Farmyard Party

[Lyn]

Who's going ? we are :D

[Creature]

I am if i can get the GS sorted my 1st rally as a ralliest for ages and really looking forward to it

[Kylie]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Shifty]

We've got our tickets :D

[Peirre]

No way am I letting the FYP jinx get to me this year

[andy_k]

I'll b there again,with the wifey in tow :D

[seedless]

HAd my tickets for ages...........

[Juke]

when? where? how much? :confused:

[minxy]

This'll be 5 years in a row for us :D See everyone there!

http://www.farmyardparty.com/en/farmyard/a6240 ... take a look there Juke

[Kylie]

when? where? how much? :confused:
www.farmyardparty.com

15-17th June, Helmsley North Yorks, £23 advance with £10 beer vouchers to mag members

[Mistress Maker]

nope , won't be there ..............Dave is at work and as it's my birthday that weekend will be doing family stuff. :(

[slightlymuddy]

will be there, thought ya birthday was at end of month mistress? delayed celebrations then lol

[Mistress Maker]

will be there, thought ya birthday was at end of month mistress? delayed celebrations then lol


the 'big day' is the 19th , but with dave being away decided to wait till the end of june to celebrate.

[Juke]

would love to go, will have to see if paul will let mehave some time off...... ;)

[minxy]

Be nice to see you both there. Does that man not stop?!

[Juke]

No, but I do!............... :)
He needs some encouragement to have a break from the studio. Maybe if we can get the Crew togehter he might close up early Saturday, and it's not far from us is it? ;)

[mckay]

Im off (Limey)

[Creature]

now not sure if i can go - clutch cables split and the clutch is fecked totally now :(:(

just gotta hope weather stays good next week so i can attempt repair

[gixerkarl]

me and mrs gixer will be there :D

[Mortis]

I will be there!

[kennp]

How u doin lynn? I will be there but only Saturday night.cheers.kenn

[Lyn]

How u doin lynn? I will be there but only Saturday night.cheers.kenn

Hey Up Kenn
We will be there first thing Saturday, see you there :)

[STEViE]

I shall be there. I'm told by Rick Hulse that I'm playin' the 100% Tent around 5pm, but I'll also be wanderin' around in the evenin' playin' a few songs at various camp fires .... have mando, whisky an' a few beers, will travel :D

[critch]

im hoping to be there too

providing family and cash are sorted....

[Creature]

Clutch cover gasket has arrived - now just waiting for clutch cable to aa rive and for the weather to change - so i can rip a good cluctch out of a donor bike and put into mine :) these air condtioned gardens are not what there cracked up to be when it rains :(

[Kylie]

Ooooooh ticket booked today and friend coming with me :D

Unfortunately I have managed to pick up some contract work starting at 12 noon in Leeds city centre on the Sunday so I'm going to have to be up early and off home to get washed and changed into my suit!!!!! Still - doesn't stop me getting totally ratarsed on Friday night :D

[bunbag]

ripped tied rope ............fraid knot .......canny make it

[Nik]

Boing! :)

[Peirre]

I'll also be wanderin' around in the evenin' playin' a few songs at various camp fires .... have mando, whisky an' a few beers, will travel :D
you`ll prolly be needing hiking boots and corn plasters on a site that big :eek: ;)

[Lyn]

What's the new site like ? may not get there until midnight friday !!

[Louis]

I will be in attendance with the rest of Accrington MCC ...Who are a bunch of drunken noisy lunatics so if you intend on getting any sleep take notice of where our flag is and camp well away.....Stevie you are very welcome at our campfire to play any songs at all... :D :D :D

[Kylie]

Forecast is for rain, someone touch wood and do a weather dance to keep it away!!!!

New site is pretty good, last year it was fantastic weather tho, so not sure what it will be like if its windy.

[Nik]

Forecast is for rain

Nooooo, not rain, rain is pants. :(

[Kylie]

Sorry Nik but unless you've got some serious brownie points with the weather men its looking very much like rain, and rain every day until Farmyard too so the site should be good and wet!

[Nik]

Sorry Nik but unless you've got some serious brownie points with the weather men its looking very much like rain, and rain every day until Farmyard too so the site should be good and wet!

