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Title: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 13, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Or more simply whos wearing what?
Both myself, mouse and my partner are sorting suitable WW2 era attire for the night. I may overheat greatly but its a worthy cause!
Anyone else thinking of taking up the challenge?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mooncat on July 13, 2010, 05:17:17 PM
I'm investigating options at the moment - intending to do something but need a trip to an army surplus store in the next couple of weeks.
Have found a few fancy dress options via the web too so will check out a couple of local places. 8-)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 14, 2010, 11:01:02 AM
We are still mulling the options for the ladies!
Gravy browning and drawn on stocking seams may be going a bit too far. But there is the Waafs, land girls etc.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on July 14, 2010, 12:28:42 PM
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"We are still mulling the options for the ladies!
Gravy browning and drawn on stocking seams may be going a bit too far. But there is the Waafs, land girls etc.
Crikey!  :shock:  Won't you be drawing/painting on any other garments? There might be a riot....or an overwhelmed Casualty department....all those ageing proggers...  ;)

I saw on Twitter that some of the more connected Prog-ladies have procured uniforms from car-boot sales etc. I think others have current uniform through involvement with cadets etc.

Plus of course, Catherine has her/his rather splendid RAF moustache....

I admire such dedication.  :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 14, 2010, 01:01:06 PM
My partner can't decide but may go for the 40's look but with real stockings rather than the drawn on variety.
Only time will tell! ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on July 14, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Quote from: "Pedro"
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"We are still mulling the options for the ladies!
Gravy browning and drawn on stocking seams may be going a bit too far. But there is the Waafs, land girls etc.
Crikey!  :shock:  Won't you be drawing/painting on any other garments? There might be a riot....or an overwhelmed Casualty department....all those ageing proggers...  ;)

I saw on Twitter that some of the more connected Prog-ladies have procured uniforms from car-boot sales etc. I think others have current uniform through involvement with cadets etc.

Plus of course, Catherine has her/his rather splendid RAF moustache....

I admire such dedication.  :)

Prog ladies in Uniforms!  :o  Stockings  :o  :o O my word!  8-)

So far I have a gas mask and a greatcoat in the inventory.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on July 14, 2010, 09:12:21 PM
Catherine does indeed have a rather splendid moustache, but at present she and the moustache are not certain if they will be able to make it due to transport issues - if anyone's interested in travelling with the moustache (it's completely house trained) from the Cambridge area, please PM me...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on July 15, 2010, 03:00:13 PM
I have the merest hint of a nascent idea about this... investigations need to be made.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 15, 2010, 03:24:27 PM
Go for it. You know it makes sense! ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Bert on July 15, 2010, 04:50:48 PM
Quote from: "catherine"Catherine does indeed have a rather splendid moustache, but at present she and the moustache are not certain if they will be able to make it due to transport issues - if anyone's interested in travelling with the moustache (it's completely house trained) from the Cambridge area, please PM me...

Potentially I could pick you up on the way from Norwich maybe ?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on July 15, 2010, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: "Bert"
Quote from: "catherine"Catherine does indeed have a rather splendid moustache, but at present she and the moustache are not certain if they will be able to make it due to transport issues - if anyone's interested in travelling with the moustache (it's completely house trained) from the Cambridge area, please PM me...

Potentially I could pick you up on the way from Norwich maybe ?

The resulting vector to the end point would mean you transitioning the land of brom dont'cha know. This is FYI only, not trying to cadge as I was panning my own sortie, but it could be interesting?  ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on July 15, 2010, 05:37:33 PM
Could be a deal, Brom, but only as long as you wear the stockings...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Nellie on July 16, 2010, 12:52:57 PM
I am struggling to find a proper uniform. I've now got my mum's friends going through their wardrobes to find something suitable. Gives them something to do!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on July 16, 2010, 01:29:27 PM
I doubt I'll be dressing up Octobers a busy month and it's just an extra expense that I can't justify, as well as Lydney in October I will be going to two gigs in Bristol, 2 in Groningen (that in the Netherlands) a trip to Berlin, depending on rugby fixtures a possible trip to Toulon in the South of France and I could be working for a website at the final MotoGP race of the season in Valencia (Spain) the first weekend in November.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on July 16, 2010, 08:38:31 PM
Quote from: "Pedro"I think others have current uniform through involvement with cadets etc.

