Bedworth

Subject: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:01 AM

Several people on the Banbury thread have mentioned Bedworth so.....who's going?? Are there enough for another good gather?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:19 AM

I'll be there, and so will El Inglese

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:32 AM

I am hoping to come along too.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 09:15 AM

Alanww and myself will be there for the weekend, and performing on Friday night with the Shakespeare Mummers

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 09:48 AM

I'll be there too, not quite sure what duties yet. But if it's anything like the last two Bedworths it'll be a grand weekend to see the festival season out on a high note.
A Gather would be wonderful - but finding a suitable venue this year might be difficult especially if Malc's still frantically trying to sort venues for the official events!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 10:34 AM

I'll be there!!!

Am sure that Malc will be itching to have an official MudGather as he was there at the Banbury one & saw how successful it was. But nothing officially programmed in for this year, maybe next???

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 10:58 AM

I'll be there

M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 11:09 AM

Moonunit and I will be there for the duration. I'm sure there must be a pub somewhere that we can annex for a couple of hours!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Fran
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 12:42 PM

I am going, I am working on the friday night but free the rest of the weekend, its a great line up this year, well done Malc.

Also my mum, Wuzzle is going and my Dad.

Bedworth Folk Festival 26th-28th November2004

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Emma B
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 01:52 PM

No duties and hopefully no cold/sore throat..........

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Harry Monk
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 01:55 PM

Not going. Wouldn't if you paid me. Biggest bunch of freaks there ever was gathered in a poxy venue in a poxy town.

So no.

Harry.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 02:37 PM

Don't beat about the bush, mate. Speak your mind!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 02:40 PM

I hope you feel better for getting this off your chest, GUEST,Harry Monk. As we only asked who was going (and not who wasn't or who has chips on their shoulders), your post was irrelevant, superfluous and a waste of your internet time. But hey, if it saves you on therapy, it's worth it.

Now get lost.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 03:57 PM

I'll be there and so will Pixie.

Proud to be a Freak

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Adrian Slump
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 04:09 PM

Yes, but Harry's right isn't he? I went there a while ago, and quite frankly, although there were a few good artists on, the 'fringe' part of the Festival was indeed in the hands of some undeniably freakish people. Didn't like it, sorry.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 04:15 PM

Ye Gods, I take it this is a wind-up.... Bedworth is a Fab Festival & I'm sure UK Catters would all spring to the defence of the organisers!

If not, remember Cats, don't feed the Trolls!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 04:27 PM

Your right MGAS,ignore them and they will go away.They havent got the nerve to use there catters name.If Splott Man can take me i am looking forward to another festival before i go to Rome for Christmas.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 04:28 PM

Oh, I dont' know MGAS, windup (most likely) or not, it brings the thread up the list... Has to be A Good Thing.

"Adrian Slump", or "Harry Monk" (weren't they a defunct/bankrupt band? from mid-Wales or the South of England, I forget), anonymous slagging is like voyerism - only satisfactory to certain people. I know loving oneself is a good thing, but don't take it to extremes.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 04:28 PM

Your turn, Harry Potter

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 06:06 PM

I'm glad Isambarde is going to be there....saw them twice at Banbury and bought the CD...besides...Duellingbouzoukis is cute! Sorry Chris!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:24 PM

I haven't seen many undeniably freakish people there with a fringe recently, but then you say it was a while ago, Adrian. Perhaps they stopped going the same time as you

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: fiddler
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:36 AM

Nope not there - Leadfingers excuse is called iin to play - I am doing a paid gig so assisting in achieving the financial goals and stability, enough money to buy food run car boat and get to festivals!

Have fun all.

Andy

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Moses
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:50 AM

I'll be there Saturday, all being well. Look out for the shoeshop with the "buy one - get one free" advert in the window!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 10:35 AM

Thanks Lynne! I keep getting told I look like Cliff Richard which is making me a tad paranoid! I hope to God I don't sound like him!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: webfolk
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 04:41 PM

I'm seriously thinking about being there

Geoff - one half of 'bit onthe side'
Not sure about the other 'bit' yet

www.webfolk.net

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 04:49 PM

Hi,

I note that Vicki and Trefor Williams are at Bedworth once again this year, so whatever anyone might think of the festival (or its fringe) that can't be bad.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 02:56 AM

Cliff Richard was my very first heart throb when I was about ten! Although he looks much younger than he is now, I think you probably look better!