Poo. :(

Oh well. :)

[Kylie]

I'll be OK, i have a poncho and a silly umbrella hat.

I currently have a boyfriend... after seeing me in that lot, I might not have!!!!

[trophydave]

Due to my mate being stuck in hospital he has had to drop out of the Farmyard :( so I have a ticket going spare at the bargain pre-book price of £23.Ticket is near Nottingham if you wanna pick it up.Obviously it is too late to post it to anyone but meeing up somewhere could be arranged.Save seven quid on the gate price.

[trophydave]

Ticket sold,how quick was that :D

[slightlymuddy]

new site is ok, much more open than old site and gonna take some gettin used to, its definately not the same as being down by the river. but they've done what they can followin the flood and the walk into helmsley is much quicker :D last year the stalls were kinda spread out a bit but i think that layouts been changed for this year. hope the rain clears by friday

[Kylie]

new site is ok, much more open than old site and gonna take some gettin used to, its definately not the same as being down by the river. but they've done what they can followin the flood and the walk into helmsley is much quicker :D last year the stalls were kinda spread out a bit but i think that layouts been changed for this year. hope the rain clears by friday
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but there's rain forecast for friday/saturday and differing opinions on sunday.

[bird]

so, this global warming. when does it start?

[Kylie]

so, this global warming. when does it start?
Oh its warm.....

Just feckin wet!

But some like it like that..

[slightlymuddy]

i'll still hope for a dry w/e, if it rains i'll just spend more time in one of the beer tents , or do a tent hop wander during the day (spot a tent and hop in to say hello, you can meet lots of new people that way) :)

[Kylie]

i'll still hope for a dry w/e, if it rains i'll just spend more time in one of the beer tents , or do a tent hop wander during the day (spot a tent and hop in to say hello, you can meet lots of new people that way) :)
I'd tell you what our tent looks like, but i can't remember cos it aint mine!

If you see a GSX600 held together with cable ties then find a tent nearby and pop in say hi!

Alternatively, PM me and I'll give you my number, we can meet up for a bevvie

[STEViE]

you`ll prolly be needing hiking boots and corn plasters on a site that big :eek: ;)
Well at least now the site is changed I shouldn't need a canoe.

[Kylie]

Current forecast now for rain friday and thunderstorms saturday, but its ok cos its going to be sunny on sunday! Sounds like Farmyard 2004!

[bill?]

Current forecast now for rain friday and thunderstorms saturday,
how the feck do you get water wings and life raft on back of the bike as well as normal camping gear.

[HiViz]

At present it's very rainy and windy up at the FYP.

[Kylie]

how the feck do you get water wings and life raft on back of the bike as well as normal camping gear.
I dunno but I'm sure my other half would try if we had them - he's already packed enough stuff for a months stay!

[Louis]

Looking at the BBC wather site Thisk appears to have thunderstorms forecast for saturday...... :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Louis]

weather
:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Nik]

Looking at the BBC wather site Thisk appears to have thunderstorms forecast for saturday

Yeah, but the BBC weather website is about as accurate as a blind man with a crossbow ... :rolleyes:

:)

[Grav]

Severe weather warning issued by the Met Office for the Yorkshire/Humber region on Friday.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/yh/yh_forecast_weather.html

Is going to be a tad moist. :D

[Kylie]

The poncho and silly hat are already on the pile of things that must go to rally :D

[Grav]

I bet you forget one of them........ :D

[Kylie]

I bet you forget one of them........ :Din this weather they will be top of the list of "dont forget" items! They even come above my knickers :eek:

[teltwosheds]

sod, forgot the date's :o .just got new clutch'n'spedo cable's gon'a fit e'm tonight,new tyre tomorow,then i'm on my way :) should be there fridaynight sat'mornin.not been to a rally in years and i aint missin this one :cool:

[eigerton]

I just went and bought a new fold-up brolly, hope it doesnt get to windy

[Grav]

They even come above my knickers :eek:

snigger..... No need to misquote that little beauty......... :D

[Kylie]

News from the site this morning is that its pissing it down and at least one member of the backstage crew is rather moist!

