Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007

Subject: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:01 PM

Who would be interested in coming up to the highlands for a wee Mudgather at the back end of this year?

It would hopefully be held in a wee hotel between Lairg and Bonar Bridge, there is a station close by, and also a fabulous Youth Hostel called Carbisdale Castle. It's a 60 mile drive from Inverness Airport.

I was thinking in terms of late October [after the Getaway] or early November, at a time where it wouldn't clash with any festival weekends.

Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Effsee
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:31 PM

Great idea Giok! I'll bring the pies this time! The midgies should be down at that time of year too!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Megan L
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:45 PM

Ach ye ken lad i canny plan anything the noo but i will see whit i kin dae.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: GUEST,Crystal
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:47 PM

Sounds good!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 01:35 PM

I might be in the running for this, it's just over the water for me now.

Cheers.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 01:47 PM

Looks like a good idea John - But dont forget the Getaway is First weekend in November this year !

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 02:07 PM

OK Terry thanks, got my dates mixed up. So it looks like October then folks. Banbury is 12th to 14th October , can we do something after that?
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 02:59 PM

See how the finances are but sounds great.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:07 PM

include me in for sure.

land of my birth and all that ...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:36 PM

Great idea Giok! I can visit my parents at the same time!!!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Gizmo
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:59 PM

I would be up for it too. I'll have to check finances, but if I can't do the getaway, this would be the one I could do.

Provisionally count me in, + 2 klingons.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:12 PM

Well if the Klingons are going... maybe I could bring a Limpit?

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:17 PM

Please - could it be September? My annual holiday will probably be over by mid-October.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Alba
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:36 PM

Well Noo Giok.
Visit ma Son, visit ma Pals, meet some Mudders, bring some Mudders.
Thers's a few South o' the Border that are due a visit and mibae wid be in need o' a bit of Autumn Highland air!
October you say...ah weil yi huv me thinking noo and that is no mean feat ma Man!...Mmmmmmm
A word in the lug o a few of the Troops oer this end o' the Pond and a few o the troops on that side ...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:43 PM

Not too sure about the situation vis a vis youngsters, as it licensed premises, I will make enquiries.
Giok.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 06:07 PM

October is better as there is a half term break then, which makes it easier travelling.

Bearing in mind just how many Mudcatters have their birthdays in October, it could be quite some party!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Jack Campin
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 07:13 PM

Maybe.

OS grid reference?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Ian Burdon
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 02:21 AM

and another maybe.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 04:54 AM

Invershin
The hotel is right next to Invershin Station.
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:05 AM

Could well be up for this too!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:49 AM

Try NH 580 953 GB, and don't blame me if it doesn't work.
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Essex Girl
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 08:28 AM

Well, son should be off at University by then, so I'll be interested. I've a couple of musical friends who go by the name of 'Tigh un Truish'(or something like that)and who live just outside Glasgow, and I think they will be interested.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Teribus
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 11:52 AM

Sounds good, lovely part of the world too.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 01:41 PM

I might be able to make it; please let me know the dates asap
(lest I book accommodation in Ireland for Oireachtas na Gaeilge and the dates clash)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Gulliver
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 01:43 PM

Sounds interesting--I'll talk to you in Portaferry at the weekend...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Col K
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:45 PM

Sounds like a great idea.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 06:30 PM

Hi Giok!

You can put my name on the list.

DC

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: SussexCarole
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 06:33 PM

Just checked flights from Cardiff to Inverness.. £1,200 each! (and I thought the train was expensive)!!!! Unfortunately we won't have time to drive up....but we'll keep looking for cheaper flights. Sounds like a great weekend.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:08 AM

Co-ordinates are: N57 55.475, W4 24.020

Looks interesting Giok, especially if a cottage & car-sharing were possible. Weekend after Banbury looks fairly clear, but wouldn't be able to make the last weekend in October, that's Bampton!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:17 AM

We'll have the sprog too but I can leave it with my Mum and Dad, she's trying to get us to move up to somewhere near Inveress, and has offered child care!!! Liz...I'm sure we can arrange something with my parents for limpit care, nearer the time!

Easyjet offer the cheapest flights to Inverness. BA are ok but tend to be on the expensive side....speaking from experience over the past 18 months or so!

October or September are fine with us.

SHould be a good gathering in stunning scenery!

Khatt x

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Drumshanty
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:48 AM

I could be very interested in this if the dates fit. Can I bring a friend?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Crystal
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 05:12 AM

I can get to Inverness by train or bus, but I'm not sure how to get out to wherever the YH is. I am keen to come though!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Bagpuss
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 05:47 AM

I am a possible attendee too.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Effsee
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 07:19 AM

Crystal, you can take the train from Inverness to Invershin.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Willie-O
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:08 AM

Sounds intriguing, how close are you to setting dates? And have you a notion of the expense?

W-O
maybe dreamin in technicolour but...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: GUEST,Sean Chnuic
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:27 AM

We'll huv nae music and promisky dancin', ken whit Ah mean, pal? Far ower mony poncey Suddron "White Settlers" loupin' owre ma bonie scratchy heather; come in August or September that the midgies may eat the airss aff ye. Gaun tae hell!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Alba
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:27 AM

Carol, just a suggestion.
Maybe look into flying from Cardiff to Glasgow.Then take the lovely train ride up North.
Myself I am looking at flying into London visiting and grabbing a couple of other Mudders.. to resist is futile..*grin then heading up there.

I'll keep my eye out for cheap flights too for you.
Steer well clear of the easyjet mob.
Cheap they may be but very unreliable. Trust me. Been burned enough by those chancers.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Alba
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:33 AM

Sean Chnuic that's no very nice noo is it.
There's enough room up by fur a few mair!
Besides if the Midges are still oot mibae they wid eat the visitors (fresh blood ect!!) and then gie us a wee break, no whit a mean!
It's a win win situation really
J:)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Willie-O
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:51 AM

That's nearly incomprehensible but let me see if I have the gist o't...you think to threaten us with wee flyin' insects???

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA....I've camped out in Northern Ontario for weeks at a time! HA HA HA....and slept on the ground in south Texas for good measure (once).

W-O

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 02:53 PM

Well we would have to bring ducklings too so if its a problem ...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 03:41 PM

Think Giok may be in Portaferry this weekend, so don't anyone worry if he doesn't check in for a couple of days!

Have looked at the local Youth Hostel which is a haunted castle and could be good fun. Just gotta wait till Giok settles on a date, that'll be the clincher for me!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John Routledge
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:12 PM

The Youth Hostel is AWESOME!!! Worth the trip just to stay there. Had a wonderful few days there some years back.

Slept in the haunted tower. Pretty atmospheric. The reason for the castle being built is fascinating. Worth a little read.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 03:54 PM

Looks like we should hire a coach for the trip between hotel and airport!

Looks like we've have a potential 'Mud Cat, the Next Generation' gathering here. Some people are going to have to watch their naughty words! (That'd be me then!)

Once again, if anyone needs an overnight or more in London, I'm happy to put people up, just so long as they are not booked onto a flight north that goes earlier than the one *I'M* booked on!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:05 AM

Any camping?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Alba
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:17 AM

"Some people are going to have to watch their naughty words!"
Oh well that knocks this particular Mudgather on the head for me...!
Have a blast all 8>)
Best Wishes,
Jude

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:53 AM

You can whisper them in my ear Jude dear!
G. ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Jack Campin
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 07:29 AM

It's better to avoid English school holidays as that makes transport much more crowded and difficult. September would be better (early in the month would also let people doing long trips from overseas combine it with a visit to Whitby FF and/or the Edinburgh Festival).

Chorus:
The midgies, the midgies, I'm no gonna kid yiz,
The midgies is really the limit,
With teeth like piranhas they drive you bananas,
If you let them get under your semmit.

The Lord put the Garden of Eden on Earth,
And it's north of the Tweed we believe.
Aye, Scotland's the place
And the whole human race started off with McAdam and Eve.
In 6 days or under, God finished this wonder
Except for the Forth and Tay bridges
Then always a bloke for a practical joke
He made Scotland the home of the midges.

Chorus

Back in 1314, the proud Edward was keen
To take Scotland into his care,
But he made a U-turn when he reached Bannockburn
Just a few weeks before Glasgow Fair.
Oh the midges let loose by King Robert the Bruce
Straight into the English got tore
So they ran off in tears and for 600 years
They've been blocking the A74

Chorus

Now never forget, when the sun's going to set
And the midges arise on Loch Eck
Like the vampires you see played by Christopher Lee
They will give you a pain in the neck.
You can smack them and whack them
In vain you'll attack them,
For they know every move that you make.
If ye manage to kill yin another half million are ready to come to the wake.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:11 AM

Ah Jack but a few of us are hoping to take the kids if the chosen weekend falls on half term

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:18 AM

September mebbe, October's totally out - too many young auditors to mislead! (exits to sound of maniacal laughter........)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007?
From: maeve
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:52 AM

We'd love to go! It'd be the 10th anniversary of our honeymoon in Scotland. I'd vote for September, too. By October we're getting ready for winter hauling down wood, canning garden goods, banking the house foundation, etc. It's a long shot for us to go, though, so plan it for whenever seems best, Giok!

maeve