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EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown
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Subject: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 21 Jan 02 - 10:42 AM Dear Friends, The May Mudcat EuroGathering is now creeping up on us very quickly...some people already have their tickets booked! I thought, therefore, that it would be useful to devote part of my personal website to useful information, e.g. maps, hotels and B&Bs, transport, preliminary programme, etc. that people may need. I will add information to this as the event draws nearer. To view this information click on (and perhaps bookmark) the following link:
Mudcat EuroGathering 2002I will post up the latest details of attendees (confirmed and possibles) once I have finished my trawl through the previous thread! Looking forward to seeing everyone in May! Very best regards, mooman |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 21 Jan 02 - 10:48 AM Here's a link to the: Best regards, mooman |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: alanww Date: 21 Jan 02 - 03:12 PM Wow, mooman, I've only had a chance to skim read it so far but what a brilliant job you have done in setting up the website! Thanks! Looking forward to May ...! If we would fly then we all must sing ... |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 23 Jan 02 - 10:05 AM Dear Friends, The following a list of the confirmed/probables and possible/people who have expressed an interest in previous threads in coming to the EuroGathering 2002.
Confirmed or likely to attend Bill\Sables Possibles/interest expressed
Raggytash This is already looking like we'll have great music and a great time. Could those who are still planning to come but haven't yet confirmed do so on this thread or by PM or e-mail to me. I've posted up a lot of useful information on part of our personal website which is accessible via the Big Blue Clicky in the first post to this thread. Please let me know of any other information you might require and I'll try to include it there. Best regards to all! mooman
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Skipjack K8 Date: 24 Jan 02 - 08:30 AM I can't get the beastie open, Richard, for some unbeknownst reason. I couldn't find Bill's name until I realised I was attending him, which frankly worries me. I think he'll only want half the list, anyway. Skipjack |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Eric the Viking Date: 24 Jan 02 - 01:53 PM Hi Skip, and all. I got the link to open. really good-nice site Richard..Looking forward to Brussels. Air Tickets in file ready to go. Looks to be a long list of visitors for the weekend. Cheers Eric |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Jan 02 - 02:21 PM That's a great, and enticing info.site! |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: alanww Date: 31 Jan 02 - 05:15 AM Refreeeeeeeeesh! Let's see some more Mudcatters confirming their attendance!! It sounds as if it will be an event to remember. Also, the air fare from the UK is very cheap at present but it may increase in price nearer the time, ie when the seats begin the sell (it is a bank holiday weekend in the UK). "The joy of singing is best shared ... " |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 01 Feb 02 - 05:01 AM For students of language and dialects I have posted up an additional page of "bruxelloise" or "Le Brusselaire" on my website for the EuroGathering 2002 (see big blue clicky in the first posting)! It is still spoken in parts of Brussels and is an interesting and rather irreverant mix of French, Flemish and bits of a couple of other languages. I was interested in scrolling down the list (and attempting a translation) that most of the words have to do with being drunk, drinking or being in a bar! For those who have yet to make a decision as to whether they are going to come to the EuroGathering, please let me know as soon as you have decided. Very best regards to all, mooman |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Eric the Viking Date: 05 Feb 02 - 02:17 PM Ello, ello-directions please-or advice thanks Richard. Sorry to hear you won't be at Stony. Ryan air fly into the smaller airports. We fly into Brussels S. Charleroi. What is the best/easiest/cheapest/quickest way of getting to Brussels and then your place please? Chers Eric |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 07 Feb 02 - 02:31 PM Dear Eric, There is a Ryanair bus that meets each and every Ryanair flight and takes you into central Brussels (can't remember the fare but its fairly cheap). It deposits you fairly conveniently and appropriately outside an Irish pub called "The Wild Geese"! I could easily collect you from there. The same arrangement works the other way round (I think you have to be at The Wild Geese 2 hours before your Ryanair flight). Otherwise, depending on the day and time of arrival of your flight and the number of you travelling togetherand amount of instruments/bags, I might be able to collect you at Brussels South Airport (Charleroi) myself. Perhaps you could let me know when you're arriving? Looking forward to seeing you all again. Sorry about Stony S, money is a slight issue at present and also I just got back from a meeting in Malaga (tough life being a