Ah its going to be packed in the beer tent isn't it?

I'll be the twat in the umbrella hat and army issue poncho... feel free to come say hello!

[kiffer38]

dont worry about the rain, once the gale force winds set in, the rain will seem like a minor inconvenience :D

[Kylie]

Thanks for that positive thought for the day :D

I'll have beer and good company, what more could I possibly want? At least there's not much chance of getting sunburnt boobies this year!

[bunbag]

hAVE A GREAT TIME YOU RENT REBATES :D

[clanger]

Just seen the weather forecast and the flooding reports in Sth Yorks, really glad I wasnt feeling rich or well enough to come oop norf for this rally this year..

I just hope it doesnt spoil it for you peeps...

[Creature]

really wanted to go bike was loaded but not been feeling too good lately and with restricted movement in left arm n leg thought safer not to risk it

[lowrider]

Must admit,quite pleased i am still having hassle with the bike,would usually be sulking if i couldn't get :D

[muskrat]

bin working in area today, bikes have bin passing me all day absolutly pissing it down all day, felt sorry for them but envious at the same time !

[eigerton]

quote from a friend from saturday night at the farmyard " those that made the effort to get here got the rally we deserved"

[slightlymuddy]

by the time we arrived on friday afternoon the rain had stopped. it stayed dry and mild the rest of the day and all night. saturday saw a few summer showers but it stayed warm and we stayed in the pub. by late afternoon it was all dry again. a bit of mud on the field but nowt worse than i've seen before. an excellent w/e and those put off by the thought of getting wet missed a great party. sorry i didnt catch up with you kylie, got distracted

[Juke]

Who's got the piccies then?........... :confused:

[Lyn]

We set off Saturday about 11.30 am arrived around 1pm dry, missed all the rain all the way there, was a bit muddy but not too bad considering, went into the village and got pished with some mad scots people and sang all afternoon :D saw Nik, Blue, Rick, Minxy and Jester, Mick and Joe, Kennp, Stez and Si ....................... bloody hell and loads of others but can't remember. Set of this morning around 9am missed all the rain on the way home too. We had an excellent time. :)

[hermann]

We set off Saturday about 11.30 am arrived around 1pm dry, missed all the rain all the way there, was a bit muddy but not too bad considering, went into the village and got pished with some mad scots people and sang all afternoon :D saw Nik, Blue, Rick, Minxy and Jester, Mick and Joe, Kennp, Stez and Si ....................... bloody hell and loads of others but can't remember. Set of this morning around 9am missed all the rain on the way home too. We had an excellent time. :)
We went, missed most of the weather on the way. Got set up then went for a wonder. Got talked into putting my norton in the show. Didn't win owt but nice that other people like it too. Saw Blue Nik and Stevie. Went into Scarborough on the Saturday (Rode outr lasses Bandit with her on pillion. Got soaked throgh on the way back. If anyone has spare ime there's a classic car and bike workshop/museum in Thornton Le Dale which is worth seeing. Saw Hotrod 55. Very very impressed (We got to have a bit oof a jive, and mate a couple of the English Lads off the Jockey Journal messageboard. Then rode back via Squires where we stopped for a lunch and ran into the lad who owns the Zombie. All in all a cracking weekend.
Got to ask though what happened after the Jalepenos set? Did Rick get offstage and drop someone in the audience?

[Lyn]

Arrival..............

[Lyn]

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[hermann]

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Were you near the tent with the united nations flag?

[Lyn]

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[Lyn]

Were you near the tent with the united nations flag?

eerrmmm we were very close to the entrance, we were stood at the front of marquee when hotrod 55 were playing, watching everyone jiving, fant bloody tastic :)

[hermann]

eerrmmm we were very close to the entrance, we were stood at the front of marquee when hotrod 55 were playing, watching everyone jiving, fant bloody tastic :)
It wasn't easy with the uneven floor. The other couple (The guy had a yellow and black striped top on) were much better than us but they had about 10 years behind them where as we started learning 6 months ago.

[Lyn]

Al, Me and Si..............

[Lyn]

It wasn't easy with the uneven floor. The other couple (The guy had a yellow and black striped top on) were much better than us but they had about 10 years behind them where as we started learning 6 months ago.

