March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds

Subject: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 05:09 AM

Hi everyone - Happy near Spring

Sessions for March

Folk etc. - Wednesday the 14th & 28th March

Open workshop/jam etc. - Wednesday the 7th & 21st March

Everyone welcome to come along & join in - we now operate in the function room - so no background noise/people walking through the session - function room has it's own bar & toilets/non smoking room

Still completely free - just buy yourself a drink
Other things on:

Mondays – Herga at the Pinner Green Social Club, Rickmansworth Road, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3TJ
Monday - Waltham Abbey - Guru - 5th
Mondays – Tudor Folk Club – The Whitehill Centre, Chesham
Tuesdays – Run of the Mill session – now King Harry pub, St Albans – 6th March
Tuesdays – The Globe, Dunstable
Wednesdays – The Orange Tree, Baldock – Baldock & Letchworth folk club
Wednesdays – Hertford somewhere on odd dates – see Mudcat threads
Wednesdays – The Fox, Pirton – 2nd Wednesday of month
Wednesdays – Bedford Folk Club – Daley's Club in Kempston
Thursdays – Redbourn Folk Club – The Cricketers
Thursdays – Rose & Crown, St Michaels, St Albans
Thursday - Shed behind the Sportsman pub in Croxley Green, 1st thursday
Thursday - The Chequers, Little Gransden, Sandy - 1st thursday
Thursday - Last Thursday evening - Folkaholics singalong - three horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead (29th)
Friday – Bucks Head, Little Wymondly – last friday concert
Friday – Hitchin town hall – last friday dance/ceilidh
Sunday – St Albans Rose & Crown – 2nd Sunday in the month - Alison's crowd & special guest
Sunday - 3rd Sunday John Breeze's Windward Folk Experience
Sunday - last afternoon - Folkaholics singalong - three horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead (25th)
      
Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 05:12 AM

Many thanks for popping me on your list Ross, am looking forward to singing above the M25 again!
Keep up the good work Honey!
ps. ever thought of asking Joe Offer for a Permathread?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 06:39 AM

Hi Guru - Have a good un tonight - unfortunately, it's too far for me to venture out on a Monday night

I got an e-mail from Joan a couple of weeks ago - she sounded well and said she is mostly into eastern european folk tunes

I'm not really interested in a permathread unless Joe insisted

We're only 12 threads a year

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 07:19 AM

Yes, good luck mgas. As I've already said elsewhere, I have band practice tonight so can't make it myself.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 07:52 AM

Hi - what a lot on.

Goodness! These are not just threads - they are historical evidence - available for future generations when browsing our history.

Only a few months ago Captain Kirk used this thread to check out a few old customs to update his log.

He wanted to go where no one had been before.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 08:07 AM

Did he ever find his final front ear?

Our ten year mission to irritate and destroy other civilisations

There's klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow
It's life Captain, but not as we know it, not as we know it
Ya canna break the laws of physics, the laws of physics
It's worse than that, his dead Jim, dead Jim, dead Jim
Always going forward
Cos they can't find reverse

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 08:34 AM

Steady Ross -

You'll be dressing up next.

The blue uniform would suit you best - yellow's not your colour ..

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 08:58 AM

How about red though, it would match my complexion/ruddy youthfullness

And it means I can fiddle with the warp engine!

How do you join Star Fleet Command?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 09:36 AM

And it means I can fiddle with the warp engine!

Why, has it got strings on it? I guess you could borrow the starboard 'bow' from the Klingons to play it.

... I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 09:51 AM

I thought it was Captin Slog? He's a friend of Captin Kirk. Can I be the lady with the plug in her ear.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:37 AM

Is that Uhura PA?

To get into Star Fleet Command, you have to sing 'star trekkin' across the universe' with actions, in a folk venue. Not a lot of people have managed it that way yet.

Alternatively, you beam up somewhere.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:43 AM

Hey, that would be good, being able to beam yourself into the best seats at folk clubs and concerts. Might be a problem if someone is already sitting there though - ooerr missus! :-)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:45 AM

Blimey - beam me up Scottie, they're all potty down here

Uhuru was a bit of a folkie - she used to play the harp and wail a bit

She even kissed Spock - first inter racial/galactic kiss on prime television

What are the chords Cathie?

It's Guru tonight at Waltham Abbey
Herga big party and cooking competition

Conditions apply

King Harry tomorrow night with 'Pick & Squeeze'

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 03:30 PM

LLAP

Quiz time folks

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 04:51 AM

LLAP - is that Welsh?

