Yorkshire gathering 2005

Subject: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 06:58 PM

What do you mean its only October!! We were at the Black Dog last night and confirmed the booking for next year so get your diaries out - ready? - Friday 20th May 2005 to Sunday 22nd May 2005. We are anticipating the usual mix of song, music, drink and fun and hope to see as many of you there as can make it. Plenty of room for tents and caravans just let us know.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:09 PM

Black Dog Inn
Selby Rd Camblesforth
Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 8HX
Tel: [phone]
Just in case anyone who was there last year couldn't remember.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:28 PM

I have trouble remembering LAST WEEK let alone last year !! I have made a note though !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:36 PM

Spendid news Mrs D!

Myself & fiends will certainly try to make it next time.

Very well done for your superb organisational skills.

Is it the same place with the al fresco loo?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bill the Collie
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 09:19 PM

For them as weren't there last year, is it a private party?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: fiddler
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 03:34 AM

Don't think so - I made it last year an plan to again next!

Good to C U!

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 03:35 AM

Not at all Bill ALL are welcome even Mr happys fiends :0) It is a Mudcat gathering but we are always happy to meet any folk loving folk. There is plenty of space for vans and tents and of course the al fresco night loo is a feature!! At previous gatherings here the pub have offered cooked breakfasts and they also do excellent food at other times. The beer is great and quite honestly no excuse not to have a great time. Sometimes we have separate sog and tune sessions and at others mixed. We even had a quiz last year which may be repeated this time but scheduled earlier in the day.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 03:36 AM

Another early riser eh!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 05:30 AM

Count us in..... I love that Al Fresco feeling round the nethers at 4.00am! That poor doggie next door must wonder what the hell is going on!

I will produce another quiz if requested, although maybe leave out the joining in round as it was a)too quiet on the lappie and b) too noisy in the pub!

The whistles, hooters and bells will be there, so don't sit next to me if you don't like loud whistles!

If you missed it, it was called 'Never mind the clues, it's all bo//ocks' and was loosely based on (in no particular order), I'm sorry, I haven't a clue, Just a minute, Never mind the bo//ocks and Sale of the Century.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 08:07 AM

Is it a new feature- the 'Sog Session'?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Col K
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 02:12 PM

She only missed the n out She meant snog session

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 05:30 AM

Snog on and enjoy yourselves! I'll be thinking of you all (or at least those I've met before).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mr Red
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 05:45 AM

so that's the week before Chippenham?

And the Black Dog in Selby not the Black Dog in Black Dog, Devon where they have a monthly SAR and the Penyymoor singaround in June?

Glad we got that sorted.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bill the Collie
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 06:48 AM

Sounds good - song, sog or whatever else. Is there a good hotel nearby?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 09:02 AM

yes Bill the Collie -it's technical term is a field

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 09:18 AM

Hey - this is the first entry on my wonderful calendar that I received from Black Walnut in the summer! It's a wonderful Native American art calendar, from of all places 'Cape Dorset! I am well pleased with it, and for once can't wait until the year ends and I can put it up.

Consider it marked in, Mrs D!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bill the Collie
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 10:54 AM

Thank you Linda Kelly. Now, about my arthritis...


Wimpo the Collie

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: muppitz
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 07:08 AM

With this much notice, I don't feel that I have any excuse if I'm not there! With any luck I'll have my own transport so I woun't have to rely on mother to ferry me about!

Col K, that is the kind of remark I would expect from you!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 11:53 AM

Hopefully its the kind of snog I'd expect from him too!! Collie there is a lack of hotels in the immediate area but may be some B&B places in Selby as long as you are prepared to drive back each evening.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Morticia
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 01:22 PM

it's in my diary, Jane..........hopefully this year I'll get there without a tragedy or an accident to bar my way.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Les from Hull
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 01:28 PM

It's in our diary, too. Will there be lashings and lashings of ginger beer?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 08:17 PM

Are my 'HUG' vouchers still valid?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 12:51 PM

Yes

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 01:08 PM

There is a Sog system which is a means of ventilating chemical cassete toilets in caravans and motorhomes. Still want a sog session?
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 02:53 PM

I have some hug vouchers left from last year's gathering but with me only being married the week before will I still be able to use them??!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 03:32 PM

You may need to discuss that with your husband... I can give them a good home if he declines..

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 05:12 PM

Possible attendance from Gainsborough FC...at least BusyBee Paul and myself, maybe some others...new to your gathering so be nice eh?
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Morticia
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 05:33 PM

We're always nice......well. mostly.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 05:59 PM

In that case it will be more than a pleasure meeting you......Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Davetnova
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 08:50 AM

Beware! They will take pictures of you on the toilet and make you kiss strange men.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 11:25 AM

If you play your cards right.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 12:37 PM

Hello Mrs Ducks and things, this is in my diary as well, I hope to come and bring some "Folkaholicks" with me.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 05:51 PM

So we didn't frighten you off at Guisborough then!! Will be good to see you again. We were at the Black Dog Wednesday night and they are now back on line so no doubt will be adding their comments before long. We've booked the good weather so it should be a great weekend!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 02:49 PM

hello campers ! any special requests for this year ?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 03:24 PM

Sunshine please.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 04:07 PM

Blackdog - glad you're still with us!!

Is the outside privvy still in it's glorious splendour?

Looking forward to being with you again.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 05:10 PM

Looking forward to the YG05!!.....I'll put my order in for sunshine too Jane!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 11:07 AM

Can I reserve a spot please Mrs. Duck? I may need a tent space, I may not. I may just stay at the parents for the weekend or pop in and say hello to Bill.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:16 PM

Hi Folks,

Can someone please tell me if this is a primarily traditional gathering, or would a fully paid up singer/sogwriter, who has been branded an AGB by several catters, also be welcome. Most of my sogs are a) Traditional-ish, in tone and tune, with some music hall style, and b) Humourous.

