2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 03:05 AM

feresh

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 04:54 AM

So, any more ideas about a venue. I suppose that western side of the US/Canada would be the most central place to hold it - except for antipodean members.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Letty
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 06:46 AM

Surely you mean the eastern side?
One personal favourite of mine would be Iceland. Very democratic: bleeding expensive and far for everyone (well, except Skarpi)! Plus think of the hot baths we could take.

Letty

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: mooman
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 06:52 AM

Dave,

Nova Scotia/Cape Breton in the university holidays (possibility of cheap accomodation in student rooms) had been discussed before.

Any update on this?

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 11:31 AM

Sorry of course I meant western side.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: freightdawg
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 09:06 PM

I hereby begin the campaign to hold the 2006 Mudcat World Gathering (MWG)in New Mexico. Absolutely gorgeous weather, world famous art centers in Santa Fe and Taos, International airport in Albuquerque, short (well, okay, sort of short) drives to Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, San Antonio, etc.

Having attended exactly none of these gatherings, I offer my expert assistance on getting everything together and making all the arrangements. However short I may be on expertise I would make up for in effort and enthusiasm.

Whatchyallsay?

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 10:54 PM

If money is no object, how about Alaska. World class scenery, world class wildlife, and world class hotel prices in the summer.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: mooman
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 04:01 AM

I could happily live with New Mexico too (we live in Belgium) as we have friends there we would like to visit (they are friends of Mudcat and musicians/singers too).

Thanks for offering freightdawg!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 10:35 PM

refresh,mudcat is 10 years old in exacly 2 years.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:21 AM

C`mon catters............if you dont get something sorted soon you know what will happen.........

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:22 AM

we will be forced to have it in..............................

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:24 AM

Hull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:28 AM

Excellent idea Bassic thats sorted then.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:29 AM

No it isnt!! I want to go somewhere exotic for the Gathering....................like Goole!!!!!!

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:32 AM

.....or Scunthorpe

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:32 AM

i think its good idea to have it in hull, well done basicc!

could have big session in adelphi club.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:35 AM

All agreed then going going gone....see you in Hull 2006

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:35 AM

Eeeeek!!!!! Why did I open my big fat mouth!! ;-)

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Bassic
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 04:36 AM

eeeeeerrrr............sorry.............errrrrr..........I wont be there...........cant afford the air fare!

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 05:02 AM

Hull or New Mexico? It's a toughie, for sure, but I'd like to see the same folk as mooman in their natural habitat, and buy a year's supply of Route 66 coffee beans whilst I'm there, so New Mexico has the edge for me. Just.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Burke
Date: 31 May 05 - 12:14 PM

Part one was refreshed, here's TWO.

I noticed the lack of main organizer a long time ago. I wasn't able to volunteer then, so I kept my mouth shut. I still can't volunteer, but I think unless someone can step-up we should just let it go.

I think the where & when will depend a lot on the who & what they can get.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 May 05 - 01:24 PM

I've now put this post on both threads.

Sounds like a great idea - I know that there was some talk, after the last Getaway, of arranging a Mudcat meet.

So far as organising is concerned Big Mick's good that way and I would be happy to help out in any way I can.

Based on accessability for as many Mudcatters as possible it sounds as if the East Coast USA is getting to be favourite. Do we have agreement? We will need to scout around for sites, like NOW, to get anything for next year.

Who's really serious about this?

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff
Date: 31 May 05 - 03:05 PM

If mudcatters still want to meet in Nova Scotia, I have a plan...Book a flight from England or Europe with a known terrorist on the flightlist from Europe or the Middle East and authorities in the U.S. will put you down in Bangor International Airport. It works everytime. Pick the least expensive flight. From Bangor, Maine it is pretty easy to get to Bar Harbor, Maine via hungry taxi services. There's a lot of taxi services that will give you a discount if you call ahead and haggle. Be discreet or they will catch on that there is going to be a mass migration of people somewhere. Then catch "The Cat" to Nova Scotia! "The Cat" is the superfast ferry to Yarmouth. Rent a car at the terminal and you're in! You can do this all in advance with AAA (Automobile Association of America} for a membership fee.

What do you think?

Peter

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff
Date: 31 May 05 - 03:39 PM

I love Nova Scotia! It IS the way life should be! Maggie and I went up there from Georgetown, Maine on our honeymoon four days after 911. We slept on the "Scotia Prince" out of Portland, Maine during that night crossing. We slept in separate beds because we could not fit in either together. Even the floor was narrower than a bunks. However. we both needed sleep after that great adventure of getting married again and we woke to dolphins guiding the "Scotia Prince" into Yarmouth Harbour. I hope mudcatters will consider Nova Scotia as a place to meet in 2006!

Peter

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 10:27 AM

feresh

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 10:34 AM

Doesn't look as if anyone is serious enough about this to do some research into their suggested locations.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Highlandman
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 11:02 AM

I don't have the horsepower to organize something like this, but if it were anywhere within a two day drive of me (up and down the Eastern Seabord of North America, say, or as far west as Chicago) I would be interested. Nova Scotia would be awesome. Another likely area would be western North Carolina... several universities in the area, and the community is very folk-art oriented. Besides being close to home for me :-)
HM

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 11:27 AM

HM - check out the GETAWAY thread: October, Maryland

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 12:01 PM

Just the thought of beautiful Bar Harbour makes me want to go there, I love the place, wonderful music shop called Song of the Sea there too.
Song of the Sea
Giok

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 04:48 PM

Did we get any definates yet? It's getting close.....

LTS

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:51 PM

First off, how many people are prepared to help organise it?

Volunteers please.

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 09:04 AM

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: kendall
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 10:55 AM

Let's not all speak at once!

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: PoohBear
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 11:52 AM

Giok - thanks for the great link!!! You may have found me my source for the hammered dulcimer I want.
Comments from anybody on the makers/quality/sound by Rick Thum, Songbird, or TK O'Brien?
At Song of the Sea they actually have 3-4 to choose from that are in (what I think is) an appropriate price range for a 1st purchase by someone who has yet to learn to play the instrument in question. Unfortunately, they don't have sound clips for any of them. I'm looking at the lower cost models. . . obviously!
I know this is serious thread drift - but any comments would be appreciated.
BTW - if I know about is long enough in advance I'd be up for a trip to Bar Harbour to get to meet some 'Catters!
Cheers
PB

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: mooman
Date: 15 Jul 05 - 11:36 AM

I don't mind helping in coordinating from the European side if no-one else with more time offers, having organized a couple of EuroGatherings (always ask a very busy person as they say!).

Out of the university season, I know (from having visited a couple of times) that rooms at one or universities in Nova Scotia are bookable and a university might well be good for other facilities, e.g. performing spaces, spaced for camping.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: 2006 Mudcat World Gathering, TWO
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jul 05 - 06:40 PM

Thanks for that Mooman - Peace is looking into charter flights from Europe (probably the UK) and I'm waiting for a reply from the University of Maine re use of a campus. I'll Google universities in Nova Scotia and see what comes up.

I think we need to get an idea of the rough cost per person in order to see what interest there might be. I've never got involved in this type of thing before so would appreciate any input you can give.