Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Llanfair
Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:14 AM

I'm all set, and so is Monty, though he won't enjoy the bath he has to have before we travel!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Jim Lad
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 05:10 PM

Got your pm, thanks. I've been all wrapped up in recording so not dropping in as much, right now.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:42 PM

Great stuff Jim
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Jim Lad
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:30 PM

I think a couple of my cousin's weans live in Inverness so that will be a help to me. Got the tickets and the wean's passport renewed so all I have to do now is escape from my mother for a day or two.
Cheers!
Jim

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:18 PM

The hostel has double rooms for about £29 a night if that's his worry.
Tell me where you are coming from, and I will tell you how to get there by public transport. Get to Inverness and we can get you the rest of the way somehow, or the train station is right beside the hotel.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Sabine
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:13 PM

Well,
at the moment there is a 50:50 chance for me to make it.

either I come with a friend, but he refuses to stay at the hostel and prefers camping (which is out of question for me)
or
I cannot come at all cause I don't have a car at the moment and don't know how to reach it with public transport

Or
I have a car, can come up by myself and stay at the hostel...

sorry, I cannot be more precisely at the moment :-(

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 08:23 AM

Well howzit going folks?
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 04:43 PM

Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Sabine
Date: 22 Aug 07 - 06:03 AM

Thanks Megan,

this should be possible for me. I will phone Graham today and as soon as I find accommodation Giok can put me on the list :-)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Aug 07 - 04:19 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 21 Aug 07 - 02:09 PM

This is his number lass
Graham on 01549 421202.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 21 Aug 07 - 02:07 PM

Sabine it is on the 19th/ 20th/21st of October this year. It is being held In Invershin hotel
The owner is Graham he has been helping folk find accomadation give him a call.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Sabine
Date: 21 Aug 07 - 01:16 PM

Ooooooooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!

All the Mudcat Gatherings I have missed out so far because
a. lack of money
b. lack of time
c. not being in the area

Except a + b which seems to become normal....

I am living in Scotland, folks, and missed this thread!
How unfair!!!!!!

I just tried to read the hundreds of answers to figure out the exact date and got completely confused.

Can please anyone provide me with the information about
1. when
2. where
3. help with accomodation
4. prices

heeeeeeeeelp!!!!

I would really like to come because here where I leave is not much of good folk music and I feel so lost.... *snik*

cheers

Sabine

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: lady penelope
Date: 21 Aug 07 - 12:30 PM

Must say I'm kinda in your boat Drumshanty. Although I'd still be flying to Invershin as I live in London!

However, last year on my 40th birthday I decided enough was enough, I was fed up of camping in a tent that you had to 're-birth' yourself to get out of (and get dressed lying down in) and of basically not going to enough fests and gathers due to lack of transport.

I've scored a tent I can stand up in (and the foot print isn't much bigger than my old tent) and I've got as far as passing my theory test. Unfortunately, as I haven't got access to a car to practice in, I need more lessons and they're having to happen as and when I get the money. But still, shouldn't be too long now as my instructor is making iencouraging noises about booking tests and my mother has promised that I can borrow her car once I get my full license. So Next year promises to be fun!!!

My poor husband will become a folk widower....

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: GUEST,Drumshanty
Date: 21 Aug 07 - 09:10 AM

It's my own fault of course, because I don't drive. Must do something about that. I am sure you'll all have a ball and I'll see to getting a driving licence so that I can come next time.

(Am posting from WhitbyFW - mayhap I'll meet some of youse here?)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Aug 07 - 11:39 AM

I don't get to Sidmouth, but I do go to Towersey.

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 20 Aug 07 - 11:18 AM

Thanks, LTS,
Do I know you already anyway? Do you go to Sidmouth?
Look forward to seeing the pics!
TB

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: lady penelope
Date: 18 Aug 07 - 01:32 PM

I'm all excited. I've managed to sort me passport out (I'm going to fly inna plane!!!!) and now I wanna go everywhere!


Lawks, I need to get out more....

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Aug 07 - 01:38 AM

Oh Tattie - I was so looking forward to meeting you both... Ho hum. Take care. We'll post pictures to make you jealous.

