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14 Jun 07 - 11:55 AM (#2076940) Subject: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers As it is the Sixth , we CAN call this Folklore now , I think ! I know it a bit early , but as I have to arrange a Transatlantic link up , and HOPEFULLY a couple of Gigs I am starting now ! What abouut Portaferry the second weekend of February , Friday 8th to Sunday 10th in 2008 ? Any Takers ? |
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14 Jun 07 - 12:01 PM (#2076945) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Once is happenstance... Twice is coincidence... Three times - it's TRADITION!!! So there! Count me in. LTS |
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14 Jun 07 - 12:10 PM (#2076956) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Thought we were going back to the original Portaferry constitution as written by Primula Crispbread, that it shall be on the first weekend in February every year IMMOVABLY! A certain PeterK was most upset that we had the temerity to hold it on a different weekend this year! G. |
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14 Jun 07 - 02:02 PM (#2077074) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,Gulliver I'll try to make it... |
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14 Jun 07 - 02:05 PM (#2077075) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Either weekend will work for me - can all those who think they may be coming let us know their preference, and based on that we can make plans! I'm already looking forward to it! |
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14 Jun 07 - 05:11 PM (#2077228) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak It all depends on which weekend is best for the maximum amount of people... the previous weekend is Candlemass/Imbolc - I know several people who will be unable to attend. LTS |
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14 Jun 07 - 06:49 PM (#2077302) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers If 'The Tradition' is for the first weekend thats fine by me ! So Do we go for the first weekend , which is Friday 1st Feb to Sunday 3rd Feb . |
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15 Jun 07 - 02:06 AM (#2077526) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard see here ... |
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15 Jun 07 - 02:07 AM (#2077527) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Les in Chorlton Is this a secret place? |
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15 Jun 07 - 04:04 AM (#2077557) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak It's like Brigadoon... only appears once a year and then it's full of feckin' whiskey! LTS |
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15 Jun 07 - 08:45 AM (#2077703) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Thanks for reminding me of the previous Andy ! I'll blame Old Age ! So 1st to 3rd is OK for everyone ? |
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15 Jun 07 - 12:56 PM (#2077930) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver I'd like to come whenever is suitable for Skarpi--I never got my second dose of his firewater, last time around (or at least, I don't remember getting it--but there's a few things I don't remember from that weekend!). Don |
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15 Jun 07 - 01:02 PM (#2077934) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Don - At least that indicates you had a good time !! |
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16 Jun 07 - 05:11 PM (#2078854) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers So we have Gulliver - Irish Giok - Scottish Maryrrf - American Leadfingers - English Mudguard - Gerrman Skarpi - Icelandic who are all in for 1st to 3rd of feb - Any one else going to commit so soon ?? |
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08 Jul 07 - 12:04 PM (#2097026) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Refresh |
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08 Jul 07 - 12:34 PM (#2097044) Subject: RE: Folklore: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie I didn't say I would actually be coming Terry, and I may not bother next year anyway. G |
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03 Oct 07 - 04:49 PM (#2163041) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Well I think I can stick my head above the parapet and try to keep this thread going till the end of January !! How are we for takers ? |
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04 Oct 07 - 01:20 AM (#2163355) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard must be a very low parapet then - are you sure you are not talking about a threshold? ;-) |
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04 Oct 07 - 02:17 AM (#2163368) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Should be there |
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04 Oct 07 - 10:09 AM (#2163591) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers For information , here the WebSite Mary set up ! http://www.geocities.com/loughstock/ |
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04 Oct 07 - 12:02 PM (#2163706) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Fibula Mattock hello, it is I, Manuela Meathook (as Giok likes to call me). I'm going to try to get but it's tricky because I'm all of a sudden living alone in London (very expensive) and saving up for another Mongolian rally in 2008 (also very expensive) and an around the world rally in 2009 (even more expensive) and I'm not sure where I'll be living after Christmas blah de blah, but if I can get over then I will. If I can't, well, you all know where the pubs are by now! |
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04 Oct 07 - 06:15 PM (#2163985) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi yes , I am in for it as I said either weekend is fine for me :>)) All the best Skarpi |
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04 Oct 07 - 06:19 PM (#2163990) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Nope, definitely won't make it next year. Enjoy! G. |
