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04 Nov 01 - 06:53 AM (#585648) Subject: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Well, our festivals been and gone. There is a bit of time between now and whatever mid-winter celebrations you choose. Anyone fancy another Mancy Moot? Dates? preferences? Talking about Mancy - have we ever talked anout a Manx meeting? Could be great (Particularly if we start festivities on the ferry) :-) But that's for the future I guess. In the short term I suggest White Lion again - they now do food all day (well - till 7pm anyway) Saturday and Sunday. After the sucess of having the festival there all day last Saturday I guess Geoff and Liz would be more than happy to accomodate! Cheers Dave the Gnome |
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04 Nov 01 - 08:35 AM (#585674) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett Sundays are out 'cos of our club but a Mancy Moot sounds very interesting. Keep us informed..... Harry. |
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04 Nov 01 - 09:13 AM (#585691) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Nice idea Dave. Dates between now and Yule/Xmas/Midwinter are rapidly filling up, and for me personally the weekend of 7th, 8th, and 9th December is probably best, but if you can come up with some other definite date I will try to make it. Love the idea of a trip to the Isle of Man - maybe next year. I seem to remember there are a few outlying 'Catters there. |
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04 Nov 01 - 06:47 PM (#585911) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Early December than. I will ask the good folk(ies!) at the Lion on Monday if 7/8/9 is OK. Watch this space;-) Cheers Dave |
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05 Nov 01 - 05:24 PM (#586213) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Anybody else interested? I promise I won't mention yesterday's match result (Liverpool 3 Man.United 1)again! Has a general depression sunk over Manchester? Its not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me... |
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05 Nov 01 - 05:36 PM (#586221) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett City fans ain't depressed! |
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05 Nov 01 - 07:50 PM (#586321) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Matthew Edwards that was a needlessly cruel comment, shame on you!!!! I may be up for it-as the bishop said to the actress-more details on dates please. I wouldn't mind an Isle of Man trip . Got a job their once which paid an outrageous salary and concessionary taxation . Turned it down for a third of the salary, to live in Hull. (Now to be stupid once is forgivable but twice......) |
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05 Nov 01 - 07:54 PM (#586327) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,8_Pints We're interested! Bob & Sue vG |
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05 Nov 01 - 08:30 PM (#586339) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Can't believe I spelt 'their' wrong in my previous thread but it is very late. Sue vG - can we have a wardrobe discussion before anything comes off -because we don;t want to duplicate do we! |
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06 Nov 01 - 04:09 AM (#586553) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome OK - we're on. 6/7/8 Dec. There are at least half a dozen of us so we can make a go of it!!! Hopefully now there is something firm more people will be interested. The upstairs room at the White Lion is available for whenever we want to use it. Free and easy up to now. I would suggest meeting Saturday lunchtime (1-ish) and taking it from there. Just an idea - how about Afternoon singaround. Local curry shop (Or into Rusholme:-)) for a meal. Evening singaround. Get back together Sunday lunch to see who's got the stamina! Anyone fancy a Friday night session as well? Any other ideas? Fancy dress? Unicycle workshops? I'm open to suggestions (Well most suggestions...) ;-) Cheers Dave
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06 Nov 01 - 04:47 AM (#586567) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Aahhhh! The curry heaven of Rusholme. Yes, yes, yes. That is a must-do for the weekend. Saturday at the White Lion sounds great (How do I get there?), and a Friday evening session could be fun as well. How about trooping over to Harry's in Failsworth on the Sunday? Fancy dress? Why don't we just find out what Sue vG. and Ickle are planning to wear, and then all come in identical outfits? |
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06 Nov 01 - 08:43 AM (#586635) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Spot the Dog How about a more formal concert on Saturday giving Mudcatters who want it a longer more formal set. From 0800 to 1130 we could accomodate 10 x 20 minute sets. On the other hand an informal singaround could be just as much fun.... Spot |
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06 Nov 01 - 09:03 AM (#586651) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Worth it to come over for Rusholme just for the curry most of the retaurants in 'curry mile' are good but my sproglet who's at Manchest Uni introduced me to the Sha Jahanwhich is one of the best meals I've had. |
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06 Nov 01 - 09:05 AM (#586654) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Yet another good idea! There is no reason why we cannot mix the two. 'Open mike' concert spots for those as wish interspersed (sp?) with singaround and music sessions. sounds like a good do to me! Well volunteered, Spot;-) Cheers DtG |
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06 Nov 01 - 09:26 AM (#586668) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Spot Oooo's 'and you trying to get in the air Mr DTG...It was a suggestion not an offer...It gets so a person is frightened to open ones mouth without getting volunteered. On the other hand I would MC it if you needed me to. What we need is commitment from people before we book the WL. Spot |
