Folk Barbecue in SE London

Subject: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 28 May 03 - 11:10 AM

It's that time of year again. Linda (Essex Girl) and myself would like to announce that we will be holding our first Folk Barbecue of the year on Sunday, 8th June from 2pm onwards at Mottingham (near Eltham SE9).

For those of you that haven't been to one of these events, it's a "Bring and Burn" arrangement - you bring the Meat, Fish, Veggieburger etc. and we'll supply barbecues, Bread, Salad and other trimmings, plus 10 gallons of my homemade beer (5 of light bitter + 5 of Dark Treacle Porter/Old (loopy juice).

There will be a PA set up and anyone may perform or join in a jam session amplified or not.

Any wanting further details, please feel fee to PM me.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 28 May 03 - 01:33 PM

This is an excellent event. I had the pleasure of attending on two previous occasions - a great bunch of people.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: melodeon king
Date: 28 May 03 - 01:35 PM

Yes I was there with folkman! What a nice garden dave has.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: cockney
Date: 28 May 03 - 01:37 PM

I've heard a rumour that the great Dave "The K" Kenningham will be playing on stage at about 4pm - is this true?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 28 May 03 - 01:44 PM

I have seen Mr K's new band the Knockholt Sausages - they're brilliant I believe this will be a warm up gig prior to their midsummer night extravaganza at knockholt a fortnight after!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 May 03 - 06:15 PM

Oooh, count us in, if we aren't doing anything else - same place as last year?

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 28 May 03 - 06:30 PM

The mouth waters ...

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 28 May 03 - 06:46 PM

Thanks for the invite Dave and Linda, but I'll be hosting a 16th birthday party for my son on that day :0)

Have fun!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 28 May 03 - 06:48 PM

Will the famous ROCKCHICK be there - I fancy her!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 May 03 - 06:55 PM

Mexican - join the queue or bring your duelling Poncho.....

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 29 May 03 - 04:25 AM

Liz/Manitas - If you see Micca/Cat, please tell them that they're invited.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 29 May 03 - 09:05 AM

We will be there Dave, gotta have a preview taste of the Knockholt Knockout.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 29 May 03 - 10:36 AM

If it's anything like the last lot - you will be flat out!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,eliza C
Date: 29 May 03 - 11:11 AM

will there be barbecue Bill Jones? Or tasty, crunchy charcoal Chieftans? Mmmm, sound good!
have a good one,
x ec

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Lanfranc en vacance
Date: 29 May 03 - 12:13 PM

Hi Dave/Linda

Got room for us (well, esp. me!!)?

Haven't made any Mudcat(ter) events this year, and this one looks possible.

Alan

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 May 03 - 03:08 PM

Why not come and find out Eliza - let us entertain you for a change, we won't even charge!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: rock chick
Date: 29 May 03 - 05:10 PM

I'll be there hopefully, also bassic from up North, Looking forward to it Dave and Linda.
Hope the good weather last ;O))

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 29 May 03 - 05:50 PM

Dave and Linda...thanks for the invite. We will try to make the BBQ...had a great time at last years!!!

Cat and Micca

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 29 May 03 - 06:54 PM

I am trying to persuade Royston to come.

Dave, last year you ahd noisy neighbours (but we still ahd a good time) - want a bigger PA rig?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Morticia
Date: 29 May 03 - 07:19 PM

Is it on the beaten path? I mean, could I get there by public transport?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 May 03 - 05:07 AM

We're a 10 minute walk from Mottingham Station, which is on the line from Charing + via Waterloo East, London Bridge, and Lewisham (for Docklands LR). Our address isn't really a secret it's:
12 Porcupine Close, Mottingham, SE9 3AE - Tel: [phone].
You can find a map here.

Porcupine Close is a bit narrow for parking and we live right at the end of the close where vehicles need to turn round, so we'd be grateful if you'd park in Leysdown Rd, Mottingham Rd, or one of the other streets around. NB the turning from Court Road is "No Entry" to traffic as it is now one-way.

Please let us know if you intend to come as we need to have some sort of idea of numbers.

