YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003

Subject: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 03:19 PM

Yes its that time again and this years weekend will be on the 16th May 2003 ie the weekend BEFORE Spring Bank holiday and we have a new venue
Black Dog Inn
Selby Rd Camblesforth
Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 8HX

Tel: [phone]
Its here
They are as excited as I am to have been selected for this years revelries. There are two main rooms and a restaurant area and the food is good. Field behind with plenty of space for caravans and tents and a beer garden too. They are a real ale pub and will order in plenty of something good for the occasion. More details to follow but put it in your diary and let me know if you want to come. The more the merrier!!!
Janeaveryexcitedduck

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: nutty
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 03:31 PM

You can definitely count me in

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 04:07 PM

Good news! Date is in my diary.

Now, according to my Hedingham Fair calendar (thank you, Alan)
16th May is Buddha Day

Weekend of May 16th - 18th:
Moulton Village Festival, Northants,
Winchester Folk Festival.

No clashes likely there, then?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 04:42 PM

Hi Jane
Brill you are organising this ... but I am on a narrowboat trip ending on 17 May - so who says it won't clash, Noreen! But I suppose I could try to get the last day off (for good behaviour?). So I'm a definite maybe!

" ... just as the sun was rising ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 04:45 PM

Oooh, maybe I could stag this one.....


LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 05:05 PM

Ah, the Admiral didn't get his weekend put on the calendar, Alan.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Les from Hull
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 05:28 PM

Maggie and I will be making every effort. If someone could give us a lift it would be a lot easier. In any event could the further details include public transport? Pretty please!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 06:01 PM

Hi Les!

I would hope there would be a Hull contingent travelling westwards that weekend, and I'll put in a good word for you :0)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: bradfordian
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 07:22 PM

Hi, Jane
Yes please. Now DON'T go changing that date! :o)
Brad.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Col K
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 08:01 PM

Already given you verbal notice of my intention to be there, now you have it in writing.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mouldy
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 02:52 AM

I'll be there at some point in the proceedings, if not for most of it. I haven't been in that pub since I was in our local's ladies' darts & dominoes team. (We lost).

Andrea

For any that may be interested, there's a ploughing match (with 'osses) up the road from it the 1st Sunday in March.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 05:15 AM

Hopefully - If it doesn't clash with 30th Aniversary celebrations, moving house or having a nervous breakdown...;-)

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: smallpiper
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 05:23 AM

I'm a possible

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: BanjoRay
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 05:38 AM

I'm a definite maybe - perhaps
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Declan
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 06:02 AM

I won't be in Yorkshire until August.

And that will be past the Selby Date !

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 08:23 AM

I am working on Mick. Hope to be able to come and will probably drag Guru along, kicking, screaming and protesting!!! (Only joking Hils)

Rhiannon
>^..^<

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 09:17 AM

DTGnome - when were you planning on having your Nervous Breakdown? Or is that the (tech) workshop for this gathering ;¬)
Quack!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Bagpuss
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 09:34 AM

I'd like to make it, thought may have to cadge a lift if anyone near me (brighouse) is going (?), as hubby is off on a school trip to France and I don't drive.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: rock chick
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 01:38 PM

This is a long way for me, I'm down in kent, boarders of London,but im a possibility, would be nice to meet other Mudcatters.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Folkiedave
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 02:05 PM

Well and there is was hoping to get one arranged for Holmfirth Folk Festival too. Next year perhaps?

Anyone coming to that will be welcome to contact me. We have a good place for it this year because the camp site has changed for this year and there is a parish hall type building that would have been nice for people - with a bar!!

Best wishes,

Dave Eyre
www.holmfirthfestival.com
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk#

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 02:24 PM

I have wrote this date in my dairy,
Les-if i go, i will give you a loft.john

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 02:57 PM

But would it fit on his flat, jOhn?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Les from Hull
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 03:05 PM

It might upset the people in the flat upstairs!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: nutty
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 03:15 PM

Jane ..could you please find out how dog friendly the new place is likely to be. Or if there is a shady spot for a camper van.

Cheers
Hazel

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST, Karen & Colin
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 04:34 PM

can we come & play please?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 05:47 PM

oh go on then.
And will do Nutty, Cobbles will be bringing dogs too so hope no probs. Will be seeing them tomorrow =landlord I mean so will ask.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 04:08 AM

Would love to come but it is just to far for me to travel.
Keith:-))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 04:20 AM

Jane, count us in Dogs ?permitted. :-)

Mrs C

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: John J
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 06:28 AM

:-)

John

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 06:58 AM

Rock Chick - if I go, and you can get to East London, I may be able to offer a lift in a 4 wheeled vehicle... don't know what's happening yet.

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 09:09 AM

Karen and Colin, you will both be very welcome. Lots of lovely new people for you to meet, and to share your wonderful music with :0)

Hope to see you again soon.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 09:13 AM

Although this is billed as a mudcat gathering any folk friendly guests are welcome afterall they may decide to become mudcatters after that.
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 09:16 AM

Can I bring my goldfish?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 09:19 AM

Only if he buys a round

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 09:38 AM

Goldfish are good at going a round
and a round
and a round

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 10:10 AM

John - does he drink?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 10:15 AM

Like a fish.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: bradfordian
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 11:32 AM

And if he won't pay we can always extract the GOLD from the FISH!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 04:16 PM

Just returned from the Black Dog where we had a wonderful meal and had a good chat with the landlady. They are so excited they are thinking of having a mini beer festival to mark the occasion!! Meals are about average pub price and plenty of it - I mentioned breakfasts and that should be a possibility too. No problems with well behaved dogs or goldfish (they seemed surprised we asked about that one!) Plenty of trees about to give shade Nutty.
Only one request from landlady is that we don't have barbeques on the field as she is worried about fires. Not sure why but that is her request and I can't see any problems complying.
So get it in your diaries everyone its going to be a cracking weekend!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 06:34 PM

Any B&B in the area??