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06 Nov 01 - 09:43 AM (#586676) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Spot, it doesn't seem that booking is needed, as Dave said that the upstairs room at the WL is available anyway. However it would be helpful to get some idea of numbers, and to invite non-'Catters to participate as well. PS Harry, as a folk club organiser and a City fan, have you ever thought about applying for help from the Minority Rights Action Group? Next thing, you'll be telling us you're a Socialist as well!!!! |
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06 Nov 01 - 10:06 AM (#586693) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Don't worry about Spot, Matthew, he's due for his injections next week so he will be better behaved by then...;-) Besides, he's just back from a weekend in Whitby and I was trying to con him into something before he sobered up but he 'spot'ted the trick! Good idea on the numbers. We will keep this thread open and hopefully have an idea in a week or two. The room at the 'Lion is OK for any number from 6 to 50 (but a bit crowded at the latter!) I spoke to Geoff (the landlord) last night and he said he had no plans for the room that weekend anyway. I think there will be a few non-catters from Swinton anyway (and some closet catters as well). Please feel free to bring along anyone from your respective areas as well - the more the merrier! Come on all you 'catters who missed the Swinton festival - catch up on some Old Tom;-) Cheers DtG |
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06 Nov 01 - 10:27 AM (#586706) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett I'm not actually the organiser of the Open Door, Pauline Westall and her better half, John, take that dubious honour...I just try and mither people into coming along. Supporting City puts all the troubles of the world into perspective! :0) |
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06 Nov 01 - 11:02 AM (#586723) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Harryoldham. You should try supporting a team like Dumbarton !! Now 'that' puts things into perspective. |
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06 Nov 01 - 11:37 AM (#586753) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Mmmmmm Rusholme Lamb Dupiaza -oh happy days!!!! Have no wardrobe worries now, because if we go for a curry I will probably spill so much down me that my clothing will become completely unrecognisable!Pass the poppadums!!! (At this stage I should say that as a Coventry City supporter, I have a great deal of empathy with Harryoldham -it was difficult enough being lousy in the Premiership but when your lousy in Division One -that's a complete bummer!) |
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06 Nov 01 - 12:44 PM (#586808) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J I'm up for it! John |
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06 Nov 01 - 01:27 PM (#586843) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge And me - Rusholme especially!! Cheers John R |
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06 Nov 01 - 01:31 PM (#586848) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Mrs.Duck Sounds good to me especially the curry bit. |
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06 Nov 01 - 01:43 PM (#586859) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly John J -will it be shorts or will the legs be covered this time? |
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06 Nov 01 - 02:46 PM (#586914) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome If I wore shorts my legs would still be covered!!! Looks like we're on for it then:-) Cheers DtG |
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06 Nov 01 - 07:29 PM (#587063) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Peter K (Fionn) I've been owing Noreen a hug for a long time now, but if you're set on 6-9 December, it's going to have to wait a little longer. |
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06 Nov 01 - 08:17 PM (#587098) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen Indeed it will have to wait, Fionn, as that weekend is already spoken for. Previous w/e would have been ok for me- but ne'er mind hey. (When did it turn into a hug?? I thought it was a pint you owed me? *grin*) Noreen |
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07 Nov 01 - 08:03 AM (#587318) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Alio We're OK for it - sounds wonderful, especially with the curry first. Does that mean I can follow someone so I won't get lost? My navigational skills are famous....or should that be 'infamous'? |
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07 Nov 01 - 10:57 AM (#587445) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J Ickle Dorritt, how would you like my legs this time??? John |
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07 Nov 01 - 11:26 AM (#587466) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome I begining to think you have fell out with us, Noreen! Not available for the festival, not available for the gathering. And I thought all you students had nothing to do but sit in pubs all day anyway... See you soon anyway;-) Dave |
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07 Nov 01 - 01:35 PM (#587550) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen Not fell out, Dave, onnist! It's the hectic social whirl... and working part time to support myself while studying full time- you get the idea? Oh, and the odd weekend away for good behaviour! Nothing personal, truly. Will get to Swinton again soon, I hope, and best of luck with this jollity. Have an onion bhaji for me! Noreen |
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07 Nov 01 - 02:50 PM (#587645) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: 8_Pints You can count us in. If we were going to Rusholme for a curry, it would be logical to sing at the Ducie afterwards as it is just round the corner from Curry Mile! The landlord is very obliging and neither of his customers will mind! Ickle - further problems if you're known for spilling curry down your front, people will definately be unable to tell us apart! (I wear a lot of silk scarves - very useful for covering a multitude of spillages!) Sue vG and 8 Pints |
