Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: KampervanSister
Date: 23 Sep 03 - 06:11 AM

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: KampervanSister
Date: 23 Sep 03 - 06:09 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 10:32 AM

Thanks, Nozzer x He's a big meanie.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 09:25 AM

Everyone's allowed their fantasies, eh, sp??

:0)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 05:29 AM

I'm not being a spoil sport I shall enjoy watching your testicles floating down the humber while the rest of you languishes in a hell of your own creating! I tried to help you boy but some people are just too dumb to accept help!

See you in whitby (if you survive)?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 05:22 AM

I'm having a hamlet moment...! Aaaaahhh. Case closed. SP, don't be a spoilsport.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 04:45 AM

Big Bird - that is such a shame. My intervention would have saved Deanie from a fate worse than death (a fate that has nothing to do with you as it comes from outside these mudcat walls). He knows what I am talking about. Oh well you can lead a horse to water etc.

Well Deanie I tried, but be it on your own head you poor poor man.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 04:32 AM

McFAT at R & W's hutch.
Should be Knights of the Round Pub Table.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 04:25 AM

Kampervan sister - sorry you have had to wait such a long time for the reply but MCFAT does believe he can sing in harmony

Small Piper I did as a child learn the bag ( big) pipes and actually love the pipes ( couldnt eat a whole set though) I am not a war monger I dont encourage people to fight - I dont lie!!

Big Bird - you will make a great daughter in law - you have my fickle nature!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 04:11 AM

Sorry smallpiper, and MC Fat - Deanmeister wins out of sheer bloody persistence and if only to shut him up for a minute. It seems we will indeed be carrying suitcases for Kampervan and R&WR to some glorious paradise island........Skegness should do it. No more fighting please - the loss of any one of you to womankind would be a devastating blow indeed :o)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:37 AM

The Court of King Arthur...? We could be the Knights of the Pub Table...! I'll be the one sporting the kerchief of milady BigBird.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,Hologram
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:02 AM

I'm glad glad very glad I'm glad I'm a gladiator

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:00 AM

So far so good...

The Colosseum? We could wear full Gladiator gear for future combat....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,Hologram of McFat
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 10:51 AM

Howsabout Dueling Badjokes

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 10:22 AM

I reckon this thread needs restarting...it's getting too blinkin long. Any ideas for a title for the next one?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,Hologram of McFAT
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 09:41 AM

I think my harmony is very good on myb proud grey locks

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 09:35 AM

MCFAT? Harmony..? Doesn't know the meaning of the word. He thrives on confrontation!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 05:30 AM

Do not let them confuse you Big Bird. Now that you have agreed to be mine, we can live in bliss and let these ijits squable amoungst themselves for the scraps from our table.

R&WR if you are not a warmonger then why are you encouraging people to fight for a lost cause? And the only reason that you insult all pipers can be only down to ignorance - for that you may be forgiven.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: KampervanSister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 05:17 AM

R&WR - if we are to be sisters-in-law at some time in the future, methinks you might be willing to give me some small indication of the loyalty which is bound to eventually grow amongst us and give me a bit of a clue as to who is the MCFat character with whom it has been suggested I could live happily ever after? ..... and more to the point - can he sing in harmony?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,The HolograM of McFAT
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 04:48 AM

Rules as per same however we may have the added attraction of thirds

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 04:40 AM

well shes hopping on another thread - I suggested she returns north for the jump - I might to see your demise DeanM but since you are still around I guess something went wrong with your calculations

Smallpiper I am not a warmonger - I am a peaceful soul who believes in love and peace - I didnt start the duels blame that on MCFAT - by the way MCFAT - old git wants to know are the rules still the same for the repeat duel?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 04:35 AM

No. Not until you agree to run away with me and love me forever.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 03:29 AM

Well you've lost me........don't know whats happening now - will you lot sort yourselves out????

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 13 Aug 03 - 11:12 AM

I live to fight another day.....though the crew of the Barge were surprised to see me!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 07:16 PM

And any way deanie knows I fight dirty ... we have had many a dual and he hasn't won yet!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 07:13 PM

Red and White Rabit you are a war monger and should be ashamed of yourself. Big Bird has already agreed to my proposal and if you don't like it.... tough!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 03:10 PM

this is very interesting - I am no expert in matters pertaining to flight and crashing into chariots - but surely DeanMeister you cannot accept that the BigBird whom you 'ave fought so valiantly for can be whisked off by him with the 'small parts'.
I cannot believe that you are thinking of ending it all and not having one last duel to fight for the hand of 'er what is to become my daughter in law. I would rather have lurve songs round the Sunday tea table than bits of drain pipe - come on DeanMeister - you can win the hand of the fair lady

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:06 PM

Ah Mr Dean you giving me spelling lessons? Do you really feel up to it? really.... Also I happen to know that you will reach terminal velocity very quickly however your horizontal flight will be a mere 10 feet followed by a large splash! My chariot (and the trees) are safe. As is the hand of the beloved Big Bird.

And whats with the military stuff deanie you have gone daft havn't you?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 10:53 AM

Incidentally, you can't spell destruction. I don't converse with illiterate peasants. See you on the other side. Perhaps you will have received an education by then. Big Bird may have taught you to write the English language, since she is clearly your intellectual superior.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 10:48 AM

You think a 130mph missile can be stopped by a few twiglets, SP? Oh no, your chariot is history. I never miss a target.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 06:46 AM

Yipppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Big Bird!

Now mr deanie do I detect a touch of angst? It is precisely these teanage antics that cause you to fail so spectacularararararilarilarily!

There is a terrible flaw to your self distruction plan (well actually it won't stop you from self distruction but my chariot will be safe)have you forgotten about the trees? Now stop dribbling, tuck your shirt in and behave - I'll talk to you latter.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 06:30 AM

We'll use your birthday cake for your funeral tea

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 06:12 AM

As a slight twist, and in order that my demise may achieve something other than the destruction of said chariot, I have today purchased the strap-on wings that that fellow used recently to freefall across the English Channel. My plan is simple, but I think you'll agree, quite effective.

At precisely 8pm North Lincolnshire Meantime, I shall climb to the top of the south stanchion of the Humber Bridge watched by the assembled musicians of Barton upon Humber. KJ, Skipjack and Bloke in the corner can be my witnesses to ensure that the operation is carried out under sterile conditions, and my entry into the Barton Book of Records will be secured for all eternity. Oakley has supplied pyrotechnics as used by the Purple Helmets Bicycle Display Team to make the proceedings more spectacular.

At precisely 8.15pm, wind conditions prevailing, I shall leap fearlessly from the stanchion, and skillfully angle my descent northwards, across the Humber Estuary, trailing purple and green smoke, directly at the three foot target my trusty second will have painted on the side of Smallplonker's chariot, whilst hollering at the top of my voice "THIS ONE'S FOR BIG BIIIIIIIRD...I LUUUURVED YOOOOOOOOOOOU!!!!!!!" At 8.15 and 8 seconds, by my calculations, said chariot will be spread all over the car park, and I will be immortalised as the first man to fly unpowered across the Humber Estuary. I will finally have achieved something in my pitiful life, and all those who have belittled me in the past will have to eat their words.

So there. I hope you're proud of yourselves.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 04:10 AM

Well it would seem that the Meister and disappointment are indeed destined to be forever intertwined.

SP, I shall never speak to you again. Have a look out of your window at about 8 o'clock this evening. The hunched, dishevelled, pitiful figure on the bridge parapet about 200 feet above your car park will be me. Hope I don't make too much mess for your neighbours, but I will attempt to land head first on the chariot with which you intend to whisk away my one true love.

"Oh my love she won't have me, as I understand.
For she wants a freeholder, and I have no land.
I cannot maintain her, with the silver and gold,
or the other pretty fine things that my loves house can hold.

So farewell my dear mother, farewell sister too,
For I'm going to ramble this whole wide world through,
and when I get tired, oh I'll sit down and cry,
and think on pretty Big Bird with a tear in my eye"

Farewell.
DM.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 03:00 AM

Oh, OK then!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 10:32 PM

Ok guys and gals I have the perfect solution to this problem.....Big Bird, marry me it will see the end to all of this skullduggery and poo singing duels and I guarantee you eternal happiness and even bliss on this mortal coil.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 03:51 PM

By the way oldgit, I hope you're not taking all of this personally, it's just that there are some things that just transcend ordinary mortal relationships.

I was hoping that your duel with MC Fat would have saved me the angst of causing you any distress; I figured I could deal with him using more brutal means. I hold you no grudge and I wish you a long and happy life; it's just that RW&R and I are destined to be together; like folk and song; spliff and good time; DeanMeister and disappointment.