Manitas seems interested.....

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Jan 03 - 08:24 PM

Liz: yes, it's even melodeon-friendly....

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 07:56 AM

When we arrived at the pub it was interesting to note that a lot of the regulars appeared to be people who were barred from The Jug for enjoying themselves........

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 04:42 PM

Should be Ok for me. Bagpuss I canpick you up if you wish-I at Cleckheaton, about 2 -3 miles away. Looking forward to it.
Is there a scratch celiedh going on?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 08:37 PM

Think we could have a go at scratching something together, Eric- if Bill can bring a keyboard and accoutrements?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 08:51 PM

Im going to have to get a year pass for British Air . What funn What fun What FUUUUUN .

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 09:11 PM

I haven't fixed my itinerary yet, but I'll be starting for Britain on 16 May so I might just make it in time for Saturday night! As I won't be needing accommodation I suppose it's ok just to turn up?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: 8_Pints
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 09:23 PM

Hi Jane,

Count us in!

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Jan 03 - 09:45 PM

Wonderful! This is going to be brill...

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mooman
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 04:16 AM

As I've already said to Mrs Duck, a qualified maybe!

moo

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Abuwood
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 12:59 PM

OOOOOOOOOOh this sounds fun, see you Friday Mrs D and you can tell us all about it

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 03:32 PM

Sadly there is not a large enough room for an actual ceilidh although we may be able to shift the pool table and get one set up and there is always the patio area - dancing al fresco.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 07:49 PM

Would be good to see old Al there too, jane. Good dancer.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 08:05 PM

This looks like a great weekend with the lineup so far - not counting any extras nearer the time! I think I'm a probable rather than possible therefore! Details of who has said what so far shown below:-
YORKSHIRE ATTENDANCE
Friday 16 May to Sunday 18 May
8 Pints & Sue vG        
Abuwood & Steve        
Alanww?        
Bagpuss        
BanjoRay        
Bradfordian        
Col K        
Dave the Gnome        
Eric the Viking        
Geoff the Duck & Mrs Duck        
John from Hull?        
Karen & Colin        
Les from Hull & Maggie        
Liz the Squeak & Manitas        
mooman?        
Mrs Cobble        
My guru always said?        
Noreen        
Nutty?        
Rock Chick?        
Rhiannon & Mick         
Smallpiper?        
Susanne (skw)

""Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mouldy
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 02:53 AM

You forgot me!


Andrea

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 06:30 AM

Sorry Andrea! How rude of me ... I will add you to the next update.
With you there are 24 definites and 7 possibles! Not bad for only 4 days after the initial posting!

"... I heard the small birds sing!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Micca
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 06:33 AM

Mouldy, Who COULD Forget You!!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 06:58 AM

Alas & Alack, I fear me that I may be off on my annual fishing pilgramage which includes this weekend :-( I'm so disappointed, it's shaping up to be a brill gather!

How about changing the dates?...... *g* ducks & runs for cover!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 07:46 AM

Micca and I are possibles too!!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 08:00 AM

Me and the Wombat will probably put in an appearance at some point, so thats a semi confirmed possibility

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Pied Piper
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 08:02 AM

I'll do my best to be there and I think "Spot the dog" will be interested.
All the best PP

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 12:32 PM

Guru there is some very good fishing just up the road why not combine both!!!! We forgot Cobble in the above as well can't have one without the other:¬)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: bill\sables
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 03:51 PM

You can count me in probably only evenings,
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 07:09 PM

Alan, I'm a possible rather than a definite - too far ahead to tell whether I'll make it.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mouldy
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:53 AM

Micca - how sweet of you, darling!
Alan, I will forgive you.
As it stands at the moment I stand in danger of being there during daylight hours as well this year as I have no craft fairs ... yet.

Andrea

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 03:39 AM

Mrs Duck: Many thanks for hot tip! But will be ensconced either at Loch Awe or on the Shannon probably surrounded by mosquitoes. But I'll raise a glass to the Yorkshire Gather :-)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Rhiannon
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:28 PM

Hey Guru - I have an idea!!!

We could hijack you for the weekend and deliver you back again before Mr Guru notices. Put him on the Lochside and give him his flask and bacon butties and he won't notice you missing. lol (Sorry John)

Rhiannon
>^..^<

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,JeZeBeL - sans cookie
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 06:55 PM

Count me in as a definite.

Eric TV......i'm living in leeds now so if I catch the bus to cleckheaton straight from work can I have a lift too........

Emma

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 01:46 PM

Rhiannon: we might be able to get away with that! Especially if I let him take his GPS on holiday too. He'll happily spend all his waking hours out treasure-hunting :-)

apologies for drifting........ where's the oars?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 02:24 PM

An interesting line up indeed!
Anyone else thinking of coming? :0)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,frank-t
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 04:53 PM

Me too, Me too!!!
   frank

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 06:29 PM

Put me down as a possible/maybe /perhaps

Gerry

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 07:47 PM

As I am away for the weekend with the Shellbacks, here is an update on the numbers logging an interest. This time I have been a little more pessimistic about who said what, many having qualified their intentions at this stage. Anyway the total number is now up to 40 expressing an interest, of which 17 are definites. Looks like it will be a great weekend!
(I couldn't seem to be able to get the tick signs to come through from the Word document from which I copied it, so that's what the Ys mean!)
Who has expressed an interest?
8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwood ? & Steve ?
Alanww ?
Bagpuss ?
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Bill\sables Y - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian Y
CatsPHiddle ? & Micca ?
Col K Y
Dave the Gnome ?
Eric the Viking Y
frank-t Y
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
JeZeBeL Y
John from Hull ?
Karen Y & Colin Y
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Liz the Squeak ? & Manitas ?
mooman ?
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mrs Cobble ?
Noreen Y
Nutty Y
Pied Piper ? - "do best to be there"
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
Rock Chick ?
Rhiannon ? & Mick ?
Smallpiper ?
Spot the Dog ?
Susanne (skw) ? - from Saturday evening

