Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 11:29 AM

We wish you could both have been here too....we have saved the top tier of the cake and we will celebrate with you at the Getaway. BTW we have a friend of yours - Barbara - staying with us later this week.   xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 11:21 AM

Just looked at the photos. I wish we could have been there too!

Belated happies Andy - and many happy returns.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,vectis at work
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 11:07 AM

Happy belated birthday Andy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 06:45 PM

Why thank you Gnu - I think I'm getting the hang of this 'getting older' business - just as long as I don't have to grow up!

Andrew

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:32 PM

Happy Birthday CD!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:30 PM

Great Piccies Micca, Thanks!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:17 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 06:39 PM

Thanks Micca, keep them coming, it's surprising what you miss when you are actually there.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:50 PM

There are a selection of Images of the Wedding here at Miccas pix I am sorry for the delay, real life kept getting in the way since I got back,Cd will be on its way to Andrew and Carole asap

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 03:30 PM

It's the only 'Good wedding' I've ever been to, and I've been married three times!!!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 02:25 PM

Andy and Carole,
Thank you for such a wonderful week leading upto Andy;s and my son Toby 21st on the Thursday.I will not forget it in a hurry the best wedding i been too for a very long time.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 02:15 PM

Refresh
Some great pictures well worth a look
Thankyou for refreshing happy memories of a brilliant wedding
Theresa

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 06:34 AM

Yeah, well, we've been off the Handel for years, Micca!

Andrew

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,micca at work
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 06:14 AM

I especially liked the Registrar's remark at the end of the music " makes a change from Handel"!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:23 AM

I'd like to say that we felt highly honoured to be present at such a wonderful event.    IF we ever get round to tying the knot I'd love it to be an event like yours - filled with music, love and laughter.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 06:24 PM

Thank you all for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. We strolled over to the Surf Bar at our local on Friday night expecting maybe 20 or so tired travellers to be there and...wow.....there were at least 70 of our friends already singing...and the singing from thereon was just wonderful!

Saturday morning's Register Office ceremony was as informal as we could have hoped for and we had music and singing and even waltzed up the 'aisle' to Michael Turner's Waltz much to the **** of the Registrar! She soon mellowed and said that she really enjoyed our laid back approach and especially our music and song. Thank you to all who joined with us on the web cam.

And then back to Gower and the party! We were restricted to 50 (ish) guests at the formal 'do'...and when we arrived back at our village we had a total of 150 wonderful friends who joined us to celebrate. We jumped the broom...and sang and danced and drank and ate all the way to Midnight.......with a brief pause at 6.30 when a few of us went down to the beach to 'chill out'.

Two of our favourite Catters who couldn't be with us in person were with us in spirit. Jimmyt surprised us with a gift of a toast of fine sparkling wine..and I sang a special song to toast Jimmy with our guests on Sunday(remember our party went on for quite a few days)!

And Sorcha, who sent us the Chugwater chilli mix all the way from Wyoming. Baked potaotes without Sorcha's chilli? Never!

Thank you all who have posted photos, they are brilliant. We also have a dvd & cds of photos which have kindly been given to us. We will post more piccys as soon as we can.

And the belly dancing! Wow was that a treat...and 'Sixteen Stone' & Geoff Duck with his duelling banjos and so many people who sang songs especially for us. How can we ever thank you enough?

Singarounds on Gower every evening until Wednesday (with friends who stayed with us on Gower) at the Brittania and the Greyhound were just superb...and then we were off to Llantrisant and then on to Miskin for the Easter festival

Thank you Andy & Jillie for a wonderful Miskin......just remember that the bride was a Miskin virgin!

As we said before, memories to last a lifetime.......thank you

Carole & Andrew xxxx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skipy
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 06:24 AM

Thanks for that, I was right in my ealier post, pity we did not get to chap.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 04:37 PM

Skipy you may see me on one of the earlier photo's with Khatt sitting in my knee, and me grinning like a Cheshire cat!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skipy
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 04:27 PM

Nothing wrong with most of your photos, they are a great record of the event, well done.
But! who are you?
Skipy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 04:03 PM

Giok:
Take it all back. Apart from the appearance of "Demon Eyes" on some of the shots you would be hard-pressed to improve on those photos. And the shots you would see on prints (from your 35mm camera) would then lose something in translation to computer.
Don't knock yourself. They look great!

CHEERS
Nigel

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 03:49 PM

On the 'Miskin' thread, but repeated here for those who "Don't do Miskin"

Bugeilio'r Maes Gwyn: (Miskin Watch)
(tune)Bugeilio'r gwenith gwyn

Idle days at Easter time
In poor, or clement, weather.
At Miskin in Glamorgan's Vale
We all will meet together.
In "The Cottage" or "The Mill"
We'll all combine our singing.
We'll meet our friends; we'll drink our fill,
We'll set the rafters ringing.

Folk may come from far and wide.
From Porth or Tonypandy.
To toast Crane-Driver and his bride.
And raise a glass to Andy
It's he who keeps us coming here
To him a debt we're owing.
He books the site, he books the 'Acts'
He keeps the be-er flowing.

For long as salt is in the sea.
Long as my hair keeps growing (o.k. poetic licence, it's in the original)
Long as my heart beats in my breast
To Miskin I'll be going.
It is a small but friendly fest.
And we all love it dearly.
That's why so many of 'The Best'
Insist on coming yearly

So once more we'll sup our ale
And raise our voices higher
Once snug inside old Miskin Mill
Around that old log fire.


Nigel Parsons 14/3/06

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 11:26 AM

More piccies Sorry some of them are not too clever, I just can't get to grips with that digital camera, think I'll go back to my 35mm!
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 11:10 AM

What a treat to see the wonderful pictures! It looks like a great party! And I was surprised and pleased to recognize a significant number of the 'Catters in attendance, as we've met at past Getaways. I hope even more of you will join us for future Getaways!

Andrew and Carole, it looks like you're off to a good start -- best wishes for your life together!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 05:16 AM

Hoping for more pictures after Easter to help keep the memories and see what I missed
T.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Old Bones
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 02:39 AM

Carol

I was there too!

John O (Old Bones)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Anne Lister
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:35 AM

We were only there for a relatively short time but we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Thank you for inviting us! And one day we'll get that song right - get the DVD of "A Mighty Wind" to hear it in context!

Mind you, I think you'll need a holiday after your alternative honeymoon, maybe listening to something completely different - rap? opera?

Anne and Steve

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skipy
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:34 PM

Cracked it (I think):-
You have a small beard, a guitar & you wore a " middle bar " tee shirt on Monday, pity we did not get time to chat.
Skipy.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:32 PM

Unusually words fail me other than to say many many thanks to all involved.The entire weekend was stupendous.

Wishing Carole and Andrew a long and happy future together.