I'm glad I didn't scare you to death!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Sue M
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 08:41 AM

I'll be there on the Saturday with my better 3/4s - I would say my better 1/2 but he's taller than me - at 5'2" most people are!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 09:11 AM

I'm not!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Eye Lander
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 01:23 PM

and I wouldn't stand a hope - I'm only taller than Sarah and not for long I suspect!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 03:43 PM

She will love it when she passes you! My Mum is only 4'9 and both the children bemoan the fact that they don't get to see her so they can pat her on the head when they get taller.....they can use you as a substitute Jilly!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Willa
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 06:05 PM

I'm going.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 06:13 PM

I'm thinking about it, at least for Saturday....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Emma B
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 06:24 PM

Any tickets left Malc?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,MBS
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 06:25 AM

I booked my ticket today Emma.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Ms Lemon
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 11:51 AM

I can't come, Sally and the Shot Dogs have a pub gig on the Saturday night.

<8-(

Sal

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Menolly
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 01:32 PM

So Bedworth isn't the prettiest of towns! And many people view "folkies" as freaky! Must make me a freak! I will be there - I look forward to it every year - even if the drive down has sometimes been hellish. The Grands have begged to come again, as well.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 11:23 AM

Well i am hoping to make it with Splott Man and Pattie Spoons, without been on the cycle rack this time.Especially as i sold my cycle helmet at Banbury last weekend for a tenner.Hope to see you all there.
SCOOBY.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 11:48 AM

Ah, but what about the wet celery, Yas?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Eye Lander
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 12:38 PM

Lynne -   I'M TALLER THAN YOU MUM!!! YAY and she must be a grown up

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 12:53 PM

Mortica,
I ate that celery have to bring some more with my goggles!!!!!.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 01:46 PM

Jilly, my Mum is about as grown up as me, and you know how grown up that is!!

My Dad is 6'2"!! Someone must have put her up to it..

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,MBS
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 01:48 PM

If you wish to talk of thread then "pm" the person involved!!!!.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 06:49 PM

and since when were you appointed Thread Police, MBS? We often drift, that is part of the charm of the Mudcat.......when you've been around long enough to appreciate that, perhaps you won't be so authoritarian.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 07:02 PM

Just as Folk evolves, so do the threads.... and interesting stuff pops up from time to time!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 08:11 PM

well said!!!!!.Both of the above,interesting threads do come out of some snippets of conversation.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Eye Lander
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 06:21 AM

Thank you Mortica - I didn't realise we had to be so serious being a new comer to Mudcat! Apologies to all concerned or should this have gone on a personal message to all

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:28 AM

MBS is flaming - MBS (as opposed to Lynne and George) is not even a Mudcat member, at least not under that cookie (I checked), so can't be PM'd.

As El Greko has pointed out, refreshing the thread (even irrelevantly) gets it back to the top.

I'm not fully up to date with the venue problem - I know there is one, because Malc heard in August that the rebuilding work at the Civic Centre won't be finished in time for the festival - but would it be feasible for Catters to gather in the White Swan?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Fran
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:33 AM

There is more info on the new venues now up on the website (see link in my previous post).

The main ticket and info desk will be in the Arts Centre coffee bar.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:35 AM

I was going to say something rude to MBS, but, being a nice person, I won't.

MBS, if you follow some of the threads you will find that, by the end, they have gone completely away from the original subject. It's like a conversation...wanders about as the people in it chat, and all the better for that. If you don't like it, don't read it.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 10:07 AM

Lynne

I don't think the above (Malicious Bitchy Suggestions)is MBS as you and I mean MBS?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,MBS
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 10:43 AM

MBS=MIDDLE BAR SINGER,which i am

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 06:26 PM

Hi,
Just butting in to the thread to say - want a Catters Meet then I'll find you a venue!
Just also to let you all know that the current situation with venues is: Civic Hall refurbishment will not be finished in time (only the main hall will be available so the Craft fair and Ceilidh will be going on in there) Arts Centre next door will be OK so Voices will be there as usual and all the day/evening concerts on saturday, plus we will be using the Arts Centre friday evening. We have the very plush Liberal Club for concerts all day saturday "The All Day Folk Cabaret" with all the main guests appearing during the day (also cheap beer and catering facilities) - fridays main concert will be in the Conservative club, and the Ceilidh in the Ex-Servicemans Club (sorry we can't keep complete political impartiality as the Labour Club has closed down!) We are also using the Fire Station Social club friday/saturday and sunday, a nice room that holds about 60 people and beer at £1.40 a pint and just a few paces from the indoor camping! Childrens events will be in the Methodist Church Hall (opposite the White Swan)- Needless to say the White Swan will remain a hive of activity over the week-end with song and music sessions plus the upstairs clubroom. All venues are within 100 yards or so of the Civic Hall. We are starting to build up the info on the web site but as you can imagine it's been very difficult sorting out venues at this late stage.
Also in reply to "Are there any tickets left" - the use of the new venues has given us the ability to greatly increase capacity and far better concert facilities so we can up our ticket numbers, otherwise we'd be getting close to capacity now.
Sorry to go on - I must be getting excited!!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 06:45 PM

sounds good, Malc, thanks

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 06:48 PM

Malc - how kind of you to butt in on all this off-thread stuff, with some really useful info about festival venues!

