BS: How many UK catters

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:34 PM

Yes Seany....

I occasionally go to the Conway.. and to a couple of others...

What about you>?

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Les Brown
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:40 PM

And me in Southport, Lancs.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Catrin
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:41 PM

I'm present (but incorrect)

Cheers,

Catrin

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Captain Swing
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:41 PM

I'm here in Cottingham

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:42 PM

And there's me on the Herts Essex border. I'm on Bill's list of 58.

Looking at the Mudcat Locator it seems likely that there are more Mudcatters around here than anywhere else, apart from the USA. The Locator's got 29 for England, two each for Wales and Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland - for comparison there are 85 marked in the USA.

More of us should maybe put ourselves on the Locator - it doesn't involve putting addresses or anything like that, just town or county - or even country, since the Americans just do it by State, which are often bigger than most countries.

I suggest that we should make a point of flagging up a thread for any folk festivals we are planning to go to.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Manitas
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:43 PM

Me too! I love being ASKED to reply like that, it's normally frowned upon.

I'm in East London.

Bill, my real name is *Paul* and I'm usually called the Shark or Sharky by Micca and others.

Ella, I'm usually at Chippenham. For years I aided Tom Gilmour in the Rose & Crown sessions and can often be found in the Irish sessions in the Old Road Tavern (formerly in the Borough). I'll be there with East Saxon Sword this year.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: grumpy al
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:57 PM

one of several on Portland. more happy idiots

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: zander (inactive)
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:19 PM

Dave [ The Zander ] Hanson

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Drumshanty
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:23 PM

Me. In Edinburgh.

Subject: Manchester
From: Bernard
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:25 PM

Hi, Bill!

Website clicky

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: treaties
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:45 PM

i'm new and i,m in the greater manchester area

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:57 PM

There are no less than six of us in this house alone-not that you can ever be alone with so many. We have me of course, Geoff the Duck, Little Duckling, Natasha, Mootlefish and Boats all in Pontefract.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Catrin
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:58 PM

treatise - loads of great music and sessions in Manchester! welcome!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: treaties
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:04 PM

i'm new and i,m in the greater manchester area

Subject: Manchester again!
From: Bernard
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:11 PM

I'm old, and I'm in the Manchester area...

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Big Phil
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:13 PM

Hi bill, try to remember that computor item we were talking about in the jug last night. will pick it up next wednesday....

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Tyke
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:22 PM

I did your trick Bill so though I'm still in Coblers Monday (see links page Shanties) I had a crash (not like your's Bill how your spare rib) So I ended up joining again as Tyke. That makes Two of us who have joined more than once. So Max's figures may not be correct.I enjoyed your wind up about No Smoking but lets not start that again. Sorry I have not been in touch but I did not want to risk making you laugh when your Ribs were sore. Cheers just going to look to see what the discusion about Paltalk is going. George (TYKE)

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Big Phil
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:39 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:01 PM

Yes Cavia P, I was one of them: wonder which one was you? Do we need a secret handshake? My chuckle muscle still hasn't recovered.Great evening

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Jock Morris
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:07 PM

Me near Dunfermline. Now online at home!

Scott

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:10 PM

So far with those who have posted and those who I know are in the UK the total is 110 UK catters, nine are in Wales and six in Scotland. If Kevin McGrath is right we are beating the Americans by 25. It is, as he says, a good idea to put your name in the rescources locator, all that is required is your name and county don't put your town for security reasons. For those who are new click on the Quick Links in the top right corner of the main page and find Mudcat Recources There you will find an email list, a photo gallery, a profile page and the locator and just add your name, county and UK

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:26 PM

At the risk of appearing thick.....how do you add your name? It's a closed field, isn't it?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Micca
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:36 PM

I am in East London too, Bill..

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:45 PM

Knock Knock

Who's there?

M A B, it's a big horse

M A B, it's a big horse who?

M A B it's a big horse I'm a Londoner...

(Well, Sarf Lahndahn ennyway)

LFF

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Wavestar
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:48 PM

Woo woo! And I, finally, having made my computer speak to me for the first time in nearly two months... Well, okay, I'm only here some of the time, being American and all, but... At least during term time, I can be tracked down in St Andrews.

-J, Happy to be back

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Ickle Dorritt
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:00 PM

I'm here and since i was also watching Les Barker in Cottngham last night I am now intrigued as to the identity of Cavia P, and Willa and also Captain Swing who appears to be Cottingham based. Since Graham Pirt was also there I think we need an identity parade!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Greyeyes
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:10 PM

What Morticia said, don't see how you add to the locator.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Cobble
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:15 PM

Bill We are here!!! Sorry we did'nt make the Jug this week.