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07 Nov 01 - 05:13 PM (#587769) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome This sounds quite interesting - a wandering meeting! White Lion Fri night / Sat Afternoon. Rusholme Sat tea-time. Ducie Saturday night. Would the Open Door be interested in Sunday afternoon or do we repair to the Lion again? If we go for this we need to make everyone aware of the times and stick to them - or people might not find us. Then again, perhaps that's not a bad idea...;-) Alternativeley do we just stick with the Lion of course. I'm easy (so I'm told) Ideas? Votes? Concensus? Cheers DtG |
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07 Nov 01 - 06:47 PM (#587835) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett I think the Open Door would be very interested in a Sunday afternoon....this is is evolving into a something of epic proportions, yes indeedy..... |
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08 Nov 01 - 10:22 AM (#588214) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards The Manchester Mudcat Ramble (with profound apologies to Ewan MacColl) The White Lion on Friday will sure be a high day, When 'Cats sing and play music as well. And if you are lucky, then down at the Ducie, There'll be many fine stories to tell. Then its Pauline's in Failsworth on Sunday, For the ones who can get out of bed; But I'll be trying to part with my curry, And feeling I'd rather be dead. Chorus: I'm a Mudcat, I'm a Mudcat, down Machester way, I get all my pleasure the musical way. I may be a wageslave on Monday, But I am a singer on Sunday. I love the idea of a peripatetic Meeting which seems to be developing. If I've understood correctly the schedule that is emerging looks something like this: Friday evening 7 Dec Singaround at White Lion, Swinton Saturday afternoon 8 Dec Open Mic at White Lion Saturday teatime Curry Heaven in Rusholme Saturday evening Music and Singing at the Ducie, Rusholme Sunday afternoon 9 Dec Open Door at Pauline's in Failsworth If this is correct, subject to any subsequent amendments, additions, etc etc then could some kind soul provide addresses of venues and/or directions to them. PS Spot, were you in Whitby for the Captain Cook Festival, and if so did we meet? Some of my memories of that weekend are a little hazy!! I have been told that I was dancing to reggae at 3am on the Sunday morning!!! |
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08 Nov 01 - 11:46 AM (#588266) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome I think that's about the measure of it, Matthew, unless there is any better ideas??? The White Lion is at 242 Manchester Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4TS and you can find a map HERE (All being well!) I will post my Mobile number nearer the time. Cheers Dave |
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08 Nov 01 - 02:56 PM (#588451) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett Still waiting for confirmation from Pauline regarding the availability of the room at the Bulls Head for the Sunday afternoon.
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08 Nov 01 - 06:39 PM (#588580) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Peter K (Fionn) I'm sorry to reduce a decent thread to such intimate detail, but Noreen has forced my hand. From the phenomenal archive that is Mudcat, it has been easy to establish that on 11 March this year, I said to Noreen: "I just wanted to give you a big hug for believing in (name airbrushed out to protect the innocent) against the flow." I said it by personal message, but should have told the whole world. Noreen replied in the warmest of terms, assuring me that both a pint and a hug await me in Manchester. In view of her heartbreaking memory lapse, I am glad of an opportunity to put the whole matter formally on record. |
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08 Nov 01 - 07:28 PM (#588609) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Is too premature to order the poppadums now? |
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08 Nov 01 - 07:35 PM (#588615) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Programme looks good. What is a poppadum and should I also order one now? |
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08 Nov 01 - 07:38 PM (#588622) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Don't just order one John -go for the full half dozen plus pickles!!!!! |
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08 Nov 01 - 08:14 PM (#588659) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen Oh Fionn, kiss and tell now is it? *grin* You are perfectly correct, and I had forgotten- not the exchange of PMs but the inclusion of the hug... Now, if I could just remember your gender... *LOL* |
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09 Nov 01 - 04:01 AM (#588823) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Noreen I feel guilty at only arranging things when you are not there:-( Hows about a gathering in the land o'black puds? Some time in the new year - all you need do is find a venue and date (and provide said pudd'ns) and the Mudcat will do the rest! Half term? Do you have them at uni? Cheers DtG |
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09 Nov 01 - 04:17 AM (#588829) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat From previous experience at the Shan Jahan you don't even need to order popadoms they just bring them out with lots of pickles all free of charge. Now lets all sing together 'William Patels Overture' popadum popadum popadum dum dum dum....... |
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09 Nov 01 - 04:25 AM (#588831) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Only meee again. My sproglet managed to 'con' an extra discount off the bill when a load of her and her pals celebrated a birthday at above Indian in Rusholme just a thought that the same might not just apply to 'unwashed ' students like what she is. Perhaps they'll do the same for ageing hippies like us. That along with free zimmer frame parking and a colostomy bag emptying site. |