Must go now, I'm feeling soggy again.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:29 PM

This is a primarily Yorkshire gathering which means anything goes especially barrels of ale. Climb on board the more the merrier.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 02:21 PM

Thankyou Mrs Duck, for the prompt response. I shall consult with "The Management", and hopefully we will get there.

See ya
Don T.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 04:44 PM

Don, bring yer sogs... we won't eat you.. unless the food runs out!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:37 PM

jane are you due at ours next week ?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 04:04 PM

Should be Gary. Barring global freezing.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Big Mal
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:10 AM

Can't sing, can't play an instrument, but enjoy the folk scene and envy all those that can. Is there room for a voyeur and his missus at this gathering thingy?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:18 AM

We might come...is there any cider?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:28 AM

You bet there is cider Lynne.....but you may have to share with Micca!!!!

Not long to go...looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: fiddler
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:22 AM

Trying to arrange attendance again.

As long as it doesn't get too wild with all thoise S(n)o(n?)g sessions and all!

hugs all round

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:03 PM

Isn't the continuing validity of the hug vouchers dependent on A Certain Someone's attendance (I did me best to cash them all. Has Jane the Wicked been printing more since?!)? Oh, & Khatt, as a newly-wed, I expect you to behave yourself (notice, I didn't say I expect you to behave well! A) I wouldn't, B) I know you, & C) I won't tell Micca if you don't... ;-) )

Davet - nobody made you do you anything. Especially, nobody made yer flash, yer sod!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:06 PM

Well with the night time toilet faculties should we allow a voyeur?            














YES!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:14 PM

Well, we encourage fiddlers. I'm looking forward to hearing a voy.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:29 PM

I take it that's a guarded 'Yes' - at least from Mrs Duck (must be some kind of exhibitionist). All i have to do now is convince 'she who must ...' that a weekend at a pub with a crowd of total strangers is a good idea and she will enjoy it. But hey, lifes too short...............

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:49 PM

Dammit. Dammit. Dammit.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 05:23 PM

Exhibitionist - moi! Tell 'she who must' that we won't be strangers for long!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:10 PM

I don't think she'll ever have an opportunity to meet a stranger bunch of strangers...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 04:09 AM

Bring on the Voyeurs.... I shall wear my rudest T shirt and I have no doubt, Limpit will do the same.

Strangers are just friend you haven't tried to snog yet...

or something like that!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 07:46 AM

You never snogged me Liz does that make us strangers??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 08:37 AM

Sorry Sorcha, was it something i said? I promis not to look in your direction, provided i know which one is you.

She said yes, after i explained that you were a fine upstanding bunch of ladies and gentlemen with an ear for good music and singing that would not be out of place on at a sunday church fete. I am not certain she completely beleived me though.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 08:43 AM

Well if Micca's drinking the cider it must be reasonable stuff then....ok...you twisted my arm..we'll come!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 10:00 AM

We've got a caravan, how do we go about booking a space for the weekend?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 10:57 AM

There is plenty of room on the field at the back of the Black Dog. So far there has not been any problem fitting people in.
The pub will need to know how many people to expect, so they can guess how much extra beer to order. I expect someone will start a body count closer to May.
Sorcha - shame you can't make it this year. I enjoyed the sunny afternoon Old-Time session in the garden.

Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 02:54 AM

Mrs Duck - only because Geoff would get jealous.... or over excited....

or both.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 09:37 PM

HUM the 20th of MAy ?? I have a big garden show the week before .. Nothing that week .. Ill see how if the $$$ are flowing . It would be wonderful .. MOre soon , Guy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 02:25 PM

well it would be great if you did Guy.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 02:37 PM

Well after 2 weeks in France and a Handfasting at the end of it, I don't know if the Staff will agree to stopping off on the way home, but we'll see what sort of arm twisting exercises might work. In other words I want to come but may be prevented by forces beyond my control.
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 01:41 PM

We won't be making it to the Black Dog this week due to illness but will be there again soon to discuss the weekend.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 04:37 PM

Mrs D - Get well soon, have you been to see a quack?
(sorry couldn't resist it - i'll go to bed now)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: skarpi
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 05:02 PM

When is this or has it been already?
Sorcha I understand damm daammmmmmmmm I whish
we coult be there right.
We had so much fun and a good time with you all
last February, well can´t be at all this places
next pit stop Is camp Mudcat In october Us.

Sorcha I see there along with all the others.

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 07 Mar 05 - 02:22 PM

could have
interesting news re gathering,the pub is to be refurbed the week before so should have nice new suroundings for may !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Mar 05 - 03:24 PM

Oh dear,... is that sensible?

Still, any teething troubles should be rapidly identified!

Are the breakfasts still going to be available? I'll start dieting now so I have lots of room in my trousers for arse expansion!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 02:20 PM

Sounds good Gary.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 02:47 PM

Does that mean the outside toilet will have a roof??!!!......

Looking forward to the Gathering. I second Liz's comment.....will breakfast be available?? The breakfasts have been excellent over the past 2 years!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 03:40 PM

look forward to see you all again. enjoyed my first ever gather last year. will need tent space, bigger than the pup tent i had last year. there will be two of us, so depending on weather,may be in car or on new bike if poss. hugs are available for all just ask!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Tig
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 04:52 PM

But you weren't around at folk club when I needed one Wigan!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 05:22 PM

New Bike?    Can I fall off the back of it? Please???

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 10:19 AM

starlight toilet's are all part of the black dog charm! is the bride to be becoming modest now micca is making a honest woman of her i wonder!!!!!!! yes breakfast will be available as usual

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From:
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 10:32 AM

Modest??!!! moi??...I don't think so!!!....I don't mind peeing and star gazing at the same time!!!LOL!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 03:13 PM

sorry tig was in scotland. liz, ride yes fall off no. cant have the italian faring being scratched!
tig, again, as tis my birthday on friday i will expect a hug from you not vice versa,although im sure that can be arranged!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 04:30 PM

Oh come on... all I damaged was my pride and my arse - and let's face it, my arse is big enough!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: fiddler
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 03:56 AM

From my point of view the bad news - I was prevailed upon to do a gig in Hampshire on the Saturday evening - I need the money this year - I shall miss you all - have a drink on me - well no you all drink enough anyway!!!!!

