Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: karen k
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:25 AM

Wish I could be there. But I'll celebrate with you at the Getaway. I hope you have a wonderful day. I'll be thinking of you. Can't wait to see pictures. Best wishes,
love,
karen

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:37 AM

SECOND DROWNED

    Is there rum and laverbread?

THIRD DROWNED

    Bosoms and robins?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Concertinas?

FIFTH DROWNED

    Ebenezer's bell?

FIRST DROWNED

    Fighting and onions?

SECOND DROWNED

    And sparrows and daisies?

THIRD DROWNED

    Tiddlers in a jamjar?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Buttermilk and whippets?

FIFTH DROWNED

    Rock-a-bye baby?

FIRST DROWNED

    Washing on the line?

SECOND DROWNED

    And old girls in the snug?

THIRD DROWNED

    How's the tenors in Dowlais?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Who milks the cows in Maesgwyn?

FIFTH DROWNED

    When she smiles, is there dimples?

FIRST DROWNED

    What's the smell of parsley?


Under Milk Wood
Dylan Thomas



The mention of cockles brought this to mind.
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:43 AM

" To begin at the beginning
It is Spring, moonless night in the small town
starless and Bible black...."

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:47 AM

Carole and Andrew - what wonderful news! - unfortunately I'll miss it by a month but will be there in spirit!

love and best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 01:15 PM

Carole and Andrew - I've been looking through the list of tunes you gave us the other week. I notice that a bunch of them are to be found as ABC format or as MIDIs on the web. Would you like me to put a couple of BLICKIES so people who don't know them or don't read music can have a listen?
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 01:32 PM

Congratulations my friendz, Tawmmie and I wish you the happiest of lives together. Any chance you will be honeymooning in Alaska? If not, then our hugs must be virtual instead of in person. We still remember the fun we shared with you both, and look forward to doing it again.

Kindest regards,
Mike & Tawmmie

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:43 PM

Giok and Micca - yes, that sounds like the sort of party we got planned - welcome to Llareggub.

Geoff - great idea. Just do it!

Jerry & Ruth, Karen, Freda, Mike & Tawmmie and everyone else who can't make it but would like to - thanks again. Getting to know guys like you is one of the great things about this Mudcat.

And thanks to Joe Offer for changing the title of this thread to something more comprehensible. We wanted to keep it above the line because so many folks filter out all BS threads.

Not long now!
Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:57 PM

Is there anything we can bring? Where are the tunes you mention? Am I missing something here?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:11 PM

" The clock in the 'Sailors Arms' says a quarter to eleven, it has said this for 40 years, a quarter to eleven is Opening Time, it is always opening time in the Sailors Arms"

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:16 PM

Rhiannon - there's a booklet of tunes - mostly well known - so that most people can join in with some of the music sessions or busk along with the ceilidh. I'll put one in the post if you want - anyone else want one???????

"Gower time ticks away at its own pace - perhaps Gower clocks never manage to reach closing time"

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:49 PM

Can I have one too please??!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Benjamin
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 06:10 PM

Man, what I wouldn't give to hear the concertina music that will be at that event. However, my previous engagements will make such a long travel a bit difficult to justify (not to mention afford, I am a musician). Andrew, play a tune for me! Also, congradulations to both of you! I had no idea until now (I never noticed thread earlier). I've talked with both of you on chat and couldn't be happier for you two. You guys are really two of the nicer people I've met around here.
BMW

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 02:39 AM

Khatt - I have already sent one to you - did it not arrive? - was about month ago! I'll send another tomorrow if not

xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 03:25 AM

Benjamin: Where do you live? You MIGHT be able to get a lift from a Catter.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:38 AM

No Carole it's not arrived... :o(

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:46 AM

If anyone not desperately busy could just put some of the relevant tune titles on here then I can search for them.
Ta.
Andy and Jillie are trying VERY hard on their connies, honest!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:51 AM

Not lobster but one has a tail...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:53 AM

Wow, it's not that far away now, is it! If my calculations are right, it will be 8.30pm here in Oz, and with John away that night, and no distractions, I might even remember to listen in at the right time. I hope so. In any case, I'll be with you in spirit, sending you my best wishes!

Jenny

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:58 AM

Sorry, missed this before

Congratulations!

or as we say in Oz...

You'll be sorry! :-)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 10:16 AM

Booklet with dots in post to you tomorrow Andy....along with our cheque for Miskin!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:00 PM

Okay - Carole gave us a buch of music which essentially contains suggestions for tunes which are likely to be played during the weekend. Some of them are fairly common session tunes, but others are ones which I don't know. Although I can sit down and work them out - I can read music, but do not often have a need to, so I don't do it "up to speed", it is still easier to listen to the tune.
I tracked down a bunch of the tunes - in ABC format - which can be converted to MIDI using http://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html - CONVERT-A-MATIC.

