IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO

Subject: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 13 Nov 00 - 07:44 PM

Hello all

In case anyone has questions about the Manchester (UK) do.

We are there Fri night, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Night and Sunday Lunch.

The pub (White Lion, 242, Manchester Road, Swinton, M27 4TS) does tend to close the front doors between 4pm and 7pm but don't worry about that - ring the bell or go round the back - Geoff and Liz Riley (mine hosts) are expecting you.

If you get lost, or cannot find a way in, ring the pub on 0161 288 0434 or me on 07771 957616

The pub will do meals Sat and Sun lunch. Sat dinner is a proposed trip to the fleshpots of Rusholme... There are also local eateries a plenty - just ask at the bar if you want owt else.

I know Catrin will be back later than me - the JA is just too good! So I am sure she will post more details if I have missed anything.

Lovely spot BTW Catrin and Noreen - can we pinch you from the Angler and send a couple of our crew there????<*BG*> See you there

D the G

Subject: Your welcome presence at the Lion
From: GUEST,Phil Seddon the gnomes friend
Date: 13 Nov 00 - 07:52 PM

Hey you two yes you look forward to seeing you both on fri night or if i cant make that Sat lunch Phil the amazing expanding folkie Thanx for the gaelic (in Part) song noreen lottsa luv

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 13 Nov 00 - 08:47 PM

Yep Dave! You are so right! I am back later than you. Great minds think alike because I was going to post an ALL CAPS message too.

All I would add is for those 'catters arriving on Friday evening/night - make sure you eat before you get to the White Lion - they can't do food on Fri nights!. Like Dave says - there are loads of eateries around. To my recollection, chinese, Indian, fish'n chips and nepalese! Quite enough choice for anybody. I will check what I have said tomorrow - due to being a little bit the worse for beer.

Cheers, Catrin

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 03:37 AM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST,micca at work
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 06:49 AM

Catrin , dont you mean "due to being a little bit the (worse) better for beer".

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 08:51 AM

Sure wish I could join you folks. Have a great, safe time!!!

Mick

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 02:22 PM

We were wondering if the pub did food on Friday now we know. Thanks. We will probably be one of the ones knocking on the back door but we'll head off for food later. See you then

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 04:18 PM

They may do if you ask - if not they will direct you to any number of local places within a couple minutes walk.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 04:26 PM

Late (as usual) with my contribution... :0)

To enlighten others, this thread was posted following a visit by Catrin and me to the White Lion (where we were invited to contribute to their music) and a return visit by Dave the Gnome and friend Dave, to the Jolly Angler, where they returned the favour; both clubs operating on Mondays, unfortunately... but it made for a grand night last night!! Good idea, Dave.

White Lion will be an excellent venue, landlord and landlady are friendly, room(s) seem suitable size, etc.

Can't wait!!

Noreen

and thanks Phil for the thanks!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Micca
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 05:43 PM

Mr Lane aka Big Mick, it would give me great pleasure to extend the hand of friendship and buy you a pint of the"vile black stuff" if you turn up over the w/e

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Jones
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 06:15 AM

Hope the weekend goes well, shame I can't be there. Unfortunately (Don't really mean that!) I'm up on Skye for the weekend.

Best of luck,

Chris

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 11:27 AM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 01:14 PM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Naemanson
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 02:30 PM

Have you guys been able to confirm an internet connection for your get together? Will we be able to connect the two Manchester parties?

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 04:12 PM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 05:10 PM

Namenson, it was so busy the other night when we went, we never got round to asking him - I will ring him up in the morning when he won't be busy - I am sorry I haven't got rounfd to it before now - I can be a bit untogether sometimes.

Catrin (feeling sheepish - yet again!)

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 07:07 PM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:03 AM

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Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:16 AM

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!!!!

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE WHITE LION IS 0161 288 0434

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:20 AM

There was a type - easily done- on DtG's first post on this thread. I just tried to ring the landlord and got some strange bloke instead.

Sorted it out with DtG though who spoke to the landlord about the internet connection. The landlord says it is possible in principle. Obviously we will have to sort out charges etc. and see who brings a laptop over the weekend.....

We'll probably have to play it by ear. I'll post a message to the NH gethering thread as well.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:28 AM

And that first sentence should read 'there was a typo' - easily done. I rest my case.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 03:35 PM

It's tommorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hoooooooraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 03:39 PM

Getting closer by the minute.....

