Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: romany man
Date: 01 Mar 09 - 04:39 AM

I got a back slider . I use it to lift the axle on a waggon, so as to replace floor panels,

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Feb 09 - 10:47 AM

It can be worse, it depends who is sliding on whose back.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 Feb 09 - 10:29 AM

So am I ? Confused

Richard is a Back slider some one who drinks Real Ale and reverts back to lager?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Feb 09 - 04:13 AM

and this is unusual how?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: romany man
Date: 28 Feb 09 - 04:06 AM

im confused

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 05:22 PM

200

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 01:09 PM

Sorry Mr. Vitally Challenged Stallion.
I don't do Cajun cooking, except sweet potaoes with cinnamon.

Thanks for the good wishes from others. I ought to sue the bloody PCT or NHS idjits. They have cocked up so much re my disease and other mitigating factors. Sigh! What are you gonna do?

Anyway now I get to do MRI and Doppler as well as ECG and 24 hour outpatient BP tests. Wonder what I will be qualified for after all the examinations.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 09:25 AM

Those would be the upper, or lower ones?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Cheval Mort
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 08:51 AM

"I am eating only fresh fruit, raw and steamed veg, rotisserie chicken, cornflakes and skim milk"
Hey Tam, Dat sounds like a recipe ma ol maman did gave me fo chicken gumbo.
Can ya make a roux?
Is ya mama catlic?
Dat sure make dis ol cadjun homesick fo good vittals an a nice piece o cat fish n road kill jambalaya, dere.

(Stands up and sings Jolie Blonde while tears flow down grizzled cheeks)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 08:11 AM

EUREKA!........Gottit!

It means there are far too many people using the toilet.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 27 Feb 09 - 08:09 AM

Alwful?

That's Welsh isn't it?   What does it mean? (in French or English).

I'll get me coat!

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 11:02 PM

The Name Pete the Hat is already taken by somebody so I will have to revert back to my Days in lovely Bromley where everyone called me the above title That was 25years ago.

Pierre Le Chat? Your right Melodeonboy that sounds alwful

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 08:44 PM

Did I ever tell you the joke about the Englishman in France whose wife died (and whose french was, well, challenged?)

Off he went to the village shop, where the exchange went sort of

"Bonjour monsieur"
"Je veux acheter un capt noir"
"Un capot noir monsieur?"
"Oui, ma femme est morte"
"Monsieur, quelle delicace!"

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: melodeonboy
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 08:23 PM

Oi! That should be Pierre Le Chapeau! (But at least it's better than Pierre Le Chat!)

Yours pedantically,

He of sartorial elegance

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 04:02 PM

Welcome Peter :-) You'll soon get the hang of it - we're all quite normal here!!!! :-)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 11:55 AM

Paws for thought.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 10:44 AM

I have just joined Mudcat

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 10:31 AM

Pete the Cat ? that the second time I have done that why is the C so near the H?Meeow

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the cat
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 10:28 AM

Get well soon VT
There are some fantastic folk songs on the internet,
For instance
Go to google Type in for example. Artist name Bob Dylan lyrics and chords and up they pop every song he has ever done with chords and lyrics right in front of your eyes.

This works with all folk music from Irish to scottish Welsh to American ranging from country side folk to Sea Shanties. some sights are crap but the first page or so are great and a terrific asset to anyone who needs to learn new songs like me. The added bonus is you can print them out and build up a nice little folder of all your songs.

I learned Drunken Sailor yesterday in a hour AM and G. Ok that is not Rocket Science but its a start. You can do the same for Mandolin and Fiddle.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 05:00 PM

Glad to hear of the improvement.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 03:47 PM

I feel so much better today. I have my colour back. I am no longer grey. Appointment at the chest pain clinic next Thusday. I may even be some slimmer next time you see me, as I am eating only fresh fruit, raw and steamed veg, rotisserie chicken, cornflakes and skim milk. And 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

The lack of coffee is making me a bit mean though. I should be good for next Stoke instead of a stroke.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: romany man
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 04:07 AM

good one richard, i hope that the words written from the heart, of a life going slowly, and general intolerance, i know we aint angels but we had a way of life that did actually support others in a way, the fruit picking, etc it wasnt all the romantic life lots think it was, no the reality was a hard life and always on the edge, however im lucky in that i am finding a few of the ol boys an ladies who remember and mourn the passing of the traveller laws and the way that tinkers have taken the place of romanies in most folks minds, when we left a tan all we left were marks in the grass, not mountains of rubbish, (tan = camp) im glad that so many enjoyed the song and many many thanks to me cuz the bard for the music and chorus.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,pete the hat
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 06:57 AM

Message for John Barden.

John Howcroft from the BBC. if you recall. He worked on outside broadcast for many years has a Boom Operator and sound Technician etc and also worked tirelessly has a BBC Health and Safety man. He asked me to sends his kind regards to you.

I was speaking to him last night telling him about all these music sessions I attend and I rattled off a few names of attendee,s one of which was yours and he immediately knew your name.
John took early retirement from the BBC last year after 28 years and now resides in Cumbria.

