folk day at the crayford arms crayford

Subject: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 05:54 AM

Our local pub is a very folk friendly pub and supports demelza house charity, as well as letting the gongscourers drink there after practise, they want to have a folk day, its a smallish pub but the welcome is huge, we danced there in the summer and the place was packed, they are offering a barrel of beer from shepard neame, loads a grub usually, they will be shutting the car park for dancers should you be of that way inclined, musicians can play to thier hearts content, be sure of a great welcome, this could be the start of a new folk venue in north kent, they are thinking of end of octoberish but need to know if anyone is interested, can folks post to thread and i will pass on info, then update,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 07:30 AM

Romany Man, it would be useful to pop a Postcode of the pub on the thread for folks who aren't local. Good luck with this, it's nice to see friendly new venues starting up!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Mr Red
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 09:13 AM

37 Crayford High Street
Crayford
DA1 4HH

south of the red circle? or NW?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Essex Girl
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 11:55 AM

I'm interested - I can get there by public transport. How about the weekend before the Upnor one? Make a firm date and we'll get some of folkmob to come along.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 12:09 PM

great start to what could be a good venue, easy public transport, local to a2, m25, thanks for postcode mr red, will get a firm date from them,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 01:52 PM

That sounds interesting. The train connections to Sittingbourne are quite good. Depending on when it is and what gigs I've got on, I might well be there.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 07:10 PM

Hi Romany man
This sounds like fun, Crayford and the surrounding area is where many of my ancestors lived and Lesley and I now live just down the lane from Demelza house and so we always try to support any events aimed at raising money for them ~ I'll watch this thread for a date and hopefully we'll be able to get along there.

Tony & lesley
(Capella)

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Banjovey
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 12:32 AM

depending on the day, the Beachy Head Bangers would love to play at this event.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 09:51 AM

Count TDL in if the date is right. Might even get Ben to come. It's local for him.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 05:59 AM

A local one in North Kent (Crayford) would be nice, I am sure it would be well attended, if the right day is chosen. It should encourage the London folkies to venture. especially as the old bus pass can get you there free. The FolkMob and Orpington Folk clubs are quite local.
Possibilities of camping may be difficult though, however if it develops there are a few fields not too far away that may be approached.

regards
fisheye

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 09:36 AM

am seeing landlady on momday night, will post dates available and go with the majority if thats ok with all, camping ? dont know where as its not really a camp friendly area, it will have to be a one dayer or possibly a weekender if people can do it , thanks folks will post details on monday night or tuesday during the day,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 02:29 PM

Hi Ken, did a big twist drill bit drop out of your 4WD at Tenters? If si I ahve it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 02:43 PM

OH thanks richard been lookin for the bugger i needed it today to drill out an axle hole (dont ask) thanks mate.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 05:10 PM

Do you need me to post it? If so PM me your snailmail address.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 05:26 PM

no its ok mate, no rush if you are at otford that will do, cheers

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 06 Oct 08 - 09:25 AM

Is the nnth ok with every one i have to let her know today or tommorow

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 06 Oct 08 - 02:25 PM

should read ninth of november, can i know soon as the landladys going on holiday and needs to order the beer and food for the day,
any morris sides who can come please let me know or i can post the phone number of pub direct to the thread,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 06 Oct 08 - 08:57 PM

Crayford is not too far from Fox and Hounds Folk Club. Needs support.
fox and hounds folk

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 08:37 AM

9th November fine with me.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Girl Friday sans cookie
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 09:08 AM

Excellent, 2nd Sunday = no Fab Club

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 12:32 PM

Yep, sounds ok to me. We are at a party on the Saturday night, but I would guess that we can get our act together!!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 01:25 PM

kev if you dont, treacle gets loose be warned, he has hetty flu, so seamus may have to carry him, oh yes seamus will be making an appearance, (can you still get points on licence for being drunk in charge of a bloody great horse?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Oct 08 - 03:13 PM

CONFIRMED DATE .Folk day at the crayford arms is the 9th of november, hope you can all make it a great day,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 08 Oct 08 - 04:41 AM

At what time is it likely to start? About midday?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: naughtyforty
Date: 08 Oct 08 - 05:10 AM

I just have to work out trains but I can probably get there for a couple of hours.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 08 Oct 08 - 03:23 PM

midday till you fall down and they have to sweep you out the door, need dancers to contact, its a very morris friendly pub, hell they even let me ferrets in, so morris dancers are no prob,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Geordie-Peorgie (nee fl*ppin' cookie again!!
Date: 08 Oct 08 - 06:10 PM

Aah'm giggin' in Ramsgate in the afternooon so it's not too far oot of the way

Me and TLS will hope te get there for a post-birthday tincture afore scurryin' back te Soothampton (Still a footbaall-trophy fre zone)

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 09 Oct 08 - 07:40 AM

I will ask Motley - it's walking distance from ours and sounds like a good day, especially if Tony & Lesley will be there   
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 09 Oct 08 - 10:46 AM

ok now we are cooking, the day will be what we make it, its the first of many that they want to put on, its the most folk friendly pub i have been to ever, and they are so into doing anything for anybody,so i feel that we could really create somthing here as its a blank canvas so to speak,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 09 Oct 08 - 10:58 AM

Sorry forgot to say thanks motley, your the first to say you will come, hopefully the gongscourers and maybe bishops gundulf will be able to make it, i have not got a list of beers yet but when i do i will post it, shep neame seem to be behind the day all the way, the staff are preparing posters, the regulars cant wait, so seems it will be a good day, if we support ourselves and turn up and play dance sing and of course drink.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 09 Oct 08 - 12:16 PM

Oops - Maybe I should clarify....
I didn't say we'll have a side, just that I'd ask them and Rob & I would probably be there.
sorry to over-excite !
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 09 Oct 08 - 05:13 PM

ok if a side can make it all the better there will not be a programme as such, just a day of merriment and music and of course drink, sides are more than welcome as the pub love it, by the pub i mean the landlady and landlord, staff and the regulars, the gongs use the pub as our drinking hole after practice and it has now become many of our s local, if the side cant make just come and have fun, jam a bit, drink a bit, that goes for all, however the car park will be set aside for dancers.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 12 Oct 08 - 02:48 PM

