Scottish McMudgather Part the second.

Subject: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 05:06 AM

So now we have 27 that I know of, plus some locals will appear on an ad hoc basis.

Llanfair + Monty
LtS + Manitas + Limpit
MeganL + Dauvitt
Skarpi + Gunna + Daughter Helga, Rosa, and her husband Helgi.
Jim Lad + Brenda
Lady P
Weerover [possible]
Murray MacLeod + Fine Singer
Doug Chadwick
Effsee
Catherine Jayne + Paul + Sprog [on west coast ;)]
Lurking Catter + Kitten
Sabine

Any additions or subtractions?

Giok

Old thread

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 05:27 AM

So why have you dropped us below the line?

DC

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 05:51 AM

That's better - back where we belong.

DC

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:32 AM

Oh thank goodness for that... it was getting tejus waiting for the other!

Can you post again the phone number for the hotel for the clots that have lost it, not naming any names Manitas....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:51 AM

I never had it!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 09:33 AM

Hotel Web site
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 09:38 AM

Well you do now!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 09:39 AM

But I've done it anyway.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 01:03 PM

I see that the Invershin Hotel will help you book other Bed & Breakfasts if they're full. We may just take them up on that. We'll have our 3 year old with us and maybe one of my wee sisters to do the driving.
Now... Is there anywhere that I can get a decent pint of heavy?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: weerover
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 04:01 PM

Sorry no weerover as posted on the earlier thread. Flying lesson that Sunday instead.

wr

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 04:13 PM

Sounds like a good gather... I bought a Canuck 6/49 Loto ticket for tomorrow night and the prize I shall win is well over $10M so I will be there fer sure.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 04:17 PM

You better win me darlin beuy. Oh oh wait a minute Gnu and Giok in the same room hmmmmmmm I could always bring granny I am sure she could cope.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 04:56 PM

Jeeze! I was going to buy that ticket.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 05:34 AM

I wonder if Greaham really knows what's about to happen to him....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:41 PM

Oh, MeganL, are Grannys not allowed!!!!

Oh bugger!!

Monty will be so disappointed!!

Cheers, Granny Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:48 PM

Weel lass if you had heard whit giok said when i telt him Granny Dom might try tae come wie us. Mind you he is jist scared she skelps him.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:51 PM

I don't mind Grannies, it will be nice to have someone my own age. Perhaps we could turn it into a Mudcat Grab a Granny Gathering.
MGAGG for short.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:57 PM

He he he You might regret that Giok Ye ken fine Granny dom carries a whip and a feather boa could yer auld pensioners heart cope wie that.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 04:31 AM

Could Granny's old nearly pensioner's heart cope with it!!!

I suspect there will be a high percentage of us baby boomers at the gathering. I blame the school milk and "cod liver oil and the orange juice"!!!

Cod liver oil.....ugh!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:23 AM

There is still space if people are prepared to share a room, Graham has mostly double rooms, and he is being asked for mostly single accommodation.
Couldn't Audrey and Llanfair and Monty share a room at the hotel, it would make it easier for Graham, and easier for getting to bed pissed :-)
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 08:43 AM

I coult change , I coult stay in Lairg?
I think Rosa and Helgi are there , but well see

All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 08:53 AM

You are OK Skarpi, because there are more of you, it's just the shortage of rooms for one person alone.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 06 Oct 07 - 11:34 AM

Giok, can you tell Graham that Audrey, me and Monty sharing a room is fine. It will leave space for someone else at his house.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 02:17 PM

Looks like Graham's sorted it. Only a week and a bit to go!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 03:11 PM

Yup that's all sorted Bron.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 04:47 PM

Oooh, I'm excited! I'm going inna plane!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 04:50 PM

Big silver bird
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 05:15 PM

Nah, red (ish) hair!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 05:41 PM

Oh boy, this is going to be a STORMIN' weekend!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 05:49 PM

better have the umbrella then
ATB Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 05:51 PM

Gotta raincoat

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 01:06 AM

Can I issue a general warning please?

Jack has just come out of Rehab. He's a changed puppy (well, he smells better for a start) and is a bit fragile. Can we all make a special effort not to entice him back into his former lifestyle. If anyone is caught offering him a drink or a cigarette, they get to take him home and so suffer the consequences.

DO NOT GET THE PUPPY DRUNK!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Micca
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:09 AM

Liz, just for you

Here's to the fox
In his earth below the rocks!
And here's to the line that we follow,
And here's to the hound
With his nose upon the ground,
Though merrily we whoop and we hollow.

