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From: "Steve Faccenda" <stevemobile@troubleonline.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:41:08
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009
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Sunday, 22 November 2009
Beofre the gossip starts...
Well before the jungle drums start beating and people come up with all sorts of wild fantasies about the goings on at The Crown we’d like to confirm that yes, we have removed some items from The Crown today. The items we removed represent just part of the money we put in to The Crown. It is no secret we bought some of the kitchen equipment necessary to open the kitchen along with providing various decorative items for the bar area. In addition to this we invested quite heavily in wet stock for the bar and food stock for the kitchen, which obviously, we have not removed.
The items we bought and we removed were supposed to be paid for from the profits of the bar, only a small token gesture has been made in this regard but despite numerous requests nothing has been forthcoming for over 12 weeks or so. After a recent request for payment or even a payment proposal made to our ex business partners, they have asked us to remove the items we paid for from the bar, which we have reluctantly agreed to.
We are sorry it has come to this, we wanted an amicable arrangement as we’d rather receive the money we are owed slowly but surely than some second hand bits of equipment which are now effectively worthless but, it seems this was not meant to be. As for any other monies owed to us we will need to take advice on how to move forward from here. We suspect though that any further communication will be ignored, the same as we have been since we left. There will doubtless be a number of comments, opinions and grievances aired now about our recent activities all we will ask is that people consider how they may feel if they were in a similar situation.
It is not nice to be bitched about regardless of which side of the fence you are on, many people will have our ex business partners points of view as they have, no doubt been aired freely to the customers. Our version of events though has not been aired at all, there is much guessing and supposition but very few people know the full details, the truth will out eventually though.
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Pissed Off
We are well and truly fuming! Found out about some gossip being spread about us, all untrue but what is unusual is that we know who the perpertrator is – not a credible source but still FUMING!!! If people want to know the TRUTH then ask us, we don’t have an issue telling all but we didn’t want to air our grievances in public!
Friday, 6 November 2009
Small Pleasures
Well it is true, life is full of small pleasures and, every cloud DOES have a silver lining. We were both quite upset at the thought of not working this weekend and missing the company of our friends in Southport so, to commiserate we have decided to have a nice meal in tonight and then retire to the snug with a bottle (or three) of wine. We’re both sat here now having finished the first bottle and getting stuck in to the second, very enjoyable. We have scoffed some of the Bombay mix hand made by Meesha’s mum and are now tucking in to the box of chocs that Mike & Elaine got us, I’m snuggled in the deepest part of the corner suite with my feet up and just relaxing.
Usually about now we would be warming up for our night at the crown but seeing as we have left we are enjoying a night off – hence the small pleasure and the silver lining is that I don’t have to drive home at silly o’clock in the morning so I am able to have a drink.
Things have not been great this week, we have heard that our ex business partners are gossiping about us and generally being malicious, it’s disappointing more than anything as we had credited them with being more adult than that but hey ho. We could retaliate with and be very difficult but then that’s not our style, we believe in karma, what goes around comes around and also I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, only when they take the piss out of us do we retaliate... it’s heading that way but we are trying to be patient.... in fact we are being more patient than we have ever been!
Either way nothing is gonna spoil our first Friday off work since April so “Bottom Up!” Thanks for the suggestion Elaine xXx
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Mini facelift
www.troubleonline.co.uk has just had a mini facelift. Loads planned for next couple of weeks... Go check it out.
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Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Gutted but we know we have done the right thing.
Well last Saturday, Halloween, saw us take to the stage at The crown for the very last time, if you missed the "announcement" then it is still live at http://www.gaycrown.com/ on the news link.
It was a decision we made after lots and lots of deliberation, we loved being at The Crown, the customers there felt more like family than friends or customers and the feeling seemed mutual, this was even more apparent after we announced our departure, so many messages asking us to stay or to re-consider but unfortunately we just couldn't go on any longer in the situation we were in, it was so tough to make the decision but when we had made it we knew it was the right thing to do.
