Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech

Subject: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 May 06 - 10:12 AM

Who is going? So far I know of myself, Jeff, Brian and Marion Rodgers, maybe Growler and Melodeonboy, but I think others to whom I have spoken may also arrive eg possibly Fisheye and I'm sure I've forgotten some...

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 May 06 - 10:13 AM

I did put UK in the title honest I did can a clone plese fix?

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Surreysinger
Date: 24 May 06 - 03:23 PM

Richard - one thing that might help you would be to tell people exactly WHEN it is??? Just a thought.....

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: melodeonboy
Date: 24 May 06 - 03:56 PM

From the 2nd to the 4th of June. Be there or be square!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 May 06 - 04:32 PM

If people are going, which is what I asked, they will know when it is, no?????????????????????

But to be fair, yes, that info would have helped many, I'm sure

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 25 May 06 - 03:43 AM

We were planning on going, but now pat has to work. I am trying to sort out some way of getting there and going by myself!

Mick & Sue are going,linda, and the infamous Dave kenningham.

Hopefully will see you there, cos I ain't square ;D

~D~

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 06 - 03:59 AM

Debs, can't you tent and get a lift off one of the others, or maybe one of them has spare space? I guess you'd have to leave the dogs behind. If my memory serves me Dave Bryant used to have a spare tent. Alternatively if you can get a lift I can bring a spare tent - but if you want me to do so please ring me to remind me on the morning of the Friday - you have both landline and mobile numbers I think

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 25 May 06 - 04:04 AM

I'll be there along with my significant other half (not by size though I must add). See the website here:-
http://homepage.mac.com/pigsear/Pages/GigGuide.html
With lots of good artists and camping all for £15 for the weekend it is an absolute bargain, and caters for those who want a good session or singaround late into the night. The pub itself serves great beer and if wanted it also serves great food too. I've really enjoyed the last few I've been to so try and make it if you can.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 06 - 04:53 AM

John if Debs could get there without Pat you have a spare tent too don't you?

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 25 May 06 - 05:20 AM

I think I could arrange to take the 'Cloth Hotel' along with me, though I don't fancy having to put it up much, not that it's difficult more that I'm now a soft caravanner who even uses an electric drill to lower and raise the stabiliser legs!!! Debs would certainly have a lot of room mind you, and It's up for sale for a reasonable price. Might take the older one mind you as that's easier to erect.
John B

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 25 May 06 - 12:42 PM

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 25 May 06 - 05:27 PM

Thankyou all for your kindness, but I have tents in abundance I just don't use them because of the camper van once you've used a camper you get very comfy and tents go out the window ;D

Thanks for the offer though Richard and john. I remember putting up those big beasts too (not much fun)especially in the rain, not that it will of course!

I have been offered lifts as well so I should be there.

Thanks

~Debs~

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 06 - 05:59 PM

Electric drill for stabiliser legs: I never thought of that!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 26 May 06 - 04:39 AM

Wasn't my idea - I saw Brian Rodgers using one and thought "What a good idea. I've got one of those rechargeable drills". All you need is a "CORNER STEADY DRILL ATTACHMENT" which can be got from Trident Trailers in Sittingbourne.

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 26 May 06 - 04:35 PM

I would like to go if I can, but I do not know where it is, and until Surreysinger asked I did not know when either. Thankyou in advance.

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 26 May 06 - 06:00 PM

John Barden has given the link above

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: woodsie
Date: 27 May 06 - 03:33 AM

Sounds like this will be a good weekend! I'm suprised that none of my folkmob mates mentioned it to me.

Worth it just to hear the two best acts on the Kentish folk scene: Pig's Ear & John Barden.

When you are lying in your tent at night - listen carefully ... is that a minstrel singing? It's the ghost of John Robbins.

Honestly!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 May 06 - 04:59 AM

I thought it might have been Seth Davey.

So where have you been hiding, Woodsie?

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: woodsie
Date: 27 May 06 - 05:07 AM

Hi Richard!
I've been ill and had to give up drinking and smoking. So I haven't been going out much.

Good news is that my "liver count" is down (whatever that means)so I can drink in moderation!

I will try and get to this gig for Saturday afternoon, as I am working in the morning. Be good to see y'all.

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 May 06 - 11:59 AM

Drinking and smoking!   Bummer!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 28 May 06 - 04:04 AM

The cigarettes I've done without for 14 years - but the booze - now that's totally unfair. Hope to see you there Woodsie
John Barden

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: GUEST
Date: 30 May 06 - 07:27 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 04:05 PM

I would estimate an excellent time was had by all

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 05:01 PM

I don't know how Pig's Ear do it, but what a great little festival. I had a great time and I believe like Richard that everybody else seemed to be enjoying themselves too.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: woodsie
Date: 05 Jun 06 - 05:39 AM

You had great weather!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: melodeonboy
Date: 05 Jun 06 - 12:11 PM

I'd like to second the comments made by John Barden and Richard Bridge. I had a great time and it certainly looked to me as if everyone else did as well.

Many thanks to Pig's Ear for running it.

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 02:33 AM

Yup, thanks to Pigs Ear- and specially Keith, who told me he had organised the weather... good to see so many fresh acts like Pip Ives' bunch and wasps in the woodshed among all the rest of us who do it to prove we're still alive!

Subject: RE: Pig's Ear Folk Ale Markbeech
From: The Barden of England
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 09:19 AM

'Tis nice to get to hear the bands at the 'Pig's Ear Folk Ale'. I didn't get much of a chance in the evenings though as I was running the 'session'. Got to ay that there was some fine playing and singing in there too. Keith deserves a medal for the weather, along with the rest of Pig's Ear for putting this festival on.
John Barden