Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 04:24 PM

Is the hostel back online yet-sent a couple of messages but no reply.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: JudeL
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 12:34 PM

Have now booked places at the hostel having finally got through by phone.

Have booked from Thursday night to Sunday night inclusive. Have not yet booked flights as am still discussing details of timing etc.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 07:47 PM

Oh excellent (bit slow - back on-line (ish))- can't wait, will be sorting bookings asap. Wonderful!! Loughstock II, any workshops being planned?
Hil

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 01:11 PM

cake making?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 07:54 PM

Been there, done that.....
Next!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 03:54 AM

How to suck a kazoo?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 09:39 AM

Booked to fly with Greg and Eric from Liverpool. Ireland here we come - Can't wait. Never been over there before.

Look forward to seeing everyone.
Kate

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Kate
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 09:42 AM

Bloody computer keeps making me sign back in again. The previous guest was me.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 02:16 PM

Now I've got to book a bigger room. Is that alright Letty? Andy? What a room that will be, 2 young ladies, Andy, Skipjack me and three sheep!(Well it might be 5, you never know, and possibly a Dutch sheep dog!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 02:35 PM

Ok with me.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: alanww
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 06:49 AM

Hi All

Just back from the USA and caught up with this thread. Thanks for worrying about me, Micca. But I have now emailed Linda at Barholm to confirm that we will be there from Thu to Sun (sightseeing on Fri and back on Sun so that Sandy can work on Mon am). Really looking forward to it. Will be nice to see some new names too as well as meeting old Mudcat friends.

MudGuard (not to mention the two ladies!): are you really agreeing to share with Eric the Viking and Skipjack?   That sounds very risky to me! Remember: I shared with them this year and I have been a nervous wreck even since!

Workshops, MGAS? That sounds a bit serious! What had you in mind?   I'm sure someone could oblige!   For myself, I think the kazoo workshop is the best idea - I have never mastered it myself. Must be something to do with pursing your lips in the right way, I suppose ...!

"One day in October, neither drunken nor sober ...!
Alan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 02:23 PM

Fionn, yes both Geordie and Diane were playing, and Diane's husband also. I also saw Geordie playing at the bluegrass fest in Omagh this year.

the weekend was better than the threads

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 05:17 PM

Alan, why should I not share again with Erig and Skipjack?
As I am not such a weakling as you seem to be ;-), I was not wrecked by sharing Letty's brother's living room with them...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 07:58 PM

Definitely will be there. All the way from Bangor! Berths booked at Barholm.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Letty
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 12:39 PM

I called the hostel, and dogs aren't allowed, so it'll be just me coming up to Portaferry. Which is just as well, as my dog gets nervous when tin/low whistles are being played (or maybe it's just me playing them).
Did you think about my proposal, Herma (coming to Cork first)?

Love, Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 06:49 PM

Letty,,when you rang the hostel, did you book yourself in? Or do you still want me to do it?

Well said Andy, that Alan hasn't as much staying power as we have!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 06:51 PM

Just a second thought Letty, why not fly "the Moose" over for the weekend, I'm sure he's empty the guiness vat!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 12:46 PM

I've booked and paid for flights for Micca and myself. We will be flying out from London Stanstead at 10.45 on Friday 30th January ( would love to have flown over on the Thursday but I can't get the time off!!) we arrive at Belfast International at 12.05. The return flights are 12.25 Belfast arriving London Stanstead 13.40.

See you all there!!

Khatt

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 01:03 PM

One of those wonderful charts of whose travelling how & when would come in handy soon....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 02:01 PM

Arriving Belfast City Airport at 13:20 30th Jan
Depart same 13:50 2nd Feb.
Anybody around with wheels, or shall I hire??
Giok

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 10:15 AM

Freshen

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Letty
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 11:29 AM

Eric - I didn't book, merely asked about the dog situation (how's your dog?). So, I'd still be happy to share with you and the other fellas.
I've been told to look out for relatives of a friend of mine in Portaferry, a called Swain. Not too sure about the first name now.
Ah well, time to go back to work.

Letty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Nov 03 - 07:57 PM

Am booked at Barholm & flight .... now for the car hire etc.

Really looking forward to it, Thanks Fib!!!!!

Hil

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Nov 03 - 09:32 AM

Hostel Booked !! Flights Booked !! Driving Licence being sorted for car hire !! Spare strings to be ordered for Bandola and Mandolin !!
All Systems GO !!!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 27 Nov 03 - 07:13 AM

Just a little refreshing and updating.

I've admitted to a couple of people that I am learning the fiddle, which prompts me to ask the next question: Hilary mentioned workshops, and I was wondering/hoping we could have an informal hour or two with likeminded songsters and musicianers.I'd love it if I could get some help with my fiddling, if you pardon the smut.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Nov 03 - 07:02 PM

Oh heck! Greg the Brigg fiddle festival teacher will give you several lessons I'm sure Fib-just watch out what he wants in payment!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Nov 03 - 07:45 PM

Fibs. I would fiddle with you any time. Perhaps I ought to bring a violin ?? Or can I get away with Mandolin ??

