Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown

Subject: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:22 PM

Despite the new technology still thought it was best to start a new thread to tie up all loose ends for the gathering. Please check the list of people compiled by alanww and if we have missed you off or you are no longer coming let me know. There are still some people who haven't told me if they are in a tent or caravan so a pm confirming which and maybe an idea of when you hope to get there would be better than posting to the thread.
The venue in case you missed it is
Black Dog Inn
Selby Rd Camblesforth
Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 8HX

Tel: [phone]

Link to previous thread

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:44 PM

OK, no idea when I will get there, but when I do, I will be in need of some assistance, because I'm camping and am now on crutches thanks to an UNDRUNK bottle of red wine! Help will be required in unloading and pitching tent.... as long as I can get drunk in the supine position, everything else will be OK!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:07 PM

how are you going to drive?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:13 PM

Hmmm... right crutch down a bit....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:18 PM

Details in earlier thread:
YORKSHIRE GATHERING 2003

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:39 PM

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
Think this was the latest list so please check if you're on it.
Jane

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Gavin
Date: 06 May 03 - 05:02 PM

B....r - cleared the weekend for myself, and said I would come.

And wouldn't you know it ------- so far this week, for Saturday 17th only, my kids have found a school event and a steel pan band event; my gardening course has changed from 2 hours on Tuesdays to 4 hours on the Saturday; and my folk guitar pupils have a concert. So much for planning!!!!!!

Nothing has yet come up on the Sunday, but if I can get over, it will almost certainly mean coming over on that morning to see what is still left to happen! If I do have the energy to get over on Saturday evening, I'll have a tent.

All best - Gavin

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: nutty
Date: 06 May 03 - 05:30 PM

I shall be arriving on Saturday morning together with Theresa. So please leave room for 1 camper and 1 tent.

Really looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: rock chick
Date: 06 May 03 - 06:06 PM

Will be there without a doubt with bassic, caravan on this occasion, seems i'm up in Yorkshire more than Kent lately! maybe i should just move there, it would make life a lot easier, there again what a few hundred miles ;o)

See you there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 06 May 03 - 06:20 PM

thanks Jane, I now have some cheesy film tune from the eighties stuck in my head *BG*

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Beardy
Date: 06 May 03 - 06:51 PM

any room for a definite maybe?... the Bearded one & brid widder?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 03 - 06:54 PM

we'll squeeze you in Stewart

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 06 May 03 - 07:53 PM

You'll frighten him off, Mrs Duck...

(Mortie- me too!)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 May 03 - 08:08 PM

Mrs Duck: Rhiannon and Mick are Zany Mouse and MCP. Hope that helps your numbers.

ZM

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: smallpiper
Date: 06 May 03 - 08:41 PM

Although my intention is to flit between the gathering and Brigg Fiddle fest count me in for one tent

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Abuwood
Date: 07 May 03 - 02:45 AM

With Edinburgh looming fast, a major expense now not sure....
I am sure you will all have a grest time!
Love Al

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: KJ
Date: 07 May 03 - 03:12 AM

Count us in for 1 tent.Probably arriving Sat, Karen & Colin

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 May 03 - 03:25 AM

Ah, so I'm not the only one humming that bloody tune!!

Driving was difficult yesterday (Tues) but viable, the weight distribution is different as I tend to use my big toe rather than the whole of my foot. It should be a bit better by then, but I will be taking it easy and Bratling can work the brake pedals.

If anyone wants to come and doesn't have a tent, I have room in my East Wing for another couple of bodies.

Bratling has already packed her bag for it, and is eagerly anticipating another weekend of mummy hopping around and swearing.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 May 03 - 12:30 PM

Cant wait to be 'back on home territory' again!!! Micca and will be arriving on Friday evening.....best have the cider ready!!!

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Cat

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 07 May 03 - 12:55 PM

Most likely we will be ariving midday Saturday

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,Jez
Date: 07 May 03 - 04:19 PM

I'll be there on friday night but unfortunately i have to eturn to work on saturday evening. any chance you can fit another tent in for Robinh? If not not a problem, we've got it sorted. Will be arriving with new tent after it got stolen at last years gathering!! Could be interesting as i haven't put it up yet!! :0)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 07 May 03 - 04:32 PM

hope to see you there but dont think I can stay over

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 May 03 - 06:19 PM

LtS

I just hope you and Bratling don't have to make any emergency stops. I'll be staying at home trying to work out how to fill in my tax form....

(We were trying to work out at Sharp's last night how many of us are anti-Establishment, how many of us work for the Government, and how big the overlap is between the 2 categories.)

Kitty

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 May 03 - 07:18 PM

Just returned from Black Dog making some final arrangements. There is plenty of room but we would still like people to confirm they are coming and if you are in a tent or caravan. An idea of time of arrival is also useful although there are no restrictions.

There will be some sort of supper available Friday and Saturday evenings (probably chilli or curry and rice - different each night)at £2.

Breakfast will be available if fine in the form of an open air breakfast barbeque £3 including toast tea or coffee - if wet served inside but may have to be earlier on Sunday (9.30 latest) as they do a lot of Sunday lunches and need to get underway.

If you would like to book Sunday lunch let me know so they can buy in enough meat. They have a number of regulars who eat there usually between 12 and 2pm so if we could arrange to eat after that please.

The pub serve very good food and other meals can be ordered during the weekend from the menu which has a good range of reasonably priced choices.

Starting to get very excited
Jane

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Cobble
Date: 07 May 03 - 07:54 PM

Why are we question marked been booked for months, with caravan see you on the Friday.

