Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 04:21 AM

Update on this - hostel closed for repairs.
New thread dealing with the consequences:
Loughstock III

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 05:22 PM

All quiet on the western front?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:56 PM

Did you get an answer yet Andy?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 02:27 PM

I just emailed Linda at Barholms asking whether she has any news about availability of the hostel in February ...

Waiting for an answer now ...

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 04 Oct 04 - 11:43 AM

They could always be invited to take a couple too Kate!

Looking promising!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 04 Oct 04 - 07:44 AM

god help the neighbours at number 5...!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Oct 04 - 04:51 AM

Dr Phibes girl detective!!

Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 04 Oct 04 - 04:09 AM

It's a cottage, although they might perhaps be conducive to people "indoor camping". It's pretty much at the shore (past the Narrows and turn left), so it'd be handy to the pubs and the like.

Aha - found it online. It sleeps 4-6:
Anchor Cottage                
3 Steel Dickson Avenue
Portaferry
County Down
BT22 1LE                
Telephone:        [phone]
http://www.ards-council.gov.uk/accomodation.htm

MUDCAT TAKES OVER ENTIRE STREET:
Oooh, I've just found another TWO on the same street:

Inisharoan Cottage NITB approved 3 Star rating ***
7 Steele Dickson Avenue,
Portaferry,
BT22 1LE
Owners: Colin & Elma Hagan, 16 Shore Road Portaferry, BT22 1JY
Tel: [phone]
http://www.portaferry.freeserve.co.uk/Self-Catering.html

and Camomile (terrace cottage - sleeps 4)
9 Steel Dickson Avenue
Portaferry, Co Down
Northern Ireland BT22 1LG
Telephone: +44 - 012477 - 28541
http://www.travel-ireland.com/accomni/selfdwn.htm

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 07:56 PM

IS this a possible replacement for Barholm ?? If so let us know so we can book in !!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 03:51 PM

I'm still trying to get an on line quote for taking the motorhome, but 2005 doesn't exist as far as on-line bookings are concerned.
Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 03:33 PM

Fibs....is that a cottage or a hostel??....how many people would be able to stay there?..

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 03:07 PM

Steady with that thinking Kate, it'll make yer brains stretch.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 01:33 PM

Possibly... I am still thinking though! I've also found another self-catering place in the town:

Anchor Cottage                
3 Steel Dickson Avenue
Portaferry
County Down
BT22 1LE                
                
Telephone:        [phone]

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 11:09 AM

Have you a cunning plan yet Fibs?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 07:18 PM

Would it be cunning enough to send a rat up a ferrets hole?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 10:40 AM

Since some people have already bought their tickets, it looks like the weekend will go ahead, though with potentially fewer attendees. Sorry I can't help more with accommodation, other than to provide links to websites. There are definitely B&Bs, but we're short on places for indoor camping, I'm afraid. I am still trying to think of a cunning plan, so I will keep trying to sort things out.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From:
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 10:26 AM

So........... what appening now?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 04:44 AM

How much? [I'm a Scot you know!]
Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:40 PM

I'll share. At least the flat. Maybe the cost ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: JudeL
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:29 PM

We have had the same message from Linda about being able to let us know what's going on in about 6 weeks time. So by that reckoning we should know by the beginning of November if the hostel will be available if not does anyone fancy sharing the cost of the 6 person flat in the Barr Hall Barnes

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:51 AM

Well here's a fine stramash an' no mistake! I go away to furrin parts, and youse yins try to make me miss Loughstock for the third year in a row! Is it just me, or do things like this happen to other people? Well I'm going to look into taking the motorhome over the sea to Norn Iron, the land of my fathers. It will probably cost an arm, and several legs, but if I don't manage it this time I will scream, and probably stamp my foot, and say "Gosh darn!"
Giok
PS. Kate, Newcastle always was great craic, nice peeps too.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: skarpi
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 07:56 AM

Dear Kate , I hope this will be happening ? I am working hard to get me a money for this travel.
So let me know if this is not gonna be.
I have not booked a flight but I am booking the bed, the flight will be booked in November it will cost less then.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.....
p.s The band is thinging about this avent and the trip to Portaferry.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 05:31 AM

Hi all,
Well, since people have booked tickets already, let's go ahead on those dates anyway - we can definitely scrape together enough for a session. I will make more enquiries about accommodation.

