10 Apr 2012

Folk singers & moving on.




The song 'In the early morning rain' has always been my favourite folk song. The original was written and sung by Gordon Lightfoot. My all time favourite version was by Peter Paul and Mary way back in the sixties.

Well it gets to be a perfect ending to a very good day when you find yourself sitting in the warm evening sunshine, glass of wine in hand, and listening to Andy Slater's liquid smooth voice singing that very song while beautifully accompanying himself on the guitar. 'Carrick Fergus'. Will ye go lassie go' of Joan Baez fame, plus many others were on the menu of this retired Hebden Bridge teacher who, I now know, is an excellent and well known folk musician. 

Andy and his wife Jane have made the stay at 'Les deux Vallees' campsite, Vezac, over Easter, which included my birthday, a time not to be forgotten. (A thanks here also for all the e mails, texts, & e cards I received. They meant a lot to me.) Evenings were spent together with convivial glasses of vino with Andy not only giving us some beautiful folk music but also regaling us with stories of his folk gigs and friends; his wonderful home and concert venue and of course his family. Also many stories of  his long career as a primary school headmaster. What a head that man has. Full to the brim of folk songs, stories and enough facts and educational ability to rival the mighty Google himself. Fascinating and lovely couple. Hebden Bridge is now another destination on my 'to visit' list.

Today though was moving on time so tonight we are once again wild camping by the river. It is quite difficult to move after a few days in one place. Feelings of familiarity, comfort and safety flood in suprisingly quickly. They start to build 'attachment'. Add in good company and an iffy weather outlook then leaving becomes emotionally taxing.

Not for long though. A few miles of Sadie's wheels rolling. A getting back into the 'us' of the three of 'us' together on the road with new adventures ahead and any emotional tugging is soon left behind.

Put it this way. I'm quite happy seated here, as I am now, comfy, warm and writing this while another mighty shower beats the hell out of Sadie's roof.

And Tanya? I hear you ask.  Awwww go on.... Yu did really didn't yu! Well she is snoring away on her bed on the swivelled round drivers seat after a good tea. She loves a pudding too. Cornflakes and some yoghurt. Not exactly a dogs diet but my goodness it does produce some lovely firm and healthy looking dog crap!! Bet you're glad you asked now eh!


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