Hugs and Grins all round (oh and sogs

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 11:28 AM

Oh Andy what a shame but good you have a gig. See you somewhere around.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 02:36 PM

What? No Fiddler on the roof this year?!

Just Piddler on the hoof instead.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 03:30 AM

So do we have to book for this, or just turn up?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 05:24 AM

If you make your intentions known for breakfast, that is really all that's needed, although it would be useful to have a rough idea so that the Black Dog can order in your barrel of cider.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 06:11 AM

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Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 12:32 PM

Is that what you look like after you've drunk it all? I will do a head count as time goes on and ask you whether you are intent or van etc. but it is possible to turn up. As Liz says the main reason for numbers is breakfasts which are excellent. The field is a good size but knowing who and what are attending helps us make sure everyone pitches in a suitable spot.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 11 Mar 05 - 03:16 PM

Weill you be doing the head count before or after I drink any cider? Because if it's after, the answer may be different.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 13 Mar 05 - 10:30 AM

best order our breakfasts then!!
l.t.s you cant fall off this one, bigger seat and grab handle prevent unwanted slides

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: stallion
Date: 13 Mar 05 - 10:52 AM

I am trying to fix a way to get there, but it is unlikely. York folk day saturday at the Black Swan and I will be busy all day, and friday night is the ususal Tap & Spile evening. Might make Sunday but " her indoors" will almost certainly kick off, especially comming so soon after the NYC trip. I'll try
Cheers
peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Mar 05 - 11:20 AM

Bigger seat.... you trying to say something about the size of my seat?!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Mar 05 - 02:17 PM

Are we talking about the bie or the outside loo??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 14 Mar 05 - 03:26 PM

just the bike seat liz.
jane, wats a bie?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Mar 05 - 04:09 PM

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Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Mar 05 - 05:09 PM

Oh DO try hard Stallion...I'm sooo looking forward to meeting you!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 11:53 AM

start having a think about any request's for beer as usual i will try my best to have a good choice, but any guidence would be helpfull !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 12:06 PM

Make sure there is plenty cider please!!

See you all soon!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 01:56 PM

I suppose lots isn't enough info Gary. Having a good session beer on is always good as the heavier stuff makes us fall down too soon.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 03:31 PM

And if you can make the cider Thatchers, that would be really wonderful!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 03:52 PM

I don't suppose there's any chance of something from Hall and Woodhouse?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 03:53 PM

And by the way.....


100


LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 04:05 PM

Welcome to room 101

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Tig
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 05:44 PM

Some of Sue Simpson's?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 02:57 PM

bd - How about some mild? You can't get mild in a London pub! Other than that, rather than thinking about a barrel or two, is it possible for a publican to get a broader selection in smaller quantity at trade price (e.g. bottled stuff)? I'm an ale/beer man, & don't go much on 'bitter' so if you get a barrel of bitter, I probably won't try it past the first pint. But if you've got a range I'll try one of each (seshpeshully hif I *hic* ain't shtried 'em be*hic*fore...) before settling on my faves (assuming I'm not parallel by then! ;-) ). I suspect most beer lovers, most folkies (is there a distinction (shaddap Khatt!) between the two?) are much the same.

The CAMRA beer tent at Festival At The Edge is pure heaven precisely because, if one beer don't suit, I can finish it (of course, finish it! It's still beer, man!!) & move on to a different one...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:38 PM

Now Wulfie, wouldn't want you to end up flat on your back!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 04:21 PM

Depends where he was on his back and who put him there.......

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Vicky
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 12:25 PM

I never touched him and if that Liz says I did well she's a liar and she only said it cos she was jealous when I got off with that fit bloke and anyway I wasn't even there so shuddup!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 07:32 PM

Yeah but, no but, yeah but, that Vicky, she's a slag!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Huggy bear
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 06:31 PM

Just a request for some decent cider, i.e. not strongbow , woodpecker or anything similar to those two named ones.
Thanks in advance
HB

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 02:16 AM

The computer says no. Cough.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 03:47 AM

I want that one!

(Is it me or is this thread rapidly degenerating into something else....?)

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 03:48 AM

And I claim eleventy one!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 01:52 PM

ugh ugh ugh

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 02:45 PM

Ladies, the difficulty isn't putting me on my back...

It's keeping me there - I bounce!

(Can't keep a good man down, you know...)

BTW, Vicky, I don't think we've been introduced. Which bit did you want to book? Only Liz is after the chest, Khatt usually has her hands on me bum, Jane is... errrmmmm... behaving herself while Geoff's in sight, & judging by last year, there'll be a bit of a queue for hugs...

;-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:08 PM

Can I put a bid in for 6 vouchers this year please?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Vicky
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:13 PM

Yeah but no but I am not so a slag Liz and anyway I don't even like like hairy chests. Anyone got the lips yet??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:18 PM

So that's two votes for Thatcher's Cider then!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Micca
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 06:07 PM

make that 3 votes Lynne, but I'd settle for Biddenden or even Gibbon Strangler

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 12:11 PM

Make that 4 votes Lynne!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 03:12 PM

NOT MRS SIMPSONS!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 06:12 PM

Hehe! Well I don't kow the ones Micca's mentioned, but6 I'll try anything once!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 07:15 AM

Only once Lynne? I'd have a few if I were you!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 07:52 AM

I'll try anything once...if I like it I can always keep trying it!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Micca
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 01:27 PM

Lynne, Biddenden is LOVELY Highly alcoholic (at least 8% BV and I suspect rather more sometimes) but with a lovelytart very appley taste like one would imagine liquidised Cox's apples would taste, sometimes known as "Milk of Amnesia"

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 23 Mar 05 - 09:34 AM

What does it taste like without the lovely Tart?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 23 Mar 05 - 01:17 PM

is this tart coming to the black dog?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Mar 05 - 01:33 PM

I am.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 24 Mar 05 - 01:27 PM

Liz - Vouchers may not help. Jane has got hold of the idea of ration books. I don't somehow think that's going to turn out to be for *my* benefit!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Mar 05 - 09:24 AM

And no Liz, I don't mean for rump steak or sausage!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Mar 05 - 09:33 AM

Sausage? Moi?!