Glad to hear it's going well. Hope to see you on the 27th!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Emma B
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 07:41 PM

Thanks Malc - will pass the ticket information on...I'm getting excited to.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 19 Oct 04 - 08:12 AM

Someone said that Bedworth is not 'the prettiest of towns' (or words to that effect). I wonder if the fact that the festival takes place in the winter doesn't help? No town is at its best in December.
For what it's worth, Bedworth reminded me a lot of Crewe - and, rest assured, that's a compliment. (Crewe is another much-maligned town which many people do not bother to look at too closely.)
And I seem to recall passing a truly delightful spot in Bedworth not far from the town centre with some wonderful old buildings.
From memory, I think they were almshouses or something of the sort.
Dave Roberts
Salt Town Poets

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Gillie
Date: 19 Oct 04 - 08:46 AM

Bedworth is wonderful when all light up with fairy lights and the fair ground is going!!!

I can think of worse places to be in winter BG

Thanks for the info Malc and good luck with the festival
Gillie

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 19 Oct 04 - 09:04 AM

Hurrah for Bedduth - an oasis in the otherwise sparse and barren landscape of winter festivals! I'm counting the days!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 19 Oct 04 - 09:47 AM

Dave,

You're right about Bedworth and Crewe - both honest-to-goodness hardworking towns with no frills.

The Nicholas Chamberlain almshouses in the centre of town were given by an old Bedworth lad who became Lord Mayor of London a long time ago.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:35 AM

I challenge anyone to find anything nice about Coalville..........

I'm looking forward to it too, especially since it's my last festival Of the year and I won't be going to anything else until February!

And yes Malc, a Mudcat gather would be nice, there seem to be a lot of Catters going

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Vic at work
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 08:16 AM

MBSLynne.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Vic at work
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 08:27 AM

MBSLynne, Challenge accepted.
1) Proximity to the Chitterman Hills.
2) It is not Albert Village
3) Bass is brewed just down the road.
4) Easy access to both Bedworth and the National.
O K its not brilliant but its better than nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 08:36 AM

LOL! I think the second one is probably what gives the whole thing the edge! You obviously know the area!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 03:49 PM

Splott Man says "YES" so i am coming too,yippee.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 04:55 PM

Sounds like there's been a Fantastic effort made to sort alternative venues under the circumstances, imagine what could be done if all available venues are up & running next year..... Well done MalcBedworth & all behind the scenes!

BTW MalcBedworth, you ain't exactly 'butting in' - you've just given us plenty of quality info about the Fest which helps tremendously!!!

Re. having a Catter gather, what do Catters think? Reckon we'll probably all be meeting & hugging & stuff anyway, should we try to organise something at this late stage? I'm waiting to see the program to figure out who I can get to see....

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 05:52 PM

Lynne - there are several good things about Coalville - all the roads out of it!

I have to work on the Saturday (annual stocktake, and being resident geek, I have lots to do). Will be there lateish afternoon, if the meet can be delayed a bit...

epn

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 06:02 PM

Me too, Guru! I'm sure it'll be a good 'un.
So come back in, Malc - only a month to go and counting!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 06:11 PM

Lynne and epn - I think you might need to have a word with each other over breakfast, or other convenient mealtime?

Love

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 06:32 PM

Ello again all - OK then, do you want me to set something up for around teatime Saturday for a 'Catters session? - if so can I have an offer of someone(s)"holding it together" then I'll get it sorted, realistically I'll need to know for sure over the week-end at the latest as I'll be looking at events and running orders etc from then onwards.
By the way saw the Civic Hall a couple of days back - looks like a bomb-site - all adds to the delights of picturesque Bedworth!
Ta!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 06:49 PM

OK Malc - teatime sounds good. As long as MGAS brings the inflatable cat....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 03:06 AM

Kitty, epn and I have breakfast about five hours and quite a few miles apart this week....he's in Canada!

Someone said they would like a Mudgather without the singing so we could chat to the other catters more. If there are already loads of singarounds, perhps that would be a good idea?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 04:11 AM

Thats a good idea to get to know each other a little bit more,we could also do a little singing if we wanted too????.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 04:56 AM

MBSLynne, re your suggestion for a Mudgather without singing, just for meeting/chat: I don't see that as necessary, certainly not as something the Festival should schedule. An organised "meet and greet" takes valuable time from the festival schedule, and with many Catters already knowing each other, it would only benefit few.