  :)

ok - will definitely wear it as everybody seems to be playing

(and for your information it is regulations to wear stockings....)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Stuart on July 16, 2010, 09:02:03 PM
I believe I just became the proud owner of a WW2 gas mask on eBay.

My only concern is the impact it may have on my drinking!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: ich_bin_besser on July 16, 2010, 09:12:38 PM
Well, you could just take it off for a drink or three.  :roll:  ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on July 17, 2010, 11:47:28 AM
....or adapt it so you fill it with drink? ;)

@Ashleaze: Hmm....I wonder if General Godfrey and Admiral Mitchell will be conducting a rigorous inspection? ;) :twisted:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Bert on July 17, 2010, 01:10:05 PM
I've decided I will be wearing something.

The alternative, believe me, would be horrendous to contemplate.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Bert on July 17, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: "Sarah"
Quote from: "Pedro"I think others have current uniform through involvement with cadets etc.

  :)

ok - will definitely wear it as everybody seems to be playing

(and for your information it is regulations to wear stockings....)

Wouldn't tights with a black line along the back of the leg be more in keeping ? They tell me it's what ladies used to do in the war.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on July 17, 2010, 01:41:34 PM
Tights? In the war? Stockings, surely?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on July 17, 2010, 01:47:38 PM
Tights? You're voting for tights instead of stockings?
I thought wartime was only stockings anyway?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on July 17, 2010, 02:06:51 PM
Tights? Shirley you mean stockings. Twas wartime after all.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: johninblack on July 17, 2010, 02:27:46 PM
Quote from: "Stuart"I believe I just became the proud owner of a WW2 gas mask on eBay.

My only concern is the impact it may have on my drinking!
It's already got a long tube, see, you're half way there already, lol.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on July 18, 2010, 11:50:39 AM
I am not putting gravy on my legs and drawing a line down the middle for anybody!!!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: ProgDog on July 18, 2010, 03:56:17 PM
Quote from: "Sarah"I am not putting gravy on my legs and drawing a line down the middle for anybody!!!
Not worth me coming down all that way if I don't get a lick at the gravy ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on July 18, 2010, 03:57:16 PM
I've got some plans for this. I just hope I can afford it (and remember to put it together) in time!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 19, 2010, 10:06:04 AM
Im sorted!
Partner is still undecided what to wear. Its a fine line between. Of the era wear or it starts to turn a bit naughty/suggestive :oops: if you know what i mean?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on July 19, 2010, 01:21:32 PM
If the Star Wars convention people don't point and mock, you're not trying hard enough.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 20, 2010, 02:21:01 PM
Brace yourselves chaps! :lol:
Tan seamed stockings purchased by my partner, just the rest of her gear to get!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mooncat on July 20, 2010, 05:27:37 PM
QuoteIf the Star Wars convention people don't point and mock, you're not trying hard enough.

Nah, if the Trekkies think you're a bit odd, then you KNOW you've made enough of an effort!!!!! :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Stuart on July 20, 2010, 09:51:28 PM
Of course in the war (so I'm told, I'm not THAT old!) the ladies used tea or gravy and had to draw the line in eyebrow pencil, unless of course they knew any nice American gentlemen who could provide stockings. Any Americans coming over?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 21, 2010, 03:30:39 PM
Don't go near the American sevicemen.
They are will all be handing out chocolate bars, cigarettes, and silk stockings to all the ladies.
You won't see your ladies again, mark my words you wont! :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on July 21, 2010, 04:19:04 PM
Ooh, will there be nice American servicemen there? With chocolate? It just gets better!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on July 21, 2010, 04:33:11 PM
Quote from: "Stuart"Any Americans coming over?

Roger is. He and Cairn can't resist.  ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on July 21, 2010, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: "Mouse"
Quote from: "Stuart"Any Americans coming over?

Roger is. He and Cairn can't resist.  ;)

oh, Mouse.  still hoping, but it's not looking good, at the moment.  we'll see.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on July 22, 2010, 10:29:54 AM
Hope you can. Would be nice to meet up! 8-)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on July 22, 2010, 12:23:18 PM
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"Hope you can. Would be nice to meet up! 8-)

I agree!!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: johninblack on July 22, 2010, 03:33:44 PM
Quote from: "rogerg"
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"Hope you can. Would be nice to meet up! 8-)

I agree!!


