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Post by Francis on Feb 13, 2013 12:40:29 GMT -1
There seemed to be a real burst of enthusiasm for a meet up, but I can't help noticing its gone a bit quite since Red Raven's last post. Please don't take offence RR but perhaps we need to meet up somewhere more central to us all? Of the people likely to come I am by far the closest to you, and I'm 285 miles away - it would be a round trip of over 800 miles for Lee. It would be a pity for us not to get together because of distance. How would you feel about hearing suggestions for any other locations?
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Post by redraven on Feb 13, 2013 16:22:20 GMT -1
It would be a pity for us not to get together because of distance. How would you feel about hearing suggestions for any other locations? I have no problems with other suggestions, myself and Potia will obviously travelling together anyway. After your generousity in hosting previous ones Francis, I just thought it would be right and proper for someone else to play hosts, especially as I am still somewhat uncomfortable that I failed to offer any sort of financial recompense to you in all the visits I paid to you. So if the consensus is for a different location, fire away with suggestions, I'm sure we can figure something out.
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Post by potia on Feb 13, 2013 17:31:18 GMT -1
There seemed to be a real burst of enthusiasm for a meet up, but I can't help noticing its gone a bit quite since Red Raven's last post. Please don't take offence RR but perhaps we need to meet up somewhere more central to us all? Of the people likely to come I am by far the closest to you, and I'm 285 miles away - it would be a round trip of over 800 miles for Lee. It would be a pity for us not to get together because of distance. How would you feel about hearing suggestions for any other locations? Actually Francis from the responses I had thought others liked the idea of coming up north. No-one said the location was a problem, there's just been no reply about possible dates.
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Post by Francis on Feb 13, 2013 18:14:41 GMT -1
There seemed to be a real burst of enthusiasm for a meet up, but I can't help noticing its gone a bit quite since Red Raven's last post. Please don't take offence RR but perhaps we need to meet up somewhere more central to us all? Of the people likely to come I am by far the closest to you, and I'm 285 miles away - it would be a round trip of over 800 miles for Lee. It would be a pity for us not to get together because of distance. How would you feel about hearing suggestions for any other locations? Actually Francis from the responses I had thought others liked the idea of coming up north. No-one said the location was a problem, there's just been no reply about possible dates. "Actually" Potia - you're quite right - indeed nobody said anything at all... and that's why I wondered if perhaps we shouldn't think of somewhere a little more central for everybody... but point taken and remembered Potia. I had no wish to tread on anybody's toes - big or little toes!
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Post by Francis on Feb 13, 2013 18:32:30 GMT -1
I have no problems with other suggestions, myself and Potia will obviously travelling together anyway. After your generousity in hosting previous ones Francis, I just thought it would be right and proper for someone else to play hosts, especially as I am still somewhat uncomfortable that I failed to offer any sort of financial recompense to you in all the visits I paid to you. So if the consensus is for a different location, fire away with suggestions, I'm sure we can figure something out. No need to feel uncomfortable RedRaven, it was always good to have you down here - and don't forget that my costs of hosting were only the same as your costs in travelling to me.
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Post by redraven on Feb 13, 2013 19:24:02 GMT -1
Can I just clarify why Potia and I suggested the location. Firstly, we have both stayed there and the area is stunning (along with the obvious relevence of a Scottish Grey Mare Tails falls reserve, the falls being approximately 200 ft high). Secondly, the location is easy to get to, most people just need to travel up the M6 until it changes to the M74 at the border then follow it to junction 15. The site is approximately 15 miles further on but just 2 roads to follow. As we have posted, for those needing to use the train then it's just the West Coast route and if monetry concerns are at the forefront, I am happy to pick up anyone from Carlisle if that helps (provided it is on a weekend that I am off, of course). Finally, the pub is quite old and it has character, it serves decent ales (if memory serves me correctly) along with decent grub. So whereas I can appreciate the concerns about mileage, we have tried to adhere to the KISS principle. We also have a second campsite in mind if Tibbieshiels is not available, close to Loch Mabon and at a similar sort of distance.
