5th October 2010

Today has been a good day.

I haven't cried today. I used to have a poster on my wall that said "Laugh
and the whole world laughs with you, Cry and you get wet"

How true. I know some of you will be thinking that crying is all part of
healing process, and am sure your right it probably is, but I don't intend
to do any more, I'm just going to be positive.

Other good news is Mark has found stories of other GBM sufferers who were
also given the same prognosis as myself. There are a couple on there that
have so far lived for over 20, so there is hope for me.

Everyone around me is positive too, which is a real boost.

I also got a phone call from Christies today for the first of my
appointments for my Mask for my Radiotherapy. This is to ensure that when
they are administering the radio waves, it is directed to the exact place
every time. I'm not looking forward to this part of the treatment as I don't
like my face being covered, but sometimes you just have to live with it, and
this is one of those occasions.

So this week I'm at Christies Wednesday for my Oncology appointment and
Thursday for the first of the mask fittings, so a busy week for me.

The other good thing that's happened today is that my office has installed a
Pc in my house. I can actually return to some kind of normality, albeit
working from home. As my sleep patterns are slightly deranged at the moment
I will be able to do a few hours work throughout the day and still feel like
I am involved in the office. Some of you may think I am mad wanting to go
back to but it's the time off that's actually making me ill. That and I just
can't face watching endless chavs on Jeremy Kyle and whatever other
programs. I don't even switch the TV on in the morning.

Anyway am going to sign off as it's been a long day and am actually tired -
even though I did have an almost three hour nap this afternoon.

Till tomorrow

Steve

x

Sunshine

Somebody somewhere is smiling on me. I decided yesterday that today was
going to be the first day of the rest of my life. If I think I want to do
that I am going to do it, if I want to buy and wear a big floppy hat, then
that's what I am going to do.

Today I woke up to a nice frosty morning with clear blue skies. Something I
love.

There is only one way from here and that's onwards and upwards.

Right Walking boots on, we got places to go, people to see, and mischief to
cause along the way, who's coming with me, the more the merrier.

Steve x

Today is better

Today has been a much nicer day than yesterday. Its been a much more normal
day. After Mark delivering the news to my parent yesterday of my prognosis I
felt like shit and just wanted to end the day as soon as I could.

Today though has been different. Nothing can ever change what has been said
and such but, but I can work towards a positive day.

Today was the first of those positive days, my mum came down to the house
and the three of us went shopping. Today has become my hat day. As I know I
am going to be losing my hair I have decided that I will wear a hat whenever
I need - going out and such so want a range of hats, Mark has even decided
that he is going to make me one, even my brother said he is going to get me
one from his Army camp, I have a funny feeling though that I am going to be
inundated with hats of all kinds.....

Who knows hats may even become my signature item, it works for Boy
George....

The other realisation I had today is that I need to be be positive and that
I need to start living, therefore 4th October 2010 is the first day of the
rest of my life, it sounds corny, but I dont give a shit. The doctors have
said on average I have 12-18 months, but I want to prove them wrong, as much
as I respect them I want to rubish these figures and fight this illness and
give them a whole new set of figures to play with.

Sorry Doc, but on this ocasion I think your wrong, and am going to prove it.

Other positive things today is I actually havent cried today. Its been the
smallest things that set me off but today, because of the good times we have
had I feel good.

I would like to just say a big thanks to the friends that have sent me
messages on Facebook and privately, they really have lifted me and Mark.

Will update on the first day of my life tomorrow. As our website says, hang
on in there its going to be a bumpy ride and lots of action along the way...

Steve

Results update

Well I said I would write more this weekend so here goes. This is probably
the most difficult post I have ever written, it seems to be usual for me of
late, there's been a lot of difficult things for me to do and times for me
to endure over the past month, I have got through each of them in no small
part due to the love and support of those around me which includes those
friends Mark, (Bobbie Dazzler) and I have online, some we have never met and
others we rarely see.

If you've been following you will know I was admitted to hospital 8th
September following the discovery of a growth behind my left eye. On 15th
Sept I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and on 22nd I underwent major brain
surgery to have it removed. Following removal the diseased tissue has been
analysed and I was invited to the hospital this week to learn the results on
Weds 29th Sept.

The anticipation of Wednesdays result has been very stressful for both Mark
and I, the uncertainty, the fear and the simple "what if" when your mind
thinks of what this could be.

On Wednesday my worst fears came true. I have been diagnosed with a fairly
rare form of Brain Tumor, a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) or Grade 4 brain
Tumor. It's malignant and very aggressive, there is no cure and my
condition is terminal. The prognosis is not good. I can't begin to explain
how this has shattered our world and that of those around us.

Many of you will have seen facebook updates from Mark (Bobbie Dazzler)
advising we have now retired from stage, with just a few exceptions we have
been overwhelmed by messages of support and good wishes. This post will
probably explain those posts more clearly.

We have not posted this before as My parents have been abroad and were not
aware of my condition, I wanted to see them and tell them personally before
they found out from those around us and them.

I will receive treatment which will commence within 3 or 4 weeks, I will
receive radiotherapy and chemotherapy on a daily basis, this cannot cure me
but may help extend the time I have by fighting off the disease a little
longer.

I am sorry that this may make uncomfortable reading, it's not nice to write
either but, I don't want people to make their own assumptions or guesses and
don't need an outpouring of pity, I want to enjoy the time I have. In
saying that I am really encouraged and touched by the messages received for
both Me and Mark, they really mean a lot.

I will update more in the next few days, please keep reading, it's nice
knowing you're out there.

Xxx Steve - Enid Whiplash

Update

I haven't updated the blog for a few days as it's been a strange few days.
I'm writing it all down and will post it on line in the next few days.

The best thing is though that I have had my staples out though and I have
managed to wash my hair - bonus because I was starting to feel like a chip
pan.

Just A quickie

Just a quick update for today.