How did the various events go last night then?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 08:04 AM

Hi Cathy

Great news - I'm on broadband on Tuesdays

So send those pictures

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 08:41 AM

Live Long and Prosper.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 08:45 AM

Is that a band I haven't heard of?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 12:11 PM

My resistance was useless - I've been assimilated

Don't forget to put the 21st March in your folk diaries when the Folkaholics will be appearing at the Orange Tree in Baldock at a mini folk festival

with Joint Venture, Malcolm Hobbs, Greg James, Steve Last & Christine Connolly, Robin Harper, Chris Sissons, Hamish Currie, Life & Times

'I sure hope you can make it' said Dolly Parton

Information - contact Alan Hewson - Mad Nanny Music
Tel: [phone]    email: [e-mail]

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 05:04 PM

What a joint venture -
'Sounds like a boarding party' said Scottie.



I have changed my own favourite saying from a cynical February's 'Everyone's got their own agenda' to a more upbeat March one 'That's another one in the bag, Mum'. (this quote from my son after we played Coldplay's 'The Scientist' together - he doesn't tell his friends though).

Do any of you have a favourite expression at the moment? I bet Scrump's is ' a pint please'

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 03:33 AM

According to my 16 year old lad the latest expression is 'get over'. We now seem to have lost the 'yourself' 'it' options.
My son doesnt admit that I'm his mom, he tells people he's an orphan. Its probably got something to do with the way I dress when I pick him up from various locations. (we dont have many buses). Crappie trackies, trainers, hair in a mess. Or various items of gardening/cleaning/riding clothes. I only do it to wind him up, its worth it just for the expression on his face. I've even been known to change OUT of decient clothes just to collect him. Who says old people cant have fun !!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 04:04 AM

It's a bit early for drinking, even for me :-)

Looks like I won't be appearing at the Orange Tree mini-fest thingy then - hope it goes well anyway. I'm on there tonight though, supporting Julie Felix (anyone remember her, or are you all too young?) - it should be OK to mention it here because it's all-ticket and sold out. Ooerr, a bit nervous now - better learn the words to the songs I suppose...

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 04:35 AM

Wow! supporting Julie Felix, you must be famous! Have a good evening, I'm ironing.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 09:13 AM

It's better to curse the darkness than have a candle in a bush

I don't know though

Scrump & Julie Felix - break a leg

It's an open mic/workshop tonight at the Bull

Come along and try out a hidden talent

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 11:37 AM

It's better to curse the darkness than have a candle in a bush

I fail to see the logic in your statement, Captain.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 08 Mar 07 - 03:51 AM

That's the problem with life - it's full of knockers

Knockers, knockers everywhere - if only I was sent down by God to carry out 'Quality Control' like the rest of humanity

Sorry - I was sent down by God to be a grumpy old man

Cheers to all last night; Hitchin John, Steve, Robin, Keith, Jeff, Keith's mate, poet from Harlington, Bill, Carlos, Bob and Catherine the Great

It was an interesting and entertaining evening

Here is a message from Chris Flegg who can play chords that are illegal in Africa:

Hi
just a last minute reminder that this months jazz jam is this Thursday 8th March at the Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans, 8-30
new venue for the jam with
Fullers beer
hope to see you

Best Regards
Chris Flegg

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 08 Mar 07 - 08:29 AM

Glad you had a good time at the Bull last night. My support bit went fairly well (considering it was me doing it! :-)), and Julie even thanked me for my contribution from the 'stage' (I know there's not really a stage at the Orange Tree, but you know what I mean!). She was really good and what's more, she's a really nice person too.

It was good to see the Ref there, and a few other familiar faces.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 08 Mar 07 - 11:58 AM

Hi Scrump - good show; it must have been quite an experience sharing a stage with a legend

I didn't know you didn't have a stage - the 21st will be my first visit

I'm looking forward to it

There's Redbourn tonight - it's a good guest but I can't spell it

PA's very quiet & Cathie is away

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 08 Mar 07 - 12:12 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing you there too Ross.

