Yorkshire Gathering 2006

Subject: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 02:19 PM

Chance for you to get this one into your diaries. The annual Yorkshire gathering will be at the Black Dog Camblesforth on the weekend 19th to 21st May. This is now our third year at this pub and those who have been before know it is a great venue and hopefully more will join us this year. The pub has been refurbished which makes the room near the restaurant a lot better for sessions and/or singing. Plenty of room for tents or caravans etc so get your name down and join us.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 02:27 PM

Ooops actually our fourth year!! Told you it was good.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 02:46 PM

Oooh, I should be able to make that! Woo Hoo, Yorkshire here I come.....!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 04:37 PM

Er... can we be maybes please? We're off to Italy the following weekend and we're not sure how much money we'll have.

LTS

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: fiddler
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 03:43 AM

And a probably - would really like to from me.

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 04:28 AM

For the uninitiated    where is Camblesforth ?

eric

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,banjoRay
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 05:46 AM

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Off to Selby in a minute
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 05:48 AM

Isnt it where the mushrooms come from south of Selby

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 05:48 AM

Apologies for sending a blank message.
Camblesforth is here.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 06:46 AM

Black Dog Inn
Selby Rd Camblesforth
Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 8HX
Tel: [phone]
Here it is

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Nick
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 07:02 AM

Are the locals going to be a bit more accommodating this year as it seemed a trifle strained when I briefly came last year? Especially the guy who decided it would be a great idea to plonk himself in the middle of everything and play the quiz machine.

It's unfortunate that it clashes with the Folk Day at the Black Swan in York which it clashes with every year. Seems sad to have two competing events within c12 miles of each other on the same weeknd each year!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 03:07 PM

guess you can put me an maisienan down. only another death in the family wii stop me

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 03:08 PM

I'll certainly make it if I can

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 04:47 PM

The locals are usually ok with us and enjoy listening. They especially enjoy a good rousing chorus song which also means we don't have to be too quiet. I may try to organise a small marquee for those who want a quieter sing but the new layout should give us plenty of places to sing and play. As for clashing with other events that is always a problem but its been the same wekend for six years because it would clash with other things on a different one so you can't win really.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 04:49 PM

Hi. We should be able to get there. Can we bring the Yorkshire Terrorist please? We'll need campervan space.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 04:59 PM

Of course look forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Malc R
Date: 12 Jan 06 - 08:05 AM

That's a definite maybe - may only be a day trip this year though.

same ugly mug - new handle (BigMal) >:o)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Jan 06 - 12:11 PM

But are you still Big?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Jan 06 - 01:34 PM

If the hospital haven't called me number I shall be there complete with motorhome.
Cheers
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Sorcha
Date: 20 Jan 06 - 07:32 PM

:(   Not I.....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 02:54 PM

WE'LL HAVE A TENT OF COURSE. CANT BE DOING WITH ALL THIS LUXURY IN CAMPER VANS. AFTER ALL, WE DID CAMP OUT AT RIBBLEHEAD IN NOVEMBER!!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Malc R
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 01:36 PM

Only around the waist (or is that waste) thats all I'm admitting to on a public forum.

The mini-Mals won't be with us though, as they've upped sticks and gone off to NZ

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Feb 06 - 03:03 PM

Just refreshing this in case anyone needed to know about it.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 13 Feb 06 - 02:44 PM

refresh again

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 13 Feb 06 - 03:07 PM

Can't we have it Lancashire in September?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 13 Feb 06 - 07:41 PM

That would be a Lancashire Gathering, wouldn't it???

Somebody could organise one!!

Doesn't something happen at Swinton Festival??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Feb 06 - 07:44 PM

..........or even monthly, starting orft in Cheshire????????

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 07:21 AM

How does my "band" get to play at this festival, then?
Can anybody put us in touch with the organisers for this or other festivals at all please? Pretty please?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 03:15 PM

Well you pretty much turn up. It is a gathering not a festival and all are welcome but we ain't paying noone!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Carol
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 03:54 PM

Good on you mate!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,hopefully helpful
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 05:14 PM

"but we ain't paying no one!!"
"Good on you mate!"

