NW Leicestershire Quarter Session

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 02:31 PM

Ah well....have fun Alan!

Who else is coming

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 05:25 PM

Apologies, Lynne... not likely to make it, but hope you have a good time!

Kitty

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 11:23 AM

Bimp

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 02:46 AM

Bimp?

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 11:49 AM

bomp?

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 02:59 AM

What IS this? Guess that song?????

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 05:45 AM

mich simpler, itz nit eurovision.


joust 'bomb-p!'

OR
'bump' you crazy long-haired pointy hatted person!!!!!

just reminding the good folk out there not to be in the vicinity of Oakthorpe on whatever day it is/will be . Although the provision of a new doorway does not make up for the loss of cider , tutu or not

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 05:35 PM

Ahem! Ahem!

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 10:41 AM

Ahem in deed!!

Last call for the Quarter session! Tomorrow night. Anyone coming????

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 04:28 PM

-Her eyes squinted in the glare as she pushed open the swing doors and walked out onto the stoop... Her hair billowed around her as she slowly looked up and then down the street..all she saw was tumbleweed swirling and jumping as it raced to leave town ...she could taste the dust in her mouth, ... she should have taken that last stage she thought...... what good is a bar without cider.......

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:08 AM

Well it was much less well-populated than usual but fun nevertheless. There were slightly over a dozen of us and due to recent events in our lives I didn't really have the heart to run the thing so it just ran itself. More of a free-for-all than a singaround. We had a lot of music and some singing and quite a combination of the two with everyone joining in.

The next one will be in June, which is traditionally our best one of the year where we usually sit outside and sing and play. I hope many of you who couldn't make last night for one reason or another will be able to make it next time!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 18 May 07 - 08:24 AM

Right...we had been thinking of stopping the sessions in view of the miserable, surly landlord (and the lack of cider). We now have the possibility of a change of venue so I'd like to know what everyone thinks. We can, if we like, use the Moira Furnace for the sessions. The accoustics are wonderful...Dave Barnes and I both had an experimental sing last weekend. It's a museum so likely to be no smoking (sorry, forgot to check) but going outside and standing by the canal for a smoke could probably be quite pleasant. It isn't a pub but we can probably get a local pub to put on a barrel of beer and one of Old Rosie (Hooray!!!). This brings me to the second question...what kind of beer? It's Burton Bridge they have and Ted assures me they are all pretty drinkable.

The third question: One of the reasons we were doing them on the Thursday evening was because the pub was too busy on Fridays and Saturdays. Several people have said it would be better to change the night, especially since we have a number of people who come from quite a distance. At the furnace there is no problem so do you think we should go for the Friday evening or the Saturday?

There is camping available including camper vans. They charge but it's only £4 a night.

So...what do you think?

Love Lynne
ps. We are also starting planning for a folk weekend as part of the Moira Furnace Festival next May. I'll keep you informed!

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 18 May 07 - 08:31 AM

I would come over if there was camping especially if the day changes Lynne.
Scooby

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: GUEST,Paul Burke
Date: 18 May 07 - 08:50 AM

It sounds fine to me... I'd be happy about the Friday or the Saturday. Maureen might be troubled about the smoking, but in any case it's the law in pubs from only a few days later. It might be a bit of a risk for a pub to put on a barrel, as you can't be sure of numbers or what they'll want to drink. But you can always make it bring-your-own session.

Surly landlords- why do they do it? You'd think that they'd realise that running a pub means meeting all sorts of people.

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: GUEST
Date: 18 May 07 - 09:58 AM

I would generally come down if it was on a weekend. Lizzie would love to.
love Robbie

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 18 May 07 - 10:09 AM

Urgh! I just typed a long message, posted it and it disappeared! Haven't had a message eaten in ages.

Robbie...do you prefer Friday or Saturday? Shady will be thrilled if Lizzie comes.

We will be talking to the landlord who would be supplying the beer in the next few days.

I'm hoping that if the weather is as good as it was the last two Junes we can sit outside. The surroundings are lovely and the manageress has suggested that we could sit on the bridge over the canal by which you actually get into the room.

So far so good...any more??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 18 May 07 - 03:02 PM

Oh, by the way, we are also starting planning for a folk weekend at Moira Furnace next May. I'll keep you informed.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:06 PM

A Saturday would suit me Lynne - Assuming I can doss down Chez Vous !
means I can visit my old Mum and NOT miss Maidenhead !

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 19 May 07 - 04:56 AM

Ok..that's one definite for Saturday and the others so far aren't bothered which so it's looking like a Saturday. Anyone else? Alanww? MuddleC?


Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 20 May 07 - 03:13 PM

Ahhhwww ! splogits an' bangledoits... sos llang as it don't spoil me tutu practisement.
wotiz summuns date fer this quarter then be you??

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 May 07 - 02:49 AM

Um....yeah...well...I THINK I understand what you are saying!

At the moment it looks like being Saturday 23rd June. Who's up for it?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 May 07 - 06:42 AM

I'll bring my sleeping bag !

