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Subject: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 27 Feb 01 - 02:27 PM Whether or not the Yorkshire Spring Gathering happens (and I really hope it does, 'cause I've been looking forward to it for ages!) there are two forthcoming events in the Red Rose County which will welcome Mudcatters. The first is on Easter Monday (April 16) at the Seven Stars, Wallgate, Wigan (one of the venues for Wigan Folk Club and close to Wigan Pier). This will be Wigan's 3rd Annual Day of Folk. There will be a Big Sing from 2pm till we get thrown out (and we never get thrown out until well after midnight). Food will be available in the pub (good quality snacks, reasonable prices) and there will be a Bouncy Castle and face painting etc. to keep youngsters occupied. The second is Coppull Folk Festival over the weekend of Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June, at the Alison Arms, Preston Road, Coppull (between Chorley and Wigan). There are no guests booked this year, just a weekend of singarounds and sessions with Free Camping for tents and caravans. (A traditional feature of this festival is the Saturday overnight singaround in the ladies loo on the camping field, open to both genders - the singaround that is!) The organiser of this event is Kevin Foy, who does not currently have internet access but can be contacted on 01257 792246. Or PM me and I will pass enquiries on if I can't answer them. It would be lovely to meet up again with any or all of the 'Catters who made the Swinton do so enjoyable, and any other future friends who can make either or both events. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 27 Feb 01 - 03:12 PM Joan -- Have put Dates in Diary . Don't as yet know if we can make but will be visiting Wigan in near future to hear you anyway!! Cheeers and Good Luck with the Events GB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 27 Feb 01 - 03:17 PM Thanks, Joan. Easter is busy, but the Coppull one looks good, and sounds fun! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Hawker Date: 27 Feb 01 - 03:20 PM Hi Joan, Greetings from Cornwall! I used to live at Higher Ince - along the canal bank, back then I was only just into folk music and find now from what I hear that I missed out on som great clubs around there! Hope the get togethers go well, if I am up visiting relatives, I may drop in! Regards, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Helen Date: 27 Feb 01 - 06:08 PM This is a long shot, but my first serious boyfriend - love at first sight and all that - came from Wigan. This was back in 1974. He came to live in Sydney, Oz and that is where I met him. He was a bit of a folkie. I lost contact with him and would love to find out where he is, just for a chat. His name is Neil Shaw. He had long blonde hair and a beard then. (Now he probably is clean shaven, wears a business suit and a bowler hat, and uses a mobile phone and a laptop. LOL) Anyway, just in case you know him or know of him.... Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST,treaties1 Date: 27 Feb 01 - 06:32 PM Goodluck with the Easter Gathering, sorry I wont make it as I'll be at the Lancaster Maritime Festival as part of the Shellback Chorus. Joan Id love to get to your club(s) but the problem is getting home but one day. Love Theresa |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Snuffy Date: 27 Feb 01 - 06:51 PM treaties1, I'm going to Lancaster too for my first time with Shellback. I saw them at Bedworth in November - fantastic! But next time I see them I'll be one of them! Mindblowing. Look forward to singing with you. Wassail! V |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 27 Feb 01 - 08:39 PM The Shellback Chorus that I was thinking of ringing up for details about but haven't plucked up the courage yet?? We could make it a Shellbacked-Mudcat chorus! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: FOG(Friend of Gnome) Date: 27 Feb 01 - 08:58 PM Hey Joan of Wigan, Beware the vineyards of desire,or you'll end up like me with the carry-out of despair. Love ya lots all the best to Derek if hes not in Tenerife again-tell him to bring the old box, thats the one. Phil Sorry this is a bit off- thread but Im afraid I am an old hippy-yippee!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 28 Feb 01 - 04:49 AM Geordie Broon and Noreen - it would be great to see you again. Lucy, I currently live at Higher Ince (Ince Green Lane) - would love to meet you if you're back in the area. Helen, I'm sorry, I don't know a Neil Shaw, but if I come across him I'll be sure and let you know. Theresa and Snuffy - I too will ba at the Lancaster Maritime Festival as part of the Shellback Chorus, and looking forward to a great sing. I'll just have to be back home for the Easter Monday. (And Noreen, you must join us - do get in touch with Derek Seed - phone no. in Folkal Point). Phil, I will so beware! And Derek is normally only in Lanzarote around Christmas/New Year. We usually see him at Coppull, complete with box, although I'm not yet certain whether he's available at Easter. We're all old hippies - Peace! Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST Date: 28 Feb 01 - 10:41 AM Sounds good to me, not sure if I can make all after my German trip,But will try for 1-I'm not sitting in a toilet with Noreen!!! Oh alright then but I won't share the paper. By the way when is Swinton F F-Dave?