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Subject: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:33 PM Don't really know where to put this, so it's up top for now. Move it if you think it's necessary. Kendall and I are going to UK in April. He doesn't have ticket/reservation yet but hope to go in late April and perhaps stay thru May. My tickets are for April 16 (land in Heathrow Sat. April 17) and return home on May 25. I WILL be at the Yorkshire gathering. Please, please PM me (or Kendall) if you wil be available during that time for a visit. I don't have my itinerary in stone yet. We are thinking about doing a hire car. Kendall will drive, I won't drive on the 'wrong' side of the road. Tentative: April 17--Land in London 12:45 PM. Micca/catsPHiddle pick me up. Go to Micca's house and meet with Leadfingers(maybe). April 18--rest April 19, Monday--Leadfingers collects me from Micca's and we head to Cornwall/Tintagel, stopping at Glastonbury Tor and Stonehenge on the way. Don't know how long this will take. Return to London, travel about UK meeting Catters. Go with catsPHiddle to Ireland for a few days. Return to Manchester, travel some more. Arrive in Yorkshire for the Gather. Return to London with Micca/cats. Depart London May 25. I will be looking at the map and talking to Micca about the route, and then PMing some of you. Open to suggestions. All Kendall knows is that he IS going over in April and probably hiring a car. He doesn't have dates yet. Have tickets, have passport, "I'm on my waaaaaay, I'm on my way..." |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:38 PM Jeez, I'd better check my passport! My 70th birthday is the 10th of May and I hope the kids wont be too pissed off if I'm not here. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:41 PM just visit hull. eberywree else is rubbish.john ps=se my new thread about hull, is called bs=hull. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:44 PM My passport is in order. Ok, now, I don't mind driving in Scotland and northern England, but I would prefer to not drive in southern England, and definitly not in Manchester! So, what's going on from mid April to mid May? |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:45 PM good decision kendall, manchester is rubbish! |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Walking Eagle Date: 18 Jan 04 - 09:46 PM Have a rip snortin' good time and raise a couple for me! |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: katlaughing Date: 18 Jan 04 - 10:00 PM WOW, Sorcha! That is WONDERFUL news!! I am really proud of you, womon! Goodonya Capt.! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 18 Jan 04 - 10:03 PM Oh, yes, forgot another 'written in stone'...Hastings May 1-3, for Beltaine, so will most likely miss the Euro Gather in Hull. Sorry. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Jan 04 - 10:08 PM What the FUH!?!?!?!?!? Goodonya! ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 18 Jan 04 - 10:25 PM LOL! Come join us...only $675/1 person from Denver...might go lower |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Jan 04 - 11:08 PM No can do! But have a ball. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 18 Jan 04 - 11:33 PM How long I stay depends on how long you hosts and hostesses can put up with me. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 18 Jan 04 - 11:39 PM Ah, but Cap'n, don't you need to lock in a return date on the ticket? |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Amos Date: 18 Jan 04 - 11:43 PM Awwwww WOW!! You guys have a WUNNERFUL time!! I am SOOOOOO jealous!! A |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Tinker Date: 18 Jan 04 - 11:54 PM Damn ! Some of us are still tied to school calendars and vacation schedules and ... ahhh I'm just green, okay. Let's see it's only how long til my youngest gets out of high school ??? Never mind it's too depressing.... Sounds like great fun though.... I'm bigger than this jealousy, really I am. tinker |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: greg stephens Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:23 AM Get in touch if you want to hear/do some fiddling and socialising.NW England, Stoke-on-Trent(S of Manchester) or Lake District(NW of Manchester) is my stomping ground. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dave Bryant Date: 19 Jan 04 - 04:47 AM Linda (Essex Girl) and I should be a able to see you while you're at Micca's - we only live across the river. I know you'll need some rest, but it would be great if we could arrange a chance to meet up for a drink before Terry drags you off to the West Country. We are both planning to go to the Eurogathering May 1-3 if that's the one you're referring to - it's actually in North Lincolnshire which is the other side of the Humber from Yorkshire. If you're in London on a Tuesday night (after you've got back from the West Country) you ought to try and make Sharp's folk club (at Cecil Sharp House) it's a fun club and you'll usually find Tom Paley and some others from your side of the Atlantic there. We could offer accommodation if you don't mind sleeping in the caravan which is parked in the drive. Looking forward to meeting you. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:10 AM Goodonya, you two! Kendall, I wish I could stowaway! But like Tinker, I have teenagers to mind and promises to keep and school schedules to maintain. I am harboring a UK fantasy about late-July/early Aug., though... Allison |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:12 AM I am so looking forward to meeting you in person Sorcha!!! We have you down on the Ravens list for Hastings....we have a cloak for you to borrow!! Got camping gear for you too for the YG2004. We will be travelling to Hastings on 30th April and returning to London after all the festivities on 3rd May!!! I have been looking at some cheepo flights to Ireland.....no problems on that front!!! It would be grand to meet you too Kendall!! Love Khatt |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Morticia Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:13 AM spare room here as and when needed |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: karen k Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:54 AM Darn, I'll miss you both! I'm going to be in the UK from March 23rd to April 16th. I'm going to fly in to Birmingham and Noreen will pick me up. We are going to the National Festival of England. Then I don't know where I'll be going or what I'll be doing until Easter weekend when we are going to the Lancaster Easter Maritime Festival. No other specific plans yet but some ideas. Gee Kendall, I wish you were going to be there earlier, but it will be fun to swap stories after you get back. Have a wonderful time. Sorcha, I'm sorry I won't get to meet you. Hey, Morticia, do you have room for me one night? Where are you anyway? Dave Bryant, thanks for the tip about Tuesday's at the Cecil Sharp House. I do want to go there to visit the Vaughn Williams Library so I'll definitely plan to do it on a Tuesday. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:04 AM Karen...If you are in and around London look up Micca and I, we have space and it will be nice to meet you adn go to a session. We go to Sharps too so perhaps see you there! Khatt |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:33 AM Dave, I performed at the Sharpe club two years ago, folkies turn green over here when I mention it. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:35 AM What I need right now is a list of events around England for the months of April and May. Then, I can decide when to come, and when to leave. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dave the Gnome Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:44 AM No probs driving in Manchester, Kendall! ;-) If either of you are in the Manchester area, or passing near by, PM me here and I will make sure we get to go somewhere good. Take no notice of jOhn. he's from Hull9...;-) Cheers :D |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dave Bryant Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:56 AM Hope to see you while you're over here Kendall. If I know in advance when you'll likely to get to Sharp's, I'll pass it on to Sheila Finn who's one of the organisers - she also edits Folk London and is an old |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Morticia Date: 19 Jan 04 - 08:07 AM I am in the South,just west of London, Karen.....not far from Heathrow Airport, and would be happy to see you at anytime. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: open mike Date: 19 Jan 04 - 12:15 PM oh now you got me going all green here... as a labyrinth lover and member of the the labyrinth society I have often dreamed of spiralling up glastonbury tor |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: SINSULL Date: 19 Jan 04 - 12:25 PM Some of us have to work for a living. I envy you two! Of course, this means that I will have access to Kendall's boat and can put some finishing feminine touches on her in his absence. Pink plaid curtains and matching racing stripes? Give Theresa and Carole a hug from me. If you can fit them in your suitcase, bring them back with you. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 19 Jan 04 - 12:56 PM I rode through Manchester with Morticia and Steve. No thanks. It was bad enough that those local nuts passed us on the wrong side, but, IN A CAR WASH?? I talked to my girls and they don't have a problem with me seeing my birthday in Old Blighty. When my plans are firm, I will post them here. That way, we will all know what is happening. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Jan 04 - 01:43 PM Come to Scotland it's cleaner. John |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Peg Date: 19 Jan 04 - 02:18 PM ooh, I am jealous!I am slated to go back to the UK in early August. maybe before that if I can manageit... If you're going to Stonehenge, may I suggest staying in Salisbury (a lovely town with a grand cathedral) and doing a daytrip to Avebury. Much cooler than Stonehenge, in many ways. The Red Lion pub and inn is very nice and right there. Glastonbury is worth a couple days, too. Nearby Wells also has a lovely cathedral. Stay at the Pilgrims B&B in Norbins Road with Koko Newport (a friend of mine). Good pub to eat at: the Who'd a Thought it. Colorful local (non-tourist) pub; The King Arthur on St. George St. Climb the Tor well before Sunset, lovely views. Oxford is also a gorgeous city and only an hour from London by train or coach. (You could rent your car there). |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Morticia Date: 19 Jan 04 - 02:19 PM That wasn't Manchester, Kendall, that was merely the M6 going through Birmingham.......Manchester is another experience entirely :) |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dead Horse Date: 19 Jan 04 - 02:28 PM Hastings is O.K. I guess, but not as good as the real thing:- http://www.shewan.com/rochester/sweeps.htm The cover painting was taken from several fotos, my missus is the 1st delicate little angel under the garland. I was in the pub!!!! We shall be in Louisiana April 12-25th, but will have got over jet lag by May. Keep us posted of your itinery, we might just decide to bump into you both. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 19 Jan 04 - 02:38 PM Here is a link to the Jack in the Green Website Hastings ....part of it is having work done to it but there a few piccies of the Giants! |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Midchuck Date: 19 Jan 04 - 02:56 PM The other strange thing about Great Britain, other than everyone driving in the wrong direction, is finding that all the towns used in the first line of every dirty limerick ever written actually exist! BE CAREFUL CROSSING STREETS! When they drive on the left, it means they come at you from your right as you step off the curb - and you've been looking to your left all your life... Peter. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: alanww Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:02 PM Karen K, Sorcha & Kendall all in England - BRILL! I am in Stratford-upon-Avon, which not only has Shakespeare to boast of but is on the edge of some lovely Cotswold countryside. Just PM me to let me know when you can stay. We have some great folk clubs, music sessions and song sessions too! Hey, Karen I only live about 40 miles from Noreen's new address, so there is no excuse for you not to say hello to me, even though I shall see you at the National Folk Festival (probably) and at Lancaster Maritime Festival (definitely). "Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry!" Alan |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:15 PM Still waiting on events, etc...... |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:17 PM And, where, when is this National Folk Festival? |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:43 PM try moor and coast website. |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: swampy-the-spark Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:47 PM you will nead Jabs if you vist John in Hull Dont Drink the water !! |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 19 Jan 04 - 03:58 PM Whitby 'might' be do-able on April 30, but I doubt it...Have the map out drawing circles and arrows on it.... |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Sorcha Date: 19 Jan 04 - 04:14 PM Nope, not possible...just looked at the map again... |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Zany Mouse Date: 19 Jan 04 - 04:41 PM Fancy stopping off at Worksop (just south of Sheffield)? We have a very comfy spare room and an excellent Tuesday night folk club. Mick (MCP) and I would really love to see you. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: open mike Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:12 PM if you get a chance to find any of these labyrinth experts..try to! Jeff Saward, Sid Lonegren, Graham Burgess all have info and experience.. in labayrinths and mazes...i understand there is a park (amusement park? ) with a yellow submarine--Graham has designed some sacred spaces--and "Artscapes" |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dave the Gnome Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:25 PM Tsk, tsk, Kendall! How could you mistake Brum for the lovely Manchester:-) I'll forgive you though. At least you didn't mistake us for anywhere in Yorkshire... I'll try and catch up with you somewhere if you don't make it to the county Paletine. Cheers :D |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: kendall Date: 19 Jan 04 - 05:55 PM I'm rethinking this. There is no way I can bring enough camping gear on a plane. In my later years I have become a real hedonist, and I don't like to stray too far from a proper bed and shower! |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Herga Kitty Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:07 PM Sorcha I've started a thread on the English National Festival at Sutton Bonington (near Leicester) - it's the last weekend in March, so I guess you won't be able to make it, though you'd have a brilliant time if you could. The location is part of the Nottingham University campus (School of Agriculture) so it's student accommodation. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: Dave the Gnome Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:13 PM Plenty B&B's for those (Hopefully few!) nights your are without a fellow 'catters roof! Some not much more than camping fees if you go out of the cities. Just noticed the mention of flying back to Manchester - We can always find a corner for one or both here at Chez Gnome. The missus has got used to all sorts of waifs and strays by now;-) Out of interest - I will be following you 2 days later - Flying to Chicago on the 27th:-) Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: Sorcha and Kendall to UK! For Real! From: 8_Pints Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:18 PM We will be going to the National festival, so look forward to seeing you. We also live just outside Manchester, and reiterate it is a beautiful part of the country!!! (Not at all like Brum!) See you soon Sue vG and 8_Pints |
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