Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 04:44 AM

Thanks Ross for promoting cathy for Sunday at Windward.

You maybe off line, but on the ball.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 10:46 AM

Hi Scrump - it has happened, but not for a long while

Do you think I'm turning into Richard Briers in Ever Decreasing Circles?

Sorry - feel free to carry on the fred - I'm off line until Monday

Have a good weekend folkies everywhere

There are no further orders

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 10:30 AM

I'll start November thread next Monday

What's to stop someone else starting a thread called Bull, Barton, Beds November things 2006 before then, and beating you to it?

:-)

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 09:57 AM

Is that an order?

Nice busy and friendly evening.

Great to hear Trevor (and his quips) and Mike again.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 03:42 AM

Sorry - it's hard to let go sometimes

Many thanks to all who came along last night

To Derek, MK trev, Mel, Rita, Yvonne, Geoff, Davinia, Lorna, Nat, Mike, Stevi, Hitchin John, Bert, Jeff, Guy, Teresa, Keith, Pat, Eve, Tony, Cathy, Geoff & wife

Terif night - lots of great music

I hope everyone can make the Bedfordshire day of song on the 11th Nov

Last entry - I'll start November thread next Monday

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 01 Nov 06 - 11:14 AM

'Ere, 'ow come dis fred's still goin'? Wot 'appened to der November one?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 01 Nov 06 - 03:43 AM

It's nearly time for the November thread

It's tonight - the folk session - 1st Nov

Wise words - beware of trees sprouting bacon - it could be a ham bush

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 01 Nov 06 - 03:42 AM

Global warming? What global warming, its piggin freezing in Worcestershire - and the heating at work has broken. BMW man blocked Pikes Pool Lane again! I love that man!

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 08:03 PM

Pinch Punch first of the month - in England anyway.

Did anyone get any trick or treaters?

I nearly ran over a witch's hat sticking up in the middle of the road. It was really scary - It was like the wicked witch of Knebworth was in the tarmac below and she has a big green face and hooked nose. Too spooked for bed now.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 12:06 PM

Crikey - so many questions - Is Unicorn man going through the change?

Nice joke PA - I did chuckle

This firework thing for Sunday is getting very worrying

I'd better wear me best asbestos underwear, just in case

It's dark here in Biggleswade - so much for global warming

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 11:54 AM

I notice the Unicorn Man's log in has reverted back to Martin from Barton in all this Mudcat update palava.

Then he was a Doctor Death and then changed to a Unicorn Man.

Will he be looking even younger?

Will he refresh his cookie and make my words a lie?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 08:10 AM

A little girl goes to a pet shop and asks "excuthe me, do you have any widdle wabbits?"
The shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he is
on her level and says "do you want a widdle white wabbit or a thoft
fuffy bwack wabbit, or one like that widdle bwown one over there?"

The little girl blushes, rocks back on her heels, puts her hands on
her knees, leans forward and whispers, " I don't wealy fink my pyfon
gives a **** what colour it is..."

Sorry Ross, its the best I can do today !! Blame the boss.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 05:12 AM

Eruption, steady on old girl!

Its a firework !

shit! is cathie a pyro?

Find out sunday 5th November at the Windward Folk Club

check the fire extinguishers, there are 2 in the romm already

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 04:06 AM

Good show

There should be lots of fireworks on Sunday

None on Wednesday unless Unicorn Man turns up

Anyone know how Silverfish (MK trev) is these days?

And Roy (a good ole boy)?

We haven't seen them at Barton for ages

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 02:53 PM

OK - I will definitely try to get there. I have a role in mind for you too. Clue - Golden Vesuvius.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 08:33 AM

Its the music, words and all that one has in front of one when one sings or plays in public, thats the score.

Special dispensation granted by your host as

You are to be our rookie project autumn 2006

I'll take that as a 'yes' then, you will be scheduled to appear during the 2nd half to huge applause just prior to the main act, after which you will resume normal responsibilities as 'Clap leader'

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 07:42 AM

Hi John - thank you for the invite. I am not sure yet, though I have heard that you have arranged for fireworks to be let off throughout the country to celebrate Barton coming to St Albans. Wow.

When I sing at Redbourn or at the Old Blue Anchor, they let me have the music in sight as I am old and can't remember all the chord sequences. I didn't think that was allowed at St Albans??

What's the score?