I will actually be claiming on behalf of Limpit who, although old enough to be hugged, is not deemed responsible enough to collect her own ration book, and I shall also be claiming for the recently married Mrs CatsPhiddle, who will no longer require hers....... Manitas is staying in London.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Mar 05 - 10:23 AM

Well in that case I suppose I will just have to collect on behalf of all FIVE of my offspring. I would colect Geoff's but he usually gets his own!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Mar 05 - 03:08 PM

Went to Black Dog last night and beer and cider is being sorted. The pub is having a refurb so will look all posh before we arrive and having seen the artists impression will make the area near the conservatory a lot better for singing or musicians. I need to start counting bodies tents and caravans soon so if you could pm me it would make life easier although I will also go through the thread. This is the fifth Yorkshire gathering and looks like it could also be the best so don't miss it.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 01 Apr 05 - 12:48 PM

Jane - Why would all five of your offspring, never mind Geoff, be interested in ration books, eh? (But I would agree that only women understand ration books, & therefore men should not be allowed anywhere near one. Please? Especially Davetnova!!)

Liz - If you want to get between Cats & her ration book, I'm not bloody well rescuing you - I heard what happened to Actaeon, for a start! But anything that keeps Limpit off my back (literally) is to be encouraged (just don't push yer luck...).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Apr 05 - 03:20 PM

Of course they don't need ration books but that won't stop me claiming!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 12:22 AM

Do you really think that anything I do can keep Limpit off anyone? Why do you think she's called Limpit?!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 11:18 AM

As I am a virgin mudcatter and this is my first Yorkshire gathering, and I know I'm only a man but errr.... is there something I should know?

Mal

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 01:30 PM

Probably, mate, & I'm sure you'll know better by the end of the w/e but A) the women aren't going to let you in on the secret; & B) unless you have a bottomless wallet, why would us blokes want to let you off, eh?

;-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 03:30 PM

OOh Wulfie... you could almost be a girl, you're so devious!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 04:20 PM

Not with a bum like that he couldn't!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 02 Apr 05 - 04:24 PM

Cunning is my middle name, Liz...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Apr 05 - 01:31 AM

Not it's not, your middle name is Algernon....!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 03 Apr 05 - 03:12 AM

Oh well - nothing ventured, nothing lost (or something like that)

Ahh, the days of the bottomless wallet, a memory of the dim and distant past, before I discovered women and got married. Now it's just 'she who must be obeyed' who thinks I still have one.

I look forward to meeting you all in May - I think - we can commiserate over a beer or three.

Malc

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Apr 05 - 05:52 AM

Just tell her those three little words that show how much you care....


Camping is Free.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 03 Apr 05 - 03:46 PM

I'd rather hear "the beer is free" - any chance?

Malc >:o)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 05 Apr 05 - 02:01 PM

less than 7 weeks.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 06 Apr 05 - 05:22 AM

fancy this one Sophia?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Sweetfia
Date: 06 Apr 05 - 05:29 AM

Yeah, sounds like a good event to go to. If we camping, I want my own tent then, i'm not sharing with you two monsters!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 06 Apr 05 - 05:40 AM

Consider it gripped and sorted number one daughter.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 02:17 PM

all gone very quiet hope you havn't forgotten us!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 03:17 PM

How could we forget you Black Dog!!

Not long to go and I know we are all looking forward to the gathering!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 04:14 PM

We're still here, still coming... and I claim 150!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: blackdog
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 04:16 PM

good news the pub refurb is going ahead and will be complete for the gathering also i might have got a shower block sorted for the camp site..........[the dinning room might smell better on sunday !]

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 07:18 PM

I wil go if i'm not killing things , [I just applied for job as slaughterman in Norton, North Yorkshire].Job is killing pigs, apparently they taste just like pork.wages are good, and accomadation is provided, so i might live on site duuring the week, if i get it.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Big Mal
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:19 AM

A voyuer, al fresco loo's and now a communal shower, things are getting better all the time.

Mal >:o)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From:
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:46 AM

And all this just outside Selby...who'da thought it!!

Looking forward to the Gathering again!! See you all soon xx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 11:43 AM

Showers? So not a dirty weekend away then!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 12:44 PM

Not a dirty weekend? Oh bugger.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 10:13 AM

Refresh for JP

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 19 Apr 05 - 07:07 AM

Is jOhn Prescott going?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Apr 05 - 01:33 PM

Hope not otherwise there will be no pies!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Sweetfia
Date: 20 Apr 05 - 05:44 AM

Lol!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 11:49 AM

Come on folks I need to do a head count so if youy haven't confirmed could you do so. I will post a list later and if you are not on it you'll miss a cracking weekend.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 12:28 PM

Jane - we had a pencil for the Saturday , but it looks like it wont happen , so I will be up !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,MBSLynne
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 05:18 PM

Me, el_punkoid_nouveau, RAT-W and ShadyLady will be there....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: nutty
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 08:34 PM

I'll be there for Friday night and most of Saturday.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 23 Apr 05 - 12:46 PM

It's all well and good counting heads, but will you have enough bodies to go round?

Just to let you know I'm still about and will be there>:o)

Big Mal

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: mouldy
Date: 23 Apr 05 - 01:51 PM

I daresay I'll be popping in and out (of the pub) during the weekend.