You certainly already have amazing memories of your married life - all 4 days of it :0)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skipy
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:15 PM

What a great, great time we had, thank you so much for letting us share not just a wonderful day, but a wonderful week,
David, Kate, Thomas & Mathew, I am sure that I can add Peter & Denise as well.
Skipy.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skipy
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:09 PM

Goik!!!!!!!!!
Hells teeth, you where there so was I! & we never met, or at least by name!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Skipy
Which one where you?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:43 PM

Back to 'Sixteen Stone':

It's a mercy the fire alarm didn't go off and cause a stampede for the doors; the proverb reminds us that you shouldn't put all your basques in one exit.

All right, it's rotten, but it's traditional.

Tootle pip,

Valmai

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: sian, west wales
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 05:14 PM

Am I a good judge of character or what?

Or is he just lulling us into a false sense of security?

Na - he's a good 'un.

sian

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:25 PM

Sian....you have nothing to worry about....the contents of the said bottle mentioned above was duly shared out and drank by many people!! Thank you!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: sian, west wales
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:23 PM

Micca, I note that you don't move on to mention if my trust was justified ...

sian

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:50 PM

Got home about 1½ hours ago, I'm sure it was even longer coming home.
Carole and Andrew, what can I say that hasn't already been said?
That was a 'Folkie wedding' to beat them all, and I enjoyed myself so much, put more faces to more names Mudcatwise, but still don't remember all the people I met, such is the way of advancing years.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, it was indeed an 'Occasion'
Long life and happiness to you both, may you always be happy together!
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:37 AM

After almost a week of glorious singarounds here on Gower, we're off on a relaxing?! boat trip around the Gower coast this afternoon. Then we're off down the M4 to Llantrisant tonight to see John Connolly & then heading for Miskin tomorrow and to Newport Club on Thursday night to see Mike Nicholson.

Will try & get some of our wonderful memories on the thread tomorrow morning - otherwise will be after Miskin.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:28 AM

Here we go...and apologies to anyone we have forgotten to add to the list

Abuwood - Alan WW - Barbr'y - Breton Cap - Black Belt Caterpillar - Boats - CatsPhiddle - Col K - Cllr - Crane Driver! - Clive B -Champagne Carol - Dr Price - Eyelander - Emma B - Frog - Frogette - Geoff Duck - Giok - Jimmyt (in spirit) - John Routledge - Jude L - Lady Elizabeth - Madlion - Mootlefish - Mrs Duck - Miskin Man - Michael in Swansea - Madame Gashee - Micca - MCP - My guru always said - Marje - Pat Spoons - Richard Atkins - Snuffy - Selchie - Scooby Doo - SueVG - Skippy - Skipper Jack - Splott Man - SussexCarole! - Sorcha(in chilli) - Sian west wales - Tabster - The Admiral - Treaties1 - Valmai Goodyear - Vectis - Zany Mouse - 8 Pints

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:20 AM

DVD to Carole and Andrew this weekend. It was their special day so I can,t auction one for Andy,s charity at Miskin. The Belly Dancers could have raised loads of dosh though! :>)   A wonderful wedding ,thanks C&A

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Micca
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:02 AM

Sorry, Guest above is me, Micca

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:00 AM

Sorry but my pix wont be available until I get home after next Monday, Many Thanks to Carole and Andrew for a wonderful w/e. Thanks also to Sian, west wales for her "vote of confidence", I mean, who else would hand over aa sealed bottle of Single Malt to ME and ask that I "dispense it to those as wanted to try it"!!!! i can count them on the fingers of one hand with my fist closed! anyone who thinks I might have compromising pix, get yer bids in NOW before publication!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 06:37 AM

We've been working on a Catters list......think it is at about 52....watch this space

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 06:33 AM

Bu**er, forgot I could have raised a few shekels by dangling the belly dancing photos threat.....

Is there a possibility of a Catter Attendees list? I did think about it on Saturday & promptly forgot as I was sorting the 2 1/2 minute workshop!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Abuwood
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 04:50 AM

I have to add to this thread to say a big Thank You to Carole and Andy for really wonderful weekend. It was lovely to meet so many catters and folkies in such a beautiful setting.
Barb - you have only Carole to blame for the basques, Jane did a grand job educating us in the Egyptian art! Emma - your bank account was obviously not large enough to prevent publication, you should have have called me!
Hope to see lots of old friends and new in Miskin - Andy says he can squeeze us in. I am sure it will be more comfotable than the basque!
Love Alison

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby Doo
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:57 AM

No,We will give him back after Monday Lunchtime at the Windsor Hotel where the festival ends with a brilliant session.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 03:50 AM

Scooby....Souh Wales is welcome to him, although I claim the insurance payout if anything happens to him *joke*!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:33 PM

We'll be there Mick along with other Gower fugitives!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Dr Price
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 08:23 PM

...and join with us for John Connolly (sorry, Scooby!)at Llantrisant Folk Club, the Windsor Hotel, Pontyclun - come on, Andrew and Carole, Olly and I drove to Gower TWICE during your special weekend, and we loved every minute of it!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 07:59 PM

What a wonderful time we had! We enjoyed every minute of our celebrations. What memories we have!

Thank you all so much! We've just finished our last Gower singaround...the rest of our Honeymoon moves on to Llantrisant, Newport & then Miskin.

Hil & Sian - thank you for the pics. They really capture the happiness and fun we have had during the last 5 days.

We think 52 Catters celebrated with us, with their voices, instruments and wonderful friendship. More tomorrow...hmm looking at the clock that should have been...More later

Carole & Andrew xxxxx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:52 PM

I get the 200th post.
Scooby Doo

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:50 PM

Dont forget Wednesday night in Pontyclun, Llantrisant folk club with John Connerly(spelt incorrect i think).
See you all there.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:46 PM

We are keeping Micca sorry catsPHIDDLE here in South Wales.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 06:13 PM

You think they're gonna let Micca out of Wales? I thought he'd been put to work as a farm labourer, they're hardly likely to let him go now, are they?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 05:48 PM

Excellent photos!! I'm waiting for Micca to return from Wales to see what he managed to capture!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 05:33 PM

Well here's My photos, some of them are a bit sideways I'm afraid - some rotating worked, some didn't, dunno why!

Brill memories of a Fabulous weekend, thanks again to Carole & Andrew!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,vectis
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 04:40 PM

What a wonderful weekend, handsom bridegroom and blushing bride (or should that be brides?)
It was fantastic to spend time with so many people of like mind.
How about an annual event the "Anniversary Festival" mayhap?
**grins, ducks and runs**

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Marje
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 01:25 PM

It was a real treat, wasn't it? And thank you, Sian, for posting the link to the photos. The action shot of the broom-jump is excellent - I wasn't able to take one then as I was on the stage with the band (you can just see my head in that pic, the whitish blob peering from the back)and my camera was elsewhere.

