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UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Willa Date: 04 Nov 01 - 05:52 PM or possibly Ham-ster fry |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST Date: 04 Nov 01 - 10:00 PM I think if I go I should leave my hamster with a neighbour , in case some of you crazy cats eat him! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,john in hull Date: 04 Nov 01 - 10:07 PM The Guest was me.john |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,alanww Date: 05 Nov 01 - 07:12 AM Attendance Sorry I haven't responded earlier, Dai - I've just got back from a week in Devon, having sung at the Bideford Folk Club, which is great. They had a workshop on harmonising on Saturday, too. Try to drop in the next time you are passing on a Thursday! Stony Stratford Well done in setting up Stony Stratford! I knew that if someone was willing to take the plunge there would be a lot of interest, wherever it is to be held. As a Stratfordian myself - well, Stratford-upon-Avonian that is - I'm sure I will feel at home! Count me in! I will either be indoor camping or B&B depending on ... Real Ale It will certainly be worth setting up real ale in the hall for after the pubs have closed (which presumably means that we will need to serve it ourselves, rather than getting a local landlord in). But don't get too much if you intend encouraging people to go to the pubs during the evening! Have you got any local CAMRA members who are folkies? Perhaps they would be interested in setting it up for you? How much was drunk at Llanstock? I think it was 2 x 9 gallons and it ran out. There were only 30 ish people but on the Saturday night we did have the ceili at the hall rather than going to the pubs and a few locals attended aswell. No doubt Llanfair can confirm. Indoor Camping I guess most people attending will be indoor camping, so having separate room(s) for it will be helpful, enabling people to set themselves up when they arrive and then not to have clear their camp beds away for singing/dancing events each night. Cost If you are going to cater when people arrive (and a breakfast of cereal, toast, coffee and tea?) and have to pay £100 ish for the hall for the weekend, then there will certainly need to be a charge for everyone, eg £4 per night for indoor camping and breakfast plus £4 for attendance to cover the use of the hall and the meal on arrival. Clearly, you would need to do some more detailed projections but I would have thought that something like that would cover it. Obviously, the beer should be charged per pint to recover the cost, along with any other drinks on offer, such as cider, lemonade and orange juice. Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry... |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,Dai, who stands alone, yet has no cookie. Date: 05 Nov 01 - 07:44 AM Thansk for all your kind words and encouragement. Latest thoughts as organisations goes (still no definites on costs yet): If I expect people to arrive in earnest on Friday p.m., then my elves and I can have some nosh bubbling away. Beer will be ridiculously available in the hall, I am to have a 'private chat' with Mr. Ken Daniels, Proprietor and Landlord of the Fox&Hounds regarding 'supplies'. (couple of barrels of Frog/Vale bright and stock the fridges with softies and lager) What do people feel about having a day trip on Saturday p.m. - to the pub? The said Ken Daniels is willing to put up with us for the afternoon in his comfy lounge, it's also a good place to get nosh of the pub lunch kind. That would of course give us something to do while the scratch ceilidh band are dutifully rehearsing for the evening festivities ;-) I would expect a good many of our local musical people would drop in to meet you all as well, which would be nice. A bit of background, the pubs in Stony (with the exception of the F&H) get a young good-time crowd on Saturdays. The F&H has bands on and has excellent Ale so attracts a more discerning crowd. So, if anybody wants to do music outside York House on Saturday we may have a bit of a problem. Sunday a.m. is almost certainly a handwaved dead loss. At lunchtime there is a session in the (tiny) Vaults Bar (Bull Hotel) until 3 p.m. Anyone still standing can then return to the F&H, the Crown, The Duke of Wellington or York House to continue until no longer able. Is this the sort of idea? |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,noreen no-cookie still :0( Date: 05 Nov 01 - 12:54 PM I'm with you on all of that, Dai, except the ...what was it... practice? ah, re-hear-sal... what mean you by that?? Day trip and pub lunch sounds good, and we'll use York (teeth clenched as I speak the word) House as necessary. How about the ceili being a communal activity- I think it's a shame when divisions happen and sub-groups form... It would be nice to have singing spots/whatever between dances while dancers and players get their breath back. No, dancing is NOT compulsory! There could be separate singarounds/ instrumental sessions at other times if participants so wish, but a communal ceili would feel good. Any thoughts anybody? Noreen whoneverorganisespeoplereally |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,Matthew Edwards (No Cookie) Date: 05 Nov 01 - 01:02 PM Your suggestion sounds about right Noreen. Its much nicer to have everyone participating, but all the same glad to see dancing will not be obligatory. Are there any callers willing to help out? |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Eric the Viking