Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:18 PM

I dont think so Liz , this is a very spezial one !!!!
Liz is there a B&B near your house ? or a hotel


All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:42 PM

There is an F1 hotel not too far away, but we have room to sleep up to 6 people if they don't mind sharing the odd bed...

Now, would everyone who is sleeping at Hotel Draper please PM me or Manitas your flight times, we can sort out transport to and from the airports.

LTS


(F1 is a good quality, cheap hotel chain found across Europe - there's one in the UK and we've got it in Barking, a 10 min drive away).

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:53 PM

It has been suggested that we run a proper ceilidh on the Saturday night, or a concert, and that we all learn either the same party piece, or we draw lots for groups of 2 or 3 to learn a song and do it on the night.
Suggestions welcome.
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 02:02 AM

For audience safety, I will practice the tune called "listen to what the musicians play" ;-)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 09:01 AM

Can I play my Icelandic tune, Skarpi? Betty, is that F1 hotel the one I poured Cara back into after the Handfasting?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: GUEST,Oaklet
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 10:05 AM

I'm Barking mad, me - I love the place.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 10:49 AM

I am up for the Ceilidh idea. Are we still thinking of making the Sunday roast into a Burns night?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 02:29 PM

The Sunday Roast can be Burned if you want.... or as I call it... Done to an old Dorset recipe.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 04:49 PM

How is it in the pubs? Is smoking still allowed in pubs in the six counties?

Last February it was still allowed, but forbidden in the 26 counties.

Has the law been changed? (I hope it has ...)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 02:05 AM

Ok, I found out that the law is changing - but only in April ...

So we only get a smoke-free pub night at Loughstock Six-Pack (which I hope will take place in 2008), not at Loughbond 007 (my name is Bond - Lough Bond)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 04:11 AM

Andy you should be loughed up for that joke!
G

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 07:09 AM

Any one who can 'Pun' in a foreign language SHOULD be Loughed up John ! LOL Keep it up Andy !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: bfdk
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 07:20 AM

Andy, I thought you were Lough Bound :o))

Bente

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 02:57 PM

Are you talking about me? I don't speak (and do not even know) any language called "foreign". Which countries is it spoken in?


;-)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 02:17 PM

Refresh
bless Skarpi

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 02:29 PM

Right now boys and girls, here's Plan 'A', we have asked that it be confirmed with Frank our genial host at the Fiddlers Green, that we can have the use of the back room. Once that is confirmed it is intended to ask for names of those who want to do a spot. Once we have that I will divide the number of voulunteers by the time available, say from 9PM till Midnight, leaving space for floor spots and unscheduled guests.
So there you have it jolly boys and girls, all inputs and or suggestions welcome. Except those which are physically impossible.
Slainthe
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 02:38 PM

This is for the Saturday night BTW.
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 03:13 PM

Put me down for a spot John - And are we looking at any 'scratch band'
stuff as well ? I will have Mandolin and whistles as well as the banjola !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 03:43 PM

Right that's one willing conscript.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 06:32 PM

I'll do a spot, Giok!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Declan
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 08:10 PM

I don't mean to hijack you're thread, but Brendy if you are going to Clare that week-end there is a gathering of musicians/singers in Ballyvaughan that weekend, that is worth a visit if you don't have other plans. Unfortunately that means that Portaferry is out for me also.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 18 Dec 06 - 01:33 AM

Three with me , Giok you not Going ?? thats strange why ??
Ballyvaughan ? what is there and where is it ? Brendy get a heck up to Portaferry men :>) and do a half an hour Concert for us .
on Saturday Please .

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Herge
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 12:48 PM

Hi
Is it final that it will be a concert setting for the Sat as opposed to an informal session?

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 01:10 PM

Only in the evening from about 9 till midnight Herge, plenty time apart from that for informal stuff.
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:13 AM

We now have a website for Loughstock , courtesy of Mary !! Hopefully I can do a link ! http://www.geocities.com/loughstock/

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:14 AM

Bloody Hell !! It worked !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:20 AM

Aye Terry, you're not just a pretty face after all!
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:54 AM

Thank for the 'Not Just' instead of the 'Not Even' !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 Dec 06 - 08:02 AM

Just had a scan through and done a short list ! It looks at the moment as though its Giok , Leadfingers, Maryrrf , EmmaB , Skarpi plus 4 , Bente(bfdk) , Andy(Mudguard) , Liz the Squeak , Manitas , Gulliver and Herge plus 2 , so we are fairly well stocked with Singers and Musicians !
Any one else , have a look at the previos info and the Website for this year and get your tickets booked !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Dec 06 - 08:33 AM

Are Gordon and Sheila coming [Bassic and Rock Chick]?
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Dec 06 - 11:01 AM

I sent Gordon a PM !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:51 PM

But heard nowt so far !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 11:34 AM

And its NEXT Momth !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:12 PM

hello all,

When I was home over Christmas I asked Frank about the Quarterdeck (back room) on the Saturday. He doesn't manage the bar anymore, but said it might be okay. There's a guy doing food in the Quarterdeck nowadays, so I don't know the chances yet. I didn't get a chance to ask Grainne (Frank's daughter) as it was too busy when I was in over Christmas, but I've emailed them and am waiting for a reply.