More links:

Another accommodation website

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Noreen
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 03:52 PM

Outdoor camping at the beginning of February, Peter???? You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!

:o)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 03:33 PM

Alan, are you anywhere near any of the National Express services to Birmingham airport?(You may be big, but your instrument is small!)

Do we need to know how you know?

There are some B&B places in the main street & the Square, one or two of them are quite reasonable.

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:25 AM

Let's hope, in the kindest possible way of course, that Linda's plans don't materialise. But if they do, maybe Linda could offer advice about any possibilities for indoor camping, and if that's in short supply then I'd gladly settle for outdoor camping. (Which would mean White Tiger settling for the same, but maybe not so gladly.)

Either way, I think those who have booked already can be assured that enough local musicians can be rustled up to ensure some cracking sessions on the original dates.

Alan, are you anywhere near any of the National Express services to Birmingham airport? Even rail could be cheaper than car-parking fees, but maybe you live way out in the wilds. As it gets nearer the time, it's more than likely that I or someone could work something that saved you having to hire a car. (You may be big, but your instrument is small!)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:26 AM

Ok, more E-Mails to/from Barholm

I replied to the above mail:

We are discussing options right now - but as we are spread over Ireland,
England, Scotland, Wales and Germany, this is not a too fast process
and can take some days.

Kind regards,


Linda just answered:

Thank you for replying to my email. Tenders are going out within the next
few weeks, I should know in approx 6-8 weeks whether the work will be going
ahead.

Will that give you enough time to find alternative accommodation if we are
closed?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: GUEST,Fibs in Newcastle
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 01:21 PM

Hello there you lot - I'm typing this from a public terminal in Newcastle City Library (this is a fantastic city, by the way). I'll be back home tomorrow night and will have a good read of stuff and a think about things then, but I'm thinking we should try and keep the date the same, but have a look at self-catering venues, perhaps.

I'm off to St. James' Park for the conference dinner now! Talk to yous later.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 09:12 AM

Is there a community hall that could be used for indoor camping in case the hostel is not available?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 09:01 AM

Need we say that some of us have booked the same flights? Manitas is looking at nearby cottages for rent so we might be able to share something, if only the information....

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: alanww
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 08:55 AM

Fibula: I got the same response from Barholm as MudGuard, which certainly poses me a dilemma too. I am keen to come again (along with Sandy) BUT I do not think that I can afford the extra cost of a B&B. I feel that it would be the last straw on the cost of the trip.
Including B&B, car parking at Birmingham Airport, cheap bmibaby flights to Belfast International Airport at off peak times, car hire (incl insurance excess waiver and petrol) and spending money for the two of us, the total comes out at a minimum of around £450 and it starts to get too expensive for me, a poor pensioner! All together now "Ahhh"!!
However, unlike Leadfingers, mooman & MudGuard, I have not yet booked the flights, so I await your advice on whether you will be:
(1) sticking with the February dates nomatter what (but possibly considering alternative cheaper accommodation, such as large self catering houses*, if Barholm is not available?) or
(2) looking at a change of date to March, as suggested by Linda at Barholm (but that would obviously mean extra costs for those who have already booked flights!).
Perhaps it would be best to wait and see whether Barholm's tendering arrangement actually results in the work will be carried out this winter. If not, I presume there should be no problem!
"For I am free** to go abroad ...!"
Alan
* For instance, I see from the Ards Borough Council Accommodation List that there are three cottages at Barr Hall Barns which could put up 12 people but I have not contacted them yet to check availability and whether they would do a long weekend, rather than a whole week.
** But unfortunately it isn't free!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 08:54 AM

Only if those Johnny Come Latelys at the Moron Cursed move their festival off our May Day weekend.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Snuffy
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 08:50 AM

Why not have it in France on the May bank holiday ?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 08:46 AM

I do wish people would stop trying to change the date! Now even the landlady's having a go!