The Catters singaround serves as a way to not only put faces to handles, but also to hear each other sing or play. If Catters meet at the singaround, they can then step outside for a chat in twos/threes/etc, or agree to have lunch or a drink together, or something like that.

I'll certainly join one, if it's arranged, provided it does not clash with my schedule on the festival programme.

It would also be nice to have instrumentalist Catters joining, not just singers, for a nice mixed session. (Someone else already said that, I am just repeating it).

And we need one of us to step up and take it on. MGAS did a grand job at Banbury, but she might want to sit back and relax this time. Volunteers/suggestions?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 05:46 AM

So sensitive El Greko! It would be nice to sit back & enjoy, though running the Banbury MudGather was a pleasure apart from having that cold!

If no-one else steps up I'll take the reins again, so I guess the answer is 'Yes please Malc, Saturday teatime sounds just right!!' We can works things out between us over the next few weeks & I'll bring the Blow-up Cat. Anyone got any choccies????

Agree it would be good to have more of a 'mixed session' with more instrumentalists, are we really predominantly singers?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:14 AM

To try and combine the 'getting to know' bit with singing together, how about each catter introducing themselves before their bit, perhaps saying where they're from or whatever? That gives others a handle for a chat later when time allows. I liked seeing all the 'new' catters at the Banbury meet, but would have liked to know who they were!
:0)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:18 AM

I will do it, if you would like a rest,Hil? Or perhaps we could share?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:48 AM

You just want control of the choccies, Morticia, after you missed out on the purple QS last time!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:06 AM

I'll be there, schedule permitting, and I should be able to bludgeon moonunit into turning up too!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:12 AM

Yes please, Chris!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Moses
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:18 AM

I'll be at Gather too! Will try to get Zorg there as well.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:51 AM

Should be able to make it , as our commitments are all on Friday night.

I like Noreen's idea of introducing yourself, and agree that a small number of instruments would not be totally unbearable for the unaccompanied fundamentalists among us.

And how about tea and cakes as well as the choccies?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 09:27 AM

Tea & Cakes?? Am hoping Malc will find us somewhere with a bar....

Yes Please Morti!!! Willingly handing over the Squeaky Cat, or will Jack be competing for the Twig? Well done that girl for stepping in at a time of crisis *grin*

Introductions an excellent idea Noreen, unfortunately a lot of Shellback Catters missed the roll-call at Banbury.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 09:46 AM

Cakes would cost too much,chocolates are a better idea plus having a bar which could sell teas and coffee for the non-drinkers.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 09:50 AM

Some instruments would be good....gives everyone a proper chance to show what they do.

If we all brought choccies we'd never run out would we??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 01:00 PM

George saw right through my "good deed", the swine!!! Choccie tin will be searched for purple ones.......or tantrums will ensue! Had a word with Jack, he wants to be Twig please......can't keep a good pup down.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 05:53 PM

Not sure that the Squeezy Cat has recovered from Banbury yet, he had a bit of rough handling there. Maybe if I get him sorted out with some fur, hmmm....

Meanwhile, hope Jack isn't in full hangover mode on the day - will bring Squeezy Cat folded up in my bag in case a last minute understudy proves necessary!

Excellent idea MBSLynne lets ALL bring chocolate....

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 05:59 PM

I except that idea as a good idea too,bring our own to share with others.I try and bring some purple ones for Mortica.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:07 PM

Will pack a mandolin or two before I head for the joys of stocktake! Maybe an odd bit of brass plumbing...

epn

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 07:37 PM

Jack has suggested that people bring doggie bics... I wouldn't trust a dog like that, if I were you.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 09:45 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 04:07 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,frogette
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 05:11 PM

Frog and I will be there

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 03:51 PM

Just a line to say the Mudcatters Meet is now programmed in for 4.15pm to 6pm in the (very nice)upstairs room of The White Horse, a new venue for the festival just a few yards from The White Swan, so it's easy to find! The venue will also host the Folk Club session from Noon to 4pm. The pub will also welcome singing in music in the spacious downstairs lounge throughout the week-end.
We are at last able to start shaping the events list and running order (as we've got some venues to put the events in now!) and hope to have the working programme on the web site by sunday evening - click here for link. I've assumed Kitty & Hilary will play the hostesses with the mostesses from what they've been saying, and the festival will provide a box of choccies to get you going (although we might eat the purple ones first!)
Cheers!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:24 PM

MalcBedworth: 10/10 for a valiant effort, many thanks for organising things so well for us MadCats!!! Reading skills are definitely suffering though - am pretty sure that the dubious honour of 'Jack-Handling' (heaven forbid) falls to the Marvellous Morticia on this occasion *grin*

Looking forward to it!! So who's coming??????