Anyone else and anyone got any corrections?
"The life of a shepherd is a life of great care ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 07:55 PM

PS ... and Selby Y, of course!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: KJ
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 09:13 AM

We're really looking forward to it. We still can't get over how many cracking sessions there are in the area & how many nice, welcoming people we've met. Looking forward to meeting lots more.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: KJ
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 09:14 AM

Oooops !!! That was from Karen & Colin

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Firecat
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 02:17 PM

Us three are definites! We wouldn't be forgiven for not showing our faces!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: nutty
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 02:54 PM

Hope everyone makes it through the snow Alison .....have a great time ...I'll be thinking about you

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Feb 03 - 11:52 AM

Snow? What snow glorious sunshine sat outside the pub!! So good to see so many people heading to Yorkshire!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Bagpuss
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 07:29 AM

I'm only a possible - and probably only for a day. By that point I will be 6 months pregnant, and the prospect of sleeping in a tent and spending a whole weekend in a smoky pub might not be the best idea.

BTW that was an announcement.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 07:49 AM

Congratulations Bagpuss! At least the weather should be warmer in May and perhaps we will be able to spend most of the time in the garden! Anyway, looking forward to seeing you there - and blooming!

"... and the pretty primrose decks the earth!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mooman
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 07:50 AM

Congratulations to you Bagpuss!

moo

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 08:03 AM

Congrats & positive thoughts to you Bagpuss :-)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 11:53 AM

6 months so I won't need the wellies and rubber gloves then! Congratulations and look forward to seeing you both!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 12:49 PM

Lovely news, KT; many congratulations! We'll have to think of some suitable songs to sing/tunes to play in your honour. xx

And I hope the pub isn't going to be smoky, is it Jane?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 12:58 PM

Hopefully not Noreen we'll just put Bill in the garden :-)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: hacksawbob
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 01:35 PM

Sounds good, I'll try and get vin the van over the Penines one last time before the engine dies.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Firecat
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 03:56 PM

Congratulations Bagpuss!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 09:45 AM

Not sure if they have baked beans and ice cream on the menu but I'm sure they could sort some out for you, Bagpuss!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Abuwood
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 10:35 AM

Looks OK to us at the moment all things being equal.
Might not be so keen if it is really wet, how is the site for drainage?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 03:54 AM

Baked Beans & ice cream.... very tempting :-)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 07:42 AM

The latest list of attendees is (Y = definite):
8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwoow ? & Steve ?
alanww ?
Badger Y & Tig Y
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Bill\sables Y - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian Y
CatsPHiddle ? & Micca ?
Col K Y
Dave the Gnome ?
Eric the Viking Y
Firecat Y
frank-t Y
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
hacksawbob? & Mrs? - "will try"
JeZeBeL Y
John from Hull ?
KJ Y (+ Colin) Y
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Liz the Squeak ? & Manitas ?
mooman ?
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mrs Cobble ?
Noreen Y
Nutty Y
Pied Piper ? - "will do my best to be there"
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
Rock Chick ?
Rhiannon ? & Mick ?
Selby Y
Smallpiper ?
Spot the Dog ?
Susanne (skw) ? - "from Saturday evening"

Have I missed anyone?
"Twas at Ashwater Town, the bells they did sound ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 09:39 AM

Haven't checked the drainage but will have a look when we are there next.
Thanks for keeping us up to date with numbers Alan. Could be useful to know who will be in caravans tents etc.
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: KJ
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 10:27 AM

We'll be in a tent & midwifery services will be provided!!! Congrats Bagpuss.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: rock chick
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 11:11 AM

Liz the Squeak thanks for the offer of the 4 wheeled drive will let you know nearer the time.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 11:27 AM

If I can come, I will be in a campervan (and I could possibly be with one other - a non Mudcatter).
"They rang for a belt and a hat laced with gold ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 01:54 PM

Our regular Wednesday evening session is moving to the Black Dog for this week only so I will really be able to get a feel of the place and check out any queries anyone has.
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: smallpiper
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 07:52 PM

I've been told that I am going regardless of anything else that is going on so I'll bring Nik Nak too.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,kj
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 12:10 PM

Good on ya John, we'll have our usual session then...lots of red9wine

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: smallpiper
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 12:19 PM

Oh yesssssssss inded!
:-)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,JeZeBeL...still sans cookie
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 04:56 PM

Can't wait to see you and NikNak again jon. I've just come out of hospital again so I'll try and get over to Hull when I'm in a fit state again.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Barb'ry
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 05:32 PM

Hi - Andy and I are hoping to come to the Yorkshire Gathering - it will be our first time (!?) When do I have to let you know for definite? Looking forward to meeting you all
Love Barbara

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 06:25 PM

NO NO NO, Barb, don't do it! You'll hate it!
There'll be singing, playing, drinking and chatting- and you know how much Andy likes a quiet life...

