3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar

Subject: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 09:20 AM

The previous threadthread.cfm?threadid=90241#1708520
was getting a bit long, so details of this year's all-in freeforall music & song gathering in the Peaks will continue here.

Mrs Happy's extreme mountain marauders will be joining the melee of musicians, siners, & closet alcoholics for this season's Easter debacle.

The opposing teams so far consist of:

Siners & Musicians

Mr Happy: Melodeon,whistles,gob irons, guitar,kazoo, vocals
Mrs Happy: Fiddle, wooden spoons, shaky eggs [aaaaargh!]
Cindy: Mandolin,Bass recorder, banjo, guitar, vocals
Jim: Guitar, banjo, vocals
Wiggy: Quatro, banjo, vocals
Anna: Flute, guitar, recorder, vocals
Phil: guitar
Marilyn: Flute, guitar, vocals
MandoTim: Mandolin, guitar [& prob piles've other stuff we don't know about!], vocals
Banjo Ray: '& 'e played all night on the fiddle & the banjo!'
PMB [aka Mr Burke?] A cornucopia of musical delights to numerous to list, but including fiddle & flute, vocals?


Plodders up 'ill & down dale

Mrs Happy
Barbara & John
Diane & Tim
Sally


Hopefully, others who've joined us in previous years will be able to attend this time as well, such as Grab, John J, etc

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 06:19 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 06:28 AM

Sorry folks, forgot to repost venue details.

Here it is again:http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/stags.html

Event happening Easter 2008, Friday March 21st - Monday March 24th inclusive.

Campsite £1.50/night

All Welcome!

Bring instruments, voices & your very good company!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 07:57 AM

I'm refreshing as I see from another thread that JJ is back from the colonies.

Will you be gracing us with your presence again at the 3 Stags, John?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: John J
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 08:11 AM

I hope to, although it won't be until Saturday or Sunday.

Beer will be drunk, songs will be sung, and tunes will be played! I can't wait!

JJ

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 10:24 AM

Brrrrrrrrr!

Hope the weather warms up a bit more by Easter - anyone any hints for keeping tents warm inside?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!
From: Ross
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 11:42 AM

Eat lots of baked beans

or set fire to it

and knock on a local's house and say you're Uncle Cedric from Australia

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,PMB
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 12:04 PM

Light a fire for a man and he's warm for a day. Set him on fire, and he's warm for the rest of his life...

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 03:56 PM

Make them out of metal, put wheels on them and install central heating?
Tim
PS we'll definitely be there!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: John J
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 06:11 PM

My friends Mark & Jan (see, I have SOME friends!) will be coming and bringing their caravan.

JJ

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 Feb 08 - 07:50 AM

Ah, a caravanserie!

So if I'm suffering from the wind, I can knock on your door & say "I'm Uncle Cedric from Australia?"

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Mar 08 - 05:26 AM

Only 15 more days to go!


Counting down - can't wait - anyone else fancy a rural rave in deepest Derbyshire?

Me & some others of the party'll be staying over til the Tuesday after the Bank Hol - here's hoping the Easter weather smiles on us!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Mar 08 - 09:23 AM

14 days to go & counting!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 07 Mar 08 - 12:42 PM

My motorhome has central heating but as I only live 5 miles down the road it wouldn't feel like going away. Can you actually get caravans on the site next to the Stags? Yes its cold! Came back from the Cotswolds on Weds. and there was a sprinkling of snow about. As I said last year, just remember that the Peak District is on the same latitude as Siberia!
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Mar 08 - 01:19 PM

As i said last year, caravans can go on the hard standing at the garage/ cafe opposite,

The more hardy types've had caravans on the field during the last coupla years, but only little 2 berth ones.

If you're thinking of coming down the w/e from only 5m distant, you'd just as well kip in yr car on the field.

Are u muso/siner?

