Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Jul 08 - 08:57 PM

My chair was returned via Essex Girl, thanks Pete.

I am sure the Bass are not under my caravan. If they were under a caravan I wonder if Caspar found them??

Yes it was good, but not as glorious as last September, after which people just did not seem to want to go home and were still onsite Sunday afternoon.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 03 Jul 08 - 07:49 PM

I have a picture in my mind of me attaching the Sea Bass to the underside of someones Caravan? so the wind would dry them out prior to cooking.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 03 Jul 08 - 07:39 PM

Hi folks what a great Knockholt? it was some what over shadowed for me due to my mothers serious illness at the time. but I still enjoyed it,and dont remember much of it. but I do remember some excellent singers and players. I was told I was outragious on the Saturday night by a female friend I cant imagine what I done or was doing? still I have heard no more about it so it couldnt have been that bad?
Shifting those bogs by the method used was clever? I wonder if the Egyptians did it like that. Bloody Par-larva
Richard Bridge I recall seeing a blue chair by the bogs located at the Dead Oak copse centre field. I dont know about armless I was legess at the time alloy frame dark Blue? If we locate the Marquee near the headge we can secure it to one of the Oaks for future safety?
Oh by the way I lost Two Sea Bass I intended to cook on the Fire. Lord knows where they are now, Where I left them and what they must smell like by now,

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 30 Jun 08 - 01:56 PM

Yeah the music is naff - it's stuff that came with the software - I was just fooling about abd used it to cover up lots of wind rumbling on the mike - I have all the original footage which I will put on my compilation DVD when I get time! - Just a bit of fun really ...

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Jun 08 - 05:30 AM

Shame about the choice of music on the overdub - there was more folk than that played and sung there honest!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 30 Jun 08 - 03:24 AM

Some footage here Woodsie

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Girl Friday
Date: 25 Jun 08 - 05:40 PM

Great photos Royston! Also looked at your sweeps pics and saved the ones you took of us on the Pigs Ear Stage. Didn't notice you there.Secret of a good photographer I guess. As regards the marquee, good idea to move it to the shelter of the fence. After our awningcollapsed at Broadstairs we bought huge pegs and holding straps that claim to keep a plane on the ground. You've seen them at Knockholt.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Jun 08 - 12:32 PM

Many thanks

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Lady Raffles
Date: 25 Jun 08 - 10:17 AM

Richard, Colin contacted me yesterday and he has a chair that is not his, the description fits yours, blue with no arms. He was going to drop it round to me but I see that Linda is going to Aylesford at the weekend so if you are also going I'm sure it could be arranged for you to be reunited with it there. ps Thanks again for keeping my wine chilled on Saturday.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodseye
Date: 24 Jun 08 - 12:14 PM

The Autumn dates are now confirmed 3rd - 7th September!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 10:38 AM

Great photos!!!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 09:19 AM

Well made it home safely despite the wind. The caravan is now in an entirely fiffeent place owing to my skill at reversing (Ha Ha). Shame the weather on Sunday couldn't have come a bit earlier. Still a great weekend. See you at Aylesford.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge elsewhere on the network
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 06:23 AM

A semi-pro marquee fellow I know puts HUGE metal stakes into the ground (rather like the main ones that Knockers used to use on the superseded military tent), very close to the principal uprights, then runs a ratchet lorry strop over the top at each end, close to the support poles so that the long-ways poles are not in significant bending. Pretty well nothing will lift that off.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 04:38 AM

Oh gosh Royston I'm so sorry. As I said it could have been much worse. Glad you liked the punch It's amazing how pissed you can get on just lots of fruit juice which is all I could taste ;-) Must be the natural fermentation of the fruit. Please note I hold no reponsibility for peoples actions whilst under the influence of my punch.

We have decided to relocate the marquee to the fence area where we were camped, to give it some additional shelter from the wind and hopefully that will help. We are also going to buy some thick hessian ropes as guys instead of the nylon stuff which in actual fact tensile strength wise the rating was supposed to be sufficient but there you go you can't fight nature.