I hope we can all be friends.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 03:35 PM

Well now DeanM, you may be getting somewhere with that last suggestion. (Although I think that your previous contribution belonged to a different thread)

R&WR and I would just love to spend the next 50 years or so sipping Margheritas ( that's when we're not otherwise engaged of course); so if you fancy carrying our bags and generally making sure that we don't run out of any essentials, then you'd be welcome.
MCFat could pop along from time to time to sing a few songs, ( we'd let you listen so you could pick up a few tips on good singing); and as for BigBird, well I guess it's up to her to decide on whom she will bestow her favours but beware, she's a hard on those who don't live up to her expectations.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 12:34 PM

okay - but what about old git - Kampervan do you have another sis lurking somewhere?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 09:58 AM

I have the perfect solution. MCFAT can live happily ever after with Sis, Kampervan can be betrothed to R&WR and run a B7B in Skegness, and Big Bird and I can disappear into the sunset to sip Pina Coladas in the Maldives for all eternity! Everybody happy with that? Seems fair to me.....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 09:49 AM

I thought you might know me better than that by now, Kamperdude. Better to burn out than to fade away...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 05:53 AM

over my dead body!!
no that was not an invitation to murder!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 04:24 AM

any sis of your is a future sister in law of mine!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 10 Aug 03 - 12:00 PM

Well, Who'd ' 'ave thought it. My antipodean little sis wading in to protect the family honour.

You'd love her R&WR, she's talented, pretty,and from much further south than you'd think; i.e. New Zealand.
Well she's from Grimsby actually but she's now one of the few upholders of the Tradition in Kiwiland.

Anyway, go for it sis. protect your niece from the evil machinations of the jump-lead wielding DeanMeister and support your bruv in his glorious quest to become R&WR's truest and forever love.
P.S. You'd love MCFat.

PPS Thanks for the use of the jump leads DeanMeister. I don't forget good deeds; I'll grant you an honourable and quick departure from this incarnation. I truly believe that you are close to Nirvana; there only remains .....HUMILITY

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 09 Aug 03 - 04:29 AM

Dear future sister in law they are the northern contingent of the macho society who believe everything can be solved by battling it out over a couple ( or several) beers. I have to say it makes good entertainment and your neice is excellent at keeping them hungry for her fair hand

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: KampervanSister
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 06:59 PM

Now look here you lot - I'm not sure I like the idea of duelling and bribery and skullduggery within my family. Anyway who are these CADS who are fighting over my beautiful niece Big Bird? I need some answers.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 07:42 AM

awwwwwwww sorry guys missed this one again...know anyone who can navigate the Humber...maybe next year!!!

Megahugs...somewhere on the Shroppie...ROz

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 06:50 AM

What you not taking any soap again !!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 06:37 AM

I was thinking maybe of a mucky weekend in a B&B in Skegness....?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 06:06 AM

.......be a devil take somewhere really lush and exclusive like Mablethorpe, Hornsea or Ingoldmells

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 05:40 AM

awwwwwwww, I think she luurves me! geee shuks, milady! Where shall we honeymoon?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,Guest - The Great Judge in the Sky (or God)
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 05:31 AM

Using my omnipresent eye I was looking down at that boozer. i think McFAT is a fine upstanding honest athiest and using the power I have as the almighty one. He won nah ! nah 1 nah! sucks yah boo to Deanmister.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: sweetfire
Date: 07 Aug 03 - 02:01 PM

Mmmmm...reading thru...it looks like some serious cheating has gone on here...! Maybe a re-match is in order...???

Subject: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:08 PM

Sounds like a re-match to me!!! Skullduggery all round! I couldn't possible declare a preference - how could you differentiate between such fine, upstanding gents? Or, in light of recent events, such cheating devious wretches! Although I'm flattered to be thought worth such effort... :o)
However, on looking back through this thread, I think Deanmeister should win on basis of sheer enthusiasm......! Alternatively the rematch could be set on the basis of songs that Jim has no knowledge of (if such a thing were possible) thus removing the unfair advantage he seems to wield at such events!
Kampervan & R&WR I'm not sure your future is so secure after all!...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 05:26 PM

When you sup with the Devil..............................

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 03:14 PM

MC Fat you cad you quiet clearly say "Any Burns song as long as it's not Ae Fond Kiss or Red Red Rose". You did not lay claim on them and I think that this is outrageous.... play fair, afterall YOU banned the singing of these songs (don't believe me then check the tread).

Deanie won, although what he's going to do with Big Birds hand is al....................... I'm stopping myself from going any further with that train of thought..mmmmmmmmmm Hot isn't it!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 12:48 PM

How the heck did that happen????????? She's mine Kampervan!! I competed, and won! Old Git, this is a travesty! Where are my friends when I need them?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 12:08 PM

I warned you Deanmeister that they would eventually claim victory even though you quite obviously won!
It happened to me!
actually i think Mcfat only knows those two burns songs

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,kampervan
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 11:33 AM

Well, if that's how it has to be then so be it.

My good mate MC Fat has won the hand of my fair sproglet fair and square. I couldn't be happier.
A conjugation of beauty and talent.
Humour and erudition.
Two voices in potential perfect harmony.

And it just happens to leave the way clear for R&WR & I to move on to the next stage of what I believe to be to millenium's greatest love story.

Ahhhh perfect bliss.

Tough luck Deanthingy, (but hang on to those jump leads)!!!!

Kampervan

ps when's the MC Fat celebration?

Oh how history will speak of this momentous time. When history was reborn.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 10:10 AM

Big Bird............? Tell me you're not in luuuurve with the phat MC....????

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 09:55 AM

I merely stated the wish to sing either of those excellente Burns songs. In fact in the duel with the old git he sang one and I sang the other.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 09:36 AM

I am on my side DeanMeister hence the support for you to win the fair ladies hand - I have noted however she seems rather reluctant to accept - does this mean BIGBIRD is really in luuuurve with MCFAT?

Kampervan do you realise your daughter and my number three husband could become my step daughter and son in law at Beverley next year?

Those songs werent banned smalpiper - DeanMeister was just told that MCFAT had prior claim on singing them

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 04:56 AM

Hear hear, SP!!

And RWR, I thought you were on my side??? I refuse to withdraw, the fair lady is mine, fair and square! Phat Boy can keep his brutish hands off her, by jove. Is there no honour in this world?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 04:33 AM

Don't mean to butt in but didn't someone say that A fond kiss and My love is like a red red rose were banned? And didn't I hear someone (Not deanie) sing the latter of the two as a competition song? Fairs fair and I think that cancells out deanies lack of vocals, don't you?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 04:27 AM

sorry - I always have been crap at names - grovel apologies and lick judges feet!!!

I dont think MCFAT wishes to withdraw - I merely suggestedthat the DeanMeister might possibly have won the hand of the fair lady BIGBIRD - however, the DeanMeisters appalling showing in the Burns Round when he failed to sing a note means that he should have forfeit the duel completely as the rules clearly said 'SING'the sculduggery and bribary were clearly acceptable in the rules therefore perhaps the DeinMeister wants to withdraw and leave the fair BIG BIRD to MCfat after all

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 12:48 PM

The young lady playing the flute who has also been declared the winner is called Rosemary, I believe, not Abigail (unless we're talking about two different peeps).

The young man playing guitar and manfully following Skipjacks changes of key through Pinch of Snuff is Alex, DeanMeister mark 2.

Both added greatly to the session, talented musicians that they are.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 12:41 PM

Try this link instead
The end of yours got chopped off, Les!

Thanks for the initial pictures.
I dispute the captions though: pictures 3&4 show Noreen refusing to be bribed by MCFat. I have witnesses! (Witnesses and the Deanmeister ate the bribe.)

My evidence is still in the industrial-age-technology camera.

The judge's decision is final! If MCFat's side wishes to withdraw and leave the field for you, O Meister, that's nothing to do with me...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 10:46 AM

Big Bird
You go to FAQ scroll down until you get to site map go to members photos and then to Beverley - first lot are on - just awaiting second lot going on didnt add bits that say whos who but this digital camera is different from my other one and I havent worked out how to edit them all yet

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 10:45 AM

click 'ere

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 10:15 AM

It was no draw, babe. You're all mine....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 10:10 AM

I thought it was a draw, DM!
anyway - Juries out until I find the photos! Can someone let me know how I get to them?? Being a new initate to mudcat and all that!
Sounds like everyone had fun!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:27 AM

Yes thanks RWW, SP pointed me to them.