Anyway, memories are better than photographs, and those of us who were lucky enough to be there are richly supplied with those now. I just hope Carole and Andrew weren't too busy running the whole show to enjoy it as much as the rest of us did.

What a great way to celebrate the start of married life!

Marje

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Snuffy
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 11:28 AM

What an absolutely unforgettable weekend:

• spending a few days in such a glorious corner of Wales with such (mostly) good weather
  
• meeting so many old friends from all over the country, and making some new ones
  
• seeing and listening to so many talented singers and musicians
  
• the long-anticipated pleasure of coming to Phil Tanner's home village and singing the songs he sang, and in the very pub where he sang them
  
• the totally unexpected pleasure and privilege of being allowed to "be" the Mari Lwyd

But as someone who knew both Carole and Andrew before they met each other, by far the greatest pleasure was to see the public confirmation of the love that these two lovely people have for each other, and the happiness of them both.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:20 AM

Sometimes I hate my friggin' life!!! I wish I could have seen the webcam. Have there ever been two nicer folks anywhere? Congratulations on the event, congratulations on your love and joy, and may the worst day of the rest of your life be no worse than your best day so far.

See you at Getaway.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 05:20 AM

Many, many thanks to Carole and Andrew for a wonderful and memorable week-end. Best wishes for health and happiness through all the years to come.

All your thoughtful planning paid off. It was excellent to get the chance to talk to people as well as to listen to new singers: the whole week-end was a celebration, festival and holiday in one.

By the way, while driving through the Gower we noticed a poster for something described as an 'Easter Egg Shoot'. Is this a local custom? Do they fire the eggs out of a clay pigeon launcher? Bryan points out that beaters would be required.

Tootle pip,

Valmai

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 02:48 AM

What a wonderful way to celebrate one's love for another. Thanks for sharing with those of us who are far flung and Congratulations!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 04:59 PM

A truly wonderful weekend, we enjoyed every minute of it. So many friends together to celebrate your wedding Carole & Andrew, what an occasion! Thank you so much for inviting us to share your special time in such a lovely part of Wales. You two deserve every happiness. Keep celebrating, just sorry we couldn't stay over but looking forward to seeing you again on Thursday at Miskin. Enjoy!

Love to you both,

Rosie xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Emma B
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 04:09 PM

Just home, a special big thanks to Carole and Andrew and all their helpers (not forgetting whoever gave us sunny April days) for a wonderful weekend of rejoicing in great company in such an idyllic part of the UK.
p.s. - if anyone has photos of the Belly Dancing - how much do you want not to publish?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 02:57 PM

Back home after a brilliant week end. An absolutely splendid wedding Thanks so much Carole and Andrew, great organisation and an homour to be their the party was fantastic
Love T

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 02:52 PM

Wonderful Photos of the happy couple.
Thank you.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Janie
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:35 PM

Wonderful pics! Thanks for posting!

Janie

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:19 PM

Nowt wrong with those piccies !! thanks !!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: sian, west wales
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:11 PM

There are many things which I do NOT understand in this life, and putting photos up on the web is one of them. However - I have tried and you might find some photos here . Or not. My bet is 'not'. But I've tried!

siân

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 07:51 AM

Thanks SO much to Carole & Andrew for getting married & organising us such a splendid Celebratory weekend, Wonderful!!

The 2 1/2 minute workshop I held contained 20 singers & I understand there will be photo's courtesy of Micca. Am sure the belly dancing & 16 stone workshops have been recorded for posterity too - as if we were all to 'merry' to notice *grin*

Only one slight problem for me which was finding a 'ding' in a door of my new car - obviously from another car door in the pub car park. We're hoping to tap this out today & hopefully it'll be the first & last 'ding' I have, fingers crossed!

Hope all have either got home safely or are still 'whooping it up' in South Wales!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 03:39 AM

Well, that was a brilliant weekend. I'm having the day off to recover, and I don't even drink!

Robin

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 01:58 AM

What a lovely end to a brilliant weekend by having a folk club to go too.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Dawn
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:55 PM

Hi Lucy - I saw a post you had in August of 2004 replying to unusual baby names...you had mentioned the name Izella- can you tell me how that is pronounced?
Thanks!!
Dawn

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Judy Cook
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 05:41 PM

Congratulations! Happy Ever After!
I look forward to seeing pictures at the Getaway.

Love,
Judy Cook

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 02:32 PM

Barb'ry....I wasn't going to mention the belly dancing and 16 stone....was just hoping people had had so much to drink and they wouldn't remember that bit!!! *G*

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Barb'ry
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 02:23 PM

Thank you Carole and Andy, for inviting us to such a brilliant 'do' and it was fantastic to see two people looking so totally happy - long may it continue!
We had a great time and it was lovely to put mudcat names to faces. Sadly, thanks to belly dancing and 16 stone, my name may be slightly better known now! (I will get even with you Jane..)

Lots of love
Barb'ry (and Andy)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 02:22 PM

I've just got home.

Wow! What a wonderful weekend. Carole looked stunning and Andrew very handsome. They make a grand couple.

The registry office ceremony was beautiful with live music and singing. The reception was excellent with lots of music, singing and dancing.

Congratulations Carole and Andrew! Thank you for inviting us to celebrate your special day with you.

See you soon

Love Khatt xxx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 12:16 PM

Just to say a big Thank you to Carol,Andy and family for such a wonderful day and the food was gorgeous.The music and Egyption Dancers were outstanding as usual so was the singers.
I will not forget this wedding in a hurry.
Lots of love.
Yas.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: sian, west wales
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:11 AM

What a fine knees-up indeed. Wall-to-wall entertainment. I had to leave around 8.00 last night and can't get back for today but, apart from ceremonies like jumping the broom, we had everything: ballads, banjos and belly dancing. Concertinas, choruses and cake.

Carole partied big time and Andy beamed!

There will be photos!

sián

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 05:15 AM

Halló , Congratulations to you Carole & Andrew hope you have(had)
a great day, this is a big step for a couple to do ,I ve
been married now for twenty years and I have no (regrets) .

I wish I could have been there but I could not Sorry for that
lot of work goin on here in this crazyland,Iceland.

All the best Skarpi Iceland .
P.s is there going to be pic, thread ?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Alice
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 08:24 PM

Sorry I missed seeing it on the web cam! What a cool idea to be able to broadcast all the weddings there.

Congratulations to the bride and groom!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Hawker
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:55 PM

Hope you had a wonderful day (and night) hope the sun shone for you and that you have a very happy and contented life together.
Blessings and kind thoughts,
Lucy
See you all at Miskin!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:49 PM

It was fantastic day Gnu it was like a weekend festival put into one day.
Thank you Carole and Andy for such a lovely day and i hope you have many anniversaries and celebrations over the coming years.
Love you both Scooby.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 12:32 PM

Can you imagine what kind of a party is on the go at the moment? It'd better than a festival!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:58 AM

All the best to the happy couple! Hope to see you together at a future Getaway...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:52 AM

Congratulations! And be very happy together.
Love to you both,
Mary

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: karen k
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 08:09 AM

Rats, I missed the webcam because of the time difference. Well, Carole and Andrew, Best wishes for a long and happy marriage. Have a wonderful weekend. Perhaps I'll get to visit someday. Don't forget to bring the pictures to the Getaway.

