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Subject: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 14 Jun 07 - 11:55 AM As it is the Sixth , we CAN call this Folklore now , I think ! I know it a bit early , but as I have to arrange a Transatlantic link up , and HOPEFULLY a couple of Gigs I am starting now ! What abouut Portaferry the second weekend of February , Friday 8th to Sunday 10th in 2008 ? Any Takers ? |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Jun 07 - 12:01 PM Once is happenstance... Twice is coincidence... Three times - it's TRADITION!!! So there! Count me in. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Jun 07 - 12:10 PM Thought we were going back to the original Portaferry constitution as written by Primula Crispbread, that it shall be on the first weekend in February every year IMMOVABLY! A certain PeterK was most upset that we had the temerity to hold it on a different weekend this year! G. |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,Gulliver Date: 14 Jun 07 - 02:02 PM I'll try to make it... |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Date: 14 Jun 07 - 02:05 PM Either weekend will work for me - can all those who think they may be coming let us know their preference, and based on that we can make plans! I'm already looking forward to it! |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Jun 07 - 05:11 PM It all depends on which weekend is best for the maximum amount of people... the previous weekend is Candlemass/Imbolc - I know several people who will be unable to attend. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 14 Jun 07 - 06:49 PM If 'The Tradition' is for the first weekend thats fine by me ! So Do we go for the first weekend , which is Friday 1st Feb to Sunday 3rd Feb . |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 15 Jun 07 - 02:06 AM see here ... |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Les in Chorlton Date: 15 Jun 07 - 02:07 AM Is this a secret place? |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 15 Jun 07 - 04:04 AM It's like Brigadoon... only appears once a year and then it's full of feckin' whiskey! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 15 Jun 07 - 08:45 AM Thanks for reminding me of the previous Andy ! I'll blame Old Age ! So 1st to 3rd is OK for everyone ? |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 15 Jun 07 - 12:56 PM I'd like to come whenever is suitable for Skarpi--I never got my second dose of his firewater, last time around (or at least, I don't remember getting it--but there's a few things I don't remember from that weekend!). Don |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 15 Jun 07 - 01:02 PM Don - At least that indicates you had a good time !! |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 16 Jun 07 - 05:11 PM So we have Gulliver - Irish Giok - Scottish Maryrrf - American Leadfingers - English Mudguard - Gerrman Skarpi - Icelandic who are all in for 1st to 3rd of feb - Any one else going to commit so soon ?? |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 08 Jul 07 - 12:04 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Jul 07 - 12:34 PM I didn't say I would actually be coming Terry, and I may not bother next year anyway. G |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:49 PM Well I think I can stick my head above the parapet and try to keep this thread going till the end of January !! How are we for takers ? |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 04 Oct 07 - 01:20 AM must be a very low parapet then - are you sure you are not talking about a threshold? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Date: 04 Oct 07 - 02:17 AM Should be there |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:09 AM For information , here the WebSite Mary set up ! http://www.geocities.com/loughstock/ |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Fibula Mattock Date: 04 Oct 07 - 12:02 PM hello, it is I, Manuela Meathook (as Giok likes to call me). I'm going to try to get but it's tricky because I'm all of a sudden living alone in London (very expensive) and saving up for another Mongolian rally in 2008 (also very expensive) and an around the world rally in 2009 (even more expensive) and I'm not sure where I'll be living after Christmas blah de blah, but if I can get over then I will. If I can't, well, you all know where the pubs are by now! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:15 PM yes , I am in for it as I said either weekend is fine for me :>)) All the best Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:19 PM Nope, definitely won't make it next year. Enjoy! G. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:12 AM Looks like we might not be able to either... it's been a rough year one way and another and we've just not got the resources available, unless we win the lottery. Of course if we DO win the lottery, I'll be busy with my new house and Manitas will have bought every melodeon in the country. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:55 PM Curva : Bing ó Gröndal . well that s it then Terry , then we just have to hif up the music :>) with the others all the bst Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM I'm planning to go, so which date is definite, please? |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 06 Oct 07 - 07:04 AM Sorry - question answered when I went to Mary's website. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 07 Oct 07 - 07:21 AM I will be hiring a car from Belfast International again . Friday afternoon , monday morning to and from ! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 08 Oct 07 - 08:01 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 08 Oct 07 - 05:48 PM jabb me tooo , jesus help the drivers when i hit the road ? left side brb all the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:14 PM Driving on the left is no harder than me driving on the right mate ! make sure its an automatic , then all you have to worry about is steering ! LOL |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:18 PM Terry, whether on the left or on the right, you're driving me mad ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:23 PM Maybe he could lend Skarpi a pair of the earplugs he wears, to stop him hearing his passengers screaming! G. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 09 Oct 07 - 07:56 PM Should be able to make it--might try to bring a few friends as well. Don |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Date: 09 Oct 07 - 08:00 PM would be lovely to see you again Don - not 100% certain whether I'll make it of not yet. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy Date: 10 Oct 07 - 07:23 AM I'll hardly make it neither, I'd say. Just remember, Skarpi, that no matter what side of the road you drive on, if the car setup matches the local driving conditions, the driver will always be sitting closest to the middle of the road. ... and don't worry about roundabouts.... ;-) Have a good one folks B. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 10 Oct 07 - 05:53 PM thanks Brendy , How about concert in Iceland ??? keep in touch All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 11 Oct 07 - 08:54 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy Date: 12 Oct 07 - 01:25 AM There was talk of a trip to Torshavn in Faerøyene sometime in the Spring, and something Icelandic could be fitted in around there, I'd say... Playing in Iceland has been on my wish list for a good few years, now. An old friend of mine used to own The Dubliner in Reykjavik years back, and although having said I would play there often enough, he sold the place before I could take him up on his offer. We'll keep in touch skarpi, for sure.... B. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 12 Oct 07 - 02:26 AM Is that Jói ? or the Irish Fella ? I know Joi Brendy he has another place now called the Highlander . We also have the Cletic Cross . All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy Date: 12 Oct 07 - 10:46 AM There was a bloke from Co. Waterford, Ireland that had The Dubliner when it opened. ... we'll talk soon. ;-) B. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 13 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM what is the number of the next gathering in Portaferry ? Terry do you remember ? All the best Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 13 Oct 07 - 08:19 AM February 2008 will be the Sixth Loughstock |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 13 Oct 07 - 08:56 AM It is Loughstock Sixpack. And it will be the second one without me. I need to get repaired, and the surgery is scheduled for the week from 21th and 25th January, with a week to ten days at the hospital after the op (and some "stay in bed" time after that). |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 13 Oct 07 - 09:23 AM You will be missed Andy ! And I hope the 'repair' all goes to plan |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 13 Oct 07 - 09:35 AM yah me too or three |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Date: 13 Oct 07 - 09:36 AM Yes Andy, it won't be the same without you. I hope all goes well with your surgery, and that you'll be at Loughstock the 7th! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 13 Oct 07 - 10:45 AM I agree with that , Andy all the best my friend . All the best Skarpi Æsland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 16 Oct 07 - 07:08 AM So apart from Mary , Skarpi , Suzanne , and Meself , whos is definately coming ? |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 16 Oct 07 - 06:37 PM I have to post this one Terry |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 16 Oct 07 - 07:55 PM Am definitely planning to go, and I'm sure Gerry will come as well, and maybe one or two others from our neck of the woods. Don |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Date: 16 Oct 07 - 10:32 PM Thinking about coming over again, would love to meet up with you and Gerry next year. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 23 Dec 07 - 04:11 PM Now it's official, my surgery (hernia inguinalis) will take place in the last week of January, so I definitely can't make it in 2008. Even though the stay at the hospital afterwards will be much shorter than they told me before, I am supposed to stay in bed mostly for one to two weeks afterwards, and the doctors forbid me to go flying so soon after the operation. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Enjoy Loughstock Sixpack 2008 (which might be much easier than the last few years as I won't bother you ... ;-) Andy/MudGuard |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 23 Dec 07 - 04:16 PM Shame Andy, we shall miss you. Happy Christmas and a good new year to you too. Giok |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Date: 23 Dec 07 - 04:22 PM Andy, you will never lie 'short' in bed :) Seasons greetings and good luck with the operation. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 23 Dec 07 - 06:01 PM >> Andy, you will never lie 'short' in bed :) Depends on the surgeon - if he confuses me with some other patient who should get both legs removed ... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,Philippa Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:09 AM so is the flock definitely coming to Strangford Lough FEBRUARY 1, 2 AND 3? What does Fibula Mattock say? (if she wrote the constitution she can also change it) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 27 Dec 07 - 08:19 AM Not so much a flock... more like a small bird table's worth at the moment. Health and other problems are preventing an awful lot of people from attending next year. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Peter K (Fionn) Date: 01 Jan 08 - 08:49 PM Thanks Giok! My view last year was largely informed by self-interest, because we would have been able to attend OK if the gathering had been on the "traditional" weekend. There is another point, that the traditional weekend coincides with a monthly session at the Fiddlers for locial Irish traditional musicians. I always hoped that some sense of joint enterprise would develop between the locals and the invaders, but it never seemed to work out. (Herge and Jim would be the ideal catalysts for that chemistry to happen, but they usually head back to the deep north before the Sunday session gets going.) This year I'm sorry to say we won't be there whichever weekend it is. White Tiger's thoughts are now (inevitably) consumed by other matters, and I am more often in Bosnia and Croatia. Are Greg and Eric still Mudcatting and potential attendees? I hope enough turn up to keep Loughstock alive and kicking, as I'd like to think we'll be back in a year or two. Enjoy! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:57 PM i regret to say i wont be going =[ really wish i was havent seen any of you in a very long time!!!!! sorcha x |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Fibula Mattock Date: 07 Jan 08 - 04:43 AM Can't make it, as I think I said before - I'm moving house without the Hi Sorcha!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Jan 08 - 08:27 AM So... a quick count up reveals Gulliver EmmaB Maryrrf Suzanne Gerry Leadfingers and Phillipa.... will be there. It's going to be a small gathering this year methinks. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Date: 07 Jan 08 - 09:18 AM Sorry, but I won't be going either. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Jan 08 - 09:52 AM Terry said he wouldn't be there either, as he has an insurmountable transport problem. G. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 07 Jan 08 - 10:13 AM We won't be able to make it either this year but I have fond memories of Portaferry, and the music and madness! |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Date: 07 Jan 08 - 10:49 AM hi fibs!!!!!!!! Shame you wont be there as it is for me =] Really wish i could go but have a great time anyway!!!!!! sorcha x |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 07 Jan 08 - 01:32 PM >> Terry said he wouldn't be there either, as he has an insurmountable transport problem. Did he loose his driving license due to his reckless driving? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Jan 08 - 02:22 PM And then there were 5.... Gulliver EmmaB Suzanne Gerry Phillipa LTS |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 07 Jan 08 - 02:37 PM I haven't seen Gerry for a while, so don't know whether he can come. If the group is going to be so small, there is hardly any point, is there? If someone would like to come to Ireland this year, there's a few sessions on here in Dublin every weekend and I don't mind showing folks around. Don |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Date: 09 Jan 08 - 05:46 AM ''This year I'm sorry to say we won't be there whichever weekend it is. White Tiger's thoughts are now (inevitably) consumed by other matters, and I am more often in Bosnia and Croatia.'' *raises eyebrow*.... |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:35 AM Slushtiger/Whitepuppie, "other matters" probably refers to "boys" ;-) How is the Cadbury fiddle? |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:54 AM Haha slushtiger i like that What boys?! Me ?! Neverrrrrr :o It is fine thankyou =]]] And how are you? XD Sorcha x x x |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Date: 09 Jan 08 - 03:29 PM Hi should get up on the Sat for a tune or two with some of the others from Larne if its still going ahead. Herge |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Date: 09 Jan 08 - 03:34 PM Various things have combined to stop my involvement this year , though all things being equal I hope we can get things together for next year . |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 09 Jan 08 - 06:15 PM I'm sorry to say I too have to pull out. I'll probably be on a course in Berlin at the time. Would have been nice ... |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 09 Jan 08 - 06:23 PM And then there were 5.... Gulliver EmmaB Suzanne Gerry Phillipa Susanne removed, Philippa as well (see here), Gulliver seeing no point and Gerry not known, it looks like EmmaB meeting EmmaB ... I hope to be there next year though. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 09 Jan 08 - 06:31 PM Uuups, got the information that EmmaB is not going as well. So the list is reduced to: |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Date: 09 Jan 08 - 07:52 PM i also hope to be there next year aswell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =] |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Sorcha Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:40 PM Looks like a Why Bother to me. |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Date: 09 Jan 08 - 08:57 PM I'm sorry that no one thought to check with me before publishing my name here Andy, I had made my intentions known to my friends. I must send you the recipe for the Beef in Guinness I cooked for dinner last year, it's even better than chicken soup to aid recovery :) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Date: 10 Jan 08 - 04:09 AM >I'm sorry that no one thought to check with me before publishing my name here Andy, I had made my intentions known to my friends. Your last statement on this thread was "Thinking about coming over again, " ... >I must send you the recipe for the Beef in Guinness I cooked for dinner last year Yes please! |
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Subject: Not going to Portaferry in February From: skarpi Date: 15 Jan 08 - 05:11 PM Hallo folks , I am not going to Portaferry in February , the reason is that I have to go to a hospital in end of February and I have to do some thing before I go in there . But I hope to get a change to visit N-Ireland and Ireland in May . to them who will go enjoy and have some fun. Skál - Slánté All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) Date: 15 Jan 08 - 06:23 PM skarpi, do try and get to the Eurogathering, wherever it takes place! (Assuming it is going to take place ... Any volunteers?) |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 15 Jan 08 - 07:47 PM Yes, Susanne, count me in! And Skarpi, if you're coming to Ireland, do come visit us in Dublin. Don |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Date: 17 Jan 08 - 04:29 PM Skarpi - if in NI in May and want a session, we play on Saturdays at Billy Andy's pub near Larne (it also has rooms) - http://www.billyandys.com/ let me know Still hope to get to Portaferry Herge |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Date: 17 Jan 08 - 10:02 PM That looks like a great place--will have to get up there sometime this year. Don |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Date: 18 Jan 08 - 03:12 PM Do so Don - the session runs every Sat (4pm - 9pm) send me a message to make sure I'm there. Food is great and accomodation 1st class. Pete |
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Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Date: 18 Jan 08 - 04:30 PM thanks Pete , I ´ll let you know soon . All the best Skarpi |
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