For the whosoever??

I've been a part of the Salvation Army for all my life, grown up in it, got married in it, seen my children dedicated in it. Figured I knew what it was all about - however, seems we've introduced social profiling now, and in the name of protecting itself (which, however it might be dressed up, is the over-riding concern) the "powers that be" are now decreeing who is and isn't acceptable, and requesting those that aren't, don't attend. Jesus, apparently is for the whosoever, the army, it would appear, is slightly more choosy. Hooray for comfortable, surburban, Middle Class christianity - William Booth must be so proud.

For Kirsty - A lesson in 80's-ology

Following on from Kirsty's wander back through the mists of time, I feel it would be wrong of me not to provide some education on the areas in which she is lacking, so with the assistance of youtube, Kirsty here's a lesson in 80's-ology:

1) Vanilla Ice - the precursor to Eminem - "To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up the stage and wax a chump like a candle" - Indeed Mr Ice, and was there ever a finer rap lyric than "cooking MC's like a pound of bacon"?? No, I don't think so! Anyway, cast your eyes below and you can indeed "check out the hook while my DJ revolves it"!!!



2) Mr Miyagi - see the following video homage to the karate legend and Daniel-san, including the famous "wax on, wax off" method, painting the fence and that weird 1-legged scissor kick thing that we were all trying in the playground for weeks (soundtrack provided by MC Hammer - a perfect fusion of 80's icons!!):



3) Rentaghost - Timothy Claypole, Dobbin, Miss Popov, Mr & Mrs Meaker etc (I can't remember the Witch's name though) Incidentally, the actor that played Harold Meaker often drinks in the pub my eldest brother frequents in London, although he doesn't like being reminded of his Rentaghost years (Harold Meaker that is, not my brother!):



4) DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Recorded THE GREATEST summer tune ever, funnily enough called "summertime", see below. Unfortunately they followed it up with the rather oddly named "boom, shake the room", which was, quite frankly, rubbish:



Here endeth the lesson, but I would suggest further additions to the curriculum should include "Jamie and the Magic Torch", "Fonzy and the Happy Days gang" (The cartoon version), Kids of Degrassi St/Degrassi Junior High and Romford's very own Five Star!!

This has absolutely nothing to do with me!!!

This is as a result of a conversation between my lovely wife and Estelle Blake. I divulge all responsibility for any offence caused to your eardrums, and ask that you do not take what follows as any reflection of my own thoughts or moral values:



We love you Estelle, but I can't say I'm too enamoured with the choice of music!!

That said, whilst searching Youtube for this video, I also found this little piece of Musical gold - the same song, but sung in Japanese - a vast improvement I'm sure you'll agree!