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28 Jan 02 - 03:43 AM (#637022) Subject: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai Stony Stratford: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:08 AM (#637028) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 8th, 9th and 10th February 2002 Venue: York House, London Road, Stony Stratford, Bucks Cost: £15 approx, which will include some kind of (probably vegetarian) nosh on Friday pm, somewhere to sleep, somewhere to sing and play, and breakfast basics. I have ordered a barrel of Frog Island Shoemaker but am not allowed to sell it. Consequently I will be depending on your good nature to cover the cost, a couple of quid each for those partaking? Other beverages: We'll work out what everyone wants and go foraging. Or bring your own supply. There will be an admin meeting on Saturday 10th in the a.m., chaired by Gareth. This will be to discuss fundraising issues. |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:29 AM (#637033) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dead Horse Breakfast basics? Coffee, Paracetamol, dusky maidens giving oriental massage........that kind of thing? |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:31 AM (#637034) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dead Horse The wife has just come in. Just put me down for the coffee & paracetamol. |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:41 AM (#637039) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Ella who is Sooze The end is NIGH! feeling rough this morning. Going to go and seek the coffee god... Ella a.k.a grumpy |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:49 AM (#637044) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST,micca at work Is that Draught or bottled paracetamol?... and can I have a dusky maiden, with tomatoes and mushrooms on the side??? ( I can say this as I am B&Bing!!!)or is " corkage" charged if you bring your own!!!! |
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28 Jan 02 - 05:00 AM (#637050) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: JudeL Never mind the rest I'm sure someone mentioned the word massage. If Reading FF can have a hugging workshop why don't we have one for backrubs. Jude |
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28 Jan 02 - 06:59 AM (#637069) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant Jude, if you do bring the carriage whip, then perhaps Linda might offer something more invigorating than backrubs ! After all if Micca wants a dusky maiden covered in tomatoes and mushrooms (even if it's only on one side) then things are definitely looking rather kinky. |
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28 Jan 02 - 06:59 AM (#637070) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Lanfranc Armageddon excited at the prospect! I do hope that nothing arises to prevent my attendance. Alan |
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28 Jan 02 - 08:23 AM (#637098) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: JudeL Thanks but it's my back and shoulders that all the stress in my life seem to gather. I think it's relaxation not invigoration that I need. Jude |
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28 Jan 02 - 08:30 AM (#637100) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: JudeL Thinking about it I realise that my last post didn't quite come out the way I meant. Just lets say despite appearances to the contrary and ownership of a carriage-whip I think I need to reduce my stress levels not create more. Jude |
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28 Jan 02 - 03:21 PM (#637279) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Gareth I'll be happy to start the meeting, but please choose a better chairperson. If any catter wants copys of the questions under discusion then please PM me with yor E Mail addresses. Gareth PS Dai is there anywhere in Stoney what does Wholemeal Fried Bread dripping with Cholesterol like we had at Llanstock ???? |
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28 Jan 02 - 03:34 PM (#637299) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Cllr Change of Plan I might be able to make it after all. Massage anyone? Cllr |
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28 Jan 02 - 03:38 PM (#637301) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck It's sounding good Dai. If people want cooked breakfasts would we be able to use the cooker at York House? We could all bring something towards it and I would volunteer to help with the cooking. |
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28 Jan 02 - 04:08 PM (#637320) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Gareth Breakfast ? Breakfast ! Only wimps confine a fried breakfast to morning. Gareth |
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28 Jan 02 - 05:07 PM (#637360) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Matthew Edwards I'm looking forward to this - not long to go now. I'm worried about reports of flood warnings on the River Ouse - my underwater singing is rather poor. I tend to flounder all over the plaice in my bass voice when I do my sole rendition of Nearer My Cod To Thee, especially if I have a frog in my throat. |