Where's Big Bird? Anxious to claim my prize....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:22 AM

they are with jeff who will be putting them on the net presently

I had loads more photos too - have put them into a power point presentation too big to e-mail (takes an hour to upload) yes I know my computer is slow - anyway if anyone wants a copy let me know

by the way did you find the photos on line

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:13 AM

Biased photography? Where the DM's Team?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:11 AM

The pictures are as follows Number 1 is Wombat; Number two is Raggytash & Les from Hull plus the back of Mags; Picture 3 is Noreen being bribed by McFAT; Picture 4 is Noreen accepting the bribe by McFAT; Picture 5 is Mrs Duck; Picture 6 is TEAM McFAT - Les from Hull my Twusty Third, McFAT, and Raggytash my twusty Second. Actually there was aa good attendance from Catters and the assembled ranks included all of the above + Mags, John from Hull,Bassic, Ooombanjo, Geoff the Duck, Red & White Rabbitt, Old Git, Deanmeister, Smallpiper and if I've missed any soz it's cos the Altzeimer's has kicked in

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:14 AM

I'm confused. Did I win, then? Noreen...?

Thanks for coming everybody, it was a lovely day. I stopped at three pubs on the way home, fell over twice into people's front gardens giggling uncontrollably, and passed out when I got home so I thinks I must have had fun!

Where do I find the photo's then?

DM

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 03:24 AM

first lot of photos have been put on the rest are to follow

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: oombanjo
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 03:02 PM

SOLID

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From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 01:42 PM

Still bemused by Geoff and Sweep playing duelling banjos! We think Sweep won that one anyway.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 10:14 AM

just tried to post some of the photos through to jeff so no doubt they will appear at some point

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 09:08 AM

It can mean whatever you want Big Bird - I dont know because the duel fought over me was a draw - waiting for the rematch and Sir Kampervan to come and whisk me away from under their noses

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 08:13 AM

...mmmm well it means me and Deano have shares in you now. Pnarr !!! Pnarr !!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 08:11 AM

Whats worrying me is - what exactly does being the winner mean???

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 06:43 AM

glad i made it
a most enjoyable afternoon
personally I agree with R&WR (don't get much choice there!!!)
Abigail was the winner....or the young fellow on the guitar(sorry don't know his name)......or maybe Sooty.....Iused to be so indecisive...... but I'm not sure now

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 05:46 AM

yeah ok then them too.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 05:24 AM

and Sooty & Sweep too please pretty please

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 05:02 AM

You are forgiven.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 04:53 AM

well Big Bird/Kampervan

I have the photos now - when I learn how to put them onto Mudcat I will display them for all to see!

(sorry small piper about the intruments - it was unintentional but the DeanMeister was too quick on the dodge

The result was declared by Noreen to be a dishonourable draw however, after discussions with the DeanMeister I declare him the winner - Big Bird MCFAT is more father figure for you - no Sooty I didnt say grandfather!

However I think most people declared Abigail the winner after her briliant flute playing!

Kampervan its time you made a trip up north so we can confrim wedding arrangements for next years Beverley - you realise after the nuptuals it means we have to sit and not talk to each other - but then who said anything about talking anyway!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 04:50 AM

Sooty says he's very very very sorry for shooting his water pistol at the very expensive pieces of colostomy kits around but blames it totaly on Sweep. Good time had by all me thinks.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 08:23 PM

No doubt about it.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,kampervan
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 06:07 PM

Duellists

Well I hope that by now there is no doubt as to who was the winner.
Cos unless one of you two-bit apologies for vocal pistoleros, (or is that too-pissed-to-be-heros?) showed a real killer finish then I'm not sure that I should soil my grundies with either of you.

Remember - Aut nuquam ten tes aut perfice

Read, lose sleep and weep creep.

R&WR
Can't wait to see your bunny hops again.
Regards
No 4 and final

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 03:40 PM

Well I was there and I have no idea who won, although I think the deanie had a distinct lead (he did not resort to bribing the judge) and supporters of MC nearly got lynched for shooting off a water pistol without due care (some very expensive instruments around that are not water tollerant. Anyhoo when is someone going to admit it wasn't a draw then?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 07:15 AM

Have a cracking aftenoon! Its thirty degrees down here so I shall be sending you good luck thoughts from the beach! I await to hear which of the 2 duellists (?) is victorious! R&WR I am relying upon you and your digital camera.....!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 04:23 AM

I hunted for the time but my eyes arent what they used to be
more carrots please!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 11:35 AM

Thats 2pm, East Yorkshire Time. Look forward to seeing you all. Kampervan, if you've got a problem, you'd better set off now...!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 11:30 AM

Two till six/sevenish, RWW, as mentioned earlier in the thread!

Kampervan, your sweet little sprog????? Hmmm. Please allow us to fantasize? Or I won't lend you my jump leads next year ;0)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 11:01 AM

okay so you have persuaded me to leave house and home to spend the afternoon in the company of good singers and musicians and force myself to have the odd glass of falling down water but

WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO GET THERE?

no I will rephrase that as you may not actually want me there - for those of us who dont know the Sunday at the Sun session what time do you start and stop?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 05:04 AM

Right thats it! I'm bringing my Highland pipes with me and I'm not even going to atempt to tune them!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 03:45 AM

Daniel O'Donnel, Jim Reeves and the Spinners - Kampervan I love it when you talk dirty!
But my darling I could not let you fight a duel against these two northern ruffians knowing that you have been softened and have refined your sophisti-bleeding-cation by your time in the south. Still I guess if you attend MCFATS weekend of 49 and 3/4 birthday revelries in November that would give you time to toughen up. Besides I dont think I can wait for a whole year before I am in your arms again - 'kamp' or not!

Its Beverley tomorrow and I am sure the proceedings will be fought honourably amongst some excellent singing from everyone else who dont have the distiction of being quite so mad as those of us who seem to have monopolised this thread - sorry guys/ girls rabbits and those who are not quite sure.

Well it had better be honourable as I might have mes petits lapins with moi!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 04:47 PM

Hang on here just a cotton pickin minute....................

This thread is taking a turn in a direction that is causing me some not insubstantial twitching in the trigger finger.
My sweet little sprog and thongs and mudfights in the same train of thought???????
Not to mention my darling wife-to-be, for whom the heavens be praised, and of whom only I am allowed to think wicked thoughts.

SO--------- lay off big bird and Red and white rabbit other wise I shall be forced to fight a duel with the WHOLE WORLD. And I will,if that's what it takes.
And it won't be a pretty sight, cos I might just have to resort to .......Daniel O'Donnel,Jim Reeves, or even the SPINNERS.

So, get back to your beer, Burns and breaking wind, and leave the loves of my life to sophisti-bleeding-cated moi

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 11:28 AM

Ah. That would be it then! And my Pm workin just fine.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 09:01 AM

no I managed to get onto my personal message site fine

I dont intend to fight over any man - in mud or out of it!!!

we dont make you do it we are just irresistable!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 08:38 AM

PS has anyone else lost the ability to get into personal messges on Mudcat today?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 07:51 AM

Surprise surprise......!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 07:18 AM

YES PLEEEEEEESE???

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 07:05 AM

You all be asking for fights to take place in mud baths next!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 06:18 AM

Sounds very civilised, SP...!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 06:12 AM

See what I mean! here's R&RW goading us on.... does the female   blood lust never end?

and as for the fact that they make us do it, what planet are you on MC Fat - can you resist the urgings of a woman especially a woman you are interested in?

Sigh its just too much I'm all in favour of the 17th Century French practice of women fighting it out amoungst themselves while we men sup bear9hoi and cheer them on (safely) from the side lines!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:29 AM

...oh and don't forget those daft tarts can 'make you do it !, whether you want to or not'

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:15 AM

another duel in the offing - ooo goodie!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:07 AM

Steady on, John old boy...!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:04 AM

Thats the way of things, Deanie it always has been. These daft tarts get us men all in a befuddle so we kick the poo out of each other and they walk away smiling, will we ever learn? And don't threaten me boy you know I'm meaner and dirtier than you could possibly believe and you know that I'm in a killer mood! You have been warned!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 04:59 AM

Daft tart???? Take that back, you cad, or you'll be in for a jolly good hiding on Sunday!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 04:46 AM

...ah Noreen methinks that lots of chocolate may sway your votes !!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 07:20 PM

I can do low-cut, O Meister, but I don't do thongs. The very thought... well, would you?? (I know Skipjack doesn't.)

