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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Max Tone Date: 17 Oct 00 - 08:17 PM Bron - It's mainly Peter Hammill (wacky Prog R/goth/eco wordsmith)recordings I have from Foel, but I'm sure there's more in my vinyl coll. Will collate suitable lyrics.........eventually. Rob |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: KingBrilliant Date: 17 Oct 00 - 06:42 AM Amoret is fully charged with vocal enthusiasm at present. Bursting into song all over the place. She'll be at it again on Saturday at the local singaround. We were outside scoffing fish&chips when Phoebe was on - but we certainly heard her!! Its really nice to see a little'un with the confidence to get on stage and have a go, and she's such a little sweetie! Amoret was very jealous that Phoebe sang on the stage thru the mic & she didn't (oops - bad mother points again). Hey! and less of the 'oldies', we are merely the temporally-challenged. Mature would be a nice word - but it hardly fits does it? Kris |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Catrin Date: 17 Oct 00 - 06:30 AM This thread is getting too long click here for new Llanstock thread |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Catrin Date: 17 Oct 00 - 06:21 AM Ah King Brilliant - my notes cannot be so comprehensive - one of the highlights of the weekend was Amoret's singing. For one so young, she has an amazing voice. It does us 'oldies' good to see the younger one's sing with enthusiasm. Amoret- keep up the singing - I hope you read this! The other younger contributor was, of course, Phoebe (more famously known as the bratling). Her rendition of 'You are my Sunshine' down the microphone on the Saturday was a real treat! Cheers, Catrin |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: KingBrilliant Date: 17 Oct 00 - 05:51 AM Oh Catrin, I wish I'd thought of taking notes. You've just reminded me of loads of stuff! Especially Patrish's cowboy song!!! It was all so good, wasn't it. Luckily my long term memory is better than my short - so in about 2 weeks time most of the weekend should pop back into my head, so that's something to look forward to!! Amoret has started to write a song about the weekend, so I'll probably bring her into the office at the weekend so she can see the Mudcat for herself & post her stuff. I forgot to post a thankyou to be passed on to Buff &tc at the Red Lion, and to Julia & blokie at Pippins - they were all so friendly and welcoming and helpful! And whoever it was that paid for the beer is a true gem. See ya Kris |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Sam Pirt Date: 17 Oct 00 - 05:42 AM Just to say sorry about the above 3 postings trouble with the uni computer Cheers, Sam |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Sam Pirt Date: 17 Oct 00 - 05:38 AM Hi Well I have posted 'The Lainfair Gathering' to Alan of Australia to put onto the mudcat resouces, so it should be there soon. If anyone wants it pronto though just drop me a line. Cheers, Sam
Duplicates deleted - Joe Clone
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Noreen Date: 17 Oct 00 - 04:48 AM I've just got the Midi of 'The Llanfair Gathering' from Sam- playing it takes me back there... lovely. Thanks, Sam! (It sounds good on the recorder too. I tried it out on my daughter's recorder just before she left for school. Now for the concertina.) :0) Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Trevor Date: 17 Oct 00 - 04:24 AM Thanks Patrish - blue clicky works fine. Trevor. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Llanfair Date: 17 Oct 00 - 04:09 AM Max Tone, the Foel studio is still at Foel, which is 10 miles from here, as far as I know. I hadn't realised that they had such a wide reputation!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 17 Oct 00 - 04:06 AM Here are the words of the song I sang about the outfitted cowboys. I am attempting a blue clicky, if it doesn't work I will type out the words worms Patrish |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Max Tone Date: 16 Oct 00 - 07:27 PM Ta for the support, Noreen; it looks like 'cat meets could become regular, all round the world. Just run a local 'catters search thread for your area!.....Rob |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Noreen Date: 16 Oct 00 - 06:54 PM Max Tone- the prospective Scottish Gathering was mentioned as we were saying our farewells at Llanstock. It would be good if there was some overlap of festival-goers between the two gatherings. I'm watching the arrangements with interest! Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Catrin Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:14 PM Bernard, you clever chappie! I'm knackered too. So knackered I didn't make it to the Jolly tonight - and that's saying something!. Sweet Dreams Catrin |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Bernard Date: 16 Oct 00 - 05:08 PM Okay, folks! I've updated the website, so you can identify the 'Catters at Llanstock... Now I really must get some kip! |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Max Tone Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:27 PM Hi -- y'all 'catters from south of the border -- sounds like you had a great time. I have lots of old vinyl recorded at Foel studios, when they were in Llanfair.........lots of wacky/angst lyrics! Keep an eye on the Scottish Mudcat Gathering thread, any of you up for travelling to similar weekends. Post ideas to keep it up the ladder! Rob |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Peter T. Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:17 PM What fun. And what of the Deri Woods then? (know what I mean, nod, nod, wink, wink) yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Bernard Date: 16 Oct 00 - 04:01 PM Flamin' 'eck! Where did you two go? I left Farnworth (North Manchester) sometime after 7:00pm, and arrived in Llanfair at around 8:30pm... I agree wholeheartedly that it would be most llunfair to single out anyone for special mention - other than Bron for organising it, of course! - as everyone was brilliant in their own way. Sorry my piccies are without captions - my short-term memory was messed up by antidepressants, so I avoided upsetting individuals by naming no-one! I felt confident that someone would fix it for me, and they have! I'll update the website soon. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Catrin Date: 16 Oct 00 - 02:05 PM Noreen and I left Manchester at about 2pm and arrived in Llanfair at about 6. Llanfair itself is one of the pretties villages I have ever come across, nestled in a welsh valley like something out of a storybook. The first 'catters we met were LTS, the shark and the bratling (instantly recognisable). Checked into the Pippins B&B – which is also storybook-esque – lace curtains and pretty cloths on the tables. (The most wonderful homemade food too – we've booked provisionally for next year!). Made our way to The Red Lion (a two minute stagger) at 7pm (ish). Welcomes, snogs and lots of "so YOU'RE (insert mudcat name here) – you look EXACTLY LIKE/SO DIFFERENT TO how I imagined" A feeling of warmth and excitement. The night started with Bill Sables, Sam Pirt, Skipjack and Dalek playing some excellently superb jigs and reels with a few songs from Bron (also excellent singer). After that, we went round the room, each 'catter taking their turn to do their piece – either a song or a tune. I must be a bit of a sad bastard 'cos I actually took notes – I didn't want to forget any of it – I frequently suffer from CRS and there was so much to remember! This is what I wrote of the songs from that night – forgive me if I missed any out. Bron 'Jing-a-ling' LTS – 'Sixteen Stone' Skipjack – 'Mcalpine's Fusiliers' Then there was a speech by Bron telling us about plans for the weekend - ceilidhs, walks, lunchtime singarounds etc. Bron asked for a volunteer to organise a collection for the barrel of beer, which she had ordered for the Ceilidh. I offered to do this (don't know why – I think I was overcome by a wave of generosity inspired by the mood). I did not find out 'til the next day that there was no need for the collection. Someone, who asked to remain incognito, had paid for it! A great big heartfelt 'THANKYOU' to that someone….. Next came Morticia and Gomez singing 'The Bright Lights' Bron – 'Crazy Man Michael' Patrish 'Cowboy Outift' Trevor 'Polly on the Shore' Micca 'The Hash My Father Scored' Keith (Local?)– 'A beautiful haunting Spiritual' Jackie – (Local?) – 'When I was In My Prime' I went for a natter in the next room at this point, came back to hear people calling on Simon to sing another Blues number – which he did 'Highway Blues'. Please note, I have not said so and so's rendition of 'x' was amazing. This is because it was all amazing, each contributor with their own style and unique way of performing. I just know I've missed loads out! Also I am a singer, rather than a musician, so unfortunately I can't say names of tunes. Altogether though, that first night was a mix of slow ballads, comedy songs, chorus songs (which were accompanied by a fine 'cats chorus of enthusiastic harmonies!). An electric atmosphere! That's just the first night – I have to go now! Cheers, Catrin Highlight of the night? The atmosphere! |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Noreen Date: 16 Oct 00 - 01:47 PM Thanks for the recipe, sian, and good piccies, Jon. Love the one of Catrin giving her all! :0) Amoret, I loved your singing and your choice of songs. Richard Thompson was well represented over the weekend (YES!) I know the feeling that you'll *burst* if you don't sing- the feeling of participating with such a wondrous company is just indescribable. Spaw, the 'singaround' format seemed to work best in the pub, everyone taking a turn to do their bit. Saturday afternoon we had a concert format in the hall, where people could choose to perform from the stage, with electricity if required. Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Trevor Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:42 PM Sounds like we definitely missed the best bits - boohoo - but a person can only take so much. And I had to follow Dalek & his 12 string - intimidating or what? Luckily most were currying when I did my bit so I got away with it. The thing that struck me was what a smiley place the bar was on Friday, and how easy it was to be part of it. And with so many different accents around I didn't get the usual stick for being 'Black Country' (NB for friends across the water - an industrial area in the English midlands)! Patrish, where can I get the words to 'Laredo', pretty, pretty please? Sian, I think I'm at the meeting we talked about, and I missed the cake. Cheers Trevor. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: manitas_at_work Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:26 PM And it is Welsh. From the Merriam-Webster website:
Main Entry: welsh Pronunciation: 'welsh, 'welch Function: intransitive verb Etymology: probably from Welsh, adjective Date: 1905 1 : to avoid payment -- used with on