The Orange Tree has more of a fireplace than a stage - you have to be careful in winter not to fall backwards :-)

It's an intimate venue, to say the least. I like it for that reason though - it's great to see the likes of Martin Carthy, John Kirkpatrick, or Jez Lowe (and of course, Julie Felix) in a small room like that.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 03:18 AM

I'm here keeping an eye on you all. Son's been excluded from school for 5 days for fighting during a rugby match. The story goes that there a drugs in school my son would not get involved and after months on taunting by some others he had a 'conversation' with his year tutor. Thus at the next rugby game he guessed something would kick off, it did literally, so good old Tim got in first and threw the first punch. Unfortunatly the other lad finished up with two black eyes and a broken nose. We have a meeting with his head teacher at 3 today. Just hoping we can get him back into school for Tuesday as its his first GCSE exam, maths. Fighting is totally out of character for Tim but he just wanted to defend himself. I've told him that when you put your head above the parapet you're likely to get shot at, but we support him 100%.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:26 AM

Well done Tim! Good luck for getting him back in for the exam!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:33 AM

Well, thank you very much guru. Its good to know we have some support in this.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 07:31 AM

Cheers Scrump

Crikey PA - I hope everything worked out

I visit schools to do building estimates and they still seem to be war zones despite all our touchy/feely mentality

It's no wonder society suffers, when all our social skills are learnt in such places

I hope Tim's not been too battered for sticking up for himself

Have a good weekend everybody

Hitchin John - I've sent you an email

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 05:08 PM

Hi PA. I hope Tim is OK. If he doesn't do the exam the school risks dropping some % in league tables - and they are really important!

Ironic story to read after your earlier amusing posts of him disowning you! Did you stretch to lippy and sparkly earrings?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 03:46 AM

Hi Gang - The meeting in school resulted in all four of the lads being sent for anger management classes !!! (for a punch up on a rugby field - yee gods what ever next!) The other lads mother is still intent on taking us to court for assult and wants to school to back her. The reason behind the punch-up seems to have taken a back seat (they patrol the school grounds and would know if that type of thing was happening in their school you know - yeh right) and Tim and the battered lad are the best of friends! The Board of Goveners meets this week, and Tim and I have to report back to school on Tuesday next week. I suppose the good news is that he can go in tomorrow for his maths GCSE and back full time on Wednesday. If he doesnt get an A* after all this revision time I'll bash him myself.
Cathie - it was so tempting to do a cross between Vickey Pollard and Pat Butcher, but i behaved and popped me suit on.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 06:08 AM

Hi everyone - violence on the rugby field - whatever next

Here's some stuff from Alan to keep you all out of mischief this week/end

1. Wednesday 14th at the club: Orange Tree, Norton Rd Baldock   McConville Mann Jones. Internationally renowned Celtic music & song
Tom McConville Fiddle & vocals.

Primarily known as The Newcastle Fiddle Player, Tom is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs greatly admired by singers throughout the world.

Aaron Jones Bouzouki, guitar, bass & vocals.

Instrumentalist of the Year 2005 at the Scots Trad Music Awards, Aaron has toured in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe with countless artists and groups and has made numerous TV and Radio appearances worldwide. He has recorded on countless CD's working with some of the biggest names in traditional music, both as a performer and producer. Currently a member of Old Blind Dogs -Folk Band of the Year 2004 - (Scots Trad Music Awards) and nominated in the Best Live Act category in the 2005 Awards.

Claire Mann   Flute, fiddle, whistle & vocals.

Claire comes from Newcastle upon Tyne in the north east of England and has established herself as one of the leading exponents of Traditional Irish Flute, Fiddle and Song. She has been performing since an early age and has won numerous All Ireland Championships on flute, whistle and fiddle. Claire has also performed for the renowned British Flute Society who described her as,   
"…astonishing."

2. Friday 16th             Gor Jus Rex play The Old White Horse, Baldock.. Irish stew and cheap Guinness available !!

3. Saturday 16th         Tam Lin put on their "Publiners" hats for a rollicking evening of Irish music and song for St Patrick's day at The Bucks Head,

                                  Stevenage Rd, Little Wymondly. FREE entry.

4. Saturday 24th       Millrace Ceilidh Band play for a public dance at Stotfold Memorial Hall, Hallwell Drive Stotfold. It is being run by The Fairfield Players. The

                                 dance is 8-11pm with a fish and chip supper. The band is Millrace Ceilidh Band, a traditional ceilidh band fronted by one of England's top young

                                 accordion players Murray Grainger www.mgrainger.co.uk/ with driving rhythm from yours truly on a range of percussion and Sue and Gina on

                                 fiddles. The caller is the ever young and very dynamic Keith Harrup so a cracking night is in store.

                               Full details and tickets can be had from Mrs Stovell on 01462 626169

cheers

Alan

Mad Nanny Music
Royal Oak Cottage
6 High Road
SEDDINGTON
SG19 1NZ
Tel: [phone]
www.madnanny.co.uk

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 06:12 AM

3. Saturday 16th         Tam Lin put on their "Publiners" hats for a rollicking evening of Irish music and song for St Patrick's day at The Bucks Head,

                                  Stevenage Rd, Little Wymondly. FREE entry.

