UK gathering 3

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 03 Oct 00 - 07:58 AM

JohnJ - Just tried to send you a pm - but it said 'no such member' or something. Anyway - my email is: [e-mail]

Cheers,

Catrin

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: John J
Date: 03 Oct 00 - 06:13 AM

Hiya Noreen & Catrin agn! I should have given you my email: [e-mail]. Ta ta John

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: John J
Date: 03 Oct 00 - 04:02 AM

Sorry Noreen & Catrin. I said I would be down the JA last night but didn't turn up. Wendy's dad is poorly (in MRI) so things have been buggered up a bit. See you soon. Can you both let me know your email addresses so we can communicate. Cheers, JJ

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: The Shambles
Date: 01 Oct 00 - 05:33 AM

Countdown to Llanstock

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 01 Oct 00 - 04:34 AM

We're getting close to the hundred posts, and, as we are now on the countdown to Llanstock, I'll start a new thread. Two weeks and counting................
Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 30 Sep 00 - 07:01 AM

Assuming I do manage to get down there, I would be grateful for the offer of a bit of floor for me and my sleeping bag.

Jon

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: GUEST,Sam Pirt
Date: 30 Sep 00 - 06:15 AM

Well folks momentum certainly seems to be building!!

I think me and Bill will be camping. I am looking forward to meeting all you folks in person.

See ya soon

Cheers, Sam

By the way I will be bringing some 422 cd's with me, who incidently Ian Stephenson (another Catter) who can't attend the gathering is part off. He won't be there in person but he'll be there in CD, get the pun, the wonders of technology!!

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 30 Sep 00 - 04:35 AM

Oooh! Neighbours too, wonderful!

LTS don't worry about bratling type noises, I have two of my own (even though one's a grown up 'brat':-)). The experience has forced me to acquire incredible sleeping habits which include sleeping through noises and bangs of all sorts. Have no fear.

JohnJ - Great! Welcome (I'm always there on Mondays (unless I'm not) I will be definitely there this Mon (bar catastrophe)

Cheers,

Catrin

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 30 Sep 00 - 04:17 AM

Those of you wanting "Indoor camping" Pippins' 8 berth caravan is still available. If this rain continues, I would recommend it. How many campers have we got. Hands up, please!!!!
There is plenty of assorted floor/spare bed space being offered.
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 06:07 PM

Pippins also gets the benefit of the eponymous Bright Phoebe..... hope you all like early mornings!!

LTS

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 02:22 PM

sian, we'll be neighbours for the weekend! Catrin & I are staying at Pippins too.

John J- yes, see you there on Monday. I'll have to save up for a taxi home one of these days so I can enjoy the Hydes too. Won't be driving at Llanstock, though!

Noreen

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 01:55 PM

John, the Railway have offered spaces for caravans with power links and everything. I think, now that the Ducks aren't coming, you will be the only taker. Please confirm so that I can let the railway people know. Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: John J
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 01:30 PM

Any room for my caravan at this do? Catrin & Noreen....are you down the Jolly Angler for a sing on Monday? Hope to see you there. I've been dead busy lately and could do with a good sing (and a few pints of Hydes!) Lottsa luv John

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Peg
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 01:15 PM

I am frightfully jealous! I hope you all have a wonderful time. What a bunch of nutters you are. This event will live in infamy.

If any of you have ANY energy left for a visiting Yank after this is all over, I shall be jumping the puddle on October 23rd (my birthday even), arriving the UK the 24th, and leaving the 30th. I hope to attend some sort of Samhain thingie at the Rollrights if such a thing occurs...

Liz and Micca, would love to see you and yours again! Given the high price of petrol, I am wondering if a trip to North Wales is even fathomable this time round. I have been advised to get a rail pass before I leave the states...

I hope to hit Glastonbury, Salisbury, Avebury, Oxford/Banbury and any nearby environs...meeting up with fellow Catters would be an added bonus. Beer, kisses, songs and treats for any who offer me their floor.

have a lovely time, all!

peg (bloody yank and confirmed anglophile)

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: sian, west wales
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 09:53 AM

OK - I'm booked into Pippins on the Friday night.

