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| dforbes |
Sons of DanRegretfully, Myself and Brian McGee have decided to leave Sons of Dan.We both feel that we can't commit to the project at this time... We thank you for the loyal support you have given us Derek Forbes |
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| Loretta |
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| Lore |
The support will still be there whenever you decide to pick SoD up again, Derek  .
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| parky |
That's a shame Big Man...
Hopefully see you at the 4GM gigs |
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| Loretta |
Does this mean no Sons Of Dan Dec 4th?
No worries.. xx
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| Lore |
Hey Loretta!
The SoD gigs for the 4th Decmber were canceled yesterday, and if I understood correctly only the FGM gig after the SM gig will take place. Hope to see you there again! Ain't no party without Loretta 
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
I'd step in and help but I've already commited to the BeeGees tribute act.
Sorry to hear this news though.
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| dforbes |
It will be fourgoodmen on the 4th Decenber, which will be exciting, as the set list will be updated dramatically, and we hope to play some of the new songs we've had in the can for ages. We may even finish the long awaited album. 4gm are strong as ever, and can handle any changes, as we have shown in the past. Anybody up for a late night party on the 4th December?
 
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| Roswell |
We're all definitely up for a late night session on the 4th Derek! See you there
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| traceyb |
Well I am sure that my travelling party members from Oz, NZ, Belgium, Germany and a local Glaswegian will be there with bells on Derek
I am looking forward to it immensely. Tracey |
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| Loretta |
Always up for one of those.. 
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| Loretta |
Will be great to see you again Lore  xx
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
That's a wee shame
Hope to hear all the new 4GM stuff though
PARTY OAN
See ya soon guys Fun xxxx |
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| admin |
eh? sorry its only me and I have been busy at work???
well it will have its good points........no more states........... J |
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| Will |
Gutted to hear this
Hope all is well in camp 4GM too
Glad there will still be a gig on the 4th,gives ME something to go to(not in the least bit interested in that ponce that will be at SECC) |
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| ElizabethMinds |
Such a shame to hear that Derek! I support you and the band all the way!
Still can't wait for the 4GM gig!! Love, Elizabet xoxoxo |
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| happycat30 |
So looking forward to see 4GM though. |
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| Willemina |
Can't wait to hear the new trax, have you on stage longer and the party after that . Only a shame me and my friend don't have something before your late gig.
Maybe you could ask GD if Esther O'Connor could do a wee gig before you guys, that would be sooo  .
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| dforbes |
Willemina,
my great friend Kirk Brandon is playing before us if his schedule allows, (which I am sure it does). He is one of Roger Daltrey of the Who's most highly rated singers, and deserves to be. Great compliment from a great man.
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| Willemina |
Ohh thats great Derek, sorry I didn't realise there was a gig before 4GM's  . Will be hoping he can make it and look forward to that aswell .
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| Kit-Kat |
From Micks myspace!
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ogID=433740751
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| Jean Genie |
The Spear tour is currently going great guns, and Kirk's voice is sounding as good (nay great) as ever. I chatted to him about the Fourgoodmen gig and he's seems to be well looking forward to it..
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| Loretta |
Yes, I had heard RD had said that. Kirks voice is amazing.. Hope he will be playing that night.
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| oh_jay |
well ... whatever the future will hold for the sons of dan , 4gm & sm , lots of great musicians are still "out there" to play live & record new songs - either together or for other projects & bands , so we'll get something to look forward too after all , which is the best part of it then !
cheers , y' all !
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| dforbes |
Well said that man...
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| The Swede |
Can someone please tell me whats going on here?
First lots of talking about a reunion with all original Minds members. That call went off. Then a lot of Sons Of Dan talking, new songs, new album, playing old Minds song live etc etc. This one also calls of, and on top of that Mick is leaving FGM. Can someone please explain... //Patrik |
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| dforbes |
Here's another one for you.....Graeme Duffin has just thrown in the towel too..........don't worry...this is a new beginning..not the end.
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| billy |
 who you getting at Will 
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| Will |
I'm saying I'm not a fan of someone who will be standing in front of a mic at the SECC on the 4th,thats all
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| Will |
Sorry!!!!, did I miss something??? I don't remember it being said that Mick was leaving 4GM,just he could'nt make the Dec gigs!
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| dream attack |
Ditto. |
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| The Swede |
I hope you are right Will... |
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| dream attack |
At the end of the day, in my honest opinion, Simple Minds were at their core, 3 great musicians ... I thought that Forbes/MacNeil/McGhee (add Mel Gaynor to the equation on the last good albums) were the heart and soul. Burchill and Kerr (IMHO to use a US vernacular, trailer trash) propped up the team. I and MANY others left the plot around the New Gold Dream/Sparkle In The Rain era.