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09 Nov 01 - 06:03 AM (#588850) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome colostomy bag emptying site!!!! Just put me right off my Jalfrazi...;-) Good point about the discount though, MC! On another semi-serious note. Wonder if any of the eateries have Music on and if so would they like to do an 'East meets West' do at some time? Does anyone have any contacts at any Rusholme establishments or with any Indian or Pakistani musicians? Good idea for helping the local community with cross cultural harmony possibly and may fit in nicely with the April charity concert we are hoping to achieve. Cheers DtG |
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09 Nov 01 - 06:36 AM (#588860) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Anonymous Helper The best place for a curry in Manchester - and, indeed, the world - is The Great Kathmandu on Burton Road, West Didsbury. Just go there & see for yourself. |
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10 Nov 01 - 04:16 AM (#589585) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Les/ Manchester uk So, apart from the curry what will happen? |
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10 Nov 01 - 05:06 AM (#589595) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Les - The details are still being firmed up but the post of Matthew Edwards dated 8 Nov gives general idea. John
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10 Nov 01 - 10:31 AM (#589665) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards This is a list of those who have expressed an interest in coming so far, so Dave and Harry can have some idea of the numbers involved: 8 Pints Bob & Sue vG Alio Dave the gnome Geordie Broon Harryoldham JohnJ with legs covered, or uncovered? Les/Manchester UK Linda Kelly The artist formerly known as Ickle Dorrit Matthew Edwards MCFat + sproglet? Mrs Duck, with Geoff and Ducklings(?) Noreen present in spirit only! Spot the Dog PS If you are coming, Geoff the Duck, please could you bring some of those South Yorkshire carols along, or does the Mudcat Republic of Yorkshire ban the export of these? |
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10 Nov 01 - 11:53 AM (#589681) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Joan from Wigan Please add me to the list of interested parties - I missed the Festival because of poor health, still not one hundred percent but hope to be well enough by December. There'll probably be some more interested Wiganers, will post again when I've got more info on that. |
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10 Nov 01 - 05:05 PM (#589854) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome And probably FOG and other sundry detritus washed up in the wake of Swinton Folk Festival..;-) DtG |
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11 Nov 01 - 12:35 PM (#590274) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: 8_Pints To the artiste formerly known as Ickle! You are more than welcome to stay at the vG residence (As long as you don't have a cat allergy!) That way you could check what I was wearing before we went out! Sue vG |
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11 Nov 01 - 03:31 PM (#590336) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Did I ever tell you what a gorgeous creature you are Sue !Will PM you. |
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11 Nov 01 - 04:01 PM (#590352) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Mrs.Duck We are not planning to bring the small people but will only be there for the day anyway. We should be able to get across for the early afternoon and don't need to get back till they throw us out of whichever hostelry we end up in! BTW What's parking like in Rushholme? Always a bit nervous of any inner city |
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11 Nov 01 - 06:18 PM (#590412) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome I've never had a problem parking round the curry mile Mrs D. provided it is early enough. There are plenty of well lit side streets and, if you are really lucky, some spaces on the main drag. Not 100% sure about round the Ducie as I don't know it too well having not been since 1980-odd! It is behind the University and the road is pretty quite out of academic hours if I remember rightly. I have never heard of any problems though. Can anyone advise on that side? Personaly I will get a taxi from Swinton so I don't care anyway;-) We will have a space or two to spare for anyone who wants to stop over btw. There is also a travel lodge type affair 200 yards down the road from us. About 40 quid a room if anyone wants a bit more comfort. I think Bill S. stopped there during the last do. Cheers DtG |
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11 Nov 01 - 06:22 PM (#590414) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge I park at the Ducie each week without problem. It is about 1 minute drive from Rusholme curry houses.!! |
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11 Nov 01 - 06:25 PM (#590415) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge PS This man is impersonating Geordie Broon. Cheers JR |
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12 Nov 01 - 04:46 AM (#590657) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat I hope to come over on Saturday. I've got a gig in Sunny Donny on Friday Night but I've got to find out if sproglet will be around. I doubt if she'll come to the music she hates 'diddly diddly land' as she calls it and once she threatened to phone Childline cos I made her listen to Coope, Boyes & Simpson. She may come for the curry though !!! JIm |
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12 Nov 01 - 11:45 AM (#590839) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ. The above named person is also very interested. Where is the White Lion please? Just recovering from a sensational weekend with the Pirt family, courtesy of son JohnJ, (another birthday present.) Try and make effort Noreen, and 'hello Harry'. HelenJ. |
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12 Nov 01 - 11:57 AM (#590844) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Hiya Helen - White Lion is in Swinton - On the A6 about 5 miles west of Manchester. There is a link to a map further up this thread. Be nice to see you there! Cheers Dave |
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12 Nov 01 - 01:43 PM (#590921) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J Hello Mum!
