Northern get-together 2009

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Vicster Dec 13, 2008 15:22:40

OK fellow Northerners (and visiting Southerners!), just wondering if it isn't time we organised a bit of a meet of our own, somewhere in the depths of darkest Cumbria? Why should those soft southerners have all the fun? An afternoon of food and banter set amidst the splendour of one of Cumbria's finest sounds like quite a good idea to me.

Any takers? Suggestions for time and place welcome

Cheers
Vx

Littlestone Dec 13, 2008 15:57:07

Replying to Vicster

Why should those soft southerners have all the fun? An afternoon of food and banter set amidst the splendour of one of Cumbria's finest sounds like quite a good idea to me.

Ha! That sounds good Mr V - time some of us down here had a ganders at wot's up there :-) And maybe we can have a compo to see who does the best T-shirt design ;-)

moss Dec 13, 2008 19:24:48

Replying to Vicster

Is this in Cumbria please, my geographical knowledge falls short once I leave the sheltered south ;) though I note loads of people go there anyway, must be like Avebury.....

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/70/castlerigg.html

ToneStone Dec 18, 2008 16:16:01

Replying to Vicster

Yes im in Sheffield but orinally from Cumbria and would be up for some megalithic northerness

Can we wait till the spring ? tis a bit nippy at the mo :D

Hob Dec 18, 2008 22:25:28

Replying to Vicster

Sounds like a fine idea Ms V.

Vicster wrote:

Suggestions for time and place welcome

I reckon it's got to be twixt Castlerigg and Long Meg. Really, for folks making the journey from afar, who've never seen either, they'd have to see both. Though I'd reckon Long Meg would be better to spend a couple of hours at for a collective blether, (less busy, bigger and there's Little Meg too) then nip down to Castlerigg for a quicker look-see, possibly stopping off at Mayburgh.

Then if folk were up for spending the night in Cumbria, a visit to Langdale, offering the opportunity for Copt Howe and a glimpse at the Pike O Stickle, as it would give an excuse to stay at the ODG (or adjacent campsite).

nigelswift Dec 19, 2008 11:28:24

Replying to Vicster

Hi Vicster (and other friends in the North)

I was hoping we could settle the date of the Avebury meet by Xmas as people will be starting to plan holidays etc soon, so it would be helpful if you could put your minds to a date soon to avoid a clash.

Traditionally we usually meet in late June though I was thinking maybe mid July this year to maximise the chances of decent weather but we'll fit in if you were thinking of that period.

baza Dec 24, 2008 13:58:29

Replying to Vicster

Btw,

is anyone on here going to this?

http://www.megalithictours.com/Conference%202009.html

I am.

FourWinds Jan 6, 2009 07:43:46

Replying to Vicster

Without having to read/reread this thread, is there a date set yet?

Vicster Jan 17, 2009 13:31:44

Replying to Vicster

....this event is listed

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=113895965281

Moth Jun 9, 2009 18:39:47

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Shall we have one? This Saturday 13 June around noon at Long Meg if I haven't missed summat....

Moth
Jane

(Can't wait!!!)

love

Moth

Vicster Jun 18, 2009 11:43:37

Replying to Vicster

Have put some pix of the weekend on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/16027133@N03/sets/72157619654690255/

Twas great fun; the weather was fabulous and the company even more-so!

Jane Jun 19, 2009 16:05:28

Replying to Vicster

I've just finished a (rather amateur, but fun) movie of our weekend chasing stone circles in Cumbria, and posted it as a blog here:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/76014/weblog/stone_circles_of_cumbria_a_short_movie.html

I couldn't get the YouTube code to embed, so I just made a link instead. Hope you enjoy it. It's 7 mins 47 seconds long and has an appropriate soundtrack! (JC of course!)