BS: How many UK catters

Subject: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 08:40 PM

I have just come in from a session at the JUG where there were about 10 catters and I was asked the question "How many catters are there in the UK?" I supose Max would know the answer but I couldn't hazard a guess.
Would it be possible for you all to post to this thread and then we might all have a good idea.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Greyeyes
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 09:41 PM

Me. And still awake.

Paul

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: John Routledge
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 10:24 PM

Me John

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 10:40 PM

Me too- leaving the PalTalk session/room/bar/thingy at 3.30am...

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: roopoo
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:23 AM

There should have been 11 at the Jug!

Sorry I wasn't there last night, Bill, but I've got one of the many viruses that's doing the rounds. (I didn't think you'd want me coughing everywhere!) If the cough's better and the doughwork's on course for the start of the 8 day York outing that starts on 17th I should make it next week. If I don't, it'll be because I am grafting away.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Keith A of Hertford at work
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:03 AM

and me

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:29 AM

Me Near Cardiff - Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: English Jon
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:38 AM

Jon, lately of Cambridge, now temporarily reposing in the fens towards Peterborough...

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:51 AM

Hiya. I'm in Reading Berks. Wish I were within reach of the JUG though, it sounds great.

Anyone else near Reading?

Kris

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Quincy
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:01 AM

I'm New Forest side of Southampton!

Yvonne

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Kernow Jon
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:09 AM

Count me in
KJ

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Ian M. aka Moleskin Joe
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:11 AM

I'm here in sunny Glasgow.

Good Luck.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Matt wiv the hat
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:21 AM

me from Warrington.

matt

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Nemesis
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:21 AM

At least 1 in Sussex!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:29 AM

and little old me.
RtS

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:01 AM

me

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Gervase
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:42 AM

Present.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Eeyore
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:45 AM

yep - also near Reading.

Wen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:53 AM

And I (see thread on grammar!) -- near Milton Keynes, Bucks, or Lichfield, Staffs, depending onthe day of the week, whether there's an "R" in the month, the direction of the wind, the phase of the moon, etc., etc.

Steve

How many's that so far?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:55 AM

Steve... too tired to be correct with my grammar

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,okthen
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:15 AM

Am still here despite BT, my phone line died wed 7th feb between 4 and 5 pm. Just after BT engineer was checking next door's line. I am told the earliest I can expect a repair man is the 13th (next tuesday). I don't believe BT is a credible company.

will check in from the library as best I can,am having withdrawal symptoms already.

You don't know what you got till it's gone

cheers

bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Grab
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:20 AM

Me in Cambridge.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Les from Hull
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:32 AM

Present, Sir!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:43 AM

Those whom I have met personaly are as follows;Dalek, D B, Gomez, Morticia, Noreen, Catrin, Micca, Phil the Shark, Liz The Squeak, Llanfair, King Briliant, Hamerite, Trevor, Jon Freeman, Bernard, Sian West Wales, Little Duckling, Robin Gartside, Cobblers Monday, Mandomad, McGrath of Harlow, Terry K, Dorrie, Cobble, Mrs cobble, Firecat, Oggy, Les from Hull, Vell, Bald Eagle, Malcolm Douglas, Jude, Magician, Mike Cahill, Mouldy, Graham Pirt, Sam Pirt, Eric Symonds, Selby, Johan Furkof, Sue Cundal, Eric the Viking, Burl, Ian Stephenson, Winddy B, Skipjack K8, Wullie, CU Jimmy, Tig, Badger, TheBalladeer, Patrish, Dot Wood, Bobby's Girl, Geoff the Duck, and Mrs Duck. There are a few others I have been in contact with but not met yet but there are 55 in this list.
We must try to organise a national gathering so as we can all meet up.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Dita (at work)
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:54 AM

Me, also. In sunny Houston, (Renfrewshire) although I work in Glasgow.
love, john.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GeorgeH
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:05 AM

Me, when I get the chance (all too seldom atm - I'm only 6 weeks behind my "pressing deadline). Sawston, just outside Cambridge.

So - greeting to y'all; hope to be back soonish! (You have been warned . . )

G.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KitKat
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:27 AM

And me, also near Reading

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: nutty
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:49 AM

and me - on the north-east coast

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: JedMarum
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:32 AM

I used to visit the UK frequently when I worked for UK company; does that count? ;-)

I hated leaving - the ale was too damn good!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Lady McMoo
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:49 AM

Well I used to live in London...now Belgium-based. I'm in the UK a fair bit.

mcmoo

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:56 AM

Calling all Near Reading People - what clubs/etc do you get to?

We go to :
The Swan at 3mileX - singaround every sat night - very open and inclusive & encouraging
Lion in Rdg (Readifolk)- folk club (non-smoking) with guest nights + singers nights.
Russ's Country nights at Miller's Arms Caversham (new Country/everything night which I highly recommend - alternate wednesdays, next being 21st Feb)

Also go to a whole bunch of festivals in the vicinity over the summer.

Might be fun to have a M'cat gathering sometime since there seem to be a few of us within reach?

