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Post by gnowave on Mar 12, 2009 13:54:16 GMT
would be VERY interestred to take part, can bring LOADS of alternative style sof music from 1930's blues/folk thru 50s and 60s soul, fuknk, psychedelic, space rock, acid rock, punk, thru to modern dance technoid and ambient and psytrance.. aslo have double bass and djembes.
would be very happy to provide UV/dayglow art work, mainly maori and celtic, if i can have help with finds for paints and fabrics,
soi8nds liker a wondeful idea for a solsitce party, as not enough participation to me, makes most festivals not really festivals, as festivals were always by a community FOR a community... wernt they? and this sounds like JIUST the ticket for me
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Post by Choo Choo on Mar 12, 2009 14:36:30 GMT
hey guys....well im very ashamed at the sneakyness of my very own airline...ryanair adds £28 for your bag so its not £55 its £83.... so were wondering if anyone whos driving would mind giving our bags a lift? theyre good passengers, very quiet, dont smell too bad, and they wont hog the spliff. even if u only got room for 1 that would be great...the kitchen sink wont be coming this time so they wont be big at all. (the tent is all we really need!) i know im a cheapskate but pretty please...anyone? Aye, if anyone could help that would be great.... Ryaniar is so naughty and we're on a bit of a budget for this trip really. Any help getting our tent and the other bits we'd not be able to take in hand luggage would be ace... I promise to pack light and wear all my clothes to get them over there!! x x x
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Post by Oddity on Mar 17, 2009 19:00:10 GMT
hey choo,not to sure how many of us are going yet??if theres a few we could probably take sum stuff. really havnt sorted anthing out myself.i'll try find out whos coming. k
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Post by messmedia on Mar 19, 2009 0:24:44 GMT
Ryan air has a £5 one way offer untill 23rd march - flight prices are now.....
weds 17th june - weds 24th june ryan air birmingham to perpignon £30.68
east mids to carcassonne weds 17th june - weds 24th june £29.18
liverpool to carcassonne tues16th-tues23 or thurs18th-thurs25th £29.18
the savings off set the cost off baggage and airport check in !
which reminds me - did you get the p.m. about your baggage Choo n Ryan ?
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Post by Choo Choo on Mar 19, 2009 9:46:11 GMT
Heya lovelies We're all sorted x Dylan says he has space for our tent and one bag so we booked our flights yesterday! Thank you for the offer but tis nice n easy gettin our stuff to Dylan innit. See ya's there... we get into Caracassone at about 14.30 on the Thursday x x x
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Post by messmedia on Mar 31, 2009 23:09:36 GMT
After the last few posts concerning cheap flights - we'd like to point out - that carbon offsetting is available for this party. Participants are invited to donate some or all of the cost of buying a tree that will be planted on site.
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Post by awen on Apr 1, 2009 8:35:14 GMT
I've been looking forward to this party since last year!!!!
Thanks for asking me to be part of it all, we're driving, but from Bristol, so I don't know if we can help with luggage. We're bringing the psybaby too for his first festival. We're going early & coming back after to help out & have a family holiday for a couple of weeks at the same time :@)
Can't imagine a better way to celebrate the Summer Solstice!! This is going to be a beautiful party x x x
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Post by awen on Apr 1, 2009 8:39:29 GMT
p.s maybe some of us could bring a spare tent? I have a small 2-man tent if no-one minds the flower pattern?
carbon offsetting is a great idea, we'll try and fill up on biodiesel before we go, but I'd love to offset what we can
x x x
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Post by messmedia on Apr 8, 2009 23:17:41 GMT
if you have any airmiles 3000 will get you from london to tolousse for free xx on BA x cheryl Discovered that you can convert tesco clubcard vouchers into air miles -- AND exchange vouchers for 1/4 price travel via the Euro Tunnel
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Post by Choo Choo on Apr 9, 2009 9:24:28 GMT
Aaah splendid, I'd love to buy and plant a tree... Ryan air dont do offsetting as easyjet does!
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Post by technomedics on Apr 9, 2009 15:00:21 GMT
any one wishing to offset their carbon, feel free to plant a tree on our land xx would help us fill the gaps in our hedge too xx te he not sure how many trees = a flight to south of france mind. eek id best check that out xx in case. x cheryl
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Post by messmedia on May 6, 2009 23:34:58 GMT
Just to clarify this party starts on thursday and ends tuesday morning... of course you are welcome to come before then and stay later....
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Post by Choo Choo on May 7, 2009 12:01:52 GMT
Oh splendid, then we wont miss a thing!
