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Have You Ever.......?

dulwich — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:15:46 GMT

I may be drummed off the Q board after thus - read on. After a very stressful week last night went to dinner with some girlfriends met up with DH in our local "saloon" afterwards. Yes it is a saloon we live down road from Tombstone way out west.

Anyway turns out it is kareoke night. Had my Chardonnay then another one then decided kareoke here I come. Never ever done this before - got an off key voice - danced sang to "I've got friends in low places" (appropriate eh?) having a taste for it - and the Chardonnay - followed up with selection of Abba then got DH up for duet - left there at midnight still singing!

Walking the dogs this a.m. People I met all calling out - great night, you did good etc. etc.

Ladies be warned see what stress can do to you

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Laura14 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:22:07 GMT

Good for you!

The worst I did at the height of my stress was to beat up my refrigerator in the garage (don't ask). So, well done! Much more constructive and less bruises.

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dex — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:21:08 GMT

That is a cute story and I am glad you let loose and enjoyed yourself...why not.I once sang in big lots because the song was a favourite and a lady came around the corner and told me that I should never do that.I do have the worst voice in the world but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be heard.

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Camry22 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:21:31 GMT

No, i've never but I think that sounds like a blast! Kareoke is supposed to be fun and not just for good singers. Good for you I say!

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:24:56 GMT

My angle - maybe the other customers had more alcohol in them than you did!

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Trinity11 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:26:38 GMT

Life is short. It sounds like you had a great time and you made a wonderful memory to look back on some day.

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Noel7 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:38:35 GMT

Hi @dulwich

I love this story! I can't keep on tune either, I've been told that all my life.

What kind of Welsh women are we?!

I love to sing but it would take more than Chardonnay to get me up for karaoke, but I do love the idea of going to an authentic saloon

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dulwich — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:48:23 GMT

@Noel7. Hi Noel I do not think I will attempt it again. I had never actually seen kareoke before. Yes our saloon is very western - lots of old miners, some genuine cowboys plus soldiers from the Fort and bikers. Everyone very friendly and I now seem to know - judging by my walk this a.m, - a lot more people! As you say it is our Welsh heritage.

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Imadickens — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:50:28 GMT

that sounds awesome! I wish more people had the courage to just have fun! It does wonders for the soul and is a great anti-aging treatment!😉

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Imadickens — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:51:49 GMT

Those are the voices that need to be heard! Good for you and don't stop singing!

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:54:20 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
I may be drummed off the Q board after thus - read on. After a very stressful week last night went to dinner with some girlfriends met up with DH in our local "saloon" afterwards. Yes it is a saloon we live down road from Tombstone way out west.
Anyway turns out it is kareoke night. Had my Chardonnay then another one then decided kareoke here I come. Never ever done this before - got an off key voice - danced sang to "I've got friends in low places" (appropriate eh?) having a taste for it - and the Chardonnay - followed up with selection of Abba then got DH up for duet - left there at midnight still singing!

Walking the dogs this a.m. People I met all calling out - great night, you did good etc. etc.

Ladies be warned see what stress can do to you

@dulwich

You go girl!

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GRACIE — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:04:59 GMT

When I go for my walks, and a song I like come on I sing and dance. They said my singing is pretty good and so is my dancing. Sometimes when I am in my office(not to loud) I will start singing with the radio.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:05:23 GMT

That was great! I also love that your DH got up and joined you for a duet -- fabulous.

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3suwm5 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:07:33 GMT

Dulwich - good for you, that's awesome. I admire your courage.

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Bird mama — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:46:57 GMT

@dulwich

Doesn't it feel good to let loose?

Last week Thursday, we had a corporate team building day. The afternoon was a picnic which featured games, a DJ and Karaoke. I love to dance. I listen to music every day and dance around the house.

So..... at work, I am pretty quiet and my co-workers perceive me as very conservative, he he he. I'm almost 54 and am a pale natural redhead, how much rhythm could I possibly have right?

I asked the DJ to play at least once Prince song for me. Nobody was dancing, they were sitting around and eating. I had finished snacking when I heard the DJ say, this is a dedication, it's Prince - Sexy Dancer.

I went over to the dance floor and let loose. Seriously, no alcohol involved - I tend to lose myself in music. I really don't remember most of it, rofl.

I was on the 'dance floor' for a couple of hours. More women joined in, there were a variety of hustles performed and I had a blast. One of the guys at work dabbles in photography so I'm featured in the slide show of over 200 photos.

Folks are looking at me differently this week, lol.

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2blonde — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:52:43 GMT

@dulwich I loved your story! I used to go to kareoke years ago.......it was very popular here in Ohio. You had fun and so did everyone else. Just remember, after all that wine.........the audience probably had more "juice" than you did, so you probably sounded like Madonna to them!

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IamMrsG — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:53:48 GMT

@dex wrote:
That is a cute story and I am glad you let loose and enjoyed yourself...why not.I once sang in big lots because the song was a favourite and a lady came around the corner and told me that I should never do that.I do have the worst voice in the world but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be heard.

@dex "Make a joyful noise..." anytime you want!

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IamMrsG — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:57:31 GMT

@dulwich No, I have never -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. I'm hoping your stress is relieved soon. If not, there's always more Chardonnay and karaoke down the road.

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pupwhipped — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:01:18 GMT

Do not drink and sing.

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SaRina — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:26:41 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
Hi @dulwich

I love this story! I can't keep on tune either, I've been told that all my life.

What kind of Welsh women are we?!

I love to sing but it would take more than Chardonnay to get me up for karaoke, but I do love the idea of going to an authentic saloon

Well, It's not unusual.....