Announcement: Dog Days X!!! (UK)

Subject: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:09 AM

Hi All!

The 'Dog Days X' Charity Weekend held at the 'Seven Stars' Public House, Knowl Hill, will be going ahead again in 2003 from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th March possibly for the last time. Please see the link below for further details and hope to see you there!

'Dog Days X'!!!

Regards: Tony

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:31 AM

We'll be there!
Why might it be the last?

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:57 AM

For one we've been doing this singlehandedly for ten years and ten seems a good time to stop and secondly I had so much difficulty getting local involvement (ie for raffle prizes etc) that it spoiled the weekend for us. Pearl wants us to quit after this one, I'm not so sure but we'll see how it goes before deciding.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: GUEST,The Admiral (at home)
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 01:13 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 10:30 AM

Linda and I will try and make it this time - sounds fun.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 01:34 PM

If you intend coming along to Dog Days make sure you bring lots of
change,'cos the Singaround has a very rigidly enforced fines system.
(That Admiral guy is a real hard man for the fines Pot).I seem to recall being fined one year for being me.See you all there>

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: nutty
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 01:46 PM

Sounds just what I need at present ...... unfortunately its too far away ....... boohoo.

Have fun

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 02:07 PM

Oh, could you list the fines? Inquiring minds want to know.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, who's feeling fine

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: alanww
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 08:50 PM

Sounds good to me. Hope to be there!
"John Dead, grey goose ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: vectis
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 07:45 PM

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LAST?????????
It's the start to my festival year.
You can't do this to me.
sob sob whimper sniffle etc.
Are you coming to ours in July?
Mary

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 06:18 AM

Ther should definitely be a fine for anyone who turns up with a Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and a load of tin whistles - especially if they're over 60 ! - only joking Terry.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: vectis
Date: 02 Mar 03 - 08:49 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 03:14 AM

Thanks for the refresh Vectis! I was just thinking about it when it magically appeared!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 04:23 AM

Will aim to arrive for lunch on Saturday, with V (of course), Christine+George from Herga. So far. I will advertise shamelessly tonight at Herga's 40th B'Day pty ('raayyy!), so there may be others.

Decided against indoor camping because of dog whimpering back home; so will bounce back on Sunday for the auction - if the Admiral leaves me any loose change on Saturday with his fines...

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: GUEST,Zany Mouse
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 04:30 AM

Be VERY careful not to sing any of Admiral's songs - the fines are crippling! Giggle

ZM

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 06:45 AM

Hope to make it on Saturday possibly with caravan.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Hovering Bob
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 07:29 AM

In answer to the request for a list of the fines, it's anything Tony can think of. The usual things of course: Forgetting the words, remembering the words! Singing the Wild Rover, my Scottish wife for singing with a foreign accent, singing your own songs. It really is absolutely anything Tony can think of (and there are plenty of suggestions if he can't).

Lots of fun and a cracking weekend.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 07:39 AM

So what chance does a Greek have, singing his own songs, potentially with an accent (depends on the vino), with 6 strings too many on his guitar...But I could get my own back and pay in Euros! Though that would probably cause another fine to be imposed, no doubt.

Come to think of it, I still have some drachmas somewhere...

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: GUEST,A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 07:56 AM

Definitely hope to be there. I'm raiding my piggy bank now.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 08:31 AM

El Greco, pay in Euros by all means - just don't expect change - not that you would have got any anyway!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 08:39 AM

I'll gladly pay double, if SWMBO agrees not to stop but to go to XI... and XII...etc   :-)

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 11:09 AM

If Dog Days is half as good as Portaferry-- Oh I forgot. We aren't supposed to be gloating about it on EVERY thread are we?

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: vectis
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 06:33 PM

One thing can be guaranteed.
Admiral has never been stuck for a reason to fine anyone so no-one, but, no-one gets away with doing ANYTHING without paying a fine.
Good fun for good causes.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 03:06 AM

Yes, 'and that'll be 'fine' by us! But don't forget the sessions, the concert on Saturday with Mick Ryan and Pete Harris topping 'Port and Brandy', Bill McKinnon, Dick Frost, George Papvgeris and Les Sullivan or the Barndance in the Village Hall and the Famous Dog Days Charity Auction subtly (as a seven pound sledge?!) gavelled by the Dangerous Malcolm Brothers. All these people are giving their services free-of-charge. Come and them your support!

Tony

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: GUEST,vectis at work
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 05:20 AM

Give them your support even??

Don't forget the sale of pre-loved vinyl, CDs, books and tapes as well.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 05 Mar 03 - 03:26 AM

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 05 Mar 03 - 03:28 AM

Oops - forgot to put something in. 'Sorry about that, I just want to keep this 'live' for one more day!