I'm off to the Hospital at 12pm for the results of my biopsy.

Obviously I'm hoping for a good result but know that there are other results
out there. Either way I'm gearing up for a fight.

Last night in bed was the first real time that I have broken down completely
and cried. Mark had fallen asleep and I was just allowed to think about
things on my own, and the whole thing just got to me and I ended up sobbing
uncontrollably with a whole host of feelings whizzing round my head. Mark
woke up though and managed to calm me down. He has been really nice and calm
through the whole situation. This is good, as most of it has just simply
passed me by in a whirlwind.

I will update later when I get my results.

And the results are.....

Well I have just had the phone call I have been both waiting for and not
wanting to receive.

It's the call from the hospital to tell me my appointment for the results of
the Biopsy.

I'm booked in at 12pm tomorrow with my Surgeon. After this meeting I will
know for definite what I am up against.

The call has really made it sink home now everything that is happening as
this is both the beginning of something and the end of all the waiting -
it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life. And I don't mind admitting here
that I am actually shit scared about tomorrow.

I didn't do a Blog yesterday as I had a relatively normal day and dint want
to do anything illness related like writing in here. I did some crafting in
the afternoon and then Mark took me for a walk in the park for fresh air.
Only half an hour though as I get tired very quickly. We were on the lookout
for Conkers but didn't see any at all - we were going to scatter them round
the dressing room to try and detract spiders, as apparently they don't like
them and avoid going near them, so though why not give it a natural go.

Today I have been attempting to put stock on Facebook, with very little
results, as I don't have the pictures so will have to get Mark doing some
photography. Will be done at the weekend now I presume.

I have been looking at other stock lines though so not a wasted day.

As for the rest of the day, I'm just going to try and not think about
tomorrow and take it easy.

Who knows I may even do another update.

Steve

Update 26/9/10

Well hello Guys, it's been a few days since I done this so I better be quick
and make sure I get it done within today's 24 hours.

The last few days have been a little whirlwind for me, with lots going in
both in and out of the hospital.

I was actually discharged from the Hospital at around 4pm on Friday
afternoon, as I was seen as fit and able to come home. This involved a
number of people doing various tests on me, one of which I had to make toast
and coffee for the Occupational Therapist, now I make poor coffee at the
best of times but when faced with a cheap powder coffee and only a large
table spoon to make it with, it was very poor, the toast was ok though so
that was that one passed.

There was also a number of vision and perception tests to complete, but
again I was seen as fit.

That all happened back on Friday and I was glad to be back home in my own
bed again that evening, although it was strange as our bedroom was so dark
and quiet, I couldn't sleep much as the surroundings were odd.

Saturday was an emotional day for me too. Both Mark and myself have made the
realisation that Trouble won't be making an appearances for the next couple
of months and so we have both made the decision to pack away the dressing
room to preserve the costumes that are in there, it was something we needed
to do anyway as it was getting very full, but we have done it now, and it
was like going through the belongings of an old friend - I knew the memories
attached to each item.

It's done now, and all there so that we can go back to it when I'm fighting
fit, which is sooner rather than later as a point of reference, a couple of
people have said it but you can't lee an old queen down, and this queen
doesn't intend to stay down for long.

That afternoon though I was tired and had to have a nap, this is one
unfortunate side effect of what I'm going through at the moment, I get tired
very quickly, and find that nod off easy.

Today has been a nice day as I have spent it all with Mark, both just been
doing our own thing, Mark is doing crafts again and I have been tapping away
on my Laptop, I find that my attention span wanes after a short time, so I
have a few things that I swap between to keep me engrossed.

Today I have also started to focus on Drag Queen Superstore, as that was
going really well before I took ill and has unfortunately suffered, It's
also something I can focus on to keep my mind occupied, and is something
Mark is happy to help me with so again we can do it together. I'm sure you
will see a few messages from me if you are on my Facebook group. If you are
not then look me up under Enid Whiplash.

Well until tomorrow as I'm off to bed as I had a nap earlier...

Steve

Today's update

Well I'm going to do my first blog since I went under the knife.

Yesterday was all very speedy and I was in hospital for 7am all ready to be sent to surgery first off. I was sent down to the anaesthetic room just before 8.30. And I was on my merry way to sleep not much long after that.

I was next aware of time when it was about 1pm but I have been told that it was just a 11.30 when I wanted to get a message to mark that everything was ok.

I was linked to various tubes and monitors overnight which made sure I had as little sleep as possible. Every time I moved my alarms went off.. Thankfully they are gone now and the beeping has stopped...

I have been moved off the monitoring ward and onto a general ward, which again is another good sign for me. Just have the usual four hour checks of blood pressure and such.

At least they have now stopped asking me what day it is now though and who the king or queen is... Now I know who the queen is that's simple. But as for knowing the date! I haven't got a clue at the best of times never mind when am full of pain relief drugs. But I can gladly report that I managed to get it right so no problems there either. Who knows whilst they were in there they might have corrected my problems with dates as well and I will always know date it is...

Its lunch time now on the ward and am actually looking forward to lunch as all have had so far is tea and toast and a sandwich yesterday. (That and a load of miniature hero's)

At least the operation hasn't effected my appetite.

My head bandage will be coming off after lunch too which should again ease some of the pressure. So the picture of the Turbanator mark posted yesterday will be a thing of the past. The surgeon has said that the scar is going to be very minimal so shouldn't show under my hair.

Ok well I'm going to sign off now and update in a bit. Might have a nap after lunch as I do feel tired. That's one unfortunate side effect of head surgery...

Later guys

The Turbanator - Steve

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Well this is going to be my last blog post for a few days now, as I'm all
packed and ready for the hospital tomorrow morning.

I have to be in the surgical admittance lounge by 7am (sounds like a
departure lounge to me) but not such an easy flight going forward.

Basically check in, get prepped, and then it's a rollercoaster of
anaesthetic and operating theatres for me - not that I will know what's
going on as I will be fast asleep thinking of some strange exotic place - Do
you dream when they put you out?