I'm also happy to judge. Always impartial, me, not swayed by bribery, corruption or a pretty face... erm....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 04:59 PM

R&WR - I think you should judge MC Fat - any bribery and corruption is always a good thing. Fill yer boots girl!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 01:47 PM

Pete I am refering to Trim Rig and Doxy. What's all this crap about a duel in 4 rounds you can piss off and keep it to 2 rounds so that the rest of the assembled masses can get a look in and play some tunes and decent stuff. mumble mumble mutter I bet its over some daft tart an all! Some people just never learn!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 11:48 AM

glad thats all sorted out then

Big Bird - I hope the camera will work and I will take some pics for you - if I remember to top up the phone and get your number we could phone you with the score!

When are you sending the low cut thong photos so we can get them printed off?

I am not sure I should judge Mr MC since your are duelling for another I might have a vested interest!!! Besides I have always been fond of bribary and corruption!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 08:26 AM

Bribery and scullduggery it is, then! Perhaps Noreen might oblige with the thong and low cut thingy??? Or will she be the Judge?

Aha, I have an idea, perhaps Big Bird can send us some photographs of her, suitably attired and holding up the relevant round numbers? We could have them blown up lifesize so they could be shown around the room like those John Smith cutouts...! This will also provide additional incentive to the combatants, assuming Jim's heart can hold out....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 08:07 AM

Anything for you - MC Fat!
Pete - I'd resort to bribery and and skullduggery if I were you! If no live satellite link available, can a digital camera be arranged - and who is judge to decide the winner?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 07:09 AM

Oh Big Bird you're making an old man very happy at the mental picture. More bromide please !!! I don't know perhaps Deano has an idea of who should wear the low cut thingy and I think a thong is more appropriate seeing as we'll be singing thongs.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 07:06 AM

Just read the rules of engagement - MC Fat is obviously well practised in the art of duelling! Since I can't be there, who will dress in low cut top and shorts to carry the numbers round as per MC Fats request??????

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 07:03 AM

DAMN!!! Just been on the Burns site...picked out Red Red Rose!! Oh, well, Back to the auld drawing board...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 06:26 AM

Any Burns song as long as it's not Ae Fond Kiss or Red Red Rose. Seconds are not allowed to do the specialised rounds (so you can't sneak Hazel in !!!). Bribery corruption and general skull duggery is acceptable.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 06:21 AM

Oh, pants, just realised I gotta learn a Burns song by Sunday! Any suggestions anybody? Maybe I need Hazel in on this one...

Rules of Engagement sound fair to me. And since when did you have a delicate constitution, my friend??? I have seen little evidence of this in the past!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 05:58 AM

Unfortunately distance prevents me from attending - besides - I don't think I can bear to watch such bloody scenes. It's my delicate constitution you know......

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 05:56 AM

The rules of engagement as follows Pete. A toss of the coin to determine first or second (so what comes next may be reversed) Jim Round 1 Burns Songs v Pete Round 1 Lurve Songs; Jim Round 2 Lurve Songs v Pete Round 2 Burns Songs; Jim Round 3 Jim's Second v Pete Round 3 Pete's Second; Jim Round 4 Freestyle v Pete Round 4 Freestyle. There can be optional swimsuit and eveningwear rounds and a wet T-shirt competition. Perhaps Red & White Rabbit may judge or score.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 05:21 AM

Yep, I'll go with Luurve songs as my specialist round. He doesn't know it yet but I believe Richard Wastling will act as my second.

As far as I know, neither Big Bird or her Kampervan will be in attendance due to the distance involved, so somebody bring a camera for the satellite uplink?

And Smallpiper, are you referring to Trim Rig and Doxy, or Kampervan and Big Bird?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 04:48 AM

Ah yes now I remember them chap with a fine voice and a stunningly beautiful woman!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 02:19 AM

It will have been either Julia ( trim Rig) or Derek ( Doxy) I know they should have been the other way round but it sounds better like that!!

DeanMeister - is your challenge then Luurve songs? Have you a second since yours chickened out?

Big Bird will you be there to witness this duel for your honour/ hand what ever it was? Will we need a satellite link instead and will your Dad be there to discuss future wedding plans?


MCFAT -Old Git has been away on holiday and would accept a replay of the duel but hasnt had time to prepare for a new one - however, should the Lord Raggytash of Kirklees, West Yorkshire and Northern England not be available Old Git would be willing to act as your second. ( Beware sire methinks he hopes you will win and leave his wife alone!)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 06:48 PM

Gosh who took them then? Yep pics 6 & 8 are me with the new Border Monsters, pic 8 is my mate peter and pic 5 is Karen and Colin

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 12:32 PM

Some nice pics from Beverley are up on the Trim Rig and a Doxy website (along with other festival photies).

Good couple of pics of smallpiper with his new baby, and the devoted Karen & Colin star too.

Warning>>>> those of limited memory capacity (like me) may have problems with this site, as it downloads all 66 pictures (3.1 MB) before you can look at any of the thumbnails... :0(

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 06:12 AM

Beware, McFat. You're fishing for my catch...

On day fishing in a brook, with a worm upon my hook,
I turned round as in a dream, braces dangled in the stream.
Some old shark came passing by so proudly underneath,
Nipped my braces, winked his eye, then whispered through his teeth.

Never let your braces dangle dingle dingle dangle.
That old shark out for a lark I'll teach you to angle.
He give a tug, I was into his jaw, into is tum and I said Oh Lor!
As he pushed me out of his little back door.
Never let your braces dangle.

See you Sunday....if you dare.

Sharkey ;-)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 06:05 AM

well if thats what they want - personally I think they are all mad!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Bassic
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 05:53 AM

Sweetfire, that was your cue!........" I am sixteen going on Seventeen.............."

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 05:47 AM

'The Hills are Alive' .... I resemble all these remarks !!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 05:31 AM

There could be a danger of all your husbands and suitors slaying each other in pursuit of your affections, RWW. "High upon a lonely moor, a widow lived alone....."

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 09:05 AM

Husband number 1 = OLD GIT former singing partner / best friend and.... Husband number 2 is legal husband and father of my demented children - but the least sadi about him the better.....

No I am not duelling your Dad Big Bird - I could think of much better ways of spending a Suday afternoon

Beware Deanmeiater I believe MCFAT has the odd lurve song up his sleeve - how did it go " High on the hill is a lonely goatherd...."

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: sweetfire
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:58 AM

Who are husband numbers 1 and 2...?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 05:15 AM

Reckon he might struggle with a Lurve Song Round, RWW? Can't imagine him being a particularly romantic devil, but maybe I'm wrong...?

Inside information welcome...!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 12:33 PM

I think I'm losing track here - is Red and White Rabbit duelling my Dad? Are Deanmeister and MC Fat going to run off into the sunset together? Whats a circlip?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 11:27 AM

DeanMeister - still waiting for your choice of song weapon - what category is your specialist round

Husband Number four glad you were finally able to say hi - was beginning to think that your fair daughter was keeping you from me since she is being fought over by husband number three and Deanmeister - I dont think I have heard the song

"Ball joint separators, nut splitters, impact screwdrivers, circlip pliers. They're the tools that I live amongst. "
looking forward to it. Are you actually coming to Beverley or not do they fight over your daughter in your absence?

Deanmeister - I am looking forward to meeting you again - if you need any inside information for the duel - just ask - since he's obviously after another wife I might as well help him be defeated then he can go back to being alone!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 11:25 AM

Gordon.......!!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 09:25 AM

Not enough pints - anyway he'll never pay up - dish the dirt!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 07:26 AM

Don't even think about it, Bassic. Unless u wanna be my second....? Bet he can't do the boogie woogie like we can...!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Bassic
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 06:05 AM

DeanMeister,

My memory is starting to fade.............How many pints did you say if I kept out of this? :-)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 04:54 AM

I am still recovering from the shock news that my trusty second, the Mighty OssonFlags, Overlord of the Avenues, has deserted me in favour of singing in the Irish rain just when he is most needed....!

This calls for radical action if I am to win the hand of the fair vertically unchallenged maiden. I am working on a plot so devious that the wee Glaswegian one won't know what hit him....heh heh heh...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 02:04 PM

Fine response Kampervan! No, I'm not at all biased!
XXX

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 07:22 PM

And I saw your comment about eating rabbit on the two kittens thread.
You cad MCFat

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 07:18 PM

Well hi folks.
Husband-to-be No4 here. I've been watching all this with the keen interest of a consumate tactician. (Coward). Duals are for losers,Gentlemen, fools. Stand there while someone takes a pot at you?
My plan is to let MC Fat tire himself out on all the other contenders, then just when his eyelids droop (more than usual that is)and he feels safe enough to expose himself ........ then I'll be waiting, possibly with amplification (cos I'm no purist).

