Yorkshire Gathering 2004

Subject: UK Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 01:54 PM

I suppose its time to get this thread underway. The venue will be as last year
Black Dog Inn
Selby Rd Camblesforth
Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 8HX
Tel: [phone]
and the date this year is the 21st May ie the weekend before the Spring bank holiday. This gives everyone a full 3 weeks to recover from the Eurogathering and get ready to start the fun again!
Hope to see many friends old and new there again this year.
Jane

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 02:04 PM

YEAH!!!!!!!!! count me in!! catsPHiddle back on home territory!!!!!

Micca should be there and Sorcha too with a bit of luck!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 02:11 PM

Thanks Mrs Duck - now in my diary & will fend off all other offers for that weekend!!!

Can you please let us know about camping etc...

Hil

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Bassic
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 02:23 PM

Im setting off now! :-) Will be there with Rock Chick and a Caravan.
Mgas, camping is in the field at the back of the pub. If I remember from last year it is useful to let Mrs D know what kind of "outfit" you are bringing as there are only a few "Winnibago" size plots available. :-) You would need to be self contained apart from toilets which are available in the pub. Also most meals, including breakfast, were available last year from the pub if you dont fancy "self catering".

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 03:56 PM

Hi. Mrs Duck: Can you reserve a camper space for MCP and myself please?

Thanks

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 04:14 PM

As Gordon says there is quite a lot of room out back in the feild but letting me know what you intend to sleep in always helps (answers such as Chanel no 5 might amuse me but not assist!). What do we think of the idea of a barbeque on the Saturday evening - might suit more tastes than the curry scrummy though it was. I'm sure we will be able to organize breakfasts as last year too and I will be at the pub on Wednesday so will check with Gary and Tracy.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 04:26 PM

I'll will be bringing my Mansion!!!...new BIG Tent....big enough so me at just short of 6ft tall can stand up in it with head room spare!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: BanjoRay
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 04:27 PM

Oh good. Maybe I'll be able to find it this year!
I'll have a small tent.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 06:38 PM

Book a space for Squeak Manor II - much easier to erect and I'll try not to be on crutches this time (although it's looking rather like it's an obligatory thing now, at least one person on crutches at the Yorkshire Gathering).....

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 06:56 PM

PIxie and I are planning to be there too.....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: nutty
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 02:26 AM

Count me in Mrs Duck ..........The YG's are always very enjoyable events.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST,el ted
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 03:57 AM

Book us in. three people, one transit van.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:39 PM

I'm in. Find me a place to sleep.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Micca
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 06:59 PM

No sweat Sorch, spare tent and sleeping bag reserved and will be at venue for you

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: alanww
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:24 PM

I am looking forward to it, Jane. As last year, Sandy & I will be in a smallish campervan, so we can put it in the car park!
And if for any unforseen reason Micca has a problem in practice, Sorcha, fear not - I can provide. (But let me know before I set off!)
"I long to return ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Col K
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:30 PM

Its just been put in my diary.Me and one tent.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: kendall
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 07:52 PM

Is it too late to book a room?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 09:29 PM

Would a pad/mattress/bed in a caravan be too much to ask? I have this back.....and neck and shoulders....all say they are much older than I could possibly be.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 04:32 AM

I'd better declare my bad news now. For about a year, I've been trying to get on a study tour that is going to Brazil to focus on the mighty soybean. And yes, that is the week it happens, 23rd to 31st. These study tours are excellent fun; previous ones have been to Chicago, Indiana (including the lamentable pole-dancing incident) and Nyawleens, and to Brussels, Hamburg and Poland last year.

As delicious as that trip sounds, I am going with a heavy heart, as last year's session in the muso's bar was one of the very best I have ever experienced, and I believe I am down to play second box in the MudScratch Ceilidh Band.

Oh bugger.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 05:42 AM

Kendall - I cannot recall whether there are any "Rooms" nearby. There may be something in last year's thread - Here or here. The accommodation for the gathering is a field behind the pub where there are some resident caravans all year round, and space for us to bring caravans, campers and tents.
In previous gatherings Bill Sables has offered accommodation to visitors from further afield, and transported them to the venue. As Bill is on his World Tour at present he is not about to ask, and I would not presume to invite you to somebody else's house, but keep in touch, and we will make sure we get you organised with something.
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: alanww
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 06:03 AM

Well if you would just loosen your clothes a bit, Sorcha, and we will see what my thumbs can do to ease the pain in your neck and shoulders ...
Sorry, but unfortunately I cannot help with a space in my campervan. Have you ever seen the size of a Bambi? There is barely room for Sandy and me and only then if we use all the living space for the bed! However, like Micca, I do have a tent and sleeping bag available ...
Kendall has asked if the pub has rooms. I am not sure, but Jane should know. Or you could try telephoning them to see if they have a room. I have searched but the pub doesn't seem to have its own website.
"Then to the maypole haste away; for 'tis now our holiday!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: kendall
Date: 21 Jan 04 - 06:34 PM

The Inn doesn't have rooms

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Les from Hull
Date: 22 Jan 04 - 09:52 AM

I'm sure that we'll be there Jane. In a tent, of course.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Jan 04 - 12:55 PM

I'm afraid Squeak Manor doesn't have the west wing, but we could bring the other tent if you really want us to.....