There will be room available in my mobile Peugeot 406 capsule hotel at £57 per seat, including Ulster Fry breakfast and extras.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 05:58 AM

I've purchased our tickets already so will be coming to Portaferry 4-6 February anyway come rain or shine!

Richard

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 05:56 AM

Did I mention that some of us have already booked flights?

HoustonLoughstock, we have a problem ...

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 07 Sep 04 - 05:45 AM

Just got an answer from Barholm:


I am in a bit of a dilemma - you will remember that I am in the throes of
acquiring funding to refurbish the house, I need £200,000 and I have
successfully acquired £180,000, but the deadline is that the work commences
before the end of the year. The work is going out to tender as I write this,
but by the time the tenders come back and the grantors agree it, it will
probably mean a November start, and it is estimated that it will take 12
weeks to complete (I am closing the house down during this period). I
cannot guarantee that it will be re-opened by the time that you all wish to
come over.

On the other hand if the tenders do not come in under budget the work will
not get done, and I would be able to put you up in February.

Now you see my dilemma. Do you wish to wait and see what the tenders bring
in, of is there any chance you can change the dates until March. That way
you could probably be my first guests in a brand new refurbished house.

Let know your thoughts.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 06 Sep 04 - 03:44 AM

98.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Sep 04 - 12:16 PM

Me again.

Kate who is Fibs, on your Loughstock webpage, under Accommodation, you give [e-mail] as the email address of Barholm hostel.

On the web page of the hostel, [e-mail] is given.

Do you know which one is correct?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Sep 04 - 05:51 AM

Flights are booked, hotel in London is booked!
Portaferry, here I come again!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Sep 04 - 04:43 AM

It might be easier to find cat sitters ;-)

Liz, see also PM that I am going to write in a moment ...

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Sep 04 - 03:56 AM

I went to school with a boy called Mullarkey. His dad was a teacher.

I believe it has Irish roots. And so everything returns - not even 7 degrees of separation in this one!

Manitas has agreed!!! All we need now are cat and Limpit sitters.

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Amos
Date: 04 Sep 04 - 07:47 PM

Palaver is a talk, derived from Spanish palabres.

Malarkey -- at least over here -- means nonsense, an intersecting set, I am sure.


A

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 04 Sep 04 - 07:40 PM

That means that a palaver is a helmet?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 04 Sep 04 - 06:48 PM

I thought you woz bright Kate, a palaver is a jumper wot goes over yer head!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 03 Sep 04 - 07:06 AM

ain't a malarky a bit like a palaver?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 03 Sep 04 - 06:57 AM

Kate...it's possible I already have something similar!

Anyway, what's with this "Malarky"? That was my mother's name! (Well... Mullarkey actually!) (;>)

Richard

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 03 Sep 04 - 06:00 AM

Hurray! it's getting underway.

Richard - grab that eurogathering.org domain name, quickly!! ;)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Sep 04 - 05:47 AM

I am booked on easy Jet and have e-mailed the hostel for a room , so it looks as though I wil be there too . Looking forward to it .

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 03 Sep 04 - 04:31 AM

Excellent website Kate!

Knickerelastic! I shall now have to do one for the EuroGathering!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 02 Sep 04 - 11:48 AM

INFORMATION!

