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02 Oct 03 - 07:30 AM (#1027844) Subject: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) anyone? From: Fibula Mattock Hi folks, Following this years success, interest has been shown in holding another Loughstock in 2004 in Portaferry, Co. Down, N.Ireland. What with the Eurogathering in Hull9 just a few months after, I can understand if people are reluctant to commit to a Norn Ireland gathering, but if there's enough interest I'm happy to go along with it. For those who couldn't make it, the 2003 gathering was held in February and a fine time was had by all in Fiddlers, Dumigans and Barholm. This year, with a bit more notice, I might even try to get a bit of dancin' thrown together. Suggested dates: 30st January - 1st February 2004, or 6th - 8th February 2004 (both around about my birthday, which is my main excuse for going home). Please register your interest in this thread and we'll see if we can make it happen. If so, I'll put a real and proper website with all the details. There's some photos to check out the 2003 happenings, and read a thread about what went on. |
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02 Oct 03 - 08:36 AM (#1027882) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Definitely interested. Just have to see what my boss says this time... |
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02 Oct 03 - 09:17 AM (#1027907) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: John MacKenzie If I don't make it this time I'll be so cross, I may even stamp my foot. So yesyesyes is my answer Fibula dear, even if I have to swim. Giok Loughstock and 2 Smoking Barrels?? |
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02 Oct 03 - 09:22 AM (#1027914) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,catsPHiddle@work Great!! Count me in again!! I wouldn't miss hda such a great time at the last one!!.....fights from UK cost £25 return with Easyjet and the hostel was cheap and lovely too!! Let us know the dates!! Khatt |
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02 Oct 03 - 10:31 AM (#1027967) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Leadfingers Having had such a good time this year I would definately like to get back in 2004.Hopefully I will be able to do a bit more than just the weekend and see some of the country instead of just the pubs. |
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02 Oct 03 - 11:27 AM (#1028018) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work Terry...the pubs were very nice though!!! and the black stuff flowed well!!!! I'd like to see more of the area too...might stay for more than the weekend...if I can get time off work! |
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02 Oct 03 - 12:26 PM (#1028065) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Just give us a definate date!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!! Greg and I can book tickets early!!!!!!! |
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02 Oct 03 - 02:17 PM (#1028141) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Morticia around my birthday too,Fibs and this time I really will make it, even if I have to roller skate which is tricksy on water.....probably have one or two others with me too. |
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03 Oct 03 - 04:11 AM (#1028602) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Fibula Mattock DATES Alright then, Friday 30th January - Sunday 1st February (St Brigid's Day). |
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03 Oct 03 - 04:49 AM (#1028612) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: John MacKenzie Sounds tickety-boo to me, I will start the swimming lessons straight away. Giok |
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03 Oct 03 - 04:58 AM (#1028618) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work! Sounds Grand for me too....will see about fights etc about November time so I can get a good deal!! |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:25 AM (#1028721) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Letty Can I come too? Letty, finally living in Cork! |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:31 AM (#1028726) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Morticia Excellent, that will soften the blow of turning 45 on the 29th. 45, good God, doesn't that sound grown-up? Does this wisdom thing that everyone bangs on about get delivered about then as well, I wonder? |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:40 AM (#1028731) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: mooman Count me in for definite and probably the Good Lady as well! Thanks for organizing this wonderful get-together again Kate! Peace moo |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:43 AM (#1028733) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Cllr Yep Depending on the dates might even be able to bring the wife along! Cllr |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:44 AM (#1028735) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work Wisdom??....I was hoping it would have been delivered when my wisdom teeth came through after all that pain...but alas it didn't happen! Morty let us know if they deliver it by UPS/Fedex!!!! |
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03 Oct 03 - 08:52 AM (#1028743) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,Skipjack K8 Strewth, Terri, didn't know you were to wind'ard of me. I spent a very happy 44th at LoughStock 1 presenting an icing workshop, so be prepared. I still have warm gooeys for Guru for being so thoughtful to come armed with full bakery requisites, and in tribute to her, I have retired from cake baking at the pinnacle of my career. |
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03 Oct 03 - 09:38 AM (#1028784) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Morticia I am to baking what Attila the Hun was to flower arranging....are you sure this is a good idea? |
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03 Oct 03 - 10:29 AM (#1028831) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Noreen evidence of the above I hope to be in Portaferry again- thanks, Fib! |
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03 Oct 03 - 11:50 AM (#1028907) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Mrs.Duck Bit of a dangerous place with all these fights though eh Khatt!! |
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03 Oct 03 - 01:20 PM (#1028980) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking So that's it then, Me and Skip will be on our way. Do we start booking at the hostel now? |
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03 Oct 03 - 01:37 PM (#1028990) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Cat, what's this about fights in November? I hope there's not going to be any fisticuffs at this meeting!!! Richard,Pat, Letty, wonderful-it's be like old times, Yesssss Can't wait-something to really look forward to.(We can do "wild horse" again, and "My town" and loads of others. Brilliant. Where's Noreen? Fib, I've got a personal question for you. I'll pm it-Oh sod it, I won't bother. Are the sheep still in that field? |