You were excellent, think we might go and get some jive lessons. Are you going to The Americana ?

[hermann]

You were excellent, think we might go and get some jive lessons. Are you going to The Americana ?
Probably not this year. I think it clashes with summat. If your going to get jive lessons go for rock and roll or swing jive rather than modern jive or Ceroc. Modern jive and Ceroc dont really teach the footwork. ;)

[Lyn]

Billy.................Nice to meet up with you and yours, hope to see you at the Americana.

[Lyn]

Probably not this year. I think it clashes with summat. If your going to get jive lessons go for rock and roll or swing jive rather than modern jive or Ceroc. Modern jive and Ceroc dont really teach the footwork. ;)

Okey Dokey thanks for that :)

[Lyn]

Dont know who these loverly people are but any hoo
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[Lyn]

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[Juke]

Is the THE PT Cruiser in the background Lynn?

[Lyn]

Is the THE PT Cruiser in the background Lynn?

No that's Billys PT cruiser, ours is black with silver to black windows and big go fast flames LOL. We went to farmyard on Al's bike............ piccy coming :D

[Lyn]

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Al's night train,

[lowrider]

Good pics,wish i had made it.

[minxy]

Absolutely. Great party! See you there next year.

[Juke]

C'mon then Minx, where's ya pix babe?........... ;)

[slightlymuddy]

if anyone in the north east fancies learning how to rock n roll, theres a 2 hour workshop on in hexham on saturday. its at the leisure centre, teacher is ex british champion and its only £5 if ya interested .

[STEViE]

That was such a GOOD weekend. Had such a great party both nights. Had a really good gig Saturday. Loads of folk bought CDs. Sorry I didn't get to see you an' Al Lyn. Thoroughly enjoyed my time round the Jinxters fire after my gig, I was somewhat bolloxed but it was fun. I then moved on to another fire an' sat for a little while with a bunch of folks from Ireland playin' a few songs an' drinkin' poteen before finishin' up at the Nighthawk leather stall for a few hours. Bumped into a fair few from here an' Netbiker. All in all a bloody good weekend !!! :D

PS. No photos but bloody good memories. If there are any photos where the owner of said photos proports that they are of me, then they maybe. I just claim diminished responsibility :)

[hermann]

if anyone in the north east fancies learning how to rock n roll, theres a 2 hour workshop on in hexham on saturday. its at the leisure centre, teacher is ex british champion and its only £5 if ya interested .
Is that Kav kavanagh?

[hermann]

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[hermann]

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[ninjagal600]

Dont know who these loverly people are but any hoo
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Oddballs mcc

Wendy...Phil and some other Oddball

[lowrider]

What did people think of the bands,might be looking to book them.

[Mojow1958]

Popped in and out off the stage area and spent most walking....sorry skiddin about met loads of peeps..some mad ones too..who shall remain nameless...
comedy club was brilliant.... :D
I actually captured the sun trying to come out...and who chose the girly pink colored bands............................was it ernie?.... :D

[slightlymuddy]

Is that Kav kavanagh?
no
molly hepple

[STEViE]

What did people think of the bands,might be looking to book them.Dunno, didn't really see the bands 'cos I was playin' round fires an' in stalls an' for a while late on, on Saturday a'noon, on stage in the 100% Biker Tent. Seemed to go down well, sold a sh!tload of CDs, an' had a great time. Only one totally anal marshall on Sunday mornin' put a slight black mark on the event, but I felt he was just bein' a wanI<er .... maybe he'd not had a good evenin' the night before, if that's the case, then maybe he shouldn't be considerin' bein' a marshall next year.

[Nik]

What did people think of the bands,might be looking to book them.