Apart from being around to set up and pack down, sorry guys x x Is the thing about planting tree's still goinf ahead... I need to plant about 60 to offset all my flying this year and next year - eek!! But even just one is at least getting on the path!
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Post by stefan on May 11, 2009 9:23:53 GMT
aaah, i cant find any flights, is anyone else flying from belfast or northern ireland? and how do u get from the airport to the festival?
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Post by emanwela on May 12, 2009 9:05:31 GMT
hello all, france here, sorry for not keeping up with this forum, will try harder in future we are happy for people to come down early and stay later as mentioned above, we will be starting the set up as soon as possible, and if you 'only' have music and sound engineer advice you will be most welcome! sure you could find other things to do!!! so far no one has been bored ha ha. hope you all manage to get your bags down! we can get our hands on a couple of spare tents down here too - will do my best to have some handy. we are sorting out lifts from the airport, a few people are interested as long as fuel is covered... also, as far as trees are concerned, there is a local guy that only sells rustic ancient varieties, and i will be buying from him if people want to donate something. we can show you round the project and you can visit our website at audemanriver.com click on the lamb on the skateboard!
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Post by emanwela on May 12, 2009 10:01:22 GMT
hello dylan, and all, the stone circle will be where the stones were last year, at he top of the field... behind the stage area. also, flights from ryanair bournemouth to carcassonne are at twenty pounds return with no bag... or insurance or anything!!!!! keep checking!!! btw, the diversity of the music proposed sounds great to us!!! re post above...
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Post by dmt on May 18, 2009 14:28:34 GMT
hi evry 1...a solstice 2 remember!! lookin 4werdz 2 seeing some of my favourite artizts n people!! again in the french hillz and meetin nu peepz 2 not long now
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Post by tecpag on May 21, 2009 0:09:18 GMT
After the last few posts concerning cheap flights - we'd like to point out - that carbon offsetting is available for this party. Participants are invited to donate some or all of the cost of buying a tree that will be planted on site. just out of curiosity,could you explain to me how planting a tree at your site can be used for carbon offsetting,in particular what type of tree?,where you purchase the tree? and how you transport it to the area[do you have to plant a tree to offset the carbon footprint of transporting and planting that tree],do you for instance take into account people driving to the airport[plant a tree] and flying to france[plant another tree] and either getting a bus/train or taxi to the site[plant another tree],do you then plant trees for each sound system[plant a tree] and lights[plant another tree].What is the research? and where did you find it? to work out how many trees you actually need to off set the carbon footprint of each individual. I know for example the trees that I have planted in the gardens will do nothing to offset the pollution that surrounds me,although I get great pleasure from growing something and can benefit from their fruit for example,plus the wildlife that now has a safe place to live,I now realise that it is only looking after the great forests and in particular the rain forests that tree planting has any benefit to the environment. I am quite open minded and would be quite happy to be educated in these matters
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Post by tecpag on May 21, 2009 0:21:51 GMT
interesting reading; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_offsetjust a snippet; Effectiveness of tree-planting offsets Some environmentalists have questioned the effectiveness of tree-planting projects for carbon offset purposes.[30] Critics point to the following issues with tree planting projects: Timing. Trees reach maturity over a course of many decades. Project developers and offset retailers typically pay for the project and sell the promised reductions up-front, a practice known as "forward selling". Permanence. It is difficult to guarantee the permanence of the forests, which may be susceptible to clearing, burning, or mismanagement. The well-publicized instance of the "Coldplay forest," in which a forestry project supported by the British band Coldplay resulted in a grove of dead mango trees, illustrates the difficulties of guaranteeing the permanence of tree-planting offsets.[31] Monocultures and invasive species. In an effort to cut costs, some tree-planting projects introduce fast-growing invasive species that end up damaging native forests and reducing biodiversity. For example, in Ecuador, the Dutch FACE Foundation has an offset project in the Andean Páramo involving 220 square kilometres of eucalyptus and pine planted. The NGO Acción Ecológica criticized the project for destroying a valuable Páramo ecosystem by introducing exotic tree species, causing the release of much soil carbon into the atmosphere, and harming local communities who had entered into contracts with the FACE Foundation to plant the trees.[32] However, some certification standards, such as the Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard require multiple species plantings. Indigenous land rights issues. Tree-planting projects can cause conflicts with indigenous people who are displaced or otherwise find their use of forest resources curtailed. For example, a World Rainforest Movement report[33] documents land disputes and human rights abuses at Mount Elgon. In March 2002, a few days before receiving Forest Stewardship Council certification for a project near Mount Elgon, the Uganda Wildlife Authority evicted more than 300 families from the area and destroyed their homes and crops. That the project was taking place in an area of on-going land conflict and alleged human rights abuses did not make it into project report. Methane. A recent study has claimed that plants are a significant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, raising the possibility that trees and other terrestrial plants may be significant contributors to global methane levels in the atmosphere. [34] However, this claim has been disputed recently by findings in another study.[35] The albedo effect. Another study suggested that trees outside the tropics do little to mitigate climate change, because their absorption of sunlight creates a warming effect that balances out their absorption of carbon dioxide.[36]
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Post by Choo Choo on May 21, 2009 9:08:01 GMT
Argh - good research Tepag... its quite frustrating though as I'd pretty much set my heart on planting tree's to offset the masses of carbon I'll be blurting out this year and next.... but yea, thanks for looking that up! Think I'll do a bit of research myself too. If planting tree's in Europe isnt going to help my carbon footprint much then I might just make a donation to FoST Nepal - Foundation for Sustainable Technologies... I've written about it in the ecology assignment I've posted in the Ecology section. Tis a great cause for sure. Maybe I'll just do both haha!
