Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Maryrrf
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 03:20 PM

Try Adairs, Gulliver. Also some more info here at http://www.geocities.com/loughstock . There are some links to the official Portaferry website and some info on lodgings as well.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 02:59 PM

We'll be in the Fiddlers Gulliver, as we won't get there till early evening it may not liven up till a bit late. You can also find people at the Barholm, which is the big building with the conservatory on it's right hand side, almost dead ahead as you come off the ferry.
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gulliver
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 02:56 PM

Am planning to drive up from Dublin with a friend on Friday (that's the 9 February, right?).

Fiddlers Green booked out so am looking for a hotel/B&B.

Anything happening on Friday night?

Gulliver (formerly known as Shiamsa)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 03:11 AM

I wish I Could Shimmy Like Sophistocate?
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 09:18 PM

Andy ! PLease ! And there I was thinking you were a Sophisticate !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 02:35 PM

haggis? I always thought a lunch has to do with eatable stuff ...

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 06:38 AM

Giok and Emma were talking haggis !! I dont mind , but there are a couple of Veggies !!

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 05:43 PM

Kidneys are in training and liver is on standby.....

What are we doing for Sunday lunch? Did anyone make a decision? I'm more than happy to cook if I know how many there are likely to be...

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Gizmo
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 12:32 PM

I for one am looking forward to

1 - a well deserved break from the city smoke of london

2 - Meeting all those who are going whether for a few hours or whole weekend and meeting the catters I've been chatitng to for awhile - as well as catching up with catters I've already met before.

3 - Having a jolly good time - and hearing lots of music.

Can't wait to meet you all.

Nicci

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 05:39 AM

Fiddlers just confirmed - back room available from 9pm on the Saturday - open to General Public and his cohort also though, so start practising yer autographs.

I'll be over Friday evening sometime (these real jobs get in the way of early flights). If anyone needs a lift from George Best Belfast City (harbour) Airport that evening we can probably swing it.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 07:22 AM

Just to keep it in view !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 07:19 AM

Four weeks and counting !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 07:42 AM

I think Maidenhead is going to be easier from THIS side of London Liz ! Especially wth Steve Turner as the Guest that night ! See you at Stanstead (or on the coach)

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:24 AM

If anyone leaving from east London would like food and a preparatory session on Thursday night, please let me know and I'll be happy to provide the food. The session is the usual one at the Chevy Chase in Stratford.

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: JohnB
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 10:47 PM

Skarpi, what I discovered on my last trip home (I live and drive in Canada now and have done both now longer here than there) Wherever you are in the world "if you have the correct vehicle for that area"
THE DRIVER SITS ON THE WHITE LINE. Give it a try, it works for me, you can also get used to it while you are at home.
GOOD LUCK read the small print, I don't accept any responsibility for anything, just ask my wife, JohnB

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 12:07 PM

Refresh !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 11:27 PM

I have Myself , Maryrrf and Gizmo with me - so ONE spare seat at the moment ! I think Andy will be with Paul and Liz , so they should have
a spare seat too ! Giok has four , so he is full , and Skarpi is doing his own thing ! IF any one else going to be at Belfast Int on
Friday afternoon , returning after lunch Monday , and looking for a lift , let us know !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 06:31 AM

For the information of those going by air, I thought this might be useful.
Giok

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 05:44 AM

Thought Gizmo and Andy were with the Draper Mob Terry!
G.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 02:26 AM

?????????

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

I can provide seats for a couple - Gizmo ?? and Andy ?? Let me know !

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: MudGuard
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 04:51 PM

Paul, as I intend to stay at Hotel Draper: 17, 42, 3.1415926535, 2.7182818, 2007 (I hope these are enough numbers - if not, just tell me, I can provide more ...) ;-)

Paul, a few years ago it was 48 pounds for the cab - single fare. Makes 96 pounds for the return trip.
Up to 4 passengers per cab (gets very cramped then), i.e. 12 pounds per person single, 24 return.
With 3 passengers it's 16 pounds single, 32 return.

(plus price increasements over the last few years ...)

I don't know the prices for hire cars ...

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 04:15 PM

No problem Skarpi - maybe next time?!

LTS

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Den
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 04:01 PM

Brendy, I thought you'd dropped off the face of the earth. Good to hear you're alive and well. Any word from Ciaran and the brother? Looks like I won't make it this year to Loughstock I'll be in Seattle and then Vancouver. Maybe next year. I'll plan for that. I'm saving me pennies for a cattle drive in Montana in September...don't ask.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: skarpi
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 03:40 PM

hallo all, right I booked my self in to the Narrows so the bed
okei I can sleep this time , last time I did not .
Now I have to check my lift for me and my wife .that means I have to learn to drive LEFT side on the road ???bling how am I gonna do that

well well see

Liz we will not be staying at your place sorry .

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Loughstock, Norn Iron gathering 2007
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 12:40 PM

CAn we have a final listing for Hotel Draper please?

Liz the Squeak
Manitas
MudGuard
are definates...

Skarpi - are you staying with us and how many of you will there be? We have space still for another 2-3 if they don't mind cuddling up.

LTS

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.

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: 04 Jan 07 - 07:00 PM

I'll need a lift

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 - 06:56 PM

I've been called a nut case

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 - 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 - 05:12 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 11:34 AM

And its NEXT Momth !

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: 30 Dec 06 - 11:01 AM

I sent Gordon a PM !

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: 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: 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: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:20 AM

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