Date: 05 Nov 01 - 01:52 PM I'm working on Bill Sables, if we are having a ceiliedh and agree with you Noreen. Rehersal! What's that? |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 05 Nov 01 - 05:59 PM Don't forget Manitas for the ceilidh! LTS |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Herga Kitty Date: 05 Nov 01 - 07:31 PM The last time I tried to get to Stony Stratford was the morning after a dinner party in Saffron Walden, about 10 years ago. (I'd stupidly agreed to squire my dance team at the SS Day of Dance because I was the squire at the time, although a knee injury meant I couldn't actually dance). I went round Milton Keynes for ages trying to find the road to Stony Stratford. Eventually I ended up on the A5 - going in the wrong direction, but at least I knew where I was then and could turn round. It should be much easier to get to from Harrow (apart from Dunstable being in/on the way).... )for at least part of the weekend. Thanks very much Dai. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Tone d' F Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:26 AM Count me in, I'll drag along Ferret,Jon_a, Raven, Pixie & Dixie and the other Merchants of Menace |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,Steve Parkes Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:38 AM Well, I go away to Sussex for a week, and all this goes on behind my back! Well, count me in--I'm not going to miss out on all this fun on my doorstep! Dai, you'll have to put a sign over the door: "Sheep must be carried in the House". Or hamsters, of course. And if Stoney was mentioned by Shakespeare, I'll just remind you that Moll Flanders stopped off at Bow Brickhill (not a milion miles away) on her way back to London. Steve |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: mooman Date: 06 Nov 01 - 06:43 AM Agreed Eric! When did the Catscratch Band ever need a rehearsal! The high quality of the last Yorkshire ceili was undoubtedly due to the lack of any practice! Richard (mooman) |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: alanww Date: 06 Nov 01 - 10:40 AM If I have interpreted eveyone's comments in the way they meant them, this the list of intended attendees so far and where they have said they would like to stay. I think we have:- Definites - 26 Possibles - 10 Looks good to me and there's another three months for more people to decide that its an event they can't miss! Here's a health to the company ...
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 06 Nov 01 - 10:51 AM Good work Alan, I've been trying to do that for four days. Do you want a job? |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: MudGuard Date: 06 Nov 01 - 11:15 AM Alan, Alan! In German we have a proverb "Nur ein Esel nennt sich selbst zuerst" (which translates roughly to "Only a jackass names himself first"). But what really annoys me is that I am named last. I think you just busted your chance of getting more German snuff-stuff... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Gervase Date: 06 Nov 01 - 11:25 AM I should be able to get there for part of the weekend - probably the Sunday. Just a day trip, though, so I won't need the delights of indoor camping (chiz!). |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Linda Kelly Date: 06 Nov 01 - 11:28 AM Mudguard -haven't you heard - We always save the best till last!!!! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: mooman Date: 06 Nov 01 - 11:29 AM Don't take it personally Andreas! I am the penultimate name then noticed it was in alphabetical order. Snuff-stuff back on track? mooman |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: MudGuard Date: 06 Nov 01 - 11:44 AM Ickle Dorritt, I do not believe people who kick me ;-) Mooman and Ickle Dorritt, did you see the big red smilie? Btw, what's even worse than being in the last place is having your name spelt wrong ;-) MudGuard (with a capital G) |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 06 Nov 01 - 12:20 PM Did you say where York House is exactly in SS? (In case my keepers let me out) RtS |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 06 Nov 01 - 01:22 PM My comments don't seem to have been interpreted at all. We are a definite and will want indoor camping for 2. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: brid widder Date: 06 Nov 01 - 02:12 PM this sounds a winner...I'll book the Monday off work so count me in as a cert....maybe John from Hull will give me a lift!...and I'll bring a big bag of chocolate chip cookies for all those of you who don't have any!! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Noreen Date: 06 Nov 01 - 02:18 PM Oh goodie, Madame Duck! What intrigues me is : which part of Herga Kitty will be coming? Please don't leave your voice at home, Kitty... |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Herga Kitty Date: 06 Nov 01 - 04:41 PM Thanks Noreen - I'm definitely planning to bring the voice, but I may only be able to come for the Saturday. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: cyder_drinker Date: 06 Nov 01 - 04:52 PM This sounds like a load of fun... Can't say for definite, but I'm interested! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Gareth Date: 06 Nov 01 - 06:34 PM 'Ere Dai, how near is it to Milton Keynes - I may want to visit the concrete cows. Eric - bring a Kango Hammer ! Gareth |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Snuffy Date: 06 Nov 01 - 07:31 PM Count me in - indoor camping. WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: manitas_at_work Date: 07 Nov 01 - 07:20 AM I should think I'll be coming along with Liz and Phoebe |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 07 Nov 01 - 09:02 AM Roger, here blicky is a location map of York House. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 07 Nov 01 - 10:09 AM Thanks, Dai, Feb is a bit full with parental visits (us to them!) if this is when we can catch ma-in-law between overseas raids by her Hells Grannies coven, I may be able to drop in for a listen and a jar ( I promise to leave the voice at home!). RtS |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Noreen Date: 07 Nov 01 - 01:36 PM Don't overdo the enthusiam, manitas... |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Nov 01 - 03:42 PM Yes definitely, but think I'll go for the B&B option as I snore loudly. Any recommendations Dai? Jock "Ye'll tak the high road, an' I'll tak the low road." |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: GUEST Date: 07 Nov 01 - 05:27 PM Litotes, wasn't it Noreen? Actually I'm looking forward to it for another reason. I think I stayed there years ago on a weekend from college just after it ceased to be a school. The headmaster had been kept on by the new management and was a bit nervous about it all. He was making a bit of a cock-up running the bar so we suggested we just serve ourselves and give him the money. After half an hour he decided we could be trusted and left us to put the money in the till while he went to bed early. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: manitas_at_work Date: 08 Nov 01 - 07:53 AM That waas me above, forgetting to put my name. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Noreen Date: 08 Nov 01 - 08:07 AM Yes, manitas, I know that you and your box will be the life and soul of the party! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: vectis Date: 08 Nov 01 - 03:25 PM Count me in. Can I bring my caravan? Is there space for it? |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: vectis Date: 08 Nov 01 - 03:27 PM Count me in. Can I bring my caravan? Is there space for it? Anyone want a lift from Sussex/Kent? Hope it's going to be good enough for me to need a sickie on Monday:-) |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 08 Nov 01 - 05:16 PM I know I'm probably really thick but I can't find mention of a date other than it being February. No problem for us but need to organise kids etc. It would be really good if it fell on the weekend before half term then I wouldn't have to work on Monday either. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: John Routledge Date: 08 Nov 01 - 05:22 PM 8 - 10 Feb Mrs D. John |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 08 Nov 01 - 05:22 PM Mrs Duck-Acording to the first posting on this thread the dates arew 8/9 & 10 FEB 2002. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Nov 01 - 02:45 AM How could you forget Manitas?? (he's standing next to me so I can't write what I really wanted to....!) Bugger, he say's he'll read it anyway. Please put us down for the indoor camping, preferably in an area with other children - (like Birmingham...) for Phoebe...... LTS |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Diva Date: 09 Nov 01 - 03:17 AM I hope to be there..weather permitting Diva |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 09 Nov 01 - 03:47 AM vectis - I have been promised that camping is permitted behind York House. This includes caravans. Liz - I'm sure we can sort out separate arrangements should that be necessary. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: vectis Date: 10 Nov 01 - 03:56 PM Book me a pitch for my caravan and I'll see you all there for what is starting to look like a great weekend to get to. Mary |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: alanww Date: 11 Nov 01 - 07:15 AM Attendance Here's the updated list and it's looking even better, with no less than 35 definites so far! Definites = 34 Possibles? = 11 Indoor Camping As most people have yet to state where they intend to stay, is it reasonable to assume that they intend to go for indoor camping? Music Sessions Judging from the Llanstock experience, there will be a lot of decent musicians attending, some of whom also sing. With the growing numbers (and there's 3 months to go yet!), I'm sure that it would be a good idea to plan for a separate music session in a different part of the building if at all possible. Come all ye bold heroes, give an ear to my song ... PS I am now off for a week in Madiera but, just in case, I shall be taking my singing voice and my concertina with me, as well as my swimming costume and walking boots!
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Matthew Edwards Date: 11 Nov 01 - 03:46 PM I shall be staying with my little brother who happens to live in Stony, but isn't yet aware of the chaos about to descend on him in February! |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Linda Kelly Date: 11 Nov 01 - 05:23 PM I'll make my own arrangements for accomodation -should be able to stay with a friend. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: Snuffy Date: 11 Nov 01 - 06:38 PM Is that both you and Ickle Dorrit? I think Alan's counted you twice, Linda. |
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Subject: RE: UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 From: John Routledge Date: 11 Nov 01 - 06:46 PM That's right Snuffy. I am coming too but will be happy to be counted once as Geordie Broon. Cheers JR |
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