Slight correction, Ross - that should read Saturday 17th. Hope some of you can make it!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 06:32 AM

OH - I hope Alan knows - I cut & pasted his e-mail circular

I had a good weekend

I went to see a play by Willy Russell called Breezelock Park

Went for a walk & a run in the sunshine

Had a jam with a rock drummer - went shopping at the Co-op

Did some ironing

Watched the rugby - hooray

Watched Chelsea nearly fall out of the cup into the saucer

Washed me socks

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 07:35 AM

There was some confusion about the date, because the Wymondley gigs are normally on Fridays. I had to ask him myself, because it was on a list of "Friday" gigs at the Bucks Head, and I pointed out that Friday was the 16th not the 17th.

But I am assured that the gig will actually take place on St Patrick's Day itself, Saturday 17th. (I assume the pub must have decided that it would be better to have the gig on Saturday than Friday, on this occasion.)

Hope that clarifies things - Saturday 17th, Bucks Head, Tam Lin, and beer (or Guinness)!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 10:46 AM

Whew!

It's a folk session down the Bull this Wednesday

the 14th - All welcome to come and do their thing

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 07:09 AM

For any tune lovers

Here is a message from Theo:

Just a quick reminder that this month's Music Session at The Fox, Pirton, near Hitchin, will be this Wednesdy, 14th March.

It's tunes played with a passion

Where is everybody?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 07:44 AM

Er, aren't they all at the Bull for your session, Ross?

(As for me I'll be at the Orange Tree for McConville, Mann & Jones on Wednesday. Bah! Why does everything have to be on the same day?)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 07:56 AM

Yeah

and there is Bedford Folk Club as well on Wednesday at Daleys Social Club, kempston

It's nice to see lots of people at the Bull in Barton

But I'll not begrudge anyone going elsewhere

As long as live music is the winner - who cares

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:04 AM

Hi Wednesday Warblers everywhere

It's a bright bright sunshiny day.

I missed the Tesco delivery man by 2 minutes and he won't come back today. I can go down to the store and collect. I feel trolley rage coming on.....

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:10 AM

Tam Lin put on their "Publiners" hats for a rollicking evening of Irish music and song for St Patrick's day at The Bucks Head

Alan said he had the idea of us calling ourselves "The Publiners" for Irish gigs, but our two lady fiddlers objected on the grounds that they didn't want to have to grow beards. You can't get the staff these days.

It's a bright bright sunshiny day.

Yes, I can see clearly now the rain has gone.

I missed the Tesco delivery man by 2 minutes and he won't come back today. I can go down to the store and collect. I feel trolley rage coming on.....

Do they put it all back on the shelves and make you go round again to collect it all up?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:31 AM

Our mad collie attacked the Sainsbury's delivery man - he never came back - we went hungry.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:38 AM

Good news!

He came back. I was so pleased. I offered to play him a little tune to show my gratitude but he said he was a bit too busy.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:41 AM

Miserable bugger.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:47 AM

You are funny PA. I was getting to the last straw, eyes stinging stage. You have cheered me up.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:33 AM

You're very welcome, my boss says I make him laugh - not really sure what he means though. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 03:38 AM

Hi there

Many thanks to all last night for some great music

Bert, Pat, MK John, Hitchin John, Jeff, Geoff, Derek, Yvonne, Rita, Cathy, Keith, Roy, Fred, Bob & Leona

It's an open stage at Redbourn tonight

And a night of a thousand stars at the Rose & Crown on Sunday (18th) with Windward's legendary folk experience and special guest John C (dress me up in me boob tube and nightie)

I'm writing a polar bear song - evidently they're delicious

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:10 AM

From your Baldock reporter: a great night with Tom McConville, Claire Mann and Aaron Jones last night, support by Barry Goodman.

Hope you don't mind Ross - a bijou pluggette for Tam Lin this Saturday (St Patrick's Night) at the Bucks Head, Little Wymondley nr Stevenage / Hitchin - FREE entry - it would be good to see any of you there.

