3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 24 Mar 08 - 02:20 AM

Enjoyed meeting everybody - sorry my look ins were so brief. If we get more sensible weather next time _ i'll try and work out a stop over. When you guys camp - where do you actually stop. I bought a cheap campervan off e-bay last September, but its been nowt but shit weather ever since. I went to the Cheltenham guitar festival with it in September and even then it was real freeze your nuts off weather. I haven't figured out how to stay warm in the bloody thing.
It stays on the drive as a constant reproof to my wanton extravagance - I could have bought two of the latest Yamaha LD models or a couple of second hand Lowdens for what that bugger cost.

Instead I have to keep replying to people who ask - what sort of guitar is that - it cost a hundred and thirty quid on e-bay, by way of an explanantion.

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From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 24 Mar 08 - 12:59 PM

Hi wld - keeping warm in a campervan can be a pain. Our motorhome has central heating which runs on either 240 volts mains or butane/propane gas.

If your camper doesn't have built in heating you could always use a fan heater but that assumes that your van has a mains input and the site you are staying on has electric hookups. Bear in mind that hookups on some sites have a relatively low rating (say 6 amps) and if you plug a fan heater in - or a hairdryer or a combination of lower wattage appliances you're likely to trip the mains out and you'll stay cold. Most of the better sites have 16 amp hookups.
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 05:59 AM

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally Ho Man
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 06:10 AM

It was great to see folk again and have a few beers. We brought our caravan and couldn't get it on to the camp site but the proprieter of the cafe over the road let us park it on the hard standing next to it. Water was a bit of a problem, we had to get it from the campsite. We were very cosy especially on Sunday morning in the snow as we're cooking and heating on propane (although we ran out on Sunday morning).The cafe provided a good breakfast. 'Twas good to meet Mr Happy's brother, Ernie, as we share a common interest in fell running and had mutual acquaintences in another life!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 07:13 AM

A splendid turnout by all attendees!

Commiserations to those who couldn't make it – you missed a fabulous do!

'Twas great to experience the delightful contributions from friends old & new.

Mr Happy & Fiends wish to thank all who came & made our Easter bash such a success, cheers & hope t'see y'all again next time!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,sapper waiting the off at Polmadie Depot
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 04:15 PM

Wish I'd been able to do the full w/e, but hope the weather will be a bit less extreme next year!
When is Easter next year anyway??????

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally Ho Man
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 05:05 AM

Easter next year is definetly after Jan 1st 2009.(12.4.2009).

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 10:33 AM

weelittledrummer,

Hi Al!

Re camping, we camp on the field next to the farm.

If you stand facing the pub, there's a farm then a house & bungalow to your right.

The camping field's just past the bungalow, you need to undo the gate to get in.

If you're contemplating bringing a campervan next time, the field's fine if the weather's been dry; but if it's wet, you'd be better to either use the pub carpark or the hardstanding of the cafe opposite [after asking permission from the proprietor]

As regards staying warm, the 6 of us were plenty warm enough in our BIG DOME TENT.

But bear in mind that in inclement weather while camping, it's advisable to wear all the clothes you own, plenty thin layers top & legs, long johns etc + a hat.

You can get tent heaters that run on gas for about £15, I guess one've these'd prob be ok for heating a camper/caravan too.

There's one here for £9.00! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherwood-39-82-Portable-Gas-Heater/dp/B000MIIA6G

Hope to see you next Easter & hopefully catch you some other festivals during the summer.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 04:20 AM

Sapper,

Just took a peek at your mystery work location!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polmadie

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 05:49 AM

Emma B,

Hope your leg쳌fs better.

Some advice, we know a staircase can also be called a 쳌eflight쳌f of stairs, but this element should not be taken literally!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 08:06 AM

That is the Depot on the up side. I was in the sidings on the Down side!
BTW, the Friday night pics are up on FLICKR.
Click here for pictures, please feel free to add comments and identify yourself

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: BanjoRay
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 08:47 PM

I'm sorry I didn't get there. I was camping in the Lake district till friday, and it took me all weekend to get dried out! Ah well, next year.
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: terrier
Date: 31 Mar 08 - 07:19 PM

Hey! I don't remember that pub being PEA GREEN, I'm sure it was a sort of Nicotine stained green when I was there ;) I think those pics have been Paintshopped. Glad to see everyone enjoying themselves anyway,complete with ruddy complexions and bleary eyes :)

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 03:14 AM

Sapper,

Great piccies, thanks!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 04:41 AM

Terrier, Bloody had job to paint shop a REAL photograph!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 04:44 AM

Any chance of persons putting comments on the pics to say who they are please?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:09 AM

That reminds me I still have weelittledrummer's Cappo will someone tell him to get in touch so we can arange it's return!
George

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:10 AM

Holmfirth Festival perhapps?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:31 AM

Oh, you had it - we got a bit confused if it was put behind the bar or what.

Yes I'll message him.

Great to hear your offerings George, hope we see you again somewhere through the summer.

