Brit Lighthead Gathering?

[SilverHeels]

There has, at last, been some interest in the idea of a UK get together (see the
'What's all the excitement about' thread (p.2). So all your Brit lurkers, show yourselves, please. How many would be interested and willing to join in?
Before we take it any further, let's get some numbers.
I'm at SilverHeels7@aol.com
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[Gaby]

OK. Who is there?

SilverHeels
Gaby
Painter
Jim Nasium
Mair?
Porter?
Frank v?
Dan O’Malley?
MajorSirJerryPending?????????................

[Painter]

I think Bru and I could add two or three possible names to the list. They don't post here, but could be interested in the get-together.


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Some people join the party, and others say goodnight.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Painter:
I think Bru and I could add two or three possible names to the list. They don't post here, but could be interested in the get-together.




Most definitely - and Bru would like to NOT include one on Gaby's list ... eeeeeeeeeewk! LOL

[BILLW]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Most definitely - and Bru would like to NOT include one on Gaby's list ... eeeeeeeeeewk! LOL

So who's the party pooper, we're dying to know ???

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Char1]

depending on when this event happens I hope to make it!
look out Alan!
lol

[violet Blue Horse]

Oh now you've done it. They'll pester you and pester you to find out who it is. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Most definitely - and Bru would like to NOT include one on Gaby's list ... eeeeeeeeeewk! LOL

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by violet Blue Horse:
Oh now you've done it. They'll pester you and pester you to find out who it is. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif



If I were to say, I might need Police protection. Even be put on Witness Programme! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[SilverHeels]

For all of you who are really interested in this event: Al has 'offered' to make enquiries about a suitable venue near to his home (a pretty village close to Preston).
How many would be willing to make the trip ?
We could plan it over a weekend, fit in some sightseeing of surrounding areas like the Lakes and Chester and Blackpool? With jam sessions to be arranged?
Please register your genuine interest before we move on to the next step. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Janice]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
For all of you who are really interested in this event: Al has 'offered' to make enquiries about a suitable venue near to his home (a pretty village close to Preston).


I stayed there in September 2002 - it is BEAUTIFUL and the perfect setting for a Lighthead gathering!!! Just make sure no one gets "my cottage" Alan http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

As much as I'd really love to go, I need to start saving my vacation time for when a certain someone crosses the pond to visit San Diego next year http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif

Janice

[SilverHeels]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Janice:
[b] I stayed there in September 2002 - it is BEAUTIFUL and the perfect setting for a Lighthead gathering!!! Just make sure no one gets "my cottage" Alan http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

As much as I'd really love to go, I need to start saving my vacation time for when a certain someone crosses the pond to visit San Diego next year >>

hmmmmm ... now I wonder who in the world that can be.... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif




[This message has been edited by SilverHeels (edited May 25, 2004).]

[Jim Nasium]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
For all of you who are really interested in this event: Al has 'offered' to make enquiries about a suitable venue near to his home (a pretty village close to Preston).
How many would be willing to make the trip ?
We could plan it over a weekend, fit in some sightseeing of surrounding areas like the Lakes and Chester and Blackpool? With jam sessions to be arranged?
Please register your genuine interest before we move on to the next step. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

This boy, would definetly be interested.

That is assuming I am not the eeeeeeeeek merchant refered to elsewhere.


[This message has been edited by Jim Nasium (edited May 25, 2004).]

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Jim Nasium:
This boy, would definetly be interested.

That is assuming I am not the eeeeeeeeek merchant refered to elsewhere.


[This message has been edited by Jim Nasium (edited May 25, 2004).]

Jim,
delighted that you are joining us. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Painter]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Nasium:
This boy, would definetly be interested.
That is assuming I am not the eeeeeeeeek merchant refered to elsewhere.

Well, it isn't you, Jim - and I'm sure it's not me. That narrows it down a bit http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif


[This message has been edited by Painter (edited May 25, 2004).]

[SilverHeels]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Painter:
[b][QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Nasium:
This boy, would definetly be interested.
That is assuming I am not the eeeeeeeeek merchant refered to elsewhere.

Well, it isn't you, Jim - and I'm sure it's not me. That narrows it down a bit http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

hmmmm .... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

I am bringing this topic to the top again in the hope that the other Brits who have not yet responded, will read this thread and join us. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif




[This message has been edited by SilverHeels (edited May 26, 2004).]

[searam]

Hello to all of you in the U.K.! I hope you all get a chance to meet - sounds like you will! Wish I could be there! Do any of you know of any retail stores that do not have HARMONY stocked? Obviously, it would be easier to ask multiple store "chains" to add it to their inventory. Would it be easier if the CD has more airplay? If so, I know several of you are calling/emailing stations, but could I help in any way? Are there many internet stations tha would take requests from "across the pond?"
Sean

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Painter:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Nasium:
This boy, would definetly be interested.
That is assuming I am not the eeeeeeeeek merchant refered to elsewhere.