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 27 Nov 03 - 08:36 PM

Maybe at least a workshop where beginners learn a tune collectively on whatever instruments they have? If the Bangor contingent are coming down again, then you've got a firstclass fiddle coach in Dianna. As I said earlier, I'll check on that, if you've not already done so, Fib.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 28 Nov 03 - 03:20 AM

Hiya Fib...

Don't forget to check out fiddle stuff near you... There's a beginner fiddle session near you every other Wednesday - down at the 'baisin'. I'll send you an email - of course there's Donals crew, but car is needed for that... Will email you about the one nearer town...

Ella....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 28 Nov 03 - 04:39 AM

Nice responses! A beginners' collective tune learning is a lovely idea.

Eric - indeed, mr skip has already mentioned his festival fiddle teaching experience - I await further instruction!

Leadfingers - I reckon a mandolin is just fine. Make sure the noise drowns out my scratchy playing!

Yup Fionn, the Bangor contingent are going to be there, all being well.

Ella m'dear - I know about the Nova Scotia sessions but am not yet ready to unleash my dirge-like "music" on the world. What's the story about the Avonmouth stuff (it is Avonmouth, isn't it?) as I'm in cycling distance of that!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From:
Date: 28 Nov 03 - 05:34 AM

I'll bring my fiddle too.....hopefully I won't have flu for this gathering!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Nov 03 - 09:27 AM

I'm learning 5 string banjo shall I bring it with me??
[AKA A bodhran with a stiffy.]
Giok

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 30 Nov 03 - 12:12 PM

Giok, isn't that the instrument that Luke Kelly made respectable? And if Geordie comes down from Bangor, he plays pretty mean bluegrass fiddle.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 06:25 PM

Portaferry beware! I am coming!

I just booked flights from Munich to London and London to Belfast and Belfast to London and London to Munich (as you can see, there is hope for Portaferry, as I intend to leave again).

If someone is going by car from Belfast to Portaferry and has an empty seat, I am willing to use that seat ;-)

Andy the MudGuard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 06:29 PM

What time do you get into Belfast and on what day Mudguard??? Micca, Leadfingers and I are landing at Belfast International on the friday at 12.05 and will be sharing a taxi if you want to jump in with us??

Khatt

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 06:43 PM

I am supposed to arrive Belfast International at 12:25 on Friday - so if you are willing to wait for me...

Micca will be able to recognize me - we have met before...

Andy/MudGuard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 06:49 PM

No problem Andy, we will wait for you to get of the plane!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 06:34 PM

They never responded to me e-mails, so I'll ring them tomorrow and book for Andy, Kate, Letty, Greg and myself.

In the meantime;

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

By the way, the sunrise and sunset on the solstice was really clear in Cleckheaton.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 02:48 AM

Eric, did you sacrifice a sheep at winter solstice? ;-)
(in the way illustrated on the postcard I sent you?) ;-)

Looking forward to meet you all (again)!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 06:47 PM

Listen mate-I've been stuffing a turkey this evening!!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 06:06 PM

And so the Christmas festivities are over, (shame) New year looms, and the hostel is booked for Letty, Kate,Andy, Greg and myself.Breakfast is booked for the Saturday morning at 09.30. I've only paid a deposit so far.

Five weeks to go!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:02 AM

Thanks, Erik.

Flights are booked.
Place to stay is booked.

Something missing?

Oh yes:
Where can I book the fun? ;-)

31 days - less than 4.5 weeks - to go!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 06:23 AM

Is there a cash machine/hole in the wall/atm/... in Portaferry? Just in case I run out of these pounds... (it would be much easier if you had Euros over there...)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Micca
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:42 AM

Andy, Yes there is, just opposite the Pub!!! now thats planning!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:21 AM

Bad planning...

When you need more money after some beers, you have to cross the street twice to get more beer. Very dangerous.

The machine should be located WITHIN the pub ;-)

But thanks anyway, Micca. Last time I was in Portaferry is too long ago - and I did not spend more time there than is necessary to cycle from the ferry to the northern edge of town (on the way to Belfast...).

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:33 AM

I arrive at Belfast City Airport at 13:20 Friday, and pick up a hire car, return is Monday at 13:50. So if any one needs a lift let me know, I will have my mobile phone so if anyone thinks they might need my number, send me a PM.
Not long now..........John

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:39 AM

Greg, Kate and I need to hire a car from the airport. Any ideas or suggestions for a hire company, a bit less expensive than Hertz-which we used last year.

By the way;

A very happy new year to everyone.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:49 AM

Enjoy yourselves! And I hope someone has a mini-disc recorder - and pictures!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: GUEST,JTT
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 10:09 AM

Hmmm... pity Aer Arann doesn't fly Cork to Belfast, its fares are good:

http://www.aerarann.com/

Subject: RE: Mudcat Meet Ireland 2004: Loughstock II
From: MudGuard
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 11:04 AM

Giok/John: I might buy a lift on the way back, my flight is scheduled at 12:25 (otherwise will take bus) - so it is okay to speak about details when there. On the way to Portaferry I'll join CatsPhiddle, Micca and Leadfingers.

MMario, I don't have a mini-disc recorder, but I will have my digital camera with me.