Maybe not the politest way to explain to someone who is not aware what a gathering is. They asked a question that deserved to be answered and not treated with contempt.

This is a gathering of like minded people, not a festival, if you wish to perform please PM the organiser and I am sure she will explain the situation and maybe able too sort something.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 05:23 PM

This is YORKSHIRE - ergo - we don't PAY no-one....
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Les from Hull
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 05:37 PM

We are all grateful for Mrs Duck and the work she puts in with this gathering, but I'm sure she doesn't want to be saddled with the title of 'organiser'.

The Yorkshire Gathering is not a festival, no one gets 'booked' or 'paid'. It's a gathering of like-minded friends who get together once a year to meet up, exchange news, sing a few songs, play a few tunes, and raise a bit of money for Mudcat. I'm sure that anyone who does turn up will meet many wonderful people and hopefully go away with lots of good memories, having found lots of good friends.

Daithi - to get a band booked at UK festivals, you need to try and target thye festivals that you think your band will work at. Send a demo (CD, tape, DVD) to the organiser and keep your fingers crossed. It also helps to work through personal recommendation. If you know anybody who does work on the UK folk festival circuit and is willing to recommend your band, you'll find that may help. Here's wishing you all the best in your endeavours!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 06:10 PM

Nicely said, Les. And I hope noone felt i treated any enquiry with contempt! The Yorkshire gathering welcomes all comers but is not a place to get your band known if you are looking for gigs as it does not allow for the showcase performance of festivals. If, however you would like to come along we would enjoy listening to your music and some might well have connections with festivals.
The gathering will have lots of singing and music sessions and is also an opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Love to see there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: The Badger
Date: 14 Feb 06 - 07:36 PM

Dear GUEST hopefully helpful
Please change your GUEST name to Insiduously Snide.
Look forward to seeing you at the gathering.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: suzi
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 12:43 AM

well explained Les......no contempt there...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 03:56 AM

Thanks Folks - no offence taken at all. I wasn't sure of the kind of event the Yorkshire Gathering so thanks for explaining.

Thanks too Les from hull for the encouragement. We do play folk clubs and pubs around Lincolnshire but are looking to get wider exposure and particluarly at Festivals.
Now, off to check my diary...
Dáithí

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 04:45 AM

sadly I am too involved with the York folk day (again) to make it. The York folk day starts the York festival of music and that is set out by the council who fund most of the events (not ours, the pub landlord usually provides the marquee)
maybe another weekend some year?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 04:55 AM

One for Dáithí , the york gig is a freebie, no money changes hands, but, like the "gathering", it isn't advertised too widely and the great and good of clubs turn up, ie the ones that book acts having heard them live not on disc, we got loads of gigs from last years marquee performance, if you really want it then do the "porridge". Also, the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary so if you want success do the freebies as a shop window.
regards
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 07:10 AM

Thanks for the tips, Stallion. Any where I can find out about the York event, then?
Always been happy to put effort in, so no problem.
Best wishes - Dáithí

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 08:28 AM

If you become a mudcat member Daithi (and its free), you can send messages to any other member via the pm system. Stallion is obviously the one to talk to about the York event. Sadly we never get there as we are always at the Yorkshire gathering which has been held on that particular weekend for the last five years mainly because it was a weekend that didn't clash with bank holidays and other festivals (or so we thought). I will look at the possibility of it moving next year but have a feeling there was something on the other weekends - assuming that is that we make this year so successful that Gary and Tracy will want us back.
The Yorkshire gathering begins on Friday night and ends on Sunday so it would be possible to come up and go into York during Saturday if you wanted - we wouldn't be offended :0)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: danensis
Date: 15 Feb 06 - 02:43 PM

From talking to the organiser I suspect the Folk Event at the Tramway Museum will be trying to showcase some bands.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Daithi
Date: 16 Feb 06 - 05:32 AM

Thanks Mrs Duck - have done!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 17 Feb 06 - 02:53 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mr Happy
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 12:02 PM

hope me+ ensemble can attend.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 02:39 PM

there's allways summat on at weekends from april/october, so the gathering will clash somewhere along the line. forget t'other stuff an come an enjoy a super weekend.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Pistachio
Date: 09 Mar 06 - 12:49 PM