Catherine Wheel

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 06:09 AM

Cheers John - I might be free this Sunday - many thanks for the invite

It's nice to hear lots of you though

Don't know about Cathy - she is a very important and busy person

It's a King Harry night the following Tuesday - the 7th for all you folk lovers out there in music bonkers land

Don't forget the Bedfordshire Day of Song at the Bull on the 11th November - midday to midnight - Other County inhabitants welcome

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 05:44 AM

Morning Ross, have agood week, can you come and play next Sunday , its me as the main thing so the more songers there are the less I'll have to do, you know I likes to share, can cathy come and do a turn?

we had dave ellis and Boo last night, loverley music, plus a hint of percussion, most tasteful, as music ought to be, blues, jazz influences etc

Then noone wanted to leave so I left a good dozen in the room as I made my leave.

Good luck on Wednesday

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 05:35 AM

Cheers Scrump - it was nice to see you and have a chat

George was very good last friday - he did really well with the problems of the venue - a very professional set

I drive a hyundai - nough said - it's a wed one

I seem to irritate everyone on the road just being there

It's a folk week in Barton on Wednesday - all welcome

It's nearly the end of the October thread - many thanks to all for making it so happy

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 29 Oct 06 - 11:56 AM

We had a venue like that in St Albans once, because it was free people werent used to the etiquette of a folk gig, but eventually we didnt even have to turn up the P A and we had stopped the smoking!! It took 4 years

So glad you had a good evening and we are so pleased for George and all that he is doing and has achieved, long may it continue.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 29 Oct 06 - 04:15 AM

Hi breezy - yes, he had a neat little 'PA in a briefcase' (Peavey I think). Most of the time it was up to the job for the size of the venue, even with the background noise - mostly from the other bar, although occasionally people came into the bar where we were and started talking loudly as if George wasn't there. Bl**dy rude, but b*gg*r all you can do about it in that type of setting. In spite of that, those of us who went to see George had a great evening (I hope I can speak for the others there) and I have a feeling George enjoyed himself too - he ceratinly gave that impression(although I wouldn't like to speak for him of course).

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 28 Oct 06 - 02:57 PM

so you've 'clocked' your car eh?

Tell us more bout the gig please, did he have a p a?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Oct 06 - 12:56 PM

I was there - arrived late and left promptly - all M25d out.

What a day's travelling.
Down the A10, couldn't get on M25, down to North Circular, up M11, thought I was going north to Cambridge and turned round - ended up back on North Circular. Blackwell tunnel south shut. Finally found the A13 and then over bridge to sunny Kent.

Then coming back traffic was absolutely chocka from A21 to Dartford tunnel. I learnt how to put the clock back in my car, caught up with the world news on the radio and made 3 phone calls.

In all my years travelling this route, it has never been so bad. And all on George's night!

If you read this - thanks for listening - nobody else will.

Moanie Minnie

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Oct 06 - 07:29 AM

It was good to see Ross at George's gig last night - were the rest of you the ones in the other bar trying to drown him out? ;-)

Anyhow, it was a cracking gig - not often you get a chance to see an artist of George's calibre free of charge (I still seem to have spent all my money on food, drink and a CD though) ;-)

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 08:14 AM

steady up, only joking, dont be touchy

I like your jokes.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 07:18 AM

Its actually used for towing a trailer - try that with a hatchback.
He's old enough to get to school on his own
The emissions level is fine, nothing for you to worry about
Where I live and the time i leave the house there is no traffic
and in 32 years of driving I've never had an accident or caused one - how about you!
Oh and i don't know anybody with a whistle.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 06:46 AM

running kids to school, polluting the air, and clogging up the traffic, so you been hit a few times, by a big mans whistle maybe.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 06:35 AM

No its dented and scratched and covered in mud, and is used for what it was designed.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: breezy
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 06:05 AM

Is that a Chelsea tractor type?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 04:33 AM

Sorry, but its a silver range rover. Why do I keep apologising for driving a range rover.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 04:15 AM

What kind of a vehicle do you have PA? (Don't be too technical - red/blue/very big/big will do me.)

Sounds like you need an armoured car with guns to fire at him.

It's a sunny morning here and I'm off round the M25 to see my Dad in Kent. I should get back for the Bull outing to the Bucks Head in Little Wymondley tonight.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 27 Oct 06 - 03:28 AM

Road rage only on Fridays? I have it every morning from a lovelly gentleman in a very large BMW. We meet on a single track lane and he point blank refuses to reverse back into a space even if he's the nearest, last week I couldn't go back cos the postman was delivering and had left his door open on his van, so we had to wait for the postman to return and back up. Every morning he has his window down hurling abuse at me and shaking his fist, but I just smile. One morning he screamed that the lane was too small for my vehicle. He must be so stressed when he gets to work if thats how he starts his day. Mates think I should take it more seriously, but hey ho he's got to catch me first.

