Knockholt 2009 dates

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 05:35 PM

Im Tone Deaf I cannot do anything like that by ear. Whats all this about the 7th Woodsie.
I dont doubt you, but the chap in the shop[ said tune it to your guitar tuner? I tune him to me guitar tuner when I catch up with him the bloody edjit. nothing stright forward. I take it to the club on Wednesday and see if someone can show me first hand the tuning. The chords and the notes are no problem changes are easy .well apart from A and E. but who [plays the blues on a Mandolin?
Thanks Woodsie. Par-larva

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: melodeonboy
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:46 AM

"but who [plays the blues on a Mandolin?"

Yank Rachell and Ry Cooder come to mind, Pete. The mandolin was a very significant instrument in the earlier days of blues. Here's an extract from a mandolin blues website:


"Although little-heard on commercial recordings after the 1940s, the mandolin played a significant role in the history of blues, with its first use probably dating back as far as that of the more familiar guitar. Throughout the '20s and '30s, the distinctive sound of this little instrument could be heard throughout the South and showed up on several recordings. A number of musicians continued to play and perform blues on the mandolin into the '60s . Today there is raising a new interest in the Mandolin Blues with some very cool mandolin players ( well actually guitar players with cool mandolin skills )."

Good luck with it, mate!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 12:47 PM

Steve O'Kane has just asked me to put a poem on the mudcat about trev so have put it on the tdl thread.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 01:49 PM

Thanks very much Melodeonboy.

I really had no idea ,tuning of the Mandolin is my objective at the moment. I aint seen me Cat since Tuesday. Cheers Mate.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Girl Friday sans cookie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:18 PM

Just came across this
Sheep Software

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Girl Friday sans cookie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:21 PM

Now a poem by Steve O'Kane for Trevor... sheep related.

There once was a rather large Leopard,
who said to a very small shepherd;
"I'm partial to Spam,
but I'd rather have Lamb,
not to play with...
but salted and peppered".

The shepherd said "don't be too hasty;
I know that my Lamb's rather tasty,
but it's mostly all fat;
(that's not good for a cat,)
think of what it might do to your waisty"

The leopard, (whose first name was Trevor)
said "Don't you start tryin' to be clever,
I can eat all I wish;
put it there on my dish,
and I'll still be as light as a fevver!"

Well, the Leopard he carried on eating,
(despite the accompanying bleating!)
at the Roadkill Cafe
he was munching all day;
(a belch was his favourite greeting)

He'd roll up a fag with some 'baccy,
it might have been normal... or whacky,
but it all made his blood,
somewhat sticky...(like mud)
.....(...and it's hard to pump blood when it's tacky.)

So one day his heart said "I'm tired.
this isn't the reason I'm hired!"
I don't mind a job
but it's making me sob..
I could rest if the bugger expired!"

So by way of a delicate warning,
the heart had a rest-break next morning;
when the Leopard came to,
he was there in the zoo
in the birthday suit spots he was born in!

The vets say he ought to get better,
but he must heed their words to the letter,
so to help him to sleep, he no longer counts sheep!

but he cheats,
and counts cheeses like Feta!

Tune anyone?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:48 PM

busting a gut on the sheep software. excellent

looking forward to hearing the new song. composers forward please.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 05:09 PM

This thread has gone Sheep, Bloody Mad.""
I Think we should all go and have our brains tested.


Mooooooooooooooooooooove Said the Cow
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalocks Said the sheep.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Charlie Watts,
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 05:23 PM

Hey my friend Mick Jagger said

"Hey you get off My Cloud"

Knockholt camper RB said.
Hey Macloud. Get off my EWE

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 05:54 PM

There is also the sheep screensaver - in fact since I last looked there seem to be many. I will make a list when I get time.

Woodsie. isn't what Pete said

Thin to thick EADG

the same as wot ewe said

Thick to thin GDAE???

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 06:53 PM

Yes you are right. It exactly the same but Pete is having probs so lets see him thurs. hic ...

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 06:57 PM

He's tuning the G string to the top E on guitar ( that'sand then upwards for the rest - thats why they're breaking - highly strung as Pete says.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 07:37 PM

No I am tuning the Guitar E.The thin 1 to the Mandolin Es,Thin ones By my guitar tuner. I then tune the Mandolin As to the A on Guitar Tuner.
Then Mandolin Ds to D on guitar tuner AND FINALLY I tune the mandolin Gs The Thick ones to the G on the guitar tuner. I aint doing nothing on the 5th or 7th, Any way thanks for concern but getting Keith Ferris tuition Re the above Par-larva Wed at folkmob. Once I know how to tune it properly I will be away.