A xx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: asirovedout
Date: 24 Apr 05 - 06:28 AM

Intending to be there Saturday.

@

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Carol
Date: 24 Apr 05 - 06:39 AM

Intending to be there Saturday and perhaps Friday evening if the weather's good could we bring our (small) folding caravan please?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 24 Apr 05 - 12:46 PM

Intending to come out for the weekend again â€"just have to sort out sleeping arrangements, as camping is problematic for me. Really looking forward to seeing (& singing with) everyone again!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Apr 05 - 12:56 PM

Limpit and I will be there .. Manitas is having (another) weekend to himself so that makes 3 he owes me!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Cobble
Date: 24 Apr 05 - 08:40 PM

Showers??? Is this the 22 buckets they just put up near the cold water tap???

             Cobble who wishes to remain abnominous.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Apr 05 - 09:10 AM

There was always the chance of a shower if you used the after hours faculties.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Carol
Date: 26 Apr 05 - 09:27 AM

Sorry Jane but we went to give our folding caravan it's spring clean on the storage site and someb--------- has stolen it, so I'll have to drive up to the sessions - it's scuppered a few of my plans, needless to say.   Carol

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Apr 05 - 11:26 AM

Oh Carol how horrible.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 26 Apr 05 - 03:55 PM

will be there sat an sun 2 of us

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Sweetfia
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 08:37 AM

Me, El Ted and El Ted's other half will be there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 09:36 AM

Should I bring my gear just in case someone brings a motorbike?....!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 10:02 AM

Why?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 12:50 PM

Cos I'm a bikeless biker who hasn't had a ride since last year!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 02:09 PM

Always come equipped for a ride you never know when you might get lucky!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 02:25 PM

Can't tow the caravan with my bike, sorry Liz

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 02:47 PM

I'm still hoping to be there, but work has suddenly become a little more uncertain...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 03:14 PM

sorry liz, just bought a ducati, but will be in car due to need to carry 2 people and camp gear

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Apr 05 - 02:56 PM

I'm sorry Wulfie but thats just not good enough! I demand my hugs.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 29 Apr 05 - 05:19 PM

I can see someone being met with folded arms. I don't do "demands". No way to treat a wild animal, Mrs. D!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Apr 05 - 06:14 PM

I can see someone else pitching his tent in another field and not being allowed into the pub......

LTS : )

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 30 Apr 05 - 08:06 AM

Carol

Give us the details of stolen folder, any distinguishing features?

We will keep an eye open for it when we are away caravaning.

We've only got a 2 berth caravan, but you're welcome to crash out in the awning

Malc

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 05 - 12:13 PM

Only 2 weeks to go now. All the refurbs should be done by next week so we will have some good areas for singing and music sessions. Of course it will be hot by then so we will all be sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine. We are hoping to have the barbeque on Saturday night as last year as it seemed to suit most people but there is also excellent food on offer in the dining area if you want to be posh. Could we have a quick hands up for Sunday lunch jist to give an idea of numbers. As before it would be preferred if we wait until the latter end of lunchtime (around 2pm) to allow for the regular trade to finish. Anyway if you have had the cooked breakfast you won't be ready to eat before then.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 May 05 - 12:48 PM

Arrrggghhh - I've just realised I've double-booked! I can't make the Yorkshire Gathering as I'll be on my way to the Chez Wyndham-Reed in France for a week. Have a great time everyone.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 May 05 - 05:39 PM

Put Limpit and I down for the lunch please... it made a great end to the weekend.

LTS

And I claim 190

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 May 05 - 09:50 AM

Just called into the pub on the way home from CatsPhiddle and miccas wedding. The alterations are all just about done and it has made a big difference to the feel of the larger area which now has conventional pub type benches and so feels less like an overflow from the dining room. Should make it much better for having song and music sessions.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 07 May 05 - 10:01 AM

The Black Dogs are wondering how many bodies they are expecting to provision for - how much beer to order / food to cook etc..
Can people who are intending to attend use this thread to confirm your spaces in the field and how many people you expect to have with you. Although it is a Mudcat Gathering we will welcome any other passing folkies or people who just fancy hovering about for the atmosphere.
Mrs.Duck is compiling a list from previous thread postings, but while she is doing that I'll get the ball rolling......

Spaces booked for :-
Me, her and "them" - caravan.

Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 May 05 - 10:17 AM

So far I have these names down.
CatsPhiddle and Micca
Liz the Squeek and Limpit
Big Mal and Barbara
4 minimals
Yorkshire Yankee
Ian McFlute
Menolly (and grands)
MBSLynne
elpunkoidnouveau
RatW
Shadylady
Raedwulf (if he unfolds his arms)
Leadfingers
ColK
Muppitz
Les from Hull and Maggie
Georgiansilver
BusyBeePaul
Martin from Barton
JeZeBel
Don(wysiwig)T
Wigan
Huggy Bear
flamenco ted
Sweetfia
Sir John from Hull(if he's not killing nowt)
Nutty
Mouldy
asirovedout
Carol
Geoff the Duck
Mrs Duck
MadLion
Boats
Mootlefish
Tig
Badger
Firecat
Not being on the list doesn't mean you can't come but if I have missed anyone let me know.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: JulieF
Date: 07 May 05 - 05:36 PM

Will probably be able come for the Saturday with asirovedout ( provided he remembers that he offered me a lift and I remember to ask him again)

Julie

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Mrs catsPHiddle Patterson
Date: 08 May 05 - 02:27 PM

Add Micca and I to the list for food!!!...he needs to keep his strength up now he's married!!! *BG*

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 May 05 - 03:52 PM

Oh Khatt... is it that bad already? You're first on the list!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 05 - 01:58 PM

To clear up any confusion for those who weren't at the gathering last year. The pub will be putting on a barbeque on the Saturday teatime. There will be burgers and other stuff and you pay them for what you have. It was all very good last year and reasonably priced. The pub also do a good selection of meals in the restaurant bit and sandwiches. Tracy has also said she will do breakfasts again this year - hooray! Please bring expandible waist trousers to accomodate the weekends increases.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 09 May 05 - 03:39 PM

jane, put me an maisienan down for two sun lunches

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 May 05 - 04:39 PM

Mmmm... breakfastsss.............

#LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 May 05 - 04:40 PM

Oh, and 200, by the way!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 05 - 04:44 PM

Find a nice clean page.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: nutty
Date: 09 May 05 - 04:50 PM

Are you wanting raffle prizes again Mrs Duck?????

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 05 - 07:26 AM

Yes we will be having a raffle so any donations welcome.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 10 May 05 - 07:49 AM

This little get together sounds as if could be a cracking do'. I've never been before and very much hoping that we'll be able to get there. Desperately trying to find a babysitter for our youngest.

Can we just turn up on the day with my caravan. How big is this field? I assuming that there are no services.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 May 05 - 09:41 AM

Bring the youngest - there will be other children there ranging in ages from teenagers down and no shortage of entertainment for the little darling.

(I have to bring my child, why should you get away with a free weekend :] )

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 May 05 - 02:19 PM

We have been taking our kids to the gathering since they were tiny tots. The facilities are basic but there is a chance of a portable shower / toilet block being there this year which will be novel. Field is a good size and can't see a problem with just turning up.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: rock chick
Date: 11 May 05 - 05:43 PM

Dont forget bassic and me, we are either camping or B&B but we will be there on the Friday. will let you know asap about camping.

rc

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 12 May 05 - 05:24 AM

Will there be anywhere to bed down three hunters and a pack of hounds? We intend to hook up with The Selby Hunt and indulge in a spot of fox 'following'

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 12 May 05 - 01:58 PM

Not entirely sure which side of the argument you're making a point about, ted.

Bloody damn sure this is isn't the thread for it.

This is a thread about the Mudcat Yorkshire Gathering. If you want to make some sort of point about a recently enacted piece of legislation, be a decent chap & take it somewhere else, eh? Start your own thread & be shot down in flames by whichever side. Don't hijack this one!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 05 - 02:31 PM

How could I have left you and Gordon out slap wrists Jane! Hunters and Gatherers - now theres an idea.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 13 May 05 - 06:20 AM

I'll take that as a 'no' then eh Raedwulf?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Raedwulf
Date: 13 May 05 - 11:42 AM

Don't ask me, mate, just make sure those hounds know better than to chase a Wulf! ;-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 May 05 - 03:42 PM

3 days to go. Don't forget to bring something for the raffle. Anything will do, bottles, CDs, chocolate, that sort of thing.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Les from Hull
Date: 17 May 05 - 05:50 PM

Oh, I hope I win a bottle of chocolate CDs!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 May 05 - 05:53 PM

3 days?? I'm still recovering from LAST weekend!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 05 - 08:49 AM

2 days to go and I'm trying to remember where the tent is......

The Quiz (Never mind the clues, it's all bo££ocks) is under construction..... hopefully we'll be too drunk to remember to do it!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 05 - 11:41 AM

Well I thought doing it just before the barbeque would be the best time Liz. Then we can get sorted for singaround in main bar after and session in new bar.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 May 05 - 11:55 AM

Sadly the opportunity to be paid has got in the way again so as Samuel Goldwyn was wont to say "Include Me Out" . Work is definately the curse of the drinking classes !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 18 May 05 - 12:06 PM

I'm very sorry to be missing it. Jack will be there though, with his Auntie Khatt who I'm sure will be keeping him out of trouble *g*

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 May 05 - 12:12 PM

Keeping Jack out of trouble is a full time job!!...he's been terrorising my cats all week!

Looking forward to the gathering.....so it Jack!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 18 May 05 - 02:25 PM

I'll be popping over from North Lincs for a bit of a play. When are the best times to come for sessions?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 May 05 - 05:52 PM

Each year what happens has been slightly diferent, depending on the venue and who turns up. Friday night has tended to be everyone together, although the new layout of the pub may make people spread out further. There has usually been ome form of music playing session on the Saturday afternoon and another on the evening. Some folks pay a passing visit such as you plan to, so could be at either. There should be music happening and if not you could start it up and others will join in.
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 05 - 07:13 PM

Should I be getting the travel basket out of the loft as well then Khatt>?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 May 05 - 03:22 AM

Might be a good idea Liz although I think he will keep Limpit company on the journey. I've been trying to get him out of his wedding tartan but he decided he really likes it and won't let me get anywhere near it!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,MBSLynne
Date: 19 May 05 - 07:54 AM

Are you talking about Jack or Micca Khatt?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 May 05 - 08:19 AM

ermmm....Jack!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 May 05 - 09:02 AM

A lift has been arranged and I am to provide extra ballast for the Tedmobile, coming over early(ish) Friday evening. Sadly, Maggie will not be with us, as she has to work on Saturday. She wants to come over for Saturday evening (only) if she can get a lift from Hull.

M62 - the true path!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 19 May 05 - 09:22 AM

He's being BraveDog...........just please stop him painting his backside blue. Takes forever to get him clean again

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 May 05 - 11:11 AM

Hooray Les and i hope Maggie can make it too. Now blue bottoms - we are still on Jack and not Micca I hope!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 May 05 - 12:39 PM

Sorry Pixie....it looks as though he has already got his grubby paws on the tub of woad...I will try to return him to you in a good condition, it might be a bit difficult but we will try!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 19 May 05 - 01:06 PM

To be fair, he was in a pretty awful condition when I left him with you. Did I warn you to pack alka seltzer?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 May 05 - 02:00 PM

They are already packed..lets just hope they don't fiz too loud!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 May 05 - 05:12 PM

The basket is down from the loft, I've got the leather gloves and the stun gun ready (well I say stun gun... it's a harback copy of 'Mrs Beeton' but it has the same effect), the quiz is done, bar one question, no-one is packed, the car is a mess and I can't find my medication.....

