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Jill Bayles

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  1. Nope cheap flights and the usual for Korki for the weekend rate Penny dropped then has it hun
  2. Parakeets...or love birds...never gerbils m'dear I remember the birds got gassed or summat one night when we were out at Wigan...got back and they were twitterin no more...think they got accidentally left on some appliance...perhaps boiler...what a downer that was There was no flat, only a house in Padgate...I remember you cutting someone's hair there...was it Derek Mead, another of your exes and didn't I stop going to Wigan as I had better things to do with my time like sleep and keep Mel company can't remember the topics, never saw Phil eat anything much And why am I getting blamed for your dalliance with Webby when that came years after and I wasn't even there when you got together? You are always quick off the mark when it comes to the opposite sex...its all well under way before I even know about it so there's absolutely no time for match-making on my part ITS ALL PHIL'S FAULT...he introduced us both to the Southern lot as I recall
  3. Err yes hun, we went out specially to meet Phil and Kim on the Sunday night didn't we...before WW3 kicked off...proper spoiled our down time that...you will have walked in to him BECAUSE YOU WERE NOT WEARING YOUR GLASSES... Now tell a tale about Webby...there's loads as you know...and with you being one of his ex-birds you know more than most Oh and cos you've now decided to come on here when you never have before I have given away details of my cunning plan which you were not party to as I was hoping it would be a surprise
  4. Hi Robin Did the lad in question ever return or did Webby frighten him off forever? I seem to recall that night and that lad, now I've been prompted
  5. Sue I tried to reply to your last post but it wouldn't let me for some reason Phil says "Ask Sue from Chester to Color Me" Yes t'is I, Pedro's pal...last saw him on Bank Hol Sat when I drove to his for a flyin visit. We were meant to go out soulin that night but I couldn't get a pass out Yes I know Kim and Stu...had some great times with them as well...I'm hoping I'll see them next Friday cos I'm going to a wedding in York...Mark and Ruth's...do you know them by any chance? I met Kim at Bradford. Small world as you say Don't know how our paths never crossed there...weird ain't it cos I was always there with Webby. If I saw a photo of you from back in the day I'd probs remember you. Helsby threw me a bit like oh and contrary to what Pedro says me and you have only met the once
  6. God Spyk long time no see back mate... you were drawn to this cos of the name I guess...didn't know you were on here...seen the name but just didn't click...I'll PM you some time...nice to hear from you and thanks for letting me know you're around...t'would be nice to meet up somewhere if you're still local and catch up eh
  7. Mate it was Belize not Paraguay cos I know for a fact that Webby's never been to latter Or it may have been code for "I have a planned rendezvous with a tantalising video tape and my right hand"
  8. Yeah mate we're still in touch...got Nev n Jo to thank for that after they went over to Dublin for a soul weekend and met Phil...well they would wouldn't they as he gets where s____e wouldn't we exchanged numbers and the rest as they say is history...we been textin each other tonight and he already knew "harry" had put a post up... he was askin if it was you...do you remember when he DJ'd at the Dolphin Centre and f____ed it up ie playin wrong sides of records and not puttin the needle on the records...class Webby will be at the Blackpool Weekender in November if that's any good to you mate...he still gets to Darlo to visit his daughter Hannah...so I'll get him to let me know when his next visit will be and I'll bob him down to Joe's As for the record cover ramblings are you sure he didn't pen them whilst driving said van well that would account for his unacceptably low driving standards eh I'll pass on my regards in a text right now mate
  9. Funny but I only seem to remember the drive home...on two wheels as I recall Now why do I remember bein on the back roads from Scotch Corner instead of A1/A66 The Hardwick Hall episode was a nightmare...don't think I was there, just provided the taxi service...but I remember the para trip and trying to calm him down...I recall bundlin him off to kip and mutterin "Right that's it, never again" and me poor heed bein battered before and after, even though I'd never even been out socialisin...summat about theft is comin to mind...now what did he ever have that was worth pilferin I ask ...well only one thing and that will have been long gone by the time it came to Hardwick Hall trip but would have been reason for said paranoia I verily believe
  10. That'll be Kim T'was Kim who took Phil to Whitby for his 50th birthday treat. They are still buddies, after all this time. She's mellowed with age...still a good laugh and very nice with it. Think the subject-matter of the teachings is Sociology...the learned gentleman has a degree you know.
