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Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov

01 Oct 08 - 01:45 PM (#2454998)
Subject: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Kings Arms, Upper Upnor. Rochester Kent, Rob has arranged a Beer Festival on the 31st of October thro to the 2nd of November Fri/Sat/Sun. Usual lots of beer, fire in the garden, and hopefully yourselves to sing and play around it, he's also promised some fireworks, There,ll be a Kings Arms Championship beer your vote counts !!well it will be the first barrel empty so you have to vote with your tankard, So put it in your diary and if your not out on your broomstick friday {cause I will be) see you from then on xx

01 Oct 08 - 05:02 PM (#2455142)
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From: growler

We'll try to bring all three of 'Ruff and Reddy', prepare yourselves !

01 Oct 08 - 09:29 PM (#2455300)
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From: Richard Bridge

Carrie + Beerfest...

Hmmm...

02 Oct 08 - 09:09 AM (#2455489)
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From: GUEST,Essex Girl

Nothing on that weekend so far so I'll aim to be there.

03 Oct 08 - 05:06 AM (#2456189)
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From: GUEST,Growler

We'll be there on Sunday

03 Oct 08 - 05:32 AM (#2456203)
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From: naughtyforty

I may be able to make it depending on whether I am with child that weekend!

03 Oct 08 - 09:20 AM (#2456353)
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From: Mr Red

how near the red circle is it?

03 Oct 08 - 01:58 PM (#2456567)
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From: melodeonboy

"I may be able to make it depending on whether I am with child that weekend!"

Eh?????? I thought that when women were with child it lasted nine months, not just a weekend!!!!!!!

03 Oct 08 - 04:13 PM (#2456664)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Kevin behave !!!

03 Oct 08 - 05:02 PM (#2456700)
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From: Dead Horse

Mr Red, The Kings Arms is the pub on the corner of Upchat Rd & The High St,
so you would pass it to get to your circle :-)

04 Oct 08 - 10:07 AM (#2457085)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

We hsve our folk club on the Friday night, with Ghosts of course. Ghosts are Paul Sirman and Ron Trueman-Border, but should be able to get there on Saturday. Will advise RB in due cause if he needs to bring the Hagstrom.

04 Oct 08 - 02:43 PM (#2457219)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

If you,ve found the red circle you,ve walked past the pub its a very large building selling beer, if any one is in doubt what a pub is Does anyone on Mudcat not know what the inside of a pub looks like if so are you a real folkie? xx ps I,ve worked in Upper some 13 years and never noticed that red circle in the High Street so praps you can be forgiven for not noticing the Kings Arms

05 Oct 08 - 02:31 PM (#2457809)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Which Hagstrom?

05 Oct 08 - 03:27 PM (#2457844)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

The one with the varnish on, you twit

05 Oct 08 - 05:09 PM (#2457904)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Er - yes - which one?

05 Oct 08 - 09:31 PM (#2458047)
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From: Girl Friday

Whichever you allow Ben to play.

06 Oct 08 - 02:49 AM (#2458160)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Ah, the Ben one. That's the redburst, probably very early, fan-strutted.

06 Oct 08 - 05:47 AM (#2458222)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Does it have strings as well ?

06 Oct 08 - 06:11 AM (#2458231)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

No, garrotte wires for mouthy bints

06 Oct 08 - 07:26 AM (#2458269)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

OH who's a mouthy bint? Do I know this person and what is a bint? bright intelligent naturally talented of course ME xx

06 Oct 08 - 04:37 PM (#2458698)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Hello Bint, long time, no see. See you on 2nd

06 Oct 08 - 05:28 PM (#2458730)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Sigh.. wish we could be there. Even though it starts at the end of half term, Chris has loads of marking and lesson planning to do. He is hoping to use all of half term to get caught up. What time does the music typically start at this type of event?

06 Oct 08 - 09:03 PM (#2458857)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Can I mention that on the day after this glorious event we have Rag Mama Rag at Fox and hounds Folk, and it's absolutely free!
fox and hounds folk

07 Oct 08 - 01:43 PM (#2459437)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Poor Chris just tie the ankle biters up in a corner, Bring back the cane.Mind you the kids are lucky nowdays they have someone to abuse them I had such a deprived childhood I had to abuse myself (JOKE) OOps wrong thread deviants is the Crown thread.
It,ll start when more than a few beers have been consumed and continue while a few more are drunken 2ish to fall down time.
Looking forward to seeing you too growlerxxx
Does that mean we have the great TDL coming to The Kings Arms ? who but a pair of deviants would dress in animal skins and bang on another one? xx

07 Oct 08 - 01:48 PM (#2459439)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: The Barden of England

Where oh where to stay?? As the only driver I have to stay off of the booze - now how the hell could I do that!!! Would love to be there but abstaining is not part of my religion.
John Barden

08 Oct 08 - 01:11 PM (#2460326)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

I feel really dumb. Do I know Dilligaf? Feel that I should. I am still working on Chris. Those ankle biters are all over 16 and unfortunately they are concientious enough to turn in assignements on time, but not enough to do them correctly in the first, second, third place. Another problem is more students and fewer teachers. So the weekends are eaten up. Anyway, I hope we can do Saturday afternoon to mid evening.

08 Oct 08 - 04:44 PM (#2460538)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Hi Tam
Sod the ankle biters, get you arse down here

09 Oct 08 - 02:54 AM (#2460815)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: melodeonboy

And the rest of you, ideally!

09 Oct 08 - 12:32 PM (#2461163)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Dillygaff left out the song about flagellation.

09 Oct 08 - 01:33 PM (#2461225)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Good Grief! Now Chris is saying we can do 2 days, which means I need to learn some new songs. Now to decide which days and find B&B. I already have Friday off work, so maybe Friday and Saturday.
But then Thursday I am at the Rising Sun in Billericay (first time) by special invitation and I am taking friends which I have never sung in front of before. Yes... I am a masochist!

I may be brave enough to bring my new toy to Kings Arms. Appalachain Dulcimer (her name is Somerset). Won't dare play her in front of anyone yet, but others are welcome to give her a go.

09 Oct 08 - 03:18 PM (#2461346)
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From: growler

I know a man, who knows a song about Billericay !!!!!

09 Oct 08 - 03:26 PM (#2461355)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Can I make a special request for that song now? What about it MelodeonBoy?

Oh and Growler could we have the one about the chap (chav) selling all his girlfriend's bling to purchase her holiday in what was it lanzerotti or ibiza?

09 Oct 08 - 05:20 PM (#2461443)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

OK

10 Oct 08 - 04:09 PM (#2462431)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

refresh

11 Oct 08 - 03:58 AM (#2462796)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

woot! say a prayer for our car. it is going in shop for work on 27th. please let it be well enough to drive by Friday.

13 Oct 08 - 01:13 PM (#2464538)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

We will be there Friday and Saturday. (Sorry Growler - looks like we'll will miss Ruff & Reddy)

What time do things kick off on Friday? Need let the B&B know when we will check in. Also pre book a taxi.

14 Oct 08 - 02:36 PM (#2465532)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Anybody out there? What time on Friday does the festival start? Afternoon or after dinner time?

15 Oct 08 - 03:42 AM (#2466002)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: naughtyforty

I will be without child that weekend so will be there along with Essex Girl.

15 Oct 08 - 09:21 AM (#2466221)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: sapper82

Grief! i know I can't make it, but not been in that pub for 33years, since I did my B2 Tug Op course at Chattenden!!

15 Oct 08 - 04:49 PM (#2466634)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

AARRGGHHH!!! I need start time on Friday. Puhleeeeeze?

15 Oct 08 - 04:57 PM (#2466645)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

How does 8ish sound, we,ll be there about then, Rob is opening outside bar bout 4 in the afternoon, So come along whenever, think Saturday may be the big day but please come along friday night Childrens fancy dress so if you folkies have rug rats bring then dressed up think its about 7 for that xx

16 Oct 08 - 02:28 AM (#2466971)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

AWWW! No fancy dress for the big kids? I was gonna break out my saloon girl dress and fishnet stockings. Hey what am I thinking? Folking is fancy dress... one look at Melodeonboy is proof of that. I think the contents of his wardrobe was his take from a Hawaiian luau hold up.