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: smallpiper
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 07:23 PM

Hey Jez if you need a break just give either Nikki or mesel a call and we'll come and get you
x

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 11:24 AM

Barbara there is no deadline just arrive! If you are camping a day or twos notice is all I need to make sure people space themselves appropriately! That said anyone who turns up unannounced will be fitted in I'm sure and all very welcome! This is turning into a mega gathering - woopee!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 11:49 AM

Of course if you can't wait that long to see everyone you could come to the Wheel in Golcar on Saturday 15th March for a day of song. two sessions from 1.30 till 5ish and from 7 till late ish. Similar in format to the front room of the Plough/Tap & Spile during Whitby Folk Week. With a raffle or two thrown in to raise money for the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat. Phone [phone] for more details !!!!!
Sorry Mrs Duck for "borrowing" your thread, slapped legs to follow !!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 11:51 AM

Apology accepted but if you want your legs slapping anyway just for fun.........;¬))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 02:45 PM

Mrs D, Count us in 1 caravan 3 dogs me and a Cobble. The stitching is compleat jut needs putting together!
Mrs C

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 04:05 PM

Thank you jon. I am living in Leeds now so I'll find it easier with trains to hull so I has no excuse anymore!! Bar working approx 72 hours a week in a sweltering hot kitchen...but hey....

Can't wait to see everyone at the gathering. Miss you all loads. :(

Jez

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 04:08 PM

count me in too....

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 04:21 PM

A major gathering in prospect, and the possibility of a special international guest, hmmmm?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 06:27 PM

Mrs Duck, you say the sweetest things, I'll even bring my own ruler to the Wheel on the 15th March. Penny a slap for the Rescue Boat !

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 11:51 AM

Oh my goodness - Charity Slapping *g*

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 12:13 PM

Had a great night in the Black Dog last night. Gave the landlord and landlady (Gary and Tracy) a small taste of what they could expect only we warned them there would be a lot more of us and we would be invading every part of the premises!!!
Various queries were answered regarding facilities too
1. Drainage is superb so no worries about waterlogging at all
2. There is a disposal point for chemical toilets which also has a very basic outside toilet (no roof so we will bring golfing umbrella and promise no dinosaurs!!)
3. It is a Tetleys pub so one pump has to have that the other three plus two mobiles can have what we like from guest list so Geoff and I will discuss that with them in good time for the weekend (Abbotts and IPA on last night)Cider is Strongbow (no scrumpy)
4. Good chance that Tracy will serve cooked breakfasts if people are interested - haven't fixed any prices yet but will sort nearer the time and get a rough idea of numbers wanting it.
5. Unlike last two years there will not be a meal organised for the Saturday evening but the pub does great food at reasonable prices so don't envisage a problem.
12 weeks to go.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 12:47 PM

Please put my name on the Y list! I will be there!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: MMario
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 12:52 PM

WOW! Allan - enjoy yourself, and while you're at it, enjoy a few for me!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 02:21 PM

Wonderful, Jane! Cooked breakfasts would be brill, and can I put in a vote for Black Sheep please? :0)

Looking forward to meeting you, Allan!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 20 Feb 03 - 09:17 PM

I'll vote for black sheep too Noreen

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Feb 03 - 10:26 AM

Will bear that in mind but does depend on what is on their guest list from the brewery.
Jane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 06:50 AM

black sheep for breafast?- how d'ye want it, fried or boiled?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 22 Feb 03 - 07:22 AM

Liquidized and in a tankard Mr Happy!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 05:05 PM

Cooked breakfast at 10.30? Plus Strongbow? I'll be there! (Just have to see about that early leave first ...)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 01:50 PM

The list is growing ... 25 yeses and 26 possibles!

8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwood ? & Steve ?
alanww ?
Allan C Y
Badger Y & Tig Y
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Barb'ry ? & Andy ?
Bill\sables Y - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian Y
CatsPHiddle ? & Micca ?
Col K Y
Dave the Gnome ?
Eric the Viking Y
Firecat Y
frank-t Y
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
hacksawbob ? & Mrs ? - "will try"
JeZeBeL Y
John from Hull ?
KJ Y (+ Colin) Y
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Liz the Squeak ? & Manitas ?
mooman ?
Morticia Y
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mrs Cobble ? & Cobble ?
Noreen Y
Nutty Y
Pied Piper ? - "will do my best to be there"
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
Rock Chick ?
Rhiannon ? & Mick ?
Selby Y
Smallpiper Y & Nik Nak Y
Spot the Dog ?
Susanne (skw) ? - "from Saturday evening"

"Who will be the lady ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 05:05 PM

Me please can I be the lady?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 06:49 PM

And the list was alphabetical, good job Alan!

Eve is the Lady...

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: John J
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 04:15 AM

I'll second the vote for Black Sheep! Burton Ale is VERY good too!
Hello Noreen!
John J

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Micca
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 05:00 AM

If they could manage a deal on Cider at £1 a can like the George I would be very Happy, as for beer.... whats wrong with

" a pint of Old, a pint of Old... a pint of Old Peculier..

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mooman
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 05:02 AM

Dear All,

Just checking practicalities here.

If I come (I enjoyed the last two immensely) it will probably be as a foot passenger on the Zeebrugge Hull ferry...arriving Friday am and leaving Sunday 19h00. Can anyone advise on travel connections to Selby and is there a convenient B&B nearby? This will help me decide on attending.

Many thanks in advance.

moo

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 06:04 AM

I'm sure a space could be found for you in a tent, moo dear... :0)

Seriously, I can bring a spare tent and all the accoutrements for you if you wish to stay on site.

Do we get as good a view of the cooling towers from this new location as from the Jug, Jane? Cooling towers at night can be so atmospheric...

Hi JJ- you owe me an e-mail!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 07:35 AM

mooman - Richard
I'm sure Noreen is right. If someone local can help with the transport from the ferry to Selby, I shall be bringing a campervan so I could very easily also pack a tent, along with a bed and sleeping bag! I could even pack some extra bacon for butties at breakfast! You would be very welcome! We can discuss it further at Portaferry at the weekend.

