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rowanberry
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:21 am |
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Helsinki Moot, May 29/30, 2010
In a couple of occasions, there has been talk about a moot in Finland. For that, Helsinki would be the best place because 1) it's the easiest to reach and 2) the possibilities of finding something interesting to do are the best.
The ideal time would be late May to early June; then, the days are long, and the weather usually rather warm. Also, it's before the holiday season, which here is in July. (September and early October wouldn't be bad either, but then, it's already getting a bit dark.)
In June, there would also be more possibilities for reasonably priced accommodation, because a few student dormitories serve as summer hostels. There are also a few hostels open the year round, and outside the city centre, rates of normal hotel rooms are lower than in the centre.
Any interest?
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JewelSong
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truehobbit
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:18 pm |
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Definitely interested, never been so far north myself, too. 
Either '09 or '10 is ok with me.  The Ireland moot is being planned for March/April, I think, so Helsinki in June would be fine by me.
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Just 'cos I like this pic so much.
(Thanks to Rowan for taking it. )
Sing me a story of heroes of the Shire,
Muddling through, brave and true,
Stubborn as bindweed and tough as old briar,
Never too showy or grand,
Year after year they persevere,
Now and for always.
(LOTR, the musical)
...for man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion
(Shakespeare, Much Ado)
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rwhen
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:58 pm |
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I would love to come to Helsinki, but you know that 2010 is already planned for Italy for July...I can't imagine that I could also get that in AND I want to go to the Oxford moot in July as well. That would be three ...
I just can't afford to do it all and I am committed to Italy 2010 and will be saving between now and then.
*pouts*
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truehobbit
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:46 pm |
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Ah, but, rwhen, I'm sure you'll meet up with most of us either in Oxford or in Italy.
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Just 'cos I like this pic so much.
(Thanks to Rowan for taking it. )
Sing me a story of heroes of the Shire,
Muddling through, brave and true,
Stubborn as bindweed and tough as old briar,
Never too showy or grand,
Year after year they persevere,
Now and for always.
(LOTR, the musical)
...for man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion
(Shakespeare, Much Ado)
My new food & restaurant blog
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MithLuin
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:19 pm |
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I will tentatively say I am interested, with the understanding that I'm a teacher and thus not free until mid-June. I can't promise anything, but I just wanted to say that I think it's a great idea, and if I can make it, I will certainly try to get over there. I would love to visit Finland.
But of course, don't plan anything around me.
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rowanberry
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:02 am |
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Of course, nobody can get everywhere... But, if it happens that I miss the Italy moot, I sure hope to see you in Oxford, rwhen!
Late June isn't impossible either, just preferably not the Midsummer weekend, because then, half of the people head for the country, and those who stay are drunk as monkeys. (Wait, that isn't actually too different from a normal moot...  ) Anyway, on that weekend, almost everything's closed.
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heliona
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:42 am |
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Well, I would love to come. 2010 would probably be better for me, just because of the proximity of it being to the Irish Moot. Of course, then I wouldn't be able to go to Italy, but out of Italy and Finland, I can see it being more likely for me to get to Finland than Italy (sorry
rwhen
although I would hope to see you in Oxford!).
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rwhen
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:23 pm |
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Thanks you folks....Oxford at the latest.
I honestly don't want a "gotta go there because I said I would"...
People go to what is affordable and what fits your fancy. Trust me if I had the money I would come to Finland as well...if for no other reason than to rape and pillage one married Isaiah.  AS IF!!!
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Love is as big or as little as a hug!!
I will always treasure and remember your appreciation. Thank you. -2007 WCA's
Overwhelmed by your support and appreciation. Thank you. - 2008 WCA's
The Expected Party!!
is now on the road to Gondor to celebrate. Join us.
Also trying to get
Tyg and Maedhros wed.
and getting into trouble with
Rally The Eldar.
