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

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:26 PM

This one ?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:11 PM

Perhaps that's God's way of telling us to take the plane..

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:09 PM

That's the one that doesn't work

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:04 PM

Try this
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 11:59 AM

Anyone know how to get a train jouney planner that works?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 11:08 AM

Got a self catering room!!! Whoo hooo!!!

All we need now is the transport... over to you, Manitas, you've got a better idea of that than I have!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 10:03 AM

Distance to hostel is about a mile or just under. Can't help with the late pass situation Linda.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Essex Girl
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 09:08 AM

Hostel from £15.00 per night (as above)I've still got to find out a) how far away from the hotel it is and b) Can we get late passes. IIs anyone else considering staying there?)Flights are from £50.00 return. The sooner you book the better as they steadily rise as the date gets nearer. Liz, with Limpet, it may be cheaper to buy a family railcard and get an apex fare. It was £30.00 return to Glasgow on certain trains.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 08:10 AM

I've asked Liz to find out the costs. Since she has more time off work than I do she can easily find this out!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:26 AM

He got prevaricose veins then Liz?
G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:09 AM

Commit what Liz :p

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 03:38 AM

Someone please give Manitas a poke and get him to commit... he's still prevaricating and it's not pretty!

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 02:33 PM

If ye wat freshness giok open a flamin windy and stoap stuffin yer gub wie curries.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM

Freshness

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Apr 07 - 11:58 AM

MMario has donated one of his wonderful shawls to help us raise funds at this Mudcat McGathering.
I thought that we'd raffle it separately, in addition to the normal raffle at the event. This will give other people the chance to buy a ticket and participate even if they can't make the gathering.
My not very good photo's of said shawl are here Contact me if you want tickets, £1 each is fair I think.
A big vote of thanks to Leo for this donation.

Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 10:36 AM

It's getting closer ¦¬]

G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: MMario
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 12:30 PM

Can you imagine the poor people if (for example) every room except one goes to Mudcatters and the remaining room to some "ordinary" couple looking for a quiet holiday?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 12:23 PM

Naw! Not Granny!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Megan L
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 05:07 AM

Ok so i will only bring half the kirk and Granny of course.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 12:57 AM

I'm getting too old to take on the whole Kirk!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Effsee
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 09:15 PM

Now now Murray, behave!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Murray Macleod
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:15 PM

If we can't fill with Mudcatters, we might have to advertise on Footstompin' and fill the remaining rooms with fiddlers and concertina players.

hopefully it won't come to that ...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:08 PM

I'll find out what's left Murray, the reason I keep refreshing this thread is because we want to make it a totally Mudcat occasion. If we can't fill it then we may have to put up with a few tweedy fishermen. Don't suppose they'll want to stay up till 3 AM singing and drinking ¦¬]
G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:05 PM

What's the accommodation situation Giok ?

No single rooms left, I know, how many doubles remaining for the weekend ?

Is it going to be a total Mudcat takeover ?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 03:10 PM

Pretty optimistic about making it now (plus Lurking Mudkitten). Will organise own accomodation.

Lurking 'Catter in Scotland

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 02:47 PM

Refresh, to remind folks to get booked up if they're coming.
G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 03:11 PM

Well get your rooms booked Jim, and keep our landlord happy!
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 03:42 AM

Brenda came home from Santa Rosa tonight talking about her accumulated wealth in Air Miles.
I'm working on it.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Abby Sale
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 07:29 PM

Oikh! We wish we could be there. Jack & Jack & anyone else, please lift a couple for us.

Ah, I'm so sad I can't be there you'd better start now.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 05:34 PM

You go directly to the top mate.
G

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 05:25 PM

I'll ask my wife and then I'll ask yous!

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:56 PM

It's fixed now, the weekend of the 20th Jim.
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:42 PM

So, are you still thinking October, then?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Tattie Bogle on other computer
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 08:57 AM

Looking for this thread on another computer, Google asked me if I meant the Scottish MudCUTTERS' gathering! Any plans for this Giok? I know a few songs about peat!
By the way, I didn't answer the question re the distillery. Having been round a few, not madly enthusiastic, but if everyone else is going I'll go with the crowd. Alternative for me would be walk around the lovely scenery up there.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 05:59 PM

Well you'll not be stuck for accommodation at that end of the year.
It would be nice to see you all too.
G,

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 05:48 PM

Any family rooms?

I'm still working on getting Manitas to commit, we won't know school holidays until September so it'll be too late then. We'll just have to go on trust and I'm sure Limpit won't mind missing a day or two of school.

LTS

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 06:36 AM

All single rooms are now booked in the hotel itself, doubles are available for couples and those who don't mind sharing.
All seems to be coming along nicely. Do try and book as early as possible if you're coming as we want the place to ourselves if possible.
Drop me a PM if you have any problems or queries.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 03:32 PM

Bless you Giok, am working on it - that's the trip, not my arse - though technically I AM sitting down I suppose....

Meanwhile, how come you haven't put any nominations up on the Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 thread?

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 12:36 PM

Get your lovely arse up here Hilary, I don't even mind if you bring Richard ;o)
G.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 12:32 PM

We're still in the think tank, approx 70% at the moment....

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Bagpuss
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 10:12 AM

I'm about 80% certain.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Drumshanty
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:31 AM

I'm coming with Tattie Bogle. Looking forward to it already...

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:27 AM

Right just to recap, so far I believe we are
MeganL and Dauvitt
Tattie Bogle
Drumshanty Murray MacLeod
Effcee
Skarpi and Gunna
Essex Girl
Doud Chadwick
Teribus [?]
Khatt & Paul
Gizmo [hopefully]
Crystal

Now I'm sure I've missed folks so don't panic just let me know.
Remember there is camping available, and space for caravanettes etc.

Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,skarpi from work
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:11 AM

I thnk me and Gunna will go on the tour Giok .>) hikk

all the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 04:34 AM

The Dalmore , the fact that this whisky was originally distilled by MacKenzie's, has nothing whatsoever to do with it being my chosen distillery.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 02:43 PM

Bar might be a bit small for us all to be in there at once in it's present form, although Graham says he is extending it in due course.
As I said above, the Saturday night will be a sort of concert format with people putting their names down for a spot, and then I will run it like a folk club, floor spots type format. It will be held in the function room with amplification if required.
I wonder how many people would be interested in going on a distillery tour on the Saturday. If enough were I would arrange for the tour to happen. I suggest Dalmore, near Alness, as it's a nice friendly wee place, and about the nearest one to the venue.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 02:34 PM

well, that's my room booked.

looking forward to it , I must admit.

Giok, have you decided on the musical format for the weekend ?

singaround, in the round, in the bar, all three nights ?

or would a Open Mike type night on the Saturday be a viable idea ?

Graham apparently has amplification available if required ....

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 04:24 AM

Positively encouraged Terry, in fact we'd be a very thin crowd indeed otherwise. So you're very welcome whatever you play, or don't play.
Giok

Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007
From: GUEST,Skarpi from work
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 04:20 AM

yes Terry McDonald they are .

all the best Skarpi Iceland