Hope u can pop in anyway

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 08 Mar 08 - 05:21 AM

Parking the van in the car park opposite isn't my idea of fun. It would be more comfortable to bring the motorhome than kip in the car - the car doesn't have toilet, shower and running hot water, TV, DVD and cooking facilities - not to mention a fridge for the beer and a double bed. As for coming along, we tend to stay away from the Peak district on bank holidays 'cos its full of tourists. and being a muso/siner? - No, I play guitar and Mandolin!
R

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 08 Mar 08 - 06:55 AM

So I can take it you won't be coming then?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 08 Mar 08 - 07:03 AM

Hi Ray; You're not selling the motorhome are you? Sounds like you might be...
Tim ;)

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 08 Mar 08 - 09:52 AM

I think it needs too much electric for that site - If I do I'll park it on my mates drive up the road in Wardlow. I'll think of you if I drive past over the weekend. If anyone is there on the Thursday, there's usually a session at the Manners in Bakewell.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 08 Mar 08 - 04:59 PM

(Sigh) All that careful irony gone to waste...
Tim

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Mar 08 - 10:09 AM

Indeed Tim,

Never mind,only 12 more days to go!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Grab
Date: 10 Mar 08 - 09:17 AM

Damn - didn't notice this when it first came up, else I would have put it in my diary. I'm seriously busy at the moment though - current commitments include practising with my band, looking for gigs for my band, mixing demos for my band and for another band, sound tech for a local singer-songwriter thing, publicity material and band-booking for a world music festival this summer, setting up websites for myself and for this festival, building foldback speakers, buying a house, and getting some hang-gliding in. Oh, and trying to spend a bit of time with Emma too. If you stuck a broom up my arse, I could probably sweep the floor as well. ;-/

So I'm afraid I won't make this one - I'll have to leave you to your sinning (and maybe even singing) this time. Any plans for another Stags meet in the summer?

Graham.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 10 Mar 08 - 03:21 PM

Hi Graham; have you tried ebay for a suitable broom?
Tim :)

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Cindy
Date: 10 Mar 08 - 04:55 PM

Hello Mr Happy. Can't wait. Will just contribute 4 words to the discussion. Matins, Absolution, Lurcher and Brimstone!!!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Grab
Date: 10 Mar 08 - 10:14 PM

I suspect one with that kind of fitting is more likely to come from shops for, erm, "specialist" interests. The kind with blacked-out windows and signs saying "over 18 only". ;-)

Ironically Tim I just got one of the older Behringer feedback killers for a bit less than you outbid me for. So all's well that ends well. Although I'm a bit less sure about feedback-killing since I couldn't get my existing box to kick in at our band practise last weekend. (Memo to self - bring the sodding manual next time.)

Graham.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Mar 08 - 10:15 AM

Graham,

Too bad you'll miss our Spring Sing!

If it's spring cleaning you're about, you could try the guide to the Irish language: 'Brush up your Erse!'

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 07:24 AM

Countdown continuing - only 9 more days to go!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 08:25 AM

Hoping to be there with current Mrs Tally Ho Man and new caravan. Should be there Sat pm. Leave some ale for us!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 08:43 AM

Tally Ho Man!

Hiya!

Are you JJ's fiend I met in Shrewsbury last year?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 08:46 AM

Yes! We're the ones who have to admit being John J's friends!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 08:59 AM

Look forward seeing y'all again!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Mar 08 - 10:40 AM

"8 more days then Wardlow Mires will come into my view!"

The main body will be arriving on site sometime Good Friday afternoon.

Some've us'll be staying over on the Bank Hol Monday night to capitalise on any beer that's left over!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 06:12 AM

Only 4 more days to go, the excitement's building!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 06:26 AM

Looking at the weather forecast, best wear the thermal undies; it could well be snowing up there! We're going to be day trippers rather than overnighters, but I guess we'll be there for most of the weekend.
Tim

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 12:01 PM

Snowing? It isn't at the moment but give it chance. Its forecast -3 tonight!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 12:11 PM

We were there 4/5 years ago, putting up the tents in a white-out blizzard!

Got frozen - but soon thawed out in the cafe big big steamin' pints o'tea & fish 'n' chips - marvellous!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: BanjoRay
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 12:35 PM

It's forecasting 50mph winds and -3C on Friday and Saturday nights(realfeel -17C)
Oh dear!
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Grab
Date: 17 Mar 08 - 02:38 PM

Eek - it looks like over Easter, discretion will be the better part of not-getting-your-underpant-contents-frozen-off. I was hoping for a spot of hang-gliding over Easter, but it looks like we can safely abandon that idea. Ah well.

Good luck with the trip folks. You might need it... :-/

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 04:57 AM

Weather update - the frost didn't arrive last night. I assume its saving it for the weekend.

