New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 04 Feb 07 - 03:35 AM

To Hitchin John: I have finally got it! The G to Em bar. You keep to G until the last 3 quavers and make them F#! I was too quick to change chord. So simple once you've done it. Many thanks indeed.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 02 Feb 07 - 07:17 PM

Hello to any stray weekenders.

Two thirds of Folkaholics were better than none. Very good in fact.

An exciting night at The Cricketers.
Q. When is a mobile phone allowed to ring during a folk session?
A. To allow up-to-the-minute breaking news of the actions of bomb disposal units in the surrounding locality.(as long as the singing carries on - bit like Carry On up the Khyber really - as Redbourn fell to the rebels on the common, strains of 'where have all the flowers gone' floated harmoniously through the eerie silence).

Dee Minor
Music Press Reporter

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 03:52 AM

Cheers everyone - what a great night

Thanks to Na Mara (Rob & Pat), Geoff, Davina, Jessie, Yvonne, Rita, Bert, Pat, MK John, Tony, Hitchin John, Jeff, Steve, Keith, Roy, Fred, Lorna, Nat, Cathy, Derek, Bob and Leona

February thread coming soon

It's Redbourn open stage tonight - 1st - Folkaholics will be there

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 07:31 AM

The Queen Mother in Swaziland was called the Great She Elephant

I think the King was something to do with a lion - he had to kill a lion as part of his coronation - I went to his coronation garden party - I drank while Africa burned - ha ha he he

The Africaans used to make their floor screed with cow poo & mud - you can get a really creamy pliable building material from natures finest (and it doesn't smell)

What's blue and slips down the table - Chelsea

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 06:46 AM

Q. Whats brown and stickey?

A. A stick.

.........fetch mine while you're there.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 05:57 AM

That reminds me of an old Spine Milligna* joke:

Q. What's brown and sounds like a bell?

A. Dunggggggggggggggg!

* the well-known typing error

...I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 05:22 AM

Well I never did is that the kind of tele you have down south. Is it digital or cable.

I suppose thats because they too have lions in Swaziland and they talk to them - "please Mr Lion, don't eat me"

Were you measuring bricks there. Were they made of poo (cant spell dung) and mud.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 04:51 AM

I used to like Live TV

They used to have the weather in Swedish and then they had a dwarf pointing ro a weather map bouncing on a trampoline

Also topless darts and Tiffany's big city tips where she used to read out the financail news whilst removing her blouse

What a cahnnel - I wonder why it flopped

The British public are so fical

Wincey Willis - don't remember, but then I spent most of the 80's in Swaziland which was not disimilar to Narnia

Good luck tonight Scrump - everyone at Barton will be rooting for ya

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 04:42 AM

Blimey, I can remember Wincey Willis - she was on ITV or C4 breakfast TV, wasn't she? I did watch that for a while back in the 1980s. I don't have time these days though.

[I'm doing a support spot with Alan tonight and I'll be singing my new traditional song about a young fiddler who discovers an old traditional song he heard in his youth in a pub. No time to learn the words though, even though I wrote them :-) ]

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 04:30 AM

Does everyone in St Albans live in wardrobes and talk to lions.

Anyone remember Wincy Willis or the 'F' in fog!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 04:10 AM

Blimey, I didn't even know there were 50 weather girls!

I assume, Ross, that your list was based purely on their ability to accurately predict the weather? :-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 03:48 AM

Hi Scrump - you could be right - Sally might be on Anglia News - I have attention deficiency problems

I generally watch them both in tandem, so it all becomes a blur

It might even be Wendy Weather - whether she will or whether she won't?

Narnia's not fun - it's like St Albans - always winter and never Christmas

IT'S THE BULL TONIGHT - 31ST

February tomoorow

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 03:39 AM

Or chuck them both in the bin and get a real one.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 04:39 PM

you use one and find someone to fix the other.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 03:00 PM

Oh Scrump, now you've done it. Ross has a 50 Best Weather Girls count down from the last ... years. He submitted his list for a Channel Four programme - I hope it will be broadcast soon.

It's Raining Men Alleluia la la la

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 11:53 AM

That's strange - our weather girl on Look East is called Julie Weather. We must get a different Look East from you.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 11:31 AM

Narnia sounds like fun, perhaps Midlands Today could report from there.
Cure for muckey car - big bottle of washing up liquid and a power washer.
The black country is a very scarey place just on the edge of the forgotten forest, my husband travels there every day to the land of the big yellow digger. He get up very early before the border guards are awake.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 10:44 AM

I don't use my glove compartment - it could be an entry point to Narnia for all I know

My car is filthy - how do you cure this problem?

Suffolk handbags are the finest in the world - made from the finest larks vomit - finely woven by trained Look East presenters

Do they still call it the black country (Wolverhampton) or isn't that PC anymore?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 07:43 AM

In a helicopter? well much the same as I am on the ground? We have the weather but no news, Midlands Today concentrates on Wolverhampton and the local newspaper reports on Droitwich which is miles away.

I didnt realise Suffolk is the handbag manufacturing centre of the world, must admit I didnt notice much handbag carrying on my journey. Lots of big lorries though, maybe they kept their handbags in the glove compartment, along with their gloves.

The question is - what do you keep in your glove compartment?

Travel news, please do not go too fast along Pikes Pool Lane, because the part that goes down hill under the byepass has gone lumpy and you will take off!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 06:02 AM

Sure can PA - what are you like in a helicopter?