I'm getting excited about it now... I've even declined a money making gig to come!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 17 Aug 07 - 06:48 AM

Really sorry about this, but not going to be able to come after all, so neither is Drumshanty. I have spoken to Graham of the Invershin Hotel to cancel our booking for the room, so he is going to contact whoever is top of his waiting list.
Very disappointed, but hope you all have a wonderful time.
TB

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Llanfair
Date: 10 Aug 07 - 06:31 PM

May not be a problem, I think he's decided to stay at home. It's the long train journey without a smoke......!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Aug 07 - 04:57 PM

We're booked.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:41 AM

Llanfair there must be a corner somewhere Graham hasnt shoehorned someone itno yet :)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 04:59 AM

McFreshen

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: GUEST,Lurking Catter
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 07:35 AM

Can confirm attendance including Kitten

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Llanfair
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 05:18 AM

Jim is trying to get the time off to come too, so, as soon as he knows, I'll have to contact Graham to see if there's space for him.

Monty's really looking forward to it!!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 04:17 AM

Right I have the following names gleaned from the preceding posts, please let me know if you're not on the list and should, be or vice versa.

Llanfair + Monty
LtS + Manitas + Limpit
MeganL + Dauvitt
Skarpi + Gunna, and possibly Rosa and her husband too.
Jim Lad + Brenda [provisional for now] Confirmed !!!!
Tattie Bogle
Drumshanty
Lady P
Weerover [possible]
Murray MacLeod + Fine Singer
Jack Campin + Marion
Doug Chadwick
Effsee
Catherine Jayne + Paul + Sprog [on west coast ;)]
Lurking Catter + Kitten
Col K

OK how am I doing so far?

Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 03:39 AM

So there are quite a few going then? If its more than 10 Giok ye kin tak yer shoes aff tae count :p

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Jul 07 - 11:01 AM

What do you do after 22?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 02:31 PM

Meanies!!!!

Some of us have few pleasures in life, other than showing the world that we can count without taking our shoes and socks off...

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:36 PM

Did I mention that this is an edited thread Liz?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:09 PM

yip.

:)

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:08 PM

Daft Bugger. Well at least it's someone that's going, Right?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 07 Jul 07 - 01:51 AM

Never the back door, dear.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Jul 07 - 01:29 AM

Front or back door?

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 06:18 PM

Liz the Squeak: Well there's another thread asking what our favourite instruments are. Pretty soon they'll be asking where the key is.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 05:10 PM

Hur hur hur...

Your Santa isn't a flight risk.

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 05:01 PM

Flamin heck lassie if they are onything like me a still canny find ma flamin santa whit hope wid i hae o findin folks hooses :p

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 04:42 PM

Well I wasn't going to suggest we all put it here .... but if any burglar takes a look at the attendance list, they'll know where to go!

Oh, and 290!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 12:32 PM

Maybe do that part by pm. (for safety)
We're not booked yet but we will.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 12:06 PM

There is a regular service from the airport to Inverness. Europcar can hire you a minibus at the airport.
Wouldn't it be a good idea for people to compare flight
numbers and arrival times?
DOH!
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 12:40 PM

You still scaring those sheep Bron? Bad girl, no biscuit!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Llanfair
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 04:23 AM

There's no problem with dogs as long as they are well behaved. Monty sits on his own rug next to the window and watches the world go by, or uses his collie stare, the one that scares sheep, to get people to give him food. He's really friendly, and fat and cuddly.

Bit like me, really!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 06:04 PM

That is so cool, Bron! Last I knew we couldn't take pets on the trains over here.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: lady penelope
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 04:22 PM

Oooh, doggy! That's you and I in the same place Llanfair. I like getting to play with other people's doggies.....

Oooh I'm so excited...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Llanfair
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 05:48 AM

I have just spoken to Graham, and he'll put me and Monty up at his house, booked and done. See you there.
Monty is my railway travelling companion, he's a border collie.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 01:53 AM

Mini-buses aren't all that more expensive than hire cars, and at the moment, that is looking to be the safest option.

What we need is a local minibus/7 seater car owner with a couple of spare days and a reputation for not fleecing tourists...

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 07:32 PM

Well at risk of being besieged with requests, I shall be driving up frae Edinburgh wi' Drumshanty, so potentially room for 2 more frae Edinburgh or Inverness. PM me if interested, tho at present can't say exactly whit time on the Friday, and we'll be traivelling back latish on Sunday. (Double-basses neednae apply!)
TB

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Effsee
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:52 PM

Ah! That would be a difficulty, my apologies, I was unaware of that.
Reading back through the posts I think it would be very expensive to hire a mini bus to go all the way to Invershin (if that was what was intended), not too bad just to take folks to Inverness station though.
I'm almost sure there is a regular bus service from the airport into town. Then throw yourselves on the mercies of Scotrail!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:41 PM

True but only for someone i could attach lugs tae and lift wie the wheelchair lift.:( if the flamin new caur ever arrives