BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering

Subject: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:31 AM

As promised in our engagement announcement, Terri and I are now ready to supply more details regarding our nuptials.

Thanks to the kind permission of Tracy and Gary Dolman, owners of The Black Dog Inn and the encouragement of Mrs. Duck, who coordinates the Yorkshire Mudcat Gathering, (insomuch as such a thing can be coordinated,)

Terri Messenger
and
Allan C. Clark

are pleased to invite all residents of Mudcatdom to attend (virtually or physically) our handfasting. The event will take place on Saturday, 22 May, 2004 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon during the Yorkshire Gathering. A ceilidh and other folky fun will immediately follow the ceremony. Casual attire is encouraged.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:55 AM

Yippppeeee!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Les from Hull
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:58 AM

That's wonderful.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Alba
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:07 AM

A Hearty CONGRATULATIONS!!
Blessings and Best Wishes to you Both:>)
A

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:16 AM

"....will the bride and groom lead us onto the floor for
...the Cumberland Square 8!"


You looking for the reforming of the famous MudcatScratch Ceili Band?

We are very reasonable... but whether we can be reformed is another matter :0)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:21 AM

I suppose if I'm gonna bite the bullet and do a trip to the UK this would be the time, wouldn't it?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:24 AM

You will be very welcome, MMario.

:0)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:50 AM

That is wonderful!! Congrats and oh what a time 'twill be!! I hope you can set it up for a virtual room on PalTalk or something, too, so we can at least hear the audio portion! (Like Rog did on Mudcat Radio when you were at our house, Allan:-)

luvyaboth,

kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: GUEST,Aunty Khatt at work!!!
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:58 AM

Yeah!!! Looking forward it!!!....and the party after!

Much love to you both

Khatt...and the LFU

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: nutty
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 12:19 PM

That really is a date to put in the diary ........ we'll all have a May Day then.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 12:26 PM

Wait for me, Mario! I'm trying to get there!!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 12:53 PM

Hang on. guys, I'm writing the BBW right now to work it out!! Mebbe we should charter a plane!! :>)

A

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 01:06 PM

BBW?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 01:22 PM

It will certainly be a wedding to remember!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 03:49 PM

(best-beloved wiffe)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 04:07 PM

The date has been (previously) booked for the Mudcat scratch band (of which I have the honour of being a member) I am pleased to say I will have the honour and pleasure of playing for you both in your celebrations.

Love n peace.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 04:49 PM

marvellous stuff!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 04:50 PM

Oh, how I wish I could be there! Dunno how I could leave my job long enuf- the kiddies need me till mid-June. I'm with Kat- we'll need some kind of virtual room going on as you two dear ones jump the broom!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 05:31 PM

I suspect that the happy couple would not appreciate another single toast rack.

She's still not forgiven me the last one!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Phot
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 05:48 PM

If I can get the time off, I'll bring the cameras!

All the best to you both.

Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:01 PM

Who amongst you has a laptop with microphone and PalTalk downloaded? Who shall step up and bring this momentous event to the Mudcat World? Anyone of us can start up a room at PalTalk for it, so that's all that would be required on that end, well...the mic would have to be fairly close to them for us to hear the actual ceremony, but we could certainly hear the huzzahs and music after with a general mic.**BG**

Not to worry...plenty of time for looking in to this.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:08 PM

The equipment isn't going to be a problem - it's the use of a phone line that isn't going to cost the earth or create a dangerous situation with lengths of lead stretching all over the place.... however, with some nice poles and some gaffer tape, I'm sure we can arrange something......

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:15 PM

Ah, duh...I'd forgotten that very important point...hmmm...putting on thinking cap, for a change.:-)

I know, I know...we'll get BBC to cover it as a reality tv thing!**BG** To hell with the MIllionaire and all those others, let's get something going for FOLK Romance and Hand-fastings!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:33 PM

Morty, would you like a double toast rack??

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:34 PM

Oh I think it will have to be duck tape Liz!!!!!!! Maybe if we can't actually have instant play with it being outside we could use a digital camcorder and send it through as soon as we can through Gary's computer. Raggytash said he had a CCTV thingy that might be able to send pictures. Will look into all possibilities.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:40 PM

Congrats.

Morty - who's going to give you away?