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Post by tecpag on May 21, 2009 11:03:25 GMT
Yeah that FoST Nepal sounds groovey
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Post by emanwela on May 25, 2009 13:38:12 GMT
hello tecpag and others just to let you know that most of the trees will be grown from seed by myself of local, resistant varieties, or they will be bought from a guy called BURRI, jean francois, a local guy that specialises in local and ancient varieties of fruit trees. havent got a lot of time to ansa in full, but i hope that all the trees we are planting on this project will live long and happy lives! we are planting trees all the time, and sowing too. we have just exchanged some land and are hoping to plant an orchard there - again, long lived trees rather than modern hybrid that will produce fruit soon but not live long. local people have recommended almond, plum, some apples... among others. we are also busy planting hedges, for which i take cuttings from local (pretty too) hedges... not sure how the carbon offsetting will go, but sure it will evolve into something special. the site for the party itself is unlikely to take too many new trees, altho i have a few (they are some kind of pine, forgotten the species off hand, but can ask justin!) destined for up there, apart from that, the trees will be planted in orchards and other bits of land around here. we are also growing almond trees to graft onto!!! a new skill for me... so, hopefully the trees planted will live long and happy lives, if they dont and i am still around they will be replaced, and as you say, if i dont benefit from their fruit or beauty, then someone else will... have no idea how many trees each visitor would have to plant, but i have lots growing and can buy more! its the hole digging that we really need help with! i will provide a few spades ha ha (not really a joke indeed!), and mark out some places so anyone who wants to can actually plant a tree (i recommend that too!) so, this is a private thing, the trees/hedges and so on will not be displacing indigenous people, and i sincerely hope that we are improving the habitat of local wildlife (can i include my children in that?!) and am happy to ansa any other questions and take any other advice!!!! that does mean that those with no money can still plant something too!!! e
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Post by awen on May 27, 2009 9:50:30 GMT
Hope all the tree planting works out
Sadly we won't be there (unforseen financial stuff).........shame I won't see the project this year, as I would be really excited - I'm into my horticulture & permaculture :@) I planted a native hedge and an orchard up our allotment earlier this year. maybe next year I can help?
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Post by tecpag on May 28, 2009 0:17:12 GMT
hello tecpag and others just to let you know that most of the trees will be grown from seed by myself of local, resistant varieties, or they will be bought from a guy called BURRI, jean francois, a local guy that specialises in local and ancient varieties of fruit trees. havent got a lot of time to ansa in full, but i hope that all the trees we are planting on this project will live long and happy lives! we are planting trees all the time, and sowing too. we have just exchanged some land and are hoping to plant an orchard there - again, long lived trees rather than modern hybrid that will produce fruit soon but not live long. local people have recommended almond, plum, some apples... among others. we are also busy planting hedges, for which i take cuttings from local (pretty too) hedges... not sure how the carbon offsetting will go, but sure it will evolve into something special. the site for the party itself is unlikely to take too many new trees, altho i have a few (they are some kind of pine, forgotten the species off hand, but can ask justin!) destined for up there, apart from that, the trees will be planted in orchards and other bits of land around here. we are also growing almond trees to graft onto!!! a new skill for me... so, hopefully the trees planted will live long and happy lives, if they dont and i am still around they will be replaced, and as you say, if i dont benefit from their fruit or beauty, then someone else will... have no idea how many trees each visitor would have to plant, but i have lots growing and can buy more! its the hole digging that we really need help with! i will provide a few spades ha ha (not really a joke indeed!), and mark out some places so anyone who wants to can actually plant a tree (i recommend that too!) so, this is a private thing, the trees/hedges and so on will not be displacing indigenous people, and i sincerely hope that we are improving the habitat of local wildlife (can i include my children in that?!) and am happy to ansa any other questions and take any other advice!!!! that does mean that those with no money can still plant something too!!! e so there is'nt any real chance then, that people flying or driving will realistically be able to off set their carbon footprint.Which means that you will be able to have your own little garden,and have an attitude of bog off everybody else,as my garden will be really cool. There is some research out there that suggests that the inappropiate planting of trees has a bad influence on the envvinoment,although this apparently does not impact on someones garden.