Then drink puppy drink,
And let every puppy drink
That is old enough to lap and to swallow;

For he'll grow into a hound,
So we'll pass the bottle 'round,
And merrily we'll whoop and we'll hollow. (Repeat refrain

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:19 AM

Monty will be delighted to have a young'un to play with. I'm sure he'll be a good influence, having been brought up Chapel, as are all the born and bred around here.

There will need to be a short Welsh lesson for all gatherers, as, although he understands the English, his first language is Welsh.I wouldn't be surprised if he picked up a bit of Scots Gaelic during his visit.

It's only his lack of opposable thumbs that stops him driving.

I cannot guarantee that Mont will not show the pup how to roll in something unspeakable before coming in for a fuss. In fact it will be a certainty, because he has to have a bath before going a-travelling.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 12:54 PM

Suitcase is almost full. Can't make up my mind between the Sun Cream & Speedo or the Toothbrush & Socks.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 02:41 PM

Definitely the Sun Cream. I't'll help sooth the wind burn!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 02:56 PM

There is a river directly opposite the hotel, so the speedos will come in handy.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:03 PM

Best wishes to all of you. I wish I could be there.

The hotel web site makes my mouth water.

Well, except for my doubts about its name. Hotel Invershin? Is that actually the Hotel Inversion? You aren't about to be sucked into a time-warp or into a different space-time continuum are you? I mean, are ye?

Don't come back playing Guy Lombardo, now.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:07 PM

Inver is like aber, when used as a prefix it means 'mouth of' so Aberdeen is the mouth of the Dee, and Abertawe is the mouth of the Tawe, so by extrapolation, Invershin, is the moth of the Shin, and Inverness is the mouth of the Ness.
Ness itself is also a geographical word, and means a headland.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:15 PM

Jings hes awfy clever ye ken ye ken

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:28 PM

So would Invercludgie be 'pottymouth'?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:31 PM

Nope, that's Invergosunder Liz.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:58 PM

I thought Abertawe was a slaughter house.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:59 PM

No it's Swansea boyo
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 06:27 PM

So I cant bring any Brennivin ? Liz

All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 07:06 PM

Only the DOG is in rehab, I'm in need of something to keep the cold out.

Bring Brennevin Skarpi - bring LOTS of Brennnevin!!! (I want to try adding some sloes as you do Sloe Gin).

Please?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 10:06 AM

We're on our way. See you in a couple of weeks.
Logging out.
Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 10:23 AM

I'm not too fond of these add hock occasions, I much prefer red wine.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,skarpi at work
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 10:33 AM

just got the air tickets
all the best skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 11:38 AM

only a few more hours then i will be on my way.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 02:58 PM

Hours???? How long is it going to take you to get there Megan????

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 02:59 PM

:) Well i am going via Glasgow and eslawhere lass

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 04:05 PM

Oh fair enough. I mean, over a week tae get there struck me as a wee bit extreme! *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 05:04 PM

I dunno, I had a car like that once...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 08:26 PM

Maybe she's cycling!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 05:07 AM

Even now Megan and Dauvitt will be driving from Aberdeen down that nasty busy road, through Dundee towards the town of my birth, Glasgow.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,One who knows
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 05:42 AM

Beware Megan... I'm reasonably sure that Santa will be watching you all week, he's been known to frequent Sauchiehall Street.

OWK

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 11:12 AM

I will be waiting eagerly for reports of the new, reformed Jack.If he starts arranging flowers or picking boy scouts out of horses hooves, I shall suspect you have switched puppies.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 11:35 AM

Well, he has been sniffing round the magazine rack that's filled with back copies of the EDSS mag and Cross Stitcher...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 12:21 PM

Are you missing an F there Liz?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,LTS STILL pretending to work
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 12:51 PM

There is no F in EDSS, we've had this discussion before!

LTS - who has actually worked very hard a lot of the day and is about to go home, 12 hours after leaving the house this morning!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 12 Oct 07 - 09:39 AM

Back on the Ould Sod!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 06:43 AM

well all its getting shorter , only 6 days to go flying over the ocean
, I hope we all come its a question about our doughter , we are waiting
for an answear from the school , how it will affect her study :>)

if its okei she will come .

so its five days and 13 hours and 23 min and 16 sec

all the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 03:12 AM

Ah Skarpi - we hope so too!

Tell the school it's an educational trip to improve her studies of English language and traditions!

Limpit will be there with us, so she'll have someone to teach her the rude words!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 06:12 AM

Jim Lad, I just had Graham on the phone, he now has a double room available, which he is holding for you if you want it!
Let him, and me, know what you're doing please.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 05:05 PM

You beat me to it Giok.

Ir is with great regret that I have to say that I will be unable to attend this coming weekend.

The double room available is the one which I had reserved for myself + Fine Singer, but which , regrettably I have now had to cancel.