It'll be all over before he's had time to think of a key.
Anyway, if I've been challenged then its my choice of weapons.
So there.
Ball joint separators, nut splitters, impact screwdrivers, circlip pliers. They're the tools that I live amongst. Just think on that you lily-livered guitar plucker.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 01:21 PM

Red and White Rabbit - looks like husband no.4 isn't taking up the challenge - what has happened to him? Maybe he's not suitable husband material..... Calling all Kampervans!
Who are the most eloquent Bassic and Hodgsons?? Isn't it against the law to non-participate in pre-duel banter?
Oh, and I only put my best duelling low cut top and shorts on for proper duels, and then only once a year - it takes the locals a while to recover. But, without casting aspersions on your stamina, MC Phat, I think that with so many duels to take up you'll have run out of steam by the time you get to faversham........!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 12:09 PM

the duel is on Deanmeister - I have just heard from the very wet won in warwick (ha ha - cos I cant go) that he intends to be there to ensure that Dumbarton wins at least once this season - I reckon thats fighting talk DeanMeister!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 09:46 AM

Will have to give this some thought.....!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 08:16 AM

well that might be cos he can only access mudcat from work and he doesnt believe in work these days - gone for a very long weekend to Warwick - I believe he is going to make an appearance at the Sun Inn on said date though - it was a strange phone call but he fancied the duel - providing his chauffeuse can pick him up and drop him off!!!

DeanMeister what is your chosen song category MCFAT will of course do Burns - I expect Lord Raggy will act as his second - who wll be yours? Old Git can you persuade your second to leave his Mistress to be by your side and will The Marquis de Stainsby be there to judge - if not who will take on the challenge of facing bribary and corruption and nobbling?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 05:29 AM

No, even!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 05:16 AM

Still now word from the defendant....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 01:39 PM

maybe I ought to come up on the 3 AUG for the rematch
then he'll have 3 duels to fight

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Bassic
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 01:11 PM

You been sampling the stock again Hodgsons?? :-)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,hodgsons
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 12:46 PM

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 12:25 PM

hey - I just changed Auf. to Aug. and it has still appeared as AUF. Is there a gremlin in the mudcat?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 12:23 PM

Hey Big Bird - you should come up to Beverley for that session on Sunday Auf. 3rd - bring my prosective husband number 4 with you (dadio) and I will bring current husband number 3 ( MCFAT ) and then he will have two duels to fight -

The same rules apply

3 rounds each

1 specialist round - songs of a specific genre MCFAT favours Burns
1 away round - a song in the genre of your oponent
1 free style round - song of your choice (watch out for for sneakiness here)
bathing suits and evening wear optional

Big Bird you will have to dress in low cut top and shorts to carry the numbers round in full view of everyone ( well that was what MCFAT said)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,The DeanMeister
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 11:41 AM

I have refined the art of optimism, young lady. See, Phat Boy, told you she was mine....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,The DeanMeister
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 11:39 AM

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 04:53 PM

Well, ain't life grand - a duel on my behalf (giggle).

Sir Phat - you play into our hands - the dual must surely be held at Ye Olde Chimney Boye in deepest darkest Faversham - beware the locals that lurke! Think you can handle it? I think not!

DeanMeister - 83? So Young? You are an optimistic soul!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 11:27 AM

Don't worry Rabbit, there's no chance of him running off with this one. Although it may take until I'm 83 until I sign the deal. (thank the lord for Viagra....)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 06:19 AM

Incidentally, as always the Session will commence at 2pm and run till we run out of steam, usually about 6/7pm. Hope you can come.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 06:17 AM

For anybody who's interested, Sunday 3rd of August will be the 60th First Sunday of the Month Session/Singaround at the Sun Inn in Beverley. I started this session five years ago at Nellies following the Festival, with a view to continuing the Festival feel once a month throughout the year. It is, I believe, the best attended afternoon of song, music, and beer for many miles around, and has been visited by people from all over the UK.

It has been successful in it's aim, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, indeed I'm very proud of it. I have decided that after the next one, I am retiring as m/c, to hand the mantle over to somebody else to keep it live for the next five years. I have suggested ossonflags, and he would be proud to, though we will discuss this with everybody who attends the next session.

I would be extremely happy and chuffed if my last afternoon as the gaffer could be attended by as many of you as possible to make it a memorable occasion. I have met many fine singers and musicians in the past at this session, indeed made many long lasting friends. I hope to see you there. Perhaps the McPhat Boy himself may fancy an appearance?

Keep the Music playing, my friends.

Pete.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 06:03 AM

I have a trick or two up my sleeve, Old Git, don't you worry. He'll never recover from "Billy don't you Weep For Me"....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 10:56 PM

Hey MCfat - whats this about you running off with another woman - are two wives not enough for you - by the way they were interested in booking 'us' down in Faversham - you have to get this right you dont only sing alone now!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Willa
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 03:12 PM

Hi and welcome, madwaff
Sadly, prospecte for the Playhouse don't look promising, as all but one of the shortlisted bidders want to make it a pub.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 03:03 PM

DeanMeister
beware!! they don't fight fair!
watch out for nobbling
and don't eat the olives!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,madwaff at work
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 12:11 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed Beverley! First time - (which is practically criminal as I was born there!) Agree with comments re food tent - all we were looking for was a burger or like, but full cooked lunch- no ta! Enjoyed concerts - Saturday 'main event' didn't appeal, but 'Comedy Club' was BRILLIANT - pity about the hot&crowded conditions - my mum had to go out when she couldn't get a seat and missed Barachois. Reckon this would have filled the main hall. NB - Sound engineers at the Playhouse particularly good - and let's keep the venue alive. Main gripe is that I can't split myself into several people so I can go to afternoon concerts AND the sessions AND wander around the town!
Well done to all involved, hope to be back next year!

madwaff

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:44 AM

The Marquis De Fat Bastard is no stranger to danger, he laps up duels like a cat laps up milk he and twusty second Lord Ragtash de Bulstrode of Glocar will challenge thee anytime, anywhere well as long as it's where beer is involved. ONe for All and All for Fat

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:37 AM

Keep your mits off, Phat Boy. She's mine. The gauntlet is down for another duel. You have a habit of stepping on peoples toes, young man!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 07:29 AM

Eeh up lass Big Bird indeedy. Duel's are ten a penny for moi. Just done two this weekend one against the 'old git' which was a draw (we wuz robbed) and sang for Yorkshire v Lancashire and that was a draw. We'll see if we can fit it in. T'other piece of news for you and daddy. Faversham Folk Club are intertested in booking me. So watch this space. Love and kisses tfrom the Fat One

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 08:32 AM

Hey, its the lovely Big Bird! Many thanks for your help at the Sun Inn, my friend. You were an invaluable assistant, and fine company, to boot.

Pete.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Big Bird
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 03:35 AM

Morning!
Daughter of Kampervan here. Just got my act together to look at the conversation on Beverley. MC Fat - I thought you'd challenged my esteemed father to a duel - but can't find any sign of it! About time someone cut him down to size - are you the man for the job?

All sessions were great. For the people who felt left out - chill out, take your time and turn up a few years, once your face is recognised a couple of times it's easier for people to strike up conversations. People at Beverley are really friendly, I've been to far worse, cliquey festivals. Give them a chance - they really try hard to include people in singarounds (cheers to Jim, Pete and Les and Maggie) and are as welcoming as you get within the constraints of singaround etiquette and copious pint drinking. I only see these guys once a year, and its taken a couple of years to get talking to people but its worth it!

Blimey - thats far too much for a saturday morning! See ya!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 05 Jul 03 - 02:27 PM

No you are wrong SF. It happens accidentally along with the music but if it was a theme it would have to be planned with very serious attention to detail and done intentionally!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: sweetfire
Date: 05 Jul 03 - 12:44 PM

No No Osson, that theme won't do....because that already happens anyway!!!!! (except for little me...)

Well put it this way, i think we now know one thing not to do at a folk session...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 05 Jul 03 - 06:18 AM

Smallpipes,I think it is a case of bad manners when singers or musicians talk through someone performing.These people above all should have an understanding of the behaviore expected.I also find it hard to understand how singers ,who must have some knowledge of traditional music,can fail to keep quite when some one is playing a slow air.Take your point Linda,I have had the same annoying experiance of musicians trying to talk/ play over me.