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12 Nov 01 - 02:15 PM (#590939) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett 'Fraid it looks like the Open Door is out for Sunday...sorry kitties..... PS....Why John Routledge? PPS......hello, Helen :0) |
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12 Nov 01 - 03:07 PM (#590976) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,The Cookieless Gnome No probs to go back to the Lion on Sunday if you like. Nothing serious at the OD is it Harry? Still running on Sunday night? And don't worry about John - it's the small pipes that cause the multiple personality disorder...;-) Cheers Dave |
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12 Nov 01 - 05:49 PM (#591118) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Yes Dave - I am about to connect my manometer to the standing part of my small g drone to check which of my personalities I am wearing today. Needs care!! Cheers John |
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13 Nov 01 - 05:54 AM (#591447) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Ned Ludd I might be able to get over on Sat. Just one thing ,is there a chippy near the White Lion? |
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13 Nov 01 - 07:04 AM (#591462) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen Yes, Ned, several, of different nationalities. |
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13 Nov 01 - 08:52 AM (#591494) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Ned Ludd Thanks Noreen. Nationality not important, but no spicy sauce. |
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13 Nov 01 - 09:58 AM (#591536) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Harry Basnett No problems with the OD...just hard to motivate for a Sunday afternoon AND the club in the evening AND work on Monday...you know how it is...... |
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14 Nov 01 - 05:24 PM (#592736) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Glad to hear it, Harry. Spicy sauce is optional at the chippies, Ned, but we get some pretty spicy and saucy lyrics... Cheers DtG |
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14 Nov 01 - 08:52 PM (#592877) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Two or three of the Ducie regular singers will be in attendance on the Saturday night so we might have to spread into two rooms.Accoustics are superb in smaller 15/20 person room. Cheers. Geordie |
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20 Nov 01 - 01:46 PM (#596521) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Just refreshing this thread as a reminder, and maybe attract the attention of some who may have missed it earlier. Joan from Wigan, Ned Ludd, and HelenJ have added their names to the list, so I'll do another headcount nearer to the date. HelenJ I've heard stories about you at the Sam Pirt workshop - luring young men into pubs!! Still what a wonderful birthday present from John. I did post a tentative schedule above which will need to change now that the Open Door on Sunday has been replaced by a session at the White Lion. Spot did suggest an Open Mic session from 0800(!?) on the Saturday morning; I'm not clear what the response to that idea was. (I know what my response to an 8am start would be!!!) |
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20 Nov 01 - 02:00 PM (#596535) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Matthew - 9am Saturday would be far more realistic. DtG - What time do you think for curry to miss Sat night Rusholme Rush and get us to Ducie in reasonable shape with time for a good thrash there. Cheers Geordie John |
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20 Nov 01 - 02:21 PM (#596563) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome They would open at 9am if required (Knock three times and say hello. Then say that you were sent by Joe...) but 11am sounds far more reasonable to me. 11am to, say 5pm gives us plenty of time for an open mic. concert and/or a singaround. Be in Rusholme by 6-ish and in the Ducie by 8pm? Spot did say 0800 but I know him better than that;-) It's his birthday today btw.
