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BS: German Mudcatters get-together?

11 Jan 01 - 07:03 PM (#373020)
Subject: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

I'm becoming envious hearing about Mudcat get-togethers in various parts of the world, so I thought I'd just start the ball rolling for Germany.
1. How many German Mudcatters are out there apart from Wolfgang and me?
2. How many of you would be interested in meeting somewhere at some future date?
3. Anything else?


12 Jan 01 - 12:13 AM (#373157)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Joe Offer

Well, there's MudGuard.
Hey, if you guys have a gathering, that might be the motivation I need to get myself to Germany.
Then again, maybe not...
-Joe Offer-


12 Jan 01 - 12:42 AM (#373165)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Jon Freeman

No Joe, we made Mudguard into Welsh Mudcatter!

Jon


12 Jan 01 - 01:07 AM (#373170)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: john c

Hey, Susanne - does not being German but speaking it pretty fluently count? And is it allowed not to actually live in Germany but in a country not a million miles away from the Bavarian border (like Austria, for example!)?
M´cat gathering for Deutschers - what a good idea!
Cheers,
John


12 Jan 01 - 05:02 AM (#373217)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Well, there's Rollo (Hamburg), there's Joerg (having a GUEST in front of his name, but posting so often that he 'feels like' being a member), there's Harald (posting so rarely that he'll not see this thread), Uilleand as well (if I'm not totally mistaken), Snobby (But I haven't seen any posting by him since ages).
John, it is no impediment if you speak German, the only difficulty for you is that both Susanne and I live in the North of Germany, a far way from Austria.
In general, I think it is a good idea and would love to come.

Wolfgang


12 Jan 01 - 05:17 AM (#373220)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Jon Freeman

Oh well, I guess that Sian, Bron and I could (reluctantly) let Mudguard go back to being German if it would help the numbers... shame though as I think we would all happily have him as a Welsh member!

Seriously, I really hope it comes off for you. I can not fully express the pleasure I had in meeting fellow Mudcatters in Llantock 2000 - I liked everyone I met and I still can not get over the feelings of friendship that I experienced.

Jon


12 Jan 01 - 12:40 PM (#373389)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Schmiddy

Here is another Mudcatter from Karlsruhe, South Germany. I watch attentive the Mudcat, but can only seldom give an advice. Uwe Schmidt


12 Jan 01 - 12:45 PM (#373392)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Fortunato

Greetings from Washington DC (it's not my fault), German Mudcatters. I had missed you heretofore. Is there in fact a 'traditional' or 'folk' scene there? I've seen references to German Bluegrass and of course, much good roots rock and rockabilly.

All the best, Fortunato (Chance Shiver)


12 Jan 01 - 01:22 PM (#373413)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,Ina

Greetings from Passau! I'm not a member but a frequent guest of the Mudcat Forum.


12 Jan 01 - 04:30 PM (#373529)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

Here I am, the much spoken about MudGuard from Munich. I apply for double membership - Welsh and German if this is possible.

I am interested in a meeting but whether I'm able to come depends on date (whether my boss can spare me at the time or whether I am on holiday) and place (if on a weekend, place is not so much of a problem as during the week...).

But don't expect that I will be able to make any music at a meeting - I am a passive musician ;-)

MudGuard (Andreas)


12 Jan 01 - 04:34 PM (#373532)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

I forgot to mention: the nearer to Munich the meeting might be the better for me. And if not in Munich it should not be too far from a railway station - I don't own a car, and the last time I drove one was 14 years ago (so don't mention Rent-a-car - I have a driving license but I think it is better for all car drivers if I don't drive a car).
MudGuard


13 Jan 01 - 07:05 PM (#374134)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

Wow! This is a lot more than I expected! I suppose it'll take us some time to agree on a time and place that would suit most of us (too much to hope we might actually accommodate everybody).
Let anyone come along who counts him/herself as a German Mudcatter, guest or no, other nationality or no, musician or no (I'm not one myself), Joe Offer or no, etc. (Joe, you'd actually be very welcome, I'm sure.)
Nothing but a weekend date will do, and we should try to find a location as central as possible. So - let me know where you live, and I'll work it out on the map (any other volunteers for this?).
Alternatively, we could tack the meeting on to a festival, such as Rudolstadt (first weekend in July). I'm almost certain to be there anyway :-). There is also the 'Festival of Political Song' in Berlin in late February, but I suppose that's too soon. Besides, I may be going during the week, but I won't be able to stay for the weekend. Any other ideas? Let's thrash this out!
Wolfgang, I'll send Harald a mail.