Dunno, didn't see any of the ones in the Biker marquee - was so packed we couldn't get in! :D

[HiViz]

Dunno, didn't see any of the ones in the Biker marquee - was so packed we couldn't get in! :D

'Biker'?? That was what Northern Biker became... I think you're fighting a losing battle there as everyone calls it 100%!
:D

[teltwosheds]

Dunno, didn't see any of the ones in the Biker marquee - was so packed we couldn't get in! :D
well you should have got in earlyer like the rest of us stuck inside :p

[minxy]

Only real downer for us for the weekend was hearing some up his own arse marshall have a right pop at the lass serving food in the MAG restaurant (;) )

Having already overheard him say to his partner (who was also marshalling) that there was another hour left for them on shift, they queued for about 20 mins to find that the breakfast, rather than the dinner menu was still being served. He right kicked up! Threatened to 'report them to the tent', said he was 'disgusted' and 'what about people queuing for dinner?' ... we were quite chuffed as we actually wanted a breakfast!

Poor lass didnt know what to say or do - just took it on the chin til the guy stormed off. There was just no need for it. Talk about give someone a reflective waistcoat and they think they're important :rolleyes: . Wish I'd stopped him to take his name. Knobber.

[hermann]

Bands:
Hotrod 55 very good. Lots of rockabilly covers entertaining
Jalepenos very good from the little we heard
Jed Thomas. Technically good but IMO not very good at engaging with the crowd.
Stevie first time i saw him enjoyed it immensley.
saw some of the main stage bands on Friday but couldn't tell you who they were.
If your after the rockabilly type band also have a look at Cathouse Creepers. Do a load of original stuff and or very very good showmen.

[teltwosheds]

hotrod55 they were rocking :) really enjoing themselves. ive been playing there cd all day.got it signed too :cool: .

[Maggie B]

**edit** Only one totally anal marshall on Sunday mornin' put a slight black mark on the event, but I felt he was just bein' a wanI<er .... maybe he'd not had a good evenin' the night before, if that's the case, then maybe he shouldn't be considerin' bein' a marshall next year.
Only real downer for us for the weekend was hearing some up his own arse marshall have a right pop at the lass serving food in the MAG restaurant (;) )

Having already overheard him say to his partner (who was also marshalling) that there was another hour left for them on shift, they queued for about 20 mins to find that the breakfast, rather than the dinner menu was still being served. He right kicked up! Threatened to 'report them to the tent', said he was 'disgusted' and 'what about people queuing for dinner?' ... we were quite chuffed as we actually wanted a breakfast!

Poor lass didnt know what to say or do - just took it on the chin til the guy stormed off. There was just no need for it. Talk about give someone a reflective waistcoat and they think they're important :rolleyes: . Wish I'd stopped him to take his name. Knobber.

Stevie & Minxy-Who?? (well Minxy maybe a description) I can have a quiet word with Pete to see why/whats gone/going on & see if a quiet word to these marshalls would maybe help.
If I had a problem with the food, and I was Marshalling, I would have a word with Pete, who would have a word with the tendered Food Man if it was a problem.


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[Kylie]

sorry i didnt catch up with you kylie, got distracted
Ditto! I was drunk all weekend, and my legs still hurt from the walk down into the valley and back up the other side that I did in my bike boots to show Andy where the old rally was (he was a farmyard virgin!).

Creature if you're reading this I gave Rick a big kiss from you and he said he was glad it was me that kissed him and not you!!! Big pussy!

Had a bloody brilliant time, took too much food with me as usual so ended up cooking it all up on a bbq and feeding it to some lads from Belper I met a couple of years back and missed last year cos Huw made me eat brownies!

Twas a little moist on Saturday afternoon, but I was prepared, poncho, waterproof trousers, goretex lined bike boots and an umbrella hat! And its all my fault it rained cos the sun came out and I put the suncream in the bag we took out for the walk with us!

Anyone booked the time off work for next years yet? :D

[lowrider]

Bands:
Hotrod 55 very good. Lots of rockabilly covers entertaining
Jalepenos very good from the little we heard
Jed Thomas. Technically good but IMO not very good at engaging with the crowd.
Stevie first time i saw him enjoyed it immensley.
saw some of the main stage bands on Friday but couldn't tell you who they were.
If your after the rockabilly type band also have a look at Cathouse Creepers. Do a load of original stuff and or very very good showmen.
Cheers,couple of our club members were there and said they were good but i always like a wider opinion. ;)

[STEViE]

Stevie & Minxy-Who?? (well Minxy maybe a description) I can have a quiet word with Pete to see why/whats gone/going on & see if a quiet word to these marshalls would maybe help.