I plan to make it - and would need a space for the van.
Got to do a 'diary check' with the family and Linda K.
Hope to see you then.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Mar 06 - 01:47 PM

Oh good, Hazel 'cos I owe you some money :0)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: CallyH
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 02:03 AM

I'm hoping to come with a tent

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 07:30 AM

Great look forward to seeing you there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Maryrrf
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 12:39 PM

I sure wish I could come but I already used up most of my vacation allotment by going to Portaferry. Hope there'll be lots of pictures to share.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Severn
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 01:44 PM

I will be there late Saturday through Sunday on my UK visit, straight off a canal boat. I look forward to seeing and/or meeting any 'Catters there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 01:32 PM

Only seven weeks to go. Time to air the tents and find Camblesforth on the map. Hands up who's coming.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 02:27 PM

can you see our hands from there, Jane or should I hold mine higher? We really hope to be there unless the hospital want my body the same week.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 03:03 PM

Get down off the table - NOW. We know your coming:0)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 03:47 PM

Yes, still intending to be there. Have trailer will travel!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 04:04 PM

Oh man, told off about standing on my own table *mutter*......bloody bossy boots *more muttering*.....just cos she's all of, what, 1 inch taller than me? Come the Revolution, you know, it'll be all Duckses against the wall.....well, cept for Maddy, she's a lot taller than me...and the twins, they give me the Fear.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 04:22 PM

Morty, the only person Not taller than you is me!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: BanjoRay
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 05:19 PM

I should be there for some of the weekend, I think I'm playing in Brigg lunchtime Saturday, but it's not far.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: fiddler
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 07:34 AM

Planning, missed last year.

Keeping everything crossed (unless it affects my sex life!)

Grand Time must be had by all!

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 11:12 AM

My friend Angelica will be traveling across the pond for this gathering - she is hoping to find the ideal partner.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Dave the cookieless Gnome
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 11:38 AM

I'm not sure if I can make it but seeing as I ain't bin to one for donkeys yonks I would like to come along. If I just turned up with a tent on the weekend would there be room? It's a 2/3 man tunnel whatsit and doesn't take up much room. I could share given the right amount of sex, drugs or rock and roll...

The Swinton Festival is tail end of October but I wouldn't mind doing a Lancy gather in September as well. Anyone fancy it?

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 12:12 PM

Yes of course you'd be more than welcome Dave. Did you say you wanted to share with a donkey or wasn't I paying attention?
Mmario, Angelica is exquisite. She will be auctioed/raffled for Mudcat funds so be prepared everyone these shawls are worth digging deep for!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 01:06 PM

me an maisienan will be there.
if thers a lancy gathering, post the dates. always good to go back to gods country

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 02:05 PM

Angelica said to tell you all she is on her way

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:52 PM

what, already? - she walking?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:06 AM

Hi all I hope to be there at least part of th time cos i got a practise on the Sunday so may leave sat evening to be on the safe side.
I am never good on Sunday mornings(or any morning)
BtB

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: clairerise
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 02:18 PM

ooh i quite fancy that. can i bring my dog? he doesnt bark i promise. he just sits under the stool and never moves bless him

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 02:21 PM

lady penelope - as Angelica is hoping to find the 'perfect partner' and STAY on the right side of the pond - she decided to arrive early to case out the prospects - and let them check her out.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 04:41 PM

Don't think there are any problems with dogs. Not long to go now, even the weather has started to get ready!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 09:35 PM

Am hoping to get there again this year -- might even manage to persuade the other half to join me this time, now he's finally finished his thesis & got his PhD (hallelujah!) -- but not sure yet. Might end up being just for a day -- will letcha know as soon as I'm sure.