14 Jan 01 - 12:42 PM (#374372)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,ina

I hope I'll be able to be at the TFF this July (I was last year but only on Sunday and plan to spend the whole weekend at Rudolstadt this year!)- so this would be the perfect meeting point for me! And I think it would even be relatively central as a meeting location.


14 Jan 01 - 02:22 PM (#374437)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Dave the Gnome

I'm going to be in Stuttgart early March all being well - If it's around then, not too far away and the course is still on, expect a Gnome!

Dave the Gnome


15 Jan 01 - 02:25 AM (#374736)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,GUEST, Ernest

Hello everyone,

I am looking into the Mudcat often enough to be interested in meeting a few of you all, so if possible I would like to join a meeting. Currently I live in Berlin, which IMHO is a great place for folk music (espcially Irish).

All the best

Ernest


15 Jan 01 - 07:09 AM (#374784)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Fortunato,
you see there is a German folk scene (even for folk music in German). One problem, however, is that there is also a kind of German Volksmusik (which features in our TV or radios or prominently in CD sales) that any German mudcatter wouldn't even touch with a ten feet pole.

Wolfgang


15 Jan 01 - 07:59 AM (#374791)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Lady McMoo

Depending on the venue and date maybe I could get across too from Belgium (although my German isn't the best!)

Peace

mcmoo


15 Jan 01 - 11:15 AM (#374897)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Bill D

Uilleand lives right here in the Wash DC area, and favors us with MUCH wonderful singing...including many lovely German songs...she may or may not read this thread, but I believe she does travel occasionally...so...who knows


15 Jan 01 - 11:24 AM (#374902)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

Perhaps one or two of us could get across from England as well. Cheers Bill


17 Jan 01 - 04:13 AM (#375983)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Everybody will be welcome. Knowledge of German is optional.

Wolfgang


17 Jan 01 - 06:52 AM (#376024)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

But knowledge of Germany is mandatory ;-)
MudGuard


17 Jan 01 - 07:16 PM (#376557)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

All right - we know who we'll allow in. How about a few suggestions as to location? I've made two: Rudolstadt Folk Festival in early July, or somewhere in the centre of Germany any time (what about Easter???). Keep 'em comin'!


18 Jan 01 - 07:42 AM (#376855)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

What about Frankfurt?
Advantages:
  • near the center of Germany,
  • can easily be reached from most directions by rail (I don't have a car),
  • offers an international airport for those who want to come from abroad
On the other hand, a place where one of us is living might not be too bad (for handling stuff at the local end like finding a pub and so on).
MudGuard


18 Jan 01 - 06:13 PM (#377300)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

MudGuard, I agree - if no Mudcatter is actually living in the place that would make the arrangements so much more difficult.
(Just thinking aloud!)
There are at least two Mudcatters in Berlin, also, I have friends there I could ask for help with arrangements. It's not exactly in the center of Germany, but easy to reach by road, rail and air.
Then there is Hamburg, not exactly in the centre ... but easy to reach ... AND I live near and could help with arrangements.
Muenster would be nice, with a Mudcatter in place ... - except for the fact that it is more difficult to reach by rail (?) and air.
Difficult one ...


03 Feb 01 - 05:34 PM (#389320)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

We don't seem to have got far ... even Iceland has beaten us now! Ok, I formally suggest Muenster (Westphalia) because we have a Mudcat outpost there in the shape of Wolfgang. What about Easter Saturday???


04 Feb 01 - 08:54 AM (#389598)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

No chance for me coming at Easter, sorry. But if I am the only one who can't come, go ahead anyway.

MudGuard


04 Feb 01 - 01:10 PM (#389757)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Lady McMoo

Easter Saturday wouldn't be good for me as I'll probably be on route to Japan then.