Richard - thanks for the PA offer, but I don't think we need any more power - and anyway I've got a 400w system if I want to use it.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 May 03 - 05:10 AM

Morty, we can possibly give you a lift if you need one.... first come, first served.

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 30 May 03 - 06:16 AM

I'd love to come and finally meet some other catters . I'm waiting to here on a possible gig that day- Hope it doesn't happen as I'd much rather be eating charcoal.
If i am free I'll be coming from SW London ( Kingston-ish) and driving so could give lifts. PM me if you need one.

Martin

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 May 03 - 06:41 AM

Hope to see you Martin - BTW I'm posting this from Kingston-upon-Thames as this is where I work.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Morticia
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:56 AM

Okay, the pixie and I will be there, no major disasters occuring between times........Liz, I'll pm you!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: melodeon king
Date: 30 May 03 - 09:07 AM

This will be a good bash if all these strange names are anything to go by!!!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 May 03 - 10:29 AM

LTS, Manitas, Cat, Micca were all at the last BBQ, Woodsie - I'm sure that you'll like Morty.

What about the catters on the opposite side of the M25 - Leadfingers, Breezy, Judel etc - any of you interested ?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: MMario
Date: 30 May 03 - 10:52 AM

So - you realize that you are celebrating Catspaw's birthday, don't you?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 30 May 03 - 11:30 AM

Martin- I believe you met some catters at Leith, while you were working? Sorry I missed you this time- I'll look out for you at Liverpool.

Will you be in costume at the barbecue? :0)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 30 May 03 - 12:27 PM

Whatever you want Noreen- maybe the comedy folkie with beer stains & tie dyed accessories- not sure ! I'll certainly look out for you at Liverpool ( Sunday only ) look out for a really tall bloke with lots of mussels.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Micca
Date: 30 May 03 - 01:08 PM

Dave, put us both down for this one too!! last time was a LOT of fun, iT included meeting( and hearing) Aiden Crossey and some other really nice singers and musicians and we can Raise a Glass of that stuff you brew to Catspaw!!!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: cockney
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:22 PM

Big She will be there too!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:30 PM

Basic rule in life is everything always happens at the same time. I'm already committed to an equivalent event in the depths of Hatfield Forest that day.

But hopping (around) down in Kent sounds fun...

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Leadfingers
Date: 31 May 03 - 11:13 AM

Hope to get over Dave,Gigs allowing.I am happy to offer limited transport from Darkest West London to any one who isnt taking as many instruments as me.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,DaveK
Date: 31 May 03 - 12:49 PM

Thank you for your invite.
I recommend your Barby to anyone who has not been before. An excellent afternoon was had by all last year. It may well be an idea to take the Monday off work - especially hearing about the new ale which I cannot wait to sample.
Will also be great to hear your songs in the relaxed atmosphere of your superb garden.
I hear Woodsie will be performing along with Pat on harp - Well worth the trip to deepest Mottingham.
A great start to June - and only a couple of weeks away from Knockholt. What more can we ask for.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Rhubarb warrior
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 09:48 AM

Good to see this forum back on line earlier than anticipated - a few people were worried about getting to the BBQ without the ever helpful guidance of the cat.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 04:41 AM

Be great if you can make it Terry - looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. Linda has been prevailed upon to make another of her giant paellas, and the beer should be rather good. I'm thinking of holding a consecration ceremony for our new shed ! Let's hope that the weather is good - see you all there.

It might be a good idea to copy my earlier posting with the directions and map, just in case Mudcat goes down again.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 09:12 AM

Ooooh I can smell the tortillas roasting ...

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Crazy Little Woman
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 09:38 AM

What kind of barbecue sauce do y'all use over there?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 10:04 AM

BTW MMario - it might be Spaw's birthday, but I intend to light the barbecues with fire-lighters and a blow-torch, not some of the methods that Spaw has mentioned - especially as I've just built a new shed in the garden !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 06:25 PM

Dave, why don't you collect donations for the cat from those who come? What we save on beer we don't have to buy could go to a good cause...

