Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 22 May 09 - 05:57 PM

Brian Rogers Bog driving competition ? That sounds interesting? Will he set it up fotr me before I start?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 May 09 - 05:59 PM

I think the monsoon on Monday is the start...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:14 PM

This is interesting due to the fact that I have never done Pigs Ear Before. I am Coming down Friday empty handed Woodsie is bring my stuff in the Car Thursday.

I get there Friday Morn. I have Saturday and like Knockholt I assumed we vacated sometime Sunday. If we do not leave till the Monday Moonsoon or other wise THATS GREAT.

CONFIRM PLEASE. THAT MONDAY iS THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:19 PM

It would be great to have Sunday Night has well considering Monday
Is not a Bank Holiday. Im back to work Tuesday.3 nights better then 2?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:16 AM

I stay over the Sunday night and leave on Monday Pete, so no problems there.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:40 AM

Monday Monsoon is the day after tomorrow, ie the 25th.

Monday after Piggie is seven days later.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 May 09 - 07:23 AM

Thanks John thats great.
To much night work I do not know what day of the week it is?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:18 AM

I have just looked up the train journey. Kidbrooke to London Bridge. Change at London Bridge.
London bridge to Cowden Journey time in all 66 minutes. Woodsie said he would take my camping stuff down Thursday so if I get the early train I aim to be on site by 12.00.
Unless of course I get waylaid in some country pub when I get off at Cowden.
John Barden said he would kindly pick me up from Cowden and to ring him when I get there.
Excellent looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:45 PM

PlC - if you can fix lifts, it will be MUCH better for getting back to get a return to Orpington.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:59 PM

Sorry, on wrong thread. I was thinking Knockers...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:59 PM

Thanks Richard But I do not know yet how Im getting back Woodsie may give me a lift all the way home from Pig ear he only lives up the road from me. But Orpington is a good idea if all else fails.
thanks. Is there a pub at Cowdon station?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:37 PM

Van watch - I've acquired the non-return on the cold inlet side and will be dealing with that on Monday - just need the filter now and that should (hopefully) do it. Roll on Thursday.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:48 PM

Roll on Friday Looking forward to a good weekend?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 May 09 - 07:36 PM

That's Oasis isn't it?

"you get a roll with it"

??

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pigstrings
Date: 24 May 09 - 08:03 PM

There is naff all at Cowden station. Nearest pub is - er - the Kentish Horse!

Cowden station isnt in Cowden. It's just outside Markbeech.

We are very confusing in this part of the world....hope you all find it OK!!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 09 - 02:34 PM

Oh dear, I hope my lust for alcohol has returned by the weekend. More beer is NOT on my agenda today!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 25 May 09 - 02:54 PM

Caravan watch - Tried to replace the cold inlet on the Carver Cascade 2 but the old one was brittle and snapped!!!!! Looks like I'll have to get the whole carver unit out, somehow strip out the old plastic before I can get the new one in. So it may be hot water via kettle for the Pigs Ear festival. Good write up in the Maidstone edition of the Kent Messenger I see.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 09 - 04:11 PM

That happens even to professionals with those inlets (with the non-return valve inside). If you can get the snap-on hose connectors off, it is but the work of half an hour to drop the Carver 2 out of the van - outwards, although you will need to clean off all the old sealant and re-seal afterwards. With the Carver out it should not be too hard to get the old valve out - if necessary, careful work with a hand-drill and scriber must succeed, but do not overdo the drilling and make sure that it is straight and central.

I should have fitted the high pressure pump today and tested the water installation, but I have in stead rested after yesterday's imbibitions!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 25 May 09 - 04:51 PM

Caravan watch - I've got the hoses off no problem Richard, it's just half the bloody inlet left behind **"@&%"" it!!! Never mind, it's really only a small inconvenience, I just need to manufactore a blank for the hose end for now just in case.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 25 May 09 - 05:31 PM

Er.......

If one doesn't have a non-return inlet valve or an exploding biscuit tin, is one still able to attend this illustrious gathering?

Just an innocent enquiry.......

