I think we need a bit of a smile and some cheering up. I certainly do. So we'll start with a joke from the rather wonderful Mr Robert Wilkinson. His Dad joke books make a great present for the man with everything!
Turns out that the bloke in the park was tying his shoelaces and didn't want to play leap frog.
— Robert Wilkinson (@robertwlk) November 6, 2024
My bad.
I have a true story for you. It put a smile on my face. Apologies if it offends you, but I hope you see the funny side. I was having a drink with a couple of friends, who shared a grandfather a couple of weeks ago at The Mill Hill Services Club. They were researching a book they are writing about their grandad. He lead a colourful life, was in the army, ran a business in Mill Hill and was a widely travelled man. His beloved wife of 35 years passed away in the mid 1970's. He spent a couple of years moping around, seemingly nothing could lift him from his sad malaise. His best friend, tried to get him out and about, but to no avail. Eventually he said "You've got all that cash in the bank, why don't you spend some of it. Why don't we go off on a proper holiday". He replied "Well I'd always dreamed of going to Bermuda", so they booked up a three week, all in luxury holiday. After a couple of days, my friends Granddad was just moping about. Nothing could lift his mood. His friend said "What's up, surely there's something that will cheer you up". He replied "I'd always dreamed of coming here with my wife. I miss her, I've not made love to a woman since she became ill. I just can't see any reason to enjoy myself". His friend had a chat with the barman. The barman replied "We get a lot of men like him here, there's a really good brothel down the road, high class, nice girls, take him there. That'll cheer him up". He persuaded my friends Grandad. He was a bit reluctant, but when he saw the lovely girls available, he cheered up and made his way to the room with one. Half an hour later, he they started to return to the hotel, half way back, he realised he'd dropped his hearing aid. They had to sheepishly make their way back. The Madame met them and said "No problem, she's not started with her next customer yet". She took them to the room, the young lady was just about to start with her next customer. Shamefacedly, they knocked. The girl, the madame, the next customer and the two chaps started a search, like a scene from a bad Carry on Film. Eventually, the girl found it. My friends grandfather embarrassedly apologised to the chap who had been kept waiting. He simply laughed and said "Don't worry, I did that last week!". After that, they both enjoyed the rest of the holiday.
Next a plug for my big gig next weekend at The Dublin Castle. Please join us. It should be an amazing night. We play a mash up of lively Ska/Punk tunes.
Appearing with The False Dots will be two amazing bands. Main support are The Nice Men. Originally from Merseyside, the band were at one point going to be the NEXT BIG THING signing to Demon Records, but it never quite worked out. Bass player Jasper Stainthorpe (a great great grandson of Lord Nelson) split to form Then Jericho with Mark Shaw. This is there first reunion since 1982.
Next up are The Metropolitan Elite. Lead singer Jamie Whelligan was featured on BBC Radio London yesterday (Hear Jamie on air on BBC Sounds at 3.16.30 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jwl6h8)
If you like tuneful, jingly pop, it is the thing for you.From the BARNET MUSIC FACEBOOK page
And finally. If you've never heard the False Dots, this is what we sound like this. Have a wonderful weekend.
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