scientist, eh!) tonight (Thursday) called at very short notice by the Spanish Presidency of the EU and to which I was invited at the last minute as some sort of expert on something or other (I wonder where they ever got that idea from but I'm not complaining as they paid for everything including the travel and hotel!). So it would have been a push travelling to Stony S anyway as it turns out. Very best regards, Richard |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: JeZeBeL Date: 07 Feb 02 - 02:55 PM Alright, I'll come.....if I can have a lift with someone, as I have no car now.....boohoo, bertha got drove into on the way back from tig and badgers. |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: JeZeBeL Date: 07 Feb 02 - 03:11 PM do they speak french in bruxxles...it's my other main language and i would like the opportunity to speak it again |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Eric the Viking Date: 07 Feb 02 - 05:22 PM Jez-your choice of travel is to fly or ferry. Richard thanks for the information-we arrive at08.45 on the Saturday and leave at 13.40 on the Monday (flight FR1012 and FR1013. Bill and I can't make Stony either. Malaga- I love Malaga-Dawn's (Mrs V) parents live there for 10 months of the year or more.( Mrs V and Freja are off there for a week in 2 weeks time! Oh well-can't get to stony- but May is on the way! I didn't know about Pat-give her my best wishes. There is loads of supply in the UK-at Ryan air prices, she could fly in and out everyday! Cheers Eric |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: JeZeBeL Date: 08 Feb 02 - 07:24 PM How much is it going to cost for the weekend, will we get thrown off the plane in mid flight for playing tunes, does anyone know where I can get a hard case for my bodhran for the flight, and can I have a lift with someone cos bertha got crashed into and died a grim and horrible death...that was my car by the way. Jez xxx |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 10 Feb 02 - 06:01 PM Dear Friends, Doing a quick refresh on this thread as arrangements are beginning to fall into place and I'll need particularly to know who is arriving when at this point. Some participants have already indicated arrival and departure times to me but, to arrange bookings at local brasseries, etc., I'd be grateful if those who haven't would let me know their plans as soon as they can. The list of confirmed or possible attendees looks like this at the moment from the messages people have sent me or posted to this or the previous thread: Confirmed or likely to attend
Bill\Sables Possibles/interest expressed
Raggytash Thanks very much in advance for your advice. Don't forget the link at the top of this thread for the EuroGathering website. I'll be adding further information to the site as plans mature! Best regards to everyone, mooman (Richard) |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Eric the Viking Date: 14 Feb 02 - 01:51 PM Hi, Jezebel was talking to me last night, (at least someone does!) Is there a list of accomodation available?What are other people planning so far? It would be useful for her-she is trying to blag a lift off Skipjack at the moment. Cheers Eric |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: MudGuard Date: 14 Feb 02 - 02:01 PM Off topic: Erik, how is your hand? Are the sheep still safe or do the fingers work again? ;-) (btw, missed you in Stony Stratford!) MudGuard |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 18 Feb 02 - 12:17 PM Dear Friends, Here is the latest update on the running list of attendees. Confirmed or likely to attend
Bill\Sables Possibles/interest expressed
Raggytash I hope to be able to firm up on venues (apart from Mooland) and a programme in the next few days. In the meantime, if any of the possibles above or anyone else is planning to come, please let me know. All the very best mooman |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Les from Hull Date: 18 Feb 02 - 01:59 PM I'm sorry Moomate but Maggie and I are unlikely to be able to make it after all. We're a bit overextended. But if things should clear we'll be back on the list. Cheers, Les |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: Eric the Viking Date: 18 Feb 02 - 02:13 PM Hi-looking forward to May. The hand is giving me loads of problems! Swollen, painfull-still off school. Bad news-infected in the joint. blood test results awaited. One lot of anti biotics hasn't worked. |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: JeZeBeL Date: 18 Feb 02 - 02:25 PM Oh eric.What have I told you about ur hands, sheep and open wounds!! I warned you!! Hope it's all better soon. I won't have anyone to talk at at the jug otherwise!! LOL!! Take care Hun. Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 18 Feb 02 - 02:29 PM Dear Les, Sorry to hear that you and Maggie may not be able to make it... if so you'll be badly missed. But if things change, let me know. All the best to you both moo |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: MudGuard Date: 18 Feb 02 - 03:57 PM Erik, sorry about your hand, sending all my healing power to you! |
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Subject: RE: EuroGathering 2002 - the countdown From: mooman Date: 13 Mar 02 - 06:26 AM Thread continued |
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