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 06:56 PM

My bet is on LFU--Mr. Micca hisownself.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 08:10 PM

I believe I have some vacation time coming...a passport, some old shoes and tin cans, champagne. This may be doable.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 09:36 PM

Oh yes, Passport. Thanks for reminding me about that.......shucks, I'm all dithered.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:17 PM

congratulashuns!
I,might,make,you,a,cake
9if,i,can,be,arsed)
9,i,used,to,decerate,wedding,cakes!)
but,knoewing,me
i,wiill,wate,till,the,last,minit,and,it'll,be,crap!
but,least,its,a,free,cake,for,yoi

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:19 PM

Phonecall? We're talking broadband internet connection, at least!! Anyone got a vcable modem?

A

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Tinker
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 10:42 PM

Hmmm, gotta work this out with the husband... and sort out the dates, as one of the horde turns 13 on the 23rd...I don't think the budget stretches to bring all of us....BG...

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 17 Jul 03 - 11:55 PM

Liz, Sorcha, if I may say so...Morticia already has a double toast rack.

Eric, I am overjoyed that the Mudcat Ceilidh Scratch band has consented to play!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 01:05 AM

Perhaps a triple toast rack then??? (grin)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From:
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 05:12 AM

Consented to play! Bill Sables asked me some while ago. I think we are all overjoyed at being asked to play. Is Richard (Mooman) coming from Belgium?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 06:46 AM

Looks like it's going to be a Full House!
Quack!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 07:31 AM

This is so exciting........it's going to be wonderful to see so many people there.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Hrothgar
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 08:03 AM

Amos, if you have a best beloved wife, does this mean that you have at least three of them?

:-))

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 08:09 AM

*sniff*
I've not been asked to play with the CatScratch band :0(

Me a founder member an' all...

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Amos
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 09:56 AM

Hroth:

Praise good fortune, it does not. However I have had several, serially, among whom she is certainly the best beloved.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 11:07 AM

Dear Noreen.....will you please, please exercise your considerable talents as a musician and play in the Mudscratch band at our wedding, please???

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 11:25 AM

Delighted to, m'dear! :0)

Nice to be appreciated.... (unlike these useless interviewers who don't know what they're missing...!)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Bassic
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 12:00 PM

I have negotiated with Noreen as to which left hand piano notes she is allowed to play ("slap" ouch!!!)and I am happy to give the band a bit of Bassic bass if required. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 03:11 PM

Well how about egg cups then, if toast racks are not permitted?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:03 PM

Perhaps we should start a wedding list.....lemme see.....erm....

GIN
An Australian Pitch-Fork and Moustache Tuner
Tickets to Alton Towers ( Pixie wrote that)
GIN
Captain Marvel Decoder Ring
Anything your grandma knitted
A Pony ( Pixie wrote that too)
A fish ( Loki wrote that one)
A Get Out of Jail Free Card
GIN

Seriously folks,we have all we need and all we really want is your presence, not your presents....

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:04 PM

Tea Towels?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:05 PM

But its tradition to give toast racks!!...Egg cups sounds good....if we all collaborated we could give them a matching set of 25 egg cups!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: GUEST,mmario
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:17 PM

or MORE! But better yet - *unmatched* souvenir egg cups from around the world! or salt cellers. or key rings. or...

THWACK!

I needed that?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: MMario
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:24 PM

Hmmm- we might even have time to compile a "Mudcat Wedding Breakfast" CD.

Anyone?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:30 PM

99 bottles to hang on the wall?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:32 PM

Noreen, you're in the friggin' band, like me, like it or not, and the band's booked, so you are. Let's inveigle Barry (who's also in the band) into doing the PA and the calling. And Bassic, you are new to the band, and booked. Thank you, sir.

I'll stay the night, this time!

Congrats, again, yoos two

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 04:51 PM

......so who wants to start the collection of matching or unmatching novelty souvenir egg cups to present to the happy couple on the day of their Handfasting??!!!....the brave person step forward!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 05:59 PM

Skippy - Manitas is going to be there as well, so he's available to play, he also has PA...... if it will fit in the car with all those egg cups.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 06:04 PM

Sorcha, I'm thinking potato peelers, too!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 06:11 PM

Well bloody hell! I guess me and skipjack will be first at the nuptuals. Gerroff he's mine-shall I wear me sheepskin? You can bring that slinky snakeskin thong you wear Greg!Noreen of course I thought it was for granted you were ex-officio in the band. I guess Bill will organise it all etc(The players) I might even be tempted into the passing of alcohol to celebrate.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 06:34 PM

Oh yes!! Potato peelers!! YES! (Seen Night Owl around lately? Hope she's OK)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Tinker
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 07:06 PM

I think Morty is "hinting" for a collection of rare international GIN.... How many different bottles could we round up???