"For I be free to go abroad ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 01:19 PM

You will from the new location, across the fields be able to view the "largest coal fired power station in western europe"
This one has 12 cooling towers and is a must in the eye spy book of Power Stations
Keith:-)))))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Feb 03 - 04:20 PM

OH goodie!
Thanks Keith! :0)))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mooman
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 10:41 AM

Following a review of our much-overstretched finances it now appears, sadly, that I may have to forego this years's Yorkshire celebrations, coming as it does shortly after Portaferry and Groeningen.

Many thanks, however, to Noreen and alanww for your kind offers!

Wishing everyone a great time in May!

moo

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 11:59 AM

Awwwwww, moo, shame! Still, see you in Portaferry tomorrow!

Crying, oh-oh-oh-oh!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 12:47 PM

What a pity mooman!!!! Who will we get to play for the belly dancers now? ;¬)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: mooman
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 03:04 PM

Perhaps I should record a tape for you Mrs Duck!

moo

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: nutty
Date: 27 Feb 03 - 03:15 PM

An fairly acceptable compromise but not as good as seeing you in the flesh so to speak ..............

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 28 Feb 03 - 12:56 PM

I should be in England in May 2004, so have that good a time you want to do it again next year.
JohnB

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 03:12 AM

Is there space in the B&B still or do I have to book a campspace? Could someone send me a phone number please?

If I camp and Manitas doesn't come I will have room for 2 bodies in the East Wing of the tent.

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 07:01 AM

I'll try and find out about B&B Liz but if anyone used one last year it would be useful to know.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 12:30 PM

This is a web site for B&B's the one,s at Barlow or Bawtry Rd or Brook St are all a short drive way you WILL need a car or organise a Taxi to collect and take you where you want to go.
Camblesforth is a very long village with at the top end a large housing estate and a power station.
It is very much like the Jug and the George & Dragon for transport so you will need to make arrangments if you are going to consume alchol and travel
http://www.selbynet.co.uk/acommdir.html
Keith
If some kind person can make this blue I would appreciate it

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: rambling rose
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 12:31 PM

Any room left for a small tatty frame tent for me and Duncan? We'd love to come too xx

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 02:32 PM

http://www.selbynet.co.uk/acommdir.html

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 02:52 PM

There should be suitable space, rambling rose. It will be nice to have you both!
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 05:41 PM

Always room for the delectable Duncan and you too of course Eileen :¬))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: flaj
Date: 02 Mar 03 - 02:53 AM

I certainly want to be there at some time during the weekend too so put me down as a yes please.

Chris

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 12:36 PM

Mickey Rourke and Kim Bassinger

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 12:53 PM

Dick Dastardly and Penelope Pitstop

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 02:41 PM

No Keith Nine and a Half weeks

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 11 Mar 03 - 02:04 PM

This is getting silly Jane, but i'll go for a fortnight then
Keith :0))))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Mar 03 - 05:28 PM

Well OK but just make sure you get back in nine and a half weeks cos there is a gathering going on then!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 02:01 PM

What are we gathering
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 02:12 PM

Well, I think at least two nuts in May!

"There was a time my heart was free ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 02:20 PM

But now it's 3s6d a lb..........!!!
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 05:18 PM

Make that three nuts!!!!!!!!1

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 09:14 PM

We were gathering flowers, flowers, flowers, down by the old mill stream ....

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:01 PM

Thread creep - found the schoolrecord books today so will look you up Snuffy.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: oombanjo
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:42 PM

If ther's room for one more caravan count us in.
          Oombanjo & the Dixie Chick.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 02:43 PM

Only if you promise to do some old time stuff with us sometime during the weekend :¬)) Yes there is plenty of rooom great to have you.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 06:54 AM

Are we having a Gathering Workshop & will I need A basket
keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 07:02 AM

Hmm... custard in a basket.
With chips?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 03:34 PM

Alan.www. Best add Basket Cases as a category on your lists!
Quack!
Geoff......

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 12:05 PM

I hope to be Basqueting in the Yorkshire sunshine at this event
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 01:08 PM

Just wanted to say that young mudcatters will be very welcome at the Yorkshire gathering along with the young at heart.
Link to thread about young mudcatters

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Partridge
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 09:32 AM

If there is some camping space left, I hope to join you and am really looking forward to seeing you all again!

Pat x

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 11:44 AM

Always room for You, you know that!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 07:20 AM

Just 46 days to go now and the list of definite and potential attendees is growing! There could now be up to 58 attending, of which 29 are already definites! [Y = definite]

8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwood ? & Steve ?
alanww ? & Sandy ?
Allan C Y
Badger Y & Tig Y
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Barb'ry ? & Andy ?
Bill\sables Y - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian Y
CatsPHiddle ? & Micca ?
Col K Y
Dave the Gnome ?
Eric the Viking Y
Firecat Y
Flaj Y - "at some point"
frank-t Y
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
hacksawbob? & Mrs? - "will try"
JeZeBeL Y
John from Hull ?
KJ Y & Colin Y
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Liz the Squeak ? & Manitas ?
Morticia Y
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mrs Cobble ? & Cobble ?
Noreen Y
Nutty Y
Oombanjo Y & Dixie Chick Y
Partridge ? "hope to join"
Pied Piper ? - "will do my best to be there"
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
rambling rose Y & Duncan Y
Rock Chick ?
Rhiannon ? & Mick ?
Selby ? "hope to be Basqueting"
Smallpiper Y & Niknak Y
Spot the Dog ?
Susanne (skw) ? - "from Saturday evening"

Have I missed anyone?
"Come ye young men, come along ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:49 AM

Any room for a REAL Southerner? If so, put us down for definites - me, with Vanessa and in all likelihood Lyddie. We'll bring a tent ot something - Lyddie can sleep in the car (she's the dog). Or she can sleep in the tent and I will sleep in the car. Or something. But put us down anyway...Will arrive on Friday 16th May.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:19 PM

Woop-di-doo! Can we cope with REAL southerners, Jane? Translation of menu needed, at the very least- you know they won't recognise a REAL Yorkshire pudding...