MMario, I'm sure Angelica will stir up quite a bit of interest -- she's absoloutely gorgeous!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 05:36 AM

The camper seems to have recovered from it's recent problems, so I'm on track for the gathering. See you all there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 06:57 AM

Don't worry about Sunday morning Bill I've about got it sussed - take 1 full jar of coffee and a full bag of sugar. Add water and put in lidded beaker. Place in Bodger's hand. Repeat as necessary until eyes vaguely focus :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 01:24 PM

Angelica arrived safe and sound and is every bit as beautiful as her photo.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 07:41 PM

i must remember my espresso machine from teh sound of it I will be there saturday night too

see you all soon
t' bodger

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:39 AM

Have you decided if you are going to auction or raffle her yet Jane? - so I can buy all the tickets or save all my pocket money!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:56 AM

Hmmmmm--- I wonder---Maybe Angelica could raise some more cash by hanging in the pub...but then you would run the risk of her going home with a local. *grin*

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM

Far it be from me, with a MMario Shawl of Song and Legend to my name already, but I don't feel Angelica should be able to pass into non-Cat hands......it just seems wrong somehow.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:03 PM

I definitely think she should go to someone who appreciates her. Maybe a silent auction would be the best idea. Keep the raffle for more earthly prizes.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:06 PM

Unfortunately Micca and I are unable to make to the YG this year.....this will be the first one we have missed in about 5 years.

We will be there in spirit, or is that spirits??!

Have fun

x

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 03:08 PM

You two will be missed but the rest of us will still have a great time. Haven't done a head count but will scour the thread and make a list in the next few days.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM

refresh in case anyone has missed the thread

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 02:49 PM

daithi, if you have a cd an can get it to me at yorks gatherin, i will pass it onto our club organiser. incidentally.what is your band called?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:39 PM

Tap & Spile has a wedding "do" so we are being thrown out for the 19th, I have suggested we get a bus trip over for the night, Ron prefers the York Brewery, maybe, just maybe

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 01:54 PM

Fingers crossed for us then Stallion.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 03:14 PM

I'll let you be in my thread if I can be in yours!

Mud gatherers might like to spend an hour or two at the

Fiddle Fest 2006

Friday, 19th and Saturday, 20st May
Brigg
North Lincolnshire


DC

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 03:50 PM

Fair Do's Doug.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 May 06 - 02:48 PM

Not long now!!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 May 06 - 09:02 AM

Given the vagueries of the English weather I have ordered three days of non stop sunshine - if however anyone has a party tent/ gazebo to shade more delicate complexions.....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 03 May 06 - 10:40 AM

I'm hoping the pub will shade my delicate complexion!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Phot
Date: 03 May 06 - 10:57 AM

Ah.......Irish sunblock!

Pixie and I will hopfully be there, depending on the Pixel kitten count!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 May 06 - 11:04 AM

Hooray!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 May 06 - 09:46 AM

Only two weeks to go now where's that list...
Geoff the Duck
Mrs.Duck
Mootlefish
Boats
Madlion
Tig
Badger
Morticia
Idris
Lady Penelope
Parker
Pixieofdoom
Phot
Fiddler
Malc R
Cally Hanna
Mr Happy
Clairise
Nutty
Pistachio
Linda Kelly
Banjoray
Frankt
Severn
EmmaB
Wigan
Maisienan
Bill t'Bodger
Yorkshire yankee
Dave the Gnome
There are also likely to be an assortment of local 'catters and folkies. I've got this list by going through the thread and picking up on those saying they might come. If your name isn't here it doesn't matter come anyway. All are welcome and if you are a folk loving guest who would like to find out what mudcat is all about come too.
See you all in two weeks.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 06 May 06 - 11:48 AM

Will Geoff be doing his CUSTARD WORKSHOP for the uninitiated - since there are some "new" names on the list?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 06 May 06 - 07:52 PM

I've just blown part of my sons inheritance on a new (5 yrs old)camper. I will be breaking it in at the Gathering - please stand by to offer asistance _ I may need some help as some things look quite technical. Anyone interested in purchasing a well used Romahome with an engine that goes like a bomb - just PM me.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 07 May 06 - 02:56 PM

We called in at The Black Dog this afternoon just to check that things were all as they should be.
Gary is looking forward to seeing you all again.
Quack!
Geoff

