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04 Sep 06 - 05:18 AM (#1826423) Subject: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi everyone - welcome to September Sessions this month Folk etc. - Wednesday the 6th & 20th 20th - there will be a guest appearance by Chris Flegg in celebration of his latest CD release approx 9 to 9:30pm Blues etc. - Wednesday the 13th & 27th 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 Mondays – Bucks Head, Little Wymondly – 3rd monday Tuesdays – Blue Anchor, St Albans – 1st Tuesday of month - 5th Tuesdays – The Globe, Dunstable Wednesdays – The Orange Tree, Baldock – Baldock & Letchworth folk club Wednesdays – Hertford somewhere on odd dates – see Mudcat threads Wednesdays – The Fox, Pirton – 2nd Wednesday of month – 13th September Thursdays – Redbourn Folk Club – The Cricketers Thursdays – Rose & Crown, St Michaels, St Albans Thursdays – Bedford Folk Club – Daley's Club in Kempston (Wednesday from October) Friday – Bucks Head, Little Wymondly – last friday concert Friday – Hitchin town hall – last friday dance Sundays – Windward/John Breeze – Comfort Hotel, St Albans Sunday – St Albans Rose & Crown – 2nd Sunday in the month Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ |
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04 Sep 06 - 09:01 AM (#1826532) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy Hi chaps May I point out that the St Albans Folk Club Club at the comfort restarts on Sunday 17th Sept with Chris Flegg's official CD launch Its up to his usual high standard, varied, clear vocals, precise guitar work, featuring his 'Another Child in Africa' which has interested Vin Garbut the 24th sees the appearance of Anthony John Clark Mick Pearce appears on the 8th oct |
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04 Sep 06 - 09:50 AM (#1826560) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA It wasn't Stingray who killed Steve Irwin, it was the Mysterons !! |
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04 Sep 06 - 10:54 AM (#1826591) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi JB - I'm glad you escaped Padstow intact - though there is little possibility of you ending up as the Wicker Man I heard MB on the radio the other day - she is quite a celebrity these days It was a shock about Steve Irwin - all for entertainment What about poor Nigel on prehistoric park - I think he'll be next BLUE ANCHOR TOMORROW - I wonder if the WI will turn up again? 12 hour day of song - either 11th or 25th November - any preference Ashwell weekend is 9th to the 12th (ex Buntingford) Anything else clashing? |
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04 Sep 06 - 11:51 AM (#1826623) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA My boss's shirt and tie |
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04 Sep 06 - 04:40 PM (#1826862) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man 25th is fine with me. The only thing was if you could make it nearer to Nov 5th, I could do one of my excellent fire worknight nights. Still never mind. 25th 25th 25th ETC. WOOOOOO. |
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04 Sep 06 - 06:58 PM (#1826994) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie OK Mr Riddle - who is MB? And for those of us who are completely ignorant - what is Ashwell weekend? Thankfully I can understand Martin - this gives me hope. Catherine Wheel |
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04 Sep 06 - 07:20 PM (#1827018) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Herga Kitty Catherine - there's a thread about Ashwell weekend, 17-19 November - the successor to the Buntingford Winter Sing. Kitty |
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05 Sep 06 - 03:14 AM (#1827192) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Catherine, I think he means Breezy's girlie. |
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05 Sep 06 - 04:06 AM (#1827212) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross I sure do & what a gal - she can pick up your horse and throw it over a hedge As featured in Question of Sport I'm wearing a mirrored version of a RAF tie today Ashwell link is here - thread.cfm?threadid=94333&messages=2 - loads of Herts folk info We could have on the 11th - I thought the 4th would be booked by other firework enthusiasts - I'll check Catherine - look into my eyes, just at my eyes etc Blue Anchor tonight - 5th Here's another exciting event - thread.cfm?threadid=94403&messages=2 |
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05 Sep 06 - 06:48 AM (#1827287) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Heavens t'betsey Mr Ross, first wellie wangin, now 'oss chuckin, what fun we have in the country. |
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05 Sep 06 - 07:38 AM (#1827315) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie A glass of water please Ross 321 I am back in the room |
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05 Sep 06 - 07:46 AM (#1827323) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Thanks to Kitty and the links |
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05 Sep 06 - 08:38 AM (#1827353) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross No problem mam, just doing my job I suppose the 18th is possible for our do If we have a bit of a do, that is How many sparklers have you got Martin? Mine have fizzled out |
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05 Sep 06 - 12:15 PM (#1827534) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man I think I will have to buy some more. I had trouble with the ones I had last year. Any date in Nov is fine with me. Not 17th-19th though cos i will be going to Ashwell. FCY |
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06 Sep 06 - 03:44 AM (#1828157) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi Martin - it will probably be the 11th then - I'll book it tonight We missed you at the Blue Anchor last night It was the last one ever - the pub is being turned into a ponsy restaurant - the builders move in this month Jenny is currently seeking a new venue Who's coming along tonight |
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06 Sep 06 - 06:50 AM (#1828257) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Hitchin John Hi I'm hoping to be there tonight. John |
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06 Sep 06 - 08:59 AM (#1828338) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Silverfish Can't make it tonight - sick - but best wishes to all. Msg to John Powell - thanks for the demo, but it's blank!!! See you all next folk night. |
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06 Sep 06 - 09:13 AM (#1828356) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie That's a pity Trevor - get well soon. What was on the demo? Sound of silence? BOOM BOOM |
