That’s right, boys and girls! My next “Billython” is nearly 9 months away, in London for the BETMUK 5th Anniversry show (and 7 others). Have great seats and looking forward to great times with many, many friends!
See the countdown timer in the sidebar!
A Gathering of Fans – May 6th – May 14th, 2010 – London
Saturday, August 8, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Add Your Comment - Read What Others Have Said
Pictures From My New York Trip and Mary & Keith’s 40th Anniversary Now On pBase
Saturday, October 17, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
Pictures from my New York Billython and Mary & Keith’s 40th Anniversary are now on my pBase site. Select the link in the sidebar to take you to my pBase Galleries.
Why I hate my i(am not much of a)Phone
Friday, February 19, 2010 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
I love my iPhone! Wait! I just said I hated it! Yeah, both.
A Nice Christmas Story
Saturday, November 7, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Add Your Comment - Read What Others Have Said
In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket.
Their father was gone.
The boys ranged from three months to seven years; their sister was two.
Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared.
Whenever they heard his tires crunch on the gravel driveway they would scramble to hide under their beds.
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Billy Cities: Places of Interest for BETM Fans
Thursday, October 15, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
A Review of 5 Performances of “Billy Elliot, the Musical” – October 3rd – 7th, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
As many of you know, I am not good at doing a “show” review. I have neither the time nor the patience, nor the memory. So, for my most recent adventure, “Uncle Dave’s Second Annual Birthday Billython” (ADSABB), I am doing my usual compiled impression of performances, highs and lows.
I am not one to shy away from saying negative things. I know a lot of BETM reviewers feel they should never post anything negative, especially about the kids, but I disagree. Feel free to disagree with me.
I saw 5 shows between October 3rd and October 7th, and there is no such thing as a bad BETM, but three of these shows were very special, and fourth was really good, and a fifth was a great BETM like they all are.
Before I begin, I would like to mention that Tommy Batchelor is now my sworn enemy for life. He knows this, too. I have been to New York twice in the last 5 months. Both times the little wanker has been injured. When I told him this he thought it was very funny, but he also had the kindness to suggest that I would have to come back. So while I have never seen him perform, I think that he is just an absolutely wonderful, funny and kind young man. However, rumor has it that you should not let him offer you anything edible or chewable!
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Uncle Dave’s Second Annual Birthday Billython – Part Seven – Home
Thursday, October 8, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
Well, the Billython is over. I am home, safe and unsound!
First, an UPDATE!!! Remember the shoe debacle on my first day, at the hotel near the SFO airport? Remember how I had forgotten my dress shoes at home and so had to make an emergency run to Kohl’s to buy a new pair? So today I get home and look on the bathroom counter where I last remembered seeing them. Not there! So then I looked some more. And guess where I found them? In the backseat of my car where I had placed them before leaving for San Francisco, so I would be sure to remember them!!! Arggghhhh! But I like the new shoes, too!
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Uncle Dave’s Second Annual Birthday Billython – Part Six (The Last Full Day)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
Well, the next 36 hours are going to be pure hell with a drop or two of heaven thrown in.
First of all, the weather has started to turn south. Not too bad yet, but may get worse.
Had breakfast outside at Junior’s again, so weather not horrible or anything. Left one bite of french toast on my plate. It is said that if you throw a coin in the fountain in Paris, keep money on your London Oyster card, or leave a bite of french toast on your plate at Junior’s, you will return. Here’s hoping!
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Uncle Dave’s Second Annual Birthday Billython – Part Five
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Add Your Comment - Read What Others Have Said
Thought I would get today started off. Here are my plans for today!
It is another beautiful day, looks nice and clear!!!
Go to breakfast. Was gonna have the Dunkin Donuts that we bought last night, but they suck, so it is off to Junior’s again!
After that I am gonna do some shopping, for gifts and for zip-loc bags.
Lunch after that, and then, at 4 PM, the dreaded conference call/webinar for my new job.
Then, hopefully, a light supper before what should be Alex Ko’s debut as Billy! 7 PM folks! Do not be late!!!
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Uncle Dave’s Second Annual Birthday Billython – The Hotel Room Door and Other Oddities!
Monday, October 5, 2009 — by Uncle Dave — Be The First To Comment On This Post
LOL
As many of you know, the Radio City Apartments (which is actually a hotel) still uses keys for the rooms, one for the deadbolt and one for the other lock! The deadbolt in my room is installed backwards, so when you turn it to lock, you turn it away from the jamb!! Took me a while to get into my room on Saturday!!!
The other weird thing is the high-rise office building across the street from my room! It NEVER turns the lights off!! Even when no one is working in there!! And the effect it has is that when I look out my window from my bed, I have no way of knowing if the sun has come up yet! Very creepy. I mooned them this morning.