Our weather girl on Look East is called Sally Weather and she does everything apart from tell you the weather

We see her dancing and singing and visiting exotic places and generally playing I'm a celebrity

Local news is often shelved in favour of more worldly news with tenuous links - if a war breaks out anywhere, then you can bet that the key players would have either gone to school in Norwich or carry handbags made in Suffolk

A14 - thats just up the B28938

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 04:39 AM

I really can think of better ways of keeping warm!! I went to Ipswich on Saturday and on the way back I saw a sign for Bedford!! Not sure where I was when I saw it I think I was on the A14. Can I be the travel reporter please.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 04:24 AM

Hi Cathy - wow you could be on 'Look East' or 'Look up your bum' as I calls it

Thanks for the kind words

Next Folkaholics singalongs at the three horseshoes in Winkwell are Thursday evening, the 22nd Febrruary and Sunday afternoon, the 25th February

It's folk/songs/tunes around the room at the Bull this Wednesday - 31st

Then February

PA - doesn't farting in bed keep you warm

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:01 PM

I was a travelling folkie yesterday and enjoyed the Folkaholics very much at Winkwell. You all were very well received by the customers and bar staff. The photos I took aren't too bad, so I could print some, forge signatures and go round the pub selling them.

It all sounded very spirited, yet unobtrusive. The range of instruments and songs added variety, the songs were a mixture of humourous and serious and there were opportunities for all there to join in from time to time.

Allan was brilliant. I am glad you enjoyed the evening Scrump. His song about the man with the cracked china cups who had problems breathing really caught me unawares - thank goodness he had given me my tissues back by then. A lot of the other songs he sang were on his last CD and it was good to hear them live again.

On the ground reporter
Cathy Clipboard



Q. What does a folkie want with two Dysons?
Only John Breeze knows the answer.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:03 AM

Agh! That last post was from was me, Scrump. I somehow got logged out. Will it work this time...?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:00 AM

Who is your perfect woman/man?

Ooerr, I don't know any of them - but then I lead a very sheltered life. I've heard about them though :-)

(Good to see you last night Cathy - a good gig wasn't it?)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 05:30 AM

Morning from Sunny Worcestershire.
Perfect man, any bloke to buys the drinks, drives, does the washing up, doesnt fart in bed and doesnt care how long I spend with my horse.
That'll do for me.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 05:13 AM

Happy Monday to you all

So I suppose Mrs Woodentop or Thelma the Dalek is out

I'd plump for Jamie Lee Curtis or Catherine Schnell

Cheers for the support at Winkwell - it's a great pub

ITS FOLK/SONGS/TUNES at the Bull this Wednesday - 31st

I thought this thread would last us through February

It's seems to be somewhat oversubscribed

Are you British or European?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 08:04 PM

Happy Monday
Today's question.....

Who is your perfect woman/man?

No, I mean a proper name, not just a stupid joke like...a woman who doesn't talk...or Elixir Daily (sorry, I went to the adult panto last week).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:46 AM

Hi ya - we had a great burns night at the three horshoes in Winkwell

Piper with kilt and loads of singing

Folkaholics are back there tomorrow afternoon for a couple of hours - 3pm to 5ish - sunday 28th

It's just past Boxmoor in hemel, on the way to Berkhamstead

Have a good weekend everybody

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 06:39 AM

Don't you mean "I still don't know who he was" - I thought he was dead :-)

There have been Mudcat threads explaining the song if you want to search for them, but basically the song is about one of the most important activities in the world, i.e. making ale from barley (JB is the personification of that wonderful beverage). Well, that's my view and I'm sticking to it - there are probably lots of other interpretations (there always are when it comes to these old folk songs :-))

Glad you had a good time at the folk club. Our gig went down OK, although there weren't as many people there as we hoped for. Still, it must have been OK because the landlady gave us a 'wee dram'. Another one tonight, this time we're doing a PTA barn dance in a village hall - more neeps, tatties and haggis (not sure if we'll get any free malt whisky this time though! But fingers crossed... :-D)

I'm not planning to eat haggis, neeps or tatties this weekend - I'll have had my fill of 'em by then.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 06:01 AM

Yeh right, but I still don't know who he is.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 05:42 AM

John Barleycorn (who's he? he wasn't very popular, loads of people wanted to kill him)

Have you never heard anyone say they could murder a pint? :-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 03:33 AM

Morning all, went to see the Laners last night at our local club. Can highly recommend them fantastic voices and harmonies,great humour, mainly shanties and songs about some bloke call John Barleycorn (who's he? he wasn't very popular, loads of people wanted to kill him). Guest appearance from Malcolm the Mallard, who joined in on a song about a dog called Timmy who sank a ship. Very sad song about horses in the first world war, they almost couldn't sing it. Great night. In two weeks we got two chaps who play guitars and stuff and then two weeks after that we've got George.

Nasty day here sleet, grey skies, very cold and people driving around with no lights on at 7.30 in the morning. Off to Gt Yarmouth tomorrow and back in the same day. Must be mad. Loads of work to do. Have a good weekend all.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 02:44 PM

hey cathie, wanna sell yer dyson?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 11:53 AM

I'm glad you do, thousands wouldn't.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 11:46 AM

Trust You.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 11:21 AM

I wouldn't measure wood - it comes in all different shapes, sizes and lengths. Stick to bricks - much more straightforward.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 11:04 AM

I suppose so - we have posh words like carpentry & joinery

I only get them infrequently

Wood is not bad - it works very well in other countries

It takes a lot of the hastle out of building a house

Have a good time at the Laners tonight

I'm off now to point me broom at the moon

And have a good time tonight who ever you may be and where ever you may go

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 10:46 AM

Our new house, should we get planning permission ha! is not made of bricks, its wood. Do you measure planks.

