May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 21 May 07 - 05:18 AM

Are you confusing me with Mystic Meg?

Message from Theo

UNICORN CEILIDHS
-HIGH ENERGY PUBLIC CEILIDHS FOR DISCERNING DANCERS OF ALL AGES-

Present on FRIDAY 25th MAY – LAUGHING GRAVY

Friday 25th MAY is the date for your diary if you like a good dance! The monthly ceilidh season continues at Hitchin Town Hall with North Hertfordshire's favourite Ceilidh Band - LAUGHING GRAVY, who return full of energy and enthusiasm, to offer the very best of English acoustic dance music to the renowned Unicorn Ceilidhs.
Based on years of experience, the band's style is firmly rooted in the English tradition, but draws its influences from far and wide.
French, Scottish, Welsh and American roots are explored in an eclectic repertoire that gives energy to the dancers, and leads them into the figures and forms of the dances.
Featuring fiddle, accordion, melodeon, rhythm guitar and bass, the arrangements combine to keep the dancers dancing all evening, whether experienced or beginner!

Led by the vastly experienced caller HUGH RIPPON, a full evening of reels, jigs, hornpipes and step-hop dances is guaranteed, with enough guidance to ensure that even the rawest beginner is not left on the sidelines.

Experienced dances need not worry either, for Hugh's choice of dances will delight and challenge all – his repertoire is honed and polished from years of experience of calling for dancers of all ages and abilities. You don't even need a partner!

Unicorn Ceilidhs take place generally on the last Friday of the month at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, Herts

Doors open at 7.30 for an 8.00 p.m. start, with an 11.30 p.m. finish – entry is only £8.00 for adults and £4 for children under 14. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance from 01582 733113 / 724261

There's also a real ale bar, with a selection of beers from the Potton Brewery, and soft drinks.   

For more information, visit www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk

Message from Andrew King

Saturday 2nd June 2007 - Fiddlin' Around plus visiting American caller
Kathy Anderson.
At Francis Bacon School, Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR 7.45 - 11.30 p.m.
Website says entry is £4.00    Booking may be necessary
Further details from www.fridayfolk.org.uk

Hope to see you there
Andrew
Fiddlin' Around

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 20 May 07 - 02:41 PM

You need help Ross.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: GUEST,Mystic Meg
Date: 20 May 07 - 06:31 AM

The planets are saying lovely things about you all

But they talk about me behind my back

Where are my bosoms?

Where is Doctor Who when you need him?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 18 May 07 - 01:04 PM

Phew!!!! Thank GOD for that Ross. CU Soon. Did derick mean a practise before Winkwell or at Winkwell?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 18 May 07 - 04:14 AM

Oh Ross i mis-read your prediction - it said 'text' at 9pm!!!! I waited around for ages and no one turned up.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 May 07 - 11:34 AM

How could you

Anyone would think I'm only out for a free lunch

Where's PA today?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 17 May 07 - 07:51 AM

mmmmmmmmmm Italian style meal.

So that's spag bog from the freezer or a trip to the new Italian restaurant in Barton.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 17 May 07 - 07:49 AM

ha ha

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 May 07 - 07:45 AM

Gemini - luck begins with ideas shared during an Italian style meal

Aries - luck texts at 9pm

Cancer - kills (in uk)

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 17 May 07 - 07:39 AM

PA - I married an Aries.

I have given up trying to think of an appropriate post, especially as this thread will be historical evidence for future generations.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 May 07 - 03:48 AM

Hi everyone

Sorry Unicorn Man - I meant St Neots is too far to go for a singaround

July sounds fine if we are performing - don't mind that

Cheers to Hitchin John, Cathy, Steve, Keith, Eve, Roy, Peter, and Geoff for a small but enjoyable evening

It's St Albans this Sunday

Any performers out there volunteering for our charity night on June 23rd - Saturday evening

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 May 07 - 11:35 AM

What? What????? you don't mean it is too far for you on the 17th July do you????

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 May 07 - 11:35 AM

Pope Alexander VI,
who was pope from 12 December 1254 to 25 May 1261.
Who said that convent education went to waste.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 16 May 07 - 06:33 AM

Peter Andre - Jordan will be furious and crush you with her assets

It's open mic tonight at the Bull

All velcome

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:45 AM

Hmmmmmmmm let me see another PA, Prince Andrew, Peter Allis, ?? Who can it be?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:33 AM

Blimey, the Ram

According to Mystic Meg the moon turns new in your value charts today making you smarter & luckier with money/shows you the value of love and gives you confidence at work

Your new love has the same initial as you - do you know another PA

Lucky vegetable - turnip

Leo's will be eaten by a lion today

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 May 07 - 04:43 AM

Hellooooo its me back at work.

