Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 29 Jul 10 - 09:53 AM

Yes Hils, Barb'ry is away. I am sure she'll get back in touch asap.

Looks like I'll be up in Whitby so will get to meet Max again- and all you other lovely people!!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 29 Jul 10 - 10:17 AM

The Flight from NYC to Manchester starts at something like 8 pm EST and is 6/8 hours getting off the plane in the middle of the night and morning in Briton . We drove to Bill's house and had to go straight to bed so we were ready for the first nights music .. I would recamend to Max that morning of the 20th to get a 3 hour nap . Its worth it to enjoy that first evening .. Thanks to all the great Mudcatters who have been so nice to me on my trips and I know Max is going to have a blast .. All the best to all here .. Guy

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Barb'ry
Date: 29 Jul 10 - 08:26 PM

I'm back and starting a major house clean before Max arrives (yes, it will take that long...)! Has anyone replied to 'what Max eats or pet allergy' question.
As we will be leaving for Whitby on Saturday morning, I hadn't planned anything too strenuous for Max on Friday evening but if anyone fancies a trip over to the Garstang area of Lancashire on Friday evening for a bit of a session, please pm me and I will let you know my address. I will ask Max, though, in case he thinks he needs to conserve his strength for the following weeks!
Thanks for all the organisation Hil
love bx

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Max
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 11:01 AM

No allergies, no dislikes, I eat meat, game, veggies, et al. My favorite things are things I have not tried before and am delighted by authenticities, so I'm quite happy leaving things to the whims of my hosts, excitedly.

Not a picky sleeper or eater, don't mind pets or stock, dirt or mess, couches or floors. Although I have not interjected a whole lot in this process so far, I am a thoughtful communicator and will speak up if there is something I want or need or am troubled by. I am equally thoughtful listening to anything you want or need or are troubled by.

The only thing remotely non-standard about me is that I do not drink alcohol. Don't mind it, don't mind if others do, still very much enjoy pubs and such, just don't take it in. Tea, water, tonic is my standard, soda, juices... all good.

I am a very easy and simple man. No one needs to be worried about my happiness or comfort, for I am bringing all I need with me. I am content in doing the things that my hosts feel like I should do to get whatever experience they think would be cool for me. And yes, I am hoping this is my first trip of many, annually or biannually.

Thank you all for everything, I am looking forward to thanking you in person.

And, of course, I am planning to document my journey as thoroughly as possible and share it as widely and frequently as I can manage.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 11:10 AM

((((Max))))

:-)

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Micca
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 03:43 PM

Building up nicely, rise up, singing?

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Aug 10 - 02:44 AM

Glad to see you here Max, and you've answered most of our questions too. We're really looking forward to your visit, just a few loose ends to tie up. It's not long now!!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 09:08 PM

Hi folks.

Now that Max's first port of call, 'Whitby Folk Week',in the UK is only about two and a half weeks away I thought I would kind of ring-fence Max's first jaunt in the UK by starting an off-shoot thread headed

"MAX'S WHITBY FOLK WEEK MUDGATHERINGS"

So that Mudcatters going to this Whitby Festival can start to focus on this initial stage of Max's travels and collectively agree and schedule one, two or even three MudGatherings during his stay in Whitby between Sat 21 Aug and Wed 25 Aug ( Max travels south early on Thurs 26 Aug from Whitby to other venues listed on this thread).

So I am now going to create a new Whitby thread for Max and hope that my fellow Mudcatters coming to Whitby and hoping to meet Max and plan his itinery whilst there will support me in my endeavours to make his visit to Whitby very special indeed.

So please do visit the new thread and let me know your ideas and suggestions during Max's stay in Whitby.

Many thanks.

Chris

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Aug 10 - 04:59 AM

To Whitby MudGathers Thread!

Thanks for that Soldier Boy, I know that Max will be in safe hands at Whitby *grin*

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Aug 10 - 07:42 AM

It'd be nice to keep this thread up on top for any thoughts & suggestions!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: stallion
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 04:12 AM

The session on the Friday night before whitby F W in the Tap & Spile in York is always interesting, more than a few stop over en-route to whitby, this year 2BS&S will not be there we are otherwise engaged in Cumbria.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 06:52 AM

Whitby is well covered by the other thread. Can we keep this for NON Whitby ?

