Let's Talk Dusty!

by **trek007** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:28 pm

Dusty day 2019 will be on Sunday 14th April.
Same venue, West 5.

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:46 pm

Anyone know when the Dusty day tickets are going on sale, it seems very late this year.
Unless I have missed the post somewhere?? :what?:

by **trek007** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:44 pm

Not aware that they are on sale yet. Maybe soon though.

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:59 am

Well I discovered on Friday that they went on sale on the 21st of January , noone thought to put it on here for the non Facebook folk. That must be a first for ltd. :shock:

by **humboldt** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:25 pm

FB is killing this site, sorry Cas but it is!

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:44 pm

I dont think it is fair to blame Cas John, she joined very reluctantly long after it was set up because ltd members started to chat on facebook and not on ltd. Cas is the most loyal and genuine Dusty fan you could ever wish to meet and she just wanted to keep chatting about Dusty etc. I believe she only took over its day to day postings recently and it is a well established platform regardless of who likes it or not. I am sure she will explain to you if you ask her.
I just wish ltd was as active as it was before as its my only " Dusty fix" but sadly it isnt. All the people on facebook could drop in and keep friendly with ltd posts if they chose to but it seems unlikely after all this time.

by **Cas19** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:36 pm

Thank you Liz, thats kind of you. Indeed I was very reluctant as you know to join Fb, but it really was the only way to keep up with what was happening Dusty wise. I'd be the first to agree that it did take a lot from LTD as people just stopped posting. I try to keep things going on all sites that I am involved with.

Casx

by **humboldt** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:07 pm

Liz, I'm not blaming Cas or anyone else! I blame FB. I'm doing all I can to keep this group alive with very little support. To be honest I think that I'm obviously wasting my time.

by **Carole R.** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:42 pm

Unbelievably, it’s now 20 years ( March 2nd) since Dusty left us.
Who would have thought that Dusty Day, the annual celebration of her life would still be going strong ?
Dusty, definitely wouldn’t have thought it. :pensive:

I know that this years special event will be as entertaining as ever and I’m looking forward to meeting some old and new friends at West 5.
Anyone here aiming to attend? xx

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:50 pm

She would think we were all crackers but it is good that it is there for this special year. I dont like the venue and missed the last 2 but I will be there for this special one.
Its so good to have you on ltd again ! We need your sharp wit :yes:

by **trek007** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:41 pm

I may wander along!! :shock:

by **Hampson** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:07 pm

I hope to get there.

Wend

by **Hampson** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:08 pm

Cardiff Bluesgirl wrote:She would think we were all crackers but it is good that it is there for this special year. I dont like the venue and missed the last 2 but I will be there for this special one.
Its so good to have you on ltd again ! We need your sharp wit

Look forward to seeing you Liz. And everyone else of course.

Wend

by **donellac** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:54 pm

Hi Wendy, Liz and Carole R,

I'll be at Dusty Day too.

Who else is going? Is there a plan for a meal together on the Saturday or the Sunday night?

If not I will be happy to organise it.

Donella x

:yes:

by **trek007** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:16 pm

I am not staying in Ealing, Donella. Will be travelling to West 5 on Sunday morning.

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:35 pm

I'm only in Ealing on the day . [:)]

by **donellac** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:15 pm

Thanks for your replies Trek and Liz.

I'm looking forward to catching up with you both and everyone on the 14th April.

xx

by **Kate** » Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:13 pm

Three tickets received today. So looking forward to attending this Special Day.
Does anyone know if Madeline Bell attending this year?

by **boztiggs** » Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:38 pm

We are travelling down on Friday staying at the usual premier inn for three nights, so wont be able to make Henley on the Monday which is gutting given that its a special year, but I cant leave my mum any longer than that with just carers popping in. I wasn't impressed at the cost of the hotel either, 267 quid for three nights with no breakfast! not that I ever get up for breakfast lol, and then you add in the train fares, spends, god knows how much in the auction. We would be happy to meet up with anyone there for a meal on the Saturday night before DD, or even the friday if theres anyone there. we have found that the restaurant in the hotel is more than adequate, ive never had a bad meal, however there are lots of eateries to choose from, I cant offer to organise it but would love to meet with folk who are down for a few days xx

Neil

by **Cas19** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:03 am

I can't make it again this year, I hope you all have the best of times, how can you fail on this special year.

