Knockholt, Kent (festival)

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 29 May 03 - 10:38 AM

Excellnto! - i hope he has more of those mexican hat seeds!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: melodeon king
Date: 29 May 03 - 01:42 PM

Forget cambridge - that's a pop show - THIS IS REAL FOLK in the heart of Kent!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:05 AM

I'd dispute "in the heart of Kent" - you're only just over the border - Knockholt railway station is actually in the London Borough of Bromley.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dead Horse
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:52 AM

Further to the Mexican Hat theme, will there be badges?

(answers on a postcard please)

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: melodeon king
Date: 30 May 03 - 09:02 AM

Ah Dave but we're not talking about boroughs, it's counties - you see most of the London Borough of Bromley is in the County of Kent.

Anyway maybe not the physical centre of the but the spiritual heart - at least for the few days that our mob are there!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 May 03 - 10:42 AM

Does anyone remember Whirligig the children's tv programme from the 1950s ? (giving my age away).
Mexican Pete used to sing things to the tune of "The Mexican Hat Dance" such as:-

"I'm Mexican Pete, zee bad bandit
Zee bad bandit I always 'ave bin
I tie Senor Hank to zee railroad
An' zat is zee end of 'im !"

"I'm Mexican Pete ze bad bandit
I've captured the little Cassy
Senor Hank he must pay ze fat ransom
Before little Cassy I free"

"I'm Mexican Pete ze bad bandit
Zees onions they makea me cry
Please letta me out of zis kitchen
Poor Mexican Pete he will die!"

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:24 PM

"Big She" will be there.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,DaveK
Date: 31 May 03 - 01:01 PM

I'm getting loads of people say they want to come but may have problems getting to the field. If there is anyone who is going on Friday night/Saturday and have a spare space can they let us know via the Folkmob site or whatever so we can make arrangements. There may be a pint of Knockholt Knockout in it.
Remember to bring the suntan lotion - It gets really hot over the weekend. There will also be our huge (ish) tent for those who want to escape the heat at the weekend - but then there is also the Tally-Ho down the road. They do a roaring trade that weekend - and the food is superb!.
Anyone who wants to get rid of the old wardrobe or fencing is welcome to take the ideal opportunity to contribute to the fire - it never goes out.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Arnold Layne
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 09:45 AM

You can get a fantastic meal in The Tally Ho pub for about eight quid - huge portions of gourmet quality nosh - see y'all there!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 07:14 PM

Sounds excellent, in fact it is excellent. Who is big she!!!!!!!!!!?
Is that the chick that folkman fancies?

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 06:09 AM

This sounds excellent - will try to get along!!
Hil

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 09:01 AM

It is a really cool laid back relaxing weekend - chill out in a field with a beautiful view of the Kent countryside with some really friendly people - listen to some great acoustic music - traditional folk, blues, country ALL styles welcome. Sit all night around the greatest campfire in the South East!

Mustn't be missed.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 09:18 AM

I have just booked the wood for the fire, I booked double the amount we usually have so the fire will be huge by night and masses of embers to cook on by day..... If I close my eyes I can smell the smoke even now, OH S---T!! No it's not, iv'e forgotten to turn the tatoes down HA Ha

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 09:53 AM

Dave K - "It gets really hot over the weekend" - don't you think that you're tempting providence with a statement like that. Going by the present weather, I'd pack a raincoat. If we all pack wet-weather gear and lots of sweaters, it'll probably be a heatwave.

Linda has only just received the sad news that Bridget probably won't be coming down because she was unable to book an apex ticket from Scotland. We are working on her to see if she can get a cheap flight instead.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 02:23 PM

dear dave k, please dont be giving my beer away, and who said that I was going to share it anyway, I may just drink it all on my own. being the thirsty bloke that I am. still I am looking forwrd to a damn good weekend, even if we have to spend it in the marque. hope to see lots of new faces, and make some friends. later dave.
BIG PAT.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 07:08 PM

Watch out Pat (still logged on as Deb!) Dave will scoff all the beer if you look away for a sec!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Harry rag
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 07:44 AM

I used to live in Knockholt! - you're right The tally Ho is a great pub - The Ginger Jug Band play there!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: rock chick
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 03:03 PM

Well me hopes to be there with bassic who coming all thw way from YORKSHIRE just to meet up with friend. See you guys soon......dont think i will try your special drink thou dipsodebs, ...still cant remember the last time, can only remember the stars ;o)))

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Kit Gregory
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:00 PM

I think I was one of those stars ...