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 07:10 AM

York isn't in Whitby!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 08:18 AM

It's all 'North' to Terry :)

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 08:32 AM

Pete DID say 'On the WAY to Whitby ! LOL

You're all foreigners North of Birmingham !!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 09:29 AM

I have see you as far north as... Beverley, Terry :)

There's a lot more North after that too!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: stallion
Date: 08 Aug 10 - 05:19 PM

MMMMMMMMMMM terry you get lost north of St Albans, must be the language barrier, bin working on the boys to get to sharps we have agreed in principle just sort out a date, don't hold your breath though it's like a dicussion of a group of Ents

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 08:05 AM

Would anyone be interested in an Escapade Tshirt if I got some sorted? They'd be basic, white, various sizes and would be £10, that would give £3 each back to MudCat funds. I might have time to sort it if there's enough interest. I'd need to decide by tomorrow really....

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 09:20 AM

I would be very interested Mgas. Please put me down for one.

I would expect that many Mudcatters would like one as a momento of Max's UK tour and of meeting up with Max.

Bring em on!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 02:36 AM

I think I'll get a batch of Tshirts set up today with a variety of sizes. I'll save them for whoever PM's me with size required. If they all get reserved quickly I might be able to get a second batch done before Whitby, possibly...

If people want more than I've got then I can always order & post them afterwards perhaps. Might need to store them down in town to save lugging them to & fro Moor & Coast.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Mr Red
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 05:18 AM

Any news of Max at Towersey?

T Shirts - er no chance of red I guess.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 07:51 AM

Hi Mr Red, the plan is that Richard & I will bring Max up for the Sunday lunchtime session in the Barn, followed by a quick potter around the showground. He'll have to leave by 5 at the latest to catch a train to South Wales so it'll be a whirlwind....

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 12:56 PM

Red Tshirt, hmmmm.....

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 02:09 PM

A warning....T-shirts, we've found, come in S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
stocking all the sizes runs into storage problems; making 'em available in more than one color multiplies the selection by six times the number of colors.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 02:28 PM

Ok, just ordered some Escapade t-shirts in various sizes so I hope Catters will want them (£10 each including £3 to Mudcat funds), some are already reserved. I'll be bringing a batch to Whitby, I'll have the reserved ones (we'll be in the Endeavour on Monday unless otherwise arranged) & spares will be with Bill in the craft-fair - thanks Bill!!

Am sticking to basic white ones and there's a piccie of the design on my photostream on flickr! I think it's kinda tasteful. I might make an exception for Mr Red, we'll see....

Apart from Whitby, reserved T-shirts can also be picked up at Orpington FC on 27th August (from Don(Wysiwyg)T), Towersey Barn at lunchtime on Sunday 29th August (from me) and possibly other events along Max's route. If you want one, PM me with size required and we'll work out where you can receive it.

If I run out of them I'll take orders for posting them, not sure yet if I'll need to add P&P. Or I might be able to sort another order for the South after Whitby.

Thanks for the advice Dick, I'm taking a chance that I won't end up with a cupboard-full *grin*

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 09:41 PM

No you won't Hil. You'll sell 'em all. Believe!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 11 Aug 10 - 03:29 PM

Hils, please put an XXL aside for me, and if I don't see you before I leave Ash on Saturday, I'll leave money with John Barden, who will bring the shirt back to Maidstone to pass on when we next meet.

Alternatively PM me an addy to send money plus postage, and you can send it direct, if that's OK with you.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Aug 10 - 03:52 PM

OK, you're on the list Don, will send via John to Orpington!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 01:15 PM

Refresh for anyone wanting to reserve Escapade Tshirts, going fast. PM me with size required and where I can hand it to you along Max's route.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 07:50 PM

Have a great time Mudcatters ALL !!! G

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 01:30 AM

Reserve me one of the biggest Tshirts you can please, I can pick up at Towersey!

Confirmed yesterday = Session in the back bar Black Lion, Thursday 2nd September, a come-all-ye-and-just-do-it sort of thing kicking off at about 7.30. Pub is near the Plaistow Tube station, on the District Line. Come out of the station, turn right down the hill and keep going straight down the main road past 2 sets of traffic lights. The pub is on the left hand side of the road, almost opposite the Post Office sorting centre (big, nasty, 1950's concrete block) with a pedestrian crossing right outside it. There's parking space and several buses go past it. The pub itself is one of the oldest buildings in the area, painted white, with black trim. PM me for a phone number if you are worried about getting lost.

For those who've been to one of my sessions before - please note, this one is NOT in our usual Stables bar, but in the back bar of the main pub, door is round the side near the archway (you can also get in through the arch, keep going round to the right, first door up some steps). I'm afraid that it was built before wheelchairs were invented but if anyone needs assistance, I'm sure we can find a way!

Micca and I are working out logistics of Thursday/Friday as he has to work and I don't (whoohoo!) but I do have to make a break for the West Country before it gets too late.

