BIB Have I missed something Fred.

Has something been posted about them training. It's early in the morning , I iz very old (well I feel very old😂..) and I'm lost. Help

Tis Katie Arabella . She is a makeup artist in London. A fairly longstanding friend.

There were other instagram pics from just after the tour and SCD itself where the celebrations looked great fun. Oh to be that age again and to have that much joi de vivre. Ooh I'm getting maudlin here. So I'll away to me bed

Night night😴😴😴😴

Thanks Hannah Sleep tight 💤💤💤 x

Just popping back to see that the hunky and dreamy physios are working their magic on you.

Keep at it and you'll be fine for your next goal

Dancing with Jay in Keep Dancing............ 😈😂😂

Sorry the divil has got into me tonight👿

Just popping back to pick up iPad on charge

Now that is a goal worth working for! As it is, TW accompany me on many of my exercise sessions.....through download only, as yet, but who knows......

Night night xx

Yep - that's why one does publicity - duh, Robin! People don't know a show's on, they can't buy tickets.

The theatre where I live, although not huge, does have a lot of popular shows, plays and artists perform there. Mainly the only publicity that any show does is the little brochure that gets gets sent out twice a year to people who have signed up for it and posters outside the theatre. If they are lucky a piece in the local paper a couple of weeks beforehand. The dance shows are almost always sold out or near capacity, Pasha's show was sold out months before he appeared in April and there was zero publicity for it.

A lot of theatres have memberships available and discounts to shows. I know a few people who have varying degrees of membership up to the gold one, they go to the theatre a couple of times a month, more sometimes.

The play that Helen was in did have a couple of write ups in the local rag and there were posters advertising it for some weeks before hand but she played to barely half-full audiences each night. Georgia is appearing in Oct in BAT and apart from the Wed and Sat matinees, which and I'm not being rude but are mainly the older audience on organised coach trips, never drive past the theatre on a Wed afternoon at kicking out time after a show, the ticket sales are not brilliant yet and that show has had quite a lot of publicity.

The people behind the Robin show probably think that the core audience will be the regular theatre goers and top up the audience with fans who don't regularly go. I would imagine they will do some publicity for it but looking at what happens here expect most of it to be localised to the areas where the shows are actually being performed.

Korky, you write such beautiful lines
That to read them just made my heart smile.
Your interpretation of all the Jaysigns
Shows us why he stands out by a mile.

Random OT

I dreamed of Becks last night, the first time since he's been gone.

It's too personal to go into, but until last night, I used to dream of my old pony in association with Becks and realise she was gone when I woke up.

I woke up this morning thinking Becks was still here, very briefly.
But I think I know what this means.

No, not missed anything hannah (I know the feeling though, I often miss things these days.)

It's just that previous winners often weren't as good when they danced again on Strictly. Perhaps they didn't have time to rehearse properly, or didn't want to, so weren't 'polished' - or they hadn't done the Strictly Tour, or if they had they hadn't done the same dance or danced with the same partner, so hadn't got the steps into their subconscious.

J and A danced the Jive many times on the Tour - and they would rehearse a lot to appear again on Strictly anyway, but even more so as they would have been preparing for Keep Dancing. Then the dance will probably be recorded. So, all in all it should be very good indeed


LL hope all is well with your physios


Ah, jnb your lovely Becks

Ah yes I see what you mean.
I thought Abbey waltzed beautifully (and her xmas dance) but as for Flackers well........
She did do the tour, Charleston and AS I believe. OK that was with Tristan not Pasha. But shouldn't make any difference.
And then if they prerecorded her there is no excuse
But why they decided on the salsa with little rehearsal (so said her management) beats me.
Terrible dance.

There, rantlet over. (Just a little rant ie a rantlet) 😊

So good morning folks. Enjoy the day.
See you around

brilliant news about keep dancing tour, looks like robin is still going ahead with this ever so glad and so excited about the thought of Jay and Aliona dancing together again *pheww* Oh and morning guys.