There is now a website for all relevant information. Find it at:

http://www.loughstock.co.uk

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: GUEST,Laura Plummer
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 08:06 PM

If any of you ever venture across the fjord to St Patrick's country check out Paddy's Barn, Saul (near Downpatrick) on alternate Tuesday nights

singer's session meets @9.30 then and plenty of greengrass and bluegrass songs featured in Mudcat are sung by a good wee fire with tea & sandwiches @ midnight.

regards
Laura

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: GUEST,Big Mick on a neighbor's computer
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 07:40 PM

I will be checking on airfares tomorrow. Aer Lingus should be starting their winter specials any day and I am going to book it if it is available. Fingers crossed to make it and meet Skarpi all in one trip.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 07:12 AM

There is a hostel....fibs will probably post details later!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 06:25 AM

It's the three days of lying in bed that did it.... he's bored witless and says if he's going to be lying down for three days, he might as well do it in a pub in Ireland!

By the way, as a novice at this, what does one do for accommodation there?

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 02:47 AM

About time he came to. ;~)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 02:28 AM

Whoo hoo!! Manitas says he wants to come too!!

Count us both in and we will persuade the Limpit she wants to stay with nanny and grandad or some other poor unsuspecting mug!

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 31 Aug 04 - 02:20 PM

We're all booked on RyanAir now...please don't cancel it Kate!

Looking forward to meeting friends old and new again.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 31 Aug 04 - 11:17 AM

Hi Sorcha! Excellent news.

My Loughstock web page isn't up just yet - I'm busier than I thought - but I'll post a link when it's ready.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: White tiger
Date: 31 Aug 04 - 10:24 AM

Hi all

I think that me and my dad will definately be going so we'll probably see you all there.

White tiger

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 28 Aug 04 - 05:17 AM

Just to let you all know that I should have a webpage up by Monday detailing all the details. I just have a lot of work to do before then...

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 07:04 PM

Is the hostel still going? Is it bed bug free? Have they fixed the roof on the conservatory?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 10:53 AM

And you ate it! (And survived)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 10:34 AM

What do you second? That Eric, Kate and Letty should get on with breakfast? Then I third it ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 10:32 AM

As a witness to the event I will second what The Viking said!

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 09:12 AM

Of course it's Phibs birthday! It's just that she'll only be a sweet young wench of 29 and 30 the year after. But it's not Skipjacks until 1st of March and him the xxxxxpert at marzipan and sheep brain sandwiches.When he say's he can cook, he means; Eric, Kate, Letty, get on with breakfast!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:29 AM

Excellent news that you're coming Skarpi!

We'll all look forward to meeting you and playing music with you.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:28 AM

I've had two days of laying in a bed. I need some mental stimulation so I'm back at the office.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:23 AM

No, not in 2005 but in 2006.

And then it will be her duty to bake LOTS of cakes ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: JudeL
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:19 AM

If it's fib's birthday does this mean we need to bake another cake?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:07 AM

Back at work already, Paul?
You forgot the last two words: "per hour" ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 08:06 AM

from descriptions I've heard this event should be call "Loughstock and draining two barrels"

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 07:58 AM

HAlló all , it is gonna cost me about 308 evr. to come both ways,
so i´ll guess I am coming.
all the best skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 07:42 AM

Hilary, as well you know, I am the doyen of Loughstock chefs, so I can direct operations, which will be all the help you need. So that's sorted.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 07:16 AM

It would be really good if we could get a few Transponders over this time - Shame easy Jet doesent seem to do transatlantic flights . At the moment its less than £15 return from Stanstead !

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 06:25 AM

Sounds like we'll need 2 or 3 pancake pans on the go all through Saturday then!!!

Jude: Happy to assist again - that makes 3 in the kitchen - room for one more to spread the load????

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 06:13 AM

But Jude, his pint stands exactly where he put it down ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 06:08 AM

It's still sitting on the bar getting cold I hear. Yes yes, I'm all in favour of a joint [wink wink]
Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: JudeL
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 05:58 AM

ah but will Raven ever find his pint?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 05:20 AM

Richard, at Loughstock II I made sure I get food by helping to prepare it ;-) I guess I will do the same next time ...

