Had a great time at Blakey's...
What a show... I was really happy that i have made it to come to blakey...

And that thanks to: Bev, Steve & Matt.... they offerd us a ride from East-Midlands Airport up to Blakey.
If they hadn't offerd me that i weren't able to come..

And ofcourse a big applause goes out to Blakey Paul..., thanks again for arranging the room!, Can you offer me that one for next year also.

And Paul thanks for the shirt!!! CU next blakey fest!

And greetings go out to all i've talked to.

Merry Christmas (i have had my party already) & Happy Newyear to all Mostly Autumn Members!!!!

Cheers,

Thijs

Thijs,

Glad you're back ok. Bev shed a tear when you left us at the airport, just shows what an inpact the last couple of days have made! Its like xmas has now been and gone.

I would like to personally thank all the band, Paul and all at the Lion and all fellow MA fans for making it such a special night.

Cheers and have a good xmas and new year.

Steve,bev and Matt.

Just to say a GREAT BIG THANKS for another terrific night at Blakey. What an atmosphere in that place!

Going through a real life nightmare at the moment and needed my batteries recharging......that helped lots....THANKS!

Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Keep up the good work & have a GREAT Christmas!

Luv & Best Wishes....Tony.

What an exciting night! Highlights for us were meeting new faces like Ian Bell, Rachael, Robin and many, many others.

Trying to drive back to our B&B was another matter! Sliding fifty yards down an icy Blakey Bank sideways was fun, although the driver's seat will now need a valet!! We managed to reverse back up a got back to the Lion around 3.40am, just in time for Heather to place us in the group photo. If we look bewildered, we were just glad to be alive and in the warm! Paul let us sleep in the bar that night - didn't bat an eyelid - Tope Dude. Funny looks from peole we'd just said goodby to not half an hour earlier!

Then great advice from Liam on how best to position ourselves in front of the fire, speaking from experience! Heather popping down to see us in her jim-jams and offering me something to keep me warm. (That's how I heard it guys!)I was just about to crack a Special Brew bottle on Jean's head to keep her asleep when I noticed all I was being offered was a blanket Thanks Heather! I was warm all night in my new MA sweat shirt though (so they do work!) whilst Jean hogged the blankets! Still, I got DNA samples off the blanket and I'll be spending Christmas in my laboratory with my DIY cloning kit Jean said she saw Jonny's bare bum at one point and then "slept" with four blokes in the bar. Only got the name of one of them - cheers to Chubby/Jonathan - your humour helped us through the night, unlike Mr Snorer. I wouldn't have put that pepper up his nose like that! Thanks also to Andy - how we could discuss the merits of soul and motown at 6.30 am is beyond me!

A little more sleep and the smell of a Blakey Breakfast wafting from the kitchen woke us. I doubt we had three hours kip all night but that huge pot of Blakey Tea and a full breakfast brought us back to life! The drive down to our B&B in the cold light of day showed us sheer drops to the right of the road - so glad we got back up the road! We were so knackered we decided to go straight back home - via Whitby! Mooched around there for an hour or two where quite by chance, we bumped into Patrick and Maria who were also making a day of it.

Glad we're home now and can calm down! Cheers to everyone we met old and new. Have a great Christmas from both of us!

The late night soul discussion will stick in my mind as one of the great surreal overnight experiences of all time (up against some pretty stiff competition!)Another brilliant MA memory and a great description of events Tom, have a great Xmas! Andy

Thanks to the Band, Blakey Paul and everyone who helped to put this gig on. We had a great time and are already looking forward to next years. Great to see Bev, Steve, Matt & the rest of the gang again.

Tom, I can assure you that the road back down to Farndale did not get any better. We managed to make it but not without hitting one of the grit bins and putting a small whole in the side of the rear bumper. That was in a 4x4 and I would not have tried either if I had been in a standard car. We did try and ring the Lion to warn you but mobile phones and the Yorkshire moors do not go together.

Thanks to everyone again and I hope that all of the forum readers have a great Xmas.

Bob

Another long trip up north, third this year, but even breaking down en route didn't dent the anticipation for this very special gig for myself, my wife and a mate who we picked up from York station on the way.

What a fantastic occasion it was at the Lion Inn. I was amazed at how good the sound was and even the light show in such a cosy venue. But most of all the band who manage to put on yet another spot-on performance yet maintained the intimacy with the fans. We also enjoyed the extra humour & banter in keeping with the season and venue, "Noddy" Davison & the girl's identity swap particularly coming to mind. I think it was Bryan who said something about this being a kind of family occasion and how true this was. If MA ever make the big time we'll probably lose this close contact with the band so lets appreciate it while we can. Thanks very much to the band, Blakey Paul and all the people who helped put this together. Also nice to meet some of the fans including Rachael and Robin who were staying at our B&B in Hutton-Le-Hole. Looking forward to the Poole gig, only 10 miles away!