Scottish McMudgather Part the second.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Nov 07 - 04:11 AM

Aw naw Effsee I got stuck in Thurso wance oan a rememberance sunday nothin tae dae except go oot tae the point and gaze at Orkney.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 09:40 PM

There's always Thurso!

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:46 PM

"Oh dear, you mean they have no choice then?"
Families stick together!

'"Half of them are my cousins......" Jings, I thought they all were.'
Well, there are quite a few incomers.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:01 PM

Well Giok , if its Cromarty I am there , if its Orkney I am
still there

So all the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:50 PM

"Half of them are my cousins......" Jings, I thought they all were.
Now I think when a Lurker has something to say, we should take the time to involve them.
Guest Lurker: Do you have somewhere specific in mind?

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:18 PM

Oh dear, you mean they have no choice then?
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:15 PM

Half of them are my cousins......

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:13 PM

Ah but do they like you lassie?
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:08 PM

It IS a long way north (on a clear day, you can see Orkney), but the scenery is gorgeous, the food is good, the barstaff are friendly, and I quite like the locals.....

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:44 PM

Nah, it's ok if I'm doing the map reading.... *G* We were actually headed to John O'Groats......

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:36 PM

Either that or we will have to send out search parties to rescue you from aberdeen;) Just where was it she was heading when she was waylaid by those panini

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:32 PM

Well now Liz has got the hang of the 'A' roads up there, we should be sorted... *G*

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST, Lurking 'Catter in Scotland
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:32 PM

If all else fails, I might be able to help find something (though not quite as far north...)

Lurking 'Catter in Scotland

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:28 PM

Makes no difference to me.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:27 PM

Jeez Shiela, that's a long way north. I would go, but what about others?
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: sheila
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 04:21 PM

How about trying the Craggan at Melness next time? It's not near the train, but the PostBus from Lairg still stops there.....(ulterior motive - my house is walking distance from the Craggan!)



At this time of year, there are loads of self-catering places available, as well as BnBs.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:05 AM

Well it will still happen, just possibly not there. We have run a musical weekend at the Royal Hotel in Cromarty before, it's just not so good for transport links.
They have a big function room, and 150 different malt whiskies available at the bar. They also did us a lovely sit down dinner on the Saturday evening.
Giok

Royal Hotel Cromarty

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Llanfair
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 05:44 AM

What a shame, I was looking forward to going again next year.

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 02:09 AM

When you say staffing problems, is that in getting them or not wanting them?

It's a bit far for me to commute but I'd give it a go....

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:59 PM

Yup, and all equipment

G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:57 PM

Fair. Does that include the license?

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:36 PM

Offers over £310,000 Jim.
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 05:31 PM

How much?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:59 PM

A great pity. Hope it can be resolved.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:50 PM

No Frank he's not short of cash, I think he just got pissed off. Staff problems etc. I will pay him a visit tomorrow
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Effsee
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:44 PM

Ah Jeeze, what a bummer! What's happened in the last 2 weeks?
He seemed so keen for next year.
A nasty bank manager maybe?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:37 PM

Well I just got some bad news folks, Graham has put the hotel on the market, so I have no idea now what will happen in the future.
I am totally pissed off about this, and only found out about 5 minutes ago. I will keep those who are interested, posted on happenings.
I will look for an alternative venue though.

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:22 PM

I don't know what you're all on about... that wasn't a bad attempt at a Geordie accent.....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:54 AM

Hur Granmither's lackin' too. Sounds painful.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:46 AM

Jings ahd heard o the masacre o Glencoe but thon wummin his managed tae massacre an entire language.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 06:18 PM

If by nailed you mean crucified, then I agree Liz.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 05:53 PM

Weel, ye ken it has tae be revised tha noo! Ah nootis there wisnae awfu' lot aboot the pur wee critters oot an the hills.

(I think I've nailed the accent but the grammar is still lacking)

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 04:12 PM

Next????

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 04:06 AM

Rude bits Liz? How could you say that my dear we were the picture of propriety! weel almost, maybe, nearly ach heck ok will look forward to reading the next edition of the bluffers guide tae Scots.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 07 Nov 07 - 02:41 AM

So I'll keep hold of my phrase book then... and maybe add some more to it over the year so I'm not so lost in the rude bits.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Jim Lad
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 09:30 PM

Maybe the one after that.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 07:06 PM

I'll cam tae the next yin - waddins or no waddins!
Sorry I missed it.
TB

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 05:00 PM

yes gnu you can

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 04:45 PM

Well Monty was there and Jack and they brought human pets with them but they were well behaved and didny carry offensive weapons

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: gnu
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 04:35 PM

If there is any way I can get there, I will. Can I bring a Bodhran? I promise I won't play unless I am asked. Really. I mean it. I won't. Well, maybe outside in the yard. As long as it doesn't bother anyone. Pets don't count.

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 10:04 AM

For you Philippa of course I will
G

Subject: RE: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 06 Nov 07 - 08:59 AM

sorry I didn't make it over this year; do you plan a repeat performance in 2008?

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 05:17 PM

Yer gonna make sloe Brennivin?!?!?!

And Giok? I don't remember anyone saying anything about going to see the whisky...just fish....

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 07:11 PM

Skarpi - I think Jack may be telling lies - or else one of the 'troles' has been posting for him...

Yes to everything else!

And the Brennivin is still virgin and unopened. But I did manage to get 6lbs of sloes yesterday so there may be some bottle opening tomorrow.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:52 PM

Ach stoap yer whingin ya grumpy auld bissim folk wis explorin. it kin be organised fur next year

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:50 PM

Well I did ask if anybody was interested this year, and no answer came the stern reply mate.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: lady penelope
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:41 PM

Each to their own Giok! *G* But you're right. They all seemed to shut by 5pm Friday evening. Pre-booking would definitely be the way to go...

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:08 PM

Dalmore is closer, and nicer whisky, but I'm not sure they're open at that time of year on a Saturday. I think we would need to book it in advance.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: skarpi
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 05:03 PM

and Brennivin

Subject: RE: BS: Scottish McMudgather Part the second.
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 04:59 PM

Only if she disny get waylaid by the haggis and cheese pannini in bettyhill