16 Oct 08 - 04:07 AM (#2466992)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: melodeonboy

And I always thought I was such a snappy dresser!

I'm gigging Friday and Saturday evenings, but a cameo appearance on Saturday afternoon is a distinct possibility. Will there be much happening on Sunday?

16 Oct 08 - 11:59 AM (#2467334)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

I am thinking about changing days from Fri thru Sat to Sat thru Sun.   Seems silly to come all that way and pay for B&B for only one evening and one afternoon of jolly. Better to come for Sat afternoon and evening and afternoon Sunday. Well only if the B&B is ameanable to me changing night of stay.

Ruff & Reddy only on Sunday
Essex Girl and Naughtyforty Sat or Sun or both?
TDL and a cub on Sat?
Did the Barden find accommodation or designated driver?
RB is bringing Hagstrom "with varnish" for Ben to play on Sat.
Dilligaf in the house the whole weekend?

Who else is going and what days?

16 Oct 08 - 12:41 PM (#2467388)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Girl Friday sans cookie

Checked the date against when we have Bencub. We only get him every other weekend, so, sorry Richard, no need of varnished Hagstrom until Crayford when we will have him. So, Tam, just TDL on Saturday.

16 Oct 08 - 12:46 PM (#2467395)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: naughtyforty

Essex Girl and I may well be making an appearance on both days (don't all cheer at once!) Final arrangements yet to be made but we will definitely be there.

16 Oct 08 - 12:57 PM (#2467411)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

That cuts it. I am emailing B&B now. Fingers crossed I can change the days.

16 Oct 08 - 04:37 PM (#2467644)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Ruff and Reddy will be there Sunday. Shirt Murderer's got a gig in the evening, so we'll have to go 5.30 ish, but he's driving, so bring on the beer

16 Oct 08 - 06:55 PM (#2467758)
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From: melodeonboy

"Shirt Murderer's got a gig in the evening"

No, he ain't. Friday and Saturday, as above!

17 Oct 08 - 02:15 PM (#2468447)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

B&B changed. We are there Saturday and Sunday.

21 Oct 08 - 01:24 PM (#2471952)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

time to refresh?

22 Oct 08 - 02:34 AM (#2472478)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

There is so little activity on here. This event is still happening? There isn't another thread out there cancelling it is there?

22 Oct 08 - 03:40 AM (#2472496)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Dead Horse

The weekend could turn into a total disaster as I think I am free on all days & might very well turn up for the duration.
Her indoors will be driving. I know she knows where it is, as she used to live there when her folks managed the pub and I was a regular owing to the fact that I was a Regular (in bloody army up the road) but I saved her from a life of sin by marrying her.
So she will bring me AND her amazing dancing feet.

22 Oct 08 - 05:39 AM (#2472554)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Hurrah!! Can we have the polar bear song before all the ice bergs melt please.Yes its still happening, Kev has been ill AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH so have been playing florence to him (Can't you see me on the magic roundabout) so have had little time for internet Sorry. Beers are all ordered fireworks in place we just need you lot, Spread the word Rob loves us folkies.xxx

22 Oct 08 - 02:49 PM (#2472999)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

more like on the magic mushrooms dilli, so sad to hear the boy is still poorly , all together now aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhha ha ha ha haha, oops finger slipped, as if id laugh, me being a sympathetic sort.

22 Oct 08 - 03:02 PM (#2473009)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Will pass on your sympathy to the poor boy, trust me get a toy boy then go and break him.Is there a man out there who can stand up to play with a real woman?, {I digress} So can we expect Treacle, Obvious and shemuse for a visit plus badger and pisso of course for a pint and a song in sunny Upnor on the mud next weekend xx

22 Oct 08 - 04:50 PM (#2473094)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Val, Tell the lazy bugger to get of his back and sing, if that don't work, give him a large one

22 Oct 08 - 04:58 PM (#2473105)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

a LARGE what?

22 Oct 08 - 05:53 PM (#2473171)
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From: Richard Bridge

I think that should be a large two

22 Oct 08 - 08:15 PM (#2473291)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Two LARGE what? xx

23 Oct 08 - 05:00 AM (#2473481)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

Far to large for me, but then im a sensetive sort with few needs, as everyone knows, dilli , i doubt seamus will be coming as its difficult getting him through the door of the car, and he also is a sensitive soul, treacle and obvious should be able to make it, ive checked thier itinery and it seems they are clear, badger, well who could stop him, as for pisso, well if he lives that long he should make it, maybe with his neck in a sling, so the tribe should be there, as for breaking your toyboy, what do you expect, he is only a lad.

23 Oct 08 - 07:29 AM (#2473562)
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From: Richard Bridge

Treatment - more toy, less boy!

23 Oct 08 - 04:46 PM (#2474080)
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From: growler

I meant a large dose of asprin, you perve

23 Oct 08 - 04:50 PM (#2474084)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Nothing pervy about it, not like my favourite sheep.

23 Oct 08 - 05:05 PM (#2474104)
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From: Girl Friday

Have you put that sheep kit together yet?

23 Oct 08 - 05:27 PM (#2474135)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

I just cut myself and added a little blood...

24 Oct 08 - 06:24 AM (#2474625)
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From: romany man

seamus is a big boy, nah too pervy

24 Oct 08 - 03:49 PM (#2475169)
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From: growler

Hi Richard, save me a good looking one

25 Oct 08 - 12:07 PM (#2475877)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

You will be please to know the boy is wellish again, The thought of me not taking him to see Steve and Phil last night raised him {SOH MBE} to the rescue. praps they should be up for a Sainthood raising the sick and all that jazz.I have inquired the ferrets, dogs and even seamus should he wish are all welcome at the Kings Arms, Rob is looking forward to meeting a real live treacle mining ferret never having meet one before, and to think he lived in Cliffe, Should you wish to bring your sheep/girlfriend Richard the chef is excellent with lamb or mutton.xx
PS thought Blossom had the edge on sheep fancying
pps The thought of you Romany man being sensative is a bit like me being caring works for a very short time then I get bored xx

25 Oct 08 - 12:32 PM (#2475896)
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From: naughtyforty

Glad to hear he is no longer at death's door!! See you next weekend

25 Oct 08 - 03:23 PM (#2475993)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

What about mutton dressed as lamb, and who is the chef (and of what gender)?

25 Oct 08 - 06:10 PM (#2476078)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Mint sauce Richard ?

26 Oct 08 - 09:33 AM (#2476413)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Now if you find out that his love is a sheep
Don't worry she's warm and she's easy to keep
She'll not ask for diamonds or rubies or wine
And served up with mint sauce, she'll taste mighty fine

And it's men, men, drink to the men
Drain mug or goblet and raise it again
Although they are trouble they're still one in ten
It's worth every minute, so drink to the men

26 Oct 08 - 01:00 PM (#2476557)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Two of the chefs are male one a small 60ish scott with 20 odd years in the army,the other younger and with a girlfriend, Nikki is more your sort but only 23 and with a 6ft odd boyfriend (so tough.) Stick to sheep their easier to digest when eaten when the passion dies.Just remember mutton takes longer but taste better and is worth the wait xx

26 Oct 08 - 01:30 PM (#2476578)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

hoorah ( i think ) the boy lives, a modern miracle no doubt, ive asked seamus and he has declined the visit, something to do with chefs and horsemeat, i knew i shouldnt have taken him on eurotunnel catchy light thing, still treacle is ready to go,n hes bringing obvious for support, for he is also a shy quiet young thing, much like myself. badger and pissy are as always ready for a pint, sadly they cant drive so its down to me again,

27 Oct 08 - 04:24 PM (#2477467)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

YOOOOWWWWWWW! KEV IS IN'DA HOUSE!!!!

Reports of my death have been greatly exagerated - Kev The Clogs is back with a vengance!!!

Thanks for the positive comments about my ill health (not - mates like you ehh!!) I have been diagnosed with a Hiatus Hernia, so no spicy foods, cut down the alchohol, lose some weight and eat sensibly - yeah, right!!! I'm a Morris Dancing, Folkie, Civil War Musketeer - looks like I picked the wrong week to give it all up!!!

I, We will be there for a large part of the weekend - and in response to Dilli, no need for a substitue, I am better, fully working, and ........, well, you get the drift!