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:37 PM

I am coming ,without the bicycle helmet and cycle rack with Splott Man AND Pattie spoons.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:40 PM

No wet celery Scooby?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:47 PM

Oh definately and some chocolates!!!!!!!!.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:51 PM

Who is taking over my celery????????

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:54 PM

Come on Guest what do we do with the celery and the chocolates????????

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:54 PM

We're coming!....and then we might get to Bedworth!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 05:56 PM

lol.trust you

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Nov 04 - 06:00 PM

Lynne, I am shocked *grin*, see you at Bedworth anyway!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: mandotim
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 05:03 AM

Webfolk and I will both be there; look forward to a 'cat session if it happens.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 05:09 AM

Sorry...I was a bit pissed when I wrote that!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 06:36 AM

Lynne: pissed? surely not....

MalcBedworth: Fabulous idea about the Festival donating Chocolates to the Gather!
Hope the idea catches on with other Festival Organisers *grin*

Morticia: looks like there may or may not be Purple ones? We'll see!

PixieofDoom: Hope all is well with Jack & that he'll be bright & bushytailed ready for his onerous Twig duties at the Gather!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 07:19 AM

I have something to lure Morticia away from the purple ones....
When I strained off the strawberry vodka I started during the summer, I was left with a load of vodka soaked strawberries, so I chopped a few of them up, melted some Green & Blacks, mixed them together and left it to set. The result is......well........beyond words! So..I still have a lot of the strawberries left. Being soaked in alcohol they should keep ok until Bedworth, so I will make a load of this wonderful chocolate thingy and bring it with me. How's that??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 07:20 AM

Okay,I'll be in charge of gathering cats, Pixie will be in charge of Jack......should be fun.....

Morticia ( who only works for purple Quality Street)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 07:52 AM

So you don't want any of my alcoholic strawberry chocolate then Morty......?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Wuzzle
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 08:45 AM

Thanks Malc

I'll be there, I like this Chocolate idea :-)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Nov 04 - 12:22 PM

Lynne that sounds absolutely disgusting! What a fantastic idea *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 07:48 PM

The programme is now on the website if anyone is interested. See you all on Saturday Afternoon.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Nov 04 - 03:24 AM

I hope to be there for the first half hour - then I have other commitments.

Perhaps we could also have a Friday evening session somewhere, for the early arrivals? On the other hand two Mudcat sessions might be too much for any festival!

In any case, for the first time this year I'll be around for the full three days.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Splott Man
Date: 11 Nov 04 - 09:38 AM

Looks like it'll be flying visit from Pat Spoons, Dr Price and me, we've only got an hour from 5.30 between commitments.

Can I have a purple one, please? Do I have to book it?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 11 Nov 04 - 10:00 AM

Just managed to look at the programme on the website, sad to say the meet clashes entirely with one of my booked commitments - but I'm sure I could get to meet up with some of ye Catters on the Friday instead, hope so. Promises to be a great festival again this year, and v. well dun Malc for sorting venues against all the odds.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 05:57 PM

Just a line to say, although it isn't programmed the upstairs room in the White Swan is available Friday night (if the pub lounge and bar get too busy with the locals) - you'll still have to use the downstairs bars. We have 4 other venues on the go too friday - twice as many as previously!
Cheers
Malc

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Emma B
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 07:16 PM

Lynne - I love you , almost as much as I love the sound of that chocolate. See you at Bed'uth - save me a piece I'll bring the cayenne choccie!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 13 Nov 04 - 06:39 AM

Thanks Malc! MoorleyMan, it's a date for Friday night then? Unless you fancied some of the other events?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 13 Nov 04 - 07:25 AM

Isambarde alias moonunit and myself (plus noncat Em) WILL be there this time! Thanks for progamming it in Malc!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Nov 04 - 03:20 PM

Haven't had a chance to check the program yet, but a bit of a meet on the Friday night sounds good especially as several people have other 'chores' on the Saturday.

Suggestions re. Friday??? Time? Meet in bar or will we have enough for a session upstairs?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 15 Nov 04 - 03:39 PM

I wonder what the chances are of being able to bring children?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 15 Nov 04 - 03:42 PM

Depends if you have any, I suppose! :)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 15 Nov 04 - 04:11 PM

Yep El G, Guru, at least, it's a date for Friday night then.
Upstairs away from the lung-cancer will be fine..... CU there!
M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 02:54 AM

D'you want a couple Chris?...you can borrow one of mine!

I must say I've always been more into home-made!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 11:13 AM

Lynne - I work with the little darlings all day. No thanks! :)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: JudeL
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 11:55 AM

Did someone say the magic word   ........ CHOCOLATE..... , Green & Black's with strawberries & alcohol !


