Hi Christy,
I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well and that there’s no reason to worry about you. You spoilt us in the past with answering to our entries rather quickly. For sure there are more important things to do and take care of than answering to our thoughts/worries/hopes/ideas/scribble. I just hope that you’re o.k. and that it wasn’t our video that took your breath away ;-).
All the best and take care
Birgit
Very best wishes on St Brigid’s Day, dear Christy!
May the “Kildare Lady” Bless You and Yours.
Do you think there’s a chance for another “lockdown gig” from your workroom when the springtime comes? (Sorry for asking so cheekily.)
Stay safe,
Traudel
Thank you for the songs Christie. My wife passed on three months ago. We listened to your songs when we were courting and now that Sally is passed over your songs bring her back. Sally`s favourite is North and South and mine is So Do I.
Hello Christy,
I hope things are good with you and all the family. I also hope that that breath of yours is coming within catching distance. We are missing you here — lots.
So, as my grandma would say, I’m making my own entertainment. As you can see, I’m then going to foist it on the whole of the guestbook. They obviously have more patience than I have ever had.
Rory, your burns night sounds fab. I’ve never been to one but my brother once had to toast the haggis. Which lovely ladies did you toast? I hope it was lady barnard. She deserves a break.
Dave, I bought a piece by that photographer you recommended, Simon Buckley, have I got the name right? I gave it to Steve for Christmas and he loves it.
I have an idea for a new song. It’s pretty out there so I’ll let you see it before I subject anyone else to it.
Pat, I hope you don’t mind, but Happy Birthday. Is it today?
Howling wind this morning, so putting off the fresh air walk for awhile… listening to new music from Sheffield’s Jim Ghedi. Fascinating mix of urban and pastoral – neatly fitting with art I’m checking out… http://www.lizackerleyart.com
Liz is based in the Lancashire hills, but has produced many great pieces of Manchester city scenes. Her semi rural studio base, plus easy access to a big city makes for fascinating contrasts. Well worth a wander around her website, when time permits.
Hi Christy,
In these strange days tonight’s Burns’ supper was unconventional, but we got there.
Hae a sqwatch at a few of the poems of his that i quoted…
Sic a wife as wullie had
The hen pecked husband
The rights of woman
Willie wastle dwalt on Tweed
And
Lament of Mary, Quuen of Scots.
At the end the company sang ‘The star o’ Rabbie Burns’ a fine song written by a Hawick man.
Earlier this week i watched a good film, A few rounds with Shane MacGowan ( crock of gold), and i reckon that Shane may be a reincarnation of Rabbie, two fine men.
I hope the new disc is coming on well
Regards
Rory
Off topic from music – huge credit to Pat Kenny/RTE radio for today’s interview with Alastair Campbell (ex Blair.right hand man)re Covid/Johnson/BBC etc etc…so interesting and forthright.An absorbing listen…
hoping to hear further RTE pieces with you – always a treat too.
The Ballad of John Pain
By Rebecca Holton
With thanks to David Burrows
Tune: The Bonny Light Horseman
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Operation Grapeshot was near ready and done
When he spied a stout foeman with a big Spandau gun
The tunnel was dark and the light it was low
John Pain he crept up on the soldier below
The man turned around with a start and a fright
John Pain’s rusty shovel was just out of sight
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Against the gallant Sergeant they won’t take a bet
For his trusty old shovel he didn’t forget
The shovel scraped the walls with a terrible din
T’was a sound like the jaws of hell fire coming in
The soldier he scarpered so quick from the fight
John Pain clambered down with the gun in his sight
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Full heavy the Spandau as he dragged it back up
And his comrades all blessed it as they went to their sup
Years later and healed of his woes and at ease
John Pain loved and married and lived long in peace
The heart of his family was quiet and warm
And the memories of warfare were pacified and done
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
So young men when you think of fine medals to gain
Remember the ballad of gallant John Pain
Hello Christy,
It’s been a busy week, I’ve written another song, with lots of very patient help from Dave.
It’s a tribute song to my granddad’s brother. Or, as I knew him, uncle John.