Well, it isn't you, Jim - and I'm sure it's not me. That narrows it down a bit http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif


[This message has been edited by Painter (edited May 25, 2004).]


Just bringing this topic to the top again so that any Brit who has not responded, will see it today and contact me. Please? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:

Just bringing this topic to the top again so that any Brit who has not responded, will see it today and contact me. Please? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

ooops - sorry about the double post. Dunno what happened. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

[SilverHeels]

I believe the poster called 'Mair' is from Wales. Does anyone know Mair? Mair, if you are lurking, please contact me.
Thanks.

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
I believe the poster called 'Mair' is from Wales. Does anyone know Mair? Mair, if you are lurking, please contact me.
Thanks.
Bru Mair did say
"Mair" is my real name (pronounced "MA-E-R") (The Welsh equivalent of "Mary")"
and her profile gives her e-mail addy as
mair@gofannon.demon.co.uk
and says she is a teacher in Welsh Wales



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starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by johnfowles:
Originally posted by SilverHeels:
I believe the poster called 'Mair' is from Wales. Does anyone know Mair? Mair, if you are lurking, please contact me.
Thanks.
Bru Mair did say
"Mair" is my real name (pronounced "MA-E-R") (The Welsh equivalent of "Mary")"
and her profile gives her e-mail addy as
mair@gofannon.demon.co.uk
and says she is a teacher in Welsh Wales



Thank you John. As usual, you are a wealth of information. What would I do without you?
(easy now ... calm down ... lol)
btw fellow Brits. there is another to add to our list. Paul from up there in Norwich is looking forward to the Gathering. He doesnt post here but will be lurking.
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[Painter]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Paul from up there in Norwich is looking forward to the Gathering.

Great news. It'll be good to see Paul again.
Any chance of the Irish boys joining us, Bru?



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Some people join the party, and others say goodnight.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Painter:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Paul from up there in Norwich is looking forward to the Gathering.

Great news. It'll be good to see Paul again.
Any chance of the Irish boys joining us, Bru?



I hope so. I emailed them this morning and Jon. is passing the invite onto his dad and uncle. We are growing in numbers ... starting to look real good, Al.
I received the brochure from Ribby Hall this morning. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Painter]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Char1:
depending on when this event happens I hope to make it!
look out Alan!

I was just reading back through this thread and realised that I had somehow previously missed the above post from Char - tho I must say that I think it should read "look out England!!!" LOL

Can't wait to see you again, Char http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



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Some people join the party, and others say goodnight.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Painter:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Char1:
depending on when this event happens I hope to make it!
look out Alan!

I was just reading back through this thread and realised that I had somehow previously missed the above post from Char - tho I must say that I think it should read "look out England!!!" LOL

Can't wait to see you again, Char http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



Altho this event is for us Brits, any of our colonial cousins who wish to make the trip will of course be more than welcome. The more the merrier! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[charlene]

depends when this shindig happens but i'd sure like to see you, Paul, Bru and the Irish guys again! If not this year then next for the 2nd annual Brit convention.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
depends when this shindig happens but i'd sure like to see you, Paul, Bru and the Irish guys again! If not this year then next for the 2nd annual Brit convention.

Let's try and make it an annual event. Maybe next year we could do it in Ireland. The boys have always offered their hospitality.
(Char - you'll get to see me before then http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[charlene]

oh - i'd love to see the Irish lads' place. the video he sent me looked gorgeous.
yes i'll be seeing you soon! can't wait!
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[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
oh - i'd love to see the Irish lads' place. the video he sent me looked gorgeous.
yes i'll be seeing you soon! can't wait!
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he's moved to an even better place. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[SilverHeels]

For all those who are planning to attend our little gathering, initial suggestion is we try and arrange it for Sept/Oct. Is this good for you guys?
Please respond and/or email me direct.
Thanks.

[Mair]

Sorry for the "disappearing act"! And, yes, count me in!

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by Mair:
Sorry for the "disappearing act"! And, yes, count me in!

Hi Mair!,
good news ... watch this space!
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[SilverHeels]

Just bringing this thread to the front again to enable those who have still to make contact to do so now. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
Are there any other Brits who would like to participate in the anticipated UK Lighthead Gathering?

[JOHN]

ad my name to the list as long as it`s in a sensible place,day and time i`m in stoke on trent.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by JOHN:
ad my name to the list as long as it`s in a sensible place,day and time i`m in stoke on trent.

