Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 07:26 AM

Don't be so quick to push cosy dry tents! I've just seen the long range forecast!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 07:26 AM

Let me take you out of all the squalor that you live dear.
To the squalor that I live in!

Giok ¦¬]

[It's a jocular remark btw]

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 06:54 AM

Perhaps that should be a new marketing ploy for Sidmouth:

"Enjoy the luxuries of festival living - Hot showers! Clean drinking water! No wading through raw sewage! Cosy, dry tents!"

It's come to something when festival camping represents a qualitative move upward in lifestyle terms...

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Viv
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 03:54 AM

I am particularly looking forward to having a shower, we have had no water for three days now and it looks like it could be off for 14 days so i advise everyone to keep away from me until i have booked in to the B&B and luxuriated in the shower. Having said that we are lucky that we are not flooded out like other people locally.

Viv

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 07:48 PM

Who drinks water?
It's BEER for most of us!

Colyn.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 05:18 PM

Bye Lizzie. Have a real good time in Canada with Sam.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 05:14 PM

What floods?! I think it's one of the areas of the country least affected.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: dame leon
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 05:02 PM

Anyone know what the drinking water will be like this year? Has it been affected by the floods?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 10:08 AM

Saying about who Joe? :-)

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: billybob
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 09:41 AM

Bill and I are not going to be able to get to Sidmouth after all for health reasons, very sad! However, we have had to cancel our b and b( did it today) so if anyone needs somewhere really lovely to stay I can recommend "Lavenders blue" at Sidford, we were there last year and it is the best b and b I have ever stayed in!
Have a lovely week.
Wendy

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 09:40 AM

Nabcy? I clearly meant Nancy...and the RatchatcherS. Teach me to post while answering the phone.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 09:38 AM

Wow - we got to almost a hundred posts without a Sidmouth thread becoming all about Lizzie! And amazingly, it was getting on really well, everyone chatting, being polite and enthusiastic...fancy that!

I've just noticed that Nabcy Kerr and James Fagan are opening for Eliza and the Ratcatcher. That will be a cracking gig. I really enjoyed Nancy and James at Cheltenham earlier this year.

I hope Eliza remembers NOT to wear knitwear - she nearly melted into a puddle at Shepley!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 09:30 AM

Well, the age-old advice is not to address trolls, and they'll get bored and go away. If you continue to talk about them, they'll stick around to see what people are saying about them.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 09:05 AM

Yawn, Yawn.

I wish you every happiness in Canada (or indeed wherever) Lizzie. You have to realise it is your postings that cause the trouble - not you.

Dave

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Ralph
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 08:45 AM

Lizzie
How many lasts posts have you got up to now?
Just wondering.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Albion Lady
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 08:03 AM

It's me...Lizzie.

This is my last ever post on Mudcat or anywhere else.

I will never write about Sidmouth again, it is no longer my festival, many people in here have seen to that.

I will no longer write in Mudcat because Joe has told me that both Diane and I are the two most obnoxious posters they have ever had.

I will no longer read the twisted words of people who hate me,without even knowing me.

I will no longer respond to people like Giok above who has tried to infer that I am someone else, I am not.

I do not want to write on the BBC or on here or anywhere else....other than with Sam. As I've said before his folk world is kind, supportive, interesting, fascinating and beautiful.

I don't need people who hate me.

I hope those that do manage to turn their hate right around and banish the bitterness that seems to pervade their souls.

I have a far better life outside of here now....with the music...MY music, for none of you will ever take it away from me! Scrump told me to always love the music, always and so I take his words away to a far better place...

The music will always live on, but it will live on through Love...not Hate...It has been surrounded by people who choose to hate, for way too long....

That is all changing now..All of it.

I hope all of you who love Sidmouth, continue to love and support it...and get much enjoyment from it.


Lizzie

PS..And don't worry Joe, you can zap this immediately and then zap me.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 08:03 AM

The concensus seems to be that she's been banned.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: JennyO
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 07:55 AM

Well Lizzie can't be too far away. Here's a list of Lizzie's posts - the last one being only 10 days ago.

She just hasn't posted here. Wonder why?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 05:27 AM

I wonder if there is some confusion on their part with the event tickets?
I ordered some evening concerts, and these were sent to me by registered post.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 02:36 PM

Re the Day tickets, I have to say that I have been less than happy about those. The ordering form details quite clearly stated that tickets would be sent out by registered delivery, and then I got an email saying that I had indicated that I would collect my day tickets from the Ham ... which I had certainly not! I emailed back, and asked for clarification and for despatch of my tickets, and despite the fact that at least three weeks have gone by have received no reply whatsoever - not even the courtesy of an acknowledgement !