I am actually quite nervous now of tomorrow and just want to get it all over
and done with, friends came over tonight and the enormous realisation
actually hit me of what is happening tomorrow. It's not just an operation,
this is possibly the biggest thing will happen to me, which now looking at
it scares me. I know I keep saying I have the easiest job going forward from
here, but I know that's not the truth.

No more food or drink for me from midnight, which isn't a problem because I
don't think I could face anything.

Off to bed now as need to be up early. Luckily Mark will drive me there in
the morning (its only round the corner though) just think it will be a
strange time.

Well guys wish me luck and I will update when I next can, Mark has said he
will update before then though.

Steve

Update

Well folks, just a quick update on little old me. Today hasn't been the best of days, I think the drugs and everything else are playing with my emotions and I keep having little tearful spots. I could just say its just me but I know its not. So until all is fine I'm just going to have to accept I may cry over apple juice in Asda.

I also found out today that I will be being admitted to hospital on Wednesday morning. I have to be in the surgical departure lounge at 7am sounds like a holiday plan to me, unfortunately not so simple.

From there I presume I will be prepped and sent down for the surgery, which I have classed as an eviction. For those that are reading this will know I have a Cystic Tumour at the back or my brain, the evil squatte has become known as Clive the clump.

Clive has now officially been served with his eviction for wednesday. If he wants a fight, then so be it that's what he's going to get.

I'm going to try and update0this blog every day when possible and Mark (Bobbie Dazzler) has said he will fill in my off days. I'm going to be honest and say if I feel shit then so be it. But I will also say when am feeling good too.

Just off to a meeting now with my employers to fill them in and then its home to see my mum.

Will update later

Steve aka Whiplash
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Hospital, Seven sleepless nights

After being admitted on Wednesday 8th September the monitoring and medication continued, there's a few funny stories from Steve's first nights in hospital but they are lengthy, maybe we'll tell you one day...

With no more information on what the growth could be the weekend came and went and Monday 13th September Steve was taken for an MRI scan because this, we were told, would provide more detail for the Doctors to look at.

We were told the Doctors would discuss the results scans at a meeting to be held on Tuesday 14th September and we would then be informed as to the next stage of diagnosis or treatment.

Tuesday came and went without significant progress, we were told the meeting had gone ahead but that the outcome of which would be discussed with us at a different hospital the following day.  the meeting was scheduled for 11.30am and we were to wait.

Another night of worry and anxiety, seven sleepless nights, Mark worrying at home and Steve dealing with the snoring of what sounded like a wart hog convention on the ward.  Meds continued to be administered every 4 hours through the night and the nurse took her observations.

Every phone call Mark received sent his stress levels through the roof, every minute which passed in hospital felt like a lifetime for Steve and, after attending the hospital the week before feeling relatively well, (apart from an annoying headache), Steve now felt weak, tense, exhausted and very depressed,

The following morning, Wednesday 15th September brought more tension and anxiety with the realisation that today we would finally find out what was growing within Steve's head.

A Brain Tumor, from Optician to Hospital....

Well it's been a while sine we wrote and unfortunately it's not really great news.  Steve, aka Enid Whiplash has been diagnosed this week with a brain tumor.  I'll start at the beginning...

For around 2 or 3 weeks he's been complaining of migraines, as you'd expect it was the usual two paracetamol and get on with it, as he was due for an eye test he assumed his prescription needed changing so on Sunday Sept 5th 2010 we both went for an eye test.  The optician noticed irregularities pointing at high blood pressure and referred him back to his GP, writing a letter which we duly delivered to the Dr.

Monday 6th Sept the Dr called to book an appointment so on Tuesday 7th Sept Steve visited the Dr who then referred him to the specialist eye hospital the same afternoon.  We were at the hospital until after 6pm where after many different tests they had decided a CT (CAT) Scan was necessary and that he should return at 10am the following morning (8th Sept).

Following a restless night Steve made his way to the hospital and underwent a CT Scan, the results were immediately sent to the clinic and he was sent there to get the verdict from the scan.  Without hesitation the clinic decided it was necessary to admit Steve to hospital and he was taken direct to the medical assessment unit and then on to the ward.

Medication began very soon after although at this time we were not told what was being treated other than to say there was a "growth" behind the left eye which was 5cm by 3cm and that it was hoped the medication would help shrink the growth whilst  a different pill was administered to combat the side effects of the first pill and a different drug was administered to help reduce the pain. over 20 pills a day has become part of Steve's daily diet....

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A Winter Wonderland, if your inside, not if you're trying to get into the
office.

Back on the road on the way to chester to the liverpool arms with our xmas show!
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Town hall extension.
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Our office sweet wrapper tree
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Merry Christmas

From Bobbie and myself I wish you all a sparkly christmas and spanking new year. Have a drink for me as I know I will have one for all of you.

Whiplash x
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The midland hotel manchester
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One more day to go

Well its xmas eve and its still snowy. Will it snow tomorrow? Only santa knows. Will keep an update of pictures coming today.
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Our street you can't see
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Miss whiplash's new wig wasn't such a success as she thought it would.....
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The new style manchester tram
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From the desk of Ms Whiplash the media whore
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Bye bye xmas markets see you next year
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11am in manchester city centre
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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.

 

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!

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

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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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?

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

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!

Were in the Press again

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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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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 29^th 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 5^th 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 30^th 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

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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The crown is now doing food and has got a brilliant one pound credit crunch menu so good times all round. Check out www.gaycrown.com for further details or just pop in you will be surprised at what we have to offer!
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Time to catch up...