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 May 06 - 03:06 PM

Oh and Micca, its a real pity you're not coming as apparently they have Addlestons cider on tap! Still no doubt the family contingent will drink your share.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 08 May 06 - 06:52 AM

looks like me , Black sheep and T'aud Tup are coming, with whistler John, Maybe Graham from Oxford (if we can persuade him to get into the people carrier!), on Friday night, everyone else seems to be gigging!
cheers
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 06 - 07:05 AM

Great Gary said someone had been in touch guessed it might be you. Should be an excellent session on Friday as many who are going to Brigg are also dropping by on Friday night.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 06 - 07:06 AM

ooh ooh ooh I've always wanted to do this.
100!!! Is there a prize?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Phot
Date: 08 May 06 - 01:58 PM

Not sure if we can make it after all. Pixel had SIX! Kittens on Saturday morning!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 08 May 06 - 02:19 PM

If I remember my maths correctly, isn't 6! equal to 22?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:00 AM

Seems I accidently bought a party tent so we can use it as an extension for music/song if necessary. Can also use it for the now obligatory belly dance workshop.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:03 AM

"accidently" BOUGHT a party tent? Hope you have room to store it!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 06 - 10:46 AM

Of course we have no room to store it! I put in a bid on e bay hardly expecting to be lucky but was - got it for a lot less than others had gone for.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 10 May 06 - 12:15 PM

Spoke to Graham Metcalfe, he is definately coming, havent heard from Ben and Emily yet (Harker & Weygang), Steve Thompson & band (Pugwash convention) might have a "do" otherwise they would be coming, might have to be two people carriers!
cheers
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:41 AM

Only a week away. Mini marquee has arrived, beer is standing at the ready, pumps full of Addlestons cider and good weather on the way.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:59 AM

Given Max's thread re fund raising, perhaps this would be a good point to advertise a Mudcat raffle? I assume we are having one, Jane?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 06 - 06:07 AM

Of course, Morty, so everyone try to contribute something. We will also be auctioning 'Angelica' for the cause. Maddie has got the tickets and tin ready and intends to badger everyone all weekend :0) And talking of badges Tig and Badger will be there to provide mudcat badges which also contribute to mudcat funds.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 12 May 06 - 03:29 PM

Do we want some Gathering Badges this year?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 12 May 06 - 04:13 PM

Yes please Tig ....one for me and also a new Mudcat badge, my last one got wet and 'ran'.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 13 May 06 - 04:42 PM

Anyone going here that will also be at the Broadstairs Festival in August??

I'm after a Mudcat Badge.

I live in Sweden, but will be at Broadstairs and want it delivered there. (Or Wallingford Bunk Fest Sept 1st. - 3rd.)Pm me for further details.
Chas

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 06 - 05:19 PM

Ooh yes please, Tig. They always go down well.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 14 May 06 - 02:26 PM

Anyone??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: lady penelope
Date: 14 May 06 - 03:37 PM

Shucks. Not gonna be able to make the gathering. The Ritual With No Shame is requiring more attention than was previously thought. Nuts.......

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 May 06 - 04:19 PM

Fidjit - if no luck, see my posting on earlier badge thread.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Fidjit
Date: 14 May 06 - 06:09 PM

Thanks Geoff

Chas

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 May 06 - 05:22 PM

how many gaze bows/ praty tents needed?

I've got piles!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 May 06 - 05:28 PM

Think we got it covered now Mr H. I've got one 6m by 3m which is big enough for a singaround or session should pub be overcrowded. Thanks though. See you soon.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:08 AM

Hey Jane - just checking your list of attendees and we're not on it. So, put Zany Mouse and MCP down please and see you Friday.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:12 AM

Can I put an appeal out to all catters please? I'm searching for very simple (for a simple mind) arrangements of popular session music. If you have any please, pretty please, can you let me have a copy.

Many thanks

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 May 06 - 09:53 AM

Is the BBC virtual session web site any good to you, Rhiannon?

Sorry Mrs D - I won't be getting there after all now:-( Son #2 and his better half have arranged a do for the Saturday night that we need to be at. I hadn't realised it was also Eurovision night - That would not have made any odds to me going but it would have been quite interesting to stage a Folky version at the Mudcat do:-)

Wonder if I could have goot nil pois;-) (sp?)