Yes - do not understand why more rehearsal was not done by Caroline and Pasha - it was cringeworthy.
Am looking forward to seeing Jay and Aliona magic back on our screen - am sure they will
have done some rehearsal time - Aliona will ensure that Jay is back to fitness and ready for his busy work schedule ahead

Was very happy to see Keep Dancing rehearsals are commencing on Monday- now all it needs is more publicity as Twitter and here isn't quite enough

Jnb - it sounds so like Becks is still there with you in spirit

LL - Great that you achieved your aim of seeing and enjoying Last Tango. Hope you will be able to dispense with those crutches soon.

Happy Tuesday all

Weren't you heading for France at some point for some sunshine therapy?


About time too (though I have no personal interest ). But if it wasn't for you lovely lot on here, there would be so much we non-twitterers didn't know - for serious things as well. I find this quite disturbing sometimes.


Mostly total blanks last night but did get two rows in both of the grids and half an idea of some of the others. We do, however, pause it so can take our time (cheats that we are)


I think this is always a happysad part of losing someone dear to you. Hope again that the happy memories rule.


You know, I don't even remember Flackers on the launch show, and I'm sure I watched it. But to be fair, I don't remember much about her performances except the awful frocks (no other word for them) they gave her to wear.

Some of this may already have been posted, apologies if so. I think this is now up to date. I have not succeeded in taming Word yet.

GUTTER PERSONNEL - HOST, CEO and DEPUTY GRIT, SWEEPER, YURT FINDER/KEEPER, CUSHION FLUFFER
YURT FINDER AND KEEPER GENERAL
hannah 01. << New Jayjob -Isih I nominate Miss Lola the Cat to be Yurt Finder and Keeper General - to include cute goats >>
Isih << Quick question - is the Yurt Finder part of the Gutter jobs? >>
hannah 01. << Oh yes I think so would you agree. I reckon the CEO will be in agreement too as lead on all matters relating to GRIT. Is that OK I think that job really should belong to Lola as part of the gutter jobs. She therefore becomes a member of Gutter Staff. Now will she thank me for that. Mmmmmm.....?? >>
isih << Oh I think so, she has several jobs related to gutter-type activity and is involved, I believe, in the holiday retreat - what say you, Head Lady in Waiting? >>
Lola the cat << Thank you, thank you - me a fully paid up, official stamped, member of the Gutter Staff, I am sooo excited. Mr McG says Thank you too, he is taking my appointment very seriously and has promised to make sure I do my job properly. >>
hannah 01. << Yes my leetle kitten. You now work for CEO in ze Gutter. You will enjoy your gutter work / But I will ensure you do not shirk / You must make sure of no clutter / In all alcoves of The Gutter >>
APPOINTED: Lola the cat
CUSHION FLUFFER
APPOINTED: Lola the cat

JAYBUS PERSONNEL - DRIVER, NAVIGATOR, PILLOW PLUMPER, KEEPERS OF : THE DVDs, THE JAYBUS KEYS, BUS TICKETS and CARDI
PILLOW PLUMPER
APPOINTED: JuliePB