P.S. why should the cold stop you hang gliding? I thought it was only fixed wings which suffered from icing?

Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Grab
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 10:02 AM

Wind strength is more of the problem, Ray. Landing going backwards is rarely a recipe for a long and healthy life...

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 02:49 PM

Oh I forgot - you've a VNE of about 5 knots in one of those things if I remember correctly. I used to fly one of the real ones and always enjoyed flying backwards.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 05:24 PM

contemplating dragging the 10 & 13yos with me from Bonsall but will be keeping and eye on the weather!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 11:47 AM

Only 2 more days!

Re the weather forecast, we'll hopefully be in the 3 Sags most've the time drinking the marvellous beverages & sining our heads off!

If we've anaesthetised ourselves well enough & wear all the clothes we own in the tents - should be warm's toast - yippee!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 11:53 AM

sapper82,

Guest PMB, also from Bonsall, may be putting in an appearance - do you know him?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 01:28 PM

Mr. Happy:

Yes

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 01:28 PM

what time will it be kicking off and where? Last I went, I was sat in the pub with three other morose buggers listening to the landlord going on about how slaveships weren't as bad as some people (the slaves... perhaps) made out. And all kind of merry making was going on in a nearby field, I later found out.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Mar 08 - 09:17 AM

wld et al,

We hope to be setting out from Chester around noon on Friday.

May stop off at Cat & Fiddle or similar on way.

Should be on site around 4ish & then to 3 Stags asap after tents are up.

Sesh Fri nite til late!

Sat may go walking in day weather permitting otherwise sesh in Stags.

Same Sun & Mon.

Hope to see piles o'folk there!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 23 Mar 08 - 02:25 PM

This was a right good do. Still recovering from the walk on Saturday, and humming some of the tunes and songs performed by 'catters and new friends alike. Great to see you all; same again next year?
Tim

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 23 Mar 08 - 05:19 PM

Good session on Friday, but the camping out was a bit much for the two lads!
Easter should be later next year.
I hope!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Emma B
Date: 23 Mar 08 - 05:23 PM

Tim and Al - so sorry I missed you but I was 'seduced' into a local session in Bonsall on Friday and transported to a gig on Saturday night!
Lovely to meet everyone else on Saturday afternoon, - gosh it didn't half snow!
Mr Happy, please apply for better weather next year :)

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 24 Mar 08 - 02:20 AM

Enjoyed meeting everybody - sorry my look ins were so brief. If we get more sensible weather next time _ i'll try and work out a stop over. When you guys camp - where do you actually stop. I bought a cheap campervan off e-bay last September, but its been nowt but shit weather ever since. I went to the Cheltenham guitar festival with it in September and even then it was real freeze your nuts off weather. I haven't figured out how to stay warm in the bloody thing.
It stays on the drive as a constant reproof to my wanton extravagance - I could have bought two of the latest Yamaha LD models or a couple of second hand Lowdens for what that bugger cost.

Instead I have to keep replying to people who ask - what sort of guitar is that - it cost a hundred and thirty quid on e-bay, by way of an explanantion.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 M
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 24 Mar 08 - 12:59 PM

Hi wld - keeping warm in a campervan can be a pain. Our motorhome has central heating which runs on either 240 volts mains or butane/propane gas.

If your camper doesn't have built in heating you could always use a fan heater but that assumes that your van has a mains input and the site you are staying on has electric hookups. Bear in mind that hookups on some sites have a relatively low rating (say 6 amps) and if you plug a fan heater in - or a hairdryer or a combination of lower wattage appliances you're likely to trip the mains out and you'll stay cold. Most of the better sites have 16 amp hookups.
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 05:59 AM

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally Ho Man
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 06:10 AM

It was great to see folk again and have a few beers. We brought our caravan and couldn't get it on to the camp site but the proprieter of the cafe over the road let us park it on the hard standing next to it. Water was a bit of a problem, we had to get it from the campsite. We were very cosy especially on Sunday morning in the snow as we're cooking and heating on propane (although we ran out on Sunday morning).The cafe provided a good breakfast. 'Twas good to meet Mr Happy's brother, Ernie, as we share a common interest in fell running and had mutual acquaintences in another life!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 07:13 AM

A splendid turnout by all attendees!