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28 Jan 02 - 06:23 PM (#637403) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John MacKenzie In your BREAMs, Matthew. I hope you're not turning up on your motor PIKE and side CARP, and in case you get a puncture bring a spare EEL. Don't forget the backrub will help if you arrive feeling a bit TENCH. Must go now can't LINGer any longer, and no I don't want a kick in the POLLOCKs. Kippers and custard....YUM YUM.....Giok |
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28 Jan 02 - 06:29 PM (#637409) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Cllr FIN Cllr |
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28 Jan 02 - 06:45 PM (#637423) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant Giok - I think SALMON OTTER knock you off your PERCH with a STICKLEBACK. |
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28 Jan 02 - 07:42 PM (#637448) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Cllr You should stop with jokes and get back on topic-Now does any body know the scale of charges. Cllr |
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29 Jan 02 - 01:03 AM (#637628) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak Ciir, there are lots of hidden extras all exposed in the previous threads.... See you there! Armageddon out of here now. LTS |
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29 Jan 02 - 04:34 AM (#637691) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant I thought Dai had already told us the main charge for the weekend was going to be £15 per head (bodies get in free I think). He hasn't revealed the price of the BEER yet though - or for that matter the culinary delights (which probably won'y affect me as I'll cook in the caravan). Linda and I will bring ingredient for plenty of mulled wine if people are interested - contibution can go to Mudcat. |
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29 Jan 02 - 04:38 AM (#637693) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai There is a cooker at York House. Anyone may use it if they wish. As I said above, the beer is not for sale but I have no intention of chucking £90 away - so contributions will be expected - use your noddles. |
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29 Jan 02 - 05:28 AM (#637706) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant OK Dai - what brew are you going to be "receiving contributions for" - nothing too strong I hope ! |
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29 Jan 02 - 06:09 AM (#637716) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai Frog Island 'Shoemaker', if I remember correctly it's about 4.5% - very tasty, drinks well ;-) Frog Island Brewery is in Northampton, and makes excellent small-batch beers each with an *ahem* unique character. They're all very distinctive and different from your usual stuff... (whatever that is) |
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29 Jan 02 - 06:16 AM (#637717) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai Re: the admin meeting on Saturday, I would like to nominate Bill Sables to chair, I suspect he has the required gravitas. |
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29 Jan 02 - 07:33 AM (#637745) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant I have no complaints about the character or gravitas/gravity of either chairman or beer. |
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29 Jan 02 - 07:46 AM (#637746) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Matthew Edwards I'll second the nomination of Bill Sables even if he is wearing his anti-gravitas device.
As I've contributed a couple of songs to previous threads about this Gathering, in view of the flooding threat here is yet another "Eddystone Light" parody.
My father was the Keeper of the Buckingham Light,
Chorus:
One night as I went fishing in the brook,
"O where are the rest of my children three?"
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29 Jan 02 - 10:02 AM (#637866) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: alanww With only 10 days to go, here is the updated list of planned and possible attendees to the Stony Stratford Mudcat Gathering on 8, 9 & 10 February 2002:- Definites = 40! Possibles? = 7 Let's all go for it!
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29 Jan 02 - 10:20 AM (#637885) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Llanfair I've booked myself into the "Bull" for Friday night, possibly Saturday too. I'll be travelling from Welshpool Friday am, and following the A5 all the way. Anyone en route who needs a lift, let me know. See you soon, Cheers, Bron. |
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29 Jan 02 - 12:25 PM (#637981) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck What's this admin meeting then? |
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29 Jan 02 - 01:05 PM (#638017) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Noreen I'm staying in the Bull too, Bron -see you over breakfast (if I have my eyes open). I learn from the Good Beer Guide that this Bull is the origin of the phrase Cock and Bull story... and I don't think I should comment further! Thanks for all your work to organise this, Dai. Noreen |