& it will last long enough for some to get to Bedworth.....Lynne I'm impressed at your self control & generosity




10 days & counting

Jude ( rapidly drifting into a rather pleasant daydream in anticipation)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 01:27 PM

Well I'm not going to make it until the day before to be on the safe side...and I have to do something with all those alcohol soaked strawberries!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Nov 04 - 11:00 AM

Anyone heard if the lovely Noreen will be attending

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 18 Nov 04 - 03:28 PM

The Phreaky Phriday Phringe Meeting it is then!
A week tomorrow!!! We're performing until @ 9pm in the Fire Station, so will be over shortly after.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 19 Nov 04 - 08:43 AM

We'll be performing the Snowshill mummers' play in 2 concerts and a ceilidh on Friday night - and may do it for you too unless you're very good!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Nov 04 - 02:17 PM

Is that a threat or a promise Snuffy???

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 09:38 AM

So we are having a meet .What time is it going to start on Friday night?.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 09:40 AM

We're not programmed 'til 10ish. Moonunit and meself'll be there!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 12:38 PM

Our alternative name is not Men Acting Badly for nothing, Hil!

Beware. Be very ware.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Nov 04 - 06:30 AM

Just to remind you of the Catters involved in this wonderful festival (no wonder it's tricky for all Catters to Gather)

MalcBedworth of course this Has to be first on the list, what an accomplishment!!

Snuffy & Alanww (well I couldn't find a web-page under Men Acting Badly or Shakespeare's Mummers, but I think I'll be at the back of the audience anyway)

Duellingbouzoukis, Moonunit & one poor non-Cat Isambarde

Dave4Guild & shortybrenda (Dave Bennett & Brenda Hart)

Leraud (Lynn Heraud & Pat Turner)

Buddug (Vicki of Trefor & Vicki Willams)

El Greko George Papavegeris

GUEST Pat Spoons Spoons workshop leader extraordinaire & one half of Calennig

Morticia & Herga Kitty (our gracious hostesses with the mostesses & in charge of Jack & Chocolate)

OK, so who did I miss out of the performers? Anyone got any links I missed? Anyway, be sure to check the program & don't miss your favourite Catters!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 07:16 AM

Hey Guru, I'll be there too (I might just "come out"!) - performing Sat, but hope to seeya Friday evenin'!
M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 04:11 PM

Your choice MoorleyMan :-)

Am gonna be off-line for a few days, but hope to get access again before coming up to Bedworth. Can someone please figure out a time for the Friday upstairs in the White Swan meet? It seems like after 9pm is the first time mentioned.....

Sorry I haven't had time to list names of Catters coming to either the Official Gather or the Unofficial Meet, but it'll be good to see / hear you all again at the weekend!!

If I don't get back on the Cat before then, safe journeys all & don't forget to bring the most important ingredient apart from yourselves - Chocolate!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 04:16 PM

I see you all there,forget chocolate what about my celery??????

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 02:34 AM

While I'm doing my alcoholic strawberry chocolate Yas, I'll do you some chocolate covered celery, how's that??

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 02:48 AM

Thanks Lynne,not sure what it will taste like but i am gullible to anything.
Yas

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 02:51 AM

Heehee! That's a challenge then!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 09:17 AM

Oh Gross!!!! What a waste of good celery.......

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 09:26 AM

Oh, I'll be sure and bring you some with NO CHOCOLATE Hils!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 12:18 PM

LOL!!
Thanks Lynne, but honestly I was only concerned for Scooby, can't stand the stuff if it hasn't got chocolate on it myself *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 12:30 PM

Thanks for considering me Hilary,I see you on Friday night at The Swan.Hopfully if Splott Man's car is ok otherwise we will have to use Pattie Spoons car

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Carol
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 04:10 AM

Is that upstairs in the Swan on Friday - about 8 bringing chocolate and your voice?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 04:52 AM

Just checked the weather forecast for the weekend and its looking good.Sunshine with no rain yippee.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Moses
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 07:34 AM

The weather forecast is wrong - it ALWAYS rains at Bedworth!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Splott Man
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 08:24 AM

Splott Man's car is officially DEAD! So it will be Pat's car, smaller but more reliable. So it's the roof rack for you Scooby! Unless we can all fit on my bike.

:-(

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 08:26 AM

Well check the BBC weather forecast its saying sunshine and warmth.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 08:36 AM

well i am ready for anything Splott Man,see you later.Sorry about the car though after you spent so much on her:-(.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 07:09 PM

Jack has had his annual bath and is ready for the fray.......he isn't sure what a fray is but he reckons he's ready for it

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 02:24 AM

Isn't it something you get at school between lessons?
Or is it between 2 and 4 in Whitechapel?