I spoke to the TIC, who told me that Day Tickets were being treated as Season tickets (ie not posted out). When the full programme arrived - lo and behold it says that day tickets would be posted out if the order was processed before July 14th - which mine most certainly have not been!

Working as I do in a theatre box office,I am somewhat unimpressed by the contradictory statements which I have read and received verbally, and the somewhat slapdash approach to customer service! I gather that there will be feedback forms, and was told by TIC that I should fill one in - which I certainly shall do.

Apart from that gripe, I am really looking forward to getting down to Sidmouth (but not the walk to the Ham when I get there, which I would rather have avoided on day of arrival!)

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 01:09 PM

You mean like Uncle Boko?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 01:07 PM

Yas, Lizzie Cornish name is no longer current on the Cat apparently.

However, I should point out to Joe or a Clone that there appear to be at least 6 other login names which would apply to our Lizzie, perhaps these should be looked at if necessary?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 11:26 AM

Where is Lizzie?.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 11:20 AM

"We've read the working programme and decided there's far too much on- how are we ever going to get to drink in the pubs?"

Too true! And three cheers for the volunteer committees and teams who have worked so hard all year to put it together.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 07:07 AM

One thing it says in the Working programme about Day tickets isn't entirely accurate: it says those ordered by 14th July are being posted out. I went to buy them in person on 30th June, but couldn't have them as they weren't even printed, but was told I could collect on arrival in Sidmouth: I have an email from the Ticket Office that confirms this.
Just been hunting out my copy of the "Sidmouth Herald" for 26th January this year(Grateful thanks to mother-in-law for sending it, and to me for not binning it!): an absolute mine of resources for the "Napoli Song" for those considering the song-writing. No doubt plenty of stuff on the Herald website too.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Rumncoke
Date: 23 Jul 07 - 06:07 AM

Ah - Thanks Kitty - I have now found your listing in the program - I have usually only managed to get to the last part of the Theatre Bar session - I always want/need to be in two places at once at Sidmouth.

I think that the only option is to create a two day rota, so that I can get to one particular event/session every two days.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 22 Jul 07 - 04:41 PM

We've read the working programme and decided there's far too much on- how are we ever going to get to drink in the pubs ? ;)

Seriously, the programme is packed with good stuff. Most looking forward to seeing Wistman's Wood as the EP I bought from Jackie is very good.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Jul 07 - 02:31 PM

Rumncoke - Tim and I are running a 10.30-12 sing anyway from Sunday morning onwards. We might continue until 12.30 if this can be done without interfering with the normal business of the Faulkner Bar.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 09:34 PM

Hi Rum

The Theatre Bar is being used for something else this year.

Kitty and Tim will be holding their singarounds in the Bar of the York and Faulkner.

The same room as Rosy's Come All Ye and the Doom Gloom and Despondency workshop.

The Working Prog is now downloadable from the Folk Week website and all of the afore mentioned appear therein.

Dave

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Rumncoke
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 07:49 PM

Already starting to get everything together - but I printed out the program and it seems there is no mid day song session in the Theatre Bar this year!!

I supose it cures some part of my usual problem of wanting to be in two places at the same time, but does anyone know the reason for it?

I hope the weather improves, even though I am packing my wet weather gear it is going to be miserable camping/dancing in the wet.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 06:11 PM

Dur!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 01:08 PM

Chris, you ARE no 100. It tells you on the thread listing, i.e before you open the thread. Now letes see if we can get to 200 before 3rd August?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,flyingcat
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 10:31 AM

Good to hear you'll be at Saltburn, hope to hear you singing lots, I'll be there with Sarah and Carolyn and we're really looking forward to it. It sound like being a really great festival. Love Moira

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 10:12 AM

How do you know when it's coming up to 100? Do you have to count them?

I'm getting quite excited about Sidmouth because I'm going to see Lau and Altan. Whoo-hoo!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 07:32 AM

! 100 ! And dont forget The Newt !

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 07:14 AM

"Meanwhile how many landrovers going to Sidders to pull the campers on to the field."

Andy the current count is 1 with you and however many Alan White and the campsite team bring with them.

Dave

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Lady Policeman
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 03:25 PM

Sidmouth is as busy as ever. I think the businesses have done well, there were loads of people who came down in February just to see the Napoli when it's usually very quiet here. Now people are turning up to see it blown apart. It was this divorced this morning and now you can see it in two halves, the stern still on the sandbank and the bow towed out to sea.Holiday accommodation seem full up and cafes doing a brisk trade.
We've had some lovely weather for the past two days, very little rain and many sunny intervals which by looking at the weather charts for the rest of England is good, we need to keep the campsite as dry as possible. Sue, I'll try and keep the good weather till the end of August just to cover all eventualities.
The locals are always pleased to see the Folkies, it's only the few who complain and they'd complain if you didn't come!!
See you all soon.
PS Saw that one self catering flat is still available on the seafront over Folk Week if you don't want to risk the campsite.Takes four. PM me if you want to know the agency.
Kath

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Essex Girl
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 05:40 AM

Only two weeks to go!!! Can't wait.See you at the Volunteer on Friday Lynne.(and afterwards in the Bedford)

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: fiddler
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 03:14 AM

Ach Chris, it will be all the better to see you when you cna get to wherever they let you come to!

Meanwhile how many landrovers going to Sidders to pull the campers on to the field.

The weather may be a bore but the atmosphere is always great when the weather is bad.

I'll see you all there or not.

Chris Keep yet pekker up and take care we'll see you all soon.

Andy

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Phot
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 05:04 PM

I would be, but the prats I work for won't let me change duties for one night. So once again I can't make shanty night. But I'm probably off to the Gulf again soon, anyone fancy a singaround in Iraq?

Not really wassailing. Chris.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 07:49 PM

Lady Policeman,
Keeping the sunshine going til 3rd August just isn't enough! We need it til at least the 11th! Or preferably the 19th so it shines on Bideford Folk Festival which is the week afer Sidmouth.

And, yes! I'm very excited too. I'm currently on the look out for morris sides/ display sides/street performers etc who want to come and perform in the Anchor Open Garden sessions, particularly on the Monday when I'm MCing there. Anyone interested - let me know. (I will be offline for a bit, though)

Sue

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 07:13 PM

Early arrivals please note that there will be a session on Thursday evening in the Bedford.

Gets bigger every year.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 01:42 PM

Well, the explosion has provided a new clutch of ideas for the songwriting course at least :-)

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 01:33 PM

I should think it's much quieter than usual due to the weather! From what I can gather the one industry which is doing really well out of this summer's appalling weather has been the travel industry...people can't get out of the country fast enough

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 11:31 AM

How has the presence of the Napoli impacted on visitors to the beach or to the town in general? News reports last night suggested it's much quieter than usual - hopefully that means the locals will be delighted to see us!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Lady Policeman
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 10:37 AM

Whoops! They blew the Napoli up yesterday but didn't use enough explosive so I've just wandered down the sunny seafront to see them blow it up again. Loads of people there and even a Police riot van (you know what these holidaymakers can be like.) Big plume of grey smoke then a few seconds later a loud explosion. Seagulls scatterd everywhere and did their bit on the people below!!
Jack's Bar is definitely the bar downstairs at The Bedford and used to be known as The Mermaid to locals.It was done up about six months ago and renamed after Colin's son, Jack Pyne who now runs it I believe.
We'll try and keep this sunshine going till 3rd August and look forward to seeing you all then. Safe jouney everyone.
Kath

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Mr Yellow
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 07:46 AM

Me, Miss Yellow and it better not rain.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 05:52 AM

That's why I couldn't place it: never been below stairs before.
Hope to see you down there, Moira, check the link I gave above to see how it looks: (last saw you + M + R in Penicuik)

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:34 AM

Pynes bar was the one downstairs, which looks like it's become 'Jack's Bar'. Our non-stop session is usually in the bar to the left of the front entrance; the old time session to the right. Pleased to hear that something might be going on down there in Jack's Bar from this post:-

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,flyingcat - PM
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 06:27 PM

John Barden

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Declan
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 08:28 PM

I'll be there also.

No definite plans, buit I exepct I'll be in and out of the Bedford, Swan and Anchor at various stages. Sorry to hear about the Dove, have had some good sessions ther in the last few years.

As far as I know Pyne's Bar in the Bedford (at least recently) is the one where John Barden et al have the non-stop session. The one downstairs had a different name. I don't remember what this was as I've never been in there so far. Maybe this year.