Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada

Subject: Graham Metcalfe
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 07:57 AM

One of Oxford's, nay Yorkshire's, nay England's most loved and gifted singers is getting married and then emigrating to Canada. He will be sorely missed around these parts, but our loss is his fiancée's gain, likewise the folks over in Canada.

I'll be at his post wedding session, so if want your wishes to be passed on, add them here and I'll print them - it would be nice to add your real name of course and not your Mudcat moniker!

For my part, he has been inspirational and also encouraging. I just love his voice, his interpretation and his wit.

Best wishes to you Graham and your wife.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: The Sandman
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 08:06 AM

A fine singer, and a good bloke,Best wishes. Dick Miles

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 08:24 AM

I'd heard of this just recently and it'll be hard to think of Oxford without Graham. But you can't let a town stand in the way of happiness. I just hope Canada's ready for him.

Best wishes Graham.

Mick Pearce

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: RTim
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 08:27 AM

I haven't seen or heard Graham for years, but it is nice to know he will be on THIS side of the pond soon - However - What part of Canada - it is now the largest country in the World (See The Arrogant Worms song - It's Big!)

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: nutty
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 09:04 AM

This is what happens when a man retires. Too much time on his hands.
I hear he's even had his beard trimmed. He'll be giving up smoking next.   (grin)

Seriously though - Graham is one of my favourite Yorkshire men and a fantastic singer. I wish him and his new partner all the best in their new life together.
So sorry that he will no more be venturing North for the January Winter Weekend.

Hazel Bolton

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 09:33 AM

Best wishes to both of you from both of us! Graham and his singing will be much missed. Kitty Vernon and Derek Burgess

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: Les from Hull
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 09:38 AM

Very best wishes. We'll miss you!

Les Ward and Maggie Graham

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:14 AM

Well in fact he gave up smoking some weeks back and he has had his hair cropped - the beard survives however.

I'll quiz him about where he will be living should I see him on Wednesday.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 11:42 AM

Met Graham and his lady at whitby. She's lovely and they look so happy together is wad gar ye greet!! Me and malc will be there at the do with the Admiral and Aunty Pearl (Mrs Admiral) and copious amounts of hankies. It'll be a grand night!!!
Flying Cat (Moira and Malcolm)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: bubblyrat
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 11:54 AM

Saw him in concert with Ian Giles and Ian Wood in Oxford ( Holywell Music Rooms ) on Wednesday, and he was / they were FABULOUS !! He will be much missed at many venues , especially Straw Bear and wherever Miskin may be in future. A truly great singer, and a wonderful harmonica-player-----as someone said on Wednesday, he was John Spiers inspiration !!!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 07:47 PM

When I first heard I wondered what kind of a person it would take to lead Graham to take such a decision. But the moment I met Lucinde I knew instantly he got it right. Hard to explain after such a brief acquaintance, but they make an awful lot of sense together, and I know they will both be very happy.

It's shitty for us losing such a bloke from our midst, but it's the right thing. So let's not mope, let's just celebrate our good fortune to have met Graham, and his good fortune to have met Lucinde.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: CET
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:51 PM

Well, this inquiring Canadian mind wants to know: What part of Canada!? Sounds like somebody we'd like to meet.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 11:13 PM

Duncan, BC

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Raggytash
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 11:49 PM

Please pass on our kindest regards to Granham and Lucinde, be very strange not to bump into him a festivals from time to time, we must have known him over 25 years now. We really do wish them all the best.

Raggytash & Wombat AKA Nick * Christine

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: treaties1
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 08:11 AM

Many happy memories of singing his choruses at Song and Ale and other places. All very best wishes to Graham and Lucinda for their future happiness, health and wealth.
Theresa Tooley

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 08:33 AM

A grand singer/bloke. The Canadian folk scene gains a real asset. Good Luck out there Graham and the new Mrs Metcalfe. All Best wishes. Burl

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 09:07 AM

English Folk Scene's loss is Canadian folk Scene's gain ! good Luck to you both !