Much love,
karen

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:11 AM

Heartfelt congratulations from the banks of the Tyne.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:10 AM

Well that's it. They've gone and went and done it now. Quick, wasn't it! Looks like Micca got a lot of photos - he was everywhere with the camera.

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW AND CAROLE!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Grampus
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:08 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Carole & Andrew

Have just watched your nuptuals on WebCam

Wishing you a long & Happy Marriage


regards
A&G

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:05 AM

Congratulations!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: jimmyt
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:03 AM

Hooray! Good show, Andrew and Carole!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:40 AM

Oops... here we go.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:38 AM

Must be noon for the actual ceremony.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:33 AM

Where is everyone?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:30 AM

Now if the celebrant would just move, I could see Carole properly too.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:29 AM

Ooh, there they are, sitting on those two chairs. Hasn's started yet though, I don't think.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:26 AM

Link is in the first post on this thread!

Won't be long now...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: jimmyt
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:23 AM

Please help! I just got back from holiday and I don't know how to access the webcam for this earth-shaking event. Could someone send me a link? Thanks jimmyt

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:23 AM

Got it.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 06:21 AM

So, if JennyO's calculations are right... it is almost time.

Webcam? Webcam? I forgot!! I hope I can find it in time.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Dr Price
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 05:56 AM

I'll be there,
I'll be there,
With my little Yas and Olly, I'll be there...
When the rings are spliced up yonder
With my lttle Yas and Olly, I'll be there!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: freda underhill
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 05:26 AM

Lots of love to you both - enjoy your time together!

xx freda

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 05:09 AM

About 1 1/2 hours to go, if my calculations are right. I'm looking at a bunch of chairs on the webcam. Having just read the thread again more carefully, I take it there won't be any sound on the webcam? That's a shame. I'd love to be able to hear it too.

Anyway, I'm with you in spirit from the other side of the world!

Jenny

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 04:19 AM

Have a great morning,you have the weather on your side.
See you later today.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 04:13 AM

Oi!! You'vr nicked my weather!! I shall want it back for next weekend.

Have a brilliant day both of you. We will see you later,

Andy & Jillie

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Singing Referee
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 03:24 AM

Have a great day and a wonderful life together.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 02:32 AM

Your day has dawned.
All the very best for a long & prosperous marriage.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 11:59 PM

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: nutty
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 01:37 PM

Thinking of you all, particularly the happy couple.... so sad to be missing this event. Have a great time everybody

Hazel

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 09:26 AM

Its 2.25 pm here in Wales.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Janie
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 09:22 AM

I think it is after 3:00 pm in Wales. Bet people are arriving, checking into rooms, setting up tents. Us "attendings in spirit" in the New World are all riding the air currents across the big pond. We should be there just in time!

Janie

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JudyB
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:53 AM

Wish we could join the fun - but with a bit of luck we'll see you in the fall! Have a wonderful day and weekend and week and spring and summer and ....

All the best!
JudyB & Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:22 AM

Please everyone have a safe journey in to my country of Wales.See you all tomorrow.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:15 AM

Glad it's sunny Scooby, setting off now!! Safe journeys everyone!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Moses
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 07:57 AM

Scooby Doo

Whenever I have been to Wales it has rained on me. Hopefully it has saved all the sunny weather for this weekend:-)

Christine

x

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Ernest
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 07:41 AM

Best wishes from me as well

Ernest

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 07:38 AM

Moses,
Its lovely and sunny here at the moment.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Moses
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 07:31 AM

Best wishes, Andy and Carole, for a wonderful wedding day and an even more wonderful life together.

Have a great weekend all you Catters who manage to get to darkest Wales to help this lovely couple celebrate.

Christine

x

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 07:06 AM

Yes safe journey into Wales everyone and whoever is staying for Miskin have a great time.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 06:58 AM

You'll keep him as a hostage?!!!.....Well...how much do I have to pay you to keep him??!! *G* ...only joking Micca xx

We are setting off for the station in about an hour.

See you there!!

Safe journey everyone

Khatt xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 06:47 AM

Dont forget Micca you have to pay to come into Wales and we keep you as a hostage.Have a safe journey westward.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 06:41 AM

" and away to the westward, oh Lord let us go,
derry down, down, down derry down"

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 06:35 AM

Good Luck for tomorrow morning Andy and Carole.I will see you tomorrow lunchtime.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 04:39 AM

W -1 and counting....

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Morticia
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 05:46 PM

Wish we could be there, have a wonderful weekend and see you at Miskin!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 04:44 PM

Hoo-ee! Getting close now! It sounds like a wonderful party -- I'll be thinking of you!

May all go well for you on your special day and beyond!

Hope to see you at another Getaway before too long --

Nancy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 03:21 PM

Carole and Andrew

All best wishes from Derek and me. Have a fantastic day/ weekend / week (well, you're obviously going to). Hope to see you both soonish.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 01:31 PM

Hi Robin (aka Black Belt Caterpillar Wrestler)

The King's Head has indeed expanded considerably since your days as a 'Gower Boy' - due to Llangennith being a magnet for surfers in summer. They reckon to serve upwards of 600 meals a day during high season, so they should just about find room for us.

Lookin' forward to seein' you all!

(Sun's still shinin' here - hope it keeps this up for the weekend)

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: vectis
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 10:35 AM

My larger half will bring his computer which is WiFi.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 10:18 AM

Hi Jane

Sorry I've been unable to confirm that one. Perhaps if it's not too much trouble you could pack it!

See you sall soon

xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Essex Girl
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 08:32 AM

My love and best wishes for Friday. Have a great day. See you at Miskin

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 07:55 AM

Just packing the caravan - do I still need to bring the projector and screen?

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 07:51 AM

One thing IS certain ! the chat room is going to be a bit thin on the ground from the UK point of view ! Anyone got a WiFi laptop to keep some of us in touch over the weekend ??

Hope the weather holds and there are no disasters other than the 'Good laugh' variety ! Best wishes indeed to Carole and Andrew .

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: gnu
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 07:42 AM

It's gonna be one dandy celebration!

My very best wishes.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 07:28 AM

I hope the pub has elastic walls. We're coming on Friday during the day from Lancaster via Weston-super-Mare (don't ask)so see you soon.

Robin and Anne

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 06 Apr 06 - 02:36 AM

Llongyfarchiadau!

Hope you have a wonderful day, and I hope these crisp Cardiff mornings we've been having lately that turn in to lovely warmish days hang around for you for the weekend. Pob lwc!

