Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007

Subject: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 04:47 PM

Hello all,

The lovely Giok and the equally lovely Leadfingers have been asking about Loughstock in 2007 (which I am led to believe is being christened 007 - as witty as expected, but slightly misleading as it'll be the 5th one).

Anyway, I've just moved to the charmingly idyllic and pastoral environs of East London and am a bona fide Oyster card owner which I believe qualifies me to make rude remarks about all you provincial types who live somewhere like *snort* Hull. To cut a long story short, the hugely crippling rent I now pay means that finances - and new job reponsibilties - may curtail my February wanderings, but there's nowt to stop you going to Portaferry on your own - you should all know the way by now.

Dates suggested are 10th Feb or so, which sounds just grand, and I'll leave you to argue with yerselves over whether or not that clashes with naked morris sides at dawn (oh no, wait, that's Eurogathering!). So yes, please plot and plan, and I will tease you with the will-she-or-won't-she make an appearance and play one and a half tunes badly.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 04:53 PM

Oh yes, previous Loughstock are illustrated on the photos pages and threads are here:
Loughstock 4-score
Loughstock III
Loughstock II
Loughstock
(Usual thread jumbled-uppedness applies.)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:18 PM

It's 007 as it's licensed to thrill, but not to lock out innocent limping old men!
So all those interested in going that weekend, please let me know, and we'll work out a cunning plan [no turnips]
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:18 PM

Hallo , me and my band will show up this weekend
soo all see you then with my Irish cap ............

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:33 PM

Oh well I'm not going to miss a weekend involving Giok and skarpi and skarpi's band AND thrills!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:40 PM

Giok! - you will be a Spring Chicken / Bionic Man by then - count me in too!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:40 PM

Fine girl ye are!
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:41 PM

Oops, Emma snuck in there, I'm sorry Emma but that was for the lovely Kate my duetting partner.
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:47 PM

Where in the sparkling metropolis of East London are you living Fibs?!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 07:02 PM

GREAT !! Uxbridge has Coope Boyes and Simpson at Compass Theatre on the third so I can have BOTH weekends with good music !!
Are we all staying at Barholme this time ?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Sep 06 - 02:33 AM

Barholme I think so

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: bfdk
Date: 09 Sep 06 - 03:57 AM

I'm in, just tell me where to go and when ;-))

Best wishes,

Bente

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Sep 06 - 07:15 AM

At a quick glance , it looks as though I will be arriving at Belfast International mid afternoon Friday . leaving shortly after lunch Monday - I will be hiring a car (At Great Expense) for the weekend and am only too pleased to hang around to pick people up for a return trip to Barholme - I will NOT Be a lot more expensive than a taxi , and a LOT easier than the bus !! PM me for seats in the car !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 10 Sep 06 - 12:21 PM

Hi Khatt - Wapping (the estate bit, not the posh warehouse conversion bit, can't afford the yuppie lifestyle on a lecturer's salary, more's the pity). Once I get properly unpacked and settled I'll have to meet up with all the Catters inside Greater London!

I'll try and get to Portaferry too, although it's my family's turn to get me and Frank Mills for Christmas, so returning in February makes for quite a lot of time in Co. Down!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Sep 06 - 04:50 PM

OOooooohhh.. sounds good... we'll talk about it...

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 11 Sep 06 - 01:58 PM

so how definite is the 10 Feb date?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Sep 06 - 02:28 PM

It's confirmed Philippa, planes are booked as are rooms.

YIPPEE

Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Sep 06 - 06:51 PM

It looks like a good weekend - Me , Giok , Bente , Skarpi , + Mrs ,
Skipjack , makes a good start ! With several 'Dont Knows' , though its early days yet !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 02:43 AM

hi all we have booked the flight so now book the Barholm , and talk to my band again .

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 03:24 AM

When you've decided you're coming, and as you get your bookings done and your flights booked, perhaps you could give the details to me, then there will be an overview, if we need to co-ordinate transport in Ulster. Date and time of arrival in Belfast should do, number of party, and any travel arrangements made, like hiring a car and space available therein if possible. Those arriving via Stanstead might need to coordinate that end, but let us know what you arrange.
Do remember how much space instruments can take up in vehicles!!
Thanks

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 07:11 AM

My Gay Accordion, with candleabra extension, will need its own vehicle

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: GUEST,Fibula sans cookie at new place of work
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 08:10 AM

Hullo all, if the Liberace aerophone is making an appearance then I simply must come.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 10:23 AM

I'm working on it and would like to come if I can - in the middle of some job complications right now!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 10:30 AM

Mary - It would be great to get at least one transponder over to join us ! If I can help at all . PM me !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 06:24 PM

WE'RE COMING!!!!

