2007 Eurogathering, Kiel, 4th-6th May

Subject: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 08:43 AM

Is there going to be one? Is anyone organising one if there is?

Enquiring minds want to know....

LTS

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 03:49 AM

Skipjack K8, May 28, 2006:

Just a brief update. I have sown the seed for our next Eurogathering with my friends in Cassano D'Adda, east of Milan, and the guarded response wasn't negative, so hopefully it'll be a runner. If it runs, Bergamo Airport is the closest, or Venice if you are coming on the Orient Express.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Scrump
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 06:19 AM

I haven't seen too many folkies on the Orient Express (Ooerr! isn't that dangerous? They have murders on there, don't they?)

:-)

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 07:39 AM

How apposite that you raise the matter, Betty, as only yesterday I learned that our potential hostess is happily up the duff, and as the bairn is due in late April, probably the last thing she will want in early May is a farmyard full of the greatest unwashed playing homemade music and singing songs about church fires.

I was going to send a round robin PM to the exclsuive club of previous organisers, but it is better to open up the discussion to all potential organisers and attendees now.

Any ideas?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 01:04 PM

That's a shame. I was looking forward to a trip on the Orient Express.

One of the suggestions, from Susanne, for a future venue was Kiel. How about there for 2007? I hope we find somewhere as I've got my weekend pass organised.

DC

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 06:19 AM

Might manage something Scottish if that falls through, but not at too short a notice!
Giok

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 06:45 AM

Scotland sounds good.

Would I need a special visa or would my ordinary UK passport get me past Hadrian's Wall?

Would we have to wear kilts?

?;-)

DC

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: skarpi
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 03:14 PM

I thought about it ,here in Iceland under the glacier but
I think not many people would come .

all the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 08:00 AM

Hey Skarpi- Stewart and I would definitely come if you hosted a gathering in Iceland!! Would love to have the chance to visit.

Stewart is looking forward to the Schnapps....

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Wolfgang
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 04:13 PM

Schnapps? Black death is the name, isn't it?
I'd love to see Iceland once more, but for a weekend????

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 04:41 PM

Drink the Brennevin and you'll be there for more than a weekend - you can't get new kidneys that quickly!

LTS

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 08:16 PM

Would that be the weekend of May 4 - 6? In that case, I could offer you a visit to a Dick Gaughan gig only half an hour away on the Friday night, plus I could try to have a local 'Irish Night' scheduled for Saturday. (That's one of our regular big sessions of local folk musicians - whether of the Irish, Scottish or Scandinavian persuasion ... - who'd be delighted to have a crowd of musically skilled foreign guests). The biggest problem would be accommodation because my flat won't take more than half a dozen, and those must not be allergic to cats!

On the other hand, I wouldn't mind that much if 2007 took place in Scotland, even though that would mean missing DG over here! Should we start a new thread for a proper vote?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 01:23 PM

Iceland? Nivvor been burrit sounds canny!! Scotland's canny an' aall mind.

Hopefully if me 'windfaall' is still in the bank we'll be gannin wherever it is. Italy, Scotland, Bahamas, Germany, even Belgium! Aah divvent care.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Wolfgang
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 11:51 AM

It's a difficult choice but I'd prefer Dick Gaughan to Scotland for I've seen Scotland four times now and Dick Gaughan never yet and Scotland always stays at the same place ready to be visited.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 08:10 PM

Come on, you've got a fortnight to decide - I'm going away on holiday tomorrow and won't be near the internet too often for the next two weeks.

People could fly Ryanair into Luebeck (who call it Hamburg, but it's anything but ...), which is a train ride away from Kiel - just under an hour, I believe, and very scenic, in a flat sort of way.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 02:41 AM

What do you think then folks?

Either Kiel or Scotland is OK with me - so long as we go somewhere!

DC

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 02:53 AM

SOMEONE MAKE A DECISION PLEASE!!!!!

I'd love to come but need to know where so I can start saving!

I don't care where, I've never been to either place!

LTS

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 12:52 PM

Alright then. I vote for Kiel

DC

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 12:56 PM

Keil's OK with me too

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 01:57 PM

Where is Kiel and should I pack my thermal vests?

LTS

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 02:24 PM

Northern Germany mate, it's on the Baltic, and it probably will be Baltic weather wise in the springtime.
Giok

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: alanabit
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 02:35 PM

I fancy Kiel, and if I get to meet some of you, I fancy it very much. It can be a bit windy up there, but I am sure there will be bolt holes for Mudcatters to meet, drink and sing. It is probably easier for many UK Mudcatters to reach than some areas of Scotland!(No offence to Scotland - the country and the inhabitants are wonderful).

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Pistachio
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 05:12 PM

Scotland would suit me - it's where I'm from.. tho I don't live there anymore! Still got family scattered centrally!
Kiel would be do-able - I used to live in Germany too - so I'll put this on tracer, get out the diary and check the route via North Sea Ferries ... if the old motorhome survives the winter....I could bring an 'ull contingent! Might be better to take a train tho' the van it a bit slow.
Whatever, it's a great thought and something to look forward to!
H.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 05:24 PM

Motorhome in the Baltics? Are you some kind of nut??

LTS

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 05:58 PM

Sorry I am out , Scotland ok but Germany no-way .