Bron, I don't think they do take-away in glass ... If I have time, I'll make cookies ...

sian

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 09:52 AM

Gervase - I expect they will be regular yearly events - Without reading back over what must be approximately 300 posts now, I seem to remember Llanfair saying something about turning it into a regular festival.

See you at the next one!!

Catrin

(Looking forward to the CD)

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Gervase
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 09:44 AM

Don't worry - I'm used to that sort of reception when I decline something (when you've got kids, you have to develop a thick hide!)
The double booking is a terrible vanity thing, I'm afraid. A friend rang me and asked if I would be interested in helping do some croaking on a proposed CD - and it's not the sort of offer I get every day (If you heard my singing you'd know why), so...
But it's bloody Sod's Law that the two things clash. However, the NEXT UK gathering is a definite must for me.
Meanwhile, if the CD works out, I'll post details.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 08:15 AM

Oh - Gervase - I do apologise, I hadn't 'taken in' that you weren't coming. I just posted that 'cos that's how I felt.

You will be missed. I hope you have a great time in your double booking!

Catrin

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 08:12 AM

Yipp-de-doooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Gervase
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 04:22 AM

Tarnation take it!
After weeks of ticking off the days to going aborad (well, Wales is another country after all), I'm now double booked and won't be able to make the trek. I'll be with you in spirit (and wine and beer) nevertheless. And, if I could order a badge, I'd be hugely grateful - give it to any of the madder London 'Catters and I'll settle up with them.
And have a bloody wonderful time every one of you!

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 03:48 AM

Blimey, you're up early, Jon!! I'd just typed a long reply, and lost the connection!!!
Liz, check out the Centre for Alternative Technology, they have a website, and I'm sure that the volunteers at the railway will be delighted to show your SO the sheds and engines and stuff. They are regulars at the music night, and we know them quite well.
See you soon, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 03:38 AM

Linda, Llanfair lives in Llanfair Caerenion near Welshpool and that is not too far from Shrewsbury.

A chippie is a fish and chip shop, an establishment where you can usually purchase cooked fish in batter and a mass of chips (french fries) that stick together all supplied with excess grease free of charge. Occasionally you strike lucky and find one that does cook the stuff properly but in my experience, they are rare.

Jon

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Linda Mattson
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 03:19 AM

Hello Mudcatters, To get a start on my much needed British education, what is a chippie? And where in Wales is Llanfair? Is it near Shrewsbury?

Bill, do you and Sam and Patrish plan to camp? If so, I think I better try to get a bed or a room somewhere. I'll have a mid-size suitcase, small bag and a fiddle. Will there be room??

See you all in a week! Thanks from a Yank (or is that a bad name?), Linda from Portland, Oregon, US

P.S. I'm bringing a minidisc recorder if anyone would like to get themselves recorded for posterity. It's only for personal use, probably isn't professional quality, but it's really teensy and transportable.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 08:02 PM

The Shark has discovered that the local steam railway is not running that weekend, and is mortally wounded, but I've convinced him that there will be things to look at in Shrewsbury, especially if you are a fan of Ellis Peters' dectective monk, Brother Cadfael. Shrewsbury is a mediaeval town, with a castle and abbey ruins, is nice, has a round church (St Chad's) and a canal (4 Counties Ring), and I was ill last time I went there, so would like to see some bits of it again, without having my head in a bucket.

Beginning to get really excited now....

bit like a flea on acid.....

LTS

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 11:37 AM

Thanks for your concern, Dalek, I sent you an E-Mail, did you get it?
Sian, I'm sure the beer will be fine, although glass containers are supposed to be the best-demijohns? Not being a beer drinker, I'm probably not the best one to ask!!
Oh, Dalek, I've ordered a badge for you, in case you can make it.
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: sian, west wales
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 10:14 AM

Bronwen

Looks like I can make the Fri. but not the Sat. A friend has decided to turn 50 on Sat. Very inconsiderate.

Anyway, Red Lion isn't answering, so shall try again later. I've got a meeting in Llangollen on Fri. aft. and will come along thereafter. Do you want me to bring anything? I may be one of the earlier arrivals so if you want help with supper, I'm yours for the asking.

