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Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007
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Subject: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:01 PM Who would be interested in coming up to the highlands for a wee Mudgather at the back end of this year? It would hopefully be held in a wee hotel between Lairg and Bonar Bridge, there is a station close by, and also a fabulous Youth Hostel called Carbisdale Castle. It's a 60 mile drive from Inverness Airport. I was thinking in terms of late October [after the Getaway] or early November, at a time where it wouldn't clash with any festival weekends. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Effsee Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:31 PM Great idea Giok! I'll bring the pies this time! The midgies should be down at that time of year too! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Megan L Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:45 PM Ach ye ken lad i canny plan anything the noo but i will see whit i kin dae. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Crystal Date: 07 Feb 07 - 12:47 PM Sounds good! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Eric the Viking Date: 07 Feb 07 - 01:35 PM I might be in the running for this, it's just over the water for me now.
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Leadfingers Date: 07 Feb 07 - 01:47 PM Looks like a good idea John - But dont forget the Getaway is First weekend in November this year ! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Feb 07 - 02:07 PM OK Terry thanks, got my dates mixed up. So it looks like October then folks. Banbury is 12th to 14th October , can we do something after that? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 07 Feb 07 - 02:59 PM See how the finances are but sounds great. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Murray MacLeod Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:07 PM include me in for sure. land of my birth and all that ... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:36 PM Great idea Giok! I can visit my parents at the same time!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Gizmo Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:59 PM I would be up for it too. I'll have to check finances, but if I can't do the getaway, this would be the one I could do. Provisionally count me in, + 2 klingons. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:12 PM Well if the Klingons are going... maybe I could bring a Limpit? LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:17 PM Please - could it be September? My annual holiday will probably be over by mid-October. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Alba Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:36 PM Well Noo Giok. Visit ma Son, visit ma Pals, meet some Mudders, bring some Mudders. Thers's a few South o' the Border that are due a visit and mibae wid be in need o' a bit of Autumn Highland air! October you say...ah weil yi huv me thinking noo and that is no mean feat ma Man!...Mmmmmmm A word in the lug o a few of the Troops oer this end o' the Pond and a few o the troops on that side ... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:43 PM Not too sure about the situation vis a vis youngsters, as it licensed premises, I will make enquiries. Giok. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Feb 07 - 06:07 PM October is better as there is a half term break then, which makes it easier travelling. Bearing in mind just how many Mudcatters have their birthdays in October, it could be quite some party! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Jack Campin Date: 07 Feb 07 - 07:13 PM Maybe. OS grid reference? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Ian Burdon Date: 08 Feb 07 - 02:21 AM and another maybe. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Feb 07 - 04:54 AM Invershin The hotel is right next to Invershin Station. G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:05 AM Could well be up for this too! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:49 AM Try NH 580 953 GB, and don't blame me if it doesn't work. G ¦¬] |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Essex Girl Date: 08 Feb 07 - 08:28 AM Well, son should be off at University by then, so I'll be interested. I've a couple of musical friends who go by the name of 'Tigh un Truish'(or something like that)and who live just outside Glasgow, and I think they will be interested. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Teribus Date: 08 Feb 07 - 11:52 AM Sounds good, lovely part of the world too. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Philippa Date: 08 Feb 07 - 01:41 PM I might be able to make it; please let me know the dates asap (lest I book accommodation in Ireland for Oireachtas na Gaeilge and the dates clash) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Gulliver Date: 08 Feb 07 - 01:43 PM Sounds interesting--I'll talk to you in Portaferry at the weekend... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Col K Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:45 PM Sounds like a great idea. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Doug Chadwick Date: 08 Feb 07 - 06:30 PM Hi Giok! You can put my name on the list. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: SussexCarole Date: 08 Feb 07 - 06:33 PM Just checked flights from Cardiff to Inverness.. £1,200 each! (and I thought the train was expensive)!!!! Unfortunately we won't have time to drive up....but we'll keep looking for cheaper flights. Sounds like a great weekend. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: My guru always said Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:08 AM Co-ordinates are: N57 55.475, W4 24.020 Looks interesting Giok, especially if a cottage & car-sharing were possible. Weekend after Banbury looks fairly clear, but wouldn't be able to make the last weekend in October, that's Bampton! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:17 AM We'll have the sprog too but I can leave it with my Mum and Dad, she's trying to get us to move up to somewhere near Inveress, and has offered child care!!! Liz...I'm sure we can arrange something with my parents for limpit care, nearer the time! Easyjet offer the cheapest flights to Inverness. BA are ok but tend to be on the expensive side....speaking from experience over the past 18 months or so! October or September are fine with us. SHould be a good gathering in stunning scenery! Khatt x |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Drumshanty Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:48 AM I could be very interested in this if the dates fit. Can I bring a friend? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Crystal Date: 09 Feb 07 - 05:12 AM I can get to Inverness by train or bus, but I'm not sure how to get out to wherever the YH is. I am keen to come though! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Bagpuss Date: 09 Feb 07 - 05:47 AM I am a possible attendee too. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Effsee Date: 09 Feb 07 - 07:19 AM Crystal, you can take the train from Inverness to Invershin. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Willie-O Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:08 AM Sounds intriguing, how close are you to setting dates? And have you a notion of the expense? W-O maybe dreamin in technicolour but... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Sean Chnuic Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:27 AM We'll huv nae music and promisky dancin', ken whit Ah mean, pal? Far ower mony poncey Suddron "White Settlers" loupin' owre ma bonie scratchy heather; come in August or September that the midgies may eat the airss aff ye. Gaun tae hell! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Alba Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:27 AM Carol, just a suggestion. Maybe look into flying from Cardiff to Glasgow.Then take the lovely train ride up North. Myself I am looking at flying into London visiting and grabbing a couple of other Mudders.. to resist is futile..*grin then heading up there. I'll keep my eye out for cheap flights too for you. Steer well clear of the easyjet mob. Cheap they may be but very unreliable. Trust me. Been burned enough by those chancers. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Alba Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:33 AM Sean Chnuic that's no very nice noo is it. There's enough room up by fur a few mair! Besides if the Midges are still oot mibae they wid eat the visitors (fresh blood ect!!) and then gie us a wee break, no whit a mean! It's a win win situation really J:) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Willie-O Date: 09 Feb 07 - 10:51 AM That's nearly incomprehensible but let me see if I have the gist o't...you think to threaten us with wee flyin' insects??? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA....I've camped out in Northern Ontario for weeks at a time! HA HA HA....and slept on the ground in south Texas for good measure (once). W-O |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 09 Feb 07 - 02:53 PM Well we would have to bring ducklings too so if its a problem ... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: My guru always said Date: 09 Feb 07 - 03:41 PM Think Giok may be in Portaferry this weekend, so don't anyone worry if he doesn't check in for a couple of days! Have looked at the local Youth Hostel which is a haunted castle and could be good fun. Just gotta wait till Giok settles on a date, that'll be the clincher for me! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John Routledge Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:12 PM The Youth Hostel is AWESOME!!! Worth the trip just to stay there. Had a wonderful few days there some years back. Slept in the haunted tower. Pretty atmospheric. The reason for the castle being built is fascinating. Worth a little read. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 12 Feb 07 - 03:54 PM Looks like we should hire a coach for the trip between hotel and airport! Looks like we've have a potential 'Mud Cat, the Next Generation' gathering here. Some people are going to have to watch their naughty words! (That'd be me then!) Once again, if anyone needs an overnight or more in London, I'm happy to put people up, just so long as they are not booked onto a flight north that goes earlier than the one *I'M* booked on! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Mr Happy Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:05 AM Any camping? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Alba Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:17 AM "Some people are going to have to watch their naughty words!" Oh well that knocks this particular Mudgather on the head for me...! Have a blast all 8>) Best Wishes, Jude |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:53 AM You can whisper them in my ear Jude dear! G. ¦¬] |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Jack Campin Date: 14 Feb 07 - 07:29 AM It's better to avoid English school holidays as that makes transport much more crowded and difficult. September would be better (early in the month would also let people doing long trips from overseas combine it with a visit to Whitby FF and/or the Edinburgh Festival). Chorus: The midgies, the midgies, I'm no gonna kid yiz, The midgies is really the limit, With teeth like piranhas they drive you bananas, If you let them get under your semmit. The Lord put the Garden of Eden on Earth, And it's north of the Tweed we believe. Aye, Scotland's the place And the whole human race started off with McAdam and Eve. In 6 days or under, God finished this wonder Except for the Forth and Tay bridges Then always a bloke for a practical joke He made Scotland the home of the midges. Chorus Back in 1314, the proud Edward was keen To take Scotland into his care, But he made a U-turn when he reached Bannockburn Just a few weeks before Glasgow Fair. Oh the midges let loose by King Robert the Bruce Straight into the English got tore So they ran off in tears and for 600 years They've been blocking the A74 Chorus Now never forget, when the sun's going to set And the midges arise on Loch Eck Like the vampires you see played by Christopher Lee They will give you a pain in the neck. You can smack them and whack them In vain you'll attack them, For they know every move that you make. If ye manage to kill yin another half million are ready to come to the wake. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: manitas_at_work Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:11 AM Ah Jack but a few of us are hoping to take the kids if the chosen weekend falls on half term |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Strollin' Johnny Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:18 AM September mebbe, October's totally out - too many young auditors to mislead! (exits to sound of maniacal laughter........) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: maeve Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:52 AM We'd love to go! It'd be the 10th anniversary of our honeymoon in Scotland. I'd vote for September, too. By October we're getting ready for winter hauling down wood, canning garden goods, banking the house foundation, etc. It's a long shot for us to go, though, so plan it for whenever seems best, Giok! maeve |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Feb 07 - 09:06 AM Well it's a problem, and the main guiding factor is the slowing down of the Festival scene in England, where most attendees would be coming from. There seems to be festival or six almost every weekend of the year from Easter right through. There is a bank holiday weekend in September in Scotland and Banbury is early October, then I go to America in early November. we will get less midgies, and better accommodation rates then too. I have to sit down and talk to the guy who owns the hotel, as that's our guiding factor. Watch this space Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: An Buachaill Caol Dubh Date: 14 Feb 07 - 10:17 AM Believe it or no, the words to "The Midgies" (and perhaps the music too, such as it is) are by none other than Kenneth McKellar. He could sing Burns, but never rival him..... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Feb 07 - 11:35 AM Right folks I have spoken to Graham the hotel owner and he is very enthusiastic. He's a folkie himself, and a regular Sidmouth attendee. He has said rooms in the hotel would be £25 per night B&B, he also has 3 self catering units, with more becoming available as he gets them renovated, they would be cheaper than the hotel rate, but no figure available at the moment. there is also as I said Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel across the river, and there are a few B&Bs not too far away. Wild camping is available, both for tents and caravans, or even motor homes! Banbury is the weekend of the 13th October, so the weekends of either the 20th, or 27th October have been provisionally reserved. I now need to know who is interested, and which weekend they prefer. I will go with the majority choice, so I apologise in advance if we choose the one you don't want. Can't please all of the people all of the time! So over to you guys! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Feb 07 - 11:59 AM 27th sounds good to me... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Effsee Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:42 PM Either/or for me Giok. Book me 3 nights B&B in the Hotel when you decide!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: skarpi Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:43 PM well why am I always last to know about this ????????????? kv Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: My guru always said Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:45 PM Only able to do the weekend of the 20th, but then we're only a possibility, though I'd like to try. May be a car-sharing possibility here too! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 14 Feb 07 - 03:27 PM Either for us too. My mother has been informed we'll be descending on them! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 14 Feb 07 - 03:31 PM Either for us - don't know when half term is or if I'll have a job to have half term from so whatever :0) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Pistachio Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:13 PM You should get the 'extra' hour on the 27th - I remember it because I got married that weekend many moons ago now! Unfortunately I'm unlikely to get to join you as my husband doesn't 'do' folk! Enjoy Gods country. H. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:38 PM Is he any good at childcare? It looks like there could be several under 16s there! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Jack Campin Date: 14 Feb 07 - 06:23 PM The tune for "The Midgies" seems to me to be an adaptation of "Abdul the Bul-Bul Emir". It'd be a great pity if Susanne and other German mudcatters couldn't make it. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Col K Date: 14 Feb 07 - 06:47 PM Either 20 or 27 weekend would be fine by me. Lets hope its all go for a great weekend. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Scotus Date: 14 Feb 07 - 10:23 PM I'll be in Scotland in September, so that would have my vote. Jack |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: katlaughing Date: 14 Feb 07 - 11:22 PM Bet ya never thought ya'd need a Romper room, eh, Giok!**BG** |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Strollin' Johnny Date: 15 Feb 07 - 12:22 AM 20/10 clashes with the Gainsborough (Lincolnshire) Festival wot I will be helping to organise. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Feb 07 - 05:20 AM Well the adults will be in the Rumpus Room, aka the bar! G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland Date: 15 Feb 07 - 06:40 AM 20 and 27 both good for me too. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Crystal-cookieless Date: 15 Feb 07 - 07:55 AM either/or for me! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Feb 07 - 11:36 AM I have 28 interested parties and 7 votes for each date? Half term appears to be the week in between the two dates. I'm quite happy for the children to come, but I will need to know who, how, when and why, they will be organised/watched over. I don't think they'd be allowed in the bar area, but there is the rest of the hotel, albeit a small hotel. Found this... "In Scotland, young people of 14 years of age or older can be in a bar during the permitted opening hours provided that they do not drink alcohol. Where the licensed premises hold a children's certificate, then a child under 14 may be allowed in for the purpose of eating a meal. However, children must be accompanied by someone over 18 years old and may only be present between the hours of 11.00 and 20.00." It is also worth remembering for the smokers amongst you, that smoking is not allowed in Scottish pubs, although it will be the same for England by then too! Carole and Andrew, I don't know how much it will cost you to get to Luton or Gatwick, but EasyJet has some really cheap flights to Inverness if booked early enough, like about £12 each way. List of those interested but not confirmed Maeve Manitas Liz the Squeak + Limpit Mr Happy Willie-O Effsee Emma B Megan & David Eric the Viking Crystal Geoff the Duck Mrs Duck + kids Murray MacLeod Cat's Fiddle + baby Gizmo + kids Jack Campin Ian Burden Lurking Catter Essex Girl Teribus Phillipa Col K Doug Chadwick MGAS Drumshanty + 1 Bagpuss. That looks like 5 kids and one baby to be looked after and entertained etc. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 15 Feb 07 - 02:46 PM My mum is going to look after the baby while we are at the gathering so we don't need to worry about that. We will be staying with my parents too and commuting in the car each day. Looking forward to it! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Feb 07 - 03:33 PM Khatt have you any idea how long a drive that is? G. 80.9 miles each way |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:25 AM Freshen up |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Tattie Bogle Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:25 AM Please coont me in tae, at least an interest! been oot the country so missed a' this: thanks tae a freen' wha pointed me tae it! Either of middle weekends of Oct look good i.e. 13th or 20th. TMSA calendar show Selkirk Sessions for 1st weeekend October (is this happening again or are we back to Both Sides the Tweed after Hector's break?), and Dunfermline Folk Weekend on the 27th weekend. TB |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:32 AM Looks like we're going to clash with a folk festival/event on either weekend so I'd suggest going on numbers with the majority being selected. Sorry. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Drumshanty Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:34 AM I'll vote for the 20th because of the Dunfie weekend as well. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Merek'n'Dary Date: 16 Feb 07 - 07:04 AM Thanks for reminding us when our festival is Giok! Your planning for the gather is around the time of Dougie MacLean's Perthshire Amber festival which Dary and I went to for the first time last year in our efforts to recover. It was absolutely fab and we have already decided to go again this year. Dates for this year are not yet on his website but to get some idea of what it is about go into www.perthshireamber.com Fitting in a mudgather (provided it is not too far away) at the time would be absolutely great. We will watch the postings with interest. By the way, most of the headliners for Banbury are now booked and up on the website www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 16 Feb 07 - 07:05 AM Right, rather than drag it out and twist people's arms for more votes, we will go with the 20th weekend as it is in the lead now, and it suits me better as I will be going to the Getaway immediately after the next weekend. I now need to know who is coming for that weekend. Sorry for those who will be inconvenienced, but I was never going to please everybody. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,jOhn Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:10 AM I might go if i'm not doing nowt. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Effsee Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:56 AM I'm in for Fri/St/Sun!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Feb 07 - 10:40 AM Count us in but remind us later of the date! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: GUEST,Crystal, sans cookie Date: 16 Feb 07 - 05:08 PM Count me in! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Jack Campin Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:19 PM Selkirk Sessions is the previous weekend: http://www.selkirksessions.com/main.htm which will be helpful for some, but not for me, as it's hard for me to get two weekends off consecutively. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Jack Campin Date: 16 Feb 07 - 06:23 PM ps: that's me in the Selkirk Sessions photo page, playing the ocarina in a very colourful shirt. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: My guru always said Date: 17 Feb 07 - 05:39 AM Here's a link to Selkirk Sessions for you Jack, looks good, but clashes with Banbury fest for us Down South. Good idea though if people might fancy a good tour!! Still having a think Giok. Might mean a tour for us via North Wales, Lake District & music around Oban area. Would be lots to organise, but sounds like a real go-er!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 17 Feb 07 - 12:05 PM Count us three in, might stay at the hostel though, not sure if we want to drive 80 miles from me mums but she's already offered to have the baby! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Sorcha Date: 17 Feb 07 - 03:50 PM It's just so darned expensive to get from Denver to Scotland. :( |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Feb 07 - 09:14 AM Hotel website and details so that you can make your own bookings. This is only about 1 mile from the hotel. 7 Miles away 9 Miles away 8 Miles away 8 Miles In my village again about 8 miles away. You will need to talk to the hostel yourselves, and do remember that it was rare to get a late pass at most of the hostels I used to go to, but things may have changed since then. Beware too that Sutherland is an enormous county, so even if it says Sutherland it could be 90 miles away, so check your maps if booking self catering. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: skarpi Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:40 PM Okei , thats it Me and my wife ( Gunna ) are going to there just have to fina a room . do that very soon . More later. All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather Octoberish 2007? From: Gizmo Date: 18 Feb 07 - 07:20 PM Count me in, dunno about kids yet, depends on whether I have moved or not. If I have moved, kid and dog sitting might be more of a problem. Anyway, I'll ask my parents soon. Sounds like a brilliant weekend, and I've never been to Scotland, so hoping alls well I'll be there. GTS I'll get my tummy toned up for more laughs. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,Rob the Roadie Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:31 AM Sounds like fun but it is a bit of a hike. Still we might be able to make it. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Teribus Date: 20 Feb 07 - 08:42 AM Thanks for the information 'Goik'. Week-end of the 20th October it is then. What's the format? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Essex Girl Date: 20 Feb 07 - 08:55 AM Carbisdale Castle looks great. They have 189 beds and it's £15.00 a night for YHA members and £16.00 otherwise. Can't get any prices from easyjet aet (too early), but I'm up for the hostel. They also do breakfast and dinner. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Maryrrf Date: 20 Feb 07 - 09:03 AM Oh this is terrible! I can't make it and I'm so jealous of the folks who are going.... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 20 Feb 07 - 09:45 AM Usually the format is a 'jump in' session, and/or a round the room rota. Might do what we did at Portaferry last week, and run Saturday night like a Folk Club, with people doing 'spots'. I have vague dreams of getting a ceilidh band sorted out, and I may have a caller, but don't know about the space or inclination for dancing. Don't do it myself, they told me when I got my hips sorted out I'd be able to Morris dance, but thank god it hasn't happened yet! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 21 Feb 07 - 09:10 AM Freshen up |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 22 Feb 07 - 05:34 AM And again |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 22 Feb 07 - 05:38 AM Can someone prod Manitas and get his opinion? I did ask him and he seemed to think it would be Ok, but as he's the bursar, I don't know what to book. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 22 Feb 07 - 06:00 AM You need something to do Liz. G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 22 Feb 07 - 08:51 AM I did have something to do... but I couldn't find the spare duvet. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 24 Feb 07 - 07:51 AM I can confirm my attendance as I have booked a room at the Invershin Hotel for the full weekend. I spoke to the hotel owner on the 'phone and he seems really keen to make the weekend a success. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 24 Feb 07 - 09:16 AM Welcome to MudClan Doug, be nice to see you. G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: MudGuard Date: 24 Feb 07 - 11:06 AM As already mentioned in Portaferry, second half of October or November is out of question for me - although I'd love to go back to Carbisdale Castle, a great youth hostel (but beware, a Scottish bagpipe player on the big space on top of the stairs is much too loud (the only sound I know that's worse than that is LTS + GTS behind me in the car ...) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,Skarpi Date: 24 Feb 07 - 12:07 PM I will book tonight all the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 24 Feb 07 - 12:19 PM I spoke to Graham the landlord this afternoon, and he has 3 people confirmed so far. It would be nice if we could get a few more confirmed,it is only a small hotel, and I'm sure we can get enough of us to fill it. That way we can play till the early hours, with no chance of disturbing some tweed suited visiting angler. Graham is happy for us to do this, but only if we can provide enough people for him to turn a way non Folkie Guests. Also regarding that point, although this is a MudClan Gathering, there is no reason why non-mudactters can't attend as long as they are folk orientated they're welcome. So enough bookings means that we get the place to ourselves, and Graham will refuse other bookings. Go to it chaps, and chappesses! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 24 Feb 07 - 12:30 PM Workin' Boss! Working! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 24 Feb 07 - 02:49 PM The Hotel website is showing the dates as: Mud Cat Cafe. musicians folk festival weekend. 26th/27th/28th october at the Invershin Hotel DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 24 Feb 07 - 03:10 PM OK will sort that out Doug, Graham has been off the net for a week, and now they've repaired his connection he may have got over excited. G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 25 Feb 07 - 10:58 AM Phew! Just had confirmation of booking for the last single room! Close shave , wouldn't want to subject anyone sharing to my snoring!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 25 Feb 07 - 06:37 PM He must be working on his website tonight, as can't get into it, but me and Drumshanty definitely hoping to book. I think the phone number is 01549 421202, or that's what Google came up with. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 26 Feb 07 - 03:42 AM Yup Tattie that is the correct number, you should get hold of Graham today. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Essex Girl Date: 26 Feb 07 - 08:30 AM Well, is anyone interested in sharing the self catering apartments? Otherwise I'll book in at the youth hostel. Will try to find out if there are late passes. I'm intending to make it a longer stay in Scotland so that I can visit friends in Edinburgh & Glasgow. Are you intending to finish after the Sunday lunch session, or will we go on until Sunday night? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,Skarpi from Iceland Date: 26 Feb 07 - 08:51 AM Hallo all , I think we are doing the Sunday night also . All t the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 26 Feb 07 - 09:36 AM Yup, I'm for Sunday night Linda, everybody else game? G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 26 Feb 07 - 10:32 AM Have to check with Drumshanty, who might have to be at work Monday Giok. Are we right in assuming you'll start Friday night? Will phone hotel tonight: got into the website today and it looks great. Also found an interesting article in the "Northern Times" of last October about Graham and his brother and their plans for the hotel: on Google. As you say, they seem committed to the music. (The link is rather too long to post so just Google it!) TB |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 26 Feb 07 - 10:56 AM Yup start Friday night. Here is the article from the paper Tattie mentioned. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 26 Feb 07 - 08:42 PM I won't be leaving until Monday morning, so Sunday evening is good for me. What time do you expect to start on Friday? DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST Date: 27 Feb 07 - 12:13 AM Hmm? Watch naughty words. Now how does one do that? Any Golf courses nearby? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Feb 07 - 04:33 AM Golf course at Dornoch is handy. I shall be there from about 8 PM onwards on Friday. I shall move my mobile HQ on site during the day on Friday. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Alaska Mike Date: 27 Feb 07 - 10:46 AM I would love to come, Giok, but its $1200 for the airline ticket from Anchorage to Inverness. Would there be any gigs available around that time to help defray the costs? Mike |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Dave Earl Date: 27 Feb 07 - 02:40 PM Well now Giok! I have a brother that lives in Edinburgh abd a cousin in Aberdean what do you think I might be able to organise? Tattie (Trish) be you'm listnin? Dave ps And of course, her indoors, the bank manager and the gaffer will all have something to say about the idea |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Feb 07 - 03:33 PM Well Dave, to a man of your calibre, that should be a breeze. Look forward to seeing you there! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: skarpi Date: 27 Feb 07 - 03:35 PM Hallo , I am thinking to fly up to Orkney Island from Inverness after the weekend and stay there for one or two days .? hmmmmmmm have to think about that ........... I hope to see many new Mudcatter up there at Invernish Alaska Mike it cost the same for me from Iceland , the flight the trains and the hotel s. all the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Murray MacLeod Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:04 PM Include me in as a definite, Giok. I will telephone and book tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:07 PM By the time you have driven south to Inverness Airport you could have driven north to Scrabster, and caught a ferry to Orkney for less than the plane fare Skarpi. G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,Terry McDonald Date: 27 Feb 07 - 06:41 PM Probably a silly question, but are singer-guitarists acceptable? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 27 Feb 07 - 07:09 PM Well if they're not, that'll be tough, as I have been known to try to sing while accompanying myself on guitar! When I spoke to Graham, he asked what instruments I played, and it didn't seem to cause a problem. Breton Cap, 'twould be great if you and the missis come up too! Probably taking a car up frae Edinburgh, but already have one, poss 2 passengers + mobile orchestra. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 .... |
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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 |
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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 ¦¬] |
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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. |
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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 |
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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... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Bagpuss Date: 02 Mar 07 - 10:12 AM I'm about 80% certain. |
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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.... |
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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. |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, |
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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. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:42 PM So, are you still thinking October, then? |
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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. |
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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! |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 ? |
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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 |