More agreement here. :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on July 23, 2010, 12:47:34 PM
Quote from: "ProgDog"
Quote from: "Sarah"I am not putting gravy on my legs and drawing a line down the middle for anybody!!!
Not worth me coming down all that way if I don't get a lick at the gravy ;)

I do love you ProgDog but not that much  :lol:  xxx
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on August 05, 2010, 03:11:45 PM
My attire is now full and correct, just need to book somewhere to stay!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on August 05, 2010, 04:52:29 PM
The Summer's End website has a few suggestions and links to all that, matey.

I'm still wondering how to get hold of some suitable clothing...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Jem on August 05, 2010, 09:20:21 PM
Can I just say again how much I love and appreciate that you fine people are doing the costume thing. You really are a bunch of wonderful wonderful loonies and you make my world a lovely place. xxxx
 :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: robwebster on August 06, 2010, 06:10:55 PM
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"My attire is now full and correct, just need to book somewhere to stay!
Likewise! Kinda. I've got a couple of ideas for the attire, might augment it a bit. Definitely the latter, though.

I was originally considering just waking up around 5pmish, finding something to do around Lydney after the gig (possibly just having a nap on a park bench), then catching an early train back to Cheltenham. I've since realised that's a f'ing stupid idea.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on August 14, 2010, 03:43:13 PM
Tried it all on last night. I may have made a slight error in my choice of garb. A sheepskin flying jacket, scarf, flying helmet, goggles and oxygen mask are somewhat warming after even a few minutes wear!
Heres hoping for a very cold hall or i shall forever be known as the stripping airman.
I foresee that at somepoint there will be some serious garb removal going on as my core temp reaches critical! :oops:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 25, 2010, 05:01:34 PM
Seems like i joined the forum at the right time,all this talk of tights and suspenders.

Now can i do an article on my website incorporating all this nylon.

Iam sure i can  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gav on August 25, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Welcome to the forum, HL! :D

What's your preffered flavour of biscuit?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 25, 2010, 05:14:06 PM
Quote from: "gav"Welcome to the forum, HL! :D

What's your preffered flavour of biscuit?

I am a mint viscount chocolate lover.

to answer the question anything minty chocolate.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gav on August 25, 2010, 05:17:09 PM
Quote from: "Harmonic Lizard"
Quote from: "gav"Welcome to the forum, HL! :D

What's your preffered flavour of biscuit?

I am a mint viscount chocolate lover.

to answer the question anything minty chocolate.

B-E-A-UTIFUL! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on August 25, 2010, 05:17:56 PM
Ah, hello there! Nice to see you over here.  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 25, 2010, 05:24:59 PM
Quote from: "Mouse"Ah, hello there! Nice to see you over here.  :D

Hi Mouse thank you,thought i would take part in here as well.

Shhhh don`t tell the fellow fishtankers :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on August 25, 2010, 05:40:28 PM
Quote from: "Harmonic Lizard"
Quote from: "Mouse"Ah, hello there! Nice to see you over here.  :D

Hi Mouse thank you,thought i would take part in here as well.

Shhhh don`t tell the fellow fishtankers :D

Too late :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 25, 2010, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: "MikeEvs"
Quote from: "Harmonic Lizard"
Quote from: "Mouse"Ah, hello there! Nice to see you over here.  :D

Hi Mouse thank you,thought i would take part in here as well.

Shhhh don`t tell the fellow fishtankers :D

Too late :D

Ahh i have been caught red handed  :oops:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Nellie on August 25, 2010, 09:58:21 PM
Hi Adrian! :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: ich_bin_besser on August 25, 2010, 10:24:36 PM
Please, for a German: what exactly does "Defence Of The Realm Attire" mean? Something to do with clothes?
The posters from the other thread rule, btw. The red one would make a cool red shirt. I'd buy it immediately.
The other one could be a light blue (without the village).
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 25, 2010, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: "Nellie"Hi Adrian! :lol:


Hi Nellie nice to see you on here as well,we are naughty.... :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on August 25, 2010, 11:06:26 PM
howdy, todders!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on August 25, 2010, 11:23:48 PM
As you may guess from the posters, there's a "rather British" feel to the concept.
So if you have ever seen or heard of the TV show "Dad's Army" (a ragged bunch of part-time soldiers "defending" a sleepy little town) you might get a flavour of what the Summer's End audience could look like.
There will be a mixture of actual military uniforms, flying helmets, bomber jackets, tin hats, etc.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on August 26, 2010, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: "rogerg"howdy, todders!