Also Hamburg and Berlin wouldn't be the best for me for travelling from Belgium. Any chance of a more central location, e.g. Dusseldorf, Koln or Frankfurt areas? If not, not to worry.

mcmoo


04 Feb 01 - 08:12 PM (#390061)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

mcmoo, I admit my geography is shaky, but wouldn't Muenster (see my suggestion, not that far from the Dutch border) be a fairly good place for you to get to? And what time will you be back from Japan? (Hope it's a holiday, not a job!)
And is there anybody out there who COULD manage Easter? If not, we could just forget it.


05 Feb 01 - 05:41 AM (#390256)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,menzze@web.de

hi everybody

I'm not here too often but like this place, it's a special one on the web. I like the idea of german mudcatters getting together and if I can make it (depends on time & place) be shure I'll come to the meeting. I write this from the south of germany, allgäu, close to the lake of Constance, right beside Austria and Switzerland (maybe they've also mudcatters there). It's an absolutely dead area concerning folk or folk-rock musicans but we have some lovely pubs around here. Let me know if your projekt is growing. Thanks to Domenico from Manchester who sent me an email to tell me about your plans. take care everybody menzze


05 Feb 01 - 05:53 AM (#390258)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Lady McMoo

Susanne,

Muenster could be do-able for me. I expect to get back from Japan on Saturday 14 April. Maybe Sunday 15 or Monday (is it a bank holiday in Germany?) could be possible for me.

mcmoo


05 Feb 01 - 06:15 AM (#390261)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Naemanson

And here comes a curve ball. How about our German brothers and sisters hosting a World Tour Concert?

Yes, boys and girls, the idea has not gone away. Keep your eyes peeled for more details on the world tour thread.


05 Feb 01 - 08:19 AM (#390292)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Sorry for not responding for a long time, but I had too much work and then got the flu (I still have). I agree with Muenster obviously though it is very far to Muenster from the south of Germany (much nearer from Belgium). If Easter saturday makes problems for several how about any normal weekend in May (too many people might be off on a vacation at Easter. How about 1swt, 2nd, 3rd week end in May (these are alternatives, mind you).

Wolfgang


05 Feb 01 - 08:55 AM (#390300)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Lady McMoo

First three weekends in May look OK for me.

mcmoo


05 Feb 01 - 03:13 PM (#390650)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

menzze, your home sounds like my place of birth. Are you from Lindau?

Planning my holiday for Mid-May to Mid-June, so only first May weekend looks okay to me.
MudGuard


06 Feb 01 - 06:11 AM (#391222)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,menzze @web.de

Hi MudGuard

It's not Lindau but you're not too far away.I live near Leutkirch in Engelboldshofen, maybe ya know it:-). If not, don't care. I know Lindau very well, 'cause I used to work there a lot, especially on the roofs, which is quite normal for a carpenter. May sounds not to bad. Maybbe I got ck my driving license 'til then. I'll keep watching the thread. Have a good time Menzze


06 Feb 01 - 12:37 PM (#391455)
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From: GUEST,ß

???


06 Feb 01 - 03:37 PM (#391583)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

Very informative, ß!!!

Menzze, I know Leutkirch, but not Engelboldshofen... I left Lindau for Munich (or rather my parents did) when I was six, and that was in 1972.
And I haven't been back too many times (although I think Lindau is a lovely city - especially the island).
MudGuard


07 Feb 01 - 05:21 PM (#392534)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

Well, looks like we're getting somewhere! I'll be away from 9 May, but any weekend before that is fine.
Wolfgang, does Muenster have a youth hostel or something similar? And a music pub?


07 Feb 01 - 09:13 PM (#392735)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,menzze

hi MudGuard

don't worry if ya don't know Engelboldshofen it's only a piece of flyshit on a very big map. The funny thing is you moved away from here in '72 and I came here in '74 when I was 14. But I found ot it's a great place to live and I won't move to far. Ya should come back someday, you'll love it.

Is there already a date for the meeting. In case of missing it here please email to menzze@web de

have a good night (it's 03.18 now, think I should go to sleep) :-))))


08 Feb 01 - 04:16 AM (#392953)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

First weekend in May, then, in Muenster.