A truly splendid weekend is in the offing.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:44 PM

You're asking an Essex girl if she can cope with real Southerners? I might manage - come one come all!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 04:58 PM

OK, put us down for a tent space please.... Draper Mansions complete with East Wing will be coming, mainly because I'm bored witless and need a bloody good sing out!

LTS and Bratling

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:02 PM

Add Micca and I to the list as definates!!!!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:07 PM

As a semi-native Virginian I think I am more qualified to hold the label of a Real Southerner - and yes, I'll probably need a translator just about as much as you will. *G*

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:26 PM

But we'll not change how we talk for your benefit, Allan... don't wnt thee feeling patronised, tha nose...

:0)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 06:26 PM

One o' th' things ah've lurnt t' do iz t' adapt. Afore ya know it, ah'll be talkin' jes' lack yew. Singin's diffrent, tho. Ah allus do that in muh native langage.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 03:50 AM

Naah, Allan C/Mrs Duck, not Essex or Virginia, I am talking REAL South, as in "Southern Europe", the land of the Mediterranean pine, earthquakes, gold medallions on sun-bronzed chests, retsina (what a giveaway) and old ladies in black. The land of real men (you HAVE to be a real man, if you're wearing a pleated skirt and bobbles on your shoes). OK, so I'm a reject from that land, as I look nothing like any of the above; but I prefer to think of myself as a cultural ambassador...

As for Yorkshire pud - isn't that the frozen stuff you get at Tescos? Nice fingerbowls, but they get soggy after a while. But I shouldn't tease - I am ready and very willing to be taught the comparative benefits of northern fare, adding to my heretofore patchy knowledge.

Joking aside - really looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 06:30 AM

OOOOooh, I am SO jealous - you guys are gearing up for a REALLY FAB GATHER!!!!!! I wonder if I ought to just give in & cancel our holidays?????

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Micca
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 07:59 AM

Mgas, you would Hate it!! it is Just like Portaferry, in Spades!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:36 AM

In spades, eh? Darn! I suppose taking a day trip from Loch Awe is a bit out of the question really? And I'm moving cottages that weekend too.... Ah well, 'tis fate again. I'll just have to check the dates next year before I book my fishing holiday :-)

You guys are going to have such a good time - we'll need lots of Piccies!!!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 09:05 AM

We'll be thinking of you, MGAS; in fact, I'll set the alarm to make sure (oops, there goes another flying piggie...).

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 01:48 PM

We will (miss you) really, Hil...

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Gary & Tracy at The Black Dog
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:11 PM

Nice to see so much interest in the Yorkshire Gathering at our Pub. We're looking forward to seeing you all - I think!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Micca
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 03:12 AM

GUEST,Gary & Tracy at The Black Dog,
Hi there,nice to see you, the CRUCIAL question is "Do you have Deraught Cider and if yes, what kind"????

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 12:18 PM

Of course it will be brilliant Tracy and Gary and nice to see you on here!!!! We are all very well house trained really!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 12:57 PM

I don't think so Micca, but they could always hire a tanker in just for you!!!!
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: MMario
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 12:59 PM

You've managed to house train Micca! CONGRATULATIONS! ;)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 01:08 PM

Well maybe most of us then!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 01:46 PM

LOL

Would you be able to get a large enough tanker for all the cider Micca can drink over a weekend!!!!!

Looking forward to seieng everyone again!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,gary & tracy
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 02:24 PM

draught cider strongbow,larger carlsberg & export, bitter abbott ale and greenking ipa..... plus guest's....open to suggestions !!!
gary.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 01:06 PM

How about guest beers of Bathams Bitter or Timothy Taylors Landlord - please!!

"Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 01:26 PM

Ouzo? retsina? evil-smelling grog made by fermenting the spittle of ancient women chewing roots round a cauldron?

Alternatively how about Bombardier? Brakspears? Old Thumper (Hampshire's best)? Davy's Old Wallop? Ma Parlow's (Black Country)?
Or Courage (forget that, the above evil-smelling grog would be better)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 01:31 PM

I like Old Speckled Hen but am not fussed about Landlord - too sharp.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: KJ
Date: 28 Mar 03 - 08:12 AM

Plenty of vodka please & grapefruit juice, not toooooo fussed about grapefruit juice, will make do with orange but LOTS OF VODKA.
Any of you coming to Newport on Monday so we can put some faces to names?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 29 Mar 03 - 05:39 AM

I'm wondering about what size tanker to house-train Mikka?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 29 Mar 03 - 11:57 AM

If any of u require imformation on how to speak Yorkshire proper, or need to know local customs, or how to eat Yorkshire pud reght, now would be a good time to ask.I understand a supertanker is coming up the Ouse for Micca, pipe's are being laid from the river to the Pub
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 29 Mar 03 - 05:35 PM

:-(((( I hope you'll all enjoy yourselves (not to mention each other) - but I won't be taking part after all. There is no boat on the Friday, so the earliest I could arrive would be early Sunday afternoon, by which time most of you will have gone back home. Sadly, Susanne

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 30 Mar 03 - 02:17 PM

Now, now, Jane (Mrs Duck). Please don't be greedy about the beer. Abbott Ale is strong and sweet, Green King IPA is also sweetish and Old Speckled Hen would be another strong, sweet beer. So surely it would be alright for us other beer drinkers who prefer a quaffing ale with a bit of a bite to have Timothy Taylor's Landlord!   