Howdy Roger good to see you on here as well..

take care
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on August 27, 2010, 10:14:03 PM
Welcome HL.
Have a pleasant stay in our fine and slightly wonderous world.
Its slightly random, buts thats random in a good way! :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on August 27, 2010, 10:16:55 PM
We may get some land girls and some Waafs or nurses if we are lucky at Summers End.
Theres always an opening for some Bevan boys and a few field workers although it may be hard explaining to the local constabulary why you need a pitchfork with you at a gig! :oops:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on August 28, 2010, 04:07:14 AM
Arr, that'll be fer tunin', officer. :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: superjx10 on August 28, 2010, 03:01:02 PM
My famous flying jacket, white silk scarf, suitable trousers, and an Airfix Spitfire 1a instruction leaflet hanging out of my pocket...

Anyone got a hat and goggles going spare?

DBP :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gav on August 28, 2010, 03:08:17 PM
Welcome to the forum, JX! :D

A nice selection of keyboards you have there... ;)

BISCUITS ARE IN ORDER!!!!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on August 28, 2010, 05:06:04 PM
Welcome super! Nice to see you here.

....and someone sorted the biscuits? Cool. :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on August 28, 2010, 07:08:47 PM
Superjfx you can be my wingman old boy!
Tallyho and all that chaps!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on August 31, 2010, 08:01:27 PM
Hi Adrian, welcome to the wonderful world of Frost*ies.  Not sure what took you so long.  I do find it weird that there are some fishtankers that are still not Frost*ies  :?   And vice versa.  C'mon Frost*ies get over to the tank.

With regards to my Defence of The Realm Attire, I will need to do some serious dieting if I am going to fit into my old cadet uniform.  I couldn't fit in it before my holiday and two weeks of stuffing my face with kebabs and cocktails has resulted in an additional half a stone!  Maybe I won't bother as I think it would be far too warm to wear it anyway.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Harmonic Lizard on September 05, 2010, 08:47:05 AM
Ashleaze it will too warm you are right for a uniform.. Holidaying does tend to hit anyones waistline,i have been on a diet for two months lost a stone, should be at my target weight for summers end. then again it will all go to pot at lydney beer@chips  :cry:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: pudcat1 on September 06, 2010, 02:44:51 PM
outfit in the post, seamed stockings already got, can't wait
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on September 06, 2010, 09:25:22 PM
Welcome to the board pudcat1! :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on September 06, 2010, 09:44:02 PM
welcome, kitty!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Tricky on September 07, 2010, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: "rogerg"welcome, kitty!

watch out for ProgDog  :o
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on September 07, 2010, 12:55:35 PM
and chick needs to watch out for pudcat. who knew our little forum was so dangerous?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on September 08, 2010, 09:10:51 PM
I'm being very careful around here nowadays...

I have a new jacket! It's not too far off looking like one of those RAF bomber dealies, so I just need to aquire a Biggles-style helmet and a pipe, and I'll be good to go. Tally-ho!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: pudcat1 on September 09, 2010, 02:52:19 PM
i'm a nice pudcat - i dont chase mices or chicks and i hope prog dog don't chase me
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: ProgDog on September 11, 2010, 02:45:14 PM
Quote from: "pudcat1"i'm a nice pudcat - i dont chase mices or chicks and i hope prog dog don't chase me
Nah! I likes cats, trouble is they all run away from me cos of the bad rep us canines have with the moggies :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Philadelphia on September 11, 2010, 10:31:16 PM
I have seen this Mouse jacket up close. 'Tis very cool!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mooncat on September 14, 2010, 03:51:32 PM
Anyone sourced any reasonably priced gear for the DotR fancy dress??
Have found a few bits on t'bay around the £30-35 mark but not sure on the quality. I've tried to find some good old fashioned Army surplus stores too, but without much luck..................
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on September 26, 2010, 10:42:02 AM
I have gone into the loft today and got my old uniform out.

It's a tad on the tight side shall we say.

I guess I have the following options...

