It was the final of the Gaydar Radio Sex Factor competition at Heaven, London on Friday. Heaven was the first club I ever went to on exploring the scene in London so when Neil Sexton asked me along with the lads I said why not. They had held heats around the county and finally it was the top 14 winners competing for the crown.
Ive never been to such an event before, the compares, Yannick Lawry & Jamie Crick, both from Gaydar Radio interviewed the boys briefly before they strut their stuff in nothing but boots & jeans down the catwalk that filled the length of the club. I definitely licked numbers 6, 7 & 8.
For the break some Diva came on stage with a deep powerful voice and did a live PA and then it was the underwear section. The boys had to return in nothing but underwear. I swear the event must have been sponsored by Ausie Bum ( http://www.aussiebum.com/) as the Hunks in Trunks paraded their stuff.
Jason, Neil, Keith & I definitely had our eyes on some of these boys. At the end it was the judges decision and the gorgeous Rick from Manchester (number 8) came in trumps and crowned Mr Sex Factor winning 3 years of Holidays from Gaydar Travel ( http://www.gaydartravel.com )
As the event was sponsored by Gaydar Radio we went thru into the VIP area called the Departure Lounge hanging out with ex contestants from Big Brother (the really think they are something) and even got to meet Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys and most of the contestants.
Earlier in the day I had been chatting to the lovely Simon Rosam, DJ at Gaydar Radio and had said on air that I, the Vauxhallcowboy, would be coming along to Heaven. I decided it was a chance to really dress up as a Cowboy. So wore Faired Butt Hugging Jeans, Blue & White Check Shirt, Boots, and full cowboy Hat! I have never worn the whole lot out before and wondered if I would stick out! Far from it, it was an attention grabber. I had 3 contestants ask to borrow it and spent most of the evening dancing and flirting with Sam the winner of Sex Factor Nottingham Heat! Phwoar! Get in touch Sam! He may not have won but sure had Sex Factor in my eyes! Was a fab night and finally left Heaven at near 6:00AM!
Night!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Rio
Rio
Wow its hard to believe that its been a year since I was flying to Rio. On this day last year I was on an airplane on my way to Rio for Carnaval. I really loved the place and definitely want to go back soon.
Still I have Boston booked in March, plus another trip to Brighton and Faro in April! Cant be that bad eh? Guess you just start to feel jaded with the dark and cold weather in February! Fingers crossed it will warm up soon and we will end up with a summer like in 2003!
I’m up at 530AM again for work in the morning so why am I still wide awake at 1230 am? Guess my body never gets used to a time zone!
Is it the weekend yet? What do you mean its only Monday? I guess I’m just restless in the middle of the Winter! (Lets off Huge Sigh) – Just wish I was back in Rio again!
Wow its hard to believe that its been a year since I was flying to Rio. On this day last year I was on an airplane on my way to Rio for Carnaval. I really loved the place and definitely want to go back soon.
Still I have Boston booked in March, plus another trip to Brighton and Faro in April! Cant be that bad eh? Guess you just start to feel jaded with the dark and cold weather in February! Fingers crossed it will warm up soon and we will end up with a summer like in 2003!
I’m up at 530AM again for work in the morning so why am I still wide awake at 1230 am? Guess my body never gets used to a time zone!
Is it the weekend yet? What do you mean its only Monday? I guess I’m just restless in the middle of the Winter! (Lets off Huge Sigh) – Just wish I was back in Rio again!
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Samantha crashes
Aside from the fact that my cousin is also called Samantha its also been the car of my beloved car. My Mini One 1.6 Litre Engine in Liquid Yellow with twin viper stripes. The day I bought her from the show room in Chiswick, West London, Katie my sales assistant asked, “have you got a name for her?”. It was a very decadent occasion. If you ever buy a New Mini One or Mini Cooper the car is wrapped in a Body suit with a huge zipper from Bumper to Boot. You get an hour Unwrapping, handing over tour of your car and then drive off to her new found home. Seeing as she was bright, fast, furious, gets what she wants and EVERYONE looks at her I decided on the spot that she should be called Samantha and it was noted in the Log book sometime in May 2003 that that was her name.
Some cars have personality. Mine more than many. I get a text at least once a week asking me, “Have you just driven down Clapham Common cos if you have I have just seen Samantha”. On arriving at friends I am told, oh how are you? Hows Samantha? People really do talk as though my car is a she and not a thing. Kids seem to be attracted to her. If I have a friend in the car and we drive along they point out that kids on buses or walking the street stop, point and wave at my bright yellow car. Why? Perhaps because she does have a personality. She beams from bumper to boot with a smile that the kids cant resist smiling at. I think she and I make a great due. Shes bright and fabulous and I am….er…. oh well, anyway!
