Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread

Subject: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 16 Mar 10 - 08:44 AM

hi all , the other one is long and it takes long time to open
so here is another

those who are coming that I know of are

Noreen and Stewart
Bill Sables
Mouldy
MrRay Gallagher,
Doug Chadwick
Crazy Wolfgang

more info coming later about phonenumber and
other things . Is someone gonna rent a car ??
kv Skarpi .

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Mar 10 - 01:55 PM

Mouldy, Bill, Ray and myself are booked in at the Hliðardalskóli selfgathering place

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 08:45 AM

Hi Scarpi. we will be renting a car when we arive.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 04:42 PM

Old thread can be found here:

Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 01:35 PM

So 7 people are attending :O) so far .

so who plays on what instrument ?
and would you like to play on stage for 20min each and
one of you or in group ?
I am trying to make a little happening on the the
Saturday night ... with you and some Icelanders

more info coming soon
kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 03:53 PM

That depends on which instruments I bring. My problem is that I would like to bring my guitar but, at the moment, I don't have a hard case suitable for an aeroplane cargo hold. I will probably be limited to what I can fit into my hand luggage and I'm still trying to decide which to leave out. If I throw out the non-essential things like a change of clothes and soap & towel, I could probably squeeze in some musical extras.

I enjoy playing a 20 minute set, an open session where all are free to join in, and the sing-a-round format where each takes it in turn to sing one song at a time. I know it doesn't help you decide what to arrange, but I will be happy with whichever format you come up with.

Doug

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 18 Mar 10 - 07:48 PM

Mouldy, Ray Galagher and myself will be bringing Accordian, Melodeon and Tenor Banjo
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 19 Mar 10 - 12:47 PM

My playing's gone WAY off, due to lack practice over the last year or so (not that I was all that good, anyway) but I'm happy to join in with others if I can.

Open sessions suit me best because if I'm asked to play a tune, my brain goes blank and I default to Princess Royal! I'd sing, but you wouldn't thank me for it....

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 10:50 AM

Ray Gallagher plays accordion in a ceilidh band so you should be ok for a few dances

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 12:18 PM

Scarpi, will the volcano eruption effect the euro gathering or are things still going to plan?
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 02:35 PM

No it will not :O)
dont you worry ..this is so small that it will not affect us .

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 03:40 PM

Skarpi,

Did you manage to get any co-ordinates from GoogleEarth for the Hliðardalskóli selfgathering place?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:39 PM

nobb , I had to look for it another computer , I dont have google
earth in mine ...have not enough space for it ...
PM you r E-mail please .
I will do it in other way

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Letty
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 04:55 AM

Hello all,

Surprise, I will be coming too, bringing the fiddle along of course.
I have booked a flight for Thursday 29 April, arriving 15.10 via Denmark.

How do I book the self-catering place? And if someone's renting a car, I'd be happy to share in the cost so I can get a ride (have a licence myself if needed).


Best, Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 07:44 AM

Oooo, lovely Letty!

We have booked into the self-gathering place, just by emailing the email address skarpi posted above : [e-mail]

We weren't given any information on where it is or how much- but that will be so much more exciting when we get there :)

Looks like we will have enough players for a scratch ceili band if required- do you have access to a keyboard, skarpi, that I could play?

I will be bringing my concertina (for playing with others) and singing voice.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 02:30 PM

I've managed to borrow a case so I'll be bringing my guitar. Still thinking about what else I may bring.

Hi Letty! It will be great to see you again.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 04:10 PM

Yes I could arrange that , there is a piano on the stage ....though
well Laila the woman who own s the buisness she will home from abroad
after easter --next week so I´ll go up there and talk to her and then
I know how this will work out :O)
Also next week I ´ll give youo my phone number so you can call me
when you are here and also if something s happen..

so now worry all ..

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 04:48 AM

Good to hear Letty is goin' to be there. The last time Noreen borrowed a piano it was a gigantic concert grand on the Rotterdam ferry.
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 06:24 AM

well I can´t wait to hear her play then with you all :O)

kv skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 08:17 AM

oh bill, that was fun!

Looking forward to more Eurogathering fun in Iceland :0)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Letty
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 04:27 AM

Noreen, will you be in the self-catering on Thursday already?
I'm not sure whether to book from Thursday or from Friday, don't want to be there on my own. If no one's there yet, I might spend the night exploring Reykjavik :)

Best,
Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Noreen
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 08:34 AM

No Letty, we're planning to stay in Reykjavik on Thursday ,making our way over to the gathering place (with skarpi's help?) on the Friday.

We haven't booked anywhere in Reyjkjavik yet- any ideas?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: GUEST, Sminky
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 12:04 PM

I recently stayed at the Hotel Loftleidir in Reykjavik which I thought was very good. A bit out of town (15-20 mins walk), but there are free shuttle buses.