Hwyl

Ella who is suze.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John Routledge
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 05:19 PM

M56 here we come.First stop King's Head.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Emma B
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 04:22 PM

Phew! Theresa I can have a drink on Friday now if i don't need to call into Swansea - see you there

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Dave Earl
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 03:38 PM

Yes Valmai,

Lights being turned off at about 09:30 Friday morning in order to get the chuffer billy from Brighton Station to Swansea (via one or two transit points).

See you all in the Kings Head on Friday night!

Dave

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 03:33 PM

Just been confirmed I've no more jury service, So Big sigh of relief.
Coming down with ColK Friday morning, see you all there. Theresa

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 01:22 PM

Will the last person to leave Sussex please turn the lights off?

Looking forward to it all,

Valmai

Lewes Arms Folk Club
www.members.aol.com/lewesarmsfolk/
Residents: Bryan Creer, Dave Earl, Sandra Goddard, Valmai Goodyear, Steve & Diane Nevill, George Oakley, Robert O'Mahony, Derek Seed

LEWES ARMS FOLK CLUB WORKSHOPS 2006
Workshops last a full Saturday and the tutor performs at the club in the evening. Booking forms are available from the club and can be printed from the website.

Mick Ryan & Pete Harris - Songwriting & folk drama, 18th. February
Coope Boyes & Simpson - Vocal harmony, 1st. April
Georgina Boyes - Early song collectors in Sussex, 1st. April (p.m.)
NEW: Gavin Bird, Melodeon, 3rd. June
Martin Carthy - Guitar & song, 10th. June
Sandra Kerr - Concertinas & song, 8th. July
John Kirkpatrick - Anglo concertina, 16th. September
Nancy Kerr - Fiddle, 7th. October
James Fagan - Bouzouki & cittern, 7th. October
Alistair Anderson - Concertinas, 28th. October (a.m.)
Dave Townsend & Phil Humphries - West Gallery Carols, Saturday 18th. November
Dave Townsend - Sacred Harp, Sunday 19th. November
Phil Humphries - Early Music for Folk Musicians, Sunday 19th. November
Brian Peters - Melodeon, 2nd. December
Gordon Tyrrall - Whistle & Flute, 2nd. December
Brian Peters - Ballad Forum, Sunday 3rd. December

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Ferrara
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 10:59 AM

We'll be thinking of you! And wishing the very best of good fortune to you both.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: pavane
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 07:41 AM

Best wishes from Neil (Ex Sweyns Ey) & Dawne.

Only just seen the news, I am currently in Amsterdam.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 04:30 AM

I'm about to leave en route for Wales, don't change your mind now!!!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 04:05 AM

Not long to go now Carole and Andy,you both still have time to change your mind.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 12:07 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Singing Referee
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:14 AM

Forgot to wish you both all the best for next weekend when we met at New Roots on Sunday. Was going to say "best of luck" but with all this organisation, sounds like you won't need it!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 06:26 PM

Friday night......we will raise the rafters of the Kings Head!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: vectis
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 05:27 PM

Ian and I will be there of Friday. Sounds betterer and betterer
:-)))

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 01:07 PM

AND the 100 th post

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 01:06 PM

Just to add a bit of gloom to the celebrations , there is now a slight pssibility I might get down !!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 10:14 AM

Only 6 days to go until you and Andy are married Carole.I will be down with Olly and Mick sometime over the weekend.
Have a magnificant day on Friday.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 01:42 PM

Was describing this event to a new Mudcatter Ernest and he has dubbed it 'Wedstock' brilliant!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 07:46 AM

~Refresh~

Not long to go!!!

See you Friday!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: bet
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 11:11 PM

Congradulations! 2004 Secret Santa. Though I don't know Carloe, I do know a little about you (you are a great SS)and she's getting a great fella. Take care of each other and enjoy the rest of your life! bet

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: treaties1
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 05:35 PM

What a brilliant thread Carole and Andrew. Have only just caught up with it after all the travelling. Am looking forward so much to your great day. Singers, you have no need to worry, the programme covers everything, and 70 concertinas doesn't phase me one bit.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 04:14 PM

I've just been told of an extra double b & b room in centre of village. If anyone still hasn't arranged their accommodation...any takers??...24 hours before it offered to the Easter surfers.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 06:37 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Joybell
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 07:04 PM

Best wishes and happy thoughts from and with Joy

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Snuffy
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 05:22 PM

Not forgetting the "whatever" throughout the day in the Committee Room!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 04:54 PM

You nearly had guests a week early! Mick told me it was THIS Friday. Luckily I had to fill in a form which made me check the date. We've gained an extra week to get our act together!!!

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 04:51 PM

Oh yes, there is a program(me) - even if quite a lot of it comprises 'who knows what else' - but we're not letting on until you get here.

Not long now!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 01:25 PM

What fantastic organisation, you've even got 'who knows what else' all programmed in - I am in awe :-)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 12:45 PM

There will be plenty of singing, dancing, music, eating and drinking & who knows what else!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 06:05 AM

Carole/Jane: Hope tech stuff re. video works out OK, sounds excellent, thanks! I reckon Richard might be wandering around the festivities with his Video-camera, so there may be 'unofficial' clips too!

All this talk of 'dots', I 'spect there'll be some singing too - I'll have a look round for the program, haven't seen one yet!

Carole: Hope you find some time to relax over the next week or so, positive thoughts!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:18 PM

Offer of projector still applies. Our video plays back through it if you want to use that.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: GUEST,Scooby
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 11:33 AM

What wonderful news too hear.Not long now.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 11:24 AM

I've just heard that we are allowed video at the Reg Office....so if we can arrange playback facilities back at the Hall that would be better than the web cam...cos that would have no sound. I'll find out what's needed for the playback...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:34 AM

I own a projector and screen if someone has a laptop that will pick up webcam (mine only set up for home internet I think)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:29 AM

Dots (or birds on telegraph wires) came today, Carole. Thanks.

I don't think there will be enough time for me to learn the tunes as I'm only a baby at this, but Mick played them straight through without problem (of course!), so I think my duty will be mainly dog-holding!

Your organisation is amazing.

Looking forward to Friday. We're just about to go up to check out the motorhome. Yiipppeeee

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 03:11 AM

Not long now - sending positive thoughts for the last few days before the wedding. Such marvellous organisation to help so many people celebrate, thank you both so much!!

Now to the serious stuff - will there be a wide-screen set up at Kennoxstone so we can All see the web-cast of the Wedding? Splott Man suggested all those with 'Power Books' should hold them open outside the registry office for the hordes of interested parties spilling out, but I wasn't sure what a 'Power Book' was a the time....

Or, where's the nearest internet cafe?

And is the event being videoed?

{{{{Carole & Andrew}}}}

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: jimmyt
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 07:27 PM

Andrew and Carole, I cannot tell you how much I will miss being there in the flesh, but I will be there in Spirits, er spirit.

