Subject: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 05 Jun 06 - 05:32 AM Hi everyone - welcome to June Sessions this month Folk etc. - Wednesday the 14th & 28th Blues etc. - Wednesday the 7th & 21st Everyone welcome to come along & join in - we now operate in the function room - so no background noise/people walking through the session - function room has it's own bar & toilets/non smoking room Still completely free - just buy yourself a drink Other things on: Mondays – Herga at the Harrow Arts Centre Mondays – Tudor Folk Club – The Whitehill Centre, Chesham First Tuesday - Blue Anchor, St Albans, St Michaels village - 6th Wednesdays – The Orange Tree, Baldock – Baldock & Letchworth folk club Wednesdays – Hertford somewhere on odd dates – see Mudcat threads Thursdays – Redbourn Folk Club – The Cricketers Thursdays – Rose & Crown, St Michaels, St Albans Thursdays – Bedford Folk Club - Fleur de Lys Friday - last of the month - Ceilidh at Hitchin Town Hall Sunday – Comfort Hotel, St Albans Sundays - Rose & Crown - see Mudcat threads Sundays - obviously the leg end Hitchin Folk Club at the Sun Hotel Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ And details of the pub are here: http://www.outandabout.uk.net/beds/barton/index.htm |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: The PA Date: 05 Jun 06 - 10:52 AM Why isn't anyone talking to you? I've got a great joke, but its far too rude to print - ask Breezy if you see him - the one about the man in the hospital, went down well at Bodmin apparently! |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Hitchin' John Date: 05 Jun 06 - 02:41 PM Hi Ross Don't know If I can make Wednesday - band is threatening to practice but I won't know til Tuesday(Aimee Mann's old Band Check out "the other end of the telecope"). I did speak about the band playing down there some time but hadn't arranged anything yet - Donna needs childminding facilities. See you soon John |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 05 Jun 06 - 04:59 PM That's a rude joke, Ross buying a drink. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: breezy Date: 05 Jun 06 - 06:33 PM Sunday 11th Dan Mckinnon the man who sings Stan Rogers as good as the late Stan himself and now plays with Curly Boy Stubbs and Grit Laskins, Stans original musicians. at the Comfort Hotel, Holywell Hill, St Albans Dan is being tipped to be the next major overseas folk singer as he is being associated with the Jacey Bedford agency!! Dan has just been very well received in the West country |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 06 Jun 06 - 02:29 AM My goodness! What a build up this man has been getting. I am selling 'Dan's the Man' T-shirts on Holywell Hill on Sunday afternoon. Buy 2 and you get a pair of 'Ross is the Boss' underpants for free. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:00 AM Wow - are they boxers or Y fronts Dan is good - I'd give him a commendation - I thought the Queen was the only one that got received Are Canada in the World cup? - group Q with Luton, the Beverley Sisters and the Plague Not sure why nobody's talking to me - I always try to buy anyone a drink who's at the bar with me and looks dry Cheers Hitchin John - it'll be quiet without you It's an open sort of mic this week - maybe without a mic. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 06 Jun 06 - 11:41 AM It's the Blue Anchor session tonight At the bottom of Fishpool Street/Branch Road in St Albans Who's going? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: breezy Date: 06 Jun 06 - 11:57 AM See ya later, Ross please stand at the bar. Moses |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 07 Jun 06 - 03:27 AM Sorry - I didn't see your message JB Was sitting in the corner okay - what does it all mean? Cheers everyone for a brilliant Blue Anchor night Even the ASBO crowd were very good It's a anything goes night tonight at the Bull in Barton-Le-Clay |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 07 Jun 06 - 06:48 AM Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, there I was stuck in the middle ............. la la la Lovely evening, thanks for loan of guitars, plectra, plucking tips and chord prompts. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 07 Jun 06 - 10:12 AM I wonder who the real mischief maker was last night? Many thanks for the photos Cathy I didn't realise Bert was our Cliff Richard What about us Shadows Babylon 5 - scary |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: breezy Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:01 PM Send up the clowns thanks cath |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 08 Jun 06 - 03:24 AM Cheers everyone for last night To Bert, John B, Bob, Keith, Eve, Steve, Pauline, Teresa & Bob the Landlord There's a football match being shown in the function room next week but it should all be over by the time we start Watch out for yellow stickers |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 08 Jun 06 - 11:26 AM Football is Thursday so no problem at all |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Bertie Date: 09 Jun 06 - 03:32 PM Hi everyone. Ross ? did you pickup my capo, lost it weds - bum had a good look around no luck. A good couple of wednesdays eh. Missed Cathy though. The dishes are pileing up and running out of food. See you all next wed for the Famous Barton Le Clay Magical Music Evening with our own Master of Arms R O S S. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 10 Jun 06 - 06:08 AM Hi Bertie - yes I've got your capo - bugger knows how I normally loose them We missed Pat last week - the pole dancing was definitely (well) See you for folk this Wednesday Oh - Dan from Canada aoa is on at the Comfort Hotel, St Albans tomorrow - please support Mr Breeze - he has a heart of gold underneath all that hair, shorts & sandals |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 12 Jun 06 - 05:13 AM Happy Monday everyone It's a folk week everyone - Wednesday Barton celebrated England's victory Saturday night with a mini riot We had police cars, riot vans, armed police, dogs and the accused being sat on in the middle of the road - doesn't football just bring out the best in us And there were traffic delays in Luton yesterday due to a Festival of Transport |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:51 AM Dan played and sang with that ol' Canadian magic. Blue Peter presenters came into my workplace today to present a badge! very exciting. 'Get down Shep' had been today's slogan. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:56 AM Ross Were you one of the accused? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 12 Jun 06 - 08:03 AM I went to Prae School in St Albans this morning to do a small building estimate - Blue Peter had just left - damn; no badge The children looked exhausted I'm innocent - why does everybody sit on me |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: GUEST,cathy Date: 12 Jun 06 - 10:51 AM I got a sticker, a signed picture, surveyed new candidates to replace Mark AND booked Jools Holland to come to the Bull next week. ps selling stickers and badges on Wednesday with unsold 'Ross is Boss' underpants as giveaways. All small, did a run on the larger sizes in St Albans. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 13 Jun 06 - 04:12 AM There's a lot of big stars in St Albans I suppose there is a picture of my face on the seat Will Jools bring his own 'Joanna' |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 13 Jun 06 - 04:15 AM No picture alas - not everybody wants to sit on you. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 13 Jun 06 - 08:21 AM I've just found out my weight problem has been caused by global warming Whew! There is a session tonight at the Globe, Dunstable Very friendly affair I can't make it - Rick is the organiser/he normally heads a bluegrass ensemble |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 13 Jun 06 - 08:56 AM Global warming Wise Owl? Please explain. There could be hope for us all. Old Bird |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 13 Jun 06 - 10:24 AM It was in the Sun Newspaper - so it must be true Evidently the heavy gases we are putting into the atmosphere are all balanced on our heads and this increases our gravity potential; thus increasing pounds thrust per square inch; to increase modularly with the Newton down force equation something fart Did you know exhaust fumes from domestic animals are a large contributor to greenhouse gases I hope that has illuminates you young Hen Yours A wise old cockerel |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: The PA Date: 13 Jun 06 - 10:37 AM We had a wise old cockerel, but the fox had him - not so wise, eh! My horse is a large contributor to greenhouse gas, infact he's jet propelled, hence our success !! |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 13 Jun 06 - 11:38 AM Did he go to the Hertfordshire College of Building like what I did? It was going to be called the South Herts Institute of Technology The acronym put them off Did you have a nice time with Dan, PA? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: The PA Date: 13 Jun 06 - 11:58 AM Yes thank you, I had a super smashin time with Dan and George and Breezy. George and John did a very nice 'duet' and although they were kind of new to up here in the frozen north, they went down very well. They may be asked to return. Can sleepy old Worcestershire cope with that! Why would my cockerel have gone to college? Old foxy may have, he'll wish he'd stayed there when I catch hold of him - ooppps sorry we're not allowed to do that any more, are we!!. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 14 Jun 06 - 03:31 AM Good show - I'm lost for words It's a folkie night tonight - all welcome starting approx 8:47½ |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: a gud ole bwoy Date: 14 Jun 06 - 04:05 AM Ross. What's happened to the Morris men. I've been saving the Morris man's retirement song for that night. Hope they come soon or I'll have forgotten it again. At least when your memories gone you can't remember what other faculties you've lost. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 14 Jun 06 - 04:31 AM Hi Roy - not sure - I found out last time they are the Caddington Blues - they are not as formal as other troops so it's pot luck when they come It could be tonight or in two weeks - I'll keep on at them if it's not tonight Any more news about the 24th |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 14 Jun 06 - 08:11 PM Many thanks to all for a brilliant evening To Trevor H (back from op), Hitchin John, Mark, Pamela, Nat, Lorna, Derek, Roy, David, Stevi, Cath, Tony, Bob, Teresa, Keith, Eve, Geoff (keiths dad) & mum, Bert & Pat Thankyou Afterwards we talked about anything mad we can do So here goes - we plan to have a charity night on the Friday, 23rd June in the Bull function room for the RNLI charity Spotlights are up for grab - please PM/e-mail me if you are interested in performing/coming along to support Raffle prizes welcome There will also be a RNLI thread on Mudcat Many thanks for your support |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 15 Jun 06 - 09:44 PM A lovely evening Ross. So many people singing and enjoying. The circle was sooo big, you could nearly buy a drink without leaving your seat! Bert - if I email you some lovely photos of your dear self singing, could you sign them for next week please? They can be raffled along with the unsold underpants! Thanx. x Other prizes will include all the capos that Bert and Ross have 'lost' .lol Cath |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 16 Jun 06 - 03:41 PM I lost another one Wednesday - Trevor hoovered it up (capo) I wouldn't mind but it's in c@@p condition I went to Bedford - Fleur de Lys last night Great club - i can endorse it completely Lots of death Any support for RNLI greatfully received |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: GUEST,silverfish Date: 18 Jun 06 - 05:53 PM re: missing capo. Yus, M'Lud. I woz caught bang to rights. I fink it's a bit fishy the way Ross fingered me. Found a new pristine capo in me case yeasterday. First thought was that my menage a trois of capos had produced a new one by fusion or osmosis. I'll return it on 28th. Sorry I didn't spot it before I left. Cheers. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 19 Jun 06 - 02:43 AM I woke this mornin' Threw my covers off the bed. I stumbled to the mirror, But that tune was in my head. 'You're old and you're smelly and you've got a fat belly' la la bloody la |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 19 Jun 06 - 05:21 AM Hi Trevor - no problem - it's slightly worn - missing knob & the rubber bit wants to slide orf all the time - sounds like a Dear Marj letter You're very welcome to come over this Friday for our RNLI charity night - as is all you I'm still valiantly fighting the cause - I'm no quitter I'm just a hanger on Cheers for your support last night Cathy - at the Windward in St Albans Very nice evening - I got to be a monkey holding up a song sheet |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 19 Jun 06 - 06:24 PM King Louie: Ha-ha, so you're the mancub? Crazy. Mowgli: I'm not as crazy as you are, put me down. keep swinging - doob doob be doob be |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:20 AM Want to be you like you hoo hoo message from Theo: The last monthly ceilidh at Hitchin Town Hall before the summer recess is on Friday 30th June with GRAND UNION – traditional English dance music at its very best! Renowned for the lift in their playing, with cracking tunes based in their native English tradition, the band plays exceptionally danceable music; a Grand Night Out will be guaranteed. 'Grand Union are definitely one of my favourite bands to call with. They have a wide repertoire of great English tunes which they play with skill and verve. The excellent twin fiddle and melodeon lead is backed by some terrific banjo and double bass...all driven along by precise and powerful percussion. They are wonderful to dance to and a genuine pleasure to work with. Very highly recommended.' - Dave Hunt For more information on the band see http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/grandunion Caller for the evening is BARRY GOODMAN – one of this area's finest callers, and a great favourite amongst Hitchin's dancers. Our interval entertainment (to give you a breather and a chance to buy a pint or two from the Real Ale bar) are The Letchworth Morris Men – performing a selection of virile and stylish Cotswold dances from the Adderbury, Oddington and Badby traditions. More Information from 01582 733113 / 724261 or visit www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk See you there |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: breezy Date: 20 Jun 06 - 11:02 AM thinks its binary fision or just fision, or am I just fishing Parade cath Dont go to whipsnade with that mask Ross, if you do , dont turn yer back on the gorilla, sod the temtation to scratch it, and have you seen the colour of it ! |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 21 Jun 06 - 03:40 AM Hopefully, we can persuade Cath to sing a bit on friday I've had offers from Whipsnade - I can name my own cage |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: GUEST,Cathy's agent Date: 21 Jun 06 - 07:16 AM Booked. Fee waved. No dancing. No throwing tomatoes. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: GUEST,oops Date: 21 Jun 06 - 08:39 AM waived |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 21 Jun 06 - 08:44 AM The Bull waives the rules or is it rules the waves It's a blues/contemporary open mic tonight in Barton - 21st In the luxurious function room with singing carpet & periwinkle curtains All welcome to come along and listen/join in/dance etc. Drink |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 22 Jun 06 - 03:39 AM Many thanks to everyone for last night Some really interesting sounds |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Hitchin' John Date: 22 Jun 06 - 07:25 AM I'm intrigued please describe(even if only approximately) |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 22 Jun 06 - 08:15 AM You had to be there man It was like a Bert experience That sort of key moment in music, like when Hendrix burnt his guitar |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 23 Jun 06 - 08:51 AM Hi everyone It's the RNLI charity do at the Bull function room All welcome to come along I'm appearing at Bromham Mill tomorrow night as the guiatrist in a dance band - Bedford Arts Forum do Don't forget the Comfort Hotel Sunday night with Mr Breeze |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 24 Jun 06 - 05:28 PM Did you... Put your left leg in, left leg out in out, in out and shake it all about? Or wasn't it that kind of a dance? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 25 Jun 06 - 02:50 PM Hi Cathy It was a great dance - the caller was very good and achieved some amazing movements It was all fast & furious - Gay gordons, lucky sevens etc I think you'd have enjoyed it The barn was dilapidated - I felt right at home |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 26 Jun 06 - 09:48 AM Cheers Keith for an excellent session at the Chequers in Streatley last night It's a folk week this Wednesday at the Bull in Barton-Le-Clay See you there? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 27 Jun 06 - 09:41 PM *********HAPPY BIRTHDAY********** to young John's wife..Laura?sorry Perhaps she'd like to come to the Bull? It's the in-place to celebrate birthdays you know. There's music, there's dancing, there's romance. That's entertainment. la la la la la la la la la la lala la la la la la la la la la ...that's entertainment. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 28 Jun 06 - 03:38 AM What an invite Happy birthday everybody |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 28 Jun 06 - 07:44 AM But it's not my birthday. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 28 Jun 06 - 08:01 AM You're wearing your birthday suit |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: My guru always said Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:06 AM So good to see you're all keeping up appearances. All is not the same in Surrey, but it is warmer so birthday suits are a possibility here. Keep up the good work!! |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:39 AM Hi Guru - we're doing our best to keep our end up Lucky old/beautiful you - JB told me your garden is a cross between Narnia & a Bill Oddie documentary JB's had a hair cut - I feel guilty cos I told him he was turning into Bill Oddie It's folk tonight - a few away on holiday No football/all in wrestling though |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: GUEST Date: 28 Jun 06 - 11:10 AM Bill Oddie is in Sydney , Cape Breton, canada, where its sunny Smells a bit , Get along to Stan Accrington, great value for great entertainment. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: My guru always said Date: 28 Jun 06 - 12:52 PM If I had a car at the moment, for 2 pins I'd pop up to hear you all at the Bull, but I haven't so don't panic. Have a good one! Good description of the garden - 2 fox cubs on Monday, 2 baby woodpeckers on Saturday. It's a bit rampant at the moment so I'll spend the next two days out there in the sun doing some light weeding. Visitors welcome, no cover charge. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: breezy Date: 28 Jun 06 - 01:02 PM one raccoon 2 rabbits 3 squirells 4 foxes all mangled on the roadside Hows the car? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 29 Jun 06 - 03:42 AM I don't know - it's not talking to me anymore Great night last night - many thanks to Roy, Nat, Lorna, Cathy, Derek, John B, Tony, Nicki, Ian, Daryll, Chris, Bob, Teresa, Keith, Eve, Geoff, Trevor H, Yvonne & Rita - great humour We have the Caddington Blues Morris team coming along in two weeks Lots on this weekend - St Albans folk week Sessions at the Blue Anchor Saturday lunchtime - 12 to 2pm and next tuesday - 8pm onwards St Michaels open street folk festival on Wednesday with loads of morris teams & four pubs singing Comfort hotel Sunday Cheers Guru - no herd of wildebeast sweeping majestically across the lawn? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 29 Jun 06 - 06:27 AM Oh, I forgot to say Many thanks for my birthday drum, Cathy - a real little band boy one too, with strap & everything - Corrrrrrr!!!!!!! We used to have cows in Barton until Silverfish ate them all |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 29 Jun 06 - 07:59 AM You are most welcome Ross. What instrument would you like next year? An amazing Mr Smith push me pull you banjo? Or a snake charmer's pungi and matching outfit? Cross legged on the floor - I can picture the scene. |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 29 Jun 06 - 05:03 PM How about the bagpipes? |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Cathie Date: 29 Jun 06 - 07:09 PM OK I will need to ask around the folk scene for the necessary kit. I wonder who might have that large size tackle? shocking on to July quick |
Subject: RE: Barton Bull, Beds - June things From: Ross Date: 01 Jul 06 - 05:40 AM Goodbye June - where did you go? Blue Anchor today - St Albans - 12 to 2pm lunchtime special |
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