We can probably bus it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 12:22 AM

Hi Romany man.
After Rochester and Otford which I enjoyed imensely I, will be there.
any chance of being security in the sprit store over night I can get a great reference from Mark Landlord of the Crown Otford ?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 04:26 AM

doubt it very much as you would have to share with their rather large dog, who can be rather anti social. hope you still able to come, its only a few minutes walk from crayford railway station, or by car 5 mins from black prince turn off buses are frequent from dartford bexleyheath and all points n.s.e.w it going to be an open house, no schedules, no timetables, just a good old folk day where musicians dancers singers can all do thier thing as and when, still short on morris dancers,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 05:27 AM

I've looked at the rail timetable and you can get a train to Crayford from Lewisham!

If there are no line engineering works that weekend, I'll be there!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 01:27 PM

hi woodsie, i think its on the bexley line, if not get to dartford and you can get a bus straight there, or you can get the train to slade green and get off there and get bus to crayford, failing that get the bus 89 i think from lewisham to bexleyheath change there get bus to crayford, R.M

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 02:11 PM

That's about 30 miles from us. Not promising anything, but will pencil in as a potential into diary. Is the start about noonthirty?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,PETE THE HAT
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 04:46 PM

I WILL PROMOTE CRAYFORD ARMS FOLK DAY STARTING ON WED 15TH OCT WHEN NORCSALORDIE PLAY THE TUDOR BARN ELTHAM OPENS 7.30 BRING YOUR OWN BEER.NORCSALORDIE PLAY ABOUT 9.00
GET THERE EARLY. I WILL CONTINUE TO ANNOUNCE THE CRAYFORD ARMS FOLK DAY THERE ON AFTER UP UNTILL THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE VENUE.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 11:28 PM

Romany Man
I have set up a flyer on the photo equipment at work for
Crayford folk day.
Primitive but effective I feel I should ask you before I hand them out at the Tudor Barn this evening txt me your mobile telephone number to my mobile number 07743500456 and I will get back to you b4.7oclock this evening.I am not bothered about plastering my mobile number all over Mudcat. Its 1 of lots that I rarely use cheers Pete.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,The Hat
Date: 13 Oct 08 - 11:58 PM

Hi Romany Man.
Re Flyer I will need that Txt confirmation for distribution I cant go ahead for Tudor barn distribution with out speaking to you 1st IF YOU TXT it quickly I try to fly Blackheath folk club this evening Tuesday.
cheers Pete.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 04:00 AM

OK pete go for it, takes me a while to get on the computer, anyone wanting directions etc just post a message i will get back promise, remember its a day for all, so no programme no lists just turn up enjoy and make it your day.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 10:07 AM

The 89 Bus stops at Slade Green Station. It also goes to Erith, Bexleyheath and other places. There is a bus- I think it's the 269 which goes from Sidcup- opposite Blockbuster video through Eltham, Bexleyheath. For those of you who know "The Bear and Ragged", it's walking distance from there.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,PETER THE HAT
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 10:12 AM

Hi Romany man
I will go for it but its your thread and I did not want to tread on your toes.
flyer gives name of pub. address. with postcode. and reads


FOLK AT THE CRAYFORD ARMS
SUNDAY ETC ETC

real; ales. food dancing.from noon to night
SO BRING YOUR INSTUMENTS WITH YOU.

THERE A LOGO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLYER.

DONT WORRY I FLY THE HOOD PUB IN GREENWICH NOT THAT SURELY SHOWER WILL COME. ALSO
BLACKHEATH FOLK CLUB
AND TUDOR BARN HOME OF FOLKMOB.

THE FLYERS ARE OLD ONES BUT ALTERED ON SCANNER AND REPRINTED. FOR CRAYFORD.
AND i VISIT THE CLUBS ANYWAY. SO THATS NO PROBLEM,

I WILL KEEP A FLYER ASIDE TO SHOW YOU GOOD LUCK SEE YOU ALL THERE.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 11:10 AM

OK mate, just hope we get good day out of it, not just your flyers, i mean the whole thing, its not often a pub turns itself over to an unknown entity, essex girl you know too much about this area, worries me. ha ha

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Edward
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 01:55 PM

Pete - watch out for the ignorant prat at the Oak tonight he doesn't like people putting flyers out in his pub "advertising other pubs" is what he says.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Oct 08 - 02:34 PM

That's Girl Friday... give credit where it is due. Clue is in the name. Girl "Friday" = allusion to Robinson Crusoe's "Man Friday" so regarded as an assistant known for getting the job (any job) done.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 04:27 AM

oh far to confusing for me, then anything confuses me, seems dead horse are coming we are awiting confermation from two other sides, so we will have singing playing as well as dancing sounding good,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 07:26 AM

Edward.
Thanks for the above advice. What that Landlord needs to learn is that there are other pubs then the British Oak its quite apparent to me that The Oak just turns over like any other pub so whats he on his high horse about ? personally I do not think much of the pub myself or the staff for that matter. I did not fly Blackheath in the end but I did fly The Tudor Barn Home of Folkmob,and will do other venues.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 09:10 AM

Motley have almost definitely got a side for this - will confirm next week
Lisa (One of the "surely shower from the Hood" who WILL be coming !!!!)

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 09:30 AM

"That's Girl Friday... give credit where it is due. Clue is in the name. Girl "Friday" = allusion to Robinson Crusoe's "Man Friday" so regarded as an assistant known for getting the job (any job) done."

