Good Intent UK Wassail

Subject: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 04:59 PM

Hi Folks
Once again, The Good Intent Rochester, will be hosting the usual Wassail, on Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th December. As usual there will be ten beers on, in adition to the normal ales served from the keg. Saturday will be hosted by John Barden and Sunday by 'Ruff and Reddy'. Both start from 1.00pm. Look forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: naughtyforty
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 05:47 AM

I have been keeping my eye out for this thread - thought it would have to appear soon. I will definitely be there on Saturday and might even make Sunday this year.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Girl Friday
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 11:11 AM

Hope we can make it this year.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Mick Woods
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 12:06 PM

Always a great session - myself, Pete and maybe Kenningham should be there!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 02:50 PM

Just my luck, flying back on 21st.
Hmmph.

Al

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 02:57 PM

Count me and my daughter and TheSilentOne and his daughter and her partner in, there both days, but the young folks may do some wondering around Rochester High street Saturday afternoon before they join us.

CrowSister and her Dad might be there as well.

Will there be Saturday evening session as well? It was a bit thin last year.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 04:44 PM

"..but the young folks may do some wondering around Rochester High street Saturday afternoon before they join us."


"When she was half a dozen years younger, Louisa had been overheard to begin a conversation with her brother one day, by saying 'Tom, I wonder' -- upon which Mr. Gradgrind, who was the person overhearing, stepped forth into the light and said, 'Louisa, never wonder!'

Herein lay the spring of the mechanical art and mystery of educating the reason without stooping to the cultivation of the sentiments and affections. Never wonder. By means of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, settle everything somehow, and never wonder. Bring to me, says M'Choakumchild, yonder baby just able to walk, and I will engage that it shall never wonder."

From "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens (former resident of Rochester!)

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 04:52 PM

Melodeonboy is well known for talking bollocks

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 04:54 PM

Charles Dickens' words, not mine!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 05:29 PM

I wrote two critical essays on Hard Times. One of them titled Utilitarian Time bomb. That was a long time ago in a land far away.

Of course I meant the young folk would go wandering.

Thank FUK it is nearly Friday. Pray and give thanks to the mighty and beneficent FUK, who brings us weekends in his own fukking time.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: GUEST,Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 09:20 PM

I will be there if the dates are ok with work. I think they should be I will check. Naughty forty if dates ok you can crash at mine Sushhhing is banned from the Gi I hope?

Melodeanboy what you cackering on about? Hard times?
Bloody hard going from what I have read of that little bit.
"Gave me a head ache".

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 09:52 PM

Naughty forty I am working the Saturday night and finish the Sunday morning bloody Parlava.
So I have taken leave the Saturday night so yeah if you and little apprentice wanna crash at mine you are welcome. Re our conversation at Otford?

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 13 Nov 09 - 02:55 AM

Watch your step, Pierre, otherwise I'll shush you at the GI!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: naughtyforty
Date: 13 Nov 09 - 04:50 AM

It will probably be only me Pierre so I will more than likely take you up on that offer - thanks

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 14 Nov 09 - 04:48 PM

Please define 'shush you at the GI'

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 14 Nov 09 - 08:36 PM

"Please define 'shush you at the GI'"

At the GI I shall mingle with the crowd, remaining incognito, keeping a safe distance from Pierre, yet being close enough to both watch any movement of his lips and hear any sound that emanates from his mouth.

I shall then lie in wait until, during a song, Pierre makes an utterance. At this point I shall bound forward and say "Shhhhh" in a very condescending manner and thereby admonish him.

Well, you did ask!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Nov 09 - 09:11 PM

It being 'That Time Of Year' is it Christmas themed ?? Or just the usual bloody good sing and play ?

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: GUEST,Dave Kenningham
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:13 AM

Good to see you all on the 19th. Can I play that ......Leaving on a Jet Plane again?

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:28 AM

Leadfingers: Seasonal songs will be especially welcome (Ruff 'n' Reddy'll be doing several), but not obligatory! I look forward to seeing you there.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:52 AM

Yes Terry, Do come along! Has anyone told Richard Bridge? I understand he is giving Mudcat a break for a bit, so may not remember this event.

Certainly hope Don_WYSIWYG_T and Clive can make it. Someone contact Paul from Sheppey and who was that Jo (woman trad singer) from Sheppey last year? She was very good. Dilligafxx and KevtheClogs needed also and Essex Girl.

I am going to ask again about Saturday evening. Last year there were not many in attendance in the evening. How many plan to return after dinner for more singing and playing?

Also, last year Wolf's Head Vixen was meant to dance, but their numbers were decimated by seasonal flu. Will they be there this year? There was one young 'un from WHV who had just learned to play guitar and she was scarily good.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 04:28 PM

I'll get back to you Tam
Dave Kanningham, what where you thinking of leaving on a jet plane?

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:31 PM

Mr Bridge taking a break from Mudcat ?
I was wondering where he was.
It had passed my mind that he may have been struck down by some affliction?
Clearly not which is good.
I think some one should write a suushing song so everyone can suuuush untill there hearts are content and get the suuuuuush out there system before the real music starts looking forward to this event very much and to seeing folk I have not seen in ages,
Kind regards Pierre,
Can I put a banner up?