And next Wednesday 21st will see -

<drum roll>

The Folkaholics, with Joint Venture, Malcolm Hobbs, Greg James, Steve Last & Christine Connolly, Robin Harper, Chris Sissons, Hamish Currie, Life & Times

</drum roll>

I'll be there on the subs' bench - looking forward to seeing you guys 'strut your folky stuff' :-)

Should be quite a night!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:25 AM

Polar bears are white and fluffy
Full of fun and never stuffy
If you meet one out to lunch
You're just the thing he's like to munch

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 04:46 AM

With his sparkling eyes and cute black nose
He looks a picture in the artic snows
But don't try to reach and tickle his tummy
Cos polar bears find you rather yummy

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 07:14 AM

Penguines are a special treat
If you're sure to spit out the beaks and feet
But polar bears can get in a flap
Cos these little devils are so hard to unwrap

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 09:44 AM

Crikey PA - we never knew

What's the next verse?

Do you think Valerie Singleton ever judged my life sized nude abstract of myself for the Blue Peter painting competetion when I was twelve?

I got an injunction by return post but I always thought the winner looked a bit like Shep

Do you think I could blackmail myself a Blue Peter badge?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 10:58 AM

More to come Ross, hope you're sorting the music! We could be famous.
The next Rogers and Hamerstein !!!!! do you want to be ginger?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:06 AM

If I had a Blue Peter badge I'd send it back as a protest, like those people who hand back their MBEs or OBEs when they disapprove of the latest person to buy one from Tony Blair. But as the b******ds never gave me one, I can't!

Looks as if PA has written the lyrics for your song, Ross - all you have to do now is come up with the tune :-)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:22 AM

Polar bears can make good pets
They wipe their feet and don't eat vets
They're well behaved and without a hint
Will get back up there on their mint



The End (maybe)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:23 AM

2 more Christmas puddings have turned up in the post today.

I could save them up and earn my own Blue Peter badge.



There could be a musical by Easter. Les Pols.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:27 AM

Easter - does that mean further East, like Essex?

As for the Polar Bear song, you just need to add a catchy chorus, PA, that we can all join in with.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:38 AM

Right Ho, I'm on to it!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:47 AM

Who corrected my spelling mistake? That's so spooky. Thank you - I must have a guardian angel after all. Remember that little comfort/indoctrination to foster guilty catholics, PA?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 11:50 AM

What spelling mistake was that??? Ah yes the guardian angel, we used to blame ours for everything!

And the chorus goes :

Polar bears, Polar bears they dance on tables not on chairs
Polar bears, Polar bears see them skipping up the stairs
Watch them gaily skate around
Those, fluffy, puffy Polar bears

Join in everybody !!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 12:12 PM

We need Ross's tune first, then we can join in!

What's happening at Redbourn "open stage" tonight? Is that like a singaround or what? Can anyone turn up (etc.)?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 12:42 PM

Yes Scrump - 3 songs is the usual one after each other, in a nice room above the Cricketers. People sit like an audience and not all take a turn but singalong now and again. Folkie flavour - but not mandatory. Or poetry or such. Nice friendly atmosphere - Ross and Derek are going tonight.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 05:10 PM

the delivery man likes the polar bear song

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Mar 07 - 06:06 PM

Martin?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 03:05 AM

Thank you delivery man. Drive carefully.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 04:37 AM

Was it good last night at Redbourn? I must get down there one day.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 07:10 AM

I missed it.
We will have to hold our breath for now until we find out whether Ross was performing or song writing.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 07:11 AM

Maybe he wrote the tune to the Polar Bear song and sang that last night?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 07:47 AM

Is he allowed to do that without my permission - could I be making a bit of dosh out of this. ?? Ross come clean, the filth are on to you, I'll be sending the bears - oops boys round.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 12:22 PM

Where is Ross? I saw him on Thursday, but he has gone again.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 05:05 AM

Ooops - sorry - I went on a research trip to find a polar bear

What is their motivation?

No, I haven't written a tune to the polar bear song, but tempted PA

I got totally confused at Redbourn - Derek didn't show but thanks to Unicorn Man, we managed to sing/play a few songs/tunes

But not in Janet's nice and neat way of going up to the front and doing three pieces sort of way - oh well

It's a Barton open mic this week, but I won't be there

I am appearing with the Folkaholics at the Orange Tree, Baldock - mini festival on Wednesday the 21st, with loads of other people

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 04:11 PM

Horray, Yippee. More more.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:26 PM

Off to find a polar bear
Camouflaged in white,
Took global warming power pack
In case I got a fright.

Lost my way at Spitzbergen,
Had to turn about,
But left tracking signs for next time
Just like a good boy scout.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 03:15 AM

Bravo, Bravo Cathie - (there could be loadsa dosh in this)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 08:19 AM

Welcome to Polar Bear world

The new theme park for ursa albus lovers everywhere

There was a polar bear
and he had a friend called Willy
They liked to sleep in caves
To keep from getting chilly

He was a Willy warmer

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 08:27 AM

Ross! That's rude, go back to your desk and write 100 lines - "I must not make up rude verses about Polar Bears".