The true story is somewhat different:

Robinson Crusoe was rather partial to coconuts. He enjoyed both the flesh and the milk, and would sometimes use coconut in the curries that he made for gourmet evenings where he and and Man Friday would sit and eat good food and discuss the finer things in life as the sun set over the open sea. Man Friday therefore spent a not inconsiderable amount of time up in the coconut trees, where he would cut the coconuts from the trees and let them fall to the ground. After a while Man Friday came to love the random beats that the coconuts made when they hit the ground, and he had an idea! He thought that if he made a wooden frame from the plentiful supply of wood on the island and then killed one of the island goats and took its skin, he could pull the skin over the frame and when he hit it it would make a percussive sound just like that of the coconuts hitting the ground randomly. He would be able to reproduce the sound he loved without having to bust a gut shinning up a coconut tree!

And so it was that Man Friday became what we now refer to as a drummer, although he was destined to produce only beats of a completely random nature. This did not greatly please Robinson Crusoe as it distracted him from his melodic lap steel playing, and he would often huff and puff and take his instrument to the other side of the island.

Man Friday's drumming style did, however, have its disciples, and even today, in deepest Kent (especially in the Orpington area), it is still possible to hear exponents of the Man Friday drumming style.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Girl Friday
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 12:56 PM

Magical as this story is. Melodeon Boy obviously has nothing better to do with himself. Man Friday's drumming is a defence mechanism against melodeon players with loud shirts which can, as you know, deafen and blind people in one foul swoop from 500 yards.
This is the real explanation of why I'm GF. I have run Orpington FRIDAY Folk since 1987. However, Tam's has a ring of truth, in that I do try to help you all, and for some reason people think that I am the person to ask about anything and everything folk in Kent.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 01:23 PM

But against the fiddleborg, resistance is futile.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 01:43 PM

Say what? fiddleborg? Googling this word produced only 2 hits. This thread and someone's freenet site (in German).

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 03:03 PM

Melodeon Boy - that was a truely wonderous tale - I will learn it and regale others with it's wise words on future occasions, probably when large amounts of alcohol have been consumed!!

Still waiting to see if Gundulf's are able to get a side together(!) Still, you will certainly have Dilligaf and me.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: growler
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 03:21 PM

If Melodeon Boy isn't busy collecting coconuts, Ruff and Reddy should be there

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: growler
Date: 16 Oct 08 - 04:30 PM

Just spoken to the shirt murderer, Ruff and Reddy will be there for the afternoon session. Please dont ask him why we wont be there for the evening, or you will be lambasted with various promototions for 'Jumbo Gumbo'

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Lady Raffles
Date: 17 Oct 08 - 05:35 AM

Sounds like it will be a good day. Have just noticed that Tony and Lesley will be there and as we're staying with them that weekend we'll come along as well, thats if we have survived the Capella hospitality it sometimes take's a day or two to recover, we might be in need of a hair of the dog (or ferret).

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 17 Oct 08 - 11:40 AM

the dogs will be there the ferrets will be there seamus the bloody great hoss will be there, god whatever the hair of you need we can probably supply it. the landlords are back from thier hols on tues day so will tell them they can expect to be invaded, hope you all have a good day, as i said at the start, its a free day, so what you make it is what it will be,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat
Date: 17 Oct 08 - 03:51 PM

Well done to Lisa from the Hood Iam pleased you are coming I do not go to the Hood no more. In all respects most folk at the Hood are ok and nice people but you always find one or two who are not and rude to boot. Put me off going.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Oct 08 - 07:49 PM

Pete - the way to deal with Hooded rude people is to give them the evil eye from under one's pointy hat.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Pointy Hat
Date: 17 Oct 08 - 09:04 PM

Romany Man I will post the remaining flyers to the Crayford Arms.
so they can hang em about the place. Be there by Tuesday

!!!Pointy Hat ? Girl Friday
"Who do you think Iam Puppa Bloody Smirf?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 18 Oct 08 - 10:41 AM

cheers they will be back by tuesday.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Oct 08 - 02:09 PM

Pete ..Wasn't referring to you, but if the hat fits ! I have the evil eye and the pointy hat if required.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 20 Oct 08 - 05:01 AM

sar far shep neame have promised 7 barrels of gravity fed beers for the day, all outside brewers, but they wont give us any names, oh well sheps usually supply good uns, so come and help us drink them, should be a good day

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 20 Oct 08 - 08:30 AM

Lets hope they supply some 'Late Red' - lovely autumn beer!! I might be a bit late as I have to drop my son off in Canterbury, but I've told him he'll have to get up early!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: breezy
Date: 20 Oct 08 - 12:22 PM

Whats the date again please ?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 20 Oct 08 - 01:22 PM

its the 9th of november, easy to get to good friendly pub, no collections no itineries, just a great day for all

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Oct 08 - 07:39 PM

Oh! I thought it was 1st/2nd.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 03:59 AM

You're probably confusing it with the Upnor Folk and Ale weekend (if that's what it's called!), which is the weekend of the 1st and 2nd.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 07:13 AM

Ah! What's this weekend, 25/26?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 07:19 AM

Romany Man.
I posted the remaining flyers to the pub today,Tuesday addressed to the Landlord.


This is a bit off the beaten thread so short and sweet please
Can anybody give me advuce on a DECENT make of a Mandollin. I understand they come in both 4&5 string , Would a couple of hundred quid get me a decent one i do not want second hand.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 09:53 AM

A mandolin has 8 strings. They comprise of 4 identical pairs G D A E is usually the standard tuning, same as a violin. 4 and 5 strings is probably a banjo!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 09:53 AM

Cheers pete, im in there tonight only for tea and buns of course, as for mandolins, no idea, but i can sell you a pony for couple of hundred.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 10:33 AM

It's a much better bet to buy second hand. A £200 new instrument may be OK, but you should be able to get a really good one second hand for that money.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 10:34 AM

That's daylight robbery! A profit of 700%!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 10:36 AM

That last post was in answer to romany man's offer!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 12:34 PM

Right... all day do then.... any chance of getting some dead antelope ? (us leopards have needs.)

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 12:49 PM

melodeonboy, i need the money us poor follks have to make a living, so i can feed the animals and such, i would give you a bit of luck money back, what more do you want, and i will bring it to crayford arms, ( clever slip back to thread ) cant find the antelopes, got a couple of fresh ferrets if that will help girl friday,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 02:43 PM

news flash, the crayford arms is tring to get the car park resurfaced in time for the day, just so the dancers get a decent footing, now thats commitment

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: dilligafxx
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 03:10 PM

No commitment is me finally being carried of by men in white coats for a week or two at the funny farm [the thought of it is just bliss] xx

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: dilligafxx
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 03:12 PM

PS just a plug for the Kings Arms the week before 1/2nd November fire works and folking in Upper Upnor all welcome xx

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 06:54 PM

dilligafax, i can assure you the last thing you want is the men in white coats, sadly i been there done that and it aint good.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 07:34 AM

Sounds like this will be a great day. We should soon b be able to fill our calenders with such events in various Kent locations, Stoke, Crayford, Rochester, Otford, Upper Downer, Knockholt etc. TA sort of never ending Kentish folk tour. Love it!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 08:27 AM

Girl Friday I have some Ostrich sausages I have just found in the bottom of me rucksack they date back to the folk day at the Crown at Otford There.s a wonderful mouldy inky Green
fungus just under the skin I will post them to the Liberal Club in Orpington by 2nd class post and you can pick them up Friday night.

Thanks for advice on Mandollins/ I will buy new because I dont know much about them and at least I have a comeback through Garrantee if its faulty.

Romany man I,ll look sommit else sitting around Knockholt campfire trying to play a bloody Pony now wouldnt I ? I d have men in White coats after me.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 08:43 AM

Ostrich sausages.. now there's a treat. But what were they doing at the bottom of YOUR rucksack Pete? Did you knick them from Dave Kenningham?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 09:47 AM

my my we re getting excited about Crayford, is there an official starting time or do we just turn up with the Sun.
I thought everything went to the dogs when they closed the Track, looks like Crayford may
creep back on the map.
I agree with Woodsie, Kent will be the hot centre for folk parties soon.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 03:53 PM

having just got in from the wonderful crayford arms, having just consumed seveal cups of tea and cucumber sandwichs of course, i met with sharon, the landlady, who has just got back from her holidays, well deserverd i have to add.
and have been told that 5p on every pint goes to demelza house, also sharon has declared a beer festival on the day, right i know its a sunday and folks gotta go to work monday, but hey this is getting better and better as it develops, remember it your day, you control whats going on. no itinery, no timetable . just you music dancing, singing, and of course a raffle for demelza house, several beers at decent prices, come on, fail one fail all. seamus will be there giving rides weather permitting or just have your picky took, put some coins in the box for demelza, lets make it a good day then well you can have qaregular venue.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 04:15 PM

Romany Man did the landlady get the flyers ? Looking forward to it.
I will be off line for a while so I will see you all there.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 06:27 AM

she has only yesterday got off the plane, she has not openned the post yet, but i will be in there for tea n cakes of course on saturday so will let you know lata,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 08:37 AM

Motley have said a definite yes to this so there will be at least 15 of us including significant others - many of whom will be there for the session too.

Pete The Hat - If you send or e-mail me a couple of flyers. I could take them to the Lord Hood, Dartford Folk Club etc.
If it's e-mail I could put one in Dartford Library as Motley are dancing there tomorrow around 2pm.
the e-mail address is [e-mail]
I don't want to put my address on here but can let you have it if e-mailing isn't an option
Lisa x

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 02:15 PM

Hi Lisa
I will drop off a batch of fliers at The Lord Hood Sunday afternoon and leave them with the landlady who can pass them on to you. I assume you will be there Tuesday night? Just ask they will be behind the bar,

Thats the best I can do has I am working right through untill Sunday morn. No post will go over the weekend so the delay wont matter. Thanks very much.
Pete The Hat.x

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 03:54 AM

Thanks motley, i will tell her today (sat 0 that you will be there, so far its dead horse, gongscourers, bishops gundulph, possibly loose women, and your goodselves, the beer supply will be ok, so plenty of tea,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: DMcG
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 05:29 AM

Novemerb 9th sounds ok for me (at the moment!)
Starting at? (Theoretically) Finishing at?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 06:31 PM

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 25 Oct 08 - 06:37 PM

I hope the Real Ale holds out? I got a taste for it at Rochester and Otford especally at Otford That 8.6% stuff. Black has me Cat it was. What was it called Old Bill or was it Old Tom. Cant remember

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 26 Oct 08 - 04:57 AM

DmcG
1230 to sweep out time, lockins have been known, only for tea and cakes of course,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 26 Oct 08 - 06:11 AM

are they serving Earl Grey with lemon, if not without lemon will be fine

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 26 Oct 08 - 01:34 PM

of course what kind of establishment do you think it is, even the cucumber sarnis have the crusts cut off

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 26 Oct 08 - 08:21 PM

Drove past the pub the other day. The car park does look a little in need of resurfacing. Great that they are prepared to do it for the dancers. They wouldn't want to risk broken ankles now, would they?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 06:04 AM

why not, adds to the excitement, any way what you doing out on your own,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 07:16 AM

Cucumber sarnis with the crusts cut off and Earl Grey Tea. Whata Par-larva. I dont know weather to wear me Davy Crocket Hat me cat tried to Shag. Or me Top hat .

Anyway Motley Muso I couldnt get the fliers to the Lord Hood on Sunday has I said I would in a previoud thread. I had Polish Chrissey staying with me and she got me Hidiously drunk and then buggered off home (not to Poland) to Plumsted. Anyway................Its Monday today so I will put the Fliers in the post to The Lord Hood in Greenwich and you should have them by Tuesday Night, I can not come to the Lord Hood Tuesday in person because I play a slot at the Blackheath folk club (The Red Lion)

I hope to see all you lot at Crayford.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 09:42 AM

Thanks Pete
if they turn up by Tuesday I will put put them in Darford FC and Dartford & Crayford libraries.
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Wooden Eye
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 10:13 AM

Where's the Red Lion Pete?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 12:25 PM

Wasn't on my own. Don't drive, 'twas a figure of speech. On way back to Orpington from Mumblin' Len's via Crayford. He's the driver.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 06:42 AM

oh ye thats what you say, Ha Ha, see ya at the arms new surface and all hope it dont rain, oh well if it does have to go inside for tea and cakes,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 07:54 AM

Sorry Folks I mean the British Oak Old Dover Road,BLACKHEATH . Not Red Lion, TO much Polish Vodka cant think stright, it was so strong it made me ears Bleed.

I was not to popular last week at Britidh Oak I spilled a full pint of beer all over Threasa and Lynne and Fran and later on got out me battery operated skelington that I found on a 286 bus a fortnufgt ago and have carried about with me ever since, which had everyone in hysterics, apart from Threasa whom was not amused and gave me daggers,



Fliers Shoud be at Lord Hood Tonight, posted 1sr Class Monday Morn,
See Yer

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 03:34 PM

Fingers, toes and eyes crossed.... hope to be there. Still only pencilled in diary. I want to make it ink but after Upnor don't know how Chris' work will impinge on the following weekends. Le sigh!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 08:05 AM

The fliers hadn't arrived unfortunately. I have made a Motley Autumn Tour poster which mentions the Folk Day so will put a few of them around instead. I told people at the Hood about it anyway.
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 03:24 PM

I dunno.. wot wiv longbows and guns on the wassail thread, now we've got daggers....

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 04:01 PM

Its the people that populate these threads. They either into weaponry or double entendre or both. I have two knives (1 small and 1 large) with leather sheathes from my Mediaval SCA days. I would put them on ebay but I fear some yoof getting one and then doing poor Mr. Bridge in. How could I live with myself?

Other news more related to the purpose of this thread. We probably won't make it. Breaks my heart, but it is the weekend just following Upnor and we have to make some time in November to visit the inlaws up in Stratford U Avon.

Sorry Romany Man and others.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 05:32 PM

sheakespear said cant you go another weekend for sooth, nah if ya cant ya cant, dont worry, we will drink your beer and eat your food, and think of you missing all the fun and tomfoolery, hah you wont miss anything hun, the south shall rise and all that, pity you have not got a caped greatcoat , iwould buy that of ya, i need one for me carriage driving,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Oct 08 - 05:56 PM

Thanks RM

There used to be a shop that sold vintage clothing on the High Street in Canterbury. I hain't been to Canterbury in over 3 years so don't know if it is still there.

Sometimes theatre groups will have a clearout of costumes (typically authentic fabrics and styling etc). But I don't know where they donate or sell the stuff. You might start a BS thread on Mudcat. You never know. Someone may have just what you are looking all lonely and forgotten packed in a box in the loft.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 30 Oct 08 - 05:11 AM

been to canterbury, had to disinfect me sel after but hey i went, saw one , they wanted 200m squids , told them where to stick it, i will get one, even have the pattern so er in doors might have a go or theres dilli ifn she aint too busy wiv the boy, trying to get him to loose loadsa blubber, and stopping him drinkin ( yeh right ) the trouble is a coachmans coat has 4 capes over the shoulder, so spose its a bit harder to make, sorry ya cant make crayford its the type of village ya have to visit so you know where not to buy a gaff,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat.
Date: 30 Oct 08 - 09:16 AM

Motley Muso Im so peeved off they were not there. I can only appologise.

Whats happened to the once great British Postal system Saints preserve us how long does it take to send fifty fliers from Eltham to Greenwich by surposedly first class post, Has in next day delivery Garenteeded ?

I posted them before 12 On Monday and they had not got there by Tuesday night. And it cost me over a quid fpr the delay. The chap behind the counter assured me they would arrive in good time in fact they would go to the Greenwich that afternoon and be posted next Morn. Load of cobblers
Bloody Rigmorole.

Any way the Address I sent them to was

The Lord Hood public House
Greenwich London
S.E .10.

I said to the chap I do not recall the name of the road whwre the pub is but he said its a pub there will be np problem
Huh
I imagine they will be there by next Tuesday.??????????????????????????????

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 08:01 AM

with just over a week to go its getting hectic at the arms, food ordered, booze ordered, 90 degree weather ordered, ooohhhh it should be good.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 12:35 PM

No problems Pete... I'm totally unsurprised !
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,You Know Who
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 02:20 AM

Pete

Without the correct street name, number or postcode it is highly unlikely that your item would get there in under 24 hours. The bloke in the post office (not a RM employee) should have known better than to tell you otherwise. Mail from that location is collected and sent to nine elms sorting office in SW8! Then it is sorted by machines! By the way the address should read:

300 Creek Rd
London, SE10 9SW

It could also be that as the item was not addressed to any persom at the pub - so it may have been opened by anybody who may have thought it was "junk" mail, after all they were flyers advertising an event at another pub, miles away!

I agree that the postal service is not what it used to be - this is not the fault of the employees - the blame lies with The Government who are deliberately running it into the ground with the hope of building up public dissatisfaction so that they can then sell it off to their cronies for asset stripping. My own office has been targeted with a further 20% reduction in staff - we are currently running a central London operation with 200 people - the same operation was run with 520 people 14 years ago!!! Businesses in the area now get their mail at 1pm instead of 7am - 9sm sd they used to, ask essex girl!!!! Because of poor wages and unreasonable workloads they now fail to attract quality staff, there are no longer any entrance criteria for workers. no exams to sit and no training of any value. This is all to cut costs, increase short term profits and pay huge bonuses to people who won't be there in a year or two!!!

Write to your MP and tell them that this is not acceptable.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 03:23 PM

You are of course right Woodsie

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 12:05 PM

re Post Office... so different in US. Where one does sit exam and still very difficult to be hired. Fairly well paid (used to be more than twice minimum wage with great benefits, even in sorting offices) but evidently very stressful as the term "going postal" explains.

I think what really steams me is the closure of small POs across this country. Killing small communities and making life even more difficult for the most vulnerable. Why doesn't the government get a clue? At least here in Essex, Lord "Reservoir" has promised to subsidise some threatened rural POs with Council tax money. Not too bad --- for a tory.

Back to the original purpose of the thread... I will be there with you in spirit next week, wishing you all great fun and success to romany man's efforts.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 12:25 PM

whats the post or lack of it got to do with sorting out a folk day, oh well upnor has been and gone, now lets turn towards crayford, the whole pub is at our disposal, one big room upstairs with its own bar, not sure if they will be using it though , two bars downstairs, the car park will be shut to cars, and available to dancers, you might find seamus in there for a bit, but he will be there for photos and maybe a few rides, if you want to put some cash in the box for demelza house im sure he will take a few turns round the blck, no promises, depends on weather, if its wet he stays at home, obvious and treacle of course will be making thier usual apperances, with out the bar staff moaning unlike at upnor, although the landlady had no probs, the sullen bar staff were not happy about them being there though. well folks gotta get this day sorted, without you its nothing so lets take it and make it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 04:05 PM

Romany Man
The post had fliers in a huge A4 envelope for the attention of the landlady and Motley Muso of The Hood pub and folk club for distribution on those site promoting The Crayford folk and beer festival.Woodsie you are right.

see you Sunday.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 05:00 PM

I've been thinking.

Maybe I should keep my dirges to myself anyway.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 07:42 PM

I hope that means you're going to sing something cheerful, and not that you're not going to turn up. Ben is so looking forward to playing your Hag Richard. BTW he played a floor spot at Dartford tonight, was asked to do a third song.

To momentarily return to the Post Office, my dad, uncle, and granddad, and my mum were all in the Post Office, also my ex, and, Tam, it used to be like that in the old days. I don't know if you had to pass a test in my parent's time, b;ut there was certainly an aptitude test in later years. It strikes me that you had to already have a relative working there. It was more like the civial service in those days than the business it is now. See you on Sunday !

Sue

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 07:47 PM

"Does anyone know the lost post"?on guitar I try learn it before Sunday.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 08:11 PM

The last post is being called for the Republicans

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:52 AM

RB - Please don't keep your dirges to yourself. Some of us do like em. Me for instance. A lot.

GF - Yep lots of nepotism in US Postal Service, back in the day. Wish I could be there Sunday. Chris has to catch up on work and the next weekend we are in Stratford U Avon visiting his folks.

In other news - WOOOOOOT! Obama won!!!!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:58 AM

I was momentarily putting my personal feelings above promises. I will bring the Hag.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 07:48 AM

come now folks, as sharon the landlady says, its your day, its down to you wether it happens again, its not down to individuals looking for praise or people trying to out do each other, ifn ya wanna do that fine your choice, some of us have had to work hard to get this day under way, it will be nothing without all of you, so make it a day of folk, a day of fun, not a day of snipeing, or whingeing, come or dont, enjoy or dont, sing or dont play or dont dance or dont, see easy aint it, why argue about whats right or wrong, will it make a difference or will it alienate and push people away, the choice is down to you as individuals,
simple case in point, i know i go on about it but its my view, those of you who listen to the news etc good or bad, will be aware that the local councils are having to provide stopping places for travellers, and romanies, but the numbers of places are tiny in comparison with the folk that have been forced into settled way of life. hating living in houses and flats, as i am, but for those that want to thats fine but many of us dont! ifn i was not of my race , i would have a choice in where i live as most of you do, now i ask you to be honest, how many people know the difference between a romany and a tinker, a traveller, how many of you have bothered to find out, or moan about the plight of the gypsy folk.

WHO WANTS ONE LIVIN CLOSE TO THEM, remember we steal children, we steal any and everything we can, we leave rubbish, we live in filth, (go to your search engine, and put in roma caravans just see the filth we live in ) we eat strange things,
we live peacefull romantic lives, we can tell the future, we live in harmony with nature, we have great romantic music, people want to run off with us for the lovely way of life. WAKE UP, WHICH IS IT !

instead, lets moan about who sings and who dont, or who walks across between a singer and an audience, to reach the bog, or the bar, or to go home. aint you bin to a pay loasdsa money concert and people eat crisps , walk about , dance sing shout scream, do ya moan , nah. ifn somthin really aint right dont say nuthin, ifn its somethin that you see as bein wrong ie , he played a bum note, or she used a different word, or sumsuch, all hell breaks loose. Im sorry but i do get wild when i read some of this stuff, and then i get going, i know ive gone off the thread but please folk life is too short.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 09:00 AM

Well said Ken! See you on Sun for a beer and a chin wag and whatever mate - OK!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 01:20 PM

Kev any word on gundulf coming, as it seems and i got it second hand DEAD HORSE have decided not to come and not tell anyone on the thread but it is second hand, Mick the gongs musician has a very serious family problem so cant come he at least told me, and as it is so serious i can more than understand. so the gongs probably wont be dancing, that two sides gone, i hope that the others turn up as the car park gets repaired tommorow.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:12 PM

Hi Ken. Gundulf Men will be perfoming (Margarine will be playing for them, so RB, be aware, which will mean that you won't turn up. However, she isn't planning on being there for long). Women have other things to do. Va and I were going to turn up in Gongs Kit, but will now come in civvies. Hope this helps mate.

Chin up me old mucka!!!

Kev

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 04:50 PM

Richard won't let us down. Hey, he promised to bring the Hag, remember.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 06:15 PM

Can I get the Hag to you without needing to meet margarine? (small "m")

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 06:29 PM

Hoff, you could get the Hag to Val and I on Saturday if you are thinking of not going. We could then take it on Sunday and then get it back to you. Just a thought.

Kev

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 07:01 PM

I am perhaps more inclined to make sure I arrive after margarine leaves, but thank you for the thought - or maybe I could send the Hag up with you, go somewhere else, and someone could txt me when she took to her broomstick.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 08:29 PM

That's another possibility. If the Men had not been dancing, she probably wouldn't have come. Men are aiming to dance at 1.30pm. As far as I know, they have other engagements that day, so work on 4.00pm or after - keep your mobile turned on and we'll let you know!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 02:49 AM

Who is this Margarine and what's the problem? Or should I ask?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 03:41 AM

dont ask its not a thing to get into.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,motley Muso
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 06:45 AM

Motley will still be there, with bells on !
Pete, the fliers turned up at the Hood but obviously too late for Dartford FC. (thanks anyway)
Rob went to the Crayford Arms yesterday and said the landlady is very enthusistic. The car park is going to be filled, not resurfaced but plenty of room for dancing. We will be dancing from about 12.30 as Ivan has to leave at 2 (some of us will stay for beer and tunes tho)
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 10:50 AM

Plans may have changed. We might be there Sunday. Not sure yet. Don't hold your breath but you could cross your fingers and any other lucky bits.

I have to make sure Chris is really up for it and not just being the nautural sweetie he is. Whatever he thinks, I feel he may need a rest before we tackle his parents next weekend.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 03:44 PM

Yaaayyyyyy! VT, look forward to seeing you again this weekend. Make sure you bring the gorgeous Somerset!!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 03:42 AM

the bunting is up, the car park will be ok if the weather holds off, well it will be ok trust me, im a gypsy, its looking good and will be your day, no agendas no timetables, just you and your music dance poems whatever, so ifn it goes boobs up well its down to us, not any single person but all of us, so come and sing, yeh durges as well, dance, play what ever intrument ya can have a great day , oh and if the weather holds off give ol seamus a pat and a carrot, hes tryin to get some cash for demelza, treacle and obvious are trying to learn a new song but as the human ear cant seem to hear thier pitch it may be difficult.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 08:25 AM

perhaps i could form a trio or even a quartet with them, as no body can here me sing either,
as long as they do not object to 'drop D' and finger picking.
i am looking forward to an enjoyable day, and i believe i also have George coming.

fisheye

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 08:28 AM

I may have a work problem...

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 10:04 AM

I sense this is going to be a good session, Lets go for it.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 01:12 PM

I am dragging out a couple of comedic poems I have written and brushing them up. Working on a parody of Down By the Side of Bedlam City as well. I have exhausted my singing repertoire. As I don't really have anything new to sing I may abstain on some turns.

Kev- I will bring Somerset, but still won't play in public. You are welcome to play with her if you like.

RM- Is Seamus allowed apples or is there too much sugar in them? Hope the weather is fine I want to meet him. Looking forward to seeing T & O again too.

RB- Hope the work problem fades away.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: growler
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 04:56 PM

I had every intention of joining you, however, a problem with my octenegarian inlaws has occurred in Winchester. I will try my best to be there as I have been looking foward to it. The problem could be solved by then, but it may mean my serving a life sentence

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 05:08 PM

apples are ok, as his bloated waistline will prove, he is a gentle giant but has big feet so watch your toes, treacle dont mind dropped ds but obvious is a purist and might complain, they are being stroppy at the moment having cornered on of the dogs, this could be painfull, hope weather holds off, if so seamus will be there quaffing ale chomping anything remotely edible, thats if he can get to the bar of course. see you all sunday

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 03:55 AM

Growler please try to refrain from manslaughter. Puts a real damper on future sessions. And we are counting on the Wassail at Good Intent.

So now adding to the list of items to bring(lots of coins for Demelza tin, Security Song book, Somerset, apples for Seamus and some ferret treats if I can get to a pet store today). Perhaps I can find some undroppable Ds for Fisheye.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 08:01 AM

Looks like we have evidence here of malice aforethought so that would likely be murder.

I am now alas almost certain to no-show (except just perhaps late afternoon) as a result of work problems.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 12:37 PM

Hope the HAG is still coming

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 01:25 PM

I'll drop it over to Val in teh morning.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 05:36 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 05:52 AM

Alas Dilligaf and Kev are not in Upper DOgsbottom, so I cannot get them to take guitar.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 05:55 AM

Also unable to get hold f Big Dick - therefore if I do get there (late) the guitar will be with me. Sorry about that, but work has to come first.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: melodeonboy
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 12:50 PM

Growler otherwise committed, car knackered and engineering works on the railway!

I'm sorry I couldn't come, but I'm sure you're having a great time.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 01:04 PM

Well a massive huge thank you to all who came and those that stayed behind, after the dancing finnished, we took repaste within the warm cosy pub, seamus as usual refused to dance or sing so he went home early, obvious and treacle not only got there late but also didnt dance they did however did sing but as they sing above the human hearing spectrum only those with ferret interpretation devices could hear them, they both said a big thank you to virginia tam for thier toy, as did seamus for his lovely apples, the landlady had nothing but praise for all those that turned up and has declared the pub to be a folky pub whenever you want it, previous bookings allowing, once all the monies are counted i will post the amount for demelza, thanks to those that chipped in. sadly late afternoon saw the main bar taken over by bikers from the adjoining pub, but as most singers and players had either gone home or upstairs to the main room, the juke box had to go on, but sharon hopes that it didnt disturb anyone, if it did she is sorry, well april is to be another free folk day, and hope it will be a pre season warm up for you all,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 02:06 PM

thank you romany man, for arranging the event. happy to see TDL with Ben. hugs to EG and Dilli. Kev the Clogs will have to see Somerset next time.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 04:40 PM

sorry VT - chewing the fat again with the folks downstairs! Good wasn't it! Guess the next time you bring her will be the wassail at the GI.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Lady Raffles
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 04:51 PM

Had a great afternoon, enjoyed the singing (especially Virginia Tam) the company and the beer. Grandson Louis went to bed still talking about ferrets. We will definitely be up for the April Folk day, hopefully we'll get to meet Seamus the horse then. Thank you Romany Man you made it happen.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 06:29 PM

Well, I hope you lot had fun. I was minded to come (avoiding you know what) but I have only 5 minutes ago (well 11.15 pm) finished pretty emergency working. Ho Hum.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: naughtyforty
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 03:38 AM

Sorry I didn't make it but my weekend didn't quite pan out as planned!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 03:50 AM

A little bird tells me that someone was trying to hold court and might have spoiled my day anyway...