He now Roams the mountains of the Lake District tirelessly taking photographs of which he sells to picture making companies and artists.
Its a small world is it not? The man happens to be my brother,

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: The Barden of England
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:09 AM

You've got it Virginia Tam Am, F, G it is. There are those who say it should be in Em but I much prefer Am. I'm so pleased with the video of 'Marks in the Grass' and Romany Man pointed out to me that it was a joint song as the chorus was written and added by me. It still wouldn't have been there without the original words is what I say, and they are wonderful.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 06:24 PM

Richard B. I am transferring from stills to video, the shooting part is easy. A sound engineer I have never been, so it's what comes out of the can. I could shoot silent and have a piano in the background . Besides a 5 min song ends up around 7/9 gyg. and yahoo only allow 1 gyg.
so compression does alter a lot of details.

Never mind i hope you all enjoy seeing as much as i enjoy taking.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 06:12 PM

Good video. Now we're going to have to hang mics on the ceiling and do an on the fly mix to get the sound!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 04:35 PM

Well, now Romany Man has made me cry twice. John - excellent rendition of RM's poem.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 04:28 PM

Excellent footage that huge lens certainly does the trick. Thanks Richard B for a great day. This is what folk music is all about!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 04:23 PM

Woot! Thanks for that video Fisheye. I think I have now learned to play Ride On. Only 3 chords? Am, F, G? If so... Wooterrific!

Wish I had been there.

I am feeling much better now. Not perfect but better.   BP was normal at the GP this morning. Go figure. Maybe I had a panic attack about playing guitar in front of you folks?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 03:54 PM

hell I thought I had this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h64rwtkDN7c

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 03:50 PM

try again> Marks in the grass


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h64rwtkDN7c

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 03:46 PM

First live performance of 'Marks in the Grass '

Words by Romany Man
music by John Bardon

Sung by John Bardon at the Nags Head Lower Stoke 22 Feb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h64rwtkDN7c

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 02:21 PM

john who wrote the words?

fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 01:54 PM

That's OK by me Richard - go ahead.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 01:15 PM

john i believe i have that on film, however you are partially hidden reading the words,

if it is still ok by you i will edit it.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 12:54 PM

Well done Fisheye, that's come out well, and conveys the atmosphere of the afternoon. A big thank you to Richard Bridge for puttng on a stonking afternoon.
Cuz - I'm chuffed to nuts that you liked my rendition of your poem set to music. The ensemble seemed to like it, and as I said at the time 'Great words' written by you.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Dead Horse
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 12:25 PM

Sorry I missed it (again). Too much work at home.
Video was good, but after shooting Melodeonboy in his shirt (and who wouldn't)
my pooter crashed and will now only operate in "Safe Mode" in black & white :-)
I shall try to make next one, as all work indoors should be well and truly finished by then.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 11:21 AM

Excellent Fisheye.
Bloody good footage. Well done.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 11:08 AM

wow got it that time.....never too old to learn

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 11:07 AM

help what happened to my link   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hMhNntrHk

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 11:04 AM

if this works ~I have learnt some thing....lol....

The Lower Stoke's rendition of 'Ride On' led by John Bardon

please excuse the first few seconds as i was in front of the fire, and it was bloody hot.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 10:50 AM

Mandolin. ready. Operated on 8,30 this morning now in recovery room. collecting from Chatham tomorrow. You would not believe the problem I faced with factory production Mandolin, Brain has thankfully sorted it out. Next time richard I will do has you said and buy private,

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 09:21 AM

I forgot to hand over the Landlord's bass for fettling!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,roj
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 08:48 AM

Thanks for your work in getting the day off the ground Richard. We had a great time. Hope to be at the next one.

Brian

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 08:09 AM

Having worked a 13 hour shift the night before I was knackered. The guitar I brought was useless. and my usual get up and play and sing ego was somewhat smothered by consuming 3 cans of Red Bull prior to the event to insure I stayed awake,That just put me on a huge Caffaine rush that lasted most of the day. That mixed with several pints both deflated my playing ability and memory and I only started to liven up has the session ended. so if I am working the night before in future I will not come.

At least I have got the Mandolin in the infirmary. Pickup next week. Thanks to Richard & Brian. When Brian has done with me Mandolin I have several more stringed patients that need his attention.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 07:36 AM

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Feb 09 - 04:29 AM

An excellent day Richard...I will be editing video to see what can be
exposed to the world via this site..
The intensity seems to be increasing with some mathematical formula, if March continues the same trend it should be outstanding.

Well done Richard

Fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: melodeonboy
Date: 22 Feb 09 - 07:12 PM

I second that, Pete.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 22 Feb 09 - 03:38 PM

Hi folks.
Excellent afternoon. Very well done to all players & singers . Thanks Richard for arranging the day,

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Lower Stoke Kent UK Sun 22 Feb
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Feb 09 - 02:37 PM

Thanks to everyone. I think it went very well. The pub crowd were on their best behaviour and indeed I think that for most of the afternoon they were there specifically to hear us. The Kent's Best was a good session bitter - I have drunk many and am not ratarsed. I think we probably left about 8 pints in the barrel - not bad for 22 or 23 people. 1 was on lemon and lime, and one on tea and another on coffee - and some backsliders were on lager, so I reckon about 15 beer drinkers drank about 60 pints (some locals were on bitter too).