Forumites - Impact at first sight?

Gojive · 16th-May-2006, 09:08 PM

Not sure where to put this, so please move if neccessary

I was thinking the other day, which forumites have imprinted a strong memory in my head, having met them for the first time (knowingly). Here's my initial "off the top of my head" list:

Minnie M - Minnie was introduced to me, when I was a beginner of just a few weeks. I will never forget being encouraged/dragged onto the dance floor, with such an awesome dancer. Minnie took it all in her stride, and made me feel so at ease. That was some 7 or 8 years ago!

Elaine B - My one and only venture (so far) to the Sunday Jango session, was for a warm up for that evening's Mini-Masters comp. I can remember my dance with Elaine so clearly - she was so utterly charming, and so supportive!

Rachel - Camber last November. I remember the "We love Rachel" thread...the thread starter was sooooo right! One of the most pleasant, yet superb dancers ever to grace our floors IMO!

Lory - First met Lory about 18 months ago (I think). Again at Camber. I just remember having one of the most memorable fun dances I've ever had, that night with L. To this day, Lory is top of my list of 'Must dance with'.

Rhythm King - Different perspective this time. Richard was such an interesting person to talk to at the BFG in 2004. He remains someone I will always have time for, to this day.

Wittybird - The night your stockings fell down....need I say more?

There are probably others, but the above are permanently etched in my mind, and I think will be forever

So! Which forumites left a huge impression in your memory vaults, and why?

WittyBird · 16th-May-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gojive

Wittybird - The night your stockings fell down....need I say more?

Oh yes a memorable trip to Camber last November. How nice of you to keep reminding me

There was me remembering you for your silly half hour

Ghost · 17th-May-2006, 12:11 AM

First impressions

Amir – finally someone who thinks a gentle lead is a good thing!

Clive Long – watched him dance with Taz and get her to do the “standing still going at 100mph thing”

Cruella – followed a move perfectly, that I’d learnt off the Jango dvd and was quietly praying would actually work, for a big finish to the Last Dance. She reminded me of Cruela’s good twin sister

Dan Hudson – sharp sense of humour

Dave Rokov – Someone quietly confident who knows he’s good and so doesn’t feel the need to make sure you know.

Dirty D – Quietly thanked me for a post on the Forum. Gentle guy

Dizzy – a really styled playful dance

Drathzel – I remember thinking “Remember - she’s just a dancer, she’s just a dancer – oh WOW!”

Georgious Dancer – beautiful ballet styling

Icey – who I mistook at first for LMC - totally mischevous spirit - lovely balance of play and serious dancing

KatieR - JANGO!!!!!!!!

Raphael – the zen master

Rosie Posie – so much poise

Russel Saxby – nice guy, always multi-tasking

Rythym King – Ghost pain in my knee. Really decent guy, had a constant stream of beautiful women

Senorita – really graceful style

Sparkles – like meeting an old friend

Tazmanian Devil – Strode across the room and said “Come on then”. Reap the whirlwind!

The Wacko – Northern gruffness hiding a surprising amount of gentleness

Under Par – just screams “policeman” with his body language.

WayaayBird – a smile that literally lit up the room

WittyBird – the dress, what else?

Val Forsey – just one of life’s wonderful bubbly gentle people – total cat spirit

Zebra Woman – playfulness of spirit

(Ok it’s late and I’ve probably forgotten people. PM me and I’ll say something nice about you – never met a Forumite I didn’t like)

Be Well,
Christopher

**Minnie M** · 17th-May-2006, 01:05 AM

Are Dave & Val on the forum

Have to say I have met some of the nicest people in dancing via the forum, and possibly would not have met them if I wasn't on the forum, starting with our current King

and Queen

Ghost · 17th-May-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Minnie M

Are Dave & Val on the forum

Val cunning hides under the alias of
Val Forsey (See the members list) - I believe Dave is her partner and so I presume he's a Forumite by default.

Be Well,
Christopher

**Missy D** · 17th-May-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

First impressions

Amir – finally someone who thinks a gentle lead is a good thing!

Clive Long – watched him dance with Taz and get her to do the “standing still going at 100mph thing”

Cruella – followed a move perfectly, that I’d learnt off the Jango dvd and was quietly praying would actually work, for a big finish to the Last Dance. She reminded me of Cruela’s good twin sister

Dan Hudson – sharp sense of humour

Dave Rokov – Someone quietly confident who knows he’s good and so doesn’t feel the need to make sure you know.

