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Post by Administrator » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:28 pm

Firstly I would like to apologise for all the unwanted postings and unsavoury content we have experienced over the last few weeks. I have spoken to EMI at length with a view to blocking certain postings but unfortunately we can only block them once they have made a posting.

Secondly you will see from the member's List that I have done a bit of "House Cleaning" and will continue to do so regularly.

Secondly I would like to say thank you to everybofy who has e-mailed me at the first sign of trouble and alerted me to the problems. A special thank you to both Robert & Marian who are usually first off the mark.

This website was a long time in the making and means a lot to me. Having a special place for all of us to come and talk, discuss, argue, laugh and cry is something I don't want tainted by the likes of certain selfish individuals.

Please help me to keep the site clean and in the meantime know that I am looking into a way to solve this problem permanently.

God Speed

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Lena & Harry Smith
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:13 pm

Thank you Michele, we appreciate and we feel sure that all the regulars and even the not so regular to this web-site, understand what the web-site means to you, and support your bid to erase this unwanted rubbish.
We're doing very nicely without it.

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hpooch
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VISIT TO LONDON LAST WEEK

Post by hpooch » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:58 am

I JUST RETURNED FROM A 5 DAY VISIT WITH MY SON, STEVE, IN LONDON. I WAS REALLY SURPRISED BY THE PRICES OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LONDON AREA. TWICE AS MUCH AS IN THE USA. WE WERE THERE FROM 26 SEPT TO 1 OCTOBER.
THE WEATHER WAS UNSETTLED BUT NICE TEMPERATURE WISE. WE SAW THE MUSICAL "BILLIE ELLIOTT" AND THE "SINATRA AT THE PALLADIUM" SHOW. I VISITED SOME MUSIC STORES BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY MATT MONRO IN THEIR INVENTORY. I TRIED TO CONTACT HARRY AND LENA BUT FAILED AT THE PAY PHONE IN MY HOTEL. PLEASE KEEP ME ON YOUR WEB SITE MEMBER AS I ENJOY ALL YOUR MESSAGES.
Henry H Puccinelli

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Post by paul jh » Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:01 am

I guess I visit a different London when I visit once or twice a year. Because I always find an ample supply of Matt Monro CDs in every HMV and Virgin in central London (and throughout the UK). And theatre prices are much cheaper than New York prices; I don't need the best seats. And I can get better deals on hotels in the UK (including full English breakfast usually) than any medium to large city in the US where multiple taxes are added and a stale doughnut is breakfast. Yes, the London restaurants can be expensive (so are many US restaurants), but I go to a small local place, to the excellent chain Garfunkels, and to KFC where the chicken tastes just like it used to in the 1960s and not the greasy mess they serve in the US now ... and don't get me started on the delicious cole slaw at the UK KFCs! And I can go anywhere in the city on a bus for just over 1 pound! And as I've mentioned previously, I can get better prices on ties and shirts at M&S and Bhs than any US department store. And don't get me started on the prices of cookies and other food at the grocery stores. Yes, newspapers are more expensive, but any of them are better than any US paper.

Sorry, but I get tired of people thinking the US is so cheap and London and Europe is so much more expensive. It's not.

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Post by Terence Lee » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:59 am

I would just like to second the comment that I can find Matt Monro CDs at all the music stores I go to in London. It's just a matter of selection.
The bigger HMV in Oxford Street stocks all his CDs in print.

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Mark Fox
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Post by Mark Fox » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:46 am

Terence Lee wrote:I would just like to second the comment that I can find Matt Monro CDs at all the music stores I go to in London. It's just a matter of selection.
The bigger HMV in Oxford Street stocks all his CDs in print.
For me:-
http://www.play.com

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Post by Jintygirl » Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:55 am

Just like to echo the thoughts on the unwelcome visitors (and post this to make sure I'm a welcome visitor in the future!)

Love to all,
Vikki
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ROBERT M.
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Post by ROBERT M. » Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:54 pm

Paul, you seem to love everything about good old "Blighty" are you sure theres no British blood in your veins :wink: :wink: P.S. does Simon work in Garfunkels :lol:

Shall we let jintygirl (Vikki) stay everyone :?: :lol:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Marian
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Post by Marian » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:36 pm

Firstly, many thanks to Michele and whoever else was involved, who managed to remove this unwanted material (for want of a better word) so promptly. Let's hope between us all we can eradicate this kind of thing.
This is such a super friendly site, and we want to keep it that way.

Definately Vikki gets my vote to stay Robert! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Marian.

mam69singer
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unwelcome visiters

Post by mam69singer » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:54 pm

I'm with Vicki on the subject of unwelcome visitors so please let me stay aswell all the best to a great website Mark.

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Michele Monro
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Welcome to All

Post by Michele Monro » Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:00 pm

It is lovely to hear from so many of our quieter members, even if I did have to bribe them to make a posting, but it would be lovely to hear how you came to like Matt Monro's music, did you ever see him live, have you got many albums? You might not think it is interesting to anyone else but I love to hear all your stories, so be brave and come and join us from time to time.

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ROBERT M.
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Post by ROBERT M. » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:19 am

Yes Michele, I too like to read how people became fans of the one and only Matt Monro (superstar) 8)
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Post by jon » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:36 am

I just wanted to add my support for Michele's swift action in dealing with the unpleasant interlopers in our midst. Let's hope we can keep the site clean for genuine Matt fans in future.

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mariana44
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Post by mariana44 » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:57 pm

Hi, I totally agree with you all--these unwanted postings must not be tolerated--well done to Michele for disposing of them quickly--we want this forum to remain a pleasant and friendly place to visit at all times.

Marian
Mariana

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gkerbow
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Count me in

Post by gkerbow » Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:04 pm

Fellow Matt lovers,

I appreciate the need to clean up the forum but definately want to remain on the members list, so count me in!
Gary Kerbow
Colleyville, TX USA

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