Or so he said earlier.... don't know if he's done any bookings or anything yet, but someone tell him he needs to get in quick for Barholme....

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 06:39 PM

great Liz !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Den
Date: 13 Sep 06 - 10:36 AM

I'm very tempted...very tempted, although I was in Portaferry for the festival this year. I will have to see how the old schedule and holiday funds are shaping up after my trip to Seattle and Vancouver Island in January.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 14 Sep 06 - 06:19 AM

Wahts an "Oyster Card"?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 14 Sep 06 - 06:48 AM

An electronic travel card used in London. It's basically a swipe card that can be used to pay bus and tube fares.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 14 Sep 06 - 06:50 AM

wahts it called oyster for?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 14 Sep 06 - 07:30 AM

The contents are valuable?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Sep 06 - 04:05 AM

It's because people who use it are shellfish


refresh

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Sep 06 - 06:45 AM

Huh! You can talk Mr BusPass!!

But on the subject of shellfish... does anyone want custody of a Limpit for that weekend? There's not a great deal for her to do there and she disrupts my drink...erm.. .singing by suggesting inappropriate songs and whining to go to the shops when they're closed.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 15 Sep 06 - 09:41 PM

Linda at Barholme said it's best to book now because she is already getting some reservations for February. It would be better if Barholme is completely taken over by folkies so we will have the run of the place!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Sep 06 - 03:34 AM

Musical anarchy beckons ☺

Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 07:40 AM

Flights booked, Hire Car booked, Airport parking booked.
The buggers have cancelled the Inverness Belfast direct flight, so I have to drive to Glasgow again, which is a bit of a bummer.
Arrive Belfast International 15:35 Friday 9th February 2007.

Portaferry, be there or be sober !

Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 08:02 AM

Be Sober ?? Not much chance after Fiddlers Green is open !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 09:02 AM

I haven't booked my flights yet but still watching the fares.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Effsee
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 11:32 AM

Giok, I read the other day about Flybe starting /taking over that route. Could be the way to go.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 04:25 PM

It's a 3½ hour trip via Edinburgh with Flybe, and they don't fly on the two days I want to go and come back on Frank. Bit of a difference from a hop of less than 1 hour from Inverness.
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 04:28 PM

Anyone heard from Skarpi yet? We're hoping to liase with him over flights and such, but no-one's heard from him for a while.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Effsee
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 04:41 PM

Invernes to Belfast via Edinburgh! Ye gods! It didn't mention that in the report I read. Sheesh.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: GUEST,skarpi at work
Date: 25 Sep 06 - 10:51 AM

Hi Liz I will PM you tonight
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 06:46 AM

OK - So who is DEFINATELY Going ? Giok , Bente , Maryrrf me are signed up , Fibs seems fairly sure , Em , Liz and Manitas also . Skarpi and the band ?? I Hope so ! Skipjack looks like a good 'un , Any one else ? Not a peep from Andy in Munich , OR the Moohs .
If nothing else this will get it back on the screen !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 11:03 AM

Synchronicity.... I've just this minute sent MudGuard an Email. I know he was changing jobs earlier this year, maybe he's not been able to get online as often.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 11:12 AM

Should I be putting my kidneys into training now?

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 11:38 AM

I'll come down and join your practice session tomorrow Liz
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 12:06 PM

Not my session tomorrow... got a Church thing to do...

but I'm sure you'll find someone to play with....

: )

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Shiamsa
Date: 30 Oct 06 - 08:49 PM

After Leadfingers' notification on another thread I'm thinking of coming along--I looked at some photos from a previous event and it looks like a lot of fun. I need to discuss this with the people I play with, in case there's something on that weekend, so won't be able to confirm for a week or two.

What's that instrument Mooman is playing in the photos--is it a small banjo (I'd love something like that!)?

Is anyone else coming from Dublin?

Cheers, Don Conlan

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 04:00 AM

I don't know what photo you were looking at, but Mooman has a lovely octave mandolin, and that is the most likely candidate.
Giok