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 05:03 AM

Hiya Jude - no, I think the bath is still there, but it's now clean!

The nice thing about cooking (and music) events next time is that there won't be a mass exodus off on the rocky road to Dublin to see Planxty. Full turn out at all times!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 04:50 AM

Ah...but will your food ever arrive Andy?

Richard

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 04:17 AM

Jude, as one of my major hobbies is eating, I think I will join!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: JudeL
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 04:10 AM

It's been established that people want the pancake workshop again .... so who's still likely to be about to join in the "that's not going to fit in the oven" Sunday Roast Extravaganza ?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: JudeL
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 03:58 AM

So Kate: if they have given Dumigan's a face lift does this mean they have removed the tapless bath from the ladies loo?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 03:20 AM

This is wonderful! It's set to be a cracking weekend.
I will put all the relevant information online in a couple of hours time.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Aug 04 - 02:07 AM

"Haste to the wedding"-you've got a great website!(Will ye be flogging yer CD?) Please be gentle with us who are crap players, but if you give DADGAD lessons, you'll be more than welcome to sit on Skipjack's knee while he plays with his instrument.

Richard. I've decided in the interests of economy, to fly to Belgium, and get one of your cheap seat returns, as it's£57.00 from here. How does that sound?

Skarpi-it would be great to met you, Mrs skarpi and yer band. I can't swim, or else I'd help you row. Skipjack has a boat though, so he could sail up and get you.I've heard that he's often looked for the north west passage.

And, I have had it confirmed that Skipjack does have greasy plums.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 08:34 PM

In that case, Herge, Sorch (White Tiger) and I will definitely be there. Skarpi's coming from Iceland, for goodness sake, and the journey down from Bangor can't be much worse than that.

No takers from stateside? I think InOBU certainly should make the effort, if only to admire my splendid new chanter.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 06:35 PM

jabb, I know to morrow.
Skarp Iceland.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 06:11 PM

Wow! It would be Fab if you could make it Skarpi....

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 05:50 PM

Oh men I am not right those day the days are on top sorry didin´t see it.
but I mean it just talking to my wife and i might come.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 05:36 PM

Okei, Eric i am not gona row a little south, not at this time year
hahahahah , but I am gonna do something to morrow and that is call the " Iceland Express Airline and ask them to do a plan for me so can be you all , so what are the days ? in Jan/Feb ?
please let me know so I can tell the airliner.
Maybe i can take band with me ?????
Who know still plenty of time to do this .
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: GUEST,herge
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 05:32 PM

Count in members of Haste to the Wedding, were doing nothing else in Feb, so will enjoy the 'craic'

Herge

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 04:14 PM

Ou est la greasy plumes de ma tante, giok? Je ne sais pas.

Letty - rock agus roll at the cheoil.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 12:04 PM

Is that 'de ma tante' Fibs?
Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 12:01 PM

Good idea Letty! It would only cost me one Euro eighty cents then!

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Letty
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 11:35 AM

Mooman,
I could sponsor you. Or maybe you could ask them if Pat can sit on your lap, so you'll only need one ticket.

Fibula: starting to duck right now. What if you don't sing and don't play either? Do we force those people to use the shaky eggs?


Letty (off to the fleadh cheoil tonight!)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 11:28 AM

Oh dear, I've just checked the fares. If we go via Dublin on RyanAir it is going to cost an extortionate €3,60 for the two of us return (plus taxes) from Brussels. I shall have to seriously think about this!

Richard

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 11:22 AM

Greasy plumes?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 11:21 AM

I think Kate means he has greasy plums.
Giok

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 09:40 AM

Plams is definitely an unmentionable - as if I would make a typo...! ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 08:01 AM

I'd prefer if those who sing and play would be branded with S and t.

