YORKSHIRE GATHERING II

Subject: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Apr 01 - 07:21 PM

We've hit the ton so this is a follow on from This thread

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 08:49 AM

Noreen and Micca called accross last night for a bit of a preview. We left them at around 12.30 and I wouldn't want to be in Micca's head after the cider he was drinking!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: bill\sables
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 08:54 AM

Great surprise in the Jug last night. We were playing away merrily when who should walk in but Noreen and Micca all the way from Manchester and London. They were, of course, cornered by Mouldy, Jezabel, Tig, Badger, Geoff the Duck, and Mrs Duck and Selby and unusual for the Jug the night ended around 1-00am with songs instead of tunes. They have assured us that they will be attending the Gathering next month.
Bill

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Tig
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 11:57 AM

It was a great night meeting old friends I didn't know I had. Luckily (or unluckily depending on your view) it isn't full moon on the nights of the Yorkshire Gathering so no werewolves will be involved!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 01:30 PM

What a sod!!!!!!!! One night that I don't manage and these two turn up. I am really sorry to have missed them.

Cheers.

Eric

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: GUEST,JeZeBeL
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 01:44 PM

It was a good night. I agree, but I think we could have done with a few more tunes.......

I brought my friend down and he thinks all us mudcatters are very wierd!! Don't know where he gets that idea from..........

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 02:00 PM

Lovely to visit the famous Jug, meet some new Mudcat friends and catch up with old friends (some older than others). Sorry for lack of advance warning- spur of the moment decision- well worth the trip!

Real purpose of visit (to check out the beer for prospective Gatherers) accomplished. Result... pretty good, but further sampling required.

Noreen

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 03:22 PM

Thanks for providing the Trans Pennine Expeditionary Party Noreen and Micca. An interesting curtain raiser!

See you all soon. John

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Apr 01 - 03:25 PM

Thanks for providing the Trans Pennine Expeditionary Party Noreen and Micca. An interesting curtain raiser!

See you all soon. John

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 06:13 AM

Just had a message from Brown Cow brewery and am meeting early next week to discuss maltings and hops to produce our own mudcat brew. Will also discuss the possibility of a brewery trip maybe on the Sunday morning for anyone interested or still standing,
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 06:36 AM

Can we have some fun with the name, Mrs?

'Catpiss?

Sorry!!!!!

Skipjack

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: bill\sables
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 06:38 AM

Hi Skipjack, Are you pissed again?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: GUEST,nick scaife
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 07:40 AM

Hello Mrs Duck didn't know you and Geoff played on the cat site. What's the Yorkshire Gathering, we live in Yorkshire, only just like, very close to the Pennines but still Yorkshire. So What is it, where is it, when is it? We're off the Ireland later today so won't pick up a reply for a while, but drop us a note please. Nick Christine & Charles

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 11:50 AM

Well if it isn't Nick, wedding photographer to the poor and famous!! If you go to the first posting on this thread you'll find a link to all the details. It's the weekend of 18th May and we'd love to see you there! Get yourself signed in as a member then I can send you messages. Hope you enjoy Ireland we're going to Barnsley but it hasn't got quite the same ring!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Micca
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 02:24 PM

Finally, I am home, can I say a big thank you to everyone at the Jug, who made us feel so welcome when we visited... It was great to add more faces to the list and to renew some older acquaintances. too, I didnt have the camera, as I discovered I was going to be in Manchester, unexpectedly and I phoned Noreen and said, "what do you think of surprising them at the Jug??" so there we were, My entry for name that beer is !Cat-atonia! If it is anything like the Cider.......WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Apr 01 - 02:34 PM

How about Cat - a Liszt

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 15 Apr 01 - 05:18 PM

For anyone who, like Nick Scaife, is not aware - an explanation. Last year some Mudcatters who live in th UK decided that instead of being anonymous typings on a computer screen, they would like to join the pseudonyms up to some real faces, so it was suggested that someone should oprganise a get-together. Llanfair finally drew the short straw and organised a Mudcat get together in Wales, which has since been referred to as Llanstock. It was very successful, so in November there was another gathering at Swinton, Manchester.
At this Jane (Mrs.Duck) suggested that we should orghanise a gathering in Yorkshire, based at the Jug Inn, Chapel Haddlesey, (near Selby). Both Jane and myself have hosted weekends to celebrate birthdays and knew how well Syd treats "folky" people.
There are a lot of mudcatters who live close to the Jug or visit regularly, so we discussed suitabe dates and came up with this particular weekend.
There is space on the beer garden for tents and caravans and also b&b within a reasonable distance. We would appreciate an idea of numbers who are intending to come along so that field space can be allocated.
Quack
GtD

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Apr 01 - 05:53 PM

Anyone reading the thread about lack of beer at the Jug should be assured this is a very temporary state and there will be no shortage for the gathering in fact Syd will have several barrels ready just in case we get some heavy drinkers in. Perhaps we should order a few more just in case!!!Not that I'm casting any nasturtiums...

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Apr 01 - 06:15 PM

well, now you've seen Micca first hand ( so to speak) I would recommend several barrels of cider....

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 15 Apr 01 - 08:15 PM

Could I reserve a tent space please. Vango Force10 MK II. Not very big just cosy enough for me and my partner. It's our wedding anniversary on the 17th May so it's a good date for us....Fri and Sat please....(if no space is available please let us know so I can arrange alternative....!!)

Hope to see you all there....

