Jeffarama!

H,i Jeff.
Thank you for the feedback,I am not sure how to do a blog yet
but I will get there,.

Cheers.
Salfordman.

thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' mate - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

Hi again Ray, sorry for late reply, been getting new book up and running! All sorted now and pleased with it ?

In answer to your question, no dont get many Southerners up here, few from the midlands! We do most of our gigs at Bolton socialist club now, Phoenix Nights club St Gregs is still there but not been to a gig for ages there.

Will be hoping to venture out again to some new venues next year, prob mainly up north I think but one day hope to perform somewhere south of the Watford Gap!

All the best Ray, Jeffarama! ?

Just to say thanks for commenting on OKR Jeff. Just one of those poems that is easy on the ear I think. I love the open mike thing, but it takes time to develop your own style - I like to mimic Alan Bennett quite bit. I wonder if you ever get southern readers in your neck of the woods? As a muso for years I was always up north mainly on the coastal resorts, so soaked up a lot of the flavour. I learnt about barm cake and mithering etc.!!
A dancer from Bridlington came up to me on the bandstand once and said" I've been watching you on that thing(keyboard), you know you way around it don't you. It'll be a long time before you break out into a sweat."

Best of luck with the live stuff - is there a Phoenix Nights venue?
Sorry if I've gone on a bit.

regards Ray

'Lest we forget' - Why did this poem make me tearful?

Saw you on telly last month - well done - and international too! Glad you were identified as a POET. When your face swam on-screen I yelped to my husband, 'Oh, my God! That's Jeff!' and we stopped everything to watch and listen.

Hi Jeff. Thank you for reading 'World Cup Widow' and 'In LlanfairPG'. Glad you liked them. Your comments gave me a big smile and really mean a lot. Just the push I need to fuel up my Vespa, attend an event and maybe read at one. Much appreciated.

thanks for your kind comments on the 2 war poems mate - this is a topic I'm really enjoying getting my teeth into - wait until you hear the audio versions :-) see ya on the 14th mate

Ian

Jeff
thanks for commenting on 'digital clock blues' yes - I guess we've both been there and thankfully learned the lesson - it was cathartic to write

Jeff, I'm so sorry to have missed your slot at Sale, Waterside. My allergies knocked me flat - tree pollen probably. I haven't heard you in ages.

thanks for the kind comments on the 'Somme' poem Jeff - it's part of a bigger 'work in progress' I'll speak more to you about it next time I see you - yes, really enjoyed Sale and your set was predictably wonderful as always :-)

Haha, cheers Jeff, re Before and After. Why do we do it?! ;D

Hi Jeff, I hope you are well. I was amazed to realise that it was 2009 when we last talked!! Time must move differently in the poetry dimension! Only through browsing around have I twigged there is a poetry event at the Brooklyn. I have worked in Farnworth on and off now for the best part of 20 years and used to enjoy a cheeky pub lunch there on a Friday! Hopefully, I can come along on the 20th April, I have never performed my poetry in front of an audience before but perhaps now is the time to give it a go!

Hi Jeff,

I love your poem 'All I Want Is My Benefit Cap'. This is my type of humour. Very witty.

George

Your response to my comment about your Burnden
post is noted. I merely sought to emphasise
the difference between the reaction to an
immediate post-war tragedy in the light of what
that generation knew and had suffered, and today - when it seems we are expected to take part - on pain of being thought uncaring or worse - in virtually every instance, personal
and otherwise - of unexpected death.
The fact that the tragedy of which you write is
unknown to me (and I'm widely read - fact),
indicates the difference in generational
attitudes across the years - for better or worse.
Your decision to write about it in the way you
did is a personal one and I'm sure those who
may have a connection with the event would be
grateful for the care taken.

Hi Jeff. Thanks for your comment on Christine. Will try to get to the Cadence on 25th. Take care, Tony.

Thanks for the comment Jeff - hope to visit one of your venues.

Hi Jeff. Thank you for the kind comments on my poem "The Old Broken Doll" and my other poems.
This poem is based on reality.

Thanks
Shirley

Hi Jeff. Thanks for your comments on my poems. Have sent a reply to your message. I had a feeling that we did not know each other. Maybe we will meet one day! Take care, Tony.

cheers Jeff re your petition. :o)

Thanks Jeff for your comment, just finding my way again. Nice to be back... again. To be honest, I feel lost. Good place to start-over. 'I am new to writing poetry. Will you please criticise me.'I don't take offense, I would appreciate it.

DAMN YOU JEFF I JUST NOTICED YOU BOOKED TONY WALSH ON MY BIRTHDAY AND EVERYTHING AND I'LL BE AT UNI THEN. DAMN YOU.

Many thanks for the kind comments on my poems recently. Sorry I can’t offer a more personal thankyou but I’ve got gremlins in my machine which makes typing a comment over the internet take an eternity. Hence this rather impersonal catch-all done in Word and pasted on-line.
Notwithstanding, many thanks.

thanks for the comments over my last few pieces here, Jeff.. you have been a massive inspiration and support as always... A

thanks for the comment over my poem, Jeff.. am grateful of your comments

thanks for the comments jeff, much appreciated man

Haha!! 'rise to stardom' indeed! :D What are you like?! Anyhow, ta for the note on me review chap, appreciate it :)

REALLY wish I could have made the performance on Monday, totally gutted that I missed it. Am massively proud of Bob and all the people involved in the group :) I actually really like the song as well!!

Hope to see you soon fella, take good care xx

Hi Jeff, thanks for the welcome. Guitar and Verse was a great night, some really entertaining acts, thanks for organising.

Oh, yes - it's in the diary! 22nd, I'll be there. X

Hi Jeff

Thanks for your note on Clear Blue Air, appreciate it :)

See you soon x