Kris

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Cavia_P
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:56 AM

Me too!
[raises a paw]

And there were at least three 'Catters watching Les Barker in Cottingham last night.

Wheek!!

Cavia Porcellus

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:12 AM

You have also met Spot the Dog and Dave the Gnome...White Lion. But I wasn't Spot the Dog then.

Spot.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:12 AM

You've already got me/I and Dalek, but I just wanted to show I am paying attention!!!!!
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Brakn
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:23 AM

Altrincham

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Bagpuss
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:26 AM

Me too!

(And the "me/I" distinction is an artificial one imposed on the English language by snobs who thought that Latin grammar was inherently better than English. I only obey naturally occuring rules of grammar, so I also use double negatives and dangle my participles!!!)

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:35 AM

Do any of you go to the Chippenham folk festival?????

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GMT
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:15 AM

Bedford (Bedfordshire).

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:37 AM

I'm trying to think of someone with the initial GMT who goes to Bedford Folk Club, but I can't. If you don't already, GMT, come to the Kings Arms tonight at 8.30 for a singaround.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:39 AM

I forgot to mention earlier Andy G, Bagpuss, and last but not least except in hight Dave the Gnome.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:42 AM

Add one Irishman in Cardiff

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:53 AM

Seany... I am just outside of Cardiff.. but work there...

Halloooo.....

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:56 AM

Halloooo ....

Nice to know there's someone else around.

Do you ever go to any of the music sessions in Cardiff ?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:59 AM

I also forgot to mention Geordie Broon. Spot what were you called when I met you?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Twiz
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:03 PM

Hythe (Kent)

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Bristol Ted
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:24 PM

And me please!!

Anyone else around Bristol?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:26 PM

Me too if you count ex Brits living in Canada. My computer is only as far away as the Internet, or the end of my fingers. JohnB

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,JulieF
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:30 PM

Sorry - posting as guest as I'm updating a system on the other machine.

Here in sunny Sheffield ( but usually mentally somewhere north of the border). I've managed to meet Roger in Sheffield and Bernard and I'm sure I've met Malcolm Douglas as well. (only i'm not sure which one he was)

Julie

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:31 PM

I know you mentioned us Bill ( how are the ribs by the way?) but wanted to say I'd be up for a Reading/UK gathering....I live in Aldershot, Hampshire.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Snuffy
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:17 PM

And me near Stratford-upon-Avon

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

b

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

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: sledge
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:12 AM

Me in Gosport.

I haven't met Bill but I did get a T shirt from him.

Stuart

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Noreen
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:18 AM

Kris, no age restriction to being a youth hosteller, and I think only the person booking has to be a member. They allow alcohol these days, and you can bring your car! I'll find out more and post details.

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,okthen
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:22 AM

jusst checking in, should have my telphone back on tuesday

cheers

bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:33 AM

Ella,

I also go to the Conway, on a Thursday. Sometimes Mulligans on a Monday. Was there briefly last night.

Do we know each other or know people in common ?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:36 AM

Are you really John Belfast....

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Trevor
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:47 AM

Yoohoo!

I'm in sunny (today) South Shropshire. Lots of music in these parts.

6 Bells in Bishops Castle tonight Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Noreen
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 09:54 AM

Yes, hope you get sorted soon, bill (okthen). What a bummer.

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 10:00 AM

Click here for continuation of thread

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 10:57 AM

Ella,

Yes.

Are you Sue ?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: timeflies
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 11:05 AM

Me too, my first day here (supposed to be working), went looking for something...ended up here, your average Friday night, but earlier. Great wealth of material here, 'still can't believe it...whoever you are (or 'arse') thanks!!! John, near Aberdeen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bobby's girl
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 06:47 AM

I'm here on Portland, and also mentioned on Bill's list. I know Vindelis and Shambles, but where are you on Portland Grumpy Al?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: vindelis
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 10:55 AM

I think you will find he plays a mean bodrhain. In fact anything in the purcussion line.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 02:31 PM

I've noticed people are still posting here - there's a part 2 to this thread now, so best move over there.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Des
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 06:04 PM

I keep mentioning digital tradition and the mudcat cafe at the Harbury (Warwickshire) monthly folk club, but so far don't think anyone else has looked. It's a good club though so if you haven't found it! I live in Coventry and am a member of a Border Morris side calle Plum Jerkum.

Any local catters welcome to contact.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 06:20 PM

I'm afraid I can't make Whitby Moor and Coast it clashes with the German gathering which I have promised to go to. And the tobacco is cheeper over there.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Feb 01 - 06:48 AM

Hiya Bill

Confirming last nights conversation I'm definitely in for a UK wide 'do'. Between North England and Dorset? How about somewhere like Cropredy - or does someone already use that venue?;-) Seriously - we held a do for people from the North West/North East/Midlands/Berkshire and Bristol - Warwick proved to be easiest and had loads of hotels and other bits of interest.

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 11 Feb 01 - 10:04 AM

Click here for part 2

Jon

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Melodeon
Date: 11 Feb 01 - 12:29 PM

Me & Viv - in Gloucester. We saw Les Barker in Cheltenham last night.

Melodeon