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PM sent Maggie.

[minxy]

I'll send one over now too :)

[Nik]

well you should have got in earlyer like the rest of us stuck inside :p

Working, mate, working - couldn't. :(

:)

[Porthos]

We went, missed most of the weather on the way. Got set up then went for a wonder. Got talked into putting my norton in the show. Didn't win owt but nice that other people like it too. Saw Blue Nik and Stevie. Went into Scarborough on the Saturday (Rode outr lasses Bandit with her on pillion. Got soaked throgh on the way back. If anyone has spare ime there's a classic car and bike workshop/museum in Thornton Le Dale which is worth seeing. Saw Hotrod 55. Very very impressed (We got to have a bit oof a jive, and mate a couple of the English Lads off the Jockey Journal messageboard. Then rode back via Squires where we stopped for a lunch and ran into the lad who owns the Zombie. All in all a cracking weekend.
Got to ask though what happened after the Jalepenos set? Did Rick get offstage and drop someone in the audience?

No Rick did not drop someone in the audience, he was a bit upset when someone threw a beer can at him but we would not let him out the gate, I went and spoke to the offending chap myself and calmed it down.
It may have been that there was no second encore from the Jalapenos but that was down to me and not Rick.

Regarding the grumpy marshal in the farmyard cafe, unfortunatly thats people isnt it, not a lot can be done if you dont know who it was though ? do the same standards also apply to the party goers, be nice if they did but I know I had to deal with a lot worse myself

Anyway thanks for every one who attended the FYP 21st, what a great weekend despite the weather and what a cracking 2 nights in the 100% tent

Keith

[Kylie]

Teehee, I just used my camera to take a picture of something, and downloaded the weekends takings.... I remembered taking 3 photos.... there were 22! Several of which are just of blackness.... 2 of my arse courtesy of Andy who got hold of my camera, 3 I remember taking... the rest... NO FECKING CLUE!!!!! They're all of people i know, but I really don't remember taking any of them!

I believe this type of experience indicates it was a rather good weekend!

[HiViz]

Regarding the grumpy marshal in the farmyard cafe, unfortunatly thats people isnt it,

Not good enough, chap. People have paid to get into the Farmyard, they are customers and marshals are there to police and run the events and be 'customer-facing' (and no-one, as far as I know, forces them to volunteer). If this had been a member of a patch club working at one of their big events, then people would have been up in arms about his grumpiness and attitude.

And what the hell was he doing going for his meal break if he was on shift? Was he checking the quality of the catering or the comfiness of the cafe's seating?

do the same standards also apply to the party goers, be nice if they did but I know I had to deal with a lot worse myself

Again, like it or not, those people who've paid to get in are customers. Get jumped-up little oiks in fluorescent jackets throwing their weight about and those customers take their money somewhere else next year.

[Kylie]

Again, like it or not, those people who've paid to get in are customers. Get jumped-up little oiks in fluorescent jackets throwing their weight about and those customers take their money somewhere else next year.
One minor flaw in that statement - ALL marshalls pay for a ticket as well as volunteering to work.

And as for why he was taking a meal break - maybe he had checked with control that he could?

MAYBE he was a diabetic and was ready for a meal - diabetics get incredibly grumpy and can be aggressive and offensive when their blood sugar drops.

Lets not criticise too much, Maggie B is getting the info, if it needs a word I am sure it will be had, or maybe there was a good reason for it.

Without the marshalls, grumpy or not, paying for their tickets the ticket price would be much higher to cover costs.

[minxy]

Sure - and I have no doubt that 99% of the marshalls are good, hard working souls doing their bit for the cause. It's just a shame that there's the odd one or 2 that spoil the good reputation of others.

[STEViE]

MAYBE he was a diabetic and was ready for a meal - diabetics get incredibly grumpy and can be aggressive and offensive when their blood sugar drops.

Just as well I'd had my breakfast an' medication then, wasn't it.

[Kylie]

Just as well I'd had my breakfast an' medication then, wasn't it.
Surely you never get grumpy Stevie :)

It is quite common tho when the blood sugar drops too far, and of course not with everyone.