Dirty D – Quietly thanked me for a post on the Forum. Gentle guy

Dizzy – a really styled playful dance

Drathzel – I remember thinking “Remember - she’s just a dancer, she’s just a dancer – oh WOW!”

Georgious Dancer – beautiful ballet styling

Icey – who I mistook at first for LMC - totally mischevous spirit - lovely balance of play and serious dancing

KatieR - JANGO!!!!!!!!

Raphael – the zen master

Rosie Posie – so much poise

Russel Saxby – nice guy, always multi-tasking

Rythym King – Ghost pain in my knee. Really decent guy, had a constant stream of beautiful women

Senorita – really graceful style

Sparkles – like meeting an old friend

Tazmanian Devil – Strode across the room and said “Come on then”. Reap the whirlwind!

The Wacko – Northern gruffness hiding a surprising amount of gentleness

Under Par – just screams “policeman” with his body language.

WayaayBird – a smile that literally lit up the room

WittyBird – the dress, what else?

Val Forsey – just one of life’s wonderful bubbly gentle people – total cat spirit

Zebra Woman – playfulness of spirit

(Ok it’s late and I’ve probably forgotten people. PM me and I’ll say something nice about you – never met a Forumite I didn’t like)

Be Well,
Christopher

So good to know our meeting and couple of dances were so memorable!

Christopher who

**robd** · 17th-May-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Missy D

So good to know our meeting and couple of dances were so memorable!

Christopher who

Set yourself up for that one Ghost

As soon as you start listing names, the people you miss out aren't gonna be happy

I foresee a short life for this thread.

**Cruella** · 17th-May-2006, 08:16 AM

I've met and befriended so many forumites, but i'm just going to list the ones that made an impact the first time i met them.

Rythmn King- at Bognor, he was really gentle and kind.
Brady- we danced, i thought Wow, what amazing connection.
Simon R - danced with him at Blackpool champs 2004 before i joined the forum, but remembered him for his unique style.
Fletch - How could i NOT remember her!
Dirty D - I remember our first dance at Greenwich, i was thinking My God he's so rude! ( In a nice way)
Russell Saxby - He was really cheeky, felt like i'd known him ages.
Donna - Recently at the champs when i gave her the Dictionary, she took the joke graciously and was nice to chat to.
Little Em - We were introduced when i became her venue manager, so cheeky and bubbly. (and now a good mate)
Kev F - Didn't smile or look at me the whole dance

Under Par - The gentle giant.
Mr Fitz - Brian who?

Got upset that i didn't realise i'd already danced with him earlier

ESG - ZW and i met him together last year, he was very secretive and wouldn't reveal his identity on the forum.

I could go on and on but these are the ones whose first meetings jumped to the front of my mind.

**Feelingpink** · 17th-May-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gojive

Not sure where to put this, so please move if neccessary

...

Number one quote from a leader?

Gojive · 17th-May-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruella

I've met and befriended so many forumites, but i'm just going to list the ones that made an impact the first time i met them.

<<snip>>Names<</snip??

I could go on and on but these are the ones whose first meetings jumped to the front of my mind.

Thanks Cruella - that's exactly what I had in mind when I started the thread

Feelingpink -

Ghost · 17th-May-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by robd

Set yourself up for that one Ghost

As soon as you start listing names, the people you miss out aren't gonna be happy

I foresee a short life for this thread.

MissyD wasn't the only one I missed out

But it's like naming the seven dwarfs, you get to 6 then you keep repeating the same three over and over.

I'll post a few more in a bit (though I'll still probably miss people)

Be Well,
Christopher

Ghost · 17th-May-2006, 12:11 PM

A Certain Lady – No-nonsense, straight-forward, honest, living life her own way lady

Emma – That glint in her eyes when she’s dancing

MissyD – One of those Russian Dolls that you open and there’s another one inside and so on. So many levels. Like one of those really complicated moves that once you've finally got it becomes something beautiful in it's simplicity.

Be Well,
Christopher

**Yliander** · 17th-May-2006, 01:33 PM

well I've started meeting Forumites - not many as yet but I'm sure that will change

Msfab - love bright person with a very good memory - she recognised me in class on Monday @ Jango - sad to say my memory took some poking to catch up

Sparkles - what a smile and a lovely lead

Tim (danced with him at Jango - he did tell me his forum name and I can't remember that damn memory of mine) - fun to dance with - offered a lady time to play

Will - met him in Aus first - him & Kate teaching wow what a pair. Lots of fun to dance with and a a good sense of humour

I think the biggest impact I make is that I don't have blue hair

**Dreadful Scathe** · 17th-May-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Yliander

Will - met him in Aus first - him & Kate teaching wow what a pair. Lots of fun to dance with and a a good sense of humour

he has to, dont you know what football team he supports ?