A quaint reminder of the mutual respect between the English and Welsh nations that has existed for about 1500 years. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:12 PM And its Welsh. Welch is something completely different - it's what you do on bets if you are a no good dirty dog. It's also a common surname here in the UK. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:12 PM And its Welsh. Welch is something completely different - it's what you do on bets if you are a no good dirty dog. It's also a common surname here in the UK. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Oct 00 - 12:01 PM We had this discussion in a previous Llanstock thread, but it should roughly be Clanvair, but with a softer cl as in pickle, rather than click. Put your tongue tip at the back of your front teeth, where they meet the gums, and say cl without moving your tongue. The air should go around the sides of your tongue. That is the best the English speakers are ever going to get at the LL sound. A single f is pronounced as v. Two f's are pronounced as f. Don't ask me why.... Phoebe would be written as Ffyby. I think I might adopt that spelling, it can't be as bad as some she's had!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Kit Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:43 AM Sounds like you guys had a truly fantastic time. If York decide to let the reigns up on lectures I'll have myself there next time. But I'm very happy, this is the first time I've managed to get on the Cat since I've been here. Still cookieless though...Kit |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: dick greenhaus Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:42 AM Which leaves open the crucial (to the non-Welch population) question: How does one pronounce Llanfair? |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:37 AM Nice pics Jon, thanks for catching my Jabba the Hut impression!! Phoebe is in there somewhere, in the shadows, wearing her black party dress, so she looks like a disembodied head.... I should wish..... Now my voice has completely gone, see what exposing your chest to a load of Doubting Thomas's does for you!! Skip ~ fellow Radio 2 listener.... you left your chewing gum behind, do you want me to fish it out for you? And Manitas - wus is spelt wus, not woos. I'm only sorry I couldn't do the dancing - just swinging Phoebe about was enough, moving me about involves written notice and an oxygen tent on standby..... And Bill insisted that he'd never called - he lied!!! He's a natural, and I think we've found a career change for him!!! As for the accordions - on Friday night in the pub there were 2 banjos, 2 piano accordions and a melodeon - I've never seen so much good quality firewood in one room!! And me without me tinder box!! Thank you all. I believe the chocolate chip recipe is in the Mudcatters Just Desserts cookbook which should make an appearance soon, just got to try a few out..... LTS
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: catspaw49 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:22 AM Patrish, I TRUST you will forward said tabloids since we don't get 'em here??? Or better yet, just give us a brief synopsis. MICCA.....Thanks for the names cousin....I had a number of them, but I couldn't figure out some. Many thanks. JON.....Great shots!!! I love the look on Bron's face in that one!!! Spaw
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Fortunato Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:22 AM When you airlift the UK catters in 2001 come to Silver Spring. We'll find you beds, never fear and I have just the pub for you. Chance/Fortunato |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Llanfair Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:18 AM Oh, TerryK, now EVERYONE knows about the duvet *blush*. I couldn't wait to read all the postings to this thread, and I'm delighted that everyone had such a good time. I love sharing the beauty and friendliness of this town and it's people, because it has taken half a lifetime to find it!!! There is always a bed or floorspace for anyone wanting to spend time here. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank again the people who brought me pressies, I was overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of everyone, I didn't even have to pay for my drinks!!! An especial thanks to Max and Sam, and the others, (you know who you are) for my Certificate of Participation. I am so proud of it!!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Patrish Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:16 AM KB, say hello to Amourette for me. Jon, Bernard - its great to see the photos so soon - thanks. Spaw: the real story will appear in installments in one of our tacky tabloids - having been sold for a great deal of dosh. group hug Patrish |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: KingBrilliant Date: 16 Oct 00 - 11:09 AM Nice pics Jon. Kris |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Jeri Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:37 AM Jon, I think maybe you scanned them so there are a few photos in each JPG. You could always put them in a two-column table with the captions in one column and the photos in the other. I can pick out a few of the people, but not most. |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Micca Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:32 AM Spaw, the caption to Bernards pic " and another" reads as At back left to right Bill Sables, Llanfair, Jon Freeman, Bernard, Mark(KingBrilliants SO)Sam Pirt, Gomez, Skipjack K8 TerryK, Linda Matson, Patrish, KingBrilliant, Catrin, Noreen Morticia, Eric the Viking, Micca, In front Amoret (KingBrilliants daughter) |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: catspaw49 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:29 AM NOW everyhing works, BUT HOW ABOUT SOME NAME CAPTIONS HERE!!!!!! Spaw
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Jon Freeman Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:27 AM I think I have fixed it. Jon |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: KingBrilliant Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:27 AM Yes Skipjack, but we still think you didn't need to check THAT closely for stubble! Jon, I went to look for your pictures, but they was broke! Still, it builds up the anticipation doesn't it. I look forward to seeing them when they're unbroke. Kris |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: MudGuard Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:20 AM Jon, I guess you should replace the "file:" in your img tags by http. In the meantime, try: first of Jon's pictures second of Jon's pictures third of Jon's pictures fourth of Jon's pictures MudGuard who is envious that he could not be there!