Yorkshire, here we come!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,Susanne (skw, cookieless)
Date: 19 May 05 - 05:50 PM

Have fun everybody, ald greetings to all the Mudcatters I've met. I'd love to be there among you. Next year I'll have to time my annual holiday so as to include both the European and the Yorkshire gathering!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 May 05 - 06:06 PM

I've just been over to the Black Dog setting up the caravan.
The Refurbs are sorted so there is more room for us in the pub. The alfresco Guzunder is in line for radical changes, but they haven't happened yet. We wil probably be there shortly after half five.
See you all soon!
Quack!!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 19 May 05 - 10:12 PM

Looking forward to seeing everyone -- and soon!

BTW, I'll be bringing along a case of Song Links 2 CDs, so anyone interested in obtaining them at the Mudcatters' special price
(and not having to pay an extra £1.75 for S&H from Fellside) should come see me...

Will also be bringing some yummy genuine American chocolate chip cookies (made by a genuine American, of course!) for the raffle...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 May 05 - 02:35 AM

Change of plan....not coming until Saturday morning now and only staying the day....oh well, as Richard says, it's better than not going.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From:
Date: 20 May 05 - 04:29 AM

Glad you are coming Lynne...I've got some wonderful photo's to show you of last weekend!! See you tomorrow!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 May 05 - 05:16 AM

Great Khatt! Ted has had his roll film developed too, so he'll bring those

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 May 05 - 09:54 AM

Almost there now. Just waiting for Geoff to get home then we will be underway. Can't wait to see you all. Will probably need hugs as had a job interview this morning.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 May 05 - 10:23 AM

Car is full of petrol but empty of baggage... Setting off in 1 hour.... HELP!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bloke in the Corner
Date: 20 May 05 - 11:44 AM

Well, since Mr Skippy has signally failed to get us an entry in the Brigg Fidle Fest busking competition - in which we come second last year - I will be coming to the YG for a lunchtime, about 1.00pm Anyone else be there then?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Firecat
Date: 20 May 05 - 02:41 PM

I'll be there tomorrow. Parents are there tonight though.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Micca
Date: 22 May 05 - 01:24 PM

Well, home again, after a Very GOOD time in the newly refurbished ( you know the way ththat word can be a euphemism for tarting a place up and ruining the ambience, well in this case it ISN'T they have done a lovely low key job) Black Dog, many thanks to the staff of the Black Dog for looking after us all, especially to blackdog himself and to Tracey for getting up at stupid o'clock to do breakfasts for a bunch of scruffy Folkies!! a Big Thank You also to The Ducks for organising a splendid weekend and a lovely welcoming venue, to Liz the Squeak for a memorable quiz (which our team the Hooters(dont ask) WON, Nyaaah Nayaah) and also my personal thanks to all who attended so I and My Wife could renew friendships and make some new ones. see you all next year

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: BanjoRay
Date: 22 May 05 - 01:29 PM

Well done, Geoff and Jane.
Today's high spot for me was listening to some incredible Squeaks frim Liz when Yorkshire Yankee creased everyone up with a song about glass eyes.
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,MBSLynne
Date: 22 May 05 - 01:54 PM

Although we were only able to be there for the day on Saturday, it was most enjoyable, even though it appears to have turned my daughter into a pool-shark. Thanks Ducks! Thanks Black dog! Nice to meet yet more Mudcatters. The quiz was a laugh..and I, too was on the Hooters team, and we won!! Surprisingly good accoustics for a pub too. Not sure what happened to all the hugs that were mentioned in the thread as we built up to it..I didn't get many at all! Certainly not my fair share!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 May 05 - 02:33 PM

Then you will have to come back next year and try again, Lynne!! Thanks everyone that came - I have a list somewhere and I think we had about 45 catters over the weekend. As always the Black Dog did us proud and hopefully they will let us come back next year and keep them awake for another weekend. The raffle raised £50 for Mudcat (thanks Phoebe and Tig :0))No doubt photoes will be available soon.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 22 May 05 - 02:46 PM

Just got back....absolutely shattered but I had and excellent time!

Thank you Jane and Geoff for organising another wonderful weekend and thank you to everyone at The Black Dog!!

More later....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 May 05 - 03:30 PM

And what was the weather like ??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Menolly
Date: 22 May 05 - 03:31 PM

Home! Unpacked! Grand and mostly black dog dropped off at my daughter's. Grandson - worn out by the weekend - slept most of the way! Now for the washing, followed by repacking for Chippenham, holiday as we travel back home via Weybridge, Banbury , Sheffield and Manchest where Hatter, my companion for the week, gets his degree from the OU! ( If you don't know - Hatter is my son)

Can I have a rest in June! ----- Probably not!

Lovely weekend - glad I put the gazebo up for when we were eating tea, Saturday night!

Gill

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 May 05 - 03:42 PM

Weather stayed fine most of the time except when Gillian wanted to eat al fresco! But for those of us who opted for the barbeque it was quite sunny if not quite the heat wave we managed last year.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 May 05 - 04:31 PM

Bloody fantastic!! I'm full of roast beef and chocolate orange cheesecake, which was incredible!

Thanks Jane and Tracey and everyone else who organised the weekend - and especially thanks to Yorkshire Yankee who donated some chocolate chip pecan cookies for the raffle - they are fantastic! Well.. were .. there's 3 left for Manitas and I tomorrow!

Thanks again.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 23 May 05 - 03:10 AM

Well, I started in the digital studio yesterday, and processed a lot of the photos - the first batch should be up tonight, somewhere...

Thanks for a brill day!

epn

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 May 05 - 04:13 AM

Well if I'd been there Lynne I would have made up your quota of hugs with pleasure, I say this safe in the knowledge that epn is too far aweay to beat me up ¦¬] Sounds like you all had a good time, may make it next year if I'm spared.
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 May 05 - 05:32 AM

Thanks Giok...I'll hold you to that next time I see you!

