An AT get-together in the UK in August of 04

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 06 Feb 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Umbrae	06 Feb 2004
A bunch of us had chatted about a gathering of AT’ers in August of 04. At first we had chatted about doing it in Glastonbury. Just yesterday I was chatting with Major Tom, and here’s the latest… August 13 – 14 – 15 2004 Crown Hotel Framlingham England (Suffolk) I’m sure the activities, readings, speakers will be announced. However – your participation is necessary. And if you want to attend…you have to let Major Tom know…either by PM or by post.

WolfyJames	06 Feb 2004
If I win the 32 millions $CA lottery jackpot tonight, I come. if I don't, too bad. ;)

Jewel-ry	06 Feb 2004
Now I know this sounds a little sad, but there is a strong possibility I will be in Canada at that time :D We havn't booked our holiday yet so I dont know dates etc but if I can make it I would love to come - just cant tell you yet. J :)

Alissa	06 Feb 2004
I'm planning to be there, and my sister, sagitarian, with me. :D Hope to see lots and lots of faces there!! :D

Imagemaker	06 Feb 2004
Oh, pooh, my daughter is getting married on the 14th in West Virginia--guess I ought to be there :)

Dark_angel	06 Feb 2004
I'll be there if I can be! :)

SongDeva	07 Feb 2004
I grew up in Framlingham's sister city - Framingham, Massachusetts. I'm gonna take that as a sign and look into it. *dusting off me passport, and pulling out me POME-ey pronouns*

Tarot Sparrow	07 Feb 2004
*Moans* Why can't we just all live in one big country? :D

Moonbow*	07 Feb 2004
I would love to come - I've said this before - but this is the start of the school summer hols here so most people with kids are gonna find it hard to make that. I'm in Cornwall with mine then! Couldn't be much further away from Suffolk could it? Moonbow*

tabbycat	07 Feb 2004
Would love to come - it sounds like fun! However that date clashes with the Cropredy Festival and I'm booked for that. Jilly

Osher	09 Feb 2004
Oh it sounds delightful! Count me in (unless I end up going on holiday then, but I'll try and avoid that date)

sagitarian	09 Feb 2004
As my sister Alissa has already said, we plan on being there together, count us both in! Can't wait!

13thFaeChylde	09 Feb 2004
Can the faeries that are flying from AZ make a stop in NC and pick up a fellow faery who's not so good with flight maps and directions? If not, then I guess I won't be able to go :( Will there be any US gatherings?

fairyhedgehog	09 Feb 2004
What happened to Glastonbury?

Agathe	09 Feb 2004
If you ever decide to organize such a thing in a cheaper country, I'm in :D. Not this time though. I'll be on holiday anyway :( Blessings, Agathe

Dark_angel	09 Feb 2004
Does anyone know who's going to be speaking?

TemperanceAngel	09 Feb 2004
Of only my broomstick didn't break, I could of flown there... Will be there in spirit, of course :) XTAX

Major Tom	12 Feb 2004
OK - This is definitely happening. We thus far have 5 speakers and I would ask any member of Aeclectic who might like to give a talk to contact me straight away. Here's the proposed schedule which is subject to alteration: Friday - Day of Arrival I will meet anyone arriving by bus. 1800 - Meet up in the bar of the Crown Hotel to get acquainted. Saturday - Main Conference Day 1000-1200 Speakers 1200-1300 Lunch 1300-1500 Speakers 1500-1700 Reading exchange in hotel lobby Free time until dinner. 1930 Dinner Sunday - Day of Departure Morning spent exploring Framlingham, the castle, the church and the mere. Guided walk offered. Afternoon can be spend in lobby and bar of hotel with reading exchange or there may be speakers. 1818 Last bus leaves Framlingham. Tickets for the event will be £20 which includes the dinner at the hotel. I hope to have a complete list of accomodation options by the weekend. The Crown Hotel has 4 rooms left for this weekend and they are rather expensive at £160 for 2 days but these rooms can be shared by 3 people which would make it £53.33 each for two days. I have also gotten permission for campers to use a rather nice garden by the river for free. There would be no facilities and the garden is about 4 miles from the venue, but the hotel's manager tells me that campers could use the hotel's employee showers. The bus into Framlingham passes once an hour and again the hotel manager tells me that transport can be arranged. I'm also looking into a camp site closer to the venue. I'm looking into the possibility of a place for caravans to park next to the castle - this is often done so I expect no difficulty. There are about 20 places in and around Framlingham that provide bed & breakfast and I will post a list soon. I hope to have a webpage with all the details up by early next week. If you have any particular requirements, please get in touch soon. I can put together complete travel packages on an individual basis and again, please get in touch.