Cathie I'm Aries, cant you tell, I always know whats best for everybody and just cant help not keeping my opinions to myself.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 May 07 - 11:42 AM

Hi Martin

Sorry, it's too far for me to go on a Tuesday night

Have a good un

la, la, la - indeed

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 15 May 07 - 11:37 AM

It's a show case tonight at St Neots, should be good, nice mix of acts.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 May 07 - 08:27 AM

to fill our hearts with joy and laughter?   la la la

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 May 07 - 04:05 AM

Hi everybody

Are we all highly strung today?

Well done Stevenage

It's an open mic this Wednesday at the Bull - 16th

I'll be there

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 14 May 07 - 05:07 PM

Yep it's true about July 17th Yippee. Be careful who you say The Folkaholicks to they might run away. And Pick and Squeeze will be back at Rose and Crown St Albans on Sunday night. It's all happening. Well done Stevenage 2-0 down 3-2 up Stevenage won the Vase Challange Cup. Yippee go on you Boro.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 May 07 - 05:04 PM

Thanks John - that's very interesting.

Probably see you Wednesday

Cathy

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: GUEST
Date: 14 May 07 - 03:43 PM

Hi Cathie

Don't be too quick to put yourself down - you are probably getting more of an ear for what is right,

I didn't finish earlier - heavier gauge strings general give a better tone but are harder to play particularly if you like bending the odd note. So string gauge is a compromise between tone and playability. I find playing all night with heavy strings and a high action is quite wearing but slightly lighter strings mean I can play much longer without finger fatigue.

With strings it is worth trying different types and gaugesespecially if you're not totally happy with your tone.

Hope this helps a little

John

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 May 07 - 01:04 PM

but with my playing, it doesn't make much odds! :)))

Thanks John

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: GUEST,hitchin John
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:05 AM

Hi Cathie

Yes the new guitar has coated strings - elixir is the make.

Most acoustic strings are phosphor-bronze wrapped around a steel core different manufacturers have different sounds slightly a heavier guage string gives a better tone generally but

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:56 AM

I do hope the ladies don't throw their underpants at us

It's so hard playing a 'G' string with a 'G' string on your head

It is mostly raining here in Redbourn

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 May 07 - 07:27 AM

Folkaholics are aparently appearing on 17th July. See Winkwell thread.

I will bring you the programme on Wednesday.

I was going to mention that I knew The Folkaholics when I was there on Sunday, but feared being mobbed in their frenzy of excitement and anticipation.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 14 May 07 - 06:35 AM

Hi everyone

What a fab weekend - Roger Waters and then JB Priestly's Dangerous Corner at Dunstable, with a cast from Emmerdale & Coronation Street

Shame about the weather - I went for a sauna yeaterday to dry myself out

Welcome back Unicorn Man & Breezy (proper folkies with 'the knowledge')

I think Hitchin John has coated elixir strings on his guitar - I could tell

Is it true the Folkaholics are appearing at St Neots on the 17th July?

Is it compulsory to take a double buggy on public transport?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 13 May 07 - 03:11 PM

Hitchin John
Which type of strings does your guitar have? I changed to phosperous(??) last time at the recommendation of the shop. Should I try the bronze(??) again as either my strings are sounding tinny, or my picking has improved enough for me to notice that I can actually make different sounds.

Perhaps leave for a discussion on Wednesday.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 13 May 07 - 03:04 PM

Hi John. - and Mystic Meg said it was going to be a tanned Australian wearing shorts that would bring me luck. I hope a tanned Welshman in shorts will have the same effect.

Nice of you to drop in. Were your ears burning? I was thinking of coming to St Albans tonight, then realised I had the wrong week.

My Dad's OK thanks - I'll be down there again soon.

'Striking up conversations is a challenge' . That's a surprise. Feel free to use the Barton Thread for inspiration. We strike up conversations here most days, ranging from 'how to rinse out your thongs in a camper van' to 'Stevenage won at Wembley last Saturday'

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: breezy
Date: 13 May 07 - 08:16 AM

hello all, hope you dont mind me popping in , I see things are still happening, in barton , well done Ross, keep it up, and it was nice to see you cathie at orps, How's yer dad?

