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23 Oct 01 - 02:00 PM (#578190) Subject: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen Continuing UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 which has come to no conclusions so far... |
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23 Oct 01 - 02:10 PM (#578209) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Frailin Gill Yes I will come. Either hostel, either weekend in January will be fine. Sorry if I'm repeating myself, I've only just seen this continuation. |
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23 Oct 01 - 03:55 PM (#578278) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John MacKenzie Diva you asked where I am, most of the time I seem to be in Lairg which is north of Inverness, but some days I'm not too sure. ( Especially Fridays!!) Any of the dates would suit, and Langdale or Beverley are OK Jock BTW The most magnificent hostel in the UK, Carbisdale Castle is only 5 miles from me. |
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23 Oct 01 - 05:10 PM (#578302) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck Better count us out for January - to close to Christmas!- |
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24 Oct 01 - 04:48 AM (#578593) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: shankmac 4th,5th Jan. is too close to New Year for us Jocks. We are still celebrating. |
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24 Oct 01 - 06:10 AM (#578601) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai Ive had a hack around with the distribution of catters in the UK. What is immediately apparent from a preliminary inspection of the frequencies is that while the available observations do follow predicted norms, some error has crept in to the results. The specific outlier in question is in the Yorkshire cell, and the extremity of the degree of deviation can only realistically be attributed to experimental error. Therefore in accordance with standard scientific protocols, the Yorkshire cell has been disregarded in all subsequent analyses. So, taking into account a distribution of UK catters (standardised into density rather than absolute numbers) and ignoring the outliers in the usual way, a set of travel time polygons were fabricated and superimposed on a node map of a trial population of centroids. The relative locations of the nodes were then manipulated using a Fubar transform to generate a best-fit solution. Therefore, I can state with the usual professional certainty that, based on travel time, catter density, the absence of Yorkshire from the equation and a 'number of other factors' (ahem) the best fit result for the problem lies on the A5 just as it crosses the Bucks/Northants border. Thank you for your time, ladies and gentlemen. Now if there are any questions?
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24 Oct 01 - 06:15 AM (#578604) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Yes. You wouldn't be near the A5, would you, Dai? Actually, even my kazoo might be persuaded to travel thatfar! RtS (My visa for Yorkshire has expired) |
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24 Oct 01 - 06:25 AM (#578606) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai Gosh, you know what? I've just noticed that's where I live! Thanks, Roger!! What a coincidence! |
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24 Oct 01 - 06:35 AM (#578609) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Linda Kelly Dai- you are a complete hoot!!!! |
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24 Oct 01 - 09:46 AM (#578667) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen I love the Fubar transform, Dai- I use it in my work a great deal. |
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24 Oct 01 - 10:55 AM (#578714) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: alanww Is a Fubar transform like dressing up in ladies clothes and painting your toenails luminous blue? Because if it is ... T'was pleasant and delightful ... |
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24 Oct 01 - 12:01 PM (#578771) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Morticia so if you mapped UK 'Catters by density....who came out densist? |
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24 Oct 01 - 12:03 PM (#578772) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai That is impossible to state in simple terms, because of the heteroschedasticity of the data. :-) |
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24 Oct 01 - 12:12 PM (#578777) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,JohnB So if I follow the theorem correctly, if as many Mudcatters from Seattle and Vancouver area attend the UK gathering as Brits. We could have the UK get together in Toronto, Canada, so then I could come too. JohnB |
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24 Oct 01 - 12:16 PM (#578781) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: brid widder I could probably make Toronto...well a bit easier than wales... |
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24 Oct 01 - 12:54 PM (#578811) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Noreen No, Alan, you looked far too good in them for the Fubar transform TMto apply in that case!...there's not a court in all the world |
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24 Oct 01 - 01:14 PM (#578829) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Are you saying that Yorkshire is an experimental error Dai? |
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24 Oct 01 - 01:19 PM (#578830) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Noreen Ah well, that's a bit of HTML that doesn't work as expected... :0) (ignore the line breaks around TM) |
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24 Oct 01 - 03:27 PM (#578903) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Back to reality :0) I will do a head count in 7 days time to see if anything is possible. Even if nothing materialises at least we have learned that the Mudcat Epi-Centre is Dai's house rather than between Sheffield and Worksop and the question of a UK Gathering has been given a first airing. Suggestions for other types of venues which are not time limited like YHA are welcome!! Otherwise it is Llanstock 3 as next event.Cheers John NAMES OF ATTENDERS BEL0W PLEASE |
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24 Oct 01 - 03:37 PM (#578910) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck I think we are still planning another gathering either at or near the Jug next May/June so we may not have to wait until October |
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24 Oct 01 - 03:38 PM (#578911) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John MacKenzie There's Dai-abolically devious you are now boyo! Jock DARFC |
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24 Oct 01 - 03:39 PM (#578912) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Gareth - radius 5 hours travelling from Caerphilly. Cost to £25.00 excluding beer. Preferably with Sheep. |
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24 Oct 01 - 04:05 PM (#578936) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai I stand by my results! The scientific fact is there for anyone to see!!! You'll see - everybody laughed at... at Einstein, and Copernicus, and Pythagoras - I will be vindicated! Soon the whole world will quake at my power!!! Bwahahahahaha! |
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24 Oct 01 - 04:40 PM (#578964) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck Right so its all round to Dai's place then. Bags I the big room! |
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24 Oct 01 - 07:17 PM (#579034) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Ah Yes, but does Dai, part of the Welsh Diaspora ( or howerver you spell it) have a nearby sheep pasture ? Gareth ( who has served his time in exile as an expatriot) |
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24 Oct 01 - 07:27 PM (#579045) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai Gareth, stout fellow, I can hear them calling sweetly from my very window. (Baaa! Baaa! they say, like the morning... er, sheep) |
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24 Oct 01 - 07:37 PM (#579050) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth DAi, 'ere how come you know I is a stout fellow - did I miss you at Lanstock ?? Gareth |
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24 Oct 01 - 07:46 PM (#579056) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Matthew Edwards Dai, I have to say that your theories are a load of Cock and Bull. *BG* Stony Stratford would suit me fine for a gathering as my brother lives there (and will be extremely alarmed to know that he is now hosting the 2002 Gathering). I will ring him tomorrow to warn him! NB The Cock and the Bull Inns are two pubs in Stony Stratford, and the excellent Cock and Bull Band may be heard there on occasion. |
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24 Oct 01 - 07:57 PM (#579065) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Liz the Squeak Can I just point out that it can actually be cheaper and easier to travel to London and back out, than to go direct... particularly if you can scrounge a lift out of London.... Don't rule us out just cos we'm southerners..... LTS |
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24 Oct 01 - 08:09 PM (#579075) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Great news Mrs D. PS tape done and will be posted later today. Cheers John |
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24 Oct 01 - 08:54 PM (#579100) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: alison er... isn't January going to be a bit cold??????? I mean if I left 40C to go to 2C I'd be VERY cold slainte alison |
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25 Oct 01 - 04:30 AM (#579243) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Terry K .....2 degrees C in Wales in January, Alison? That'd be indoors then! Cheers, Terry |
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25 Oct 01 - 05:24 AM (#579253) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: alanww Realism: I agree with Geordie Broon that we need to be realistic! Clearly, unless someone can come up with a venue other than a YHA, eg a village large hall for indoor camping next to two wonderful pubs, we will need to look beyond the winter and into the spring. Alternative: Is there such a hall near the Cock and Bull pubs in Stoney Stratford, The one and only Dai? If so, how about provisionally booking it for early Feb and then seeing how many Mudcatters would be interested? 2003: We should also start thinking about next year now if we are to book a YHA. So which one should it be and when? Personally, I don't mind where it is but I would suggest early Feb, as that would be after the post-Christmas recovery period. How about provisionally booking one Geordie Broon? May/June: Also, tell us more about the date and venue for the potential gathering at The Jug in May/June Mrs Duck - where is The Jug, for instance, and presumably it will need to give the proposed Euro-gathering in early May a wide berth. There were five jolly fellows came over the hill together ... |
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25 Oct 01 - 05:39 AM (#579261) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai OK, alan, my contribution was actually tongue in cheek (no, really?) but I will make some enquiries. The fact of the matter is that most UK catters appear to live in North England, making Yorkshire a natural centre of gravity for such an event. Having said that, the South does have better communications for Wales and the SW, as well as still maintaining at least some links with the North ;-) If anyone would like to PM me ot post here, I'll take all comments and suggestions with the usual rigorous scientific doo-dah... Incidentally, I'd just like to say http://www.stonystratford.co.uk. |
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25 Oct 01 - 08:24 AM (#579319) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Matthew Edwards Muddlecat Gathering Let me go to the next Mudcat Gathering, There'll be nobody else there but me! I shall sing by myself in Llangollen, While the rest are all in Beverley. I'll sing of stochastics in Stony, Die with Dai in the Cock and the Bull. While 'Catters are freezing in Langdale, And Gareth is teasing the wool. |
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25 Oct 01 - 08:29 AM (#579326) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Julie B Geordie, Put me down as a 'possible' for any gathering, especially if we end up in Stony Stratford or near Hull (I've got an aunt there, so that's my B&B sorted out!). As you know, I can trek further afield (e.g. for our Folkworks week with Sandra Joyce in Durham) but would have to be highly motivated to do so during a cold January! Julie B P.S. I sang 'The Thresher' song that Sandra taught us for the first time a few weeks ago (at Bedford). Bought back memories of us all standing singing it in the gym at Durham Johnston School! |
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25 Oct 01 - 08:57 AM (#579352) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Trevor 'Allo. Me too. Anywhere. |
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25 Oct 01 - 12:26 PM (#579507) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck Alan, last year the gathering at the Jug was mid May 2 weeks after the Germany gathering but we still had 56 Mudcatters there. The problem this year may be the change of landlord as one or two people seem to have deserted the Jug so he may not be as willing to host an event. When we know more we'll post a thread. Jane |
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25 Oct 01 - 03:48 PM (#579735) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Ickle in Whitby So we need somewhere near a good transport network, which has catering and plenty of space for crashing out in, alcohol-of course- By George , it's so obvious - East Midlands Airport!!!!! Sorry Gareth no sheep -would the occassional sniffer dog suffice?
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25 Oct 01 - 04:27 PM (#579767) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth A dog ! What do you think I am, some kind of pervert !!! Gareth |
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25 Oct 01 - 06:52 PM (#579892) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Mrs Duck's last post neatly sums it all up. The number of Catters in or within easy travelling distance of Yorkshire is such that any gathering there will be well attended. Larger hostels ie those which have more than 1 room suitable for music and singing are the more expensive hostels and hence need a large attendance to make cost modest - if in fact that is what is required. We can indeed book in the near future for 2003 but a 25% non returnable deposit is still required 2 weeks from booking (£150 approx) Might I suggest the first requirement is a date which does not clash with too many other events although someone will undoubtedly be disappointed and have to make a choice. As far as YHA is concerned February seems best although less popular hostels are available in March also. Rent a hostel scheme booklet is available free from 0870 241 2253 or e-mail: rentahostel@yha.org.uk should anyone wish to get a copy of the new booklet when it comes out and give us the benefit of another viewpoint. If the feeling is that 2003 is too far away to contemplate than I will quite happily belt up!! Cheers GB
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25 Oct 01 - 06:52 PM (#579894) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Eric the Viking You bloody Welshman-I saw you looking at the cat near the caravan!! WHAT DATES EXACTLY are we talking about please? Please don't encourage him to sniffa dog please! he's baaad enough. |
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25 Oct 01 - 06:59 PM (#579905) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Eric - your jealous - just becos you had spent your time trying to chat up pussy, and she prefered to be talked to in the tongue of heaven, (and a bit of bacon from the Cafe) Meiow !! Gareth :>) |
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26 Oct 01 - 07:11 AM (#580193) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai There is one remaining prospect for an indoor camping/private bar venue in Stony. I have to wait until Monday as their office is closed until then. Another option worth considering is that, in the recent past, we (as a community) have played host to large-ish groups of foreign musicians and put them up in our own houses. Given a core of about 30-40 folkies in the town, it might be possible to go down that route. |
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26 Oct 01 - 07:32 AM (#580203) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Fibula Mattock Are people seriously suggesting I might have to travel north...shudder!!...beyond the safe boundaries of the M4...? But...but...they eat babies up there, don't they? Sure, you can all come to Bristol and kip on my floor* (*this offer is not necessarily intended as fact. Floorspace can go up as well as down. Your sanity is at risk if you do not keep up payments to my drinking fund. Owner accepts no liablity for anything, ever.) |
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26 Oct 01 - 07:40 AM (#580209) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: MudGuard Fibula, did you hear what they do to sheep in Wales and Yorkshire? If not, ask Gareth and Erik! Eating babies might be harmless in comparison. |
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26 Oct 01 - 07:46 AM (#580215) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen Floorspace can go up as well as down ...just feels that way as a result of the operation of the drinking fund ... |
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26 Oct 01 - 01:20 PM (#580462) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck We eat the sheep as well Mudguard but preferably not after Eric's had his hands on them! As for babies I like the tender bit just above the knee mmmmmm. |
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26 Oct 01 - 05:20 PM (#580605) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Medea Down south? London? M4? Is that past Chesterfield? |
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26 Oct 01 - 06:20 PM (#580628) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Damnation - I'am compromised - unless it's Llangollen I've got to cross Offers Dyke. ( No Joe this is not a comment on your proclivities) Gareth
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26 Oct 01 - 06:47 PM (#580640) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: MudGuard If I understand Erik and Gareth right it should be no problem to eat a sheep if one of them had only his hands on the sheep. Gareth, don't forget to apply for a visa! |
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28 Oct 01 - 07:30 AM (#581296) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: lady penelope hehehehehehehehehehehehehahahahahahahahahahahahahahagiggle! After all this giggling I've quite lost the plot! ( Deep breath ) Early January is too close to new years for a lot of folk. Any later brings indoor camping into doubt. I think we have to decide if we want a gathering before the end of May. If not, do we wait to find out what's happening at the Jug, or decide on an alternative as soon as possible? TTFN M'Lady P. |
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28 Oct 01 - 12:54 PM (#581407) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: alanww Feb 2003 I feel that we do need to book up now and, as long as it is in early/mid Feb and up north, I'm sure that the deposit would not be at risk! I suggest Geordie Broon goes for it! Who else would be interested? Would it be worth starting a new thread to record interest in that? Feb 2002 If we cannot get a venue up north in Feb this winter, I suggest that we wait until The one and only Dai has all the info on the possibility down south. Then we can start a new thread on that to see if there is enough interest to make it viable! May 2002 We could still go to The Jug, as suggested by Mrs Duck. But where is The Jug and is there a specific date yet? Swing low sweet Chariot ... |
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28 Oct 01 - 01:01 PM (#581413) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Herga Kitty If you're looking at May 2002, don't forget that the second Bank Holiday (and Chippenham Festival) has shifted from the last weekend in May to the first in June, because of the Queen's Golden Jublilee... Kitty |
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28 Oct 01 - 01:17 PM (#581426) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: MudGuard And in May 2002 there is the Brussels gathering! |
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28 Oct 01 - 03:13 PM (#581499) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John MacKenzie I never gather my brussels until after the first frost, the flavour is better. Jock |
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28 Oct 01 - 03:27 PM (#581502) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Whoa ! Whoa ! Please refer to Geordies Browns Post of Date: 25-Oct-01 - 06:52 PM Above Lets firstly concentrate on what is possible this side of April 02 - Then lets look at 2003 Gareth |
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28 Oct 01 - 05:12 PM (#581539) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Willa The one and only Dai ...'Yorkshire a natural centre of gravity'; but of course - we don't want any frivolity over here, thanks! |
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28 Oct 01 - 06:07 PM (#581554) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Susanne (skw) Actually, I wouldn't mind going from the Brussels gathering straight on to another one (or verce visa :-) - but I couldn't possible come in January. |
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29 Oct 01 - 05:52 AM (#581796) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: alanww Having been too late to book the Youth Hostel we wanted at the time we wanted for 2002, we should book early for 2003! When do they start to get booked up Geordie Broon? Kind friends and companions come join me in rhyme ... |
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29 Oct 01 - 06:25 AM (#581805) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Ella who is Sooze Shuddering at the thought of a possible trip 'up North', can we meet either side and or somewhere in the middle of Offas Dyke? I more or less live right smack bang right on the edge of the border (the Offas Dyke).. So, what's the general plans... I've kind of lost the plans... (no comment, I lost the plot a long time ago) E |