St. MudGuard ;-)


(is "plams" a typo or is it a word missing in my dictionary?)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 05:56 AM

I'd heard that about Skippy. His instrument's never out of his hands. When he said he had greasy plams I thought he meant money, not a fistful of dripping.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 04:55 AM

Skipjack is always plucking his instrument, he also plays with his chest organ as well.He tells me he's looking forward to the barbed wire. I told him that he'd only get a little prick from it. He replied that he'd put a little prick on it, but I didn't understand that at all.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Morticia
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 04:37 AM

I'd love to be there but having aimed for it and missed twice now, I am not commiting myself ( although someone may do it on my behalf) until I see the white of their melodeons!!

Put me down as a "if I have nowt better to do and enough dosh and am still in gainful employment and not in the hospital or having my wicked way with another folk festival" possible.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 02:10 AM

Right, listen up!
Upon arrival, participants will be herded into one of two groups: those carrying instruments externally and those carrying theirs internally. Those with external music-making equipment will accordingly be shepherded into a cosy barbed-wire enclosure where they will be branded with a big "T" (for tunes) on their forehead, and will spend the rest of the weekend plucking forlornly at said equipment in a melancholy manner. Those who prefer the dulcet tones of the human voice will be penned into a seconding holding area and branded with a large "S" (for songs) and can while away the remainder of their visit raising their voices in tuneful protest. Those who can both play AND sing will be pelted with shaky eggs by both groups silmultaneously (better start ducking, Terry!).

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Aug 04 - 02:04 AM

Den - Question Not the Dates of Meets! (see Eurogathering threads infinitum). Besides, it has to be that weekend as tradition dictates, because then in 2006 it will correspond with my 30th birthday when we'll have one hell of a hoolie.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Den
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 01:43 PM

Fibs why can't it be in the summer? I'm planning a trip to the ould sod next year, probably around August. Would love to meet up with a few folks I've talked to around here.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Oaklet
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 11:31 AM

Have you chosen a location and a date yet? If not, we can have Stourport at a knock-down rate as it is an unwanted gift. Just a thought.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 11:27 AM

Has Dumigan's back passage been done up too?

Letty,I fought yew culd spaek Hullish! beeein naer Hull9 from de Nederlands.

If Skarpi comes he'll only have to row south for a few miles, so it'll be easy for him to get there.

And Richard it will be great to see Pat again, as she didn't make Barrow last May.

Skipjack, I remember you ringing Oaklet. There we were with two intertwining streams of glowing fluorescent processed orange and Guiness with the stars above us and you spoil the moment by ringing someone else!! When I said ringing, I meant on the telephone-stupid!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 09:59 AM

They haven't ruined the shithouse by roofing it, have they, Fibs? That is the only khazi I know with a satellite dish on an inside wall with an unemcumbered view of the stars. It is a tad rusty from the rising steam, but it adds to the character of the Dumigan's Lavatory Experience. I even rang and woke Oaklet in the early hours so he could enjoy live commentary.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 09:08 AM

Oi, Lard Skipjack of 'Umberside - the date is non-negotiable unless you are willing to pay an administration fee of 57 pounds. I have checked the calendar and the toad licking thing isn't til the following weekend (unless you're referring to the Yardley Gobion Toad Liking Festival - that might indeed clash, but shouldn't be an issue to a whelk-fancier like yourself).

By the way, Dumigan's back room has been done up beautifully and is all clean and cosy and cushy and lovely and just ripe for the playing.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Letty
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 09:03 AM

Mooman, that was official Cork spelling, of course.
I'll be the official delegate of the People's Republic of Cork, so langers beware!

Letty

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 08:58 AM

That should be "nowt" Laetitia. Spreken Sie Northerish?