"Ale , ale, glorious ale ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Eddie in Leeds
Date: 31 Mar 03 - 04:33 AM

Is it an ommission that Mr Bulmer and Mr Sharpley with their keen interest in music sponsorship (!) have not been invited to the gathering? Shoowerly we shoood be told?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 12:05 PM

Not greedy at all Alan you can have all the landlord you can drink - just stating my preferences.
Actually Geoff doesn't like sharp beers either but I'm only telling you all this to bring the thread back to the top anyway!
Currently we don't know what's on their list anyway but will let you all know as soon as we do.
xxJane

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 12:54 PM

Would it be a good idea to start a YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003 #2 thread, this one is killing my steam powered computer !

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 02:51 PM

Shouldn't really need to now nick if you click on the number on the right of the thread title it comes up as four (soon five?) separate pages and you just choose the last one.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Kit
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 05:13 PM

Is there more information available about the weekend, what's going on etc? We're a handful of musical types living in York, just starting to find our feet in the folk world...

Thanks

Kit

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Snuffy
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 05:14 PM

And if you click on the little (tiny) d to the right of the number, you get straight to the last page, with the latest message first.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 03 Apr 03 - 05:42 PM

Kit, just come along and say hello! It'll be very informal: camping space, food and drink available, and lots of friendly musicians and listeners of all varieties.

If weather is fine, outdoor space may be utilised for sessions/ chatting etc... There'll definitely be informal tune sessions and singarounds, possibly separate or overlapping, as the fancy takes people. A fair bit of tune and song-swapping usually happens too.

The Yorkshire Gathering will be a Good Thing, and you'll not be sorry you decided to meet these strange people...

If you become a member here (it's free) you can send me a personal message if there's other things you'd like to know.

Mrs Duck may well be along with a timetable of events, but possibly not until the end of term :0)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mr Happy
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 02:29 AM

Good News!!

I've been trying to establish if i can get time off work so as to attend Mrs D's Tyke's Extravvanganda in May.

Finally when I asked my boss about it this week, she said its ok with her if i have it off!- Yippee!

See you all in May.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 11:26 AM

Looking forward to seeing you again Mr H!!

Not long to go.....cant wait to see 'home' again!!!....and everyone that will be there too!!!

Khatt

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 08:12 AM

Yes but will that leave you enough energy to get to the gathering Mr Happy ;¬)))
Hope you get down for some or all of the weekend, Kit. As Noreen says it is very informal and any timetables will be very loose and basically we will all just be having a great time singing and playing music with the odd pint or two thrown down for good measure (personally I think the gallon is an excellent measure!)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 08:15 AM

Im not having Odd pints I want proper ones :-0
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 08:19 AM

Clearly there will be some among those gathered there who can give me proper guidance as to what liquids to consume. I will place my fate in the hands of the experts on the subject. I do prefer drinking things that are brown for some reason (I know not what or why.)

Stranger in a strange land...and all that sort of thing.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 08:48 AM

A word to the wise Allen....never listen to Micca's advice on what to drink.It has led to grief,hangovers and the occasional spell in gaol.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 08:52 AM

And they don't come much stranger than this lot Allen !!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 10:52 AM

Oh and be warned if Micca hands you a hip flask filled with some sort of alcoholic liquid.....it tastes nice but too much...and.....well.....we will let you find out!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 01:25 PM

I am well versed in the dangers of the Micca, having been in the presence of the beast for a few days already.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 02:01 PM

Well Cat had some and just look where it got her!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 02:11 PM

Exactly Mrs D!!!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Firecat
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 08:54 AM

Getting back to the discussion of what Inkyfrol, PLEASE get some coconut milk and pineapple juice! I'll want my Pina Coladas! I'm classy, I am!! :-)))))))))))))))))))))

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Tig
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 04:55 PM

There will be a new game available at the Yorkshire Gathering ( all being well!) called Prevent Badger Doing Too Much. Since it is local to us we are still intending coming - even though the rest of the May Festivals have had to go by the board.

Suggestions welcome!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 05:10 PM

Tig, you may be able to find just the thing here.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: nutty
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 04:10 AM

I was going to suggest that Allan BUT I thought that the idea of being tied up might just over-excite him.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 07:53 AM

I don't know Badger at all but I can think of a few other people who could be kept quite well occupied here.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 08:00 AM

Oops! Wrong one. Try this one instead.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 08:05 AM

Gee thanks Allan C - they were fun *sigh*

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 09:48 AM

Hey- I won!! :0)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 10:02 AM

Dare we ask what you won, Noreen?

"The sun went down beyond the hill, across the dreary moor ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 09 Apr 03 - 02:56 PM

It looks as though you can remove the question marks after our names now!

El Greko, Vanessa and the woofer will be staying with us incidentally.

ZM

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Apr 03 - 12:16 PM

Great!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Terry K
Date: 10 Apr 03 - 01:06 PM

Sounds like it's going to be massive this year - and I'm going to miss it because you've organised it on the wrong weekend again.

have fun and sink a few for me.

cheers, Terry

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 01:08 PM

Are there enough dancers to form a scratch side?
Are there any Kazoo players coming as this is the genral locality of the world famous Windy Bottom Kazoo Ensable.
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 01:43 PM

I'll be bringing kazoos. But I prefer a comb and cigarette paper - if the comb hasn't been cleaned you can save time by flossing as you play.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Gavin
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:04 PM

Good timing - I've just joined, and look what I find; you're all meeting just down the road from me in Leeds.

I'd very much like to come along - I've justa few things to be shifted around.