Terry Silver

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Cats
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 10:46 AM

You will be sorley missed, Graham. Our very best wishes to both of you. The next time we're out we'll sing 'Searching For Lambs' for you both. Good to know you are going somewhere sensible! Jon has more relatives in BC the in the whole of the UK. Much love
Kathy Wallis and Jon Heslop.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: vectis
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 10:52 AM

I'll miss you at festivals but our loss is Canada's gain I suppose.
I hope that you and Lucinde stay as happy as you were at Whitby.
Mary Barr

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: stallion
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 02:54 PM

When Al1wyn told me he was stuck in Canada I assumed he'd run out of money for the flight home! Good un Graham!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Alice
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 03:01 PM

I was tempted to move to Duncan, BC, when Bush was elected.
Congratulations and good luck with your new future!

Alice in Montana

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 05:44 PM

Strange I should find this thread today. Found a cassette of Graham's in the car, that he gave to me, after we shared a breakfast table at our digs in Lancaster a few years ago. All the best for your new life.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 05:47 PM

Very best of times in your new life my old friend. I gave up working out how long you've been cheering me up, but its over a quarter of a century!!
Andy (Miskin Man)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: stallion
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 06:26 PM

Yes, all the best Graham & Lucinde, I will give you a call anyway,
Pete, Ron & Martin
2BS&S
York

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 08:49 PM

Best wishes to you, Graham, and your lady.
I can imagine you singing "Here's Adieu to old England, Here's Adieu" in the airport lounge!

Colyn Blundell.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Splott Man
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 04:14 AM

A couple of years ago I was MCing a concert at Miskin and there was a gap in proceedings caused by a no-show. Graham stepped in at the drop of a hat and had us in the palm of his hand.
All power to you both, you looked on top of the world at Whitby, maybe see you at a festival or 2 before ye go.

From me and the Dame,

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Mick Tems
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 07:28 AM

All the very best to you and Lucinde. We'll always remember that brilliant night you came down to Llantrisant Folk Club with Ian Woods, and you're certainly among our Miskin friends. PS: The CD's fab!

Mick Tems

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: GUEST,Sarer Davis
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 07:03 PM

Smitten, Graham, Bloody marvellous. Happy Happy life to you both.
Sarer.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 07:47 PM

To you both, I hope you have a wonderful life in Canada. Graham, I'll always remember when you and Ian Woods came to stay with me and did Llantrisant Club. It was magic. (I must say you looked very smart at Whitby too!) Lots of Welsh Hwyl to you boyos. X Splotty and me.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 01:07 PM

Nar then me owd!

Thar off to pastures new then eh

be good and keep dropping them eyches

I hope beers nice and cowd

Ray

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: skipy
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 01:31 PM

'ow, bloody much!
Best wishes Skipy

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Verna
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:08 PM

congratulations Graham. Canada needs you!!

Verna and Ray

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 04:19 PM

Congratulations Graham all the best, you will be missed at Miskin, our loss Canadas gain.
Rose and Dave King

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:09 PM

Well who'd have thought it!
Very best wishes for lifelong happiness to both of you.

Mary Humphreys

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Rattler
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:18 PM

Graham - Canada not in the Good Beer Guide! Or are there really more important things?

Very best wishes, Richard Beswick

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Leraud
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 06:41 AM

It was lovely to meet to Lucinde at Whitby and to see Graham with a short beard.

Wishing you all the very best and much happiness. The world is now a small place, so no excuse for not keeping in touch.

With love from Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner xxxx

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Sugwash
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:04 AM

Sithee Graham

Good luck in Canada. Another missionary spreading the Yorkshire creed of fiscal prudence.

Andy Sugden

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,doc.tom
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 01:31 PM

Brilliant news - card on its way.
My God, Graham, you haven't half scared Scowie!