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 02:34 AM

No, it's what would happen to your mouth if you didn't have lips.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 08:41 AM

I'm a-frayed you're wrong there.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: webfolk
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 08:43 AM

will us newbies be able to collect a badge while we're there, our band 'bit on the side' will have badges for sale at 50p each, so ladies you know you want to wear them.
webfolk.net

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Snuffy
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 09:21 AM

Order your Mudcat badges from Badger and/or Tig. I'm not sure if they'll be there or whether they'll have the machine with them.

The best thing would be to PM them

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 08:28 PM

Looking forward to seeing Merek and Dairy. Venues Fest around the town should be brill Malk. Will raise a glass for Pete though.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 02:52 AM

Just getting started on the alcoholic strawberry chocolate and the chocolate covered celery!!! See you later!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 03:13 AM

Have safe journeys,see you all later.I am looking forward to this chocolate celery.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 04:18 AM

Only hours to go now!
See y'all upstairs in the White Swan tonite - traffic/weather permitting....
i'll try and get there earlyish and help start things off (=practise!).
But i'm right out of choclate (shucks).

Safe journeys all!
M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Gillie
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 05:15 AM

Yeh, I'll be there. Two hours to go to start of journey!!

See you all later

Gillie

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 06:42 AM

Hehe! I've just made 75 alcoholic strawberry chocolates, and a "Special celery Selection". I'm SURE you'll be looking forward to that!! See you all later!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 09:21 AM

Oh dear, what have we done? Lynne & Scooby with Chocolate covered Celery. Doesn't bear thinking about!!!!

Safe journeys all!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 09:30 AM

It must be worth trying Hil's.
See you all later.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:36 AM

When you're feeling down, the best way up is chocolate.... the chocolates with crunchy celery centres, provided by Lynne at yesterday's Mudcat gather, were really rather good. As was the singing.

Many thanks to Malc for programming the session, to Morty for doing most of the work running it, to Madcat and Piddling Pete for realising that other people's fingers would do the walking for Jack to keep the singing going. And to everyone who sang, and/or brought chocolate.   

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:59 AM

Amazing! The celery covered chocolate ALL went, while I took a few of the alcoholic strawbverry ones home! Great weekend altogether! Thank you everyone.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MuddleC
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 01:50 PM

Hello you raving nutcases, wandered into the White Horse by mistake, soon found the Swan, didn't leave till it chucked out!
-anyway, found, one scarve (scarf, for you common types) left after Mudcatters squashed the cat.
Claims on the back of a £10 note to me :-
Napoleon Bonaparte,Room 101,Maudlin Hospital
-or similar value in crayons, ....they don't let us have sharp things here , even Csharp isn't allowed, we have to make do with Dflat

If you can identify it, or the location it was left in I'll post it.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 02:14 PM

What a brilliant weekend,Thanks to the organisers of mudcat gathering and Lynnes celery chocolate.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Wuzzle
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 02:52 PM

Thanks to every-one for a great weekend, Good company Good song,
             Great Chocolate :-)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Moonunit
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 02:58 PM

I agree. Music, company and chocolate... a choice mix.

Thanks to all who lightened up a dark corner of Warwickshire.

Cheers
A satisfied and sleepy M-unit x

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,mandotim
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 03:21 PM

Thanks for a great time everyone, from Webfolk and Mandotim; collectively, 'Bit on the Side', the duracell bunnies of session playing! Remember; wear the badge with pride! Thanks especially to the organisers, both festival and Mudcat, and of course not forgetting the breweries, without whom folk music would not be possible.
Tim

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 04:14 PM

It was lovely to meet you Mandotim and Webfolk....and I shall wear my badge always!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Sue M
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 04:20 PM

Hi Everyone,

Great session at the White Horse in spite of Bedworth Town Council trying to blow up the town centre (well it sounded like that). Nice to see Mudcatters in person - but can we have name stickers next time so we can work out who is who as I only caught a few names.

Looking forwards to the next one (hopefully without the French Market so we can find a parking space).

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 04:26 PM

It was great to meet you Mandotim and Webfolk but whos sending me to sleep with your lovely music tonight.Take care all of you and i will wear your badge with pride.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MBSLynne
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 02:45 AM

Oh no!!! Keep the French Market!! I'm already looking forward to next year's dose of that lovely Provencal food!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: JudeL
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 04:00 AM

yeah it tasted nice but we'll be staying away from that provencal chicken if it's there another time. It upset both of us on Sat Afternoon/evening & was still making it's presence felt on Sun. & no it wasn't overindulgence in alcohol as on Sat by the time I wasn't stewarding I was starting to feel uncomfortable & the beer was going down very slowly to the point where I gave away the last one as I just didn't want it.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Splott Man
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 04:25 AM

A great festival, thanks Malc.

