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Actually, I don't think the Ulster Museum has a whale, but there is a giant Irish elk. And it would make a great spot for a Meet. In case you missed it in Ask (F19585?thread=8293084), we're trying to put together a Belfast meet, possibly in the summer months.

Who's up for coming over, and when would you have time?

Belfast?! But that's miles away!

Start walking, and I'm sure you'll make it by August

I'd love to come but I'm afraid with a tiny wiggly one that might not be feasible
perhaps next time...

i would like to, but i have a giant scout camp in July to pay for, and i will have a sizeable bump by then too! in other words i can't make any promises. But i would like to come.

mini

Interesting idea.

Word of advice: stay clear of the more obvious public holidays if we're going to the museum. I was there on Easter Monday and the rest of the country had the same idea. I didn't get a lot of pleasure out of it. Being there in a big group when it's like that would be even worse...

I feel strangely compelled to attend this one...

Be careful with dates, as many air companies are boosting prices due to Olympics.

Also any time that reduces rugrat infestation is good.

If I do come, could someone suggest good Irish music pubs?

Can't do 10th to 20th Aug. as Folk Festivalling.

MMF

Sure MMF, we can point you in the right direction there! John Hewitt, Madden's, McHugh's, Kelly's...there's no shortage!

Will your fiddle be coming too?

I now have this image of enormous giants in scout uniforms sitting around the camp fire.

MMF, and others coming from London: Sail & Rail details are at: http://www.seat61.com/NorthernIreland.htm.

TRiG.

Trig. Will check it out when dates decided.

KB, definitely. Probably be on a 4 day stay, if I've accrued the time, and not competing with others.

Look forward to it.

MMF

I'm sure we can find room for plenty of people to stay over, too - though my house might not be the best for you, MMF. The guest room is on the third floor.

*makes notest*

*removes superfluous t and has it for *

Keeps tabs on this thread...

I know I mentioned McHugh's above, but I've just been in there and they were playing the kind of country-cum-Irish that makes you want to throw yourself under a herd of cattle. Please strike Post 10 from the record!

*strikes posting 10 from his memory but at the same time makes notes about avoiding McHugh's*