Just back from the black country so I thought I would give everyone a last minute chance to get in touch if they need any help arriving/lodging or departing???

PM here or ring me (see first message in thread)

See you soon

D the G

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 03:40 PM

I'll bring lots of humble pie and have to eat it and make sure that DtG is watching. There was no typo - just me being crosseyed - or something!!

Now where's that hole? I think I need to crawl in....

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 05:58 PM

Hey Catrin! No need for the HP on my account - I'm that tired and emotional most of the time that I don't know my jigs from my reels.

Don't go on the guilt trip - have a laugh at how daft we all are instead.

And give us a hug as well as a pint on Friday or Saturday:-)

DtG

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Llanfair
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:00 PM

See you tomorrow!!!!!
Love, Bron.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 06:15 PM

Whooopie!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Lanfranc
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 08:13 PM

Kill the fatted canary, the Lady Elizabeth and I will be coming if we can sort out a hotel, for Friday and Saturday at least.

Would a small amp and a mike or two be necessary, or any use? (If so, I'll bring my secretary, too! *BG* ;-) )

I need a break, and this looks like a good excuse.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 03:49 AM

Amp and mike should not really be required but, if it is no trouble, bring it along just in case.

Cheers and see you all later:-)

DtG

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Micca
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 04:10 AM

I am leaving NOW!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Lanfranc
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 07:43 AM

We'll be there Saturday lunchtime - put canary on ice!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 08:08 AM

We'll be on our way as soon as Mrs.Duck is back from work!
See you all soon
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 08:14 AM

See you all soon.......

If you're driving to the WL on the A6 out of Manchester, turn left just in front of the wall which says White Lion, Robinsons. It looks un-prepossessing (!) but leads you to the pub car park, whence you may enter directly the gathering spot.

Noreen

Preparinglotsofhugsandtuningthevocalcords

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 08:21 AM

I'll be ther with a couple of mates at around 7.30!!!!

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 08:29 AM

Hoping to nip in for a pint on the way home from work and then later on for a couple more - and a bit of folk music of course!!!!

See yez later

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: bill\sables
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 09:14 AM

I'll be collecting Patrish around 5-30 Should be there around 7-00 Bill

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Naemanson
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 09:26 AM

So, let's see. There is a five hour difference between you and us. So when you are settling in to your fourth or fifth Guinness in the UK we will just be starting in New Hampshire (that assumes one Guinness per hour). If possible I will check Paltalk and/or Hearme at 6:00 our time which will be 11:00 your time. If you are there, great. If not, at that time, raise a glass in our honor and we will do the same to you. Have a great weekend!

Brett

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 10:40 AM

It's Friday Hooray
Still at work but about to put my coat on and run. Should be setting off from home around 4.30 so watch out Manchester she's back!!!!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST,Les from Hull at Work
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 11:06 AM

Maggie and I wish you all the best. Have a lovely time. Sorry we can't be with you but we'll raise a glass or two at our regular Friday night do in 'ull.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 11:09 AM

Hi Maggie and Les -its a real shame you cant come, hope to see you for the carols in Sheffield or failing that Helmsley
love Patrish

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 11:41 AM

Ah well - last post on this thread I guess - unless we do a review.

I'm nearly for the off. Setting off at around 5pm - I'll be there for about half past. Quick one in there then back home to eat some food and dump the car. Back for about 7:30/8:00pm with the other Dave.

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: zipper
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 12:25 PM

H, this is Bron at my sister's house, and she's now a fully fledged Mudcatter. See you all at 8-ish.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: nutty
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 03:22 PM

I'm really jealous .......wish I could be there with you all

Have a great time

( : > ((( .... really down in the mouth

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: GUEST,FOG(FRIEND OF GNOME)
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 09:12 PM

Sorry I couldnt be with you tonight-but I got waylaid by a troll and was dragged off to see Roam at the Hare and Hounds uptown-see ya all tomorrow lunch at the lion-gird up your livers lottsa luv FOG

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 09:42 PM

Well. A great GREAT time was had by all. Very late here. I think I'm off to paltalk!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 10:59 PM

Mrs.Duck and myself have arrived back safe in Pontefract after our visit to the White Lion. I have sent the first photo to Mudcat Resources - It seems to be a lot of short people in black and white suits. Other pictures will follow! p.s. I don't know how long it takes for new piccies to hit the "Events" pages!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Quack
GtD

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Lanfranc
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 05:32 AM

Sorry, Dave et al, no Lanfranc this time!