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Jon Freeman Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:19 AM Strange spaw, the link seems to be OK. Jon |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Skipjack K8 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:16 AM Spaw, thank you for that. I wanted to confirm the one thing that has been keeping you awake nights. On two seperate occassions, LtS (Don't call her Betty, as this poor fool did) exposed her delightful cleavage to the company with the general consensus that there was neither doormat, chest-wig nor five oclock shadow. Just ladies things. Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: catspaw49 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:10 AM Not getting them here Jon. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Jon Freeman Date: 16 Oct 00 - 10:05 AM I'm on older technology than those with the digital cameras. I should have used the flash or a faster film on reflection but I have placed a couple of my better results here Jon |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: catspaw49 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:59 AM My dear friends across the pond, Man alive, I gotta' tell you that I am almost in tears reading this, and I mean tears of joy!!! It is so obvious from your postings that this was a gathering of friends and somehow a bit unlike the US version in that vein that Dick Greenhaus mentioned that the English emphasis is on groupsinging and shared songs as opposed to the more performance related aspects of the Americanized version. I was kinda' struck by Dick's observation, but it is clear here that all of you shared a wonderful time together no matter what you did or how you did it! The enthusiam and the friendship come through crystal clear. Thanks so much for the photos Bernard and your resemblance to Micca is frightening! Frightens the hell out of me anyway just looking at the two of you!!! I was able to identify a lot of the folks in the group photos, but could you give us a name caption perhaps?? So let's get down to the real Patrish story........... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Ickle Dorritt cookieless again Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:49 AM Right you guys -you are not -I repeat not allowed to hold another of these gatherings without me! |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Jeri Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:44 AM Max, suggestion for the improvement of Mudcat: develop a modem transporter, so we can easily get to events all over the globe. Just dial a number, press the "Energise" button, and we get sucked through phone lines to pop out at the other end. Sounds like you all had one hell of a time! Same, I'd really appreciate it if you could e-mail me your tune. Cakewalk is fine, so's midi. Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: KingBrilliant Date: 16 Oct 00 - 09:18 AM Patrish, the zip on your sleeping bag was just trying to upstage Mark! The sound might have been getting close, but Mark is still the superlative master of stench. Kris |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: GUEST,Patrish Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:56 AM First off I have to say that i had a smashing time and it was great to meet you all and terrible to have to say goodbye. A great big thank you to Bron. I also wasnt to thank the people from Llandfair for all their kindness. Now I expect you want to know the grim details..... In a previous incarnation I was an exotic dancer. I just couldn't control myself being in the company of such manly beauty(Skipjack, Sam and Bill) So I reverted to type, got me kit off and offered the lads a bit of entertainment. I of course expected them to be gentlemen and remain quiet, how wrong was I. I must admit to being an outright slapper Now for the truth The lads got ready for bed and I was tired as a newt and could not face trying to undress in the toilet - no room to manoever especially for one who was not as steady on her pins as I was. So I sat patiently on the bed. When it was lights out and before their eyes became accustom to the dark, I took all my kit off and put my green tartan nightie on, I may well have staggered and this may have been interpreted as exotic movement. I would also like to inform you that I am not trying to outdo the man from sparta with the wind expertise - As I got into my sleeping bag the noise that woke that town of Llanfair did not come out of my bottom, it was the zip on my sleeping bag - OK "the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt by the heart" All of you that I met touched me heart Lots of love to you all Patrish |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: Skipjack K8 Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:45 AM Greetings to Ickle Dorrit, who marked her absence by sending a kind offering in the form of Belgian chocolate biscuits with Sam Pirt. So cheers, Ickle, the gift was rapidly divided in the pub, and you were duly toasted. Next year? Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: Post-Llanstock From: manitas_at_work Date: 16 Oct 00 - 08:45 AM Well I'm really sorry I woosed out on Saturday night but at the time I was feeling rather frail and actually dozed a lot. I'd just like to add to the thanks to Bron and Buffy and Julia up at Pippins. And did Sam really play the melodeon or did Micca have his glasses on back to front? |
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