My God, I will even sing on Sat or Sun having suffered a little stage/confidence fright over the last couple of months.

YOOOOWWWWWW! The Winter is here, but, HEY, only 6 Months before we welcome Jack back into our World on May Day!!!!! Life is ROSEY!!!!!

See you at the weekemd

Kev

27 Oct 08 - 05:15 PM (#2477544)
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From: growler

When I had a Hiatus Hernia, I found a good fart was most relaxing. For me,that is. Everyone else complained

28 Oct 08 - 06:39 AM (#2477944)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

THE MAN HAS RISEN, oh how i have missed you oh great one, i was so so worried, please look out for your health i would be so sad to miss you for so long again, OH WHAT A LOAD OF B**********S good to see ya back mate see ya weekend, ordered a nice curry and several pints for ya, as for loosing whieght bet dilli has got a good idea or two,

28 Oct 08 - 02:53 PM (#2478372)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Dilli has lots of idea,s there.s the one that involves cream Strawberries and ........... then there.s the one involving silk ropes, leather........ Oh never mind I,ll settle for fireworks, beer and folking at the weekend. And as Kev isn,t supposed to be drinking too much [nobody wants his health to suffer do we] I shall have to drink for him. A great sacrefice on my part but one I shall have to suffer.And yes growler with all the farting and belching its a good job its outside and thats only me xx

28 Oct 08 - 02:59 PM (#2478383)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Now should your love's taste run to leather and chains
Jelly and butter and other things strange
If such does amuse you then join in the fun
If not see that he is the receiving one.                           

   And it's men, men, drink to the men
   Drain mug or goblet, and raise it again.
   Although they are trouble they're still 1 in 10
   It's worth every minute, so drink to the men.


WOOT!

28 Oct 08 - 05:34 PM (#2478527)
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From: growler

'Ruff and Reddy' We will be there on Saturday Afternoon, wether you like it, or not.

28 Oct 08 - 05:41 PM (#2478534)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Well, there you go - Dilli has spoken! I'll have a few with you Romany, looking forward to it.

Strawberries and cream, silk ?????? - This is a FOLK site!!!!!!!

We'll have to look into this somewhere else :-)))))))) oooohhhhhhh!!

28 Oct 08 - 09:03 PM (#2478662)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Glad that Kev is better- apart from the hiaitus hernia thingy. terrible treatment for your average folkie -less beer!

Right- now it's my turn. They will keep switching the outside lights off at the fox and Hounds. I misjudged the end of the low wall and- yes - you guessed fell over it onto the gravel car park. Bruised and battered and needing arnica gel (wonderful stuff) rubbed in everywhere. If miracle occurs, see you on Saturday. Otherwise see you at Crayford next Sunday with Ben,

29 Oct 08 - 03:38 AM (#2478765)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Oh no! The leopardess must be at Upnor. Thinking healing thoughts at ya.

29 Oct 08 - 04:03 AM (#2478773)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Well my surgical extraction seems to have gone well, so subject to shopping and other off-peninsular items, I shall be there

29 Oct 08 - 04:43 AM (#2478790)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Forecast - pissing with rain all weekend...

29 Oct 08 - 04:50 AM (#2478795)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

might be a tad damp then, as long as the beers not watered,

29 Oct 08 - 02:02 PM (#2479156)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Urrghhh! This is all outdoors? Are there shelters? Maybe the sun will follow me. I have been very lucky the last 3 UK holidays. Though forecasts were grim, 2 Scotland holidays and 1 Cornwall holiday the sun broke out when we arrived and rain returned one week later on the day we left. Praying the weather goddess is still smiling on me.

29 Oct 08 - 03:17 PM (#2479214)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Thanks Tam for your kind words, I am on the mend, several doses of arnica gel later. Actually went outside and gathered up more fallen leaves today. Sycamore trees....Grrrrrr.

29 Oct 08 - 03:32 PM (#2479222)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

No fear Rob is making plans should the weather be less than summery which means if its like this years summer it will p*** down and blow a gale so anything is better than that, we.ll stay inside and leave Rob and the beer outside and dispatch a runner , unless we use plan B which a herd of gazebos, which then tend to get attacked by short sighted dislectic leopards who've had a pint of two unless their limping. conjure that idea up folks a p***ed dislectic, short sighted, tone deaf, limping leopard chasing a gazebo Love u xx

29 Oct 08 - 05:35 PM (#2479326)
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From: romany man

followed closely by a rampaging treacle mining ferret, could be interesting, dont think i will feed em before we arrive, just to add that nervous edge,

30 Oct 08 - 04:17 AM (#2479660)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

I better make sure my pockets are free from sweets. I am terrified of trouser ferrets.

30 Oct 08 - 05:16 AM (#2479689)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

they love sweets, the other answer is no to wear trousers then they got nowhere to climb, oh they are such happy little chaps, sadly treacle is suffering from hetty withdrawl symptoms, i might have to restrain them some what, but as they will be pulling the shogun down there, they should be tired, ( listen the price of petrol i have to save money for beer ) seamus needs new shoes so its down to the dogs and ferrets to pull the motor, as obvious has been on sterroids he is getting like a wieght lifter, treacle has remained his usual self,

30 Oct 08 - 09:20 AM (#2479830)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

I might know you a bloke who could sell you a diesel - does nearly 30mpg, LWB, 280TDI...

30 Oct 08 - 11:09 AM (#2479938)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat.

[ will be there Saturday . only heard about this on Wednesday at Tudor barn , Im getting a taste for this real Ale stuff. now dont forget Crayford arms the following weekend. see you there.

30 Oct 08 - 04:42 PM (#2480243)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Ruff and Reddy have hired their waterproofs

30 Oct 08 - 08:50 PM (#2480426)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

How low to the ground where they? you both being tall thought theyd be pretty long any way unless you.ve now made them mini macs by the way is the short scott coming?. Beer is lined up Rob is sampling it and has slurred its very good. The weather has been ordered fine and dry (in my dreams)this is England and we are hardy folking folk. xx

30 Oct 08 - 09:42 PM (#2480458)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

My right arm and mousing right hand are painful, so may not be up to enthusiastic drum bashing. (Hooray, say all of you lot). Came on whilst watching, and applauding Steve Tilston. Who's dyslexic? My tpiygn is as doog as abynody's.

31 Oct 08 - 03:35 AM (#2480577)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Leave the mouse for treacle and obvious

31 Oct 08 - 04:37 AM (#2480613)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: fair maiden of nottingham

Myself and Fisheye will be there for Saturday Looks like welly boots and thermals. I may have to put some lead in Fisheye boots to keep him anchored if its too windy.(after Knockholt)

31 Oct 08 - 07:57 AM (#2480721)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

rb, looking at diesel swb shogun at mo , vvvvvveeeeerrrrryyyyy cheap,
but hey find the costg and we will see, treacle and obvious are getting fed up hauling this beast around.

31 Oct 08 - 01:03 PM (#2480964)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

If you buy it do you get a free dog? cause me thinks if you buy it off a gypsy or person of the travelling kind you always gets a dog in the deal xx

31 Oct 08 - 05:13 PM (#2481146)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

And an 'orse

31 Oct 08 - 05:40 PM (#2481165)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Now then, now then, no racial stereotyping please.

01 Nov 08 - 07:02 AM (#2481491)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

see pickin on me again, i cant spell racial stereotyping anyway being an uneducated na do well, but i got a nice pony i can sell ya ,

01 Nov 08 - 07:11 AM (#2481501)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

You can say it if you like - it's like teh N-word. Isn't it interesting how many folkies do seem to have some albeit distant family connections?

01 Nov 08 - 07:58 AM (#2481524)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

the bard could well be my cousin ya know, im afraid, very afraid

01 Nov 08 - 02:58 PM (#2481787)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

J

01 Nov 08 - 03:03 PM (#2481789)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Sorry about that, pressed the wrong button. Just got back, the weather was bleeding awful, but the company and singing was great, thanks val. It was also worth going, because after knowing Richard Bridge for about ten years or so, I got my first compliment from him

01 Nov 08 - 03:15 PM (#2481794)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

It was a bit disappointing really - a nice range of beers but I could only sample 4 halves because of driving, and after The RuffnReddy Taxi left there were only a few of us remaining, and only Fisheye and me instrumentalists (Pete the Hat does accompany himself too) so it lagged a bit, and not long after 6 the pub turned the juke box in the next bar on which really got on my tits. Perhaps RuffnReddy should hire one of my Volvos rather than relying on Melodeonboy's Astra!