Basically too knackered to face a four to five hour drive, probably in poor weather, and public transport is no option.

We'd booked the hotel, packed and everything, but all our get up and go has got up and went.

I might join you via PalTalk this evening.

Defrost the canary and let it sing for you, instead.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 05:45 AM

At last evening's meet Dave the Gnome was checking with the Landlord of the White Lion about borrowing a telephone socket for a live "Mudcast" during today's UK Afternoon or evening.
It looks as if it will probably be going ahead, so keep your eyes peeled for the next few hours.
The time here as I write is approximately 10.40am. so if you are in other continents and awake do your own calculations about when 1pm our time translates to your own.
Quack
Geoff the Duck
p.s. We discovered last night that myself and Dave the Gnome have the same middle name ...."the"!!!!!
Live Long and Prosper.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Bagpuss
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 06:01 AM

Am just about to leave the house. Will be there sometime around the lunchtime period :-)

That's if I can find you...... Sing loud and I'll follow your voices!!!

Bagpuss and Gertrude her guitar.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 06:04 AM

I'm alive!!! There was a moment there last night after 8 pints of Freds when I wasn't sure. We had FUN!!!!I'm just sorry that we had to come home but if you get the link up going we will do our best to listen to at least part of it. The piccies will be off to mudcat this afternoon so keep looking.
Love to you all and we will see you all again at the next gathering whenever and wherever that happens to be.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 06:19 AM

I've finally reached my descision and I'm afraid I won't be there. I have been trying to work out ways of delaying paying bills but I really need to get them sorted and £50 a week unemployment benefit does not give me a lot of room to manoeuvre - transport costs alone , a 2 hour journey, would ammount to 1/2 of that.

Oh well, I hope every one has a great time and therewill always be another gathering.

Jon

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 07:00 AM

Awww - Jon - I'm so sorry. We'll raise a toast to you.

Just setting off now for the lunchtime session!

Catchya later,

Catrin

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Naemanson
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 08:44 AM

OK Gang, we are on for a connection at 6:00 EST (11:00 GMT) using PalTalk. Jeri says Barry might not yet have his computer set up for Paltalk but we can twist his arm to get that taken care of.

Party Hearty!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 01:20 PM

We have the 'phone line, the people, the songs, the music... but where is the !"œ$%^& PC????

we cannont seem to lay our hands on a portable at all!

Anyone coming tonight - HELP!!!

DtG in sunny Manchester, UK.

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 10:07 PM

Whoops!

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Bagpuss
Date: 19 Nov 00 - 12:49 PM

Hi all - just wanted to say I had a great time meeting and listening to you all yesterday and it was a shame I had to leave so early.

It came at the end of an extremely bad week (which was at the end of a very bad few months) when I thought I had forgotten how to smile and have fun. Thanks all for proving me wrong.

Bagpuss xxx

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: John Routledge
Date: 19 Nov 00 - 01:59 PM

Have just arrived home from final session of a superb weekend at White Lion. Many thanks to all involved in setting it up.

There was a good balance between chat and performance.

Looking forward to meeting and hearing you all again at next Gathering if not sooner!! G.Broon and Pam

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Nov 00 - 04:35 PM

Wonderful time, as expected. Will post more tomorrow when I've come down a little from my current exhilarated state... otherwise I'll be burbling more than usual! Lovely to see Mudcatter friends old and new, and we thought a lot of those unable to be with us...

Liz the Squeak: I sang your Llanfair song on Saturday, to carry the spirit of Llanstock through to this gathering. It was well received- thank you for it.

Noreen

xxx

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 Nov 00 - 04:59 PM

I've just E-mailed Friday's photos to the Mudcat Resources pages. I don't know how long it takes for anything to actually appear though!
Keep your eyes peeled
Quack
GtD

Subject: RE: IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK ,MANCHESTER,DO
From: Catrin
Date: 20 Nov 00 - 04:30 AM

Aaaaah - what a wonderful weekend!

I am still a bit lost for words. So many fine songs and musicians. And what an atmosphere. I'm really sorry we couldn't link up to NH. Maybe next time.......

Love to all who were there.

Weee'l meeet a gayyyyn, don't know where, don't know wheeeennnnnn........................