Anyone know if real ale keeps in plastic jugs? I could pick up a couple of six-pinters at the Thos. Watkins brewery in Llandeilo on the way up on Thurs. night if they'd keep OK til Fri ... ?

sian

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 07:25 AM

Dalek - My daughter does that - tells me everything twice!*BG*

This is all very timely because I start my new job on the 16th! Which is the day after we all get back. What a wonderful way to celebrate!!!!

Looking forward to this, excited like a giddy kid.

Catrin

Dalek - tell yer mum she's WONDERFUL for making all this come about.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: GUEST,DALEK
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 06:57 AM

Im not supprised your sick mum!! Rushing around like a blue ar**d fly! I find the best way to prepair for an enormous gathethering of strangers, in a very small village is to.. go to bed and take lots of fluids!

Remember, this autum , layers is the fashon!

a concerned.. dalek

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: GUEST,DALEK
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 06:55 AM

Im not supprised your sick mum!! Rushing around like a blue ar**d fly! I find the best way to prepair for an enormous gathethering of strangers, in a very small village is to.. go to bed and take lots of fluids!

Remember, this autum , layers is the fashon!

a concerned.. dalek

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Linda Mattson
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 10:05 PM

Hi Bill, I'd like a badge! -Linda

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 09:48 AM

Easy, Bron. Start a thread about the virus, and everyone will assure you its a hoax, and you'll get better instantly.

Gettin' reet 'cited about this

Skipjack

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 09:43 AM

Not long now. The rain is coming down like stair-rods.(bwrw glaw) Perhaps we'll see some sunshine (heulwen) soon.
I've developed a virus, but the doctor assures me I'll be better soon.
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: bill\sables
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 06:30 AM

I have noticed that Badger and Tig will not be comming to the gathering so if anyone who is going would like mudcat badges with their names I will get badger to make them and bring them over with me. The badges are about 2 inches round with the fish in the banjo logo in full colour and your name in blue round the bottom the cost is £1 for two badges. I will have a few tee shirts with me in Wales if anyone needs one. To order badges either order on this thread or email me here or email badger here

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Morticia
Date: 24 Sep 00 - 12:12 PM

Tuesday night Fleet Folk Club....Thursday night Ewshot Folk Club......pm me for details

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 24 Sep 00 - 12:09 PM

THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH Le Weekend but...... I shall be down in Bordon (Hamshire UK) for a few days (Tues to Fri) Is there anything happening down there at all? Last week in October.(Coming back for Swinton) Cheers.

Eric

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Sep 00 - 05:12 AM

We MIGHT have room for one little one leaving London at about lunchtimeish on Friday 13th, if you don't mind travelling with a squeak and a bratling - may suit the less than continent as we will be making more than two stops en route, as child refuses to piddle in the ditch like other sensible offspring. She also refuses to use her potty al fresco, so we have to keep finding proper loos. Will she give up her potty at home though? Will she buggery.

LTS

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Linda Mattson
Date: 24 Sep 00 - 12:40 AM

Hello Bron, Thanks for your message. Bill Sables emailed me regarding a ride, and I'll be checking with him. If the timing doesn't work out with Bill, Morticia, your plan sounds great!

As for nervousness about whether we will like each other, I recently attended a similar gathering of Mudcatters at the Old Songs Festival in Albany, New York, US. It was a very nice group of Mudcatters, one of whom was Bill Sables, and it felt like family. I didn't know anyone when I arrived and I had a wonderful time. So I'm sure we will have a good time. After all, it is the responsibility of all of us to be nice to each other, and hopefully that will take some of the pressure off of Bron. I wish I could bring some of our good Oregon Microbrews to you all. It would be enjoyable to compare English and Welsh ales with Oregon-ish.

Looking forward to meeting everyone soon! Linda P.S. Any helpful hints about weather, or weird things I should bring?

