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Subject: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: MudGuard Date: 17 Jan 02 - 09:31 AM in continuation of The Stony Stratford saga To all people living in Stony Stratford: You have only 3 weeks to evacuate now before the Mudcatters hit your place - so get moving! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dead Horse Date: 17 Jan 02 - 02:49 PM All those who would attempt to stop fights breaking out, with or without fire extinguishers, are just a bunch of wet blankets! I gained a first dan in origami, and would have gone on for second dan, but the club folded. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Morticia Date: 17 Jan 02 - 04:55 PM I got a Desperate Dan in Pie Folding, so there! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 18 Jan 02 - 04:17 AM wot date is it on again - I've lost all grip on reality.. Sorry - but I need reminding - my memory is worse than a bag of mould pants. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Trevor Date: 18 Jan 02 - 05:00 AM What's wrong with a bag of mouldy pants? Are you part of the indoor camping brigade? I think they should know. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Mrs.Duck Date: 18 Jan 02 - 05:40 AM It would be really useful if someone that has a clue what's going on would just run through the main 'needs to know' about the weekend (including dates for the more forgetful) such as what is happening when and where, costs involved, who I get to sleep with etc. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 18 Jan 02 - 05:47 AM Yes Tevor, I'm hoping to get there and then be the indoor camping brigade... but no me pants are not mouldy... Dim problem! Thank you Missus Duck for putting all a bit more eloquently than me... I agree with you one hundred percent. Ta! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 18 Jan 02 - 05:58 AM The barricades are going up on the A5, A508, Watling St. etc. They're even going to be checking all cars turning off the M1 at junctions 14, 15 and 15a for guitars, melodeons, whistles, mandolins, bodhrans and kazoos - especially BODHRANS & KAZZOOS...... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:10 AM 8th 9th 10th of February. Costs are STILL TBD. Bring something to sleep in/on of you're indoor camping, there's a room set aside for the purpose. If you have any specific alcoholic needs, bring 'em, I'm negotiating for a barrel of bright beer and the offy is not too far. I'll procure some coffee, tea, milk, bread etc and people can sort themselves out in that regard. Eating houses from chippy to fine modern cuisine are available a-plenty in Stony, most pubs do food as well. Certain hostelries are forewarned to our presence and will welcome us with open arms. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:29 AM Tentative schedule: Friday pm. Meet & greet. I'm planning to have a large pot of inedible gunk simmering away. Friday evening. Bill Jones gig at the folk club for the terminally antisocial. £4. Beer in York House for everyone else. On Saturday morning, Gareth has called a meeting in order to discuss various issues to do with matters he is better able to explain. Hopefully we can all reamin sober and sensible enough for an hour or so before the pubs actually open. Saturday lunch, if all goes according to plan, at Fox & Hounds, in shifts. After lunch, a trip to The Crown with our gracious hosts Steve and Lindy, beer, singing, and choonz. Saturday evening. impromptu ceilidh and dwyle-flonging. Sunday Lunchtime, an excursion to The Vaults for the long-standing open session, bring yer kazoo and kilt. This goes on 'til 3pm, and after that I expect to wind down... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:44 AM ...but the rest of you can do as yer please ;-) please please please can you expect to be asked to help clear up on Sunday evening. Beer for helpers, on me. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: JudeL Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:47 AM Does this mean helpers get to fling beer all over you or is that part of the dwily flonking? |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:51 AM Oh for pity's sake. I hope you people aren't expecting to enjoy yourselves you know, this folk music thing is deadly serious. <g> |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Mrs.Duck Date: 18 Jan 02 - 06:58 AM Dai, Geoff and I are away without any little people (except Micca) and you want us to behave ourselves - get real!!! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Morticia Date: 18 Jan 02 - 08:02 AM Jane, you are unable to behave yourself even with little people ( reference the unseemly giggling at Llanstock) so don't try and come over all posh with us....and anyone thinking of bringing Malteasers would do well to think again....or be prepared to pay Malteaser tax. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Snuffy Date: 18 Jan 02 - 08:49 AM As the only one to get soaked with beer at Llanstock, can I help to initiate the rest of you? WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Morticia Date: 18 Jan 02 - 09:17 AM A sort of wet tee shirt contest with beer? Interesting thought but personally I'm quite content to let you do the tap and spile thing, Vaughn.... so bring us a barrel |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Snuffy Date: 18 Jan 02 - 09:22 AM We did bring a (small) barrel to the trailer at Llanstock, but the Institute kept serving so late that no bugger wanted to drink it at 2.30 a.m. I might bring one to Stony - but only if you promise to drink it this time! WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 18 Jan 02 - 09:39 AM Colourful background info. Nowhere in Stony will serve afters unless you're very well known, as it's such a busy place. So Beer will be required... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Snuffy Date: 18 Jan 02 - 09:52 AM The Institute was Llanstock's equivalent of York House, Dai. Bron had arranged for a couple of firkins from the local micro-brewery, so we drank there both nights till quite late. We only tried the pubs at lunchtime and early evening. From the prospectus, I quite fancy the following workshops:
WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Morticia Date: 18 Jan 02 - 10:11 AM I'm having a hard time choosing from the: How to play bodrhan and still keep your self respect and the How to sing an 87 verse ballad and administer first aid to those of the audience who have lost the will to live workshops. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Liz the Squeak Date: 18 Jan 02 - 08:02 PM 'Blow it out your Kazoo' had me quite enthralled for a while, but have decided to go for the individual best at chocolate eating instead. Dwarf hurling is an optional extra, but I understand we will be short on dwarfs as the Ducklings are not coming. We'll have to make do with just the Bratling. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: brid widder Date: 18 Jan 02 - 08:28 PM Well I think I'm still OK for this ...there is one possibility that might prevent me being there, however... have no idea how on God's earth I'll get there!!! is anyone coming from the North, I am part of the Hull crowd but aren't sure if any others are coming...I am off work on Friday so wouldn't mind when ... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: John Routledge Date: 18 Jan 02 - 09:20 PM Great to see many friendly faces in great form. Looking forward to the 8th. Cheers John |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Jan 02 - 11:37 AM Widder:- I'm coming down from the frozen North and could squeeze you in. It was my intention to stay overnight Thursday with friends in Barmby Moor, but haven't arranged it yet, shouldn't be a problem though, they're used to my arriving at short notice. If you're interested PM me. Failte.....Giok |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Herga Kitty Date: 19 Jan 02 - 12:39 PM Dai For those of us who can only pay a flying visit (why can't mothers have their birthdays when there are no Catters around?) - Can you please remind us how to locate the afore-mentioned hostelries (and where to park if sufficient parking not available at pub). Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler on ma-in-law's 'puter Date: 20 Jan 02 - 06:36 AM Just checking in. Kazoo needs 10,000 mile service but I'm developing a back-up secret weapon (not a sarrusaphone). Aged P is not well at present so may need to back out at last minute. Best wishes. RtS |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: John MacKenzie Date: 20 Jan 02 - 10:54 AM Kitty, there is only one answer to your quandary, bring Mum with you. perhaps if all else fails, we could turn it into a grab-a-Granny weekend.Anyway, it would be nice to have someone my own age there.*BG* Failte....Giok |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 20 Jan 02 - 12:06 PM If you want to grab a grannie, I'm bringing Linda with me, but make sure she wants to be grabbed before performing the said action. I hope there will be plenty of people somewhere near our age - especially if Linda honours her promise (see thread on "Joan the leather Queen". |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: brid widder Date: 20 Jan 02 - 12:49 PM I became a granny just 2 weeks ago today! & I thought the Kazoo workshop was going to be the exciting bit! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Liz the Squeak Date: 20 Jan 02 - 12:52 PM We can always find useful employment for grannies - especially the nice, warm child friendly variety..... the more energetic the better though! Are there children's things/child friendly places there?? LTS |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: alanww Date: 20 Jan 02 - 01:40 PM I don't know what everyone is worried about. You'll say listening to bohrans and kazoos is just fine when you have heard my concertina playing ..... I've got a friend in Yellowstone, Yogi ... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Herga Kitty Date: 20 Jan 02 - 04:15 PM Vodka for the arty, gin to make you tarty, but Lemonade was only made for drinking when your mother's at the party... |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Terry K Date: 20 Jan 02 - 04:35 PM At last There's a "do" only half an hour's drive from home - oh bugger, I'm off round the world next week so will miss it. Have fun. Cheers, Terry |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 21 Jan 02 - 05:13 AM That's it... I've told the lads in the band.. .don't you dare book any gigs for this weekend... I'm off... So I hope to almost certainly definately be coming up along with Fibula... And... I have a Kazoo AND a bodhran (big wicked cackling) Plus Fibula has a kazoo too. We're armed and dangerous - hah ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaa Ella... aka Suze |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 21 Jan 02 - 06:54 AM Linda is coming to get away from son, daughter, and grandchildren. Woe be to anyone who tries to "Use" her for "Child Friendly" duties. Especially if JudeL does lend her a Carriage Whip. (See "Joan the Leather Queen" thread here ) |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 21 Jan 02 - 07:23 AM On a more serious note. Will any of the pubs at Stony let us put a collection round for the Mudcat Fund ? If not could we busk (in Bletchley or Central MK). I will have a small PA + battery and inverter available. If I'm not singing I'm perfectly prepared to do the "bottling" - I once collected over £500 at a Folk-day afternoon, 20 years ago - what's that with inflation ?
Why are folkies (excepting Morris Dancers) always so adverse to raising money by the one thing that they enjoy doing ? As I often shout when bottling - "The best things in life are free, but we're not conceited". |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 21 Jan 02 - 07:28 AM Gareth has brought matters such as this up for discussion on the Saturday Morning. MKC issue buskers' licenses, and take a dim view of unlicensed performances in the City centre. I've never see anybody have a problem with busking in Stony, it's a very musical place and street performers are usually to be seen. So, I'd say do it, the worst that could happen is that you'd get asked to stop. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dead Horse Date: 21 Jan 02 - 03:57 PM "So, I'd say do it, the worst that could happen is that you'd get asked to stop." THAT happens to me ALL the time, usually when I'm singing. The wife said it once, too............... I've never been paid to actually *sing* but I can claim to have earned a few bob not to sing. I think they call it *Blood Money*, if I sang, there would be blood.
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 22 Jan 02 - 05:14 AM Well I'll have a small (30w + 30w) P.A. with at least 3 mics and D.I. with a car battery and inverter to power it. It should be more than adequate for Stony Stratford. If anyone's interested, let's try and see if we can raise some cash. Shopping centres on Saturday mornings are usually quite profitable venues. Obviously Linda and I will be willing to sing, but I also want to be able to bottle the crowd - I reckon that good bottling is at least as important as good performing on these ocasions. Any volunteers ? - see you on Friday night. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 22 Jan 02 - 05:21 AM I think you'd be better served by doing it acoustically. You will attract less attention and are therefore less likely to end up in the cells. Also, you will piss fewer people off in the very narrow high street. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:20 AM If I'm singing out of doors I prefer to use some PA - it's too easy to thrash your voice al fresco. Indoors it's the opposite - I don't use the sound system in many folk clubs which have one. The PA that I'm talking about is much more reinforcement than amplification. I use two Yamaha speakers smaller than most people have in their cars, and at the level I tend to use, it is almost transparent. To busk successfully you need to be heard for a reasonable radius. There's also the problem of balance, I've got plenty of vocal power but there is a limit to how far a guitar will carry and Linda's voice is not quite as powerful as mine. We used a PA at Walton FF last year (The High Street there is narrow) and had no problems with "Pissing anyone off". If people don't like the music, singing more quietly won't make any difference, it'll merely make the whole exercise a waste of time. Looking and sounding slightly more professional will at least convince the passers-by that you're not just trying to sell copies of "The Big Issue". Anyway, let's discuss it at SS - when I'be had a chance to look at the venue. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:41 AM Dave, I don't care what you do, I'm not responsible for what you want to do and will not seek to stop you. I intend to have no involvement at all in anything other than the smooth running of the gathering. What you choose to do with your weekend off is up to you, I'm just giving you the benefit of my knowledge of the town, its character, and the likely reaction of locals, as I live here. Suit yourself. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Julie B Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:43 AM At the risk of veering 'off topic' (..and ranting!) I must admit I dislike hearing music being amplified unless it's strictly necessary. Especially in a public place where I haven't asked for it, I find it really intrusive. I know the trend is nowadays for people to inflict their music, good or bad, on people in as wide a radius as possible (e.g. drivers driving about with car windows open, even on a freezing day, to give the whole town the benefit of the thumping bass from their sub-woofers!) but for me, one prime attraction of folk clubs is that I hear people perform without amplification. No matter how good the sound equipment, you'll always lose something on the way. I know that in large venues, you have to amplify, but (and maybe I have super-sensitive ears) I find that when music is amplified, 90 percent of the time it's way, way too loud for comfort, and I just don't want to listen, no matter how good the performer. If they can't respect my eardrums, why should I respect their music?! Julie |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Liz the Squeak Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:44 AM #now now boys, let's not get into a pissing contest please? We could offer not to play the kazoos if someone paid us....? LTS |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: MudGuard Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:45 AM Dave, please excuse my ignorance but could you please explain the expression bottle the crowd means? I can't find it in any dictionary. And I guess it does not mean that the crowd gets put into a bottle... TIA, MudGuard |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 22 Jan 02 - 08:53 AM Hi Andy, I was wondering as well, but I think he means as them for money.john |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 22 Jan 02 - 10:04 AM "Bottling" is the term used for collecting money from a crowd. You can collect passively i.e. just have a stationary hat, guitar case etc. and when you're on you own that's usually all you can do. If there are several of you alternating "spots" or a group of morris dancers, it is more usual for an unoccupied person to carry the hat round. It can be done completely passively, but I prefer to do it in a good-natured but more aggressive manner. Many years ago at a Bracknell Folk Festival, I watched a Rapper Sword Team dancing superbly in the town centre. The person bottling was obviously anxious to get back to dancing and I had to chase after him to put my contribution in the hat. When I commented on his lack of zeal he said "Well you do better". Although I wasn't in kit, I took the hat and went round with odd quips like "Didn't they make a good job off sewing his head back after last week's accident" - I ended up with at least 4 times the money the previous bottler had taken (and a couple of pints from the dancers). Bottling can be fun - good bottler can entertain an audience as much as the performers - and is often quite instrumental in retaining the audience. An old friend of mine (who taught me a lot about the art) was once bottling for a morris day of dance in a busy High Street. He walked down the street, boarded an approaching, traffic-locked, double-decker bus and kept the passengers in stitches with his remarks. By the time he got off the bus, past the dancers, he had collected money from all the passengers, the driver, conductor, and even an inspector who happened to be on board at the time. I don't think they made him buy a ticket either ! |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Dave Bryant Date: 22 Jan 02 - 10:18 AM Changing the subject, Liz, Sidmouth used to have "Marine Morris" - why not have an underwater Kazzoo playing contest. If we're not having the inflatable moat after all, then it's not that far to the Grand Union Canal. I can't remember any British Waterways regulations against the idea, but all powered kazzoos must have valid Safety Certificates. |
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Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: doom approaching From: Mrs.Duck Date: 22 Jan 02 - 11:01 AM Is this another excuse to get everyone in wet T shirts?? |
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