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: alanww
Date: 21 May 07 - 07:16 AM

Hey Terry
Do you never go to festivals? They tend to happen at the weekends!
And Saturday 23 June is the English Music Weekend at Bishops Castle, Shropshire. See English Music Weekend if you are interested.
So, sorry Lynne, neither Sandy nor I would be available for that.
Having said that, my avaialbility in June is very limited anyway.
All the best. Enjoy yourselves!
"I like to rise ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 May 07 - 07:17 AM

It is slightly further to walk from our house but the walk is along the canal towpath instead of the road so much nicer. It's a mile maximum.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 May 07 - 08:52 AM

Hard to avoid festivals at this time of year. Even when it was on the Thursday people were getting ready for festivals etc.

Well if this works, the next one will be about September 21/22

Have a good one at BC Alan!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 May 07 - 09:09 AM

I would like to come as well, but I can only come if it is on a Saturday and there is camping. Not many do's on a Saturday, so would be nice.

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 May 07 - 10:50 AM

It is on Saturday this time, though may sometimes be on Fridays in future...depends what else we have on work-wise. Camping can be arranged at a small charge (About £4 a night)

Where are you coming from? I don't recognize your name Unicorn man, do I know you?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: GUEST,Paul Burke
Date: 22 May 07 - 03:43 AM

But that means the walk BACK is along the canal towpath too... don't have too much wobbly juice.

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 22 May 07 - 08:04 AM

I will be coming from Luton, Beds. I used to be Martin from Barton or Dr Death for a while. What date if any has been set? Just in case I can't make it?

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 May 07 - 10:22 AM

Saturday 23rd June at Moira Furnace, Leicestershire.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 22 May 07 - 12:44 PM

Cheers Lynne. That means I can't come this time. It's a 12 hr day at The Bull in Barton on the 23rd. Next time though if it's on a Saturday. Cheers. TTFN Unicornman.

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 May 07 - 12:40 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 May 07 - 08:47 AM

Damn! Sorry about this guys. We can't have the session on the 23rd June due to a work commitment that has just cropped up. I'll get back to you and let you know the revised date. I guess it's the down side of doing it at a weekend when a lot of our work is at weekends

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 30 May 07 - 08:51 AM

Oh Globbits.."

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 04:41 PM

Suddenly realised that we cancelled the 23rd June session but haven't come up with an alternative. Hopefully it will be the following Saturday, 30th June. I'll let you know for sure in the next couple of days with the details. I think it will have to be a 'Bring your own' one this time as we don't really have time to organise anything else.

Who's coming??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 09:00 PM

bring your own what?   gerls!...drink...feck!

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 02:42 AM

Well whatever you want to bring really!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Mitch the Bass
Date: 30 Jun 07 - 06:57 AM

Is this on tonight?

Mitch

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 30 Jun 07 - 08:34 AM

So sorry...I forgot to post back about this. No it's not on. Every time we try to organize a night we discover that there's something else happening...usually work in one form or another. We may give the summer one a miss, though we have thought about perhaps having it later in July? Otherwise the next will be in September. I'm not sure it's a good weekend for people to be travelling so perhaps it's no bad thing not to have it.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 02 Jul 07 - 04:31 PM

in that case..I'll have to come to your place for a 'pint' and a rabbit...

tu-tu, I mean 'ta-ta';

I've had enough excise for the moment, so I'm off to find something shady to sit under and a glass of archers............

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 01 Dec 07 - 03:33 PM

Hmmm...just posted to this and it seems to have disappeared. Try again.

Having failed to get our act together for the last two quarters, so many people have asked if we're having a Christmas session that it has spurred us on to arrange it. There was supposed to be a change of venue but it seems easier just to have it as usual. So....
At 8.00ish on Thursday 20th December in the Turk's Head in Donisthorpe there will be a Yuletide session.

Anyone coming??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Dec 07 - 03:38 PM

Cant make it Lynne - I will be in USA !!! Ho9pe it goes well .

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 01 Dec 07 - 04:58 PM

Oh well I guess that's a pretty good excuse! Have fun Terry

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Dec 07 - 09:48 AM

Anyone??

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:34 PM

I wish I somehow get a picture of tumbleweed blowing down a desolate Donisthorpe village street... but they don't do tumbleweed in Leicestershire...... could try brambles I suppose..... stinging nettles perhaps...... small dog???

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Emma B
Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:42 PM

Nothing I would love better Lynne to get Xmas off to a great start!

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MBSLynne
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 04:26 AM

Liath, our friend with the beautiful harp says she's coming. It'll be worth it just for that!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: MuddleC
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 08:33 PM

Good Grief! Liath Hollins was last there in 2005!!!!
is she still with that will-o-the wisp Simon?
her web sites don't mention the 'Fayrie Song'.....but they do mention Meatloaf and Shania Twain amongst others!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.myspace.com/traditionalharp
http://traditionalharp.co.uk/

amazing!

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 08:37 PM

Quarter session has always been a really good fun evening for me !
But this year I am in Virginia doing SilverSmith things !

Subject: RE: NW Leicestershire Quarter Session
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Dec 07 - 08:38 PM

But I'll clock a 200th on this