...just getting in ahead of DavidB

**Minnie M** · 17th-May-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost

Val cunning hides under the alias of
Val Forsey (See the members list)

sorry - should have checked !
What a great lady too

**Yliander** · 18th-May-2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yliander

Tim (danced with him at Jango - he did tell me his forum name and I can't remember that damn memory of mine) - fun to dance with - offered a lady time to play

had the pleasure of running into him again at Ceroc tonight - and now I know and won't forget his forum name - mooncalf

**under par** · 18th-May-2006, 01:06 AM

Miss Conduct and Zebra Woman

both willing to be repeat partners for me at the first Southport when I transformed from a leader who danced worrying what move to do next into a leader who started (trying to begin )dancing to the music.

WittyBird · 18th-May-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by under par

Miss Conduct and Zebra Woman

I have to agree.
Karen has understood me in more ways than one and I am so glad I can class her as a friend

ZW - Is amazing to watch and just makes me laugh

There are so many others and YES you know who you are

but I am not gonna mention you because you mean far to much to me

CJ · 18th-May-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

(never met a Forumite I didn’t like)

Is difficult, and I will miss out someone, because it's late and I'm tired. Most of my mentions go to southerners as I knew most of the Scots before they joined the forum...

Lory: The biggest smile and the warmest welcome. I will always remember our first meeting.

MissyD: dodo gizzard will never be the same again.

Sparkles: an education

ZW: a revelation.

RK: legend.

Miss Conduct: an amazing dance @ Twyford opened my mind up to possibilities.

MinnieM/ Divissima/ UP: a truly heart touching warmth.

TwK: TOTALLY unnecessary shirt.

Spice'n'Easy: first proper meeting was BB, Aberdeen last Nov. Immensely cool guy.

Dee.

David and Lily B: again, a warmth and generosity of spirit I'd never encountered before.

Clevedonboy/Saxylady/Lou: another very warm welcome.

KatieR: Thank you!!!

No, really: thank you!!

SF:

Bottom line: yes, there are exceptions but I have had the most beautiful, soul-touching experiences meeting people from the Forum face to face. Some for the first time, some I've been lucky enough to get to know better.. I've re-read this post and it's a bit gushy

. The truth is: I've been lucky enough to meet some really cool people. At this hour, these are the ones that stand out on just first meeting; there are others I would now call damned good friends

16th-May-2006, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gojive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Staines (if you're not careful) Posts: 1,478 Status: Divorced Rep Power: 3 Rep.: 665	Forumites - Impact at first sight? Not sure where to put this, so please move if neccessary I was thinking the other day, which forumites have imprinted a strong memory in my head, having met them for the first time (knowingly). Here's my initial "off the top of my head" list: Minnie M - Minnie was introduced to me, when I was a beginner of just a few weeks. I will never forget being encouraged/dragged onto the dance floor, with such an awesome dancer. Minnie took it all in her stride, and made me feel so at ease. That was some 7 or 8 years ago! Elaine B - My one and only venture (so far) to the Sunday Jango session, was for a warm up for that evening's Mini-Masters comp. I can remember my dance with Elaine so clearly - she was so utterly charming, and so supportive! Rachel - Camber last November. I remember the "We love Rachel" thread...the thread starter was sooooo right! One of the most pleasant, yet superb dancers ever to grace our floors IMO! Lory - First met Lory about 18 months ago (I think). Again at Camber. I just remember having one of the most memorable fun dances I've ever had, that night with L. To this day, Lory is top of my list of 'Must dance with'. Rhythm King - Different perspective this time. Richard was such an interesting person to talk to at the BFG in 2004. He remains someone I will always have time for, to this day. Wittybird - The night your stockings fell down....need I say more? There are probably others, but the above are permanently etched in my mind, and I think will be forever So! Which forumites left a huge impression in your memory vaults, and why?

