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13 Mar 05 - 11:48 AM (#1433669) Subject: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge The song/session in the Ship Lower Stoke (North Kent, England) on the 9th March was so well received that the locals are ALL nagging Sally the landlady to let get us to do it again, and she is keen too, so it will recur on the 13th April (not the 14th as I have just said on the original thread, oops) and become regular, second Wednesdays. Whether we will always be able to go on until 2 am is I imagine open to doubt! We drank the barrel of Speckled Hen empty. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=583210&y=175980&z=1&sv=583250,175750&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf |
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13 Mar 05 - 11:49 AM (#1433670) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge map |
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14 Mar 05 - 02:24 AM (#1434144) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge refresh |
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14 Mar 05 - 05:09 AM (#1434189) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: woodsie Had good reports about this. I'd like to come along. Maybe I can persuade the eye of a fish to give me a lift home! |
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14 Mar 05 - 01:49 PM (#1434507) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I'll does me best to make it. Hope to meet you there Woodsie. Seems likely that I'm going to meet a few more Catters. Two in the first two sessions! Can't be bad. Don T. |
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17 Mar 05 - 11:58 AM (#1436942) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Refresh. There was no music last night, but there was a power cut over the entire peninsula from about 9.15 to well after midnight, so the pub was lit by candles and firelight. Can someone with an old alarm clock arrange the same for our Wednesday, the atmosphere even without music was wholly wonderful? |
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17 Mar 05 - 02:33 PM (#1437063) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Shall I bring the bolt cutters then? Don T. |
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18 Mar 05 - 05:10 AM (#1437513) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: mindblaster I hope to make this event |
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18 Mar 05 - 01:46 PM (#1437781) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge I think, Don, you would need insulated ones - the grid supply to the whole peninsular is pretty pokey! But if you bring a chainsaw there are several local telegraph poles that hold up local electricity distribution wires so you might be able just to knowck out the pub and a few surrounding houses! Mindblaster, look forward to seeing you. |
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18 Mar 05 - 06:06 PM (#1437983) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Sorry R., Me chainsaw's never been the same since that visit to Texas. Guess we'll have to put up with Powergen. Don T. |
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20 Mar 05 - 03:22 PM (#1439094) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Two things. First, I now know the site of the line break that took the peninsular out. It's on a back road called Roper's Lane. So if anyone has a suitable tug and a towrope, we know how to get the candlelit atmosphere on the 13th. Actually Sally was thinking about making at a candlelight and lantern-lit session which would be rather fine (so long as the flags on the ceiling don't catch fire)! But remember where you put your capo and stuff like that, as the braille search for it might make you new friends (or enemies). Secondly, we are going to have to live up to our reputation. The Speckled Hen is going so well that Sally is getting an extra barrel in that week, and if we don't drink it my name will be mud. |
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20 Mar 05 - 03:56 PM (#1439115) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: GUEST,DeadHorse Hi Mr Mud, I may pop in meself. But if I is workin, I shall be drivin da bus past dat place two or three times that night. Listen out for sea shanties gettin closer an closer as da bus approaches.......wid a doppler effect as I pass by. I shall not be wearin ma red shift, as da boss likes us ta wear proppa yooniform |
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24 Mar 05 - 06:11 PM (#1442996) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Refresh |
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25 Mar 05 - 07:07 PM (#1443902) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge The Spotty Bird is going so well the order has definitely been doubled. It is also confirmed that we drank the whole barrel last time, and I want to know how, as of the singers, Slats arrived late, as did Mike who was driving , and Fisheye and WYZIWIG were both driving, and John's relative was on Guinness, so that leaves me, Royston, Simon and John, plus audience, to have consumed most of 72 pints. This does not seem likely, although I admit being unable to remember... |