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: mexican
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 07:05 PM

I'm up for that!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 06:03 PM

Crackin idea-I'll be there.
Martin

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Alex
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 07:51 AM

I'll be 'round in an hour!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 07:54 AM

See you there about then!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 07:57 AM

Setting off now!!!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 05:48 PM

Well, Wasn't that fun!!

Despite the showery bits and the "fresh" breeze, the weather was sunny and the barbie fired up.

Dave's brews were up to the usual standard with 'Old Spiney' being my favourite, the other one needed another week or so under the stairs.

The garden was lovely as ever, the company pleasant and the PA loud - the only thing louder was Concorde flying over!

Thanks Dave, it was wonderful and I look forward to the next one where hopefully I won't be wired up and you can ravish me in the kitchen whilst Manitas is asleep again.

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: cockney
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:07 PM

Thanx Dave & Linda for a great afternoon.

I kmow how much work you both put in to making this sort of event happen - it is really appreciated!

Woodsie & FolkMob

ps It would be great if all the crowd that were there come to Knockholt!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:13 PM

Abject and humble apologies - Linda - thank you too! The paella looked wonderful, the salads - especially the bucket of fruit salad and the cream were equally wonderful and we all had a lovely time.

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:23 PM

Yeah!! Just got home! Had a great time Thankyou Dave and Linda. Hope to see you soon

Khatt

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:35 PM

It was great to meet you all today- I can now put faces to a lot more catters. Thanks dave and Linda .Martin

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:40 PM

Martin- were you dressed as a sozzled old folkie?
Or was that the host?
*big grin*

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 07:26 PM

Pixie and I had a wonderful time....thank you so much, Dave and Linda.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dead Horse
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 08:11 PM

Thanks for wearing the purple choccy t-shirts, now I shall have to get one for the wife.
Thank heavens I got there before the ale ran out.

..................Gin

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 03:28 AM

Well I seem to be the last to say thanks. But I got home about 9 pm having snoozed most of the way in Val and Pete's car and by the time I had done the dogs 'n' stuff kip seemed more important than catting.

Excellent Dave. Thanks. As you suggested, rather than making you an intermediary I shall send a (small) cheque to the friends direct.

If anyone finds a small leatherette case labelled "pub-prop", it's mine. I have the pub prop still, but the case I think blew away in one or another mighty gust.

All I need is a dog-sitter to be able to make Knockholt definite.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 05:58 AM

What a fantastic afternoon, thanks Dave and Linda. I had a very chillin afternoon and that wasn't just down to the breeze, it was the good food, good beer and good people. It was great to put faces to names that you just read on Mudcat... and everyone is more than welcome to join us at Knockholt. Richard, that also includes well behaved dogs, if you can't find a sitter, I believe that there a few people taking theirs.
Hope to see you all again soon.
Debs :)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 08:04 AM

Noreen- I think I was completely outdone on the sozzled folkie front- Damn!!

See you at Liverpool
martin X

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 09:36 AM

I found the pub prop case! Oops!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 02:58 PM

Just wanted to add my thaknks as well Dave and Linda, it was a great afternoon

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:50 AM

Thanks for all coming and making it such a great afternoon - it was almost a home counties Mudcat convention - our list was:

Micca & Catsphiddle
LTS & Manitas (& Bratling)
Judel
Morticia
Dispsodeb
Woodsie, Mexican etc
Richard Bridge
Larkin
Leadfingers
plus of course Essex Girl and myself

If we've left any 'catter out let us know.

We hope to ho;d another one later in the year - I'd better get the next lot of beer started.

Love to all, Dave and Linda.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Essex Girl
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 08:56 AM

Thanks for all turning up despite the unsettled weather.I managed to make it into work yesterday but wasn't able to do much that was productive. The brain wasn't working well. Jude, thanks for all your efforts clearing up, I hope you had a better journey home than coming. See you all soon.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dead Horse
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 09:18 AM

"If we've left any 'catter out let us know."
Er, does arriving just as the ale is running out count?
Dragged the wife along, (after she had done her bit to promote Cajun dance in backwoods Chatham) and I am pleased to say that she is now reconciled to spending a dirty weekend in the woods of Knockholt.
While talking to Streaky Pete, he was reminiscing about his days in the RAF, and recalled landing at the airfield in Knockholt!
Turns out he meant Northolt!
Poor old bugger is losing it I fear, but then he had been at the Old Spiney!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 09:57 AM

Sorry Dead Horse (and Kay) you shall be added to the BBQ Hall of Fame, but I hope you'll excuse me not asking poor overworked Mr Offer to actually change my previous posting - hope to see you at Knockholt Ken.