Oh no, now there's going to be a billion posts telling my why we should not have a house made of wood !!!!!!!!!!

Wheelie bins have evolved from daleks, some of them speak! They tell the council if you're throwing too much away, they have a chip (its probably on their shoulder).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 09:25 AM

Go on - mock the inflicted - just because I'm certified

One brick's fine - but you buggers (the general public) want them stuck together so they form ghastly shaped boxes to live, work and play in

I'm measuring a block of flats today that would make a klingon armpit look attractive

And they've taken me hoover away and given me a broom - where should I stick it?

I'm not going to Redbourn or Sandy tonight - I'm going to Winkwell

Did the Daleks evolve from a vacuum cleaner?

Cheers for the joke PA

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 09:08 AM

Well exactly - I think it may be a cover for something else. Measuring up bricks, hoovering up the stars ????????????? something not quite right there.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 08:21 AM

I don't understand what all the problem is with measuring bricks. I thought they were all roughly the same size (approx 9" x 3" x 4.5" or something like that). Why not just measure one, then say the rest are all the same size as that, and you could take the rest of the day off?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 08:14 AM

Yes Cathie, I too would be worried about Ross, anyone who makes a living from measuring bricks has to be watched very carefully. Ross has probably seen the flowers running and hiding...................
Going to see the Laners tonight will report back tomorrow, has anybody seen them, will I be the only person there??? Could the room be full of lonely Dyson's on a night out?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 07:53 AM

I'm with you PA. My old Dyson's in the loft - I think the new models may be better. Wasn't there a thread about Dysons?

What's even more worrying is that Ross may be spending his spare starry nights in the garden, pointing his vacuum cleaner at the heavens and analysing the effects on the moon. I bet the flowers run and hide when they see him coming.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 06:37 AM

Dyson's are rubbish!
They're too heavy, too fiddley, too temperamental, they don't get into the corners, not even with the tools. Mine has sat at the top of the stairs for 3 years, I only use it for doing easy bits upstairs. I've got a real vac for downstairs.

Ranting Finished - its safe to come out now.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 05:40 AM

Ooerr, I'm glad you told us that, Ross. We'd better not do that then. Those dinosaurs would make a right mess of the garden... but at least they might scare off next door's cats. Hmmm, maybe it's not such a bad idea after all...

Have a good time at Redbourn tonight. (I can't go as we're doing our gig mentioned above, in The Lord Roberts, Mkt Sq, Sandy, Beds, from 7:30 pm, free entry, haggis for all, tonight. Not that I'm plugging it of course) :-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 05:33 AM

Why not build your own hovercraft JB - they're practical and a boom to cross lake travelling

Nothing sucks like a Dyson - that's what the workers thought when they moved their factory to Indonesia

Did you know if everybody on Earth pointed their hoovers at the moon simultaneously it would cause the dinosaurs to come back to life

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 05:26 AM

and

isnt Mike Deavin on in redders tonight

if you aint heard him he's got some really good songs, I booked him 3 times so he must be good, he was before george papavgeris, but always had his work so he went back to ground, nice to see Janet hasnt forgotten him either.

The cricketers redbourn tonight, highly recommended by breezy

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 05:24 AM

wont we all have enough of silly love songs by then

Yes, why not

so its Sunday the 18th feb then, ta for that.

Sweaty gym for enrichment later

bought a new Dyson today, hope she dont blow it up.

Any offers for the old one, any engineers reading this?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 03:36 AM

wot JB all luved up - whatever next

Cheers to Hitchin John, MK John, Steve, Jeff, Tony, Keith, Fred, Charlie, Leona and Bob

Folkaholics are having a singalong at the Three Horseshoes in Winkwell tonight - by the swing bridge on the Hemel to Berkhamstead old road

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 04:07 PM

Hello Puck and Squeezee,

Sorry I couldn't make Sunday John. 18th is noted.

Will it be a Valentine's Theme?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 03:03 PM

missed the 'clapper' on Sunday at the Rose n Crown

make a note of the next one, the 3rd sunday in Feb

now what date is that?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 11:25 AM

WHAT??? Another Martin?? I hope for his sake he does not look like me.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 08:54 AM

Hi PA

I had a look at the Laners website - don't look the Lovers Lane type to me. (Check out the shirts). Why are so many folkies called Dave, Derek and Martin? Enjoy your evening.

It was a nice evening at Dunstable yesterday. I hadn't seen Bert or Pat since the New Year and it was good to catch up on Winter weather on a houseboat. They will be at Barton next week.

How late into 2007 can you still say Happy New Year to people without looking like you're a nerd with a comic relief red nose on your car 6 months after the event?

And to finish the News with the weather report - snow has melted away in sunny Stevenage. I was very thoughtful and cleared the snow off my husband's car windows this morning. It was great fun - I wanted to do the whole cul de sac.

BTW. A white van marked 'Data Agency' or suchlike drove at a snail's pace in, around and out of the road yesterday lunchtime. Very disconcerting. What information do you think they could they be collecting?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 07:21 AM

Sorry - I'm tempted to say I work for the Sun Newspaper - but

You know I only ever count bricks

The site is old

It's got their gig list for 2004 on it

They are named after the pub - what a lot of Bull

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 05:48 AM

Thanks Ross, had a look on there yesterday its seems not to have been up dated since 2003. Just wondered if anyone had seen them recently.

Did they really meet down lovers lane? How did you know that.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 05:32 AM

Hi PA

There is some info here - http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/The_Laners/page1.html

They met down lovers lane

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 05:28 AM

Snowed here last night, now thawed and really sunny but megga cold!