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05 Oct 07 - 03:12 AM (#2164198) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Looks like we might not be able to either... it's been a rough year one way and another and we've just not got the resources available, unless we win the lottery. Of course if we DO win the lottery, I'll be busy with my new house and Manitas will have bought every melodeon in the country. LTS |
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05 Oct 07 - 06:55 PM (#2164750) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Curva : Bing ó Gröndal . well that s it then Terry , then we just have to hif up the music :>) with the others all the bst Skarpi Iceland |
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06 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM (#2164996) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) I'm planning to go, so which date is definite, please? |
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06 Oct 07 - 07:04 AM (#2165007) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) Sorry - question answered when I went to Mary's website. |
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07 Oct 07 - 07:21 AM (#2165746) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers I will be hiring a car from Belfast International again . Friday afternoon , monday morning to and from ! |
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08 Oct 07 - 08:01 AM (#2166403) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Refresh |
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08 Oct 07 - 05:48 PM (#2166813) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi jabb me tooo , jesus help the drivers when i hit the road ? left side brb all the best Skarpi Iceland |
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09 Oct 07 - 04:14 PM (#2167476) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Driving on the left is no harder than me driving on the right mate ! make sure its an automatic , then all you have to worry about is steering ! LOL |
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09 Oct 07 - 05:18 PM (#2167525) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Terry, whether on the left or on the right, you're driving me mad ;-) |
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09 Oct 07 - 05:23 PM (#2167532) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Maybe he could lend Skarpi a pair of the earplugs he wears, to stop him hearing his passengers screaming! G. |
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09 Oct 07 - 07:56 PM (#2167647) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Should be able to make it--might try to bring a few friends as well. Don |
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09 Oct 07 - 08:00 PM (#2167650) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B would be lovely to see you again Don - not 100% certain whether I'll make it of not yet. |
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10 Oct 07 - 07:23 AM (#2167880) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy I'll hardly make it neither, I'd say. Just remember, Skarpi, that no matter what side of the road you drive on, if the car setup matches the local driving conditions, the driver will always be sitting closest to the middle of the road. ... and don't worry about roundabouts.... ;-) Have a good one folks B. |
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10 Oct 07 - 05:53 PM (#2168370) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi thanks Brendy , How about concert in Iceland ??? keep in touch All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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11 Oct 07 - 08:54 PM (#2169250) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Refresh |
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12 Oct 07 - 01:25 AM (#2169363) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy There was talk of a trip to Torshavn in Faerøyene sometime in the Spring, and something Icelandic could be fitted in around there, I'd say... Playing in Iceland has been on my wish list for a good few years, now. An old friend of mine used to own The Dubliner in Reykjavik years back, and although having said I would play there often enough, he sold the place before I could take him up on his offer. We'll keep in touch skarpi, for sure.... B. |
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12 Oct 07 - 02:26 AM (#2169373) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi Is that Jói ? or the Irish Fella ? I know Joi Brendy he has another place now called the Highlander . We also have the Cletic Cross . All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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12 Oct 07 - 10:46 AM (#2169559) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Brendy There was a bloke from Co. Waterford, Ireland that had The Dubliner when it opened. ... we'll talk soon. ;-) B. |
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13 Oct 07 - 06:46 AM (#2170162) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi what is the number of the next gathering in Portaferry ? Terry do you remember ? All the best Skarpi |
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13 Oct 07 - 08:19 AM (#2170207) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers February 2008 will be the Sixth Loughstock |
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13 Oct 07 - 08:56 AM (#2170239) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard It is Loughstock Sixpack. And it will be the second one without me. I need to get repaired, and the surgery is scheduled for the week from 21th and 25th January, with a week to ten days at the hospital after the op (and some "stay in bed" time after that). |
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13 Oct 07 - 09:23 AM (#2170249) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers You will be missed Andy ! And I hope the 'repair' all goes to plan |
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13 Oct 07 - 09:35 AM (#2170256) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi yah me too or three |
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13 Oct 07 - 09:36 AM (#2170257) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Yes Andy, it won't be the same without you. I hope all goes well with your surgery, and that you'll be at Loughstock the 7th! |