SETTLER-IN and ASSISTANT
KorkyTheCat << Application for Jayjob as Settler-In I should like to apply for the position of Settler-In as J's flat still has packing boxes around and possessions on the floor, maybe in need of more furniture. I would help him in any way he wanted and not impose my style at all, of course. I would also 'do' for him. (Ask your mothers or grandparents. >>
Whiffle_09 << If you are appointed (as if that won't happen) I would like to apply for the post of Assistant to the Settler-In specialising in furniture choice & construction - from IKEA of course. I am a dab hand at flat-pack assembly ( yes I do read the instructions), have my own electric screw-driver , Wallace & Gromit toolkit, & a nice selection of alun keys >>
KorkyTheCat << I see you grouting in his bathroom while he and I get down to cross-bracing in another room, necessitating the locking of our door of course in case you should enter unexpectedly and fall straight into the cavity beneath the floorboards... What a Whifflewoe! >>
Whiffle_09 << Now how did you know that I like grouting It's been a while since I did any but I'm sure it won't take me long to get back up to scratch >>
KorkyTheCat << Well you know the saying: Once you've grouted you never forget... I could certainly assist J with his flexible mastic too. >>
Lola the cat << Do you know when I read this I thought to myself, "Korks has finally lost it, she already does this job", I even trawled back pages to find the Jayjobs list and nope it doesn't exist, it obviously does in some parallel universe that exists only in my head
<< Respect to you for thinking of it You have my blessing but don't forget I am custodian of the Tool Box so I will be keeping a beady eye that you do not let him overuse the trusses and connectors on the cross-bracing. I have been endeavouring to teach him the rudiments but he will keep getting distracted by a new love of camper vans and how the dining table transforms to a double bed. It is getting exhausting the number of times a day he makes me show him how to do the transformation. I think I may need to go for a little lie down now while he is sleeping. >>
Isih << I have not the relevant file on this little machine but I do recall when he first mentioned coming back to the UK some discussion of cushion-fluffing which eventually got absorbed into some other duty - possibly you were involved in this yourself? >>
Lola the cat << Cushion-fluffing - yes, that's what I was thinking of >>
KorkyTheCat << His cushions are of the permanently fluffed variety and are in constant use... 😻 We are now utilising his sliding bevel and working out the optimum angles for the best outcome. >>
hannah 01. << Will the Jayjob of Cushion Fluffer extend to the gutter as well?? >>
isih << Gutter cushion-fluffing is a separate job and has been assigned to Lola the cat. Fluffing James' cushions (if you'll pardon the expression) can remain here in the settling-in functions. Please note restrictions on use of tools. >>
APPOINTED: KorkyTheCat. ASSISTANT Whiffle_09


Akimbo McRugged : (KorkyTheCat)
Crimpy McSparkle : (KorkyTheCat)
Fluffy McBetterBear : (BionicBard)
Shaggy McCutesy : (KorkyTheCat)
Smiley McBannerdrape : (KorkyTheCat)
Spoily McSpoiler : (jnb_7)
Stretchy McSerious : (DeiseDays)
Strider McWider : (BionicBard)
Swoony McSwoonsome : (jnb_7)

Grinch Revel Boreham (hannah 01.)

Jaydditional : supplementary details concerning his Jayship (KorkyTheCat / isih)
Jayxertions : energy expended in devoted activity concerning his Jayship (KorkyTheCat / isih)
His Jayship : title conferred by Jalionistas (isih)

JAYPPAREL : or - tonight on "How to look fabulous in absolutely anything" we have Jay (CatO9Tales / title suggested by korkyTheCat)

Sunglasses by RayBan (or did he leave those at the Motorhome Rental shack...?) : (CatO9Tales)
Shirt by Straight Out of the Linen Basket : (CatO9Tales)
Trousers by My My What Long Legs You've Got : (CatO9Tales)
Shoes by Blinded by the Light : (CatO9Tales)
Hair by Gawd Only Knows Who - It Was Months Ago : (CatO9Tales)
Makeup by You Must Be Joking : (CatO9Tales)

CLOTHES JAYCROSTIC :

J is for Jeans - so comfy to Rumba in : (Whiffle_09)
A is for attack – with a sweaty wet shirt : (Whiffle_09)
Y is for yesterdays curtains todays Cha-cha shirt : (Whiffle_09)
M is for my favourite look – Paso hotness : (Whiffle_09)
C is for check shirts – how many does a man need? : (Whiffle_09)
G is for grey trackie bottoms – roomy for massive talent : (Whiffle_09)
U is for undercrackers – sometimes seen above the parapet : (Whiffle_09)
I is for ill-fitting Foxtrot trousers – Why War Drobe??? : (Whiffle_09)
N is for natty footwear – sparkly converse anyone? : (Whiffle_09)
E is for elegant in tails : (Whiffle_09)
S is for shorts – look fetching with dance shoes & socks : (Whiffle_09)
S is for safety pins – *Sssh no one will notice* : (Whiffle_09)

Morning All,

Hope you are all well. Sending best wishes and hugs to all that need them.