I've put a few more Mudcat names to faces (I haven't got a complete set yet).

Thanks to Covonia and Vocalzones, Pat & I managed to get a few songs out. Great seshes in the White Swan yesterdy afternoon.

Didn't get any chocolate covered celery or strawberries though, were they in that gold box you were keeping tight hold to, Lynne?

See you all soon

Splott Man & Pat Spoons

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: webfolk
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 04:33 AM

Thanks to all at Bedd'uth,
Webfolk [Geoff] and Mandotim [Tim] and adpopted double bass player [Justin]had a great time [see Mandotim's entry above.

'Bit on the Side' [the Duracell Bunnies of Folk Music] are currently recharging their batteries before another session in Leek tonight [Monday]. Do they never stop I hear you ask? Well actually, no they don't.

For anyone who didn't get one of our badges and want's one please go to our website www.webfolk.net and you can order one.

Maybe we'll get a muddy badge soon too.

Take care all!

Geoff [webfolk]

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Gillie
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 08:02 AM

What a wonderful time we had. Great Mudcat gather sing in The White Horse. Nice room. Meet numerous mudcatters, to numerous to mention.

Thanks to Malc the new format really works. Well done!! Look forward to the next one.

Gillie

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 11:55 AM

Thanks to all concerned for a really good festival, especially the singarounds & the Mudgather. Well done Kitty & Morticia ~ great fun & great singing.

M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 05:00 PM

Just wanted to add my voice to the many others in appreciation of Malc, his excellent achievements and Herculean efforts! Not to mention his band of stewards, coping specially well this year I thought....
What a great festival, with some fine singarounds in particular. Shame I missed the official gather, due to hosting commitments elsewhere throughout the gather period, but we managed to get a nice alt. gather going on Fri evening and at least I caught up with some of you over the weekend at various places. Special thanks to Morticia, El Greko and of course Guru. Oh how I wish there was more time. See y'all again soon.
M

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Chris Green
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 05:22 PM

I can only second what moonunit's already said. Cracking festival - well done Malc (and team!)

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:35 PM

Wonderful weeknd & an excellent Gather! Many thanks to MalcBedworth & his team & also to Morticia & Herga Kitty!!

Thanks too to all the people came along, gathered, sang & played & who willingly brought chocolate, this is now a tradition.......

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:40 PM

Bedduth, The Day After: – I drove back from the Festival with a song in my heart. Bedworth was SO fantastic – the asbestos threat rendered the Civic Hall unusable, the rail-less steps were a mountaineering challenge and the one-way system around the town must have been designed by a sadist – and yet whatever obstacles they faced, the organisers kept smiling!
Thanks, Malc, for all your unflappable and efficient gaffership. It rubbed off on the punters, too – there was an overwhelming ambience and feeling of general goodwill to all persons.
Sorry about my persistent cough – I've been sucking Vocalzones until I'm blue in the face. Pat Spoons and Splott Man both picked up colds in the past week and I didn't want to be the odd one out.
Oh – hope you arrived back safely, SM and PS. Was Scooby on the train? The M50 was closed and I - like thousands of other drivers - endured queues, a slow detour around the Herefordshire countryside and then more queues. I drove back two hours late – but Bedworth made it all worth it. What a delightful way to spend a weekend!

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:42 PM

just back.......( long story)......thanks to everyone who came to the Mudgather, and all those who brought chocolate, especially the celery(!) and the purple quality street, which I nobly shared with Kitty, without even sulking (much). I counted about 32 Catters at one point.It was a cracking session and we had a great time, sorry to those who had to compete with the fireworks though.Jack has a hangover the size of a planet...but mumbled he's had a good time too.

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: GUEST,Dr Price
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:45 PM

Bedduth, The Day After: Whoops, sorry. It was me all the time...

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Splott Man
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 04:22 AM

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Splott Man
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 04:24 AM

Sorry about the previous post, my computer's got wind...

Thanks Dr Price, we got back OK, the M50 was clear for us, but we left a while before you so you were dead unlucky there. Scooby Doo is sporting two lovely black eyes (she's a drummer, you have to punch.... well, you know).

Cheers all

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: mandotim
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 04:41 AM

Remiss of me; big, big thanks to Malc and all the team for a fantastic effort! Difficult to organise a festival at the best of times, but in winter, with a major venue hors de combat; sensational! Well done!
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bedworth
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 06:22 AM

Thanks Splott Man,I am looking lovely now with my glued up nose,two black eyes and fractured finger.I am looking forward to folk club tomorrow night to see how you you and Pat spoons get out of this one,taking me away for a weekend and coming back worse for wear so to speak.
Scooby