We are relocating to Edinburgh, a move which was not foreseen when I booked originally, and have to accomplish this by the end of the month.

The logistics of combining work + moving necessitate that this weekend is taken up with organising the move.

I am bitterly disappointed at having to miss what will undoubtedly be a memorable weekend, but I am afraid there is no alternative.

I hope that Jim Lad will be able to take advantage of the late booking opportunity, and that the weekend will be as successful as it promises to be.

If you repeat the exercise next year, I will be there come hell or high water ...

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 05:10 PM

I'm getting the train from Welshpool teatime Thursday, travelling overnight to Aberdeen, then doing the rest of the journey by car with Audrey. Should be there Friday evening.
I'm so looking forward to seeing/meeting everyone then.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 05:14 PM

Just got in. I'll get to you as quick as I can. We'll be there!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 06:09 PM

Murray: Sorry that you won't be there. Still, if you have to move, Edinburgh would be a great location for any folkie.
We're all booked up and will be staying for Friday and Saturday nights.
Regards to all.
Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 02:32 AM

WHOOO HOOOO!!! Only 5 days to go!!

So sorry that you won't be with us Murray, but happy that JimLad will be!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 12:46 PM

Surivors group site, all ready for the week after.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: MudGuard
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 01:26 PM

I wish you all a nice and happy gathering and am envious that I can't be there ...

Have a good time, and drink a pint (or two or ...) for me!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 01:30 PM

We will Andy we will, sorry you can't be there too.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From:
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 05:56 PM

I'll be thinking of you all. Pity it wasn't happening next year.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 06:07 PM

It may yet Jacko - and if it means a chance to meet you, co-writer of 'the Chocolate's no for you', then we'll MAKE it so!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 06:14 PM

Well if all goes well at the weekend, anything is possible Jacko.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 06:41 PM

okei , I just got message from Rosa and Helgi
they cant come and my doughter has to be in school :>(((


so its only me and Gunna and my Bodhrán .

All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 04:11 AM

Oh dear, never mind Skarpi, we will have the pleasure of your company at least.
If anybody needs to contact me, drop me a PM, and I will give them my phone numbers for any en route queries.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:09 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 06:41 AM

Weather has been a tad damp up here on the west coast but the scenery is still gorgeous. Loads of gushing waterfalls with all the rain....remember to bring a camera with you everyone!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 11:11 AM

Thanks for the reminder. New batteries added to the shopping list!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:22 PM

West Coast?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:31 PM

She's visiting her parents in Gairloch Jim. Don't panic.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 06:03 PM

Jings! I was just about to turn the car around.
On a lighter note: Edinburgh has just been named "The best place to live, in the UK". Looks like Murray has made a wise choice.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 06:06 PM

And Lady Mondegreen.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 11:17 PM

Well all , it s time to go to the airport , its raining like hell here
hope the weather is better up there.


All the best Skarpi and Gunna Iceland

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 01:23 AM

OOOhhhhhh!!! Getting excited now... only one day of cleaning the house, the vicar's office, packing, school governors meeting and arguments about piano practice and homework to go!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 04:52 AM

Just a bit further than Gairloch Giok but heading in the right direction.!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 05:17 AM

Sorry Cat, I meant Lochcarron, but my silly old brain doesn't work too well theses days!
Poor old pensioner ;)
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 05:23 AM

Never mind Giok! Location isn't the be all and end all!! *G* See you soon!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 11:40 AM

Monty and I are packed and ready. Catch the train tonight. Mont's having trouble choosing which bandana to bring.

He doesn't like going "au naturelle" at these do's.

But he can't do a thing with his hair!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 05:10 PM

Jack is packed and ready... heaven only knows what he thinks he's going to do there.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 05:48 PM

Eeeeeeeeeek! Ok, I is packed. I 've got me passport and sweeties to suck on the plane.... Ooooh I'm going onna plane!!!!

Pants....forgot to phone me cousin.... Ach, I'll ge him a bell thamorra.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeek!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 06:59 PM

Well apart from Jack it's all quality, and that's much more important than quantity.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you all.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Morticia
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 03:40 AM

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, I'm sorry we couldn't make it BUT please, please remember, we are not liable for Jack, anything Jack may choose to do, anything he says or any other misfortunate he happens to pal up with. We no longer keep bail money in the house, we do not carry emergency rum for when he runs out and our phone numbers are not to be given to the press or the police.Thank you, have a safe and peaceful weekend.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Micca
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 03:41 AM

Giok, Jack Is Quality, for his kind, If your requirement is (and heaven forbid it ever would be)for a widely travelled (at someone elses expense) scrounging, drink sodden,cigareet smoking (preferably someone elses) layabout with maniacal tendencies, who would "get up on the crack in a plate" then his qualifications are of the Finest. If ,on the other hand , you mean a person of style and sensitivity etc. then FAGETIT!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 06:24 AM

We'll be on the way in an hour or so.
Gorgeous day for the drive and planning to have a look at a wee music shop in Inverness.
Logging out.
Jim, Brenda, Maura Mae & Marie Therese.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 06:32 AM

There are 2 music shops in Inverness about 6 doors apart in Church Street, I wish you luck in parking though.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 07:12 AM

Great! 99........

