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You sound like my dad, circa 1970. (First try at adding a quote - hope it works !!!) My reasons are totally different to your Dad's (I hope). Long hair on most men is to be encouraged! It's just that Chris looks better with short hair. Sorry, but it's a girl thing ... or maybe just a Bridgwit thing |
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« Reply #82 on: June 01, 2006, 01:10:45 PM » |
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« Reply #83 on: June 01, 2006, 01:15:22 PM » |
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You sound like my dad, circa 1970. (First try at adding a quote - hope it works !!!) My reasons are totally different to your Dad's (I hope). Long hair on most men is to be encouraged! It's just that Chris looks better with short hair. Sorry, but it's a girl thing ... or maybe just a Bridgwit thing As a follically challenged male I'm just envious of Chris's ability to grow such luxuriant locks. |
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PS Bridgwit. I happen to agree with you, but keep the tin hat handy... Still, haircut or no haircut I wouldn't say no to a Native American Flute lesson or three. Hell, I'd even take up the fiddle!
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« Reply #87 on: June 02, 2006, 01:47:40 PM » |
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« Reply #88 on: June 04, 2006, 03:36:00 PM » |
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Apologies for the delay in posting this but I have been rather busy lately and I’ve not been around as much as I would have liked.
Katy’s Dad and I were at the Tonbridge gig. We only just arrived in time due to hold-ups on the M25 and entered the foyer as the request to take your seat was broadcast.
I think the set list was similar to last year’s but as I don’t keep records of such things I cannot be sure. No matter – it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The musicianship was superb, as you’d expect, and the atmosphere was relaxed and more intimate than a normal FC gig. It was an opportunity for the audience to experience some different aspects of the band members’ personalities, as expressed through their music. I am particularly enjoying the contrast between these two dimensions of Fairport.
Two songs stood out for me. One was Over The Lancashire Hills. It was the first time I’ve heard it performed ‘live’ and the whole evening was worth it just for that! It was sung with such feeling and sensitivity that I nearly cried. The other was Close To The Wind. The arrangement and the performance were excellent and it sounded brilliant. As I have been responsible for some rather uncomplimentary remarks about it in the past (when it was performed at Grays) I feel I need to make amends.
All in all, a great evening out.
(And was that Henry Nicol I spotted on the merch desk?)
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(And was that Henry Nicol I spotted on the merch desk?) It was indeed.... |
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« Reply #90 on: June 13, 2006, 09:09:18 PM » |
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We were at Carnglaze Cavern at the end of May en famille, me, dh, son (  and daughter (10). I lurk on this board a lot - normally over dh's shoulder! - but feel my first post must be on behalf of the children who are captivated by FC, particularly my daughter. They are her favourite boy band (!) and she actually fell for Simon's line about the band being set up by his father, bless her. Carnglaze is an underground cavern (as I suppose most caverns are) and I have to say the setting for the acoustics was quite mesmerising. Luckily dh and daughter had already been last year so knew how cold it was going to be.....so we were all well wrapped up. Where else would members of the band discuss the lyrics of a 10 year old's favourite song (Rosemary's Sister) with her, or make the effort to come over and ask how they enjoyed the concert? Thanks to you all, lovely men, it's so wonderful watching the children fall in love with the songs we know practically off by heart. |
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« Reply #91 on: June 13, 2006, 09:20:16 PM » |
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A very warm welcome to Kalproos and thank you for the heartwarming report from Carnglaze.
I've noticed you standing on someone's shoulder, with your nose pressed against the window. I'm glad you've taken the plunge and decided to make your first post. Every effort will be made to ensure that you stayawhile and tell us more. You've obviously been aware of FC for some time and so we look forward to getting your thoughts, views, memories and so forth. When you have the time, please join me in the members only Hospitality Area - the Corporation Arms, see 'Introduce yourself to members' - for sherry and nibbles. Bring your favourite CDs.
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« Reply #92 on: June 13, 2006, 09:38:01 PM » |
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What a sweet welcome - thank you! Have definitely been aware of FC for some time - was distinctly uncool at uni 22 years ago when everyone else liked The Human League. Trying to turn my daughter into the same kind of woman, obviously, and she's well on her way. Son wants a ukulele for his 8th birthday!
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« Reply #93 on: June 13, 2006, 10:46:50 PM » |
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Sorry for the topic drift....but I want a ukulele too, klaproos! Saw the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain in Reading last Sunday, and they were hilarious, but also brilliant musicians. Don't know how they get such rich sounds from those funny little instruments.
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« Reply #94 on: June 14, 2006, 07:06:48 AM » |
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Aren't they astonishing? We saw them at Cropredy and loved them. They are indeed brilliant musicians. My best friend laughed her head off at me until I showed her a clip from youtube whereupon she pronounced them rather sexy!
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I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now, what I’m with isn’t it, and what’s it seems weird and scary to me.
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