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 09:02 AM

Sorry - I don't know what come over me

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Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 09:03 AM

Oh very good Ross!!! Somebody take him away for a lie down.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 09:17 AM

Hang on, that was 101!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 01:53 PM

I booked a theatre ticket today on the phone. The lady asked me 'Are we a concession?' .........patronising or not!!!

Do I sound like a concession?

Next time I will be ready to just say 'yes' and pay cheaper price.

or reply 'Up your bum!'

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 03:43 AM

Blimey Cathy - what are ya like?

Who could mistake you for a grumpy pensioner

Music tonight - 21st

Open mic/workshop/call it what you like in the Function room at the Bull, Barton-Le-Clay

Mini folk festival at the Orange Tree, Baldock with loads of acts

Singers night at Bedford Folk Club - Daleys Social Club, Bedford

Redbourn tomorrow at the Cricketers (22nd) - Leon Rosselson - bloody good lyrics

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 06:43 AM

I had a woman barking at me last night in Sainsbury's carpark cos I parked in the parent and child space, (I am a parent and the big lad was with me) she had ranted on about selfish people and not obeying rules and causing accidents etc etc, I just looked her in the eye and calmly said - do I look like I give a s**t - and walked away.
Not the best example for Tim, but when he was small he was in bed at early and this was at 8.30.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:01 AM

I'm never sure what the rules are about those 'child' parking spaces. I don't think they're like disabled ones, where you would be causing problems for disabled people by parking in them. I think we only parked in one of the 'brat' spaces once when the rest of the car park was full.

When our son was a kid, we never had special parking spaces, so I don't see why they should now ;-)

Mumble, grumble,...

Ross, aren't you going to get all the Barton folk to come to the Orange Tree tonight?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:21 AM

Hi Scrump

It's an electric night tonight at the Bull so there's normally only a dozen people - it would be hard to tear them away from their amps and their eclectic mix of blues/rock though

They may be some folkies who will come along from the other alternate around the room night

Do you want more people? - I'd have thought that the number of performers are going to fill the pub up

Is there a large car park?

I hate people who give way at roundabouts and junctions when there is nothing coming - grumble

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:35 AM

Yes, I might be the only paid-up punter tonight, as I'm not performing - I'll be on the subs bench ready to stand in for anyone who gets injured (but not if they get sent off!) :-)

The car park's not huge, but if it fills up there are spaces in the road so it's not a problem, even when the place is packed (the room only holds about 50 people).

I don't understand that last bit, Ross - if there's nothing coming, what do these people give way to?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:05 AM

Safety first young man

One can never be too careful

Where's me cloth cap?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:08 AM

On ya head ya dope.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:25 AM

Oh and dont forget your driving gloves.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:48 AM

He won't be able to play guitar with those gloves on. Don't worry, I'll remind him to take them off.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 12:37 PM

Would it make any difference? !!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 12:42 PM

I would like guitar parking spaces at folk clubs car parks. Music painted on the ground. Some people have a lot of equipment to carry in and out.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 01:08 PM

That's a good suggestion, Cathy. That would be much more useful than those 'kids' spaces in supermarket car parks, that we were talking about earlier.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 01:24 PM

See you later Scrump. I will be late though.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 04:39 AM

Hi everyone

Thanks for a really nice night at the Orange Tree

Lots of really good music and good company

Plus yummy beer

The Folkaholics are running a singalong at the Three Horseshoes in Winkwell this Sunday afternoon from 4pm (25th) and next Thursday evening from 8:30pm (29th) - just north of Hemel Hempstead on the old A41

It's Redbourn tonight (22nd)

And a singaround at the Polish Club in Luton

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 05:40 AM

Hi Ross, Cathy and Unicorn Man - it was good to meet you all last night, as well as Folkaholic Derek and the others there. It was a very enjoyable evening with some good entertainment from all the acts. I hope to meet you all again before too long. I hope Unicorn Man wasn't driving home afterwards (or did he kip in his famous camper van in the car park?) ;-)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 12:23 PM

and it's hello to Christine who I rang by mistake at coffee time!

If I'd been quicker I'd have said it was on purpose 'cos I missed chatting last night!

It's a worry how my brain is slowing down.

I know she and Steve sang beautifully.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 08:22 PM

Oops, I forgot to say hi to Moses and the Ref this morning! You done great last night! :-)

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:13 AM

Message from Theo;

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Caller for the evening is the widely regarded FEE LOCK. Fee comes from the South Coast, but she is a nationally known and respected caller at clubs, ceilidhs and festivals all over the country, with a superb ability to get you up and dancing!

