Duel - MC Fat & Old Git

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 02:10 AM

looks like its all off anyway

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 05:04 AM

I shall savour the sweet meats of victory at Clecky with my twusty second Sir Raggytash of Glocar. Just as I was getting into the Keith Marsden songbook !!!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 06:28 AM

Left left right steady man, Victory is yours, we shall celebrate in grand style in the Wykeham Arms this very evening

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 09:46 AM

Ah, well, the code duello is honored more in the breech[es] now than in the field of honor. As was said to a certain martyr on his way to being crucified: We all have our crosses to bear. Lady Hillary might look askance at sharing my affections with another beautiful woman, anyway.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 12:56 PM

Had I known you were betrothed to another I would not have suggested that we share a rabbit hole - the other two are wed to others and look where that got me!!!

Raggy you wont be able to celebrate til Saturday night - I offered MCfat to stay at my place Friday night but he has chickened out - didnt want childers jumping up and down on him at 6.00 am!!!!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 05 Jul 03 - 10:57 AM

Not betrothed, but very good friends. As Robinson states, "Joy shared is multiplied, sadness shared is lessened."

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 04:37 AM

Well I would hate to come between you and a loved one - besides us rabbits are not keen swimmers and it in the words of the song ( well almost) 'itts a long long way from there to here!'

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 04:42 AM

For any of you who might still be stickig with the thread Raggy was knighted with my low D whislte at Cleckhuddersfax for his services - victory was claimed without a song being sung.

However, MCFAT is not content with this - he accepts that the duel for a lady ( dont know who she is) may not be the 'done thing' but feels the duel should still take place. He wishes to put Burns songs into their rightful place as singaround favourites - is the duel between shanties and Burns still to take place old git? will you now duel for the honour of your songs?

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 05:48 AM

Ok
but perhaps with a twist in the tail(brings water to my eyes!!)
how about Mcfat singing shanties if he can handle the subtle nuances and gentle lyricism whilst I belt out the burns

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 11:03 AM

date time and place please?
What happens if someone else turns up and beats both???

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 01:24 PM

well I have just returned from Cleckythump festival where Ray 'little legs Padgett' has agreed to be umpire/ referee or second depending on what role is required -he's actually been banned by work from going on mudcat so I could say anything about him here and he wouldnt know!!!

Having looked at the programme for Saddleworth Festival in two weeks there may be a window of opportunity Saturday Afternoon - we just have to find a venue - The Wagon is usually a good place if they dont throw us out because they are serving food to those wimps who do solids at folk festivals

Guest Noddy -is there a rival group of songs to Burns versus Shanties ?- can you have a three legged duel? I thought duel was for two contestants but if you want to appear and challenge you will need a second - so far MCFAT has Bulstrode and Geoff might have Geoff or Padge. If this event is to go ahead I feel there should be a prize - since I am no longer the prize I feel that I should perhaps provide it - cant be a guitar in hunting tartan but I do have a glass tankard I could engrave for the winner!!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 06 Jul 03 - 06:49 PM

Me sing??? What's a tune???? Just call me a coward.
I was simply postulating the posibility of another person or persons unbeknownst to the facts of the fact of a duel or for that matter wanting the prize for themselves???? But now you say you're not up for grabs. OOOPs. Almost gave the game away.
I will be at Saddleworth but in my alter ego.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 02:06 AM

I would never call anyonea coward - thats what brings about these duels!! - I never said I wasn't up for grabs - just that the focus of the duel has now changed to fighting for the homour of which type of song is most successful or something!!

I am still on the lookout for husband number 5 now that EBarnacle has blown me out in favour of his american princess - husband number 1 decided I wasnt worth fighting for - husband number 3 has just gone back to his wife and he who was potential husband number 4 for Beverley next year has apparently deserted me too, as he hasnt been seen on mudcat for ages!!

Perhaps I am just not wife material!!!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Alio
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 07:08 AM

We've got loads of windows in Saddleworth thankyou - we pay our taxes here!!!

I have to warn you, though, that we can't have any violence in God's country. The last bit of bloodshed was when the Lankies tried to take us over, and we had to repel them!!

Ali

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 11:16 AM

I thowt it were 'Lankies what were repulsive! Discuss.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 11:32 AM

Have a care here Sire, I can feel the reverebrations of another duel forming

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 12:13 PM

Lord Raggy since thou art now knighted and can bare arms ( t - shirt and english summer permitting) thou canst now challenge Sir Les and demand satisfaction
- sirah I prithee though take care for living in Yorkshire as thou dost now thou mightest have problems with missing hub caps etc Hearing Les sing 'Satisfaction' now that really is a challenge!!

Sir Les art Lankies another name for giants - if so thou art mistaken Cos the uddersfield giants are definetly from Yorkshire!!