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Les from Hull
Date: 22 Jan 04 - 07:12 PM

No we'll bring a tent with us, especially if we can make arrangements with someone with one of those metal tent-bringing things, what are they called now? Oh yes, cars.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Feb 04 - 08:31 PM

refresh

Haven't heard much about this for ages- is it still on?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 04:11 AM

Dont know Mr Happy but I hope so

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 05:41 AM

Careful, there may be a £57 charge this year if you want to play in any of the sessions.(That is if you are deemed musically competent enough to join in by the management)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST,Just asking
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 06:11 AM

Can I take it from the above you are planning to have some workshops at the Gathering, hope so could be fun and something different ?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 11:34 AM

guest,

the £57 is for the Eurogathering-not this one.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 12:22 PM

Ah bit I'm sure Jane will manage to handle a £57 charge for something if she is asked politely!!-cheap at half the price.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 01:30 PM

I've never been cheap at any price Eric you should know that ;0) I posted to this thread earlier but it seems to have been eaten - never mind. The gathering is certainly on and if people want workshops let me know and I'll see what can be arranged otherwise you'll just have to sing, play and get drunk like the rest of us!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 01:39 PM

It darn well better be on! I'll be pretty pissed off it it's not!! LOL, Jane, maybe they would pay 57 L to meet me? (*BG*)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 01:45 PM

OK, you're on Sorcha! £1 per head to meet you - all proceeds to Mudcat :0) Last year we had around 57 of us so that should cover it!! Other fund raising ideas could include spot the smile on Mr Happy, make Liz squeek, haqmster racing with Joh9n etc etc.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST,bid andy
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 02:43 PM

What sort of do is it.Is it like, if you can play it fetch it, if you can sing do it, sort of thing

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 03:05 PM

That about describes the general idea. It also includes - if you want a chat and drink without interrupting other peoples enjoyment... a generally informal attitude, some singing, some music, enough space to spread and for both to happen in different parts of the pub. Perhaps a bit of silliness to occupy the quieter parts of the day.
Bring a tent, camper or caravan, but tell us if you are doing so. It allows the landlady and landlord to cater for enough beer, food etc.
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 06:12 PM

There were quieter bits in the day? When were they then? Must have been about 4.00am (but not in SOME corners of the camping field....)

Are we getting the Loo with a View again? The Guzunder Gazebo?

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 06:20 PM

Well Liz - it certainly wasn't quiet when we were setting up Squeak Mansion in the dark! (not sure about when you visited the gazunder).
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Feb 04 - 07:23 PM

Do you think we could phone up the radio station and ask them to play the Toccata & Fugue again? It certainly made it more interesting!

Or should I bring the tape recorder with me......

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 07:38 AM

Here's a sample for the 'Spot the Smile on Mr Happy' competition:

http://trimrigdoxy.com/castle/pic7.html


so you'll all know what to look out for.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 10:28 AM

Thanks Mr H. Will commit it to memory!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Crane Driver
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 12:39 PM

My New Year resolution is to get out more and meet more 'Catters. Barring unforseen circumstances (like meteorite strikes or a booking in the Bahamas), I intend to be there, with a small tent and large appetite.

Andrew

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: GUEST,bid andy
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 05:29 PM

Hi can I please book five people, one trailer tent, and two normal (I think)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 06:35 PM

Do we allow normal people - vote now! oR IS IT JUST THE TENTS THAT ARE NORMAL IN WHICH CASE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE Don't you just hate it when that happens!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 11:39 PM

No such thing as a normal tent. As soon as you purchase a tent, it becomes abnormal. In the car on the way home, it absorbs your personality through the back of the seats and then transmogrifies into something completely opposite to you. If you are a tidy person you will get a tent that will always look like a badly made bed. If you are a tall person, it will mysteriously shrink by just enough to make you have to bend your head sideways. And even if this doesn't happen, it will mysteriously expand so that it will never, ever go back into its original bag again.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Davetnova
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 03:33 AM

We would like to bring the three of us and a very small camper (none of us are normal).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Morticia
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 06:59 AM

PIxie and I will be bringing two tents, ( I'm too tense,Doctor!)...one huge and the other little.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 07:09 AM

Don't forget your knickers Dave!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Davetnova
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 07:36 AM

Mrs. Duck - I thought you still had them.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2004
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 08:02 AM

Pistachio and I intend being their (we hope)-but if Jude Law's free that weekend, well.......