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Post by snakelady on Jun 8, 2017 12:55:49 GMT
Bang on! I'm exactly the same. I can recite almost chapter and verse when Quo singles were released and what they did in the charts back in the 70's and 80's. Or who won the FA Cup in 1968 and the European Cup in 1983. But ask me to remember my sister's wedding anniversary or even what I had for dinner and I'm scrambling around fumbling for answers! I think it's called selective memory I retain so much irrelevant rubbish and discard a lot of what matters. I think its a bloke thing Hobbies is what guys have and they tend to be really serious about them .. Females tend to interact with other people, not things
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Post by kursaal75 on Jun 8, 2017 13:08:28 GMT
Bang on! I'm exactly the same. I can recite almost chapter and verse when Quo singles were released and what they did in the charts back in the 70's and 80's. Or who won the FA Cup in 1968 and the European Cup in 1983. But ask me to remember my sister's wedding anniversary or even what I had for dinner and I'm scrambling around fumbling for answers! I think it's called selective memory I retain so much irrelevant rubbish and discard a lot of what matters. I think its a bloke thing Hobbies is what guys have and they tend to be really serious about them .. Females tend to interact with other people, not things My hobby is to interact with females!!
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Post by smokie on Jun 8, 2017 21:09:16 GMT
mortified, on second thoughts, perhaps we actually DO remember the important things like football results , cup winners etc and it's everyone else who is out of line? snakelady, I do hope that this doesn't end up being a boys are better than girls/girls are better than boys thread as we all know what the outcome of that will be
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Post by snakelady on Jun 9, 2017 6:56:15 GMT
mortified , on second thoughts, perhaps we actually DO remember the important things like football results , cup winners etc and it's everyone else who is out of line? snakelady , I do hope that this doesn't end up being a boys are better than girls/girls are better than boys thread as we all know what the outcome of that will be Exactly - we all know that girls are better than boys anyway .. and I too remember the important things like footie results or players .
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Post by mortified on Jun 9, 2017 7:48:52 GMT
I seem to be blessed (cursed?) with a ridiculous statistical brain. It stores all manner of nonsense. Most of it sport (football in particular) but a lot of it musical. A lot of stuff goes in there and stays put. However, remembering some things, like putting one foot in front of the other and walking without actually stubbing my toe or going over on my ankle or not biting the inside of my cheek occasionally don't get retained. So I often come across as some sort of limping, drooling idiot who can spout many sporting and musical achievements over the decades. It's not attractive.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Jun 9, 2017 11:16:02 GMT
How the hell do you remember that!!
I think that's correct but it's just one of those things that I remember. My memory is good at remembering all the things that are not all that important, like football results etc and things related to music/Quo. For the really important things? My memory is not that great to be honest. Ask me where I was last Thursday and I'd say, "no idea. I haven't a clue". To be honest, I'm quite like that too, especially with music and sport (Quo and Football)! I used to remember more facts and stats when I was younger, I suppose it's not as important to me now. I just thought it was a bit random that you remembered that ROLD entered the chart at number 37! Do you remember the 'chart life' of other early Quo singles?
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Post by smokie on Jun 9, 2017 12:16:54 GMT
I Ain't Complaining, Not anymore! I used to be able to recall the chronological order of singles and their entry/highest chart position but I couldn't do that now. I think ROLD stuck in my mind because it was an EP and that was quite rare back in the day.
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Post by kursaal75 on Jun 9, 2017 13:01:08 GMT
A piece of useless information for a Friday..... In the UK singles & album charts, Status Quo have had a single/album peak at ever position in the Top 10 except #6...I'll get me coat!!
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Post by mortified on Jun 9, 2017 14:13:30 GMT
A piece of useless information for a Friday..... In the UK singles & album charts, Status Quo have had a single/album peak at ever position in the Top 10 except #6...I'll get me coat!! Pack a suitcase an' all....
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Post by smokie on Jun 28, 2017 12:39:00 GMT
We're nearly into June now and when I was at school, June was the summertime and the memorial was meant to have been announced in the Spring? I, like others, assumed that a memorial would be some kind of concert but perhaps that was never what was intended? It's common in the UK when someone in the public eye passes away, that the burial/crematorium service to be for family and close friends only. Usually a few months after this, a memorial service is held so that fans can also pay their respects. I'm not sure on that though. I'd rather have a concert. Wednesday the 21st June is the official start of summer in the UK this year. After that we can say they've not kept to their word! 3 weeks and counting! Today is the 28th June. "Summer" is here, Spring has gone and STILL no announcement.
Disappointing.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jun 28, 2017 14:59:33 GMT
Wednesday the 21st June is the official start of summer in the UK this year. After that we can say they've not kept to their word! 3 weeks and counting! Today is the 28th June. "Summer" is here, Spring has gone and STILL no announcement.
Disappointing.
It is but this announcement was made before the arguments intensified. There is a lot in family fighting going on over his estate, what with items supposedly being held to ransom. Rick left behind one hell of a mess that needs sorting and it looks like the Memorial has had to take a back burner for the minuite.
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Post by problemshalved on Jun 28, 2017 15:02:09 GMT
In the FR interview in the Yorkshire post he mentions that there will be memorial at some stage and that is a very recent interview
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Post by nino on Jun 28, 2017 17:06:56 GMT
Yes, it's disappointing. Whatever the reasons may be (and there may really be reason why they couldn't do anything yet) it is still disappointing that it hasn't been communicated. Just a short notice "Due to reasons beyond our control, we cannot present you any update on the planned memorial for Rick. We'll keep you updated." Or something along the lines. But this silence is just bollocks.They probably hope the "dumb fans" will forget about it. Communication is the most important thing in PR/management etc. But well, Quo's management were always really e at this.