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20 Nov 01 - 02:29 PM (#596569) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Looks fine Dave although I must reserve the right to be able to knock on the door at 9am and say that Dave sorry Joe sent me. Woof Woof to Spot. Cheers Geordie John
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21 Nov 01 - 07:36 AM (#597096) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: McGrath of Harlow Good luck to you all in Mudchester. |
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21 Nov 01 - 08:51 AM (#597119) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Alio Just had a look at the photos from the last Manchester Meet, so Geoff and I are really looking forward to this, putting faces to names etc.. What time does it all start at the White Lion on the Friday? |
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21 Nov 01 - 11:40 AM (#597239) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome I'll be there from about 8 to 8:30 all being well. DtG |
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21 Nov 01 - 11:41 AM (#597240) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome I mean that's when I'll arrive of course - not that I will only be there then! Silly me. DtG |
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22 Nov 01 - 06:57 PM (#597914) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave Wynn Bugger....It was my Birthday on the 20th and no one told me. I wondered what all the fuss was about at home. Still being nearly 40 is some feat for a little doggie with Spots. Hope everyone is still available for this Manchester meet. I love putting smells to names. Must go..(particularly persistant flea in my undergrowth). Spot. |
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22 Nov 01 - 07:27 PM (#597919) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen ...hope you had a good one, Spot... |
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22 Nov 01 - 08:21 PM (#597938) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards (Belated) Happy Birthday to you Spot! |
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22 Nov 01 - 08:36 PM (#597940) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Happy birthday spot.john |
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23 Nov 01 - 04:49 AM (#597975) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J Happy Birthday Spot! John |
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27 Nov 01 - 05:51 AM (#598355) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Bernard 'Ere, It's JJ's birthday today - 27th November!
HAPPY BURPDAY JJ!! |
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27 Nov 01 - 06:18 AM (#598359) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J Thanks Bernard. John, the ancient one. |
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27 Nov 01 - 06:53 AM (#598372) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Noreen (hard at work on html) Lots of birthday hugs, John.Noreen |
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27 Nov 01 - 07:14 AM (#598378) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Can someone refresh as to where folks will be on Saturday. I hope to get a train from Donny to get there by midday. Where's the afternoon sesh ? and also where are we curry noshing is it the Shan Dah as I suggested. Muchos grassy arse Jim |
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27 Nov 01 - 07:50 AM (#598387) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ Can my pal Yvonne (good singist) come along too? She's another Railway FC regular. Happy birthday to no.1 son. Can Mum persuade you to come to a session at the Pev tonight? Drinks and drive on me. To anyone else, the Peveril of the Peak is in Manchester. HelenJ. |
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27 Nov 01 - 01:21 PM (#598578) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Mrs.Duck |
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27 Nov 01 - 02:29 PM (#598628) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Yvonne Happy Birthday JJ and big sloppy kiss X |
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27 Nov 01 - 06:47 PM (#598858) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Happy birthday to all relevant persons! The Saturday afternoon session is at the White Lion (Swinton is nearest railway station but PM me with train times from elsewhere if anyone wants a lift) Not sure where we are eating - all suggestions gratefuly accepted! Anyone and everyone is invited and will be more than welcome. Hope that answers all:-) Cheers DtG |
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28 Nov 01 - 05:48 AM (#599221) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Is Swinton easy to get to from Piccalilly ? and do you want me to see if sproglet can book Shan Dah ? If so I need to know approx how many ? Is evening sesh at the Ducie ? pip pip James |
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28 Nov 01 - 06:35 PM (#599731) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave Wynn Refresh |
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29 Nov 01 - 07:21 AM (#600085) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ Matthew Edwards sir - don't believe scandal spread by the husband of the 'present Mrs. Skipjack'. He's just trying to stir it for me. Re your abhorrance of an 08.00 start on Saturdays, I'll have you know my friends and I meet at that precise hour every Saturday for breakfast an d music. It doesn't hurt one little bit! Mind you, the brick - courtesy of neighbours - has yet to come through the window. Cheers all, HelenJ. |
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30 Nov 01 - 09:43 AM (#600886) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards One week to go! Here's a summary of information from previous messages: Who? List of people attending 8_Pints Bob and Sue vG Alio Dave the Gnome with FOG, and "sundry detritus" Harryoldham HelenJ with friend Yvonne Joan from Wigan JohnJ John Routledge Les/Manchester UK ? Linda Kelly Matthew Edwards MC Fat Mrs Duck, and Geoff Ned Ludd Spot the Dog If I've missed anyone out, or you've changed name, please post a new message. In the meantime Happy Birthday to anyone who has had a birthday this year! What? Schedule of events Friday 8 Dec: From 8/8:30pm Singaround at The White Lion, Swinton Saturday 9 Dec: 11am - 5pm Open Mic/Singaround at The White Lion Saturday 9 Dec: 6pm - 7:30pm Curry in Rusholme Saturday 9 Dec: 8pm onwards Singing and music at The Ducie Arms Sunday 10 Dec: From about 12 noon Survivors Singaround back at The White Lion Where? How to find places The White Lion DTG posted a link to a map earlier in this thread, but I'll give it again here Map . The address is 242, Manchester Road, Swinton, M27 4TS Rusholme "Curry Mile" See here "Curry Mile" . The Ducie Arms, Devas Steet, off Lloyd Street North info about the pub here Pub Guide and a map here Thats about all I can think of except: (a)Do we want to go with MC Fat's suggestion, and book the Shan Dah? and, if so, for how many? It might be easier to take pot luck. (b) What kind of beer does the White Lion serve? (c) HelenJ, are those of us who want to make an early start at 8am on Saturday OK to turn up at your house for a singing breakfast?