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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 ... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 19 Mar 07 - 09:15 PM Now now Murray, behave! |
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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! |
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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. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 20 Mar 07 - 12:23 PM Naw! Not Granny! |
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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? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 24 Mar 07 - 10:36 AM It's getting closer ¦¬] G |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM Freshness |
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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. |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:09 AM Commit what Liz :p |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:26 AM He got prevaricose veins then Liz? G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST Date: 10 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM |
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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! |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:04 PM Try this G. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:26 PM This one ? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 13 Apr 07 - 02:39 PM Looks like there is no getting out of it now Liz :) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Apr 07 - 03:29 PM I suspect we'll be flying... for 3 of us, it could cost about £200, or as much as £600 - as the ticket man and I agreed, we could probably buy a whole carriage for that price! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 13 Apr 07 - 04:04 PM aye Liz but its a begger tae get changes fur the horses these days. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,andymac Date: 14 Apr 07 - 03:24 AM Sounds like a good plan. not sure of work commitments etc, but I'd be keen on going. I'll keep watching the forum and hoping my schedule fits in, or more likely, can be shoehorned around this. andymac (it is too early on a sunny Saturday to sign in...) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Apr 07 - 07:54 AM Told you we'd be taking the plane!! Now, if other particiants could PM us as to which flights from London they'll be taking, we can organise transport at either end... can anyone hire us a minibus from Inverness airport?! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Apr 07 - 08:09 AM I deal with Europcar in Inverness they have minibuses, the manager is called John, you will find the number on line somewhere. G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 27 Apr 07 - 05:46 AM One box of Orkney delights ordered for the raffle. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Apr 07 - 06:33 AM Looks like we now have sole use of the hotel, although there's still space available. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 27 Apr 07 - 06:57 AM Whooo hooo!!! I bagsy NOT organise childrens' activities.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:01 AM You mean the barbecue? G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:35 AM Swimming lessons in the loch? Sandcastle competition on the golf course?? The 'how many midges can I have on me at one time' competition??? LTS And people wonder why I only have one child... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:11 AM I'm quite happy to share a room with someone if there;s one available,otherwise I'll use the youth hostel if there are others going there as well (Don't fancy staggering a mile in the wee small hours on my own)
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: skarpi Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:39 PM and some more Icelandic music for the raffle along some more goodies All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:48 PM We're getting the kid's passport renewed, just in case. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jack Campin Date: 28 Apr 07 - 01:42 PM I'll be there - booked a B&B today. Can we have a census of what instruments/singers will be there? I sing a bit but mainly play wind instruments and washboard. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Apr 07 - 01:46 PM Good thinking Jack, let's have a roll call. Me .............Guitar harmonica, and vocals NEXT!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,Lurking 'Catter in Scotland + Lurking Kitten Date: 28 Apr 07 - 04:10 PM Various fretted + bodhran + vocals |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 28 Apr 07 - 04:14 PM If I make it, I'll have Tenor Guitar or Bouzouki. (Guitar tuned) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 28 Apr 07 - 08:13 PM It depends on what I can carry up on the train, but I should come armed with one or more from a selection of fiddle, mandolin, concertina, whistle and guitar… and, of course, voice. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Leadfingers Date: 28 Apr 07 - 09:33 PM There is still a possibility I might make it ! IF I do I will probably drive up , so could possibly offer transport ! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Manitas_at_home Date: 29 Apr 07 - 03:09 AM Melodeon and a bag of whistles and bones. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 29 Apr 07 - 03:14 AM That's no way to talk about your wife and child Paul! Giok ¦¬] |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 29 Apr 07 - 04:30 AM Depending on how much baggage we have!....fiddle and possibly octave fiddle, may even sing a song!!! *G* Paul will probably bring his bodhran |
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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 |
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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? |
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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. |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 05 May 07 - 01:51 AM One spoon! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 May 07 - 02:59 PM MacRefresh |
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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. |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 17 May 07 - 08:12 PM I'll show her the link. Thanks |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 22 May 07 - 12:36 PM McFreshen |
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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. :-) |
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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 |
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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 :) |
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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 :) |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 23 Jun 07 - 12:37 PM I'm booked. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: skarpi Date: 23 Jun 07 - 01:25 PM me and mine are coming Skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 23 Jun 07 - 01:36 PM Drumshanty and me booked in hotel too. |
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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 |
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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). |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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! |
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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? |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 :-( |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 25 Jun 07 - 04:32 PM Dauvitt and I are booked. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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!!!!!! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 30 Jun 07 - 05:08 PM Is Emma B going to this gather? |
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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 |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Jun 07 - 05:19 PM Shame. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Sorcha Date: 30 Jun 07 - 11:34 PM Yes, Liz...shame. I won't be there either for several reasons. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 01 Jul 07 - 04:53 PM Right. Flights sorted!!!! Ooooh... I ent been onna aeroplane since I was 15!!!! Now for me billet.... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 01 Jul 07 - 05:20 PM Ooops, left that one a bit late.... nuts... ok, let's try the Hostel.... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 01 Jul 07 - 05:22 PM Who did you speak to at the hotel Penny? G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 01 Jul 07 - 05:29 PM They've put a notice on their website that all hotel accommodation is booked and only limited camp/caravan space left. I'll check tomorrow when I phone them up. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 01 Jul 07 - 05:33 PM Just spoke to Graham, give him a ring tomorrow he will find you space, don't panic. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 01 Jul 07 - 05:36 PM Thank you. I wasn't panicking.... I was gonna leave that till tomorrow after I'd phoned!!! :0) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jul 07 - 02:12 AM Just spotted this one, and it's handy for the railway station!! If I can find accommodation, I'll be there. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 02 Jul 07 - 04:11 AM As I said to Penny don't panic, there is a B&B 400 yards from the hotel, Graham has an en suite in his house 500 yards away. and there's plenty of other accommodation available. Jut ring the hotel and speak to Graham, he will arrange things for you, even the B&B. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 02 Jul 07 - 03:12 PM Wotcha! Spoke to Graham this afternoon - what a nice man - am all sorted out. Cheers John. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: MMario Date: 02 Jul 07 - 03:15 PM The real question will be: On October 23rd - will Graham be willing to do this again? heh-heh-heh-heh! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 02 Jul 07 - 05:09 PM He seems quite enthusiastic at the mo'..... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 02 Jul 07 - 05:17 PM Yep Grahams a darling sorted everything out so that dauvitt and me can get away for a few days wheelchair et al |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Jul 07 - 11:43 AM What is the likliehood of there being a convenient rail service from the airport to the hotel then? We know there is a station nearby but what is the service like in October? Darn sarf they piss about with the damned timetable so much it's a bigger work of fiction than War & Peace.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 03 Jul 07 - 11:51 AM Liz...you would need to get a cab into Inverness (not sure if there is a bus) to get the train. Inverness rail station is about 20 minutes from the airport. You might consider renting a car. The scenery up there is stunning! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 03 Jul 07 - 11:54 AM scotrail |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Jul 07 - 12:35 PM I would consider it, but would Manitas?!! I still think the idea of a minibus, given how many of us are going to be at the airport, is a good idea. Over to you Giok.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 03 Jul 07 - 04:23 PM Are we gonna be there at the same time though? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:28 PM Well at least 4 of us are! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:49 PM If we start getting more people who are gonna end up at the airport or even Inverness station on the Friday afternoon, maybe it would be an idea.... dunno. maybe we should have another head count in a couple of months? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:53 PM Weel lassies ahm no cummin aw the wey doon tae inverness jist tae hied back north :) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:08 PM And why not??? Where's yer sense of hospitality??? *G* |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:12 PM :) For you dear i would but you would have to put up wie dauvitt the whole way back. Belive me i would rather have a carload of kids :) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: GUEST,effsee sans cookie Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:12 PM "Where's yer sense of hospitality???"...North of Invershin methinks!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:31 PM Look, if it's good enough for one of my Glaswegian Uncles ("Dover, that's just up the road frae you, eh hen...") it's good enough for me... *G* |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:35 PM HE HE HE aye hen. mmmmmmmm * goes intae corner tae ponder |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:38 PM Megan L, why not drop Dauvitt at Invershin on the way down, then you'd have an extra seat! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:41 PM True but only for someone i could attach lugs tae and lift wie the wheelchair lift.:( if the flamin new caur ever arrives |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Effsee Date: 03 Jul 07 - 06:52 PM Ah! That would be a difficulty, my apologies, I was unaware of that. Reading back through the posts I think it would be very expensive to hire a mini bus to go all the way to Invershin (if that was what was intended), not too bad just to take folks to Inverness station though. I'm almost sure there is a regular bus service from the airport into town. Then throw yourselves on the mercies of Scotrail! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 03 Jul 07 - 07:32 PM Well at risk of being besieged with requests, I shall be driving up frae Edinburgh wi' Drumshanty, so potentially room for 2 more frae Edinburgh or Inverness. PM me if interested, tho at present can't say exactly whit time on the Friday, and we'll be traivelling back latish on Sunday. (Double-basses neednae apply!) TB |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Jul 07 - 01:53 AM Mini-buses aren't all that more expensive than hire cars, and at the moment, that is looking to be the safest option. What we need is a local minibus/7 seater car owner with a couple of spare days and a reputation for not fleecing tourists... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 04 Jul 07 - 05:48 AM I have just spoken to Graham, and he'll put me and Monty up at his house, booked and done. See you there. Monty is my railway travelling companion, he's a border collie. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 04 Jul 07 - 04:22 PM Oooh, doggy! That's you and I in the same place Llanfair. I like getting to play with other people's doggies..... Oooh I'm so excited... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jul 07 - 06:04 PM That is so cool, Bron! Last I knew we couldn't take pets on the trains over here. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 05 Jul 07 - 04:23 AM There's no problem with dogs as long as they are well behaved. Monty sits on his own rug next to the window and watches the world go by, or uses his collie stare, the one that scares sheep, to get people to give him food. He's really friendly, and fat and cuddly. Bit like me, really!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 05 Jul 07 - 12:40 PM You still scaring those sheep Bron? Bad girl, no biscuit! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Jul 07 - 12:06 PM There is a regular service from the airport to Inverness. Europcar can hire you a minibus at the airport. Wouldn't it be a good idea for people to compare flight numbers and arrival times? DOH! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 06 Jul 07 - 12:32 PM Maybe do that part by pm. (for safety) We're not booked yet but we will. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Jul 07 - 04:42 PM Well I wasn't going to suggest we all put it here .... but if any burglar takes a look at the attendance list, they'll know where to go! Oh, and 290! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Megan L Date: 06 Jul 07 - 05:01 PM Flamin heck lassie if they are onything like me a still canny find ma flamin santa whit hope wid i hae o findin folks hooses :p |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Jul 07 - 05:10 PM Hur hur hur... Your Santa isn't a flight risk. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 06 Jul 07 - 06:18 PM Liz the Squeak: Well there's another thread asking what our favourite instruments are. Pretty soon they'll be asking where the key is. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Jul 07 - 01:29 AM Front or back door? LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 07 Jul 07 - 01:51 AM Never the back door, dear. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Jim Lad Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:08 PM Daft Bugger. Well at least it's someone that's going, Right? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:09 PM yip. :) LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 20th 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:36 PM Did I mention that this is an edited thread Liz? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Jul 07 - 02:31 PM Meanies!!!! Some of us have few pleasures in life, other than showing the world that we can count without taking our shoes and socks off... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Jul 07 - 11:01 AM What do you do after 22? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 27 Jul 07 - 03:39 AM So there are quite a few going then? If its more than 10 Giok ye kin tak yer shoes aff tae count :p |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Jul 07 - 04:17 AM Right I have the following names gleaned from the preceding posts, please let me know if you're not on the list and should, be or vice versa. Llanfair + Monty LtS + Manitas + Limpit MeganL + Dauvitt Skarpi + Gunna, and possibly Rosa and her husband too. Jim Lad + Brenda [provisional for now] Confirmed !!!! Tattie Bogle Drumshanty Lady P Weerover [possible] Murray MacLeod + Fine Singer Jack Campin + Marion Doug Chadwick Effsee Catherine Jayne + Paul + Sprog [on west coast ;)] Lurking Catter + Kitten Col K OK how am I doing so far? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 27 Jul 07 - 05:18 AM Jim is trying to get the time off to come too, so, as soon as he knows, I'll have to contact Graham to see if there's space for him. Monty's really looking forward to it!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: GUEST,Lurking Catter Date: 27 Jul 07 - 07:35 AM Can confirm attendance including Kitten |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Jul 07 - 04:59 AM McFreshen |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:41 AM Llanfair there must be a corner somewhere Graham hasnt shoehorned someone itno yet :) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Jim Lad Date: 10 Aug 07 - 04:57 PM We're booked. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 10 Aug 07 - 06:31 PM May not be a problem, I think he's decided to stay at home. It's the long train journey without a smoke......!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 17 Aug 07 - 06:48 AM Really sorry about this, but not going to be able to come after all, so neither is Drumshanty. I have spoken to Graham of the Invershin Hotel to cancel our booking for the room, so he is going to contact whoever is top of his waiting list. Very disappointed, but hope you all have a wonderful time. TB |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 18 Aug 07 - 01:38 AM Oh Tattie - I was so looking forward to meeting you both... Ho hum. Take care. We'll post pictures to make you jealous. I'm getting excited about it now... I've even declined a money making gig to come!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 18 Aug 07 - 01:32 PM I'm all excited. I've managed to sort me passport out (I'm going to fly inna plane!!!!) and now I wanna go everywhere! Lawks, I need to get out more.... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Tattie Bogle Date: 20 Aug 07 - 11:18 AM Thanks, LTS, Do I know you already anyway? Do you go to Sidmouth? Look forward to seeing the pics! TB |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 20 Aug 07 - 11:39 AM I don't get to Sidmouth, but I do go to Towersey. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: GUEST,Drumshanty Date: 21 Aug 07 - 09:10 AM It's my own fault of course, because I don't drive. Must do something about that. I am sure you'll all have a ball and I'll see to getting a driving licence so that I can come next time. (Am posting from WhitbyFW - mayhap I'll meet some of youse here?) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 21 Aug 07 - 12:30 PM Must say I'm kinda in your boat Drumshanty. Although I'd still be flying to Invershin as I live in London! However, last year on my 40th birthday I decided enough was enough, I was fed up of camping in a tent that you had to 're-birth' yourself to get out of (and get dressed lying down in) and of basically not going to enough fests and gathers due to lack of transport. I've scored a tent I can stand up in (and the foot print isn't much bigger than my old tent) and I've got as far as passing my theory test. Unfortunately, as I haven't got access to a car to practice in, I need more lessons and they're having to happen as and when I get the money. But still, shouldn't be too long now as my instructor is making iencouraging noises about booking tests and my mother has promised that I can borrow her car once I get my full license. So Next year promises to be fun!!! My poor husband will become a folk widower.... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 21 Aug 07 - 01:16 PM Ooooooooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!! All the Mudcat Gatherings I have missed out so far because a. lack of money b. lack of time c. not being in the area Except a + b which seems to become normal.... I am living in Scotland, folks, and missed this thread! How unfair!!!!!! I just tried to read the hundreds of answers to figure out the exact date and got completely confused. Can please anyone provide me with the information about 1. when 2. where 3. help with accomodation 4. prices heeeeeeeeelp!!!! I would really like to come because here where I leave is not much of good folk music and I feel so lost.... *snik* cheers Sabine |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 21 Aug 07 - 02:07 PM Sabine it is on the 19th/ 20th/21st of October this year. It is being held In Invershin hotel The owner is Graham he has been helping folk find accomadation give him a call. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 21 Aug 07 - 02:09 PM This is his number lass Graham on 01549 421202. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 22 Aug 07 - 04:19 AM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 22 Aug 07 - 06:03 AM Thanks Megan, this should be possible for me. I will phone Graham today and as soon as I find accommodation Giok can put me on the list :-) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 23 Aug 07 - 04:43 PM Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Aug 07 - 08:23 AM Well howzit going folks? G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:13 PM Well, at the moment there is a 50:50 chance for me to make it. either I come with a friend, but he refuses to stay at the hostel and prefers camping (which is out of question for me) or I cannot come at all cause I don't have a car at the moment and don't know how to reach it with public transport Or I have a car, can come up by myself and stay at the hostel... sorry, I cannot be more precisely at the moment :-( |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:18 PM The hostel has double rooms for about £29 a night if that's his worry. Tell me where you are coming from, and I will tell you how to get there by public transport. Get to Inverness and we can get you the rest of the way somehow, or the train station is right beside the hotel. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Jim Lad Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:30 PM I think a couple of my cousin's weans live in Inverness so that will be a help to me. Got the tickets and the wean's passport renewed so all I have to do now is escape from my mother for a day or two. Cheers! Jim |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Aug 07 - 04:42 PM Great stuff Jim G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Jim Lad Date: 27 Aug 07 - 05:10 PM Got your pm, thanks. I've been all wrapped up in recording so not dropping in as much, right now. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:14 AM I'm all set, and so is Monty, though he won't enjoy the bath he has to have before we travel!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:33 AM Who will end up wetter, you or him? G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:00 PM Me. He does try to be a good boy, but he will try to creep out of the bath before I've rinsed him properly. We're thinking about sending him to a dog groomer's, but the only one I've found is called "pink poodles" |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 29 Aug 07 - 01:56 PM Enjoy yourselves! I've tried, but I won't be able to get away from work long enough in order to take part. Would have been nice to see some familiar faces and get to know some new ones. Maybe next year ... Particular good wishes to Giok and Liz, Bron, and Doug. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:24 PM We could hold the 2008 Euro gathering at the same venue Suzanne! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: sheila Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:47 PM Making the Sutherland gathering an annual event, is a terrific idea! I just hope my local PostBus keeps running....... |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 29 Aug 07 - 11:52 PM Go on then, Giok! I'm planning to be in Britain next May anyway. Shall we put the idea about in a new thread? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 08 Sep 07 - 05:43 AM Okay, folks... book me in. Still don't know whether it will only be me or a friend or whoever. But it will be me :-) |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Sep 07 - 06:05 AM Great news. look forward to meeting up at last. Not long now folks, remember there is still plenty space available at the Carbisdale Castle Youth hostel 10 minutes walk away. This alone is worth the trip, it's a spectacular place. So now we have Llanfair + Monty LtS + Manitas + Limpit MeganL + Dauvitt Skarpi + Gunna, and possibly Rosa and her husband too. Jim Lad + Brenda Lady P Weerover [possible] Murray MacLeod + Fine Singer Jack Campin + Marion Doug Chadwick Effsee Catherine Jayne + Paul + Sprog [on west coast ;)] Lurking Catter + Kitten Sabine Any additions or subtractions? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: weerover Date: 08 Sep 07 - 09:01 AM No weerover, I'm afraid. Graham said he'd contact me by end of August if he could squeeze us in, and no word. I've arranged a flying lesson that weekend (maybe I could fly over and give y'all a wee wave). wr |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:05 AM That doesn't seem many for the amount of hotel and hostel space booked. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:10 AM The hotel is booked out as far as I know... I am not yet sure if to book a bed in the youth hostel or take my tent.. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:33 AM I count 24 peeps, and I think there are others I haven't listed. G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:29 AM Just over a month to go, so I have booked my train tickets. I now have to work out how many and what type of instruments I can safely lug between the 4 trains I have to take. If all goes to plan, I shouldn't be in too much of a rush but if there are any delays, well….. I might have to limit clothes to a spare shirt and a few changes of underwear. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:31 AM Perhaps I should wear a kilt and forget the underwear. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:35 AM Well we had a German lad wearing the kilt in the pub last night, so anything's possible Doug Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 15 Sep 07 - 12:19 PM I presume there is to be a raffle? I have tickets so expect one! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Sep 07 - 12:24 PM Oh yes, I have a beautiful shawl made and donated by MMario [see pics], I also have some CDs imported by the Magnificent Severn from the USA for the purpose. So roll up guys and gals. Any more donations of prizes will be gratefully received. No Hils I haven't forgotten that you want tickets. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 15 Sep 07 - 03:32 PM I will donate a double CD "Tuesday Night @ the Tap & Spile" for the raffle. - 38 tracks of covers, original songs and poetry recorded by the Grimsby Tappites who attend the regular open mic/acoustic nights. It features several Mudcat members such as Tim the Twangler, Rockhen and myself as well as a number of Mudcat guests Those who are not lucky enough to win it could buy the CD's at £5 each (£10 the pair). All profits are donated to the National Children's Home (Grimsby) and Viking FM's "For the Kids" charity. For each double set sold (as a set) during the weekend, I will donate a further 50p to Mudcat. If anyone is interested in purchasing the CD's, either P.M. me or let me know in this thread. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 15 Sep 07 - 03:45 PM I'll buy one Doug. G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 15 Sep 07 - 03:46 PM same here |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Effsee Date: 15 Sep 07 - 04:08 PM Me too! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 17 Sep 07 - 09:47 AM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Sep 07 - 09:49 AM That woman getting fresh again I see G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Megan L Date: 17 Sep 07 - 09:55 AM ach haud yer wheesht ya daft bissim i needed grhams phone number. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Essex Girl Date: 17 Sep 07 - 01:09 PM Unfortunately I won't be able to make it now as after nearly 3 months off I've got a job.(boo hoo)It was an offer I couldn't refuse - 6 months contract at good money - means I should be able to have next summmer off as well!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Sep 07 - 01:12 PM Oh bugger! Good news job wise though! G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Jim Lad Date: 17 Sep 07 - 06:53 PM I'll be looking for CDs too. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:28 AM A month to go. Have we got a revised list, Giok? I'll bring something for the raffle, don't know what, yet. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Sep 07 - 04:42 AM So now we have 28 that I know of, plus some locals will appear on an ad hoc basis. Llanfair + Monty LtS + Manitas + Limpit MeganL + Dauvitt Skarpi + Gunna + Daughter Helga, Rosa, and her husband Helgi. Jim Lad + Brenda Lady P Weerover [possible] Murray MacLeod + Fine Singer Jack Campin + Marion Doug Chadwick Effsee Catherine Jayne + Paul + Sprog [on west coast ;)] Lurking Catter + Kitten Sabine Any additions or subtractions? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: sheila Date: 18 Sep 07 - 08:53 AM I might manage to get down from Melness. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Sep 07 - 09:51 AM Ooh yes please, we like Melness. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 19 Sep 07 - 02:05 AM I'm afraid you'll have to add Jack to that list... Rehab will be finished by then and he'll need to be watched carefully. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:53 AM That's another distillery tour then? G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:26 PM No NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! Don't let him near the distillery!!!! They'll be none left for the rest of us!!! *G* |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:30 PM Penny you're not on the list, you are coming aren't you? G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 19 Sep 07 - 05:21 PM I am too on the list! I'm 6th from the top!!! And yes I am coming. I have me plane ticket, passport and have alerted the relatives an everything!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Sep 07 - 05:37 PM Oops |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 19 Sep 07 - 05:42 PM And now there's a posting for every day of the year. Jack is presently drying out. It's amazing the difference a bottle of fabric softener and a tumbledryer will make! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Effsee Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:42 PM And don't forget the Leap Years! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 01 Oct 07 - 03:10 PM A friend of mine is hoping to come, too. She's been in touch with Graham, and she's first reserve if anyone drops out, accommodation-wise. I'll be travelling overnight on the train from Crewe to inverness, then getting the connection to Invershin, arriving lunchtime Friday. Anyone else on that train? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 01 Oct 07 - 03:13 PM She can always stay at the hostel there will be plenty room there. G. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: lady penelope Date: 01 Oct 07 - 04:13 PM You know, I keep looking at the time table posted on their web site and as far as I can figure, there only appears to be one train a day at about 5.30pm. I know I'm a bear of small brain, but surely that can't be right? |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 01 Oct 07 - 04:22 PM There afre more, but I can't get the Scotrail site to download. The National Rail enquiries site is acting up too. G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Doug Chadwick Date: 01 Oct 07 - 06:12 PM According to "thetrainline.com", the 10:39 train from Inverness should get to Invershin at 12:10. The 17:53 train arrives at 19:22. I'll be on the later train. DC |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Jack Campin Date: 01 Oct 07 - 07:39 PM Marion & I can't make it (blown too much of our holiday budget on attending a funeral). Next year, I hope. |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 2007 From: Llanfair Date: 02 Oct 07 - 04:41 AM It's the 10-39 we're getting. It's a 2 hour wait at Inverness, but lots of time for Monty to stretch his legs, and mine!! D'you think it might be an idea to start a Scottish Mudgather Two, this one's getting a bit long. I think Audrey wants to be around the hotel, and Monty and me. She doesn't get out much!!! |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:16 PM hi folks, just had a look at the hostel page again and was also looking at that hill to climb up after the session.... is there no other possibility of accommodation in that area as the hotel (fully booked) and the hostel (no, i refuse to mountain-climbing after several pints...). we could put up a tent but i must admit... i am not too keen to do this as well... any ideas? cheers sabine |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:20 PM Phone Graham and he will sort something out for you. Whatever happens you will be OK Sabine. Giok G |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: Sabine Date: 12 Oct 07 - 11:38 AM I am very sorry to tell you, but unfortunately I won't turn up next week. Hopefully next time :-( |
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Subject: RE: Scottish Mudgather October 19th/ 20th/21st 20 From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Oct 07 - 11:47 AM Oh dear, please come, I won't let Meg bite you honest! G |
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