All best - Gavin

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:27 PM

Look forward to meeting you, Gavin.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: red max
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 08:24 AM

Harrogate to Selby isn't too taxing a journey. If I can overcome my "newbie" nerves then I might drop by

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 10:33 AM

don't be nervous, we almost never bite....unless you want us to, of course :)Seriously, you'd be very welcome...do come.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Apr 03 - 05:36 PM

Its a must max! See you there!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: smallpiper
Date: 16 Apr 03 - 04:43 AM

It clashes with Brigg Fiddle Festival! So I'll have to split my time between the two events!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Apr 03 - 05:53 PM

Not long to go now - 4 weeks!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 04:13 AM

Only that long? And I STILL don't know where I'm going! I will just go to Selby and listen hard for the noise!

Still space in the East Wing if anyone needs tent space and car space for 2 or 3 from London - who asked me for a lift?

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 07:57 AM

Location on multimap

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 01:36 PM

Liz...If you need directions I'll give you some...I did live there for 18 years...and I know how to get there from London!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: MMario
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 01:40 PM

CatsPH? Are you saying you want to tell Liz where to go?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 22 Apr 03 - 05:25 PM

MMario......I was merely being helpful!!!

Looking forward to the Gathering...hopefully the weather will be good too. Can't wait to see everyone again!

cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 03:18 PM

4 weeks to go and only two weeks to get my liver and kidneys into some sort of working order after Hastings!

Looking forward to it!!

Cat

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 04:31 PM

Good weather might be had; but it will cost extra. Kindly PM me for information on where to send the money.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,H.Lecktor
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 06:50 AM

I was hoping we could have them with a few fava beans and a nice chianti CP!
sssssss

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Allan C.
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 08:43 AM

Good one, HL!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: alanww
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 09:42 AM

Well, its only 21 days to go now and here is the latest list of definite (Y) and possible (?) participants. The total is now 36 definites and 26 possibles. Pretty damned impressive and it promises to be quite a gathering!

Who?         ΣY = 36        Σ? = 26
8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwood ? & Steve ?
alanww ? & Sandy ?
Allan C Y
Badger Y & Tig Y
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Barb'ry ? & Andy ?
Bill\sables Y - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian Y
CatsPHiddle Y & Micca Y
Col K Y
Dave the Gnome ?
El Greko Y & Vanessa Y
Eric the Viking Y
Firecat Y
Flaj Y - "at some point"
frank-t Y
Gavin ?
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
Hacksawbob ? & Mrs ? - "will try"
JeZeBeL Y
John from Hull ?
KJ Y & Colin Y
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Liz the Squeak ? & Manitas ? & bratling ?
Morticia Y
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mr Happy Y
Mrs Cobble ? & Cobble ?
Noreen Y
Nutty Y
Oombanjo Y & Dixie Chick Y
Partridge ? "hope to join"
Pied Piper ? - "will do my best to be there"
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
rambling rose Y & Duncan Y
Red max ? - "might drop by"
Rock Chick ?
Rhiannon ? & Mick ?
Selby ? "hope to be Basqueting"
Smallpiper Y & Niknak Y
Spot the Dog ?
Zany Mouse Y & Mick Y

There will be plenty of camping space, won't there, Mrs Duck?

"Come ye young men, come along, with your music, dance and song ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 10:08 AM

Alanww - is H Lecktor camping, or just bringing a barbecue???
Quack!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 12:35 PM

Fair bit of space Alan but I could do to know how many caravans, tents, vans etc so we can plan the space. Thought if we put all the caravans down one side and the cars in the car park the tents could go together on the other side leaving a space for towing in and out. Will be going down to the pub very soon for a final check and sort out.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 03:57 PM

Alanww: Rhiannon ? & Mick ? are actually Zany Mouse Y & Mick Y.
So that's 2 less possibles! So sorry I'll miss this - sounds like a good one *G*

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 05:20 PM

Take the question marks from Bratling and me, Manitas is stagging it in Brighton (or is that no longer possible) for the weekend!

LTS

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Gavin
Date: 26 Apr 03 - 05:28 AM

Another Y for me, please!

Cheers - Gavin

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 05:11 AM

could be mr h + belfast jim + little orphan annie as well. will there be room for them to squeeze in?

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 02:24 PM

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,Jezebel in a phone box!!!
Date: 28 Apr 03 - 03:40 PM

What's the dates for it again? I'm useless!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: KJ
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 08:12 AM

Mrs Duck, please make sure the pub has got lots of vodka in when you do your final check! Looking forward to it lots & lots & lots!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Kit
Date: 06 May 03 - 08:41 AM

Is there any info available about times yet? It seems the guys are interested in popping down from York, but are demanding I tell them more about it...

Kit

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: selby
Date: 06 May 03 - 01:55 PM

It starts Friday and Finishes Sunday or Monday it depends on who comes or goes. It just happens with a little bit of nudging from Mrs Duck.
Thats it pure and simple.
Keith

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: GUEST,black dog
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:44 PM

would mrs duck please get in touch now we are less than 2 weeks to go.we need to sort out a few things,look forward to seeing you all,gary & tracy

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:45 PM

Couldn't have put it better myself Keith. There are at least two rooms so it will be possible for instrumental sessions and singarounds to go on separately or a mix of both throughout the weekend. There will be a kazoo workshop at some point and a raffle other than that it is a very free and easy weekend with lots of music and drinking and fun.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: black dog
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:49 PM

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:56 PM

OOh posh joined us. Just rang through but bar busy so will talk later.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: black dog
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:56 PM

just to up date everyone on the beer situation.....we will have on, on the weekend..abbott ale,green king i.p.a,adnams bitter,adnams broadside,marsdens pedigree,old speckled hen and theakstons bitter (if we run out there will be plenty of tetleys for back up !!)

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:03 PM

What an impressive line up - you've done us proud!!

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:42 PM

Will call into the pub early doors tomorrow evening (7ish)and talk about things with you and Tracy.

Subject: RE: YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:18 PM

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