A lot of the tunes are found in a booklet produced by the Lewes Arms Folk Club - Downloadable as ABC and Noteworthy Composer formats from HERE.
I have listed the tunes from the Weding List found in each "Volume":-

        Lewes Favourites Volume 1
The Cotillion (Bosham Band, circa 1800)
Scan Tester's No.2
Scan Tester's No.1
Flowers of Edinburgh
Soldier's Joy

        Lewes Favourites Volume 2
Brighton Camp
Cochin China
Jack Come Kiss Me Now
Michael Turner's Waltz (Mozart)
Enrico
The Sloe
The Weaver's March (published James Aird, 1782)
The Man in the Moon (Scan Tester)
The Tank

        Lewes Favourites Volume 3
The Oyster Girl
Speed the Plough
Welch's Four Part Polka (Sussex Tune Book)
Davy Davy Knick-Knack

        Lewes Favourites Volume 4
Rochdale Coconut Dance

        Lewes Favourites Volume 5
Maggie in the Wood
Dashing White Sergeant
Michael Turner's Jig
Old Rosin the Beau
The New Rigged Ship



         Lewes Favourites Volume 6
Laura
Monck's March (Belle Isle)
The New Moon
Scan Tester's Schottische No.2
Jimmy (Jamie) Allen
Marmalade Polka
My Love She's but a Lassie Yet
Off She Goes
Tip Top Polka
King of the Cannibal Islands
Moll of the Wood
(The saucy little bird on) Nelly's Hat (Scan Tester)
The Rose Tree

Well - That should give a start......
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:04 PM

Missed one from Vol.2 of the ABC :-
X:21
T:Tink-a-Tink

Quack"
GtD.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Maryrrf
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:34 PM

I saw both of you at the Getaway but didn't get a chance to chat - really enjoyed your singing though! If the links you provided are an indication you certainly life in a beautiful part of the world! Your handfasting sounds like it will be wonderful and I wish you much happiness for the future.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Dave Earl
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 02:33 PM

We have a copy of the Lewes Favourites book.

Will try to remember to bring it with us in case anybody wants the dots for a particular tune.

Dave

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Benjamin
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 04:48 PM

Zany, I live in Seattle. I don't believe the ride is going to work out for this one!
Still, I know everyone will enjoy this time!
BMW

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: vectis
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 09:51 AM

Still trying to get there but larger halves work is preventing at present.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 02:30 PM

I am coming across with Olly and Mick,so i will see you sometime during the weekend.
Plastered or not SussexCarole,thats the first joke.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: jimmyt
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 07:27 PM

Andrew and Carole, I cannot tell you how much I will miss being there in the flesh, but I will be there in Spirits, er spirit.

I hope you both have a wonderful wedding and an even better marriage. Andrew, she is a young and innocent thing, so be gentle with her! loveandkisses from the grand thongmeister, jimmyt

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 03:11 AM

Not long now - sending positive thoughts for the last few days before the wedding. Such marvellous organisation to help so many people celebrate, thank you both so much!!

Now to the serious stuff - will there be a wide-screen set up at Kennoxstone so we can All see the web-cast of the Wedding? Splott Man suggested all those with 'Power Books' should hold them open outside the registry office for the hordes of interested parties spilling out, but I wasn't sure what a 'Power Book' was a the time....

Or, where's the nearest internet cafe?

And is the event being videoed?

{{{{Carole & Andrew}}}}

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:29 AM

Dots (or birds on telegraph wires) came today, Carole. Thanks.

I don't think there will be enough time for me to learn the tunes as I'm only a baby at this, but Mick played them straight through without problem (of course!), so I think my duty will be mainly dog-holding!

Your organisation is amazing.

Looking forward to Friday. We're just about to go up to check out the motorhome. Yiipppeeee

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:34 AM

I own a projector and screen if someone has a laptop that will pick up webcam (mine only set up for home internet I think)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 11:24 AM

I've just heard that we are allowed video at the Reg Office....so if we can arrange playback facilities back at the Hall that would be better than the web cam...cos that would have no sound. I'll find out what's needed for the playback...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 11:33 AM

What wonderful news too hear.Not long now.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:18 PM

Offer of projector still applies. Our video plays back through it if you want to use that.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 06:05 AM

Carole/Jane: Hope tech stuff re. video works out OK, sounds excellent, thanks! I reckon Richard might be wandering around the festivities with his Video-camera, so there may be 'unofficial' clips too!

All this talk of 'dots', I 'spect there'll be some singing too - I'll have a look round for the program, haven't seen one yet!

Carole: Hope you find some time to relax over the next week or so, positive thoughts!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 12:45 PM

There will be plenty of singing, dancing, music, eating and drinking & who knows what else!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 01:25 PM

What fantastic organisation, you've even got 'who knows what else' all programmed in - I am in awe :-)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 04:51 PM

Oh yes, there is a program(me) - even if quite a lot of it comprises 'who knows what else' - but we're not letting on until you get here.

Not long now!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 04:54 PM

You nearly had guests a week early! Mick told me it was THIS Friday. Luckily I had to fill in a form which made me check the date. We've gained an extra week to get our act together!!!

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Snuffy
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 05:22 PM

Not forgetting the "whatever" throughout the day in the Committee Room!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Joybell
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 07:04 PM

Best wishes and happy thoughts from and with Joy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 06:37 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 04:14 PM

I've just been told of an extra double b & b room in centre of village. If anyone still hasn't arranged their accommodation...any takers??...24 hours before it offered to the Easter surfers.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 05:35 PM

What a brilliant thread Carole and Andrew. Have only just caught up with it after all the travelling. Am looking forward so much to your great day. Singers, you have no need to worry, the programme covers everything, and 70 concertinas doesn't phase me one bit.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: bet
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 11:11 PM

Congradulations! 2004 Secret Santa. Though I don't know Carloe, I do know a little about you (you are a great SS)and she's getting a great fella. Take care of each other and enjoy the rest of your life! bet

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 07:46 AM

~Refresh~

Not long to go!!!

See you Friday!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 01:42 PM

Was describing this event to a new Mudcatter Ernest and he has dubbed it 'Wedstock' brilliant!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 10:14 AM

Only 6 days to go until you and Andy are married Carole.I will be down with Olly and Mick sometime over the weekend.
Have a magnificant day on Friday.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 01:06 PM

Just to add a bit of gloom to the celebrations , there is now a slight pssibility I might get down !!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 01:07 PM

AND the 100 th post