            Me and She.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 07 May 03 - 08:40 PM

me and tent, arriving 7ish Fri.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 May 03 - 09:06 PM

fri asap

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 May 03 - 03:36 AM

Same here, still question marked when I confirmed it will be Bratling and I, with tent, arriving some time on Friday evening unless we get lost - our native bearer has been poached! Getting to the general area will be no problem - it's always the last 5 miles that cause the difficulty!

If anyone wants a ride up from London, and can read a map.....?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: breezy
Date: 08 May 03 - 06:02 AM

Does that mean El Greko you will be there for Keith Donnelly at the Comfort in St Albans on the Friday, you must have some heckles ready then.
If you travel to Selby after, you could be there for brekkers, at 3.00a.m.
See you tomorrow for Pint and Dale,where are they 2night?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: alanww
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:13 AM

According to my up-to-date list, the confirmed attendance at the gathering is now 45 definites, with a further 27 possibles.

Who?         TotalY = 45        Total? = 27
8 Pints Y & Sue vG Y
Abuwood ?? & Steve ??
alanww Y & Sandy ?
Allan C Y
Badger Y & Tig Y
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay ?
Beardy ? & brid widder ?
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 "arriving midday Saturday"
Eric the Viking Y
Firecat Y
Flaj Y - "at some point"
frank-t Y
Gavin ? - "probably Sunday only"
Geoff the Duck Y & Mrs Duck Y
Hacksawbob ? & Mrs ? - "will try"
Jez Y & robinh Y "Friday & Saturday day"
JeZeBeL Y
Kis ? & "the guys" ? - "interested"
John from Hull ?
KJ Y & Colin Y - "probably arriving Saturday"
Les from Hull Y & Maggie Y
Linda Kelly ? "dont think I can stay over "
Liz the Squeak Y & Bratling Y
Morticia Y
Mouldy Y - "at some point"
Mr Happy Y & Belfast Jim ? & Little Annie ?
Mrs Cobble Y & Cobble Y
Noreen Y
Nutty Y & Theresa Y - "Saturday onwards"
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 Y & Bassic Y
Selby ? "hope to be Basqueting"
Smallpiper Y & Niknak Y - "will flit between the gathering and Brigg Fiddle fest"
Spot the Dog ?
Zany Mouse Y & Mick Y


I haven't been keeping tabs on the accommodation planned for eveyone, Jane, but I will be in my baby little Bambi campervan. All together now: aaarrrh! Sorry but I will not be able to update the list any more because I will be away on holiday from tomorrow onwards.

Safe travelling to Yorkshire everyone. I am looking forward to seeing you all there!

"... haste away, for 'tis now our holiday!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:33 AM

Thanks Alan and apologies to those I forgot to remove question marks from - I knew you were coming really Brian!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: littlecharliemouse
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:37 AM

Please can another stranger come :-) ? I haven't seen Emma for ages, and we spoke the other day, concluding that I might come along on Friday seeing as she's going. I have a feeling there may be other people I know from festivals here, but I don't know any nicknames.

On the tent front, Emma already said she was bringing one - which is technically correct, because she has a new one. I've volunteered to make unhelpful comment and thoughtfully play sustaining tunes as would sustain someone interpreting the excellent instructions and trying to pitch the new tent. This doesn't help you for numbers as you already knew Emma was going. However. I would also like to bring a tent, which is only little, and may even be smaller than expected as it's been left in the roof since last year for anything particularly hungry to use as a growing medium. Which sounds unlikely, but has happened before.

So I just wanted to check that there would be space suitable for somewhere between there being two successfully erected tents, and two people giving up and sleeping their cars in the car park?

Thanks, Robin

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:38 AM

I'll be there, but daytimes only.john

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Bagpuss
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:49 AM

littlecharliemouse, do you play the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ?

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 May 03 - 07:54 AM

Charliemouse, as mentioned before, the East Wing of Draper Mansions is still unbooked, if you fail to find space.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: littlecharliemouse
Date: 08 May 03 - 08:00 AM

If I was to play the mending song, it would most likely be on a mandolin. Or a fiddle. Badly.

I've never worked out any leveryorganyinstruments. I just used littlecharliemouse a very long time ago on msn after a train of events involving a sidmouth festival, a Sandra Kerr concert, a greogrian chant workshop, & application of our new found gregorian chant skills to a tune. The tune being the mending song.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,JeZ
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:09 AM

You still don't make any sense half th e time robin!! I miss that. I won't have a car to sleep in as I don't have a car anymore.

Emma

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: BanjoRay
Date: 08 May 03 - 10:04 AM

I'll be there on Saturday, possibly Sunday. Planning to go home to Doncaster at night, but will probably throw a small tent in, just in case!
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 03 - 10:51 AM

Room for a liitle one Robin

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,Catsphiddle...skiving again!!!
Date: 08 May 03 - 11:33 AM

Yeah So many people coming!! I cant wait!!!...got my stuff nearly packed. Just got to get my liver and kidneys in working order after a wonderfully drunken weekend at the Jack in the Green Festival in Hastings!!!

See you all shortly!!