How's the RIBS ?

Mrs C.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:23 PM

And me, Kent, resident at Hazlitt FOlk club in Maidstone.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:23 PM

Greyeyes and Morticia a quick answer to your question regarding the locator is I'm buggered if I know. When it started we had to send info to bbc but as Pene Azul has now taken over the resorces page I should think you should email him at the blue clicky thing with his name on which is at the top of the resorces page in his introduction
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:32 PM

it looks like we are heading for world domination. cavia P your girlfriend's name wouldn't happen to be Jenny would it????

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:52 PM

If you want to be recognised at festivals and folk clubs might I suggest you order a mudcat badge from Badger They are about 2" round with "The Mudact Cafe" round the top, The mudcat logo (fish in banjo) in the middle and your name on the bottom. They can be ordered directly from him at [e-mail] and they are very cheep. Or you could always get an official MudcatTee Shirt from me. you can see one worn by Max in the Get your TeeShirt advert in the quick links. I get them sent over by Dick Greenhaus.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Hawker
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:10 PM

I'm here too..... I Sunny (er well OK wet, soggy, windswept) Cornwall.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: vindelis
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:19 PM

Hi to Grumpy Al, I'm another from 'Slingers' Isle'.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:43 PM

I am Dave the Gnomes mate Dave II. I like the Idea of a national gathering.....Location , Venue and Date is we need to agree......Please let me know if you want me to do anything to help. I would love to be involved in something like that.

Spot.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:09 AM

I'll have a look at where we are all from and try to find a centeral location for the majority. So far there seems to be more catters in Yorkshire and Dorset than anywhere else, but as always some people would have to travel further than others. Then it would have to be a weekend when there are not too many festivals on, and enough accomodation is available in the area including camping and guest house. Noreen came up with a good idea of renting a youth hostel out of season. It would, in fact, be a mini festival without booking guests. Llanfair had the right idea last October in Wales, a little vilage with accomodation and food, singaround in the local pub on the Friday night, Concert in the vilage hall Saturday afternoon, ceilidh on Saturday night followed by late pub session and lunchtime session on Sunday. It was a great success. When I find where people are I will start a new thread and be open to suggestions and ideas,
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:22 AM

Well... I will hopefully see some of you in Chippenham this year...

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Whiskey
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:00 AM

Bill, I'm here in Bristol.....one leading question. How do you actually spot a fellow "Catter"?

Whiskey

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Michael in Swansea
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:17 AM

On my own in Swansea.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:21 AM

I'm in Bristol too. And I have no car, so anywhere we could gather needs to be on a bus route or near one those bloody useless railways....pleeeeeaase!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: wes.w
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:41 AM

Eazt Zummerzet reportin' in!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:43 AM

Spotting Catters is easy....just find anyone singing folk or blues with a laptop on their knee....(there's a parody in there somewhere....)

Spot

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:52 AM

Another way to spot a catter is the tired look in their eyes after spending half the night listning to Paltalk or reading threads after they have come home from a session.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 08:00 AM

lol... Bill - this has been ME this week.. Infact I got so bad, I fell asleep at my computer in work!

was lunchtime tho...

still feel knackered!!!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Julie B
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 08:11 AM

If any of you know of any smoke free clubs in the UK, please feel free to add the details to the recent thread Non-smoking folk clubs in UK .

I'm particularly desperate to find a smoke free singaround venue near Wellingborough (Northants).

Yours (...with a sore throat and smelly clothes!...)

Julie

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 08:19 AM

Noreen's youth-hostel idea sounds like an ideal solution. We'll definitely come, assuming no festival conflicts. Do we have to pretend to be young?

Kris Mark & Hammerite

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: SueH
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 08:46 AM

Just caught up with this thread ...... me too, in Hitchin, Herts.
SueH

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KitKat
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:00 AM

Dear KingBrilliant

Don't get out as much as I would like, but occasionally go to Fleet (used to be a 'Pig in the Field' regular before I had kids!) I will be going to see Fran Woods at Readifolk on Sunday though. 3 Milex sessions sound interesting.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:09 AM

Well if you wanted to meet at a festival may I suggest Warwick which is central to everyone -is held in July so plenty of time to prepare and hopefully get good weather -is a great festival anyway with good facilities and if we all get fed up with each other we can piss off down the pub!!!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:10 AM

Or Chippeham

Ella