folk day at the crayford arms crayford

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 06:04 AM

why not, adds to the excitement, any way what you doing out on your own,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 07:16 AM

Cucumber sarnis with the crusts cut off and Earl Grey Tea. Whata Par-larva. I dont know weather to wear me Davy Crocket Hat me cat tried to Shag. Or me Top hat .

Anyway Motley Muso I couldnt get the fliers to the Lord Hood on Sunday has I said I would in a previoud thread. I had Polish Chrissey staying with me and she got me Hidiously drunk and then buggered off home (not to Poland) to Plumsted. Anyway................Its Monday today so I will put the Fliers in the post to The Lord Hood in Greenwich and you should have them by Tuesday Night, I can not come to the Lord Hood Tuesday in person because I play a slot at the Blackheath folk club (The Red Lion)

I hope to see all you lot at Crayford.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 09:42 AM

Thanks Pete
if they turn up by Tuesday I will put put them in Darford FC and Dartford & Crayford libraries.
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Wooden Eye
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 10:13 AM

Where's the Red Lion Pete?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 12:25 PM

Wasn't on my own. Don't drive, 'twas a figure of speech. On way back to Orpington from Mumblin' Len's via Crayford. He's the driver.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 06:42 AM

oh ye thats what you say, Ha Ha, see ya at the arms new surface and all hope it dont rain, oh well if it does have to go inside for tea and cakes,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 07:54 AM

Sorry Folks I mean the British Oak Old Dover Road,BLACKHEATH . Not Red Lion, TO much Polish Vodka cant think stright, it was so strong it made me ears Bleed.

I was not to popular last week at Britidh Oak I spilled a full pint of beer all over Threasa and Lynne and Fran and later on got out me battery operated skelington that I found on a 286 bus a fortnufgt ago and have carried about with me ever since, which had everyone in hysterics, apart from Threasa whom was not amused and gave me daggers,



Fliers Shoud be at Lord Hood Tonight, posted 1sr Class Monday Morn,
See Yer

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 03:34 PM

Fingers, toes and eyes crossed.... hope to be there. Still only pencilled in diary. I want to make it ink but after Upnor don't know how Chris' work will impinge on the following weekends. Le sigh!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 08:05 AM

The fliers hadn't arrived unfortunately. I have made a Motley Autumn Tour poster which mentions the Folk Day so will put a few of them around instead. I told people at the Hood about it anyway.
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 03:24 PM

I dunno.. wot wiv longbows and guns on the wassail thread, now we've got daggers....

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 04:01 PM

Its the people that populate these threads. They either into weaponry or double entendre or both. I have two knives (1 small and 1 large) with leather sheathes from my Mediaval SCA days. I would put them on ebay but I fear some yoof getting one and then doing poor Mr. Bridge in. How could I live with myself?

Other news more related to the purpose of this thread. We probably won't make it. Breaks my heart, but it is the weekend just following Upnor and we have to make some time in November to visit the inlaws up in Stratford U Avon.

Sorry Romany Man and others.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 05:32 PM

sheakespear said cant you go another weekend for sooth, nah if ya cant ya cant, dont worry, we will drink your beer and eat your food, and think of you missing all the fun and tomfoolery, hah you wont miss anything hun, the south shall rise and all that, pity you have not got a caped greatcoat , iwould buy that of ya, i need one for me carriage driving,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 05:56 PM

Thanks RM

There used to be a shop that sold vintage clothing on the High Street in Canterbury. I hain't been to Canterbury in over 3 years so don't know if it is still there.

Sometimes theatre groups will have a clearout of costumes (typically authentic fabrics and styling etc). But I don't know where they donate or sell the stuff. You might start a BS thread on Mudcat. You never know. Someone may have just what you are looking all lonely and forgotten packed in a box in the loft.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 30 Oct 08 - 05:11 AM

been to canterbury, had to disinfect me sel after but hey i went, saw one , they wanted 200m squids , told them where to stick it, i will get one, even have the pattern so er in doors might have a go or theres dilli ifn she aint too busy wiv the boy, trying to get him to loose loadsa blubber, and stopping him drinkin ( yeh right ) the trouble is a coachmans coat has 4 capes over the shoulder, so spose its a bit harder to make, sorry ya cant make crayford its the type of village ya have to visit so you know where not to buy a gaff,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat.
Date: 30 Oct 08 - 09:16 AM

Motley Muso Im so peeved off they were not there. I can only appologise.

Whats happened to the once great British Postal system Saints preserve us how long does it take to send fifty fliers from Eltham to Greenwich by surposedly first class post, Has in next day delivery Garenteeded ?

I posted them before 12 On Monday and they had not got there by Tuesday night. And it cost me over a quid fpr the delay. The chap behind the counter assured me they would arrive in good time in fact they would go to the Greenwich that afternoon and be posted next Morn. Load of cobblers
Bloody Rigmorole.

Any way the Address I sent them to was

The Lord Hood public House
Greenwich London
S.E .10.

I said to the chap I do not recall the name of the road whwre the pub is but he said its a pub there will be np problem
Huh
I imagine they will be there by next Tuesday.??????????????????????????????

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 08:01 AM

with just over a week to go its getting hectic at the arms, food ordered, booze ordered, 90 degree weather ordered, ooohhhh it should be good.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 12:35 PM

No problems Pete... I'm totally unsurprised !
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,You Know Who
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 02:20 AM

Pete

Without the correct street name, number or postcode it is highly unlikely that your item would get there in under 24 hours. The bloke in the post office (not a RM employee) should have known better than to tell you otherwise. Mail from that location is collected and sent to nine elms sorting office in SW8! Then it is sorted by machines! By the way the address should read:

300 Creek Rd
London, SE10 9SW

It could also be that as the item was not addressed to any persom at the pub - so it may have been opened by anybody who may have thought it was "junk" mail, after all they were flyers advertising an event at another pub, miles away!

I agree that the postal service is not what it used to be - this is not the fault of the employees - the blame lies with The Government who are deliberately running it into the ground with the hope of building up public dissatisfaction so that they can then sell it off to their cronies for asset stripping. My own office has been targeted with a further 20% reduction in staff - we are currently running a central London operation with 200 people - the same operation was run with 520 people 14 years ago!!! Businesses in the area now get their mail at 1pm instead of 7am - 9sm sd they used to, ask essex girl!!!! Because of poor wages and unreasonable workloads they now fail to attract quality staff, there are no longer any entrance criteria for workers. no exams to sit and no training of any value. This is all to cut costs, increase short term profits and pay huge bonuses to people who won't be there in a year or two!!!

Write to your MP and tell them that this is not acceptable.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 03:23 PM

You are of course right Woodsie

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 12:05 PM

re Post Office... so different in US. Where one does sit exam and still very difficult to be hired. Fairly well paid (used to be more than twice minimum wage with great benefits, even in sorting offices) but evidently very stressful as the term "going postal" explains.

I think what really steams me is the closure of small POs across this country. Killing small communities and making life even more difficult for the most vulnerable. Why doesn't the government get a clue? At least here in Essex, Lord "Reservoir" has promised to subsidise some threatened rural POs with Council tax money. Not too bad --- for a tory.

Back to the original purpose of the thread... I will be there with you in spirit next week, wishing you all great fun and success to romany man's efforts.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 12:25 PM

whats the post or lack of it got to do with sorting out a folk day, oh well upnor has been and gone, now lets turn towards crayford, the whole pub is at our disposal, one big room upstairs with its own bar, not sure if they will be using it though , two bars downstairs, the car park will be shut to cars, and available to dancers, you might find seamus in there for a bit, but he will be there for photos and maybe a few rides, if you want to put some cash in the box for demelza house im sure he will take a few turns round the blck, no promises, depends on weather, if its wet he stays at home, obvious and treacle of course will be making thier usual apperances, with out the bar staff moaning unlike at upnor, although the landlady had no probs, the sullen bar staff were not happy about them being there though. well folks gotta get this day sorted, without you its nothing so lets take it and make it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 04:05 PM

Romany Man
The post had fliers in a huge A4 envelope for the attention of the landlady and Motley Muso of The Hood pub and folk club for distribution on those site promoting The Crayford folk and beer festival.Woodsie you are right.

see you Sunday.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 05:00 PM

I've been thinking.