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 07:21 AM

We're too grown up here to play centenary posts aren't we?
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 10:57 AM

Greetings frae "the best place tae bide in Scotland" tae the "best place place tae be in Scotland this weekend".
Aye, I'm greetin' at no being there! Have to be content wi' a wedding the marra and nae doot the men will all disappear about 8pm to watch the RWC final, leaving the wummin tae disco their legs aff!
Hope you've all been practising "Swing Low" (complete wi' actions) or "AfrEEcAAAAAAH" depending on yer allegiances or prejudices.
Have fantastic time: look forward to seeing any pics, Youtubes, reading Scottish Mudcatters' Gathering thread no 3 etc.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Alba
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 12:03 PM

Tattie, That's no very nice to go calling folk ' Ya tube' know wit a' mean...*grin*

Be careful wit yir askin fir noo. "Any pics"...Och ken, a fir wan kin think o' a few a pics a' widnae miss seeing..*wink*

Still wit wi Giok pledging tae be the responsible, SOBER Adult...there should be few problems!

Jude                         .. cough...splutter, holding back roars of laughter and leaves this Thread muttering, "Giok withoot a wee dram...aye right"

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: bfdk
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 12:09 PM

I have it on very good authority that Giok and Skarpi started making inroads into Skarpi's supply of brennivin last night already. Don't know if there's any left for other reprobates like Jack et al (and, if not, I know Secsy Liz will be devastated)..

Have a fun weekend!

Best wishes,

Bente
*heads back to work mumbling curses..

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 06:07 AM

Well I survived the first night, but I do feel a bit weak and feeble this morning. I think I need a drink!
We were about 20 last night, and tonight, a few local musicians will arrive to help swell the ranks.
I will report in again tomorrow morning, if I survive tonight.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 12:34 PM

You're getting old, Giok. You used to be able to go for 24 hours straight,

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 12:37 PM

Mary! I didn't know you knew him that well!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 05:46 AM

Sorry we haven't been able to make it over to the gathering this weekend. My father was rushed into hospital by ambulance on Thursday and has had emergency surgery at Raigmore to remove his gall bladder. The gall stone was 2 cm in diameter and the gall bladder had turned gangerous (sp?)The surgery was done by key hole and he has 5 neat little scars, it's amazing what they can do now! He is now feeling much better, although he is cuddling a pillow for coughing and laughing. We are picking him up this afternoon.

Hope everyone is having fun! See some of you soon

Love Khatt, Paul and Harry x

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 01:20 PM

Many thanks to all for your kind hospitality.
It was grand.
Back in Airdrie now.
Best wishes.
Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 08:25 AM

20 people if we count Zoe, from Inverness who came especially for the music.
Thanks to all who were there, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Commiserations to those who didn't or couldn't make it, especially Catherine Jayne, hope you dad gets well soon.
Jack has gone to Iceland with Skarpi and Gunna, I just hope he doesn't discover Brennevin!!!!
I started a wee site for fellow survivors HERE
Till next year.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 11:10 AM

Weel thats us hame think weel awa tae oor beds thon wis a lang weekend :)

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 01:05 PM

Oh and before I forget, we raised £75 from the raffle for Mudcat funds. Thanks to all who donated prizes, especially MMario for the lovely shawl, and Severn for the 5 CDs, very generous from people who couldn't even attend.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: MMario
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 01:08 PM

skarpi took **JACK** back with him?

oh my.

I'm not sure letting Jack visit an actively volcanic region is a good idea.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 01:29 PM

Oh and BTW Hils, you owe me £2, and you never won a prize either!
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 03:51 PM

Cheeky scunner...

Hi y'all! Home, washed and fed by my beloved Parker and affie glad I don't have to go to work tomorrow...

Cracking weekend, some excellent musicians and characters made it an occasion to savour, and it was lovely to get back up north (although the complete lack of lorne sausage was dreadful dissapointment to me - Giok take note... *G* ).

