Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: The Unicorn Man Date: 06 Jun 07 - 02:25 PM Yeah me I was there for 14 hours until the camper sprung a leak. Not 'GRIN' |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: GUEST,Geordie-Peorgie Date: 06 Jun 07 - 01:58 PM Breezy Man!! Aah acksherlly live in Hedge End an' aah wez home aall day yesterday. next time ye' are doon, lerruz knaah Aah divvent knaah what's happened te me cookie. Bliddy compytooters! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: My guru always said Date: 06 Jun 07 - 04:59 AM Just found the list of Mudcatters who attended, though it's easy to see by who's posted here. Thought I'd pop 'em down here anyway as I can't even twiddle my thumbs at the moment - Scuse slow typing! Hawker Canberra Chris Tabster George Papavgeris Nessie MGAS Gazza2 Richard Atkins Harmony Angel Moses Breezy Crane Driver SussexCarole Bubblyrat AnnieCat Unicorn Man paragon Grumpy Al Rockin' Robin EyeLander Miskin Man Geordie-Peorgie TLS Ok, did I miss anyone???? ps. thanks for all your good thoughts!!! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: breezy Date: 05 Jun 07 - 05:42 PM I could be stuck in Southampton termorro I was at Hedge End today. an let me tell yer aboot the lorry man and the girlie magazine. weel i nivir in aal me lyfe sore such things when do the f=bs hold auditions? xxx |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: GUEST Date: 05 Jun 07 - 05:33 PM Breezy Man! Aah think George Pap is your nephew 'Simon' and you being that bit shorter than him are his 'half-uncle' Seriously though, aah hope we hev many occasions te share a gill or two - aah certainly enjoyed the short time aah wez in your company at Bude. Aah'm still available! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Nessie Date: 04 Jun 07 - 06:20 PM Hils, really sorry to hear about your brother. Glad the op went OK. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: breezy Date: 04 Jun 07 - 04:59 PM who is Simon Garfunkel, and who is Lawrence Hardy please? If ya canna see me ees, then it maybe I canna see your face, and perhaps thats nae a bad thing. thanks for the quote GP bet someone tries to explain the rhetQ bloody traffic going into S'hamptin on a Saturday via A33!!! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: My guru always said Date: 04 Jun 07 - 10:28 AM Fantastic!!!! What a brill weekend, thank you so much Lucy, Kevin and everyone who made it such a special event! Can't write more now as my right hand is out of action. Had my carpel tunnel op this morning having safely returned from our Cornwall/Devon holiday last night. Dreadful day yesterday as one of my brothers died in the morning unexpectedly. Now feeling pretty useless with only one hand working and too much time on my hands - can't even twiddle my thumbs *smile* Roll on next year for the next Bude extravaganza!! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: GUEST,Canberra Chris Date: 04 Jun 07 - 10:01 AM Thanks and congratulations to all from the Shiny Bum Singers, our only regret was that we had two gigs scheduled that weekend at opposite sides of the country, so couldn't participate fully as we otherwise would. We loved the invitation and the reception, and the others we heard on Friday evening, and were honoured to be part of it. Excuse the late thanks, but I have just regained internet access after yet another mad dash the width of the country and back for a family wedding - incidentally for musos featuring brilliant solo saxophone by Dave Brogden at Haldon Belvedere castle's spectacular hilltop setting. Cheers, Chris |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Moses Date: 04 Jun 07 - 08:36 AM What a delightful weekend! I'm now back at work and with a computer that, hopefully, works, having tried twice last week to post my congratulations to all who performed at and all who helped organise this event! I had a lovely relaxing time. It was so good to meet all you Catters and listen to such great music. I loved the pipes. What a fab way to end the Saturday night's concert! It should become 'traditional'! Christine |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 03 Jun 07 - 06:18 PM Breezy! Ye knaah! Aah love ye te bits and aall that and aah'm really look forward te seein' ye again soon but if ye think aall this promotion is ganna get ye mair than a pint, ye can think again! Whe de ye think ye are? Max Clifford? Mair like Max Factor! By the way! You and George P are 'MEGA' as a duo - Like Simon & Garfunkel te lissen te but like Laurel and Hardy te look at! AND... ye wear yer basebaall hat roond the wrang way - The stiff, neck-protector is supposed te gan roond the back - Not ower the eyes! Lucy, my pet! Now that aah've come doon off the cloud what aah've