Over our time at The Crown we have been working 7 days a week every week and have not had a night out ourselves since April when Whiplash celebrated a "special" birthday. This was something we had planned for and had accepted so make no complaints of it, our nights out were every weekend at The Crown, the best nights we have had because we didn't have hangovers the following day and got to see so many happy faces and form great relationships with our friends there. It was tiring but worth it however, not drawing a wage from the business and allowing our day work to subsidise our weekend work has taken it's toll.
Being a professional performer and entertainer we need to keep our act fresh and alive, this includes adding in new numbers and re-working older ones, this usually means more costumes, wigs and of course consumables such as make-up and tights, at £13 to £17 a pair you can imagine how annoying it is when you ladder a pair! For DJ'ing we also need to keep up with the latest music too so the cost of performing is constant even without incurring additional costs. We cant wear the same gown week on week and it's not cheap you know kitting out two hefty birds in glitz and glam, it's not a case of poppping to Primani for a £10 frock either, as Dolly Parton said, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!"
These are not all complaints, it's a job we love and a career we have chosen to pursue but they are considerations when you assess your future and even though your heart wants to do one thing it is still important to listen to your head which is telling you all the business reasons as to why you shouldn't, we tried listening to our hearts and ignoring the sensible head and managed to do that for a while but eventually the business head won through, and, even though we didn't really like the conclusion we came to we had to follow through.
As for the future then who knows what it holds for us. We have taken a few bookings between now and New Year but essentially we are stepping back and re-assessing what and where we want to do next. We would love to go back to working a residency as it is so nice making friendships and seeing your friends every week and performing for them every week too is what we love but, we are open minded and have planned to go back on the road with a fresh new show.
Hopefully we will see our friends in Southport again soon and maybe one day we will have the pleasure of entertaining them again but for now we're retreating to our Drag Queen Dressing Room and taking a well earned break!
Don't forget though keep checking http://www.troubleonline.co.uk/ we will be updating this soon.
Love to you all,
Bobbie D & Whiplash
It's a sign of the times
Well it's official Christmas isn’t very far away, but it's getting closer and closer, point proven today when I received my first Christmas card.
I'm only just getting over Halloween….
What next Easter cards in December?
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Trouble Update
Well what a week it has been and it's only Tuesday!
After our decision was publicly Aired at The Crown, that we we're leaving, there has been a little media storm brewing (who would have thought that we could cause a media storm..)
The website (www.troubleonline.co.uk) went down temporarily due to the vast amount of hits that we we're receiving and the facebook pages we're the hot place to be with people leaving comments.
The reaction was taken with a little bit of shock and sadness, which for us as people and performers (yes I know performers are people too) it was rather touching, time will tell if I Blub my mascara off on Halloween at our last show in Southport…
Moving away from the Crown. Bookings are coming in thick and fast for various venues and functions around the country. And we have sorted out our New Years Eve party at a venue in Manchester City centre (details to follow) The guys at www.Aplusevents.co.uk are certainly keeping us busy.
Oh well, time waits for no man and I'm in a rush as usual with a mountain of things to do, so will sign off but will try and update again in the next few days.
Whiplash x x
Monday, 19 October 2009
Trouble Latest News
Following on from last night's announcement at The Crown and to avoid any malicious rumours or gossip Bobbie Dazzler and Miss whiplash (Mark & Steve), would like to confirm they will be leaving The Crown at the end of October.
The decision has not been made lightly, Bobbie & Whiplash had been debating the decision for some time and the decision was not made any easier by the fact that they love being at The Crown and have grown very fond of the many customers who have become more than friends, in fact more like family than friends.
Prior to joining Charlie & Lynne at The Crown Bobbie & Whiplash worked the cabaret circuit and were in discussions about a new TV project. They will now go back to touring and will also continue to work on their TV project with GTen Television, the first project will be "Trouble Cooking" which will see Bobbie & Whiplash teaching people to cook with their very own real naked chef, (who really will be naked)!