Here's an idea for a theme for the fringe,
LOTS OF HEAVY DRINKING!!!!!!.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: BanjoRay
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 07:20 AM

Everybody's attitude to music has totally changed since piped music crept in everywhere. Music, whether live or piped, is now assumed to be spontaneously generated by the wallpaper, and the converation volume increases automatically when it starts. It's not for listening to, it's to provide an underscore for your speaking voice. Amplification makes it worse, but the unplugged variety is far from immune.
I really enjoyed the sessions at Nellies, especially Sunday, when I got to play with a fine didgeridoo-ist for the first time. Oombanjo did a great job of sorting it out. However I had to pack up my instruments and abandon ship for safety purposes about 9 pm on Saturday when they started dancing on the table.
.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 04:37 AM

not at all Pete I'm mildly curious - When I play something slow and interesting on the smallpipes it would be nice to think that people were listening (they are a quiet instrument) where as with the border monsters people will have to shout to be heard!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 04:12 AM

Is this getting heated? See y'all Sunday, Dudes.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 07:17 PM

Points taken and acknowledged. Linda I am aware that not every singer does this but it still puzzels me. The particular session I am talking about consisted of myself, KJ and Colin, my mate Pete a couple of punters and the three ladies. so there were 4 singers and three musicians (I'm not saying that singers arn't musicians I'm making the distinction for the sake of clarity).Yet three of the singers insisted on holding loud conversations during both my own and solo colins slow airs. I am realy don't think that it is just a case of bad manners because I and many other musicians have experienced the same thing. I am wondering if it is the case that (some) singers just don't value musicians. We are all born with a voice but playing an instument does not come naturally. I don't know what do others think?

As for a theme for the fringe I don't think that is a good idea, it will polarise and seperate the events. However, I see nowt wrong with having a few themed events.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Les from Hull
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 06:45 PM

When we talk about sessions in the Sun, we are talking about a very rare thing. We have singers and tune players in the same room!

This very seldom happens. Much more often they choose to stay apart. Fortunately we have a number of participants who do both, and there's plenty of accompanied song that the 'tunists' can join in with. And we have some very skilled joiners-in! Some tune players will 'accompany' a song by playing the melody a bit louder than the singer.

We also have to remember that it's a pub, it's open to all, and some people are only there for the beer.

But it's right what has been said. We do owe it to each other to support each others' spots by listening, or at least not talking loudly. We also owe it to each other by being helpful to the MC, pointing out who might do something, or if anyone's getting missed out.

Les

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: oombanjo
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 05:04 PM

Sorry to do this to you all, and bring you back to one or two of the objectives of the thread but,as Sir Roger wrote, we have spoken to, and received support from most of the pubs to support the Fringe, and advertise in the main programme next year. It was also agreed that the Fringe places on the fields were secured for next year. I like the idea of an 'Organised Mudcat' gathering (upstairs at Nellies maybe or in its courtyard if the sun is shining) and/or maybe have a different theme for the Fringe each year(SUGGESTIONS WELCOME).

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: old git
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:45 PM

I'll drink to that Linda   ...QUIETLY!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:02 PM

Smallpiper, I have been thinking about your comments regarding singers talking through tunes and whilst I dont accept it to be true of all singers I do agree that it does happen (and visa versa I might add espcially a certain fiddle player who stood between me and Hazel once and had a conversation with someone behind us midsong) the only reasonable explanation I can think of is numbers- if you get a lot of musicians playing together people tend to talk assuming the volume will drown them out. equally if you have a number of singers singing you are more likely to hear people speaking. I think we have to live with it -it is particularly ignorant when there is solo work going on either a tune or a song but frankly we perform in public bars and I guess we have to accept it.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 01:04 PM

DM - well you managed to let me sing as I was disappearing back to reality and we had never met before - so I think you managed to run the sesh okay even if you did spoil my honeymoon by making MCFAT do the first part of your sesh so you could supposedly go to a workshop!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: sweetfire
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 12:52 PM

Yeah i thought you would give that responce DM....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 11:35 AM

b**stard

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 10:30 AM

Yes, I can just fit in a sesh in the Sun on Sunday before setting off on Monday for a week in the sun (Mallorca, where it is currently 32 degrees!)

Rog

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 10:19 AM

No probs, Rog. Our pleasure. Sort of! See ya Sunday.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 08:03 AM

Running sessions/singarounds (particularly at festivals) is a pretty thankless task - why do you think I avoid doing it. Anyway, I would like to formally thank MCFat(Sun on Sat, Oddies most of the time), Deanmeister(Sun on Sun), Les & Maggie (Hodgson's on Fri, Sat and Sun), John & Christine(Oddies) and Tim(Oddies) for their sterling efforts in that department.

Also Ossonflags and Linda & Hazel for similar work in the folk club on the Saturday afternoon.

I do hope that they will all be willing to put their heads on the block again for us next year. If not, we are in deep trouble.

Rog

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 06:37 AM

Peter, you asked for sume support (or otherwise) here it is.

My views on singarounds/playarounds are well known.Having loads of experiance both as a performer/participator and as some one who has had the pleasure of running a few singarounds/playarounds I know how very difficult it is to satisfy everyone who wants a "go".At festivals you have an even harder task as there are more people there and amongst them will be people who you are not aware can do anything.When you have a large gathering of people there will always be some people who feel that they are being excluded.Yes, I have heard the critism at the festival levelled at certain MCs.My answer to those people always is,if you feel you are being left out have a quiet word with the MC when he or she goes to the bar, or for a comfort break and say you would like to sing/play.Trust me it works!!!

Another idea is,why leave everthing to the poor old MC?It is your session,whats wrong with giving the poor person a drag out now and again by reminding him/her that some one hasnt been given a chance? That is something I do on a regular basis.And yes,that works as well!!

So I say poo to the begrudgers and lets have a little positive support for the vollunteers who make an excellant job of KEEPING MUSIC LIVE!!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 06:21 AM

Thanks guys. I certainly learned a few lessons, and look forward to applying them in future. I think a mixture of both methods is probably the answer...?

Will be at said venue this Sunday for my regular session if anyone fancies a sing or play.

Cheers, Pete.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:55 AM

Sunday afternoon sesh was great Pete. You ran it well. There are a number of schools of thought on ways of running a sin a round. Round the room in order certainly works and stops people being miffed at being left out the down side is sometimes you'll get a run on unacoompanied male shanty singers (or the like) and as well people arriving late. The method you used of 'cherrypicking' is betterer but harder to administer. One year at whitby I did the evenibg session that way for the first time round then reverted to the old method and I think it worked really well that time. You will Pete regardless always have miffed folks ,but hey being in charge means you can be a Benevolant Despot asort of nice Il Duce or Furher !!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:41 AM

I don't think you would leave anyone out, intentionally, Pete but then I wasn't there and don't sing anyway. If you did then it would have to have been down to the singers not identifying themselves as such.( but since you can read minds anyway that should not have been too much of a hinderence and you should have known better!).

I was in Nellies (small back room) on sunday afernoon with one or two others and I noticed something which always pisses me off. We were joined by 3 very tallented lady singers and we gave them time to sing and listened quietly and appreciativly to their singing. But both Colin Thompson and I (on seperate occasions) played solo slow airs during which these very tallented ladies talked loudly. So (and yes I know this has been discussed on other threads but I have as yet to recieve an understandable explaination)can somebody please tell me why singers (not all Ossonflags) expect silence yet don't give the same curtesy to musicians?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:21 AM

Thank you for your comments, Bassic and Raggytash.

I'm speaking as somebody who runs regular sessions in this area, and had the honour of hosting the singaround on Sunday afternoon in the Sun Inn. As the first time I have done this, I must say I found it a very difficult task, as anybody else who has run a festival singaround will know. It's not as easy as it looks.

Anyone who was there will know I spent the afternoon scanning the extremely busy pub to see who may want to sing, and even approaching and asking people. Its not so easy when you don't know most of the people in the room, and I am thankful to those people who helped me by pointing out known singers.

I tried extremely hard to ensure that nobody was left out, and everyone who wanted to sing got the chance, to the point where I became a little unpopular with some of my regular singers by making them wait too long.....(sorry Maggie!)

I certainly would hate to think that anybody felt left out, and if they did, perhaps it would help if in future they identified themselves as singers rather than hovering in the background hoping to be noticed. The accusation that people seemed to be in exclusive little cliques, I sincerely hope, did not apply at my Session?? I hope to be backed up on this one.

Comments Jim? From an expert in this field?

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: KJ
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 04:14 AM

Thoroughly enjoyed it, even the thunder & lightening Sunday a.m. The session in the food tent Sat night was not dominated by anyone, there was a nice mix of songs & tunes unlike Friday night when it appeared to be an impromptu concert given by some YOUNG (we like to see that) very able musicians to the exclusion of everyone else!! The guitar thrashers were just being given a chance to see if they were going to do anything coherent! Mrs Duck, Noreen, Willa & Hazel? (scottish lady) were in very fine voice, there were some good fiddle players, nice dulcimer & box & lots of other nice people we didn't know. Unfortunately one can't please all of the people all of the time, but I very much enjoyed Sat night/Sun morning food tenting.
I agree with Noreen about Cara, such a shame this excellent band who write lovely tunes weren't appreciated in the Moulder's.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 03:30 AM

Oombanjo and I met with the BERFF organisers last night for a post mortem on how the fringe and the festival had worked in their first year together. Apart from a few obvious niggles (some of them aired here already)we were pretty happy that the spirit of PVFF had largely survived the transformation into the fringe and that both the festival proper and the fringe had fed each other pretty well in terms of people switiching between festival and fringe events quite freely.

We are now hopeful that the programme next year will contain all of the fringe evnts and will be free. As you know, this depended on advertising revenue from the pubs which, apart from the Sun, was not forthcoming this year. However, we have already signed up the Sun, Hodgson's, Nellies and Tiger and are expextant of getting Foresters& Beehive committed soon. We haven't approached Oddies and Moulders yet because of holidays but we are sure that they won't let us down.

It has been proposed that we try and organise a Mudcat get together as part of the fringe next year and Oombanjo is going to approach one or two people about that soon.

Another idea that has come out of the pubs is to look at a weekend "Celtic Festival" in the winter based mainly on sessions in a small number of pubs (Sun, hodgson's, Oddies?)and maybe a couple of booked acts in the evenings. Any thoughts on that?

Roger

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 03:23 PM

If you had his money, Richard...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,guest no cookie working
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 02:18 PM

Linda, 'Trainspotter/anoracky types' are usually very friendly, that's the problem, you just don't generally want to mix with them for to long. It's the same as the saddo's who wear imitation football strips. However, I think that when I get my 'Mudcat tee shirt' I'm going to get 'Beckham' & nos.'23' put on the back. Ha would anyone dare talk to me then ?
lots of love and keep it real Richard.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,guest selby
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 01:02 PM

sorry for the guest bit can't get me cookie working.
I was there only mudcatters i knowingly talked to was the Ducks and didn't se a lot of them other places I suppose. As long as you buy me a pint i'll talk to anyone:-()
Keith

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 10:19 AM

Nah, Linda, the inference was that when people spot you (trainspotters/anoracky weirdo types) they'll run the other way...!

Sorry for not saying hello to everyone there- I did my best!

...you all apear to be in gangs to the exclusion of others... I'm sorry if that was the appearance that was given, but it was not the case. It was my first time at the Beverley festival and I took the opportunity of seeing as much as possible of the different venues, often on my own.

I certainly would have greeted an unknown mudcat t-shirt if I had seen it... I didn't get to the Oddfellow's session (apart from waving through the door), so maybe didn't get to see you, GUEST.

I promise to always wear my Mudcat badge in future (and/or t-shirt) and also promise to be nice to anyone who says hello. :0)

Feedback on the fringe:
I thought it was very good indeed, great concerts and singarounds in friendly pubs. I did wonder though about the pub which was the Friday venue for Cara (Moulder's Arms?). Cara played beautifully as ever, but I think there were only four people in the venue who were at all interested in them being there (including me and Mrs Duck!) The drinkers at the bar carried on talking regardless, except for shouting out requests for the Wild Rover...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 09:18 AM

I resent the obvious inference that us trainspotters/anoracky weirdo types are unfriendly!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 08:35 AM

I think that 'Guest' has a valid point. I know it's up to each and everyone of us to join in but sometimes at small venues like pubs and clubs you can feel a bit excluded. I certainly felt that at Beverley a few years ago, sometimes I felt that I was intruding, I know that's obviously not the case. The other thing is that although people may seem like 'good eggs' when on 'the net' they may be 'trainspotters/anoracks/strange weirdo's etc' when you meet them in the flesh. I think I'll buy a Mudcat tee shirt tho' and if you see me wearing it ... please don't talk to me ....(only kidding)
regards Ritchie

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 02:19 AM

I've never tried bear at a fesival perhaps next year!!

all the singarounds I went to were very inclusive - Mrs Duck I support your comment though I left the childers at home - festivals need to tkae into consideration changes that three year olds do not understand

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 01 Jul 03 - 07:46 PM

ouch!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 09:01 PM

i,agree.
ps.dont,have,to,many,bears,
you,might,fall,over,and,hert,youself.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Bassic
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 08:55 PM

I think it is a little unfair to comment on the etiquette of sessions in this thread. Especially the informal and ad-hoc gatherings in the food tent!! A reminder to those organising programmed sessions about being inclusive, especially to those faces that are not so familiar, is always usefull, but please acknowlege that it is not an easy task in a regular weekly/monthly session (plenty of threads on that tipic!!) and VERY difficult to get it exactly rite in a busy and bustling festival. "Well done" I say to those who put themselfs forward to organise/lead sessions, those at Beverley that I know personally would, without exception, always do there best to be inclusive, (untill they fall over from beer poisonong that is:-)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:48 PM

helo,maybe,guest,is,judt,trying,to
make,trubble?
if,so,we,should,burn,him.john

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Raggytash
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:25 PM

Guest, I can't speak for the rest of the festival, but I am sure I can speak for Punch the Horse and their audience when I say that you could not find a more gregarious bunch of people. I have been accepted into this wondeful bunch of nutters and have enjoyed many quite surreal evenings in their company.
My experience of the rest of the festival matched the above, but that was my experience. Please come next year and I feel sure that you will have a great time

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: LesB
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:17 PM

I have to agree with some of 'guests' comments and with that in mind I feel I must add my comments. I was there with a dance team (My first time @ Beverley) and could only go to evening events.
Much of this thread has been about the fringe. I go to a fest to see the artists and maybe do a bit of singing and playing.
I would not have bought tickets to see the Line up at this years fest. On Fri I managed 10 mins of Chumbawumba, Then came out to wait for the late night event with Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain etc (Wonderful). The main Sat night 'World Music' concert was a big turn off for me, I went on a pub tour following a rapper side.
Late on, I went into a session in the food tent and having plucked up courage to have a go, I waited for a lull in the proceedings (there was a a couple of guitars being thrashed at the other end of the tent by people completely oblivious to what was going on), and started a tune, only to be told off for not waiting until the they ( The guitar thrashers) had finished. This from someone who had dominated the proceedings up until then

Les

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 10:59 AM

I am a little puzzled - but there again i usually am - but why do you sign in as GUEST when you have gone to the trouble of buying a mudcat tee shirt? You dont say if you contribute in any way ie.play, sing,get drunk, fallover etc.

I was in most venues over that fantastic weekend (appearing with Pthe H,joint folk club running and at all the singarounds were everyone was given a chance to contribute,in particular at the Oddfellows session on the sunday, were Jim clearly asked several times was there any one who wanted to sing etc. I did not get the impression any one was getting ignored/excluded.

Yeh,you are dead right in one thing though,there is, was and always will be, room for the small voices at anywere the mudcatters, me and friends I know are.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 04:42 AM

You are honoured...Can't recall seeing jOhn...erm....

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: smallpiper
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 05:30 PM

yes jOhn did he even waved to me.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 04:32 PM

I,think,mrs-duck,is,right.
anyway,there,was,plenty,of,chance,to,arrange,
to,meet,for,a,drink/sing,in,the
"who's,,going,to,beverley?",thread.
I'spoke,to,everybody,that,i,recognised,
.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 02:29 PM

I enjoyed Beverley and met many mudcatters that I hadn't met before but must have missed Guest. If you are not willing to identify yourself online are you sure you want to be met?
I had only on complaint about the festival and that was the arrangements for the children's events on Sunday which had been on the field on the Saturday and appeared to be free. On Sunday they were put into the leisure centre hall due to rain even though it was hot and dry by mid morning - no notification so my kids sat for nearly an hour waiting. When we wen to the leisure centre to check times we were told of the move and that it would be £2.50 each (£7.50) for the remaining hour. Needless to say I didn't pay and had two very upset 3 year olds!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 12:17 PM

The good lady Duck and myself have too much to organise in general. We look forward to someting such as the Beverley Fringe as a chance to just chill-out. The field where we camped was an ideal play area for our twins. Having youngsters restricts what can be attended, for various reasons, including the fact that they can get restless in long sessions or concerts. It is a pain in the neck if you have to pay a lot of money to go to a concert, then are unable to stay in it because the Littlies are bored. Having a pub which opens onto an enclosed field is a godsend to us.
I certainly introduced myself to anyone who apeared to be a Mudcatter. And I met a few ones I had not previously crossed paths with.
Oombanjo - did you find the Blue Clicky to the Honking Duck, which I left somwhere ? If not - here it is again http://www.honkingduck.com/ . (Any news about the proposed occasional American Old-Time Music session at Nellies?)
Looking forward to a Fringe next year.
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 12:11 PM

i,agree.john

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 12:08 PM

Sorry spotted no-one in a Mudcat T Shirt except Mrs Duck -I didn't go around in a little gang with anyone!Food tent was appalling and overpriced. Some nice friendly fringe sessions in Hodgsons and Nellies which ,ask me think GUEST you were in the wrong place at the wrong time! -

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: oombanjo
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 09:10 AM

Yeh. and I'm the little fat balled one. Next year we will have an organised get together of Mudcatters at the fest( good Idea)??? Faces to names. This sounds like a job for Mrs Duck

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 05:07 AM

Guest - sorry I didnt see an unhappy catter t-shirt walking around at Oddfellows else I would have said Hi
I dont know most catters only being new to this place but I have found them very friendly

I didnt go near the food tent - out of my price bracket but most people seem to have been disappointed and wanted the scouts back

I thought it was interesting on Saturday afternoon that I could have sat in the car park and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the concert in the festival hall thinggy without having to be hot and bothered inside. Got a bit cofused by the programme only having half the fringe events listed but I understand why that happened

basically had a great weekend but I am now really sorry that GUEST felt so excluded - sorry mate - will try harder next time (with a carnation and I promise I will say hi)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jun 03 - 04:43 AM

I was there Food Tent CRAP
Why was Eliza Carthy on late Sunday afternoon and Sunday nightI would have loved to see her but had to travel home this is not the first time Beverley Festival in my opinion has kept the Headline acts back.

I am not moaning I am observing
I am a frequent guest here and would have liked to meet some mudcatters but you all apear to be in gangs to the exclusion of others I was in the oddfellows in a mudcat T shirt and no one wanted to know me although I tried to strike up conversations.
Case in point the thread is about what did you enjoy at beverley and has developed onto a chums meeting place oomabanjo has asked for feedback and has been ignored.

Get the thread back on track and think sometimes people with a small voice do attend mudcat festivals

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Julie B
Date: 28 Jun 03 - 03:25 PM

Nice to see what the 'proper' festival was like after my first visit to Beverley for the brilliant 'Peoples Voice' Fringe-only Folk Festival last year. Shame about the ghost walk not happening as there were about 15 of us waiting - maybe next year.

The only non-fringe event I attended was the final concert. Eliza Carthy etc very good, but I thought the sound was cranked up far too high for the Lindisfarne set. Stuffed rolled up balls of tissue paper in my ears but we gave it up as a bad job in the end as the hall was pretty hot too! Rest of concert good though.

Julie B

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 28 Jun 03 - 04:18 AM

Well we have so many Johns in our Tuesday and Sunday sessions that we are all thinking of changing our names to John for simplicity (there was a Monty Python sketch about Australia in which eveyone was called Bruce).

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,red and white rabbit
Date: 28 Jun 03 - 03:25 AM

Sir Rog - mucchos apologeticos amigos - no good me multitasking - you got called John by mistake on my earlier missive - my daughter was talking to me at the time and you turned into the boy in her class who isnt as good at her at reading - I can imagine the scene you in a class of five year olds with a fringed hat trying to read real books instead of beer mats! Sorry again Rog. I guess its all the worry over MCFAT's forthcoming duel

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Pistachio
Date: 27 Jun 03 - 01:58 PM

New to Mudcat site but not new to Beverley. ...Fantastic Fringe! Such a shame we can't get to two places at one time (or 3 or 4). I enjoyed it wherever I was ... but gather I missed some excellent sessions where I wasn't!
Looking forward to seeing Rogers new HAT!. Thanx to PTH for 'fun on friday'. Thanx to The Sun Inn too.
Marquee sessions are a great way to START the day!
I'm off to Warwick, maybe I'll see you there... can't get a pass for Cleckheaton...do enjoy yourselves (no doubt about that)

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 27 Jun 03 - 12:12 PM

bloody men - lady bumps - divorces - food and beer

John - it were great and you did a great job of organising - like you say a lot of the fringe is what always went on but I think your beer taste is ace - may the beer fest continue also

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 27 Jun 03 - 05:22 AM

I agree with bring back the venture scouts for a start Briony and her sis had nice lady bumps. Perhaps Paul you should have said sweat instead of sweet !! As for a divorce perhaps you should be challenged to a duel as well. Will try and get Ray & Johnny back by severely berating them at Whitby !!. Only complaint I have is perhaps there winae room for two sing a rounds on Friday but hey....lets not fight.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Kampervan
Date: 26 Jun 03 - 03:53 PM

Well I thought this year was bloody fantastic too. And I got engaged to MC Fat's wife, I'm just waiting for her double divorce to come through.

Anyway, about the Festival.

Yup, brilliant follow up to last year's wonderful fringe weekend.

Only real complaints,
1. Some of the rooms at the pub venues were a bit small

2. The Sun couldn't get an extension on Sunday night.

3. The campsite tea tent.
Why cheap chemical-rich chicken in brown sauce? Why not bacon butties?
Really slow service at breakfast. Badly organised although the young guy serving on Sunday was working really hard.
No tomato ketchup on Sunday morning.
Shut early on Sunday night.

No-one has done it better than the scouts in their last few years before they driven out by the great god 'profit', and no,it really isn't rose-tinted specs.

So, pretty good all round, but let's keep it to a weekend. There are other really good week-long festivals; but Beverly's strength has always been that it's short, sweet and very very friendly.

And bring back the Barnsley boys.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: oombanjo
Date: 26 Jun 03 - 02:58 PM

The whole weekend was great. But I am touting for your comments on the fringe to feed back to the council, so if u have any compliments or critisisms put them into this thread.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 26 Jun 03 - 08:35 AM

Apologies for anyone who turned up to do the ghost walk on Saturday evening. The guy who runs it got mixed up.

He did, however, turn up to do the historical walk on Sunday as arranged and did apologise to those who had turned up in vain the previous evening.

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 26 Jun 03 - 02:17 AM

does that mean I cant marry Paul?

does that mean my marriage to MCFAT is not legal?

oh well, it was good whilst it lasted Jim - btw glad I could help with the work problem

anyway - whoever I am married to I had a good weekends singing and some nice falling down water
(and for your information husbands numbers 1 & 3 I was genuinely ill on Saturday half my staff have been off this week so it wasnt a hangover or bad beer at the Odds or Sun Friday night.)

Sir J it was nice to put a face to a name and I realy enjoyed the fringe it was my first time in Beverley for 22 years - brought back a few memories - I might even come back if you'll let me!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: oldgit
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 02:52 PM

great singing and great beer
bit of a shock to find my missus had bigamously married some fellow called Mcfat
serves me right for arriving late!
I'll make the whole weekend next time

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 02:20 PM

FANTASTIC.....saw Barachois for their last gig as they're retireing!! :( AJ the DJ was very good....I got very drunk on the saturday night and vaguely remember being very ill and passing out about six am on sunday!!

The perfect end to a perfect weekend if you ask me!!

Em

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,Mrs MCFAT
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 02:06 PM

well I must have enjoyed it as I passed out on my honeymoon!!!!

Raggy - love the photos on the other thread
glad you like the hunting tartan guitar - marriage would have been over before it started if i had painted the original - perhaps next year when I want a divorce to marry Paul - he asked me before I left on Sunday and since MCFAT is going off on his world tour we might as well get divorced!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 06:01 AM

Yeah so is shit hot

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 05:56 AM

That's two words

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: MC Fat
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 04:24 AM

The word is double fantastic

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: sweetfire
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 03:45 AM

The word FANTASTIC comes to mind...

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 03:43 AM

Had a splendid time thanks, Dodgy. And we're not jealous at all of you being in Ibiza, cos its beautiful, hot and sunny here, too!!!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 09:20 PM

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: ET
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 02:27 PM

It was excellent. John is very restrained!!   I hope all the pubs concerned will tick the "entertainment" box for next year!!! or we might have mass arrests by the sponsoring council!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 12:11 PM

It was brilliant!

Subject: RE: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 08:16 PM

i,enjoyed,it.
it,was,really,nice.john

Subject: Review: beverley fest did you enjoy?
From: GUEST,oddfellows
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 06:46 PM

hello peeps unfortunately as you all know we is stuck in ibiza but the wonders of mondern technology are here and we would just like to say a huge thanks to everybody for making it a most stupendous weekend and soz for deserting you all. cheers all see ya in a week.
p.s.it,s 1 am so i shall apologise if this don,t make sense.