Casxx

by **donellac** » Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:05 pm

Hi Neil,

I will be arriving in Ealing on the Saturday evening. I'd love to meet with you and Jason for dinner that night. And, of course, any other fans who are planning to go to Dusty Day on Sunday.

xx

by **Michael Muccino** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:33 am

April 14 - Would have been a great way to celebrate my birthday. Don't think I'll ever be able to make it out there, but as Franklin Roosevelt said, "Never say never!"

by **donellac** » Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:48 pm

Hi Michael,

I am really sorry you can't make it to Dusty Day. I hope you will find a way to come over and visit us soon.

I must return the kind hospitality you showed to me when I visited New York in 2015!

Please save up your pennies!

Donella xx

by **Kate** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:02 am

Hi Everyone,
Coming to Dusty Day for the first time with friends. Unfortunately one of them cannot make it. I would be delighted to give my spare ticket to anyone who is in need. Really looking forward to the Day. Can anyone tell me what to expect?

by **boztiggs** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:09 pm

I wont know till I get there tomorrow who is around on the Saturday, donella it would be lovely to have dinner with you again, and carole g, and maybe a few more, who knows, I will figure it out tomorrow, looking forward to seeing people again, and sad that I wont be seeing those that cant come, this will be my first dusty day as a "sober" person, and the first one without nancy being around, if even she wasn't there, it will be bittersweet. Do you all remember travelling dusty? nancys fav image that had been laminated and she took it anywhere dusty related, well, ive made a travelling nancy which I will be taking with me wherever I go and especially dusty day itself

by **donellac** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:26 am

Hi Neil,

That is a lovely tribute to Nancy. She is very much missed by everyone who knew her. :rose:

On Saturday evening I won't get to Ealing until about 7. I will go to my Airbnb (Premier Inn too expensive!) then I will make my way up to meet you guys.

It will likely be around 8 by the time I get there. Let me know if you think that will be too late. If it is, we can always have dinner on Sunday night.

I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone.

by **donellac** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:54 am

Hi Kate,

Looking forward to meeting you.

Have you checked out the Dusty Day website for details of what is happening?

Donella x

by **Corinna** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:12 pm

Wishing everybody a brilliant Dusty Day on Sunday! [ear]

Sorry I can't make it this year...

by **humboldt** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:55 pm

I'm surprised that as yet no one has posted their thoughts and photos of yesterdays DD! At one time LTD would have been buzzing. Changed days and 20 years on!

by **Kate** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:56 pm

Big thanks to everyone who organised Dusty Day yesterday. I had a wonderful time. I’ve been a big fan of Dusty since I was a little girl back in 64 and yesterday meant a great deal to me. Seeing Julie Felix was tremendous, what a talent she still is. Simon Bell must have worked so hard and it is comforting to see that Dusty’s memory is in great hands.

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:12 am

Had a great time at Dusty day, im trying to put some pics up. It was a lovely day and a good atmosphere.
Simon worked hard to entertain us all. It was sad that was Madeline wasnt there but she spoke to us on the phone and we all sang with her as best we could.

by **Cas19** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:12 am

Thank you Liz, I hope to see more.

Casx

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:05 pm

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by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:06 pm

Carole R and Carole trek tidying the very overgrown marker. It was very cold there and some of the flowers were struggling. The red roses were wilting with the frost and of course water had gone. There wasnt a watering can there so it wasnt easy to hydrate it all. The planter was nice and the 80 flower display looked lovely.
I put the prayer message in the Church from us all at ltd etc.

by **Cas19** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:30 pm

Looking better for your efforts Liz and gang, thank you.

Casx

by **trek007** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:37 pm

I've tried to post pictures but they are too large apparently! Always difficult to post on the site.
Nice to see me on my knees cutting grass!! Glad you didn't take one of me trying to get up Liz....lol
It was a lovely day on Sunday with a good atmosphere.