Cheers and good luck with the bash.

DtG

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: bradfordian
Date: 16 May 06 - 10:28 AM

Mrs D, guess its time I showed my face again, 'sides, I got a couple of bits for the raffle from Guy Wolf & Animaterra.
Brad

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 16 May 06 - 11:41 AM

Sadly Phot and I will have to bow out as I have to work late on Friday and he has to work all weekend. Really sorry to miss it though and I hope everyone has a splendid time

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 May 06 - 01:05 PM

Still not cleared to drive, so must also regretfully miss this year.
I hope one and all have a great time, look after my American friend Severn, he may have blisters on his hands when he gets there, and it's not from doing THAT either!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 16 May 06 - 02:20 PM

zany mouse, any ideas on what you would like?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 06 - 03:12 PM

Sorry I missed you off, Rhiannon but glad you are coming.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 06 - 03:25 PM

Be great to see you again too, Barry.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 May 06 - 05:02 PM

Just simple tunes please - morris, irish - anything that is VERY simple.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 May 06 - 02:48 PM

Hi Mrs Duck
You know me from The Tap & Spile during Whitby Folk Week.
I wore my red army jacket and bashed my snare drum for you in your wedding procession through Whitby and was next to you when Geoff the duck got down on his knee and proposed to you in the Tap.
I'd love to come to The Yorkshire Gathering this weekend but not sure if I can get a pass! I'll see what I can wangle . Sounds like a reight good do. Are you still O.K for camping places, if not I could poss sleep in the car.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 May 06 - 07:05 PM

P.S you won't know me as Soldier Boy, but you will know me as Chris who plays the snare drum with the 'Slubbing Billys' from Huddersfield.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Nick
Date: 17 May 06 - 07:30 PM

What time do you start Friday?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:32 AM

Some of us know you as both Soldier Boy.

There's plenty of space for camping - we've always managed to fit everybody and their dog in before so plenty of room if you can make it. Be good to see you there.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: MMario
Date: 18 May 06 - 08:11 AM

Do tell me who Angelica ends up going home with.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: fiddler
Date: 18 May 06 - 08:41 AM

Soory guys no me!

Be at Chippenham though

Andy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 09:53 AM

Oh shame, Andy. Nick people will be arriving throughout afternoon and evening but music usually kicks off around eightish or when anyone wants to start. And Chris I'd know you anywhere in or out of uniform ;0) Hope you get here and as Tig says no probs with camping - anyone is welcome to join us even if they are not mudcatters yet. Now everyone think sunshine, think think ....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 18 May 06 - 10:40 AM

Hi all
Is it ok if I think moonshine moonshine moonshine
(both types)
love BtB

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 10:45 AM

Of course Bill wouldn't expect anything else from you :0))

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Folkiedave
Date: 18 May 06 - 12:48 PM

If I threw somne books about folk music and singing and tunes and things into the back of a car - would attendees be interested?

Dave

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 18 May 06 - 01:29 PM

I might be interested, FolkieDave.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 05:34 PM

Just delivered caravan to Black Dog ready for the weekend now. Format will be similar to previous years starting tomorrow night with a mixed session tunes and songs (prefereably chorus songs) to get things underway. It can be a noisy session as folk catch up with one another so quieter songs may be better sung later. Throughout Saturday there will be song sessions, music sessions and anything inbetween. The party tent should also be available for whatever (help with erection would be nice). Sunday morning is always an excuse for a big sing and this may well continue until folk drift off.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:38 PM

Won't be able to get there until Sat afternoon-ish (due to my folk choir having a gig at noon),
but have finally persuaded my other half to join me (for a change!). Looking forward to seeing everyone...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:48 PM

Will be good to meet him, see you both Saturday.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 19 May 06 - 05:31 AM

Trip from York is now down to nine, expect to arrive around 9.30pm
see you all t'nite