Maybe I should keep my dirges to myself anyway.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 07:42 PM

I hope that means you're going to sing something cheerful, and not that you're not going to turn up. Ben is so looking forward to playing your Hag Richard. BTW he played a floor spot at Dartford tonight, was asked to do a third song.

To momentarily return to the Post Office, my dad, uncle, and granddad, and my mum were all in the Post Office, also my ex, and, Tam, it used to be like that in the old days. I don't know if you had to pass a test in my parent's time, b;ut there was certainly an aptitude test in later years. It strikes me that you had to already have a relative working there. It was more like the civial service in those days than the business it is now. See you on Sunday !

Sue

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 07:47 PM

"Does anyone know the lost post"?on guitar I try learn it before Sunday.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 08:11 PM

The last post is being called for the Republicans

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:52 AM

RB - Please don't keep your dirges to yourself. Some of us do like em. Me for instance. A lot.

GF - Yep lots of nepotism in US Postal Service, back in the day. Wish I could be there Sunday. Chris has to catch up on work and the next weekend we are in Stratford U Avon visiting his folks.

In other news - WOOOOOOT! Obama won!!!!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:58 AM

I was momentarily putting my personal feelings above promises. I will bring the Hag.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 07:48 AM

come now folks, as sharon the landlady says, its your day, its down to you wether it happens again, its not down to individuals looking for praise or people trying to out do each other, ifn ya wanna do that fine your choice, some of us have had to work hard to get this day under way, it will be nothing without all of you, so make it a day of folk, a day of fun, not a day of snipeing, or whingeing, come or dont, enjoy or dont, sing or dont play or dont dance or dont, see easy aint it, why argue about whats right or wrong, will it make a difference or will it alienate and push people away, the choice is down to you as individuals,
simple case in point, i know i go on about it but its my view, those of you who listen to the news etc good or bad, will be aware that the local councils are having to provide stopping places for travellers, and romanies, but the numbers of places are tiny in comparison with the folk that have been forced into settled way of life. hating living in houses and flats, as i am, but for those that want to thats fine but many of us dont! ifn i was not of my race , i would have a choice in where i live as most of you do, now i ask you to be honest, how many people know the difference between a romany and a tinker, a traveller, how many of you have bothered to find out, or moan about the plight of the gypsy folk.

WHO WANTS ONE LIVIN CLOSE TO THEM, remember we steal children, we steal any and everything we can, we leave rubbish, we live in filth, (go to your search engine, and put in roma caravans just see the filth we live in ) we eat strange things,
we live peacefull romantic lives, we can tell the future, we live in harmony with nature, we have great romantic music, people want to run off with us for the lovely way of life. WAKE UP, WHICH IS IT !

instead, lets moan about who sings and who dont, or who walks across between a singer and an audience, to reach the bog, or the bar, or to go home. aint you bin to a pay loasdsa money concert and people eat crisps , walk about , dance sing shout scream, do ya moan , nah. ifn somthin really aint right dont say nuthin, ifn its somethin that you see as bein wrong ie , he played a bum note, or she used a different word, or sumsuch, all hell breaks loose. Im sorry but i do get wild when i read some of this stuff, and then i get going, i know ive gone off the thread but please folk life is too short.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 09:00 AM

Well said Ken! See you on Sun for a beer and a chin wag and whatever mate - OK!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 01:20 PM

Kev any word on gundulf coming, as it seems and i got it second hand DEAD HORSE have decided not to come and not tell anyone on the thread but it is second hand, Mick the gongs musician has a very serious family problem so cant come he at least told me, and as it is so serious i can more than understand. so the gongs probably wont be dancing, that two sides gone, i hope that the others turn up as the car park gets repaired tommorow.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:12 PM

Hi Ken. Gundulf Men will be perfoming (Margarine will be playing for them, so RB, be aware, which will mean that you won't turn up. However, she isn't planning on being there for long). Women have other things to do. Va and I were going to turn up in Gongs Kit, but will now come in civvies. Hope this helps mate.

Chin up me old mucka!!!

