BS: How many UK catters

Subject: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 08:40 PM

I have just come in from a session at the JUG where there were about 10 catters and I was asked the question "How many catters are there in the UK?" I supose Max would know the answer but I couldn't hazard a guess.
Would it be possible for you all to post to this thread and then we might all have a good idea.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Greyeyes
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 09:41 PM

Me. And still awake.

Paul

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: John Routledge
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 10:24 PM

Me John

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Feb 01 - 10:40 PM

Me too- leaving the PalTalk session/room/bar/thingy at 3.30am...

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: roopoo
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 02:23 AM

There should have been 11 at the Jug!

Sorry I wasn't there last night, Bill, but I've got one of the many viruses that's doing the rounds. (I didn't think you'd want me coughing everywhere!) If the cough's better and the doughwork's on course for the start of the 8 day York outing that starts on 17th I should make it next week. If I don't, it'll be because I am grafting away.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Keith A of Hertford at work
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 03:03 AM

and me

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:29 AM

Me Near Cardiff - Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: English Jon
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:38 AM

Jon, lately of Cambridge, now temporarily reposing in the fens towards Peterborough...

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 04:51 AM

Hiya. I'm in Reading Berks. Wish I were within reach of the JUG though, it sounds great.

Anyone else near Reading?

Kris

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Quincy
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:01 AM

I'm New Forest side of Southampton!

Yvonne

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Kernow Jon
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:09 AM

Count me in
KJ

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Ian M. aka Moleskin Joe
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:11 AM

I'm here in sunny Glasgow.

Good Luck.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Matt wiv the hat
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:21 AM

me from Warrington.

matt

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Nemesis
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:21 AM

At least 1 in Sussex!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:29 AM

and little old me.
RtS

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:01 AM

me

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Gervase
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:42 AM

Present.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Eeyore
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:45 AM

yep - also near Reading.

Wen

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:53 AM

And I (see thread on grammar!) -- near Milton Keynes, Bucks, or Lichfield, Staffs, depending onthe day of the week, whether there's an "R" in the month, the direction of the wind, the phase of the moon, etc., etc.

Steve

How many's that so far?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 06:55 AM

Steve... too tired to be correct with my grammar

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,okthen
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:15 AM

Am still here despite BT, my phone line died wed 7th feb between 4 and 5 pm. Just after BT engineer was checking next door's line. I am told the earliest I can expect a repair man is the 13th (next tuesday). I don't believe BT is a credible company.

will check in from the library as best I can,am having withdrawal symptoms already.

You don't know what you got till it's gone

cheers

bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Grab
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:20 AM

Me in Cambridge.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Les from Hull
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:32 AM

Present, Sir!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:43 AM

Those whom I have met personaly are as follows;Dalek, D B, Gomez, Morticia, Noreen, Catrin, Micca, Phil the Shark, Liz The Squeak, Llanfair, King Briliant, Hamerite, Trevor, Jon Freeman, Bernard, Sian West Wales, Little Duckling, Robin Gartside, Cobblers Monday, Mandomad, McGrath of Harlow, Terry K, Dorrie, Cobble, Mrs cobble, Firecat, Oggy, Les from Hull, Vell, Bald Eagle, Malcolm Douglas, Jude, Magician, Mike Cahill, Mouldy, Graham Pirt, Sam Pirt, Eric Symonds, Selby, Johan Furkof, Sue Cundal, Eric the Viking, Burl, Ian Stephenson, Winddy B, Skipjack K8, Wullie, CU Jimmy, Tig, Badger, TheBalladeer, Patrish, Dot Wood, Bobby's Girl, Geoff the Duck, and Mrs Duck. There are a few others I have been in contact with but not met yet but there are 55 in this list.
We must try to organise a national gathering so as we can all meet up.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Dita (at work)
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 07:54 AM

Me, also. In sunny Houston, (Renfrewshire) although I work in Glasgow.
love, john.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GeorgeH
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:05 AM

Me, when I get the chance (all too seldom atm - I'm only 6 weeks behind my "pressing deadline). Sawston, just outside Cambridge.

So - greeting to y'all; hope to be back soonish! (You have been warned . . )

G.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KitKat
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:27 AM

And me, also near Reading

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: nutty
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 08:49 AM

and me - on the north-east coast

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: JedMarum
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:32 AM

I used to visit the UK frequently when I worked for UK company; does that count? ;-)

I hated leaving - the ale was too damn good!

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Lady McMoo
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:49 AM

Well I used to live in London...now Belgium-based. I'm in the UK a fair bit.

mcmoo

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:56 AM

Calling all Near Reading People - what clubs/etc do you get to?

We go to :
The Swan at 3mileX - singaround every sat night - very open and inclusive & encouraging
Lion in Rdg (Readifolk)- folk club (non-smoking) with guest nights + singers nights.
Russ's Country nights at Miller's Arms Caversham (new Country/everything night which I highly recommend - alternate wednesdays, next being 21st Feb)

Also go to a whole bunch of festivals in the vicinity over the summer.

Might be fun to have a M'cat gathering sometime since there seem to be a few of us within reach?

Kris

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Cavia_P
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 09:56 AM

Me too!
[raises a paw]

And there were at least three 'Catters watching Les Barker in Cottingham last night.

Wheek!!

Cavia Porcellus

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:12 AM

You have also met Spot the Dog and Dave the Gnome...White Lion. But I wasn't Spot the Dog then.

Spot.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:12 AM

You've already got me/I and Dalek, but I just wanted to show I am paying attention!!!!!
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Brakn
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:23 AM

Altrincham

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,Bagpuss
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:26 AM

Me too!

(And the "me/I" distinction is an artificial one imposed on the English language by snobs who thought that Latin grammar was inherently better than English. I only obey naturally occuring rules of grammar, so I also use double negatives and dangle my participles!!!)

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 10:35 AM

Do any of you go to the Chippenham folk festival?????

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GMT
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:15 AM

Bedford (Bedfordshire).

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:37 AM

I'm trying to think of someone with the initial GMT who goes to Bedford Folk Club, but I can't. If you don't already, GMT, come to the Kings Arms tonight at 8.30 for a singaround.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:39 AM

I forgot to mention earlier Andy G, Bagpuss, and last but not least except in hight Dave the Gnome.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:42 AM

Add one Irishman in Cardiff

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:53 AM

Seany... I am just outside of Cardiff.. but work there...

Halloooo.....

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Seany
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:56 AM

Halloooo ....

Nice to know there's someone else around.

Do you ever go to any of the music sessions in Cardiff ?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 11:59 AM

I also forgot to mention Geordie Broon. Spot what were you called when I met you?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Twiz
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:03 PM

Hythe (Kent)

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Bristol Ted
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:24 PM

And me please!!

Anyone else around Bristol?

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:26 PM

Me too if you count ex Brits living in Canada. My computer is only as far away as the Internet, or the end of my fingers. JohnB

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: GUEST,JulieF
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:30 PM

Sorry - posting as guest as I'm updating a system on the other machine.

Here in sunny Sheffield ( but usually mentally somewhere north of the border). I've managed to meet Roger in Sheffield and Bernard and I'm sure I've met Malcolm Douglas as well. (only i'm not sure which one he was)

Julie

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 12:31 PM

I know you mentioned us Bill ( how are the ribs by the way?) but wanted to say I'd be up for a Reading/UK gathering....I live in Aldershot, Hampshire.

Subject: RE: BS: How many UK catters
From: Snuffy
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 01:17 PM

And me near Stratford-upon-Avon