Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 08:00 AM

CatsPHiddle, if yours is anything like ours was, you'll have the baby bagpipes too.. they sound so alike when you squeeze 'em in the middle!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Drumshanty
Date: 30 Apr 07 - 11:32 AM

Just a bit of a voice and a pair of ears - hope that's OK?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 30 Apr 07 - 11:48 AM

If Brenda comes along, she'll have her fiddle too. I heard her tell the neighbours, we're probably going. Starting to look good for me.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jack Campin
Date: 01 May 07 - 12:26 PM

After a quick overview with Google Earth, I realize there are a *lot* of tunes associated with that area - mainly by G.S. MacLennan: Mrs Macpherson of Inveran, The Falls of Shin, Inveran. A bit further afield and by other people, Dornoch Links, The Balintore Fishermen, a tune relating to Portmahomack.

Any ballads?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 04 May 07 - 01:48 PM

Not sure, Jack, will ask around.
My list includes voice, guitar, bodhran, assorted percussion (even another washboard, but prob won't bring that!) and B/C button accordion.
Nice to meet you at Glenfarg, Giok.
Still hoping to make it to Sidmouth this year too.
TB

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 May 07 - 01:33 AM

Well if there's going to be a washboard, I'M going to bring my SPOOOONS!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 05 May 07 - 01:51 AM

One spoon!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 May 07 - 02:13 AM

Spoons are great instruments. Not only can you play them rhythmically to provide counterpoint and accompaniament, but they're useful if someone drops your change into your beer, or if anyone brings cake or soup. You just need to remember to lick 'em clean after. Try eating soup with a melodeon!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Drumshanty
Date: 05 May 07 - 06:08 AM

TattieB, how are you going to get me in the car? Remember my girth :o)

(It's a good job I can't actually play any of the 20-odd instruments I've got in the flat...)

TBtoo

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Briagha
Date: 05 May 07 - 09:01 AM

Sounds like great fun, but 20th Oct is the same weekend as the National Mod in Ft. William, and that's where I'll have to be. Have a blast...

Briagha

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 07 May 07 - 08:38 AM

It can (will)be done, Drumshanty - somehow! I can get everything in the boot, in fact chose my current car according to the orchestral carriage requirements! Be glad I don't play double bass!
Great spoon playing by Francie Bainbridge last night in the Wee Folk Club (and of course, melodeon by Jim)
TB

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 May 07 - 02:59 PM

MacRefresh

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 May 07 - 05:56 PM

Brenda's checking out the flights, today. Looks like were coming.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 May 07 - 06:25 PM

Hotel website up to date now.
Good news Jim Lad.

Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 May 07 - 08:12 PM

I'll show her the link. Thanks

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 07 - 04:07 AM

Whooo hooo!!!

Only 5 months to go!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 May 07 - 12:36 PM

McFreshen

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 31 May 07 - 12:57 PM

Now some daft auld begger has a birthday an ancient birthday just a wee while afore the gaisterin. perhaps we should mak him suffer. ooops sorry rejoice in his attainment of pensionhood. :-)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 31 May 07 - 04:16 PM

Which daft auld begger would that be, there are several!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 03:17 PM

He he so there are Liz however there is only one i know of turns official pensioner just shortly before the gathering and liveswithin a few miles of the gathering place :)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 07:30 AM

Had to come in to check the dates so i thought i would refresh in case anyone hasn't heard yet :)

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 12:19 PM

Right folks, Graham tells me we have the hotel to ourselves for the weekend, what I don't have is a list of who's actually going, or intends to get there.
Can we start a list?

G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Effsee
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 12:37 PM

I'm booked.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 01:25 PM

me and mine are coming
Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 01:36 PM

Drumshanty and me booked in hotel too.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 02:43 PM

I'm booked in from Friday evening until Monday morning.

DC

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jack Campin
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 05:37 PM

Marion and I booked (probably in the new house 400 yards away).

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 08:27 PM

Manitas, Limpit and I will be there.

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 06:16 PM

Hope you've all got your sporrans licensed!

See here for details!

LTS

You missed the first bracket Liz

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 08:07 PM

We won't be booking any rooms until we've taken care of the flights.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland + Lurking Kitten
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 08:29 PM

We'll be there!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 09:07 PM

If I did everything according to Blue clicky instructions, why didn't my link go bluey?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 11:53 PM

You have to wait for the cold weather, Liz.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6234290.stm

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 11:54 PM

The inverted commas were the problem, I think.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 04:15 PM

I am also booked in from Friday to Monday morning.

If all goes well I will be accompanied by a rather fine singer (or rather she will be accompanied by me )

If all doesn't go well I will be there on my own :-(

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 04:32 PM

Dauvitt and I are booked.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: weerover
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 12:57 PM

Sounds liks a fun weekend - any rooms in the hotel still available?

wr

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 01:07 PM

Give Graham a ring, he will sort you out something no doubt
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: weerover
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 01:48 PM

I really fancy this now. I won't be able to bring much to the party in a musical sense, though I've been known to sing at the drop of a hat (which I carry with me just in case). Will check if my wife's up for it and give yer amn at the hotel a ring tomorrow.

wr.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 01:52 PM

Go for it, you know it makes sense
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: weerover
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 04:00 PM

...and of course that should have read "yer man" last but one post

wr.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: lady penelope
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 05:24 PM

Damn! How did I miss this?????? Ye gods I'd love to come! Is there still room? Are there still flights???? AAAArggh! Pannnic!!!!

Right, first I need to go ask me Mum where exactly my cousin lives (he's supposed to be in Bonar Bridge) 'cos if they find out I'm up there and don't go say hi I'm dead meat.

Secondly I'll have to pummel my beloved Parker into whether or not he's coming as well. (I suspect not, but you have to ask...)

Cripes! Any info on accommodation etc people have I'd be most grateful for.... now, do excuse me....

AAAaaaaaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhh....Pppaaaaaaaanniiiiiiiicccc!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 05:46 PM

Don't worry Lady P I'm sure accommodation will be forthcomming as for your beloved:) try blackmail bribery or tickle torture. hope to see you there

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 05:47 PM

Penny, sort out your flights, talk to LtS, and ring Graham at the hotel, link is somewhere earlier, oh hang on! There ya go. He will find you space panic not.
Bonar Bridge is about 4 miles away at most from the venue.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 06:07 PM

Tell him there'll be lots of opportunities to photograph bits of Scottish mud and he might be persuaded!

Manitas has our flight details if you want to try for that one - it's Friday, I know that much!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: weerover
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 03:50 PM

Anyone else thinking about had better move now: I 'phoned the hotel today and was told they'd find us something, so sounds pretty full up.

wr.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: lady penelope
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 04:08 PM

Right. Husband not coming.... there's only so far he'll go to stand around not listening to folk (bless him).

So it's just me for the Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights.

Liz, I've just emailed you about your flight details, but I've just remembered I've used my (relatively) new email address and not signed it. If you see something from Creighton Manor, it's me!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Jun 07 - 05:08 PM

Is Emma B going to this gather?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Jun 07 - 05:17 PM

No, she said it clashed with something else I believe.
G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Jun 07 - 05:19 PM

Shame.

LTS