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29 Jan 02 - 01:19 PM (#638026) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John Routledge Almost there!! Many thanks Dai. A great crowd of musicians and singers are attending so a wonderful musical experience is assured!! Looking forward to seeing you all again. John |
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29 Jan 02 - 02:05 PM (#638059) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Manitas_at_home I suspect that if everyone donates the usual price of a pint of beer each time they have some ( or maybe slightly less as it's wholesale) there'll be a slight profit for Mudcat funds. It worked when we had weekends away at college. |
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29 Jan 02 - 05:00 PM (#638174) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck Dai has already said that if all partakers donate a couple of quid a peice the cost of the beer will be covered. I assume we are still having a raffle for Mudcat funds. |
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29 Jan 02 - 05:16 PM (#638182) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John MacKenzie Sorry I'm B&B again, booked into Telford House, apparently staggering distance from York House. When I booked the guy said he would fetch me back in a wheelbarrow if too "tired and emotional" Best offer this year!! Failte.....Giok |
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29 Jan 02 - 07:56 PM (#638300) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Herga Kitty Dai My last trip to Stony Stratford was about 10 years ago and very fraught because it involved a) early morning driving from Saffron Walden the morning after a big birthday (my big birthday)party, b) driving via Milton Keynes without decent signs for Stony Stratford when all the roundabouts looked the same c) eventually finding the A5 (hooray, even though it was going in the wrong direction) and d) squiring a dance team (Flowers of May)on a Stony Stratford Morris Day of Dance when I had a bad knee and couldn't even dance. Any helpful hints about how to find all you Mudcatters after driving up the M1 from Harrow on Saturday morning, and where to leave the car so that it can be driven back to Harrow later on Saturday (so that I can keep my assignation with Cllr on Sunday after a lot of delicate negotiation with my mother on the subject of birthdays) would be much appreciated. Er, when was the admin meeting expected to finish, approximately? Kitty PS Sorry Gervase, I see you're only down for Sunday. Can't go on not meeting like this - hope to see you in Sidmouth. |
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30 Jan 02 - 03:32 AM (#638537) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Steve Parkes Noreen (and the rest that are staying at the Bull): that bit of iffy etymology is a very good example of the thing itself! Every pub called the Cock or the Bull claims the story as its own. Just enjoy the beer and pretend to believe everything the locals tell you. Steve |
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30 Jan 02 - 05:47 PM (#638920) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Herga Kitty Steve But isn't it true that Stony Stratford did have a Cock as well as a Bull, and both were coaching inns? Kitty |
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30 Jan 02 - 05:50 PM (#638921) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck They still do Kitty and they are very close to one another which is given as the reason for the rivalry about tales told by travellers pre TV and the like. |
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30 Jan 02 - 06:29 PM (#638946) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Lanfranc Pubs called the "Cock", at least round here in Essex and Hertfordshire, are usually at the top of a hill. In olden days of coaches and waggons, a horse was kept at the pub to be used to assist the regular team in ascending the hill. The coach or waggon would then stop at the pub to unharness the "cock horse", and probably refresh the passengers. Or so it says in the "Cock" at Henham! Looking forward to refreshment (liquid and acquaintances) at Stony Stratford! Alan |
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30 Jan 02 - 06:46 PM (#638955) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Gareth Kitty - I can't speak for when the admin/fundraising discussion will finish but I'll warrant you it will be in good time for "Opening time". If you want a sight of the discussion paper please PM me with your E Mail address - " Word" Documents which frankly are to long to cut and paste here. See yer there - Gareth BTW Reminds me of one small "spontaneous" demonstration held outside of the US of A Embassy in Grovsnor Square in the early 1970's on a Sunday. Police (Uniformed) Inspector with loud hailer - " Its nearly 7 pm, and the Pubs are about to open. Would you mind dispersing so my lads can get a drink in too!" And the crowd dispersed !!! G |
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30 Jan 02 - 07:58 PM (#639003) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: McGrath of Harlow Since it's a Mudcat meeting, I imagine the main business will be working out the etymology of Cock and Bull and so forth.