Well it seems like ages since I last wrote and it probably is.  A lot has happened since I wrote last but I think the biggest and most important thing (to us anyway) is that we are now part ownners in a bar.  The Crown, Southport is now a joint venture between Whiplash and I and the existing owners Charlie & Lynne.  You can find out more about it at www.gaycrown.com and hit the “news” button.  We’re really happy with how it’s worked out there, it’s Southport’s only real gay bar and we always have a nice crowd in, all up for a laugh and out to enjoy themselves so it really is a fun atmosphere.

 

Apart from that there isn’t a lot of other news, that has really consumed all our spare time over the past few weeks.  We’re performing there Fridays and Saturdays and are there on Sundays too, in fact we spend more time there than at home at the moment.

 

We’re still working on www.dragqueensuperstore.com and also on www.aplusevents.co.uk they both fit in nicely with The Crown and we will be looking to take all our ventures forward over the coming months.  At The Crown we’ve got a new kitchen being fitted so we can start offering food in a few weeks, our Menu is printed and there are some really fantastic offers on there, not fancy A La Carte food just good honest pub grub at unbeatable prices.  The kitchen will be open 12-5 daily  which will then give us time to clean down before the evening parties begin.

 

The lineup for the week includes Karaoke and Deal or No Deal on a Thursday with your chance to win £250!  It’s a great prize but 3 weeks in to it and nobody has won the big money yet…. Why not come down and try your luck, it could be you!

 

Next month (August) we have loads of new fun games and cabaret planned PLUS we have a WKD Weekend planned for August Bank Holiday, Sunday 30^th will be a fab day with 3 different drag shows throughout the day and plenty of fun and games plus give-aways including free shots!  It’s Bob’s 21^st Birthday too, if you’ve not met Bob then come on down and say hi, he doesn’t say much and is usually stood on the stage but he see’s everything and likes to join in the fun!

 

Well there’s not a lot of other news, need to go as I have costumes to plan for the weekend and routines to learn but we hope to see you there soon!

 

TTFN, Bobbie D x

Latest Trouble news

Well we told you we’d let you know as and when there are developments or improvements at The Crown so, here we are!

 

Charlie & Lynne are now pleased to announce that as part of The Crown’s continued growth and development they have taken on some new (although not unfamiliar) business partners.  The new business partnership means that as Charlie & Lynne focus on growing the business they now have time to focus on specific areas, giving each the attention they deserve as the new partners will help share the workload of developing The Crown.

 

The new business partners are not exactly new to the business or indeed to The Crown but Mark and Steve will be better known to you all under their professional equity names of Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash.  “Trouble” will be making sure that, amongst other things, your weekend parties always go with a bang!  There are plans to tailor and improve what entertainment is offered at The Crown based on customer feedback and, the biggest indicator of all, the numbers of people attending.

 

Speaking of the new relationship Mark (Bobbie Dazzler) said, “It’s an exciting time for the Crown, the bar has had a sketchy past with many stories being told both good and bad but the good thing is we can learn from the mistakes of the past and make The Crown a great bar with a great atmosphere which is proud to call itself GAY!”  Steve, (Miss Whiplash) said, “I’m really looking forward to working as a team and really getting a Southport gay Scene, we may not be as big as the Manchester scene yet but the important word there is YET!  With customer support and great teamwork we can really put Southport gay scene on the map.”

 

When questioned on the reasoning behind taking on a new business partner at The Crown Charlie said, “Lynne and I have over 25 years combined experience at running pubs and clubs etc so  we know a good pub when we see one but we also know that to make a success of any business you need a strong team and we feel Mark and Steve will be a great asset and with all of our combined experience we can really make The Crown fantastic.  Lynne said, “We really love being at The Crown, we think of the customers here as part of our extended family so as Steve said, we want to offer the best and really put Southport gay scene on the map.  With our new business partners we will have time to focus on getting The Crown perfect, little tweaks here and there that all make the difference between a good venue and a great venue!”

 

So it looks set that the new team at The Crown will be a combo of the Gay Crusaders and the Fantastic Four and with Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash as the jewels in The Crown and their extended family, (you the customers) being the gems, it looks like far from there being “Trouble” at The Crown that the future is sparkly!

 

Remember our next big event is Saturday 25th July with our Kylie tribute and Christmas in July all on the same night!!!  Be sure to get there early to get a space as there has been a massive amount of interest shown in this event already.

 

See you soon,

xXx

Busy

Work work work

A mini makeover

A new member of the team

All at www.gaycrown.com
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Twittering

You can also now join us on twitter _TroubleOnline_

Can update most day from my phone.

Catch up...

Well it’s been a while since I’ve written an update but I’m trying to think what newsy stuff I have for you, and the truth is not a lot!

 

We’ve had a busy few weeks recently and there is no sign of it slowing up, we have so many projects on the go at present plus we’ve committed to doing a lot more work, not all of it related to www.troubleonline.co.uk but it will impact on that too both in terms of increased workload and exposure.

 

This weekend was particularly busy and after working until 4am on Sunday morning we didn’t get hopme until around 5.30 ish so decided not to go to bed and to make the most of the day.  We ended up catching 40 winks on the sofa before getting up and about off to the warehouse to buy some bits in preparation for our Christmas in July event at The Crown (www.gaycrown.com) the place will be having a full on Chrimbo theme but before that we have the Kings & Queens at The Crown event, basically is’t an excuse for everyone to come out as a Drag Queen or Drag King or for the less adventurous simply fancy dress, a proper party atmosphere where we’re encouraging people to “show us your bits”, not in a rude way though, we want people to come and book a slot to show us their party piece, from singing to dancing and everything in between, there has been quite a bit of interest so should be a fun night.

 

We’re trying to get involved with the TV/TS community too and arrange a regular night at the Crown for them, the plan is for plenty of fun and dancing, a light and cheesy atmosphere where people can come and let their hair down.

 

There are lots of other things planned too for The Crown including a mini re-vamp but our next big event is our School Disco on 27^th June with a special treat for all the girls and boys, a Freddy Mercury tribute, I’ve not seen him yet myself but have it on good authority he sounds identical to the man himself and that he looks the part too.  Sounds like it’s going to be a great night though so we’ll see.