been skitin' aroond on all week, did aah tell ye what a FANTABULOSIEXPENDIFFEROUS weekend ye put tegether. Well! Ye did! And divvent believe everything that Breezy tells ye! He says aah am! Aah say aah might be! And TLS hassent made up her mind yet! Aah love yez aall |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: breezy Date: 03 Jun 07 - 04:55 PM Thank you Lucy for organising and best wishes for the future Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of what I trust will become a regular event. Thank you for posting the pictures, btw, who is the chap on the left? Maybe see you in the summer, and do keep singing your song. and George Wilson is |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 03 Jun 07 - 03:32 PM Aah used te hev a laughin' cavalier - Now aah've got a guffawin' Honda Accord! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: bubblyrat Date: 03 Jun 07 - 07:55 AM Lucy----Oh Yes!! Please , Please let 'Daystar' et al dress up in kit !! I was at Broadstairs Festival a few years ago, sitting in a pub ,when about 100 nineteenth- century Redcoats came in and quartered themselves therein----after about ten minutes, we all felt as if we"d been transported back 200 years ! A similar effect could be acheived at "The Tree", I'm sure, especially if the hanging of a Royalist could be arranged ?? Geordie-Peorgie looks suspiciously like The Laughing Cavalier, don"t you think ?? I'm a Roundhead, myself !! Shalom !! Roger... |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: GUEST,daystar Date: 02 Jun 07 - 04:08 PM Hi Lucy John and me had a great time at Bude Thank you for putting so much of your time into a great event loved the evenings in the barn bar at the Tree The heritage trail round Stratton taught me things I had not knowen about and I have been comeing to Stratton for the last 25yrs forthe battle Oh I got the name of the plant wrong the one growing out of the wall on the walk you asked me about It is navelwort because the leaves are shaped like a navel iner or outer we wont go there! Looking forward to hearing news of next years festival if we can help with anything like derssing up in kit let us know Tina |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 02 Jun 07 - 01:28 PM Roger, its yours! Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: bubblyrat Date: 01 Jun 07 - 05:26 PM If it"s a small bottle of blue liquid-------it"s mine !! George uses olive oil , anyway !! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: George Papavgeris Date: 30 May 07 - 06:22 PM Not my smelly, Lucy - must be Roger's. When are you going to show Sara your new harp? :-) |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 30 May 07 - 02:24 PM The harp has arrived! Awwwwwww its soooooo cute! Cant wait to play with it! See ya later! Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Steve Shaw Date: 30 May 07 - 01:13 PM I'll get back to you on that one... |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 30 May 07 - 01:09 PM Steve, I heard several compliments on Friday night, well done for keeping it going in the beville Bar, it was appreciated. Cheers, lucy PS next year will you guys do a concert spot for us too? |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Steve Shaw Date: 30 May 07 - 09:47 AM Should be a full complement at The Tree on Friday too. :-) |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 30 May 07 - 08:05 AM Vanessa, tell George that Amber has not stopped listening to 'watermelon seeds' It is on repeat on the CD player and she MUST know it all the way through by now! Hawkerhound and tripodipuss send their love tooo! I am slowly winding down and reflecting on a wonderful weekend in great company. The new harp still has not arrived! It was held at Stanstead by Customs even though I coughed up the import tax and VAT immediately, no-one can explain why. should be here by 6pm! Going to Boscastle to meet with Hils (MGAS) tonight for a sing. Cheers, lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Nessie Date: 30 May 07 - 07:11 AM The weekend was pure magic Lucy, a HUGE well-done to you, Kevin & all who made it such a fun & talent-filled event. Thanks too for your warm hospitality (the after-shave is probably George's, we'll reclaim it when we're next down in your neck of the woods). Love to the girls (& cuddles to Hawkerhound & tripodcat!) Vanessa |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 29 May 07 - 07:04 PM Hadaway! He's a handsome divil! If aah wez that way inclined aah could quite fancy him mesel' Off te me cart noo as if aah'm not in bed by midnight aah torn intiv a pumpkin! Whoops! Too late! G'Night aall! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 29 May 07 - 06:58 PM Great idea! How about a cheese, Port and Pyjama party? I also thought we could go cormorant spotting ;0) I do think my KB has won spot the pillock comp this year, that piccie is just..............SCAREY! Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 29 May 07 - 06:49 PM Not Mine! Aah divvent use the stuff! Te be honest, aah got the whole pyjama thing from the lad whe played piannah for The Boomtoon Rats. He wez dead common like! His were them stripey flannel ones they used te issue in the army. Anyway! Gan forrit! We can hev a pyjama party at next year's Bude! (Along with the 'Spot The Pillock' competition) |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 29 May 07 - 06:42 PM Is it something about the name? I have fallen for two Georges this weekend!!! LOL I loved the white Pyjamas, and what a great idea, can I borrow it? I'm just glad that you do wear pyjamas otherwise it could have been a little chilly - especially on Sunday! ;0) Cheers, Lucy PS I have acquired a bottle of aftershave.................anyone care to claim it? Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 29 May 07 - 06:30 PM Just clocked the pitchas on view! Aah'm not sure if yez are extractin' the urine there, Hawker, Bonnie Lass, but the way a look arrit is.... Most people get up in the mornin', tek off their jimmie-jams and have a wesh/shooer/bord-bath. Then they get dressed into their 'work-claes' and gan te work. They cums hyem and gets changed into summat comfortable te hev their tea and then hev another wesh/shooer/wharrevva te gan oot in the evenin'. THEN they come back and get undressed and climb into their jim-jams again (Prob'ly having had another wesh). What a palaver!! Aah get up! Aah does the fower S's (Sh*t, Shooer, Shampoo & Shave!) Aah puts on me PJ's! End of story! Next day? The same just different pyjamas - Aah save aboot an hour and a half a day and aalwez carry a tin of armpit repellant for the evenin'. Just you wait - Next Whitsun it'll be a bloody fashion statement and once again aah'll be the trendsetter (just like when aah wore the open-toed flannel troosers and the bowler hat wi' sleeves) |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Crane Driver Date: 29 May 07 - 05:32 PM Well - what a very excellent weekend! Well done everyone! We made it home just before the caravan was due to turn back into a pumpkin - tired but so pleased to have been part of such a great start to the 'new' Bude festival - this is sure to become one of the fixtures on the folk calendar. Great to meet so many 'catters (and other folkies too). See you all again sometime soon. Andrew & Carole |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: The Unicorn Man Date: 29 May 07 - 04:57 PM Sorry we had to leave so early, we sprung a leak. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Herga Kitty Date: 29 May 07 - 04:54 PM Yes, I recognise these reprobates in Harmony Angel's pics - would have loved to have joined them if I hadn't been at Chippenham, and am glad to hear it went so well. Well done Lucy! Kitty (hope to see some of the reprobates at next weekend's song and ale) |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 29 May 07 - 04:46 PM Harmony Angel, thank you so much for sharing those photos with us, they are lovely!. I have jusy put mine on Flickr HERE Well where do I start telling all those who missed it, what they missed? It is hard to put into words! The Shiny Bums were absolutely superb, as were all the other folk club guests on the Friday night, and the warm and friendly atmosphere just added to the occasion at The Barn Bar at The Tree Inn. Three In a Bush were enjoyed by all in the Beville Bar too. At the Falcon, there was music and a great night was had by all there too, with the help of Friggin' Riggin' Saturdays walk was really interesting, led by Andy Thorpe,I even learned things I didn't know about the place where I have lived for 18 years! The big sing at the Falcon that followed was lovely, we had an amazing array of talent! I am afraid to mention them all, incase I miss anyone, but I have to say I was delighted that Tony Truscott made it to the festival if only for a short time. I was very disappointed that Anne Lister didnt get any takers for the story telling at The Brasserie, but her performances in the big sing and the evening concert at the Tree Inn made me wish that I had had the time to go and listen, as I am sure it did many others. The Saturday evening Concert at The Tree Inn was a stunner! what a line up we had to enjoy - and everybody was again welcoming and friendly. Several acts reduced me to tears - either with their moving songs or hysterical jokes which seemed to be very infectious. Phil Williams and Sarah Deere-Jones were stunning, and though I dont think many there had heard of them before, I think they will remember them in