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Dave the Gnome Date: 28 Feb 01 - 11:10 AM Aaaarrrggghhh - Who is that disguised as a guest and sitting in the toilet with Noreen???? Swinton FF is over the weekend 26/27/28 of October with a bit of luck and a good wind behind us. Some cahnges to venues/format but same date, same town...;-) CU there (whoever you are) Dave the Gnome |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 28 Feb 01 - 11:32 AM ...or NOT sitting in the toilet with me... Do I get any say in the matter, A. Nonymous Guest?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST,JohnB Date: 28 Feb 01 - 12:43 PM As an ex Lancastrian, now in Canada, I hope one day to join you in one of these events. What is a Shellback Chorus by the way and what do I have to do to join one? Sounds like fun. JohnB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Catrin Date: 28 Feb 01 - 01:02 PM I'll do my best Joan - though I might be in Wales at Eastertime. Missing you at the Jolly - it would be lovely to see you there one Monday....... Theresa - are you THE theresa often to be found in Fleetwood and Whitby and other northern festivals and who sings brill songs? Just wondering................. Cheers, Catrin |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST Date: 28 Feb 01 - 01:07 PM Hey it's me!!! I seem to have lost my cookie-blame it on Noreen. I will reset my cookie(I hope) Eric the Viking-not guest!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Dave the Gnome Date: 28 Feb 01 - 03:23 PM Ahhhhh! Mystery solved - was the cookie dropped down the toilet by any chance Eric??? and what's that all about anyway - we need to know these things:-) DtG |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST,treaties1 Date: 28 Feb 01 - 06:38 PM Joan, look forward to seeing you and Snuffy at Easter. Noreen, Derek Seed is coming to stay with me on Saturday so Ill try to get him on Paltalk. You would enjoy the Shellbacks so if you're serious i'll let him know. John B in Canada, The Shellback Chorus is /are, nearly all landlubbers women and men, who for years have sung everybody elses Shanty choruses and now, in matching T shirts, get up as a massed choir. One hours practice and then were ready to perform looksgood, feels good, and sounds brilliant. Catrin yes I cannot tell a lie, it is moi. next time you see me please introduce yourself. love to you all |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 28 Feb 01 - 08:15 PM Thanks Theresa, but I'll be away for a week from Saturday. I am serious, but I'm also away at Easter so maybe I'm no use to you at the moment? Dave t G: the toilet reference is in Joan's post about Coppull. As to why Eric doesn't want to share it with me, your guess is as good as mine... *BG* |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Michael in Swansea Date: 01 Mar 01 - 05:48 AM All the best for Wigan but I too will be at Lancaster, NOT part of the Shellback Chorus though. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Eric the Viking Date: 01 Mar 01 - 01:32 PM I did'nt want to be last in the queu-there are others! But we can share if you come to Germany!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 01 Mar 01 - 01:49 PM Is that kind offer for me, Eric? Yet again, how could a girl resist? *BG* |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST,JohnB Date: 01 Mar 01 - 07:07 PM Thanks Treaties1, where do I get my shirt, do you have any set repertoire? I could learn the songs then I will be ready. I do know a few shanties but not generally all the way through. JohnB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 02 Mar 01 - 02:15 AM For JohnB and anyone else who is interested in possibly joining the Shellback Chorus, I reproduce here the "ad" for new members: WOULD YOU LIKE TO PERFORM IN MAJOR FESTIVALS WITH THE SHELLBACK CHORUS singing maritime songs, both shanties and more reflective items? We have performed on the Fylde, Saddleworth and Mersey Shanty Festivals and have similar future engagements. EITHER GENDER WELCOME A short rehearsal is involved (up to 1 hour) at the start of each festival. OPTION A: Just sing choruses. OPTIONB: If you are a competent singer (words perfect by heart) there are also opportunites to lead a song by mutual agreement. INTERESTED? Contact DEREK SEED (01323) 726247 17.00 - 19.00 hours. When I last spoke to Derek on the subject of numbers, I was told there were thirty-odd members of the Chorus, although obviously not everyone is available for every engagement. But it's a powerful experience, and definitely to be recommended. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: GUEST,JohnB Date: 02 Mar 01 - 12:32 PM Thanks for the info Joan From Wigan, does Derek Seed have an Email address? JohnB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 02 Mar 01 - 01:54 PM JohnB: Not that I know of. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Snuffy Date: 02 Mar 01 - 04:51 PM I don't think he has a computer or a typewriter - all his communications are handwritten and then photocopied. |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 02 Mar 01 - 06:33 PM JoW -- Many thanks for info. Sounds great. I will speak with Dereck to see if my limitless sp. limited talents can be of use. See you soon. GB John |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 03 Mar 01 - 05:19 AM The more the merrier! Joan |