1) wear it and not be able to breathe or move
2) lose a stone in two weeks (yeah right)
3) go to Camden town and see if I can find anything 4ft 11 wide and 4ft 11 tall
4) just wear Frost* tshirt and jeans
5) adapt it - ie wear my cap (cos my head isn't bigger) and just the shirt with some black trousers

no 5 it is.

Sorted.  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on September 26, 2010, 12:16:34 PM
It seems that the 6' 5" x 6' 5" options are even more rare.
Option 4 looms...as do I?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on September 26, 2010, 01:38:53 PM
you're not 6'5 wide anymore and I wouldn't say you loom...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on September 26, 2010, 03:21:19 PM
I've got mine now - just waiting for it to come in the post... and then to perform a couple of custom modifications on it and I'll be sorted!  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on September 27, 2010, 09:29:20 AM
Pedro, get yourself a tin hat at least! ;)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on September 28, 2010, 11:21:53 AM
I can let him have a false moustache as well. There - sorted!  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on September 28, 2010, 11:25:37 AM
Still have not got tickets - now there is a clash with family stuff. 50/50 at this point.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Nellie on September 28, 2010, 01:01:34 PM
I have my attire and the baking tray is prepared.  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on September 28, 2010, 01:21:04 PM
Woolton Pie and Mock Goose?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on September 28, 2010, 11:47:50 PM
Oooh, Mock Goose pie.... mmmmmm....

Anyway.
I've gone from "just be there Friday" to "bugger I'm completely broke and can't afford to go at all" to "Ooh look! A ticket for the weekend and someone to share a room and car with!"

I'm really not sure if I can find appropriate attire in <2 weeks and zero (or negative) budget though...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on September 29, 2010, 12:00:09 AM
I'll have a spare moustache...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on October 01, 2010, 10:51:11 AM
Mein Kostüm ist heute angekommen. Jetzt bin ich bereit für die Verteidigung des Reiches. Achtung!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mooncat on October 01, 2010, 11:33:14 AM
Having seen Nellie's tweet regarding the wave of merch, I'm now torn between paying for the costume or some merch (which will obviously get more wear) :?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: LivingForever on October 01, 2010, 11:45:41 AM
I'm going to have to be a boring old fart and come in regular clothes - we're a bit broke until Karin gets paid from her new job, and the tickets, fuel and hotel are more than enough outlay for one gig...

(sorry)  :(
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on October 01, 2010, 12:11:34 PM
Quote from: "LivingForever"I'm going to have to be a boring old fart and come in regular clothes - we're a bit broke until Karin gets paid from her new job, and the tickets, fuel and hotel are more than enough outlay for one gig...

(sorry)  :(

Don't worry you won't be the online one in civvy's  :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Big Black Shed on October 01, 2010, 03:26:53 PM
You could always wear your demob suit. You know the one. The one lurking at the back of the wardrobe for the last 5 years!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 02, 2010, 10:14:19 PM
I'm going to scavenge the town looking for headwear tomorrow and Monday. I hope to at least aquire some kind of pipe. At least I have the jacket. Chocks away!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on October 02, 2010, 11:37:24 PM
Quote from: "Mouse"I'm going to scavenge the town looking for headwear tomorrow and Monday. I hope to at least aquire some kind of pipe. At least I have the jacket. Chocks away!

This is what you need, Mouse - a licorice one.

(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3446975380_da95c8c1e5.jpg)

You can always eat it once you've finished with it as well.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on October 03, 2010, 09:28:20 AM
And everyone will crowd round you wanting a nibble of your pipe!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on October 03, 2010, 03:50:47 PM
Quote from: "MikeEvs"
Quote from: "LivingForever"I'm going to have to be a boring old fart and come in regular clothes - we're a bit broke until Karin gets paid from her new job, and the tickets, fuel and hotel are more than enough outlay for one gig...

(sorry)  :(

Don't worry you won't be the online one in civvy's  :)

Make that 2. WE caould always say we're Secret Police, MI6, or something
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on October 03, 2010, 07:58:58 PM
Had a slight stroke of luck wandering around Leicester today with Son of Pedro, looking for somewhere to buy the last few bits and pieces for his Uni flat.
Stumbled onto a shop called "Irish" which appeared to be an outdoor gear shop (boots, skater gear, rucksacks, etc.) but one of the window displays had some military gear in it...and one or to items had price tags on....