I hope you both have a wonderful wedding and an even better marriage. Andrew, she is a young and innocent thing, so be gentle with her! loveandkisses from the grand thongmeister, jimmyt

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 02:30 PM

I am coming across with Olly and Mick,so i will see you sometime during the weekend.
Plastered or not SussexCarole,thats the first joke.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: vectis
Date: 27 Mar 06 - 09:51 AM

Still trying to get there but larger halves work is preventing at present.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Benjamin
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 04:48 PM

Zany, I live in Seattle. I don't believe the ride is going to work out for this one!
Still, I know everyone will enjoy this time!
BMW

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Dave Earl
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 02:33 PM

We have a copy of the Lewes Favourites book.

Will try to remember to bring it with us in case anybody wants the dots for a particular tune.

Dave

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Maryrrf
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:34 PM

I saw both of you at the Getaway but didn't get a chance to chat - really enjoyed your singing though! If the links you provided are an indication you certainly life in a beautiful part of the world! Your handfasting sounds like it will be wonderful and I wish you much happiness for the future.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:04 PM

Missed one from Vol.2 of the ABC :-
X:21
T:Tink-a-Tink

Quack"
GtD.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 01:00 PM

Okay - Carole gave us a buch of music which essentially contains suggestions for tunes which are likely to be played during the weekend. Some of them are fairly common session tunes, but others are ones which I don't know. Although I can sit down and work them out - I can read music, but do not often have a need to, so I don't do it "up to speed", it is still easier to listen to the tune.
I tracked down a bunch of the tunes - in ABC format - which can be converted to MIDI using http://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html - CONVERT-A-MATIC.

A lot of the tunes are found in a booklet produced by the Lewes Arms Folk Club - Downloadable as ABC and Noteworthy Composer formats from HERE.
I have listed the tunes from the Weding List found in each "Volume":-

        Lewes Favourites Volume 1
The Cotillion (Bosham Band, circa 1800)
Scan Tester's No.2
Scan Tester's No.1
Flowers of Edinburgh
Soldier's Joy

        Lewes Favourites Volume 2
Brighton Camp
Cochin China
Jack Come Kiss Me Now
Michael Turner's Waltz (Mozart)
Enrico
The Sloe
The Weaver's March (published James Aird, 1782)
The Man in the Moon (Scan Tester)
The Tank

        Lewes Favourites Volume 3
The Oyster Girl
Speed the Plough
Welch's Four Part Polka (Sussex Tune Book)
Davy Davy Knick-Knack

        Lewes Favourites Volume 4
Rochdale Coconut Dance

        Lewes Favourites Volume 5
Maggie in the Wood
Dashing White Sergeant
Michael Turner's Jig
Old Rosin the Beau
The New Rigged Ship



         Lewes Favourites Volume 6
Laura
Monck's March (Belle Isle)
The New Moon
Scan Tester's Schottische No.2
Jimmy (Jamie) Allen
Marmalade Polka
My Love She's but a Lassie Yet
Off She Goes
Tip Top Polka
King of the Cannibal Islands
Moll of the Wood
(The saucy little bird on) Nelly's Hat (Scan Tester)
The Rose Tree

Well - That should give a start......
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 10:16 AM

Booklet with dots in post to you tomorrow Andy....along with our cheque for Miskin!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:58 AM

Sorry, missed this before

Congratulations!

or as we say in Oz...

You'll be sorry! :-)

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: JennyO
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:53 AM

Wow, it's not that far away now, is it! If my calculations are right, it will be 8.30pm here in Oz, and with John away that night, and no distractions, I might even remember to listen in at the right time. I hope so. In any case, I'll be with you in spirit, sending you my best wishes!

Jenny

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:51 AM

Not lobster but one has a tail...

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:46 AM

If anyone not desperately busy could just put some of the relevant tune titles on here then I can search for them.
Ta.
Andy and Jillie are trying VERY hard on their connies, honest!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 08:38 AM

No Carole it's not arrived... :o(

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 03:25 AM

Benjamin: Where do you live? You MIGHT be able to get a lift from a Catter.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Mar 06 - 02:39 AM

Khatt - I have already sent one to you - did it not arrive? - was about month ago! I'll send another tomorrow if not

xx

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Benjamin
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 06:10 PM

Man, what I wouldn't give to hear the concertina music that will be at that event. However, my previous engagements will make such a long travel a bit difficult to justify (not to mention afford, I am a musician). Andrew, play a tune for me! Also, congradulations to both of you! I had no idea until now (I never noticed thread earlier). I've talked with both of you on chat and couldn't be happier for you two. You guys are really two of the nicer people I've met around here.
BMW

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:49 PM

Can I have one too please??!!!

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:16 PM

Rhiannon - there's a booklet of tunes - mostly well known - so that most people can join in with some of the music sessions or busk along with the ceilidh. I'll put one in the post if you want - anyone else want one???????

"Gower time ticks away at its own pace - perhaps Gower clocks never manage to reach closing time"

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 05:11 PM

" The clock in the 'Sailors Arms' says a quarter to eleven, it has said this for 40 years, a quarter to eleven is Opening Time, it is always opening time in the Sailors Arms"

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:57 PM

Is there anything we can bring? Where are the tunes you mention? Am I missing something here?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 04:43 PM

Giok and Micca - yes, that sounds like the sort of party we got planned - welcome to Llareggub.

Geoff - great idea. Just do it!

Jerry & Ruth, Karen, Freda, Mike & Tawmmie and everyone else who can't make it but would like to - thanks again. Getting to know guys like you is one of the great things about this Mudcat.

And thanks to Joe Offer for changing the title of this thread to something more comprehensible. We wanted to keep it above the line because so many folks filter out all BS threads.

Not long now!
Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 01:32 PM

Congratulations my friendz, Tawmmie and I wish you the happiest of lives together. Any chance you will be honeymooning in Alaska? If not, then our hugs must be virtual instead of in person. We still remember the fun we shared with you both, and look forward to doing it again.

Kindest regards,
Mike & Tawmmie

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 01:15 PM

Carole and Andrew - I've been looking through the list of tunes you gave us the other week. I notice that a bunch of them are to be found as ABC format or as MIDIs on the web. Would you like me to put a couple of BLICKIES so people who don't know them or don't read music can have a listen?
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:47 AM

Carole and Andrew - what wonderful news! - unfortunately I'll miss it by a month but will be there in spirit!

love and best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Micca
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:43 AM

" To begin at the beginning
It is Spring, moonless night in the small town
starless and Bible black...."

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:37 AM

SECOND DROWNED

    Is there rum and laverbread?

THIRD DROWNED

    Bosoms and robins?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Concertinas?

FIFTH DROWNED

    Ebenezer's bell?

FIRST DROWNED

    Fighting and onions?

SECOND DROWNED

    And sparrows and daisies?

THIRD DROWNED

    Tiddlers in a jamjar?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Buttermilk and whippets?