Kerr and Burchill were Glaswegian thugs that ONLY capitalised off the backs of the REAL greatness around them ... FULL STOP. |
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| Roswell |
That seems a bit harsh IMO. |
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| dream attack |
Sorry if you feel that way ... but I have a wee bit of insight into the characters. The Scottish music scene isn't that big. |
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| Roswell |
I agree with you with regards to how talented Derek, Mick and Brian are and as most fans love the original line up and the great music they produced together, but I think Jim and Charlie are talented in their own right. | ||||
| Willemina |
Well thats the piss....first Mick leives then Graeme throws in the towel (I heard from him last night by the way ) although of course he wasn't a real member just stept in from time to time. Now reading the few last posts I just hope fans are not going to have a go at eachother. This all is bad enough, me being a 4GM fan feels sad this is happening.
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| Roswell |
I am also very sad Willemina, but life goes on and so will the music no matter what the guys are doing or what band they are involved in
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| Jean Genie |
It's a shame to lose GD.. He's a great guitarist, and it was a priviledge to have his involvement with the band. I wish him all the best for the future. However life does go on, and as Derek says, let's see this as a new beginning. I for one am not envisaging the end for Fourgoodmen. As with Dead Men Walking, the line-up will adapt to change along the way, and I'm already looking forward to the end of year gigs.
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| dream attack |
I hope the 4GM aren't imploding! | ||||
| dforbes |
No Murray we aren't imploding.
I have spoken with most of the band in the past couple of days, and they are raring to go. Mick had to leave for private reasons, which was not a reflection on the band, far from it. This spills over into Brian McGee and myself leaving Sons of Dan. Graeme was with us on a session capacity, as Willemina says, and was a good servant to the band, and what a guitar player.. Frank O'Hare is without doubt, the best guitar player for the job, as he plays every song, note for note, so much so, that if you closed your eyes, you would swear that the original guitarist was playing with us. The new songs that we promised in the past, will now see the light of day. You will see big changes, and, hopefully, you will all be impressed by, what will be, a totally new set....apart from a couple of favourites of course.. Are we still having that party? You bet your life we are ! ! ! And, lastly, can I just wish Kelley a Happy 57th Birthday on Tuesday Pinnochio
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| dream attack |
"Mick had to leave for private reasons, which was not a reflection on the band, far from it. This spills over into Brian McGee and myself leaving Sons of Dan."
So Sons of Dan are no more? Derek, not that it probably makes any difference, but I appreciate the fact that you make yourself accessible to your fans. If Mick has "issues" behind-the-scenes, whatever they are, I hope they are resolved in the best possible scenario. Whether 4 GM fold, continue or whatever. The resolution of personal things come first and foremost. If we support the band, we support the people, through thick and thin. Nothing more and, certainly, nothing less. Derek, as a final comment, get your ass in gear and post more of your magic for us to revel in on Youtube!!! |
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| Roswell |
Sad about Mick, but it all sounds positive Derek
Roll on December.......party season!! |
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
Aye, no need for panic, folks.
Things will pan out and kick on from there. We need to put things into perspective here and accept the changes. First and foremost I hope Mick is ok and that he regroups with 4gm, if and when he feels the time is right. Nothing lasts forever does it. If changes are to be made then so be it. I'll take the positives from this and look forward to what lays ahead with 4gm and the new songs that are in the pipeline. Degsy, thanks for interacting with the fans on here. Your posts always give the fans the info they need and although no-one from the band is obliged to participate in this forum, it's always nice to see you making the effort, even if the others don't. Yes, I think another youtube upload should be considered, when time permits.
Mr Tabnab |
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| dforbes |
Yes.
I do feel like the Lone Ranger at times, but each to their own. I appreciate all of you more than you know. I will put more on youtube. I have just been tarting up my room for the next extravaganza And can I just say Happy Birthday to Kelley for her 85th on Tuesday.
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
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| dream attack |
So speaketh Forbes the raj!!!
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| Roswell |
It's sad news about Mick, but going forward it sounds positive Derek
Roll on December.......party season!! |
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| dforbes |
Yes...and can I just wish Kelley all the best and congratulations on her receiving her telegram on Tuesday...
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| Roswell |
LOL! |
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| happycat30 |
It`s so kind of you getting in touch this way with us all !!! So looking forward to the party ! Hugs, Kerstin |
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
Hi guys
I don't usually like being involved in all of this.. but being at the 1st EVER 4GM gig (under another name) I'd like to say that Mick wasn't playing at it, it was Dougie Vipond from Deacon Blue.