Time out of Mind, forever bound to my Knight Ayslhyn
Vanadarlin'
, my SSOTH - 143 forever |
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wilko185
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:44 pm |
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Interesting . Mark me as interested (and I checked a map, I've not been so far north before either ).
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heliona
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Life is short; break the rules, forgive quickly; kiss lips slowly; love truly; laugh uncontrollably; and never regret anything that made you smile.
Grab a chance and you won't be sorry for the might-have-beens.
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Arthur Ransome
to my one and only.
Come along, newbies, to the
Bookworms' Gateway to the Lounge and Garden - Adoption thread
if you want to be adopted.
In Memoriam EDW - March 14th 2009
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In Memoriam AHH - Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A warm embrace from a loved one can ease many a sorrow or weary heart.
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truehobbit
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:27 pm |
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How about we
sail
to Helsinki...? 
I'd just assumed I'd never been so far north, and that's true, but having looked at the map, the furthest north I've been (Norrtälje) isn't all that much further south.
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Just 'cos I like this pic so much.
(Thanks to Rowan for taking it. )
Sing me a story of heroes of the Shire,
Muddling through, brave and true,
Stubborn as bindweed and tough as old briar,
Never too showy or grand,
Year after year they persevere,
Now and for always.
(LOTR, the musical)
...for man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion
(Shakespeare, Much Ado)
My new food & restaurant blog
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heliona
The Sexy One
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:40 pm |
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We could sail to Helsinki yes. Whether we would all get there in one piece is another question entirely!
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Life is short; break the rules, forgive quickly; kiss lips slowly; love truly; laugh uncontrollably; and never regret anything that made you smile.
Grab a chance and you won't be sorry for the might-have-beens.
-
Arthur Ransome
to my one and only.
Come along, newbies, to the
Bookworms' Gateway to the Lounge and Garden - Adoption thread
if you want to be adopted.
In Memoriam EDW - March 14th 2009
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In Memoriam AHH - Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A warm embrace from a loved one can ease many a sorrow or weary heart.
~ Heliona, June 13th, 2010 |
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truehobbit
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:29 pm |
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Well, not from Glasgow, obviously. That would be quite a detour for me.
Just a short bit through the Baltic. The Baltic is known for being a quiet sea, isn't it?
(You know, the strategy is that if I keep bringing it up long enough, at some point people will say 'ok, let's GO'! - in the vein of Cato and Carthage, I guess. )
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Just 'cos I like this pic so much.
(Thanks to Rowan for taking it. )
Sing me a story of heroes of the Shire,
Muddling through, brave and true,
Stubborn as bindweed and tough as old briar,
Never too showy or grand,
Year after year they persevere,
Now and for always.
(LOTR, the musical)
...for man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion
(Shakespeare, Much Ado)
My new food & restaurant blog
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telcontarian
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Posted: Fri Aug 1, 2008 10:55 am |
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I am definitely interested, rowan! And I know that Yavannie and MouseofMordor are too, although I do not think that either of them have seen this thread, yet!
I actually just came across it a few minutes ago myself, but I think that 2010 will be better for me, as moots might not be doable for me next year.
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Alys
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Posted: Fri Aug 1, 2008 4:44 pm |
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Oh yes, Helsinki sounds brilliant - we'll do our best to be there. At the moment we have no preference between 2009 and 2010 - although, would this be instead of or as well as Oxford that year?
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rowanberry
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Posted: Sat Aug 2, 2008 1:39 pm |
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It depends. If the Helsinki moot would be in the early summer, I believe there could well be an Oxford moot in the late summer. (And, if it would be in 2010, when Rwhen is planning her trip to Italy, she'd hope for an Oxford moot so close to it that she could get there on the same trip. Unless she could better fit Helsinki into her schedule. )
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Yavannië
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Posted: Mon Aug 4, 2008 11:52 pm |
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Well, should a moot come so nearby... Yes, I guess I could take part in it too 
I've never met a single torcer in RL, my sister Min(yacaliel) aside, so it's about time I think.
