Whitby 2008

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 05:59 PM

(Geoff in disguise)
Usually it's the dancers who know the tune and the musicians off the ground...
Oh Well'''
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 06:41 PM

10 years and I discover he's wearing my clothes!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 03:57 AM

Song for you Geoff





Lacy things, wife is missin'
didn't ask .....permission
I'm wearing her clothes ... silk pantihose
walkin' round in womens underwear

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: mouldy
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 05:21 AM

I'll be there, as usual, squeezing all the right notes, but probably in the wrong order! Must remember to take Mudcat shirt this year.


Jane - care to elaborate? Or is it a secret to be whispered later?


Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 10:59 AM

No sorry no scandal - just reference to his being in disguise in above post. My things aren't colourful enough for him lol.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:23 AM

This may be a silly and probably much repeated question, "How do I get a Mudcat shirt?" and do who ever supplies them deliver to Beruit where I am working at the moment? Only joking, I am actually back in Yorkshire in two weeks time.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:55 AM

haven't actually tried ordering one myself

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:57 AM

..... but I will be in Whitby for the festival so I'll see what they look like "in the flesh"!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Susan of DT
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 12:05 PM

Bill Sables handles mudcat teeshirts in the UK and Dick and I handle them in the US. See the Mudcat site map for tee shirt info and picture from the dropdown at the top of the main forum page. The picture is Max wearing one of the original teeshirts - we changed the color to navy since the one you see in the picture does not have enough contrast to be seen outside. There are also some red teeshirts.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 03:47 PM

If Bill is running his usual music stall at the craft fair he may well have some tee shirts with him.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 04:28 PM

Thanks everyone for the information regarding the T shirt, I am sure I will be able to get one. Just had a wonderful meal on the sea front in Beirut at the Hotel Riviera, only around 25 degrees C at 11.00pm. Many of your compatriots here Susan, many working for UN or similar organisations.
Beirut is a place not to miss.
Thanks Mrs Duck If I do not manage to get one Mudcat site I will see Bill at the craft fair
Thanks again

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Aug 08 - 03:41 PM

I shall be there for the whole week this year, and I look forward to seeing you all. It will be nice to see Dick and Susan again too.
BTW Lynn Heraud and Pat Turner send their regards to all whom they know, they shan't be there this year sadly.

John MacKenzie

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: old git
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 07:41 AM

Congrats Jane and Geoff
BTW John Conolly doesn't do the shanty sessions with Jim (your post of 6 Aug) It's Graeme Knights.

I should be there from Tuesday

geoff t

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: squeezebox-kc
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 10:11 AM

10 years on, is it that long we were Jeff & Jane Guard of honour at the reg office
Ken Kirkburton RD

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 02:53 PM

According to the Whitby programme Jim is doing the sessions on his own until Friday when John Conolly joins him.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Northerner
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 12:36 PM

A badge would be nice...

Not sure how many Mudcat things I'll get to this year as I will be performing in the main festival, as a storyteller. When I'm not performing I'll probably be back in the my guest house resting. I really have valued the support that other Mudcat members have given me - I particularly enjoyed the trips to Glaisdale.

I'll be performing at the Half Day at the Bay on the Monday afternoon if any Mudcat members fancy a trip out of Whitby. Robin Hoods Bay is very pretty.

Diane Taylor

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Diva
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 07:56 AM

I;m going this year...first time ever. I suppose it comes under the to do list in the othr thread.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 08:49 AM

The Glaisdale train will be running again on Sunday 17th, assemble at the station at 12.35ish. Arrive Glaisdale just after 1pm, normal format as always and the now traditional raffle and whip round for the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat. If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize it would be much appreciated. Return train leaves Glaisdale about 4.25 arriving back in Whitby just before 5pm.

NEWS FLASH>>>.......

Tuesday we've organised a trip to Staithes on the Esk Belle, Whitby's biggest and best pleasure boat. We've been offered a concession on the normal fare so if you get a ticket from us you can travel at a reduced rate. It's one hour at sea up to Staithes, one hour ashore and one hour back (All approx). Polish up your nautical (or even naughtycal)songs. This is limited availability due to passenger limits on the Esk Belle.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:08 PM

An extra event not in the Programme;

Billed as "Mick McGarrys session" every day in the "Endeavoure" 4pm to 8pm - this was a huge success last year so hope to see to you all this year .All welcome singers,listeners, chorusers musos, poets, dancers and monologuers

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:18 PM

Look forward to that, Mick and to seeing you again, Diva!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:50 PM

Thanks for info Raggy and Mick. Whitby is looking even better.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: alanww
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 02:18 PM

Ooooh! I'm getting excited! And I'm optimistic too, as my campervan, complete with its heart transplant, managed to get me to Sidmouth FF and back! I'm starting the trip up tomorrow ...
Raggytash: Looking forwaard to the train trip and please put my name down for the boat trip!
Geoff & Jane Duck: Congratulation on 10 years - brill!
Mick McGarry: Forget about the inhospitality of Warwick FF. See you at your session, if not before.
Geoff Duck: Probably see you at the scratch morris.
Jane Duck: Is John Connolly really doing the shanty spot with Jim Maggean? Surely, he's more of a ballad man and what about Greame Knights?
"... and cider are England's control!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 02:46 PM

Of course one of the other 'Traditional' fringe events will also be on as usual. I refer to the 'Lunchtime Legends' Wednesday lunchtime rock n roll gig at 'The Elsinore'. Chris Harvey, Alison Younger, Clive Pownceby & Nev Grundy will rock the joint from 12ish for their usual 3 halves. Rumour has it that this years 'celeb' warm up spot might be provided by a certain squeezebox genius?????
Unfortunately I will miss most of it due to dancing commitments.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 03:05 PM

According to the programme Fridays Maritime Mixture does include John Conolly.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 03:33 PM

Alan, ticket reserved for you as we speak. The trip of course is subject to suitable weather conditions !!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 04:14 PM

Please come to John Connelly's CD launch on Tuesday in the Rifle Club at 2:00pm -Hissyfit did the backing vocals on the CD along with music from Keith Kendrick and Robin Garside-'The Grumpy Old Men of Old England', which actually features two rather grumpy women as well!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 05:16 PM

We shall see you there Linda!

