Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 13 Feb 10 - 12:43 PM

Trying to organise last year's gathering has made me a bit cautious about committing hard cash until I knew if this gathering was a likely to go ahead. Although we never quite justified the "Euro-" prefix last year, what I did learn from the weekend was that the quality of attendees is far more important than quantity and so would be happy with half a dozen or so, providing I knew that they weren't going to call off just before the event.

Noreen & Stewart have already booked, and Bill Sables has contacted me about arranging travel. Others are looking promising. Skarpi, if you can definitely say that the event will go ahead, I will say yes, I'll be there.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 05:10 AM

I know what I was trying to say, but on re-reading yesterday's post, I don't think I said properly what I meant.

…….would be happy with half a dozen or so.    ………………. Skarpi, if you can definitely say that the event will go ahead, I will say yes, I'll be there.

I think that you need a minimum number of non-local Mudcatters for a viable international gathering. Local participation will, of course, add greatly to the occasion but generally tends to be on a more ad-hoc basis.

Last year, the number of hopefuls from abroad went steadily down until we only had two plus some friends. They, quite reasonably, reviewed the situation at my request and decided it would be better to call it a day. In the end, we had a quite delightful weekend with UK 'Catters from our region but their commitment came after the decision had been made for our foreign visitors.

If you get at least 6 non-Icelandic Mudcatters to commit to joining the gathering, rather than probable/possible maybes, then I will be one of them. Otherwise, I will be on the list of probables.

The later we meet the commitment level, the more difficult flights etc. will be to arrange and thus the more I will move from the probable to possible list.

Come on Mudcatters. I want to go to Iceland.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 05:41 AM

Well Doug , I get to know the price of the accomodation today
so , as soon that is clear , every one can make up their minds
I think that is what most people are waiting for .

I know later today

all the best skarpi .

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 02:07 PM

accomodation is in check up :O) , soon í will know the price and an
E-mail to book rooms .

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 04:07 PM

Well all , to book accomodation you have to connact the housekeeper
the E-mail is

[e-mail]

he will give you info about the cost and everthing you ask for .

so its on .......if you like the place , otherwise we have to
do something else .

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 05:49 PM

Skarpi,

I have sent an e-mail asking for prices but I wonder if you have any more information in the meantime.

Do they have a website which would show the standard of accommodation?

Do you have a name and address for the place?

How far away is the accommodation from where we would be making music?


DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:12 PM

How far away is the accommodation from where we would be making music?
to the capital 45 km , to my home town 10 km

Do you have a name and address for the place?
its Hliðardalskóli . its a selfgathering place .
I will get a picture soon :O)

there is another one near by , its called " Hotel Hlíð "
there is a room with breakfast .

Do they have a website which would show the standard of accommodation?
Not that I know off , but this a great place with a great view ..

I will get some picures and more info tonight , since I am
working in my study as well for the school .

so more info are coming ..........

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:23 PM

http://www.south.is/

try this to begin with .

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:28 PM

http://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mynd:Hlidardalsskoli.jpg

the blue klicky is not working I must be doin wrong thing here ,

but there is a picture of the selfgathering place .

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:37 PM

45 km ? Not exactly walking distance then!

According to Noreen:    Car hire looks VERY expensive though- Budget want to charge us £2700 for a week!

Is there any public transport?

Perhaps a hotel closer to where the action is might be better.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Feb 10 - 06:51 PM

he he , Doug , I will transport you .... dont worry


kv Skarpi ..

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 03:16 PM

Any more news Scarpi?
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:20 PM

Bill i sended you an PM yesterday ....
the conntact e- mail is in there

there has only two person told me that they are coming ......
yet

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 05:28 PM

Skarpi,

The Hotel Hlíð seems to be 6 km out of town, surrounded by lots of nothing.

How far is the Hotel Örk, located in Hveragerdi, from where you live?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 06:48 PM

hotel Örk is 20km away from me Doug ,

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 04:11 PM

Skarpi,

Do you have access to Google Earth? If so, could you give some co-ordinates for the Hliðardalskóli selfgathering place and for the Hotel Hlíð?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: GUEST, Sminky
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 08:45 AM

Just back from Iceland.

Two beers for about a fiver (special offer) if you look hard enough. Exquisite fish and chips. Locals very friendly and ALL speak English. Wonderful scenery, but you need to travel. Windy weather, but not as cold as you would expect.

I shall return!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:13 PM

and why did you not conntact me ???? through mudcat ??

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:14 PM

Doug I will try to do that :O)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: GUEST, Sminky
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:36 PM

Sorry Skarpi, it was all very last-minute.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 02:56 PM

Mouldy looks like another Iclandic traveler

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 04:22 PM

I had a reply form the Hliðardalskóli selfgathering place saying that they have rooms with shared WC and showers at 20 euros per night. I e-mailed back asking for some more details on the facilities but I haven't had a reply yet. Skarpi, do you know if bedding is provided or would I need to bring a sleeping bag? Also, do the kitchen facilities include pans, utensils, plates, cups, knives & forks, etcetera?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 04:32 PM

Doug I will ring them and ask them , but I dont think you need to bring sleeping bag

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Wolfgang
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 06:48 AM

I've asked for a weekend flight from Germany, because I can't take many days off at that time. It is not actually cheap but I think I could make it though it's crazy to fly to Iceland for a weekend.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 04:02 PM

We should all be a little crazy sometimes, Wolfgang. It's good for the soul.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 08:26 AM

It will be lovely to see you again, Wolfgang, if only for the weekend.

