N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 01:00 PM

I will be at that gathering, I am buying the tickets the minute Aer Lingus starts the annual special fares. And I will do some cooking, I love to cook.

Mick

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 01:02 PM

Good idea Jude, let's see what Fib comes back with re. dates - maybe she'll start the thread, what a Star she is :-)

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 01:08 PM

Just before we left Leadfingers was talking to Linda (Mine host) with a view to him having a longer stay next year. She was making "big discount" type noises to him, so it may be worth Fib having a "what if" type chat with Linda to see what sort of a deal she might be willing to discuss.

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 01:17 PM

Marcus Turner who wrote the chocolate song is a New Zealander and is
supposed to be coming over to UK on tour with a group this year.If I
can get any definate info I will put it up , but Marcus might just do it himself as he IS a Catter.

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 01:19 PM

LF is that last post on the right thread?

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 11:38 AM

Got anymore piccies? i took a few, but they're not of much use in incriminating anyone. Mostly views of the lough.

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:17 PM

I'll pick my film up from the developers tomorrow and see what turns out... never used Tesco's developing service before, but they have the advantage of being open til 10pm.

I will take cheques.

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: MMario
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:19 PM

sometime - there should be bidding war on the auction - "for" bids versus "against" bids re: posting of pictures ....

heh-heh-heh

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:22 PM

Could make a fortune for the Mudcat, MMario....

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 01:25 PM

Yes, that could be a nice little earner.....

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Áine
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 02:13 PM

Upon the suggestion of My guru always said, Micca's theme song for this grand event, Portaferry Mudcats, has been added to the Mudcat Songbook.

I know I didn't ask first, Micca darlin', but I knew you'd be chuffed to see it in there ;-)

All the best, Áine (who's hoping to get across the pond next year to make it to the Second Annual Loughstock!!)

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: mooman
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 05:18 PM

I have a few piccies which I'll add once I've captioned them. Nothing TOO incriminating!

moo

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 03:39 PM

Scanned the first few in, which you can see here on my Yahoo page for now. Let me know of any errors in captions please.

Will do the rest and send Jeff the link soonest.

What's the latest on the music, micca??
N

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Mar 03 - 05:45 PM

Right, I've posted all my pics on my Yahoo site (see link in post immeciately above this one)... or have I??

Still waiting for the blackmail auction...

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Mar 03 - 06:05 PM

Hmmmmmm seem pretty tame to me fair Noreen

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Mar 03 - 07:23 PM

Do you take visa Noreen????

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: alanww
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 05:57 AM

Nice photos Noreen - some good memories!

"She looked as fresh as a figurehead ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 04:04 AM

Jeff has kindly added my photos to the Mudcat events page: Mudcat Portaferry Gathering

Hey Fib- still working too hard? :0)

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 03:29 AM

Yet more pics!

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Noreen
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 06:44 AM

Thanks for the pics, Jude!
In your first picture, in Fiddlers' Green, Alan is wearing the hand-painted silk scarf he had just won in the raffle. Suits him, doesn't it? :0)

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 10:26 AM

Just to make it easy link to

new pics here

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 11:59 AM

Good pics!!!

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 01:59 PM

And now you have confirmed it for me!! I had every reason to be envious as hell. I will regret not making my reservations earlier for a very long time. But I will be there next year!!

All the very best to all of you,

Mick

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Night Owl
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 02:45 PM

Wonderful pictures Noreen and JudeL!! Neat smiles on all of you.

btw...what is "Giant's Causeway"?? It's gorgeous.

(Thanks Jeff.)

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 03:07 PM

It's a natural rock formation that looks for all the world as if it's a giant paved path leading into the sea. There's a folk tale about how it used to be part of a huge bridge linking ireland to scotland.

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 03:10 PM

Here's a site about it

Giant's Causeway

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 08:08 PM

Jude.........What the hell do you mean folk tale???????..........And I suppose you walk right past a fairy mound without so much as a tip of the hat to the fairy folk????.........don't you realize that himself, the great Finn used that very causeway...............oh, never mind, I will just have to straighten you out on your history, or herstory if you prefer, when I see you next year............heathens.........have they no sense of place, Lord???

Mick

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: Night Owl
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 08:50 PM

Thanks JudeL....fascinating place. SOME day I hope to see it....bg

Subject: RE: N. Ireland gathering 2003 - THIS WEEKEND
From: JudeL
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:29 AM

You mean all folk tales aren't true? Next you'll be telling me that Santa Clause doesn't exist!