Muenster has a youth hostel, top quality near the town center, but wait. I'll ask my wife whether she'll take our daughter with her for a weekend somewhere else. In that case you could bring your sleeping bags and fill our five rooms flat (4 could sleep comfortable, 6 fine, 12 possible,...).

A music pub? Not really my taste, but an Irish pub (and if we go first to some other place for the food, it is fine...)

Wolfgang


08 Feb 01 - 10:57 AM (#393147)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: menzze

Is that fixed, first weekend in may? Definitly? Hope I'll get back my driving license until then,'cause I hate them f.....g trains. We'll see.....

menzze


08 Feb 01 - 11:13 AM (#393156)
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From: Lady McMoo

OK marked it in my calendar!

mcmoo


08 Feb 01 - 11:42 AM (#393184)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

Are UK catters welcome? We could possibly get a car full for that weekend
Cheers Bill


09 Feb 01 - 05:29 PM (#394510)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

As was said above, Bill, the following is required to take part:
knowledge of Germany, but not of German
So if you know that Germany exists, you are very welcome!
MudGuard


09 Feb 01 - 05:40 PM (#394522)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

There are two of us so far but I hope to find two more. Where is Muenster? what is the nearest Town that I should have heard of? Would it be better to come in from Belgium or from Holland? The boat from Hull can take us to either Amsterdam or Zeebruger or would it be better to fly.
Cheers Bill


09 Feb 01 - 09:15 PM (#394663)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

My guess would be Holland. Muenster is straight east of Rotterdam, and the nearest town you might have heard of is Bielefeld, still further east. We'd certainly welcome a British delegation!

Just in order to avoid any misunderstandings: the first weekend in May is - according to my diary - 5/6 May. I'm looking forward to that!

It also might be worth knowing a little about the musical leanings and abilities of the people taking part - such as, Susanne doesn't play anything but she sings a bit - not solo if she can help it, mind you!


10 Feb 01 - 08:08 AM (#394886)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

Ok, my musical abilities are limited to listening.
MudGuard


10 Feb 01 - 01:04 PM (#395100)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

Susanne,The 5/6 May sound ideal as it is a Bank Holiday in England on 7th so we would not have to leave on the Sunday morning for work etc. on the Monday. As to instuuments etc. I will let you know when we have worked out who is comming across.
Cheers Bill


10 Feb 01 - 01:45 PM (#395127)
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From: Mrs.Duck

Very tempting. We usually go somewhere else that weekend but it would be great to come to Germany. Would there be any facilities for camping or caravans?


11 Feb 01 - 11:57 AM (#395646)
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From: bet

Wow! I was just thinking about posting a "is there any Mudcatter in Germany" thread. I am passing through on my way to Italy im March and have about a 3 hour lay over in Frankford. Are any of you in that area? Maybe you could give me some advise on where to find my gate etc. Love to hear from you. Unfortunately, I don't speak German or read it and am a little nervous about changing planes. I also have to change in Chicago. bet


13 Feb 01 - 08:28 PM (#397498)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

So, who's ready to say they are definitely going? I am.
Wolfgang would have to answer the question about caravans, but I don't really think there'd be a big problem.


14 Feb 01 - 03:19 AM (#397699)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Lady McMoo

If it will be 5/6 May I can definitely say yes.

mcmoo


14 Feb 01 - 04:14 AM (#397704)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

5/6 May gets an OK from me. My wife and daughter will be here on that weekend, so I can't offer you to come all in our flat for overnight. However, there's a big garden behind the house and there'd be place for some tents. I can't imagine there'd be problems with caravans in our part of the town. Of course, there are official camping and caravan sites in Münster, but not at walking distance. Hotels at reasonable prices are near my place and the youth hostel is at walking distance (30 min.).

What else do you need to know? Directions how to find me come later. From Belgium, I think I'd go via Aaachen and not through the Netherlands, but I'm not sure.

So much for now.

Wolfgang


14 Feb 01 - 06:01 AM (#397730)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

There are three so far from the UK coming via Rotterdam.
Bill


14 Feb 01 - 07:39 AM (#397763)
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From: GUEST,Ranks

Hello there,

Fine date, fine town. I am only living 50 Kilometers away from Münster. So i very likely will be around. I think we will bring instruments won`t we.