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01 Apr 05 - 06:07 PM (#1449531) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge I went down to Rainham (Kent) club today and did some plugging, and it looks as if Maz and Dan and maybe a bunch of others will come up. The more the merrier. Speaking of which Derek Moore has a nice 18 month old J200. |
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02 Apr 05 - 12:49 AM (#1449773) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: mindblaster I hope 'ol dead horse cam make it, along with the wonderful dancing missus! |
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09 Apr 05 - 06:29 PM (#1456582) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Time to start refreshing! Who's up for it? See some of you Monday at the Greyhound anyway. |
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09 Apr 05 - 06:49 PM (#1456597) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: My guru always said Can't make it this time but will try another if you keep posting dates Richard. Have fun & enjoy those Hens.... |
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11 Apr 05 - 01:01 PM (#1458101) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge I'm taking details over to the Greyhound tonight. Fisheye is coming and I hope bringing a posse. Jeff is coming. Simon and John are coming. I hope Royston is coming. I'm going to twist the arm of the Barden of England... It might be another good one... Floor space and I think there may be one remaining spare bed space |
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11 Apr 05 - 02:18 PM (#1458162) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I'm in Richard. Won't make it to the Greyhound I'm afraid, but hope to be there in a fortnight. Don T. |
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11 Apr 05 - 02:20 PM (#1458166) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: GUEST,Richard Matthewman Thanks for info Richard. Sorry can't make it tho'. Janice in London having chem session and don't get back until late. However, keep keeping me posted. |
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12 Apr 05 - 04:28 PM (#1459353) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: GUEST I feel slightly miffed, of the 72 pints consumed last time at the Ship, Richard must have consumed at least 40% of these, as when I rang him the following afternoon, he could not explain where the morning had gone. Good night though |
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12 Apr 05 - 06:27 PM (#1459463) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Well, Simon kept buying them and what's a folkie to do? Flattery of capacity will get you everywhere! Looks like it might be tasty, I think Gray may come over from Maidstone, so beware of some seriously depressive WWII songs some (many) self written VERY tastefully arranged for one guitar. If he brings the bird's eye maple guitar prepare to be seriously amazed by its beauty. You will have to come to check the identity of the maker - I believe he has also made guitars for God (one certain Clapton). Jeff, JohnM (very tasty Scottish trad unaccompanied singer) and Big growly Simon definite (ish). Fisheye and with luck posse from South London. Slats from about 10 pm. Maybe some others (perhaps Mike) from Waddard/Bishop Gundulf (and with luck Dead Horse and prancing Kay). I think DonT is in too. Not sure if Dave and Essex Girl can be there, but hoping. I think we have critical mass! I delivered posters and A-board announcements today, so there ought to be a good audience. Sprout is bringing his spoons (he is GOOD!) and Mad Mick is even bringing the missus (a rare event). |
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13 Apr 05 - 08:41 AM (#1459880) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: GUEST,John Barden at work Going to try and make it if at all possible. Can't drink the 'Heckled Sven' though as I'm the driver - Ho-Hum |
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13 Apr 05 - 11:45 PM (#1460657) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Wash a very nishe evening. HIc. Night night 5 am local time |
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14 Apr 05 - 12:37 PM (#1461180) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Dead Horse Sorry I didnt make it, but had to be up early next day. Missus was rehearsing stuff for da mayor and his entourage what is givin us munny ta spend! Keep us informed as to next bash. |
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14 Apr 05 - 01:17 PM (#1461236) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge Now that my hangover is abating, I can (maybe) post sensibly. Not so many locals as last time, and about the same number of performers, but everyone was on top top top form and overall it was an evening the like of which is not often seen, largely thanks to some sparkling guitar interplay between Brian Rodgers (who was expecting to be home by midnight tee-hee) and Jeff. It really was wonderful. Thanks to all who attended. Next one is likely to be second Wednesday in May (ie the 11th) and I will start a new thread nearer the time. |
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03 May 05 - 05:36 AM (#1476863) Subject: RE: Song/Session North Kent 13 April From: Richard Bridge The next one will be on THURSDAY the 12th May, not Weds 11th - I have to lecture on the Wednesday (and it is also the second anniversary of Jacqui's death). I will start a new thread |