Charlie & Lynne will continue to provide the best entertainment, a great food offering and a fun, fab and gay night out in Southport. So, keep a look out over the next few weeks as further details are released! We are sure Bobbie & Whiplash will be back in the future to grace the stage of The Crown with their own style of cabaret, fun and frolics, keep checking Facebook for the latest updates from The Crown!
In the meantime Bobbie & Whiplash will be back next Saturday, 24th October with a new show, they will be giving you the chance to be the first to see part of their new show. Their final night, Halloween, 31st October will be a fab Witches and Ghoulies party with Trouble Cabaret including a mix of all your favourite routines and a few surprises too.
So, far from any rumours you may hear of a big bust up or Trouble absconding with a bottle of Vodka and the secret Steak & Ale recipe the plain, and disappointing truth is that Trouble have decided to go and work on other projects and Charlie and Lynne support this decision and will continue to keep up the good work at The Crown.
If you would like to stay in touch with Bobbie Dazzler or Enid Whiplash then be sure to add them as friends on facebook and keep checking out their website, www.TroubleOnline.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you all at The Crown on the 23rd of October for the new show premiere and on the 31st for their final blast leaving party and Halloween special!
The decision has not been made lightly, Bobbie & Whiplash had been debating the decision for some time and the decision was not made any easier by the fact that they love being at The Crown and have grown very fond of the many customers who have become more than friends, in fact more like family than friends.
Prior to joining Charlie & Lynne at The Crown Bobbie & Whiplash worked the cabaret circuit and were in discussions about a new TV project. They will now go back to touring and will also continue to work on their TV project with GTen Television, the first project will be "Trouble Cooking" which will see Bobbie & Whiplash teaching people to cook with their very own real naked chef, (who really will be naked)!
Charlie & Lynne will continue to provide the best entertainment, a great food offering and a fun, fab and gay night out in Southport. So, keep a look out over the next few weeks as further details are released! We are sure Bobbie & Whiplash will be back in the future to grace the stage of The Crown with their own style of cabaret, fun and frolics, keep checking Facebook for the latest updates from The Crown!
In the meantime Bobbie & Whiplash will be back next Saturday, 24th October with a new show, they will be giving you the chance to be the first to see part of their new show. Their final night, Halloween, 31st October will be a fab Witches and Ghoulies party with Trouble Cabaret including a mix of all your favourite routines and a few surprises too.
So, far from any rumours you may hear of a big bust up or Trouble absconding with a bottle of Vodka and the secret Steak & Ale recipe the plain, and disappointing truth is that Trouble have decided to go and work on other projects and Charlie and Lynne support this decision and will continue to keep up the good work at The Crown.
If you would like to stay in touch with Bobbie Dazzler or Enid Whiplash then be sure to add them as friends on facebook and keep checking out their website, www.TroubleOnline.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you all at The Crown on the 23rd of October for the new show premiere and on the 31st for their final blast leaving party and Halloween special!
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Weekly update
Well here it is, time for your weekly update. It's almost the weekend again, wooo hoo!
Tonight we have DJ CJ back with Deal or No Deal, your chance to win £250! Last weeks winner Dave P won £10, not bad but it means there's still £250 there to be won - in addition to that we have Karaoke too with thousands of tracks to choose from get yourself down to The Crown and get the weekend started!
On Friday Bobbie Dazzler will be flying solo, Miss Whiplash has some community service thing to do, maybe it's a community servicing thing, whatever it is she wont be there, she will probably whipping some sex slaves in a dungeon somewhere or scaring small children - who knows? Come and party with your favourite glamourpuss Aunty Bobbie, she's looking forward to it, she's preparing now with a bucket of malteasers and some M&M's, well she has to keep her strength up!