The interval entertainment this month is from Stevenage Sword – a Rapper team performing the intricate traditional dances of the north-east of England. (tbc)

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There's also a real ale bar, with a selection of beers from the Potton Brewery, and soft drinks.   

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Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 06:26 AM

Hi there

The folkaholics will be holding a singalong at the Three Horseshoes in Winkwell today; from 4pm to 6;30pm

Floor spots available

Pub is on the grand union just north of Hemel Hempstead, just orf the old A41

Nice oldy worldy pub with good beer

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 06:44 AM

Cheers Scrump sorry I did'nt realize you were you because of your lovely long hair. Derick gave me a lift, but I am not sure he will again. OOOOO that Abbout

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 04:29 PM

Just seen him. I think he will. Some time. PHEW.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 06:57 PM

Good to hear that you two lovelies are friends again.

Was it a zippadeedoodah afternoon then? I am sorry to have missed it.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 26 Mar 07 - 05:44 AM

Hi Cathy

A good time was had by all - we missed you though

But a sailor from Berkhamstead turned up and sang us some Dylan

It's a singaround this Wednesday at the Bull in Barton

Then the folkaholics again at Winkwell on Thursday

And it's lighter evenings for seven months

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 26 Mar 07 - 07:56 AM

A sailor? Did he come by canal? Did he use the Barton thread for directions?

What's the weather forecast this week? The door of my tumble drier fell off. It's gonna be bloomers/thongs on the line this week.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 26 Mar 07 - 08:37 AM

Well thing me a thong

Say what you will, the countryside is still, the only place where, I would settle down, where spring cleaning has a meaning, out of town

Old Jack here

The magpies on Redbourn Common were rustling their feathers backwards up to the moon - this means intermittant sunshine with precipitation out of sight

Tumble doors falling off - earthqaukes in japan and poor home making

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 26 Mar 07 - 10:25 AM

The countryside is full a wild and unpredictable beasties. On the trip home of Sainsbury's we met a badger, a fox, a muntjack deer and a rabbit. Yesterday I kept meeting gentlemen phesants arguing over who's patch was who's. We have buzzards overhead and a mallard has taken up residence with me chickens (the buzzard thing and the mallard are not connected) - And no Ross, the mallard is the ducky kind with feathers, not the train.

Who's old Jack?

Let 'em blow on the line, Cathie.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 03:08 AM

Gd mrnin folkers - evr hrd ov tanglefoot? we gt m thurs

(today I'm typing in text speak - not this bit obviously. I think it would be fun to do my legal stuff this way too).

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 05:51 AM

Sorry PA - I'm not paying attention

We have 'edible dormice' here in the Chilterns - evidently

And they have become a plague

The French imported them here when they invaded, because they are delicious, and they don't like Shepherd's Pie (the French - not the dormice)

Life is becoming unbearable

We can't even throw old slaves in the wheelie bins anymore

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 06:15 AM

why are edible doormouses edible, arnt other mouses edible?

When were we france? I like shepherds pie but pickin the bits of wool out of your teeth is a nusance.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh you cant chuck any colour slaves anywhere anymore.

Given up text typin too much like hard work.

Boss in Buenos Aires, so I'm chained to me desk for the week.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 07:47 AM

Ahh - it does get a bit confusing - perhaps I should have said the Romans - Are you sure you don't work for Fray Bentos?

The edible dormouse or fat dormouse (Glis glis) is a small dormouse and the only species in the genus Glis. It was farmed and eaten by the ancient Romans, from which it gains its name. The dormice were kept and raised either in large pits or (in urban surroundings with not a lot of space) in terra cotta containers, not completely unlike contemporary hamster cages. The dormice would finally be cooked and eaten, usually as a snack.

To this day, wild edible dormice are consumed in Slovenia, where they are considered a rare delicacy, although their use as food was more widespread before World War II.[1]

The edible dormouse lives in continental Europe and has been introduced to the Chilterns of England. In England, the edible dormouse population is concentrated in a 200-square-mile triangle between Beaconsfield, Aylesbury and Luton.

Message from Alan
Just to remind you that this week at the club we have our monthly session/singaround/playaround (£2 adults children free) and that on Friday, Chris Markwick will take his splendid voice and guitars to The Buck's Head, Stevenage Road Little Wymondly to entertain with an evening of eclectic acoustic/roots songs. FREE entry.