John,
you are most welcome. The locale will probably be in the Preston area or thereabouts and so far no time as been set.
But it will be over a weekend. Stay in touch by emailing me direct. Thanks.

[brink]

Mal B here it is.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Mal B here it is.

Brink ... what?

[brink]

Andy needs to check this out too he's homesick for Gord country. The previous post as you found out was for another of the Gord lonely Brits. Sounds like you have a large group out there Silverheels.

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
Andy needs to check this out too he's homesick for Gord country. The previous post as you found out was for another of the Gord lonely Brits. Sounds like you have a large group out there Silverheels.

It's starting to look pretty healthy, Brink.
If all Gord-Brit fans would like to email me direct at Silverheels7@aol.com, we could really start to plan in earnest.
Let's hear from you guys!
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[Mal B]

Thanks Brink.
Sounds like a great idea but September might be difficult for me.
However I will be at the Fylde festival in Fleetwood 3/4/5 Sept doing my bit to keep GL's music in the public domain! Anyone else going?
I shall watch this space with interest.
Regards to all.

[SilverHeels]

That bully John insists that I display the superb logo he has so kindly and carefully designed for the planned gathering next year in the North of England
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot/gordfestlogo5.jpg

Many thanks John for your sterling efforts.
All I need now is some reaction from all the Brit readers here!!!!

(John, I do hope this works.)

[charlene]

bravo Bru - you can post pics to corfid too!
lol
and bravo to teacher fowles for his excellent tutorials and logo for the event!

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
bravo Bru - you can post pics to corfid too!
lol
and bravo to teacher fowles for his excellent tutorials and logo for the event!

Do I get my Degree now? lol

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Do I get my Degree now? lolLOL I thought you already had 10 degrees so it must be getting warmer??



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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[SilverHeels]

quote:Originally posted by johnfowles:
Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Do I get my Degree now? lolLOL I thought you already had 10 degrees so it must be getting warmer??



GROANER!!!!!!!!
you will have to be punished for that one, Mr. Fowles!
LOL http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[SilverHeels]

Bringing this one to the top- again - as I am told there are some new Brits in the forum these days.
Please contact me if you are interested in joining the GordFestUK2005.
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[Jim Nasium]

Cranking this one back to the top to ask a simple question, Is it going to happen?

[Painter]

Hopefully Bru will get things moving again when she returns from Toronto. If not, I'll give her a gentle kick !! :D

[johnfowles]

Well All Right.
I have now restored my logo to my site:-
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot/gordfestlogo5.jpg
There was a "mini" Brit gathering in Toronto last week (Me Bru and Paul from Norwich) and there could have been a fourth if
the partying arrangements had been more widely diseminated here in time, because I see that Londoner Dan O'Malley
who had said on topic:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003173#000006
"I am also off to Toronto tuesday morning, leaving Gatwick airport in London at 11:15 am!! Got a ticket for saturday's show
and cannot wait! (I'll worry about the expense when I return!)

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Dan O'Malley
"
He was apparently at all four concerts and broke away to post a note here under the name "<Dan O'Malley> unregistered" at:-
http://www.corfid.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003173;p=0
where he informed us on Sunday 22nd
"I made it! Saw Gord all 4 nights and met the man himself last night. He signed my ticket and I got a photo of the two of us.
Still a bit shell shocked! I'm using the internet cafe in chapters bookstore on john street, sadly going home tomorrow. But
it was all well worth it"
Sorry Dan I did try to let you know what was going on with other corfidians in Toronto in my private message to you dated May 15th in which I pasted the entire contents of an email from Janice telling you that:-
"there will be an open house of sorts on Wednesday from 4-6 pm in my suite"
and moreover:-
"There will be a post concert room party in my suite each night, Wednesday - Saturday"
also:-
"On Saturday, in addition to the post concert party, we are arranging for a pre-concert gathering over dinner at City Grill
in Eaton Centre "
which I see you read presumably before you left the UK.I was therefore disappointed not to meet you there.
I also as soon as I got back from Toronto on Thursday (19th) posted a reminder on both corfid and the Newsgroup of the plans...
(on corfid at:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003191.)
which was mostt likely too late for you to see.
at the post concert party on Saturday at one point an unknown gent/(possible gate crasher) appeared sporting a D18GL tee shirt and apparently infornmed somebody that he was the owner of number 3 but although I later realised that it might be Dan who I have a suspicion once said that he had an 18GL,I failed to find out who this person was so as he did not make a point
of telling us that he was a Brit I guess it was not Dan.
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot/gordfestlogo5.jpg
If it takes place in 2006 I will of course modify the logo to form the basis of an "attendees" badge

Anyway I do hope that a rekindled interest in a Brit Gordfest will lead to a gathering especialy since neither Alan Paynter,Gaby or Jim Nasium made it to Toronto on this occasion. Depending on the timing it is even possible that I can persuade Susan to brave the Atlantic flight again.
John Fowles
I Meant No One No Harm

[ May 24, 2005, 13:17: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

[vlmagee]

#3 is owned by a fellow from Ontario.