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30 Jan 02 - 08:55 PM (#639024) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Ferret jon,A & Tone d'F will not be coming now RAVEN & my self will be indoor camping. see you all there all best ferret |
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31 Jan 02 - 03:22 AM (#639201) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Steve Parkes I willbe happy to explain al about cocks on Saturday. Meanwhile, let's not give the game away, eh? Steve |
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31 Jan 02 - 03:34 AM (#639204) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai CostsBob Adams has worked out what he will charge us: At the 'community group rate' for the main hall, coffee bar and kitchen, including:
£550I think this is very reasonable. It works out at approx £14 per person for the whole weekend, pro rata for 'day boys'... I suggest sticking with the £15 I guessed at and setting up a central 'friends of mudcat' account if we decide the Gareth's suggestion is a good one... (more of this on Saturday 9th). Please please please PM me or post here with concerns and questions. The facilities on offer really are brilliant, it's a great town and you'll all love it. I'm a litteel concerned that people seem to be balking at the pathetically small monetary outlay we're asking... |
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31 Jan 02 - 07:40 AM (#639253) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Morticia I don't think anyone is actually balking, Dai, more just a bit confused at what is being charged for what.Some of us have to pinch those pennies damn hard and the luxury of leisure pursuits unfortunately come last down the list of priorities when there are mouths to feed and mortgages to pay.We all appreciate your hard work in getting this organised and I expect it will be a great weekend.Thank you. |
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31 Jan 02 - 07:45 AM (#639254) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: alanww Well said Morticia! Should be a great weekend! The life of a shepherd is a life of great care ... |
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31 Jan 02 - 08:12 AM (#639259) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST,Lady P. at work Hiyall, due to circumstances beyond my control (Parker decided to re-install our computer, but forgot to check the I.S.P. start up discs were still valid) I have had no e-mail / internet access. ( I'm being v.v.v.very naughty by posting from here, oooooh!) I too am booked into the Bull ! Could it be possible that it will become a girlie enclave? I may bring a frock!!! TTFN M'Lady P. |
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31 Jan 02 - 09:14 AM (#639292) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John Routledge DAI - The facilities being provided look quite superb. WELL DONE The space available will be the icing on the cake of what will be a first class weekend. Here's to great music and song - Cheers - John |
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31 Jan 02 - 11:49 AM (#639413) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Micca Lady P, since I am at the Bull also, does this mean I have to bring my kilt??? |
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31 Jan 02 - 12:35 PM (#639431) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: alanww Oh, no - I'm staying at the Bull too! Does that mean that I've got to bring that fetching little number with which I won the best makeup prize at Sidmouth Anchor Middle Bar Wimmin's Night? (Of course, Chris Gorniak won main prize, for looking the scariest!) Yippee!! Time passes over more pleasant and gay ... |
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31 Jan 02 - 02:57 PM (#639451) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dead Horse I wear high heeled shoes and a bright scarlet dress And I take them all off for a hundred or less...... |
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31 Jan 02 - 03:23 PM (#639471) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Morticia Dead Horse, is there more of that parody? |
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31 Jan 02 - 03:46 PM (#639489) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: bill\sables Eric the Viking and myself will be arriving in the early hours of Saturday morning due to playing a booking on Friday night. We expect to arrive around 4.00am, will the crowd still be up to let us in? Bill |
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31 Jan 02 - 06:21 PM (#639592) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak Hey Lady P - ring me - you've been engaged all night!!! (or else I'm dialling the wrong f&*^%Eg number again...) Travel arrangements need to be made, MudGuard is arriving at about 3 Friday afternoon.... when will you be ready? LTS |
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31 Jan 02 - 07:40 PM (#639623) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Snuffy Morty, According to the DT, that's all there is of HUNDREDS OR LESS. Do you plan to sing it or live it at Stony? WassaiL! V |
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31 Jan 02 - 07:45 PM (#639629) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Llanfair FROCKS!!! blimey. no-one said it was going to be a posh weekend!! alanww are your toenails still painted blue? Cheers, Bron. And I think £15 is very reasonable, even for a day girl, Dai. Diolch yn fawr. |
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31 Jan 02 - 08:14 PM (#639655) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: McGrath of Harlow See you, I hope.