Ranks


14 Feb 01 - 04:42 PM (#398096)
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From: Rollo

Hi Folks, Greeting from Hamburg!

Meeting in Muenster first weekend in may sounds good so far - but maybe I have to cancel on short term for I am looking for a job in the moment.

Maybe there is chance to get a lift, but this can be sorted out later.

no problem with tenting by me. I like it.

Beside, about the german "Folk scene": Don't forget german scout and youth movement. They have cultivated a vivid tradition of genuine german folk singing where a lot of the old songs survive and many, many new ones are written.

Looking forward to Muenster

Rollo


14 Feb 01 - 05:23 PM (#398121)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: menzze

Had my first session at a psych-doc this morning.No chance to regain my drivinglicense before summer :-((( but I'm looking real hard for a driver. This means that I can't say yes definitly at the moment. I do what I can.

menzze


15 Feb 01 - 07:46 AM (#398445)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

We are now up to four in the UK. Bill Sables, Cobble, Eric the Viking, and Patrish,
Bill


15 Feb 01 - 03:16 PM (#398787)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

I'm still not so sure about me-there are organisational difficulties such as not finishing work friday until at least 15.30, the getting to be pickeed up-near Selby/Goole a(about an hour or so away-or getting to Hull, and then though I hate to mention it-the cash to do the trip with. I;m still working on all of these, but I would love to come. Is the sleeping bag idea still on?

Get back to me.Eric


15 Feb 01 - 03:22 PM (#398795)
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From: bill\sables

Eric, you can save the fare if you buy two packs of cigarettes compared to UK prices. and we do need a guitarist of your ability. Bill


16 Feb 01 - 03:25 AM (#399223)
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From: Wolfgang

We'd be glad to have visitors from the UK for the weekend. At least sleeping bag and tent should be possible in our back yard. BTW, Münster has also a Scottish pub with a decent food. With a long notice the guy might even be willing to make a haggis. But if that would some of you deter from coming to Muenster, we might go to the Italian restaurant for the food (or a greek, turkish, lebanese, chinese, spanish or even German).

Wolfgang


16 Feb 01 - 03:24 PM (#399610)
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From: Eric the Viking

Things are looking better, but the organisational difficulties still look a problem. Bill we'll talk on Wednesday.Pat, what time would you be leaving Mirfield? Munster is about 160 miles from Rotterdam-checked using Auotroute-Europe. Tent/sleeping bag no problem.

Cheers.

Eric


16 Feb 01 - 05:32 PM (#399703)
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From: Mrs.Duck

We would need to know more details about camping facilities for tents and caravans. We need somewhere that accomodates both as we have five children from 2o months to 17 years. Also what is the position regarding children in pubs in Germany?


19 Feb 01 - 05:51 PM (#401758)
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From: Mrs.Duck

Having just investigated ferry routes and times it would seem that for UK mudcatters to come we would have to set off from Hull on Friday night, travel all day Saturday and then leave early on Sunday to travel back overnight to Hull. Can't really say that sounds a lot of fun so it looks like we won't be coming after all.


19 Feb 01 - 06:12 PM (#401769)
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From: bill\sables

The boat docks in Rotterdam at 8-00am. After clearing customs etc we should be starting about 9-30 and should arrive in Munster no later than 12-30. Leaving on the Sunday should be no later than 2-00pm. if we leave on the Sunday.
Bill


20 Feb 01 - 04:57 AM (#402050)
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From: Wolfgang

We'd love to see you even if it is difficult for you. More directions and informations about Muenster will follow.

Wolfgang


20 Feb 01 - 09:50 AM (#402133)
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From: Geoff the Duck

Sorry we've decided the travelling is just too much for such a short stay. Maybe another time. Have fun!


20 Feb 01 - 10:29 AM (#402165)
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From: Les from Hull

bill\sables - When you drive through Hull go carefully - you're going right past my living room window (it's alright, we don't have a book depository but there is a small grassy knoll). I live just north of Hull Marina, almost opposite the preserved Spurn Lightship. I'm sorry that we won't be able to join you, or even offer to meet up on your way back (we'll be in Whitby).