In 1945 he was in Italy. He captured a big spandau machine gun, single handed and armed only with a shovel. Really! I’m telling the truth. After he died I did some searching and found some documents about it in the National archive. He had one hwll of a war.
I’m going to post the song in a separate post because I’m worried that one or two words won’t make it through the monitor here.
If you get chance, I’d love some feedback on it. It’s my second song.
Good morning Christy,
On Friday night i am giving the Toast to the Lassies in a Borders Burns Supper.
Will it be Nancy Spain, Bogey’s Bonny Belle ,Lord Barnard’s wife or whoever that gets toasted , i am not yet sure.
Anyway the (veggie) haggis has been slain and is ready for the pot, the neeps have been howked and can be boiled and mashed , the hard stuff will be uncorked and some toast or other will be given ,and quickly forgotten i am sure. There are so many wonderful Burns poems that i look forward to briefly quoting, the Nation’s Bard, and there are several that are far too bawdy to repeat on such an occasion. I look forward ,in particular, to hearing the skirl of the pipes and the greatest ever spooky story in Tam O’ Shanter.
Burns Night (the official one) may have come and gone for the year, but before i ‘perform’, do you have any favourite Burns works i wonder?
Stay safe
Rory
Christy
Thanks for your advice I now have replaced the worn out Barrowlands DVD. Watching it now, apart from Westport gig 2019? it’s my favourite concert. What are your memories of both?
Kevin
Hi Christy,
I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well and that there’s no reason to worry about you. You spoilt us in the past with answering to our entries rather quickly. For sure there are more important things to do and take care of than answering to our thoughts/worries/hopes/ideas/scribble. I just hope that you’re o.k. and that it wasn’t our video that took your breath away ;-).
All the best and take care
Birgit
Very best wishes on St Brigid’s Day, dear Christy!
May the “Kildare Lady” Bless You and Yours.
Do you think there’s a chance for another “lockdown gig” from your workroom when the springtime comes? (Sorry for asking so cheekily.)
Stay safe,
Traudel
Hi Christy
Really hope all well with you and yours.
All the very best to all contributers too.
Rebecca loved the lyrics of last song you posted.
Pam
Hello Christy,
Hope you’re doing ok.
Rebecca
Hey, I hope you’re ok and catching a breath. Good vibes all around.
Brian,
Thank you for the songs Christie. My wife passed on three months ago. We listened to your songs when we were courting and now that Sally is passed over your songs bring her back. Sally`s favourite is North and South and mine is So Do I.
Take Care Christie
Life and Health John
Hello Christy,
I hope things are good with you and all the family. I also hope that that breath of yours is coming within catching distance. We are missing you here — lots.
So, as my grandma would say, I’m making my own entertainment. As you can see, I’m then going to foist it on the whole of the guestbook. They obviously have more patience than I have ever had.
Rory, your burns night sounds fab. I’ve never been to one but my brother once had to toast the haggis. Which lovely ladies did you toast? I hope it was lady barnard. She deserves a break.
Dave, I bought a piece by that photographer you recommended, Simon Buckley, have I got the name right? I gave it to Steve for Christmas and he loves it.
I have an idea for a new song. It’s pretty out there so I’ll let you see it before I subject anyone else to it.
Pat, I hope you don’t mind, but Happy Birthday. Is it today?
Love to all.
Rebecca
Dear Christy,
They’re firing bullets at us, it was not supposed to be like this.
We shall Always remember.
Rory
Hi Christy
Howling wind this morning, so putting off the fresh air walk for awhile… listening to new music from Sheffield’s Jim Ghedi. Fascinating mix of urban and pastoral – neatly fitting with art I’m checking out… http://www.lizackerleyart.com
Liz is based in the Lancashire hills, but has produced many great pieces of Manchester city scenes. Her semi rural studio base, plus easy access to a big city makes for fascinating contrasts. Well worth a wander around her website, when time permits.
Have a good day – same to all here.
Dave
Hi Christy,
In these strange days tonight’s Burns’ supper was unconventional, but we got there.