I forgot to say A huge Congratulations to Beth for those first year results. Well done - I hope you are proud of yourself, it's not easy to get that kind of mark - I never managed it for any of my work whilst I was at Uni.

Hi to Lindy - it's nice to hear from you - fingers crossed you'll be off those crutches and tripping the light fantastic soon!

Korky - lovely poetry from you yesterday. One of bird's better tweets - it made me remember what a multi-layered individual he seems to be - even if there is a high likelihood that a little alcohol may have passed his lips before writing!

It's great to hear that rehearsals for KD get going next week - fingers crossed J will be back home shortly then.

Rosa - thanks for keeping McG 24/7 going - there's a couple of things on there today that I'd missed. Love the clips of him trying to dance with Lauren. Good fun but not exactly in Aliona's league!😂

I've just printed out the boarding passes for our holiday - we go in 9 days so lots of things to sort out before then. I've also just bought numerous gifts for teachers and teaching assistants - why do they have to have so many? Oh yes it's because little miss ahouch has a 'thing' for another 25 year old man at school... Only one thing left on my list this morning and that's a birthday present for my niece who is turning 15 - epic fail on that front - looks like another gift card then.

Here's a pic so this post is not completely OT:

http://static.tumblr.com/4982c8a77cb...r_static_9.png

Catch you all later. X

BIB ....and so do you.

LL
Great that you made it to see Vincent & Flavia. Next stop MK?

Good afternoon everyone.

Glad that rehearsals are starting for KD ,must admit I wondered if it would go ahead, Still don't understand why there is so little promotion,surely they would like to fill the theatre.Suppose they know what they are doing.

On another note,I came across a photo of the three special jay agents in Birmingham,on the tour, I know that Jnb was the main agent ,but can't remember who her accomplices were,it would be nice to put names to the faces. Happy times. X

Lovely publicity picture of Jay and Aliona (before hair cut) in the Radio Times today. Caption simply said 'Classy' how right they are. Janx.

Ooh, neck... nibble nibble

Oh, you can't leave it there! Is there a link? Or can you do a screencap or something?