[Dan O'Malley]

Hi Dan here, sorry didn't meet you all. But It was a hastily arranged trip! I ended up staying in the backpackers inn! and was on an extremely tight budget! By the way, I know this has been discussed before but whats the easiest way to post a picture on here, as i have a couple of pics of gord to show.

[Janice]

The late comer in the D-18 T-shirt that you mentioned, John, is the owner of #3. He and his wife introduced themselves to me, but I can't remember their names, now. They found out about the gathering by accident after overhearing some of the group talking somewhere (I'm not sure if it was the hotel lobby or at Massey Hall.) They were invited by said group to join us and I'm thrilled that they did. They seemed like very nice folks.

I also sent a private message to Dan O'Malley sharing with him the plans, but never heard back from him.

[johnfowles]

Originally posted by Dan O'Malley:
By the way, I know this has been discussed before but whats the easiest way to post a picture on here, as i have a couple of pics of gord to show. OK dan you asked for it!!
I'll present you with a "quick and dirty" method for displaying pix here.
My revised tutorial is on the back burner but fundamentally you can only display pix that are already uploaded to a web site somewhere.
If you have free web space provided by your Internet Service Provider of course you can use that.
I am coming to the end of my research into setting up a completely free web site for this and other personal use plus an introduction to writing web pages using HTML which is loads of fun and very satisfying albeit initially and inevitably frustrating due errors etc!!
So for now use the free album facility presented by MSN Communities
1.firstly make sure the desired pix are easily accessible (On a floppy is the easiest way I find)

2.then simply go to either the GL home page at:-
http://groups.msn.com/TheHomePageOfGordonLightfoot/shoebox.msnw
Or to the group I set up specificaly for this purpose at:-
http://groups.msn.com/corfiddisplay
3.On either one enroll yourself as a member
4.then click on the relevant "pictures" menu item to access the photo albums
5.select the "corfid testing" album
6.click on "add photos"
7.Install the MSN tool which is a quick process
8.you should then see a list of your computer's drives select as appropriate
9.a 'thumbnail" display of all pix on that drive should appear alongside the drive listing
10.check the pic you want to upload
11.edit the picture if desired
you can rotate it if necessary and/or do some basic editing there such as:-
adjust brightness contrast and crop but not resize (that is another subject that I will be addrssing as too large a picture can cause scrolling problems on this forum)
12.when ready click the "upload now" button and bingo
13.you can now link to it How exactly??
14.Right click on the thumbnail to load the full picture in your broweser
15.then right click on it
16.select properties
17.highlight and copy the picture's address to your clipboard (as far as where it will say jpg)
18. I strongly reccomend that at this point you check you have it right by pasting from the clipboard into a new browser window
example
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SACRAv4UgONq9cpmlvXLRCRnmy3VgQJyLxRYtxUK6pzBXubVu ffG1I!HvhCDRhMsJpclr5kSDL79M2kCoMrySXlxI0Noo7C9cw5 KxPbUlSVVAAAAynIFAg/MVC-004F.JPG
19.put the UBB codes in front and after that address
or "cheat" by using the (new) images feature under the full reply box
(where it says "Instant UBB Code")
20.then if you so wish to add a suitable caption below the picture
so that the result comes up hopefully like this
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SACRAv4UgONq9cpmlvXLRCRnmy3VgQJyLxRYtxUK6pzBXubVu ffG1I!HvhCDRhMsJpclr5kSDL79M2kCoMrySXlxI0Noo7C9cw5 KxPbUlSVVAAAAynIFAg/MVC-004F.JPG
Ron Jones from Vancouver singing at John Fowles request the great unreleased GL song "Face Of A Thousand People" on his Gibson B 45 12 string
watched by an enchanted Donnie Budd from Texas
TIP
to ensure you have the text correct and avoid appearing here as a dufus you can preview the post before posting or even do a dummy run on the test forum:
Either create yet another test topic or reply to this one:-
http://www.corfid.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000136
Finally send it using the "add reply" button or whatever
John Fowles
You knew someone but was it love
So many years push came to shove

[Janice]

John, what an excellent picture of Ron Jones!! It was such a joy to finally meet him and his guitar collection (as well as his son, Liam).