One thing, after my experience at Buntingford a couple of months back (a pretty little posh people's town, where some of the local lads gave my car a serious kicking when I left it parked outside the scout hut in the course of a singing weekend), is the parking likely to be reasonably safe? (For the sake of people whose cars are still relatively undimpled.) |
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01 Feb 02 - 03:42 AM (#639867) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai Rest assured the parking is off-road - this is a big 'ouse we're talking about here ;-) |
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01 Feb 02 - 05:02 AM (#639892) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant McGrath, to quote from one of your other postings - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They wave cheerfully totally misreading your singular digital salute. I love doing that. Far more satisfying than giving back a V-sign or a finger. Only trouble is I, then I think that I've probably really annoyed that jumped up little shit, and he'll go on an kill some unfortunate road-user a few miles down the highway. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . . . . or give your vehicle a good kicking later. Peace and Love, Kevin, Don't upset the locals even if you are out of Essex. |
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01 Feb 02 - 06:52 AM (#639926) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST,Lady P. at work No Micca - Just a big girl's blouse! ;) Alan - I've seen the pictures of that frock and I must say it went very well with the nail polish ( all of you who saw the nail polish will know what I mean! ). Liz - I don't know if this is of any use, but I shall attempt to phone you tonight ( Friday 1st Feb ) as I am still e-mail-less ( due to the vaguries of NTL ). You've probably been dialling the wrong number as Buffy was on last night, so I didn't talk to any one!!!! I think I can probably be ready and over at your place for 3 ( this is pm we're talking about? ) Well Done Dai, for being so organised. I have found a surprise prize for the raffle! And I may commit cooking! TTFN M'Lady P. |
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01 Feb 02 - 08:55 AM (#639983) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: MudGuard Liz, slight correction: I will arrive in London on Thursday around 3pm, not on Friday. If I can't stay the night Thursday to Friday at your place, please tell me! Less than a week till departure... MudGuard |
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01 Feb 02 - 11:07 AM (#640031) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck At £15 for floor space - forget it. Yours balkingly |
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01 Feb 02 - 12:37 PM (#640091) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: brid widder as I'm travelling at least part of the way on public transport I won't be able to carry much...is there any chance anyone might be able to bring a spare matress or airbed for me...now I'm a grandma ....well I have poor old aching bones you see... |
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01 Feb 02 - 12:39 PM (#640094) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Diva Same time as me Mudguard..... :-) Diva |
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01 Feb 02 - 01:44 PM (#640121) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Manitas_at_home Mudguard, We thought the orginal plan was for you to come on Thursday. You certainly can sleep overnight at our place but there may not be anyone at home until about 6pm so you may have to find a museum or something to keep your self amused.. unless Micca has the afternoon off and can keep you company? |
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01 Feb 02 - 04:24 PM (#640207) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John MacKenzie The last time I bought a round of drinks in the pub, on our staff night out, it came to a lot more than £15.00. No there aren't lots of people work at my place. So I think that the price is cheap!!Looking forward to it already. "And we'll all go together"..Failte...Giok |
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01 Feb 02 - 04:26 PM (#640209) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Gareth Yes £15.00 I can stand, but what price are hamsters and sheep? Gareth |
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01 Feb 02 - 05:26 PM (#640240) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Eric the Viking If it's £15 per head, how much is it for the rest of me? Anyway-The celiedh band needs participants, so all you who sing 98 verse songs, can give up for a while (put nicely-shut yer gobs and dance you buggers) so the dancing (for which you are invited to be participants of) can take place, and so that there are people to dance etc. Do we need to bring amps etc? See you next saturday, just as the sun is rising! |
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01 Feb 02 - 05:52 PM (#640249) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck Giok you obviously drink in the wrong places. We can have a weekend ticket for Cleckheaton folk festival including camping and entertainment for £20 so I'm sorry but I do not accept that £15 is reasonable and most definitely not pathetically cheap!!! Also it has taken until a week before the actual date of the event to come up with a final price!! I'll leave it to those who obviously have more money than sense to enjoy their weekend. We will enjoy ours but not there. |
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01 Feb 02 - 11:08 PM (#640397) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Ferret where on the London Rd is York House? I look at Streetmap.com but that was no help. so HELP? all the best ferret if you like the price go, if not dont. it's up to you. |