Jack has actually been through detox (or was that the 'stains' cycle....) and was teetotal for the entire weekend. Kitted out in his new cold weather gear (the most stunning jersey and matching bobble hat..!!!) we were all gob smacked when Skarpi decided that Jack should go back to Iceland with him. Is Iceland ready for this we ask ourselves? But now we can say that he's truly away with the fairies....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 04:01 PM

Ah Milady you survived the journey or did the rose gin deaden the pain?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 04:15 PM

Donated the last of the gin to Graham ( well I couldn't seal it well enough to go into the plane's hold...)

Found the perfect t-shirt at the airport... "Gonnie nae dae that?"

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 04:19 PM

weel at least ye managed tae keep Jack away from it but wis it wise tae let him near brenavin?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 04:22 PM

We all got home safely, if a little yoghurt stained on Limpit's part...

I have my own supply of Brennevin and I'm a very happy bunny.

Thanks for everything Giok,

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 04:43 PM

Aw jings milady the bother yev brought doon roon oor lugs thon Squeeky lassy his jist telt me tae haud ma wheesht noo a wonder whit numptie gied her a guide book tae the sacred tongue :)

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 05:52 PM

Got home about a couple of hours ago but I couldn't get onto Mudcat to post. A bit of a panic when the train from Invershin arrived in Inverness 3 minutes after the Edinburgh connection should have left, but they held it up for us so that was OK. Other than that, it was an uneventful trip.

I find it difficult to believe that Jack had to go into rehab - he was the very model of decorum all weekend (as was Monty).

A superb weekend, meeting and making friends old and new, with lots of good music. Seeing salmon leaping up the waterfalls was a first for me and is a special memory of the "Invershindig".

Thanks for organising it Giok.

DC

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 06:33 PM

It's 11-30pm, and Monty and I have just got home. Mont slept most of the way, I've never seen him so tired!!

It has been a wonderful weekend, Giok, thanks so much for organising it and we'll be back next year.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 06:35 PM

Doug - Jack was a model of decorum because he'd just come OUT of Rehab... he's in Iceland now, so I'm hoping he'll be OK.

At least he smells better.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: curmudgeon
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 06:53 PM

Giok - I cannot access your pics as posted. And as I am neither college student, high school student, or company, I can't even join that club where they are located. I need a Scottish Mudcat fix!

Thanks - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:31 AM

Will put some more up soon Tom, just need to 'fix' a couple of piccies.
G.

[The other link is to a Facebook page, and I think you need to be a member to view it. G]

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST, Lurking 'Catter
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:45 AM

We enjoyed the weekend very much. Good music, good company and beautiful surroundings!

Well done for organizing this Giok and we'll be back again next time.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,skarpi at Glasgow airpport
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:57 AM

Hallo , me and gunna are just about to go into the plain ,
so we'll be in Iceland in about 3 hours or so , dont worry MMario
about Jack he s gonnna be alright .

We had a good time in Glasgow , we got lost as we are ment to be in
a strange city>)

All the best more later Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 08:30 AM

A few pix just to be going on with, I'msure there will be more soon.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: MMario
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 08:39 AM

It wasn't *JACK* I was worrying about, Skarpi! I hope you and Gunna survive him.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 10:31 AM

Ja well we are home sweet home and so I hope everyone else is

I was offered a job in Glasgow " Ikea " as a quality manager ?


I need to know how much they will pay me ??



so, after all this travel witch is about 24 hours total
I am going to bed , have not slept since the day before yesterday
:>(

All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 01:17 PM

From the bridge

I saw the mist lie softly
and flow across the bay.
I saw the castle bathed in gold
at the dawning of the day.
I saw the wild fish loupin
and heard the birdies sing.
And altogether thought that life
wis such a bonnie thing.

I heard the cock a crowing
and saw the wild geese fly.
The soft clouds sweet reflection
drew forth a peaceful sigh.
And I thought o aw the places
that I hae ever bin
Theres nane quite sae beautiful
as the bonnie river Shin.

08.30 20th october 2007
MHTBL

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 03:02 PM

There are a couple on my Flickr page here. Shows the hotel and the surrounding countryside.

Megan, that is a lovely poem, it fits my picture beautifully - even though it was taken a few hours later!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:27 PM

That's just the thing Megan.

I thought you were in mid compose when I came past you Saturday morning, it's why I didn't stop to natter. I'm glad I didn't break your mood.

Still trying to figure out how to post my photos the way I want to(luddite to the core...) but I've got a couple that were taken at the same time you were writing....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:32 PM

I do so want to see them lass so figure it oot. that morning wis my definition of magic :)

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,kitten
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:32 PM

I have totally fallen in love with Scotland, not just surrounding but all the people also, it truly is a very beautiful place to be.

We had a lovely time, good company and music, see you all again soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 04:39 PM

Wonderful, Megan, really evocative, thank you.