All thebest skarpiIceland.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Emma B
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 06:00 PM

Scotland!..............please. I've never been able to make one yet

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 06:02 PM

I vote for Scotland

All thebest Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Forsh
Date: 14 Nov 06 - 06:33 PM

Clennell Hall, in the beautiful Northumberland National Park, Fine 'Shepheard Walks', National Cycle Route, Luxury Hotel or free camping, alles welkommen! Volk Musik fur dich, pour vous, :)
sorry, couldn't resist plugging it.. it's been a while.
Clennell Folk Fest Site

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 15 Nov 06 - 03:56 PM

Hmmm, I'd enjoy both, can we do Kiel in 2007 and Scotland in 2008?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Nov 06 - 04:02 PM

Whatever

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Ernest
Date: 15 Nov 06 - 04:16 PM

I like Scotland but Kiel is closer.... so I would prefer Kiel.
Best
Ernest

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: stallion
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 11:45 AM

Has anyone considered Featherstone Castle in the North East (can't remember exactly where it is), it has loads of dorms and a couple of big function rooms and a kitchen to feed an army

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Scrump
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 12:00 PM

Kiel? Good chance to sing a few canal songs there...

... but Scotland has the whisky in its favour ;-)

Now where did I put my kilt...?

(sings) Hark when the night is falling,
Hear! hear the pipes are calling,
Loudly and proudly calling,
Down thro' the glen...

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Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 09:06 AM

Kiel, please - my only chance to participate this year is: not abroad!

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 10:08 AM

my only chance to participate this year is: not abroad!

You are a bit late if you still want to attend this year as this year's EuroGathering was months ago ... ;-)

What about next year, Wilfried?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 10:46 AM

this year = deictic to the year in question (see above) : 2007
Nice to hear from you. W.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 11:42 AM

Wilfried, you are the sort of chap who would have frustrated Dr Johnson and caused a complete reprint of his English dictionary. Not for the first time, I salute your scholastic knowledge of English.


ps. I am in your fair country as I gaze myopically into this blasted PDA machine, at a lard trade fair in Hannover Messe.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 10:09 AM

wahts a pda machine?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 10:21 AM

Too technical for you j0hn!

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 10:25 AM

oh.

anyway=how you know is me? i forgot to write me name.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 10:42 AM

waht!

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 12:50 PM

scotland/kiel......humph both good choices

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 21 Nov 06 - 10:22 AM

I vote we all agree on Kiel 2007 to give the lovely Susanne a nice surprise when she checks in on her return from holiday! *evil grin*

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Letty
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 12:48 PM

As I have no idea where I'll be living then, I don't mind where! Can't even promise to be there, sadly.
Great to see it will probably take place again though!
Muenster - Brussels - Groningen - Hull - Cork - ?

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: MudGuard
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 02:38 PM

Small correction, Letty:

Muenster - Brussels - Groningen - Hull - Niort - Cork - ?

Letty, it would be great if you could make it (and/or Portaferry).

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Letty
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 02:52 PM

oops, sorry! Only one I haven't been to...
Will try, Andy, will try.

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 08:54 PM

Right, I'm back. Seems to me the Mudcat (or the relevant section of it) is still undecided. So who would organise Euro 2007 in Scotland? Or in the other places that have been suggested? I'd be prepared to do it in Kiel. Yes, I meant it when I suggested it, Noreen - and I'd love to see you over here next year, along with anybody else willing to come. skarpi really has no excuse as Germany can't be that much farther from Iceland than Scotland ...

Maybe Andy can start on his usual task as headhunter soon. So far, I've counted Geordie-Porgie, Wolfgang, Doug, Liz, Giok, alanabit, Pistachio, Greg(?), Ernest, Scrump(?), Wilfried, Andy (presumably, to keep up his unbroken record), Guest(?), Noreen, Letty (hopefully).

Against (quite unreasonably, of course): skarpi, Emma B.

Trying to throw spanners in the works (even more unreasonably, of course): Forsh, Stallion

Some additional info:
Liz, it's hard to tell in advance, but from my experience the necessity of thermal vests in May is highly unlikely. Motorhomes are becoming unsettlingly frequent on local roads from the Easter holidays right through to September, and I've never yet heard of people using them freezing to death. As far as I know they come with central heating ... Scrump may not realise it, but whisky is actually cheaper in Germany than in Scotland, due to the difference in duties on spirits. And we now have some very discerning pub landlords where whisky is concerned. Any suggestions as to what should be ordered beforehand? (I'd prefer to save my personal stock of Macallan's, Bowmore and Edradour for the winter.)

For those of you not bringing motorhomes, tents etc., Kiel is a city of 330,000, with a youth hostel, a backpackers' hostel, a good range of hotels and quite a few guest houses to suit all your tastes and purses, I think. Transport may present some problems if you all insist on flying or 'training' in ... :-), but I'm sure we'll come up with a solution.

Finally: Where are the others? Our regulars in particular? Eric? Richard? Looking forward to hearing from you!

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 06:19 AM

Count me in, v. likely.
Fibs
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Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 06:25 AM

I would like to go too. Unfortunately I will be in one of those distressing motor homes ¦¬]
Giok

Subject: RE: 2007 Eurogathering?
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 07:21 AM

well there it goes , far thee well my dearest.

have a good time :>)

all the best Skarpi Iceland.