  11. God...is it or isn't it...have I met you...are you connected with Graham from Wales? Pete Bleazard do you mean? If so yes I know him, he's a good pal of mine...did I meet you once at Pete's after OHS? Can you remember the time at Bradford when Phil had his shoes n socks off n his trousers rolled up and was dancin about soakin wet? I'm not sure where the water came from but I remember it as if it was yesterday He introduced me to Bradford and all its debauchery and I can't thank him enough for that Yes I'm still in touch with Webby, I've known him since I was about 17 and we've been through a lot together...there have been times when we've lost touch but he always finds me somehow I've had so many laughs with him and have got lots of happy memories...I could write a book solely about our joint adventures...if I could just remember them all I shall text my regards on your behalf and post up response when received
  12. Hi You I was taught the art of street-wise by the likes of Jossy but I reckon you were fortunate enough to have been born that way Hope you and Lou are keeping well, I'll let you know when I can get a pass out...I'm told it'll not be long now... ...hoping to get to the Hilton ALL WEEKEND but I'm not banking on it as I seem to be the only one wanting to get a move on with the plans...but who wouldn't when they've bin in exile as long as I have
  13. Jill Bayles replied to a post in a topic in All About the SOUL
    God the mention of that programme has just brought back some memories. I remember when it was going to be televised, I thought it would be a good idea for my parents to watch it with me in the hope that they would get a better understanding of why Wigan Casino had become my third home (first one being home and second one being home of "adoptive sis" and fellow Casino-ite) as, throughout my adolescence, I, like many others, was totally misunderstood by my elders (my big bruv's pet name for me was "the little Northern weirdo"). Well the three of us sat down to watch it and I was absolutely mortified because I didn't think the programme did the place justice. There was me trying to justify myself and there was them taking the piss with comments like "So you cause all this trouble at home just to a shithole like that eh", "What enjoyment can you possibly get in a place like that full of juvenile delinquents", "Are you sure they don't sell alcohol there because those kids are definitely not normal", "Are you right in the head", "Don't know how you can listen to that drivel, it's the devil's music", "Right that's the end of it, you'll definitely not be going there ever again, you can kiss that dump goodbye" (Yeah right, like I wasn't there the following Satdee and every other Satdee for God know's how long) As for fellow Casino-ite, she was holed up in her bedroom practising her dancing (probably stomping with the record playing at 33) and forgot the programme was on! Oh how I wished I'd been with her Happy days
  14. Jill Bayles replied to a post in a topic in All About the SOUL
    Agreed, but a thing that I never quite understood, as back in the day me and all my fellow soul girls liked a clean shaven baby-faced slick soul boy...soul and beards just seemed so very wrong Perhaps you would care to enlighten me as it still puzzles me to this day
  15. Err...don't know owt about the doorman bit (as he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag) or the traffic warden bit (but there again he would keep that bit quiet wouldn't he)
  16. Oh yes and he is from Widnes
  17. I was gonna say, it sounds very much like the man in question
  18. Phil got in touch today, he said he was off to a soul night in Dublin so I passed on your regards Barry. He's not replied yet, will probably do that tomorrow, or maybe even later, when he's recovered...it must take it out of you, all that boogieing at his age
  19. Hi Barry Long time no hear, bogged down wi maternal duties as usual. Hope all is ok in your world, as it is in mine. It's a long time since I've posted on this forum ( more of a lurker) but your thread put paid to that. Who knows, you may just have created a monster I'm still in touch wi Webby, he is indeed a teacher...you can just imagine the mayhem in his classes can't you?!!! A teacher of Sociology I do believe! I'd love to be a fly on the wall! The Web is settled in or near Dublin and has turned over a new leaf, packed in the tabs and almost everything else except the drink, which he never did but does now! So a reformed character he certainly is The man in question had a dalliance to these here shores in July and I caught up with him at Whitby Weekender. His dance moves ain't changed one bit, saw him from the far side of the Northern room and knew it was him straight away, even though me eyesight ain't what it used to be! He spent some time in Warrington with his family afterwards and his son got married recently so he was over for that. He pops over quite often in fact. I've been meaning to get over to visit but something always gets in the way. I missed his 50th last February so I've got some ground to make up, for sure. I'm hoping to get over with a mate for a weekend next year, if we can get kids farmed out for long enough The next time I text Phil I'll let him know you were asking after him. Bye for now, Jill