FIFTH DROWNED

    Rock-a-bye baby?

FIRST DROWNED

    Washing on the line?

SECOND DROWNED

    And old girls in the snug?

THIRD DROWNED

    How's the tenors in Dowlais?

FOURTH DROWNED

    Who milks the cows in Maesgwyn?

FIFTH DROWNED

    When she smiles, is there dimples?

FIRST DROWNED

    What's the smell of parsley?


Under Milk Wood
Dylan Thomas



The mention of cockles brought this to mind.
Giok

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: karen k
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:25 AM

Wish I could be there. But I'll celebrate with you at the Getaway. I hope you have a wonderful day. I'll be thinking of you. Can't wait to see pictures. Best wishes,
love,
karen

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 04:22 PM

Lobsters? Send 'em over - they'll go great with the Cockle & Leek pie . . .

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SussexCarole
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 04:15 PM

Lobsters Sins???? Yum

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: Crane Driver
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 04:08 PM

Well, I think we've filled every B&B for 20 miles, so if you are coming and haven't told us yet, get in touch and we'll see if we can point you to somewhere to stay that's at least in the same county. And if you can't be with us in person but would like to attend the ceremony in virtuo, remember that Swansea Registry office has a webcam, link in the first post to this thread, where you can watch it all happening before your very eyes from 11:30 BST (GMT + 1).

Thanks to all of you who have sent best wishes,

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: Crane Driver & SussexCarole - Wedding 8 April
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 04:05 PM

I finally found the perfect wedding gift. Now...do I mail it and risk the Post Office losing it or deliver it in person at the Getaway? Or have Jacqui deliver it when she visits? Decisions, decisions.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 04:04 PM

We sure wish that we could be there! What a joyful celebration that will be!

God Bless you both..

Jerry and Ruth

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 03:32 PM

Eyelander and I plan to make an appearance some time during the weekend.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 03:17 PM

very best wishes to you both.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: SussexCarole
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 03:12 PM

Splott - the Kennexstone site is the one most are using.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Crane Driver
Date: 14 Mar 06 - 10:59 AM

Sorry you can't make it, Terry - have a good 'un yourself! But raise a glass to us sometime during the evening, and we'll see you somewhere around.

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Mar 06 - 12:21 PM

I am SO tempted to post that the 'good' news is this will be a Leadfingers free event ! I have to work on the Saturday _If I'm NOT there neither will the Amplification , so the band wouldnt be too pleased ! You will all no doubt have a good time without me !!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: SussexCarole
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 07:23 PM

Getaway 2006 - we'll be there and we'll bring a tier of wedding cake. Perhaps we will also bring some other wonderful UK purchases Mary!
I'll get even with you for that leotard!
Carole x

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 03:20 PM

Then of course there's my arythmia problem too!
So when I say "Be still my beating heart" I really mean it!
Giok

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 03:02 PM

For those of us unable to attend the actual wedding, there will be a wedding celebration of sorts at the Getaway. What to wear? What to bring? The gift has to be appropriate and tasteful (READ: Mary is going to get even for the ugly lamp!) yet small enough to accompany the happy couple home. HMMMMMM.
Champagne. of course subtly concealed in Pepsi cans and Giok doing naked Morris Dance with his newly rewired hips. Be still my beating heart!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: open mike
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 02:37 PM

what a novel idea to have a web cam
is this a common occurance in the UK?

congrats and enjoy...
and don't get any splinters from the stick while jumping..
could put a damper on the honeymoon..

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Severn
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 01:59 PM

I can only afford one visit over there this year, but will try to watch the webcam, even if I have to miss work to do so (besides, it'll give me an advance look at some of the folks I might run into in May).

Wishing you all the best , in absentia, from Maryland!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 01:19 PM

More than your arm will have to be plastered if I'm to dance nekkid round Morris Minor or Senior.
Could it be a private naked dance round Alanis Morrisette?
giok

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 11:56 AM

Oooohhh - this wedding keeps on getting better!!!

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: SussexCarole
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 11:06 AM

Only 4 weeks to go now.   Thank you all for your good wishes and it's going to be great to see you all at our celebrations.    All plans ticking away really well - except for one added extra - I have broken a bone in my wrist & have my left arm in plaster (I await all the plastered jokes).

What to wear? whatever you are comfy in - there's absolutely no formal fuss.

Thanks for the info about the bonfire Ann - it's a great idea but unfortunately we don't have available space close to the Hall.

Nigel - we'll let you know the plans for the week before Miskin as soon as they are sorted. A beach bbq one afternoon/evening could be on the cards if the weather is good. Otherwise it's a pub sing/session on the Monday & Tuesday - Llantrissant on Wednesday & possibly Newport on Thursday (Mike Nicholson is the guest).

Giok - We have some wonderful medicine that stops hips aching......so back to your promise of that Morris dance......

Carole xx

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 10:35 AM

Tabster:

Well, come a little baby lets jump the broomstick,
Come a let's tie the knot
Come a little baby lets jump the broomstick,
Come a let's tie the knot
My father don't like it, my brother don't like it,
My sister don't like it, my mother don't like it.
Come a little baby, let's jump the broomstick,
Come a let's tie the knot

From Brenda Lee Lyrics

Just helping keep this above the line

CHEERS

Nigel (hoping to meet up with the wedding party sometime during the week prior to Miskin)

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 10:14 AM

I think Crane Driver will have a few problems jumping over the fire!!!.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 10:00 AM

WOW - THAT could alter wedding night plans.

A grinning Rhiannon

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Anne Lister
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 05:56 AM

Steve and I will be there, I hope, as it's not that long since our own nuptials.   But one small piece of information - according to the friend who knows most about Welsh traditions (she's part of a family that has retained all kinds of knowledge within the family, as opposed to reading about it or hearing about it from elsewhere)the seal on the wedding is to jump the bonfire, rather than the broom. Now it could be that that's more a North Welsh thing than a South Welsh thing, and it could also be that you don't have anywhere to make the bonfire, but I thought I'd let you know in case you can do something about it. After all, if you're going to get married you should do it properly, eh? *g*    We have photos of our bonfire leap - made it quite a small fire to avoid incinerating all our smart wedding togs.
But enjoy all the preparations as much as the wedding itself - we only regret we can't do ours all over again.

Anne (Lister)

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 06:04 PM

Pity, Giok, that would have been fun to watch.

I did attend a mad event held by GUEST: GUEST some years ago where they had naked Morris dancing (Any excuse for Guest). One male watcher was heard to say, on watching one of the larger female dancers: "I don't know what she's wearing but it should have been ironed".

Hmmm - enough said!

Rhiannon

(Names have been withheld to protect the innocent)

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:29 PM

I would do a naked morris dance if it weren't for my sore hips, honest!
Giok

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:09 PM

"we are required to be fully dressed but not all weekend"

Ah! Does that mean we are not having a session of naked Morris dancing, then?

