Fanfare! LITFEST 2023

[KateESal]

April 22nd is the day before UNESCO World Book Day....just in case anyone hadn't pointed it out so far!

You'll have to raise a cup of kindness to Miguel de Cervantes (22nd April was his day of departure from this mortal coil) and Billy the Bard (23rd was his).

 

[Geoff]

Is there an intended venue for the 22nd, or has that yet to be decided?

 

[Emily]

Yes the Street Easy in Exmouth market (hope I got that right.) not at home but will link it when I am or further back in this thread there's a link

 

[Geoff]

Street Easy in Exmouth market

Great, I know where it is, just down the road from St Pancras.

 

[Barbara]

Less than a month. I'm putting my shoes on already.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

I'd already decided what to wear (in fact more than one decision to account for weather differences), but the money I'm waiting for hasn't come in yet and won't in time, so I'll have to bow out. I'll be there next year. (Thinking about wearing some nice tartan).

 

[Emily]

Awww, no Hannah... You will be dearly missed

 

[James Charles]

I'll be there after flying in from Dublin, checking into our hotel in Covent Garden. So around 3 or 4 o'clock. @Jonny what's going on In Northern Ireland? I saw an article about a terrorist threat? We hope to drive around there too.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-65096493

 

[Jonny]

I'll be there after flying in from Dublin, checking into our hotel in Covent Garden. So around 3 or 4 o'clock. @Jonny what's going on In Northern Ireland? I saw an article about a terrorist threat? We hope to drive around there too.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-65096493

It's a precautionary measure, James. Because the time of year (Easter) carries a lot of emotional baggage. I would think it would in no way affect tourism though.

Also, it's the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (April 10th) and with Joe Biden coming to town between 11th & 15th I think they are just boosting overall security.

 

[Barbara]

Hey all.

@Emily is a bit inundated, so I'm going to help her out and start a private group PM later this avo, or this eve. This is to finalise all the details. I'll invite all who have said yes to going.

If anyone's circumstances change and they can make it after all, simply PM me and I'll add you to the group.

 

[Barbara]

Ok, private thread is up. I THINK I've got everyone who said a firm 'yes'.

Some of you said you'd let us know closer to the time / early April, so just shout, and I'll add you to the group as soon as you've decided. @Ancora Imparo ?

@Pamela Jo was that a 'no after all' from you? I have a vague recollection you mentioned somewhere that you couldn't make it after all. Please let me know too.
@Hannah F if things change and you can make it after all, shout.

 

[Pamela Jo]

Yes, I'm afraid pasture drainage trumps London fun times. Also because we missed having an ungainly creature with huge feet eating us out of house and home since my son went into the military.... we are getting a wolf hound puppy

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Yes, I'm afraid pasture drainage trumps London fun times. Also because we missed having an ungainly creature with huge feet eating us out of house and home since my son went into the military.... we are getting a wolf hound puppy

Puppy photo will be required!

 

[Pamela Jo]

Puppy photo will be required!

The Wolfhound society is meeting at the Heritage Park around the corner from us. They will come here for their picnic dinner and I will get my pup. April 16th. So photos and then of course introduction on Zoom. He is registered as Irish Knight, after a Carlow man killed at the Little Big Horn. I'm not sure what his everyday name is. I had thought of Collins (After the Big Fella.)

 

[James Charles]

The Wolfhound society is meeting at the Heritage Park around the corner from us. They will come here for their picnic dinner and I will get my pup. April 16th. So photos and then of course introduction on Zoom. He is registered as Irish Knight, after a Carlow man killed at the Little Big Horn. I'm not sure what his everyday name is. I had thought of Collins (After the Big Fella.)View attachment 15251

Looking forward to meetin' the pup!

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Heartbroken that I am not "authorised" to open my "Special Alert" about the London Litfest. I'm hoping it isn't something personal... like "Hey everyone, let's have a party. But don't tell Rachel, she's not invited."
Anyhow, whether you wanted me there or not, it makes no difference; I won't be able to come anyway. The coffers are well and truly empty so a trip to the UK is out of the question.
However, if you all want to come to me here in Lodeve (in the south of France), the local brothel is now a hotel and rather charming . Just a thought

 

[Ancora Imparo]

Some of you said you'd let us know closer to the time / early April, so just shout, and I'll add you to the group as soon as you've decided. @Ancora Imparo ?

Only seen this by pure chance @Barbara! As usual, Litopia has chucked me off notifications. Nobody tells me nuffink.

Sadly, I won't be able to make it – but I'll be there in spirit, wishing you all a fab time! Take lots of photos! Those pups look fantastic, @Pamela Jo I want them all!

 

[E G Logan]

Take lots of photos!

Yes, please!!

 

[Peyton Stafford]

Could we have vegan curry with a side of brit thing and rosehips? And about the vegan options, I would prefer flesh of young vegans. Under 80. Hot.

 

[Karen J]

Heartbroken that I am not "authorised" to open my "Special Alert" about the London Litfest. I'm hoping it isn't something personal... like "Hey everyone, let's have a party. But don't tell Rachel, she's not invited."
Anyhow, whether you wanted me there or not, it makes no difference; I won't be able to come anyway. The coffers are well and truly empty so a trip to the UK is out of the question.
However, if you all want to come to me here in Lodeve (in the south of France), the local brothel is now a hotel and rather charming . Just a thought

Rachel, come sit by me on the not authorised couch! London's too far for my disability but I'm hoping for a Manchester or Liverpool meet up.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Rachel, come sit by me on the not authorised couch! London's too far for my disability but I'm hoping for a Manchester or Liverpool meet up.

Where are you based in reality?

 

[Barbara]

Just a quick note to anyone who currently doesn't have access to the private Litfest thread.

You'll be pleased to know, there's no grand conspiracy. The reason we made a separate private group, is simple.

It's a numbers thing. We need to know how many will attend so we can tell the restaurant in advance how many of us will descend on them and how large a table we need. Equally, we don't want to book a massive table then only 4 show up. We wouldn't want to do that to the restaurant.

Anyone who wishes to attend the Litfest, simply post in this thread here or PM me, and I'll add you to the private group.

 

[Karen J]

Where are you based in reality?

Just outside Liverpool UK.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Just outside Liverpool UK.

My kids are at uni in Carlisle. I'm in the south of France. The unauthorised couch will have to be virtual. As long as there are cookies...

 

[Emily]

Also, @AgentPete spoke about perhaps doing a Huddle/Zoom link up on the day for those who can't be physically there.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Also, @AgentPete spoke about perhaps doing a Huddle/Zoom link up on the day for those who can't be physically there.

Yay!

 

[Peyton Stafford]

Yay!

Me too. I'm in the USA and still wearing an N-95 mask. Not going in person, but I would love to attend virtually.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Managed to bag myself a free place on a writing workshop that afternoon, but should be able to say a virtual hello about 1pm. I imagine you'll all be replying with your mouths full of yum stuff.

 

[AgentPete]

Also, @AgentPete spoke about perhaps doing a Huddle/Zoom link up on the day for those who can't be physically there.

Am posting about this now...

 

[AgentPete]

Joining info for Litopians who'd like to connect by Zoom.