Things change and people have different things going on in their lives. So stop giving these guys a hard time give them space they usually if they wish come back together, just support them in whatever they do, it is all for you guys anyway. I wish Graeme Duffin all the best, he did a cracking job for the guys. Graeme and his wife are lovely people I have the great chance to meet and hope his leg is getting better
Frank is an amazing guitarist and I hope to see more of him at the gigs I have for a long time been a great supporter of 4GM and even though at times the set list was repetative it was the enthusiasm of the band, even giving other band members a chance to shine and oh! Del in his kilt (what can I say those legs!!! ) They always had you bouncing and leaving you wanting more
FOR THAT I THANK YOU xx I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEWW SONGS !! PS If it wasn't for 4GM I wouldn't have met most of you MAD LOT!!! 4GM and 4MW will live another day NOW LET THEM GET ON WITH IT LOVE YOU ALL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
PS CAN I JUST ADD NO DEL HASN'T BOUGHT ME A DRINK TO SAY THE ABOVE
Love, light and Inspiration FUN
xxxxx |
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| Jules |
Hey guys, havent checked out the forum for a couple of weeks.
Sorry to hear about SOD and also fact that Mick has left 4GM - I wish you all the very best for the future Mick. Had the pleasure of chatting to you a couple of times and you are a gentleman. Im just glad that 4GM are still to continue. Over the moon that Frank will continue to play with the bad, remember seeing him in H20 and thought he was amazing then, and just gets better. Fab musician and another great guy. Roll on 4th December, Xmas gig,....whoopa!!!!xx |
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| billy |
I think The Alarm are ok..ish, you not an Alarm fan then 
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| dream attack |
Saw the Alarm supporting U2 in Tiffanys in Glasgow circa December 1983 ... they were okay-ish. But, aside from 68 Guns, I can't for the life of me think of anything else they ever did. Obviously not too much to be treading the stage in a bigger venue/same city 25 years on. |
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| dream attack |
I thought Jim Prime (formerly/briefly with Altered Images) played keyboards with Deacon Blue? Did he replace Vipond? |
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
No, it was infact James Prime who played at the Special Olympics closing ceremony at Glasgow Green back then. Dougie was Deacon Blue's drummer. Didn't he once do the Judith Chalmers thing on the holiday programme on BBC1...he he.
Aye, it was indeed Jim 'Rolleyes' Prime, wasn't it Loretta?
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| admin |
Oh so it’s Del’s legs now is it??? That’s noted Mrs…………….. Now just for your information the alarm sold out the carling academy in Glasgow on the last two occasions they played, check out the website www.thealarm.com. SM didn’t………. yes they will probably sell out the SECC in December but then the singer chap did do a press release saying the original band would be back together!!! did this help sell tickets……was that the plan……who knows………..roll on the 4th of December J |
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
Well if that was the plan they should be shot with shit. Talk about misleading the punters.
BTW, I quite like The Alarm. I remember them doing a gig at Sunderland Poly back in the early 80's. During the daytime they shot some pool in a Sunderland pub called THE OLD 29. It was the only pub in town with a glass carpet . I was passing the pub when Mr Peters came out and nearly flattened me with his bouffant. He never even saw me.
And he went marching on... |
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| oh_jay |
i like the alarm too ... & they've played some really good shows over in the states jus' recently together with the fixx & the ( english ) beat , as i know from good folx , who've witnessed it live !
anyway ...
what a difference a single missing letter makes !
btw : derek , i suppose that it's finally time to change the band name from "four good men" ( 4gm ) to "some guys & gals from way up north , who play rocking good tunes" ... or sgagfwunwprgt ! 
p. s. : my 100th posting here - hey !
cheers , fellows !
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| vickie |
I see I've missed quite a lot since I was last online! 
I'm so looking forward to meeting you all at long last......role on 4th Dec!! Oh and the 3rd, for those who are in 'the toon' for the SM gig!! With lotsa luv til' I see you all (can't wait!!) Vix XXXXXX
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| Jean Genie |
In a Blaze Of Glory with the Spirit Of 76.. Roll on Manchester on 8/15/22 Nobember for the Guerilla Tactics gigs!! |
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
¬!!!!!The guerilla tactics gigs????????
Who's the drummer then, that 'Guerilla' off the cadbury's advert...he he. Aye Shirlo, yer on the move again eh, yer globetrottin' lil minx ya. If yer were gannin' by plane ti all these gigs owld Keithy would be worth a fortune in air miles!!!!! Oh well, enjoy yersel eh pet. Mr Tabnab - in rehearsal for the Bee Gees Tribute Gigs. |
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
Hi James 
We've only got ayes fur your legs your the 1 we sing to so don't go in a huff away get me some charity prizes NOW!!! or better still BUY A FLAMING TICKET
Okay so I got the keyboard player wrong  hey he was miles away it could have been ma da! and I wouldn't have noticed (I was having a wee tipple at the time well it wiz ma birthday )
I like The Alarm and can't wait to see them play at SECC. Happy 100 Oh Jay
See ya on the 4th got the hotel booked for 28th PARTY IN PATRIKS ROOM SHIRLEY MIND THE BAILEYS
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| bradwj |
Holy Cow!!!!!!!! what is going on? I feel totally lost now.........is there an official statement to be made here....who is doing what???
