My Canvey memories 1948 to 1970

Fireworks - A thing of the past? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (16 days old)

Are fireworks as popular as they once were? Do as many people have their own private fireworks display in the back garden? Is it because we see so many massive fireworks displays all year round,… more

Debt Help for them as 'elps 'emselves! From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (235 days old)

My nephew Boris was in the pub last night with his mates Alfie and Spider. "Your round" says Alfie. "I'm skint" says Boris, "That new credit card really messed me up. I didn't realise you had to pa… more

Last of the Summer Wine From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (236 days old)

Hi folks, I'm still around but have been concentrating on other stuff. Not seen many pics on here lately so I dug out another of mine from the early 90's. This is me playing Compo Simonite in one… more

Is it cheaper to get your water from the Telephone Company?? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (247 days old)

I buy my electricity from the Gas company! I buy my gas from the Electricity company! How stupid is that?? The Gas company just phoned to persuade me to switch to buying my gas from them. Makes som… more

Gordon Brown CAUSED the Credit Crunch From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (247 days old)

Recession could turn into Depression. People are losing their jobs, getting into arrears on their mortgages, having their homes repossessed. Many more families are seeking advice and help with credit … more

TTBM ... Unsolicited Phone(y) Calls! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (297 days old)

TTBM ... Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Tele-sales people who greet you enthusiastically with phrases like, "Hi! I'm Jackie from (insert name of pestering company). How are you today?",… more

TTBM - Dancing on (thin) Ice! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (297 days old)

TTBM ... Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Brotherly X-Pop Talent Factor Celebrity Ice-Dancing in the Jungle" which loosely pack 5 minutes of purile en… more

If I were a Palestinian right now ... From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (313 days old)

If I were a Palestinian right now I would be asking many questions. Why are the Israelis bombing us just because Hamas has fired a few thousand rockets at them? Why does the world talk about a h… more

Bank of England - Owning up at last! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (333 days old)

The Bank of England did not understand the severity of economic problems before the current financial crisis, its deputy governor says. Sir John Gieve told the BBC that the Bank knew "crazy borrow… more

Grin and Bear it? From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (343 days old)

Frank, a young American, was excited about his new rifle and decided to try bear hunting in Montana. He spotted a small brown bear and shot it. Right after, there was a tap on his shoulder and he turn… more

Quiet Time of Year? From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (344 days old)

Things seem to have gone a bit quiet on here. In fact it's quiet all over my part of the Internet. Perhaps people are too busy doing all the Xmassy things. Anywho, last Sunday I attended the Cheam … more

Anger ... the new Apathy? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (349 days old)

Is it just me or are people getting angrier just lately? I notice talking with friends and neighbours that the "so what"/"not my problem" attitude is being replaced by "whose fault is it?" and "why… more

My New Avatar. From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (350 days old)

In case you are wondering, my new avatar is taken from this picture: My squash doubles partner and I did the occasional song and dance act for our Sports Club Revue. In this one we were miming … more

Where did the White Man go wrong ? From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (350 days old)

WHERE DID THE WHITE MAN GO WRONG? TOUGH TO ARGUE WITH THIS ONE. American Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white TV reporter, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen h… more

Recession Depression? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (350 days old)

What is life all about now? Life for many people used to be about progress; getting on, working hard to get a raise, get promoted, provide for the family, saving for a rainy day, paying off the mor… more

Is this Card Trick telepathetic, or what?? From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (354 days old)

 Below you will see six cards. Pick one and remember it.  Picked your card? Concentrate on it for 20 seconds. Then scroll down slowly ... | v|v|v|v Keep remembering your card!!  Ke… more

The Time I Blew Myself Up on Stage! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (356 days old)

One year, in an effort to do something different I decided to "blow myself up" on stage. I wrote a comedy monologue for which I played a character called Winston Smallpiece, a militant immigrant tr… more

Snoring - Whose Problem is it? From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (358 days old)

I never have a problem sleeping. I could "sleep on a clothes line" as my father used to say. I sleep deeply and dream fascinating dreams. If I get up in the night, I go straight off again as soon as m… more

On a Lighter Note!! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (360 days old)

My time in amateur dramatics was perhaps one of the most fun-filled periods of my life. For several years I, my closest friends and many aquaintances spent much of our time planning, preparing, and… more

Call yourself a man? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (362 days old)

Come on all you male theatre buffs, amdram enthusiasts, would be buskers, public cross-dressers, show-offs, jokers, karaoke nuts, and thespian wannabes, hasbeens and neverwases! The ladies are out-… more

The Face Behind The Mask From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (362 days old)

Ok! There seems to be some peer pressure in this neck of the blog woods to reveal ones true identity. So I'm finally coming out. But I don't want you all stopping me in the street saying, "Didn't y… more

Jonathan Ross - Last laugh? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (364 days old)

Apparently today the BBC announced they will allow Jonathan Woss back after his three month suspension for stupid, idiotic, childish behaviour with Russell Brand and the unacceptable phone messages ai… more

Skiffle?? ... Lonnie Who?? From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (371 days old)

In one of our Sports Club Revues we resurrected a Skiffle Group. That's me on guitar/vocals, second from right, next to the tea-chest bass, which I made for the occasion. I also made the washbo… more

There is Nothing Like A Dame! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (380 days old)

About 1996 I wrote and directed a spoof pantomime, 'Cinderella' for our Sports Club Revue. Another "one night only" production. Sadly I've lost the script but it was full of the usual nonsense and … more

Jonathan Ross' Telephone Number From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (383 days old)

Jonathan Ross is now in great lumber, Because I've got his telephone number, And I'm going to keep ringing, With the effing, and the singing, And the shouting, disturbing his slumber! I'll keep… more

Are we being WATCHED? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (384 days old)

After the earliest snowfall in Hampshire since 1934 on Wednesday 29th October 2008, Mrs Grumpus' grandchildren had great fun playing in it in our garden in Basingstoke. However, the next morning af… more

Sam Ayres - Squash Monologue From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (384 days old)

After my last post http://curtaincall.blog.co.uk/2008/10/31/the-roar-of-the-greasepaint-the-smell-of-the-crowd-4962235 one or two of you (I can't remember which) asked to see the words of the mo… more

Melinda's Scrabble From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (384 days old)

Scrabble on! by Melinda_blog @ Saturday, Nov. 01, 2008 - 12:06:06 Ok the game is on... - Keep it going!!! Change one letter of the bottom word posted and let's see who gets stuck and can't conti… more

The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (385 days old)

Round about 1990, my old sports club decided to put on an amateur stage Revue and members of the different sections worked out a number of variety acts to perform. It was for one night only. There … more

At Last the Big Time! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (388 days old)

Presenting my credentials This is me playing Rene the Cafe owner in an amateur production of "Allo Allo", written and directed by yours truly circa 1992. The swastika underwear didn't fit me… more