This is the first BBQ that there hasn't been a couple of gallons of beer left.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 10:47 AM

You left the lovely pixie off the list, Dave! How could you possibly forget her?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 11:01 AM

i know things are bad doon southbut... to barbeque folk YUK.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 11:56 AM

Sorry - Linda and I are still getting over it - we've got a flock of Gazebos (or is Gazebi) to round up this evening.

Pixie is added to the list.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 05:21 PM

Well it's Tuesday night and I have finally recovered. Adding my thanks to Dave and Linda for a marvelous afternoon. It was great to spend a few hours with a crowd of marvelous people - I must really sort myself out a decent name.

I took a few photo's - although it was a bit difficult focusing after downing a few (?) of Dave's home made - These are on my site on the Dave Bryant page (you can get to this via the folkmob site).

Hope to see everyone at Knockholt next week - you are all very welcome.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: cockney
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:53 PM

poor ol' Mr K hasn't worked out how to do a blue clicky link yet!

So here's a link to his "Dave Bryant" page which has photos of the barbee Dave Kenningham I haven't checked it yet so I accept no responsibility for the content - if you find it offensive - hard cheddar!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: cockney
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:57 PM

The pics on the last link take a while to open (if you are not on broadband) but they're pretty good.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 04:49 AM

I'm sending a few piccies up to Pene Azul.

Heres a quick index to Dave K's piccies - I hope I got all the names right.

Group 1.

Pete Hicks
Woodsie, Dorothy
Richard Bridge
Dipsodeb (having her ear licked out by husband Pat)
Woodsie
Terry Lees


Group 2.

Pete Hicks, Dave West
Linda and me
Linda
Jim Radford
Leadfingers


Group 3.

Linda and me
Terry Lees & John inspecting the beer
Woodsie guarding the beer
Sue (foreground), Royston, Val Hicks, Richard Bridge
Les sullivan, Pete Hicks, Richard Bridge, Royston

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 07:06 AM

Have sent 3 piccies to Pene Azul for inclusion in Member's Photos.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 07:55 AM

Thanks for the key, Dave. Without it, the only one I knew on the pics apart from you and the lovely linda, was Leadfingers (he gets around a bit that chap).
Seems like it was fun!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Indigo
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 06:37 PM

When's the next one?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 07:44 PM

And don't forget my hand which makes an appearance on the last pic.
Martin

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 08:08 PM

Your hand around the neck of a prettily-bowed 12-string?
Pleased to meet you, sir!

:0)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 04:24 AM

Hey Noreen darling - I didn't start this thread to provide you with somewhere to chat up young fellows ! (if it was me that you were trying to chat up, it would be a different matter).

Why not come down south for the next BBQ for which the provisional date is

                                        Sunday 14th September

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 11:21 AM

LOL Dave :0)
Sorry, can't do 14th Sept, already booked!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 04:17 PM

Dave - it can be my birthday treat!!!

Er... can't help but notice the disproportionate number of blokes in the photos.... I remember lots of femayles being there, and even one or two ladies.... but did you photograph any?

Is there something you feel you ought to share with us?

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 07:06 PM

Sorry, the photos were taken early in the afternoon - There are photo's of Linda and Sue who sang first. I would have taken more later but after Dave's brew I doubt whether they would have come out. I will take more of everyone (and I mean everyone) next time. Promise!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 08:45 PM

2 points I'd like to make - it's a while since I've been called a young fellow so thanks Dave ,mind you , you did have your beer goggles on! And it was a artfully strummed cittern Noreen . See you Sunday madam.
Regards
Youngfellow

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 04:21 AM

Larkin - next year's June BBQ will be my 60th Birthday Bash - so I think that you're younger than me.