On Saturday we'll unleash the beast, yep, Ms whiplash will be back and making up for lost time with some fierce tunes and a belting night, Aunty Bobbie will be there too though to make sure the party has a touch of class!
Sunday is Sunday Service, your day your way, whatever music you want you've got it. Our naughty quiz at 8.30 plus a special treat..... but come in to see what it is!
Remember our food is served 12-7 daily, fresh home cooked food at prices you cant beat, meals for just a QUID!!! Not stingy skimpy portions either, decent meals at unbeatable prices... can you cook at home for a Quid? Come on down and give it a whirl, even if you've had lunch, come and try our desserts, yummy scrummy desserts with a nice cuppa or your favourite tipple - you decide!
Before I go though there is one thing I wanted to ask for.... Friday is my costume changeover day. I have a costume for this week (Whiplash wont be happy) but what to wear next week? Bring me in a costume on or before a Thursday and I'll wear it for a whole week, whatever it is - you decide, you can have it back after the week but at least then your costume has been worn by an (almost) celebrity!
So far only the gorgeous Matthew De Le Creme Egg has brought me a costume :( It was a lovely costume and everyone loved it but his knickers were a bit big for me! Come on, I could wear your sexy PVC nurse outfit or even your hunky rugby kit - you decide!
Well see you soon hunnies!
Bob xXx
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Another quick update...
Well good morning/afternoon/evening/middle of the night (Please delete as appropriate)
Things at Trouble Towers are going mad at the moment with lots of things going on but I have finally found a few quiet moments to update the Trouble Blog.
As usual we we're at The Crown (www.gaycrown.com) all weekend where we had a great party weekend as we usually do. Friday kicked the weekend off with the camp frivolities with me and Miss Dazzler.
Saturday saw our return to the Crown Stage and we we're joined by the great Madonna
Everyone at the Crown enjoyed her show and Stephen from behind the bar had a great time dancing with her on stage, although I don't think he enjoyed singing with her that much) after she had left the madness continued well into the small hours before we finally admitted defeat and kicked the last few die hard drinkers out, before we jumped back into the Tranny Wagon and headed back to Manchester.
We got into bed at some ungodly hour and then proceeded to get right back out again (or that’s what it felt like) and headed back to Southport for our Sunday shift. I like working on a Sunday as you get to see us both in disguise (we come dressed rather oddly as boys!!) so if your around on a Sunday come along and say hello.
Bobbie has almost finished decorating the gents toilets (now renamed the Boys Powder Room) and will be moving onto the Ladies next week. With a similar effect, it's all gone theatrical with music scores and pictures of Burlesque dancers, you will have to go and spend a penny to find out what’s been done. Other news is we have Betty Sparkle making not just one but two appearances at the Crown in the next few weeks.
Her first appearance will be on the 29th August which is part of our WKD weekend she will be taking the controls of our Saturday night whilst we're away in Wales at another function. Then again on the 5th September she’s heading back from Chester to entertain you all again with her unique style. I'm sure you will all make her very welcome.
On the 30th August it's Bob’s Birthday so we're having a full weekend dedicated to the passing of his youth. For those that don't know who Bob Atthecrown is then you should look him up on facebook, as he’s turning into a celebrity in his own right, and has now got friends afar afield as the States and Australia, there is even a Lord in there too, so good enough excuse for you all to be friends….
Anyhow loads going on at The Crown over the next couple of month's so keep checking facebook and www.GayCrown.com out. We're currently just putting the finishing touches to our NYE so all will be announced soon. (tickets will be available for £2 soon behind the bar and includes a night of cabaret and champers at midnight)
Till Next Time
Whiplash x
Friday, 14 August 2009
Looking forward to another busy weekend in Sunny Southport
Looking forward to another busy weekend at The Crown in Southport with mayhem with Trouble tonight and then live PA by a madonna tribute on saturday www.gaycrown.com
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