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:01 PM

I have worked all afternoon on making my own Chinese lanterns like the ones we used on the 24th, in Upper Stokeit was very successful. In the experiment I used a bag from a well know Burger Chain some cotton a match box and a Night light, The fist went up in the air but set alight and came crashing down into my lavender bush where a bucket of water at hand put out the offending flames so after a few adjustment to the inner hanger the second was a great success I make some for Pigs Ear.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:01 PM

Pete There is a charge but I guess you be very welcome

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:03 AM

Don't worry Waddon Pete, you can have the sheared off portion of the non-return inlet valve :-)
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 26 May 09 - 05:31 AM

Thanks John,

Just what I always wanted! :o)

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Mick Woods
Date: 26 May 09 - 02:06 PM

Message for Pete D'Hat

Sorry mate can't make it - big problems

Have a GREAT TIME

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 May 09 - 02:11 PM

Sorry to hear that Woodsie. Will you send the Sausage Smuggler as a late substitute?

Subject: Vanwatch!
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 May 09 - 02:15 PM

I dismantled my water pickup pipe to fit the new highcap pump and the neck is a different size. Plastic sleeving and plumber's silicon and some small jubilee clips may be needed.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 26 May 09 - 03:44 PM

Got the message Mick Thanks for letting us know hope things work out for you ? and you can get to Knockers

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:19 AM

To Essex Girl and Naughty forty I am working nights until 7am Friday morning and when I am not at work I am at home sleeping during the day so to get my camping gear to
Essex Girls is not possible also Essex Girl works days so I really do not know what to do about getting my camping gear over to Essex Girls?


Ok here is what I am going to do. Due to both work issues above. I am going to half load me camping gear take bare essentials and do the whole thing by train. I have to do some running about Friday morning so once that par-larva is finished I can get underway I hope to be on camp site by latest 1300hrs. Friday.

I have asked Essex Girl to ring me at work tonight (Wed) and I will call her back so maybe something else can be arranged if not do not worry I will get there some point Friday.
Kind Regards Pierre

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:25 AM

Pierre Le Chapeau - See my PM

John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:51 AM

John PM seen I have replied.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:58 AM

Ok folks it 10.00 time for me to get me head down I have JBs Mobile I try ringing tonight and I am expecting Essex Girl to call tonight but its club night tonight so she may not?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: dilligafxx
Date: 27 May 09 - 05:14 AM

Pete if Richard taking spare Tent (now fixed) and me spare sleeping bag and invitation to dinner and breakfast and use of camp stove when needed would help, your welcome xx

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 06:40 AM

Essex Girl and Naughty forty everything is sorted being picked up at 1200 from my place and can bring full camping equipment so little apprentice can have my sleeping quarters in my big tent and so has not to disturb her if she retires before us we can both sleep in the adjoining floor space i van bring cookers and all much of my stuff is throwaway after the event so coming back is no problem.

A big thank-you to all who offered help.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: vectis
Date: 27 May 09 - 12:19 PM

And never forget that The Travelling Folk will be there in force (tour de force that is) on Thursday night.
See you all there!

Subject: Vanwatch!
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 May 09 - 01:25 PM

Thanks to a bit of bodgery with garden hose and jubilee clips the new shower pump works. Too soon to say whether it will be much of an improvement in the wet but on paper the delivery rate is a lot better.

But the non-return valve is still pants and I am going to have to figure out how to get an inline one into the circuit.

Other job before Friday is to check the generator just in case.

Between Friday and Knockers I can rip the shower plumbing apart to put the shower on the other side and install new shower rail and curtains. Big Dick promises me that my awning will be fixed by then too.

So, John, in case it is any use I have a spare water pump.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: naughtyforty
Date: 27 May 09 - 01:47 PM

Great news Pierre. Essex Girl is picking us up from Edenbridge Station at 4.30 on Friday so we will see you there shortly after that. Looking forward to the weekend!!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 03:13 PM

Right lets see about sleeping arangements for you and little apprentice.
Im bringing a 4 birth which you and little aprentice can sleep in.all to your selfs

If Richard could bring the tent that he has just mended the one with the pole that would not fit I will sleep in that.
Val said that was ok.
The reason for this is simple I usually stay up most of the night but Im in and out of me tent has I require things. Like more beer more Fags More......Dont matter
If little apprentice goes to bed early then she will be woken up by our comings and goings, so I think it would be better for all concerned if I let you have my big tent Parlarva sorted .
I will sleep in Vals Spare tent.. That Richard has in his Garage.
What a Fiasco.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 27 May 09 - 03:23 PM

Caravan watch - Richard, the water pump's fine (at the moment) so I can get water up. With a bit of blue tac and a prayer we will have cold water, and just boil what's needed as and when, a sort of shower without the shower head. At least we have a wet room and a 'cludgie' - the most important things for an ageing hippy :-)
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 May 09 - 06:53 PM

Hi Naughty forty if Essex Girl is giving you a lift in from Edenbridge does that mean that you WIll be bringing a tent with you from Hastings or do you still wish to use my tent and me borrow Vals.
which richard will has stored in his garage
Pieere Le Chapeau is getting confused again? Its ...Two Tense. "Im going up the Pole"
I never had such a song and dance about tents?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 May 09 - 12:16 AM

Hi All
Cant post tonight internet shall be down at work so Have a safe journey all and I will see you all there

Im sure the tent parlarva
will be ok once were are there naughty, Im being picked up at 1200ish so I hope to be on site and set up by 0400hrs because I want to try to go off and explore locally I understand the area is quite nice sceanically

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 May 09 - 02:52 AM

I will take both Val's small tent and my 4-man. But I probably won't be there until after 4pm (1600 hrs) Friday. I usually aim to roll out at noon, and usually miss my target somewhat...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: naughtyforty
Date: 28 May 09 - 07:10 AM

Pierre - although Linda is picking us up from Edenbridge we have to get there via a bus and two trains so I wasn't going to bring my tent as it is quite heavy. Thanks for all your help with everything and see you there on Friday.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 May 09 - 07:14 AM

Hi Richard.
Thanks for bringing the tents I will put my tent up for naughty forty when I get there straight away and Vals tent when you arrive and have settled. I am leaving Monday when ever it suits me but If you wanna roll off for 1200 hrs noon then tVals tent will be down and packed up awaiting you well before that I always take an alarm clock camping . Thanks again Pete.


Much of the stuff Im bringing in regards to cooking can be dumped in a fin or skip at the end of the event if this is possible or is one expected to take there rubbish with them?

+ does Pig Ear have a Camp fire to sit around on camp site or is there a camp fire range in the pub festival area.
Right see you all tomorrow.

Subject: Vanwatch
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 May 09 - 12:10 PM

On a different thread Girl Friday reports: -

"Caravan out of hibernation. Got it out of garage ok. Changed the number on the reg. plate, and restocked food etc. Len is now off to the garage to install hardware for the boat winch. Hopefully it will take less effort than normal to get the b****er back in, See you at Piggy's."

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 May 09 - 12:14 PM

There is no camp fire at Piggy's.

The pub sells nice but quite costly food so you have no chance of using their cooking facilities.

I used to have a chimnea but it got nicked and I have not got a firepit.

I usually roll (or get towed) off Sunday afternoon - working womble on Monday...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 May 09 - 12:53 PM

Yipee internet at work is still working.

No Camp Fire no Problem I am bringing two stoves and a B.B.Q, Spare Coals and a biscuit tin oven so I can cook to me hearts content. I am staying Sunday Night and I help Womble on Monday Until Mid Day,ish. Thanks Richard see you there.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 May 09 - 03:33 PM

"Iam a bit concered about this Pig Flu virus we wont get Quarenteened will we?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 29 May 09 - 04:48 AM

No Pierre, that would be Pig's Nose so no danger of quarantine. Good News is that the fields(s)are nice and dry and the grass is cut. It's already bloody warm here and the pub's cellar is full to the brim. The forecast is a good one, there are 5 portaloos, the marquee is up and all isgetting ready. There's lovely then. See you at 12 noon Pierre.
John Bardem

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 30 May 09 - 04:48 AM

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