I missed some people going, and didn't dish out the "Monty loves the Mudcat" badges I had made. It has Invershin 2007 on it. If anyone wants one, please send a PM with your address, and I'll get them in the post.
Cheers, Bron.

PS, I'm dying to see some more photos.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 Oct 07 - 06:12 AM

Well we're off to the airport. Had a great time and the Mudgather provided a marvelous opportunity to travel Scotland. We'd love to do it all again.
Logging Out.
Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Oct 07 - 07:08 AM

Jim, you are a bad boy for sneaking out without saying goodbye!

Enjoy your trip home and we'll speak later.

Lady P - I'll Email you some instructions.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 24 Oct 07 - 07:22 AM

uuuu ......... I...ehhhh .

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: gnu
Date: 24 Oct 07 - 07:23 AM

Someday I'll make one of those. Glad to hear it was a great time.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Oct 07 - 07:35 AM

If I can persuade Manitas, and Giok organises another gathering next year, we're going to take a few extra days and really make it to John O'Groats! (Hints to self: Start earlier in the day, stop looking at scenery, drive in the middle of the road and don't believe signs that say the cafe is open).

Still, it was a fabulous time, I travelled further north than I have ever been and paddled in the sea. After a few minutes the cold makes you lose all feeling in your feet so it's not so bad after that.

I saw so much beautiful countryside, buzzards galore, pheasant, considerably more than twa corbies (hooded crows, just like ordinary crows but wearing grey waistcoats), lovely Hieland coos, sheep beyond number (and is there a rule that says every 20 white sheep must be accompanied by one black sheep?) a woodcock and some tits.

The photo I submitted of the river - it really is the river, honest! It was just so calm and still that morning; there was no hint of breeze to ruffle the surface and the current is deep and slow, but it was flowing.

And it was lovely to have a singaround in a room that didn't stink of cigarette smoke.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 04:50 AM

http://flickr.com/photos/15855740@N07/sets/72157602690026157/detail/

Sum photies.... If I've managed to do this right.....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 05:03 AM

Thanks Penny, happy memories.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 05:08 AM

Picture three waswhat i was looking at as i wrote Lady P came on the bridge at about the same time. thanks lass i will hold that photo in my mind till next year. he he the photo of the survivors session was the best one taken of me all weekend :p

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Goldrush Paul
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 05:31 AM

Looks like you all had a good time, wonderful pictures thankyou for posting them

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: MMario
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 08:58 AM

looks like taking care of Jack/Jonas has already had an effect on Skarpi!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 10:12 AM

Mmm... from that last post I suspect you may be right Mmario.

Liz did try to warn Skarpi, but the way he said "It is time for Jack to come to Iceland" was most implaccable. Jack may well have been ready to go, but was Iceland ready for him to arrive...?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 10:37 AM

It's revenge for the Cod War Penny
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 10:41 AM

hey , Jónas has left us he gone to find the trolls ? he told me that he would be back in a about a week ??

My little fairy friend from N-Ireland went with him .......


So we´ll how well he will be when he s back .

All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 10:47 AM

oh men , hes in big trouble now..................

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 11:49 AM

Oh gawd. Jack and a Leprachaun (?sp) off to see the trolls.... What's the likelyhood there's brenavin involved? Talk about yer international incidents....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:01 PM

No Brennivin involved , thats the holy truth .

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:07 PM

When they left Skarpi, when they left... ooooh michty me....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:19 PM

Jings thon wee dug'll hae thae DTs whin he cams back frae aw thon gallivantin'. Nae Brennivin indeed, dae ye think ah cam up the Clyde oan a watter biscuit pal?
As shair as thon salmon's got a ring in it's mou, that wee dug will cam hame stocious, you mark ma words folkies.

Giok

Whit's wrang wi this spell checker, it disnae seem tae unnerstaun' guid Scots, aw thae reid lines ¦¬]

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:43 PM

Oooh we are showing our roots Giok. Wit aboot tha birdie an ra bell eh?

Ohnyways, ma Maw always said it wis up the Clyde onna banana skin...

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:51 PM

Banana boat!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 01:23 PM

Daylight come an' me wanna go home ♫♪♫

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: gnu
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 01:49 PM

Absolutely beautiful scenery pics lady p!!

More pics, more pics!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 07:09 PM

Been home for a couple of days now but had to replace my modem.
The Brennivin's in the freezer and all else is as it should be.
Wasn't aware that I snuck away.
Interesting "Small World" story, from my visit. When I was paying my bill I discovered that the Manageress moved in to my old house in Cape Breton when I left there and her husband is still in it. Of all the Gin Joints, in all the world....
Now how do you do that "♫ 쳌ô ♫" thing?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 07:11 PM

"♫ 쳌ô ♫" thing?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 08:47 PM

I dunno, but do it again, it makes your hips wiggle the way I like.... *G*

You didn't 'creep' away, we just missed you. And 'miss' is the right word. You and your family were a total delight, Jim Lad. We were all sad to have not been able to say goodbye.

