Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 01:19 PM

I didn't think the rain was the main problem, it were the bleedin wind wot made it cold for me.
However.....I wasn't there Thursday!
Anyroad, I had a great time and Roll on September!!
Thanks to all the workers who make it happen.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 12:45 PM

Anyway by average he lickl' fairy says it MUST be fairly decent wevva in Sept

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 03:02 PM

I certainly was not exaggerating in my description of the two nights Weds & Thurs and I did not say that the ground was unsuitable for bringing cars onto the site. I DID say it was more suited to caravans and camper vans and that tents needed to be sturdy. When challenged about the grass being UP to 12" long I pulled a blade up right by my chair and it was 15". I and all my gear did get thoroughly soaked. Remember I was CAMPING in a tent not in a nice dry caravan.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 10:27 AM

Woodsie was exaggerating. And even Emily got her car on and offsite.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Essex Girl
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 08:29 AM

Sorry I couldn't make it but the high winds put paid to me towing the van up there on Friday. We were intending to come down for the Saturday evening, but I'd been dancing all day and after reading Woodsies description of the field Alan was loath to take his car on the site. We'd prepared all the food and loaded up with chairs and tables etc.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 01:48 PM

Thanks for the info. So much for gravel pebble or shingle.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Royston
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 11:26 AM

Gravel does shatter when heated. An idiot will fall into the fire whether there is gravel under it or not.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Girl Friday
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 10:32 AM

Mumblin' Len advises not to put gravel in the firepit. It has the potential to explode. He has set fires on pebbled beaches while fishing. What does the safety elf say. ?

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 10:22 AM

Independent Knockholt was very good fun again - with quite a lot of hangovers but not including me! All logs were personhandleable - just.

There is some damage to the marquee which blew away twice - half a dozen joint pieces and some slightly bent poles. Mick will have a word with the makers to see what repair costs might be and I will be researching awning straps or lorry strops to tie it down with. It is a useful facility for the feast and/or singing if it rains.

Subject to marquee costs we covered costs (probably - not all figures are 100% certain yet) and everyone took their own rubbish away so saving the cost of a skip. Up to my time of leaving today there were no field entry/departure mishaps or disasters - it being slippery rather than deep mud.

A point raised was whether we should offer to lay a 1 tonne bag of shingle or gravel in the firepit - to make the safe-tea-elf less worried about people falling over into the fire. This is probably up to the farmer.

Subject to such expenses we broke even leaving a small surplus and enough money to defray Mick's petrol costs for taking the marquee away to storage. The funds collected over the winter by Linda and me are so far untouched, so I will now look into opening a post office account to put them in - possible applications being (1) marquee repairs (2) gravel (3) tough trestle table for feast (4) subsidy for September.

The working party will be considering whether, in the case of (4), what charges if any should be reduced. A delicate balancing act is how many loos to order for September particularly since a sun-drenched event is overdue!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 08:11 AM

It was better than all right.

More later.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 03:40 PM

Weather has been good today. Not many here though. Grass is dry anyway.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Richard bridge at home for a recipe
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 07:31 AM

I'm only home and on the internet because I forgot the tagine recipe!

The marquee blew away twice and got bent and the safety elf condemned it.

What have you go t if you have more than one forecasting programme? A debate! predictions for the next 30 hours are not the same amongst any two of 6 web forecasting sites!

Going back armed tieh tagine makings and hoping.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Girl Friday
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 09:51 AM

Hope the marquee manages to stay up, and keeps you all dry. Judging by Woodsie's report, it doesn't sound too good up there. Know you'll make the best of it, but glad we aren't going.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Essex Girl
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 08:29 AM

I'm just waiting for the wind to die down a bit before I hitch up.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 07:49 AM

Well, it's nice here near the Isle of Grain and I'm on my way!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 07:11 AM

I think I'm too windy to brave it out in me tent given the location of the site. Cold, wet AND windy has put me orf.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick Woods
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 06:29 AM

Now back home. I managed 2 nights and got completely soaked through . The grass in the field hasn't been cut or grazed and is up to 12" long so even when it stopped raining and the sun came out briefly your feet and legs got a soaking just walking a few yards. If you are tempted to brave the weather, It's more suitable for campervans and caravans. Tents should be very, very sturdy with a porch area and really tough strong pegs hammered well in. The wind is blowing like crazy and last night I was concerned for my safety the way the nearby trees were bending. My crappy little tent was not suitable for this I thought I was gonna take off! but being a fat bastard and the additional ballast from the small lake in the middle of the tent I survived! Oh yrs and bring WELLIES, several towels and plenty of changes of footwear/socks - I got through 6 soaked pairs yesterday! I'm aching all over ...

