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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Feb 05 - 04:05 PM Whooo Hooo just didn't do it justice! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Peter K (Fionn) Date: 07 Feb 05 - 02:41 PM Click below for the aftermath thread: Portaferry gathering |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Letty Date: 07 Feb 05 - 01:20 PM well, that was fun! Thanks all! Letty (tired) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Fibula Mattock Date: 04 Feb 05 - 09:50 AM I am here, in a relatively pleasant-weathered Portaferry. I've been out for my morning run along the shore, I've drunk tea and ate snowballs, I've dusted my fiddle, and I'm all ready to go to Fiddlers at 3pm. The weekend has begun. Hoorah! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Susanne (skw) Date: 03 Feb 05 - 09:46 PM Wish I were there ... Enjoy yourselves, all of you! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Eric the Viking Date: 03 Feb 05 - 07:07 PM well, that's ofsted out of the way, so Porta ferry here I come, followed by lard boy on Saturday. All I have to do now is catch me plane on time! See you at Laganside Kate. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Feb 05 - 06:15 PM Having found the camera battery charger unit in the nick of time (i.e., in time to charge the battery) there will be photos..... most will not be savoury or suitable for those with a nervous disposition. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: GUEST,Raven Date: 03 Feb 05 - 11:55 AM Seems like a nice record number this year. No doubt most of you won't see this until you get back, so not sure if to say 'hope ya'll have/had a good time?' :) Well either way it's really nagging at me I can't be there enjoying it with everyone. Was hoping very much to see many of you again, and anyone who reads this board before leaving; hope ya'll drink a pint in honour of those missing. I look forward to seeing some pictures :P so hope there are some good'ens taken heh Gah! Well regards to everyone going, and the enigmatic friendly locals. Have fun ya'll. :) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 03 Feb 05 - 11:42 AM Landed safely and on time in Stansted and converted into a CHVM (Combat Home Visiting MudGuard) when I arrived at Micca&Katts place! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Feb 05 - 09:58 AM Giok is on the ferry going Yippee and Mudguard is at Miccas falling over cats and Khatts! Skarpi is on his way... I see Gioks' Yippee and raise him a Whoo Hoo!! Getting really excited... and with my new-found energy, it's not a pretty sight! (in dark, menacing overtones....) And so it begins... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: skarpi Date: 03 Feb 05 - 05:26 AM Okei folks It´s time go ...................... to get the band and then straight to the airport, long way ahead it ´s gonna be nice to go to sleep when we arrive In Newcastle N-Ireland . See you all tomorrow three a clock is it ? May we all be blessed In our traveling process. All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Feb 05 - 04:51 AM You better make it Mudguard..... you have no idea how many dust bunnies I evicted for you! A cat is warming your bed even as we speak..... LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Leadfingers Date: 02 Feb 05 - 07:21 PM Weather forecast for the weekend looks cold and bright as far as I can tell !! And a non catter mate of mine is coming down from Larne way with a couple of mates . |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 02 Feb 05 - 06:37 PM I hope I will be flying to London in less than 12 hours - lots of snow in Munich on Wednesday, more expected tomorrow ... |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 02 Feb 05 - 03:56 AM That's it folks I'm off on my travels today, see you all in Portaferry. YIPPEE!!!! Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Herge Date: 01 Feb 05 - 12:29 PM Hi add Colin to this list and there are still rooms available at the Fiddler's - £25 per person B&B |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 01 Feb 05 - 07:14 AM Revised list of participants: 0.9: Fibula 1 : Leadfingers 3 : Skarpi + 2 band members 2 : Liz the Squeak + Manitas + no Limpit ;-) 1 : John Giok McKenzie 1 : Letty 2 : Peter K (Fionn) + Sorcha White Tiger 2 : Erik + Skipjack 2 : mooman + pat 1 : erinmaidin 2 : Herge + Jim the Fiddler 1.1: MudGuard *) 2 : Kate and Dad 2 : Rock Chic and Bassic -- 23 Bassic, I don't know how many people can sleep in the cottage that PeterK booked. I only know that at least four beds are taken (Peter, Sorcha, Letty, me) *) all that Christmas cookies and cakes and ... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Bassic Date: 01 Feb 05 - 06:59 AM Rock Chick and I are comming! On Ferry from Stranraer friday afternoon and booked into Fiddlers Green. Home on Monday. Also have a friend who would like to come but is stuck for accomodation. Anyone got a spare sofa for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights or know of a B&B with a spare room? PM me if anyone has any thoughts. Ta. (Fibs, told you I would try to do a reccy this year for our "BIG ONE" next year..your 30th and my 50th!! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 31 Jan 05 - 12:09 PM No hurry, it happened a few times in the past that PMs I sent did never reach their recipients ... And as long as Loughstock III will not be procrastinated ... ;-) (I just added another word to my vocabulary) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Fibula Mattock Date: 31 Jan 05 - 12:05 PM Hi Andy, did see your PM but am trying to finish a paper that's due in today, and don't have time to change the webpage, but will do in future, and thanks for the notice! (Procrastinating on Mudcat is a necessary evil.) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 31 Jan 05 - 11:57 AM Fib, did you see my PM? Duly noted, and will start running around the building to ensure enough wheeziness for an episode of heavy breathing. Hm - does your mobile phone only work when it is moving? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Fibula Mattock Date: 31 Jan 05 - 11:49 AM Duly noted, and will start running around the building to ensure enough wheeziness for an episode of heavy breathing. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 31 Jan 05 - 11:26 AM I don't care who knows my mobile ubiquitous has a number and it's 07739 464742, and if you want make an obscene phone call I'd be eternally gratefull. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Fibula Mattock Date: 31 Jan 05 - 06:31 AM I'm not entirely sure where we'll be on the Friday evening... Fiddlers will have its own music on then, amd it'd probably be best to go elsewhere. We can always stay in touch through the use of the ubiquitous mobile phones - I'll email my number to you Letty. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Letty Date: 31 Jan 05 - 06:12 AM I'm getting a lift up north (and back) from two friends who happen to be driving to Belfast. Will be spending Friday morning/afternoon in Trinity College Library, but should be in Portaferry by nightfall. Or at least, before the last Strangford ferry leaves. So, are we meeting in Fiddlers' Green that night? Peter, what's the location of the self-catering place (thanks again for booking) and do I need to bring my own bedlinen? Now, what to bring for the raffle...Hmmm. Letty |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 31 Jan 05 - 04:41 AM don't forget to bring summit for the raffle! Here in Germany, it is not allowed to remove pieces of mountains ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 31 Jan 05 - 04:39 AM Well there's meself as the booby prize, will that do? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Fibula Mattock Date: 31 Jan 05 - 04:31 AM Oi, all attendees - don't forget to bring summit for the raffle! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Jan 05 - 08:15 AM Hey, we can do the Queen Elizabeth Bridge at the Dartford end... 3 lanes of M25 type traffic splitting into 8 lanes to get through the toll booths there, and then all merging into 5, of which, 3 don't go the way you want to..... I reckon if I can do that, I can do anything! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Peter K (Fionn) Date: 30 Jan 05 - 08:03 AM A word of warning about the M2, Manitas. At the Belfast end it's at least five lanes wide, different lanes leading to different places. Drivers adopt varying degrees of lane discipline (or none) several miles before that. Just don't leave it till the last moment before you strike out for those lanes on the far right! It's thoughtful that they've mentioned Stormont on your route. It's such a modest little place, you'd surely miss it otherwise. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Leadfingers Date: 30 Jan 05 - 07:36 AM Looks like we are going to use up all the avalable parking space in Portaferry - and Eric is right about the road !! NOT a road for taking chances on at all!! I wont be there at three- but I will see you in Fiddlers green probably fivish ! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Eric the Viking Date: 30 Jan 05 - 07:29 AM To those driving, be a bit steady if you are not over fast at cornering and correctting steering,there are some wicked bends on that road from Newtonards. I really enjoy the drive, limited passing places, quick bends. Mind you, my passengers sometimes take a different view!A week to go. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 30 Jan 05 - 06:27 AM Them's not diggers them's Irish sports cars. Sure have ye's never heard o' the JCB GT? Giok [I'm in trouble again!] |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 30 Jan 05 - 05:51 AM Liz, you obviously don't know the road to Portaferry yet. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Jan 05 - 05:17 AM Hey, if I drive, it won't matter how many trucks.... Lead Foot Lizzie is in need of beer and song! (and possibly some more medication and a weekend away from people, in that room with the nice soft walls....) LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 30 Jan 05 - 03:22 AM As Liz, Mudguard and I arrive at the airport at 12.40 we should have plenty of time to meet you all in the pub at 3pm. That depends on the number of digger-carrying low-bed trucks ... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Manitas_at_home Date: 30 Jan 05 - 02:59 AM Just a note to Fibula's information page. The AA (www.theaa.co.uk)site *is* recognising Portaferry but you need to set the button for Ireland. The directions seem to be much clearer and more sensible (when checked against a map) than Multimap or Autoroute (which has us launching in a straight line across Strangford Lough!). As Liz, Mudguard and I arrive at the airport at 12.40 we should have plenty of time to meet you all in the pub at 3pm. 0.00 0.00 A57 Start out at Belfast International Airport,Antrim Follow signs All Traffic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.40 1.40 A57 Killead Roundabout (Junction with A26) At roundabout take 2nd exit (signposted Belfast) In 3.3 miles over level crossing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.90 3.50 A6 Junction with A6 At roundabout take 2nd exit A6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.50 0.60 A6 Templepatrick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.00 0.50 A57 Junction with A57 At roundabout take 2nd exit A57 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.70 0.70 M2 Junction with M2 Turn left to join Motorway M2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16.90 10.20 M3 Junction 1A (A12) Take right-hand lanes to join M3 (signposted City Airport, Bangor) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17.30 0.40 M3 Lagan Bridge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17.50 0.20 A2 Junction with A2 (Queen's Island exit) Leave motorway (signposted Belfast(E), Newcastle) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17.70 0.20 A20 Junction with Middlepath Street Follow signs Newtownards to join A20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20.60 2.90 A20 Stormont -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21.30 0.70 A20 Knock Golf Club (on left) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22.00 0.70 A20 Ulster Hospital (AandE) (on left) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22.20 0.20 A20 Dundonald -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.90 3.70 A20 Junction for Scrabo Country Park At roundabout take 1st exit (signposted Town Centre) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26.90 1.00 A20 Newtownards Follow signs Portaferry A20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32.10 5.20 A20 Mount Stewart Gardens (NT) (on left) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32.70 0.60 A20 Temple of the Winds (on left) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34.10 1.40 A20 Greyabbey Turn right -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37.60 3.50 A20 Kircubbin In 7.2 miles at roundabout take 1st exit (signposted Ferry) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45.60 8.00 A20 Arrive at PORTAFERRY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - Section time 1:09, Total time 1:09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 29 Jan 05 - 05:13 PM No Andy, I said NOT that!!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 28 Jan 05 - 05:55 PM What? Manitas is not coming? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 28 Jan 05 - 05:09 PM 1 week tonight, I will have no child with me... ANYTHING could happen (but probably not that!) LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Jan 05 - 02:30 PM 1 week tonight alchohol will be taken, I believe [and hope] Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: mooman Date: 27 Jan 05 - 04:45 AM Giok, We plan to arrive at Portaferry mid-afternoon on the Friday. I think the Icelanders will be overnighting near Belfast on the Thursday from what I gathered. Richard |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Jan 05 - 04:39 AM One week today I shall be heading for the ferry from Stranraer. Arrive in Belfast about 17:30, may just park up at the terminal, rather than drive strange roads in the dark and head south in the morning, but I'll play it by ear depending on the weather. Is anybody else going to be around on the Thursday night or are you all arriving on Friday? Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: mooman Date: 27 Jan 05 - 04:19 AM It is fair at the moment Andy but will most undoubtedly be inclement by tomorrow week (;>) Richard |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 26 Jan 05 - 04:58 PM How is the weather in or near Portaferry at the moment? And in London? |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 21 Jan 05 - 06:14 PM And strange taste in women? Giok ;~) [I'll get my coat] |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: Liz the Squeak Date: 21 Jan 05 - 05:48 PM Look for a couple who look like a cruet in an Italian restaurant... a short round salt pot and a tall chunky pepper pot.. .that'll be me and Mudguard... Manitas is the mustard pot, the novelty one with the round stomach and little legs. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 21 Jan 05 - 09:05 AM Not in Scotland where we count in Gaelic, that is so that others don't notice when we get it wrong. Anyway just because everybody else says it's 108 does that make me wrong? Giok [Who has stopped digging now ;~)] |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: MudGuard Date: 21 Jan 05 - 08:52 AM Hm - here in Bavaria, 111 - 3 is 108 and not 107 ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock lll From: John MacKenzie Date: 21 Jan 05 - 08:39 AM 111 - 3 = 107 picky picky Was ist der problem mit der Bayernischer? Giok ;~) |
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