Liz - there are now three piccies up on Mudcat Member's Photos here one of which shows the mudmaidens (with Morty invoking the spirits and you stuffing your face).

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: GUEST,Len
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 07:15 PM

Aaaaagh!!!!

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 07:45 PM

Who was the young lady who kept sidling up to Royston?

Is there something she should know?

(Val noticed, not me)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 07:47 PM

You win Dave !

Nice pics !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:53 AM

Dave, you may be gratified to know that I have still not managed to meet up with young Mr Larkin, despite best endeavours (on both parts!) over the weekend at the Mersey Maritime Fest.

I DID see a rather gorgeous shiny lobster in hotpants (who had male Shellbacks in a swoon) a couple of mermaids and an octopus... and two deepsea divers, but only on the Saturday. I presume none of these were you, Martin?

:0)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 06:18 AM

Well Noreen, Martin is in one of the piccies that Jeff has posted on the Member's Photos for me, so you can drool over it to your heart's content. If you prefer (relative) youth to wisdom and experience, that's your loss - I've still got the sexy Linda. LTS would have given me a cuddle, but she's wearing some sort of radio cardiac monitor (honestly Linda that's what she was showing me inside her blouse) and reckoned that any excitement would set the thing off. I suppose that a gadget like that makes chastity belts unnecessary these days !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 07:00 AM

Destined never to meet Noreen. I was one of the Divers on Sunday but I had my B team in on Saturday as I had another job.

I wouldn't drool though, it doesn't half mess up your Shellback shirt. Mind you I was drooling over the lobsters- lovely young ladies weren't they. I could hear the Shellback pacemakers rattling from a distance.

Maybe Sidmouth ?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 09:19 AM

Larkin, if you're a diver, I wonder if you know Pete Currie (mudcat name "Blossom") who is amongst other things a professional diver. He plays accordian with both "Skinner's Rats" and "Slattery" and would have been at the BBQ except that he was busy elsewhere. Pete Hicks and Rick West the other two members of "Slattery" were there though.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:11 PM

It's true Linda - still wearing it now, although this is the last night!! It goes back to the hospital tomorrow (Thursday)....

LTS

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 07:31 PM

No Dave, I am a street performer and my divers are on stilts -seehere
He may have seen us though as we do a lot of maritime events.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 04:27 AM

OK Liz - If you feel like popping over to Knockholt this weekend, you can have the cuddle !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 05:51 AM

I think this thread should be re-named Flirting in SE London !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 06:00 AM

Perhaps we should have a new suffix for Flirting and Swinger's threads - after all it's always been part of the Folk Scene !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 08:38 AM

Maybe Flirting Dave but I don't know about swinging - but hey what you get up to in SE London is your biz.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 08:54 AM

Swinging on stilts?
:0)

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 09:30 AM

I'm sure it's possible but I'm a bit past it for that sort of malarky.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 09:40 AM

Larkin, when I was editor of Folk London in the 70/80s, two of the organisers of a "very respectable" Folk Dance Club in Kent, informed me that they had permanently "Changed Partners". I also once went to a "very interesting" party given by some of the members of the, now sadly defunct, "Fighting Cocks", Kingston Folk Club - which is in your neck of the woods.

Be gentle with him Noreen, I think he's a bit innocent - but I'm sure that you can educate him.

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: alanww
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 11:29 AM

Swinging, Noreen, ..... mmmmmm ..... garden swings at the BBQ? Or perhaps you have some other kind in mind!
Swing low, sweet Chariot ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:20 PM

To alter a famous quote by Dorothy Parker:

If all the people who had found a new partner at a Folk Festival were laid end to end on the the campsite - you wouldn't be able to hear the ceilidh band above the grunts !

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Dead Horse
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:31 PM

So thats why everybody looked knackered!
I knew I should have got there earlier.
The clock above the shed takes on a new significance......

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 01:04 PM

This is starting to get silly. Indeed the seeds of my first getting together with Jacqui were sowed at a folk festival!

But I still want to know who is going to disillusion the young lady who kept sidling up to Royston?

Subject: RE: Folk Barbecue in SE London
From: Larkin
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 03:54 PM

Very Funny Dave - You're the man