Commiserations to those who couldn't make it – you missed a fabulous do!

'Twas great to experience the delightful contributions from friends old & new.

Mr Happy & Fiends wish to thank all who came & made our Easter bash such a success, cheers & hope t'see y'all again next time!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,sapper waiting the off at Polmadie Depot
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 04:15 PM

Wish I'd been able to do the full w/e, but hope the weather will be a bit less extreme next year!
When is Easter next year anyway??????

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,Tally Ho Man
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 05:05 AM

Easter next year is definetly after Jan 1st 2009.(12.4.2009).

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 10:33 AM

weelittledrummer,

Hi Al!

Re camping, we camp on the field next to the farm.

If you stand facing the pub, there's a farm then a house & bungalow to your right.

The camping field's just past the bungalow, you need to undo the gate to get in.

If you're contemplating bringing a campervan next time, the field's fine if the weather's been dry; but if it's wet, you'd be better to either use the pub carpark or the hardstanding of the cafe opposite [after asking permission from the proprietor]

As regards staying warm, the 6 of us were plenty warm enough in our BIG DOME TENT.

But bear in mind that in inclement weather while camping, it's advisable to wear all the clothes you own, plenty thin layers top & legs, long johns etc + a hat.

You can get tent heaters that run on gas for about £15, I guess one've these'd prob be ok for heating a camper/caravan too.

There's one here for £9.00! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherwood-39-82-Portable-Gas-Heater/dp/B000MIIA6G

Hope to see you next Easter & hopefully catch you some other festivals during the summer.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 04:20 AM

Sapper,

Just took a peek at your mystery work location!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polmadie

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 05:49 AM

Emma B,

Hope your leg쳌fs better.

Some advice, we know a staircase can also be called a 쳌eflight쳌f of stairs, but this element should not be taken literally!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 08:06 AM

That is the Depot on the up side. I was in the sidings on the Down side!
BTW, the Friday night pics are up on FLICKR.
Click here for pictures, please feel free to add comments and identify yourself

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: BanjoRay
Date: 30 Mar 08 - 08:47 PM

I'm sorry I didn't get there. I was camping in the Lake district till friday, and it took me all weekend to get dried out! Ah well, next year.
Ray

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: terrier
Date: 31 Mar 08 - 07:19 PM

Hey! I don't remember that pub being PEA GREEN, I'm sure it was a sort of Nicotine stained green when I was there ;) I think those pics have been Paintshopped. Glad to see everyone enjoying themselves anyway,complete with ruddy complexions and bleary eyes :)

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 03:14 AM

Sapper,

Great piccies, thanks!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 04:41 AM

Terrier, Bloody had job to paint shop a REAL photograph!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 04:44 AM

Any chance of persons putting comments on the pics to say who they are please?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:09 AM

That reminds me I still have weelittledrummer's Cappo will someone tell him to get in touch so we can arange it's return!
George

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:10 AM

Holmfirth Festival perhapps?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 11:31 AM

Oh, you had it - we got a bit confused if it was put behind the bar or what.

Yes I'll message him.

Great to hear your offerings George, hope we see you again somewhere through the summer.

We'll probably be at Saddleworth, will you?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 12:35 PM

Saddleworth? I may make a further attempt to get there again this year. I'm afraid I upset the Police in the village looking for somewhere to park on the Saturday Night.
I don't know why they were upset the patrol car they were in was parked illegally too near the junction on the left. Hence my headlights, which were dipped, dazzled them as they observed the main streets revellers. Perhaps it was my knowledge of the Highway Code or the fact that I had I not had a drink at all that upset them I don't know.

I was just a little abrupt with them, when I told them the truth that it was the worst excuse for stopping someone I had ever heard. As a musician being stopped and breathalysed is just something you get used to. It's not a problem I would rather be stopped and breathalysed than run the risk of driving whilst under the influence and injuring or killing anyone. But some of the reasons for stopping you or when they follow you for miles first are a joke.

I was once driving over the moors to Whitby having left work a ten at night in Leeds. The roads were white with ice and snow and after straightening out a bend this bright spark stops me after folling me for two miles and accuses me of preventing him overtaking me on a bend. All I said was "So That's Overtaking on a Bend Then!" I think that the next time this officer decides to have a word with me he better find his dictionary first.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tyke
Date: 01 Apr 08 - 08:22 PM

If I do get to Saddleworth and or Cleckheaton festivals you better learn how to sing the refrain for Vallaporiso

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 03:35 AM

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Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 08:57 AM

To all who attended, apologies for my tardiness in thanking y'all for coming & making it such a super weakend, irregardless of the elements!

2008 Wardlow Mires All Stars [Mudcat names in colour]:



Guest PMB [Paul & Sue]

Paul: Fiddle, flute, 3 legged whoopee cushion?
Sue: captivating concertina

Guest Mitch the Bass & his marvellous melodeon!

Dozy Rozy [singer extraordinaire!] & friend

Tyke [George Clarke of the Whitby Cobblers Shantymen!] Superb guitar & vocals

Tally Ho Man [Mark & Jan]

Mark: Unique guitar style + vocals
Jan: Great renditions of Welsh classics, sung in native tongue [Cymraeg]

Sapper 82 [Bob & sons]
Scintillating shanties, plain song, evensong, unevensong, gob irons


Wee Little Drummer [Big Al Whittle & friend]:
First rate songs & guitar of the highest calibre

Mando Tim

Tim: Mandolin magician
Anne: Fascinating flute
Hannah: Accordeon accomplishments

Emma B: songs & levitation?
Irene? & Neil: Appreciative audients

Mr Happy & entourage

Mr Happy [John S]: Melodeon, whistles, gob irons, guitar& vocals
Mrs Happy [Mieko]: Fluctuating fiddle, shaky ovoids, croaky frog

Cindy [Barby & Jim]
Barby: Bass recorder, guitar, vocals
Jim: guitar, banjo, vocals

Ernie [Mr Happy쳌fs elder sibling]: Guitar + vocals

John W.: Intriguing vocals
Barbara W.: Warbling whistle,


Some other anonymous singers etc also contributed to the various sesshes

So a big thankyou to all who came & all looking forward to the next one & hoping the weather쳌fll be more kindly.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 10:19 AM

Sapper,

Re your foties,

this one is Mando Timhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2373811726/in/set-72157604312954893/

Mr Happy http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2372960005/in/set-72157604312954893/

Cindy http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobsworkshots/2372978189/in/set-72157604312954893/

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 01:44 PM

Bollocks! I just bought one of them tent heaters from a camping shop. Still I wouldn't have known about pulling the little thing out at the side - the shopkeeper didn't and he'd been selling them for about 20 years. I made him make it work - before buying it.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 03:09 PM

Unique style? I'm not quite sure what that means when Mr Happy is abusing the Engish language in his own inimitable way! Was a great session, like the piccies!!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: sapper82
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 09:11 AM

Just a quickie dearies!
Anyone who'd like copies of any of the pics, drop me a PM with your e-mail addy saying which ones and I'll e-mail it to you!

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:12 AM

Tally Ho Man,

It means interesting & entertaining, especially your quack,quack, gobble,gobble song!

Look forward seeing y'all again somewhere - where's your next do/festival?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: dozy rozy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 12:38 PM

Thanks for the mention, Mr Happy.I will loook out for you at future gatherings, to provide you with some more medicine.You too can be an axtraordinary singer.Had a great time and it was lovely to meet you all.

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:23 PM

Hi Jon
Life has been manic lately..trying to see to mum and dad in Hull, daughter getting married in Oz and becoming grandparents to sons baby in Liverpool..however I pop in here from time to time to see how you folks are doin. will call as i would like to get to Saddleworth

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 11:13 AM

Mr Happy & the Gloom Band may be venturing into darkest Derbyshire again soon, probably mid-November.

Anyone interested in joining us?

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Emma B
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 11:15 AM

Let us know the dates J

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: mandotim
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 12:15 PM

Dates? (Dried figs? Sultanas?)
Can't think of a reason for not being there!
Tim

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 12:40 PM

Provisionally, it'll be w/end 7-9th November.

I will confirm soon

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 10:13 AM

Starting a new thread for Autumnal get together

Subject: RE: 3rd EasterMudFolk PeakDistrict:Come on!21-24 Mar
From: John J
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 02:27 PM

Soddit, I'll still be doing the Warburton Souling Play (until 8th Nov). Now if it was the week afer, or even the week after that....

John