North of England Steel Guitar Festival 2012

[Digby Hardy]

Thanks for the reminder David I hadn't realized it was so close.
We've had a great take-up for a first event - so far 27 people including 12 steel players and 5 guitarists and/or bass players. So there's a live backing option for those who want it.
I've asked Mike the landlord to provide us with nosh in the Long Room, so we don't have to wander the village rooting around for sustenance. I'll post details once he gets back to me.
See you at Thornton Watlass.

[David Hartley]

Just a week to go now....

I haven't got to rush off on Sunday either.

[Digby Hardy]

David, that's great news you will be with us on Sunday.

I've just sorted out eats with Mike the landlord:

Saturday lunch: Assorted sandwiches and chips (the best in Yorkshire - double fried) - £ 5.00 a head.

Saturday dinner: choice of -
Steak in ale pie
Oven baked lasagne
Wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan shavings
special discounted price £8.50 a head

Sunday lunch to see us on our way: Finger buffet -
Open Bridge Rolls with a selection of Toppings
Home Made Quiche
Sausage Rolls
Sandwiches
Spring Rolls
Oriental Savouries
Pork Pie
£7.95 a head

We'll take orders at the Stag Inn on Saturday morning.

See you there first thging Saturday - hoping to kick off - 10:30 a.m.

[Donny Johnston]

Looking forward to the weekend. Hope to be there between 8-9.

[David Hartley]

Mmmmm... Sounds good.
Steak and extra ale pie for Saturday and the finger buffet with ale on Sunday sounds just fine..

[Digby Hardy]

Donny see you on Saturday. We expect to be at The Buck just before 9. It will take an hour or so to set-up.

David, the chips at the Stag are to die for. Also they're great for the girth - if you have little or none before, you'll certainly have plenty of girth after.

[Donny Johnston]

I don't need to add anymore girth, have you seen my picture.

[David Hartley]

See you all in the morning, sometime about 11am.
Just in time for opening time at the Buck!
Gotta get my girth topped up!

[David Hartley]

What a fantastic first day.
I will post some pictures soon.
Thanks Digby.

[Donny Johnston]

Just got home after spending a great, ( sorry can't spell marvelous ) 2 days at the NESGF,a secial thanks to Digby & Tony for all the organisation. All types of playing on show, Rod King was a revelation on Saturday afternoon as to what can be done on an eight sring plank, brilliant. David Hartley was his usual cool self, with a blinding demonstration of modern pedal steel guitar. I should also say a thank you to Ron Kew for the use of his amp. Unfortunately, Basil did not attend, and I was so looking forward seeing him play, perhaps another time. Donny.