Thats the end of the serious bit, one of our engineers has just tried to get to a door without opening it first. The whole office is roaring with laughter !!

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 12:06 PM

'Ere, 'ands off! Some o' that money in that money warehouse is what I owe the NatWest.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 11:56 AM

I spread meself around all the natural disaster areas

It's dead deer in Woburn on Thursday, ecological pollution from the Jordans Mill on Tuesdays, road rage friday - it seems trouble follows me around - I can't understand why

I live near Luton - evidently was worthy of it's very own special nuclear bomb from Russia; because it used to produce all the UK's ball bearing requirements - tanks and fings can't work without them

Luton no longer makes anything apart from goals

I can't say I cherish sharing clothes with the Queen - she is a public servant after all

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 10:01 AM

How close do you work to it on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays? Does it get closer or further away. How interesting, a portable oil depot.

Would the Queen's support fit you?

I can just see the sign on the M1

    'Secret NATO HQ
    - please don't look as you go past
    - we're not really here
    - its a NatWest money store really'

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 08:59 AM

Hi PA - yeah I know all about the Buncefield thingy

I was there

I work three miles away on Mondays and Wednesday

I had to watch the flames licking the horizon as I measured me do dahs

I was expecting to see an oil tank suddenly fly across the sky

And I didn't get a letter from the Queen offering her support and good wishes - do you think she knows?

We have the secret headquarters of NATO near Watford - it has a sign and everything

Headline - husband lost in cyder space

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 08:46 AM

Yep it was the secret Natwest giant money box at Tamworth, you know the one that nobody knew anything about - except everyone who worked on the industrial estate. They rammed the wall with a skip lorry and drove straight in. They obviously used very strong bricks for that one. The only police cars you see flying about here are the ones just going off duty.   

How very exotic Pelicans in Hyde Park we only have shopping trollies in our ponds.

I have a book on my dest about the Bunceford Oil Terminal fire last year. The pictures are amazing, have you all seen a copy, well worth getting.

My husband has been away for three days on a cider making course. Very worrying!

Thats all the news from sunny Worcestershire - what I've seen of it this week. The M5 was scary, but they're making progress with the A30 bye pass.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 08:38 AM

Hey PA - I saw there was another big armed robbery down your way last week

Are there loads of Sweeney type jags flying up and down the M5?

They must be very slim whales

Did anyone see the pictures of a pelican eating a pigeon yesterday in a London Park

I suppose the tourists were saying - watch the birdie

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: The PA
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 08:21 AM

Ross - No you don't, you put one in the front and one in the back.

Been buzzing up and down the M5, but now I'm home again.

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: GUEST,The computer repair technician
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 08:17 AM

Who's the wise guy that told this silly dame to shoot at her computer?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:54 AM

Very impressive - many thanks BM

Some might say - 100 threads of enlightment

Some might say

How do you get two whales in a car - go down the M4/5 and cross over the severn bridge

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Scrump
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:53 AM

Simple - just point your gun at it and pull the trigger. (First make sure it's loaded with live bullets though, or it won't work.)

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:50 AM

Ohmygod - Big Mick's 100 is doing morris dances across my screen. It's so impressive - but I want to shoot at it. How do you do that?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:46 AM

I'll never regret posting drivel again -

It's helped lead to Big Mick's ton!

5 days and an extra hour (clocks back) to double or quits?



I had a great time last night - from the minute I walked in the joint.

Dame SB

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:26 AM

100

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 07:26 AM

My first...........

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 26 Oct 06 - 03:55 AM

Wow - what a night - so many sparkly outfits

Cheers to Cathy, Bert, Pat, MK John, HItchin John, Guitar whizz, Keith, Eve, Teresa & Bob

Keith managed to cut the ends of two fingers at work - so his gig Sunday is cancelled

Bert's moving to Huntingdonshire in two weeks, so it was his last open session (he will continue folk)

George Papavgeris Friday at Little Wymondley - well worth a club outing

Where's PA?

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Cathie
Date: 25 Oct 06 - 10:14 AM

Hey big spenders......spend a little time with me.
da da da da da da

Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds October things 2006
From: Ross
Date: 25 Oct 06 - 10:02 AM

Cheers scrump - I might see you on Friday

I haven't seen George perform for ages

Shirley Bassey might come if we agree to buy her a drink

She hasn't been the same since the Morecambe & Wise Show