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Post by Heron on Feb 13, 2013 22:38:06 GMT -1
I didn't respond immediately to RR's suggestion because it looked like the dates suggested would be awkward for me but I wasn't sure, so I waited to see how others would respond. Now it looks very likely that that weekend will definitely not be good for me.
I don't have a problem with travelling to Scotland but I do wonder if it's not better to have it on a Bank Holiday weekend to enable an extra night (and therefore a whole day) otherwise some people might be doing two days travelling just for one night's camping. Unless, of course, people can get Fridays and/or Mondays off anyway for travelling?
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Post by Lee on Feb 14, 2013 16:48:01 GMT -1
In theory i can book a day off on either side to make it less of a crammed weekend. I dont mind travelling that far to be honest it will probably be quicker than my trip home to Fishguard
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Post by potia on Feb 16, 2013 12:48:59 GMT -1
A long weekend is a good idea but we can't do the bank holidays as Neil doesn't have any bank holiday weekends off this year and I'd not want to come without him.
The earliest I can leave home on a Friday is 7.30 pm and I have to come back up on Sunday to be home by 5 pm. This is because of looking after the children and one weekend in four I have them so I couldn't do those weekends.
Saying all that if Neil has a full weekend and the Friday before off (and there's not many of those in the year either) then he could drive down earlier in the day and set up, meet anyone travelling on the train and then come and get me or I could drive down separately possibly.
Neil and I have just looked at what's happening this year with school holidays and his shift pattern and frankly June is the only month where we could manage a long weekend and even then he'd need to know as soon as possible to try and get another Friday off. Oh and I have the kids during the first weekend in June so that one's out for me.
Over to the rest of you now.
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Post by Heron on Feb 16, 2013 16:20:13 GMT -1
If we were to meet on the weekend 21-23 June that would, in effect, be a meeting for the Midsummer Solstice.
Perhaps part of the reason why a group like us should meet is to observe the festivals. That does imply doing some work on a formal observance that we all feel happy with. But if it was more than an informal social occasion would more people be encouraged to come?
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Post by Lee on Feb 16, 2013 22:24:43 GMT -1
that is the one weekend in june i cant so, i will be best manning at my friends wedding. which is damn annoying because the idea of doing some form of formal ritual is very appealing to be honest
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Post by potia on Feb 18, 2013 9:39:00 GMT -1
It's not looking so good on the practicalities of getting together at the moment is it?
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Post by potia on Mar 6, 2013 15:38:36 GMT -1
Anyone got any ideas or suggestions? Does anyone want to try meeting up anyway even though we know it won't be everyone?
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Post by megli on Apr 18, 2013 20:35:18 GMT -1
I'd be up for it!
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Post by megli on Apr 18, 2013 20:36:42 GMT -1
why don't we pitch something in the early autumn rather than the summer so we all have decent run up? we all have so many commitments alas...
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Post by redraven on Apr 19, 2013 18:33:51 GMT -1
why don't we pitch something in the early autumn rather than the summer so we all have decent run up? we all have so many commitments alas... Hi Megli, what month do you have in mind?
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Post by Brochfael on Apr 27, 2013 20:47:24 GMT -1
Hiya Folks,
I'd love to join in on a get together. As some of you know after working nearly flat out for several months I have now submitted my PhD thesis and am awaiting the appointment of an examining panel. Lest you all think I suddenly have huge amounts of time on my hands I'm afraid I have much to do to find a good job. I fear the summer solstice may not be a good time for me. However if I can't attend the Brythin gathering I shall at least be at the Rainbow Druid camp in July, the Spirit of Awen Camp in August and the Druid 2013 conference in September.
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Post by lorna on Jun 1, 2013 5:03:37 GMT -1
Hi everybody,
I'm new here but have been in conversation with Potia and Red Raven on The Druid Network and Heron on Britpoly and follow the blogs. I'd be up for a get together as so many discussions are far better in person. I'd also love to do ritual with people with similar beliefs.
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