Kev the Clogs, despite his recent post announcing re-arrival merely sat and drank. Now with the late Pete Hicks it used to be quite different - put beer in, music came out!

Treacle and Obvious were - well, obvious, on an olfactory level, (albeit very sweet).

Essex Girl NaughtyForty and VIrginia Tam sang well, and Dead Horse entertained although Mrs Dead Horse was absent

01 Nov 08 - 04:52 PM (#2481849)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Apologies for absence. Weather put us off and we anticipated a lack f available seating. Aiming to get to Crayford next week with Ben in time for a seat or 3. Glad all went well (until the juke box came on that is)

Sue x

02 Nov 08 - 08:54 AM (#2482373)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat.

Thanks Val
for arranging a great afternoon at the end of the evening I was up and ready for a all nighter but alas it was not to be so I went home. Thanks for the lift Fisheye.
I did start chatting up that Mermaid in the beer garden but she was a stoney faced old seaswitch so I left her to it.( The most attractive garden feature I think I have ever seen )

Well done to all singers. Nice to have met Dead Horse and I liked his Titanic song very much I must let my internet pals on Titanic .Titanic.com know about that song.

Richard to be honest matey I am not much cop at accomanying others has much has I would like to be able too,
So I think its best that I play me songs If I can remember them and let others accompany me to make them sound better if they so wish. I dont relie on it but its nice when it happens.

My nerves kick in if Im asked to accompany anyone Look at kNOCKHOLT 2 years ago Where Woodsie got me ,Pat and Deb and himself all together to play a song . I bottled it in the end and couldnt do it. it didnt make me very popular but I cant help that.

Its a funny thing nerves I can take 80 odd people round Chislehurst Caves for a hour and a half and they enjoy it I know they do by the tip box at the end of the tour but I find it difficult to play in front of people and impossible to accompany. So be it.

Look forward to seeing you all at Crayford.

02 Nov 08 - 10:54 AM (#2482462)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Rate the event.

What was bad? Yah! Like I had been promised a Billericay Dickie. True dat Growler promised on behalf of Melodeonboy. Must be his pimp or somethin. Anyway I went away sadly disappointed and not only by not hearing the songs promised me, but because it all just withered and died too soon.

I don't know what Friday was like but the Saturday afternoon session was good. Thanks to Dilligaf's valiant efforts. The weather and other mitigating factors could not be controlled. Fingers crossed the next one will be better.

What was good? Heard great music. Essex Girl sang some new (to me) songs.   I love Naughtyforty's song about the Portugese stealing a bloke's girl and him doin' them both in.... etc. What is that song?

I got to know people better. And had a proper meeting of and now renewed appreciation of Dilligaf. Fantastic - your rendition of "I Will Survive."

I picked up a loaner mandolin- thank you Mr. Bridge. Everyone wish me luck, please. And was pleasantly surprised that he managed not to kill off so many people in his selections. I have a request. Next time, could we have Uncle Joe's Mint Balls. You won't disappoint me will you, RB?

I wish there had been more peops, like TDL and Jock and Barden of England, etc. But then the room would not accommodate more.

On the whole I give this event a thumbs up. I did enjoy myself and had a good meal in the dining room after everyone left.   

BTW... did anyone go back today (Sunday)? We had a little drive around down to Grain and then wander around Upnor (castle, etc) and did not see anyone at the pub when we peeked inside and in garden around 1:50. The sun was out though. Cheeky devil.

02 Nov 08 - 11:06 AM (#2482476)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Pete the Hat

I know what you mean. I am usually in the grip of terror when performing. Especially singing, unless it is noisy and people are talking. It makes it easier for me if I think people are not paying attention.

Would it be improper of me to announce that people should please talk amongst themselves before I start singing? "Bloody sarcastic American" is probably the response I would get.

Anyway, I hope I will be less intimidated if I can manage to learn an instrument to accompany myself. To play well enough to join others would be a dream.

Keep on playing and singing as you do. We love it. Who knows,maybe a time will come when we both can jam with the "real" musicians.

02 Nov 08 - 12:13 PM (#2482514)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

obvious and treacle made some new friends, including the landlady, good training to bite the hand that fed them sausages, but well they are ferrets, as for the saturday , kev and i spent most of it proping up the bar, kev didnt feel up to singing, as is his perogative, i cant sing so we stayed where we were, until the juke box started with ever increasing volume, so i said sod it and went home, sadly for my personal taste it was all a bit durgy, perhaps it was the weather, but i could have done with a bit more toe tapping stuff, still cant win em all, could not make sunday as seamus demanded a trot around bexley and a bath to finnish, so we had a day of hosses and buying feed for said beastie, hope you can all make crayford, the whole pub is at our disposal, no jukebox, no telly, just folkies, so if you make it a good day thats what it will be , if not then we only have ourselves to blame,

02 Nov 08 - 02:00 PM (#2482573)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: melodeonboy

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Reuters:
               
                   RICHARD BRIDGE IN COMPLIMENT ROW

The Kent folk world was rocked to its foundations today after allegations were made that local professional curmudgeon and folk singer, Richard Bridge, paid a compliment to local folk trio, Ruff 'n' Reddy, after hearing one of their songs. No independent confirmation has yet been received, but the local folk scene is bracing itself for yet another storm.

The event in question is alleged to have taken place at The King's Arms, Upnor last Saturday afternoon. Local hedge fund manager and former All-Kent tiddleywinks champion, Mr. C. Crunch, was in the adjacent bar at the time. "I can't confirm exactly what happened", he said, "but I heard people gasping in the next room and I saw one of the bar staff take in some smelling salts. I also noticed that for the first time all afternoon, that bloody melodeon fell silent. Even the ferrets stopped moving!"

A spokesman for Ruff 'n' Reddy declined to be interviewed, but informed the press that the band were still in a state of shock and had had to repair to a local hostelry to try to come to terms with the situation.

Major G. Rumpy, spokesman for the Kent branch of CRC (Campaign for Real Curmudgeons) expressed grave misgivngs about the situation: "This is just another example of the touchy-feely society that Britain has now become and the increasing pressure on our members to be nice to people. It's the thin end of the wedge."

Should the allegations turn out to be true, it's likely that many observers will see this as yet another case of Spotted Cat Syndrome, where increased exposure to Kent band, Tone Deaf Leopard, has been shown to cause confusion and personality changes.

Other recent news items:

Cider with Simon - Simon Barlow reveals all

Drunk as a Skunk! - Police arrest drunk ferrets leaving Upnor pub

02 Nov 08 - 02:06 PM (#2482579)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Please! I do not prostitute myself. I am an AMATEUR curmudgeon and folksong singer - although as curmudgeons go I feel I can hold my own with the best, the result of years of diligent practice, and not allowing myself to curm in public before I can be confident that the curming will be free from eror, and performed without music stand or words or safety net.

02 Nov 08 - 02:23 PM (#2482603)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

PS, I dropped in tonight (been working all day) and had another pint of the excellent ales they had on list - place virtually empty. Great shame.

02 Nov 08 - 02:55 PM (#2482622)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

melodeonboy... I laughed until I cried. However, check your sources. I didn't spot any cats in the vicinity of this alledged event, though I was pretty confused by the cider.

RB... Curming is perhaps a new olympic event?   
"curming will be free from eror"
More practice is definitely needed as I am sure a professional curmudgeon would not permit such a glaring spelling gaff to go by.

02 Nov 08 - 03:29 PM (#2482653)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Perhaps you mean "gaffe". A Gaff is wot us livs in in Lower Coke.

An eror of course is a technical defect in a curm, perhaps only recognisable by at least serious amateur curmudgeons. It is the complaint that contains a hint of praise.

"My aunt's cat sings better bass harmonies than that and he had his bollocks off ten years ago" - that is a curm without eror.

"If you practised occasionally that bass harmony might be merely bad rather than unspeably dreadful" contains a grave eror, permitting the curmee the hope of rising above total condescension.

02 Nov 08 - 03:41 PM (#2482667)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Once again I bow to the Bridge's expertise on more than one level. Point(s) taken. One clarification? Was it unspeakably or unspreadably dreadful?

02 Nov 08 - 04:34 PM (#2482697)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

I refer the honorable gentleman, to my previous answer

02 Nov 08 - 04:43 PM (#2482700)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Joking aside. Surely, when a Landlord goes to all that trouble, we should support him, whatever the weather

02 Nov 08 - 05:55 PM (#2482742)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

So where were you today?

03 Nov 08 - 03:57 AM (#2483048)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

well the ferrets got off with a warning as they were not actually harnessed to the vehicle and were in a state of flux heading out of the village, a local plod said that as they had only nibbled the finger of the landlady no assault charges were pending, however they have been bound over to stay away from upnor as there is a fear that they may eat the locals or kidnap the children of said village to sell to the gypsies for winter food. crayford how ever falls outside of thier juristiction, so eating of locals and kidnapping of same is ok.

03 Nov 08 - 06:50 AM (#2483122)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Actually, it could have been spreadably dreadful, like margarine.

03 Nov 08 - 08:35 AM (#2483176)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Only 2 ways to respond to margarine.

Man's been reading my mind. Quite a light read and sure to knock you out if you are insomniac.

or

QUIT jumpin' on my brainwaves RB! You are upsetting a delicate balance. There's only room for the 5 of us in here, so no spare wheel needed.

03 Nov 08 - 08:39 AM (#2483184)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Essex Girl

Excellent beer, even though I only tried two of them. It was a shame that it couldn't go on later, but given the amount of people coming through the room for the fireworks it could have been a bit of a struggle, even without the jukebox. A shame the weather couldn't have been a bit better and it would have been good to see a few more musicians there. Congatulations to Pete the Hat who walked from Strood!

03 Nov 08 - 08:47 AM (#2483192)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

Big thanks to all that turned up on Saturday and to Rob who stayed at the end of the garden dispensing beer in the worst weather ever and to Larisa for feeding us, lots of good singing and playing as for the durge didn,t hear one 370 verse real folk song amongst it . As a listener not a performer I enjoyed myself, it was good to hear Dead Horse singing, thanks again for the polar bear song. Romany man you will be pleased to know Larisa will not be pressing charges against the ferrets as they are cute!!like little kittens. Essex Girl, naughty forty and myself we,re up long hours sampling fruit vodka etc at my house so had a lazy day Sunday.
A lot of us Richard would like to turn back the clock and have the human juke boxes still around (Dave Bryant and Pete being top amongst them) but alas we can,t. Things are what we make them if you think negative of everything you may never be disappointed but then again you will never be happy either.
Big hugs and a big thank you to one and all xxx next time I,ll try to arrange better weather

03 Nov 08 - 09:05 AM (#2483207)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Oh no!

Pete and Dave were not jukeboxes - two points about jukeboxes - one puts things in their slot, and the thing put is money, then out comes music

Both Pete and Dave - put in BEER out came music - and then later they would probably try to put something in someone else's slot.

03 Nov 08 - 09:18 AM (#2483223)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

How very true x I still love you even if you can be a miserable git xx

03 Nov 08 - 10:06 AM (#2483265)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat.

Essex Girl
Its not far from Stroud station has the Crow flies but being has I aint a Bloody Crow it was considerably longer. Caw Caw Caw. about 40/50 mins longer.

I did stick me arm out for a lift but no one stopped to pick up so I gave up.

I was the first one to arrive at Otford and the first one to arrive at Upnor.
Its always nice to be the first and get that first pint down.

What I did not know was That there is a lower Upnor which is silly and a upper upnor which is insane especally if one does not know which one the Kings Arms is in and there,s no Buggerr to ask on route. so I took a chance and got it right.

03 Nov 08 - 12:39 PM (#2483418)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Dead Horse

Bass Harmony?
I didn't see that one on the Ales List.
I liked the Storm Warning best, closely followed by Red Dragon.
Perhaps I shoulda done that other famous Sir Les skit, "The Shipping Forecast" as well, huh?
(my dear wifey did say that Richard and myself gave an impromptu performance of "Jason and the Arguments",
but whad'ya expect when ya got two curmudgers in the same room?)

03 Nov 08 - 01:13 PM (#2483452)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Well - what a day!!!

What a great shame about the weather - seems that Mother Nature keeps trying to spoil a lot of the organised events recently!!!

Even so.......

The beer was VERY good as usual (well done Rob!!!) Also, well done Rob for the beer dispensing and for your superb effort at errecting the Market Awning to keep us dry, even though we all stayed inside.

The Food was great - thanks Ris for keeping us fed, and for the fun you gave us when you fell in love with the ferrets!!

As always, great musician skills and great singing - you all sounded great from where I was sitting in the main bar .......

........ and that leads me onto my main point (directed at Mr Bridge - and I have PM'd this to you in case you don't carry on reading threads after the event has happened).

Quote "Kev the Clogs, despite his recent post announcing re-arrival merely sat and drank. Now with the late Pete Hicks it used to be quite different - put beer in, music came out!"

I said all afternoon, to people that asked, that I wasn't going to sing because "it wasn't doing it for me!" You have often been in that frame of mind Richard. Both of us have experienced Margarine, who tries to impose her will on performers and singers - you've had it and so have I, and we both don't like it. And all of a sudden, You are doing exactly the same by saying that I "merely sat and drank"! If you re-read my post where I said that "I am back in the house", you will notice that I said that I would sing after suffering a period of stage fright/lack of confidence!! I will PUBLICALY state, that THAT is the REAL reason why I have not sung much this year in public, and that my response of "it's not doing it for me" is just a lame excuse to cover up the real fact. I thought you had picked up on that! To then go on and compare me to Pete Hicks is totally insensitive. If I have taken this the wrong way Richard, then sorry, but I FELT when I read your post that it was VERY much below you and directed at me personally!!

Romany Man - thanks for the "kev and i spent most of it proping up the bar, kev didnt feel up to singing, as is his perogative" - I knew I could rely on you to understand.

I love singing, I love folk. I just have, for whatever reason, a block/fear whatever at the moment, which I need to get through. It isn't going to help me being pressured into singing or commented about if I don't!

I'll see you all at Crayford on Sunday, and It is my intention to take part.

Regards

Kev

03 Nov 08 - 01:41 PM (#2483471)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: naughtyforty

I had a lovely day rounded off perfectly by the fireworks which were let off when the rain kindly stopped for a while. Beer was good, music was good and the vodka at Dilligaf's was very good!!!! All in all a good weekend (but I was suffering a bit yesterday!) Roll on Crayford

03 Nov 08 - 01:52 PM (#2483488)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

there there son, you just take it easy treacle likes you so it cant be all bad, as dilli didnt hear any durgy stuff perhaps we were in different pubs, they all look the same i suppose big wooden thing where beer and money cross flat thing that you land on unless you are outside in the dark and crash over a wall whilst chasing yobs, sorry but to me and this is my personal opinion , which i am entiteled to, is that the so called traditionalists seem to think folk is all singing of the slowest sadest old stuff they can find, where as when i go to different tans around the county and country, yes there are some real miserable songs where everyone just ups and walks away to look at the horses or see whats cooking, but there are far more jolly toe tappers where we all try and join in and have a laff, im bloody sure that back in the day, wwwwaaaayyyyyy back when folk was all there was ish, they had such miserable lives romantisists look away, they needed something to cheer themselves up, in the pub not make things worse, well thats my view, no doubt that attacks will be flying my way , but im entiteld to my opinion, and am entitled to voice it. im sorry if any one takes it personally but its not aimed at any one, now im going to hide behind seamus, and take to the road again, oh bugger i cant i aint allowed, see travellers and stopping places, oh to be free to roam.

03 Nov 08 - 02:20 PM (#2483508)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Anyone is right to sing only when and if they feels like it, whatever their reasons. I will say I heard Kev sing during the last Sweeps (though I didn't know who he was then) and it gave me shivers. The good kind. No pressure, just an acknowledgement of ability. Even if I never hear him sing again, I know I have heard and it was good.

Now trying to remember what dirge-esque stuff I sang.

The Bundling Song - comedic, upbeat, with chorus
Drink Let's Drink - another upbeat with chorus
What Will We Do - slow and though message not negative still not a toe-tapper
Lowlands - DIRGE to the nth degree, but the joining in and harmonies were nice
Advice to the Ladies - comedic, upbeat, with chorus
Minstrel - DIRGE to a certain degree, especially the way I sing it.

I think that's it. So I broke even. Will try to do better in future, especially if we are stuck inside due to 'orrible weather. That stuff nature dished out Saturday required a jolly counterbalance.

03 Nov 08 - 02:34 PM (#2483524)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Thanks VT, thanks RM. It wasn't said to get compliments, but thanks for them anyway. Don't worry VT, I'll get back on the horse sooner or later (not Sheamus), don't you worry. I DID like that cute looking instrument that you had - what is it called?

Kev

03 Nov 08 - 02:58 PM (#2483571)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Kev, I didn't think you were angling. As mentioned in this and other threads, I have stage fright issues meself. If Simon hadn't told me to sing on Saturday, I may never have. It is easier when the joint is active and noisy. I feel kind of invisible.

"Somerset" is an Appalachain or mountain or lap dulcimer. Pretty little thing, ain't she?

4 strings - Tuning is D (bass) A (middle) AA (two melody stirngs set close together). And easy as pie to pick out tunes by ear on just the melody strings. Simple chording can be had too. It is the timing of strumming that is throwing me. More practice required.

03 Nov 08 - 03:21 PM (#2483593)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,woodsie

I know exactly how you feel Kev. I have been going through the same thing for the last 5 years or so. Prior to that I was a very confident performer,playing at rock jams andfolk clubs all over London. Nowadays I take my guitar to events with all intention of playing, but when it gets to my turn my mind blanks and I feel pressure beaming at me from others in the room. The last few times I attempted singing I've even blanked mid-song! Still I like the company and vibe on the kentish scene and who knows one day ...

03 Nov 08 - 03:30 PM (#2483605)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

You guys are not extending much hope to me. In fact you are scaring the s**t outta me. Next project - a cure for brain freeze. Could we get it on the NHS?

03 Nov 08 - 03:34 PM (#2483613)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

My GP is open to suggestion on most things - Folk Brain Freeze should be a goer - FBF Syndrome - yeah, I think he'd go for that!

03 Nov 08 - 04:35 PM (#2483686)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Tam, if I had a voice like yours, I would shave my beard off and go for it. You are as good as anyone at these singarouds, just believe in your self and let your tallent flow

03 Nov 08 - 04:50 PM (#2483710)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

my therapist reckons that you should embrace your fears before you can conquer them, pretty profound i thought but then im just an ol traveller, kev just do it when it feels right, you have to aswer to nobody, if it aint good on the day well sod it, and whats the matter wiv gettin on seamus, if hes there at crayford you me an him is takin to the road.

03 Nov 08 - 05:16 PM (#2483751)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

RM - to bloody right we are going on the road - Horse and cart round Crayford - consider by contribution to Damelza House "In The Tin"!

03 Nov 08 - 05:56 PM (#2483803)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

good on ya, depnds on weather,

03 Nov 08 - 06:04 PM (#2483812)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Who wants to see Growler in my green velvet concert gown? Raise your hands now.

03 Nov 08 - 06:23 PM (#2483842)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

oh yes please!!!!! I'd put more money "In The Tin" for that!!!

03 Nov 08 - 06:25 PM (#2483846)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Promise me he will wear underwear.


Now wearing a bunny girl outfit into the gents loo at a Butlins campsite, that would scare me.


Hmm, what "dirges" did I play

Ram of Derby - a mad gallop about a ram's huge knackers.
Knight William - long and traditional, nearly twice as fast as the YT used to do it, guitar line that even Brian Rodgers likes (that was a compliment that I cherished) and had people come in from the other bar to listen to.
Rigs of the Times - not a dance song, but hardly miserable.
Admiral Benbow - which I do almost as dance-trance.
Then I got complaints I had not killed enough people so I did Come Away Melinda. Well, lets see, it has been recorded by Uriah Heep.

03 Nov 08 - 06:31 PM (#2483856)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

You are missing the point RB. Looking at the comments AFTER the day, it only appears that you were not happy with the day and that RM prefers more upbeat stuff. Not just me saying this, others have discussed it as well. As for your PM message reply, not impressed.

03 Nov 08 - 07:16 PM (#2483899)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Well, I'm a simple curmudgeon. Quote follows (irrelevant parts omitted).

"YOOOOWWWWWWW! KEV IS IN'DA HOUSE!!!!

Reports of my death have been greatly exagerated - Kev The Clogs is back with a vengance!!!   ...............   yeah, right!!! I'm a Morris Dancing, Folkie, Civil War Musketeer - looks like I picked the wrong week to give it all up!!!      ..........    I am better, fully working, and ........, well, you get the drift!   .........    I will even sing on Sat or Sun having suffered a little stage/confidence fright over the last couple of months."

Sorry, this says "I might not sing" just where?

03 Nov 08 - 07:21 PM (#2483903)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Oh, side-tracked. Dilli, after the way you took them out and let them roam around the pub, should we name them "Treacle" and "Obvious"?

And, yes, although I did not get to all of it owing to pressure of work, what I did get to hardly merited the detour. And at least I did show on Sunday albeit briefly.

03 Nov 08 - 07:37 PM (#2483920)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

You are in danger of alienating yourself RB, from a number of people. You can't tell me that you have never written or said something, only to do the opposite instead??!!

Much as it was my right to moan and make my views known about Broadstairs this year, it is also my right to sing or not sing if I so wish, and I will NOT be bullied by you or anybody else!!

03 Nov 08 - 08:16 PM (#2483953)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

And having said one thing, and then done the opposite - you do not expect to be called on it?

You have the general liberty to say one thing and do another. You don't have a right to be free of criticism if doing that. If I have so contradicted myself - then if I am called on it, it's a fair cop.

As you were free to criticise Broadstairs this year, so am I free to criticise the KA event - and one of the downsides was that a singer who would probably have benefitted the (somewhat shorthanded) session, and said that he would, didn't.

03 Nov 08 - 08:22 PM (#2483959)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Is this REALLY that important an issue for you Richard? There are far greater and more important issues in the world and our country that make your opinion of the KA event, (quite rightly your right to state your view), about as significant as a pubic hair on a toilet seat.

What has got into you lately? Where is all this negativity coming from?

03 Nov 08 - 08:42 PM (#2483973)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Me? You are the one who flew off the handle

03 Nov 08 - 08:55 PM (#2483984)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Really!!??

SO defending myself after being criticised for NOT doing something and then being negatively compared to someone who I have a great respect for is "flying off the handle"?? Well if that is your definition of flying off the handle, then mia culpa.

What has suddenly given you the right to mount this assult? I obviously missed the moment when I pinned a target to my back and said "hey, have a pop!!" If you want to get personal, then the session could have been lifted by a capable musician/singer performing a few more uplifting songs.

If the cap fits Mr Bridge.....

04 Nov 08 - 02:13 AM (#2484096)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Walks away shaking head sadly.

04 Nov 08 - 04:29 AM (#2484167)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

now now, lets call it quits, im not a peace maker or nothin but come on let sleeping ferrets lie.

04 Nov 08 - 06:30 AM (#2484206)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Don't worry guys, I'm not rising to this any more either. I have better things to do.

Looking forward to seeing you all at Crayford.

04 Nov 08 - 06:34 AM (#2484213)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

As I said in my main post, I thought the singing and playing was good. I liked what I was hearing from the corner of the bar. Some nice songs from VT, NF and EG. Rough n Ready, great as usual. As I said, if the cap fits - ok, enough!

04 Nov 08 - 07:23 AM (#2484237)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

"negatively compared to someone who I have a great respect for"

When any of us reach Pete's standard I'll let you know.

04 Nov 08 - 07:57 AM (#2484267)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete The Hat

I walked into a club one night ages ago. I had not even taken my guitar off me back let alone had a swallow of beer and I was asked if I wanted to start the night off. I said :Well let me get in the bloody door for God Sakes.

Another thing, I always has a discipline tune up my guitar before I play it. There,s nothing worse for me then trying to sing tuneful, with a guitar that sounds worse then I do. The amount of folk who get up on stage and start fiddling about with machaine heads twinging and twanging through a open mike.

I was at Blackheath the other week there were four blokes on stage they were only up for two numbers? They had stood about all night waiting for there slot and then when its time to go up they decide to tune there guitars. on stage infront of all and sundry.sounding like Alley cats Sh---ing in a alley. Its awlful.


Right so I like to get in have a beer tune my guitar and relax for a while.

I played at Blackheath the other week and having taken time to do all the things mentioned above I still went on stage nervous. so I shut me eyes and away I went suddenly I started to get (SERVIOUS DANCE trapped nerve. I think thats the way one spells it) in both legs below the knee. By the time I had finished i was more or less doing the Can Can.. But afterward folk said to me nice song one said I liked the fancy foot work. Silly A..e

Finally Hasling people and bringing them to the attenion of others does not help a nervous person like meself play.


Thank you this is Pete the hat
News at Ten.
upper downer
Tillet herts

04 Nov 08 - 11:52 AM (#2484550)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

I made it on Sunday too. I had paid for the B&B the night before, petrol, and meals, waited around as the sun had come out,etc. So if any has a right to moan I think I do. However, I understand and will not complain about things that cannot be controlled, like weather and other parties obligations, etc. I took me chances and I am still happy with even the little bit I got.

04 Nov 08 - 02:17 PM (#2484730)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

I should also say, I felt pretty pouty in the car on the way home Sunday afternoon. Didn't get my money's worth and I wasted my time kind of thing. Then I had a rethink. Saturday afternoon was miles better than staying home and doing ironing. Sunday morning was spent walking above the beach at Grain in the sparkling sunshine. Inspite of the industry, it was lovely.

Anyway what I am really trying to say is that people feel and express disappointment in different ways. Disappointment that weather was bad and the venue did not expect to and could not accommodate the live music, especially in the evening or next day. Disappointment that some people didn't sing or that music was not what was hoped for. Disappointment that some parties didn't show and some left early.

We all know that we are allowed to be disappointed. It is the expression of it that is the problem and really shouldn't be. As I said people express differently. Why can't it just be left at that?

Sorry. Even after escaping a couple of decades of dysfunctional relationship, I still think I should try to fix things. This mess is not my business I know, but wanted to say more after post above. Upon reading agian I thought might look like I was taking a side. I am not.   Well I am. The side of peace, tolerance and forgiveness.

04 Nov 08 - 03:11 PM (#2484802)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat

To be honest I throughly enjoyed the day despite the weather. I met folk I have not met before. An I get to spend time with and chat with folk I only see twice a year at Knockholt.I enjoy these little outings and I am really looking forward to Sunday at Crayford.

Folk clubs and gathering are touchy places so manners and good conduct and a hearty round of applause is vital. Do you know I got accused of breaking wind at the Tudor Barn the other night why a well known club member was playing. whereby it was my chair that made the offending sound you should have seen the fuss that made with some folk. And has I pleaded my innocents it only made the situation worse.
to cries of !!YEAH RIGHT PETE THATS WHAT THEY ALL SAY...

But in realality I would not do that.

04 Nov 08 - 07:33 PM (#2485010)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

VT - The voice of reason. What a great way of putting it! I am usually on your wavelength and way of thinking. Just got riled though I suppose. Live is to short as i implied on a previous post.

05 Nov 08 - 02:41 AM (#2485291)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

We have an Aesop among us.

By the time I had finished i was more or less doing the Can Can

Do you know I got accused of breaking wind at the Tudor Barn the other night why a well known club member was playing. whereby it was my chair that made the offending sound you should have seen the fuss that made with some folk. And has I pleaded my innocents it only made the situation worse

Pete you are a very wise man.    Thanks for the humorous images too. Goes a long way to taking the flame out of this thread.

Keep singing and playing. I look forward to hearing you perform again.

05 Nov 08 - 07:54 AM (#2485478)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

can we leave it now, iv blown up un many threads including the crayford arms one, iget so wound up, i dont think mudcat is for me, im off to me pikey ways , after sunday at crayford its best i just keep me place and avoid all threads. delete mudcat from me computer and wish you all a good life.

05 Nov 08 - 08:54 AM (#2485522)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

Ken! Chin up geezer! You can't go. We are your mates here and we would miss your mad and witty inputs! Beer and a chat on Sunday mate - OK!

05 Nov 08 - 01:15 PM (#2485782)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat

Thanks V.T.

Romany Man your right lets all stay focused on Crayford this Sunday
I wont be the first this time has I always attend the Rememberence Day Service on me Old Ship H.M.S.Belfast.

But I will be getting the train to Crayford stright after its finished and be gagging for a pint by the time I get there. A very rare sight to see me in a suit unless I can get changed on the train.
See you all there.

05 Nov 08 - 03:30 PM (#2485891)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: dilligafxx

I,m with you VT having been in relationships when I seemed to be responsible for everybodies happiness and if they werent happy then I,d failed thought I,d got over it but still am left with the guilt. if everyone isn,t happy then I worry its me thats got it wrong. Think guilt comes with giving birth which is why men do not suffer.Praps we should just threaten to bang heads together or make people sit on the naughty step till they play with their toys nicely.{my 3 year old grandaughter Tia misbehaves then sits on the naughty step without being told giggling to herself}
Hey could be a whole new thread to this is it only females that feel guilty? cause everybodies not happy,Love and BIG hugs xx

05 Nov 08 - 04:04 PM (#2485925)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Damn Dilli, we could break open a can of whup ass, but as you said why should we feel responsible for someone else's happiness? I blame the mothers and mothers mothers, etc. I hope it ain't hormonally based. Else there is no hope for our daughters and grandaughters, ad infinitum. Nope. I think it is imprinted behaviour. They learn by watching.

Who said "they can just get happy in the same pants they got mad in?" I hope it was a woman.

05 Nov 08 - 05:22 PM (#2486009)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

Come on Peeps, it's only folk. We had a great time on Saturday and we'll be there when tou do the next one. It;s not about how many were there, but the quality of the company

05 Nov 08 - 06:13 PM (#2486050)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

I can vouch for the fact that all virgos, regardless of gender, suffer huge guilt if something is not spot on. We are big on self-blame.

Be that as it may, Ken, I generally find your company welcome (careful, that could be two compliments I've handed out this decade) but get vexed when told folk music is a dirge, and have half a verse, in one of the few song's I've written, about the theft of minor highways from the people. Pecker up, tablets in (or the other way round if your good lady prefers).

05 Nov 08 - 07:09 PM (#2486096)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat

Last Knockholt My pants I got Mad in, which earlier were the same pants I was happy in were the same pants my Polish girl-friend took back to Poland with her by accident when she left hurriedly the next morning.leaving me one pair of clean pants to get mad in again. Anyway

They ended up in Krakov before she discovereed them at the bottom of her ruck sack.
She packed in hastetaking my clean pants and dirty pants with her and I ended up wearing the same pair of pants for the next three days,
Of coarse it was my fault.

She refused to wash em and bring em back so I had to buy new pants in Eltham which I did the Monday after I got back from Knockholt. Has I was going to M&S to buy them I was fortunate enough to find a Lorenzo Classical Guitar in the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice shop window which I brought for £2O IN MINT CONDITION.

06 Nov 08 - 02:48 AM (#2486286)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Woot! Pete did it again. Turned "mad" situation into happy. So did you get the new pants?

My big bro and baby sister are virgos and don't feel guilty bout nothin, ever. And quite often they really should.

As an Aries I should'nt feel shy. How do you s'plain my stage fright? Stars don't mean nothin. Cold and aloof have nothin to do with us critters here on earth.

Now the moon? That's a celestial object of a different colour. Don't want to be around me at the full of it.

06 Nov 08 - 03:29 AM (#2486294)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: The Barden of England

I'm a Gemini, and we both seem to get along most of the time :-)
John Barden

06 Nov 08 - 08:49 AM (#2486490)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Essex Girl

Question is Pete why did she leave in a hurry and what was she doing with your pants in the first place?

06 Nov 08 - 10:17 AM (#2486561)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

I'm a Cancer, which explains why I can be a bit moody sometimes. Certainly explains the way I walk! We are what we are and we should just accept each other for what we are. We're all too bloody ancient to change, so let's just get on and enjoy ourselves. See you on Sunday.

06 Nov 08 - 01:43 PM (#2486746)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the hat

I had a bag with a divider down the middle clean pants in one half dirty the other.

Im a Capricorn( Sea goat) so Im very tidy.loyal but I also like me own company and tend to wander alot.I tend to butt heads with any other horny headed bithsign and steer clear of virgo.s like the pox. I run from Leos. all others ok.

My polish friend is Cancer so when she comes out pub she always walks sideways and tends has with my pant bag to just grab at anyhing and go off with it. Regarding new pants. well I had to buy the guitar and then get the pants next day.

06 Nov 08 - 03:50 PM (#2486845)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Kev The Clogs

I'm a Saggy Terry Ass! That probably expains a lot about me too. Some Capricorn traits. Generally larger than life, generally happy, often covering up deeper issues, don't suffer fools glady and am loyal to people I rate and respect plus a closet romantic and softie.

Quite right - too long in the tooth to change - me is me!!! I'm happy with most people, I'll treat you like I'd like to be treated myself. Can't say fairer than that can you!!??

:-)

Kev

06 Nov 08 - 04:54 PM (#2486911)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Grumpy old man? Bah. Just a youngster. You're not too long in the tooth to change until you haven't any left, and no I don't want to borrow Ken's. Or let the ferrets pre-chew for me.

06 Nov 08 - 05:10 PM (#2486924)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

I give up !!!!

06 Nov 08 - 05:52 PM (#2486959)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the hat.

In regards to teeth

I Had a Scottish Dentist, Phil Macaverty. He said to me your teeth are alright, But your gums have gotta come out? So after that I went to a Chinese Dentist. He was bloody useless he didnt open till
Tooth hurty. see you all sunday?

Hear about
Leppers playing cards?


One threw his hand in
The other laughed his head off.
She came to Knockholt Thursday stayed in my tent
She then had to hurry off Friday morn from Knockholt in pouring rain because she was working in Chislehurst caves on the Friday. She went back to Ramgate that Friday night, which is where she lives the next day Sat she flew home to Poland.(made her Arms Ache) it was there in her Motherland and home city of Krackoff that she delved into her rucksack and found my bag containing my Knockholt Supply of pants. which she had picked up by accident because women will rush everything.

Sorry Mr Moderator that was Pete the hats (finger slipped)

Hah Hah, Melodeonboy there really is no need for that kinda talk ?HeeHee

06 Nov 08 - 06:16 PM (#2486971)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: melodeonboy

"They ended up in Krakov before she discovered them at the bottom of her ruck sack."

So it was "Crackers in Krakov"!

06 Nov 08 - 08:31 PM (#2487052)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Sausage

What started as a thread about a Beer Fest in that beautiful Kent village of Upnor (morphed from a Cornish fishing village) degenerated into an Astological comparison and then a personal slanging match which would have been better confined to e-mails.

Seems to me, expectation is where it's at
Don't go to something, expecting ANYTHING

I was vaguely interested in the Crayford thing. Now I'm not so sure. I assumed it would be like a festival session - you turn up and the music/singing happens - no hidden agendas, egos and arsi-ness....

Maybe Crayford's not for me after all (or mudcat !)

Hope you have fun xxx

07 Nov 08 - 02:53 AM (#2487231)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Sausage

Please don't judge any past or future event's potential on the basis of the contents of this thread. There are close long time friends in here and they are free to say what they like to each other.

I am very new to this group and I have to say they make the best music sessions I have experienced. Not saying the talent is not as quality in Essex (where I live). There is amazing talent in Essex. Just that this group adds a little something more to sessions by virtue of being so well known to each other and they are a very warm and welcoming bunch.

I advise you give Crayford a go. By your own statement
Don't go to something, expecting ANYTHING

peace out

07 Nov 08 - 03:35 AM (#2487246)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

sausage as i constantly say the choice is yours and yours alone, as with all things, crayford is to be a mini festival of folk, those that sing dance whatever are welcome , today friday the bunting has gone up around the pub, notices of the event have been up for a week, we are hoping the weather holds off so we can get the rest of the car park fixed. crayford will have no agenda, no timetables, in fact as has been said from the start what happens happens, its your day, its up to you what happens, sharon the landlady and i have done all we can, now its up to you, ifn ya all wanna bitch and have pops at each other , fine thats your choice, me as an aquarian (thought id join in ) like most aquarians like to live a quiet life, we know we are the balance of the universe and are perfect, ifn ya belive that crap ya dont know me, well folks its nearly here, the day is yours and yours alone make it good or bad, its down to you what more can i say but come, enjoy, have fun,

07 Nov 08 - 09:53 AM (#2487550)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the hat

Sausage . Please,

Do not be put off by the contents that are on this thread, These sessions are very good.
I have only just started, going myself. .

These people know each other well. I barely know any of them but it is good fun .Good Music . !! good folk,    Come to Crayford you cant miss it or Judge folk by the muddled mixed contents of a exhausted thread..

07 Nov 08 - 09:59 AM (#2487554)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,woodsie

Could it be that "Sausage" has heard about the infamous DK and worries for his/her life!

07 Nov 08 - 05:22 PM (#2487973)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

worry about treacle and obvious, thats something to really worry about, be afraid very afraid, it could be your trouser leg.

07 Nov 08 - 05:31 PM (#2487979)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

So could TDL, and you should be afraid, very afraid

07 Nov 08 - 06:02 PM (#2488000)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Dead Horse

Whereas we in The Kent Maffia fear nothing but Margerine.
(and hearing impaired big cats of the spotted variety)

(and lawyers)

(and travellers)

(and buxom widows)

(and bloody foreigners)

(and over enthusiastic egg shakers)

(and ferrets)

Right, apart from Margerine, Leopards, lawyers, gypsies, dilligaf, foreigners, egg shakers and ferrets -

WE FEAR NOTHING.

07 Nov 08 - 06:14 PM (#2488005)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: growler

What about TDL

07 Nov 08 - 07:40 PM (#2488050)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

And triangles, and curmudgeons, and tap dancers.

08 Nov 08 - 03:17 AM (#2488193)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: VirginiaTam

Whose Afraid of Virginia Tam? Muwhahahahaha!

08 Nov 08 - 07:21 AM (#2488288)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat

Hi Sausage.

Just out of sheer curiousity have,you by any chance got relatives in
Cumberland & Linchonshire, and a German uncle by the name of Mr F, Furter.

08 Nov 08 - 07:25 AM (#2488291)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Farmer Herbie Leek, Pork Farm Dorsit

Hi Sausage Remember me ?

08 Nov 08 - 07:29 AM (#2488294)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Mr Kenneth ingham

Hi Sausage
             You aint outa date yet by any chance are you.

08 Nov 08 - 12:46 PM (#2488494)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Woodsie.... that's a rhetorical question 'cos all these people are you! (Alledgedly)

10 Nov 08 - 06:48 PM (#2490314)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: GUEST,Judge Judy

Alledgely rhetorical? I,ll put it to you. The Man is 100% Innocent.

10 Nov 08 - 06:55 PM (#2490320)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Where's the Mexican?

11 Nov 08 - 04:23 AM (#2490536)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

dunno but the pikeys lurkin wiv his ferrets at the ready,

11 Nov 08 - 05:03 AM (#2490556)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Richard Bridge

Well, I know you're not, so who is then?

11 Nov 08 - 06:33 AM (#2490609)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Mick Woods

Sorry Girl Friday - not guilty (this time) if you look at the times there are three messages within 8 minutes of each other. You must know from the diction who posted them.

11 Nov 08 - 06:31 PM (#2491215)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: Girl Friday

Off topic but re Trevor. He had a bad heart attack on Monday morning, it ptobably started Sunday afternoon . Swift treatment at Kings. No more fags and no driving for a month.

12 Nov 08 - 01:28 PM (#2491914)
Subject: RE: Kings Arms Upnor Beer Fest 1/2nd Nov
From: romany man

bloody dead horse wait till set up a tan at the bottom of your garden