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30 Nov 01 - 10:08 AM (#600904) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Proper spelling of Indian is Shaandaar on 155 Wilmslow Road. Only reason for thinking of booking is to try a screw a discount but as you say we can always turn up and go. |
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30 Nov 01 - 11:24 AM (#600947) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ. Anyone who wishes to break their fast with us is welcome! Horrified to see I wrote 'abhorrance' instead of 'abhorrEnce' when I have a phobia about spelling. Cheers Matthew, HelenJ. |
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30 Nov 01 - 12:57 PM (#601006) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J I didn't realise my mum was called Matthew Helen. You learn something new everyday. Put me down for a nosh on Saturday. I'm also keen to know whose beer it is at the White Lion so I know if I need to come on my bicycle. John |
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30 Nov 01 - 01:18 PM (#601020) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge In addition to above 3 traditional singers from Wed. night at the Ducie will be at Ducie on Sat night. See everyone Friday at White Lion. - Robinsons beer I think JJ. The locals seem happy with it. Cheers Geordie |
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30 Nov 01 - 06:17 PM (#601233) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Yip - Robbies it be. Best Bitter. Hatters Mild. Last count for the seasonal special was Robin bitter (very nice too) but Geoff is threatening to treat us to Frederics for that weekend. Bring a bag to keep your brain in... No Draught Old Tom I'm afraid but the bottles are quite nice. Other bottles include the very acceptable German Bitburger (sp?) and the very odd Strongbow spiced cider! Lagers are Carling and Grolsh. Not that I know anything at all about beer...;-) Cheers DtG |
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30 Nov 01 - 08:30 PM (#601327) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards JohnJ, since there seems to be a trend on Mudcat to adopt new identities (viz. Ickle/Linda and Geordie/JohnR) your mother and I have decided to go one better, and swap our names completely! So that if you now find your mum is wearing a beard, and singing bass notes, while my mother discovers me playing an accordeon (accordion?), I am sure that you will understand! And BTW, a late Happy Birthday to you (sorry, but I can't do fancy html) |
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01 Dec 01 - 06:26 AM (#601513) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John J Cheers Matthew! JJ |
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02 Dec 01 - 04:14 AM (#602046) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Liz the Squeak Er.... is it too late to ask if I can come ('doe' as it were, no appendages) because I was going to be away that weekend, but that has been postponed, and I'd like to still have my 2 days of freedom..... if I can't get to Paris, then Manchester is just as good..... If there's anyone I could crash with, then I'm happy with a floor and a duvet, get on well with all aminals including Skipjack, I fart occasionally but I don't mind an early start to the morning..... LTS |
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02 Dec 01 - 07:02 AM (#602087) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Matthew Edwards Liz, the more the merrier! It will be great to see you again, with or without appendages. Do be prepared to sing "The Harp Song of the Dane Women" again(even if it sounds only half as good without Lady P). Sorry I can't offer you anywhere to stay, but I'm sure some kind soul... |
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02 Dec 01 - 11:50 AM (#602132) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Raggytash A ah A ah. Tis Me, cough splutter, cough splutter, Who woke me up, Manky Mudcatters Do ....OOooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh! No promises, but pass the Ducie to the left hand side. Normally in hibernation from music from October until Easter, except for our Christmas Bash (more of this later) Who, what,where .......read previous threads ..........OK got that..........sounds good........ Is there petrol in the car..where's my co driver.....give her a kick, wake her up, ......music, girl, music. Hopefully see you next Saturday. |
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02 Dec 01 - 02:38 PM (#602215) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome If I can't find you you a quiet corner, Liz, I'm sure someone will! Looking forward to seeing you. Be good to see you as well, Nick. You don't get back here often enough nowadays! Cheers DtG |
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02 Dec 01 - 05:13 PM (#602291) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ. Just recieved e/m from Yvonne to say "Isn't Saturday the end of Ramadan?" In which case everyone must be on their toes dodging the high powered motors hired for the event by doting fathers for their sons to let off steam round the street of M/cr. Evidently the police are helpless to intervene. There was a rather nasty episode last year when a driver was stopped, slapped about a bit and lost an eye during the 'argument' with the powers that were at the time. Just a thought. HelenJ. |