We've got 'the Laners' at our club tomorrow - anyone heard of them - any good ??

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 05:09 AM

Yep - it's definitely snowing now

You'll need your coat

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 11:30 AM

Is it snowing where you be?

Globe tonight - Dunstable - Rick running the show - 23rd

Barton anything goes at the Bull tomorrow - 24th

Any electric bagpipes exponents willing?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 11:05 AM

101 !!

...er ...ah... I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 08:02 AM

100 !!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 04:31 AM

Unicorn Ceilidhs present...
FRIDAY 26th JANUARY 2007 - FENDRAGON

Fendragon are a ceilidh band based in Cambridge, who play traditional English folk music, with some Irish, Scottish, French and American influences. They are a popular feature of the local ceilidh scene, and in demand further afield. Mary Humphreys (keyboards) and Anahata (melodeons) are both well-known, and here they have teamed up with Dave Holland (fiddle) and Gina Holland (flute), to create a versatile band that love playing for dances.

"Lovely stuff" according to Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3
More information at http://www.fendragon.co.uk

The Caller for the evening is the young and effervescent Andrew Swaine, also from Cambridge. Andrew believes that ceilidh dancing '…is lively, accessible and unencumbered, a living tradition of community dancing for fun. Enjoyment is more important than accuracy'!   http://www.swaine.me.uk/

The interval entertainment this month is from the Brafront Guizers, who will perform their particularly off-beat but definitely seasonal Mummers Play at Hitchin! http://tdrg.group.shef.ac.uk/Gallery/Brafront2004.htm

Unicorn Ceilidhs take place generally on the last Friday of the month at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, Herts.

Doors open at 7.30 for an 8.00 p.m. start, with an 11.30 p.m. finish – entry is only £8.00 for adults and £4 for children under 14. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance from 01582 733113 / 724261

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

For more information, visit www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 11:45 AM

This conversation was held at around the time the photo was taken:

HM The Queen (to Scottish soldier): Is anything worn under one's kilt?

Soldier: Nae, Ma'am - it's all in perfect working order.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 10:28 AM

Maybe, it was off with his wotsit

Here's that casual look that catches the ladies eye

http://stuff.ubersite.com/108654339449807385/1/kilts.jpg

There is a new do dah starting February at the Chequers in Little Gransden, Sandy - first thursday of every month

There is a mudcat thread

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 10:15 AM

Do you think Queenie has seen it!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 09:58 AM

Well found Ross - I knew I also had a copy of that picture somewhere - it is the mental image I always associate with kilts.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 08:09 AM

Wot not to do with the Queen

http://folk.uio.no/steinab/img/kilt.jpg

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 07:58 AM

I nearly wrote "I'll be the bloke without the kilt" (as I think Alan will probably be wearing one - he tends to whenever he has an excuse!), but I thought that might conjure up the wrong mental picture :-)

Me, I'm a trousers man, in this cold weather anyway :-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 06:56 AM

You are correct Scrump, of course.

I thought I was going to read - 'I'll be the bloke with the kilt'

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 06:52 AM

I believe I know the answer, Cathy :-)

Thank for mentioning our gig at Sandy on Thursday, Ross. If anyone comes along - if only to eat their fill of free haggis - please say hello (I'll be the bloke with the guitar).

Yes, this Friday 26th for Malc Hobbs (8:30-9:45) and the Buffalo duo (9:45-11:00) at Wymondley (sadly I won't be able to come along to this as we have another gig ourselves).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 06:13 AM

Morning -
sleet gone
Sun's out

Let's make this a short week.

No jokes or innuendos today Ross?

I went to a quiz night last night. One of the musical questions was - what are the first 2 words of the well- known song 'I believe'?

Who knows without looking up- ( on www)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:15 AM

Oh sorry John - The Bucks Head feature spots are the last friday of every month - so that makes it - 26th

http://www.docsworkshop.force9.co.uk:80/bfc.htm is the Bedford Folk Club web site - they have Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner performing this Wednesday - 24th

It's blues/contemporary/bang a drum/open mic this Wednesday at the Bull - 24th

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Hitchin' John
Date: 20 Jan 07 - 11:39 AM

Hi Ross

Its not completely obvious to me when Malcom Hobbs and Bob and Dave are performing at the Bucks Head,

All the best

John

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Jan 07 - 07:27 AM

Hi there - no I'm not a winner or famous yet

Infamous maybe

It's a nice day here in Barton - sun is shining - old ladies are gathering on street corners wearing purple hats & carrying orange handbags

Don't forget John Breeze & co are on at the Rose & Crown tomorrow (21st) - St Albans

Alan Hewson at the Orange Tree, Baldock is pounding me with info - here it is

1. At the club on Wednesday 24th we have our monthly session - a slight Scottish flavour this month perhaps...but as usual anything goes. Only £2 to enjoy an relaxed, informal and fun evening, all welcome to play, sing, tell a story/poem or listen. 8.30 start

2. On Thursday 25th, Tam Lin will be playing at The Lord Roberts, Market Square Sandy from 7.30pm. Haggis will be served!    Free entry.

3. The Buck's Head, Stevenage Rd Little Wymondly has a double guest evening. Malcolm Hobbs, him with the bouzouki, great voice and wicked wit will entertain from 8.30 - 9.45. Then Bob & Dave (guitar, mandolin and vocals) of Bluegrass band Buffalo will take over with wonderful American flavoured songs.

Jon Bickley is performing at the hat factory in Luton on Friday 26th, further info www.tiger.ltd.uk

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 19 Jan 07 - 07:58 AM

Oooo super, will you be famous, can I tell people I knew you before. Blue skys sunny and mild here and not a bit of wind. Have a fun weekend everybody, I'm off home. XX

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 19 Jan 07 - 07:38 AM

Hi PA

Glad you haven't been blown away.

Ross kept it very quiet if he won the Pop Quiz. Derek and I sang along with his chorusy songs yesterday at Redbourn, even trying to harmonise and got labelled as The Rosettes.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 19 Jan 07 - 03:24 AM

Mornin All. I wish i hadn't started that keyboard thing. You're all much brighter than us in the soggie north. The man on pop quiz on radio 2 yesterday was from Barton le thingie. He won, he was very good. Was it Ross? Took three attempts to get to work this morning navigating fallen trees, floods, escaped sheep (no I didnt stop to help - I have a thing about sheep) and closed lanes. Hope you've all held on to your bits and pieces - anyone got a kite!.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 07:49 AM

I'm very well behaved normally

I got very confused with the bar change - I thought I was so drunk I couldn't remember who was the bar maid

I am measuring brickwork again today

Did you know the Chinese invented bricks to hold theirs doors open

I wouldn't waste my stockings as a fan belt

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 07:39 AM

Oh I see - sorry about the bar staff. You are hot about such matters.

I like the quips - do you comment/laugh/correct when he says these things?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 07:32 AM

Me again

Aren't bricks wonderful little things?

The trellis on the wall of my house has been trying to escape in the wind, but the clematis won't let it. So what do you use to weight down the end of the to stop it waving about everywhere? bricks!

It's like the old days when you used one of your stockings as a temporary fanbelt.

Mind you - I will have done it all wrong in somebody's book - either killed the clematis or bent the trellis.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 07:27 AM

Ah ha - but you late comers wouldn't know that Trish & Leona swapped half way through the night

Hopefully it was to let Trish have a listen

Lap dancer - wasn't that Polly wally doodle

Best accidental quips by my bosses:
so & so went to hospital yesterday for an autopsy
you could have a nice murial on that wall
they should never have got rid of capital punishment in schools
you went to see the comet - did you need a microscope?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: GUEST,Cathy
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 07:09 AM

Logged on!

Ross - Trish served the beers and Leona the food/beverages.

It's so posh at The Bull

I can't remember the lap dancers name though.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 06:44 AM

Glad you all had a good time last night. I was at our gaff to see Jez Lowe - great evening, with a cracking support set from "Moses and the Ref". I thought I had the night off so didn't bring my guitar, but unexpectedly had to play a song (to accompany Alan) at Jez's request, and Steve "The ref" kindly lent me his guitar (I couldn't borrow Jez's because his is left handed, and I would have had to stand on my head and face the wall to play that). Jez lent me his plectrum though (I nearly said pick but I thought you lot would start making jokes about digging up the car park).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 03:49 AM

Where's Robin Hood when you need him?

Many thanks for all attendees last night

Derek, MK Trevor, Stevi, Geoff, Davina, Lorna, Nat, Mike Jones, MK John, Hitchin John, Cathy, Keith, Fred, Bob & Leona

Fab

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 05:55 PM

djri fyht vks kirt dhynabskidc

can anyone get me a lift out of nottingham today ?

Thurs 18th Jan

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 07:37 AM

kthr drk!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 07:34 AM

Can't crack that one Scrump - are you just teasing?
I have a headache now which I hope goes away as its Barton singaround tonight.


All 4 letter words...are you swearing?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 06:44 AM

Hi, Barry Goodman passed this to me, apologies if you are on on his list also so you got this twice!

Alan

###########################################################################################

Thought you might like to know that there's a Barn Dance at Harpenden Public Halls on Saturday 27th January with

Fiddlin' Around, caller Barry Goodman. The dance starts at 8:00 and finishes at 11:30, and costs just £8.00 a ticket.

Fiddlin' Around are an exciting twin fiddle band put together by Junction 24 frontman/fiddler Brian Stone with the intention of developing a high energy acoustic string sound that is also uplifting and exciting to dance to.

The two fiddlers work together so that an interplay of both rhythmic and melodic variations will produce a dynamic flow of exhilerating fiddling.

The band is keen on promoting the interest/popularity in French Canadian and Cape Breton music as well as music from New England and North America.

The dance is promoted by English Miscellany, who will provide a display-spot at the interval.

Hope to see some of you there!

Cheers, Barry

Barry Goodman
54, Ickleford Road,
Hitchin,
Herts. SG5 1TR

01462 456811
07833 643597

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 03:41 AM

hl kcdz

Here's a message from Alan Hewson:

Hicca Rangers
INVITE YOU TO A BARN DANCE

WITH
"TIME OF YOUR LIFE" and CALLER BARRY GOODMAN

ON SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2007

AT HITCHIN FOOTBALL CLUB FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN FROM 7.30pm

£8 PER PERSON INCLUDES SUPPER To buy Tickets, please contact:

Clare Thomas Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

Beth Willis Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 01:46 PM

ggrd, wjux ksic lpse xuah!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 11:27 AM

hjtd syh kdcl?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 10:48 AM

Afternoon all - we have a new game to play in the office.
You intentionally put your fingers on the wrong keys on the keyboard, either above or below and type a word, or for the bright people a whole sentence, then some else has to guess what the word should be. Or you see if you can make another word up ie., issue becomes ossie (I think) or something like that - well it helps to pass the time (and I get paid for it !)

bg cld nla !

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: silverfish
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 09:04 AM

Hi.
For those who may be interested Tom Paxton is at the Stables near Milton Keynes on Friday 26th. It's his final farewell tour *but don't read too much into that, 'cos I've seen his last 2 FFT's previously*.
I strongly recommend seeing him to all folkies - he's one of those seminal artistes who still surprises you with new material.
See you all at Barton tomorrow (Wednesday).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 08:02 AM

Cheers Scrump

Beware - someone's gonna write - can't you use a keyboard

or is that a new way of writing graffiti

I think John Breeze's celestial mayhem of folkiness are getting together at the Rose and Crown this Sunday - 21st

Beers include Badgers a**e

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 05:13 AM

To answer your question Ross: the next gig at the Bull's Head, Wymondley is on Friday 26th Jan. It will be a duo Bob Smithson and Dave Notman (mainly mandolin/guitar I gather), with a support act from Malcolm Hobbs (another regular at Baldock).

(apologies for any typos, typing this on the train)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 04:26 AM

It's the Globe tonight in Dunstable - 16th Tuesday

Sorry - I can't go

It's Barton Folk this Wednesday at the Bull - 17th

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 09:41 AM

Hi Unicorn Man

At least the Buck's Head doesn't sell Greene King. I think it has Fullers London Pride and one or two others (I don't remember there being anything particularly exciting though). At least it has real ale though, and none of it from GK :-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 09:35 AM

Hi Cathy and Ross

I missed Vin last night (was a bit knackered, and had seen him not long ago). Glad you enjoyed him anyway Cathy.

Yes, the Mondays at Wymondley have finished - I guess if anyone wants to start them up again, they could ask the landlord? (We have our band practice on Mondays as a rule, which is probably the main reason we stopped doing them.)

As for the Friday gigs there, yes they are still on, but I can't remember who's on this month. I'll ask Alan tonight and report back.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 09:31 AM

Where's Scrump?? Just when you need him. That sounds like hell on earth. A pub that only sells Green King I.P.A. That would get me on the waggon. The Globe tommorow night 11 hand pumps and great accoustic music. That is more like it.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 08:58 AM

Hi Cathy

I was told by Alan that the Mondays had ended

It was just a device to get the pub known for live music

Alan said - 'job done'

Not sure about the last Friday gigs though - Scrump?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 07:53 AM

Happy Monday

Vinn was good. Don't these 'stars' get a whopping build up.... a lot to live up to.

Scrump - Is there singing at Little Wymondley tonight? The third Monday? Is that still on?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 06:41 AM

Sorry all for deserting you - I hope it was a nice weekend

I had a nice one

It's Barton folk this Wednesday - all welcome

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 11:24 AM

Hi John

Weekends on the Barton thread can be a lonely place without you.

Jez seemed to miss out the line 'get ready Cathy' when he sang Latch Key lover. I didn't bother him about it.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 08:57 AM

It was breezy in Leeds on friday

Hope you enjoy Vin , he is the 'Guv'nor', shame we were only able to have him once at Windward, still its good that he is recovered and back in the groove, you could hear hospital tales tonight

Dont forget next Sunday

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 08:43 AM

Hi

Yes, I think all the witty, enlightened and informative comments that I have posted seem to have disappeared Scrump.

Jez night was very good yesterday.

I hope there'll be no wind tomorrow - I am off on an M25 jaunt and want the bridge open. pleeease.

Then it's rugby and work and Vinn at Hitchin on Sunday. So vacuuming is on the back burner. I am still waiting for my Christmas puddings in the post so I will leave the Christmas tablecloth on until they arrive.

Nice weekend all - I'll keep my eyes open for loose kennels in Kent.

Cathy

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 03:25 AM

I forgot to add: unless the pub the Installations Manager got blown into only sold Greene King ales (to Unicorn Man).

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 03:23 AM

The Installations Manager was found in the pub.

So the old saying "it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good" has proven to be true then.

Glad the dog was found having landed safely from his (presumably) first flight.

Strange, I replied to Ross's post yesterday but Mudcat seems to have eaten it. Unless it got blown away too?

(Has anyone else ever had that happen? i.e. making a Mudcat posting only to find later on that it has vanished. It's happened to me a few times, but not often enough for me to be sure it's not finger trouble)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 03:15 AM

Wind update - Duncan the dog was found at the mother in laws, the roof was found all over Worcestershire and the kennel has not been found at all. The Installations Manager was found in the pub. So alls well that ends well. Still blowin a gale here.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 12:04 PM

Yes it is not like me to be drunk on any afternoon. I have normaly sobered up from the morning by then, ready for the evening.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 09:22 AM

Yeah, it's a very strange shaped county - very long & thin from north to south

I haven't seen Duncan fly pass the window yet

Snoopy could fly

At least the sandwiches were okay - whew - yummy yummy

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 09:15 AM

North Buckinghamshire eh! You'll be getting whippets and pigeons next. Is there an East West and South Buckinghamshire. No word on Duncan.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 09:07 AM

Crikey PA - that sound's bad

It's wild, wet and windy here in North Buckinghamshire - I've had to superglue me wig on

Cathy - Derek's going tonight

That's right; make fun of my poverty and lack of socks!

I bet you were marvellous last night Scrump - I heard a couple of ladies at the bus stop this morning talking about you

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:50 AM

Hi Ross, Cathie, Scrump etc etc. How's yer weather is it windy round your end. One of my engineers went home to get his sandwiches and found he's lost the front of his house. But what's more important, Duncan the dog and his kennel have also blown away. Sending out search parties for Duncan, he's a King Charles Spaniel for those who are interested.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:12 AM

I'll be watching Jez next week at our place. We had Chris Smyth as guest last night, with (ahem!) me as support. A good night as far as I was concerned - not so sure about the rest of the audience though
:-)

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:03 AM

Sounds intriguing!

You shouldn't have used all your socks building houses.

I am taking Jess, but clapping limited/out of the box due to her broken wrist.

May see fan Martin?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 03:44 AM

No - sorry - I've been out twice this week

I'm running out of socks

Cheers to MK John, Hitchin John, Steve & family, Matthew, Keith, Geoff, Fred, Bob & Leona for last nights session

I sing outtatunna

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 05:35 PM

Any body going to Redbourn to see Jez?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 05:33 PM

I clap as the chap in a cap sings a cap.

sorry - cr*p comment.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 03:30 PM

sad scrump

Solo is playing with yourself, thanks Ross, or should that be 'for' yourself

I can do that.

I usually wear a cap so I maybe said to be singing in a cap, and if your name is Ella, well there you go.

poor s'rump

Herga charity night is Mon 5th March, do come along.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 07:31 AM

Why thank you. I'll be singing "Local Government Planning Officer Blues" tonight.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 07:17 AM

Does Scrump work for local government by any chance - he sounds like a planning officer.
Torrential storm at 5am village flooded sunny and dry and warm now! Just going to pop me bikini on.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 07:03 AM

Crikey Scrump

Did you write all that unaccompanied

At least no one has resorted to the 'playing with yourself' level of humour

I went to Hatfield this morning and it was bucketing - sun is out in Redbourn now, though - I might take me jumper off

I think JB does sing 'a capella' at Herga but I'm not sure if he leads or accompanies others or bans people from accompanying him - Lets ask him everybody

JB........................

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 06:45 AM

Ah, I can see the cause of the confusion now. Breezy uses the term "a capella" for singing without any instrument, and "unaccompanied" for performing alone with an instrument (e.g. guitar).

I think I'm right in saying that most people (including me) would use "unaccompanied" to mean the same as "a capella", which is why some of you were confused by Breezy's use of "unaccompanied".

I tend to use "solo" to refer to performing by myself, as opposed to in the band or duo (etc.) - I think that's less confusing, and you can use it in conjunction with "unaccompanied" or "a capella" if you like, to indicate performing unaccompanied on your own.

That means you can sing unaccompanied with other people, using the definition above. Which sounds a bit strange, I admit...

Blimey, I think I've confused myself now.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 06:18 AM

rain has stopped

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 04:39 AM

The FBI just informs me

It was Jack Sparrow, with his bow & arrow

Bustard

The Federal Bird Investigator

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 04:07 AM

Rap what - pressies. It was next-doors cat.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 04:02 AM

I'm confused - does unaccompanied mean singing without an instrument or performing solo?

Does JB rap?

Who killed Cock Robin?

The Globe was very good last night - we missed you Unicorn Man - fancy, you of all people, getting drunk on a Tuesday lunchtime

Bull open mic/jam/workshop tonight

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 03:24 PM

I do it most of the time apart when others are invited to join me. like sqeeze, moses, Fleggy, geo papa, apart from then I'm on me own , i.e. unaccompanied

I can altho perform thumb thongs accapaella !!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 02:11 PM

Breezie sing unacompained???? Love to hear that.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 08:30 AM

I am so tempted to make a joke about thinging a thong, but I'm not going to because its just too obvious.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 08:16 AM

oops - perhaps I did exaggerate somewhat

We've all seen JB's 'G' string though

Reminds me of Alans joke

In the clearing stands a boxer with a poodle by his side

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:55 AM

Try putting the chords together you'll find they make a tune.
Trot on - indeed, cheeky.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:29 AM

Ha! ha!

and also sing unaccmpnd

trot on

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:03 AM

How can you play chords - and sing unaccompanied, if you're doing one you can't be doing the other. If you're not wearing EM's shorts does that mean its just boxers - no wonder its windy today.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:00 AM

Bert Tim or Tiny Reynolds,
I do not have hairy knees

I do not wear Eric Morecambe shorts

I play chords and sing unaccompanied

next viewing Sunday 21st Jan at the Rose and Cown

Bit windy today

Dilute the listerene, 50% H20 its too acidic according to my hygienist

And I do not wear 'panties', I'm a boxers man.

lie la lie

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 04:38 AM

Virtually Naked !!!!   Oh My God !!!! I certainly hope he wears panties cos when ya sit down in Eric Morcambe shorts - well its enough to scare the horses! Jeeezus ! I hope the front row is well back.

Just had the list of hourly charges from the planning consultant - think it'll be cheaper to bribe the whole district coucil.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 04:08 AM

In the summer he comes to sessions virtually naked with Eric Morecambe shorts and all over golden tan

Sort of a cross between Burt Reynolds and Tiny Tim

But boy can he play guitar

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 11:05 AM

How do you know?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 10:17 AM

He has very hairy knees

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 10:01 AM

Has Breezy got a laptop?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:51 AM

Hi John - The Globe is in Edward Street which runs parallel west with High Street North in the town centre

The session is run by Rick who runs a bluegrass band called 'Sons of the Soil'

Music mix is varied - the more folkies turn up, the more folkier it becomes

There is some pretentious claptrap - but who cares

Sorry - I should have written; old wom(e)n gossip about Cathy on every street corner - that's what happens when you rush, rush, rush

It's bloody orrible today - the residents of Dunstable are a hardy bunch - they even knocked it down without them realising

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:42 AM

How does a balloon commit suicide - they let themselves down

Ah, that's just a cry for help. Stabbing itself with a pin is by far the best way for a balloon to commit suicide.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:39 AM

did you omit the comma intentionally after 'woman' Ross ?

Whats the score at the Globe then?

and where is it ,

and its raining in Dunstable today, but they are warm hearted folk nevertheless.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 05:56 AM

Steady on you lot - the vicar reads this thread - cross me heart

Well it's Monday yuch

Music this week - Globe in Dunstable Tuesday

Open mic/workshop at the Bull in Barton, Wednesday

Usual Wednesday double booking with folk sessions at Daleys Bedford, Orange Tree Baldock and the Fox Pirton

Jez Lowe is on at Redbourn this Thursday

Cathy - you are a legend in Barton - old woman gossip about you on every corner

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 08:47 AM

how about a 'lift and feel' then ?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 04:12 AM

Now we're all back in the groove.

Tree down and decs away.

Half a stone to lose though.

Could anyone organise a pre session run-round-the-block on Wednesdays?

We could call it an outing.

yeah, thinking aloud, I am going to do that. Nobody knows me on the streets of Barton.

No weigh in or Bust measuring allowed.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 10:02 AM

Steady up Ross your back aint that broad

I think next gig I run you can do a 3 mins stand up chat routine, your too clever for your own good.

O K start with 1 minute

Use all the material from these threads to begin with, only 3 of us know about it anyway

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 09:49 AM

Hi PA - don't forget your jumper

I'll go to the Bahamas if you need someone to pick up the tools

Everything I made as a kid with flour and water was a disaster

Christmas wasn't kind too me either - I've got a lovely bust

Must be 40C at least

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 06:24 AM

Here's one for the girlies:

When you mix water and flour you get glue.
When you add eggs and sugar etc you get cake?
Where does the glue go?
Easy, its still there, its the glue that sticks the cake to your butt !!

Off to Chile to rescue my engineer!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 04:18 AM

Hi PA - they are frightfully pro in St Albans

As an American preacher said - there is no point in asking God for anything vague - be specific - Don't ask him for a car - Ask him for a big red car with a 2 litre engine and an ashtray - it worked for Noel Edmonds

Green belt - that is a problem - why don't you apply to build a motorway and put a caravan on it - they seldom turm new roads down

How does a balloon commit suicide - they let themselves down

Fancy being in Chile without your tools

Special greetings to Dame Cathy

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 03:40 AM

Blimey Ross, Breezy dont want much does he. Then he accuses you of telling other people's jokes !!! He can talk, most of his jokes are other peoples. I've sent an engineer to Chile. He turned up on one flight and his tools (including a Hilti gun!) and luggage on another. He's on a one way ticket cos I don't know how long he'll be there. Police got suspicious and held him at the airport. When he finally got to site the materials had not arrived. They're in a container on a ship in the Bahamas !! Never a dull moment !

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: breezy
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 04:28 PM

Happy new year Ross, you tell other people's jokes really well.

With ref to the 3rd Sunday, which will be the 21st jan. , would you mind calling it the 'Windward Folk Experience' featuring Chris Flegg, george papavgeris, The singing ref , moses and - space permitting - yt, but floor spots available with prior notice, plus
raffle in aid of Leukaemia Busters.

starts at 8.00

many thanks.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 01:14 PM

Hello. Happy New Year.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:32 PM

Ross

The farmer's wife's tale is a fine song that I would like to hear again.

If you dress up in character it'll be even more authentic.

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 11:11 AM

This is greenbelt! Thats the catch. Our reason (excuse) is that we need to live on the premises (stable yard) cos of the amount of horse thefts etc. in our area. When we built the stables we wanted the colour of the materials to blend in with the surrounding area, ie green. They made us have light grey with a blue roof - now thats barmy!

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 10:41 AM

You'll get it easy PA

How can those faceless bureaucrats turn down a fine and decent citizen as yourself

Tell em your human rights

Mind you - here in the home counties it's not possible to find a plot of land to build a house on

It's traditional here in Herts/Beds to buy a house, knock it down and build another one - how barmy is that?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: The PA
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 10:32 AM

No Ross the biggest joke of all time is me getting planning permission from our council, to build a house, know anyone I can bribe?

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 10:27 AM

Many apologies - it's been hard celebrating the new year and getting back in the groove

Worst joke of all time

Baby balloon tries to get into Bed with Mummy balloon and Daddy balloon - he is sent back to his own bed with a flea in his ear - later he sneaks back when they are asleep - he finds he can't fit in between them - so he lets some air out of Mummy balloon, then some air from Daddy balloon, then some air from himself

All fits perfectly and he falls asleep

When Daddy balloon wakes up and sees what Baby balloon has done

He rounds on Baby Balloon furiously - You've let your Mother down, You've let me down, and most importantly, you've let yourself down

It was one of Dereks

Subject: RE: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 10:07 AM

About flippin' time too!

Subject: New Year at the Bull, Barton-in-mud,Beds
From: Ross
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 06:51 AM

Hi everyone - Happy new year for 2007

Sessions for January/February

Folk etc. - Wednesday the 17th & 31st January/14th & 28th February

Open workshop/jam etc. - Wednesday the 10th & 24th January/7th & 21st February

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
Mondays – Tudor Folk Club – The Whitehill Centre, Chesham
Tuesdays – Run of the Mill session – now King Harry pub, St Albans – 6th February
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
Friday – Bucks Head, Little Wymondly – last friday concert
Friday – Hitchin town hall – last friday dance
Sunday – St Albans Rose & Crown – 2nd Sunday in the month - Alison's crowd & special guest/3rd Sunday John Breeze's crowd - the folk elite (21st Jan)
      
Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/