Khattgettingexcitedaboutbeingbackinyorkshire!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: MMario
Date: 08 May 03 - 11:42 AM

Damn I wish Allan's luggage was larger!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,H.Leckter
Date: 08 May 03 - 11:53 AM

Don't worry about your liver and kidneys Catsphiddle I'm sure they'll taste fine.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 08 May 03 - 11:58 AM

and a small cage for Mr Leckter, I think?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 May 03 - 12:36 PM

Mr Leckter...hope you like them pickled coz thats the only way the are going to come!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 03 - 12:15 PM

Come on folks still lots of people who haven't told me they're coming for definite and no one has said anything about food

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 May 03 - 12:22 PM

Mrs D......Food....YES PLEASE!!!....(for me and Micca)....As I remember the pub does lovely food so we are very happy to eat there!!

Cat

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 03 - 12:30 PM

Sue vG /caravan
Abuwood ? & Steve ?
alanww ? & Sandy ? /tent
Allan C /none
Badger & Tig /tent
Bagpuss (+ 1/2!) ? - "probably only for a day"
Banjo-Flower ?
BanjoRay /tent
Barb'ry ? & Andy ?
Bill\sables - "probably evenings only"
Bradfordian /tent
CatsPHiddle & Micca /tent
Col K /tent
Dave the Gnome ?/tent
El Greko & Vanessa /tent
Eric the Viking
Firecat /tent
Flaj - "at some point"
frank-t
Geoff the Duck & Mrs Duck /caravan
Hacksawbob ? & Mrs ? - "will try"
John from Hull ?
KJ & Colin /tent
Les from Hull & Maggie /tent
Liz the Squeak & bratling /tent
Morticia /tent
Mouldy - "at some point"
Mr Happy /tent
Mrs Cobble & Cobble /caravan
Noreen
Nutty /camper
Oombanjo & Dixie Chick /tent
Pied Piper ? - "will do my best to be there"/tent
Raggytash ? & Wombat ? - "at some point"
rambling rose & Duncan /tent
Red max ? - "might drop by"
Rock Chick and bassic Y/caravan
Selby ? "hope to be Basqueting"
Smallpiper & Niknak /tent
Spot the Dog ?
Zany Mouse & Mick /tent
Theresa /tent
Jezebel /tent
Littlecharliemouse /tent
Brid Widder and Beardy /tent

Think this is the latest list so If you are down as a van and you are a tent or vice versa let me know.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 03 - 12:33 PM

Some people have said they have had problems sending me pms. It may be because you aren't putting in the . after Mrs!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Les from Hull
Date: 09 May 03 - 01:40 PM

Maggie has a course one day that weekend, so that may limit me being to a day visitor. So if someone wants our tent space, they can have it, Jane. Looking forward to it all.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 09 May 03 - 02:22 PM

Speaking on behalf of Alanwwww who is currently tripping in the canal, he (and possibly Sandy) will be in his Bambi Campervan, as stated above, not a tent.

I'll prob not need a tent space as I've been offered a bed in a luxurious palace/truck/MegaCamper.
Breakfasts, suppers and Sunday lunch for me please, and I'm not heading off early on the Sunday as I'm on holiday.

Thanks for doing all this, Jane.
xx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 03 - 05:34 AM

oops yes you're right Noreen - no problem!! Sadly I do have to work Monday but still won't be rushing off!

Timetable for the weekend will be very fluid
Friday night - arrive set up meet old friends and do what what we like best, singing making music and drinking
Supper - something with rice chilli curry or similar (£2)

Saturday -breakfast barbeque if fine (£3)
PM singarounds and music sessions
Around 5pm - Iced Gems at Teatime - time for the quieter more contemplative songs or to try something new
Evening - singaround with choruses , music sessions
Supper - something with rice chilli curry or similar (£2)

Sunday - breakfast outside again if fine (£3)
Kazoo workshop with Selby when he arrives
Lunchtime sing and music session in the pool bar (ie one with pool table in)
From 2pm Sunday lunches PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT THESE SO THEY CAN ORDER MEAT
Afternoon and into evening Survivors session music and singing

If fine there is also plenty of room outside for playing and singing for those who like Al Fresco (the well known Italian folkie!)

There will be a raffle and Mrs Cobble has made one of her legendary mudcat cushions but any other donations CDs bottles (full ones of course)badges T shirts sweets etc would be brilliant.
There was also a suggestion of an instrument sale with small commission going to Mudcat funds so if anyone is trying to sell something bring it along. Would 5% to Mudcat sound reasonable?
Jane (always open to suggestions that don't end in off)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Oaklet
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:04 AM

See you on Sunday afternoon at the Black Dog. I'll be the lunatic in the Morris Traveller, reeking of cow dung.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:08 AM

That'll be nice, Acorn dear- will you be all fiddled out too?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:14 AM

Les & Limda-Do you both still want a loft? If so ring me up then to see were and wen to pick you up, I am just going for saterday as I have to work on the night, and probly setting off about 10am in the morning, if you dont know my phone number , just ring my up and i will tell you it.john

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:19 AM

I like Oaklets Mock Tudor car, 9its an old mini, with wooden bit's on it).john

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:47 AM

Sunday lunch for Allen and I. please Jane.....see you soon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 10 May 03 - 07:39 AM

Oakley - Is it YOU or the CAR which reeks of cow dung? We may have to rearrange seating if the former!
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 10 May 03 - 10:22 AM

Oh, and may I be very cheeky and say that as I have been told that if I want to pass my Certificate in Cosmetic Make Up I have to get more practice, if anyone wants their eyebrows tweezing or their make-up doing, please PM me so I can get what I need sorted!