The bridge is also ajastable by raising and lowering little wheels but I aint touching them has it was set up prior to me recieving it 2nd time.
Thanks again folks, I only go on the internet aT WORK
AND CAUSE i do shift work I am on rest days for the next 4 days be back on Internet Sunday.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 07:25 PM

More sheep

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 08 - 07:58 AM

Horray at last my Mandolin sounds like a Mandolin thanks to Keith Ferris of folkmob.
even the Cat noticed the differemce instead of fleeing in sheer terror at the sound of the mandolin he sat down and look up enquiringly at me has if to say ! MEOW THATS BETTER.

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE WE FOUND THAT THE TUNING METHOD i WAS USEING WAS CORRECT,( Sorry to the Edjit in the shop I take aback calling you that,) and indeed the instument was not far out, The trouble was the Bridge was completely skee wiff and the line of the strings along the neck of the Mandolin was completely out of line.
PRACTICALLY HAS IT WAS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TUNE.

cONSIDERING THE CHAP IN THE SHOP TOLD me that the instument had been set up i again take abaxk calling him a Ejit and replace it with The Deciving Edjit in the shop.

Richard Bridge you were right a few threads back I quote.

Thats if they know how to do a set up?


now I can really go to it with the Mando0lin and pratish like mad.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 08 - 05:23 PM

More sheep ? Martin Carthy seems to be into young ones
Looking for Lambs

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: fisheye
Date: 21 Nov 08 - 05:24 AM

We may be going to Mr.M's folk club at Robin Hood Bay over the Xmas holidays. Perhaps I could ask if he has any tips re our Sheep problem at Knockholt. I did ask Mr.Nelson (Willie), but he suggested Long Horns...I did not think they would go down well with the campers.
So other that Pigs I think we are lumbered.

Fisheye

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 22 Nov 08 - 06:21 PM

Mary had a little Sheep.
And with this sheep,
She went to sleep.
The sheep turned out to be a Ram.
And Mary Had.......A little Lamb.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Nov 08 - 07:17 PM

Mary has a little lamb
She also had a duck
She put them on the mantlepiece
To see if they would fall off

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Girl Friday
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 09:35 AM

Think we're od'ing on sheep. So here's some goat

Goat Song

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 04:02 PM

RB... love it

My mom use to recite this little poem when she was fishing.

Of all the fishies in the sea
My favourite is the bass
He climbs up on the seaweed trees
and slides down on his





hands and knees

She always caught the most fish.

That goat thing is more disturbing than any of the sheep stuff.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 05:43 PM

I am sure that many folk know tht I used to be a guide down Chislehurst caves for years behond recall. Well I have discovered on the Internet.Knockholt Chalk Mine. Yes it does excist just type in Knockholt Chalk mine on the Google site and up it pops. Well Iam going to try to gain permission to have a view of the Mine in June.
at the time of our Folkmob Knockholt camp.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: romany man
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 05:51 PM

yeh but ya cant find the ferret infested treacle mines of faversham, any one know where i can get those wellies with the straps on the front, just a thought

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 06:29 PM

Ah I have found them.
Go to Google. type in.

Ferret infested treacle mines of faversham and up they pop top heading.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 06:30 PM

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 28 Nov 08 - 06:31 PM

Sorry folks computers froze.
that was me above and Im not jokeing the ferret infested treacle mines do excist.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 07:15 AM

Due to folk lighting open fires on the field last year and burning bloody great holes in the ground I suggest we make it quite plain that cooking is only done on the fire during the day or off the ground on a tree stump like I do, or the farmer will get really pissed off. if this gets out of hand.

I have located the owners of Knockholt mine and they said to contact them nearer the time and they will arrange a day time visit, which will not interfere with any music sessions I stress that this visit is not for the faint heated or those with walking difficulties or anyone who is remotely scared of the dark. Parafin lamps on loan from Chislehurst caves will be on offer and anyone who has a torch bring it along. we will be shown around by the owner and the tour should last about an hour, No money required. Dress to go down a mine. and wellie boots or hiking boots a deffinate.

If no one wishes to go I go on me own I book it for the Saturday afternoon about 2,30.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 02 Dec 08 - 01:15 PM

just a little sheep joke for richard,
how do welsh men find sheep in the long grass !

