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17 Jun 02 - 01:52 PM (#731536) Subject: London Lodging in August? From: Joe Offer I'm going to be in the UK from August 11 to August 31, which I suppose is the time most tourists choose. I have lodging with Dick & Susan during Whitby Folk Week, August 17-23, but I'm looking for suggestions for what to do with the rest of my time there. The only other thing I have on my agenda is that I promised to visit Bill Sables. I imagine I'll look up some other Mudcatters along the way. I'm plan to use public transportation to get around. I'm hoping to pick two or three places to stay and use for centers for exploration. I'd like ot spend as much as a week in London, buit I suppose that could be expensive. can anybody recommend lodging in London that might work for me? thanks. -Joe Offer in California- |
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17 Jun 02 - 02:46 PM (#731568) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Eric the Viking Can't help you with that Joe, try Liz or someone like Micca.You cuold try the YMCA. BUT if you are in Yorkshire from 23 August will like to meet you. So stay up here. I get back from holiday 22nd, so there's a chance. Cheers Eric |
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17 Jun 02 - 04:19 PM (#731638) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: nutty Are you travelling solo, Joe? Sorry .... can't help with the London end of things but will definitely look forward to meeting you at Whitby. |
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17 Jun 02 - 04:58 PM (#731667) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Liz the Squeak Bed space here for you whenever you want Joe, just PM an Email and we'll send you details. LTS |
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17 Jun 02 - 05:00 PM (#731669) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Liz the Squeak Close to public transport, owed time off so can come pick you up from airports if needed, lots of bed space and a garden to play in. LTS |
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17 Jun 02 - 05:21 PM (#731683) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Eric the Viking And the wonderful Phoebie who might buy you a sheep! |
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17 Jun 02 - 05:44 PM (#731696) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Joe Offer Thanks, everybody. I got a message from Micca and I'm going to spend some time with him. I'll try to work it out to visit you, too, Liz. I didn't realize that any Mudcatters actually lived in the London area. I thought they all lived miles away from public transportation in picturesque villages with sheep. [grin] -Joe Offer- |
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17 Jun 02 - 06:46 PM (#731747) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Gareth If it's Sheep you want Joe, visit Wales, and a bed (or a paddock) depending on your taste. Gareth **BG**
"Oh the mountain sheep are sweeter, From the War Song of Dinas Fawrys. |
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18 Jun 02 - 05:24 AM (#732063) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: IanC Joe I live in a pleasant rural village, with easy transport to central London. You'd be welcome to stay with us for a day or so - possibly on your way to London. Ask Dick & Susan (who stayed a couple of days last time over) for info.
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18 Jun 02 - 06:29 AM (#732086) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Dave Bryant It's a pity that a lot of the clubs (eg Sharps) are closed during August. Perhaps we ought to find somewhere to have a mini-mudcat-meet for Joe. Ideas anyone ? |
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18 Jun 02 - 07:07 AM (#732101) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Declan I'll be in London on 10,11,12th August. I intend checking out some Irish music pubs around Camden and Holloway Road. Unclear about when Joe plans to visit London on his trip. If something is being organised for those dates I might try to get along. |
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18 Jun 02 - 07:42 AM (#732114) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: lady penelope I do live in a picturesque village, it just happens it's called Walthamstow. Local sessions should still be going, though I'm not sure about the 'Hale end folk club@ the Rose and Crown' in Hoe Street. A bit of a session might not go amiss, eh? TTFN M'Lady P. |
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18 Jun 02 - 09:05 AM (#732146) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Micca I could approach the Black Lion or the Stanley??? and see if they would be amenable to a session, The Black Lion were very good when Dick and Susan came over!1 |
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18 Jun 02 - 02:13 PM (#732341) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Joe Offer Well, I'm arriving mid-day on Monday, August 12, and Micca was very generous. So, I'll be staying at Micca's in London most of that week, possibly until I go to Whitby on Saturday, August 17. If there's music to be heard in the London area any night that week, I'm interested. I have to figure out a way to meet Liz somewhere in there, too. Are any Mudcatters going to Whitby? The week after Whitby, August 24-31, I'm trying to figure out how to meet up with Bill Sables and Ian C, and any other Catters I can encounter. You UK folks are certainly nice. I'm overwhelmed by the generous offers of hospitality I've received. I'm looking forward to meeting you. -Joe Offer- |
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18 Jun 02 - 06:47 PM (#732527) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Gareth Joe, Whitby ain't many miles from Hull. Multi Mudcatters !!! (Sorry a few years on the road as a technical rep teaches you British Geography) Gareth |
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18 Jun 02 - 06:54 PM (#732533) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Micca Joe, there may be a " Sharps in exile" on the Tuesday, as for some strange reason (Festivals etc I think) the EFDSS close Cecil Sharp House for the whole of August!!! and last year the Sharps FC moved to a pub!! if it does again (and the organiser has promised to let me know as soon as it is fixed) we can give that a try... |
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18 Jun 02 - 07:24 PM (#732559) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Paul from Hull Most of the Hull 'Catters will be in Whitby for the Festival, Joe... as will lots of other UK 'Catters. Whitby Folk Week is one of the bigger Folk Festivals this side of the pond. |
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19 Jun 02 - 07:53 AM (#732849) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: John J Try the Youth Hostel Association, I usually stay at Oxford Street YHA, expensive for a Youth Hostel, but cheap for London centre. John |
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19 Jun 02 - 07:54 AM (#732852) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: manitas_at_work Joe, There are a couple of regular sessions not far from Micca's. On Thursday nights there is an Irish session in Stratford (10 minutes by bus from Micca's) where singers and players of music from other traditions are welcome. On Fridays I think there is a bluesey session not far away and on Saturday afternoon the blues singers have been seen playing in the bar of the Theatre Royal, Stratford. We can probably find more. Liz and I are only 15 minutes walk from Micca's. |
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19 Jun 02 - 08:57 AM (#732893) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: greg stephens Joe, do stop by. i live in a very quaint picture post-card village called Stoke-on-trent, and I would love to play you my collection Of Edith Piaf records. |
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19 Jun 02 - 01:17 PM (#733009) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Dave the Gnome I know you can't fit in everything but if you want to cross the pennines from Bills place Manchester is only about 40-50 miles away. Plenty of people, including me, could pick you up from Selby or Cleckhuddersfaxwicke or some other such Godforsaken Yorkshire place and then accomodate you in sunny Manchester... I'm not sure if the commonwealth games are still on then but if they are you could see what you Yanks missed by deciding to sever links with the old country;-) PM me if you are interested. Cheers Dave the Gnome |
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20 Jun 02 - 07:37 AM (#733525) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: GUEST Joe, You mention in the FAQ that: I don't post messages that reveal that I will be away from home for a long period of time Really? Well, my friend, there are exceptions to every rule. When I posted that, I lived alone in a house in the city. Now I live in the country, in a home that is constantly protected three huge dogs who are very loyal. Why don't you stop in for a visit while I'm gone? |
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20 Jun 02 - 08:43 AM (#733558) Subject: RE: BS: London Lodging in August? From: Pete Jennings Joe, you don't want to be believing that Greg Stephens when he says that Stoke-on-Trent is a quaint picture post-card village. Mind you, you might want some of whatever he's on cos it must be really good! *BG* Pete
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