Yorkshire gathering 2005

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