But you may well be on the brand new ship 'Pride Of Rotterdam' which is due to enter service on May 1st.

Les


20 Feb 01 - 03:13 PM (#402380)
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From: Eric the Viking

Still got the logistics to sort out, but it looks like a go-er

Cheers.

Eric


21 Feb 01 - 11:56 AM (#402807)
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From: GUEST,Skipjack @ work

Yo Bill! Managed to sneak onto someone elses pc, as I'm still barred from the 'cat at work. Abused it too much last year.

Diamond geezer Eric phoned me and told me what was afoot. I have cleared it with the present Mrs Skipjack to come, so if there are another three bums, I'll bring me motor.

We can have the mother of all sessions on that overloaded datebox chugging across.

Sorry, my friends, for my absence. Still with you in spirit.

Skipjack


21 Feb 01 - 04:39 PM (#403125)
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From: Llanfair

I've only just caught up with this. Is there room for me? + sleeping bag+ instrument? I can get as far as Grimsby on the train. There's one that runs directly from Welshpool.
Can I come, can I?
Cheers, Bron.


21 Feb 01 - 04:42 PM (#403128)
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From: MudGuard

Bron, I would like very much if we were meeting again!!!
MudGuard


21 Feb 01 - 07:36 PM (#403287)
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From: bill\sables

Bron, Your'e in I will tell Skipjack tomorrow pleased to have you join us. Still two seats left, any offers?
Bill


21 Feb 01 - 09:13 PM (#403352)
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From: Susanne (skw)

I'd go with you if I wasn't over here already. Sounds like you're going to have more fun on the trip than at the gathering! I suppose we'll have to declare it the first ever Anglo-German Mudcat Gathering. Looking forward to meeting you all!


22 Feb 01 - 05:33 AM (#403554)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Rather the first British Mudcat Gathering on the Continent (locals admitted if they speak the Mudcat vernacular).

I'll do a count of how many come and then I'll have another look at the rooms in our flat...

More to come.

Wolfgang


22 Feb 01 - 06:46 AM (#403568)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Letty

Hi there!

I'd love to come to - I live in Bochum. I'm not German however, Dutch and teaching English (ok, the medieval kind, but still).

Letty


22 Feb 01 - 07:15 AM (#403576)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

Looks like they will have to remane thet new ferry to "Pride of Mudcat"
Bill


22 Feb 01 - 07:22 AM (#403579)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

Letty,
if you live in Bochum you even could come by bicycle. Of course, you are welcome.

Wolfgang


22 Feb 01 - 07:48 AM (#403593)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Les from Hull

If any UK mudcatters are returning on the Sunday, there's a monthly session at Nellie's (The White Horse) that starts at about 2pm and finishes later - much much later. It happens on the first Sunday of every month, unless it gets moved for any particular reason. As we haven't had March or April yet we haven't discussed if we'll move the May one because of the bank holiday. But if anyone is interested, please get in touch. Many of the Hull Chapter will be in Whitby, though (like Maggie and me, Ickle Dorritt and Cavia_P).

Of course, if you're close enough to Beverley and have a designated driver, we'll look forward to seeing you in March or April.

Les


22 Feb 01 - 08:29 AM (#403604)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Noreen

I'm tempted, and counting my pennies...

Noreen


22 Feb 01 - 02:21 PM (#403882)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

Bron-Bill phoned me and said you were coming-How are you going to get that little train of yours along the big railway lines all the way to Grimsby? It will fall into the four foot!!! Be great to see you.

Accomodation?? What is happening so far?

Letty, Ik spreek geen Nederlands. (better not take your bicycle though!)

Skip-bloody excellent!!

Noreen-It's looking good isn't it? Be lovely to see you again as well. Bill says we need a bloody good fidler!! Any offers? Auf wedersien


22 Feb 01 - 02:37 PM (#403906)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

I've had word from George Hawes that he and Chris may consider coming over. He's too busy to think about it just now, but we'll see ...