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 10:10 AM

People have been asking if they can bring kids & dogs. Well if they are well behaved and kept under reasonable control no problem. remember that we have a huge bonfire so please do not alow kids to mess with it as we have appointed fire marshalls (health & safety legislation etc...) Also could dog owners clean or scoop any poop that the dogs do in the main field (it burns well!!!)

Remember the more the merrier!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 08:15 AM

Pat took delivery of the Knockholt Knockout at our barbecue on Sunday - if he hadn't got it out and locked in his car quickly, we'd have drunk it !

It's a similiar brew to the "Old Spiney" so anyone who was at the BBQ will have an idea what it should be like. I regret to say that there was no beer left over from Sunday for me to bring along.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,sozzled
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 10:56 AM

I'll 'af ter bring me own cider - aaaghrrr!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:59 PM

I'm sure there will be plenty of ale for everyone - and there's always the Tally Ho pub only 8 mins walk from tent to bar!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Indigo
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 06:38 PM

Will it be the same crowd that were at that groovy BBQ in SE London?

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,dave kenningham
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 07:14 PM

It's not true about my sausages!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 16 Jun 03 - 08:09 PM

Well it's only a couple of days now folks!

Hope the weather holds out - we'll be at the Tally Ho Wednesday lunch time for a good feed & a few jars to get in the mood!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 03:44 AM

Don't forget bring a chair!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 06:48 AM

The FOLK MOB are celebrating their 10 yr anniversary and Saturday night will be party night!!! Tequila Slammers and dipso,s famous Raider Punch will be available for those brave souls.... The stars will be brighter when your on your back looking straight at em.. :)

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 09:15 AM

Don't let mexican within 100 yards of a bottle of tequila!

Remember last year ...

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: melodeon king
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 11:33 AM

Blimey - it's raining cats & dogs at the moment! - Thunder as well!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,DaveK
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 06:21 PM

10 years at Knockholt this year what the heck if it rains a bit - there will be no need for Nigel's shower.
Looking forward to the tequila slammers under the stars on Saturday and the good company. I saw Joe Bazouki last week during his gig with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and he confirmed he will be coming along Saturday at some time.
We intend to still enjoy ourselves as we have done in the past during less favourable weather conditions - A rare treat is that Grant Davis and family are coming along from Bath to help keep the fire going all weekend. John 'E' Phelps will also be performing with his new band. Plus with all the Mudcat friends we met at Dave's BQ and others it promises to be a great weekend. There is the field - the 3 loos, masses of firewood and the Tally- Ho - the rest is up to us.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: melodeon king
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 06:52 PM

I'll be there about 1pm Wednesday!

Dave Silk & his Jazz ensemble will be there Friday - they promise to play FOLKY Stuff!!!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 04:21 AM

Should be getting the caravan there this evening, although it won't be properly tenanted until Friday.

When are you planning to set up the beer ? - it could do with at least 48 hours to settle - BEFORE you try it. It needs to be kept in the shade with a wet/damp towel over it. If you need to borrow a gazebo (from our herd) let me know. I can also let you have a gas cylinder so that you can put a blanket pressure on it between boozing sessions - I put a valve on the barrel for the purpose.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:45 AM

Well folks I'm leaving for knockholt in ten minutes!
See all you mudcatters next Monday - I better be good after all this hype!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:23 PM

Weather forecast?

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 04:34 AM

The forecast which I saw looks good for the weekend - hope to see you there Richard.

We left the caravan up there yesterday evening and there were quite a few folk around, including Woodsie, Dave K, and Dipsodeb.