I do alot of travelling on trains and buses these days , striking up conversations is a challenge but usually worthwhile and makes the time passing more interesting

here are my recommendations for the coming week

I hope the Steve Tilston gig at Letchers was well attended, he is a great guy, talking of which so are


Jim Causley monday herga

and from halifax Nova Sctia,

Dan Mackinnon Thursday Bishop's Stortford, well worth organising a party to hear, realy great songs as well as voice and guitar, very friendly natives and fantastic natural acoustics


then

Sunday 20th May
The Wind-ex at the R n C St Albans

and yes Padstow was good

now whose this P A guy?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:46 AM

Hello I am back.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:35 AM

I love the cosmopolitan world of The Underground and in fact Le Metro. It does get busy and squashy pre theatre times.
I found it very difficult when I moved from London to Stevenage - I felt people staring or watching what I was doing. Nobody takes much notice in London. I suppose I have developed People Watching Habit myself, though I used to think it was rude.

Maybe there are stages -
- going about your business in a world of your own
- trying not to lose your children or catch the double buggy in the doors
- wondering at the world and its inhabitants


Information is so much better these days, especially at links like Cannon Street. Security too.

Could you imagine yourself doing a Crocodile Dundee Walk above eveyone's heads to reach Linda Wotsit? Or busking even?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:28 AM

Ho John - nice guitar - I wish I could twang it

Welcome back PA - mystic Meg says you will get better

I went to see Roger Waters last night - very interesting

It seems the band have banned him from singing all the Gilmour songs

It seems to work well

Dark Side was very good and Set The Control for the Heart of the Sun

Not sure about his new bee in the bonnet - the lovely wall Israel are building between themselves and the fab Palestinians

Isn't the London Underground interesting - discuss

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: GUEST,Hitchin John
Date: 11 May 07 - 01:19 AM

Hi all

Another 6am start - quite tired now. At least it helps pay for the Taylor.

Cathie - I am glad you like the new guitar - I am very pleased with it.

Quite hard to think of anything lively at 6.15 - ah well later starts next week.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 May 07 - 02:31 PM

Hello PA. Missed you.

Sounds a great holiday! Recover well. What's your star sign? Sagittarius?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 07 - 01:00 PM

Hello All

Happy May Day = 10 days late. Nice to see you're all still barking mad.

Padstow was brill Breezy was there and very much on form, so was Christine and lots of really good singers in the Ringers. Even those who kept going till the next morning ! We didnt get any sleep at all and then someone started playing the r.cordian (my new spelling) in the bar just below our room, at 4 in the morning. What fun.

Oh sorry, its me PA, working from home with tonsilitis. My boss turned up today armed with pop, flowers ..... and tons of work. He's a creep but we love him.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:26 AM

He did it - the man at Number 9

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:57 AM

Good day sport - tie your kangaroo down

There is now an Italian restaurant in barton-Le-Clay

Between the cat clinic and the wheelie bins

I'm going to watch 'the last detective' tonight as I've been banned from all the Thursday folk clubs for singing Bedfordshire rebel songs

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:00 AM

Australian accent? This could be a tanned, blond with shorts, young man to fix my car electrics.

I'm going out on a girlie night for an Italian tonight. Maybe something Australian will turn up there?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 May 07 - 05:18 AM

Mystic Meg says for me -luck will visit door No. 9 today

Gemini is - luck has an Australian accent (where's me billabong)

You know Grant/Khan - they were at the bar canoodeling and polishing his Oscar

Spooky Ross

Phone me on my premium line for a spookily uncanny accurate forecast - conditions apply

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 May 07 - 04:42 AM

No.

How was your door with big knockers Ross? Baroque? Will you all Bach today?

John - apart from all the resonancial and vibratory aspects of your new guitar that we talked about yesterday, it's 'creamy' to play.

Ross - Who are Hugh and Jemmima? That's what the doctor used to call my twins before they were born. I just thought he'd made up two names - is this a spooky coincidence or were you an obstetrician in a former life?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 May 07 - 03:47 AM

Cheers everbody - what a wonderful night of music and high society

Many thanks to Bert, Pat, MK John, Duncan, Bill, Stevi, Cathy, Geoff, Keith on pedal steel, Eve, Derek, Hitchin John & new guitar, Nat, Lorna, Rita, Yvonne, Nicole, all the people at the bar, the Canadian ice hockey team, the Duke of Marlborough, Hugh & Jemmima, the cast of Holby City, Blue Cow and all the udders

Is Bach's bite worse than his dog?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: stevi
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:34 AM

What you going to see the great Mr Waters Ross! you lucky lad. Try and book him for the club will you.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:25 AM

sorry, that's awful.

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:25 AM

A break to post at last.

and time to research Ross' posts on the internet. Always soooo taxing.

see you later, after Chopin at Tescos

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:31 AM

Did you know after Bach died

He deoomposed

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:29 AM

whimp!!!!

How's your dangerous corner?

I'm going to see Roger Water's at Earl's Court on Friday

Is there really not a Dark Side of the Moon?

Subject: RE: May things at the Bull, Barton Pie, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:23 AM

noon to noon!!!!