The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 04:28 AM

Keep an eye out for people growing rhubarb, sell them manure, and make a profit on the trip.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Girl Friday
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 07:33 AM

Well, Richard, Mumblin and I wonder if you are going to get lost on this half remembered route from 34 years back. I remember going to Farningham in one or other of the Triality bros. cars. They always used to race each other home. It was less scary than it should have been I guess, due to my personal consumption of ale!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 09:10 AM

I will be there Saturday for opening time. 1100.
I am looking forward to pub sing around. possibly crash land in scout hut end of night.
cant guard beer tent due to dodgy liver/

Where did I go wrong?
I was going to go to Tenterdon last weekend but I couldn't find the train station from the London end that goes there. I found Tenterden Town train station that end but no connection from London. BLOODY PARLAVA.


At least I know how to get to this place drive past Lullingstone where the Forde is and just keep bloody gong.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 10:03 AM

The Tenterden station is a private line for choo-choo-puff steam train enthusiasts and nowhere connects to national rail.

Yet.

I gather that it is a long-term ambition to reconnect as a branch line with an interchange somewhere to the West, some time.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 02:34 PM

"An It alright hey bloody Choo Choo train herberts. caused me no end of confusion I decided not to go in the end?

How do I get to Tenterden next year. Let me guess a train to Ashford and then half a dozen buses that go to Tenterden via bloody Norway.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: GUEST,Terry
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:47 PM

Slight change of subject from the Crown but I can help with Tenterden.
Catch, as I did, No.12 bus from outside Headcorn station - 5 min connection with train from London. Drops you right outside the Town Hall/Woolpack.
I even sneaked a tankard full of ale on board the return bus for consumption during the journey back!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: naughtyforty
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 05:01 PM

Yes the No12 is the best cos the last bus to Headcorn leaves at 22.12!!! Otherwise it is Ashford and then only one bus to Tenterden. This website is invaluable - www.traveline.org.uk - gives all modes of transport between two places - even tells you how many minutes you need to walk!!!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 05:33 PM

"even tells you how many minutes you have to walk" Really does that include when your pissed and its three steps forward two steps back.
What about wacky backy does it give you flying time?

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: melodeonboy
Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:29 AM

In the bottom left-hand corner of the webpage, where it indicates different modes of transport, just tick the box next to the reefer icon and it'll calculate the extra time required for those that are stoned.

Or click on the beer glass icon and it'll do the same calculation for pissed travellers.

Should you be under the influence of both, just tick both boxes and it'll give you a combined total of the extra time required to complete your journey.

Enjoy your journey, sir!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 07 Oct 09 - 12:04 PM

FOLKS!!! Can we keep on thread please ;- 0

Beers are arriving as I am typing this (yes, I am sitting in the pub). Mark is just ringing to get the key for the scout hut as I type.

On Sunday, there will now be a shuttle service of hot baguettes to the garden. Place order at the bar.

All drinks and food in the garden, need to be ordered and payed for in the bar. You will be given a raffle ticket to exchange. Deal - five tickets will get five half pints at £1.25 per half or single tickets will be £1.40.

Will let you know anymore details as and when.

Post code for sat navs is TN14 5PQ.

Cheers, see you all there on Saturday.

Regards

Kev

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 08 Oct 09 - 02:36 PM

Re Raffle tickets for Beer.(What next)
What a bloody Rigmorole ?
I will be Back and forth like like a fiddlers Elbow.
I be worn out.
And if its a packed event it will be Pandermonium. Looks like I will be on the Kronenburg paying cash.
Looking forward to it regardless of above Parlava.
Pierre.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Oct 09 - 06:25 PM

Pete, on Fakebook a woman is asking about Cave Paintings in Kent. What can you advise her?

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 08 Oct 09 - 10:40 PM

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Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 08 Oct 09 - 11:13 PM

"Re Cave painting in Kent"
Richard I have never been asked such a damned fool question in all me born days
"What the f--K would I know about Cave Paintings in Kent?

I have cottoned on.
I beleive and I put it to you.
this is a cunning ploy to take subject off thread and Make
Kev The Clogs go all Red in the face with anger.
Well Im not falling for it. Now then.

(Actully there are some lovely Cave Paintings In Margate Caves Kent that date back to the 17th century.)
Indeed done by bored Smugglers who had Nowt better to do while hiding from Excise Man.

There are some lovely paintings in the Army tunnels at Crockmere Haven East Sussex which were done by bored soldiers during WW2. These include Battleships HMS K.G.V. & Hood.

Theres a rather nice naked lady drawn in the Chalk at
Chislehurst Caves Kent. done by me bored back in the 80s

And there is a Spitfire drawn on the roof of the Plumsted Chalk mines. How the artist got up there is "beyhond me.
I foresee He was without doubt bored out of his tits has to have started such a ambitious sketch.