LTS

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 09:30 AM

I may be able to attend the Black Lion as well, assuming I can ever find my way back from the National Maritime Museum.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 11:30 AM

Looking forward to meeting the great man at Orpington. I think it's fantastic that friends from so far across the ocean can show such welcoming hospitality to a kindred musical spirit. restores my faith in humanity. Well done MGAS.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 15 Aug 10 - 10:49 AM

I'll second that GUEST.Woodsie!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Aug 10 - 10:56 AM

We should be at the Black Lion session too, hopefully I won't be too late back from work!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 01:29 PM

OK, a stock of Escapade T-shirts have now been delivered to me *hurrah* (They're really quite tasteful - see photo here!) I have enough to cover those already reserved with some to spare in all sizes (small - XXL) except Medium. I could order a few more if needs be.

PM me with size required if you'd like one & let me know where on Max's tour you'll be for handover.

Any spares will be passed to Bill Sables (for his stall in the craft fair) but will only be available to sell on Tuesday & Wednesday as we won't arrive in Whitby till Monday evening & we leave first thing on Thursday. Any spare after that will be taken to Ash, Towersey etc, etc....

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 08:03 PM

Ash Festival program just received.

Max is playing at 1520 hours in the garden, and again at 1815 in the bar.

I was a bit late to get a spot, so I'm relying upon nepotism, friendship, or failing that threats to get a spot in one of the floor spot sessions (grins).

Seriously folks a great lineup.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 08:19 PM

Yes, poor Max... he's got to follow T D L in the pub.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 08:49 PM

Phew - tired even reading this - have a fabulous time all

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 02:16 AM

Well done Don for arranging Max to be programmed in!!! I'm sure he's 'beside himself' *grin*

TRUBRIT Dear, we'll send him back afterwards, but he'll need some time in a darkened room to recover!!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Rob Naylor
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 05:15 AM

Hil, a bit confused here. You said in your PM that I should pick up my T from Don at Orpington, but unless I'm reading it wrong (and I may be!), Don won't be at Orpinton. So who's taking the Ts there?

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 07:36 AM

Sorry for any confusion Rob, I still think Don will be at Orpington, but if he isn't then John Barden will be. Whoever has Max will have the tshirts anyway, no worries!

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 12:56 PM

It is so wonderful to see the seed I planted grow like this. Thanks to all who contributed to the trip. But when you think of the ones responsible, you should pm, or go 3-D and give a hug, to Sinsull and My Guru Always Said. They made this happen, and are responsible for all of you having the chance to finally meet and enjoy our Max.

It all started during a thread that had become infected by mean spirited freeloaders who complained that they didn't like the way Max handled the financing of this place. That peeved me no end, as I remember the days when Max slept beside the servers, and sacrificed huge parts of his young life to this place, largely because he felt the responsibility to those who used it for research, friendship, and in some cases, their only connection to a larger world. After I posted my opinions of people such as those that were carping, Max made the comment that he had never been to Europe to have the Mudgatherings that many of us did as a result of his hard work. It was off the cuff, muttered at a weak moment, but my old ears recognized it for what it was, a peek inside this remarkable friend of mine. I was determined at some point to make this happen. Unfortunately, my world fell apart with my daughter's tragic accident, my father suffering a burst Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, my Aunt dying, and my mother's stroke. Between that and trying to keep a music career going, I knew I could not do the leg work necessary to accomplish this. I called on my dear friend Sinsull and she stepped up. Later we recruited MGAS and she was (and is) magnificent. And then you all jumped in...... and here we are on the brink of this good man going to Europe. Enjoy him, my friends, he is a remarkable man and a remarkable musician, and a wonderful friend. I wish for all the world I could have made the trip with him, but that will come later.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 01:19 PM

Hey Mick, I'm so glad you started all this! You let me know when you can come over, you will be so welcome across this side of the pond! Besides, I think I'm getting the hang of this organising lark....
{{{{Mick}}}}
Hil xx

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 02:41 PM

I will be at Orpington, and Max will be staying chez moi (pretentious, or what) before taking him to Ash.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 02:56 PM

Never one to baulk at a challenge, I've got a better picture of Richard modelling the tshirt!!! You can enlarge it & see just how basic it is....

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: gnu
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 04:11 PM

You even got Tees made up? You Brits really know how to put on the dog! Good on yas!

Will this be the thread for following Max's Escapade or will a new one be started?

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 04:32 PM

That's really good, Hils- the t-shirt AND the happy picture! :)

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 06:32 PM

Nice one Hils, the 'Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010' T shirt with Richard wearing it is far more clearer than previous pics.

Glad I put an order in !

Chris

Subject: RE: Max's Grand UK Escapade 2010
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 06:53 PM

I think we should have another thread for when Max is actually here ,
as it will get a bit long - Unless Guru wants to leave it at the two - She IS in charge , after all !