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Subject: Lancaster Maritime Festival From: Snuffy Date: 31 Mar 01 - 06:57 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 01 Apr 01 - 12:07 PM Thanks for refreshing the thread, Snuffy. And for anyone who didn't see it first time around, both events are still in hand, and we'd love to see as many friends, old, new, and as-yet-unmet, as possible. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: caz2ufolk Date: 01 Apr 01 - 01:17 PM Sounds fun Joan. Hope to see you. Thanks for the link. |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Scuttlebutt Date: 01 Apr 01 - 06:24 PM To all you folks coming to Lancaster at easter please come and say hello to me I will be manning (or is it womaning/)The Chantey Cabin in the Museum all over Easter. You will not recognise the face but if you listen to the Lancashire Drift you will know the voice May you always rune before the wind Jan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 02 Apr 01 - 02:11 AM I'll look forward to meeting you, Jan. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Dave the Gnome Date: 02 Apr 01 - 04:10 AM Me and Spot will be at Lancaster on Good Friday, but in disguise. See if you can find us....:-) Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 03 Apr 01 - 01:43 AM Should be easy to find a Gnome walking a Dog...:-) Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 08 Apr 01 - 08:20 AM Just to confirm that the Day of Folk on Easter Monday 16th April is definitely going ahead, we have no restrictions within the town itself with regard to foot & mouth. The Seven Stars, where it's all happening, is just over the road from Wigan Pier. Anyone needing directions can ring me on 01942 321223. Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 10 Apr 01 - 07:04 PM Good news Joan. Will be there! - Also "Spot the Gnome" searching on Good Friday at Lancaster.Looking forward to seeing you again. Cheers GB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 21 Apr 01 - 01:44 PM Well- did anyone spot the Gnome and the Dog and collect their prize?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 27 May 01 - 01:48 AM I spotted many people, but not the Gnome and the Dog - they really must have had a good disguise! And now the Coppull weekend is almost upon us - one week to go and we're only warming up! I've had definite confirmation that Micca's tankard will be coming along, and is really looking forward to being filled with Lancashire ale... The Alison Arms has an upstairs and a downstairs, so it should be possible to keep the singers' and musicians' sessions separate (but there's nothing to stop people wandering from one to the other). There is no admission charge and free camping for tents and caravans. Be there or be quadrangular! Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 28 May 01 - 05:22 PM refresh |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 29 May 01 - 03:19 PM ... and refresh again ... |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 29 May 01 - 04:00 PM So, Joan- instructions are: just drive to Coppull and keep your eyes open? Or do I need anything more? And is there a programme of events or does it just happen? (Starting Friday sometime?) Looking forward to seeing you there. Any other mudcatters going to Coppull this weekend? |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 29 May 01 - 04:25 PM Hope you enjoyed Tanglefoot Joan!! Will be arriving Coppull on Friday clutching tent to get pole position. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you again. Will the supporters club be there - Yours not mine! See you all soon. John. |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Linda Kelly Date: 29 May 01 - 04:31 PM wish I was going. PS have done the tape of my song Joan Noreen and Caitrin and will be despatched tomorrow if all goes well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 29 May 01 - 05:09 PM Thanks, Ickle... but why not bring the tapes over at the weekend? You know you want to... and we could sing each others' songbooks again...! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Catrin Date: 30 May 01 - 08:38 AM Ickle Dorrit - thank you so much for the words (I'll send an email when I get home) but sweetie, its CATRIN (not CAITRIN) - if you call me caitrin, people will ask me for cookie recipes and I have no knowledge of such things :) Catrin, (Wishing she could come this weekend too - but at the moment it aint looking too good:( ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 30 May 01 - 01:58 PM Noreen (and anyone else needing directions), the Alison Arms is on Preston Road, which is the main road between Wigan and Chorley. Coming from Wigan direction, it's past Standish, and is the next pub on your right after the Coppull Moor (also on your right). The car park is right next to the pub, and there's a big sign draped over the pub about the folk weekend. The "office" is almost next door to the pub, and you'll be given info about where to camp etc (the camping field is just across the main road from the pub, and is usually open from about dinnertime Friday, if not before). As far as I know, it's a free and easy weekend of singers and musicians sessions. No artistes have been booked, it will happen as people want it to (with a little help from the organisers). See above for Mudcatters who are coming - although there will be other folkies around as well, people from the Coppull and Wigan clubs will be there, and I'm told there are people coming from as far away as Scarborough and who knows where else. And yes, Geordie, I certainly did enjoy Tanglefoot at Chester on Sunday - three times in one day - heaven! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 30 May 01 - 02:08 PM Thanks for info Joan. From my memory there are loads of clubs in the area so a varied selection should be assured. If people insist on coming from Scarborough there is not much that can be done to stop them I suppose *BG* See you there on Friday. Cheers GB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John J at home Date: 30 May 01 - 03:28 PM I'll try and get up to say hello on Saturday for a bit; I've got a race in Blackpool on Sunday so I'm going to need my rest! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Linda Kelly Date: 30 May 01 - 05:12 PM That bloody John J why he has to run everywhere I do not know -can't he use public transport like the rest of us. my apologies Catrin, I did start out spelling it right but it kinda evolved. Do not rub it in Noreen I know I want to be there, you know I want to be there and unfortunately, my bank manager knows I want to be there. I have just written out several cheques for Towersey, warwick and Beverley and I am now officially broke!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: nutty Date: 30 May 01 - 05:24 PM I have to miss it as well Ickle, not for the same reason as you - my finances are reasonable for once - this is a group practice weekend and a four - as we are a four-part harmony group I think I would be missed Joan and Noreen - Have a good do - I'll try and make the next one wherever and whenever |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: JeZeBeL Date: 30 May 01 - 09:13 PM Hey, I didn't know about this festival. Wow, this would make 5 in a row. Noreen, can I camp next to you, I may feel lonely not knowing anyone?? Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 30 May 01 - 09:40 PM Of course, Emma- we could try those tunes out again! I might not be there til Saturday now, though. Joan, thanks for the info. Hope this rain goes away. :0( Noreen |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: JeZeBeL Date: 30 May 01 - 09:47 PM Oh heck. Can't u sleep either? Or r u just a nightowl too? Parents are away till friday, so I have full roam of the computer!! Where r those photos from the gathering then. Only found a few!! I'll save u a pitch then. Hope u can still get there on friday. Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 31 May 01 - 01:22 AM John J and Emma, it will be good to see you again. And I'm now told the camping field will be open from 9.30am Friday.And Nutty, if you four are having a practice weekend, why not have it at Coppull?...:-) Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: nutty Date: 31 May 01 - 01:33 AM SORRY Joan --- getting new material up and running can be a bit fraught --- you would definitely not want to listen *grin* Best wishes to all Hazel |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 31 May 01 - 07:23 AM Thanks, Emma- it was something like that... :0) I just finished the film in my camera so I'll take it in for developing tomorrow. No clever electronic pictures here- good traditional silver nitrate! Looking forward to meeting friends old and new. Noreen |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 02:10 PM Yeah, I know what you mean, I've have a good old point and click....and one with sticker piccies that are about an inch tall!! None of this fancy digital rubbish for me, (well, only cos I can't afford it!!) Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 31 May 01 - 07:24 PM JUST TO REMIND ANY NIGHT OWLS SINGING/MUSIC STARTS AT COPPULL TONIGHT (FRIDAY) AND GOES THROUGH TO SUNDAY. Hope to see some of you there. Cheers GB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 01 Jun 01 - 02:44 AM In fact the singing starts as soon as anybody wants it to - this afternoon, or even this morning if people are up for it! Joan |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: John Routledge Date: 01 Jun 01 - 06:55 AM In that case I am setting off now although a.m vocal chords are not a pretty site. GB |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: 8_Pints Date: 01 Jun 01 - 01:45 PM Hi Joan, Wish I could be with you. Have a great time all. Bob vG |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Noreen Date: 01 Jun 01 - 07:44 PM Session was going strong when I had to leave this evening. Arrived late after car trouble and AA assistance... and had to call them out again after breaking down on the way home. Had to be towed home. Bother! So if I don't make it back to Coppull tomorrow as intended, you'll understand the reason. Some lovely singing going on, and friendly faces. Daughter Catherine enjoyed her first singaround very much. Thanks for telling us, Joan. Noreen |
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Subject: RE: BS: UK 'Cats -- Lancashire From: Joan from Wigan Date: 02 Jun 01 - 03:44 AM It was lovely to see you, Noreen and Catherine, so sorry you had car trouble. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you can make it back - we're only warming up yet! Geordie Broon and Jezebel are still here, and we're hoping to see JohnJ and possibly Dave the Gnome and one or two more of the Swinton crowd today or tomorrow. I came home last night (I've a visitor from New Zealand stopping over, so couldn't desert home completely) but I'll be headed back later today. Joan |