Hae a sqwatch at a few of the poems of his that i quoted…
Sic a wife as wullie had
The hen pecked husband
The rights of woman
Willie wastle dwalt on Tweed
And
Lament of Mary, Quuen of Scots.
At the end the company sang ‘The star o’ Rabbie Burns’ a fine song written by a Hawick man.
Earlier this week i watched a good film, A few rounds with Shane MacGowan ( crock of gold), and i reckon that Shane may be a reincarnation of Rabbie, two fine men.
I hope the new disc is coming on well
Regards
Rory
Hi Christy
Off topic from music – huge credit to Pat Kenny/RTE radio for today’s interview with Alastair Campbell (ex Blair.right hand man)re Covid/Johnson/BBC etc etc…so interesting and forthright.An absorbing listen…
hoping to hear further RTE pieces with you – always a treat too.
Keep well
Dave
The Ballad of John Pain
By Rebecca Holton
With thanks to David Burrows
Tune: The Bonny Light Horseman
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Operation Grapeshot was near ready and done
When he spied a stout foeman with a big Spandau gun
The tunnel was dark and the light it was low
John Pain he crept up on the soldier below
The man turned around with a start and a fright
John Pain’s rusty shovel was just out of sight
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Against the gallant Sergeant they won’t take a bet
For his trusty old shovel he didn’t forget
The shovel scraped the walls with a terrible din
T’was a sound like the jaws of hell fire coming in
The soldier he scarpered so quick from the fight
John Pain clambered down with the gun in his sight
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
Full heavy the Spandau as he dragged it back up
And his comrades all blessed it as they went to their sup
Years later and healed of his woes and at ease
John Pain loved and married and lived long in peace
The heart of his family was quiet and warm
And the memories of warfare were pacified and done
That old bastard warfare won’t be source of my woe
For to the fight with a shovel John Pain he did go
So young men when you think of fine medals to gain
Remember the ballad of gallant John Pain
Hello Christy,
It’s been a busy week, I’ve written another song, with lots of very patient help from Dave.
It’s a tribute song to my granddad’s brother. Or, as I knew him, uncle John.
In 1945 he was in Italy. He captured a big spandau machine gun, single handed and armed only with a shovel. Really! I’m telling the truth. After he died I did some searching and found some documents about it in the National archive. He had one hwll of a war.
I’m going to post the song in a separate post because I’m worried that one or two words won’t make it through the monitor here.
If you get chance, I’d love some feedback on it. It’s my second song.
Rebecca
Good morning Christy,
On Friday night i am giving the Toast to the Lassies in a Borders Burns Supper.
Will it be Nancy Spain, Bogey’s Bonny Belle ,Lord Barnard’s wife or whoever that gets toasted , i am not yet sure.
Anyway the (veggie) haggis has been slain and is ready for the pot, the neeps have been howked and can be boiled and mashed , the hard stuff will be uncorked and some toast or other will be given ,and quickly forgotten i am sure. There are so many wonderful Burns poems that i look forward to briefly quoting, the Nation’s Bard, and there are several that are far too bawdy to repeat on such an occasion. I look forward ,in particular, to hearing the skirl of the pipes and the greatest ever spooky story in Tam O’ Shanter.
Burns Night (the official one) may have come and gone for the year, but before i ‘perform’, do you have any favourite Burns works i wonder?
Stay safe
Rory
Christy
Thanks for your advice I now have replaced the worn out Barrowlands DVD. Watching it now, apart from Westport gig 2019? it’s my favourite concert. What are your memories of both?
Kevin
Hi Christy
Reading Holocaust stories today with your wonderful ‘Yellow Triangle’ resounding.
Thanks
Dave
Truth and love against the force of evil
Though many died I can but name a few
It’s so far beyond anything
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, ‘Let us remember them tonight’.
Hi Christy/ all
Thanks Rebecca – D
I hope so much that this is the right link
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/my-sister-is-not-a-statistic-poem-honours-death-of-irish-woman-in-london-1.4229377?mode=amp
Rebecca