22 Feb 01 - 02:47 PM (#403920)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

My tickets and Skipjack's tickets are booked and paid for on the Pride of Rotterdam. Not quite the maiden voyage but very near.
Bill


23 Feb 01 - 02:52 AM (#404379)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: GUEST,Sabine

Hi,

here is another German Mudcatter, but quite new :o)

It sounds quite interesting what you wrote about the meeting. I'm leaving near Cologne. Would be great if anyone will send me more information because I'm unable to read and post here every day :o(

My email address is: webmaster@cantalibre.de

See you

Sabine


23 Feb 01 - 02:37 PM (#404706)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: MudGuard

Wolfgang, it could be that I can find a bed in the appartement(s) of two of my cousins. One lives in Overbergstr, the other in Telemannstr.
Which one would be more convenient?
MudGuard


23 Feb 01 - 02:39 PM (#404708)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

I'm NOT one to cast doom and gloom, but wasn't there an Irish session going on somewhere below decks on another boat that was on her maiden voyage (if you discount a few sea trials and things)? What was her name? Oh yes, Tintinic or something.I'm really looking forward to this, what should we call it?

Munstock?

I suppose we should have started alphabetically with A-stock, but we are doing all right with L-stock and now M-stock . Soon should be N-stock

Still mustn't forget a Yorkshire gathering sometime

Eric :-)


23 Feb 01 - 02:41 PM (#404711)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

I'm NOT one to cast doom and gloom, but wasn't there an Irish session going on somewhere below decks on another boat that was on her maiden voyage (if you discount a few sea trials and things)? What was her name? Oh yes, Tintinic or something.I'm really looking forward to this, what should we call it?

Munstock?

I suppose we should have started alphabetically with A-stock, but we are doing all right with L-stock and now M-stock . Soon should be N-stock

Still mustn't forget a Yorkshire gathering sometime

Eric :-)


23 Feb 01 - 02:45 PM (#404714)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

Sorry-double click on submit


23 Feb 01 - 02:54 PM (#404718)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Peter T.

Himmel, I am totally envious. This is so great. Damn the Atlantic ocean anyway.
yours, Peter T.


23 Feb 01 - 04:29 PM (#404801)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: bill\sables

Eric that was in 1912, They build boats better these days. Don't they?????? By the way I was in Hull today and there was a hell of a storm over there. It went dark and then the sleet started, but it should be OK by May. Won't it ?????? Bill


23 Feb 01 - 04:43 PM (#404811)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Llanfair

We can all be seasick together, though I believe the consumption of just the right amount of alcohol helps.
Purely medicinal, you understand.
Cheers, Bron.


23 Feb 01 - 06:38 PM (#404899)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: katlaughing

Gee, bet, I guess this means no one lives near Frankfurt...


23 Feb 01 - 06:56 PM (#404925)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

Surprising, isn't it? Maybe all the yuppies there are too busy being trendy to check out something boring like folk music ...?
Kat, did you have a particular reason for askign? Maybe someone else could help.


23 Feb 01 - 07:02 PM (#404932)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Rollo

Hey, this will be great fun in munster! So many dear people travelin' so far from everywhere...

Let's call it MUNSTER MUDCAT MAY-DAY GATHERING!

Llanfair: here is a recipy against sea sickness delivered from my grandpa who was a mediteranean sea shooner cookie... You should eat so much you are really stuffed up before you launch, but not as much you get sick without sea of course. While aboard, eat and drink heartily. You will find this REALLY helping, tried it myself occasionally. The mistake of most puking land lubbers is, their stomach is empty because they expect problems.


23 Feb 01 - 07:46 PM (#404957)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: katlaughing

No, Susanne, it's just that "bet", my sister, asked a question in this thread, way back up there on the 11th and no one bothered to answer or even acknowledge it.


24 Feb 01 - 02:26 PM (#405370)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Cobble

My passport has arrived back in double quick time so Im chomping at the bit, 14 years since I was in Germany last I cannot wait. Beer, sausages, more beer more sausages YESSSSSSSS.

Cobble.


24 Feb 01 - 04:58 PM (#405458)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Rollo

Ah, Kat, now that you mention it... there was this question about frankfurt airport... well, you are right. There is noone living in frankfurt. Actually, it's just a spot on the map where someone dropped a bunch of bankers to get rid of them. But your sister bet can be assured there is a slight chance she can find the right gate on FFM airport within three hours.