Sadly after nearly 3 years of partnership, Samantha and I got involved in an accident on Londons busiest road, the Motorway M25. I was hit by a Lorry and although at the time seemed unhurt and unable to tell how badly Samantha was damaged, the results of the tests the garage she was towed to today came in. On the surface it looked like she only needed new rear bumpers but I have since heard that her whole underside was shattered, the seatbelts, Airbags and both Driver and passenger seats need replacing and that the bumpers need out and inside replacements. In total she will be in the shop a minimum of another four weeks. Poor Samantha.
Thankfully, I, on the other hand have been ok. Six days after the accident the only thing I had felt was some whip lash on Thursday and Friday. However today I worked until two pm, went to lunch and then my neck started to cram up. I have never felt such pain in my life. I went to the Doctors and was told to go to A&E. The rest and pain killers have helped but I just felt so weird having such a delayed reaction to the Whiplash. I count my blessings. The police were called to the scene of the accident to ensure all paperwork was accurate and correct. They said I was lucky to be alive and that had it been an old Mini and not a new one I may well not be here to tell the tale today!
Ive been home in bed since tea time, resting my neck. Sleep for almost six hours earlier this evening so remarkably am not very tired. Still I have my family, my health and most of my body is unharmed. I think it was mainly the shock of hearing what had happened to the car this morning that sent me over the edge. They say Samantha will be fixed but even if she couldn’t be, she is but a thing. A thing with personality but one that can be replaced. Parents, family, friends, loved ones, people, can not. Thanks to everyone who helped me over the past week, David who looked after me after the crash, the Highway Agency Staff who kept me warm while in shock, the Tow Away man who plied me with hot tea and got me home safely and to Altaf my friend who took me to hospital today. Thanks guys! Drive safe people. I take that motorway nearly every day and in nearly 16 years of driving have never known anything like it. One minute its plain sailing next you are going to hit or be hit by others. Keep your distance, drive safe and remember cars may have names and personalities but they are dispensable. My friends, you are not.
Some cars have personality. Mine more than many. I get a text at least once a week asking me, “Have you just driven down Clapham Common cos if you have I have just seen Samantha”. On arriving at friends I am told, oh how are you? Hows Samantha? People really do talk as though my car is a she and not a thing. Kids seem to be attracted to her. If I have a friend in the car and we drive along they point out that kids on buses or walking the street stop, point and wave at my bright yellow car. Why? Perhaps because she does have a personality. She beams from bumper to boot with a smile that the kids cant resist smiling at. I think she and I make a great due. Shes bright and fabulous and I am….er…. oh well, anyway!
Sadly after nearly 3 years of partnership, Samantha and I got involved in an accident on Londons busiest road, the Motorway M25. I was hit by a Lorry and although at the time seemed unhurt and unable to tell how badly Samantha was damaged, the results of the tests the garage she was towed to today came in. On the surface it looked like she only needed new rear bumpers but I have since heard that her whole underside was shattered, the seatbelts, Airbags and both Driver and passenger seats need replacing and that the bumpers need out and inside replacements. In total she will be in the shop a minimum of another four weeks. Poor Samantha.
Thankfully, I, on the other hand have been ok. Six days after the accident the only thing I had felt was some whip lash on Thursday and Friday. However today I worked until two pm, went to lunch and then my neck started to cram up. I have never felt such pain in my life. I went to the Doctors and was told to go to A&E. The rest and pain killers have helped but I just felt so weird having such a delayed reaction to the Whiplash. I count my blessings. The police were called to the scene of the accident to ensure all paperwork was accurate and correct. They said I was lucky to be alive and that had it been an old Mini and not a new one I may well not be here to tell the tale today!
Ive been home in bed since tea time, resting my neck. Sleep for almost six hours earlier this evening so remarkably am not very tired. Still I have my family, my health and most of my body is unharmed. I think it was mainly the shock of hearing what had happened to the car this morning that sent me over the edge. They say Samantha will be fixed but even if she couldn’t be, she is but a thing. A thing with personality but one that can be replaced. Parents, family, friends, loved ones, people, can not. Thanks to everyone who helped me over the past week, David who looked after me after the crash, the Highway Agency Staff who kept me warm while in shock, the Tow Away man who plied me with hot tea and got me home safely and to Altaf my friend who took me to hospital today. Thanks guys! Drive safe people. I take that motorway nearly every day and in nearly 16 years of driving have never known anything like it. One minute its plain sailing next you are going to hit or be hit by others. Keep your distance, drive safe and remember cars may have names and personalities but they are dispensable. My friends, you are not.
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