Four of us had a day out today.
Shopping at the big Marks & Spencer’s near Warrington first then onto Hale Village Hall to listen to a talk by Ken Dodds widow.
One of us used to live in Hale so as it was a fund raising event for Marie Curie nurses it meant a good cause.
I must say the talk was only OK…….she spoke too fast & kept turning her head & muttering…I nearly fell asleep!
We once went to see Ken Dodd at the Opera House in Blackpool & we had to leave before the finish as he never knew when to stop?
A comedian if you haven’t heard of him.
A very nice shop though & a purchase of three new shirts I liked.
The traffic coming home was a nightmare & Brenda who knows the roads well cut down a one way slip road & escaped!
The Grand National but I don’t think that was the reason for the queueing but have read since there were protesters sitting on the M57.
It was disappointing but the shopping bit was good! Eaten far too much cake & im shattered tonight’s so haven’t got round to any commenting yet! Thank you all.
Sounds like she isn’t used to public speaking. I think he was definitely a comedian of the time. Would we laugh now. At least you had your trip to M&S so all was not lost.
@onewing That does not surprise me Babs! He lived with the speaker for 40 years but only married her two days before he died, thinking if his tax as a married man I expect! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ken Dodd and the diddy men, ... his tickling stick, wild hair and buck teeth! He was an interesting showman, but a bit too silly for my liking. Good cause though, so worth the attendance! And 3 new shirts. Great!
Don't get me started on those protestors......I might use words unsuitable for ladylike ears!!
Loved Ken Dodd, so much a part of my childhood with his Diddy Men and songs. Happiness was one of his, wasn't it? Must have been interesting to hear her.
Sound like part of the day was worth it.. Nothing worse than sitting through a boring speech.. eyes get heavy and a real fight to keep them open.
Will have to Google him.
Oh dear he would drive me nuts..
@casablanca He did have a very good voice I thought but I’m not keen on comedians so I wasn’t a fan. Times change & in his day he was a true star! She didn’t actually talk about him much more her life as a Bluebell girl, flight attendant & a go for girl for Kenn.
It was disappointing but the shopping bit was good! Eaten far too much cake & im shattered tonight’s so haven’t got round to any commenting yet! Thank you all.
I was never a fan of Ken Dodd. David's grandad came from Liverpool and knew him when he was younger and said he was the meanest man in Liverpool.
I remember seeing Ken on TV but I think we had a different sense of humour!
Loved Ken Dodd, so much a part of my childhood with his Diddy Men and songs. Happiness was one of his, wasn't it? Must have been interesting to hear her.
Will have to Google him.
Oh dear he would drive me nuts..