future. The Landlord was drafted in to replace an act unable tocome and wowed us with a stunning performance on the highland pipes - ending the evening of course with the Cornish National Anthem - Trelawney This all happened in the Bran Bar, at the Tree Inn, The Salty Dogs II had the Beville bar absolutely jam packed too with thier wonderful music and, while this was going on, I believe there was a good session happening at the Falcon Inn too. Sunday walk with Harry didn't happen due to the poor weather, There really was a tornado in Bude Bay on Saturday, it was on the local TV. Friggin' Riggin entertained in the Coachman's bar on Sunday morning and a fantastic and unplanned sing happened in the brasserie conservatory. The afternoon concert was another stunning array of talent and Maddie Southorn, a new name to me, blew me away, not only a lovely voice, but a lovely girl too. Thanks to Roger Bryant for agreeing to MC at 10 minute's notice and Carole and Andrew for stepping in to replace Thorn & Roses, and for singing Childe, for KB unrehearsed!!!!! What stars! While the concert was on,Friggin' Riggin kept it going in the bar. The evening ceilidh with The Oggle Band was fantastic, a chance for all to socialise, dance and have a great end ing to the festival, guest spots from George Papavgeris and Willow completed the evening and Geordie Porgy was our stunning MC for the evening. WOW! what a weekend! I humbly thank all who performed, all who came, all who helped in any way and God that it all went well! Be assured there will be more of the same next year, somehow! It was worth the hard work, thank you all so much! Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Harmony Angel Date: 29 May 07 - 03:33 PM As an infrequent visitor to Mudcat, part time folkie and full time idiot, I'd like to add my thanks to all those that made this event the very enjoyable experience it was. Thanks also to everyone who made me welcome and feel like a member of 'the family'. I'm nor sure about the etiquette of linking to personal photographs so if I'm breaking the rules, I apologise but here are a few of the 'least bad' pikkies that I took, including a couple of the now infamous 4 handed guitar accompaniment to one of MGAS's songs. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Eye Lander Date: 29 May 07 - 12:06 PM Well, what can I say. Not bad for a first effort! Only joking Lucy. We had a lovely lovely time, thank you. Hunt the Tree Inn, now that was a goodun, from the map it looked like it was just up the road, well I suppose it was really! Good services at the Rugby Club, lovely view, port and cheese party, transport laid on by caravaners for us campervan peeps. But most of all we met so many lovely people that we were able to sit and chat to as well as listen to and join in with wonderful music and song. Roll on next year Andy and Jillie |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: George Papavgeris Date: 28 May 07 - 11:09 PM And just to prove that Murphy's Law applies to Greeks, I omitted to mention two of the nicest people and great performers, who also happened to volunteer among the first when the call went out. What did I say in Paul's song? I should listen to my own lyrics sometimes. Sorry for the omission Andrew McKay and Carole Etherton! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 28 May 07 - 06:46 PM Well I have had a lovely day, the weather has been GLORIOUS today after the tornado off Bude Bay on Saturday! The survivors sat in the sunshine at the Tree Inn, and had a relaxed, laid back sing /session. I even got to scrape my fiddle! - bet those who left early are glad they did now! I am really much too tired to write about how wonderful the weekend was (too rummed up), so I'll just say night night, Love you all lots, thanks for your comments Gazza2, Geordie (stopper) Porgie, George Papavgeris, Phil & Sarah, and Anne, It really was an honour and privilege to have your company! Cheers, Lucy Photos coming soon! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: old girl 1 Date: 28 May 07 - 06:29 PM So glad every thing went well Lucy, sorry we couldent make it but we will be there next year. Rose & Dave |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Scooby Doo Date: 28 May 07 - 02:37 PM Lucy, I am so glad your first Bude went off with a bang well done.I expect Kevin had something to do with it too so well done to him too. Kind regards. Scooby. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: George Papavgeris Date: 28 May 07 - 11:57 AM Right back at ya, big feller, and Shirley too. Just tell us when I can audition for the Phat B'stards. And thanks for the "Vincent", man! