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Richard Allinson Back On Drivetime W/C 11th August

 
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mark occomore



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:43 pm    Post subject: Richard Allinson Back On Drivetime W/C 11th August Reply with quote

According too the Radio Times Online Richard is back covering Chris on Drive time in August.

Some People may miss him as they are on there Holidays.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sadly, after recent events I am no longer going to be an active participant on this board going forward.

Simply put great news the excellent DJ/presenter is going to be back on BBC Radio 2.

Be kind to RA when he next shows up-he is really a fantastic professional-enjoy his shows.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry to read that Mark after what appears to be a flurry over nothing really? Sad
I'm sure we'd all be pleased if you decided to stay after all...
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SantaFefan wrote:
I'm sorry to read that Mark after what appears to be a flurry over nothing really? Sad
I'm sure we'd all be pleased if you decided to stay after all...


I'll second that. It saddens me that this board, which is the friendliest and most civilised that I have come across in my admittedly limited experience, but which is so often accused of being comatose, only really comes to life when there's an over-reaction or spat about fairly trivial things. Having read the threads through, I can see that people got upset, but there was no real agression, on either side, and it really would be a shame if Mark decided to stay away just because the administrator of the board declines to open a new sub-board, in the same way that it was a shame that someone else threatened to do the same when adverse remarks (and whose were those?) were made about Aled Jones.

RA always sounds a decent, happy, friendly bloke, of good temperament and cheer. Can some of this not rub off on MM? Wink

Meanwhile, I see that he's also slated to cover for Johnnie Walker this Sunday.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark,

I will be sad to see you go over such trivial matters. It is, after all, only a messageboard, but you must do as you see fit.

I wish you all the best in the future.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'll second that. It saddens me that this board, which is the friendliest and most civilised that I have come across in my admittedly limited experience, but which is so often accused of being comatose, only really comes to life when there's an over-reaction or spat about fairly trivial things. Having read the threads through, I can see that people got upset, but there was no real agression, on either side, and it really would be a shame if Mark decided to stay away just because the administrator of the board declines to open a new sub-board, in the same way that it was a shame that someone else threatened to do the same when adverse remarks (and whose were those?) were made about Aled Jones.


RockitRon - I suspect you are referring to me Very Happy (and I think we have met before Laughing Laughing Laughing )

I simply see no point in contributing info to a board when the response is so often negative and sarcastic - I have better things to do with my time and better places to be on-line. I am a moderator on a board, and the representive of someone on another; on neither do we feel it necessary to be negative. I have those who I dislike on radio 2 and elsewhere, of course, but don't feel the need to write and say so, or if I did I, would make my comments straightforward and factual, not sarcastic and undermining (and frequently ill-informed)

There was a discussion elsewhere as to the small number of people who contribute. Maybe this is part of the reason why.

And yes, you are right, he who complained about a negative reaction was the one who made adverse remarks himself! Ah well, people are not logical!! Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heck, I go away for a while and when I come back, I've missed something.... Shocked
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cherskiy wrote:
Heck, I go away for a while and when I come back, I've missed something.... Shocked


same here, it seems to have kicked off during the week.

Hopefully it will get sorted Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

just boys being boys Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did listen to RA yesterday evening. He's ok, I could get used to him in time I suppose but, I was very impressed with his studio guest.. I think her name was Ami Laveer or something along those lines. Played a slap bass.
I thought she was very nice to listen to and sounded like a nice person too. Appparently, she was briefly in the film "I walk the line"
Hope we'll hear more of her...
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had to email him to discuss the shirt, Hippy Boy.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Richard Allinson Rocks! Razz
Well he did for me tonight after playing Cream's "Crossroads" all the way through.This is one track I'll never tire of hearing with Eric's screaming guitar work... just incredible.

However to counter this, he also played "Hurt" by Johnny Cash which brings a lump to my throat everytime.. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice to hear 'Precious' by Annie Lennox, much better than the always played 'Walking On Broken Glass' IMHO. I also liked hearing 'Strawberry Letter 23' by Brothers Johnson, also not too often heard on the radio.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm back-admin has gone I believe, and I have just returned from the USA.

Isn't it great that RA is back on Drivetime for 1 week, then next week covering for Steve Wright and after that covering for Ken Bruce.

I am so made up-back to the UK and a daily dose of RA-fantastic stuff.

Allinson rocks-you bet he does.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome back Mark Razz hope you'll stay around!

I have warmed slightly to Mr Allinson... Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi SantaFeFan-Thanks for your kind words-nice to be back.

You have my permission to refer to RA as either Rich or Richard.

So pleased to hear you are warming to him etc.

Hope life in deepest Norfolk is treating you kindly.

All the best to you.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Was that Richard alinson on tonight on Drivetime?
Pretty good. "Hurt" by J Cash is such a great track
Enjoyed what i heard of Markoni's show, too!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought the music tonight was really good, but how much of it was Richard's choice, rather than the producers?

Fabby show as usual.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich is really rocking this week. Less like the rollercoaster, more like a drive home in a Limo.

Hello Mark - good to see you back. Smile

Rach Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll second all that. Would be even better if RA could somehow delete Teddy Thompson's single from the server as we've heard enough of it now and I'd rather like to continue to like the chap's songs.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Music fantastic tonight, shame it couldn't be for 2 weeks at least.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helen May wrote:
Music fantastic tonight, shame it couldn't be for 2 weeks at least.

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Helen, you missed the "5" out of that sentence.... Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very good listening on the way home from a 2nd interview for a new job.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hope you get the job BGW!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice to see you back Mark M.

Rich has been good on Drivetime this week. I see Stuart is covering next whilst Richard is covering Steve. It's silly moving him around. I suppose "different everytime"

Make the most of him for 3 weeks as he might not be on duty for a while after that?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RockitRon wrote:
I'll second all that. Would be even better if RA could somehow delete Teddy Thompson's single from the server as we've heard enough of it now and I'd rather like to continue to like the chap's songs.


Nope, sorry, could still listen to that Hammond Organ another 100 times on repeat Wink

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Isn't Drivetime just fantastic this week-RA is playing stuff I have not heard in a long while.

Keep up the good work RA.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark,

Good to see you back Smile

You know I'm going to say this....RA is just 2 hrs of reading out texts on voting about some duff cover versions or 90's film tracks Rolling Eyes

..anyway but CE will be back soon.. Very Happy

all the best Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nod wrote:
Mark,

Good to see you back Smile

You know I'm going to say this....RA is just 2 hrs of reading out texts on voting about some duff cover versions or 90's film tracks Rolling Eyes

..anyway but CE will be back soon.. Very Happy

all the best Smile


Well, I'd rather listen to someone of RA's calibre reading out texts on 90's films than someone not of RA's calibre who talks to kids about their AMAZING achievement, and then talks to women about what they're going to wear to bed tonight...

Each to their own!
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