Rate the event.

What was bad? Yah! Like I had been promised a Billericay Dickie. True dat Growler promised on behalf of Melodeonboy. Must be his pimp or somethin. Anyway I went away sadly disappointed and not only by not hearing the songs promised me, but because it all just withered and died too soon.

I don't know what Friday was like but the Saturday afternoon session was good. Thanks to Dilligaf's valiant efforts. The weather and other mitigating factors could not be controlled. Fingers crossed the next one will be better.

What was good? Heard great music. Essex Girl sang some new (to me) songs.   I love Naughtyforty's song about the Portugese stealing a bloke's girl and him doin' them both in.... etc. What is that song?

I got to know people better. And had a proper meeting of and now renewed appreciation of Dilligaf. Fantastic - your rendition of "I Will Survive."

I picked up a loaner mandolin- thank you Mr. Bridge. Everyone wish me luck, please. And was pleasantly surprised that he managed not to kill off so many people in his selections. I have a request. Next time, could we have Uncle Joe's Mint Balls. You won't disappoint me will you, RB?

I wish there had been more peops, like TDL and Jock and Barden of England, etc. But then the room would not accommodate more.

On the whole I give this event a thumbs up. I did enjoy myself and had a good meal in the dining room after everyone left.   

BTW... did anyone go back today (Sunday)? We had a little drive around down to Grain and then wander around Upnor (castle, etc) and did not see anyone at the pub when we peeked inside and in garden around 1:50. The sun was out though. Cheeky devil.