 

Well gonna sign off for now, just taken an interesting phonecall.... I’ll let you know more about that as I get more info but watch this space!

 

Take care and be good,

xXx Bobbie D xXx

 

 

 

Updated

Well another weekend has flown by, and already we're planning next weekend – and beyond. There doesn't appear to be a free time when we're not planning another event or something for one of the websites.

This week is mainly centred around www.DragQueenSuperstore.com after a couple of weeks of not a lot of activity there will be a mountain of work completed on the site, you guys may not see 90% of what we actually do, but it's beginning to take up more and more time. Bobbie has also been updating the www.SewWow.co.uk website. This is the website of the lovely lady that does all our costumes – she's a dab hand with a sewing machine and can make anything out of a roll of fabric, the only limitation she has is your imagination.

We have already ordered our July Gowns and our August Gowns are well under construction. We also have a really exciting parcel being delivered in the next few weeks from the USA, the contents of this parcel will be unveiled very soon…

• Update, as I was writing this Blog I had an email to state that the parcel should be shipped tomorrow, so who know the unveiling might even be this weekend….
  

The crown is going from strength to strength, and Saturday nights the Crown is THE place to be, if you're up for a laugh and a good time.

Anyway, I just realised I left this blog unfinished overnight.

It's Tuesday morning now so I'm going to submit this one now and attempt to write another one today.

Until Later.

 

Whiplash

Trouble on the road

Once again were in the trusty (or should that be rusty) tranny wagon - I get in trouble from Bobbie for saying that! Its apparently the Glitter Bus. Anyway were off to the Crown in Southport for another fun evening!

Anyhow got to go and update Facebook so will see you all around

Whiplash xxx
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Trouble-Tastic!

Hiya,

Well it's that time again, an update on the weekend ahead! We're at The Crown again this Saturday (www.GayCrown.com) and we have another great night planned for you, get yourself down there on Saturday, we'll be there from 9pm making sure your weekend goes with a bang - a great big trouble sized bang!

We have lots going on at The Crown over the next few weeks. First of all we're having a re-vamp, yes, I know it's all new anyway as Charlie & Lynne re-vamped it before they opened the doors in March however we're injecting a bit more sparkle and glam to the place, it's gonna be fab, if you're lucky you may even see Miss Whiplash up a ladder with a paintbrush whilst Aunty Bobbie stands outside with a ciggie telling anyone who passes that she has the decorators in!

To go with the new look we have new entertainment planned too as on Saturday June 27th we have our School Disco, get your uniform on and get on down to The Crown, Head Mistress Whiplash will be spanking naughty boys n girls and Bobbie Dazzler will be the most glamorous P.E. Teacher you've ever seen! Charlie will be the grumpy caretaker and Lynne and Kirsty will fit in beautifully as your cheery dinner ladies, Ooooh just think Grange hill and add some glitter and fun - thats where we will be! Oh and we are working on a special appearance from the Nit Nurse so watch this space!

The following day on Sunday June 28th (Mummy Dazzlers Birthday) we'll be starting Sunday afternoon entertainment with Bobbie & Whiplash hosting the Sunday Service bringing a mix of all your favourite showtunes from the musicals and beyond, mixed in with some cheeky games including our naughty quiz and your chance to win the contents of the Trouble Drag Bag of Swag!

There are also lots of other ideas bubbling away in the Crown think tank so be sure to keep visiting us at The Crown and check out our facebook group - if you know anyone else who should join the group make sure you invite them to join - the more the merrier!

Well thats all for now, hopefully we will se you all over the weekend, and don't forget Karaoke this Sunday with DJ CJ!

Sending you lots of sparkly hugs n kisses,

Bobbie D x

Another busy weekend

Well hello.

I know it's been a while since either of us updated the blog, so here's my attempt at an entry.

The last week has been hectic and nonstop with upcoming events, and this weekend is no different. This leads me on to my first point.

Working on a school night – we we're in Wigan last night for the launch of G-Spot @ Envy, the club is a swish venue with lots of areas where you can sit and relax – unfortunately though due to working there and then driving back to Trouble Towers we didn't get into bed until 2am, then it was back up at 7.45 to start all over again in the day job.

Today has been a long and slow day, the nice weather outside doesn't help, I keep sitting and staring longingly out of the window at the people passing in their shorts…

This evening we are performing at a charity event in Leigh, it's for a girls dancing troupe so not all bad, only a show to do tonight so we could then just come home and have a relax.

Saturday we're going back to Southport, our weekly home at the Crown (www.gayCrown.com) – it's our Neon Party so we have some lovely outlandish outfits for the occasion!

And then to finish the weekend off we're over to Oscars in Crewe to do a double show to launch their new monthly entertainment program, so looks like we won't be home much this weekend – the dishes will just have to wait!

Anyway must dash, got some things to finish off before I finish so until some point over the weekend.

Don't forget to check out www.TroubleOnline.co.uk for the latest goings on.

 

Whiplash x

Why would you want to?

Well many people ask us how can they be like us, Glamorous Drag Queens, my first thought is “Why would you want to?” but hey, it’s each to their own!  Anyway most Drag queens have a very distinct style. You can definitely spot them on the streets, with their flamboyant outfits and crazy make-up. If you've got a hankering to dress like a drag queen for a costume or for a fetish, keep these tips in mind.

 

Step 1:

Find a great wig. Drag queens usually have a loud hairstyle. If you haven't got the locks or the volume to pull off a drag queen ‘do, then it's necessary to buy yourself a wig. Understand that all wigs can be fitted to your head. If this is more than just a one-time event, you may want to consider a a better quality wig. Find a wig that compliments your skin tone if you want to be a pretty drag queen. On the other hand, if you want to stand out as a drag queen, just about any hairstyle will do. The more colorful it is, the more you'll get noticed. A few bobby pins will hold the wig in place. Just make sure that none of your natural hair shows through.