Inside we discovered the Military Basement which was crammed with loads and loads of stuff from all the forces it seemed.
Quite a lot was a bit pricey but there were some reasonably priced items to be had.

So, if the last-minute desparation plan I hatched yesterday falls through (still only bothering with head gear), I will have an alternative hat! Phew!

 :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 04, 2010, 07:06:55 PM
I have a Russian paratrooper's hat in my possession! It's quite snug and it muffles my hearing, so I definitely won't be wearing it when music is being played, but it'll do.  :)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 04, 2010, 07:07:51 PM
Quote from: "catherine"This is what you need, Mouse - a licorice one.

(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3446975380_da95c8c1e5.jpg)

You can always eat it once you've finished with it as well.

This might prove to be controversial, but I don't like licorice...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on October 04, 2010, 07:52:23 PM
It's a filthy habit....but it takes allsorts....
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on October 06, 2010, 12:37:59 AM
Well I am nearly sorted for DOTR.
As previously declared, I can't get any actual military garments in my size or that will not result in me melting (My miltary-style "FROST*" T-shirt will be good enough)....so it is just headgear for me. I had two plans and they'll both work. :)

Things just require a small amount of customisation to get them to pass muster.

I'm also working on an additional item that seems appropriate at such celebrations of national pride.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: The Cosmic Lawnmower on October 06, 2010, 10:13:05 PM
I'm afraid it'll probably be civvies or at least regular Frost* attire for the Isle of Wight contingent too, unless we have some fortuitous last minute luck.
Mucho looking forward to it all the same.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 07, 2010, 10:42:35 AM
Well im sorted, maybe a last minute comedy moustache to buy, but ready for action. (Damn i will need to shave to get it to stick due to my "designer stubble" or to put it correctly "Can't be ar*ed shaving stubble"
Still got some overheating issues though :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on October 07, 2010, 11:57:07 AM
I'm sorted, but I'm a bit concerned about the (apparently authentic) trousers that are part of the uniform. I've never seen or worn a pair like them before. It takes about 10 mins to button myself into them so I'll not be drinking much over the course of the evening...

 I'll probably have a number of spare moustaches with me as I've got a pack of 12...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on October 07, 2010, 01:15:41 PM
can't wait to see all the pictures!!!  and we so wish that we could be there in person!  but we'll be there in spirit!!

rawk!!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on October 07, 2010, 01:16:41 PM
It matters not what I'll be wearing as I won't be there!!  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

I'm totally Peeeeed off. There is a family "do" at the same time and I have not ben successful in trying to get out of it. I'll be jealously thinking of you all!

 :cry:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 07, 2010, 02:38:45 PM
Catherine can i relieve you of a moustache?
My real life one may not be upto the job! :shock:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on October 07, 2010, 04:40:29 PM
Sure! I'll be the worried-looking one in the false moustache and strange trousers...
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on October 07, 2010, 05:01:13 PM
Quote from: "catherine"I've never seen or worn a pair like them before.

Can we logically conclude then Catherine that you have at some time worn trousers that you have never seen.  ;)  :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on October 07, 2010, 06:01:31 PM
Quote from: "catherine"It takes about 10 mins to button myself into them so I'll not be drinking much over the course of the evening...
As you were so kind to help me by buttoning my cufflinks, it's only fair that I offer my assistance........

Quote from: "catherine"I'll probably have a number of spare moustaches with me as I've got a pack of 12...
I might just take you up on that.
Having given up being able to find anything on a budget of zero, I might just have come up with an idea.
I shall need to make a foray in the morning then we'll see.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: ich_bin_besser on October 07, 2010, 09:44:14 PM
I'm soooo looking forward to pics!! Please make sure that you get a nice group shot, will ya?  8-)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 08, 2010, 12:13:14 AM
Sorry to hear you can't make it, Brom. Maybe you'll get to the one at The Peel in December?

As for everyone who is going, I shall see you all tomorrow. I will be sans Mr. Prog, but sporting my lovely new Frost*ed avatar. I hope I can get some sleep!  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on October 08, 2010, 07:50:37 AM
see you tonight  :D  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 08, 2010, 08:58:51 AM
Oh, by the way, I don't suppose anyone has any spare goggles I could borrow, have they? I'll have to scramble to try and find a white scarf in the morn'.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on October 08, 2010, 09:04:08 AM
Only swimming goggles, which I suspect are Not The Goggles You Are Looking For.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: johninblack on October 08, 2010, 09:36:57 AM
As I've said before I can't make it so hope you all have a really good time and enjoy the mayhem.





