"Folk against suuuuuuuushing"

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:36 PM

SSSShhhhhh!

Don T.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:45 PM

I shall be splitting my attention this year.

Saturday at the GI, of course, for as long as possible (subject to getting my transport working), then Sunday EVENING at Penny's session at the Walnut Tree, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone (because I promised).

If transport (and my chauffeur wife) permits, I might make Sunday Arvo at the GI, but I can't promise.

As to bringing Clive, that too depends on my currently U/S Ford Scorpio, unless of course some kind person would be prepared to offer........?

Don T.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Dead Horse
Date: 16 Nov 09 - 06:27 AM

Can I put a banner up?
"Folk against suuuuuuuushing"

So long as it is tastefully done, doesnt clash with anything, and is not in anyones line of sight.
Rather like Melodeonboys shirts, really.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 16 Nov 09 - 05:29 PM

We didn't promise tasteful,just beer

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 04:15 PM

I'll email Paul from Sheppy. Haven't seen him lately.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: billybob
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:33 AM

Billy and I are going to try and venture forth from Essex on Saturday, might not be able to leave here till mid afternoon though
( work :-( ) so what time do you finish?
Wendy

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: fisheye
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 12:34 PM

I should be there with TFN. as it's her birthday and she don't like bumps, so I'll put some air in my tyres for the journey.
see you all then.

fisheye

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 12:59 PM

Yep I knew Fair Maid was attending and assumed Fisheye would be along as well.

Wendy, I am trying to find out the same re after dinner hours. Growler said he'd get back to me on that.

Last year, there was no organizer on Sat evening, but there we a few people singing away until 10 or so. It was still good. Cozy is what it was.

There is a very nice B&B within staggering distance, the Greystones, where we will be staying Saturday night. Just in case you want to attend the Sunday session as well, but not drive back Saturday night.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 05:02 PM

Tam, There is a group, ( the name escapes me ) booked for the public bar, at six, so we will be in charge untill that time.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 06:30 PM

growler, thats a great name for a band...

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 02:52 AM

Thanks Growler..

Which is the public bar? And by group, do you mean a musical group is there a function hire?

We have booked B&B thinking that session would continue in the evening.

Hey Jen

Will you be there. Would be great to meet another mudcatter and fellow folkie.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: billybob
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 07:01 AM

Hi Tam, maybe we could stay over it would be nice to have a weekend away, and lovely to see you again too!
wendy

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 10:45 AM

The Group finishing off Sunday Night is ' Owl Service 'at 6.30 pm in the saloon bar, playing medievel music. I normally go home about then, but I'm going to stop for this one and may become slightly drunk, cause I can't resist a hurdy-gurdy

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 01:07 PM

Woohoo... I love medieval music. Sunday night you say?   hmmmmm... May just hang around a little longer than planned.

Wendy - would be uberkool if you were staying at same B&B.

Hosts are Bill and Bev and they are really lovely. If you decide to contact them, mention I referred you.

Greystones

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: GUEST,Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:08 PM

Medievel Music.
I bring me Goats Bladder Horn and me Court Jester out fit? .

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 05:41 PM

"cause I can't resist a hurdy-gurdy "

Nor can't I! The train will definitely be taking the strain!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 10:11 PM

Re Medievel Music
Who remembers that BBC program from back in the 70s cheep cardboard animation where the Court Jester playing the Lute does the opening titles to a great little Melody. Similar in style to Captain Pugwash the programe was entitled
                         "SIR PRANCALOT"

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 03:44 PM

I Do

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 11:47 AM

It's already in my diary. Definitely be there on Saturday, but may have to go to Canterbury on Sunday to pick son up. (Could always take him straight to the pub!)

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 12:24 PM

Well there will be some young folks there. My daughter and TSO's daughter and her partner. Maybe Richard Bridge will bring Rachel and her friends. Is TDL bringing Ben?

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 04:26 PM

The more young people. the better. let's keep this tradition alive

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 08:13 AM

well I dunno about keepin it alive. TSO's daughter not a musician and mine is more a karaoke girl now, though she used to do sort of trad stuff when she was in the medieval society for creative anachronists.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: growler
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 04:24 PM

Bring her along, whatever she sings will be welcome

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Girl Friday
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 07:01 PM

It will have to be Sunday. 19th is James (Ben's brother) 18th birthday. We are supposed to have Ben that weekend but it now sounds unlikely. We will see Ben tomorrow, as he has a gig at Waltham Abbey. I'll ask him.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 04:32 AM

I will b there Saturday and Sunday I am looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: melodeonboy
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 05:41 AM

And I'll be right behind you shushing you!!!!:)

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 12:55 PM

shushing from behind? ooh er!

Subject: RE: Good Intent UK Wassail
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 01:19 PM

VT.
"There really is no need for that Kinda talk. ooherin!folk on Mudcat
"What Next I ask" You have the M