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| dforbes |
Here's an official statement for you Brad before our old friend in Boston starts posting it everywhere without permission...
fourgoodmen are playing both gigs in December as planned. There will be a host of new songs,( originals ), as well as some of the classics, but it will be radically different to what's went before. We are all meeting in Glasgow on Friday night to plan the shows. I can assure you all, that the band have never been more determined to make the shows work, and to keep 4gm alive. The response has been incredible. Mick is gone. Long Live Mick. He has offered to help us out with anything we need...We miss him already, but we will soldier on, as you would expect... Graeme has left the building too. Thanks for all you have done for us Graeme. It has been a real joy and priviledge to work with you....oh, and ...get your bloody hair cut...
Great emails from a lot of our fans, encouraging us to keep going, and an especially good one from FFL....at this rate , she may get that drink from me...thanx Sandra x 
Great texts from the Swedes on Saturday night. I was steamin', and only remembered Patrik had texted me when I saw the International number for Sweden on my phone...Well done 4goodswedes
Oh Canada......are you flying over Brad? Hope to see you... take care amigo's
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| ElizabethMinds |
Bye bye Mick
Thanks for the update Derek, We're still looning forward to the gig and meetup with or without Mick! It's a shame he couldn't make it, but things happen. *yels* BYE MICKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!
Thanks Derek (for the updates)! XXXX |
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| Will |
Mick was in for Ben's pizza on Sunday,confirmed to me he'd left(hadn't been on here so I didn't post that)He did tell me that he would help out when ever needed and would still be in touch with the band
I wished him luck for his future and I also got a wee giggle from the wee yin (such a cute wee baby )
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| dforbes |
Yes , she is fantastic
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| happycat30 |
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| Jean Genie |
Re: ¬!!!!!
It'll be the wonderful Stevie Grantley on drums
Aye Ash.. you can't keep a good (?!) girl down.. Keith is just doing the middle one of the Alarm dates, though he will be venturing north to Paisley for Hallowfest to see the likes of Sample Minds and Monument (not forgetting Big Vern and the Shootahs).. Colin and Sheila will be in your neck of the woods on 4 October, but it's looking unlikely that Keith and the family Gibson will be there.. you never know though.. Look out for the North Tyneside Pipe Band in their full glory that day anyway and feel free to give our mutual buds a wave!! See you soon, Shirl xx |
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
I might be photographing that one Shirl - as part of the Houghton Feast.
I think it's high time to get some candid people shots for my site
All in the best possible taste of course.
Ere Shirl, the calendars are out this week. Do you still want one? Send me a PM and let me know, as I'm off down the Tourist Information in Sunderland tomorrow morning to get me hands on a batch.
Maybe I could do a 2009 glamour calendar of the 4MW. 3 pages apiece - or should that read PAGE 3 apiece!
Only jestin, pet.
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| Loretta |
Can I have one please....? I'll see you right Tab
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| ALI BIN TABNAB |
Of course you can, Loretta. You'll see me alright will you...can you enlighten me...he he
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| The Swede |
Well ,youre the man Derek! Where ever you lay your hat, we will follow
I will wake up The Four Good Swedes again. See you the 28th December! (is it confirmed yet btw...?) //Patrik |
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
Hi Patrik
I hope so I told everyone party is in your room this year
See you soon my swede Then you can be re-united with your toy
Fun xxxx |
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| The Swede |
Mi casa zu casa...
You are more then welcome! And Sandy, ITS OUR TOY. I am the master and you are the servant. Just as usuall... //Patrik |
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| FUNFOXYLADY007 |
Oh !!
You such a tease I'll be waiting boots are at the ready
Our room is booked so get it sorted
Though I promise no lapdancing well get me a few Bacardi's you neva know
Whip crack Away
It's yours my swede I'm just keeping it warm for ya xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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| bradwj |
Thanks for the posting Derek and for bringing us up to date............I did not really know what was happening so Now i get the idea.......
I am sad about Mick leaving but you still have a loyal follower here and cant wait to hear some new tunes as well as old ones.I am still putting the plans in the works to make it over so hopefully I will see you before the end of the year........... All the best!!
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| Loretta |
Be good to see some new faces.. not that i'm tiring of the old ones....
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