I can be the resident beautician of the weekend!! :-))) Unless someone else is as well!! :-)))))

Willing people only, please!!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Oaklet
Date: 10 May 03 - 10:38 AM

You can pluck me eyebrows whilst yelling "Shut Up" at the top of your voice, FC.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 May 03 - 11:01 AM

Count Micca and I in for Sunday Lunch too Please!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 10 May 03 - 12:06 PM

ooooh, can we have face painting Firecat? I like face painting :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 10 May 03 - 12:27 PM

Wish I was going! :-(

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 May 03 - 01:04 PM

Sunday Lunch for the Bratling and I too please? And possibly any other food that is going.... especially breakfasts!

I will still be on my crutches so a willing volunteer for the duration will be repaid with quantities of alcohol.... can you be charged with 'drunk in charge of a walking aid'?

If anyone still cares, foot is now completely purple from toes to heel....

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 03 - 02:43 PM

ooh pretty

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 10 May 03 - 06:13 PM

"You can pluck me eyebrows whilst yelling "Shut Up" at the top of your voice, FC."

With pleasure, Oaklet!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 11 May 03 - 10:12 AM

The theme for the Kazoo workshop will be, Glen Miller sounds, so bring those Kazoos to entertain the diners on Sunday.
Keith

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Tig
Date: 11 May 03 - 03:15 PM

But can I bring my renovated washboard?????

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 11 May 03 - 03:30 PM

No, Mum you can't!!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 11 May 03 - 03:50 PM

How do you renovate a washboard? Mine had got bent into big ridges which were too deep to fill, so I had to throw it away!
Quack!!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: BanjoRay
Date: 11 May 03 - 06:08 PM

Firecat, could you put some frailing nails on a banjo player?
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: 8_Pints
Date: 11 May 03 - 07:34 PM

Jane,
I would like food please! Something for Sat tea time and definately Sunday lunch.
Looking forward to seeing everyone,
Sue vG xxx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 12 May 03 - 09:32 AM

BanjoRay, sorry but I don't study Nail Techniques. I can tweeze eyebrows, tint eyebrows and eyelashes and do day, evening and corrective make up.

Only a few days to go!!!! Looking forward to it!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 12 May 03 - 09:51 AM

Eyelash tinting please- do you do blue?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 03 - 12:48 PM

I think you ought to do chest plucking FC - for the men of course!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 12 May 03 - 01:19 PM

As I passed the Black Dog on my way home this evening the Temperature was 15C blue skies with high cloud. Travel news when you are in the general locality you will see power stations if you are heading for the one with the biggest chimney and 6 cooling towers (cloud makers) at either side of the power station {12 in all } you will not go far wrong.
Keith

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 03 - 01:20 PM

And who says we don't show you the sights!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST
Date: 12 May 03 - 01:57 PM

Hopefuly it's not too late to say that I'd like to come along - all depending on transport and finding a tent. Looking forward to seeing everyone. I'd love Saturday tea and Sunday lunch if poss. Will turn up on Saturday early afternoon.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 12 May 03 - 02:04 PM

Only if I can get a full tinting kit in time!!! If I can, I will do it for you.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 12 May 03 - 02:06 PM

Wonder who that might be...
How will we know you, GUEST???

:0)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 12 May 03 - 02:09 PM

Thanks, FC! Don't go to a lot of trouble though.
x

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Kate
Date: 12 May 03 - 02:53 PM

Damn. Lost my cookie and had to sign back in again - I'm guest. Hi Noreen. Will you save me a tent space? Will be lovely to see you.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 03 - 03:33 PM

Looking forward to meeting you Kate

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Col K
Date: 12 May 03 - 04:39 PM

Well you know that I am coming and in response to Janes plea about food I would like some at various times over the weekend.
Hope this helps.
I'm picking Hille up at Doncaster on the Friday at 4.45 and Micca and Khatt at Selby at 6.10 both pm to transport them to the gathering.
See you all there
Col

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:28 PM

Well , hopefully fingers crossed but my singing partner Hazel will be coming too so we may make Friday although she cant stay Saturday evening - my husband has taken his bat and ball home bigtime and has now decided not to come leaving me with no campervan -(dont worry I have ze tent )but also no lift back on Sunday although I could cadge a lift back on Saturday if necessary -any volunteers for a lift to Selby station on Sunday before I decide?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: nutty
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:33 PM

I'll be leaving mid afternoon on Sunday Linda (between 3-4pm).....It would be no problem to drop you at Selby Station

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:03 PM

Ta gorgeous!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 13 May 03 - 04:56 AM

Hi Kate! Glad you're coming, my dear. This will be such fun! There'll be some cracking singing this weekend, Grommit!

Linda, sorry to hear of your hassle. If you want a lift any other time to Selby, I'll oblige- don't go before you have to. Glad Hazel's coming too.

Hille will be taking my tent space, Jane.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: bradfordian
Date: 13 May 03 - 06:33 AM

Mrs D. please count me in for Sunday lunch.
It's looking like wellingtons & brolly weather; anyone for "Singing in the rain"? I hope to bring something for the raffle. Perhaps others could find something to donate, maybe?
Brad

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Kate
Date: 13 May 03 - 08:52 AM

Mrs Duck - Looking forward to meeting you too.

Noreen - it'll be great to have a good sing with you.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 13 May 03 - 02:05 PM

Todays weather 10c scattered showers westerly wind.
Keith

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 03 - 05:49 PM

Thank you michael fish

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Tig
Date: 14 May 03 - 05:32 AM

Oops. Sorry Jane, forgot to tell you.