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Sep 00 - 10:48 AM

Bron, dybia ach yn gwneud camgwl job i mewn ermyg ydy yn daru hon October's ffeuen gwledda .......oes ddim allais bod yn gwneud at chyfnertha? Impressive,huh? Actually I just used the translator that Kat found.....she gives a link in the Skarpi thread....what fun....look at me,ma, I'm bi-lingual!! Phillipa, I live about 9 miles outside G'Ford and I have sent you an e-mail as requested.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: GUEST,Phillippa
Date: 23 Sep 00 - 05:25 AM

Morticia, do you live in Guildford? [e-mail] (and I'll tell you why I asked)

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Sep 00 - 07:22 PM

Darling Bron, take several drinks........it'll be fine.......we might not all adore one another on sight but we have a common interest........and even if the worst comes......i.e. Gomez playing the bodrhan........we'll be fine because we want it to be fine. Relax.........take deep breaths.......say ommm a lot.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 22 Sep 00 - 06:39 PM

Excellent!!!
I can't believe it's only three weeks away! Panic is beginning to set in. Is there going to be enough beer? Plenty of food? Warm dry places for people to sleep? What are these people LIKE? I've asked a bunch of strangers to get together, what happens if they don't like each other? or me?
Oh Blimey, what am I doing!!!!!!!

S'okay, S'okay, I'm taking deep breaths and resolving to take to drink.
EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE!!! "SMILE"
nos da, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Sep 00 - 03:02 PM

Hey,Eric, we'll be neighbours.....hope you don't snore and before you ask, yes, I can do plaits :).
Linda, if you can get yourself to Guildford, which I think is a direct route on the Gatwick express out of Brighton, we can pick you up and take you......we were planning to leave around Friday lunchtimeish......any good to you?

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 22 Sep 00 - 09:51 AM

I have just now booked myself into the Red Lion-so I am definately coming.

See you soon.

Eric

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 22 Sep 00 - 06:55 AM

Hello Linda, I am so pleased that you will be able to attend the gathering in October.
I'm sure that people coming from "down south" will reply if they can provide you with transport. If not, we can check out buses or trains.
There are still rooms available at the Red Lion and Pippins, and a number of local people have offered beds or settees or floorspace if needed. You can ring Pippins on 01938 810229, or the Red Lion on 01938 810341
Get back to me if you need alternative accommodation.
So far we have 20 mudcatters definitely coming, some with families and/or dogs, and another 10 or so not sure. Not thousands, but enough to make a decent crowd.
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Linda Mattson
Date: 21 Sep 00 - 07:20 PM

Hello Llanfair and company, Bill Sables told me about the gathering and I'd like to attend. I'm coming from the US, from Portland Oregon - that's on the Northwest Coast of the US - and this is my first trip to your part of the world.

I'm sorting through all the threads to figure out where and when you're meeting. I don't know if I'll have a car or not, so I was wondering if anyone would have room for a passenger in their car. I'll be around Peacehaven, East Sussex, or near Lewes or Rottingdean or Brighton on the 12th or 13th.

I was also wondering about a place to stay. I wasn't planning on bringing camping gear because I wanted to travel lighter. Are there any pubs that rent rooms or B&Bs or something like that?

How many people are attending? It sounds like thousands or more! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

Here's to you, Llanfair! Linda Mattson

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Catrin
Date: 20 Sep 00 - 08:24 AM

So that means that Noreen doesn't have to bring her own piano then? Room for my bag in the car after all.

Just me being silly

Catrin

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 19 Sep 00 - 11:34 AM

Just been over the threads with Buff to finalise arrangements. She reminded me that there is a newly-tuned piano at the Red, Noreen.
She is considering setting up a barrel of Wye Valley at the institute for mudcatters only (otherwise the locals will drink it all), and we can fetch anything else from the pub.
see you, Bron.

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Llanfair
Date: 19 Sep 00 - 10:58 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: Gomez
Date: 19 Sep 00 - 09:11 AM

Eric! If you don't get a better offer (and surely you will), we have a tent and a camp-bed you are welcome to use. Probably not the best accommodation for October but it's there if you want it. Just let me know

Subject: RE: UK gathering 3
From: bill\sables
Date: 19 Sep 00 - 08:43 AM

And the pigtail