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I understand that and I agree it is a long time. I think I've told about my male colleague who was falsly accused before. We got strict rules about how to act around students from that to avoid situations that could be misinterpreted. People who are public figures are more vulnerable to this. (replying to Tim here)

It seems I can't edit. Sorry, I forgot to add that women do blame themselves, at least in my experience; doubt themselves about what happened really.

Maybe men do come from Mars and women from Venus.... It is difficult to explain how the mind works and how we can interpret or misinterpet each other. Happy New Year, guys. Sorry I've had, and am still not completely clear from, pc troubles. I haven't read all of the replies fully, so please forgive me to jump to respond with a few "answers"/ points of view by a woman, that of my own. "Why waited so long to come forward?" Shame, maybe? When something like that happens to you, the first thought/ thing to deal with is the shame, you'll want to forget it all. Did that really happen to me? Why do you think it is so hard to report such a crime. You don't want to believe it happened and you certainly do not want to share it with anyone else. When a woman is brave enough to come forward and does press charges which does not happen in a lot of cases, others can feel strengthened to do the same. That doesn't mean they really enjoy going into this since it will force them to tell things that are far from easy to talk about, let alone to get to be known by the public/everyone. I'd find it not wise to go with someone to his hotelroom, no, however I've previously pointed out the position he had and that it could be that these women, or at least some could have felt intimidated in some way. Even when they did go with him, that doesn't mean he had a right to drug anyone or do anything they didn't want to. It seems to me normally he'd want her to have some pleasure too, instead of being out of it/sedated and not knowing/being concious to what would be happening.There are plastic dolls for that kind of thing. Sorry, getting a bit irritated here, I'm only human. I love The Flintstones btw. but I'd rather watch them at home. Anyway, I just miss the female point of view around here, I suppose. I'm glad it is being looked at by people in court who have knowledge of what is legal and what is not. I only know the word "consent" is a word that isn't taught so much these days or doesn't seem to and I can certainly understand that being young, male or female, can bring insecurities about what is wise and what is not and even about what is expected of you. I say that with the experience of a teacher with pupils discovering their sexuality. Yes, I know, the women were not thát young, still the thought has crossed my mind he has/had major influence in the business he is in and beyond. I've really enjoyed his work on television, so it is a disappointment really. Btw he might get convicted, or not. Mind that those women will carry this experience the rest of their lives and they will have to deal with it and the influence it will have/ or has had on their later relationships. You don't want to underestimate that. sincerely, page

Yes I feel that way too, Tom. It is beyond anything one could imagine.

A belated Happy Birthday!

No not really. It's more like saying you think someone is cute or hot or something and you are implying that you'd like to have breakfast with him or her. That doesn't necessarily mean that you'd really try to pursue that, since you can say it about someone who is famous and you don't even know personally. It would be bold a bold thing to tell to someone's face, although it is (sort of) a compliment. So more like a figure of speech to state someone is attractive in your opinion. In Dutch "een beschuitje willen eten met.." ("to want to have/share a rusk with...") Not really an official expression, more like slang. Language is fun!

"Let's face the music" is on "If less is more... nothing is everything" so that would be either Peter Elridge, Keith Ganz, John Lawry or herself. Or maybe some of them together. It's a great album and the title did inspire me to write a poem at the time I first learned about it. A remarkable lady.

Thanks. Aw, which net, BBC? Then I could have seen it myself. I still hope to catch it some time. The book is lovely too, but I want to listen to the music, so I need to watch the film itself. I'm a fan of Susanne Jones too, btw. That Doctor series I have heard of but not seen yet. Think it was BBC4. Thanks. I only have 3 BBC channels. Pity - BBC4 is the one where you get all the music, history and painting programmes. And continental detective stories! Aw!

The tea was sort of a figure of speech. We have this 'expression' of wanting to share a biscuit rusk with someone. I figured tea would be a good British equivalent for that; not that I actually know that it is. Ha! Maybe I will, now that I have your permission.

Thanks. Aw, which net, BBC? Then I could have seen it myself. I still hope to catch it some time. The book is lovely too, but I want to listen to the music, so I need to watch the film itself. I'm a fan of Susanne Jones too, btw. That Doctor series I have heard of but not seen yet. Think it was BBC4. Thanks. I only have 3 BBC channels.

Thanks. Aw, which net, BBC? Then I could have seen it myself. I still hope to catch it some time. The book is lovely too, but I want to listen to the music, so I need to watch the film itself. I'm a fan of Susanne Jones too, btw. That Doctor series I have heard of but not seen yet.

Thanks again for a lovely BFT, MG. My cup of tea, you were right about that. A few comments: About no 5, I'll send you a picture of the record where the name of the band is shown. I'll have to search where I've found that, since I can't remember. About no.7 Migh! So he's the man behind that track! I hope your tap got fixed, it is a nuisance when it is broken. Then No 8, I'd love to own that record myself. I'd love to hear more of his arrangements! And No 11, now that's one cute pic I'd want to post in that sexy album thread you guys have on the forum. A guy girls would love to have a cup of tea (with a touch of milk) with in his days I presume. Ha! Quite a lady killer with that smile! Thanks again, it has been a pleasure listening! kind regards, page

Happy Birthday!