JALIONISTA DETECTIVE AGENCY incorporating SPECIAL AGENTS, JAYMATEUR JAYSLEUTH, JAYDETECTIVE
ed. open on an ad hoc basis to persons of any gender persuasion. Twitter is a new addition to the post
DeiseDays << Anyone want to join the Number One Jalionista Detective Agency? I certainly have the traditional build à la Mma Ramotswe for such a role >>
jnb_7 << PS I would like to apply for the JayJob of No 1 Jalionista Sista Detective Agency Undercover Jaygent......licensed to lurk on Squashy Sofas and on Twitter >>
hannah 01. << I think that job already has your name all over it jnb. Didn't you invent that aspect of being a Jaygent with hotels that had irksome doormen Do you have the prerequisite mac to wear. >>
jayfan << I don't wish to brag or cast aspersions on the expert Jayhunting skills of Agent J aka Jnb, but I think I was the Jaygent who sparred with the irksome doorman at the Lowry in my (successful) attempt to meet Jay. Happy memories. >>
jnb_7 << It was jayfan with doorman in Manchester......I did the first stake out in Birmingham on the first night of the tour (but Kazzie must have an honorary mention as the first DS Jalionista to get a JayHug and Jayphoto) >>
nelliek << Yes, jnb was the one in squishy sofa land, back in the days when she was a meek little thing , dithering about having the courage to speak to Jay. A lot of prodding from the rest of us (and a reminder from me to say 'please') plus having got stuck in the lift with the fudge-who-can't-choreograph-his-way-out-of-a-paper-bag the previous evening gave her the impetus the following morning to run after Jay the next morning when he was on his way to the coach. Think she's changed a bit since those far-off days. >>
SPECIAL AGENT (Civil (or not so civil) War Alert, with apologies if adaptations do not suit)
Lola the cat << Korky, it is clear from the number of job applications you have submitted that you are extremely keen on "being there" for young master James. I have a fantasy of being a super spy, and have immaculate credentials, watching every episode of Spooks and the film so I know how to track down and kidnap someone. For a small fee (shares in the subject) I am willing to collect James and deposit him in a safe house where you can minster to his needs to your heart's content. Please let me know by secret dead drop if you would like me to proceed. >>
jnb_7 << Er, just remember there are already 3 Jaygents in JCHQ so ask if you're disrupting any current missions Translation: back off, I demand at least a third of the time - unless of course 00jayfan & Agent A want to share as well, in which case I make it 4 hours 48 minutes each, bagsy non sleeping minutes, ta very much >>
nos lowen << Korky & Lola - is this what happens when cats get opposable thumbs? He won't stand a chance... >>
Lola the cat << Ha, you will have to find us in the safe house first
jnb_7 << How do you know it's not OUR safe house, huh???? Mwahahahaaaa >>
KorkyTheCat << Thank you for your very kind suggestion but I shall have to decline your offer as I have just read the posts succeeding yours... >>
isih << is this prudence or simple cowardice? >>
Following discussion as to whether Jay was in Bruges with the Kavanaghs and his brother/missus
StrictlyRed << I don't think J was there (only 4 places at the dinner table). >>
fridgesoup << Oh, well spotted! (That must earn you some credits towards your Jaygent badge) >>
StrictlyRed << I know. I feel so proud. I played the great detective on here a few months back too, although I can't remember what that was about now. That means I have 2 credits. >>
isih << If existing agents are satisfied with the progress of StrictlyRed, could she be awarded the nom de guerre of Agent S? >>
APPOINTED: jnb_7, jayfan, Arnostae, Lola the cat (aka Agent J, 00jayfan, Agent A and presumably Agent L). Agent S to be confirmed
JAYMATEUR JAYSLEUTH (not to be confused with the professionals at the No 1 detective agency)
Floppers << So I am currently unemployed in terms of JayJobs - can I apply to be a Jaymateur JaySleuth? >>
CatO9Tales << If you succeed in finding out precisely what his work plans are for the next year (apart from Fusion Festival and Keep Dancing, that is .. ) you will be promoted and thereafter be known as Inspector Jayseau >>
KorkyTheCat << Of course you can! You have shown excellent credentials for the position. >>
floppers << Why, thank you, I have spent many months preparing for this role, going down YT rabbit holes, squinting at Instagrams and following often hopeless Twitter trails, so I hope to bring these sleuthing skills to my new, albeit unsalaried, employment. Gulp, now the pressure really is on >>
APPOINTED: floppers
JAYDETECTIVE (STALKING DIVISION) including SNIFFER IN CHIEF
jnb_7 << I would like to apply for the post of JayDetective.....stalking a speciality. I would completely be willing to look at him a little longer, and definitely, definitely find him attractive. As I have comprehensive knowledge of *cough* his form, various hairstyles, beanies, clothing etc and of course the Jaygrance, I would be able to keep hands, I mean tabs, on him at all times. Plus my previous experience in Squashy Sofa Land would be invaluable, I can blend into the scenery like a crazed fan, I mean who would look for a detective amongst all those adoring fans?! >>
APPOINTED: jnb_7

Thanks BB

Yes, I have a ticket for MK but whether I'll make it is still in the balance. Must get round to phoning the theatre to ask about bus stops, taxis etc as I'll be on public transport....if I do make it

Am off out to a lecture and buffet tonight so that's my next challenge...... x

Sorry, I can't add a pic to this, but I can confirm that it is a lovely photo (odd to see J pre haircut, though!). It's to illustrate an article by Jane Lush, former controller of entertainment for the BBC and now chair of BAFTA. Her argument is that the hardest programmes to commission or produce are paradoxically the most successful ones....a bit like organising the best parties. An open mind is essential, she says, and concludes:

"When word got out that I had commissioned a Saturday prime time show with ballroom dancing there was much sniggering. If television was left to the snobs, SCD would never have happened".

Well done Jane Lush

Great to see that the Radio Times is using the best couple to illustrate the article!