Alio - didnt mean to imply you didnt have windows or pay your taxes but I was under the impression that you had been over run by said Lancashire heathens and that you were witholding your taxes to pay John Long Whistle to raise an army to free you!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 07:24 PM

Les, I am reminded by the lamantations of the Rabbit of the biblical proclamation

"she weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: amongst ALL her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies"

(The Lamentations of Jeremiah Chapter 1, 2)

Basically the Rabbit seems to be going a bit short but gets her kicks by having men behead each other in a fight over her dubious honour, by her own admission she's after husband number five.












Bangs like a shit-house door in the wind ...............allegedly

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 09:48 PM

Raggy, I expect to be in Blighty in August. Insulting a lady is never good form. Have your sword ready.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 09:55 PM

PS, Raggy, you may choose foil or epee.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 02:57 AM

Raggy - I am totally gutted - I thought you were the faithful servant and supporter of my Lord MCFat - I leave him to look for another only because I have learnt he has another with whom he has sired offspring

my honour is not dubious - perhaps the term husband has been used somewhat loosely but I demand commitment from my men - once I find a man ready to be committed then I will have found the perfect partner!! Rabbit hole in Bedlam here we come!! I cant help it if I become loyal and true to these men only to find out they still have wives in tow!!!

Thank you EBarnacle for defending my honour knowing Raggy it will be foil - just be careful what he wraps it round!! He might even enlist MCfats support and I can vouch that his foil has a secret ingredient contained within - a loyal mouseketeer!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 05:05 AM

I am indeed the faithful and loyal servany of MC Fat, how have you the audacity to doubt it. I am the one person upon whom he can rely ! You attempt to get the gallant knight murdered by another of your conquests and when that ruse fails you, due to the cowardice of your concubine yuo attempt to get yet another suitor to do a dastardly deed unto him. Now you seek to bring foreigners into the fray, reminiscent of the ignoble acts of treachery inflicted upon our virtuous virgin queene Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the First by the unfaithful and disloyal Mary.
Thsi time your plots will again fail, your murderous counterpart apparently want to fight with something you wrap chickens in to cook and a long playing single record. He shall face the wrath of both myself and my noble Lord ere he ever chances upon these shores, this sceptred isle , this island fortress

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 05:40 AM

My dear Lord Raggy - I didnt ask my noble lord McFat to challenge my ex -concubine - 'husband' number 1 ( I cant help it if I am irresistable and old git still feels he needs to protect me - after all we have known each other for mmore years than I want to admit to) Neither do I ask the errant Sir EBarnacle to take up arms against my Leige's second to protect my honour - he does it because a rabbits honour has been threatened knowing that I would not dream of approaching him since he is bethrothed to another.

Besides - I dont want my lord MCFat killed - how could I live without my love? - if you really wanted to do a service might I suggest poison in his Fist Lady's chalice - something undetectable in white wine would do the job - cant even drink proper wine and calls herself a lady - at which point I might become heiress to my Liege's betting slips, Lotto ticket and Epi and perhaps then you and I could come to some arrangement?

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 05:44 AM

Eh ?

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:10 AM

Fist(?) lady
the mind boggles!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:13 AM

yes she beats him up - why do you think he knows so much about duels or with my spelling perhaps thats duals as there are two of you

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:28 AM

so now that Mcfat has torn himself away from the fist we need to talk terms!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: GUEST,The Hologram of MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:37 AM

Sirrah I and my twusty leige Sir Raggy accept the duel consider Stan Hugill to be leren-ed by the time we meet . A's for the Anchor that stands by our bough, B's for the Bowsprits.... Methinks that the Burns may be harderer....

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 07:37 AM

The Old Git offers terms Mc Fat my Lord, vast quantities of ale and stout come to mind, lets not be too hasty in our desire to rid the good planet earth of this lowly creature, he may yet have some saving grace ................... and as for EBarnacle, anything that attaches itself to a ship's arse shouldn't be any match for such as ourselves

Go down you blood red roses, go down !

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 08:23 AM

Raggy, consider that in days of lore, a barnacle was considered capable of completely stopping a ship under full sail. It would be wise to know what you are doing before you start insulting people. As you don't seem to like foil, epee will do nicely. It would seem that no poison is needed to deal with poltroons like you.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 08:45 AM

so what pray laird , are the conditions
is it one shot apiece or a brace or a whole volley
must know whether to prepare my duelling pistols or my blunderbuss

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 08:46 AM

ps
am not averse to the ale and stout

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 09:06 AM

Well it could be broadside to broadside. A song a piece taken in turn we should have a. The Shanty Round b. The Burns Round c. Swimsuit Round (optional) d. The Drinking Round e. Song of Choice Round. Referree/Umpire to be Little Legs Padgett, scoring by the Clap-om-itor. Prize - the honour of winning and a curly-wurly

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 09:27 AM

I'm looking forward to the evening dress round, myself.

Mmmmm shanties in evening dress... Slingbacks rather than Shellbacks...

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 09:36 AM

earrings rather than 'errings

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 09:47 AM

Can we have interviews and extra marks for saying we would like to travel abroad and work with children !!!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 10:33 AM

My Noble Lord MC Fat, it seems that I am being drawn into battle with EBarnacle, do you have any rusty old equipment I could utilise to deal with this wanton raggamuffin , it scarely seems necessary to tarnish our full armour.
However he may be perchance an "American Cousin" who does not fully comprehend the emormous task he is prevailing upon his pitiful self. I think I may need to take pity on the poor misguided fool. He says he will be visting this fair country in August, do you think we should extend a welcome to him and perhaps invite him to join our table at one of the fine hostelries in the fair town of Whitby.
I would not want to be seen as taking advantage of a half wit by putting him to the sword.
I would be indebted for your consideration

Lord Raggy

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 10:33 AM

The only way is face to face. The Renaissance had it right. Dueling swords, not firearms.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 10:46 AM

Ah sirrah faeces to faeces (is that a spelling mistook) myself and Sir Raggy will perchance meet with you in a hostelry. Sir Raggy is an adept poisoner and could quite easily slip you a Micky Finn but however methinks as you come from the colonies that the drink thou suppest will be a girly @Disco Piss' lager type.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 11:03 AM

wow - this is really hotting up - can I come and watch?

Noreen if you'd been watching channel 5 last night you would have seen in the States that they have a naked round now as well as an evening wear and swimwear round - that should clear the pub nicely to allow us girlies chance to partake of some beverages

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: MC Fat
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 11:11 AM

Does that mean G strings and thongs

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 11:52 AM

I could sing that well known song from the musicals "With a thong in my arse!"

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 11:55 AM

EBarnacle ,
isn't face to face something to do with missionaries?
duelling bibles?

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Les from Hull
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 03:59 PM

Ebarny
'consider that in days of lore, a barnacle was considered capable of completely stopping a ship under full sail.'

They were also thought to change into geese. If you get a move on you could save yourself a fortune in air fares. Seriously, though if you're over here in August, Whitby Folk Week is well worth the visit. Just watch out for the vessel with the pestle.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:37 PM

EBarnacle, for once on a serious note, Les is correct when he tells you that Whitby Folk Week is superb. Starting officially on Saturday 16th August (this year) (unofficially on the night or sometimes 2 nights before) it is a celebration of British folk music which ranges from the traditional to the contemporary with everything imaginable in between thrown in. The are many organised events, about 700 hours worth in over 20 venues around a delightful fishing come tourist town. In addition is "the fringe" which is free, gratis and for nothing, where people such as myself, MC Fat, Old Git, Les from Hull and many many others gather in pubs and basically sing all day and night. If you are seriously coming over send a Pm and whatever assistance you need when here I, and I am sure others, will do our utmost to provide.
Whitby is situated on the North East Coast of England in the county of Yorkshire (North Yorkshire for the more pedantic amongst you), the nearest major town is Leeds, about 60 miles away.
Cheers
Raggy

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: old git
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 06:55 PM

I'll second all the above!
No...I'm not talking about a duel again
I love Whitby!

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 01:19 AM

Regrettably, that weekend I am performing at a Monmouth County Clearwater festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The venue is only a block or two from the Stone Pony, [most famous for Bruce Springsteen], now sadly almost guaranteed to be torn down as an "urban renewal" measure.

The reason for my likely visit is that I am the marketing/research director for a non-toxic, environmentally friendly ship bottom coating which meets the EU 2003 standard. When I was first approached about this product 5 years ago, I could not believe that it could prevent marine fouling. If our current set of tests is successful, I will be negotiating with Hempel Paints and Coatings for a worldwide distributorship. That would give me the excuse to stop over your way.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 01:28 AM

By the bye, I do apreciate the invite. Perhaps we can do it another week.

It's almost a shame this thread has turned civil. I had spoken with a friend in Denmark who was willing to sail me across in a 17 metre Viking ship [Sebbe Als] and do a proper landing.

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 02:21 AM

well I am turning it uncivil - if there is such a word - Raggy thats it - I am going to do all in my power to prevent your inheritance of my beloveds epiphone - I'll import people from the whole of christendom to duel you if I have to - the reason - you spout on about Whitby and is there a mention of a little Red and white rabbit - or even a big red and white rabbit - no!!

If I werent a lady I would challenge you myself. And you Old Git - you seconded him - so much for undying love and backing out of the duel to save my honour - yellow chevrons on a yellow shield might well be your colours you cad! MCFAT you are strangely silent! No strawberries and cream for dessert for you !!

Ebarnacle might I challenge you to invent another environmentally friendly coating - one that includes body armour - helmet and guantlets to rid the world of these ungentlemanly folk. Besides I now have visions of your tanned muscular body leaping ashore from a viking ship like Kirk Douglas or Tony Curtis in 'the Viking' - are you sure you are betrothed?

Subject: RE: Duel - MC Fat & Old Git
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 02:32 AM

by the way EBarnacle - it is a good festival if you ever can make it over in August one year - if you are into boats and ships and things one of the tall ships is usually organised to be in for the week - I know the Endeavour is just due to leave but if my mother is right - not a common occurance I know - the Grand Turk is due to be in for Whitby week! Myself,I hate boats - I get seasick looking at them