Message from Chris Flegg
Hi
I'm doing a solo gig at the Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans, AL3 4RA this Sunday, !st April, 8-30; Fun, frolics and Fullers for all;
hope to see you

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 08:49 AM

Ross !! that's disgusting. Were they roasted and carved, did they spit the bones out - how about the tail - mouse tail soup?

Ah, Beaconsfield where triangles are square.

No, not Fray Bentos - something much more sinister!!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 09:22 AM

I don't suppose it's any worse than eating a shepherd

More sinister than Fray Bentos?

Is there a prize for guessing?

How about 'The Argentinian non child protection agency'?

BLIMEY - that could start a war

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 10:22 AM

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, funny you should say that.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 28 Mar 07 - 03:42 AM

I'd better keep stum then PA

It's Barton around the room tonight - 28th - songs & tunes - in the
function room from 8:30pm

and a Folkaholics singalong at the Three Horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead on Thursday evening, the 29th March

Message from Mike Blair - Bedford Folk at Daley's Social Club, Kempston, Bedford
Dear All,
Just a reminder that Bedford Folk Music Club has a concert this Wednesday (28th) by Keith Kendrick, that well-known sailor from Derbyshire!
Six years since Keith has graced our portals, and this is a very welcome return.
Do try and join us at Daley's Club from about 8.15pm - believe it or not, we actually managed to break even on our last concert with Robb Johnson!
If you want more details, take a look at the Club web pages, kindly set up by Mike Lydiat, at www.docsworkshop.force9.co.uk/bfc.htm or just type "Bedford Folk" into Google.
Look forward to seeing you,
Mike

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:32 AM

Cheers everyone for a champion night of music

To Bert, Mike J, Molly, MK John, Accordion Trevor, Elaine, Jeff, Pat, Keith, Peter, Nat, Lorna, Stevi, Derek, MK Trevor, Duncan, Rita, Yvonne, Geoff and Davina

Many thanks to you all

Our summer charity day is now booked for the Saturday 23rd June - 12 noon to 12 midnight - details to be announced

PA - I see the negotiations broke down in Argentina - will it be war? - I take it you drill for oil?

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:53 AM

ROSS !!!!!!!!! please don't mention drills !!!!! Root canal - remember, ended up having the bloody thing out! You've just set me back years in my recovery process!!




Oh no, nurse, where's my therapist !!!!!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 04:05 AM

Very sorry - what time do you want me down the pub today?

Our lovely Rita last night was being barracked by the blokes with guitars -

As she has just recovered from a broken leg, I told her, to hit them with her crutch

I ask you - how could an innocent remark be taken, so out of context

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 05:45 AM

Oh Cathy - I missed you orf the list - many/many/many apologies

& you were the star turn - Those were the days

Another chance to see Cathy tonight at the Three Horseshoes in Swing Bridge, Winkwell, Bourne End, nr Hemel Hempstead, Herts

When the Folkaholics will be doing a singalong with very very special guests

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 06:22 AM

Well - that might not happen Ross.
I suddenly remembered on the way home last night that I am holding a murder mystery party tomorrow - one of those 'been in the cupboard for ages' boxes.

There's not too much to get ready - just a three course meal, make the house look like a stately home (ideas please? I have candles and tiara so far)and get out the vacuum cleaner. I think guests are staying so I have to sort beds. Oh yes - and iron the tablecloth.
Trouble is there's wet washing all over the place - even the stuff on the line has got wet now in the rain.

If the tumble drier door hinge doesn't come in the post today, then I'm deffo bu**ered and I will be down the laundrette tonight.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 06:48 AM

Hold the murder mystery thingummmmy at the launderette.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 06:51 AM

If you want to make the house look like a statley home, dont clean, crack the window glass, have odd people standing in the corner of each room, and charge everyone a small fortune to get in. Finally spend the whole time looking down your nose at everyone.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:01 AM

I knew you'd get your thinking cap on PA!

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:40 AM

Good news! There are apparently two parcels at home! Either hinges or another batch of counterfeit Blue Peter badges.

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:53 AM

Why not have the house maid as being murdered

And the guests have to clean up the house in order to find out the muderer

I'd offer to be the butler but it's way above my capabilities

No Probs if you can't make Winkwell tonight

Life isn't all a bowl of cherries

Subject: RE: March 07 things at ta Bull, Barton, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 06:25 AM

Have a murderous evening Cathie.

No Ross it not drilling for oil, its more to do with construction - massive construction. They wouldn't let us loose with drills !!! or anything sharp.

Have a good weekend all - I'm going for a gallop!