie Brown]

I'll have you know we're very social!

I know. I was referring to drinking in the hotel lobby ;)

[Corabar Steve]

Perfectly acceptable & done with permission.

We've been known to give the night porter a few beers too.

[Excalibur]

I'll have you know we're very social!

Hard to disagree with that statement. :D

[andyw]

I'll have you know we're very social!

yes but no mention about the behaviour :)

[Corabar Steve]

Impeccable

[Excalibur]

yes but no mention about the behaviour :)

Apart from one notable exhibitionist, :moon:, our behaviour was exemplary. http://www.smiley-faces.org/smiley-faces/smiley-face-halo.gif (http://www.smiley-faces.org)

[andyw]

Impeccable


Apart from one notable exhibitionist, :moon:, our behaviour was exemplary. http://www.smiley-faces.org/smiley-faces/smiley-face-halo.gif (http://www.smiley-faces.org)

thats give's charlie something to work on then

[Shaun]

Apart from one notable exhibitionist, :moon:, our behaviour was exemplary. http://www.smiley-faces.org/smiley-faces/smiley-face-halo.gif (http://www.smiley-faces.org)

I missed that episode. Shameful antics. That's why I never drink at social events.

:ph34r:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I missed that episode. Shameful antics. That's why I never drink at social events.

:ph34r:

:lol:

[Excalibur]

I missed that episode. Shameful antics. That's why I never drink at social events.:ph34r:

Very true Shaun. From what I saw, you spilt most of it. :p :D :D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

I missed that episode. Shameful antics. That's why I never drink at social events.

:ph34r:In response to that, may I just point the entire forum to YOUR AVATAR!

:lol:

[Excalibur]

In response to that, may I just point the entire forum to YOUR AVATAR!

:lol:

Please don't. I have to speed read Shaun's posts, to save looking at it too long!|:eek: :eek: :eek:

[andyw]

not sure if shaun missed it or more likely cannot remember it:daft: :)