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Post by kursaal75 on Jun 28, 2017 17:52:59 GMT
Well I'll be showing my respect in Woking in July with John Coghlan's Quo.
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Post by smokie on Jun 28, 2017 20:51:26 GMT
Today is the 28th June. "Summer" is here, Spring has gone and STILL no announcement.
Disappointing.
It is but this announcement was made before the arguments intensified. There is a lot in family fighting going on over his estate, what with items supposedly being held to ransom. Rick left behind one hell of a mess that needs sorting and it looks like the Memorial has had to take a back burner for the minuite. Thanks for this Lord. I take it it's still all being aired publicly on FB? Another reason that I'm glad that I'm not on it! Not the least bit surprised that Rick has left behind a mess for others to sort out. "Items........ ransom" does sound particularly nasty though. I can only imagine the hurt that this must be causing for those involved. Not nice. I wonder if the band/ management have decided to stay clear of the fall out and told them once everything has been sorted out, that's when they'll start work on the memorial?
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jun 28, 2017 21:58:13 GMT
It is but this announcement was made before the arguments intensified. There is a lot in family fighting going on over his estate, what with items supposedly being held to ransom. Rick left behind one hell of a mess that needs sorting and it looks like the Memorial has had to take a back burner for the minuite. Thanks for this Lord. I take it it's still all being aired publicly on FB? Another reason that I'm glad that I'm not on it! Not the least bit surprised that Rick has left behind a mess for others to sort out. "Items........ ransom" does sound particularly nasty though. I can only imagine the hurt that this must be causing for those involved. Not nice. I wonder if the band/ management have decided to stay clear of the fall out and told them once everything has been sorted out, that's when they'll start work on the memorial? Supposedly the main item held to ransom is a very special tramline.
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Post by craydarr on Jun 29, 2017 5:07:36 GMT
Thanks for this Lord. I take it it's still all being aired publicly on FB? Another reason that I'm glad that I'm not on it! Not the least bit surprised that Rick has left behind a mess for others to sort out. "Items........ ransom" does sound particularly nasty though. I can only imagine the hurt that this must be causing for those involved. Not nice. I wonder if the band/ management have decided to stay clear of the fall out and told them once everything has been sorted out, that's when they'll start work on the memorial? Supposedly the main item held to ransom is a very special tramline. Fran has also stated in a recent interview that one of the reasons he is constantly thinking of Rick is because of dealing with matters of his estate, which could probably re-enforce what is said above.
Why would Fran be involved in Rick's estate, would that just be from a SQ perspective?
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Post by snakelady on Jun 29, 2017 8:10:22 GMT
Well, Francis and Rick have been partners and probably in more than one business aspect. So I'd guess who ever inherited Rick's respective share is the partner Francis has to deal with now - could be more than one family faction and that could make things complicated. It's a shame it had to come to this. After his first heart attack Rick should've sat down and get his papers in order and should've later, when he had yet another family, updated them accordingly.As has been said above, sadly Rick wasn't the type to a) look ahead or b) think of others. Another reason for Francis' involvement might just be that someone, most probably Lindsey has asked him for help. As he isn't a lawyer it would probably only be about music business or personal aspects in that case. And it would explain RPJ's stance towards him. Obviously Rick never tried for his three families to get along with each other, to feel like one family .. - And yep, it may well have consequences for a memorial, but - as nino has already said - a short note on the homepage to the fans without going into detail, just that it hasn't been forgotten, would've been enough. It would've been the right thing to do IMO.
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Post by smokie on Jun 29, 2017 8:16:49 GMT
So, do we presume everyone is arguing over his will?
If there is to be a memorial, tensions might well be riding high back stage and by that I don't mean within the band, I mean within the various Parfitt family members who attend.
Is Francis an executor of Rick's will? Helping to locate some of Rick's assets, guitars etc?
Sounds a right mess and more heartache for those left behind.
(I was typing out my reply just as Kathrin was posting hers).
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Post by snakelady on Jun 29, 2017 8:25:33 GMT
If there's a legally valid will at all, Gary. I seem to remember last minute changes and those could be challenged. And - it's Rick after all - lots of things won't have been covered with it, so general rules of inheritance and from at least two different countries will come into play as well ..
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Post by smokie on Jun 29, 2017 9:02:07 GMT
If there's a legally valid will at all, Gary. I seem to remember last minute changes and those could be challenged. And - it's Rick after all - lots of things won't have been covered with it, so general rules of inheritance and from at least two different countries will come into play as well .. I was thinking along those lines too, Rick passing away in Spain and not Britain has had an impact on things.
Didn't I read somewhere that he had bought a Bentley which he kept at a friend's house in South London and Lyndsay knew nothing about it? There'll might well be other things too that will come as a surprise.
What a mess.
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Post by problemshalved on Jun 30, 2017 21:16:14 GMT
Let's be honest, he was a hero on stage but in real life he was a prize ****
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Post by snakelady on Jul 1, 2017 6:46:26 GMT
Let's be honest, he was a hero on stage but in real life he was a prize **** .. at least when it came to people who relied and depended on him - his families. It were probably the twins who came closest to having a real dad, if only for a short while. Maybe deep down RPJ is envious and still suffering as he never had that - it would be human and very sad ..
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Post by aitchfrossi on Jul 5, 2017 9:03:42 GMT
Really would liked to have chance to see Quo play event in honour of Rick...what a shame it looks like won't happen...unless planned for anniversary of his passing?
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Post by snakelady on Jul 6, 2017 7:41:22 GMT
Really would liked to have chance to see Quo play event in honour of Rick...what a shame it looks like won't happen...unless planned for anniversary of his passing? I'm going to merge this thread into your other memorial thread in the Rick Parfitt section.
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