17th-May-2006, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ghost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astral Posts: 3,162 Status: No Status Rep Power: 2 Rep.: 1175	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? First impressions Amir – finally someone who thinks a gentle lead is a good thing! Clive Long – watched him dance with Taz and get her to do the “standing still going at 100mph thing” Cruella – followed a move perfectly, that I’d learnt off the Jango dvd and was quietly praying would actually work, for a big finish to the Last Dance. She reminded me of Cruela’s good twin sister Dan Hudson – sharp sense of humour Dave Rokov – Someone quietly confident who knows he’s good and so doesn’t feel the need to make sure you know. Dirty D – Quietly thanked me for a post on the Forum. Gentle guy Dizzy – a really styled playful dance Drathzel – I remember thinking “Remember - she’s just a dancer, she’s just a dancer – oh WOW!” Georgious Dancer – beautiful ballet styling Icey – who I mistook at first for LMC - totally mischevous spirit - lovely balance of play and serious dancing KatieR - JANGO!!!!!!!! Raphael – the zen master Rosie Posie – so much poise Russel Saxby – nice guy, always multi-tasking Rythym King – Ghost pain in my knee. Really decent guy, had a constant stream of beautiful women Senorita – really graceful style Sparkles – like meeting an old friend Tazmanian Devil – Strode across the room and said “Come on then”. Reap the whirlwind! The Wacko – Northern gruffness hiding a surprising amount of gentleness Under Par – just screams “policeman” with his body language. WayaayBird – a smile that literally lit up the room WittyBird – the dress, what else? Val Forsey – just one of life’s wonderful bubbly gentle people – total cat spirit Zebra Woman – playfulness of spirit (Ok it’s late and I’ve probably forgotten people. PM me and I’ll say something nice about you – never met a Forumite I didn’t like) Be Well, Christopher

17th-May-2006, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Minnie M Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hove Actually Posts: 6,846 Status: Recycled Teenager Rep Power: 5 Rep.: 2047	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? Are Dave & Val on the forum Have to say I have met some of the nicest people in dancing via the forum, and possibly would not have met them if I wasn't on the forum, starting with our current King and Queen __________________ --ooOoo-- Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982) Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928. That date is recognized as her official birthday.

17th-May-2006, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cruella Dickie Davies' love-child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rugby Posts: 5,461 Status: Has commited to 18 months of studying!! Rep Power: 5 Rep.: 2462	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? I've met and befriended so many forumites, but i'm just going to list the ones that made an impact the first time i met them. Rythmn King- at Bognor, he was really gentle and kind. Brady- we danced, i thought Wow, what amazing connection. Simon R - danced with him at Blackpool champs 2004 before i joined the forum, but remembered him for his unique style. Fletch - How could i NOT remember her! Dirty D - I remember our first dance at Greenwich, i was thinking My God he's so rude! ( In a nice way) Russell Saxby - He was really cheeky, felt like i'd known him ages. Donna - Recently at the champs when i gave her the Dictionary, she took the joke graciously and was nice to chat to. Little Em - We were introduced when i became her venue manager, so cheeky and bubbly. (and now a good mate) Kev F - Didn't smile or look at me the whole dance Under Par - The gentle giant. Mr Fitz - Brian who? Got upset that i didn't realise i'd already danced with him earlier ESG - ZW and i met him together last year, he was very secretive and wouldn't reveal his identity on the forum. I could go on and on but these are the ones whose first meetings jumped to the front of my mind. __________________ The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.

17th-May-2006, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ghost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astral Posts: 3,162 Status: No Status Rep Power: 2 Rep.: 1175	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? A Certain Lady – No-nonsense, straight-forward, honest, living life her own way lady Emma – That glint in her eyes when she’s dancing MissyD – One of those Russian Dolls that you open and there’s another one inside and so on. So many levels. Like one of those really complicated moves that once you've finally got it becomes something beautiful in it's simplicity. Be Well, Christopher

17th-May-2006, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Yliander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: where ever I can get to Posts: 2,721 Status: not dead yet Rep Power: 3 Rep.: 651	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? well I've started meeting Forumites - not many as yet but I'm sure that will change Msfab - love bright person with a very good memory - she recognised me in class on Monday @ Jango - sad to say my memory took some poking to catch up Sparkles - what a smile and a lovely lead Tim (danced with him at Jango - he did tell me his forum name and I can't remember that damn memory of mine) - fun to dance with - offered a lady time to play Will - met him in Aus first - him & Kate teaching wow what a pair. Lots of fun to dance with and a a good sense of humour I think the biggest impact I make is that I don't have blue hair

18th-May-2006, 01:06 AM	#17 (permalink)
under par Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Worthing Posts: 5,982 Status: No Status Rep Power: 5 Rep.: 2478	Re: Forumites - Impact at first sight? Miss Conduct and Zebra Woman both willing to be repeat partners for me at the first Southport when I transformed from a leader who danced worrying what move to do next into a leader who started (trying to begin )dancing to the music.