New Member

Subject: New Member
From: Jacky of Kent
Date: 19 May 00 - 10:03 AM

Hello one all! Decided to join you all at last. This is a really great site especially for one so new to folk music as I am. Message especially for Penny S. If you haven't already found it, the death of Anne Linnington and the story about the barn catching fire were reported in our local paper today. I can put this on the forum for you or mail to you personally if you want the wording.It said a memorial service will be at All Saints Church, Birchington on Monday 22nd May at 3pm.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: TerriM
Date: 19 May 00 - 10:11 AM

Welcome,Jacky, I know you'll like it here.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Bert
Date: 19 May 00 - 10:30 AM

Hi there Jacky of Kent. And how's beer country doing these days? I used to live in Paddock Wood many years ago - We used to go on rambles through the orchards.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Banjoman_CO
Date: 19 May 00 - 11:10 AM

Welcome to the Mudcat community, Jacky. This IS a wonderful place to be. Lots and Lots of good friends are made here. Welcome to the family.

Banjoman

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Jacky of Kent
Date: 19 May 00 - 11:35 AM

Hi Bert, Sadly the sale of hops are in decline in Kent,and so the traditional influx of London families who used to travel down to Kent to pick the hops are disappearing too. Having said that, there are plenty of good pubs!! This area is also famous for Shellfish, particularly the Whitstable Oyster.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 19 May 00 - 11:41 AM

Welcome aboard mate.. Yours, Aye. Dave

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From: Peter T.
Date: 19 May 00 - 12:31 PM

Hi Jacky, welcome aboard. I once did a David Copperfield hike from Maidstone to Canterbury to Dover. Great fun -- not like David's hike -- no Betsy Trotwood at the other end either....
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Mbo
Date: 19 May 00 - 12:32 PM

Welcome in, Jacky! How ya doin'?

--Mbo

Subject: RE: New Member
From: tar_heel
Date: 19 May 00 - 12:36 PM

hi jacky, you are among friends here,so a great big welcome to you!!!you'll feel right a home amongst all these good folks!! i do,for sure!!!!

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Penny S.
Date: 19 May 00 - 12:54 PM

Hi Jacky, thanks for the research. which paper is that? I could call them and order a copy. My father (now in Gloucestershire) won't be able to make it for the service, but he'd like to know about it.

And welcome to the Mudcat.

Penny

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From: catspaw49
Date: 19 May 00 - 12:55 PM

Glad you decided to take the plunge. Actually its more of a splat........

Pay no attention to Bert. He couldn't find either end and he's forgotten where the middle is.

Spaw

Subject: RE: New Member
From: GeorgeH
Date: 19 May 00 - 01:14 PM

Welcome, Jacky . .

Actually, the hops aren't as much in decline as they once were . . (Speaking as one who spent most of his early childhood summers in Whitstable, when steam trains used to run along the embankment above Seasalter Marshes).

And Whitstable also ought to be famous for giving The Oyster Band their name, just to bring in a musical reference.

Enjoy life and the Mudcat . .

G.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: jeffp
Date: 19 May 00 - 01:19 PM

Welcome, Jacky! Glad you decided to join in; always room for more!

jeffp

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From: paddymac
Date: 19 May 00 - 03:42 PM

I sense a message in your opening post that you have been popping in anonymously for awhile and finally decided to become "official". It's always nice when someone enters the asylum with their eyes wide open. Welcome, and enjoy!

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From: roopoo
Date: 19 May 00 - 04:53 PM

Welcome from north of the Humber!

mouldy

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 May 00 - 05:04 PM

Nice to squeeze with you last Wednesday, Andrea

Welcome from south of the Humber, too!

Best

Skipjack K8

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 May 00 - 05:21 PM

Jacky, on second thoughts (well... actually read the thread through!) I come from the true home of the native oyster, the Blackwater in Essex (although those Colne types would disagree). I did three years in Canterbury in the 80's, and fell in with them rough Oyster Band fellas. Very happy years, drinking in the Jolly Sailor in Mrs Pope's reign (I'm told it's been gentrified now) and being paid to clear Doug's Chippie @ chucking out time, using only my guitar! We had a flat above Gateways, by the Kings School Shoppe in the Borough/Palace Street.

Funny how life just gets less fun, innit?

All the best

Skipjack K8

Subject: RE: New Member
From:
Date: 19 May 00 - 05:36 PM

Welcome, Jackie. Enjoy yourself here amongst us.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 May 00 - 06:45 PM

Welcome to the Mudcat, Jacky. Glad you decided to join us!

katlaughing

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Alice
Date: 19 May 00 - 07:40 PM

Welcome to the forum, Jacky.

Alice in Montana

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Dharmabum
Date: 19 May 00 - 08:09 PM

Welcome Jacky. Nice place to hang out,Is'nt it?

Ron.

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From: Sorcha
Date: 19 May 00 - 09:01 PM

Welcome to the zoo Jacky! It's a loony place sometimes.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Escamillo
Date: 20 May 00 - 12:05 AM

Welcome Jacky, from the very far South
Andrés in Buenos Aires

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Jacky of Kent
Date: 20 May 00 - 05:40 AM

Wow! Now that's what I call a welcome!Its a small world after all. Thanks everyone.

Message for Penny S - The artical about Anne Linnington was in the Isle Of Thanet Gazette, dated Friday, May 19th. Their address is: Gazette Building, Union Row, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PP Telephone: Thanet [phone] or fax with same code 292535. Glad to have helpled.

GeorgeH - I know Whitstable very well because I was born there and most of my family still live there so I visit at least once a week. They have an Oyster Festival every year, Morris dancers etc. and plenty of beer!!

Subject: RE: New Member
From: JedMarum
Date: 20 May 00 - 09:20 AM

Welcome Jacky of Kent. I suspect your name will inspire many a limerick on the Mudcat Forum!

Subject: RE: New Member
From: bill\sables
Date: 20 May 00 - 10:03 AM

Hi Jackie, Nice to see you here, Will you be at Whitby this year? Cheers Bill East Yorks

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Penny S.
Date: 21 May 00 - 11:27 AM

Thanks Jacky,

Penny

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Giac
Date: 21 May 00 - 11:44 AM

Hi, Jackie, greetings from Tennessee.

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Jacky of Kent
Date: 21 May 00 - 11:45 AM

I,d really like to get to some festival this year. As I'm new to all this, any advice on where to get details/dates/venues etc. would be appreciated.

I'm looking forward to those limericks, Bill - I think!!

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Rosebrook
Date: 21 May 00 - 11:55 AM

A young lassie, Miss Jacky of Kent Came to Mudcat for fun time to be spent Said a friendly hello And received, wouldn't ya know A warm welcome from each woman and gent

Welcome aboard Jacky!!

Rose

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Rosebrook
Date: 21 May 00 - 12:00 PM

sorry....

A young lassie, Miss Jacky of Kent
Came to Mudcat for fun time to be spent
Said a friendly hello
And received, wouldn't ya know
A warm welcome from each woman and gent!

Subject: RE: New Member
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 May 00 - 12:38 PM

As a new girl myself I extend a welcome. Do try to get to Whitby we'll all be in the Tap and Spile!!! Cheers Mrs Duck