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 03:33 AM

Well the general consensus seems mostly dry from about 7 tonight through to Sunday AM but possibly quite windy. Now I need to get my finger out and get some work finished pack up and go.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 05:30 PM

There's a vicious rumour that someone listened to the shipping forecast and force 9 is promised. Now why there is a shipping forecast for the top on the highest hill in Kent is anybody's guess, but it bodes ill.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 05:08 PM

Hmmm bit windy innit? Not keen on that as well.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 02:50 PM

From the Isle of Grain, the sky over the downs looks lovely - I'm wishing I was there and not working!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Essex Girl
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 08:43 AM

I'm watching the wind speeds, although fortunately my route to Knockholt is fairly sheltered. Will start off tomorrow a.m hopefully.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 04:57 AM

All wevva systems now showing Sat mostly dry and bright-ish if a bit breezy.

Some wevva systems showing various dry and bright spells at differing other times!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 10:38 PM

Met-check now showing Saturday wholly rain-free.

Harissa paste also now made.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Royston
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 02:43 PM

Work issues as well: some new and urgent instructions that could be deferred until next week but are quite awkward. If the weather was going to be great, Knockers would be unmissable and worth the extra hassle. In the circumstances I shall wait and see what Saturday looks like: I might be a day tripper!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 11:43 AM

Met-check now showing hardly any rain Sat!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 09:46 AM

I too look on the bright side but inwardly hope my waterproof poncho arrives before I set off on Friday afternoon.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:48 AM

gone off the idea all together see how I feel in the morning

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 07:17 AM

Metcheck has now got as far as quite nice some of the time (most of Thurs and Fri) but very wet Sat nite (which is why we have a marquee).

I am decided to look on the bright side.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Essex Girl
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 06:25 AM

It appears that it's going to be a mixture of sunshine and showers, heavy on Sunday, although hopefully that may change.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 02:53 AM

There are still large variations between the forecasters, so who knows!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 02:47 AM

Life's a gamble! Leaving in a couple of hours!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Royston
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 01:50 PM

Hmm, unless there is a very significant change in the weather forecasts tomorrow, I won't be attending. There is, regrettably, no pleasure to be had on that hilltop (in spite of the fine and excellent company) in anything other than quite fine weather, IMHO.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick Woods
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 11:39 AM

Panic over I managed to get a pack of 4 gas cartridges. Funny Sunday Argos online say "out of stock at 9 stores and only 1 left at Bexleyheath" then yesterday Argos online said "Out of stock at all 10 nearest stores" Checked again today and it said "only 3 left" at Eltham! I rushed up there and bagged mine! So thanks to all the offers of help but there is no need to bring any extras with you - but thanks anyway it's good to know that they would have been there for me if needed. Really looking forward to tomorrow - a word of advice when driving into the field, make quite a wide arc when tuning right keeping well away from the area on your immediate right closer to the road/hedgerow as this is the area that can get boggy after heavy rain - but hopefully we've seen the last of that ...

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 09:32 AM

Linda bin the lot I was going to sling them at yours but forgot ~sorry~ Things are looking bad for me this year looks like Saturday management wont let me go unless i take unpaid. this happened last year they completely fucked my holidays up and lied through there teeth that I didnt book them? Im taking this further right to the top if I have too which depends on when i get there, Im not backing down.

Subject: RE: Wevva Update
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 05:08 AM

BBC - Thur dry from 2200, Fri from 1900, Sat until 1900
TWC - All wet except Sat night
TWO - Thur dry from 2100, Fri ditto, Sat dry until noon
Metcheck - Thur dry from 1300, Fri until noon very wet at night, Sat dry until 1900 then very light rain.


Let's see what tomorrow brings by way of forecast changes!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 05:00 AM

Has anyone inspected the state of the field entry? Tam is very worried about it.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Essex Girl
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 04:44 AM

Will probably turn up either late Thursday or early Friday, depending on weather. I have 1 gallon of the dark beer left which we have racked off, and approx 2 gallons of the light which I will bring with me. I will also bring the trestle table as requested Richard. We collected £25.50 towards funds on Sunday which I will give to Sue. Thanks for coming to the BBQ, it was a brilliant afternoon. Woodsie, where were you?
I also seem to have aquired 1 cooking pot, i small sharp knife, and a beer mug, all of which I think belongs to Pete. I will bring them to Knockholt unless you require them earlier, but you will have to come and collect them.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Royston
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 05:48 PM

I've got some spare CP250's - I will bring (at least) one for you, just in case!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 05:06 PM

Not turning up at KNockholt till late Friday afternoon tho.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 05:04 PM

Outdoor shop up the Thanet Way a tad from me Mick, I'll try them tomorrow if you not got any by then.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 01:43 PM

I'm sure you're right but the ebay sellers adn teh amazon ones seem to manage it somehow...

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,mick Woods
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 12:50 PM

its illegal to sendpressurised gas containers th the mail. amyway no time for mail order leaving early weds. a couple of friends are checking macros as I post

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 12:16 PM

The caravan shop near Knockers is long gone. PC plod said they were ringing stolen vans.