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01 Feb 02 - 11:31 PM (#640406) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull gareth-hamsters are 2.50 Each and sheep are around 20pounds (Market price for Whole live lamb) Although I expect the price of hamsters to rise dramaticaly in the next few weeks-I spotted this in the newspaper today HAMSTER FIGHTS BACK! Police were today hunting kidnappers who stole a primary school's pet hamster-and demanded a million pounds for its safe return.The gang left a ransom note demandind the cash for the return of Harri the hamster to Corris Primary School in Machynlleth, North Wales.In fact the rodent was left in his cage outside the school, leading staff to believe Harri fought off his attackers. Headteacher Olwen Griffiths said "Harri does bite if you startle him and there was blood on the cage so maybe he bit whoever was taking him, and it gave them second thoughts"A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed that scenes of crime officers were combing the area for evidence.He added "We are taking this matter very seriously" Extra vigilance is obviously advised, I just hope this is not the first of a spate of hamster kidnappings.john |
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02 Feb 02 - 02:41 AM (#640468) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak The fact that I was being driven through Machynlleth, North Wales several times last weekend, in a People Carrier filled with Computer Support Technicians and shopping has nothing to do with the hamster-napping incident. (Eric - wanna do a cheap deal??) MudGuard - yes, you are OK for Thursday, I had a mental aberration (not hard) and forgot. I'll PM you a phone number so when you come through London, give me a bell and I'll come home with you. The delights of London await us!!! LTS
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02 Feb 02 - 02:59 AM (#640472) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak Oh, MudGuard, want to go to an Irish Session on Thursday night? LTS |
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02 Feb 02 - 05:03 AM (#640492) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Manitas_at_home £15 is not cheap to sleep on a floor but we won't just be using York House to sleep, will we? We'll be there from early Friday evening until late on Sunday night enjoying the warmth and shelter. We'll have use of a hall for dancing, various rooms for singing and playing and car parking included. All this is at a commercial rate I presume? My local recently charged me £15 an hour for use of their one function room. Multiply that by say 50 hours and York House is beginning to look very cheap. No doubt you can go to a folk festival for as cheap as £20 but economies of scale kick in there, there are often grants available and publicans willing to let rooms for free in anticipation of increased sales. AS for the price being announced late wasn't there a warning SEVERAL weeks ago that it might come to £15 each? |
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02 Feb 02 - 05:28 AM (#640496) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Dave Bryant I didn't know anyone was laying on SHEEP -is this for the Welsh contingent ? Better get there early if you want a pretty one - perhaps it would be fairest if they're all clones of Dolly. |
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02 Feb 02 - 06:11 AM (#640504) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: JudeL Point of interest: Dai mentioned the figure of £15 in the last thread on 23rd Jan, and if you look back through the threads there were indications back towards the beginning that the cost was likely to something around that. To a certain extent until Dai knew how many people the cost of hiring the place was to be shared between (and the idea was to cover the cost of hire) he would not have known how much each, we needed to pay. In my area the cost is about that of 6 or 7 drinks and probably less than the fuel or other transport costs for most of us to get there. I wouldn't like to think how much time and effort this has taken to arrange but I'd like to thank Dai for doing so. Jude PS It looks hopeful that we might be able to get there after all but not till Sat afternoon |
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02 Feb 02 - 07:16 AM (#640523) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak Don't forget those hidden extras like the RAFFLE!!! Please bring a donation or buy a ticket or preferably both!! If you are lucky, you might win your bagpipe LP back again (ah, vengeance is mine.....) LTS |
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02 Feb 02 - 07:20 AM (#640524) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Lanfranc I'll only be there on Saturday, and not too late in the evening at that - I have to run the rescue boats at my sailing club on Sunday - but count me in for a £10 contribution, anyway, plus something for a couple of beers. Kevin (McGrath)- do you want a lift? Leaving Harlow about 9am and returning about midnight (ie leaving SS about 10pm) Alan |
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02 Feb 02 - 07:20 AM (#640525) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Lanfranc I'll only be there on Saturday, and not too late in the evening at that - I have to run the rescue boats at my sailing club on Sunday - but count me in for a £10 contribution, anyway, plus something for a couple of beers. Kevin (McGrath)- do you want a lift? Leaving Harlow about 9am and returning about midnight (ie leaving SS about 10pm) Alan |
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02 Feb 02 - 07:20 AM (#640527) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Lanfranc in stereo -sorry! |
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02 Feb 02 - 07:46 AM (#640535) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Herga Kitty I tried finding York House on Multimap, and it came up with 25 hits in London Road, Loughton, MK5 - none of which was shown as York House. Can anyone else do better? Kitty |
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02 Feb 02 - 08:55 AM (#640559) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: MudGuard Liz + Manitas, Irish session on Thursday sounds nice - but I do not want to ruin any of your plans... More details by mail. MudGuard - cu in 5 (6) days
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02 Feb 02 - 01:52 PM (#640744) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Snuffy Eric, In the Yorkshire Gathering 2002? thread, Les from Hull writes: It's a shame about the ceilidh, but I don't think that, as a group, we're committed dancers. Last year, I think we had more in the band than there were on the floor! But I did enjoy the playing What makes you think Stony Stratford will be different? WassaiL! V |
