peterw Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi LoopyLou, forgive me for asking but where did you nick the name from? I’m an old-timer who once worked in a Working Mens’ Club where the real Loopy Lou was a regular comedian. I think he lived somewhere along the Shiregreen bus route. I often saw him on that route late at night. He was quite a pianist and usually finished his act playing patriotic songs while flags of various countries popped up out of vases. Does any other old-timer remember him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLou Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Peterw, Nothing to do with the comedian you speak of - sorry. My nick name was given to me by my school friends based on my real name and my habit of doing silly things. e.g. - Doing silly dares like - running through a fire station to nick a firemans helmet. Than later running back in to give it back! - Twisting my ankle trying to climb a flagpole - and ending up in casualty, where i fell off the bed and sprained my wrist.... too many to mention really ----but loopylou has stuck with me even though I am now very sensible and would never dream of doing such silly things..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks LoopyLou — I thouht you might have been related to my old, eccentric friend who must surelybe dead by now. He was a great Club act, and I only recently remembered that his name was Loopy Lee —not Lou. However, nice to learn a little bit about you. I left Sheffield in 1951 but keep coming back occasionally when I’m up to it. I’m disabled, aged 76 and still working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansfeast Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 My dog has a nickname Looby-Lou... her name is really Lucy but Looby Lou is funnier. She goes mental when it's sung along to the A-team theme tune... I'll get me coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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