BASTARDS! :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: D S on October 08, 2010, 10:00:12 AM
+1! Due to bad planning, I'm heading off to the other end of the country altogether (up to the Highlands for a week) so have a good time all of you and I hope to see lots of photos and vids when I get back.

Chocks away and remember - keep calm and Mellotron!  8-)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: sawtooth on October 08, 2010, 11:40:03 AM
I'm sooooo jealous of you lot who are attending tonight! Several factors have dictated that I couldn't get to Summers End this year (not least that it's Mrs Saw and myself's 25th wedding anniversary this weekend). So i'd just like to say to Jem and his fellow aeronauts 'break a leg' and to all the Frosties 'have a jolly good time - tally ho!'
Take plenty of pictures and videos will ya?

Sawtooth x
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on October 08, 2010, 11:42:29 AM
Grats on the silverware matey! :) You'll be missed of course.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: johninblack on October 08, 2010, 12:28:03 PM
Congrats Sawtooth, 25 years wed is no mean feat these days. I get to that very same landmark myself in a couple of years, what a scary thought. :twisted:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on October 08, 2010, 01:34:01 PM
yes, grats, Saw!!!


and have a lovely time all you SumEnders!!!  give a big "What Ho!!" for me!  8-)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on October 08, 2010, 02:34:46 PM
Congratulations, M&M Sawtooth! Nice of them to put on a prog festival in your honour.

To those attending, have a wondreful time!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: johninblack on October 08, 2010, 07:04:42 PM
Those of us not attending will obviously be needing plenty of photos of the chosen attire for the evening.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on October 09, 2010, 03:01:21 AM
First few pics from me more to come when I've slept:

(//http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5063929238_70d4d81a58.jpg) (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/5063929238/)

(//http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5063318643_9db191801d.jpg) (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/5063318643/)

(//http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5063319293_c31a748c3b.jpg) (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/5063319293/)
(//http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5063929874_9dff0cc243.jpg) (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/5063929874/)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on October 09, 2010, 04:38:05 AM
Awesome, as always, Evs!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Brom on October 09, 2010, 09:40:00 AM
Quote from: "gr8gonzo"Awesome, as always, Evs!

Ditto, excellent shots Mike, thanks for uploading and sharing so promptly!   :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on October 09, 2010, 10:16:50 AM
Quote from: "rogerg"and have a lovely time all you SumEnders!!!  give a big "What Ho!!" for me!  8-)
But Roger! You were there! I saw you!
(//http://c0013509.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2f2204f)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on October 09, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
Quote from: "RacingHippo"
Quote from: "rogerg"and have a lovely time all you SumEnders!!!  give a big "What Ho!!" for me!  8-)
But Roger! You were there! I saw you!
(//http://c0013509.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2f2204f)


oh, that is just wonderful!  you guys are the very best!!! that brings a tear to my eye and make no mistake.


and Mike, thanks for sharing your pics!  awesome!!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: daveyb on October 09, 2010, 04:26:10 PM
D.O.T.R,anybody rough setlist please
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: robwebster on October 09, 2010, 04:31:40 PM
VERY rough setlist.

1. The Dividing Line
2. ???
3. Something about a "Soldier of Fortune." Really good bass.
?. ???
?. ???
[...]
?. ???
?. ???
LAST. Black Light Machine
----
ENCORE. Loser's Day Parade

Truth be told, I'm completely unfamiliar with the back catalogues of all the bands except Frost*. I should work on this, though. Cracking gig.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on October 09, 2010, 04:55:08 PM
I've read "Afraid of Sunlight" was in there somewhere. What else? What else?!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Protocapsule on October 09, 2010, 05:06:48 PM
Set List

There were I think at least 4 Kino songs which included Letting go, Losers Day Parade (Encore) and Holding On. I think some of the songs must have been Marillion, would love to know the titles but I'm not au fait with post-Fish era.

Not very much Frost really but The Dividing Line and BLM definitely there.