 

Step 2:

Apply your makeup. You can't dress like a drag queen without laying on the makeup. Start by shaving your facial hair. Make sure your eyebrows are nicely shaped. (Yes, this may necessitate waxing them.) Once your face is clean and free of hair, start your drag queen look by applying foundation. Then add some blush to your cheeks, eyeliner, colorful eye shadow (sparkles are great for this), and then mascara. If you have thin lashes, consider using fake eyelashes to pull off the drag queen look. Finish up with some lip liner and lipstick. A little spritz of your favorite perfume and you'll look and smell great!

 

Step 3:

Give yourself some breasts. You can either use gaffa tape or a bra to create the illusion of boobs for your drag queen costume. Either one will need to be stuffed with socks or other soft materials. Make sure there are no lumps or uneven areas on your fake breasts. You want them to look as real as possible, so make sure they're both equally sized too.

 

Step 4:

Find the perfect dress. Try and avoid the high street unless you want to be wearing the same as the local girls look at charity shops or in your mum's wardrobe for a loud dress. Old bridesmaids dresses are usually great for the drag queen look. Whatever you choose to wear needs to show off your curves and your chest. and tights are a must (especially if you're not going to shave your legs).

 

Step 5:

Put on your heels. You can't be dressed like a drag queen without a great pair of heels. Choose boots, or go for a jazzy pair of stilettos. It will probably take some practice to be able to move around in heels, but your drag queen look wouldn't be complete without them.

There you have it, you’re ready to go!  If you need help though with any of these visit www.DragQueenSuperstore.com even if you don’t buy anything you can email them and they will give advice where possible to help you with your new look!

 

Have fun!

xXx Aunty Bobbie xXx

 

 

 

Tights

Well what a weekend that was.

 

Quick Roundup

 

Friday was spent finishing a costume for Saturdays Show at the crown (www.GayCrown.com) and having a well earned rest – it's nice for us to actually have a night off.

 

Saturday was spent sorting a number of other shows out that we are doing over the next couple of weeks – and we we're also in the studio rehearsing some new live numbers – both of us have colds at the moment so it's not as easy as you think to sing with a blocked nose – but like true professionals we did it anyway.

 

Saturday Night is Party night down at the Crown and it's a night I really enjoy. We performed our Eurovision Show. Congratulations go to Norway who won on the night – you can take my word for this, but that songs going to be a hit and remixed to buggery over the next couple of month's – just remember when you r dancing away to it in a couple of month's that you heard it from DJ Whiplash first…

 

Sunday was an early start – we we're thinking about buying things for www.DragQueenSuperstore.com at the wholesalers, and unfortunately they all close at 1pm so we we're up with the larks (we actually went to bed just before they started) and out in the Tranny Wagon round our favourite industrial estate visiting our wholesaler friends (they call us friends because we spend money – we call them friends because we get nice things from them)

 

Anyway, we looked at shoes, didn't like any of those and looked at wigs, have decided on a number of those so they will be appearing soon. And then we went on the hunt for Dance Tights. Now the dance tights we wear are like an endangered species – you can only get them from certain places , and because of this they are pretty expensive. They are more expensive when like Miss dazzler you have sausage fingers and when putting them on you stick your finger right through – she does this quite often with a brand new pair – so as you can imagine our tights bill is pretty big.

 

Anyway – we stopped off at one knicker shop and they said that Danskin are an elusive product (his words not mine) – there ends the search with them, out of the shop and into next door, and lo and behold there on the shelf is just what we we're looking for…. DANCE TIGHTS

 

Now they are not Danskin but they are as close to Danskin they could possibly be which for us and the shop is perfect. The guy said they we're new on the market, so we bought all the supply he had. These are now for sale via www.DragqueenSuperstore.com and sales are already coming in. In fact a few of them have gone out in this mornings post.

 

The best thing is they are half the price of Danskin at only £6.50 delivered which is brilliant.

 

Anyhow, I have more tights to pack and post, and must order some more as I'm sure we will run out today, and Bobbie hasn't had a 2^nd pair yet.

 

Chat soon

 

Whiplash x

Where does time go?

Well it seems like only yesterday we were re-capping on last weekend and another is upon us, like a heaving hetro humping his new beau!

 

The week has flown by, we’ve been busy compiling a new show for The Crown (www.gaycrown.com) this weekend, it’s amused us so we hope it will have the same effect on the punters on Saturday night.  We have a few shows coming up to prepare for.

 

We’ve ordered some new bling for DQS (www.dragqueensuperstore.com) this week, it should be lovely, can’t wait to see it however if it’s too nice I will be taking it and letting the shop wait!

 

We’re going live with a few amendments over the next few weeks on www.TroubleOnline.co.uk not major changes just tweaks but all meant to improve the site.

 

We’ve put another order in with www.SewWow.co.uk for more costumes, our little seamstress should be busy sewing them as I speak although I guess she’s more likely to be supping sherry in the kitchen!

 

Tonight Whiplash and I are going to attempt a costume for a new number we are doing on Saturday night, not sure where the inspiration will come from but I guess after we’ve been in the attic for fabric and to the dressing room for accessories we should get some inspiration.

 

Well I’m signing off for now oh but before I go I wantched The Apprentice this week on the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice and was really annoyed by comments made by one of the contestants so I’ve been on their forum/message board thingy this week ranting… Aunty bobbie told em!

 

Well till next time chikkadees!

 

Xxx Bobbie D xxX

 

Showgirls and Milkshakes

Well well well.

It's been a number of days since I updated so think it's worth me putting in my point of view.

As Bobbie has said, we haven't been doing nothing we have been really busy. I have also been doing a bit of technical digging around, and trying to find out why MacDonald's don't serve Milkshake after midnight.

