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Subject: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 26 May 00 - 07:53 PM I've had one of my ideas. How about a gathering here in Mid-Wales one weekend in late September/early October? I've talked to the landlady of the Red Lion, and she's prepared to accommodate people at a cheap rate, there are other places people can stay, including our house if you don't mind dogs and cats. Food isn't a problem, I can cook. And we can hang out at the Red most of the time.I can pick people up from Welshpool station if needed. How about it, anyone interested? Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lanfranc Date: 27 May 00 - 07:15 AM Thread duly traced. I'd like to put a few names to faces, plus the chance of a little craic. It's a long way from Essex but not that far, really. Might even tuck McGrath in the back, if he fancies the trip and can suffer my driving! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Peter K (Fionn) Date: 27 May 00 - 08:36 AM Yes, depending what dates I finally decide on for visiting a pal in Crete, and if only to meet Alan Francis, whose contribution to the funniest song thread could have been me speaking! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,sian, west wales Date: 27 May 00 - 12:31 PM As long as it isn't Sept 30-Oct 1, I could well be tempted (We have our Cymdeithas Alawon Gwerin lectures that weekend...) Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 27 May 00 - 12:43 PM Llanfair, it is too early for me to decide and making Whitby is my priority for this year but if circumstances permit, I would love to be there. Sian, where are you - Aberystywth? Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 27 May 00 - 01:15 PM Bron, we'd love to come if we can. We are in the middle of selling this house and buying another so I am not sure how long it will all take but if we are free, yes please! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 27 May 00 - 01:50 PM Oh great, with that response in under 24 hrs, it looks well worth doing. I'll sort out a date in the next few days. Be in touch, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: JulieF Date: 27 May 00 - 05:01 PM Again possibly - depends on how much money we spend in Shetland and I have to work out how I can go and meet people I met on the Internet but my daughter definately can't . JUlie |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 27 May 00 - 08:29 PM Couldn't you make it late June or early July :-)? I'd love to be there (though I don't count as an 'UK Mudcatter' anyway) but my annual holiday doesn't stretch beyond mid-July. I'll have to see if I can make it next year. Have fun! - Susanne |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 28 May 00 - 01:19 PM Oops. Looked at my schedule and realize that Sept. is complicated ... Mum and her sister over visiting for the whole month, and I'm hoping to take them to N. Ireland (plus the CAGC lecture weekend...) October's good .. Jon ... Carmarthen! sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 28 May 00 - 07:22 PM The suggested date is 13 14 15 October. I'll keep refreshing this as some UK people will be away this weekend, some lucky folks at Cleethorpes!!! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 28 May 00 - 07:38 PM This sounds quite possible - no clash with any other festival I'd be likely to go to. Here is the Folk Roots list I might take you up on that Alan.
(And later today, Bank Holiday Monday, various survivors of the Small Copper and others should be up in the afternoon at The Lion, Eastwick (just North of Harlow on the A414, from about 1pm on) with a barbecue in the pub yard (we'll be under cover.) Sorry about the thread drift there! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: cujimmy Date: 29 May 00 - 04:15 PM I will try to come along, prefer 27 - 29 oct though - keep up the good work - your efforts are appreciated. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 29 May 00 - 04:31 PM Sounds good! Anywhere we could park a caravan? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 29 May 00 - 06:15 PM I can't do blue clicky things yet, (Jon, could you help?)Try www.llanfaircaereinion.org.uk for some details. I'll be talking to Julia at Pippins about reduced rate accommodation. I had lunch there today. See you soon, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 29 May 00 - 06:55 PM Try this Bron: http://www.llanfaircaereinion.org.uk Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 30 May 00 - 03:41 PM Thanks, Jon. There is some new stuff going on the site soon, about the sculpture trail and Llanfair's connection with the Taliesin stories. The site doesn't say anything about the healing well, or the stone circle in the woods. Talk to you soon. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Tooligan Date: 31 May 00 - 07:27 PM Would love to come down from Scotland if I am free |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:38 AM We'd love to see you, Tooligan. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:48 AM Both October weekends currently look fine from here ... although I know I have to organise another rural tourism conference some Saturday that month. The sooner we set a date, the sooner I can organise around it. Being new to this kinda thing ... what , ummm , happens? Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:32 AM Sian, it's definately 13th october...that's the Friday, till Sunday, 15th. As for not knowing what happens.....I haven't a clue!! I'm arranging cheap accommodation, a pub to play in, places to get food, and beautiful surroundings. The rest will just have to happen!! Bron |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:36 AM Sian, it's definately 13th october...that's the Friday, till Sunday, 15th. As for not knowing what happens.....I haven't a clue!! I'm arranging cheap accommodation, a pub to play in, places to get food, and beautiful surroundings. The rest will just have to happen!! Bron Oh, and Mrs Duck, there are loads of caravan sites here, some are on the website. Contact me if you need any more info, or the Welshpool tourist information site. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:44 AM Sorry I can't be with you (sighs of relief all round) but having stayed in the area last year I can say to those who don't know it that it's great for walking* (if you don't mind a bit of mud), birdwatching, and you might be lucky(as we were) and see an otter on the canal or river. There's an interesting canal museum for those interested in narrowboats. As I spent four years in various parts of Wales I can attest to the natives' tolerance of saesnegg! Seriously, you should get a great welcome. RtS *Try the Offa's Dyke Way [no jokes, please 'Spaw]. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 01 Jun 00 - 08:34 AM sorry you won't be there Roger, I was hoping to talk you into letting me have a permanent bed at the NYCFTTS..I like it there. I'll definetely be there Bron,although Steve may not, he works two weekends out of four and doesn't know this far in advance when they will be.Can you pass on addresses of accomodation so I can book please, and can we bring anything? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 02:49 PM Terri, you can contact Julia or Jim at Pippins on 01938 810229. They do bed and breakfast at reasonable rates, and are expecting your call. They also have a caravan where people with sleeping bags can crash for a nominal fee. The Red lion also does B&B at a reasonable rate, and residents aren't subject to licensing hours. I haven't got the phone number handy, but can get it if needed. Mrs Duck, your caravan should be OK on the carpark for a couple of nights, I'm told. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Kernow John Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:53 PM Llanfair
Sounds like this could be a great weekend! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:21 PM Whereabouts is Marcus Music,Baz, I haven't heard of it. I'll look into caravan rentals for you. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:51 PM Llanfair, the only Marcus Music I can find is in Newport, Gwent - closer to you than me but I'd have thought still a fair trek. Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:54 PM The Red Lion sounds favourite, I like the no licensing hours bit, will you find the number for me, pretty please with confectionary on the top?? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lanfranc Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:16 PM Bron, can you post the Red Lion's number, and I'll contact them too. Looks like we can make that weekend, although we may not get there until the Saturday. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:48 PM Friday 13th - and it's a Hunters Full Moon that night too(see here.)/I> And a Healers Well? Well, well. That should attract the Ghastly Ghouls that sometimes infest the Mudcat who don't approve of Healing.
It looks pretty atmospheric too...I can see the movie in my mind already. Al things considered, it sound like a weekend to remember (if you get the cahnce to remember...)I hope I'll be able to come. I'll be in touch.
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: skarpi Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:57 PM Hmmmm this is a good idea, I might come if I can get a good flight fair to London, but someone would have to come and get me there. It coult be a rest for me from all the work. We´ll see what happens. All the best skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 04:25 AM Hey, Skarpi, we'd all love to see you! You might get transport from those coming from Essex, but otherwise, you could get a train to Welshpool or Shrewsbury, and we can pick you up from there. London is about 150 miles away from here, and might just as well be a different planet!!! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 02 Jun 00 - 04:35 AM Marcus Music *is* in Newport Gwent, and a good hour and a half / two hours south of Welshpool. Is there anything desperate you want from there? I've got to take something round to him at some point, and I'll probably also see him at Pontardawe Folk Fest. - he ususally has a stand there. Looking forward to Welshpool. My family is just north of there ... but I think B&B sounds like more fun! Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 02:53 PM To phone the Red Lion, Llanfair Caereinion. 01938 810341. Tell Buff or Ron that you are with the mudcats, because they are not letting to anyone else. They have 2 rooms available, plus an attic room which is not luxurious, but very habitable. Once the Red and Pippins are booked up, I'll look for other B&B's. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 02 Jun 00 - 03:19 PM This sounds a great idea if I am invited and so far the weekends look good. Skarpi you might be better looking to Manchester. It's (only just) possible that I can pick you up as I will have to go right past the airport in the evening on the way down. But don't take that as Gospel yet. Llanfair, are there any more details about accomodation? And can you give a definative weekend date-Also where are you? Mrs Duck will you have the ducklings? Cheers. Eric |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Kernow John Date: 02 Jun 00 - 05:05 PM Lanfair Marcus Music is part of Tredegar house, Newport. So probably is a way from you. I may have to pass it on the way up from Cornwall so can call in. Thanks for the offer Sian I want Marcus to make pair of matched bows for me for my bowed psaltry. But I'll see him before then at Lowender Peran. Regards Baz |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Rvconnelly@aol.com Date: 02 Jun 00 - 05:50 PM Can anyone come?? is it mainly music and playing or are there a number of singers out there?? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 06:24 PM The date of the "gathering" is the weekend of the 14th and 15th of October, although I expect people will want to arrive on the Friday night, which will be our music night. In Llanfair Caereinion (clicky thing earlier in this thread) the main musicians are Simon, who plays and sings blues, David and Jo who are fiddlers and Ian who plays electric and accoustic guitar. I play guitar and sing, being around during the folk revival, and Jim, my husband, plays bass. He likes folk/rock, but, if he has too much strong ale, reverts to his rock roots, and all hell breaks loose!! Anyone is welcome, musicians and listeners. The Red Lion is not a large pub, but we all manage to squeeze into the lounge somehow. It's very cosy. Eric, there are 2 numbers inthe thread for B&B, and places to sleep if money's a problem. What else had you got in mind? Contact me if you need any more help. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Richard Bridge Date: 03 Jun 00 - 06:08 PM Not sure the trouble and strife would approve, but a refresh in August might get her thinking! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Richard Bridge Date: 03 Jun 00 - 06:09 PM And on second thoughts (thread creep) perhaps we should have a UK hear me when I am awake. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 03 Jun 00 - 07:08 PM Now THERE'S a good idea. When? Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catlin Date: 04 Jun 00 - 06:00 AM I'd really like to come! I would be bring my bloke and my son. He'll be just 1 in October. Is this ok? Also is there anywhere to camp? Thanks alot :) Catlin |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 04 Jun 00 - 12:11 PM I'll check it out, Catlin, there's not many places here flat enough for a tent! Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 05 Jun 00 - 11:51 AM I have not sought permission of he who is sometimes obeyed... but I would love to come Patrish |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 05 Jun 00 - 02:35 PM Eric, I don't get very far without my ducklings trailing along behind. We'll talk at the Jug about the weekend. It sounds as if we might need to hire a marquee even if there isn't a suitable flat bit. I really hope we will get there it sounds great. If it goes well we'll have another next year at the Jug!!! I'm sure Bill would love that. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 05 Jun 00 - 03:23 PM Great, Patrish, it will be great to meet you. Don't you mean "he who is permitted to believe that he is obeyed"? says she with a smile. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 06 Jun 00 - 03:13 PM I've stuck a trace on this, which means it's always on my personal page till I take it off. I suggest other people who hope to get tom this might do the same, because we'll be needing to get back to it closer to the date, I imagine. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Micca Date: 07 Jun 00 - 08:08 AM I am trying to negotiate a lift and would hope to attend....will say more closer and contact the accomo. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lonesome EJ Date: 07 Jun 00 - 01:02 PM Llanfair, Bill Sables here at Lonesome EJ's computer I would love to come to your gathering and the dates seem OK Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 07 Jun 00 - 06:13 PM This is great!!, the list of people interested is growing fast! Caravan rentals and campsites are not available within a 5 mile radius of the town, so I'm going to make some enquiries about letting cottages. There are a few within walking distance, and I'll let you know when I find anything out. No-one has booked at either the pub or Pippins yet, so B&B is still up for grabs. Talk to you soon, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 07 Jun 00 - 06:17 PM I'd imagine outdoor camping might be a bit chancy that late in the year. Any chance of indoor camping in a hall or somewhere? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 08 Jun 00 - 02:15 PM What do you mean five miles from the town-we will be the town by the sounds of it!! Cheers. Eric |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catlin Date: 09 Jun 00 - 06:40 PM The other problem is getting there. Is there anyone going anywhere near Sheffield/M1/Leeds and have room for two adults and a baby???? and stuff??? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Micca Date: 09 Jun 00 - 07:26 PM Bron, I have booked a room in the pub..... |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 10 Jun 00 - 04:35 PM Ah,Micca, Buff said someone had booked, that's great. I'm still working on other accommodation, there's been a lot of interest! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Jun 00 - 03:42 AM Yo, TerriM - if Steve can't make it, can you take me instead??!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 11 Jun 00 - 07:41 AM LIz, Steve is coming even if he has to take time off, we can give you a lift if you don't mind sharing the back seat with the LFU and two guitars....? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catlin Date: 11 Jun 00 - 03:55 PM We need to fit in a buggy, clothes and ourselves, but if you think there is space, thanks! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 11 Jun 00 - 05:32 PM Keep us posted on the indoor camping possibilities. (That means a floor big enough for a sleeping bag in a building where the rain doesn't come through the roof. I am a man of fairly simple needs.) |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 12 Jun 00 - 11:25 AM OK, progress is being made! There is room behind the pub for 3 or 4 tents. Pippins have a caravan for people with sleeping bags who just need a roof and a little space. Buff is talking to the people at the Railway about the possibility of using their carpark for touring caravans. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 12 Jun 00 - 11:50 AM Wow you have been busy. I'm glad we're not the only ones bringing babies. Save us a space on the carpark! I'm getting quite excited. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 12 Jun 00 - 04:24 PM Is there a big floor space for the loads of us who can rough it a bit? I am hoping to come, but I may have had an operation on my hand. What is the weather generally like at that time of year there? Is a tent worthwhile? (I know- no propmises of fine weather but generally?) I shall be coming (if I manage it) from Cleckheaton all being well. One other thing will the town/village have enough grub and beer (not that I drink it often)? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Peter T. Date: 12 Jun 00 - 04:32 PM If I start walking from Toronto today, I could be there....(splash)....rats. That water was deeper than me!! yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catlin Date: 12 Jun 00 - 04:34 PM I'm really excited now!!!!! I can't wait to see you all :) Do we have any idea of the number of people coming yet? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 12 Jun 00 - 06:57 PM There have been almost 20 people showing an interest, and some have families, so that makes........a lot! There are three pubs here, the Black Lion where the noisy people go to watch football on the widescreen, the Goat, which is next door but one from me, where everyone looks at you when you walk in, and the Red Lion, where the gathering is to be based. It's only small, but we'll manage. The Goat has B&B, but I haven't asked them yet, because their rooms are more expensive. Food will be available at Pippins cafe, they are very reasonable, and there is a chipshop. The Red does meals as well, and we are thinking, weather permitting, of having a barbie on the Saturday night, leaving the fire hot enough to cook breakfast Sunday morning. The weather? well, we can have frost in early September, but very cold weather is not usually till after christmas. We are quite high up, and the town is surrounded by hills, which protect it a bit. TV and radio reception is lousy!! The area is beautiful in the autumn, and there are some lovely walks. The Centre for alternative Technology is 30 miles away, and if enough people want to go, I can arrange transport. There is no shortage of beer. The Red has Boddingtons and usually a guest beer. I'm really looking forward to this!!!Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 12 Jun 00 - 07:05 PM I'm still hoping I can make it. It is amazing to see all the different needs for accommodation. I only have me to look ater and I seem to be like McGrath in my needs - a little bit of shelter and somewhere to put a sleeping bag down suits me fine. Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Jun 00 - 02:21 AM Sharing a back seat with the LFU? Pass..... I'll investigate the possibilities of coming en famile - he'll be gagging for it by then, his weekly session just died...... That's music session...... Oh you filthy lot there!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Skipjack K8 Date: 13 Jun 00 - 05:11 AM Just got to check that Folkworks Darlington doesn't clash (it's usually later in the month) but if not, and the memsahib (she of the mean right hook) is in benign mood, I'm up for it. I'll try and hook up with Bill and come over the hill together. But I'm not sleeping near Eric. Those horns hurt! Bron, put me down as a ground dweller. Great idea. Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 13 Jun 00 - 01:36 PM Messages; Peter T-don't be daft!! Wear wellies!! Llanfair-who cares about TV anyway? Skipjack-you cheeky blighter-at least I don't fart!! Ground dwelling is fine with me as well BUT we'd better ask all those Americans who are putting up with Bill if he snores-then he can definately doss down with Skipjack! Cheers. Eric. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 13 Jun 00 - 07:34 PM well, I've got a room in the Red Lion, so as the dear LFU would say " I care not for your predicament Jack, for I am in the dinghy" Actually, of course, I do but I promised him ( the LFU) that I would use that phrase before much time was up...and LO! I have :) |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,KingBrilliant Date: 14 Jun 00 - 03:01 AM I think my car is about to terminally fail its MOT. Which means I can maybe justify getting a camper van again. Which would mean we (Mark, Kris & Amoret) might be able to come - if you'll have us. Every cloud has a silver lining!! It would be really nice to meet everyone. Kris |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 14 Jun 00 - 04:22 AM Excellent, Kris, love to see you. And I don't need to worry about your accommodation!!!! Anyone else getting a camper van??? No-one has contacted Pippins so far, so there's B&B available there. I'm still waiting to hear from the railway people. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: The Shambles Date: 15 Jun 00 - 02:56 AM Are there any more non-resident UK folks interested in coming? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 15 Jun 00 - 04:25 AM That would be wonderful, wouldn't it, Shambles, but I suppose transport costs would be prohibitive, as well as the time for people who work. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 16 Jun 00 - 04:13 AM I'm wondering wether to hire the hall at the Institute (it's the village hall, i don't know why they call it that!) because the Red Lion is a small pub and it would give us more space. There's a stage, and it might encourage the locals to pop in for a listen. It is an "Arts and Crafts" peroid building, with a high, raftered ceiling. Looks good, but messes up the accoustics, sometimes. The pub is a 2 minute walk away, and you can fetch beer in. What do you think? Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Skipjack K8 Date: 16 Jun 00 - 04:26 AM What are acoustics, Bron? Are they like the bounce back off the door of the khazi, when the family has banished their struggling musician to the smallest room? Sounds a reet grand idea to me. Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,skarpi at work Date: 16 Jun 00 - 08:41 AM Hallo all, tell me how much is a train fair from london to mid-Wales? How much is the room ? I have to know so I can go over the moneyside. I have to tell you UK mudcatters that we here in Iceland are holding a festival it is called Bluesky festival held in south Iceland every year 23-24 of june and I am gonna be there with my band Tamóra, there will be more bands from Iceland and Forojar Islands .So if you are wondering about what you are gonna do next year well you are welcome to join us in this festival and help us to do this festival an international one. If you are interesting about this year I got a thread going on it is called BS.Iceland Bluesky festival. I am looking for the best price on flight fair at the moment so we have to see about mid-Wales. all the best skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Skipjack K8 Date: 17 Jun 00 - 05:12 AM Skarpi, I live in the frozen north of England (not quite as frozen as Iceland!) and can't come via London, but there's 'Catters a plenty that will be coming from that direction. I'm sure one of them will collect you from Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (McGraph?)whichever you fly into. As for accommodation, if you are prepared to rough it with a sleeping bag, there will be many others (like me) who are doing the same. It'd be grand to meet you, so I do hope you can make it. Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 17 Jun 00 - 06:00 AM In the meantime has anybody heard anything more about the idea there'll be a Mudcat workshop in Whitby? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 19 Jun 00 - 06:06 AM Having skimmed the BS: Beer discussion, I'm thinking that if we're talking B-B-Q perhaps everyone should come with a four-pack of their local brew? Purely for research purposes, of course, and in the interests of trans-regional harmony (sorry, I've been reading EC documents this morning ...) Assuming that I can sort everything out to get the weekend off, I'll bring some Felinfoel. Apparently, they invented tinned beer (WWI soldiers' rations!) I've also been waiting for a reason to make Caitrin's Chocolate Chip Cookies, a recipe from a 'cat discussion some months back. Seems to make enough to feed God's army... This might be a good excuse... sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 20 Jun 00 - 03:11 AM Sounds good, Sian. Local beers sound even better! McGrath, I'm hoping to get to Whitby, so I'll need to know where everyone's meeting. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 20 Jun 00 - 08:34 AM Here's a link to the thread where a workshop on the programme at Whitby was announced. I sent Graham Pirt a message enquiring if that's still one, but haven't heard back.
So if it is , that'd be the logical place for people to meeet. Otherwise I suppose lurcing into The Anchor or the Sailing Club and bellowing "Is there a Mudcat in the house?" might work. But I don't fancy doing that.
