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by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:07 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The Blue...
Replies: 18
Views: 4847

Anyone who is on the CH database as an Old Blue, certainly all former CH Club members and thos who now receive Housey. On the other thread you've started John, you say we have to have paid to get a copy.I don't remember doing that ( ?) but I would like a copy. How do I order/pay ? In the past it's ...
by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 1:49 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: February 2006 Old Blue
Replies: 13
Views: 4076

Thanks
Select your section.
by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The Blue...
Replies: 18
Views: 4847

Anyone who is on the CH database as an Old Blue, certainly all former CH Club members and thos who now receive Housey.
by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:38 am
Forum: Prep Photos
Topic: Prep B House Photos
Replies: 25
Views: 29268

The only person I recognise is Guy Shorey, who is a year older than me.
by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: February 2006 Old Blue
Replies: 13
Views: 4076

February 2006 Old Blue

No comment from me.
I just wait for all of your thoughts about how we can improve for the future.
There are lots of minor glitches, so I will be happy to receive offers of help to read through sections, once in the penultimate version, to ensure that major howlers are eliminated.
by jhopgood
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The Blue...
Replies: 18
Views: 4847

I was a bit late sending off for it and have just received my copy. Very smart...even "posh". Beautiful photos and quality.It felt like I got the £ 6.50 worth with the CD which I look forward to listening to ( a quiet moment when I can listen properly ). P.S. What's going to be in the &q...
by jhopgood
Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Jokes, please.....
Replies: 2390
Views: 413511

1 A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. 2 Dijon vu - the same mustard as before. 3 Practice safe eating - always use condiments. 4 Those who jump off a bridge in Paris must be in Seine. 5 A man needs a mistress just to break the monogamy. 6 A hangover is the wrath of grapes. 7 Does the...
by jhopgood
Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: The CH Old Blues' Association - Discussion
Topic: Young Old Blues Event on 1st Feb 2006!
Replies: 36
Views: 9634

I didn't go, naturally, but I am told that about 60 people did. I hope soemone got some photos and can do a write up for the next Old Blue.
by jhopgood
Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:39 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Malcolm McKelvey
Replies: 9
Views: 1984

He complained to Bandy that I failed to watch him during a practice of St John's Passion in the Chapel.The Tuba Mirum is for the second trombone, me, but it was obvious that Paul Barnes, an NYO player and first trombone, was the better candidadte to play it. I suppose it was early days and he didn't...
by jhopgood
Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Malcolm McKelvey
Replies: 9
Views: 1984

Re: Malcolm McKelvey

I remember he got v cross when a satirical magazine was produced in the late 60's which had a piece about "Malcolm Tenfists" because of his robust organ playing - I think he managed to have the author rusticated.Anything else to add? Seems a bit of an extreme reaction! My correspondent al...
by jhopgood
Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Malcolm McKelvey
Replies: 9
Views: 1984

Thanks, missed that but still no photo nor anecdotes.
by jhopgood
Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Malcolm McKelvey
Replies: 9
Views: 1984

Malcolm McKelvey

I have been informed that Malcolm McKelvey died on December 29th and his obit was in the Daily Telegraph. I have got the Telegraph's ok to use their obit, but would also like a photo, if anyone has one, as well as personal reminiscences of him. He was Director of Music from 62 - 85. For example, I h...
by jhopgood
Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Jokes, please.....
Replies: 2390
Views: 413511

In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noa...
by jhopgood
Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Question for the ladies.........
Replies: 51
Views: 14023

Maybe you ladies can help me with a small query I have? My son, a Hopgood, is married to a girl (Karin) from Sweden, a Winsa. They were married in Sweden but now live in England. Karin signs her name Winsa-Hopgood. They now have a son, our grandson Josef. He can get both a British and a Swedish pass...
by jhopgood
Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: The CH Old Blues' Association - Discussion
Topic: Young Old Blues Event on 1st Feb 2006!
Replies: 36
Views: 9634

I am reliably informed that the boss, John Gower, is going to put in an appearance, claiming he is young at heart, and the bar is not a million miles from where he catches the train home.