Yorkshire Yankee's mint chocolate chip cookies were fantastic too!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: alanww
Date: 23 May 05 - 07:18 AM

Sorry I couldn't make it this year but (I suppose behind the jealousy!) I'm glad that everyone had a great time!   Hope to be there next year...
Look forward to seeing most of you at one or more of Chippenham, Bishop's Castle, Alcester, Four Fools, Portsmouth, Sidmouth, Dartmoor, Saltburn, Whitby, Towersey ... or wherever!
"Oh, not for me the sun brings the morning-o!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 23 May 05 - 08:34 AM

Big thanks to Jane and Geoff for the organizing, and Black Dog, Tracy and Bar Staff for their stirling effort over the weekend.

So many new faces and names. I've forgotten more names than people I met?? But enjoyed the weekend emensly - roll on YG2006

Malc and Barbara

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 23 May 05 - 12:42 PM

Echoing others' accolades and appreciation to the Ducks (including Maddie, for all the work she does on the raffle!) and to the owners & staff of the Black Dog for their patience and helpfulness.

Fond memories for me... Banjo Ray's lovely background picking all weekend (whenever there wasn't something else going on), CatsPhiddle's rousing rendition of Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl (a real high point of the Saturday evening sing), Liz & Micca's side-splitting parodies, the hot tune-session Friday evening -- kicked off by Bill Sables & Sam Pirt (what a pair!), Hacksaw Bob's magical massages reducing late-late-night Catters (including me) to wonderfully relaxed puddles, Liz's quiz, the Sunday sing, and so much more...

Once again enjoyed being able to (at last!) put some faces to familiar names (now if I can just remember all the names that go with the faces!) -- as well as (of course) getting to see friends from last year again.

Also lovely to see the those who met at last year's YG still together & going strong on their "first anniversary", as well as that newly-hitched "Patterson couple" (not to mention parents/in-laws!).

Good Luck to Ian McFlute and Mrs Duck on their upcoming job interviews -- we're all rooting for you!

Cheers -- Vikki

P.S. Many thanks for the compliments on the cookies -- glad they're "going down" well! [g]

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Micca
Date: 23 May 05 - 01:36 PM

Vikki, bring some more next year, the only way I am ever going to taste any is if I win them in the raffle( there are some who are right tight with cookies)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 May 05 - 01:43 PM

Oh Micca, we were only thinking of your health.......!

They were rather splendid!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 23 May 05 - 04:04 PM

super weekend. ta to mr & mrs D. ta to LTS even if we didnt win!!!!!. ta to blackdog an tracey even tho mi breky was delayed. loved the sunday singing, an the parodies. took us 5 hrs to get home due to lovely detour over an around the N.Yorks moors, finished the weekend off nicely. maisienan also sends thanks an regards to all

p.s. to LTS, i wont do just a minute next year then others can have a go. ( mind i might have to be gagged)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: nutty
Date: 23 May 05 - 05:15 PM

So glad you all had a good time. I was sorry my time with you was so short this year but roll on 2006. Thankx Jane, Geoff and everybody.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: hacksawbob
Date: 24 May 05 - 12:40 PM

Hi thanks all for your music, had a great time. Had a sore head on sunday, hope you all enjoyed the shoulder rubs, and to who ever it was who gave me some tips... Went to put names to faces and came back none the wiser! HO Hum Had to sort an electrical problem on the van on Sunday , but got home OK.
Thanks again.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 May 05 - 12:56 PM

I've started adding photos to the album Here's a few

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Noreen
Date: 24 May 05 - 01:07 PM

That link won't let us in, Mrs. D.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 May 05 - 01:11 PM

Strange cos it works from here.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: BanjoRay
Date: 24 May 05 - 01:37 PM

I think you have to share your album with individuals, Jane. It won't let me in either, even though I've registered.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 24 May 05 - 03:51 PM

sorry mrs D, cant get past an advert for kodak

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Noreen
Date: 24 May 05 - 04:41 PM

That's cos it's YOURS, Jane. You have to allow us in by changing some setting.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 25 May 05 - 03:05 AM

Sorry guys - it's taken me a bit longer than I intended, but the first photos are here. The roll film will be going in to process tomorrow, so there may well be more up by the weekend...

epn

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 May 05 - 03:11 AM

Great Photos epn!.....was Jack the most photographed mudcatter???!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 25 May 05 - 04:18 AM

Great pics Ted! Jack appears to have behaved in his usual shameful manner.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:23 AM

Well Rumanci looked at my photos last night so I don't understand the problem.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:27 AM

It won't let me in now! Does this

work any better?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Bassic
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:35 AM

Works for me now Jane, guess the first link was to the wrong page on the site. Nice pics! :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:40 AM

Right well I'll add some more then.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: nutty
Date: 25 May 05 - 07:22 AM

super pics Jane

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Malc R
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:05 AM

Great pics Jane and epn - I can even remember seeing some of them at the gathering. :o)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:28 AM

Great pix. That Jack is obviously a star!

RtS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:53 AM

He's a good snog too.....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 May 05 - 01:01 PM

but a lousy passenger.. he rattled the bars of that cage all the way home you know!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 May 05 - 01:09 PM

Well you'd have been OK if you had a flat tyre on the way home, I always carry my own jack.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 May 05 - 01:19 PM

Groooooaannn!   

TTFN Lady P.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 May 05 - 01:40 PM

GREAT Pictures Mrs. Duck

uhmmmm...

I WANT that tankard!

pardonmewhileIwipetheslobberoffmechin

MMario

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 May 05 - 07:54 AM

Its from Theakstons brewery MMario but they don't appear to have a website for mail order. You'll just have to visit yorkshire!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire gathering 2005
From: wigan
Date: 26 May 05 - 02:07 PM

super pics mrs d an epn. anymore from anybody?