Return of the Ring and Barrow-Downs Mega-moot - Celebrating Tolkien in 2012 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kath · 01-15-2012, 05:01 AM

I just checked Agan and it's only 3 hours so picking up is fine.

Shastanis Althreduin · 01-17-2012, 10:50 AM

So, funny story - I had no idea this thread existed.

So I'm showing up late to the party, but I do intend to come. My preference is "cheap and large" as well, and it looks like a bunkhouse sort of thing fits that pretty easily?

Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great.

Mithalwen · 01-17-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shastanis Althreduin

Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great.

It is a small island so the cheapest is probably the one. I think most transatlantic fllights still go to Heathrow or Manchester (which is closer to where you are going) Gatwick is the wrong side of London but far from impossible. Birmingham has excellent transport connections. The smaller regional airports will often involve changing flights in major hubs in Europe. You can sometimes get good deals on that sort of flight.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-21-2012, 08:43 AM

Lal, the link for the Nation Trust bunk house seems to have changed and I can't find the specific place on the new look website.

Can you remember where it was, because there's not a search option which may help.

Original link...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-...?basecamp=7020

New search option...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holi...amping/bothys/

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 01-21-2012, 02:00 PM

I thought I'd best drop by to let you know that I'm still alive and still planning to make the moot. I can now confirm that I've booked weeks 1 and 2 off work, that my hideously impractical car with its tiny boot and one spare seat is available for all of that time and that I'm more than happy to do the hiring of something bigger once we're all assembled to do any big trips, airport runs and so forth. Hiring a vehicle is an expensive business, so I thought it best not to hire something for all three weeks, but instead to wait until we could plan the most efficient use for it. I have no preference for accommodation, and will gladly muck in with any living arrangements, although I'd prefer not to live in a tent if it can be avoided. That being said, I do have two tents, both of which will sleep two. The bunk barn idea sounds interesting, and it would certainly be nice for us all to stay in the same place.

One caveat: I'm extremely busy at the moment and may not always be on line. If anyone needs to contact me, wants me to arrange anything or needs some money for deposits, the last ditch means of contacting me is on my mobile. I think most of the people who need it have my number.

Lalwendë · 01-24-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Lal, the link for the Nation Trust bunk house seems to have changed and I can't find the specific place on the new look website.

Can you remember where it was, because there's not a search option which may help.

Original link...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-...?basecamp=7020

New search option...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holi...amping/bothys/

This one should take you to the Clumber Park
bunkhouse. And some more about Clumber, other Clumber camping options. There's also a touring caravan site there which is very nice, just in case anyone does have access to a caravan.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-31-2012, 06:40 AM

Today I've been trying to get info on booking procedure for the three front runners.

Had difficulty getting hold of anyone from Cumberpark, so I'll have to get back to that at some point.

I've just spoken to people from the Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse. They have a 14 capacity and a 32 capacity house available on those days, so I think we're in luck. Downside, they require a deposit of £40 per night (works out at £560 total) paid at time of booking. Now, I don't have that kind of money, so I don't know what we can do about this.

The Newark and Sherwood Holiday cottage also expect a deposit of 20%, but only 12 weeks before the time we go. It's £950 per week - though he said he'd do us a discount for two weeks, he wasn't sure how much, I'm afraid. So that'll be roughly £380 we'd have to pay by the middle of May.

Which all leads to the question of how to do this... So we set up a PayPal account or something we can all chip into? Or does some rich Downer want to pay for it now and get paid back when we're all together (or afterwards as Nogs did)?

A Little Green · 01-31-2012, 10:36 AM

Hi guys, as some of you may know already, I'll be touring Ireland next summer with a friend who recently joined the 'Downs (and is variably known as Pom, Nate or Pomegranate), and we're definitely coming. Right now it looks like we'd be there the 2nd week, probably arriving on the 13th. I'm guessing we can find a train/bus from Liverpool to somewhere around Loughborough, and likewise find a car-owning 'Downer to pick us up.

01-15-2012, 05:01 AM	#1
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I just checked Agan and it's only 3 hours so picking up is fine. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#2
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	So, funny story - I had no idea this thread existed. So I'm showing up late to the party, but I do intend to come. My preference is "cheap and large" as well, and it looks like a bunkhouse sort of thing fits that pretty easily? Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

01-21-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Lal, the link for the Nation Trust bunk house seems to have changed and I can't find the specific place on the new look website. Can you remember where it was, because there's not a search option which may help. Original link... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-...?basecamp=7020 New search option... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holi...amping/bothys/ __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-21-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	I thought I'd best drop by to let you know that I'm still alive and still planning to make the moot. I can now confirm that I've booked weeks 1 and 2 off work, that my hideously impractical car with its tiny boot and one spare seat is available for all of that time and that I'm more than happy to do the hiring of something bigger once we're all assembled to do any big trips, airport runs and so forth. Hiring a vehicle is an expensive business, so I thought it best not to hire something for all three weeks, but instead to wait until we could plan the most efficient use for it. I have no preference for accommodation, and will gladly muck in with any living arrangements, although I'd prefer not to live in a tent if it can be avoided. That being said, I do have two tents, both of which will sleep two. The bunk barn idea sounds interesting, and it would certainly be nice for us all to stay in the same place. One caveat: I'm extremely busy at the moment and may not always be on line. If anyone needs to contact me, wants me to arrange anything or needs some money for deposits, the last ditch means of contacting me is on my mobile. I think most of the people who need it have my number. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne?

01-31-2012, 06:40 AM	#7
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Today I've been trying to get info on booking procedure for the three front runners. Had difficulty getting hold of anyone from Cumberpark, so I'll have to get back to that at some point. I've just spoken to people from the Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse. They have a 14 capacity and a 32 capacity house available on those days, so I think we're in luck. Downside, they require a deposit of £40 per night (works out at £560 total) paid at time of booking. Now, I don't have that kind of money, so I don't know what we can do about this. The Newark and Sherwood Holiday cottage also expect a deposit of 20%, but only 12 weeks before the time we go. It's £950 per week - though he said he'd do us a discount for two weeks, he wasn't sure how much, I'm afraid. So that'll be roughly £380 we'd have to pay by the middle of May. Which all leads to the question of how to do this... So we set up a PayPal account or something we can all chip into? Or does some rich Downer want to pay for it now and get paid back when we're all together (or afterwards as Nogs did)? __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-31-2012, 10:36 AM	#8
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Hi guys, as some of you may know already, I'll be touring Ireland next summer with a friend who recently joined the 'Downs (and is variably known as Pom, Nate or Pomegranate), and we're definitely coming. Right now it looks like we'd be there the 2nd week, probably arriving on the 13th. I'm guessing we can find a train/bus from Liverpool to somewhere around Loughborough, and likewise find a car-owning 'Downer to pick us up. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

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