Party North Kent May 29

Subject: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 05:27 AM

Since I can't do blue clickies I thought I'd make a new thread the title of which was a bit more definite about THE party.

The title of the old thread with all the details is RE: Summer House/garden session??????

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Noreen
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 06:49 AM

Click to return to old thread: RE: Summer House/garden session??????

Good luck with all arrangements, Richard, it sounds great.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 06:50 AM

The original thread is here.

Richard - you're a big boy now - it's ever so easy to do clickies, there's even a special tool to help you now. Just copy the URL (that's the web address which displays in the Address box at the top of the browser) of the page you want to link to onto the clipboard. Then when you're composing your posting, click on the "Make a link ("blue clicky")" link at the bottom right of the text box. Paste the previously copied URL into the Link URL box, type the text (eg in the link above - here) into the text box and click "Make Link". The constructed link will be displayed and can be copied and pasted into the posting text.

Note: if the link is to somewhere else on the mudcat site you can remove the http://www.mudcat.org/ from the front of the URL - if it's not on the mudcat site you MUST have // at the front somewhere.

Hint: it's easiest to open a second browser window (File -> New -> Window) for the site/page that you're making the link to.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 06:55 AM

Sorry Noreen - crossposted, but Richard is big, old, and ugly enough (he's even a solicitor) to do his own links.

Are we going to be able to attract you and Stewart all the way down to the SE then ? - See you at the Eurogathering - love Dave.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 08:41 AM

I love the way Richard's original notice goes - starts off with good news, the musical stuff and that - and then gradually get's into the stuff about man-eating dogs and feral cats and psychotic neighbours... I exaggerate - but I can imagine a lovely Les Barker type piece along those lines...

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dilligaf
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 05:49 PM

We,ve decided to join the 20th century,and try this new found computor thing out. Slats and his mad red head will be co-hosting this party, Slats is a friendly old thing, but beware his wife, she,s more deadly than the dog or the cat. It could be another verse in a Les Barker song.If anyone is desperate we might be able to fit a few in our house for the night its about a mile from Richards across the fields.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 05:24 AM

Yes, the original thread does say it's a co-hosted event. I do nothing without relevant approval! Well, nearly nothing...

But I recognise that typing, and it ain't Slats himself it's t'other one, isn't it? I reckon you should get your own cookie, as, say, "Dilligaff".

We could even have a quiz at the party what Dilligaff meant (all members of Bishop Gundulph and Woddard and Dead Horse, particularly Dead Horse himself and Dr Will CU Now, are hereby disqualified 'cos they already know).

Of course Dave will now have to attend to give first aid... (in joke, from last Friday at the Greyhound).

It had been suggested to me that my original posting was a bit too close to my personal sense of humour to translate readily into even other regions of the UK, much less other countries, but I'm glad to see McGrath got it. Perhaps a song for the event, along the lines of Lehrer's "Irish Folk Song"...    McGrath, the glove is down!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 06:07 AM

I've already checked to see - there is no Dilligaff registered as a mudcat member - WHY NOT - O volupturous one ?

There is a welcome thread for Slats here.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 12:43 PM

I'd love to come. I'll even try and peruade the great Dave kenningham to join me.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 04:04 PM

Woodsie, bring the entire entourage!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 04:29 PM

I think I'm supposed to be running a singaround at Chippenham on 29 May - have a great time in North Kent, though!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:26 AM

Treat it as a rehearsal for my 60th (well 59.97) Birthday BBQ the following Sunday.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 12:23 PM

BBQ? I was talking to Debbie the other night, we were wondering when the next one was!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dead Horse
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:58 PM

If the Grand Turk don't git me first, I shall be there. (So will "her indoors")

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 May 04 - 07:20 AM

Refresh.

Gardening today. How I hate it!!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST,James
Date: 09 May 04 - 07:11 PM

Ooop! sorry wrong thread - wasl ooking for dave kenningham, sorry!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 May 04 - 03:27 AM

Well, he might be here on the day...

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: woodsie
Date: 10 May 04 - 12:00 PM

He better be, I haven't heard "Ride On" for a few weeks now!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 May 04 - 12:38 PM

Ah, but he might sing "Red is The Rose".

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: woodsie
Date: 10 May 04 - 01:53 PM

Oh no!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 May 04 - 12:12 PM

For those of you with air-rifles, I bet the wood pigeons (and sometimes seagulls) at my barbie are bigger and fatter and more barbecue-able than the budgerigars at Dave's...

Indeed I saw a heron on my neighbour's chimney-stack once. Not surprising as Europe's biggest heronry is about three miles away, at High Halstow, but one would be a challenge to get on the barbecue.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 04 - 06:23 PM

So who's coming then?

Let's get some arguments started now, so we can pick them up on the day!!

I may have a local soprano coming who will make Dave sound Quiet!

Should we allow fish on the barbie?

Was the Mirror right to use suspect evidence to ilustrate an actual problem?

Have 12-strings actually been MADE to tune below E in Spanish tuning, or are there simply some that are badly made and will not stand it, or some players who preferred to sing in different ranges?

Do you split a neck mortice, with steam or dry heat?

Should we allow Irish music in England? Is it "folk" outside Ireland?

What should we call stuff like Neil Young? Is it Folk, Filk, contemporary acoustic, or contemporary acoustic-style American music, or 60's nothing in particular?

What should a polite host do if he only has one spare barbecue and an observant Muslim and an observant Jew both turn up at the barbie? Where does he put the milk and butter?

Should people wait their turn at a singaround? At a party who ought to run the sinaground?

Should I have got local beer rather than a Midland beer?

etc???

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 14 May 04 - 06:36 PM

Blimey

I'm mentally exhausted already.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:26 PM

Well, I've built the stand for the barrel of beer.

And arranged to borrow several barbecues, and a quantity of garden furniture.

You'd better all come.

Oh, and I've discovered the pub next door has a bouncy castle that day, so I might have to get one of the smaller PA rigs out, or would anyone like to volunteer to go next door to borrow the lovely little children so we can put them on the barbecue?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 May 04 - 07:56 PM

The good news is that I have a medieval that day Richard so you are safe from my attentions. Have fun though.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: woodsie
Date: 19 May 04 - 11:13 PM

haven't seen the folkmob for a while as I'm working nights. I did mention to DK that we should get a minibus - but I'm not sure if he's discussed it with the others. I will let you know by this weekend if, and how many of us will be coming.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 04 - 03:42 AM

Excellent news Woodsie.

A bunch of reprobates from Medway are also organising a minibus so they can all get drunk and still go home, and then come back for their cars in the morning (so they can all arrive at different times).

I think the long suffering Dave Bryant is being used as transport by a bunch of others including Sue Tuckey.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 May 04 - 04:53 AM

God it's only just over a week away. Yes Linda has definitely offered Sue a lift (in my car) - I don't know who else I'm supposed to be bringing though - I'm sure she'll let me know !

Richard do you really want me to bring my .22 air rifle ?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 04 - 10:41 AM

By all means bring it - if we scare all the pigeons away you can still use it to deflate the bouncy castle in the pub garden so we can get some peace to educate them by singing the Old Man from Over the Sea.

Or one of the ruder versions of The Threshing Machine.

Or Twice Daily.

Just don't shoot the dogs or any guests (except Sue if she sings).

And if Sprout and John (local travellers) come you will get a lecture on the superiority of the longbow or crossbow or catapult. Plus a request for harecoursing songs.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 May 04 - 10:45 AM

Just don't shoot the dogs or any guests (except Sue if she sings).

I'm a lousy shot when I've got my fingers in my ears !

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Amos
Date: 20 May 04 - 01:25 PM

Wish I could jine yers, fellers!

A

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 04 - 01:47 PM

The moral of the story is to put your fingers elsewhere, if you dare...

Oh, by the way, there is a certain melodeon murderer Dr Will CU Now tells me you can shoot too - and I will add that if he she or it picks up my mandolin (or anyone else's) you definitely should.


btw Dave did you pick up my PM?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dead Horse
Date: 20 May 04 - 05:57 PM

I am in possession of a six foot long blowpipe, accurate at ranges of up to 6ft 6in, made by aboriginal midgets as a silent but deadly means of perforating bouncy castles. I shall bring said weapon if I can lay my hands on a suitable roof rack. Darts are part of the package. Lungs required.
Any takers?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 21 May 04 - 04:41 AM

Richard - yes I picked up your PM (Incidently most of it was for Linda - why didn't you PM Essex Girl ?).

Ken - How long is the actual blowpipe - 6ft 5in ? Incidently make sure that the target is a Bouncy Castle and not Dilligaf sunbathing !

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 May 04 - 06:56 PM

Dave - one of your senior moments, in practice for after your party?

The PM explained - it was much easier to trip over a post from you to send you a PM than one from Essex Girl.

Also, Dead Horse's post explains - his blowpipe is 6 feet (he says so).

Now if his blowpipe is that long, perhaps that explains Kay's dancing. You'd wriggle a bit too, wouldn't you?

Also you can easily tell the difference between a bouncy Castle and Dilligaf sunbathing. On a bouncy castle the children on top are screaming. Errr....wait a minute....something wrong here....does not compute....fizz, spark, pop.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 May 04 - 02:53 AM

Progress continues:

Various guests are promising me a syllabub, a chilli con carne to a recipe learned in Mexico, and 40 jacket-sized potatoes. Another who does a little light poaching (very "Rufford Park") is talking about quantities of rabbit and pigeon.

It looks as if garden furniture promised will amount to about 40 chairs plus various tables and parasols.

There will be two gazebos. And 3 barbecues, and a hibachi reserved for El Halal/kosher with separate utensils. I am told that the slaughter requirements for both are the same, and that those who need El-Halal can eat kosher. Does anyone know if the reverse applies as well? I have a nagging feeling about a religious procedure for meat to be kosher. El-Halal (I am told) requires the name of the deity to have been uttered, and accepts that most of the principal deities are for this purpose equivalent. Does anyone know about the mirror equivalent (or not as the case may be).

The summerhouse is almost tidy.

The front garden is presentable.

I have a sign ready to put on the telegraph pole.

I have dug out another barrowload of weeds.

There are some tins of lager and (from Val and Pete) 3 litres of Soave in the garage fridge, and Val and Pete will also be bringing some red wine from their recent booze cruise(s). Beer will arrive Thursday. I've personally washed about 50 plaztic beer mugs for those who arrive without tankards.

If you are all very good (or bad) Val and Pete are also (maybe) going to make a punch, having recently been to Spain and come back with a considerable quantity of brandy - it was at a price there at which it would have been rude not to!! Be warned it is likely to be suitable only for those not driving!!!

We've found the plastic plates and cutlery.

Spare beds and futons are aired and have clean sheets. 7 sleeping bags and 4 lilos and a camp bed located.

There were earlier enquiries about parking for caravans - I can park two in my drive but they will probably have to be manhandled in.

I have almost decided to have a PA rig ready for use in case of need probaby only a little one, about 500 watts, but if local noise is not too bad it's much nicer just to sit around and play acoustic so let's all hope - but I remember at the Fenn Bell, My Guru Said had to sing a song harder than she would have preferred to get over noise, and in cases like that the PA might enable audibility without having to spoil the dynamic of the song.

Incidentally Guru, do we still expect you?


Err...

What's the forecast like????

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 24 May 04 - 06:03 AM

They reckon that this fine weather might not last until the weekend.

Beer will arrive Thursday that sounds hopeful - just make sure that you and the Hick's haven't drunk it all before Saturday. Incidently, are you running it on our usual "Bring and Burn" strategy ?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 May 04 - 06:09 AM

I can make a pretty mean cheesecake if you want it. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 04 - 03:35 AM

Yes, bring it and burn it....

I'm sure a cheesecake would be much appreciated ....


If the weather is bad, the drawing room is large, and has a conservatory on the side, and I'll just have to move the furniture around a bit.

Also the cooker is large if rain puts the barbies out.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 May 04 - 04:43 AM

We can lend you one of our herd of Gazebos if you need it.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dead Horse
Date: 25 May 04 - 08:48 AM

Errr.....you have to take your shoes off on a bouncy castle?
Blowpipe is indeed six foot, but if you talk dirty to it, it can manage six foot six. I also have a kosher one, but that is a few inches shorter.
Incidentally, heron make good eating, but take a tip from Mr Bryant, avoid the bill!!!

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 May 04 - 12:38 PM

We have two gazebos planned Dave, but if you can get on in the boot of the car, if it looks showery we could put another up.

I also have some large-ish lightweight tarpaulins but figuring out what to attach them to could be tricky.

If this becomes a regular event, I must investigate methods of attaching awnings to the house, as you do.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 27 May 04 - 04:39 AM

if you can get on in the boot of the car

Linda and I have never tried it - sounds a bit cramped !

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 May 04 - 09:36 AM

Beer now on trestle and settling in the shade - for tapping tomorrow. I'll try not to drink it all before you lot get here.

Incidentally, for all those who think I still live in Higham, I don't, and if you go to my old house in Higham, or the big house that used to be the old almshouse near the Copperfield (used to be the Duke of York) on the Gravesend Road, (where I have never lived at all) you will be disappointed (or have a lucky escape, as the feeling suits). No names no packdrill.

Lower Stoke is the place, and it's quite near the Isle of Grain. Dave put up a link to a map on the earlier thread, so CHECK IT.

I put up the house name on the telegraph pole yesterday as well.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 27 May 04 - 09:54 AM

What's the beer in Richard ? If it's in a barrel, put an old towel over it and keep it nice and damp - the evaporation will keep the beer cool. Unfortunately the cardboard boxes that Polypins are usually in, tend to go soggy with the same treatment.

I hope my 15gals of beer (5gals each of Porter/Old, Best Bitter, and Amber Ale) clear nicely for the following weekend.

I put up the house name on the telegraph pole yesterday as well
You're not supposed to hang it from the wires, Richard !

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 May 04 - 04:34 PM

It's carefully located in a corner of some walls that never get the sun, but as you say I might exploit the latent heat of vaporisation tomorrow.

Any intending burglars be warned the dogs will be guarding it...

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST,Cheryl Jones
Date: 27 May 04 - 05:13 PM

Can't promise absolutely, but can probably bring some gluten free applecakes for sensitive flowers such as myself. Also some soft drink stuff. Do you need any more garden chairs or tables as could probably manage 4 of the first and one of the second.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 May 04 - 03:09 AM

I think we are sorted for furniture thanks Cheryl.

What are "soft drinks"? [BG]

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 28 May 04 - 05:22 AM

Presumambly ones in squashy plastic bottles.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 May 04 - 03:19 PM

Starting to look organised:

Beer settling nicely, lots of tables and chairs spread about and two gazebos up - some really nice looking spuds for jacketing just arrived.

Rachel will do a big pot of veg chilli sauce.

Boxes of red wine in situ too.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 May 04 - 06:51 PM

Cheesecakes made and ready to travel.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 May 05 - 05:39 AM

This wll not happen this year but there is a song/session in the pub next door on Thursday 12th May

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Girl Friday
Date: 03 May 05 - 11:40 AM

So where is this party then ?

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: GUEST
Date: 03 May 05 - 02:37 PM

Any "folkies" in S.E Kent? Specifically Dover area? I moved here a year or so ago from London & Iam keen to meet some like-minded folk locally maybe to jam with or to get together for some singing but also for general socialising etc....

My e-mail is [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 May 05 - 06:06 PM

No, this party is not, this year.

Subject: RE: Party North Kent May 29
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 May 05 - 06:08 PM

Guest, there are a number of clubs Dover area.