A. irresistable.

Big pat.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Dec 08 - 02:41 PM

I have recieved a message from the Knockholt Chalk mines in regards
to my planned visit in June. Due to Health and Safety Regs my request has been turned down Has they can only entertain Caving Clubs and Organisation like K.U.R.G.
KENT UNDERGROUN RESEARCH GROUP, Due to P.L.I
Public liability insurance. Its a shame that this Nanny state we all live these days prevents folk from a pleasent afternoon of history and a wander round a stunning old mine. I will try to arrange a trip to Chislehurst Caves where there is no such par-larva due to fact that CHISLEHURST CAVES HAVE THERE OWN VISITORS P.L.I. A alturnative date will have to be made for a such a tour. Sorry folks.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: romany man
Date: 05 Dec 08 - 02:50 PM

we could infest the mines with ferrets , like the faversham treacle mines, or we could set the sheep on the owners of the mine,

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Girl Friday
Date: 06 Dec 08 - 11:05 AM

I have seen the flock in action (when they escaped into our field). That would surely terrify the mine's owners into submission!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,fast BuckFreddie
Date: 06 Dec 08 - 02:51 PM

I will do tours of the Knockholt Flint Pit for £2 a head!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 06 Dec 08 - 03:36 PM

My Caving Instints have just kicked in.
Alarms belles are ringing.

I Wouldnt go any where near Knockholt Chalk Mines With someone called Fast buck Freddie lete alone down the Mine.

Saints preserve us you not only charge us to get in your charge us to get bloody out again.
Yeah that right.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 06:30 PM

Thats it. Both Knockholts booked through work and I will be there.
ROLL ON KNOCKHOLT

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 07:17 AM

I'll be there but not so sure about this rolling stuff.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 08:05 AM

2009 - We will probably be there day time Saturdays if weather permits.

2010 - Friday night thru Sunday. We should have newerish car and some kind of caravan by then.

Really looking forward to first overnight Knockholt.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 01:10 PM

considering the floods and gales we had September last it might be a good idea in June to have the Marquee where it was last September but turned sideways on to prevent great gusts entering the tent. That way we wont have to have the Par-larva and rigmorole of putting up a makeshift enterence shelter which blew down on top of me the second it was put up.
sideways on will prevent gusts (if there are any in June) entering the tent and blowing everything over, like my beer.it will make it less drafty and hench warmer for the folk and less dangerous. Brians cigarette end blew off the fag and went stright in me eye.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: fisheye
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 03:34 AM

Unfortunately which ever way we erect the marquee the wind does have a tendency to
change. Therefore if we nominate you as 'marquee man', you can keep the entrance in the appropriate direction,

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 07:00 PM

nominate me has Marquee Man. Huh Whats new.

Ive helped put it up and take it down for the last three years. Well this year I help put it up.....so looks like Mick Forde will be taking it down on his own?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 07:11 PM

why do tone deaf leopard bother with that trailer tent they might has well sleep up in a tree like leopards do.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 07:13 PM

They do sommit else up in a tree too but we shall not go there shall we?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 03:24 AM

Actually TDL use a folding caravan, not a trailer tent. Fisheye and Fair Maid use (or have used) a trailer tent.

As for things up trees, it might be safer than the mobile thunderbox!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 04:50 AM

Why all this talk about gales and marquees? - the weather will be great, a real scorcher - trust me!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Girl Friday
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 08:24 AM

As long as I'm not in the marquee when you move it. Had enough of that parlaver when you moved the loos! Our folding caravan is dry, warm, and draught proof with the double glazing, so what would we want with trees? Especiually since they have atendancy to get struck by lightening!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 09 Jan 09 - 05:29 PM

WHAT DO YOU CALL A lEOPARD WHO BATHS THREE TIME A DAY.....Spotless.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Feb 09 - 09:33 AM

Cruising through the Lyrics and knowledge I found this.



More stuff about sheep

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: romany man
Date: 04 Feb 09 - 01:40 PM

better not rain sold the shogun to an unsuspecting colonial who is exorting the beast, hope he dont notice the tractor oil in the diff and gearbox,

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 03:56 AM

Tractor oil? What's wrong with traditional remedies like Fuller's earth (box) or sawdust (diff)?

Anyway

"Baa baa black sheep have you any tush?
Yes oooh! yes! Sir, thank you very much"

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 04:09 AM

I think I am going to have to attend Knockholt as an animal rights activist. Set up a ovine rape hotline.

But then if the ewes are pining because of this   well then maybe I shouldn't worry if folkies want to engage in sheep shagging activity.

GAWD! Just too disturbing to think about.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2009 dates
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 04:30 AM

100 sheep