Spot.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: John Routledge
Date: 15 Apr 01 - 08:31 PM

Pam Broon is enquiring if there will be a Mudcat Widow's Group at the Yorkshire Gathering?? GB

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 Apr 01 - 08:48 AM

As we speak there are loud knocking noises coming from the garage. It is my husband john, feverishly working away, as he has done for the passed 24 hours, fitting a back seat/bed to the VW Devon 1972. Oh, it is with gladness that I realise that that length of chain and the handcuffs have finally come in useful. Another 6 hours and I will pass him his second bowl of gruel and maybe the odd chewed bone that the dog has finished with. Damn! the knocking has stopped, I must go now, baseball bat in hand, to make sure he continues with the good work! (Actually, I am posting this thread to let Les know that we should be ok to give him a lift as we now have the means!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 16 Apr 01 - 02:12 PM

Jane, I think Syd should order SEVERAL more barrels of beer and cider for the weekend as I will be camping(so please save me a space) and will not have to drive home every night. I'll have about 5 months drinking to catch up on in the space of a weekend, you can all help me of course, but I do like a lot of cider, n I'm one hell of a drinker when I get going!! ;)

Emma xx

P.S - Mrs.Duck I have pmd u about the beer shortage. It's all in hand

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Apr 01 - 02:18 PM

Glad to hear it Emma.
I was a little unsure Morty - should we need to drink several barrels of cider now we've seen Micca to get over the shock!!!!:)
Just over four weeks to go everyone! Please can I have volunteers to clear up the hall after the ceilidh. If we all get involved it shouldn't take very long at all.
Thanks Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 16 Apr 01 - 03:39 PM

I'll volunteer, If I'm still standing that is!!

:)

Emma xxx

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 10:10 AM

Hi all.
I'm negotiating with King as to whether we can come or not. He is warming to the idea (it takes a while to trickle the idea into his head.....).
Will let you know for sure as soon as I know. - But things are looking hopeful as King remarked the other day that Hammerite had better get practicing harder on the uke banjo that Bill procured for her after Llanstock....
It would be lovely to see everyone - so I'm X-ing my fingers hard.
We'd be camping, so we need a space if possible. I'm afraid its a big bell tent, so we'd need an area of about 13 foot diameter - but if no space then we'll improvise.

Kris

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 12:29 PM

Sure we'll fit you in and looking forward to meeting you all

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: lady penelope
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 01:44 PM

I'd be delighted to help clear up after the ceilidh. I'm good at cleaning, I can supervise two, three people at a time! ( Narf ). No, really, push that broom, tote that black bag......

TTFN M'Lady P.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Morticia
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 03:53 PM

Ours is a big tent too Jane, hope it won't be a problem and of course I will help clear up or anything else that's needed.....ooooh, I'm THAT excited!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 05:06 PM

It's certainly looking good and thanks to those who are volunteering to help!
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: nutty
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 05:08 PM

I'm hoping to make it for Saturday - just me and my camper. Hopefully the dogs will be with me neighbour.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 05:18 PM

Hooray!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 05:46 PM

Still don't know...... ooooooowww.....

Must get my act together.
Must get my act together.
Must get my act together.
Must get my act together.

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 18 Apr 01 - 06:33 AM

As Mr Tweedy famously muttered, Liz,

"It's all in me head"

"It's all in me head"

"It's all in me head"

"It's all in me head"

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Apr 01 - 03:58 PM

Skippy - where ya bin mate? You gonna be there? If so, I'm gonna try even harder to get there!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 08:48 AM

Went last night - beer was excellent but I gather the coke had pulled off!!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: magician
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 09:39 AM

Booked caravan space with Syd weeks ago so Tuppence, Halfpenny and I will be there.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: John J
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 12:57 PM

Can I book (do I need to offically book?) a space for my caravan? I have mentioned previously that I'll be there with 'van but don't know if that's official enough. Or is this all getting too official? John

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Firecat
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 01:23 PM

Well, I can go home if I want so I might as well show my face. For those of you who are coming but haven't met me before, you're in for a surprise when you meet the Firecat!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 01:39 PM

JohnJ no need to get official on my account but I do need to know numbers especially for caravans so thanks for letting me know and see you soon
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 06:28 PM

If anyone has anything they would like to donate as a raffle prize we would be grateful-maybe your latest CD like Bill or dough like Mouldy or embroidery like Mrs Cobble in fact anything that may be worth winning and raises money for mudcat.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 06:32 PM

Mrs. Duck, I might donate if the cause is right. What's the cause again?

Alex

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 06:45 PM

Any funds beyond the small amount of expense required to run the gathering will go back to Mudcat.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 06:48 PM

Oh this is some gathering over in Old Blighty. Should have read thread title. Ignore me.

never mind,
Alex

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: GUEST,john in hull
Date: 19 Apr 01 - 07:09 PM

hello ijust got on the net today,i found this site andlike it. gathering sounds great ,any spaces left? do you sell guinness? if anyone wants to e mail me it [e-mail] ps what is a mudcatter? im totally new to intrernet etc so if i spelt wrong or anythjng please excuse me

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Terry K
Date: 20 Apr 01 - 02:54 AM

Welcome John - no worries, you spelt perfectly well for someone in Hull :-)

Cheers, Terry

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Terry K
Date: 20 Apr 01 - 03:11 AM

I'm going to try to get there but am supposed to be spending the Saturday in Scotland with some handicapped people. Will they feel let down if I cancel? Is there a moral issue here?

Terry

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Apr 01 - 01:32 PM

john in Hull there is plenty of guiness and always room for a new face. I have e-mailed you with more info.
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 20 Apr 01 - 01:40 PM

Hey Firecat!!

Glad to hear you're gunna make an apperance.

I'll le u guess which one's me!!

U may be able to tell straight away if I have the PINK hair I want by then!!

See you soon

Emma xxxx

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING II
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Apr 01 - 01:43 PM

Went to Meadowhall today and everyone seemed to have pink hair! Be different be green! Heading for the Jug tonight we are!