24 Feb 01 - 04:59 PM (#405461)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: katlaughing

Thanks, Rollo, I really appreciate that and I know bet will, too.


24 Feb 01 - 05:40 PM (#405501)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Susanne (skw)

Cobble, surely Germany has more to offer than that! Black pudding, for one thing - said to be one of the few animal products safe from BSE ... :-)


24 Feb 01 - 07:27 PM (#405546)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Cobble

Susanne my wife and I have a lot of good friends in Germany, we used to get over twice a year. We have fond memories of them all, one visits us whenever she can. But I have got to admit my weakness is for the cake shops, oh I love them. What to buy, never could make my mind up. I taught them in Rottenbourg am Necker how to make a traditional English dish, THE CHIP BUTTIE, yummy, bye the bye I used to sing sometimes.

Cobble who is now feeling very hungry. Love ya all.


26 Feb 01 - 05:16 PM (#406685)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

Yes, what are we going to eat? Sandwiches for the boat? There's a McDonalds about 8Km from the port for breakfast? Do we know any more about sleeping arrangements? OH yeah-the wursts- I can't wait!!!!!!!


26 Feb 01 - 07:39 PM (#406807)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Rollo

I would recommend some beef for mealtime - quite cheap nowadays. Hee hee hee.


26 Feb 01 - 09:35 PM (#406877)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Noreen

I'm told that the Pride of Rotterdam has nearly as great a tonnage as the QE2!


27 Feb 01 - 05:13 AM (#407047)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Llanfair

If you do a search for "Pride of rotterdam" on google, it tells you stuff about it, even that it has a cyber area where passengers can log on to the internet!!!
We can do a running commentary on this very website as we cross the North Sea!!!
Cheers, Bron.


27 Feb 01 - 05:55 AM (#407056)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Letty

If need be, some people (max 3) can sleep at my place near Bochum. I live about 1.5 hours from Muenster, so maybe it's not the most practical solution, but it is free!

Letty (wondering if I should bring my fiddle, I've just started a year ago)


27 Feb 01 - 08:17 AM (#407107)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Noreen

Letty, definitely take your fiddle. You'll be sorry if you don't!

Noreen


27 Feb 01 - 01:11 PM (#407271)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Les from Hull

If you're going to have a session on the Pride of Rotterdam, promise me you'll play 'The King of the Ferries'. :-)

Hull doesn't get any Pride until later when PoR's sister ship is completed!

Les


27 Feb 01 - 02:01 PM (#407301)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

Hey Lette-we need a fiddler. Imagine, Bron-that would be a first, a mobile session, logged on to Mudcat and we cross the sea-bet we'd get thrown of the boat-can't swim!!!
27 Feb 01 - 02:07 PM (#407305)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Eric the Viking

Can someone clever do one of those "start another thread of same name part 2" things so I don't have to load up 109 messages please? I can't cos I'm fick!!!!!!!


27 Feb 01 - 02:54 PM (#407351)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Noreen

Good one Les! And the Ferry reel? I used to belong to the Ferry Ceili Band (members from both banks of the Mersey).

Eric- the boat's big enough to find somewhere to hide and play- the lifeboats? *LOL* I'm used to playing, singing and dancing all the way across the Irish Sea, but this could be a first for the North Sea!


27 Feb 01 - 03:05 PM (#407357)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Noreen

Voila! (Or whatever that is auf Deutsch.) German Mudcatters get-together Part 2


27 Mar 01 - 05:46 AM (#426381)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

for all, here's an interactive town map of Muenster

for Andreas: I had a look at the map (it has a street search function): Overbergstr. is so close that I am ashamed I didn't know. Ten minutes walk from me. Go to the search function of the twon map, enter Overbergstr. and as soon as you have the map click on the arrow pointing exactly to the East. You'll then see a map that has both Overbergstr. and Wiener Str. in it and you can zoom in or out to see where that is in general.

Wolfgang


27 Mar 01 - 05:49 AM (#426384)
Subject: RE: BS: German Mudcatters get-together?
From: Wolfgang

sorry for refreshing this, the same information is in the new thread. W.