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Post by Choo Choo on May 28, 2009 8:31:34 GMT
Yea I think the claims of Carbon Offesttin may be a little off the mark, but I dont see Manwella attempting to do anything but create a better environment (or even metion Carbon Offestting), be it on her own, or friends land - so what? I'm not sure what the deal is with planting tree's on other peoples land or public land without permission, so if you have the space to do it then great! I was well excited about being able to physically contribute towards my own carbon offestting sure - but, I'm still equally as happy to plant a tree/tree's for the fun and love of it aswell. I've never planted a tree before and it will be lovely to be able to visit again in future years and see a tree I helped to give a home too growing well! Not to mention the other ecological benefits that come from planting any plants responsibly. I'll just have to find somewhere else to offsset my carbon and just enjoy what ever happens in France x x
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Post by messmedia on Jun 1, 2009 9:15:42 GMT
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Post by psioniC entitY on Jun 2, 2009 1:37:51 GMT
hey guys! seems like our promice of lift for our tent and bag has gone out the window...and choo just looked at how much adding bags is, its gone up from £35 a bag to £60!! does anyone want to save us £120 and have space for a small bag, tent and a couple of sleepin bags who is driving? or perhaps emanwella, u have a spare tent or have a friend that might be able to lend us a tent? just out of curiosity,could you explain to me how planting a tree at your site can be used for carbon offsetting,in particular what type of tree?,where you purchase the tree? and how you transport it to the area. do you have to plant a tree to offset the carbon footprint of transporting and planting that tree,do you for instance take into account people driving to the airport(plant a tree) and flying to france(plant another tree) and either getting a bus/train or taxi to the site(plant another tree),do you then plant trees for each sound system(plant a tree) and lights(plant another tree).What is the research? and where did you find it? to work out how many trees you actually need to off set the carbon footprint of each individual. just out of curiosity, are u even coming to this party? so there is'nt any real chance then, that people flying or driving will realistically be able to off set their carbon footprint.Which means that you will be able to have your own little garden,and have an attitude of bog off everybody else,as my garden will be really cool. There is some research out there that suggests that the inappropiate planting of trees has a bad influence on the envvinoment,although this apparently does not impact on someones garden. Are u seriously trying to suggest that someone planting trees on their land is bad for the environment? so, this is a private thing, the trees/hedges and so on will not be displacing indigenous people, LOL nuff said.
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Post by freeytrap on Jun 3, 2009 16:17:26 GMT
@ tecpag whats wrong about planting trees then it may not ofset the hole carbon footprint but its going to help
quote Which means that you will be able to have your own little garden,and have an attitude of bog off everybody else,as my garden will be really cool.
you oversaly haven met emanwela because you would not be saying that about her so go and do your troling somewhere elce
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Post by emanwela on Jun 4, 2009 16:04:14 GMT
well, hello and thank you for the support all those that think i wouldnt tell everyone to bog off while i have a 'really cool' garden (difficult in the hot south of france anyway) he he. anyway, yes, i have never mentioned carbon offsetting. also, most of the trees we will plant will mature way after i have become worm food, and probably my children too, b4 you mention them!!!! and yes, i think it is a great experience planting trees, and hedges and so on!!! back to more interesting stuff, re tents, am trying to get my hands on a few spare ones, will keep you updated... as far as bedding is concerned can lend... have a few sleeping bags and stuff... off to check out other site!
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Post by tecpag on Jun 4, 2009 18:20:08 GMT
@ tecpag whats wrong about planting trees then it may not ofset the hole carbon footprint but its going to help quote Which means that you will be able to have your own little garden,and have an attitude of bog off everybody else,as my garden will be really cool. you oversaly haven met emanwela because you would not be saying that about her so go and do your troling somewhere elce How will planting a tree somewhere random help carbon offsetting?take time out and check the link I posted,I was responding to a post made earlier by technomedics about carbon offsetting,I also thought and agreed with choo choo that her idea was a good one,how any of this can possibly be construed as trolling is quite beyond me,or all we just supposed to be sychophantic these days
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