[STEViE]

When I don't have some food an' medicament when I'm in need of it I can get exceedin'ly antsy. That's diabetes for ya.

[Kylie]

When I don't have some food an' medicament when I'm in need of it I can get exceedin'ly antsy. That's diabetes for ya.
antsy.... is that when you grow extra legs and run around in search of sugar? Oh aye... well without the extra legs :D

its the nature of the game, but then you have no choice, smokers get right arsey when they want a fag... and thats self inflicted!

[Taff]

Well i ain't diabeeatical, but i'm one proper grumpy fucker if i'm hungry and there ain't no snap about. :mad: :mad:

[Porthos]

Not good enough, chap. People have paid to get into the Farmyard, they are customers and marshals are there to police and run the events and be 'customer-facing' (and no-one, as far as I know, forces them to volunteer). If this had been a member of a patch club working at one of their big events, then people would have been up in arms about his grumpiness and attitude.

And what the hell was he doing going for his meal break if he was on shift? Was he checking the quality of the catering or the comfiness of the cafe's seating?



Again, like it or not, those people who've paid to get in are customers. Get jumped-up little oiks in fluorescent jackets throwing their weight about and those customers take their money somewhere else next year.


HiViz

Not intending this to degenerate into a slanging match but if you must quote me please quote the full sentence
"Regarding the grumpy marshal in the farmyard cafe, unfortunatly thats people isnt it, not a lot can be done if you dont know who it was though ?"

meaning give us a clue who it was and we will have a word with him, Shelly and the girls from the farmyard cafe happen to be friends of mine and I would not be happy with anyone abusing them, but without details or even a complaint from the girls themselves its pretty hard to do much as I said

And I'm sorry but buying a ticket does not give any one the right to abuse me or any other marshal, as said elsewhere I paid for my ticket too.

Just to clarify about marshals being on duty and taking breaks, some marshals particularly area managers are on duty from Friday morning till Sunday and eat/sleep when they can.

Step forward and join the crew HiViz, we always need fresh people as others get burned out and grumpy
Not much point in getting Maggie B to deal with this, I will speak to Pete W. myself

Keith
FYP Crew

[Taff]

If this had been a member of a patch club working at one of their big events, then people would have been up in arms about his grumpiness and attitude.

Similarly, had this been a member of a back patch club, at the Farmyard, recognisable as such, by a belt buckle or tattoo, in the absence of any patches, not as unusual as people may think, then there'd have been similar rants on here to the tune of who the hell do these people think they are, the signs are clear enough, why should they expect special treatment...

[Maggie B]

Yep
I have already told Pete W (main organisor for his sins) about this & will send details or see him soon.
I think he is catching up on a bit of missed sleep! :o

please don't jump on the band wagon HiViz-I have been pm'd by the people who it happened to, it is being dealt with
and Keith & I both agree that wearing a Flourescent Jacket doesn't give anyone the right to rip a strip off anyone.

If anyone else has had any problems with Marshalls at Farmyard let me know & I will pass onto Pete.
I especially took notice of Stevie & Minxy as they are not the type to make up or embellish a story

[Kylie]

Well i ain't diabeeatical, but i'm one proper grumpy fucker if i'm hungry and there ain't no snap about. :mad: :mad:
You and me both - I take my own food with me to rallies usually. Just camp near me cos I always have too much food with me... and if Andy is with me then yes, I will have meat in the cool bag!

[Taff]

You will if i camp near ya bitch.... :eek: :eek:

[Kylie]

You will if i camp near ya bitch.... :eek: :eek:
I do a mean fry up :D

[Blue]

I especially took notice of Stevie & Minxy as they are not the type to make up or embellish a story

I saw Minxy just after the caff incident - both she and Jester were gobsmacked by it. However, on the other hand, I'd like to say that the marshalls I dealt with on the gate were brilliant - especially the lad in the bush hat whose name unfortunately I don't know, but who was a real star.

The real star of the Farmyard was Pete Walker's new hair, though.
:D

[Porthos]

Pete's hair was funnier a couple of weeks ago, truly bouffant :rolleyes: