A few hours later, I've been having conversations with non-mudcatter folkies with ideas for venues.

I was reminded of a time earlier this year when I was given (volunteered - mug!) to book a cottage for me and my mates to stay at for a week in the summer. What I decided then was that I could not expect perfection in where we stayed, but that what was important was that we all had somewhere we could be together. In that sense, the venue did not matter - as long as it was big enough. And I was right. We had a wonderful time.

So,

given that I am going to be away for most of next week

and given that Dave the Gnome has suggested the White Lion

and given that I was talking tonight to somebody else who knows the White Lion and was talking about how perfect it would be (that's two references)

and given that people travelling need to book places to stay.

and given that they will want to be doing that soon...

I suggest that we all head for The White Lion. Somewhere to congregate and sing and play. Dave the Gnome? Whatcha think?

We could still have a curry in Russholme (perhaps Saturday teatime?)

Offers from local 'catters of accomodation for distant catters?...

Cheers,

Catrin

P.S. the places I had in mind, that I mentioned on the previous thread, are out really, one's too small and the other has a 'resident' fiddle player - we would be taking over his night - which I don't think would be fair. Also, I have a gut feeling that one pub for the whole weekend makes some sort of sense.

Feedback - please?