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 19 May 06 - 06:52 AM

Sorry guys, I know I'm a wimp but having seen the weather forecast, I can't face doing the weekend in a tent, cold and wet! I have your hat Geoff, but hopefully I will see you guys somewhere else soon. Sorry!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 May 06 - 07:58 AM

Bright sunshine at present Mortie. We had some drizzle this morning, but not that bad. Yesterday was hot sun with a couple of heavy showers. I hung out a load of washing last night and it is now pretty dry.
Don't trust the weathermen.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 20 May 06 - 04:56 AM

Well, wasn't that good, having been ejected from our usual venue for the night we had a cracking session in "The Dog". Nice to meet all the hardy 'catters, and me badge, got one at last! I think a new badge is in order, the 'catters St. Swithins Badge, for all those die hards who brave the rain in a campaign tent! Me, I went home and snuggled up in bed! (did I hear "lightwieght"!) However to those who missed last night it was a great session so you have missed out ha, I am sure you will all make up for that today and Sunday, I am otherwise engaged or I would be there . See you all.
Peter

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:03 AM

Just nipped home to check things. Absolutely brilliant session last night and sun is threatening to shine. Hope to see more locals tonight as they missed a goodun'

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:14 AM

I'm on my way Mr and Mrs Duck.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 May 06 - 09:14 AM

150 !!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Pistachio
Date: 21 May 06 - 12:03 PM

Just back - Linda and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, great to catch up with so many happy faces and voices/instruments!
H.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 May 06 - 12:27 PM

Back home again.

We had a wonderful time. Thanks to the Ducks, the Black Dog and all who helped make this the great event it was. Another one next year?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: bradfordian
Date: 21 May 06 - 02:12 PM

Great to see many old friends again (including Bill & Eric the Viking in their delightful apparel)Bit wet, but the rain held off long enough to get my tent up. Nice to see US visitor Severn. Wonderful time, and Guy - I won the whistle you donated to the raffle, cheers.
Bard

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Folkiedave
Date: 21 May 06 - 02:24 PM

Sorry I didn't make it with the books. To be honest the weather put me off.

Dave

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 May 06 - 02:33 PM

Just home. Thanks to all that braved the elements and made it another successful Yorkshire Gathering - and yes its already in their diary for next year 18th May! Will do a final count up of numbers but am not sure how many of those who came from York are mudcatters.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,Severn
Date: 21 May 06 - 03:26 PM

Good to see and meet all there. I had a wonderful time listening to all who made music and putting faces to names, as well as seeing friends I've met previously. All this while arriving straight from a canal trip and running on coffee, beer, fumes and adreneline.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 21 May 06 - 03:40 PM

Got back with squelchy shoes having had a great time. Returning tomorrow for our and t'bodgers tents in the hope they have dried out slightly.

Unanswered question 'Whoooo?'

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 21 May 06 - 06:45 PM

Two to my knowledge, possibly more but I don't know their ID's

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 21 May 06 - 08:21 PM

What a really good do !
I had a great night with very special people !

Special thanks to Mr and Mrs duck for organising it and to the landlord and landlady of the Black Dog Inn for being such brilliant hosts.

For anybody looking for a very special venue for special occasions/gatherings/partys/piss ups, you can't beat The Black Dog Inn.
It has very fine ales, attached gardens for camping (loads of room) and even power points for caravans. And so long as you frequent the bar and spend your spondoolies in the pub there is no charge for camping. How good is that! I fully recommend it.
It's on the A1041 near Camblesforth, south of Selby and is in the shadow of Drax power station..

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 22 May 06 - 04:37 AM

I posted this last night but it must have got lost in the hiccup that Mudcat had soon after.

Thanks Jane and Geoff for organising another very successful Gathering.

Sorry I didn't get to say Goodbye but it appeared that the whole world was still asleep when I left AND it was raining again.

I particularly liked the singers/musicians mix this year

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Nick
Date: 22 May 06 - 06:06 AM

Nice to see you on Friday and had an enjoyable evening - sorry I missed Saturday but I spent the day in York at the Black Swan where I bumped into various people I had seen on Friday.