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13 Oct 07 - 10:45 AM (#2170276) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi I agree with that , Andy all the best my friend . All the best Skarpi Æsland |
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16 Oct 07 - 07:08 AM (#2172166) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers So apart from Mary , Skarpi , Suzanne , and Meself , whos is definately coming ? |
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16 Oct 07 - 06:37 PM (#2172621) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi I have to post this one Terry |
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16 Oct 07 - 07:55 PM (#2172667) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Am definitely planning to go, and I'm sure Gerry will come as well, and maybe one or two others from our neck of the woods. Don |
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16 Oct 07 - 10:32 PM (#2172673) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Thinking about coming over again, would love to meet up with you and Gerry next year. |
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23 Dec 07 - 04:11 PM (#2221505) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Now it's official, my surgery (hernia inguinalis) will take place in the last week of January, so I definitely can't make it in 2008. Even though the stay at the hospital afterwards will be much shorter than they told me before, I am supposed to stay in bed mostly for one to two weeks afterwards, and the doctors forbid me to go flying so soon after the operation. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Enjoy Loughstock Sixpack 2008 (which might be much easier than the last few years as I won't bother you ... ;-) Andy/MudGuard |
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23 Dec 07 - 04:16 PM (#2221509) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Shame Andy, we shall miss you. Happy Christmas and a good new year to you too. Giok |
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23 Dec 07 - 04:22 PM (#2221513) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B Andy, you will never lie 'short' in bed :) Seasons greetings and good luck with the operation. |
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23 Dec 07 - 06:01 PM (#2221561) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard >> Andy, you will never lie 'short' in bed :) Depends on the surgeon - if he confuses me with some other patient who should get both legs removed ... ;-) |
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27 Dec 07 - 08:09 AM (#2223127) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,Philippa so is the flock definitely coming to Strangford Lough FEBRUARY 1, 2 AND 3? What does Fibula Mattock say? (if she wrote the constitution she can also change it) |
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27 Dec 07 - 08:19 AM (#2223134) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Not so much a flock... more like a small bird table's worth at the moment. Health and other problems are preventing an awful lot of people from attending next year. LTS |
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01 Jan 08 - 08:49 PM (#2226479) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Peter K (Fionn) Thanks Giok! My view last year was largely informed by self-interest, because we would have been able to attend OK if the gathering had been on the "traditional" weekend. There is another point, that the traditional weekend coincides with a monthly session at the Fiddlers for locial Irish traditional musicians. I always hoped that some sense of joint enterprise would develop between the locals and the invaders, but it never seemed to work out. (Herge and Jim would be the ideal catalysts for that chemistry to happen, but they usually head back to the deep north before the Sunday session gets going.) This year I'm sorry to say we won't be there whichever weekend it is. White Tiger's thoughts are now (inevitably) consumed by other matters, and I am more often in Bosnia and Croatia. Are Greg and Eric still Mudcatting and potential attendees? I hope enough turn up to keep Loughstock alive and kicking, as I'd like to think we'll be back in a year or two. Enjoy! |
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06 Jan 08 - 08:57 PM (#2230052) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie i regret to say i wont be going =[ really wish i was havent seen any of you in a very long time!!!!! sorcha x |
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07 Jan 08 - 04:43 AM (#2230170) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Fibula Mattock Can't make it, as I think I said before - I'm moving house without the Hi Sorcha!!!! |
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07 Jan 08 - 08:27 AM (#2230244) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak So... a quick count up reveals Gulliver EmmaB Maryrrf Suzanne Gerry Leadfingers and Phillipa.... will be there. It's going to be a small gathering this year methinks. LTS |
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07 Jan 08 - 09:18 AM (#2230276) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Maryrrf Sorry, but I won't be going either. |
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07 Jan 08 - 09:52 AM (#2230293) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: John MacKenzie Terry said he wouldn't be there either, as he has an insurmountable transport problem. G. |
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07 Jan 08 - 10:13 AM (#2230308) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Catherine Jayne We won't be able to make it either this year but I have fond memories of Portaferry, and the music and madness! |
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07 Jan 08 - 10:49 AM (#2230336) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie hi fibs!!!!!!!! Shame you wont be there as it is for me =] Really wish i could go but have a great time anyway!!!!!! sorcha x |
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07 Jan 08 - 01:32 PM (#2230434) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard >> Terry said he wouldn't be there either, as he has an insurmountable transport problem. Did he loose his driving license due to his reckless driving? ;-) |