We will probably want food over the weekend (but I don't think we will want Sunday lunch.) Hope it's not too late to be counted in.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: nutty
Date: 14 May 03 - 06:13 AM

Theresa and I will probably want food on Sat and Sun as well. I'm not a curry or chilli person so am hoping for a selection from the normal menu.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 May 03 - 09:04 AM

I assume the Black Dog will be serving food from their usual menus as well as the Mudcat budget meals for poor folkies...
Mrs.Duck and myself had a meal at the pub before finalising it as a venue for the gathering, and they do some nice stuff.
Quack!
Geoff

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: KJ
Date: 14 May 03 - 12:35 PM

We'd like Sunday lunch please.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 May 03 - 01:01 PM

Sorry folks, been "away" in more ways than one - too much has happened in the last 2 weeks. BUT - Titch (Vanessa) and I will indeed be arriving for opening time at the Black Dog on Saturday (abt 11am with a bit of luck), staying till Sunday afternoon-ish.
We will NOT be using a tent, as Zany Mouse and MCP are kindly putting us up (tks guys!).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 14 May 03 - 01:38 PM

9c heavy rain

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 14 May 03 - 02:15 PM

Glad you can still make it, G.

Looking forward to meeting friends old and new :0)

Forecast is for 'unsettled' weather at the weekend... at least that's better than settled rain...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 May 03 - 02:24 PM

'the weather in Dunstable is likely to be Unstable'

but might the weather be more settled in Settle?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: flaj
Date: 14 May 03 - 04:52 PM

Friday night only for me I fear.

I've been told that I'm chauferring wife and daughter to son's in London on Saturday as daughter is flying to Italy on Sunday morning early to work out there in the Venice area for 3 months.

Chris (Flaj).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 May 03 - 05:27 PM

Oh, yes - Titch and I will be wanting Sunday lunch - so please keep one fatted calf for us...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 May 03 - 08:13 PM

for more info on pub & camblesforth area, see

http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/HiddenInnsYorkshire/CityofYorkandCentralYorkshire/hiy12713.htm

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Abuwood
Date: 15 May 03 - 03:41 AM

Sorry guys, we are definitely out. I have doctors orders to slow down and the very worst thing is I have gone off coffee and BEER! - it tastes really queer! Perhaps I could be pregnant?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 15 May 03 - 01:01 PM

15c sunny

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: selby
Date: 15 May 03 - 01:10 PM

Yipee ive got me cookie back Please dont forget those Kazoos
Keith

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,JeZeBeL
Date: 15 May 03 - 01:17 PM

Can I be fed on friday night please, and possibly saturday morning if I'm awake. Depends on how much beer I will have consumed!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,MCP
Date: 15 May 03 - 03:04 PM

Zany Mouse and I will be commuting (not tent as shown above). We'll be there Saturday and Sunday and possibly Friday evening, but not definite on that. You can reserve Sunday lunch for us too.

Mick

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 15 May 03 - 03:43 PM

hEloo, Me and Les frpm Hull will be there at about 11am on saturday, if anyone else wants a lift from hull, they are welcome, just ring me up on 348448.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Tig
Date: 15 May 03 - 04:59 PM

There will be a few 'Gather' badges available if anyone wants one. It's a new design with the place and date included.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 15 May 03 - 05:34 PM

I should get down about 21.00 tomorrow, and then be back at about 18.00 on saturday( Managed to get plans changed for weekend!)as we are stopping in Selby for a couple of nights, but won't be around at all Sunday.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 May 03 - 06:49 PM

what's the programme of vents?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 May 03 - 07:18 PM

Little bird told me someone has been chatting to Radio York and that the interview is to be broadcast on Saturday morning!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: mouldy
Date: 16 May 03 - 02:38 AM

Well the landlord of the pub has a put short piece on it in the local paper, and it seems to have been billed as a mini festival!
(Mind you, I only caught sight of it after the colour picture on the opposite page of our mob dancing there on Mayday drew my eye).

Book your car park space now!!!
See you!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Jeanie
Date: 16 May 03 - 03:17 AM

Have a great time, everyone !
I expect to hear the singing (and the kazoos)wafting its way on the wind 200 miles down South !

- jeanie

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 May 03 - 03:49 AM

Happy - vents will be in tents to let the wind out.
I'll be off over during the day to get set-up in advance. Either myself, Col K or the Cobbles are likely to be on hand to give advice to arrivals.
NOTE - if you approach from the South (road from Snaith), the turning to the camping field is IMMEDIATELY BEFORE the pub entrance (turn LEFT if heading North). Do not turn into the pub car park with a caravan. The field gate is about 20 yards further down the lane, on the RIGHT (same side as car park). If you go too far you will be at the local football club grounds.
Despite weather forecasts predicting a dry night and morning, it is already raining. Let's hope they get the rest wrong and we get sunshine this weekend instead of what they promise.
I may not be near the computer again before we start, so - See you all there!
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 03 - 08:17 AM

Just got home from work (yes I got off early nursing sore throat - hopnest!) Will have to wait for kids to finish school but should be there for about 4ish. Good journey to all and don't worry it isn't raining IN the pub!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 16 May 03 - 09:31 AM

Car's loaded up outside work for a quick getaway.
See you all soon!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: MMario
Date: 16 May 03 - 09:33 AM

*turning green* (and it's not with mold - though it has rained every day for almost two weeks)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 16 May 03 - 09:56 AM

Rain feels like it's set in for the weekend here too, MMario- but perhaps the updraughts from the cooling towers will direct the rainclouds away from the campsite? :0)

Where is Selby Fish when you want him? Still checking his kazoo?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Les from Hull
Date: 16 May 03 - 10:31 AM

It's siling down in 'ull just now. See you all termorrer!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 16 May 03 - 10:58 AM

Heloo Les, i just sended you a message.john

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,Bagpuss
Date: 16 May 03 - 11:10 AM

This is a last minute almost confirmation that I am almost certainly coming tomorrow, so I'll see you all then.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Kate
Date: 16 May 03 - 12:34 PM

Hi folks,
Has anyone got a spare tent that I could borrow for Saturday night? I know it's short nottice but the one I was going to use has a vital piece missing and everyone that I've asked seems to be a non-camping type person. I'll be eternally grateful and there are some pints available in return.