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30 Oct 01 - 07:38 AM (#582515) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai Stony Stratford has a community building called York House. At one time it was a boarding school but is now used for various events. I've spoken to the guy in charge, and discovered to my (grin) amazement that he's also the guy in charge of our local folk festival. He's quite enthusiastic about the possiblity of a mudcat gathering on his home turf. There's a large field out the back on which tents and campers/vans can be put. The building has 2 floors and can accommodate an indeterminate number of adults for sleeping. There are facilities to erect a bar if appropriate or required (ROFL) and one of the local landlords I may have met once or twice would be more than happy to help us out. It would appear that the second and fourth weekends in Feb 2002 are available at the moment, awaiting confirmation on that though. Is this a goer? I can secure the place for a given date with a phone call, cost will be 'negotiable' *ahem* but of the order of £100 for the saturday and sunday. Could I please have any feedback and comments? |
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30 Oct 01 - 08:43 AM (#582545) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Ella who is Sooze Where's Stony Stratford? E |
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30 Oct 01 - 08:49 AM (#582549) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai blicky it's 50 miles northwest of London on the A5. |
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30 Oct 01 - 09:04 AM (#582555) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Hilary Stony Stratford is fine, . But camping ...., Outside ...., . IN FEBRUARY ..., . I thnk I'll pass on that one ! |
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30 Oct 01 - 09:11 AM (#582565) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: The_one_and_only_Dai FYI, indoor camping is fine at York House. I've already cleared it with 'mah man'... There are numerous hotels and guest houses in town should anyone be feeling particularly flush, and a limited number of people could be put up in my house... |
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30 Oct 01 - 09:38 AM (#582579) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Snuffy 2nd weekend in Feb sounds good, but I think the Middle Bar reunion is the 4th weekend. WassaiL! V |
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30 Oct 01 - 09:48 AM (#582587) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Ella who is Sooze whjoooo... 2n a nalf hours from me, when the winds blowing in the right directions, would think about that one! E Thinking hat on... |
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30 Oct 01 - 11:03 AM (#582633) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Linda Kelly Sounds good to me. |
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30 Oct 01 - 11:29 AM (#582640) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,brid widder well! a definite maybe!! |
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30 Oct 01 - 11:33 AM (#582641) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: nutty Anywhere inside would be good at that time of year ...... How do they feel about dogs????? |
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30 Oct 01 - 01:20 PM (#582684) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Definite for second weekend in Feb. John |
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30 Oct 01 - 02:06 PM (#582698) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Gareth Mmmm ! Middle (geographically) England - but why not ? Gareth |
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30 Oct 01 - 02:07 PM (#582700) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge YHA Gathering 2002 has died a death I think. Long live Stoney Stratford. No rush as yet to book YHA 2003 if that is what is wanted although YHA advise the sooner the booking the greater the choice. EG 50% of hostels are booked for New Year 2002/2003. Second w/e in Feb is hardly prime time though. Really only Langdale and Llangollen are suitable but I have been known to be wrong :0) Will post again under new thread when Stoney Stratford sorted. Cheers John |
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30 Oct 01 - 03:12 PM (#582743) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Liz the Squeak I'm just very very confused..... LTS |
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31 Oct 01 - 05:01 AM (#582977) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Dai with no cookie I'll start another thread when the cat is sorted out then. I'm currently awaiting receipt of the terms and conditions. PLEASE: could anybody who was involved in Llanstock contact me for advice and caveats? It would be much appreciated... |
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31 Oct 01 - 05:21 AM (#582979) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST There's some info on Stony (stoney)Stratford HERE |
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31 Oct 01 - 05:22 AM (#582980) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,nutty -sans cookie That last posting was from me --- Hey I've joined the cookieless club as well |
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31 Oct 01 - 06:56 AM (#582993) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Noreen no-cookie Just caught up with this now I've got back in- great idea, Dai. I can get onto Watling Street half a mile from my cottage, and it'll take me all the way there! :0) 2nd weekend in Feb (8th -10th) would be good as it's followed by half term. Suggest you start a new thread with current proposal and assess interest. Bron (Llanfair) would be the person to talk to about the Llanstock experience, I'll e-mail her in case she's having probs getting into mudcat. Some of us can get in but are cookieless for the time being, so can't use PMs. Noreen |
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31 Oct 01 - 10:43 AM (#583071) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: GUEST,Llanfair-with-no-name. Aha!!! I'm in!!! What do you need to know, Dai? If you PM me when Mudcat is better, I'll give you my phone number. This sounds great!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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31 Oct 01 - 10:50 AM (#583081) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Llanfair Would you believe it!! 2 days of not getting in, and now the self-repair circuits have cut in.......typical!!! |
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31 Oct 01 - 12:33 PM (#583168) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Matthew Edwards Stony sounds great for second weekend in February. Noreen, we can form a convoy down the A5, picking up Llanfair along the way (if she wants). Now I will really have to warn my little brother that his sheltered life in Stony is about to be very rudely disturbed. (NB Must also tell him to hide those sheep!) A Song for the Gathering It was on one February evening when frost lay all around, I walked through Stony Statford, as snow fell to the ground. I was seeking for a 'Cat house, some contentment for to find, And music, joy, and laughter to ease my lonely mind. I called in at the House of York, and there it did me please To hear sounds of voices singing in sweetest harmonies. The ale was freely flowing; with glasses raised on high The Mudcatters were drinking to the one and only Dai. So fill your glasses to the brim, and let us make a toast To that scion of statistics, our gentle bard and host. And if you're tired of wandering along old Watling Street, Call at the Cock Inn, or the Bull, where music and friends meet. Count me in as a definite. Dai do PM me, I can't help much with organisation but will try what I can. |
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31 Oct 01 - 02:25 PM (#583271) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: lady penelope 'Sgot my vote! TTFN M'Lady P. |
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31 Oct 01 - 03:04 PM (#583301) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Dai - In my earlier life as a Chartered Surveyor I dealt with legal documentation regarding property occupation etc etc. Will be happy to look at anything you receive. Cheers John. |
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31 Oct 01 - 06:07 PM (#583434) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen Love the song, Matthew! Multipart harmonies to the Lakes of Pontchartrain- or what tune did you have in mind? I said, my pretty mudcat girl, the indoor camping's good Noreen pluscookie |
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31 Oct 01 - 06:42 PM (#583459) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Matthew Edwards Actually, Noreen, considering that the Bedfordshire Ouse is notorious for flooding Lakes of Pontchartrain is a pretty appropriate tune: So fare thee well, my mudcat girl,since its you I have to lose You were swept away, on a frosty day, on the banks of the Bedfordshire Ouse Then I kissed her little sister And forgot my Mudcat girl! |
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31 Oct 01 - 07:12 PM (#583484) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Mrs.Duck Just a slight deviation - the gathering at the Jug is ON and will take place on the weekend before Spring bank which I think makes it 24th May 2002. We are in the diary and hopefully we will have the marquee again . I know it is bound to clash with someone but that will always be the case but I hope to see as many of you from all over the UK and beyond as possible!! |
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01 Nov 01 - 06:33 AM (#583714) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Linda Kelly Jug sounds good Jane- I think I will just pack a suitcase in February and not bother to unpack all year!!!! |
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01 Nov 01 - 01:17 PM (#584031) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Please see STONEY STRATFORD thread for FEBRUARY 2002. |
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01 Nov 01 - 01:18 PM (#584032) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: John Routledge Please see STONEY STRATFORD thread for FEBRUARY 2002. |
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01 Nov 01 - 01:49 PM (#584055) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Eric the Viking Please put in blue thingy for sotney stratford link! |
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01 Nov 01 - 01:49 PM (#584056) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen UK GATHERING, STONY STRATFORD 2002 |
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01 Nov 01 - 01:59 PM (#584069) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: Noreen Synchronicity, Eric... but sorry, I don't know the link for sotney stratford :.p |
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02 Nov 01 - 11:30 AM (#584682) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: JudeL Is it shorthand for stoney (broke) and sots (drunkards) ? |
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02 Nov 01 - 11:31 AM (#584685) Subject: RE: UK - MUDCAT GATHERING 2002 part ii From: JudeL Is it shorthand for stoney (broke) and sots (drunkards) ? |