Will you be requiring accommodation?

Bob & Sue

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 06:07 PM

Thanks for that Alan.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 13 Aug 08 - 06:10 PM

NEWS FLASH !!!!!!!

Cancelled Glaisdale Train

Due to circumstances beyond our control Glaisdale Sunday is CANCELLED. One of the staff without consulting Marie took a booking for a Christening on Sunday. Now much as we enjoy ourselves there is no way I want to spoil such a wonderful day for the child and their family, so let's take the opportunity to wish the infant a long, happy and prosperous life.
Please do NOT turn up at the Arncliffe Arms on Sunday as the Christening party will be in full flow, if you would be kind enough to pass this information on to as many people as you can it would be very much appreciated.
Christine and I are looking at the possibility of doing a similar trip on Monday and will speak to as many people as we can over the weekend.

Let's all wish a happy life to the new baby, we can all gather again next year!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 05:33 AM

GLAISDALE SUNDAY CANCELLED !!!


Please see message below

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Mrs Raggytash at work
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 08:56 AM

refresh, justin case anybody misses it! Glaisdale Sunday cancelled, details in previous thread.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 10:02 AM

Good news on the travel front for us. Our favoured route from Southport, is A59 to nr Harrogate, Ripon, A19, Guisbouough & over the top to Whitters. But the A59 was to be closed at Blubberhouses, from the 4th for 2 weeks.
This was going to entail a long detour, or brave the Fri afternoon traffic on the M62. But I found out last night Craven Herald that the roadworks instead of taking 2wks, was completed in 6 working days, (unheard of I know). So the A59 is now open.
So a nice relaxing drive now (I hope).
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 12:06 PM

Sorry to hear this;will contact the 'ulls angels who aint 'catters but support every year.

Count me in for any jinks, japes or formation drinking and singing rest of time........wonder if the music loving dominoe larkers will cancell their chattering/clattering fixture?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,John Eaves
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 01:20 PM

Raggytash: Please save two tickets for me and Debbie on the boat trip to Staithes on Tuesday. Will Gnomad be driving? See you all there.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: gnomad
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 01:44 PM

No, I'm having a day off (at least I expect to, rotas have been known to get changed suddenly) so I'm hoping to make Jim Mageean's session.

I'm sure you will be well looked after though.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Debbie Eaves
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 02:34 PM

Gnomad

Thought you might be part of the ocean 'party'! But we will see you over the week somewhere I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 04:11 PM

Having spent the last 2 days helping to get the campsites ready I can definitely say the ground is WET!!! - not impossible to camp on but very wet.

Please help us keep the sites by following any instructions given by the campsite stewards with regards to camping areas (unless you want the bog on Stakesby), caravans and movement of cars. I know on the Artistes Site it's a case of if it's on it's on for the week/however long you are there - take it off and it stays off!

You know it makes sense and it helps everyone have a great festival.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 07:09 PM

Is the boat trip late afternoon/early evening on Tuesday?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 03:19 AM

It would be fun to go on the boat if it doesn't clash with my duties. I'll check and see you if I can go and there's any room Raggy.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 04:51 AM

Oh goody boat trips at the campsite what fun!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:30 AM

So rain is not just a problem in Pickering

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:44 AM

It's not as bad as when the campsite was at Ruisip and used to flood if there was an exceptionally high tide. Which happened quite regularly over the years.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Mrs Raggytash aka Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:17 AM

Hi, replying on behalf of Raggytash who can't get to computer today.
The trip on the Esk belle is in the afternoon boarding at 16.00 ready to depart at 16.15. We should be back in Whitby at appx 19.00 - sp yes, thats late afternoon/early evening John!
Looking forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:19 AM

Oops, sorry, the boat trip is on TUESDAY, forgot to put that bit in!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:20 AM

Is that setting off from the campsite? :-)

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:52 AM

Very funny Selby! i don't think its quite that waterlogged yet.......in fact until I started typing this the sun was shining, but alas it has now clouded over and looks like its going to rain - again.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John J
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 07:50 AM

The boat trip sounds like fun, is it possible to reserve two tickets.....pretty please?

We won't be arriving at the festival until Sunday lunchtime (the stand-in box player in my ceilidh band who was covering for me on Saturday night in Crewe has double booked himself).

John

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Black Diamond
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 07:59 AM

Selby its not so funny after all!!! four or five years ago my son went to Poacher Scout Camp, an international scout camp in Lincoln. they ended up canoeing all over the campsite, tents and goods had to be taken into a huge barn for hot air drying, and there wasnt a bit of dry ground anywhere. but did anyone go home??? nah, not one!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:42 AM

Shame about Glaisdale. Can we have two berths on the boat please?

Maggie and Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:58 AM

As I can be seasick crossing whitby harbour in a rowing boat, I think it best that I stay on dry land but have fun.

I'll see you all in a singaround somewhere hopefully.