Three sellers of CP250 on ebay. 3598 on amazon and if you use a mudcat link mudcat gets a commission.

Camping International have the Sungas equivalent at £7.99 for 4 but will not post them. Their phone number is 01634 577 326 and they are only a few miles from me.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick Woods
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 11:38 AM

HELP !!!

All of my spanking new camping stuff has now arrived, including a campingaz bistro burner, but I've a problem tracking down butane gas cartridges size CP250 or anything compatible. I thought I would get them locally, but ALL argos stores (10 nearest) are out of stock (summer festival season)and Milletts in Eltham have closed down - is that camping supply shop near Knockholt still trading? Anybody got any pointers?

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 10:37 AM

Things are looking up I may be there thursday, the weather is a pain in the arse especially at knockers but if work will pay me to be there ok if not i will work.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 09:58 AM

Just ordered my waterproof poncho.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 09:43 AM

BBC now saying Thurs eve dry.

TWC says that Sat is down to "a few showers"

TWO says Thurs dry from 9 pm, Fri not very wet and dry from 9 pm, Sat wet-ish from noon to 9 but otherwise dry, Sunday suitable for an ark after 6 pm and wet all day.

Metcheck says Thurs dry EXCEPT FOR the evening which is damp, Fri dry from 1 pm, Sat damp until 9 then dry Sunday definitely damp until 1 then dry.

Anybody got a crystal ball?

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 08:43 AM

All would be well if if if if say the green bells of Cardiff.

Actually I was disappointed by Piggy on Sat in that there was pretty well nothing I wanted to listen to all day - too much contemporary, americana and dippy-trippy - for my taste. Perhaps it suited others better. But it was an extreme set of circumstances and I have suggested instituting a "balance" policy about the types of music on the PA rig. We shall see...

Rachel and Sam will not be coming to Knockers - they will be bigging it with Sam's fams.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 08:06 AM

its done it again??????
thats all there is too it because the weather looks so unsettled. if

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 08:04 AM

why did my post suddenly post it self when I was not finished?????

anyway I looking to come friday or saturday this year and thats all there is too it.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 08:02 AM

Richard
Piggies music wise was supurb because from 11oclock each day there was something going on weather wise it was a wash out the event will never be a wash out because it supurbly run and organised.

In regards to knockholt event that too both past and present is well organised and run properly.
I have the chance to work my knockholt days and earn money and save holiday but

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 07:03 AM

Hmmm, you're right there, maybe Maya would be a better thought for influencing the weekend.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 06:21 AM

Or other the deity (or absence of deity) of your choice.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 05:37 AM

Ah well, Insha'Allah
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 04:26 AM

BBC says soggy Thurs and Fri.

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Sevenoaks-TN14 - has changed since yesterday and is now also saying wet.

http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/forecast/uk/TN14 - has also changed overnight and is now showing Friday mostly dry and Sunday only light drizzle (but otherwise wet)

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=TN14%207NT&day=3 (is working today) shows Thurs dry until 4 pm, Fri mostly dry Sat only slightly damp and Sun mostly dry-ish too.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick Woods
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 02:29 AM

It looks OK for Wednesday then downpours and falling temperature from Thursday - the usual!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Abdul on mobile.
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 01:06 AM

It says here rain and 17 deg tops all weekend. Which are u looking at?
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 08:35 PM

Wevva still looking promising - and I would not have called Piggy a washout either.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick woods
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 04:12 PM

pete I will be driving there and will give you a lift

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 05:54 AM

Present poxy weather is doing my head in I have lost me salad harvest and the 1st lot of veg harvest has bolted or been riddle with blight. The last folk event I went too was a wash out and I hope to hell this knockholt is fine because if it is not im not going at all. I had enouggh at pigs ear of being soaked to the damned skin all the time. regardless of my last posting I will try to get there for the thursday daytime but if its raining i really wont bother at all.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 02:56 AM

Wevva looking very promising

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Mick woods
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 04:22 PM

new teepee and sleeping bag ordered! am now working on persuading Peter Hattenburg to come with me!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 04:05 AM

Due to unforseen circumstances that have just come to light it looks like I will only be attending the Saturday night. Hopefully this may change depends on work.

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Abdul on the train home
Date: 13 Jun 12 - 09:23 AM

And u can get the grass short before you despatch it.
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 05:23 PM

Hope you are back soon.

Did I mention that I have found a food emporium in Gravesend that will sell me goat? The tagine might be even more authentic this year!

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: GUEST,Abdul in Beirut
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 02:17 PM

Yippeee the Knockers thread iis here!!
Al

Subject: RE: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 12:04 PM

Shit! The forecast changed - but parts are still looking good.

Subject: Independent Knockholt Summa Wevva
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 02:33 AM

Wevva looking promising