Ta,
Kate

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: selby
Date: 16 May 03 - 01:04 PM

Its P***ng it down

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Gillie
Date: 16 May 03 - 08:16 PM

Oh, dear, we shall shall not be there (sob) - still tied to The atering |Hole yet. One day, maybe next year we'll be there. Hope you will have a good time for us!!

Firecat f I were there I would use your services as a beautician! Nail and hands terrible. Everyone sigh "Woman" Honest, I'm that vain. WISIWIG

Gillie

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Tig
Date: 17 May 03 - 08:33 AM

Just popped home from the Gathering to feed the moggies.

Apart from being VERY wet last night we got off to a good start. Lots more people arrived this morning, and there are yet more due.

Good venue (including the interesting outside loo!), good food and beer and most of all good company.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: John Routledge
Date: 17 May 03 - 03:34 PM

Warming up nicely as I regretably had to leave at 1 PM to get back.

Highlight for me was late night harmonies of Linda Kelly and her friend Hazel singing with Sue vG and Noreen. Beautiful stuff.

Rain had stopped as I was leaving so have a GREAT rest of Gathering everyone.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 May 03 - 06:34 PM

Heloo, i had to leave early as well, bicause i was working, it was really nice, loads of good music and singing, and mr happys funny songs was nice, well done to mrs duck and everybodyelse what was involved. i left work early as well, as i was really nackerd, i am going to have a couple of bears and go straight to bed.john

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:29 AM

Great time, just got home to do my planning etc. Would have loved to stay a lot longer (well Sunday) Bloody excellent job Jane-well done. Great place, great fun, Great Music. Alan C, never even got to have a proper talk with you-sorry about that.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 18 May 03 - 02:03 PM

Great gathering. Well done Jane (and everyone else who put in a lot of hard work).

Some wonderful singing and lots of laughs. My happiness increased by winning the star prize in the raffle! Good to put more faces to names.

ZM

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 May 03 - 03:13 PM

Got back a while ago in glorious sunshine which was in contrast to the appalling weather we had over the weekend. It did not spoil our enjoyment and it was so nice to meet up with everyone again. Sorry I missed most of Saturday evening, which I understand was memorable. Jane you have the organisational genius of a small town planning department -all hail Mrs Duck. A fabulous venue and wonderful hosts who only looked slightly shellshocked on Sunday morning!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: nutty
Date: 18 May 03 - 04:03 PM

I second everything that has been said already ....... absolutely super weekend. The seemingly seamless organisation showed how much thought Jane and Geoff had already put in. Many Thanks to both.

Super camp site and pub with unique night-time toilet fascilities!!!!

It was great meeting old friends and putting faces to new ones.

The voice just held out ....I admit to being a bit croaky ....... but roll on 2004.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Les from Hull
Date: 18 May 03 - 04:08 PM

Thanks everyone for a wonderful time - great songs, great tunes, great company. But Linda I'm not sure about that comment about Jane's abilities. You forget I have some experience of Town Planning Departments!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 18 May 03 - 04:09 PM

Made it back at 20:00, somewhat cream-crackered but smiling. Lovely sessions, lovely voices (Teresa, Hazel, Linda, Nutty, Karen, Sue vG, Noreen, Willa, ZM & Kate top my female list, no order; Allan C, Alanww & MCP top my male list, Graham you'll have to finish The Manch next time!), mean instrument playing (Colin now joins Mick at the top of my jealousy list; Sam was working wonders in the "session room"). And I now have an eyeful of faces and an earful of sounds to sort out in my sleep tonight (and a bellyful of Abbots and Broadside - Titch).

Aahhh....nice! Thanks, all, for the warmth. Thanks, Teresa, for the chance to sing together and especially for the parting song. Thanks to the ducklings for beeing such sweeties. And thanks Mrs Duck for the organisation.

Here's to the next one

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: bradfordian
Date: 18 May 03 - 04:18 PM

Very good venue & hosts; great food; great attendance, 60 or so 'catters; well organised by Jane & Geoff; good balance between singers & musicians, lots of raffle prizes, the massed sing was a hoot, the Kazoo band also! And yes there will be a YG2004 as well as the Euro Gather a couplw of weeks earlier. Great range of songs. And I didn't even mind having to put my tent up in the rain(thogh I did have help - thanks for that!) Now if only we could stop the garbage men from calling at 6.30 am!!!

Bradford-Ian

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 03 - 04:35 PM

Just back although there were still a few there when we left - wish I didn't have work tomorrow! So glad everyone had such a good time! The atmosphere was wonderful!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: 8_Pints
Date: 18 May 03 - 05:02 PM

I want to echo the thanks to the Ducks. I had a great time - lovely to meet up with friends old and new!
The pub was superb, a great find! I hope we can return, especially now I know where the entrance to the field is! Thanks Bradfordian, I would probably still be trying to reverse the super tanker onto the main road!
I thoroughly enjoyed all the singing and the music I managed to hear. The main problem was trying to be in 2 places at once! Already looking forward to 2004!