Great gig (and my first post!)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on October 09, 2010, 05:53:20 PM
Welcome to the forum, Protocapsule! Sounds like they did well enough to lure at least one new person over here.  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 09, 2010, 08:28:09 PM
The other kino track was keep a light on and the two marillion tracks were afraid of sunlight and the space. Don't know if Blunders phil collins gorilla drum fills count as a track though. You had to be there to understand what I mean. Think cadburys milk chocolate ad with gorilla mask!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 09, 2010, 08:36:56 PM
Managed to survive the whole gig in all the flying gear due to willpower and a stiff upper lip.
Nearly melted though!
Took a few photos and a bit of video. Will post monday.
Nice to meet everyone again. See u all at the dvd shoot and Manchester!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: rogerg on October 09, 2010, 09:22:43 PM
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"The other kino track was keep a light on and the two marillion tracks were afraid of sunlight and the space. Don't know if Blunders phil collins gorilla drum fills count as a track though. You had to be there to understand what I mean. Think cadburys milk chocolate ad with gorilla mask!

I saw a picture of him with the gorilla mask and wondered what that was all about!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on October 10, 2010, 12:40:10 AM
Quote from: "robwebster"VERY rough setlist.

1. The Dividing Line
2. ???
3. Something about a "Soldier of Fortune." Really good bass.
?. ???
?. ???
[...]
?. ???
?. ???
LAST. Black Light Machine
----
ENCORE. Loser's Day Parade

Truth be told, I'm completely unfamiliar with the back catalogues of all the bands except Frost*. I should work on this, though. Cracking gig.

The Soldier of Fortune you mention is called "Camouflaged in Blue" it's part of the track All of The Above by Transatlantic
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Bopman on October 10, 2010, 02:50:49 PM
I saw a picture of him with the gorilla mask and wondered what that was all about![/quote]

During the show the phone rings and they, being true gentlemen, stop the show to answer it. For the 2J's and an A show it was Andy. Pearls of wisdom (?) are then discussed, which is really funny
For this show the 'guest phone call' (which is bits of recordings of interviews) John was 'chatting' with Phil Collins about his solo albums
At the end of one of the sequences, unknown to John, Blunders had put on the Gorilla mask and gave us the Cadbury Chocolate advert drum solo

Great night, made more memorable by all those who dressed up. How the hell you lot survived I have no idea.
It was bloody hot enough without wearing leather flying jackets
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: catherine on October 10, 2010, 06:33:34 PM
I was worried that I might not be warm enough in my Kriegsmarine attire, and almost wore a t-shirt under it - I was so glad I didn't as I think I would have melted!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: MikeEvs on October 10, 2010, 10:53:44 PM
Have updated my flickr sets with new photos from Friday:

The Resonance Association (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/sets/72157625135717168/)

Tinyfish (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/sets/72157625123618122/)

Defence of The Realm (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/sets/72157624998941909/)
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 11, 2010, 12:20:37 AM
Have to say "Brilliant Pics!"
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Mouse on October 11, 2010, 12:49:52 AM
Just got back from the best time I've ever had anywhere ever. Big thanks to everyone for making it such a wonderful event, to Fogeyspasm for the lift down there (he deserves a medal for staying in his flight gear all through Defence!) and to the wondreful RacingHippo for transporting me all the way back to headquarters when my train plans got royally stuffed.

I suggest you salute him next time you see him as he really is a super top bloke.  :D

Right, more later. I need to recover...

...They played a bit of Transatlantic?! Hooray!  :D
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Ash on October 11, 2010, 06:21:19 PM
Some fab outfits here:-

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Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Pedro on October 11, 2010, 06:42:49 PM
The bloke on the left looks dodgy to me, did anyone check ID?
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: gr8gonzo on October 11, 2010, 09:33:13 PM
No, but soon after this photo, he pulled a LEGO from his pocket and never saw Jane Seymour again.
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: RacingHippo on October 11, 2010, 10:16:34 PM
Looks like a spy to me.
I mean - you can't tell me that 'tache is real!
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: Fogeyspasm on October 11, 2010, 11:32:00 PM
I got a dodgy tache from the one on the left!
Damn it
Looks like a jerry too! :lol:
Title: Re: Summers End Defence Of The Realm Attire!
Post by: sawtooth on October 13, 2010, 12:06:24 AM
Well  I think both sets of facial topiary are moustachtic! Brilliant cossies.