There are ships of various shapes and sizes to be found scattered around in The Camden Chalk mines. done by bored shelterers during WW2.

If you want to see any of the paintings/drawings in the above mentioned one has to buy a Raffle ticket from the Landlord of
The Crown Otford WHO IN EXCHANGE OF £40.O0 WILL GIVE YOU A

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 08 Oct 09 - 11:16 PM

RAFFLE TICKET.fOR THAT YOU GET A GUIDE WHO WILL TAKE YOU TO SEE ALL THE PAINTING S MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE THREAD.
tHANKYOU AND gOOD NIGHT.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: melodeonboy
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 05:04 AM

C'mon Kev. Impose some discipline on this thread!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 05:11 AM

Ooh - a spanking! Can I watch? One singaround leader got one from a Scottish woman at Tenterden...

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 11:00 AM

Impose some discipline indeed,
I put it to you all,
Its Richard Bridges fault
"its his doing he started it?
He invaded this thread with all this jibber jabber,nonsense Regarding Cave paintings.

Has for the Tenterden spankings ?,"
Well he will want us to wear tee shirts next
and insist we string a banner up on the Scout hut ?
What a Parlava.

I am looking forward to this event and will be traveling with Fisheye hope to get there about 13.30 hrs.
Bringing Tanglewood which sounds awful at moment because the Nut fell off after Knockers and I reset it myself which has thrown out the whole set up/action.
Pointless bringing the mandolin the nut on that split down one side so that wont work ever.
I think I will have to change my Nuts for Brass one on both instruments.
see you all there Pierre

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: synbyn
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 11:30 AM

re Highland spank...I'm still getting over it... this weal's on fire... and will be harvesting in Graveney on Sat, so not in Ot- have a good one...

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: romanyman
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 12:18 PM

this threads going to pot, be glad when im pissed out of me brain, one more should do it

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 02:51 PM

See you all tomorrow.

I've discovered that Otford is about the one place that's a doddle to get to from my home. Free bus ride (OAP privilege), then a fifteen minute direct train ride. What's more I can start for home up to seven o'clock.

I'll be there by 11.00am so seven might be a stretch.

Not had me folk fix this week so I'm looking forward to it.

Don T

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 02:54 PM

Thread drift....

Pete, Rodgers is back from foreign parts.

As I'm driving I'll try to remember to bring a spare guitar.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 02:58 PM

Richard,

I don't suppose you'd fancy swinging through Snod to pick up a willing navigator?

If yes, what time were you thinking of arriving there?

Don T

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 03:25 PM

seriously, I'm with you Kev - let's get this back on thread

Now - the duckpond - I understand that you can get a raffle ticket at the bar which will entitle you to take part in the midnight skinny-dip and if you take a bar of soap with you it will make the scout hut smell nicer :-)

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 03:48 PM

ENOUGH I SAY!!!

I have been to the pub tonight (what a suprise I hear you say!!!)

The Darkstar Imperial Stout at 10% ABV is LOVELY. The Winter Bus Cider at 8.5% which is actually 10% is also LOVELY!!!

Should be a good day!!!!!

Enjoy!!

Keb

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge fighting with Dell
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 04:09 PM

Cando Don, but the timing may be fragmented. My aim is to miss the Morris dancing, sing, and miss the bands. I'm sure I have your phone number somewhere and will ring you as shopping progresses.

Kev - but on those two alcohol levels will anyone remember if it was a nice day or are you reviving the 60s?

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 05:26 PM

I am planning to get there for the Morris, and the sing Richard, so I'll catch the bus and train, but I would be grateful for the lift back, as our plans for leaving time seem to co-incide, and that'll save me a longish hiatus at the change from train to bus.

I'll see you up there.

Don T.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Dead Horse
Date: 09 Oct 09 - 10:02 PM

I see that there is to be a Poi workshop.
Does anybody know if this is how to make pois or is it an eating contest?
Snake & Kiddly followed by an Happle Poi for me please.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: fisheye
Date: 10 Oct 09 - 04:14 AM

Pete my speedy limousine will have you there before 13.30. that's assuming you are on time, i do not run out of petrol and no naughty policemen stop me.
This early in the morning I am debating whether i should bring my banjo also. I know JB enjoys the sound of a nice banjo and I believe RB is also joining the appreciation society.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Oct 09 - 04:31 AM

That's a "nice banjo", Fisheye, that we enjoy, as played for example by JB's mate whose name I always forget, Tracy or Stacy, or something that's a bit unusual for a bloke: he is awesome, always bang in time, and can do sensitive too.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: The Barden of England
Date: 10 Oct 09 - 05:43 AM

It's Stacey Richard. He also plays mean fiddle.
Not too sure we'll make it today but we will try (youngest daughter is home)
John Barden

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Oct 09 - 02:33 PM

The beer was nice - all those I sampled. Back in 40 minutes despite sticking to all speed limits and stopping to drop Don and Ken off in Snodland and St. Rude. Why do the mapping sites say it takes 50 minutes?

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 04:15 AM

A most enjoyable afternoon - but it seemed to be down on numbers this year - thank goodness for the mudcatters

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 10:28 AM

Well I think everybody enjoyed themselves!!??

I did!!!

Some very good beers - I stayed on the Imperial Stout and the Winter Bus (that would probably explain why I was pissed by the end of the evening and why Val was in charge of getting me home, feeding me and sorting out why I missed my tiolet completely in my own home!!!) (that's why I love her to bits!!)

I hope those that braved the scout hut were ok for the night.

Had to return at lunchtime today to collect my drum sticks that I managed to leave behind last night. The beers were still flowing, but there were some very jaded looking people (including myself!).

Sheppy Paul and Helen turned up about one o'clock - glad you managed to make it. Apologies that there were no other folkies there!!!

Mark, the landlord, was very pleased with how things went - and thanks you all for turning up. Make a date for your diaries - it will be happening again next year!!! Also, in conjunction with Keith, he will be running a regular evening with Folk bands every six weeks, in the marquee with a suitable selection of beer (I'm sure the scout hut will be available if needed!!)

I'll keep you posted as and when.

So thankyou all.

Regards.

Kev

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 10:49 AM

"I stayed on the Imperial Stout and the Winter Bus (that would probably explain why I was pissed by the end of the evening)"

surprised you made it to mid-afternoon on those two Kev but weren't they delicious - just right if you want something to chew on !

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: naughtyforty
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 11:35 AM

Had a lovely time - stuck to the Hophead this week so wasn't quite as bad as last week. Thanks Kev and the pub staff - it was great, roll on next year!!!

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 12:26 PM

Did the landord find a pair of sidecutters on or under one of the singing tables?

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 02:22 PM

Well what a great afternoon throughly enjoyed myself. Has for the Scout hut what a Fiasco
that was. No one told me it was in the middle of the bloody woods.I was so pissed I couldn't open the door when we all eventually got there.. any way when we got into the Scout hut after about twenty attempts we couldn't lock our self's in the Scout Hut door wont lock from the inside so that was a right Rigmarole.,
we secured it with a yard broom in the end which Im sure would have kept any hungry creature of the night at bay.

Fiddlefit duo was excellent.
The Rock band in the evening were great guys and played both great covers and there own stuff was very good. well done lads.

I only had one Arse hole who confronted me but he backed down when I told him he would be sucking his Sunday lunch through a straw if he didn't F off i do not know who he was but he looked like Bart Simpson.

The beer was excellent Mark well done I was on the Village Idiot most of the day and that 10% stuff most of the night.

Richard Bridge what is a pair of side-cutters for Christ-sakes?
its title reminds me of a RN Missile system?

Hopefully now the Scout hut has been tried and tested it will be used by Mudcatters next year. be warned it is cold I couldn't go to the Loo till 1800 hrs tonight by which time me intestines has thawed out.
Kind regards to all Pierre







Thanks to Kev the Clogs for arranging the event.
Mark the landlord/ his wife and the great and friendly bar staff of the Crown.
excellent singers musicians.Mudcatters
thanks for Fisheye for lift there/thanks to Ken and Roberta for keeping me company in the Scout Hut and the lift home next day.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 02:38 PM

There is a thread entitled Three in a Otford Scout Hut. Ken went mad with his camera so there may be a few photos.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: Girl Friday
Date: 11 Oct 09 - 07:46 PM

Ashbourne Derbyshire

You seem to have all enjoyed yourselves. I had a brilliant weekend. We were kept thoroughly entertained from start to finish. All indoors too. There were no long gaps in between concert, and we had to eat on the hoof, but the guests were amazing. Steve Tilston, Les Barker, John Tams, Martin simpson, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, The Poozies, Mawkin-Causley,Keith kendrick and Sylvia Needham et cetera et cetera. Next year, so as not to clash with Ban bury, they are bringing it forward by a week. Could be farewell Tenterden!
Dare you accuse moi of thread drift? Nah.

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: fisheye
Date: 12 Oct 09 - 03:43 AM

Hi folks I had a great day I believe a little more organized this year,so role on next year.
I did realize something ( a Lesson to all ) if you cannot control your fingers to play an instrument...be very wary about driving home...That extra half i gave to Pete would have certainly put me in the scout hut. Thanks to all the organizers and look forward to next year.

fisheye

Subject: RE: The Crown, Otford - 2009 Beer&Folk Fest
From: melodeonboy
Date: 12 Oct 09 - 06:42 AM

Thanks for organising it, Kev.

I had a great time on the Saturday. The Imperial Stout was rather nice. Sensibly, I only had one of those just before leaving (at least, I think I did!).