The hotel cat's a rascal!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Letty
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 05:11 PM

I've been confirmed for the self-catering place for the weekend as well!
Does that mean pancakes like in Portaferry? :)


Best,
Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 03:58 AM

WARNING!
I am bringing Marmite!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 08:18 AM

The GOOD news is that I have a Gig that would pay the Air Fare !

The BAD news is that it is that weekend ! BUGGER !

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 04:04 PM

hahahaha oh lucky Terry :O(
oh well some other time then ..

all the best Skarpi ...

oh the breakfast is Brennivin and Rotten shark every morning ..:O)
hahahahahahaha no it is not ... but I will give you a try .

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 10:08 AM

Have you ordered the Walruss and Whale curry yet Scarpi?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: open mike
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 11:03 AM

what does self catering mean? like a bed and breakfast without the breakfast? 'I am excited for all of you and hope you have the best time!

Is there any way to record any of the proceedings to share with those who can't make it? (audio or video recordings?) they could be posted on the mudcat face book page....which is where any images or audio can be shared ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 11:07 AM

Sounds like it might be a bit like the Youth Hostel experience Bill and I had on a Morris trip to Belgium...It was great!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 12:08 PM

you want whale meat ? I have that in my freezer ...
BBQ 2 min each site ... yammiii

oh and the meat is from killer whale not the big ones
I don´t like that meat ...this is better ..

shark meat ...

just what you want to taste ...

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 09:24 PM

Scarpi, I have eaten aligator in New Orleans, Grisley Bear in Montana, Elk in Wyoming, Clam Chowder in Sour Dough in San Francisco, Kangaroo in Australia, Hot Dog in New York, Haggis in Scotland, Fruit Bat Curry in The Seychelles, Scouse in Liverpool, Ham and Pease Pudding on Stotty in Newcastle on Tyne and even drunk Liptons tea in America so I'm looking foreward to whale in Iceland.
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Apr 10 - 04:55 AM

Self Catering means a kitchen is available for food preperation at th accomodation . so you buy what you want to cook and get stuck in !
At Portaferry The Hostel DID do Breakfast , and we had one Communal evening meal cooked by volounteers ! I wish I could be there with you

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 10 Apr 10 - 04:35 PM

well then Bill , whale meat , and slátur ( kind a like Haggis )
not the same though ..shark ...and some more ...
sorry we don´t have aligators ...nor a Grisley bear ..

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 10 Apr 10 - 04:41 PM

Sounds good to me Scarpi. Most of the previous list were as I expected very tasty all except the Liptons tea in America, It was very like canoeing, very close to water.
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Effsee
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 10:29 PM

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jh7lQ-qBxQMPzPd3Iap7_s3YDBfQD9F2VRV84   

What's the crack Skarpi?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Effsee
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 11:56 PM

And more:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8621407.stm

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: folkypaul
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 07:42 AM

Hope I can catch a plane and go.
PaulO

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 07:46 AM

Some did and have got stranded there!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Letty
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 12:29 PM

Hey Skarpi, can you tell your volcanoes to cut it out for the mudcat weekend?

:-)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 01:38 PM

yep I ´ll try , I thought you would like to see a prober
eruption ..:O)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Letty
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 07:39 PM

That's ok once I've actually flown there: right now, they don't let planes take off here because of the ash.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Effsee
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 10:46 PM

Skarpi sez..."yep I ´ll try , I thought you would like to see a prober
eruption ..:O) "

I had one of them when the Proctologist stuck that camera up me jacksie!

As an aside what kinda person chooses to become a Proctologist? Yeuch!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 04:41 AM

My sister in law's husband!
He's a Consultant Gastro-Enterologist - Endoscopies(and Gastroscopies)-R-Us! he decided to study it because there was a shortage of them 40 years ago in the UK, and he thought it would be easy to get work. Unfortunately, so did a lot of other people!

He said that one of the worst things was having to carry one's own "samples" to uni on the bus....

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: Effsee
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 12:30 PM

LOL Andrea...bet he had plenty "personal space" on the journeys though!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 01:31 PM

Plastic bags seal up quite well!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: mouldy
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 07:22 AM

Anyway, here's hoping the geology settles enough for us to be able to fly out to you!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 10:28 AM

I am watching this right now and wow what a show

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: skarpi
Date: 18 Apr 10 - 06:46 AM

I am a little worry that you can´t fly up here ..the
weather broadcast in into next future is not good at all

saigghhhss that mountain is a big trouble ...urrrr

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread
From: bill\sables
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 08:59 AM

Scarpi, There are still eleven days before we fly, the airlines should have sorted something before then. Keep the whale meat on the stove, We'll be there!!!!
Bill