The last Sloop Session Barton, UK

Subject: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 20 Jul 03 - 06:20 PM

Just thought I'd post and reflect upon the end of a weekly session that I first attended in 1996, with a violin that I couln't play, listening to tunes I'd never heard.

The Sloop session is moving somewhere else and this coming Tuesday is the last for North Lincolnshire's best-wired boozer with the toilets from hell. Good luck to the Sloop. Sessions are often bigger than the pubs they inhabit, but in this case - I'm not so sure.

I feel been very fortunate to have had this on my doorstep and wondered if the last one could be a kind of lively and well - attended affair. Bulk in the Corner will lavishly accommodate anyone from outside the Barton area. There is a cash machine in Barton that dispenses fivers, only twice the amount needed to secure a pint of Sloop Guinness.

Anyone got like me, fond memories of Tusedays in Waterside Road?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Bassic
Date: 20 Jul 03 - 08:33 PM

I got on the telly there!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: ploughflyer
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 02:31 AM

My first experience, and therefore second last, was only last week and what a brilliant session it was. Wonderful musicians who could play along to the tunes I know and another smallpiper as well!

See you all tomorrow night and hope another venue gets sorted out.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 04:30 AM

Isn't that where they play really bad music....?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 04:46 AM

Yes, Peter.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 04:51 AM

heloo.john

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: KJ
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 05:01 AM

As recent white settlers we will miss our Tuesdays amongst nice people who have made us very welcome to our new home I hope a new venue is found asap and look foward to the big send off. Thanks to the attendance last Friday. C.T.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 05:52 AM

I shall attempt to attend the send off, but this is possibly unlikely as Mrs Rachel DeMister will be celebrating her birthday! If not, hope its a good'un.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 06:01 AM

The worst of the bad music is really, really bad, but the good stuff soars. ETV heard an example - Rural Sex in full flight the week before last.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Ayatolla
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 06:38 AM

Gee is the landlord of the nearby Queens pub (Tetleys £1.65!, Guiness £2.20?) The Queens is a possible alternative venue. Gee told me he would attend the Sloop session on Tuesday. I hearby command you all to wear relatively unstained attire to impress- I'm thinking particularly of Oaklet here. I shall be in an ensemble borrowed from that bloke who joined in a royal do recently.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 07:03 AM

That was Colin Thompson!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 08:59 AM

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Dáithí
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 09:10 AM

Sorry I shall miss tomorrow night's farewell as I'm away. Just like to say a big thanks to everyone for the warm welcome though - Sloop is the first and only session I have attended in England, and your encouragement to a bit of a newbie has meant a lot.I'm not in contact with anyone offline,(my email addy is [e-mail]) but will check Mudcat for news of a new venue -best of luck with this..
Slán - agus chífidh mé sibh go léir arís
Dáithí

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Bloke in the Corner
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 01:34 PM

Of course I'll be there, God willing, I do think it's a pity when a new landlord who only a month or so before had said he would support the session then makes a volte face like this. Oh well, let's all get there and make him see how good a session can be - then we can start looking for another venue. But is IS a good room, pity about the toilets. And the new man may well make even those more salubrious....

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 02:12 PM

If he so much as waves a Toilet Duck at those wonderfully scuzzy, fetid, malodourous cottaging booths, he'll have me and Skip to answer to and make no mistake.

I thought about the great folks that I met in the Sloop over the years and the wonderful bloke that I eventually married, and came over a bit wistful about the place.

I still have a bag of music, given to me by Ayatollah on my second visit way back when. And I remember when all this was just fields. And nobody used to lock their doors etc.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: smallpiper
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 03:30 PM

Me an Niknak will be there God willing and will will be accompanied by two of my brothers so its going to be a family outing and hopefully a celebration.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 03:45 PM

I'll drink to that, Smellypooper but I might bring my own bottle of advocaat, hidden in a moist, fleshy crevice to avoid the abitious pricing policy of the licenced bandit in the stained thong.

Long live the Sloop. Bring digital cameras to record the event and to clog-up the Mudcat with images that won't mean anything to anyone who hasn't had to use the Sloop toilets and during the breathless and tearful encounter, has pictured themselves momentarily riding shotgun on a Greek cesspool tanker. In August.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 03:54 PM

Americans - best use Schipol (Amsterdam) and get a connecting Air UK/KLM service to Humberside International. There is a bus service to Barton and Hull9 on the hour from the terminal.

I'd advise you to use the toilets at the terminal.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 03:57 PM

And Bulk in the Corner, It might have been the re-wiring that lead to his volte face. I have just sawn through my chair.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: ET
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 04:18 PM

This is sad. Been great times there. I hope the new landlord, if its his fault, poisons the woman from North Lincs Council with his new pub grub, if he sells it.

Queens sounds ok. John Bennet knows of a pub up the road with a licence. Can't remember its name but its near him- former club I think

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Dáithí
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 06:55 AM

Really couldn't miss saying farewell to the Sloop, so have managed to rearrange life to accommodate trip to Barton. Will try to leave wrong notes at home on this occasion....

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 07:38 AM

Well done, Daithi! Are they the wrong notes that you leave at home every time?

Perhaps we could move the session onto my husband's icebreaker?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:12 AM

hEloo,I,will,go,if,I'm,not,doin'g,nowt.
I,will,take,my,pet,spider,as,well,[he,is,called,Trevor]

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: KJ
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:16 AM

Er jOhn,Trevor I'm sure is very welcome as long as he enjoys the music somewhere where I can't see him...I definately do NOT do spiders. Nacy's Pane may well become Nancy's screaming abdabs if I see him. How well do you cope with hysterical women?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:28 AM

piders,are,good,they,eat,bugs,[flies,etc]

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 10:35 AM

can I come?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: bill\sables
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 10:45 AM

I hope to get over tonight
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 11:04 AM

Bill, it'll be grand to see you. Any chance of kidnapping Lord Pirt of Goole

Mick, gissa song or several.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 06:05 AM

How did it go then? You're all a bit quiet...

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 06:20 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?

The session, as always, will commence at 2pm till about 6/7pm.

Keep the Music playing, my friends.

Pete.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 08:35 AM

What a wonderful night and what a pity it is not carrying on there.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 11:24 AM

Here here, Michael.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 11:24 AM

Or is it hear, hear? To Hear, or not to hear? Depends on who's playing, in my experience...!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 08:52 PM

Very sorry to hear the Sloop session have lost their home! It was a very enjoyable night I spent there some weeks ago, and I do hope you'll all find a new session home. Worse thought: What is to become of the Hull European Mudcatters gathering next May? Commiserations, Susanne

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 09:16 PM

Just out of curiosity, what happened?

It sounded quite hopeful when Greg made this post at the start of the month. (Although personally, I never trust new landlords and "things will be the same..." - It happend to us fairly recently - after a few weeks and our notice was on the night - "can you make this your last night please"...)

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 09:28 PM

Jon-the,new,landlord,was,full,of,shit!
i,heard,he,is,hoping,to,turn,the,session,room,into,
a,restaraunt,area.
he,said,he,wouldn't,but,he,did!
[similar,situation,to,THe-Jug]
the,thing,is,most,of,the,people,going,there
go,for,the,music!

susane[skw]-dont,worry,about,next,years,gathering..
Skipjack,and,others,are,working,hard,to,find,a,new,venue.
This,session,WILL,continue,just,at,a,new,place
We,have,lost,a,,few,Tuesday,sessions,in,the,last,year
[The-Hase,The-Sloop,The-Woolpack]
but,there,are,loads,of,pubs,in,the,area
there,is,still,The-Sun,in,Beverley
its,quite,a,drive,from,The-Sloop
[about,8,miles]
but,we,know,that,the,landlord,[Steve]
welcomes,folkies,and,the,Sunday,session,there
is,probably,one,of,the,best,in,Britain.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 09:57 PM

That sounds about par for the course John...

Jon

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 08:30 AM

It was an excellent last session...photos to follow! If the landlord thinks he can make it into a posh food pub he's in the wrong area & judging by the amount of money that went over the bar on Tuesday he'll be regretting stopping the sess!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: KJ
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 02:26 PM

Oh God here goes I hope I do this rite...PHOTOS ARE HERE

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Bassic
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 02:31 PM

Sorry KJ. All there was was a message saying "This album is currently empty" :-(

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 03:38 PM

Well speaking personally, I loved them. Particularly the ones with me in them.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: KJ
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 03:57 PM

Oh bollocks lets try this one then...PHOTOS ARE HERE-----MAYBE!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 04:59 PM

Try again Karen

Gerry

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: KJ
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 06:58 PM

Shite, Shite & treble Shite!!! Right if this doesn't work Yahoo Photos can f**k right off.Photos
It works on my computer honest!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 01:53 AM

Well guess what? I've just got to work & have tried all the links & they all work, so what are you lot on about?

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 03:20 AM

All of them work for me

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Bassic
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 05:01 AM

Second link worked, smashing photos Karen. Just tried the first link again and that works for me now!!

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Oaklet
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 06:22 AM

Terrific KJ. I think that I own the pair of legs. Ayatollah has just been on to explain that Gee is not prepared to host the session in the Queens. I guess it's just a case of waiting 'til Ayatollah finds a new venue.

Mr Bennet - please keep us informed.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 06:15 PM

However, Sloopers suffering session withdrawal can come and drown their woes in porter and dirges at the Six Bells, in Barrow, tomorrow (Sunday 27th July 2003), so that's allright.

Subject: RE: The last Sloop Session Barton, UK
From: GUEST,Dáithí
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 05:52 AM

Great pictures KJ!
Also suffering withdrawal symptoms so thinking about sliding over to the Brocklesby Hunt at Goxhill tomorrow night...anybody recommend it? Going? Can give me directions? Cheers!