Osher	12 Feb 2004
Thanks for all this effort Tom, it sounds wonderful!!

baba-prague	12 Feb 2004
Alex and I would love to come - and I used to live down the road from Framlingham, in Woodbridge! But I can't confirm yet, those dates might be difficult. One day, maybe we can do this in Prague - it's inexpensive outside the main holiday season, but I suppose still a long way for many people (but we do have a lot of cheap flights here from Europe). One day...

Dark_angel	12 Feb 2004
This sounds wonderful! I'll try to be there! Thank you so much for organising this!

SongDeva	16 Feb 2004
Sag and Alissa, will you be looking for a third roommate to cut costs? Anyone else?

Major Tom	21 Feb 2004
You can now see the details and book your place here. You'll also find information on public transport and local bed & breakfast accomodation. I look forward to meeting everyone there. :smoker:

Simone	21 Feb 2004
Major Tom, This looks great. Count me in - I'll start discussions for travel arrangements right away and for off-work days on Monday! Looking forward to it... Light and love Simone

full deck	21 Feb 2004
I'm due in London in July but not August. Oh well . . .

Jewel-ry	21 Feb 2004
Ooooo... I dont want to get too excited yet, but this looks like a very real possibility now. Should be able to let you know in the next week or so. J :)

Agathe	22 Feb 2004
Buuuuu...that looks so great and I still can't go. However, I wish those that go the best time ever :D. Send me a post card ;) Blessings, Agathe

Nycelle	22 Feb 2004
I will try to be there, but it is difficult for me to get time off work then, it is our busy period. If I can, I will. It sounds wonderful and I would love to be there!

punchinella	22 Feb 2004
AM I JEALOUS OR WHAT. WHERE'S THE NORTH AMERICAN GATHERING? I would LOOOOOOVE to put faces to names. BoooHoooooooo :mad: P.

Simone	23 Feb 2004
Hey, I have provisionally booked a twin room at the Crown Hotel for 3 nights from Friday 13 (oops, hadn't noticed this before) tu Sunday (departure on Monday morn'). Anyone (1 person) out there interested in sharing? It would then cost each of us 45£ per night which is considerably less than a single room. I would need an answer rreal soon because I told the lady I'd confirm as soon as possible! Light and love Simone

Major Tom	23 Apr 2004
The details of the get-together are finalised. ;) You can see these and book your tickets at The Framlingham Aeclectic Tarot Get-Together. Be there or be square. :smoker: If you haven't yet booked a place to stay - I strongly urge you to do so soon. Framlingham fills up quickly in the summer...

Major Tom	12 Jul 2004
Just bumping this up as the time is drawing close. ;)

Sillanza	13 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by 13thFaeChylde Will there be any US gatherings? I was thinking this myself. Does anyone know of any noises made on other threads?

Majecot	13 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Sillanza I was thinking this myself. Does anyone know of any noises made on other threads? Yes SWAT will be held in Albuquerque in June '05... I guess I will "be square" til then. SEE NOISE

Shy Priestess	13 Jul 2004
I've only just seen this - and wow, I wish I wasn't in my first month of a new job in August! As such, I don't know whether I can get any time off so early. I doubt it really, so I'm going to have to wait until another such event! Hopefully there will be one? Please say yes! What a pity... and what an excellent idea!! I hope it goes really well and that those going have a fantastic time. SP :)

Sillanza	14 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Majecot Yes SWAT will be held in Albuquerque in June '05... I guess I will "be square" til then. Thanks for the info!

Simone	10 Aug 2004
I am bumping this up as the space is still free, for anyone looking for a last minute accomodation at the Framlingham AT get together. As my plans have changed slightly, I will change the reservation terms though to only 2 nights. Anyone interested? :D Love Simone

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