And Mouldy too! You've been twisting arms again, bill? I remember it well :0)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Fidjit
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 11:55 AM

As one who has been to a Mudcat gather (Kiel 2008) and enjoyed it very much. I was put out when a friend sent this My advice is stop watching as they wave at 24 seconds.

All I can say is "Oh Dear"!

Chas

Enjoy yourselves. I'm sure it's not really like this.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 02:17 AM

I had another reply form the Hliðardalskóli selfgathering place and they confirm that they will supply bedding and all the kitchen facilities I mentioned, so you don't have to ring them Skarpi.

To all:   
Is anyone else ready to confirm their attendance beyond the two that Skarpi had on 16 February ?

Has anyone decided on accommodation yet ?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 07:51 AM

Doug: Stewart and I are thinking that the self-gathering place would be good, as other convenient places seem to be in short supply, and Skarpi has said he will arrange transport :0)

It would be good to be all staying in the same place if possible, too- more friendly.

N

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 12:03 PM

hahahahaha Fidjit , thats a joke from two idots...

dont worry its nothing like this .

kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: mouldy
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 03:02 PM

Well I did decide I'd try and get out a bit more....

The self-gathering place sounds great to me. As long as I have somewhere to eat, sleep and..well...you know...I'm happy.


Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 05:14 PM

Sounds OK for me as well Doug are you booking for all of us?
I will be away till Thursday in Scotland (trying to acclimatise)
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: mouldy
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 04:24 AM

Yes, I was wondering how it would work...

Are we all to be on the same flight? Is there only one?

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 05 Mar 10 - 02:50 AM

I agree that it would be good for us all to stay in the same place and I would be happy with the self-gathering place.

I could book the accommodation for anyone travelling with us in a group, Bill, but those who might be arriving or leaving at different times would be better contacting the self gathering place directly.

For those who are interested, Bill and I are planning to fly out from Manchester on the Friday afternoon and stay until Wednesday morning but, as I said earlier, I won't be booking anything until there are at least 6 non-Icelandic Mudcatters confirming their attendance.

As I see it, for those who have posted to the thread this year, up to now we have:
Noreen and Stewart who have booked their flights;
Bill Sables, Mouldy and myself are probables;
Wolfgang, Zen, and Leadfingers are possibles;
Karen k has shown an interest.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 05 Mar 10 - 05:48 PM

well here is somthing to watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HELQtM7sXx8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL8S5W9G-hQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pe33winQGM&feature=related
hahahaha someone eating shark hihih rotten one with Brennivín ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm-LGxnvpD0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDYxF-7LUqA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqlaR7Fb-U4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBccLBvYtao&feature=related
this one is about Laki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnWEcelleSo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlcfwJqe2o&feature=related
this one is very interesting .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRp64jH7Es&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-TACVMvfW8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xJWBzSNdOo&feature=related

this is just some thing too look at , have fun
kv Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 05:11 AM

Just had word from Ray Gallagher accordian player, he and his wife might be interested in going
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: mouldy
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 10:02 AM

Well I am calling myself a definite,

(Just got to get some semblance of musical ability back into my fingers....)

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: mouldy
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 10:04 AM

I will just add that I am definite as long as I don't have to travel alone - Bill had better be going now!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 11:47 AM

Just had a confirmation from Ray Gallagher
I am confirming as well
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 03:54 PM

OK, I'm in for definite as well.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Noreen
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 04:39 PM

OK, confirmed Icegatherers so far are:

Noreen and Stewart
Bill Sables
Mouldy
Mr and Mrs Ray Gallagher,
Doug Chadwick
Crazy Wolfgang :0)

Any more for any more?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 06:00 PM

Only Mr Ray Gallagher Noreen.
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 07:37 PM

I have this dread that as soon as I book a flight , I'll get Three Well Paid Gigs offered !
Can I still be a Heavy Pencil ?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 02:36 PM

Just about to book tickets for Doug Chadwick, Ray Gallagher, Mouldy and myself We should arrive in Iceland around half past three on Friday 30th April
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: bill\sables
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 07:53 AM

Our Tickets are booked and paid for.
Bill Sables
Ray Gallagher
Doug Chadwick
& Mouldy

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: skarpi
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 08:01 AM

and you will be arriving on Friday :O)
more info later to you
who are coming on thursday ?
and when ?

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Wolfgang
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 02:10 PM

I've booked a flight an hour ago. I shall arrive on Friday and leave very early on Monday. It's crazy, but that's the only way I can fit it in my weekly schedule.

I'd love to stay where the others are staying.

More information later, because I'm off now for a two-weeks vacation on another island in the Atlantic, much more south.

Looking forward to see you guys.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2010 in Iceland ? 30 April-2 May
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 04:42 PM

Great news Wolfgang!

Skarpi has asked to continue this in a new thread:

Eurogathering Iceland in may new thread (click)