Tom

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 02:18 PM

Either his beard grows fast or he hasn't had it trimmed - that's how it seemed when I saw him at the Vicky Arms last night!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:28 PM

Hi Graham Well you were an inspiration to me and my singing. I always remember the rumour that went around about you actually setting fire to someones lyrics---You always say that if a song is worth singing its worth learning.

A lesson we can all learn. Had many a lovely hug with you in the past and I will miss you sorely.

I am very chuffed for you both and hope to be there on Saturday for a last hug!


PS thanks for all the rollies you gave me from time to time as I never really smoked!!!!!


Linda Dellow---rigby---Nicks other half(as was)---fellow folkie.XXXX

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Linda
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:34 PM

PS a fellow yorkie tooXXXX

Will really miss you! Hope i can find the happiness you have found one day XXX

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Mike O'Leary-Johns
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 07:48 PM

Just like to add my two-pennerth , Graham.
All my very best wishes to you both on the day and for the future.
Who knows perhaps you'll start a fashion.......................
I can just imagine Scowie...Ray Padget....Johnny Booker.....
All following in your footsteps..............?
I allus did have a wild imagination
ALL THE VERY BEST...............Mike.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: stallion
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 07:44 AM

Graham,
I've managed to wipe your number off me phone, if your planning another trip to York drop into the Tap on Friday night to see us, otherwise, all the best.
Peter

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Cap n' Ella
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 08:30 AM

Here's wishing you & Lucinde all the very best for your new life in Canada, We've always enjoyed your singing and your company and we have some very fond (if a little hazy) memories of a particular night some years ago 'doing the pubs' of Saffron Waldon.

Tony & Lesley (Capella)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Jerry O'Reilly
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 04:12 AM

All th very best Graham, from this side of the Irish Sea. I'll always remember picking you up in the minibus and going to Gleesons in Coore so many years ago. And dont forget the after hours night in the Met with Chris and Anne. What great chorus songs!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 10:25 AM

OK, I'm printing this thread now to take to the session. I don't think Graham uses t'interweb, so if you wish to add more, he may not get to see it unless we're both at the General Elliot, South Hinksey on Tuesday.

Thanks to all for contributing.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Nick & Nicky Rigby
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 06:09 PM

Will Canada be able to cope? What no proper beer? "How much"?
You've found the best reason to move on and we know that you'll make the most of a new life. ENJOY! (as i believe they say over there).
Your legacy will persist - along with a few strands of long grey hair - in many pubs in Oxford so please come back occasionally to top it up!
Lucinde and Graham...Cheers!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,The OTHER Graham Metcalfe
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 11:38 PM

Congrats on the nuptials. Coming to this side of the pond (eh, you (soon to be) hoser...get used to it)

--Grhaam Metcalfe (of California)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 09:13 AM

Great sesh last night at the Vicky Arms with loads of good singing and happy faces. The place was packed with well wishers - Graham and Lucinde are popular and much loved. Then off to the Half Moon for more singing and tunes.

The beard was slightly diminished however!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: The Admiral
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 09:49 AM

Oh what an amazing day and night. It was marvellous to meet Lucinde and to see how happy they both are. Numerous tears were shed but all in a good cause. We have so many happy memories of Graham and will never forget our time together with Ian & Moira as Top Shelf.
We're starting to save up for that trip to Canada!
Our love and best wishes to them for their new life together.
Pearl & Tony

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 10:01 AM

All the best both of you for the future.Come back now and then and play at Llantrisant folk club.


Scooby(YASMIN JACKSON)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Kerriann
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 10:14 AM

A great 'do' yesterday. Fabulous for an Aussie to be a part of such a fantastic event with such amazing people & music. What a privelege! They look so happy together -hope they have an amazing life in Canada. We'll miss his visits to Boscastle & the Welly.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Graham King
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 10:59 AM

I am still getting over the shock of this announcement and the hangover from the do at the Victoria arms!    I first met Graham when he stepped in to help me erect my tent at Towersey about 20 years ago – I had a broken leg at the time. I have loved him and his singing ever since. It's good to see you looking so happy Graham and with such gorgeous wife!   We will miss your visits to Cornwall but wish you all the very best in Canada.
Thanks for a great do last night and for all your help, advice and songs over the years.
I wish you both a happy and contented future!