An alternative to the Quarterdeck is the beauifully refurbished conservatory at the hostel, which has amazing acoustics and the bonus of cheaper drink as you get to bring your own! (Plus less distance to fall into bed, and no chances of being locked out! :)


(p.s. I will probably be partly present - now-ya-see-me, now-ya-don't - as my best friend is expecting her first baby and I'll be spending lots of quality girly time with her as I only get to see her when I make it over to Norn Iron.)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 07:00 PM

I really, really want to go - but have probably left it too late for cheap accomodation bookings etc, also I would kindly require a lift from the airport.

I'm still working on babysitting for that weekend, as I definitely won't be able to afford for three of us to go.

I'll be in touch soon

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 10:37 AM

Gizmo, there may be rooms left at Fiddler's Green or Adairs - they are not expensive! Give them a call!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Declan
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 01:55 PM

I'm just butting in to your thread again to say the week-end in Ballyvaughan I referred to earlier is actually on the week-end commencing 16th February this year, which means that anyone who was staying on in Ireland after Loughstock could head down there.

Ballyvaughan is a village near the Burren in North-West Clare. Each year around mid February it is invaded by a group of musicians and singers from various parts of Ireland, England and Wales who indulge in Music, singing, drinking, watching rugby and various other social activities. There are many cottages to rent in the area if people are thinking of coming along, although many of these will be booked by now.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 02:06 PM

Is there a list yet of who's in for sure, and the maybe's?

~Susan

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 03:39 PM

Yay yay yay!

Mananged to kiddies off to their grandparents - who will be jetting off to New Zealand and Australia this year, the first time they would have gone more than 2 weeks without seeing the kids, so are quite happy to have them.

I just now need to book a bed, flight and general travel to and from airports etc.

Lots to do - but I'll be there!

I didn't even have to beg.

Now - where to stay.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 04:29 PM

Gizmo , you can stay at the Narrows or the Fiddlers Green ,
hotel Portaferry , go to google and print " Portaferry "
and you will find everything need .

Cant wait to meet you and all the others
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 04:37 PM

Gizmo , here you go- http://www.geocities.com/loughstock/Logistics.html.

All the best skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 04:44 PM

Thanks Skarpi - can't wait to meet you either. Seen alot of your posts around.

Can't wait

First time I would have been to Ireland too.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 05:12 PM

Gizmo - there appears to be a coach party leaving from east London to the airport on Friday, so if your times are similar, we may be able to work something out.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 05:48 PM

While chatting to Leadfingers, found out flight number - will try to get same one. If so I'll let you know. Would certainly make journey more interesting.

Just need to know what time most people will be flying back on Monday - and could I scrounge a lift back to the station?

PM if you wish.

I wil be travelling with an average size ruc sac and possibly a guitar. I have never been on a passenger plane before - what do I do? I assume rucsac would be hand luggage therefore what would guitar come under?

I may treat myself to a cheap argos one so I won't cry if it gets damaged. It won't sound as good, but I'm not playing for money.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 05:54 PM

The airlines are pretty good with guitars these days, just make sure you've got a hard case.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 06:56 PM

I've been called a nut case

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 06:59 PM

Liz - Andy said he thought you were hiring a car ! IF so , we have spare seating on Friday afternoon ! Any one else ??

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 07:00 PM

I'll need a lift

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 05:06 AM

I haven't hired a car yet, as I don't know how many people are travelling in our party! I thought it might be easier to get a cab.

Anyone wanting to stay over at the Draper's please let us know numbers!

Gizmo, if you're travelling Easyjet like us then you will almost certainly have to check the guitar in as hold baggage as they don't have much room in the cabins so make sure you have a hard case. Also be aware of the weight limits they impose.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 08:50 AM

Thanks Manitas.

Got that half sorted. Flights are now booked. Will like to meet with you and Squeak at Stratford for coach if that's alright?

PM me with times etc

As for guitar, I will buy hard case, but will take a fairly light guitar - I tend to do cheap and cheerful anyway. Allowed 20 kgs no questions, but extend up to a max of 35 KGs if it does go over. Or I could bring the 3/4 size nylon. Will decide at weekend.

Got accomodation sorted just now - I'll be at Adairs!

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I bet the next few weeks will go on forever now.