Yorkshire Gathering 2006

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Phot
Date: 08 May 06 - 01:58 PM

Not sure if we can make it after all. Pixel had SIX! Kittens on Saturday morning!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 08 May 06 - 02:19 PM

If I remember my maths correctly, isn't 6! equal to 22?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:00 AM

Seems I accidently bought a party tent so we can use it as an extension for music/song if necessary. Can also use it for the now obligatory belly dance workshop.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:03 AM

"accidently" BOUGHT a party tent? Hope you have room to store it!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:46 AM

Of course we have no room to store it! I put in a bid on e bay hardly expecting to be lucky but was - got it for a lot less than others had gone for.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 10 May 06 - 12:15 PM

Spoke to Graham Metcalfe, he is definately coming, havent heard from Ben and Emily yet (Harker & Weygang), Steve Thompson & band (Pugwash convention) might have a "do" otherwise they would be coming, might have to be two people carriers!
cheers
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:41 AM

Only a week away. Mini marquee has arrived, beer is standing at the ready, pumps full of Addlestons cider and good weather on the way.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:59 AM

Given Max's thread re fund raising, perhaps this would be a good point to advertise a Mudcat raffle? I assume we are having one, Jane?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 06 - 06:07 AM

Of course, Morty, so everyone try to contribute something. We will also be auctioning 'Angelica' for the cause. Maddie has got the tickets and tin ready and intends to badger everyone all weekend :0) And talking of badges Tig and Badger will be there to provide mudcat badges which also contribute to mudcat funds.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 12 May 06 - 03:29 PM

Do we want some Gathering Badges this year?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 12 May 06 - 04:13 PM

Yes please Tig ....one for me and also a new Mudcat badge, my last one got wet and 'ran'.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 13 May 06 - 04:42 PM

Anyone going here that will also be at the Broadstairs Festival in August??

I'm after a Mudcat Badge.

I live in Sweden, but will be at Broadstairs and want it delivered there. (Or Wallingford Bunk Fest Sept 1st. - 3rd.)Pm me for further details.
Chas

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 06 - 05:19 PM

Ooh yes please, Tig. They always go down well.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 14 May 06 - 02:26 PM

Anyone??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 14 May 06 - 03:37 PM

Shucks. Not gonna be able to make the gathering. The Ritual With No Shame is requiring more attention than was previously thought. Nuts.......

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 May 06 - 04:19 PM

Fidjit - if no luck, see my posting on earlier badge thread.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 14 May 06 - 06:09 PM

Thanks Geoff

Chas

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 May 06 - 05:22 PM

how many gaze bows/ praty tents needed?

I've got piles!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 May 06 - 05:28 PM

Think we got it covered now Mr H. I've got one 6m by 3m which is big enough for a singaround or session should pub be overcrowded. Thanks though. See you soon.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:08 AM

Hey Jane - just checking your list of attendees and we're not on it. So, put Zany Mouse and MCP down please and see you Friday.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:12 AM

Can I put an appeal out to all catters please? I'm searching for very simple (for a simple mind) arrangements of popular session music. If you have any please, pretty please, can you let me have a copy.

Many thanks

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:53 AM

Is the BBC virtual session web site any good to you, Rhiannon?

Sorry Mrs D - I won't be getting there after all now:-( Son #2 and his better half have arranged a do for the Saturday night that we need to be at. I hadn't realised it was also Eurovision night - That would not have made any odds to me going but it would have been quite interesting to stage a Folky version at the Mudcat do:-)

Wonder if I could have goot nil pois;-) (sp?)

Cheers and good luck with the bash.

DtG

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: bradfordian
Date: 16 May 06 - 10:28 AM

Mrs D, guess its time I showed my face again, 'sides, I got a couple of bits for the raffle from Guy Wolf & Animaterra.
Brad

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 16 May 06 - 11:41 AM

Sadly Phot and I will have to bow out as I have to work late on Friday and he has to work all weekend. Really sorry to miss it though and I hope everyone has a splendid time

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 May 06 - 01:05 PM

Still not cleared to drive, so must also regretfully miss this year.
I hope one and all have a great time, look after my American friend Severn, he may have blisters on his hands when he gets there, and it's not from doing THAT either!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 16 May 06 - 02:20 PM

zany mouse, any ideas on what you would like?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 06 - 03:12 PM

Sorry I missed you off, Rhiannon but glad you are coming.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 06 - 03:25 PM

Be great to see you again too, Barry.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 05:02 PM

Just simple tunes please - morris, irish - anything that is VERY simple.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 May 06 - 02:48 PM

Hi Mrs Duck
You know me from The Tap & Spile during Whitby Folk Week.
I wore my red army jacket and bashed my snare drum for you in your wedding procession through Whitby and was next to you when Geoff the duck got down on his knee and proposed to you in the Tap.
I'd love to come to The Yorkshire Gathering this weekend but not sure if I can get a pass! I'll see what I can wangle . Sounds like a reight good do. Are you still O.K for camping places, if not I could poss sleep in the car.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 May 06 - 07:05 PM

P.S you won't know me as Soldier Boy, but you will know me as Chris who plays the snare drum with the 'Slubbing Billys' from Huddersfield.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Nick
Date: 17 May 06 - 07:30 PM

What time do you start Friday?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:32 AM

Some of us know you as both Soldier Boy.

There's plenty of space for camping - we've always managed to fit everybody and their dog in before so plenty of room if you can make it. Be good to see you there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 18 May 06 - 08:11 AM

Do tell me who Angelica ends up going home with.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: fiddler
Date: 18 May 06 - 08:41 AM

Soory guys no me!

Be at Chippenham though

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 09:53 AM

Oh shame, Andy. Nick people will be arriving throughout afternoon and evening but music usually kicks off around eightish or when anyone wants to start. And Chris I'd know you anywhere in or out of uniform ;0) Hope you get here and as Tig says no probs with camping - anyone is welcome to join us even if they are not mudcatters yet. Now everyone think sunshine, think think ....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 18 May 06 - 10:40 AM

Hi all
Is it ok if I think moonshine moonshine moonshine
(both types)
love BtB

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 10:45 AM

Of course Bill wouldn't expect anything else from you :0))

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Folkiedave
Date: 18 May 06 - 12:48 PM

If I threw somne books about folk music and singing and tunes and things into the back of a car - would attendees be interested?

Dave

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 18 May 06 - 01:29 PM

I might be interested, FolkieDave.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 05:34 PM

Just delivered caravan to Black Dog ready for the weekend now. Format will be similar to previous years starting tomorrow night with a mixed session tunes and songs (prefereably chorus songs) to get things underway. It can be a noisy session as folk catch up with one another so quieter songs may be better sung later. Throughout Saturday there will be song sessions, music sessions and anything inbetween. The party tent should also be available for whatever (help with erection would be nice). Sunday morning is always an excuse for a big sing and this may well continue until folk drift off.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:38 PM

Won't be able to get there until Sat afternoon-ish (due to my folk choir having a gig at noon),
but have finally persuaded my other half to join me (for a change!). Looking forward to seeing everyone...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:48 PM

Will be good to meet him, see you both Saturday.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 19 May 06 - 05:31 AM

Trip from York is now down to nine, expect to arrive around 9.30pm
see you all t'nite

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 19 May 06 - 06:52 AM

Sorry guys, I know I'm a wimp but having seen the weather forecast, I can't face doing the weekend in a tent, cold and wet! I have your hat Geoff, but hopefully I will see you guys somewhere else soon. Sorry!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 May 06 - 07:58 AM

Bright sunshine at present Mortie. We had some drizzle this morning, but not that bad. Yesterday was hot sun with a couple of heavy showers. I hung out a load of washing last night and it is now pretty dry.
Don't trust the weathermen.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 20 May 06 - 04:56 AM

Well, wasn't that good, having been ejected from our usual venue for the night we had a cracking session in "The Dog". Nice to meet all the hardy 'catters, and me badge, got one at last! I think a new badge is in order, the 'catters St. Swithins Badge, for all those die hards who brave the rain in a campaign tent! Me, I went home and snuggled up in bed! (did I hear "lightwieght"!) However to those who missed last night it was a great session so you have missed out ha, I am sure you will all make up for that today and Sunday, I am otherwise engaged or I would be there . See you all.
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:03 AM

Just nipped home to check things. Absolutely brilliant session last night and sun is threatening to shine. Hope to see more locals tonight as they missed a goodun'

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:14 AM

I'm on my way Mr and Mrs Duck.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:14 AM

150 !!