  20. Well I'd best say "hi" again cos whilst I'm not a newbie I don't post on here very often but felt I needed to have my two pennorth in on this topic, which, rather spookily, is close to my heart too, being a lover of soul music...and hating the labels, but for want of a better description..."all things modern" but not really a "crossover" fan. IMHO, and for what it's worth, Pedro is commenting solely upon "our" scene in the North West and how the music policy adopted in a lot of "our" clubs there doesn't cater for those of us that want to hear the more upfront tunes and that, because of that, attendances are dwindling so that before long they could be gone, which, after all, would be a sad loss to this scene that we all love so passionately. I don't think that Pedro needs to be pointed in the direction of other venues outside the North West, cos, if he's owt like me, he'll travel wherever he needs to to attend a venue that caters for his musical tastes. I know that I've travelled the length and breadth of this country over the last 32 years for this purpose and I've no intention of throwing the towel in just yet, although family commitments have curtailed my social life, which means that I don't get out half as much as I used to. But the point is that me and others really should have a choice. The North West has always had a vibrant soul scene and I'd like to see that continue, but, at the moment, for me and the music that I like, it's all a little lacklustre at some venues there these days. There is one venue in the North West which I would add to Pedro's exceptions and that is OHS in Frodsham...always has a House Room and a Soul Room and caters for most tastes when it comes to the "moderner" stuff. Thanks to Barry May for that smashing place up the big hill...you're a star mate Thanks for the mentions re the venues elsewhere. I'll visit when I get the chance
  21. I never met Nige but I can tell from all that has been said about him on this site that he has lightened a few hearts and put a few smiles on faces over the years and I feel saddened that this particular friendship has passed me by as my life, like many others, would have been a lot richer for the experience. It transpires that a lot of people I know did themselves know Nige and I'm not really sure how come I never met him but maybe it's because I left Northern behind way back in the day when Wigan closed. I'm 45. Since then I've been an avid lover of "tricky Disco" (yep Modern) so maybe that's why...our paths will have been going in different directions. If it helps I know exactly what you are all going through right now because I lost my best mate who was like my sister to cancer about 4 years ago at Christmas. My dearest Steph. We were 5 months apart in age and I never knew what it was like to be without her until I lost her cos we were always together as our parents were best mates, we went through all our milestones together, you name it we did it as a team...Wigan, weddings, funerals (we lost her older brother to leukaemia when we were about 12), graduations, birthdays, births, christenings,any old excuse for a p--s up really...and then all of a sudden she was gone, in her 41st year....far too early to be taken from us that's for sure. It still feels like I've lost my right arm but the pain and the hurt isn't as bad now....it's getting easier with each passing day and there's never a truer saying than "time is a great healer" because it is. Not a day goes by without me thinking of her and whenever I remember her its always as she was on her wedding day when she looked so beautiful and was so very happy and I was by her side as her Matron of Honour... Well I hope that you can take some comfort from my words and seek solace from the fact that all the pain and hurt that you are feeling right now will ease with the passage of time. And of course you'll always have your memories and nobody can ever take them away from you. My thoughts are with Nige's family and friends at this sad time and I'm sure that a celebration of his life will be a fitting final tribute for him. Anyway rest in love and peace Nige lad and seeing as we never met in this life then hopefully we'll meet in the next one.
  22. :graywanker: 99% of all northern tracks

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