Hugs and kisses all round. Especially to the wee human dynamo (your daughter) who's energy we were trying to hook up to the mains....!   *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 09:27 PM

OK you bums! Which one of you brought the bug that has laid me low this last week?
That's what you get for mixing wi' furriners I suppose!
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, although the afternoons were a bit quiet with all you doing the tourist thing!
A word of appreciation for "mien hosts" Graham and Brenda, and all the staff who went out of their ways to make all our stays so enjoyable.
BTW Sheila and Richard it's tonight the clocks go back!!
Well done Giok et al, and I hope the pehs are not finished yet.
Mind yer waist pal.
I'm a bit worried about Jack being led astray by that bloomin' Lep though!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Oct 07 - 03:28 AM

Effsee - you must be imagining things... we're all fine, none of us brought anything with us, but Limpit now has a fine Scottish mist type sneeze.

If we'd known you wanted to do more in the afternoons, we'd have organised something but for many of us, it was the first opportunity to get so far north and as it was fantastic weather, we thought we'd make the most of it. You could have come with us as native bearer if you wanted... we needed someone to check out the haggis and cheese panini on offer at Bettyhill.

Oh and don't worry about Jack being led astray - just look at my flickr page and see the photos of his aversion therapy. He's even taken up the penny whistle if you look at Lady P's pics!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,Jack in coldland
Date: 28 Oct 07 - 04:10 AM

I is here wiv der troles, dey is funy and i cant understandddd wot dey is saying, dey is saying it in coldlandish.

I is beeing good and not drinking der brenenenenevun cos i no my anty sKweeks likes it. i seed her drinking it and it made her go all giggerly wich wasnt nice for my doggy eeroles but maed her happy.

Missus Skarpy says she is goin to nit me a proper coldlandish jumper. I likes coldland but its a bit dark. I fink i might stay here for krismus.

I has to go now, der troles is wanting to post more rude bits. Tell Jolene i should be back by pancake day.
JACK

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Oct 07 - 03:01 PM

Ok so does that mean we are blaiming Effsee or Limpit for the dreaded lurgy? one brenavin toddy comming up

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 03:13 AM

So you and Graham have had a week to deliberate - is it going to happen again next year? Enquiring minds need to know!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:54 AM

If you wish it your Maj, it shall be so. What else could I do but agree with one who drew my silent santa.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 01:13 PM

Woopee!!! Ill tell Monty!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 01:55 PM

Awww naw I will warn Dauvitt. :p

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 03:49 PM

well I have to say that the message from Jack in cold land is not from
Jack , someone is trying to be jack and Jack is very sad
to see those message and angry, someone is trying to be me says jack now Jonas


So Jack is crumpy at the moment and wont talk to anyone .

just passing on the message ,
All the best Skarpi

P.s Jack is going away next Saturday to Reykjavík.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 04:01 PM

Skarpi lad are you saying someone stole Jacks identity tut tut such things are frowned upon here.

I am sure it was probably just a mistaken identity :)

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 04:53 PM

Woo Hoo!!! Right, so, how many people wanna go on a tour of the Glenmorangie distillery???

Waddya reckon LtS, do you think we could make Dunnet head next time? *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 04:59 PM

Only if she disny get waylaid by the haggis and cheese pannini in bettyhill

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:03 PM

and Brennivin

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:08 PM

Dalmore is closer, and nicer whisky, but I'm not sure they're open at that time of year on a Saturday. I think we would need to book it in advance.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:41 PM

Each to their own Giok! *G* But you're right. They all seemed to shut by 5pm Friday evening. Pre-booking would definitely be the way to go...

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:50 PM

Well I did ask if anybody was interested this year, and no answer came the stern reply mate.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:52 PM

Ach stoap yer whingin ya grumpy auld bissim folk wis explorin. it kin be organised fur next year

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 07:11 PM

Skarpi - I think Jack may be telling lies - or else one of the 'troles' has been posting for him...

Yes to everything else!

And the Brennivin is still virgin and unopened. But I did manage to get 6lbs of sloes yesterday so there may be some bottle opening tomorrow.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 05:17 PM

Yer gonna make sloe Brennivin?!?!?!

And Giok? I don't remember anyone saying anything about going to see the whisky...just fish....