Thanks

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Cllr
Date: 05 Mar 03 - 04:19 AM

I can't make it this year, the wife and I are off to Durham to see family. But it is a great weekend and raises money for some very good Charities. Have a good one. Cllr

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: The Admiral
Date: 05 Mar 03 - 08:28 AM

Thanks for that Mike! I almost wish I was going with you (but then I usually do wish I was going somewhere at this stage of the proceedings)! Give our love to the estimable Carol.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Gervase
Date: 05 Mar 03 - 10:39 AM

M-J and meself should be there for part of the Sunday - it'll be worth dashing back from Wales especially to bid for something extremely silly in the auction!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 11:48 AM

refresher - 24 hrs left!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: vectis
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 06:48 PM

Caravan is packed for its maiden voyage. Can't wait until tomorrow:-)

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: breezy
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 06:59 PM

what happens on Sunday after 4.ish?
Just enquiring and refreshing for you.
Is El G at the comfort on Friday night or do I fine him for going 'awol'
Got new faces in for Sat at the blue anchor ya-boo

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: GUEST,Skippy
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 07:28 PM

well normally after 4:-
Pearl cries, Tony scratches his head, we all hug & put away the chairs.
See you there (not Sunday, due to "children" we will only make Sat. lunch).
Pleased to say that the "Smiths" will be there as well.
Regards to you all "Skippy"

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: breezy
Date: 07 Mar 03 - 11:40 AM

Is that |George Papavgeris with 2 a s
He'll be at the comfort next Friday too 14th in aid of M.S.charity night.
So it looks like it will have to be next year, go on do one more please Pearl I'm still catching up!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 03:18 AM

Hope you're all having a Fab time at Dog Days! If it hadn't been for my bad back letting me down yesterday I'd have been there - ah well, next year it is then!!! Enjoy today Cats all :-)

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 04:08 PM

Ah, but MGAS did actually make it for the Sunday singaround - and sang her "namesake" song too, with such great style and in fine voice, that I could see Judy Cook stretching to see who it was that was producing this sound at the end of the room...Fine girl yarrr!

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: breezy
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 05:30 PM

dog days, come again no more?

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 05:46 PM

Sadly so Admiral has decided that ten years is enough and the level of enjoyment does not match the level of preparatory graft.Indeed the
end of an era,and I am pleased to say I have made All the dog days with the exception of a couple of sessions when I was being very
financially rewarded to be else where. Top marks for a huge amount of money for charity that would Not have been available without Dog Days.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: vectis
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 07:23 PM

A grand weekend. Sadly the last:-(
Thanks for the last 10 years Tony and Pearl and the dangerous Malcolm Brothers plus the many others who contribute to make it so enjoyable for us punters.
It makes it ALMOST painless to be parted from every groat we have before we leave.

Now, where can we all meet up in March 2004????

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 04:09 AM

We'll think on that, Vectis, I'm not giving up yet. We have a good venue, used to having us folkies around for the weekend, and lots of participants who will miss it. We need bodies to organise it - and I know that's hard to find. And the charities might change - how about one for Leukaemia Busters, Breezy? Now, there's a thought, eh?

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 04:16 AM

Hey El Greko, I'd be happy to help!!! It's such a good venue & so very well established. Maybe Tony & Pearl & all the other wonderful people who have done so much for so long could be Laid-back Chairpersons & Consultants? I'd be dreadfully sorry to have been able to share only the last few hours of this traditional weekend! (Many thanks for your kind words BTW - watch out, your soul is showing!)

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 04:22 AM

'Twas true though, MGAS, you couldn't see as you were inspecting the inside of your eyelids at the time.
My soul goes round starkers anyway.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: breezy
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 04:57 AM

El Greko has a long term project requiring fertilization.
1st w/end in March 2004 ?

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 05:06 AM

We should probably rename it, though, to avoid besmirching the good name of Dog Days, and the wonderful work done by Tony-Pearl-Malcolm-Moira-Malcolm-Pat-DaveG etc for these ten years. Or not? I'll talk to the Admiral about it, to ascertain their feelings on the subject. And also their feelings on providing consultancy and continuity to the project (guest lists, participant lists, local contacts etc).

The more I think about it, the better I like it.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 05:14 AM

Sounds good :-) A crate of Commandaria for the various consultations is required!!!!! Whatever you do though, if this does happen, please don't clash with Portaferry - this year was brill & the first of it's kind - next year is an absolute MUST.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Hovering Bob
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 05:17 AM

Yes, sadly the end of an era, but what wonderful memories to cherish.
Like Leadfingers, I've made all 10 and Helen only missed one being in hospital for an operation one year.

Many thanks to the Admiral and his Lady.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 05:46 AM

I wish that I could have made it, but I've had a tummy bug over the weekend.

My horoscope (Gemini) in this morning's copy of METRO is a bit late, it reads:-

When I was in the Royal Navy, I was always told to expect the unexpected - you will see what I mean soon enough when Uranus gets moving.

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: alanww
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 07:30 AM

Thanks for a great weekend Tony and Pearl and all the others who helped. Enjoyed the singarounds (and the music in between) and the concert - as well as meeting several Mudcatter again and a couple of new ones (to me), El Greko and Hovering Bob. See you all again soon and here's hoping that there will be a similar event next year, even if it may be called something else!

"They were singing lovely Nancy ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Ann: Dog Days X!!! (UK)
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 07:39 AM

A couple of rattling good singarounds as always. George if your serious then more power to your elbow :)