MMario, a morning after mudcat CD ... hmmm I guess some dirty hokum blues would work....

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Jul 03 - 07:40 PM

A Mudcat cd would be the best present I could ever envisage....and I feel sure that goes for my future husband......erm, it does, doesn't it, darling?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 12:49 AM

I am sure this is the first of many...


Yes, dear.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 02:54 AM

You learn quickly AllanC!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: lady penelope
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 03:13 AM

Woohoo! I'm sure I can persuade Parker to come and to bring the camera too!

Who's doing your handfasting ceremony Morty?

I think egg cups are a good idea, it give them something to drink the GIN out of.......

TTFN Lady P.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 06:26 AM

Wow Allan you've got the "Yes Dear" thing down to a fine art.....mind you so has Micca which happens to be a good thing when I ask...can I go shopping and the answer is Yes dear but not if I ask does my bum look big in this!!!!!

Best start collecting egg cups!!....going to France with work on a booze run so I can get some Gin to!!!!

Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 09:14 AM

I seem to have lost my place as the Scratch Band's bass player. Can I apply for a position on one of my other instruments? Otherwise I might have to dance and nobody will enjoy that, least of all me!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 10:40 AM

Morty can have the gin. I can't bear it. My preferences are for brownish liquids such as Kentucky or Tennessee sipping whiskey (12 year old George Dickel will do nicely.) Jameson's has great appeal as well. I also like beers that have a bit of treacle in them or, of course, Guinness.

However, to quote a dear friend, "If scotch were all there were to drink, I'd never have become an alcoholic."

...er...which I am not, BTW.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 12:22 PM

Look I've told you people how to drink gin before. Get a stainless steel vacuum flask. Half fill it with gin. Get some really good ginger beer (if the ingredients say 'flavourings' rather than 'ginger' don't use it). I recommend Fentimen's. Add the ginger beer to the flask. Put the flask in the freezer. Take out (much later) and drink on a really warm day. I bet even Allan could drink gin this way.

I need to be convinced about 'merican whiskey, though, Allan. Bring plenty - I'm a slow learner. In return we will provide Powers and Paddys, which some (including us) prefer to even Jamesons.

If George Dickel is only 12 years old, he shouldn't be drinking. What are his parents thinking of?

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 12:45 PM

Sounds enticing, Les, especially if you pour the gin on the ground rather than to put it into the flask with the ginger beer.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 12:47 PM

Congratulations! What a time it will be!
Perhaps it's time for a new "friendship" bag Morti! This time with a wedding theme...oooohhh the things i could think of to put in it!!!
LL

PS. (Sorcha) Night owl is visiting Paul in BC and she will be at my house on beautiful Saltspring Is. next weekend!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: annamill
Date: 19 Jul 03 - 01:53 PM

"Yes Dear!" ..

I always knew Allan would make some lucky woman a wonderful husband! He even gets up and makes the coffee in the morning!

I'm actually considering coming over. May 2004 may give us enough time to find some money.

Best wishes and good luck Darlings!

Love, Annamill & Honey

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jul 03 - 01:20 PM

For any West Pond Siders who need a bed - we can accommodate a couple at our place - and provide a spare tent for camping.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: GUEST,selby
Date: 20 Jul 03 - 01:39 PM

CONGRATULATIONS
from the selby clan

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 10:31 AM

Should those of us who can't be present in person be booking our virtual "top hat 'n' tails" from a virtual Moss Bros? Or is it folk formal (Mudcat T-shirts, sandals and funny hats). Can you get virtual confetti?

RtS
(will be present in spirit, 43% proof)

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 10:50 AM

It is my sad duty to inform all of you that the plans Terri and I had made fell through. Nobody could have been more surprised than we at this turn of events. I doubt anyone could be more sad. We both appreciate the many good wishes we received from all of you. Even more, we appreciate the support we have received from those of you who have already been aware of the change. Thank you!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:03 AM

sh*td*mnf*ck!

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 12:10 PM

Oh well, we'll have a ceilidh anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Wedding at 04 Yorkshire Gathering
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:16 AM

Oh *uc*! Me and my big nouth!
Sorry!

RtS
("What's that howling noise?" "Oh, it's just Roger barking up the weong tree again!")