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:11 am

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Thanks to Cas who downsized these pics for me as i couldnt get mine to load.
Trek with Pat, John and Neil and Carole G in the background.
Krystal Ball anx Lucy O Brien. And me at the marker.

by **karen** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:40 am

Thanks for posting the pics Liz , looks like you all had a great time , sorry I couldn't be there wasn't well as you know ..and well done trek re the grass cutting at the Marker x [;)]

by **trek007** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:17 pm

Thanks for posting some photos Liz.
I will resize mine when I get home.
Can't imagine what Pat and I were talking about but it seems to be amusing! [:)]

I really enjoyed the day even though I still have backache from those stools!! [:o]

Thank you for your company Liz :note:

by **Cas19** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:40 am

Great pics Liz, thank you xx

Casx

by **trek007** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:14 pm

by **trek007** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:19 pm

Some more.
Got to try on the Dusty leather jacket which Wend bid for and won. Nice that Liz brought it back to DD to be auctioned again.

by **trek007** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:38 am

Surrounded by beautiful flowers

by **Cardiff Bluesgirl** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:33 pm

Nice pics Trek. Glad you got to see the jacket. I wonder if Wend has taken it off yet [:D]

by **karen** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:46 am

Thanks for the pics trek , all enjoyed the day , I did miss being there , and yes Wend definitely happy with the jacket , you too it seems . [;)]

by **James not jim** » Sun May 19, 2019 4:59 pm

Hi guys, I was lucky enough to buy a box of clippings and original press association photos.
I will post pictures later on if anyone is interested.
I also need your help....last year I bought Dusty notebook in the auction. In the back there are some song lyrics from the Springfield’s plus an anecdote from a trip to cologne....I’m struggling to place the Springfields in cologne or even Dusty herself at this time.
I will put a photo on of the page where Dusty writes of the cologne performance - sounds like a variety show...,if anyone can shed any light on this I would be forever grateful.
Thankyou
James X

by **Corinna** » Sun May 19, 2019 5:32 pm

Wow James, congratulations on your win, what a treasure! Would love to see some of it!

by **Cas19** » Mon May 20, 2019 6:02 am

Yes please James I'd be interested to see those.

Casx

by **daydreamer** » Mon May 20, 2019 9:54 pm

Hi James, I did see a few bits from your box in the bar on the night of DD but I'd love to see any of the more unusual pics again please [:D]

Dusty did go to Germany in 63 with Harry Secombe and others but I only have it as Berlin, guess she could have travelled to Cologne too.

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by **donellac** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:07 am

Hi James,

It's fabulous to hear about the box of clippings you bought at DD. I would also love to see them.

I remember you buying the notebook last year. It seems very intriguing, especially the notes about the trip to Cologne.

I agree with Carole that this could be connected with Dusty's concert for the troops in Berlin along with Harry Secombe. The problem is that Cologne and Berlin are a long way apart.

I have put together a comprehensive list of every appearance I can find of the Springfields and I haven't come across a visit to Cologne. That's not to say they never went there!

And so the mystery goes on :pensive:

by **James not jim** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:03 pm

Photos from the box

by **James not jim** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:10 pm

by **James not jim** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:16 pm

by **Corinna** » Thu May 23, 2019 7:00 am

Fantastic stuff!! [:o]

by **James not jim** » Thu May 23, 2019 5:41 pm

There is lots more - so many newspaper clippings from the press association library.
Plus magazines etc.
The photos are press photos complete with the yellow editing pen line, on the back of them is the newspaper article that they were used in.
Amazing X
The notebook holds so much - such as Dustys address on Baker Street...I love the thought of Dusty learning her lines by writing the lyrics down.
X

by **James not jim** » Thu May 23, 2019 5:42 pm

Is Mrs Leslie Dustys landlady?

by **RBD** » Thu May 23, 2019 6:55 pm

Fascinating stuff! Thanks for sharing
Roisin

by **daydreamer** » Fri May 24, 2019 4:22 pm

Yes, Mrs Leslie was Dusty's landlady. The notes are so fascinating, apart from song lyrics, not a lot else makes too much sense and you can almost imagine that, from her written notes, Dusty's head was constantly full of all sorts of stuff! The notebook is a genuine treasure. The one photo that stands out for me amongst those you've posted is the middle bottom as it's not one I've seen used anywhere before.

by **Cas19** » Fri May 24, 2019 4:48 pm

Loved seeing the notes, thank you so much James.

Casx

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