Richard would like to speak to in a proffesional capacity. I will PM you.

Debs

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 04:34 AM

Tried that link Royston and it didn't work, but this did :-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nildesperandum

We had a great time, except for the hangovers:-) and really looking forward to September. Knockholt really is something special, and the organisers deserve a hearty thanks from us all.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Royston
Date: 23 Jun 08 - 04:00 AM

Great weekend (my first), I really enojoyed it. Big thanks to those who cooked up the food and to Debs for that truly lethal punch! I have learned that it is a good idea to have a caravan (Richard's)and a car (mine) to each side of the tent so that the free-range marquee can be stopped before coming right over the top of you. The marquee did flatten the front of my tent (no permanent damage) and were it not for the caravan and car, things could have been quite unfortunate. All's well that ends well...

I am not a professional photographer by a long shot but the photos from the weekend are HERE feel free to have a look and download what you want, cheers!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: naughtyforty
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 05:30 PM

Fantastic weekend as usual. Both Maria and I had a great time as did Issy and Anna. Can't wait until September. See some of you at Aylesford next week.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 03:24 PM

Oh, yes, if anyone finds a BLUE square canvas chair with no arms (designed to have no arms) it's mine and although I could find a similar green one I could not find my blue one and it's much better for playing guitar in than my sort of round-ish ones and I'd like it back.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 03:10 PM

Knackered my arse Woodsie, you mean pissed!

It's such a shame the lunchtime playing and singing does not happen anymore, but weather not suitable this time.

Royston has some killer photos and I expect a link to go up here in due course.

I liked the wet song session - was it Friday? The guitars largely stayed in cases (even mine) and we got some cracking unaccompanied singing from all quarters. But my favourite (until I had to go early to bed to be early to rise as stated above) was the Saturday. One of Annie's songs was a real gem, a very traditional sounding one.

I saw some people more pissed than ever before!

I am now back from my circular tour to Burbage Wilts via Orpington station (twice) and colelcted my wardo from the field a couple of hours ago.


For future reference is it possible to get a couple of lorry strops over the marquee onto really big stakes? I've seen commercial operations anchor marquees like that.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 03:08 PM

Well that's another memorable Knockholt!

What a great week. Shame about the marquee doing a ariel nosedive across the field that must have been one helluva gust of wind considering it still had 2 large gas lamps still attached to the roof struts. Fortunately not too much damage and repairable we hope. Thank god it didn't land on someone or their tent.

Fantastic music Saturday night, great harmonies. Thanks Richard B for sorting out my Mandolin, and my present it was much appreciated.

Roll on September. What you gonna call it Woodsie? Autumn Almanac, you did forsee the breeze ;-) Sorry about having to wait for the AA but the old bus got us home eventually.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Girl Friday
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 02:56 PM

Sound like you enjoyed yourselves. See you at Aylesford

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 01:06 PM

Just got back - Pat's van broke down at Orpington, so we waited for the AA. I enjoyed Wednesday and Thursday nights and Friday & Saturday afternoons. Too knackered for the night sessions Fri & Sat. The beer was great at the Tally Ho - the food was terrible and overpriced. Pity about the rain and wind on the last night - looking forward to September - There seems to be a bit of confusion about the date - I will put it on the website when a committee member confirms the date.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 22 Jun 08 - 10:53 AM

Well, what an action packed weekend that was. Portaloo shifting, marquee relocation, sheep, drinking, some damn fine singing and playing, shame about the weather! Well roll on the September one! Thanks to all for a great weekend. See as many of you as possible at Aylesford next weekend.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: The Barden of England
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 11:07 AM

I've never managed the Thursday Royston, but will be there from Fiday afternoon so it would be good to see you again. Roll on Friday!!
John Barden

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 09:36 AM

Hmm, which of those options appeals more and to whom?

Royston it's in Stoneings Lane and that lane is opposite the Tally Ho pub, for finding purposes.

I'm about to ring Sue Forde (thanks for the numebr Linda) and I maybe can get back to you on the contributions....