If any of you are ever passing the Thompsons Arms in Flaxton (about 10 miles north of York between the A64 and Sheriff Hutton) on any Wednesday night between 8.30 and closing time you would always be welcome to come and have a sing or a play. Similar sort of mixed evening of songs and tunes.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 22 May 06 - 03:12 PM

anutha gud weekend, despite t'rain.
ope you enjoyed it severn.
thanks again mrs D.
next year in diary already.
look forward to seeing pics
               lol to all that went
                                  wigan

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 23 May 06 - 04:29 PM

Had a great time for my first gathering. The rain could not spoil it and the mixed sessions were great, thanks to all there especially Mrs D and Black Dog
Bill x
ps whoo? not I

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 23 May 06 - 06:38 PM

Don't mention the shoes !!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 May 06 - 06:52 PM

You mean the ones someone left outside the tent??

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 23 May 06 - 07:07 PM

Yup

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 May 06 - 07:15 PM

PICTURES?????

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 23 May 06 - 07:17 PM

The ones Tasha has an incriminating video of? :-)

(Blackmail can be paid out in the form of the promised dance at Whitby!)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: GUEST,blackdog
Date: 24 May 06 - 01:14 PM

thanks to all that came this year and to the ducks for all their hard work.we both enjoyed the gathering this year and look forward to hosting it again next year,with some nice weather i hope!i have read the comment on the thread and its nice to know ur appreciated thanks to you all   blackdog xx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: stallion
Date: 24 May 06 - 02:05 PM

I noticed some pictures being taken, how do I get to see them

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 24 May 06 - 02:18 PM

missed breakfast though,blackdog!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 May 06 - 01:14 PM

That was my fault, Wigan forgot to sort it out but we will have them next year won't we pretty please tracy

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: wigan
Date: 30 May 06 - 02:28 PM

any pics available yet, anyone?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: waterdragon
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:34 PM

Are there any pictures of this event?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 12:18 PM

Just uploading some as we speak will give link later.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 12:42 PM

try here

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 02:38 PM

Hi Jane.   I don't think Kodak likes me! I can't get into these and I would dearly love to see them

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Micca
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 02:44 PM

Me Neither

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 03:38 PM

Does this work?
I had accidently clicked on box that requested signing in but think it should work now.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 03:54 PM

BRILLIANT PICS! This link works fine. The pics are best if you click on the broadband option.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 03:59 PM

Works on Internet Explorer.
Firefox doesn't like the javascript and just gives a blank frame. The internal diagnostics give error messages for most of Kodakgallery javascript.
Do any other browsers work with the site?
Quack!
Geoff

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: nutty
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 04:31 PM

Super pictures Jane/Geoff. Thanks so much.

You have given me the reason I have been searching for, for keeping Internet Explorer on the computer.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:20 PM

Great photos - Okay with Firefox here.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:28 PM

Thanks for those photos! Linda and I must practise singing with our eyes open, Was that a halo glowing over Oaklet? I think it slipped!
It was only a short visit but now I've seen the photos I feel like I was there longer!!
See some of you at Beverley Folk Fest?
H.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:58 PM

Blue clicky worked fine Geoff.

Thanks for the photos (I think!). Now we can REALLY hold the bodger to ransom!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 03:35 AM

Nice to see Bill\Sables got dressed up specially!

Thanks Jane, good pics.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 09:45 AM

great photos worked with firefox for me

can ransom me Tig I have no shame

love BtB

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 03:12 PM

Or we could raffle him!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 04:38 PM

I shall remember that Bill :-)

Now what about Chris........

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 05:20 PM

Might have been my preferences settings but haven't got my USB stick to hand with Portable Firefox on it.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Soldier boy
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 08:24 PM

I know tig. Where's the shoes ?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Tig
Date: 14 Jun 06 - 01:57 PM

Tasha has those and the video of you on her mobile :-) However this still doesn't mean you are safe!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering 2006
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 15 Jun 06 - 07:22 AM

Right - I have unticked one box in the "options" tab and the slideshow displays perfectly on my USB sticky Firefox. It really is handy being able to just plug my browser with its bookmarks and preference settings into any computer.
Quack!
Geoff.