I hope Skarpi can come....that would be brilliant!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Letty
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 08:56 AM

Count me in (if I'm doing nought)!
Could you order some sunshine for that weekend, Fibs?
If Skarpi comes, he'll have to help me do my Old Icelandic homework (Hrolfs Saga Kraki at the moment) :_)


Letty

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 08:53 AM

I didn't have an extra pancake! That is a lie! ;-)

Fibula, I am willing to pose as a Februarypole or Februarybavarian (whatever you prefer for dancing around nekkid) ;-)

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 08:37 AM

Couldn't we hold it somewhere more convenient on a different date? The Yardley Gobion Toad Licking Festival has always been held on that weekend, and I haven't missed one since Cecil Sharp was clapped in irons for illegal recording.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 08:32 AM

Andy your English is Fantastic! My memory is useless! I vaguely recall that you instisted that your extra pancake was called your 'other one', I was trying to be a little quiet about that. A Chief Assistant of course you would be entitled to your 'other one' anyway!!!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 07:59 AM

Great to know there'll be enthusiastic attendees. I believe skarpi will also be doing his best to make it over from Iceland. I hope Kate-who-is-Kate and Sarah(Shrek) and Letty are also able to make it. I willl do the usual information providing at some stage soon.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Aug 04 - 04:06 AM

Sounds like we could make up quite a party from London - anyone want to investigate block bookings for cheaper fares?

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 08:11 PM

Micca and I will be there too!!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 07:11 PM

Sorry Andy-I'm bringing Aragon! (Only joking) That should not be a problem. I'm just waiting to hear from Lardboy.

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 07:08 PM

My "Other Pancake"? Is this something I do not understand because of my poor English?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 05:08 PM

Andy: I was counting on you being Chief Assistant & that you'd help me out with your Other Pancake as & when necessary!

LtS, hope you & Manitas can make it - will start practising pancake hurling now......

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 05:02 PM

If there is going to be another pancake workshop, count me in. I might even persuade Manitas to come! We could leave the Limpit at home though..... just have to find some poor sod silly enough....

LTS

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 04:47 PM

Hillary, may I be your pancake assistant again?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 04:46 PM

Well Done Fibs Me Dear!!!!
Will pop dates in diary.... Pancakes anyone?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 03:55 PM

Eric/Greg: share a room with me again?

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 03:18 PM

Funny you should say that Kate, but flights from Leeds Bradford to Belfast are at this very moment £57.00 for those dates. Please count Lardboy and Viking amongst the attendees. Something to look forward to at last (since the last thing to look forward to) Huzzah!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Leadfingers
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 02:11 PM

All things being equal I will be along to drag the whole thing down to my level too Kate .

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: mooman
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 12:02 PM

Dear Kate,

We both expect to be able to come to Portaferry in February and are already looking forward to it!

Peace

Richard and Patricia

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 11:59 AM

Just realised I wrote 2004 in my opening post. Doh! It's 2005. Of course

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 11:57 AM

yes please!

Subject: RE: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 11:43 AM

If I don't make it this year I'll be ever so cross, I may even stamp my foot and say "gosh darn it"
Looking forward to it already.
Only 164 days to go yaaaaaay.
Giok

Subject: Ireland Mudcat meet: Loughstock III
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 24 Aug 04 - 11:31 AM

Some people have been asking, and I am happy to reply: okay!

Venue: Portaferry, Co. Down, N. Ireland (home of the previous gatherings)

Dates: tentatively Fri 4th - Sun 6th February 2005

Brief description: Great place, and hopfully even more music this time round as there's some well-established sessions there these days. Come along, meet up with other members, guests and anyone else in the vicinity. Play music. Sing songs. Participate in some interesting culinary activities. Drink Guinness.

One thing - there have been requests for separate sessions in terms of songs and tunes... It might be an idea to do this on one of the nights just so as everyone gets to do their thang.

T'would be great to see everyone again, with hopefully some new faces too. Think of it as a warm-up for the ever-fantastic Eurogathering. No 57 quid charge, and a distinct lack of whelks, though.

date corrected per request - joeclone