And it's all about money apparently. They only sell a limited stock range after midnight, so basically when the lonely showgirl is travelling home from her performance you can't get a Strawberry milkshake – you can have a BigMac and fries but not a shake….

Anyway.

Other news is we're booked in on the bank Holiday Sunday over at The Liverpool Arms in Chester – a lovely quaint little cabaret pub at the top of the town.

Will be a camp night over there with all the Cheshire Gays out in their best Bank Holiday Spirits (or is it bank Holiday Spirits are in them?!?)

Loads of events planned for the next few weeks, and our costumier has her sewing machines are going overtime to cope with the costume demands, we keep coming up with the ideas and she keeps making them, as well as a couple of gowns for loads of other entertainers.

Anyway it's sunny outside and have a pile of washing to do – there is nothing like line dried smalls to wake you up first thing in the morning.

See you later

 

Whiplash

Feathers and Hairdressing

Well that just about sums up our Sunday, Feathers and Hairdressing!  I was up early on Sunday to take a trip to the warehouse to get some feathers, we have some lovely emerald gowns on order and want to add a little feathery-ness to them so I went to get them and also bought some bits ready for our xmas costumes, sounds like a long way off but it’s good to be prepared!

 

When I got back whiplash was tidying the dressing room so I helped a little then, when the coast was clear and after I had done the other things I needed to do I started washing my hair and Whiplash’s hair ready for next week!  I’m re-styling two of Whiplash’s “do’s” so had to wash them first then brush them out and then there was mine, it was a new wig so no need to wash it but it had been styled (badly) before so took a little bit of work to get done, lots of product and rollers and heat and brushing etc etc but finally it looked OK, similar to an old one I have  but it’s nice and bright and glossy, mmmm can’t wait to wear it, I’ll also post something on www.troubleonline.co.uk as in “how to style a drag queen wig” or something similar as and when I have time.

 

Whiplash wants me to style some wigs for www.dragqueensuperstore.com but I don’t think I will have time, also hairdo’s are very personal so I think if I provide a guide of how to get a style started then other DQ’s can have a pop at styling their own and creating their own look.

 

Well thats about it for me for today, yesterday was just busy with more admin work than anything else followed by an early night to catch up on sleep lost over the weekend so not a lot to report there.

 

Well until next time....

 

Aunty Bobbie xXx

 

 

 

Milkshake Conspiracy!

Good Afternoon,

 

Well yet another hectic weekend has flown by.  Friday night ended was a blur, so much so I’m leaving it where it is – in the past!  Saturday was a much nicer day, well, sort of!

 

Saturday daytime was spent mainly applying individual gems and diamante to costumes, VERY time consuming and tedious but worth it, it’s so nice to be able to customise and create your own costumes rather than having to rely on whatever is available in the shops, more so because the shops tend to make women’s clothes to fit women and not men, surprisingly!  Baggy hips and tight shoulders are all regular trademarks of an ill fitting shop bought garment rather than the perfect fit of bespoke gowns and costumes which is why we love our seamstress, www.sewwow.co.uk so much, getting everything just right.  In saying that though we do but some bits n pieces on the high street but these usually need altering by our seamstress too.

 

Saturday night we were at The Crown in Southport, after a slow start to the night it turned out to be a great night, a decent fun crowd all bopping away, so much so at one point I was virtually trapped in the DJ box as the dancefloor was too busy (and dangerous) to cross!

 

On the way home on Saturday we noiced a lovely Scottish restaurant, McDonalds, still open so in an attempt to refresh ourselves we stopped by the drive through.  We fancied a thick shake, nice and sweet and cooling, yum yum Vanilla and Strawberry are our favourites.  Well, imagine the disappointment as the order taking bod told us that they cannot serve shakes after midnight!  What sort of 24hr drive thru is that where you cant get it because it’s after midnight?! Is it some EU ruling or just a conspiracy?  Hmm VERY disappointed so, without further discussion we left and went home for a nice cuppa and slice of toast, ahhh then end of a VERY busy day.

 

Sunday was spent washing my hair, but more about that later.

 

TTFN, Aunty Bobbie xXx

 

 

 

Just a little update….

Well another weekend has gone and another is quickly chasing at its heels,

This week seems to be flying by, there just isn't enough hours in the day to get everything done.

This week I have been in talks with a costume jewellery – who has promised to deliver me an exquisite range of Drag Jewellery for www.DragQueenSuperstore.com The range will be going on eBay and on Facebook too so no getting away from it.

www.troubleonline.co.uk is still being updated and hits are coming in daily. We're actually shocked at the number we're getting every day now – we're getting good at this web ranking.

On another note, and I'm sure Bobbie will update you as well, The Crown in Southport www.GayCrown.com is going from strength to strength, and there is now a new bar manager. The venue is now open 7 days a week from lunch right through to late.

Serving tea and coffee during the day (you can still get your favourite tipple as well) so it's an ideal place to hold social gatherings or business meeting. Just drop in for a chat if this is something your after.

Bobbie and me also have lots of plans for the Crown. We have a number of themes planned for our Saturday Nights "Double Trouble" and a couple of surprises too, so keep posted.

Other things happening at Trouble Towers:

• New frocks are in production – we have designed with our stitching fairies a lovely range of gowns for us.
  
• www.DragQueenSuperstore.com although it doesn't look like it's done much in the last few weeks has been going like a s team train a lovely range of Bling will be added in the next few days.
  
• www.TroubleOnline.co.uk is currently having a mini face lift and there are new areas being added – are you a member of the secret area yet?
  
• www.SewWow.co.uk the lovely people that make our outfits for us have gone all technical and redesigned their website – it's currently still being tweaked but looks really good (I have to say that I might get a discount on my next frock!!)
  