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06 Sep 06 - 10:37 AM (#1828441) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Very sorry to hear that TH - get well soon - we do miss you Beware of folkies bearing gifts No reaction to Blue Anchor ending - I was quite sad to hear about it Oh, my aching heart, thus it irks me so, and once down at the bar, I watched it fart and go There seems to be a lot of food on the schedule for the Ashwell weekend - http://www.folkmusic.org.uk/page2.html See you tonight JP - who are you going to be tonight? |
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06 Sep 06 - 08:00 PM (#1828788) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie As requested by Ross, I am reacting to Blue Anchor ending. Hopefully it will resurge (?) again as it was a musical forum that brought together folkies from all over the place. You never knew who was going to turn up. Sorry - but I was distracted by the poetry that followed and the food at Ashwell. And then I was imagining JP dressed up as Lena Zavaroni. And then I began to wonder where the year had gone and about Christmas shopping and then the kettle boiled and the sun called me outside for an end of season coup de soleil. |
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07 Sep 06 - 03:40 AM (#1829007) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Where has the year gone? - did it catch a bus? Many thanks to all who came and conquered last night To Derek, Trish, Mel, Trevor W, Hitchin John (JP), Yvonne, Friend, Rita, Devinia, Bert, Stevi, Catherine Hopkins, Jeff, Steve, Bill, Pat, Bob, Teresa, Keith, Tony & Geoff Woo, Woo, the Blue Anchors ended Just like a banana All yellow and bended |
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07 Sep 06 - 03:52 AM (#1829017) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Hitchin John Hi Trevor Sorry the CD was blank - sometimes I rush and forget, I must check they work. If you are coming to Barton I'll get you a copy or I could send one. My apologies again John |
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07 Sep 06 - 04:42 AM (#1829040) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Grand Announcement There will be a BEDFORDSHIRE DAY OF SONG on the 11th November 2006 - 12 midday to 12 midnight in the Bull function room - free entry Raffle to be held for RNLI Message ends |
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07 Sep 06 - 05:54 AM (#1829077) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Friends of Gravenhurst School have a ceilidh on Sept 23rd (only 2 weeks) and Tam Lin is providing the music featuring the internationally acclaimed Murray Grainger on Accordion and Blowzabella's Dave Shepherd calling and playing fiddle. If you'd like to come along then please contact Jane Lambourne on 01462 711815 for tickets This weekend ! Marston Vale Woodworks festival in Mid beds has live folk music including good friends Life and Times, Strangeworld and some bloke called Ashley Hutchins... click on the music link on this website .. http://www.marstonvale.org/woodworks/ |
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07 Sep 06 - 10:21 PM (#1829682) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,silverfish Thanks Ross 'n Catherine. And John, all noted. Dragged meself from me sickbed to get to Redbourn last (Thur) night. Jenny tells me the hunt is on *taran-tara* for a new venue and all will be kept informed. Damn shame to lose a good venue for another friendly (like Barton) club. Cheers all. |
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09 Sep 06 - 05:22 AM (#1830532) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi Trevor Good to hear you are getting better It's a shame about the Blue Anchor - it's been a favourite watering hole for me since my college days at the Hertfordshire college of building - I used to end up there after drinking my way down fishpool street - start off in the white swan (dirty duck) near market place, then the Harrow, Farriers Arms, Verulam Arms, Old Kings Arms, Lower Red Lion, Portland Arms, Black Lion, then Blue Anchor - if I was thirsty I'd go onto Rose and Crown and Six Bells - then walk down Everlasting Lane to crash out Jenny didn't seem phased by it at all - perhaps there is another Nirvana awaiting Cheers for nice comment about Barton |
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09 Sep 06 - 05:44 AM (#1830540) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Those were the days! |
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09 Sep 06 - 05:48 AM (#1830542) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Is Everlasting Lane really a road? I used to live off World's End Lane. ohmygod. Is this a sign of getting old? Being interested in street names. |
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11 Sep 06 - 05:18 AM (#1831705) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Yeah - well it's more of a path/track these days - goes from the end of Blue Anchor Road (Branch Lane) from the old A5 - down parallel with Batchwood Drive - meets up near the Ancient Briton Most of the grass verges have been destroyed with wee What's the weather like today Catherine? |
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11 Sep 06 - 07:29 AM (#1831749) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Il fait du soleil. |
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11 Sep 06 - 08:31 AM (#1831776) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross As bad as that |
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11 Sep 06 - 01:59 PM (#1831998) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man Do you mean "The Harvester" Ross? Not The Ancient Briton any more. I am getting old as well. It's a shame about The Blue Anchor, nearly as good as The Bull in Barton. What reason was given? |
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11 Sep 06 - 03:37 PM (#1832059) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie I started to sing there |
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11 Sep 06 - 05:32 PM (#1832148) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man But that would be a reason to have it every week Cathie. |
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12 Sep 06 - 04:16 AM (#1832439) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi all Yeah - the Ancient Briton is now a Harvester - there was a big fuss in St Albans about it - the owners did relent to put a smaller sign on the frontage - but now the traffic lights has a sign on them saying it's the Anicient Briton Road Junction Puts you on the woad to success - boom, boom The Blue Anchor is closed for a month for refurbishment and will emerge as a beautiful restaurant pub selling posh nosh Cheers for more nice comments about the Bull |
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12 Sep 06 - 02:01 PM (#1832819) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy it was sunny yesterday |
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12 Sep 06 - 02:19 PM (#1832834) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Oh mon Dieu. Le Breezy retourne. Bises pour Le Brise |
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13 Sep 06 - 03:39 AM (#1833310) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Bonjour mon ami It's an open mic/do what you like/have a go/sing us a song baby night Tonight All players/listeners/dancers etc very welcome Bring a friend and you can get in double free Sun tans can be worn |
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13 Sep 06 - 06:16 AM (#1833371) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Hitchin' John I had a haircut yesterday and have been informed that there is a white gap at the back of my neck between my healthy natural colour and my hair! |
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13 Sep 06 - 07:34 AM (#1833399) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie My sun tan is worn (away) |
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14 Sep 06 - 04:11 AM (#1834123) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,The Dead Pope Cheers to all for a very entertaining heavening I haven't had so much fun since Shirley Bassey hired the Vatican To MK John. Hitchin John, Catherine, Keith, Jeff & lady, Keith, Bob, Teresa, that heathen Ross bloke and Polish workers everwhere Rock on Chris Flegg is on Sunday (17th) at the St Albans Comfort Hotel Then he is doing a guest spot at Barton next Wednesday during the folk See you soon - bless you all and thank you for being in my little show |
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14 Sep 06 - 09:25 AM (#1834327) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA One for the smart people : Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, "I've lost my electron." The other says, "Are you sure?" The first replies, "Yes, I'm positive..." and one for the rest of us : Man with a strawberry stuck up his bum goes to the doc. Doc says "I'll give you some cream to put on it." My husband is obviously not too busy! |
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14 Sep 06 - 10:22 AM (#1834368) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross It's tough in the countryside How does Batman's mother call him in for his main meal dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner BATMAN Doctor, Doctor - it hurts when I do this Doctor - well, don't do that then |
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14 Sep 06 - 10:30 AM (#1834370) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Dont know about tough its flippin wet. Bin torrential since last night, we've got the only 'orses with webbed feet! I asked him if he were ploughin' 'e said ploughin', ploughin', Yom piggin' swimmin! My friend drowned in a bowl of muesli. He was pulled in by a strong currant Thats all, must do some work gettin funny looks! |
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14 Sep 06 - 10:44 AM (#1834381) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers PA I'm going to see Breezy this Sunday - any words of wisdom/advice? Catherine brought me coffee last night after the session; and as she got me soaking wet the last time; by insisting we sat outside; relented to sit inside; as it was pouring down again I sat under a roof leak and got all wet again Catherine told me about her washing machine repair man Evidently - one couple took to canoodling while he carried out his repairs in the house - this happened several times until suddenly a different man appeared Your not the usual man says the cheery washing machine repair man What do you mean said the man - I'm her husband Result - divorce |
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14 Sep 06 - 11:18 AM (#1834401) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Re, see Breezy, should that be sea breezy, just say Hi. No advice, but a word of wisdom, if he insists in sitting on Padstow harbour with his back to the water please make sure there is a rail behind. One day somebody is going to trip, and it will all end in a great big splash! and I'd hate his little gnome to get wet. Re divorce: You may recall about 10 years ago a fake 'road rage' case. The couple were parked outside a cottage when the boyfriend was stabbed to death, a man and a woman in the cottage and later had to give witness statements to the police. What a shock the husband had when he read the story in the paper! He was away on business at the time! Think about it? Result - divorce. Maybe Catherine could write a song about it - The ballad of something or other. |
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14 Sep 06 - 01:15 PM (#1834488) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Good idea PA It's when Ross starts practising his Gene Kelly singing-in-the-rain routine that I want to open his guitar case so that passers by will throw money in. |
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15 Sep 06 - 06:17 AM (#1835083) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross I tried tap dancing But I kept falling in the sink |
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15 Sep 06 - 06:51 AM (#1835099) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA I went to the butchers the other day and I bet him 50 quid that he couldn't reach the meat off the top shelf. He said, 'no, the steaks are too high.' |
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15 Sep 06 - 07:16 AM (#1835116) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross I went down the paper shop But it had blown away What's the difference between illegal and unlawful Ones a sick bird |
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15 Sep 06 - 07:24 AM (#1835119) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road." A jump-lead walks into a bar. The barman says "I'll serve you, but don't start anything." |
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15 Sep 06 - 10:34 AM (#1835264) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers PA You've kept me going today - the laughs and all Have a good weekend and the same to everyone Chris Flegg Sunday at the Comfort Hotel - 17th and special guest at the Bull folk session next Wednesday - 20th Singaround etc at the Bucks Head, Little Wymondley next Monday - 18th |
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17 Sep 06 - 08:01 AM (#1836558) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Here's a note from Mike Blair concerning Bedford Folk Club Now at Daley's Club, on Bedford Road opposite Addison Park in Kempston Dear All, Just a reminder that we have our first concert night at the new venue this Thursday, 21st September. Our first 2 singers' nights have been fine, and those who have joined us have thoroughly approved the new room. I would like an even better turnout on our first concert, particularly as it is very comfortable and spacious, with a proper performance area. Steve and Kristi are very good performers and songwriters in the mould of Tom Paxton and Gordon Lightfoot - they call it Americana, but I just think of it as American folk. Anyway, they are from Tacoma, Washington State, and I think you will enjoy them. By the way, our first meeting when we revert to Wednesdays is on October 4th. Any problems with maps or anything else, get in touch by phone or e-mail. Hope to see you all on Thursday, Mike |
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17 Sep 06 - 03:06 PM (#1836785) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man Oh dear he does not want to tell this lot he is changing to a Wednesday. Sacralage. If that is how you spell it. PS when is the Bedfordshire day of song Dude? |
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18 Sep 06 - 04:11 AM (#1837179) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Good morning Ross and all, greetings from sunny Worcestershire. I've had a wonderful start to the day, however my husband has not. Not only is he stuck in the worlds biggest traffic jam on the M6 north, (well maybe not quite the worlds biggest) but he has also go off this morning wearing our sons school trousers! Now, does this mean I have a rather slim youthfull kind of husband or a rather oversized 16 year old son! Hope you all had a super fun packed weekend which with any luck will continue through the week. No jokes from the boss yet but I'm sure it wont be too long. |
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18 Sep 06 - 04:55 AM (#1837192) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy Morning Ross Many thanks for your support last night, sorry i overlooked Fleggy's visit to you this coming wednesday, hope you will be well supported. i think his environ mental song is one of his best, 'Fairest Flower' I believe its called N/w promises to be a stunner with Anthony John Clake dispite the fact that his arrangement of Fleggy's song maybe rather 'alternative' all the best and to the treader of grapes |
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18 Sep 06 - 06:08 AM (#1837229) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi all - very nice weekend thanks - topped off by Mr Breeze's excellent hospitality - cheers JB - I'll try and get over to see you again soon Hi MD - BEDFORDSHIRE DAY OF SONG & TUNES IS SATURDAY THE 11TH NOVEMBER - 12 MIDDAY TO 12 MIDNIGHT - It should be in Unicorn - small ad & chatterbox Morning PA - what a start - when did he find out? - when he pulled the catapult out of his back pocket The weekend was excellent - I went to see a play Saturday night called Dealers Choice - very good To early for any jokes - I fatally injured myself last week by walking into a overflow pipe sticking out of a brick wall - my IQ level has sunk since the last hair cut |
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18 Sep 06 - 08:04 AM (#1837284) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Manager, Nuits St Albans Has one of my treaders been absconding windward? I heard it on the grapevine. la la la la la |
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18 Sep 06 - 08:50 AM (#1837322) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy they wus keeping tabs on the real folk scene to bring it back to the mission |
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18 Sep 06 - 10:50 AM (#1837418) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Not sure what that's all about - wot grapes/wot treaders etc I'm going to Alan Hewson's do tonight: On Monday 18th there is a monthly free open session at The Bucks' Head, Stevenage Rd, Little Wymondly, it starts around 8.30. It's been going three months and I haven't made it yet |
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18 Sep 06 - 12:19 PM (#1837482) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy wish Alan all the best for the forthcoming autumn. report back tomorrow in detail please cathy was exposing her toeses |
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18 Sep 06 - 06:30 PM (#1837766) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Ross should provide detail (he pays better attention than me), but the Bucks Head was vibrant. I am sure I was flashed going in the carpark. Shirley I wasn't travelling too fast again. And so nearby for me. I actually got home before my family locked the back door on me. No difference in the state of the kitchen though. Ho hum. moanie minnie |
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19 Sep 06 - 05:01 AM (#1838085) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi all - here's my report from Little Wymondley After spending ten minutes trying to park (this is good I thought -loads of people), I finally entered the large but rather cluttered pub It's one of those pubs where the bar seems to dominate the whole building and everyone's left to sit in the coridors Sure enought the folk singers where huddled in a pack - Alan, Sue and three other blokes, 2 No. with guitars and a piper + a rockabilly type group comprising double bass and guitars (a wop bang a whoppa me do la la etc) It was a splendid evening of song however and the regulars seemed to enjoy the music - plates of food arrived from the landlord and everyone was recording on digital cameas and laptops The pubs music license doesn't allow windows and doors to be open so it was a bit hot Cathy sat in an armchair in the corner like old ma and talked about the good old days when you could leave your back door open, make cakes from powdered egg and hit your children with a bucket I celebrated the end of the evening by throwing my empty glass at the fruit machine (I'm getting worse) The car park was empty as I left - the stars shone and life continued unabashed under the milky way In the distance I could see flashes of blue on the skyline as Cathy set off every speed camera on her way back to Stevenage |
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19 Sep 06 - 05:32 AM (#1838102) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Scrump Hi Ross, I was one of the 2 blokes with guitars! Alan pointed you out to me and I meant to introduce myself, but you seemed to have b*gg*red off by the time I got round to it. Last night's session was not typical - the rockabilly type group had spoken to Alan and he had tried to explain what a session was, but in the end he agreed to give them a half-hour slot. Nevertheless they went down well* (I admit I quite enjoyed them myself) - a bit of fun, but didn't leave as much time for proper folk! * well they would do, most of the crowd were their mates/relatives/ fan club, from what I could tell. (Piper? I think you mean flute/whistle! :-)) Yes, it was too hot (and smoky) in there for my liking. It's also a bit noisy in there, with a lot of cross-talk from the other bar. The closed doors/windows thing seems odd, given that the last session was outdoors in the garden. It seems OK to make noise in the open air but not to allow noise to 'escape' from indoors. I never will understand these daft licencing laws :( |
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19 Sep 06 - 07:38 AM (#1838172) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie What a report! Scrump - Now a face to the name and comment about builders' bums last month! That's another mystery solved. Hello. Maybe we will see you at Barton one day - 15.75 minutes Little Wymondley to The Bull is my record so far. No speed cameras en route. |
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19 Sep 06 - 08:03 AM (#1838187) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi Scrump - nice to meet you - sorry I fled so quickly and didn't get a chance to talk to you - the way we were sitting made it hard to mingle - I wanted to get home early as I was tired Which bloke with guitar were you - I think you were the six string player or were you the 12 string player I enjoyed the session a lot and the pub - it was alive - the rockabilly was good fun - it's not everyday you hear a double bass and the young singer who reeled off song after song without missing a word and playing every blues fill trick you could imagine; was inspiring Sorry about the piper - my folk technology is a bit rubbish at times I think a traditional song is 'The green green grass of home' You are very, very welcome to come along to Barton should Baldock allow - we are a friendly bunch with all over tans and we have grape treading facilities |
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19 Sep 06 - 08:09 AM (#1838192) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Scrump Hi Cathie (Ooerr! I don't remember what I said about builders' bums last month - I just hope it wasn't too rude though) ;-) Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you or Ross. For avoidance of doubt I was the bloke sitting next to Alan, singing the odd song (very odd, sometimes) and and occasionally accompanying him (a tough job but someone has to do it!) ;-) (I'd like to try to get down to Barton one of these days, but unfortunately I'm usually busy on Weds - 'tis a popular night, folk-wise.) |
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19 Sep 06 - 08:49 AM (#1838221) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers Scrump - no problem - I thought the band around Alan sounded very good - is that the new Tam Lin line up? On Wednesday we have Chris Flegg doing a guest spot at the Bull from 9 to 9:30ish Chris will be appearing on Three Counties Radio Wednesday afternoon from 2pm talking about his new CD and how wonderful the Bull Folk Club is (really) I know it's not what the singaround's about, but Chris has been a great supporter of our charity events and I think he deserves our support - he is also an inspiration to us all Usual singalong chaos will apply and I'll try to get there 8:15 and kick off the night with the Planet Suite by Gustav Holst, on my drum |
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19 Sep 06 - 09:37 AM (#1838275) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Scrump Yes, that was almost but not quite the full line-up - our other fiddler was absent (I won't say where to save her the embarrassment!) ;-) Just seen your previous posting Ross, for some reason it appeared later on my server than Cathie's even though posted earlier. Yes, you're right, I was the 6-string player. (The guy with the 12-string was from Stevenage, but I never found out his name.) |
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19 Sep 06 - 03:14 PM (#1838522) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy thanks for the info on the time for Fleggy on 3 counties His song 'The Mermaid of Zennor' should appeal to the Cornish element, this is close to being a folk ballad 'The Fairest Flower' is most topical regarding environmental issues The opener 'Commutor Breakdown Blues' works well particularly 'give up trains and buy a scooter blues' I think the line goes. 'Charles and Diana - on a porcelain plate' Some very simple and effective lines If you havent seen him then you could be pleasantly surprised. Good luck on Wednesday, buy one as a present to a friend. 'My Sweet Lady' is a also worth adding with his 'Hill So High' award winning song that has permeated into festival singarounds recently |
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19 Sep 06 - 04:09 PM (#1838584) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Planet Suite eh? Musical Voices Enjoy Mayhem - Just Sing Us Naughty Poems What's your line? |
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20 Sep 06 - 03:52 AM (#1838883) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Today I will mostly be a Quantity Surveyor I am looking forward very much to seeing & hearing Chris Flegg tonight To all our silent readers - go wild and say something You are very, very, very, very welcome |
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20 Sep 06 - 03:59 AM (#1838890) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny?" |
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20 Sep 06 - 07:11 AM (#1839021) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross ha, ha - did they eat the funny bone DO vegetarian cannibals eat scarecrows Dentists are tooth filling |
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20 Sep 06 - 07:47 AM (#1839033) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Noooo stop it, you're worse than me. If you're mostly a QS today what are you when you're not? A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet and says, "My dog's cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for him? "Well," says the vet, "let's have a look at him" So he picks the dog up and examines his eyes, then checks his teeth. Finally, he says "I'm going to have to put him down." "What? Because he's cross-eyed?" "No, because he's really heavy" |
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20 Sep 06 - 08:13 AM (#1839047) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Well tonight I will be mostly a crumbly old folk singer with dishevelled straw filled hair and badly dented guitar I like dogs, but I couldn't eat a whole one I see they have crossed a labrador and poodle to get a labradoodle Will they cross it with a cockerel to get a labradoodle do Cannibals won't eat folk singers - they're too disagreable Don't forget CHRIS on 3 counties radio show; that starts 2pm |
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20 Sep 06 - 08:31 AM (#1839063) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA That last really bad joke was sent to me from my pal Lucy who's actually a vet. She is scared stiff of spiders and hates budgies. Most small animals (mice hamsters etc) drop dead from shock when she touches them. She has a wonderful trick for restraining vicious dogs when you have to inject them, you trap their head in the surgery door. She assures me that its OK to do that as long as you remember not to slam the door. And I let her mess with me 'oss's!! |
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20 Sep 06 - 09:15 AM (#1839092) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Hitchin John Today I am contemplating redundancy and unfair dismissal. Not too much of a laugh, except so far they have told two people they are redundant and then had to beg them to stay. Bunch of muppets - can't consult and can't count. They are still waiting for one guy to reply - he's gone on holiday for two weeks Should see be there tonight. |
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20 Sep 06 - 09:23 AM (#1839100) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Oh - very sorry to hear that John - we'll cheer you up tonight CHRIS IS ON THE 3 counties RADIO NOW |
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20 Sep 06 - 10:40 AM (#1839159) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA No, redundance is no laughing matter, we know from first hand experience and its no picnic for those handing out the bad news either. Then some clown tells you there's loads of jobs out there - yeh right, not if you're over 50 there aint! |
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20 Sep 06 - 11:25 AM (#1839193) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA And I cant resist sharing this : David Beckham decides to go horse riding. although he has had no previous experience he skilfully mounts the horse and appears in complete command of the situation as the horse gallops along at a steady pace. Victoria admiringly watches her husband. After a short time David becomes a little casual and he begins to lose his grip in the saddle, he panics and grabs the horse around the neck shouting for it to stop. Victoria starts to scream and shout for someone to help her husband as David has by this time slipped completely out of the saddle and is only saved from hitting the ground by the fact that he still has a grip on the horses neck. David decides that his best chance is to leap away from the horse, but his foot has become entangled in one of the stirrups. As the horse gallops along David's head is banging on the ground and he is slipping into unconsciousness. Victoria is now frantic and screams and screams for help!!!! Hearing her screams, the Tesco's Security Guard comes out of the store and unplugs the horse! |
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20 Sep 06 - 12:57 PM (#1839294) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man The Unicorns are ready. Will see you tonight. FCY |
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21 Sep 06 - 03:45 AM (#1839752) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers Unicorn man - it was nice to see you - have you had your hair done a different way Many thanks to Chris Flegg for a storming set - it was nice to hear and see you - good luck with the CD Also thanks to Derek, Yvonne, Rita, Tony, Chris, Jane, Geoff, Davinia, Nat, Lorna, Hitchin John, Trevor W, Jeff, Bill, Martin, Bob, Teresa, Keith, Eve, Roy, Geoff (accord) & wife) and marvelous Cathy Very good PA - didn't DB finish a jigsaw puzzle in a week and then phone the papers because it said 4-5 years on the box I'm in Bletchley today, it's sunny and I'm in a windowless office measuring an extension, 16 deer have been flattened in Woburn Safari Park - they have a scoreboard at the entry gate & it lights up at night |
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21 Sep 06 - 04:44 AM (#1839778) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Code breaking eh! Sorry dont get the Woburn thing???? is that serious or am I having a girlie moment !! |
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21 Sep 06 - 05:27 AM (#1839805) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Sorry, on the way to work in Bletchley, I drive through the Woburn Estate It's quite pleasant and there are normally herds of deer sweeping majestically across the grasslands Unfortunately, they are always crossing the road and hence the flattening part To calm us motorists, they have put up signs on the entry to tell us the score and as a useful guide, they give us last years total too 14 were bumped off last year; so 16 so far up to September is not good news Dear, deer - one might say Almost leads me to say what do you call a blind stag? |
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21 Sep 06 - 05:35 AM (#1839813) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Oh I get it! How exotic. No eye-deer!!!! |
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21 Sep 06 - 06:00 AM (#1839825) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Scrump Sounds ideal for a folk club BBQ. Venison burgers - delicious ;-) |
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21 Sep 06 - 06:04 AM (#1839826) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Oh No! How could you, think of Bambi!!!!!!! |
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21 Sep 06 - 06:26 AM (#1839838) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross How about a blind stag, with no legs? (probably eaten by Scrump) |
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21 Sep 06 - 06:48 AM (#1839850) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA No sorry got me there, dear! re scrump, the blind stag didn't see him coming ! |
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21 Sep 06 - 06:59 AM (#1839857) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Blind stag with no legs still, no eyed deer - cor blimey - ya can't get the staff The peanuts on bars in pubs are always speaking to me and saying nice things Evidently, they're complimentary nuts |
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21 Sep 06 - 07:10 AM (#1839858) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: GUEST,Hitchin John Are there no good jokes left in the world. I need cheering up while composing my appeal against selection for redundancy. |
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21 Sep 06 - 07:10 AM (#1839859) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA That is so bad!!!! I shall take my revenge when I return from the pub. (Thats how I know its Thursday) In the meantime, what do you call a deaf alsation? |
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21 Sep 06 - 07:24 AM (#1839863) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Anything you like - he won't be able to hear you or Herr Ingaid or a German stopheard Lucky you - pub - all I got was a banana and a peach yoghurt Sorry JP - give em hell Sing that song by the strawbs - you can't get me I'm part of the Union |
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21 Sep 06 - 09:04 AM (#1839923) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Oooo err technical hitch, had to do some work. Ye Gods, you can see my jokes from there! Our ice cream man was found lying on the floor of his van covered with nuts & hundreds and thousands. Police say that he topped himself. Back to work, boss off to Argentina this afternoon for a week on business. Get the work done now, feet up next week! |
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21 Sep 06 - 12:08 PM (#1840102) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi PA - same problem - overworked & underfed I'm offline tomorrow See you all Monday Probably a relief after the standard of jokes today You've all done very well (thankyou Mr Grace) |
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21 Sep 06 - 04:05 PM (#1840257) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man Just thought. Where's Bert? |
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22 Sep 06 - 05:03 AM (#1840629) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Scrump Are there no good jokes left in the world. There are plenty of good jokes left in the world, it's just that like many of us they're old now. |
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25 Sep 06 - 05:49 AM (#1842690) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi all and welcome to Monday I had a very nice weekend - went to see an Ayckbourn play on Saturday and joined in Keith's have a go open mic last night at the Chequers in Streatley - I sang some Beatles Friday, I had my car in the garage so I cycled from Arlesey to Barton (crikey - I was rusty) Bert is moving house so he is under pressure - MR Unicorn man Folk news - Blue Anchor monthly sessions will now recommence at the KING HARRY, King Harry Lane, ST ALBANS on Tuesday October 3rd It's open mayhem at Barton this Wednesday - all welcome |
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25 Sep 06 - 06:19 AM (#1842700) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Why didn't you get your car out of the garage and use that instead of the bike? You're a strange lot down there. |
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25 Sep 06 - 06:41 AM (#1842711) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross My car had a poor poor - it had to be bashed with a hammer It seems fine now Message from Theo:- The first monthly Unicorn Ceilidh of the 2006 Autumn Season at Hitchin Town Hall is on Friday 29th September with high-energy English dance music from TICKLED PINK. The band was formed in 1989 as the perfect antidote to the stiff-starchy Country-dance bands of the time. They set out to be a band that could play Traditional English music that rocked, rather than just being another 'Folk Rock' Band. After a few line-up changes they became one of the most sought-after bands on the UK festival circuit. They've appeared at almost every festival in the UK, including Glastonbury, Sidmouth, Towersey and Chippenham. Last year they played at many festivals including Fairport's Cropredy Convention, Towersey, Chippenham, Cambridge and Womad. Their style combines Traditional English Music and song with many different musical genres: Rave, Reggae, Blues, Rap, Country etc etc etc …….whatever takes their fancy. The boys regularly work as a ceilidh band but are also more than capable of playing concert type gigs. For more information visit http://www.tickledpinkmusic.co.uk/ The Caller for the evening is one of the country's most respected and versatile callers, on his first visit to Hitchin – GORDON POTTS. Our interval entertainment (to give you a breather and a chance to buy a pint or two from the Real Ale bar) are Rockhopper Morris – performing a selection of virile and stylish Cotswold dances from the English traditions. Tickets only £7.50 (under 14s £4) Doors open 7.30, dancing 8.00 till late Tickets are also available for our New Year's Eve 'BIG CEILIDH', with RANDOM and Barry Goodman. Don't miss out, we were sold out early last year! |
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25 Sep 06 - 09:46 AM (#1842841) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy please note Mick pearce at Windward Sun 8th oct dave gibb next sunday 1st Oct songs with lines like 'she'll go down on the bayou, but she wont go down on me' dont get it me self, but it sounds humourous and 'Eyes like panda on speed' and many more |
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25 Sep 06 - 03:22 PM (#1843090) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie John - Is this one of the songs that you will be performing one day and the Breezettes mime the actions? |
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25 Sep 06 - 09:08 PM (#1843308) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: chrisgl [FX: Thinks "Should prob'ly do this on a new thread, but gotta start somewhere"] It all sounds like Great Fun, but just where is the Bull? I'm akshirly looking to see if there's any clubs in or around Watford. All the obvious ones seem to have closed down but this appears to be a secret sub culture I've just stumbled across chris :-) |
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26 Sep 06 - 03:55 AM (#1843465) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Hi Chris - no - we're an open society - all are welcome to join in The Bull is in Barton-Le-Clay - it's a village about 5 miles from junction 12 on the M1 (you go through Harlington & Sharpenhoe) - it's also between Luton & Bedford on the A6 We have folk around the room every other wednesday (next 4th Oct) and an all styles workshop on the wednesdays between The Mudcat is a great source for finding out what's going on There is also a local magazine called Unicorn that's got a lot of info |
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26 Sep 06 - 10:56 AM (#1843688) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: chrisgl Ross said > no - we're an open society - all are welcome to join in D'Oh! I forgot to add a winkie ;) to my 'secret sub culture' comment. Thanks for the info - Mudcat looks to be a great way to put off doin' stuff too chris :-) (off to start another thread) |
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26 Sep 06 - 11:54 AM (#1843747) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers Chris Another good site for info is - http://www.lemonrock.com/index.php Message from Alan Hewson This Friday, Sept 29th George Norris and Jennie Hay " Joint Venture" bring their terrific voices and superb songs to the Buck's Head, Stevenage Road, Little Wymondly Do go along and support them, free entry, good beers and food ! cheers Alan Mad Nanny Music Royal Oak Cottage 6 High Road SEDDINGTON SG19 1NZ Tel: 0845 123 2656 www.madnanny.co.uk madnanny@questor-cp.co.uk |
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26 Sep 06 - 12:02 PM (#1843757) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The Unicorn Man Just as long as you don't support Watford Chris. Or there might be trouble. "Come on you HATTERS" |
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28 Sep 06 - 03:39 AM (#1844766) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross It's worse than that Martin - Watford fans call Luton - Scum town Gosh St Albans are doing well in the conference league Thanks to all last night for a great jam To Cathy, MK John, Hitchin John, Bert, Pat, Keith, Eve, Jeff, Pamela Moody, Yvonne, Miriam, Bob and Teresa It's nearly the end of September - any special comments |
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28 Sep 06 - 05:58 AM (#1844824) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA We got dangerous escaped criminals running riot through the village (well not quite) but I thought it would be a good excuse not to go outside today - my boss thought otherwise!! |
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28 Sep 06 - 07:33 AM (#1844871) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Thanks to John from Hitchin for helping me with chords and letting me play/stroke his lovely red guitar. Cathy |
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28 Sep 06 - 07:48 AM (#1844876) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross PA - I thought your boss was in Argentina buying up all the Fray Bentos - tell us more Cathy - you looked great with the fender slung over your shoulder - like a real rock and roller - it was a nice guitar - still has all its notes in the wrong places according to my fingers |
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28 Sep 06 - 07:57 AM (#1844885) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Stars in the eyes - Robert Palmer addicted to love. Bob the landlord and me behind. Vote now. 0856967810234 |
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28 Sep 06 - 08:08 AM (#1844891) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: breezy Cathie its 'my' not 'me' so what exactly is - was - he doing with it? |
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28 Sep 06 - 08:11 AM (#1844895) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie stoppit |
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28 Sep 06 - 08:29 AM (#1844906) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA The van with the criminals in was hijacked by the criminals friends between the court and Blakenhurst prison. They're on the lookout for an Audi. Hang on, my friends got an Audi. It made the BBC news last night! We're famous. He's an armed robber named Kevin, or was it Keith? My boss had just landed - anyone want to buy any cheap corned beef. (I've more than one boss, unfortunately, Chiefs and Indians if you know what I mean) |
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28 Sep 06 - 09:06 AM (#1844946) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Blimey - that's exciting - I missed it though on the news Why do criminals always have nice cars - is that justice? I know what you mean - I'm an underling Cathy - I vote for you over Bob (although he has wavier hair) JB - can I put your fiddlers green on our new fund raising cd - I have a copy I won in your raffle - it will be limited to 200/end of Novemeber/strict copyright applies etc |
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28 Sep 06 - 09:24 AM (#1844968) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Ross they have nice cars because they're criminals, but you could always be a gangsters moll, they you'd get to ride in the flash car without doing anything dodgy. JB's fiddlers green! - dont worry he can get something from the chemist for that. Wish I had straight hair Cathy. |
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28 Sep 06 - 09:43 AM (#1844984) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Hi PA Mine isn't straight(except the end bits due to gas filled straighteners, usually applied at red traffic lights en route to Barton in a rush). - It's Ross humour. Love the girlie talk though. Ross is only interested in handbags and Doctor Death has given up his agony column to deliver Unicorns. (Ouch - the thought) |
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28 Sep 06 - 10:09 AM (#1845008) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Hi Cathy, never used gas powered straightners, wish they would do ones that you can plug into the ciggi lighter, mind you that would interfere with my phone charger and I cant do the phone stuff and the hair at the same time. Does Ross perfer shoulder bags or the smaller neater type. Maybe we can do some swaps. Dont get the bit about Dr Death and the unicorns, is he some kind of unicorn midwife! Wow you see life down there ! |
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28 Sep 06 - 10:27 AM (#1845021) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Cathie Hi PA Martin Dent - a well loved VIP in Barton circles - now signs in as 'The Unicorn Man'. Last year he called himself 'Dr Death' The Unicorn is a local folk magazine that's got a lot of info. Martin is the one who brings copies to Barton. There's probably a website all about him somewhere. Have a look on the Barton website too http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ but put your sunglasses on first. Cathy |
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28 Sep 06 - 11:02 AM (#1845047) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross I heard that - I thought the colours were tasteful Does being a moll mean I have to shave my legs |
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28 Sep 06 - 11:34 AM (#1845076) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: The PA Oooo err missus, that was a shock, good thing I'd got the sun goggles. No Ross - you can wax them! I threatened my husband years ago that whilst I was giving birth to our son, he was to be on the next bed having his bits and pieces waxed! |
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28 Sep 06 - 12:13 PM (#1845127) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: Ross Cheers PA Thanks everybody - I'm going home for me to tea I'm off line tomorrow, so see you all in October Happy weekend Ross of the Clappers |
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28 Sep 06 - 02:27 PM (#1845253) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - September things From: chrisgl The Unicorn Man said > Just as long as you don't support Watford Chris I pay my Council tax and such - but I have to, it's the law. Well, so says this big man with his foot in me door. Aah, _you_ mean football, don't you? I follow Watford to see when it's sensible to visit what's left of the town. My sport of preference is cycling - easy on the knees :)
chris :-) (Loosing his grip on all the threads) |