We'll probably be at Saddleworth, will you?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 12:35 PM

Saddleworth? I may make a further attempt to get there again this year. I'm afraid I upset the Police in the village looking for somewhere to park on the Saturday Night.
I don't know why they were upset the patrol car they were in was parked illegally too near the junction on the left. Hence my headlights, which were dipped, dazzled them as they observed the main streets revellers. Perhaps it was my knowledge of the Highway Code or the fact that I had I not had a drink at all that upset them I don't know.

I was just a little abrupt with them, when I told them the truth that it was the worst excuse for stopping someone I had ever heard. As a musician being stopped and breathalysed is just something you get used to. It's not a problem I would rather be stopped and breathalysed than run the risk of driving whilst under the influence and injuring or killing anyone. But some of the reasons for stopping you or when they follow you for miles first are a joke.

I was once driving over the moors to Whitby having left work a ten at night in Leeds. The roads were white with ice and snow and after straightening out a bend this bright spark stops me after folling me for two miles and accuses me of preventing him overtaking me on a bend. All I said was "So That's Overtaking on a Bend Then!" I think that the next time this officer decides to have a word with me he better find his dictionary first.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 08:22 PM

If I do get to Saddleworth and or Cleckheaton festivals you better learn how to sing the refrain for Vallaporiso

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 03:35 AM

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Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 08:57 AM

To all who attended, apologies for my tardiness in thanking y'all for coming & making it such a super weakend, irregardless of the elements!

2008 Wardlow Mires All Stars [Mudcat names in colour]:



Guest PMB [Paul & Sue]

Paul: Fiddle, flute, 3 legged whoopee cushion?
Sue: captivating concertina

Guest Mitch the Bass & his marvellous melodeon!

Dozy Rozy [singer extraordinaire!] & friend

Tyke [George Clarke of the Whitby Cobblers Shantymen!] Superb guitar & vocals

Tally Ho Man [Mark & Jan]

Mark: Unique guitar style + vocals
Jan: Great renditions of Welsh classics, sung in native tongue [Cymraeg]

Sapper 82 [Bob & sons]
Scintillating shanties, plain song, evensong, unevensong, gob irons


Wee Little Drummer [Big Al Whittle & friend]:
First rate songs & guitar of the highest calibre

Mando Tim

Tim: Mandolin magician
Anne: Fascinating flute
Hannah: Accordeon accomplishments

Emma B: songs & levitation?
Irene? & Neil: Appreciative audients

Mr Happy & entourage

Mr Happy [John S]: Melodeon, whistles, gob irons, guitar& vocals
Mrs Happy [Mieko]: Fluctuating fiddle, shaky ovoids, croaky frog

Cindy [Barby & Jim]
Barby: Bass recorder, guitar, vocals
Jim: guitar, banjo, vocals

Ernie [Mr Happy쳌fs elder sibling]: Guitar + vocals

John W.: Intriguing vocals
Barbara W.: Warbling whistle,


Some other anonymous singers etc also contributed to the various sesshes

So a big thankyou to all who came & all looking forward to the next one & hoping the weather쳌fll be more kindly.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 10:19 AM

Sapper,

Re your foties,

this one is Mando Timhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2373811726/in/set-72157604312954893/

Mr Happy http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2372960005/in/set-72157604312954893/

Cindy http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2372978189/in/set-72157604312954893/

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 01:44 PM

Bollocks! I just bought one of them tent heaters from a camping shop. Still I wouldn't have known about pulling the little thing out at the side - the shopkeeper didn't and he'd been selling them for about 20 years. I made him make it work - before buying it.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 03:09 PM

Unique style? I'm not quite sure what that means when Mr Happy is abusing the Engish language in his own inimitable way! Was a great session, like the piccies!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 09:11 AM

Just a quickie dearies!
Anyone who'd like copies of any of the pics, drop me a PM with your e-mail addy saying which ones and I'll e-mail it to you!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:12 AM

Tally Ho Man,

It means interesting & entertaining, especially your quack,quack, gobble,gobble song!

Look forward seeing y'all again somewhere - where's your next do/festival?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: dozy rozy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 12:38 PM

Thanks for the mention, Mr Happy.I will loook out for you at future gatherings, to provide you with some more medicine.You too can be an axtraordinary singer.Had a great time and it was lovely to meet you all.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:23 PM

Hi Jon
Life has been manic lately..trying to see to mum and dad in Hull, daughter getting married in Oz and becoming grandparents to sons baby in Liverpool..however I pop in here from time to time to see how you folks are doin. will call as i would like to get to Saddleworth

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 11:13 AM

Mr Happy & the Gloom Band may be venturing into darkest Derbyshire again soon, probably mid-November.

Anyone interested in joining us?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Emma B
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 11:15 AM

Let us know the dates J

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 12:15 PM

Dates? (Dried figs? Sultanas?)
Can't think of a reason for not being there!
Tim

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 12:40 PM

Provisionally, it'll be w/end 7-9th November.

I will confirm soon

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 10:13 AM

Starting a new thread for Autumnal get together

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: John J
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 02:27 PM

Soddit, I'll still be doing the Warburton Souling Play (until 8th Nov). Now if it was the week afer, or even the week after that....

John