Sue vG xxx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 03 - 05:36 PM

Final count was 67

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 May 03 - 05:50 PM

Yeah!!!! Just got home and had a lovely hot shower!

Thanks to the Duck family for organising yet another wonderful weekend. The landlord and lady were good sports! The night time toilet facilities were a God Send.....and no-one cared that it didn't have a curtain round at 4am! Thanks to Tig for lending me her bath for half an hour and Thanks to everyone who made a contribution to The Landing Book!!!.......much appreciated.

Nice to see lots of catters there. Nice to meet lots of new catters and great to meet Allan C!!!

Need sleep and to detox my liver and kidneys!

Roll on YG2004!!

Cat

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Willa
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:34 PM

What a grrreat Yorkshire gathering! Thanks Jane; I enjoyed every minute of my time. I won't mention individuals just in case I miss anyone out, but it was so good to renew acquaintances and to put more faces to names.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:46 PM

Willa - you are a lot younger than I though you were !!! And I'm sorry if I blew your microphone and sound levels!!!

Good to put more names to faces, and more bodily contact with hugging type persons.....

It was well worth the 7 hr drive to get there (3hrs more than it took to get home, but it was downhill all the way)

The Parody session at 8.15 on Saturday morning resulted in one, which didn't get sung and one that did..... maybe I should have done the other one. There will shortly be a song appearing about people who organise things for unearthly hours in the morning and then stay in bed (mentioning no names but just check out the postings above).....

It was a wonderful weekend of reunions - old friends with each other and songs with authors - of crutches - started the weekend with 4 crutches in "Cripps Corner", ended it with only 1 - and of meeting new people and new songs.

Thank you...

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:48 PM

Geoff did play Cripple Creek in yours and Hille's honour after you'd gone and she did try to dance to it!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Bassic
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:51 PM

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Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Bassic
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:53 PM

Sorry, it didnt look like that when I posted it!!!!! :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,H. Lecktor
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:55 PM

Sorry folks - couldn't get to the gathering! I was tied up elsewhere...
Finally escaped, but too late for the barbecue. I had hoped to find liver on the menu...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 19 May 03 - 06:17 AM

What a wonderful gathering of wonderful people! Sang, played, listened, socialised ...and drank... over a very full weekend. What great people you all are- and El Greko is every bit as lovely and talented as I've been told; a splendid addition to the gathering. We will do it sometime, G!

Our hosts Gary & Tracy at the Black Dog couldn't have been more hospitable, cooking breakfasts 'til 11 am for late risers while preparing Sunday lunches to start at 12...

One of the highlights was the five of us harmonising to Sue's tuneful singing kettle in her palace, at 3am on Sunday. Loved your harmonies, chaps!

Took my camera but was too busy doing it to photograph it, if you know what I mean.... Look forward to seeing pics as and when.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Micca
Date: 19 May 03 - 08:02 AM

What everyone said above, Just a few personal highlights
El Greckos singing and songs
Willa singing "Until the dark time ends"
Treaties, songs, (all of them)
Geoff and them Duelling Banjos
seeing Allan C, again
The kazoo ensemble....
and Lots Lots more, many thanks to Mrs duck and geoff
There are pix click here

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: stevetheORC
Date: 19 May 03 - 08:18 AM

Micca keep geting the following error message when I try the link

The File You Are Looking For Is Inaccessible.

"Please sign in and try again or check with the owner of the file.

pg2.bc.scd.yahoo.com:access"

Nice to have you back safe n sound from heathern parts :-)))))

De Orc

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Micca
Date: 19 May 03 - 08:33 AM

Sorry steve, it got set as Private try here and click Yorkshire Gathering 03

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: stevetheORC
Date: 19 May 03 - 09:02 AM

Cheers Micca some great shots there :-))

De Orc

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: MMario
Date: 19 May 03 - 09:09 AM

steenkin' content filter lets me pull up the page - but blocks all the pictures!!!!! (That's what I get for surfin' from work, I guess!)

You have all been taking appropriate care of Allan C I hope...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: breezy
Date: 19 May 03 - 09:13 AM

El Grek will be appearing with Coope, Boyes and Simpson on Friday at the Comfort Hotel,St Albans, so hurry , only a few tickets left.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 May 03 - 11:57 AM

We have over 100 photos so will be sending a selection to Pene Azul soon and keeping the rest for blackmail purposes!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Col K
Date: 19 May 03 - 01:41 PM

You have been warned about the penalty for blackmailing this old f...

Many thanks to the Ducks and the Black Dogs for everything, brill weekend, can we do it again please.

Good to put faces to so many strangers from the chatroom, see you there folks.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 19 May 03 - 02:26 PM

We are now home!Thanks to Jane and Geof for all their work making this 'Gathering' work, also to Gary, Tracy and their staff at the 'Black Dog' who made sure we got fed and watered. Camp site wonderful ( night toilet very off the wall !!). Nice to see old friends and meet new ones. Good singing and tunes. Hope we can do it all again in 2004 !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 May 03 - 03:06 PM

When she says off the wall, what she reallly means is, there were no walls... just a larch lap fence and a fetching open plan gazebo..... but it was bliss, sitting there all Alf Resco... hearing the little birds twittering, watching the bees buzzing round, wondering if the next door neighbours were looking out of their bedroom windows and would they throw you some paper whilst they were there......

And a Godsend at dawn when making it to the pub wasn't an option!

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:02 PM

Just been down to the Black Dog and counted the empty beer barrels outside. Seems we put away around 150 gallons! That's 1200 pints (IMPERIAL ie 20 fluid ounces for our American cousins) Well Liz if you only managed three of those someone else definitely did have your share!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,Sorch, cookie absconded again
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:05 PM

Need pics of the night loo!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Noreen
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:45 PM

Thanks for pics, Micca. In MVC-262S, Jellybeam? is really Mrs El Greko (note spelling), otherwise known as Titch (Vanessa).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: BanjoRay
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:46 PM

Here's the weekend's saddest story - I said I was coming on Saturday. On Thursday, my computer died, and I forgot I hadn't made a note of the pub's details. Come saturday morning, I realized I didn't know exactly where it was, but I thought I had a rough idea it was somewhere in sight of Drax power station, so I jumped in my car and toured about, checking up on likely looking pubs. After a couple of hours, I gave up and went home to Doncaster. I realize now that I drove past it at least twice. Ah well - it could only happen to a banjo player (don't all cheer at once!).
Even so, I'm glad you all had a great weekend, and maybe I'll find it next year!
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:52 PM

& so goo to meet all the other caters too.

el gerko- what a voice! & plays a mean instrument too! [gentle/tuneful/soothing/therapeutic]

noreen & sue vg & theresa - great shelbacks & chorus girls!! 8-)


jfh- shy & retyre ing- not like i imagined.

his brother les fh- brill mandolaist! & siner.

& chiefly evrybody else!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 May 03 - 05:57 PM

oh- & of coarse- the wild colonial boy: Alan C with constance companion more ticia. another music therapist!

& on sun night just b4 i had to make me weary way home, the delightful christine & whatsisname what plays the 'arp!- nice one John!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 May 03 - 06:05 PM

& Linda Kelly & her fiend- marvellous harmonies!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 May 03 - 06:08 PM

o 2 bad banjo ray- thats really hard lines!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 19 May 03 - 07:02 PM

Allan and I are safely home....I am still trying to recover from Sam and Bill doing both the Birdie Song and Aggadoo....this may take some time.

Thanks to the Duckies for a terrific weekend, to Bill for putting us up and everyone else for truly wonderful music.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 May 03 - 07:29 PM

Yes, Noreen, Titch's name is Vanessa...though I did persist in calling her Natasha for the first 2 months of courting (well, it sounded the same to my Greek ears at the time). I guess the fact that she did stick with me must be testimony for my looks at the time...but as Sir Rich would say it's all "withered and gone" now!

Thanks for the kind words.
And Micca; and Mr Happy;
Can't wait till we meet again.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: alanww
Date: 19 May 03 - 07:57 PM

Thanks for a great time, Geoff and Jane Duck.
"Didn't mind the rain ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: harpmaker
Date: 19 May 03 - 08:15 PM

thanks to all, we had a great time! nice highlight for me was willa playing the whistle to which i tinkled a little arp to, and my old mans a dustman. special thanks to mr happy for the loan of guitar. list is to long, there was a lot of talented people at the gathering. i thought the open air toilet was brill this morning, phew, a grand turnout! by all! bye all! john-still a bit drunk!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: KJ
Date: 20 May 03 - 03:37 AM

Thanks Mr & Mrs Duck.There's nothing I can add that hasn't aleady been said.I'm not sure the copious amounts of beer helped Colin's cold though!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 20 May 03 - 02:18 PM

Sorcha - pictures will be posted soon.
Quack!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: black dog
Date: 20 May 03 - 02:49 PM

great to hear everyone had a good time...just about caught up on sleep & regained hearing now!!!....if you would have us we would love to host 2004..(i think!!)we might even sort the open air toilet by then!!we also met some great people over the weekend & it would be great to keep in touch through mudcat,so will keep loggin' on and saying hi...thanx to all for a great weekend

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 May 03 - 12:28 PM

Hi! See you next Wednesday, Gary and Tracy.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 May 03 - 10:00 PM

If I bring an assortment of tweezers to the Getaway, can get my eyebrows done? Leg waxing? A little electrolysis? Just here and there?

Wish I could have joined you but am looking forward to October.
SINS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST
Date: 24 May 03 - 02:36 PM

Where are the Ducks piccies??????

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 25 May 03 - 06:15 AM

We're absolutely shattered, down with stinking colds and have about 100 to sort through to pick out the best selection. We'll get there in time..
Geoff

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 25 May 03 - 04:21 PM

I have just sent my piccies off to Pene so compose your soul in patience and I am sure they will be up before you know it....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Morticia
Date: 26 May 03 - 03:32 PM

What did I tell you? The little star that he is, they are up now....

http://www.mudcat.org/photos/events_page.cfm?file_name_sent=yg03

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 May 03 - 06:36 PM

Some nice pics there Morty...

Thank you for posting them

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Firecat
Date: 27 May 03 - 02:56 PM

Sinsull, not unless there's someone else at the Getaway that can do those things! Sorry! I'm not going.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: GUEST,me
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 09:17 AM

hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2003 the final countdown
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Feb 04 - 12:21 PM

Dear All - this was last year's thread. It is unnecessary for any new postings to it. Please do not post to this thread.
If you want to know about the 2004 Yorkshire Gathering. there is a thread for that one Yorkshire Gathering 2004. Please post there.
Perhaps a Joeclone or one of the pixies could close this thread?
Quack!
GtD.