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02 Feb 02 - 02:26 PM (#640760) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: alanww Maybe Dai has invited the local folk dance club, Snuffy - or, if he hasn't done so already, how about it Dai? (They could come for a nominal £2.50 contribution or whatever, which would reduce the overall cost for the residents!) I am the lord of the dance said he ...! |
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02 Feb 02 - 03:12 PM (#640800) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John MacKenzie No dancing for me! |
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02 Feb 02 - 03:16 PM (#640803) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: John Routledge I will pay a £2.50 fee per head of any dance club who may be invited NOT to have them invited :0) Cheers John |
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03 Feb 02 - 09:35 AM (#641249) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: vectis Mc Grath I should be going past you on the M25 at about 4:30 to 5:30 is on Friday pm. It's only a short step to Harlow so I could pop in and pick you up. If interested post here or PM me. Regards Mary. |
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03 Feb 02 - 11:00 AM (#641290) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Mrs.Duck Although I stand by my feelings about the cost of this weekend my comments in the earlier posting were uncalled for and I apologise for them. I hope you do all have a great time and we will see you some other time. Jane |
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03 Feb 02 - 12:46 PM (#641345) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Eric the Viking Well, are we having a ceilidh or not? What about a session? Actually the celiedh at the last Yorkshire gathering was very well attended. Les actually says-he enjoyed the music There was even a morris team-well,longsword team and people from the village, and if non mudcatters are interested then they are able to come arn't they? I wasn't telling people to dance-I was INVITING them if they wished. I myself don't dance-but I love playing the tunes and I don't want to get contentcious, but is there going to be a place for intrumentalists to play and have a session or not? Not that I mind singing, and have been known to scare cat's away with my voice, but I enjoy playing along. Is it a mixed affair or a singers weekend? |
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03 Feb 02 - 01:29 PM (#641372) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Snuffy I have had more subtle invtations than "shut yer gobs and dance you buggers". I'm hoping there's going to somewhere in York House for a session and somewhere else for a singaround at the same time, so everybody gets to do what they want. And the times in the pubs should work out as a bit of both singing and playing. WassaiL! V |
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03 Feb 02 - 02:05 PM (#641383) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST Thanks for the apology, Mrs.Duck Appreciated Not always easy to say that here
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03 Feb 02 - 03:51 PM (#641443) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: alanww I don't doubt that there will be plenty of musicians for a session (at York House and/or at a local pub) but experience elsewhere has suggested that us Mudcatters are more into singing and playing than dancing. I will certainly be interested in joining a session myself, if you will allow a novice to have a go! Gather round circle of friends ... |
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03 Feb 02 - 04:40 PM (#641483) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Liz the Squeak some of us like to dance but would die if we did.... so we go singing instead..... LTS |
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03 Feb 02 - 04:52 PM (#641491) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: Ferret Where on the London Rd is York House? I look at Streetmap.com but that was no help. so pleaes pleaes HELP, pleaes? all the best ferret |
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04 Feb 02 - 03:38 AM (#641808) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: The_one_and_only_Dai As stated somewhere in the maelstrom of threads about this subject, York House is just to the south of the turning for Clarence Road (off London Road) if that helps. A useful landmark is the Peugeot dealer just next door. The innovative bods who run the place (York House that is) have come up with the great idea of marking the building's presence with a big sign, reading 'York House'. |
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04 Feb 02 - 04:01 AM (#641812) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: mooman Dear Friends, Apologies to all as Lady McMoo and I won't be able to make Stony Stratford due to a a bit of a current squeeze financially (Patricia was made redundant a few months ago but those bills just do not stop!). I had hoped to combine it with a work trip but that just won't work my way on this occassion. This is a great shame as we were looking forward to a great weekend of music and to meeting friends old and new. I hope everything is a resounding success and take my hat off to Dai and his helpers for what looks like a great bit of organization. We will be seeing some of you I know at the forthcoming Brussels EuroGathering on 3-6 May and we are looking forward enormously to that. Have a great weekend! Best regards, mooman (Richard) P.S. Apologies to Lady Penelope for not being able to join you in that skinnydip! (8>) |
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04 Feb 02 - 04:20 AM (#641815) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST Given all the people pulling out, might the price go up to £20? I hope not |
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04 Feb 02 - 04:26 AM (#641818) Subject: RE: Stony Stratford: Armageddon From: GUEST Please post further messages in this continuation |