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 03:57 AM

it seems most people enjoyed they day. perhaps it was the good company or the freedom of no itinery, or whatever, i will find out today just how well we did for demelza, as well as getting feedback from some of the regulars, over tea and cakes i expect. did any of motley leave a pair of sunglasses behind if so i have them also linda im trying to find ytour tankard, if its there we will find it. hope you all will come again, as i said there is a penciled in spot for the april of next year a pre season bash for all, once again thanks to all for a very good day,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: fisheye
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 04:27 AM

An excellent day Romany man and I am sure many will be looking forward to next April's meeting. The room upstairs was perfect for the quieter singers, the only downwner was the trips up and down for beer and food, but a small price to pay for a wonderful day.
To those FolkMoby's that never attended you missed a wonderful day, silly buggers.

fisheye

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 08:26 AM

Very good afternoon, shame it couldn't have gone on a bit longer especially as Fiddlefit had only just turned up. Thanks for organising it Ken.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 08:36 AM

Found lindas tankard, as well as a pair of round blue sunglasses,
you raised 156.70, plus the money from the beer sales has to be totted up, so a very well done you. as for the room upstairs sharon says its available any time to you, just ask and she will check dates. thank you all.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 02:39 PM

Thanks Romany Man for Arranging a EXCELLENT DAY. Really enjoyed it.
Sorry it finished so early but even so . Well done.

Romany Man Sharon( who works Crayford Arms)She was running around dishing out free food? if you happen to see her while your in the Crayford Arms I assume your a regular can you please tell her I cannot trace the folk she wanted me to trace for her regarding.
Irish Music for later this month. This a is important to her thanks Pete.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 03:56 PM

Oh Bye the bye


Can anyone tell me where and when the next folk/beer Event will be held
                                                         

Thanks Pete

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 04:08 PM

Yo Pete

Check out Wassail at the Good intent, Rochester

Long time to wait. But put it in your diary.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 07:05 PM

Then the Sunday afternoon between Xmas and New year at the Nag's Head in Lower Stoke.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Motley Muso
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 07:10 PM

There weren't a pair of red lensed sunglasses as well as the blue ones were there ?
Thanks for a great day (or what I remember of it !)
Lisa

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 02:19 AM

Richard

Is there a thread for the Lower Stoke event?

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 03:12 AM

Stoke Thread

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 04:08 AM

Sorry only blue sunglasses found, Pete i will tell her today tuesday,
the crayford arms as well as being home to the gongscourers morris side, is trying to be an old fashioned pub, with various things going on through the week, all upstairs, often theme meals are laid on, the gongs always have their xmas bash there, there are poker nights, oh loadsa things, they hope to make it also a regular folk venue, so watch this space.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 09:26 AM

Thanks for picking up my mug ken, I've never left it behind before! I agree with everyone else in that it's a grand pub, great food & beer and a good landlady. I'll look forward to the next one!!

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 01:41 PM

Thanks Romany man for letting Sharon know I would like to have helped her but I do not know anybody who plays Irish music on Fiddle and guitar that well enough to ask and lord knows those that I do know when I will see again.
Thanks again Ken.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 02:06 PM

doh!

Thanks RB.
I kept scanning list of threads I have posted to and could not find it. Now I see it is the thread that devolved into house hunting operation.

Pleading lunacy. It is a full moon and I did warn you guys.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 03:36 PM

OI ! im the only loon in the village,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 03:47 PM

RM, my dear, you're just going to have to share. I know, I am just another bloody foreigner coming over here taking all the moonwaves.

You would not believe what it was like between my daughters and me a decade ago, when the moon was full. Scary. Even now, I feel it, I've got headache, feel dull and confused and easily upset. Sigh. It will pass in a few days and you can have the village back.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 06:30 PM

Off topic but re Trevor. He had a bad heart attack on Monday morning, it ptobably started Sunday afternoon . Swift treatment at Kings. No more fags and no driving for a month.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 01:21 PM

vt, but have ya got a crisis card 2 ferrets 1 hoss 10 rats 2 dogs 1 tarantula, ha thought not, i claim looney rights,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 01:25 PM

snerk.... I would say "fight ya for it" but romany you have an army of animals. sneaking away to find another village.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 10:45 AM

huh told ya, vt you can share as yous so nice

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 11:03 AM

RM - Would you want me round during full moon? I am not nice. In fact I can "curm" with the best of them. But now it's going off the full and I have a bloody sore sore throat. No singing for me for a while so my mood has sunk into doldrums. Sigh.

I need to sit and play with Treacle and Obvious. That'd pick up my spirits. Teehee. Just remembering Upnor and Treacle tipping the glass of beer over has me smiling.

There better already.

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 10:44 AM

Trevor is home, taking it easy. Most of his guitars aren't here, even if he did have the energy for playing. He is writing a blues about heart attacks! It was a good day, apart from the stairs. If they could take that lovely function room down to street level....

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: romany man
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 10:41 AM

See scientific proof that ferrets can cure as well as kill, vt im bad enough during the full moon so dont worry bout it ,

Subject: RE: folk day at the crayford arms crayford
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 12:01 PM

Latest on recovering heart patient. I have just scoured the internet for, and printed the leaflet that he imagined he'd brought home from the hospital. He's busy reading it. He's eating less rubbish and more fruit. Sleeping a bit during the day, but going to bed earlier and getting up by 8 am. He musn't go outside in wet and windy weather, so today he's a couch potato refining his aimlessly mooching about indoors skills. Before I saw the dos and dont's I got him to unscrew a jar of pasta sauce. He mustn't do that. He's watching Coronation Street, we haven't watched soaps for about 3 years. Half an hour of Corrie later and he's looking for something else to do. Time for tea.