Anyway I have a million things to do and the staff in the office are currently eating lunch so the smells are really making me hungry – I'm off for a liquid lunch today (unfortunately it's a soup – but if you squint and hold your nose you can make believe it's a vodka martini)

Anyway I'm off

Chat Later folks

 

Whiplash x

Another Late Shift

Well just so you don't think the life of a glamorous drag queen is easy, with house boys servicing your every need, drinking champagne and bathing in asses milk I thought I'd message you to let you know what's going on at The Crown and what Whiplash and I have been up to at Trouble Towers!

At the Crown I guess our best news is that we have a new Bar Manager, much better looking than Charlie and just a few (cough cough) years younger than him too, don't worry, Charlie is still the "Gaffa" and he and Lynne are still going to be there but the new appointment of a Bar Manager will mean Charlie and Lynne have more time available to work on making The Crown even better, bringing you the best in entertainment, atmosphere and all round fun!   I'm not saying who the Manager is you'll notice, you have to pop in and see but to capture the essence of them I'd say, Cute, Smiley, Smart and a Top Singer! (on karaoke at least!)

At Trouble Towers, (Drag Queen HQ), Whiplash has been working on new ideas for The Crown, forthcoming cabaret, our Eurovision night and something special for the next bank holiday, the little sewing fairies will be VERY busy making our costumes over the next few weeks, we just hope the Trouble Choreographer comes out of hospital soon, it was not my fault he put his foot under my heel at all and Whiplash has promised not to pinch him too hard next time!

I have been working on www.gaycrown.com and have now added an Offers page so you can plan your poison before you get there, remember what Aunty Bobbie says, "if in doubt make it a double!"  There's a new cocktail menu available at The Crown too and for those of you lucky enough to be able to pop in during the day we are new serving Teas and Coffees so you don't have to go back and deliver granny's shopping with beer breath!  Just to give you the 'heads up' though The Crown is hoping to be able to provide bar snacks etc later in the year, but watch this space, Aunty Bobbie will spread the goss as soon as I know more.

Well at this unholy hour my bed is calling, I have a man servant ready to massage my feet and sing me sweet lullabies until I drift off to the land of nod – hmm I wish, just a bad attitude cat who always sleeps on my side of the bed and the sound of next door's gate creaking in the wind!

Well goodnight,

xXx Aunty Bobbie xXx

A long weekend…

Well there we have it, another long weekend done and dusted! Why is it that those long weekends when you have more time to do what you want end up being more tiring than a normal weekend where you have to cram everything in to two days?! Hmm one of life's mysteries I think!

Friday at glitterbomb, (www.glitterbomb.co.uk) was really good fun, the club looked amazing and the hosting team all dressed for the occasion which meant the night had a real fun feel to it all in all everyone there had a great time and it was busier than the promoter expected so all in all it was very successful.

We left the club pretty early on the night, about 2.30 so we finally got home to Trouble Towers at 4am then by the time we had a shower, checked emails and had a cup of tea and a slice of toast it was 6am before we got to bed!

Saturday was a busy day, we had a few bits of shopping to go out and do, then called in to a friend's leaving party, she's emigrated to Australia now, she flew on Monday so should be there now no more Manchester rain for her! Saturday night we trekked over to Southport but unfortunately due to a work related injury I couldn't wear heels on Saturday night L So.... I wore slippers, I guess that's what I get for bashing my toes and wearing killer heels! Still, the regulars at The Crown (www.gaycrown.co.uk) didn't seem to mind, they had more fun laughing at my tiger feet slippers!

Sunday was a nice relaxing(ish) day, some tidying up in the morning then out to dinner in the evening with friends, something we have not done for a while so it was lovely, we then had a few sherries and eventually made our way home. All in all a very pleasant day and so nice to spend time with friends.

Monday well that was the bonus, it was like a Sunday for us, we did VERY little, just a bit of shopping, (we bought a vase – woo!) and then home for a chilled out night still didn't get to bed until well after 1am though, guess it's just what we are used to now but it makes getting up at 7am the following day VERY hard!

Well not a lot else to report really www.troubleonline.co.uk has had a few minor changes and not a lot has been done on www.dragqueensuperstore.com but behind the scenes we have been speaking to jewellery suppliers, wig suppliers and we are also investigating the possibility of supplying shoes and cosmetics, the possibilities are endless but unfortunately the time to execute all these projects is limited!

Well talking of time I am pretty pushed for time at the mo – loads to do so will sign off for now and will write soon.

Be good and play nicely!

Bobbie Dazzler xXx

Birmingham and Southport all in a weekend

Well it's the end of another working week and the weekend is upon us.

I'm in a really funny mood today sat at my desk. I just can't wait for the Town Hall Clock to chime Half Past Five. It's then home for a quick shower and back out onto the Motorway in the trusty Tranny Wagon.

With Bobbie behind the wheel and me as navigator we hope to Birmingham in about 90 mins

Once we get to the Club in Birmingham it's on with our new outfits and we throw open the doors to a sparkling new night Glitter Bomb more info can be found on www.Troubleonline.co.uk

The event promises to be a sparkling event of camp, with me and Bobbie, there are going to be dancers, two rooms of music and a couple of surprises (me staying sober will be a surprise for all) so come check it out.

It's at club Sense opposite the Hippodrome in the Arcadian centre (get me knowing full details) so come and check us out we're open First Friday of every month from 10pm – 3am

Once we finish there it's back in the Tranny Wagon and back up north to Manchester where we will get a few hours sleep and a change of costume and it's back out on the road to Southport to our Saturday Home at The Crown (check out www.GayCrown.com)

Saturday nights has to be my favourite night of the week, everyone is up for a laugh and everyone can have a drink as there is no work in the morning and a good time is had by all, it's a great crowd that come down so check that out too if your ever in that neck of the woods, it's been commented that the crown is like a Phoenix from the Ashes of the former venue.

All new Staff, new owners and new entertainment team it really is a great venue so come on down and check it out.

Anyway got to go, and get ready for our night in Brum (that's the city not the car)

Till next time

Keep Safe

Be happy

Live Long and prosper (yes I do like Star Trek)

Whiplash x