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September 2008
This year's big surprise was the
arrival of Laura Murphy, she was Bunny Mother in the early 70's. She and her two sisters, Rita & Susan were
working in the club at the same time. They came from Liverpool, like myself, and in the early days of my arrival
in 1971 there were also fellow Scousers Bunnies Gaby & Margo, plus Room Director Rex Leyland (although he came
from Hoylake - I think - which is on the other side of the Mersey). We all worked together quite frequently and the
Playmate Bar was also known as "Murphys' Bar"!! What a hoot....! Victor & Marilyn came as usual - both looking terrific, as usual - I find it hard to believe that
Victor turned 80 in April. He looks so well...! I am definitely not having a reunion in 2009 - sorry
but I'm going to have my own private celebration - maybe go on a cruise or around the world trip.... something very indulgent
and extremely selfish..!
I may have another reunion in 2010 but that's
too far away to consider as yet but watch this space.
ttfn Barbara
September 2007
Hi All, Great party wasn't it? Quite a few first timers who swear they are coming again next year, and sadly,
quite a few conspicuous by their absence!! Well, I'm telling you - and yes you know who you are - I'm
just not having it!! You will come to my reunions by hook or by crook! A huge thank you to Bill G.
and Victor & Marilyn for making it this year, it means soooooooooo much to everyone and it wouldn't be the same
without them! Next year just may be the last one, it's
going to be on Sunday September 14th 2008, from 4pm as usual but you will note that it actually falls on my birthday
and I will be 59 (f***k me!). I know I don't look anywhere near that age of course, so I don't want to upset
any of you old farts by prolonging the agony of accepting that you all look knackered and I don't! I look about
35 when I see myself in the mirror every morning and it confirms that I still only occasionally need glasses to
read! Please send any photos that you took via e-mail or post
them to me at The Grapes, 76 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London E14 8BP. I will forward them on to Neil Glander who will
in turn post them onto the web-site. If you haven't already been there, it's worth a visit and has loads of links
to connections throughout the casino world as well as all the info regarding Playboy and all the reunion news for future gatherings.
www.casinoreunions.com (just click on that link). I have received a dvd
from last year (2006) which was recorded by a friend of John Wooloughan, and is, of course, starring John C. Wooloughan! (You'll see what I mean when you watch it!) He
did manage to put himself around a bit and there are some great snaps of quite a few of us. I will be sending it
to Neil soon, so keep an eye on the site................... I'll send out a reminder when it's on there as I'm
sure will Neil. It's a brilliant record for all of us................. happy days! Hope all is well with you and yours......... heigh ho! Only 97 days to Christmas!! tttfn Barbara
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