So far as Wales goes, I've every hope of being able to get there. but won't know for sure until much closer. So ideally I want to turn up with my sleeping bag, beer, and an instrument or so, and not have to camp outdoors unless there is unseasonally pleasant weather. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 20 Jun 00 - 12:32 PM Sleeping bag people are sorted. Buff, the landlady at the Red Lion is going to make space in her dining room for floor sleepers. NEXT!!!!!!! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 22 Jun 00 - 03:17 PM Refresh, so that my son, Dave, can find it easily!!! All this Festival and gathering talk is so exciting!!!Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 22 Jun 00 - 04:00 PM "Buff, the landlady at the Red Lion is going to make space in her dining room for floor sleepers." Great - I think we should make a resolution that for every pint of beer we bring from elsewhere (for research and comparison purposes), we drink at least two of hers. Shouldn't be that hard to keep that one. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Micca Date: 22 Jun 00 - 06:51 PM with reference to Kevins post, I know (having very craftily asked when booking) what the cider in the Red Lion is, but what is the house beer??? Felinfoel? Brains SA or Dark? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 22 Jun 00 - 07:06 PM Boddington's, Welsh Bitter, and a guest beer. Might I suggest a referendum to select the guest beer for the gathering? We've had Brakespear(sp) and Speckled Hen recently. I'm sure there will be no problem going along with the majority vote. Hwyl, Bron, |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Skipjack K8 Date: 23 Jun 00 - 06:50 AM Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, anyone? I'll drink Jeyes fluid with bilgewater chasers when the good stuff runs out, but seeing as I have a vote, I won't waste it. Adnams, Wherry (Woodfordes) or any from the Greene King stable wouldv suit my undeniably East Anglian taste. Bron, how about a mark 2 thread, as this is your baby? Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 23 Jun 00 - 09:30 AM Yup!! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Hoolet Date: 23 Jun 00 - 02:42 PM Would UK mudcatters consider coming to Fyvie, Aberdeenshire 8/9 September Eric Bogle on Friday night and fine session on the Saturday and a right ceilidh on Saturday night |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 26 Jun 00 - 10:29 AM Guest beer ... one of the Thomas Watkins brews (Llandeilo)! sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 26 Jun 00 - 02:09 PM Don't forget Cleckheaton folk fest is on this coming weekend.(I'll wear me shirt) Cheers. Eric |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 26 Jun 00 - 04:57 PM I hadn't forgotten, I'd love to be there, but I'm not sure I'll make it. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 03 Jul 00 - 03:25 PM Didn't make it to Cleckheaton, hope you had a good time. NEWS....A place has been arranged for up to 5 caravans behind the light railway station. There are power connections, and it's a nice place by the river Banwy. MORE NEWS...... The field (teeny paddock) behind the Red Lion has flat space for about 5 tents. Buff has arranged for her dogs to go into kennels for the weekend, so no problems there. The hall at the Institute is booked. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 03 Jul 00 - 05:02 PM Cleck Fest was excellent-especially How and Tony Williams, as well as many more. This is starting to sound good. Cheers. eric |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lanfranc Date: 03 Jul 00 - 05:25 PM If I can persuade my daily grind to let up for a day or four, I'll be there. I may have to take pot luck on accommodation since I am not sufficiently confident to book. Kevin, the offer of a lift still holds, if you don't mind waiting til a week or so beforehand for final confirmation. 96 (97 now) posts - quite a response, Bron.