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: George Papavgeris Date: 28 May 07 - 11:53 AM Absolutely brilliant! A sort of Miskin without the children's events and Morris (more time to organise those for next year), but with a great ceilidgh and significant townie participation. Plus some great Cornish songwriters - it's quite something to hear "Cornish lads" and "Swallow's wing" from the source (despite your excellent renditions, Breezy)! Plus welcoming, bagpipe-playing landlords. Plus the first recorded instance of Mudcatter 4-hand guitar accompaniment (see here). Stunning performance from the Shiny Bums (the keyboard Morris is my favourite). Plus some amazing performances from George Wilson, Anne Lister, Sara Deere-Jones with Phil Williams, the Willows, Lucy and Kevin, the Cavaliers (great family band!), Breezy, Hilary, Roger Bryant, Roger Mills and Annie, Jerry and Hilary Bix, Jon Heslop, Andy, Mary, heck - EVERYONE raised their standard and gave us some wonderful moments. THANK YOU Lucy and Kevin - love to Amber and Tamsyn. And I can now say that I have known the real Hawker (he-he)! Roger M, bedankt voor het smakelijke tijden en de word-spellen! And the Doombar and the Proper Job were lovely. And the oggies tasty. Roll on Bude 2008! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 28 May 07 - 11:47 AM Aye, Lucy! Ye can be reet proud of yersel', Pet! Love te you and Kevin an' aall Porsonally aah had the time of me life and TLS did too. Aah even hord her singin' a bit as well! Bubblyrat! What a history we hev that ye didn't knaah. Many thanks for the inspiration in '67 El Grecko! Fablious te meet ye at last and your lovely lady - Aall the stories aboot ye were spot-on - Canny Man! Breezy! Canny Craic man! Ye were delightful company. Whe's this Higginbottom ye wez on aboot Roger Bryant! Aa'm ganna hammer the life oot of 'The difference between a cormorant and a shag' Aah think TLS has fallen in love wi' ye! Love from 'The Stopper!' MGAS - Sorry aboot Sunday night and not gettin' te sing tegether! Lucy hijacked uz te MC the 'collide' (is that how ye pronounce it!) Once again it wez a chance te put nyems te fyeces and lovely te meet yez aall again. Anybody that didn't mek it? Ye missed a VERY special weekend and aah wez priveliged te be part of it. Love yez aall te bits G-P PS Aah cannit wait for the piccies - Next year's 'Spot The Pillock' competiton is ON! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Anne Lister Date: 28 May 07 - 10:42 AM Thanks for all the hard work, Lucy! I was only sorry I couldn't stay another day. Anne |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: GUEST,Phil Williams & Sarah Deere-Jones Date: 28 May 07 - 10:39 AM Good Ceilidh wirh Oggles too! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Gazza2 Date: 28 May 07 - 09:47 AM Thanks for the weekend Lucy, we have snatched a few moments of sunshine to dry off the tent, just got to work on the liver now. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Leadfingers Date: 28 May 07 - 09:10 AM Pleased to see it went well - though with the people who were going , I dont see how it could have failed ! Hopefully next year I can get down myself ! |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: Hawker Date: 28 May 07 - 07:20 AM Well, I am just off to the survivors session at the Tree Inn, I am VERY tired! but WOW! What a wonderful lot you all are, it wouldn't have happened without you all - and it really did 'happen!' I will give a more informed report and post photos later, but suffice to say that it all exceeded my wildest dreams - from start to finish and all my fears (which were Huge) were dismissed. There WILL be a Bude festival next year, and for those who were there this year, priority will be a motorised link between the two venues. I also feel it will be better to keep it small and intimate and not go too big too soon. Thank you Thank you Thank you all, I am now going to fulfill my vow to ONLY drink rum today! I'll speak later, when the composure and sobriety I have upheld all weekend have been completely dispersed! Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: The Unicorn Man Date: 25 May 07 - 03:13 PM I not going till 06.00am on Saturday. Just got back from a local BEER FESTIVAL YUMMY YUMMY. |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: The Barden of England Date: 25 May 07 - 02:08 PM That's it. I'm really pi**ed off now. You're all going to tell me in a couple of days what a wonderful time you had. Well - - - - I really, really hope you all do, and let us know as I think what Hawker and all have done. Best wishes for a truly great Whitsun. John Barden |
Subject: RE: FREE Bude (UK) Folk Festival 25-27 May From: George Papavgeris Date: 25 May 07 - 10:59 AM Bugger, board meeting overran 3 hours, got home 15 mins ago, leaving now...(4pm) |
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