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07 Jan 08 - 02:22 PM (#2230482) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Liz the Squeak And then there were 5.... Gulliver EmmaB Suzanne Gerry Phillipa LTS |
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07 Jan 08 - 02:37 PM (#2230492) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver I haven't seen Gerry for a while, so don't know whether he can come. If the group is going to be so small, there is hardly any point, is there? If someone would like to come to Ireland this year, there's a few sessions on here in Dublin every weekend and I don't mind showing folks around. Don |
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09 Jan 08 - 05:46 AM (#2231856) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie ''This year I'm sorry to say we won't be there whichever weekend it is. White Tiger's thoughts are now (inevitably) consumed by other matters, and I am more often in Bosnia and Croatia.'' *raises eyebrow*.... |
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09 Jan 08 - 08:35 AM (#2231948) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Slushtiger/Whitepuppie, "other matters" probably refers to "boys" ;-) How is the Cadbury fiddle? |
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09 Jan 08 - 08:54 AM (#2231965) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie Haha slushtiger i like that What boys?! Me ?! Neverrrrrr :o It is fine thankyou =]]] And how are you? XD Sorcha x x x |
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09 Jan 08 - 03:29 PM (#2232330) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Hi should get up on the Sat for a tune or two with some of the others from Larne if its still going ahead. Herge |
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09 Jan 08 - 03:34 PM (#2232368) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Leadfingers Various things have combined to stop my involvement this year , though all things being equal I hope we can get things together for next year . |
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09 Jan 08 - 06:15 PM (#2232526) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) I'm sorry to say I too have to pull out. I'll probably be on a course in Berlin at the time. Would have been nice ... |
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09 Jan 08 - 06:23 PM (#2232535) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard And then there were 5.... Gulliver EmmaB Suzanne Gerry Phillipa Susanne removed, Philippa as well (see here), Gulliver seeing no point and Gerry not known, it looks like EmmaB meeting EmmaB ... I hope to be there next year though. |
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09 Jan 08 - 06:31 PM (#2232541) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard Uuups, got the information that EmmaB is not going as well. So the list is reduced to: |
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09 Jan 08 - 07:52 PM (#2232587) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Slushpuppie i also hope to be there next year aswell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =] |
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09 Jan 08 - 08:40 PM (#2232606) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Sorcha Looks like a Why Bother to me. |
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09 Jan 08 - 08:57 PM (#2232615) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Emma B I'm sorry that no one thought to check with me before publishing my name here Andy, I had made my intentions known to my friends. I must send you the recipe for the Beef in Guinness I cooked for dinner last year, it's even better than chicken soup to aid recovery :) |
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10 Jan 08 - 04:09 AM (#2232773) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: MudGuard >I'm sorry that no one thought to check with me before publishing my name here Andy, I had made my intentions known to my friends. Your last statement on this thread was "Thinking about coming over again, " ... >I must send you the recipe for the Beef in Guinness I cooked for dinner last year Yes please! |
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15 Jan 08 - 05:11 PM (#2237266) Subject: Not going to Portaferry in February From: skarpi Hallo folks , I am not going to Portaferry in February , the reason is that I have to go to a hospital in end of February and I have to do some thing before I go in there . But I hope to get a change to visit N-Ireland and Ireland in May . to them who will go enjoy and have some fun. Skál - Slánté All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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15 Jan 08 - 06:23 PM (#2237311) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Susanne (skw) skarpi, do try and get to the Eurogathering, wherever it takes place! (Assuming it is going to take place ... Any volunteers?) |
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15 Jan 08 - 07:47 PM (#2237356) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver Yes, Susanne, count me in! And Skarpi, if you're coming to Ireland, do come visit us in Dublin. Don |
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17 Jan 08 - 04:29 PM (#2238735) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Skarpi - if in NI in May and want a session, we play on Saturdays at Billy Andy's pub near Larne (it also has rooms) - http://www.billyandys.com/ let me know Still hope to get to Portaferry Herge |
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17 Jan 08 - 10:02 PM (#2238945) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Gulliver That looks like a great place--will have to get up there sometime this year. Don |
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18 Jan 08 - 03:12 PM (#2239447) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: Herge Do so Don - the session runs every Sat (4pm - 9pm) send me a message to make sure I'm there. Food is great and accomodation 1st class. Pete |
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18 Jan 08 - 04:30 PM (#2239505) Subject: RE: Loughstock 2008 From: skarpi thanks Pete , I ´ll let you know soon . All the best Skarpi |