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 08:59 AM

sorry I didn't make it over this year; do you plan a repeat performance in 2008?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 10:04 AM

For you Philippa of course I will
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: gnu
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 04:35 PM

If there is any way I can get there, I will. Can I bring a Bodhran? I promise I won't play unless I am asked. Really. I mean it. I won't. Well, maybe outside in the yard. As long as it doesn't bother anyone. Pets don't count.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 04:45 PM

Well Monty was there and Jack and they brought human pets with them but they were well behaved and didny carry offensive weapons

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 05:00 PM

yes gnu you can

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 07:06 PM

I'll cam tae the next yin - waddins or no waddins!
Sorry I missed it.
TB

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 09:30 PM

Maybe the one after that.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 02:41 AM

So I'll keep hold of my phrase book then... and maybe add some more to it over the year so I'm not so lost in the rude bits.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 04:06 AM

Rude bits Liz? How could you say that my dear we were the picture of propriety! weel almost, maybe, nearly ach heck ok will look forward to reading the next edition of the bluffers guide tae Scots.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 04:12 PM

Next????

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 05:53 PM

Weel, ye ken it has tae be revised tha noo! Ah nootis there wisnae awfu' lot aboot the pur wee critters oot an the hills.

(I think I've nailed the accent but the grammar is still lacking)

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 06:18 PM

If by nailed you mean crucified, then I agree Liz.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:46 AM

Jings ahd heard o the masacre o Glencoe but thon wummin his managed tae massacre an entire language.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:54 AM

Hur Granmither's lackin' too. Sounds painful.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:22 PM

I don't know what you're all on about... that wasn't a bad attempt at a Geordie accent.....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:37 PM

Well I just got some bad news folks, Graham has put the hotel on the market, so I have no idea now what will happen in the future.
I am totally pissed off about this, and only found out about 5 minutes ago. I will keep those who are interested, posted on happenings.
I will look for an alternative venue though.

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:44 PM

Ah Jeeze, what a bummer! What's happened in the last 2 weeks?
He seemed so keen for next year.
A nasty bank manager maybe?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:50 PM

No Frank he's not short of cash, I think he just got pissed off. Staff problems etc. I will pay him a visit tomorrow
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:59 PM

A great pity. Hope it can be resolved.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:31 PM

How much?

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:36 PM

Offers over £310,000 Jim.
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:57 PM

Fair. Does that include the license?

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:59 PM

Yup, and all equipment

G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 02:09 AM

When you say staffing problems, is that in getting them or not wanting them?

It's a bit far for me to commute but I'd give it a go....

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:44 AM

What a shame, I was looking forward to going again next year.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:05 AM

Well it will still happen, just possibly not there. We have run a musical weekend at the Royal Hotel in Cromarty before, it's just not so good for transport links.
They have a big function room, and 150 different malt whiskies available at the bar. They also did us a lovely sit down dinner on the Saturday evening.
Giok

Royal Hotel Cromarty

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:21 PM

How about trying the Craggan at Melness next time? It's not near the train, but the PostBus from Lairg still stops there.....(ulterior motive - my house is walking distance from the Craggan!)



At this time of year, there are loads of self-catering places available, as well as BnBs.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:27 PM

Jeez Shiela, that's a long way north. I would go, but what about others?
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:28 PM

Makes no difference to me.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST, Lurking 'Catter in Scotland
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:32 PM

If all else fails, I might be able to help find something (though not quite as far north...)

Lurking 'Catter in Scotland

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:32 PM

Well now Liz has got the hang of the 'A' roads up there, we should be sorted... *G*

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:36 PM

Either that or we will have to send out search parties to rescue you from aberdeen;) Just where was it she was heading when she was waylaid by those panini

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:44 PM

Nah, it's ok if I'm doing the map reading.... *G* We were actually headed to John O'Groats......

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:08 PM

It IS a long way north (on a clear day, you can see Orkney), but the scenery is gorgeous, the food is good, the barstaff are friendly, and I quite like the locals.....

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:13 PM

Ah but do they like you lassie?
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:15 PM

Half of them are my cousins......

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:18 PM

Oh dear, you mean they have no choice then?
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:50 PM

"Half of them are my cousins......" Jings, I thought they all were.
Now I think when a Lurker has something to say, we should take the time to involve them.
Guest Lurker: Do you have somewhere specific in mind?

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:01 PM

Well Giok , if its Cromarty I am there , if its Orkney I am
still there

So all the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:46 PM

"Oh dear, you mean they have no choice then?"
Families stick together!

'"Half of them are my cousins......" Jings, I thought they all were.'
Well, there are quite a few incomers.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 09:40 PM

There's always Thurso!

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Nov 07 - 04:11 AM

Aw naw Effsee I got stuck in Thurso wance oan a rememberance sunday nothin tae dae except go oot tae the point and gaze at Orkney.