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Royston
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 09:14 AM

Afternoon all, barring any emergencies I might actually make it to Knockholt this year, for the first time...if you'll 'ave me? Errm, the only thing I'm puzzled about is the Thursday night event. I understand that it's a kind of communal cook-up, but I don't know what to bring. Sorry for this lack of imagination but is there a "Knockholt 101" or can someone take me in hand and/or offer some sagely advice?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:58 AM

Richard, Sue Forde has the phone number of the Farmer.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:07 AM

Oh bum! Some risk of work crises impinging!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 03:04 AM

Hi Woodsie, pick up PM please

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 02:55 AM

Well I'm ready to leave .. just waiting for the driver!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Lady Raffles
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 08:37 PM

Hi All,

Thought you would like to know that Mick went to the field this evening and took the marquee and other various essential bits. The grass has been cut and The wood has been delivered. The toilets are arriving tomorrow morning. We will keep the home fires burning at the TB Wednesday night and look forward to seeing you all on Thursday and over the weekend.

Sue and Mick

PS Casper is looking forward to all those unattended bangers so beware!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 08:01 PM

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:43 AM

Woodsie, can you get the farmer's name and phone number off someone who's got it please so I can mak sure my caravan will be OK there until late on Sunday? Cheers.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:20 AM

Thanks Sue, I'll bring some towels to put over it to keep damp and cool. I'll be getting the van ready tonight!!!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 09:17 AM

We'll be there on Wednesday. Raspberry Ripple is not rhyming slang for tipple. It's actually a 2 litre soft drink that's barbie pink. The beer could go into our awning, the canvas should stay cool in these weather conditions.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 08:59 AM

I'll be bringing the beer down on Wednesday, so will need someone to keep it cool until the marquee goes up. I'll be camping from Thursday night.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: melodeonboy
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 04:52 AM

Phew! That's a relief! I was starting to get worried.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: naughtyforty
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:37 AM

Don't worry Richard there is a separate barrel for Knockholt!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:35 AM

Quite right Woodsie, the BBQ brew was a Woodford Wherry, and the Knockers brew was due to be started a week later.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:32 AM

Oh, in that case that will be untouched. I thought this year's output was one barrel only. I'd better check the rest of the thread!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:02 AM

I thought that Linda had the Knockholt breww on the go in parallel to the Old Spiney?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 02:27 AM

Alas there will be no homebrew - the barbecuers drank it all!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 08:14 PM

Good evening Knockholters not long now."Curries,Paella.and Linda,s Homebrew" Sounds Explosive to me. I be there crack of dawn Wednesday,gonna pitch and then get down Tally Ho. Cant wait to start all that open fire cooking. see you all there?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: melodeonboy
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 06:03 AM

Tipple?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 03:13 AM

That's cockney rhyming slang for ...

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 Jun 08 - 06:20 PM

Hello Tony. I would love to get into your wellies again, should the need arise dear. Do bring them. Debs, we won some drink at Green Street Green today, Frank is donating a large bottle to the punch.... what else can you do with raspberry ripple?..... disgusting stuff !

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: GUEST,Mr Grumpy
Date: 14 Jun 08 - 12:23 AM

No slaps? That's neeearly as bad as no sheep!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: naughtyforty
Date: 13 Jun 08 - 03:51 PM

No slaps thia time I'm afraid - it made me laugh a lot as well!!!!!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: rock chick
Date: 13 Jun 08 - 03:14 PM

Sorry but just a wee bit too far for me. Was down last week in the sunny south but didn't manage to catch up with any of you as I was rushing around, work abd family, hopefully next time when I won't be quite so busy. Have a great time anyway, hope the sun shines, food sounds grand Debs. 8^)

rc

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2008 Summer Breeze
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 13 Jun 08 - 01:27 PM

Richard!!!! There was I thinking you were a Gentleman!!

It did make me laugh very loudly though!!!

I'll wait for the slap Naughty.

Not long to go now --- yeahhhhhhhhhhh

Kev