Me, Tari and Mouse have planned on a mini-moot for a couple of years now but our plans always seemed to fail, somehow.
So to sum up, I'm interested Whether it's 2009 or 2010, makes little difference cause I'm in Finland anyway (most likely).
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telcontarian
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Posted: Tue Aug 5, 2008 7:11 am |
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Yay, Ani! So glad that you found your way here!
Yes, it looks like 2009/2010 will be our year! Will be great to finally meet you!
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Yavannië
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Posted: Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:48 am |
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Who knows, maybe we won't have to wait that long. if I have the courage to board a plane to see Min in England this fall, I might one day board a plane to Scotland too
Nah, seriously speaking, if you or Mouse or the both of you are coming to Helsinki, I would definitely have to take the train to meet you there.
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rwhen
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Posted: Thu Aug 7, 2008 12:05 pm |
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Rowan and Alys. I had always thought of the Oxford moot as something like a sacred cow...never to be touched. Again, I will defer to what the group decides. If the moot in Oxford is moved to Helsinki, then I will come there instead of Oxford. I just don't see how to do all three things. But this is far off yet in 2010, so anything is possible.
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Love is as big or as little as a hug!!
I will always treasure and remember your appreciation. Thank you. -2007 WCA's
Overwhelmed by your support and appreciation. Thank you. - 2008 WCA's
The Expected Party!!
is now on the road to Gondor to celebrate. Join us.
Also trying to get
Tyg and Maedhros wed.
and getting into trouble with
Rally The Eldar.
Time out of Mind, forever bound to my Knight Ayslhyn
Vanadarlin'
, my SSOTH - 143 forever |
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MithLuin
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:03 pm |
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The Oxford moot is generally in August, yes? So, I would see no reason for this one to replace it.
Since I never seem to make any UK moots, I'm hopeful that Helsinki will work out for me. I have no preference for 2009 vs 2010, just a preference for June over May or September .
If it's 2009, I can probably make most weekends in June, though I'd prefer it
not
be the first one (June 5-7).
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Parmamaite
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:13 am |
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I'm also interested, if it's at all possible to fit a Helsinki moot into both my calendar AND my bank account.
I've been as far north as Helsinki before. In fact: I've been to Helsinki, and sailing too! It takes 14 hours on the ferry from Stockholm, and I wouldn't mind doing it again.
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MithLuin
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Posted: Tue Dec 9, 2008 1:50 pm |
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So....any further thoughts on 2009 or 2010? Just curious...
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rowanberry
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:19 am |
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2010 seems more probable at the moment, but nothing has been decided yet.
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heliona
The Sexy One
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:08 pm |
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Legolas the Elf
is going to be in Finland from August 2009 until May 2010 - if we could manage to organise a moot whilst he's there, that'd be doubly fantastic!
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Life is short; break the rules, forgive quickly; kiss lips slowly; love truly; laugh uncontrollably; and never regret anything that made you smile.
Grab a chance and you won't be sorry for the might-have-beens.
-
Arthur Ransome
to my one and only.
Come along, newbies, to the
Bookworms' Gateway to the Lounge and Garden - Adoption thread
if you want to be adopted.
In Memoriam EDW - March 14th 2009
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In Memoriam AHH - Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A warm embrace from a loved one can ease many a sorrow or weary heart.
~ Heliona, June 13th, 2010 |
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JewelSong
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Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2009 12:09 pm |
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Bumping this to nudge Rowanberry to start organizing things for 2010!
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rowanberry
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Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2009 12:18 pm |
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Hey, it's still more than a year away...
But, I'll get at it in earnest as soon as I get some idea of all possible dates in May-June 2010.
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JewelSong
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Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2009 12:34 pm |
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Never too early to plan a moot in Helsinki, I always say.
Well, okay, I don't
always
say it. But I'm saying it now.
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