A belated Happy Birthday!

Funny thing is, today I can. Weird. I like those, Tom.

I'm a fan. She can take your breath away with the expression in her voice. That's what it's all about for me. Happy to hear I'm not the only one in awe. I first discoverd her working on the song "Little girl I miss you". It still gives me shivers.

I can't see any of those, Tom.

Ah, I've been wanting to see this one for years and still haven't. As far as I know it only was shown once at the start of a film festival and didn't get to the theatres here. I had sort of hoped it still would come. Did you see this in a theatre or did you get the DVD?

Hi MG, “op de valreep” we would say. Sorry to be so late. My computer is acting weird, this is my second attempt to post. Hope I’ll not loose it again. Here are my thoughts: 01. reminds me of pieces like ‘It’s so nice to have a man around the house’ – Della Reece and ‘Experience Unneccessary’ – Sarah Vaughan, seems an orchestra like they worked with although no vocals here. My cup of tea definitely! 02. Manhã de Carnaval (Luiz) Bonfá. A favourite composer. I sing his Gentle Rain in Dutch. I simply love the rhythm. 03. no clue. I would have googled the lyrics when I have had any knowledge of how to spell the language, lol. 04. Nice, again, no clue. I can see us lined up in a row here dancing. You guys better loosen up those hips. 05. Alfonso in town (A. Roberts) – Lord Kitchener – Rupert Nurse Caribbean band - 45/1430 - 1430 Alfonso In Town/Federation [DA2709/DA2712] Lord Kitchener , Rupert Nurse Caribbean Band {78-1957/45-1959} CAL 14 Lord Kitchener - Federation // Alfonso In Town 1964 Lovely. What a tempo to play. My admiration for that! 06. no clue. Parts seem familiar but I can’t put my finger on it. 07. 05:35 Night in Tunisia; very nice different rendition of the song. Curious about who it might be. One of my favourites of your BFT! 08. “I’ll string along with you” – (Harry Warren, Al Dublin) - arr: Gerald Wilson - Gerald Wilson and his orchestra – recorded May 6, 1945 – 1946 vocals: Thrasher sisters (Mary, Betty and Dolores), Dick Gray. Date: 1945 Location: Los Angeles, CA Label: Excelsior Gerald Wilson (leader), Leo Trammel, Floyd Turnham (alto sax), Eddie Davis, Maurice Simon, Vernon Slater (tenor), James Anderson, Hobart Dotson, Joe 'Red' Kelly, Snooky Young (trumpet), Gerald Wilson (trumpet), Ralph Bledsoe, Robert Huerta, Melba Liston, Isaac Livingstone (trombone), Benny Sexton (guitar), Jimmy Bunn (piano), Robert Rudd (bass), Henry Tucker Green (drums), Thrasher Sisters, Dick Gray (vocals); I thought of the Andrew Sisters at first of course. I didn’t know these girls. really nice song. 09. Caravan – (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, Irving Mills ) A bit of suspense. very nice rendition of this song. Curious about it. 10. no clue. Nice. 11. 02:52 Flying home – ( Benny Goodman – Lionel Hampton) Amos Milburn and his Aladdin Chickenshackers - 10 “– Put something in my hand/Flying Home – label: Aladdin Records – 3125, Shellac, 10”, 78 RPM, US. recorded 30 January 1952? Also on 2 albums, but I think this was the first one. 12. no clue. 13. nice. keep on swingin’! 14. theme sounds familiar, no clue though. 15. ah, really nice! I love a slow blues. 16. title showed up in my display, don’t know how that happened. So no guess here. Lovely song! 17. no clue, another blues. 18. nice. 19. Very lovely blues 20. Whole lot of energy – ? 21. another “Whole lot of energy”blues – eh? I didn’t know this blues. Interesting lyrics. I like both girls and renditions (neither are Valerie Wellington I’ll have to admit I’m still a sucker for such a blues. Never goes out of date for me. I think I’d prefer number 19 over 20, but both made me smile. 22. again no clue. Nice rhythm. Sorry to have so little answers. I’ve really enjoyed your BFT MG. Some nice Latin ànd some nice blues. Thanks for the invite, it is much appreciated. Kind regards, page

Hi Dan, I'm sorry for your loss. This week my best friend's pet died of cancer too. Not went as fast as with your Coltrane but still pretty fast like over a few weeks. We first didn't know what was wrong exactly but in the end the vet had to put her to sleep because of the cancer which was earlier this week. We had a little ceremony for Bird two days ago. Although Bird wasn't mine I was as fond of her as if she were. I hope Gracie will be okay. I guess it is the thing twins have too, when one just can feel that something is wrong with the other or even can feel sick too. I hope that will not be the case. Wishing the best to you. Kind regards, page

Happy Birthday, Dan! Many Happy Healthy returns to come for you with hopefully many more BFT's to enjoy and provide for! Kind regards, page

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Happy Birthday, Tom!