When we're not supporting Rovers

[Bentley Bullet]

Away from the trials and tribulations of supporting Rovers, what other pastimes do we pursue?

I think there are a few musicians and at least one actor who post regularly on here.

Let's hear of your 'dark horse' party piece.

It's with great trepidation that I present this ......

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A33Hwnm9cO8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A33Hwnm9cO8</a>

[darren61]

That brilliant, really touching and produced to a high standard. Thankyou for posting it.

[Dutch Uncle]

That brilliant, really touching and produced to a high standard. Thankyou for posting it.

 

My father fought in Burma and my Grandfather in the Somme. Both survived but were never prepared to talk about their experiences.

In a tiny way I had a small part in the Cold War, but at least I can tell my children. It is difficult, nay impossible, to imagine the horrors of front line war action, and our Armed Forces to this day, and their loved ones, deserve much more admiration and support than they get.

Thank you BB

[Al4475]

I play golf relatively well (18 h'cap) and dance, act and sing! Not so much dancing mind! I am also a fully classically trained cellist - tho my cello doesn't get out of the case as often as I'd like it to!

I also enjoy cooking and can do a few really nice dishes!

On a football side I run 2 adult sides - one Sunday morning prem and one Sunday night 6-a-side! Turning out in goal on occasions for the Sunday prem side and an o-35s side!

I also work hard ensuring that my school 'a' team continue to do well in donny and beyond! Talking of which we hit the road to Wembley again later this month - and I think if I can find an instinctive striker among my Y6s we may just go better than the north of England finals this year (nice draw and a bit of luck going our way to help hopefully)

[Dagenham Rover]

Interesting that A14475 I spent 15 years in a Army Staff Band, Double Bass Bass guitar and Tuba player studied at Kneller Hall under some of the finest orchestral players in the RPO LPO etc and did some occasional depping with the big boys and pit orchestras also played with a cover band for a fair old time

[Al4475]

I played tuba for a while too! Good fun! Rekindled having a go on a tuba about 8 years ago as one of the characters in the stage version of 'brassed off' concerto d'aranjuez and William Tell overture great fun to play - tho my character was the guy who conducted William Tell in the grand finale!

[RedJ]

I can play the trumpet to a decent standard.

[Glyn_Wigley]

I can play the guitar, bass and ukelele plus make a decent fist of keyboards and drums. I just wish I could sing without making myself cringe, let alone anyone else.

[wilts rover]

That is excellent BB, well done sir! Is it really just the two of you producing the backing track?

I am fortunte enough to be paid for transcribing military records so that people can find out about their ancestors' past service. I am currently working on some WWII far east stuff, I will see if Walt's name is mentioned at all.

I do a bit of cycling, although not quite a fast or as skillfuly now as I was as in this 24 hour race from a few years back

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJNp5X2w_xs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJNp5X2w_xs</a>

[drfchound]

I play golf off eleven and also enjoy mountain biking when time allows which right now isn't very often.
I plan to retire at the end of this year so a coast to coast ride is on the agenda.
Country walking with the wife and our two dogs is a pleasant pastime too.
After many years of playing football I find that I still enjoy training too in my mini gym at home.

[Nudga]

I coach U9s kids, absolutely love it. Going for my FA level 2 badge this year and then possibly UEFA B badge if time allows.

[Sammy Chung was King]

I can play the trumpet to a decent standard.

Aye you blow your own trumpet on a regular basis.

[RedJ]

Aye, if it gets you some kip at night, pal.

[BobG]

I'm a pretty decent bridge player - won a few congresses over the years though not playing regularly enough these days to do anything like that nowadays.

What's the plural of congress btw? Congri?!

BobG

[Glyn_Wigley]

That reminds me, I once got to play chess at County level. It was only for Lincolnshire, but it still counts! I haven't played seriously for years now though. I like quizzes too - I was once Brain Of Customs, I did OK on Countdown and I won an episode of 15-to-1 last year....

[RobTheRover]

I can play the trumpet to a decent standard.

I thought you enjoyed tromboning?

[gillinghamrover]

Used to play trombone many moons ago ( school and colliery band) recently took up acoustic guitar( two years ago) sing and play a little at open mic nights.


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[RedJ]

I can play the trumpet to a decent standard.

I thought you enjoyed tromboning?

Only if it's rusty, mate.

[Sammy Chung was King]

I can play the trumpet to a decent standard.

I thought you enjoyed tromboning?

Only if it's rusty, mate.

It must take a lot of patience to learn to play any of them. I've always wanted to play guitar but have never got round to learning.

[roversontheup]

In my very long past I played basketball for Doncaster Panthers, I represented Doncaster at badminton, squash, hockey and cricket and also played in the Doncaster Belles reserve team in early 1990s when you just about had to be an England player to get in the first team.

Nowadays I do a lot of walking and I am learning to play golf....at this moment in time, quite badly!

I tried to teach myself to play the saxophone and then the clarinet but gave up on them both. So if anyone wants to buy a pretty good clarinet just pm me.

[IDM]

Work takes up most of my spare time, as I have to deal with international clients the emails come in at any time of day, that and family time of course..

When I do get a bit of me-time I make models, with a leaning towards the first world war era.  I don't mind cooking an did a bit of baking over Christmas..

Not musical unfortunately!

[RedRover45]

When I'm not following Rovers, I like visiting other grounds, currently on 441.
Also play poker to what I like to think is a reasonably good standard, also member of a local drama group, our next production is Fur Coat and no Knickers at the Little Theatre in Feb. Finally I'm a bit of a TV whore for quiz shows, have been on Crystal Maze, Wipeout, Backdate, Winner Takes All, Brainteaser, Today's the Day, Playing for Time, Weakest Link, The Chase and Eggheads at the last count.

[NickDRFC]

Backdate - is that like Blind Date but specifically for those with a penchant for back door action?

[Mike_F]

I used to play the trombone to a reasonably high standard. Could've gone down the route of trying to get in the NYO etc. but when I was 12 I went to my first Rovers match and fell helplessly in love so the music always came second after that.

I have done a bit of singing and acting; only one show to date which was Guys and Dolls at Cast a couple of years ago but I'm going to make a real effort to find time to try again this year as it was one of the best things I've ever done.

When I have the time I also like to play a bit of poker but family commitments come first so not so much of that these days.

I've done a couple of TV quiz shows too. Weakest Link about 7 years ago and Face the Clock (a crap show that ran for one series on Channel 4) about four years ago. I do apply for others from time to time so hopefully I'll add to that collection.

Oh aye, I also write for popular STAND but you probably know that.

[tommy toes]

I can play the pink piccolo to a high standard but generally I sit at home watching the tele drinking 3 litre bottles of diamond white and smoking roll ups.

[RedJ]

Is the colour important?

[Al4475]

Fur coat no knickers RR45 - good script that one is!

[RedRover45]

Fur coat no knickers RR45 - good script that one is!

It's hilarious Al, really enjoying rehearsals. It'll be an hilarious night out for anybody for just a tenner (he says in his best salesman's voice lol)

[BobG]

I used to act a fair bit. Loved it too. But it was aeons ago now....... Amongst a fair number I especially remember the lead role in Friedrich Durrenmatt's 'The Physicists' - if anyone knows it? Had the lead role, the Captain, in Sean O'Casey's 'Juno and the Paycock' once as well.  Lol. I just remembered something else. I've sung in the Albert Hall. The European premiere of Leonard Bernstein's Mass with the CBSO and all sorts of aggregated ensembles. Roy Wales conducting.

Bob

[Bentley Bullet]

I always thought your best work was the film you did along with Rita and Sue.