It certainly was a great night, many thanks to all concerned for arranging it 
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Dick's Night
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The Large One
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Top snapping Ms Bion. 
Lady Bracknell
Handbag at Dawn
Excellent pics that caught the spirit of the evening very well.
Quite the paparazzi!
Quite the paparazzi!
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
There is a caption in there somewhere for either Ernest or Mr Vulture.
NMH
Banned
There is a caption in there somewhere for either Ernest or Mr Vulture.
"aaaa I've given UP on waiting for Ernest to come through on his bet, and crawl across the floor to kiss me on my behind"
BensGrandad
New member
I think that he deserved something better than that awful, IMO, portrait of him, granted I have only seen the photos on here, which I consider shows only a resemblance to him.
pishhead
Well-known member
You miserable miserable man. What would you have suggested?
For what its worth having not been there in the photos I have seen, he looked very happy with the Painting.
The Large One
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Ah, so portraits have to be exact likenesses? So says the Arts Correspondent of The Beano. Thank you for that.
Oh dear, it appears you're in a minority of one.
The important point is the style in which the painting was done - a kind of 'pop-art' style - is something Dick appreciates, being the ageing beatnik hippy that he is. The people at the do appreciated it, many on here who weren't there have commented they loved it, but most importantly, Dick LOVED it.
However, the over-riding point in response to your comment is - you didn't contribute towards it, so ultimately no-one gives a shit what you think.
Common as Mook
Not Posh as Fook
- Jul 26, 2004
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Unbelievable.
Lady Bracknell
Handbag at Dawn
Seconded!
(Fooking PHILISTINE!)
(Fooking PHILISTINE!)
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
To be honest I was a bit dubious about this at first but when you actually see it in real life it is very very good
BensGrandad
New member
I did say that it was my opinion, I didnt like the painting but then I am not into 'pop art' as you call it. Perhaps I am wrong but I expect a portrait to be similar to a photograph and be a true likeness of the subject.
I am not a great admirer of DK but recognise what he did for us and believe that the idea of a portrait was brilliant I just thought that the end product was poor. No fault of the organisers or subscribers down to the artist.
I am not a great admirer of DK but recognise what he did for us and believe that the idea of a portrait was brilliant I just thought that the end product was poor. No fault of the organisers or subscribers down to the artist.
The Large One
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We know... "It's poor." "It's awful." "I don't like it." "I don't know anything about art, but..."
We heard you first time.
We heard you first time.
NMH
Banned
You should consider that your judgments invite an artist's impression of you.
It is written; "do not judge others lest ye be judged"
So, this one if for you, grandad - thankyou for your split seconds of service to The Albion
NMH
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Uncle Spielberg
Well-known member
Well I think the picture is absolutely bloody marvellous and a great choice of present by Al and everyone else. Its special and unique and most importantly Dick seems to absolutely love it.
Man of Harveys
Well-known member
Well said Gav - totally agree with that. I think the picture looked fantastic.
And of course BensGrandad is entitled to his opinion. Just as everyone else is entitled to their opinion of him.
And of course BensGrandad is entitled to his opinion. Just as everyone else is entitled to their opinion of him.
BensGrandad
New member
Uncle Spielberg;3023049 a great choice of present by Al and everyone else. Its special and unique and most importantly Dick seems to absolutely love it.[/QUOTE said: