Sunday, July 9, 2017

Being Friday the seventh day of July, 2017 ...

... and the fifth day of an exciting tennis tournament ...


Why does this person always look angry?

Nevertheless, nine people were minded to attend the City Folk Club from the outset.
Berry apologised for late arrival; he couldn't miss an important match.

Moseley, supported by Angela, played concertina ...


"Which end do I blow?"

There were the usual songs of drinking, of courtship and seduction, comprising much rustic metaphor and innuendo, all of which had to be explained at considerable length to Tony.



... and she stole poor my Jack from me!

Tony then embarked on educating us in the French vernacular.
En Cloq, apparently, has something to do with reproduction ...


How did that happen?


During the interval Roger convened a guitar workshop.
Only Berry attended ...


"Hmm, Berry, you need an extra finger!"

Having said 'Adieu to lovely Nancy', Roger then sent us home with some Holy reassurance ...


Tell Him what you want!

And this is for Tony ...




Now, Tony ...
The 'new act that drives sorrows away' refers to the consumption of intoxicating liquor.
'Bottle' means ... 

'Friend' could relate to the contents thereof, or a drinking companion - or is it a dog?
'Credit' is something most us have not.
'Happy' ... must I explain?!
We hope that all is now clear.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Being Friday the thirtieth day of June, 2017 ...

Did you know that 30th June is the anniversary of the opening of this iconic structure in 1894?




Angela and our new friend, Dev, gave account of the endless task of painting another famous bridge ...



Then, there was a first from Dev.
Watch and listen ...



Why can't we Brits have such an engaging tune to celebrate our patriotc pride?

Being Friday the twenty-third day of June, 2017 ...

What has been the only good thing that ever came from hunting with hounds?


Discuss in less than 2000 words, and send the outcome of your deliberations to one T. May @parliament.uk.

Otherwise, musical offerings were less contentious.

Marion posed as a farmer's daughter who declined to sell her body for twenty pounds ...

First marry and then you may, sir!

Don't forget, now: Marion and Mick will be leading a Barn Dance alongside their band 'Stoney Ridge' at Chidham Village Hall on Saturday, 15th July.

Colin still has a few tickets available. Phone 01243 574021.






Friday, June 23, 2017

Being Friday the 16th day of June 2017 ...

Paul had an interesting take on the notion of folk music:
"Anything I can remember after 50 years is a folk song!"

Elayne educated us with a novel chat-up line ...

Bésame Mucho by Alfonso Niex, 2010

Peter and Tony boarded a Heaven-bound train ...

Keep your hand upon the throttle ...

Roger sang something about the 18th of June 202 years ago ...

 Total combined casualties = 48.000 men killed or wounded.

Two more deaths occurred whist rounding Cape Horn ...

... fell from the tops'l yard ...

We wondered about Ken's vivid imagination ...

I seem to see your face.

Then we went home ...

Good night.
Good night.Good night!