Graham King

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: skipy
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 11:01 AM

What a great day it was!! Fantastic sing! And some friends that I hadn't seen for far too long!
I am so pleased for them!
Skipy

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: gnu
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 06:55 AM

Was the new location within Her Majesty's Dominion of Canada mentioned?

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Bob the Postman
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 08:10 AM

George told us on Sept 15 at 11:13 that the destination is supposed to be Duncan, B. C..

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: GUEST,Claire
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 10:11 AM

There are some pictures of Mr & Mrs Metcalfe before and after tying the knot on my Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/alcalaina/http://www.flickr.com/photos/alcalaina/

It was a "bit of a do", as they say oop north.

Claire (the one without the beard in Folly Bridge)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: nutty
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 12:24 PM

Thanks for the wedding photo Claire. They do look so wonderfully happy.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,the man himself (and his missus)
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 12:51 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the great messages and good wishes ... we will definitely keep in touch, and visitors to Vancouver Island will get a warm welcome. Messages to Graham can still be posted here, because he will have access to t'internet (what is the world coming to!?!) or they can be sent to [e-mail] until Graham has his own email address.

(and which Peter in York wants the phone no? Send your email address and we'll let you know how to get in touch)

love and thanks to all for a fabulous do ... didn't they do us proud?

Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe to you!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: stallion
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 05:11 PM

done

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: GUEST,Pam
Date: 27 Sep 07 - 09:33 AM

Even the sun came out! That really says it all. Great photos, thanks to Claire. Graham, you're a lucky bugger, (well someone has to put in a bit of verbal abuse!) and we are all thrilled. Just hope you didn't give anyone heart failure from the surprise element. So pleased that we have all met Lucinde, who still looked good after twelve hours in the Vicky Arms. See you back at the Oxford Folk Club when you can make it.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Puck
Date: 27 Sep 07 - 04:59 PM

Our loss will definitely be Canada's gain. Hope you can teach 'em some proper songs tho' Graham!!
Hope to see you in Canada on our travels. You are a lucky man to have such a wonderful woman for your wife. Both 'go forth and prosper!'
Much love from Welsh Chris and Malc from Fir Tree Tavern days.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,john g
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 08:07 AM

Graham - Hoped to catch you in the crowd at the bar at Whittlebury tonight to say all the appropriate things - but heard last night that you had a magnificent bash last week and you've gone already! (Can I have your corner?)

All best wishes to you both

John Garrick (sometime Fir Tree, S & A and sundry other Oxfordshire venues.)

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: GUEST,Brian Peters
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 02:25 PM

All the very best, Graham, looks like you picked a good 'un. But sad to see you go - there's not so much of the Real Thing about that we can afford to lose even one!

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: Mr Red
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:03 PM

ehyup

Not the part of Canada I go to occasionally.

Don't be scaring them there bears old fella.

You could 'ave knocked me down wi a feather - er make that tickled.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Canada
From: Willie-O
Date: 29 Sep 07 - 03:03 PM

Duncan--that's oot on the left coast. Best known as the setting for the old CBC TV series "The Beachcombers". Real estate is very pricey there by Canadian standards--you'll feel right at home!

Thanks for the promotion RTim, but even though "Canada's Really Big", even the Arrogant Worms admit, nay, celebrate our status as "The Second Largest Country". (Even with all the republics Russia has lost, it is still much larger in area.)

W-O

Welcome, Graham & Missus.

Subject: RE: Graham Metcalfe-getting married & moving to Ca
From: GUEST,all your friends at the WImm
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:20 AM

hi some us had the pleasure of knowing graham for several years we all wish him and Lucinde the very best of luck and wish them a long happy life together in Canada he is much missed by us all If any ever get to canada we will be looking for a room and some pleasent company