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03 Oct 03 - 02:35 PM (#1029032) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Eric, I think I should publish what postcard I sent to you... ;-) |
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03 Oct 03 - 06:16 PM (#1029221) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Well, that's done. £52.00 for Greg and I return-DON'T CHANGE THE DATES PLEASE Kate!!!!!!!!Only the hostel to book now.Who's for sharing room and sheep-sorry sleep! |
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03 Oct 03 - 06:43 PM (#1029235) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Catherine Jayne Ermmmm.....what fights?????? |
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03 Oct 03 - 06:44 PM (#1029237) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Catherine Jayne Oh Ok.....sorry got carried away with the olde typing ...you know it was supposed to say flights miss!!! Honest!!!! |
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03 Oct 03 - 07:05 PM (#1029256) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Eric, I'd share the roome at the hostel (as we shared Letty's brother's living room we are used to it...) |
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04 Oct 03 - 02:29 PM (#1029642) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Sounds OK to me Andy,Greg is all yours!!! There are various room combinations (see earlier link) All the same price, Do we go for a big dorm, or a small room?. Don't really want double beds!! |
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05 Oct 03 - 08:25 AM (#1029938) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking No problem Andy-what room do we ask for? One for 4 or three or a dorm that sleeps more? I've sent the hostel an e-mail, no reply yet. |
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05 Oct 03 - 11:17 AM (#1029990) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Eric, I don't mind. But I will only have chance to ask my boss tomorrow (Friday was a public holiday and on Thursday my boss was not around...) |
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07 Oct 03 - 10:18 AM (#1031220) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Letty Are the dorms mixed? Funny, I can now drive to Portaferry. Wonder how long it will take me from Cork. Letty |
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07 Oct 03 - 11:09 AM (#1031248) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Letty, are you for or against mixed dorms? Most independant hostels try not to mix males with females in dorms, but if there are only beds in a dorm for the opposite gender you will get in there... Youth hostels (An Oige/YHANI) are more strict with separating... As I have not stayed in the hostel in Portaferry, I do not know their policy. |
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07 Oct 03 - 11:42 AM (#1031268) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: mooman Dear Andy, Well several of us heard "bumps in the night" last year! Peace, moo |
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07 Oct 03 - 11:52 AM (#1031277) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,catsPhiddle sans biscuit @ work! the hostel was wonderful. They had a couple of single rooms and a couple of double rooms. The large rooms with multiple single beds were also nice. They tried to put same sexes in the rooms however I think they asked preferences of the people staying there, I think we had single sex rooms last year. But if enough of us are going we will probably be hiring the entire hostel!!! |
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07 Oct 03 - 12:06 PM (#1031289) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: JudeL I would like to go again, & Raven enjoyed it last year so he may come again. If Paul goes it would be separately as we have parted, but I doubt if he will. |
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07 Oct 03 - 12:07 PM (#1031291) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: GUEST,Skipjack K8 I must admit that I'm not terribly worried about this, as last year I noticed we had been double booked with some sheep. |
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07 Oct 03 - 12:28 PM (#1031302) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard They allow sheep in the hostel? ;-) |
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07 Oct 03 - 12:52 PM (#1031316) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: John MacKenzie Hello Dolly, well hello Dolly!! Giok |
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07 Oct 03 - 06:47 PM (#1031446) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking You fool Andy-you have to smuggle them in. You tell them they are hippies dressed in sheepskin coats.And maybe for some of you the dorms started off as single sex, but there were doors opening and closing. Not in our dorm though...We had Alan wwwwwww all to ourselves, me and skip(he he!) I don't think it will be a probelm Letty you should have some choice available. |
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08 Oct 03 - 05:54 AM (#1031668) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Fibula Mattock Okay, the dates are firmly inked in my diary. Letty - it'd be great to meet you! I missed the Eurogathering, so I have to make up for it in Portaferry. I wonder can get more Irish Catters up this time - there's plenty of advance warning! |
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08 Oct 03 - 09:33 AM (#1031736) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard >> I wonder can get more Irish Catters up this time - there's plenty of advance warning! So they will have more time to flee... ;-) |
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09 Oct 03 - 11:48 AM (#1032462) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Letty Well, I don't mind mixed dorms (she said innocently). As long as the snorers sleep together! Letty |
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10 Oct 03 - 05:19 AM (#1032959) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Fibula Mattock New information thread and webpage on its way. |
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12 Oct 03 - 06:37 AM (#1034035) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Is the hostel closed at the moment? I've e-mailed, but got no reply. |
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12 Oct 03 - 06:39 AM (#1034036) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Eric the Viking Letty, you are welcome to share with us. Shall we book a four bed room then, Andy? Letty? I'm till trying to find out about accomondation.Might give them a ring later this week. |
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12 Oct 03 - 10:09 AM (#1034059) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: Catherine Jayne Eric...we understand that the person who handles the bookings has been off sick at the moment. I have phoned and booked and sent an email to confirm. I presume we will hear as soon as the lady is back! See you there Khatt |
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12 Oct 03 - 11:29 AM (#1034103) Subject: RE: Loughstock II (Portaferry 2004) From: MudGuard Eric, ok with me for the four-bed room! |