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: The Shambles Date: 04 Jul 00 - 01:34 AM How is work on the pyramid stage going? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 04 Jul 00 - 03:58 AM You build it yourselves when you get here!!! Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 04 Jul 00 - 04:00 AM You build it yourselves when you get here!!! I am delighted that there has been such a good response, and Alan, we'll find you somewhere to sleep, I'm sure! Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Peg Date: 05 Jul 00 - 10:29 AM this sounds like a wonderful event. Even though I just returned from the UK I am dying to go back in the fall and this might be as good a reason as any...any room for a cappella singers who specialize in those sad, forlorn, Gaelic tales of lost love and premature death by drowning? peg |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 05 Jul 00 - 03:39 PM Yes, Peg, definately, and I'll add some Celtic ones!! Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Trevor Date: 06 Jul 00 - 08:30 AM Can we come, please? We live not far from Shrewsbury and might be able to offer a bit of accommodation if needed. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:59 PM Trevor, you are the closest, geographically, so far!!!! You are very welcome to come, as is anyone who is interested. Where are you, Bishop's castle? Have you got a folk session there? I should be able to drop by if there is one. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Trevor Date: 07 Jul 00 - 04:37 AM Hello, Yes, not far from BC (I guess my entry on the 'Guest Beer string is a bit of a giveaway!). I go to the sessions at The Miners Arms, Priestweston, on the first Wednesday of the month, The Cock at Brockton on the third Wednesday of the month and The Six Bells in BC on Friday every three weeks (although that has just started a summer recess). There are also sessions this Saturday in Church Stretton - afternoon in The Kings Arms and evening at The Green Dragon. See you? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 07 Jul 00 - 05:15 PM Just possibly might, Trevor. What kind of sessions are they. Is Jim's amp likely to send anyone into an attack of the vapours? He plays bass, and some people don't like it. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: SINSULL Date: 07 Jul 00 - 08:46 PM refresh |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catrin Date: 08 Jul 00 - 07:55 PM Cab I come too please? Been reading this thread tonight and it all sounds too interesting to miss. I will be needing somewhere to sleep - how big is the landlady's dining room? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 09 Jul 00 - 04:42 AM We'll find you somewhere, Catrin, we haven't even started allocating space in the Pippins caravan, or my spare bedroom!! We'll finalise accommodation nearer the time. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Jul 00 - 04:44 AM YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!! THE SO SAID YES!!! WE CAN COME!! Please book us some indoor camping space unless there is a room for three available anywhere..... That's two adults and a 4 year old. Yes, you get to meet Rosemarys' Baby!! Let me know if I can bring anything, we will have car space from/to London for 1 well built or 2 small bums (Phoebe takes up a lot of the back seat....) if anyone needs it. Whoopeeeeeee!!! LTS en famille |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Trevor Date: 09 Jul 00 - 08:14 AM Sorry I missed you on Saturday Bron - I was singing in Malvern in the afternoon but turned up for the evening sesh to hear that you'd visited. It wasn't quite what I was expecting at The Green Dragon but fun nevertheless. Taff says we might see you at The Miners Arms, Aug 2nd. Thanks for making the effort! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 09 Jul 00 - 06:28 PM Yes, Trevor, we're hoping to get to Priest Weston for the next session. We enjoyed our afternoon out, though Church Stretton was very quiet. See you soon. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 10 Jul 00 - 06:02 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 11 Jul 00 - 04:17 AM There are quite a lot of questions and stuff coming up, and this thread is getting a bit big, so please go to "UK Gathering II" Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 16 Jul 00 - 09:18 AM Refresh for people who don't know about this. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mr Happy Date: 13 Aug 02 - 04:22 AM llanfair et al, i've just perused this most interesting serial post. any plans for similar this year? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 13 Aug 02 - 05:20 AM We are in the planning stages now, Mr H. I will start a new thread when I've ironed out a few wrinkles!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Aug 02 - 01:24 PM Book me a place with Manitas and Bratling - is Pippins still open?? LTS |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Bullfrog Jones Date: 13 Aug 02 - 02:01 PM Aaaah shit!! When will I learn to look at the bloody dates before reading the whole thread??!! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mr Happy Date: 24 Aug 02 - 06:11 PM nos da! bron! any more news? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Gareth Date: 24 Aug 02 - 07:18 PM Oh the'Catters went to LLanfair, Where the Beer and Song was wending, But they met in Pipins Cafe And our song it is now ending
Have you ever saw, Gareth |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Aug 02 - 08:55 PM Start the new thread, Llanfair, otherwise there'll be stuff on this that needs reading and won't get read because it's too long already. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 25 Aug 02 - 01:16 PM Llanstock 111-put me down for it Bron, My son might be in a production that week, and so the car might be needed, but I'll try-I'll ask Skipjack if he's busy-we can make some noise. What about Bill, sam, Emma, Patrish etc? Will you put up a Lstk 3 thread? Cheers.Eric-ps-Start your arrangments for Holland next year!!! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST Date: 26 Mar 03 - 11:22 AM refresh |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Noreen Date: 26 Mar 03 - 11:44 AM Any reason why, GUEST? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 27 Mar 03 - 04:02 AM As all three Pubs here now are not folk friendly, I am not planning a Llanstock this year. I am, however, looking into the possibility of booking the youth hostel at Borth for a weekend. I'll keep you posted. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Gareth Date: 27 Mar 03 - 05:38 AM Sounds Good - but are the Sheep still Folk friendly ? Gareth |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Harry Basnett Date: 27 Mar 03 - 09:24 AM As long as it doesn't clash with the Extravaganza which is somewhere around the ninettenrh of October.... |
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