Snigger

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:04 PM

I'm glad you verified that for me Jane!!! *G*

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 04:54 PM

Sure do wish it were driving distance -- we'd be there for sure.

Might be a bit soggy, though.

Sounds like quite a Mudcat party, though -- you'll just have to extend it until we can get over there!

Linn

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 07:44 AM

As I understand it, Khatt we are required to be fully dressed but not all weekend!!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 10 Mar 06 - 09:09 PM

Andrew and Carole-

Best to you both!

You've certainly provided some scrumptious links to your part of Wales. We can't make it for April but sign us up for a visit in October. We suppose the festivities will still be going full blast...

Gee, you know, the coast looks something like our part of Maine. Are there lobsters as well?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Mar 06 - 06:38 PM

Train tickets are booked, place to stay is sorted, got a possible outfit to wear....is there a dress code?!!.....

Looking forward to sharing your special weekend with you both!!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Mar 06 - 04:16 PM

Not long now, getting excited!!!

Just got the caravan site booked & also found a site to put it from Sunday till Miskin to save dragging it back to Surrey, Hurrah!

With the amount of organisation you two have put into this I hope you've enough space left to enjoy your time before your Wedding Day, oh no, that's Wedding Weekend isn't it?

Sending hugs & positive thoughts,
Hil x

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: JennyO
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 11:43 PM

Good grief, was it a year ago you were here in Oz? I haven't seen Rhymin' Simon for a while either - must do that soon.

It was lovely meeting you then, and at our BBQ. Like Sandra, it's unfortunately much too far away, but I'll be with you in spirit on your Big Day! Congratulations!

Jenny

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: breezy
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 06:25 PM

All of us in St Albans want to wish Andrew and Carole all the best for thier future happiness together.

Do have a great day

I remember both of mine

John

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Ferrara
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 11:56 AM

Carole and Andrew, what great news! And what a tempting invitation (sigh...). Bill and I will be there in spirit though. What a grand celebration you are planning.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day (Wedding)
From: Crane Driver
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 09:01 AM

Just a slight amendment in case folk don't know what we're on about!!!

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: treaties1
Date: 18 Jan 06 - 10:14 AM

Oooh what a lot of blues clickies, I will be there in the flesh and hopefully good voice to wish for you all joy and happiness and harmony together. It's going to be a stupendiferous day to remember.
Lots of tlc from Theresa

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jan 06 - 11:33 AM

~Refresh~

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: sian, west wales
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 12:53 PM

Frabjuous Day! But I may be in Amsterdam. I'll see what can be done ...

So ... are we going to have A Bidding?

siân

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Emma B
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 12:46 PM

First outing for the tent this year - Llangennith here we come!
Very best wishes for an unforgettable weekend and lifelong harmony

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 12:14 PM

Ducks will of course be there. And ducklings will be ready to get in your way!!!

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 08:46 AM

I wish, Carole. Be very happy together.
SINS

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: BB
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 08:11 AM

Lots of luck and happiness, Andrew and Carole. You may remember we met at Whittlebury last year, and I really enjoyed your singing. Hope to see you there again this year.

We're otherwise engaged on the big day, I'm afraid, but we'll be thinking of you and raising a glass or two across the channel (Bristol, that is).

Barbara

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 07:20 AM

bit too far away for me to attend, so I'll just send my good wishes & congratulations.

I really must find the pics I took at Rhymin' Simon's place Boxing day 2004 & send them to you.

Found 'em, that's the advantage of filing photo albums on the floor! Expect a few emails sometime soon - that can be my present cos I won't be present.

sandra

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Blowzabella
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 08:25 PM

Sadly (well, not really) I've got a Mritime Festival to organise (yes!!!) which will prevent me from attending but good luck to all!

Blowz

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Pauline L
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 06:23 PM

Congratulations! The wedding festivities sound like great fun. May your marriage be long and happy and full of musical and matrimonial harmony.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 05:42 PM

There is only one thing that will keep us away and that happens to be that Kendall has a gig with Utah Phillips in California on that day.

We will raise a glass to the pair of you for a long and happy union though.

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 12:40 PM

Micca and I will be there...wouldn't miss it for the world!

Love Khatt and Micca x

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 12:30 PM

Looking forward to seeing two of the nicest Mudcatters splicing the knot.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Dave Earl
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 12:19 PM

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

We'll be there. Make sure there is plenty of beer and food.

Dave and Elizabeth

Subject: CD & Carole - Big Song & Dance Day
From: Crane Driver
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 11:47 AM

Well, the time is drawing near – Andrew "Crane Driver" McKay and "Sussex"Carole Etherton are getting married on Saturday 8th April 2006 (a Week Before Easter – note gratuitous song-link allowing us to post above the line). The actual wedding will take place at Swansea Registry Office – attendance is limited and already full, but if anyone would like to be present in virtuo, there is a webcam which will broadcast the ceremony from 11:30am BST (GMT + 1).

The reception/ party (and this is where the story really starts) will take place in our home village of Llangennith on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, Britain's first officially-designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Any Mudcatters who would like to help us celebrate are welcome to attend, but if you hope to stay in the area please contact us first – we can hopefully point you to local accommodation, including the big campsite at Kennexstone, just a mile or so away. The celebrations will include jumping the broom, and will be basically much like a festival or mudgather – so dress accordingly. This is NOT a formal or conventional wedding reception! In fact, following Gower tradition, the celebrations will begin on the Friday night in the King's Head, Llangennith, continue at the Halfpenny Folk Club in Oldwalls Sunday night (about 4 miles away) and, if people can stay on, will continue during the week to segue/ stagger into the Miskin Folk Festival over the Easter weekend.

You can find a 360^o panoramic view of Llangennith village here. The applet requires Java software (and a lot of luck) to work. The yellow building is the King's Head pub, and the blue building opposite is the Parish Hall, where we will be eating, drinking, singing and dancing all afternoon and evening. You can also see PJ's Surf Shop and the local church. If you can get that one to work, you can also try this panorama of Llangennith beach. It's a great area for outdoors activities, so if you like hillwalking, bring your boots, and if you like surfing, bring your board.

(Gratuitous song link #2) – Llangennith was also the home of traditional singer Phil Tanner. The existing recordings of his songs have recently been released on CD by Vanguard Records. Phil was also the last of the Gower Wedding Bidders. The bidder (messenger) used to travel from door to door around Llangennith, on a white horse if one could be procured, carrying a staff bedecked with white ribbons and reciting his "bidding rhyme" at every house as an invitation to the wedding. Since we can't hope to get round everyone in our expanded village of Llanmudcat, even on a white horse, we are using this post to invite you all.

One last point – NO PRESENTS. We really don't need anything, as we've combined two households into one already and had to throw loads of things out. It's your presence we're hoping for, not presents!

Andrew & Carole