Kev

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 04:50 PM

Richard won't let us down. Hey, he promised to bring the Hag, remember.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 06:15 PM

Can I get the Hag to you without needing to meet margarine? (small "m")

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 06:29 PM

Hoff, you could get the Hag to Val and I on Saturday if you are thinking of not going. We could then take it on Sunday and then get it back to you. Just a thought.

Kev

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 07:01 PM

I am perhaps more inclined to make sure I arrive after margarine leaves, but thank you for the thought - or maybe I could send the Hag up with you, go somewhere else, and someone could txt me when she took to her broomstick.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 08:29 PM

That's another possibility. If the Men had not been dancing, she probably wouldn't have come. Men are aiming to dance at 1.30pm. As far as I know, they have other engagements that day, so work on 4.00pm or after - keep your mobile turned on and we'll let you know!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 02:49 AM

Who is this Margarine and what's the problem? Or should I ask?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 03:41 AM

dont ask its not a thing to get into.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,motley Muso
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 06:45 AM

Motley will still be there, with bells on !
Pete, the fliers turned up at the Hood but obviously too late for Dartford FC. (thanks anyway)
Rob went to the Crayford Arms yesterday and said the landlady is very enthusistic. The car park is going to be filled, not resurfaced but plenty of room for dancing. We will be dancing from about 12.30 as Ivan has to leave at 2 (some of us will stay for beer and tunes tho)
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 10:50 AM

Plans may have changed. We might be there Sunday. Not sure yet. Don't hold your breath but you could cross your fingers and any other lucky bits.

I have to make sure Chris is really up for it and not just being the nautural sweetie he is. Whatever he thinks, I feel he may need a rest before we tackle his parents next weekend.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 03:44 PM

Yaaayyyyyy! VT, look forward to seeing you again this weekend. Make sure you bring the gorgeous Somerset!!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 03:42 AM

the bunting is up, the car park will be ok if the weather holds off, well it will be ok trust me, im a gypsy, its looking good and will be your day, no agendas no timetables, just you and your music dance poems whatever, so ifn it goes boobs up well its down to us, not any single person but all of us, so come and sing, yeh durges as well, dance, play what ever intrument ya can have a great day , oh and if the weather holds off give ol seamus a pat and a carrot, hes tryin to get some cash for demelza, treacle and obvious are trying to learn a new song but as the human ear cant seem to hear thier pitch it may be difficult.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 08:25 AM

perhaps i could form a trio or even a quartet with them, as no body can here me sing either,
as long as they do not object to 'drop D' and finger picking.
i am looking forward to an enjoyable day, and i believe i also have George coming.

fisheye

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 08:28 AM

I may have a work problem...

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 10:04 AM

I sense this is going to be a good session, Lets go for it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 01:12 PM

I am dragging out a couple of comedic poems I have written and brushing them up. Working on a parody of Down By the Side of Bedlam City as well. I have exhausted my singing repertoire. As I don't really have anything new to sing I may abstain on some turns.

Kev- I will bring Somerset, but still won't play in public. You are welcome to play with her if you like.

RM- Is Seamus allowed apples or is there too much sugar in them? Hope the weather is fine I want to meet him. Looking forward to seeing T & O again too.

RB- Hope the work problem fades away.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: growler
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 04:56 PM

I had every intention of joining you, however, a problem with my octenegarian inlaws has occurred in Winchester. I will try my best to be there as I have been looking foward to it. The problem could be solved by then, but it may mean my serving a life sentence

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 05:08 PM

apples are ok, as his bloated waistline will prove, he is a gentle giant but has big feet so watch your toes, treacle dont mind dropped ds but obvious is a purist and might complain, they are being stroppy at the moment having cornered on of the dogs, this could be painfull, hope weather holds off, if so seamus will be there quaffing ale chomping anything remotely edible, thats if he can get to the bar of course. see you all sunday

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 03:55 AM

Growler please try to refrain from manslaughter. Puts a real damper on future sessions. And we are counting on the Wassail at Good Intent.

So now adding to the list of items to bring(lots of coins for Demelza tin, Security Song book, Somerset, apples for Seamus and some ferret treats if I can get to a pet store today). Perhaps I can find some undroppable Ds for Fisheye.