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02 Dec 01 - 05:49 PM (#602304) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: treaties1 Liz, I live about 6 miles from swinton, but as I don't drive I can only pop in to the meet as and when I can be sure of getting home. There is a bed available and you are welcome, just let me know. |
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03 Dec 01 - 02:18 AM (#602569) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Liz the Squeak Treaties - if I bring the car, there is no problem... will see how Manitas feels about that!!! Whooopeee!! (can you pm a map please, as I have the directional talents of a dead stoat....) Oh, and Ramadan - think yourselves getting off lightly. We had 3 local teenagers killed here at Eid last year, doing exactly the same thing. Their car lost steering and went into a concrete pillar in the Limehouse link tunnel. Oldest was 19. LTS |
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03 Dec 01 - 07:00 AM (#602615) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Just a thought about the Ramadan thing though - won't we have problems getting in somewhere is it is end of Ramadan on the Saturday night? If so, what can we do? Cheers Dave |
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03 Dec 01 - 12:13 PM (#602733) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,HelenJ. Liz - you can kip here if you can put up with two cats sleeping on you and a dog licking your face (otherwise house trained) Re the end of Ramadan (I think it's called Eid at that juncture) Yvonne thinks it starts around 22.00 on the Saturday so if an early start is made to eat, there shouldn't be much difficulty. After that it's just a case of dodging the dodgems. I'll take more care with punctuation in future! HelenJ. |
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03 Dec 01 - 01:42 PM (#602789) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Thankfully we should be well entrenched in the Ducie by 22.00!! Suggest head-count at 15.00 say in White Lion and then book somewhere from the pub. Cheers Geordie |
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03 Dec 01 - 04:26 PM (#602920) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: IanW This sounds like a good do to me, especially to a Manchester lad exiled in Yorkshire. Can anyone come? |
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03 Dec 01 - 05:45 PM (#602969) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Yvonne Sorry all- I was given duff information! Ramadan ends December 15/16th. So we miss it by a week. |
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03 Dec 01 - 07:34 PM (#603024) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Liz the Squeak Does the dog do toes as well? Will PM those kind enough to offer bed space, to let you know if I will be there... I'm hoping to be able to pick up my two new cats en route back (that's via Leeds although the way I drive, it could be Lancaster!!) depending on the lady who is releasing them.... will get back to everyone soon... Thanks, hopefully see you there!! LTS |
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03 Dec 01 - 10:03 PM (#603112) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: John Routledge Great news about Ramadan. Much less potential difficulty! Cheers and good feeding - Geordie |
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04 Dec 01 - 08:03 AM (#603260) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Dave the Gnome Anybody at all fiddler2 - the more the merrier! We had our first official night at the upstairs room at the Lion last night (We have been in the downstairs one nearly 20 years!) It seem to work a treat and it is reet good for folkie events. I will be at the Lion by 8:30pm on Friday - If anyone gets there earlier please feel free to either wait for me or Spot or make your way to the upstairs room. See you all soon. Dave |
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04 Dec 01 - 08:17 AM (#603266) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,Spot (at the kennels) If anyone is going to drink the Fredericks (assuming it's "on". Could they please wear a badge (button) saying so. Then we can ignore what they say and help them to the loo now and then. I will be at the Lion around 0830 PM latest and will have set the lighting and sound decks up beforehand (this will consist of throwing two switches and turning the fan on. Looking forward to turning names into friends.... Spot the Dog |
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05 Dec 01 - 05:36 AM (#604099) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: GUEST,MC Fat Just thought we better refresh so it doesn't go into cyberspace |
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05 Dec 01 - 03:09 PM (#604403) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Linda Kelly Looking forward to this see everyone this weekend!! |
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05 Dec 01 - 05:44 PM (#604502) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: Noreen Public Information Broadcast:This gathering has been moved to due to overcrowded inner-city site regulations. Yes, I am studying html on my course- how did you know? |
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06 Dec 01 - 05:27 PM (#605208) Subject: RE: Manchester Mudcat Meet? From: crump Looks good.If I can get there Friday night I will but I'm due at a lunch guzzlechompandchuck session.Can't carry instruments on the train,round the work-dump,across town even when sober. |