I expect to be able to access Mudcat (PDA or Laptop + mobile phone) from Knockholt so will keep you posted.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 06:53 AM

Plans always subject to change (sigh) - sorry I won't be able to get along and meet you all, been tempted to Alcester (ah well, I'll try to enjoy it!!!)

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for your weather & warm clear nights around the bonfire. Have a lovely weekend, catch you another time somewhere!
Hil

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dead Horse
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:34 PM

Who cares about the weather!
What I want to know is - will there be llamas???

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 04:58 AM

I don't think so - you'll have to make do with the sheep like the rest of us.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 05:02 AM

Greetings to the rest of the world from your roving correspondent, Knockholt – Friday 9pm

It's a lovely evening here on the site – the camp fire is burning and there seems to be a big enough woodpile (the remains of a large dead tree) to keep it that way. A singaround is in progress and as soon as I've eaten, I'll be joining them.

'Catters here include Woodsie, Dave K, Dipsodeb, Richard Bridge, Aidan Crossley, Bassic, Dead Horse and of course Linda and myself.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 03:13 PM

Am I the first back on?

A very relaxing weekend.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 05:55 PM

What a fantastic weekend. I think everyone enjoyed themselves, I would like to thank everyone who turned up and gave the whole festy a great atmosphere. I would pearticularly like to thank Dave Bryant for brewing us a barrel of the best brew around, and Kay for her faster than lightning dance steps...... I don't know how the hell she managed it after drinking the punch, but thanks anyway. Joe Bazouki and the Missing Puddings (what can I say!!) Joe never ceases to entertain, baked beans and trainers as prizes!!? what was that about ;)
I think the most bizzarre sight for me out of the whole weekend, and trust me there was several I could choose from, was Dave Silk standing in the middle of a field full of clover with viking hat and wig playing a Double Bass, it was surreal. ;)LOL I'd better stop now before I get to the juicy bits, and leave the telling to someone else.

Debs *0*
      u

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 05:59 PM

oooooopps, that U was supposed to be the mouth on my clowny face, it's a bit out of kilter, I know how it feels ;)

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: cockney
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 06:42 PM

I'm knackered !! - we were there from Wednesday - Thanx to Dead Horse Ken & Kay for brilliant stuff (these guys are TALENTED)plus fiddler whose names I didn't get.

We were very lucky with the weather - although it was a bit chilly away from the fire at night!

134 people in all attended during the course of the event!

THANKS TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 06:48 PM

Who drank all the tequila?

I loved Joe Bazouki and the missing puds!

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 22 Jun 03 - 07:47 PM

It was great to meet a host of old and new friends over the last five days. The weather, atmosphere and musical fun was marvelous. Thanks to the Mudcat's, Dave Silk, Joe Bazouki and all who participated and made this a a very special weekend.
In particular - thanks to Debs and Pat for organising the 10th anniversary bar. What a choice - tequila - Knockholt Knockout, balloons, muffins and the mystery punch!.
The sheep, horses and llamas (I am sure I spotted some)want to come back next year.
Did'nt I say it was going to be a really hot weekend!.
Loads of photo's were taken and will be appearing soon.

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: mexican
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 03:30 AM

And a big thanks to DK (without the sausages!)

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: GUEST,gingergeezer
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:14 AM

When's the next one?

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:39 AM

I tried to post this from the site yesterday morning, but there seemed to be a problem on Mudcat.

Saturday night was wonderful - great atmosphere - enhanced by Dipsodeb's lethal punch and the "Knockholt Knockout" (which turned out quite well I think).

The wonderful thing about Knockholt is that it's such a laid back weekend - you can do what you like when you like (well almost - one of the sheep was not very co-operative).

Thanks to Mick, Sue, Pat, Dipsodeb and all those who helped to make it so much fun.

PS I left Rock Chick out of my list of 'catters and there was also another one (in the trailer tent) whose name I can't remember - (please post and insert your name in the Knockholt Mudcat roll of honour).

Subject: RE: Knockholt, Kent (festival)
From: fair maiden of nottingham
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:52 AM

another excellant knockholt camp, our tenth aniversary went down well.
i took more pics that i thought so going to take me a little time to work then.