This is so cool!

[subterranean]

I'm here in Copenhagen and Chava lives in Copenhagen!!

We're going to meet up for coffee!!! :D :D :D

First lit net member that I'm going to meet offline

This is just so cool!:thumbs_up

[Niamh]

Its a great feeling Sub! I meet a fellow litnetter last march here in Dublin and i had the pleasure of bringing her around part of my city for the day. And i was gifted with some tasty german macvitie cookies.:p

[Chava]

This is the most random event i've had this year! :D I'm really looking foreward! Can't wait to show you the nice coffee places! and it was so funny to hear your voice! :D
Looking foreward to funky litnet encounter ;)
Cheerio Sub

[subterranean]

I keep hearing people talking about Barreso (yea, I like its espresso)...but I'm sure there are much better coffee out there :D :D
And please show me the cool bookstores too!!
Cheers, Chava!

[Niamh]

I think its great that you guys are getting to meet each other in RL. I hope you have a great time!

[Lily Adams]

That's so cool!

Hopefully soon when Drama comes to the west coast we'll meet up. :D

[Chava]

Good God! I just realised, well you know how i said i live in Roskilde? we're the host of THE rock festival of the year (I'm serious it's worth a pilgrimage) people come from all over the world and great bandds play there every year, the who, chili peppers, and so many others....THE POINT... Radiohead are playing this year, and you'll be in DK and everything so you can see them!?!

[subterranean]

WHEN is that going to be???

I saw the poster down the street with radiohead in it but it's in Danish! I didn't really bother to ask because I thouught it was just an ad for their new album!!!

Owww, I gotta go and see!!!

Chava, it's in Danish! Please help me

http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/


O my God! My first radiohead live gig!

[Chava]

hmm it's sometime this summer, i can find the dates for you, but it's like end of june start july. You camp out there for about a week, so you're welcome to shack with us. Got a bunch of friends joining me from US, Norway, and Sweden :) check out http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/ for more info

oh haha
http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/

[subterranean]

I can't imagine anything greater than this!! And I got a shack invitation already..:D

[andave_ya]

Hey, that's really cool!! Congratulations!!

[Nightshade]

Heehee Thats great but your not the first :p
http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19179&highlight=reunion
It great fun though.... :nods:

[crisaor]

You simply MUST provide us with photos of the happy encounter.

Oh, and say hello to Thom for me, will ya? :p

[subterranean]

Cris!!!


Miss your posts, mate!!! ;)

[Chava]

You simply MUST provide us with photos of the happy encounter.

Oh, and say hello to Thom for me, will ya? :p

Thom? :confused:

[crisaor]

Thom? :confused:
This fella:

http://i6.tinypic.com/72aa6bl.jpg

;)


Hi Sub, nice to see you. :D

[subterranean]

Nice to see you too. :D

How's Argentina?

[crisaor]

Not as good as Denmark, but we manage. :)

[blackbird_9]

Anyone visiting or live on Los Angeles?

[Chava]

hmm, i think we should all go to the festival, it would be a great place for a reunion, and if Sub and i are going there... then at least the other europeans should pack and join us!

[AimusSage]

I wouldn't mind, the music is good. :) But then there is also the funding issue. :lol:

[Chava]

Hey seriously, you should come aimus! that would rock, go earn some money like the rest of us, it'll be worht it!

[Niamh]

sounds good chava! when is it on?

[Chava]

29th of june untill 6th of Juli, i'll invite all for drinks at my apartment afterwards, then we can take showers in shifts, the water bill is already payed in the rent, and trust me after a week at roskilde you need a shower!

[AimusSage]

Ah, yes, festivals, I have fond memories of each and everyone I visited, I might just make the trip and go. :D I'm getting exited at the thought, how unlike me :lol:

[Chava]

Wohoo party! the really cool part is that this festival is in the town i live too.. It would be awesome to have you here as well Aimus!

[Niamh]

I've never been to a festival before. and i've always wanted to see radiohead. But i'd have to check and see if i can get the time off work, make sure the BF doesnt mind or have a fit (shouldnt matter, he goes to aiya napa with out me!)

[AimusSage]

I'll see what I can do ;)

[Chava]

hey wow, this might come together, that would really be cool! we can rent some of those major tents and read poetry to each other during the day, and as mentioned, my appartment is open to all happy campers, i've got two scandinavian girls and an american dude over for it already!

Oh PS to Niamh, this is not just a festival, it really is THE festival..and if we time it right... we can bring Larry ;)

[Niamh]

you can provisionally count me in!
Where would i have to fly to?


hey wow, this might come together, that would really be cool! we can rent some of those major tents and read poetry to each other during the day, and as mentioned, my appartment is open to all happy campers, i've got two scandinavian girls and an american dude over for it already!

Oh PS to Niamh, this is not just a festival, it really is THE festival..and if we time it right... we can bring Larry ;)

that would be really cool! And we could post a pic of us all and Larry at the festival!:D

[AimusSage]

Okay, it might be possible to count me in, I might as well go for it! :lol: How impulsive of me. But that fits well with my new year resolutions. :goof:

[Chava]

You would fly to copenhagen airport. From there it's about a twenty five minute train ride, tickets aren't too expensive. i suppose you would come the evening before it starts, then i could pick you up at the station and we can stay in my place. since i have limited space i may have to incorporate my neighbour too, since she is going as well. No prob, we'll sort it out! heck maybe someone could stay with Sub! :D then i can show you all the bookstore i work in and distribute my fancy 35 % discount! (Brag)

[Niamh]

what is the price of the tickets?

[Chava]

the 8 day ticket that i'm getting is 220 euro. it is possible to pay a bit more and get a tent as well, all the info is on he webpage: http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/tickets/

Concerning planes, there are loads of cheap flights from dublin to DK, and the train tickets are like 5 euro from the airport. As mentioned i'm blessed to live out here where it takes place (yey, for the hippie university;)). feel free to PM me. If you guys are serious about this i can compile a little "Brochure" with info or something to answer questions, show pictures from past festivals, even get my friends who went last year to share experiences?

[Niamh]

Sounds cool! €220 for eight days! that really good! a festival in Ireland could cost you more than that for two days with camping!

[Chava]

wow, well the policy here is that everyone should come for the music and the surpluss after the event goes to charity and funding upcoming musicians. I'm guessing you're in then? ;)

[Niamh]

yeah i just have to secure the time off and get a ticket sorted!

[Chava]

Cheers!

[Niamh]

Just one thing though.... How fast do the tickets sell out for this?

[Chava]

hmm, good question, i'll be getting mine sometime in the spring, usually around march-april i'm thinking, i didn't go last year but i'll ask my mates what time to get them by, i'll get back to you tomorrow. For now though, i think i'm going to return to marx and capitalist accumulation. Now if anyone wants to proofread that for me i'll owe you beer (or soda) at the festival!

[Niamh]

i went to the site and i've lots of Q's but i'll ask you tomorrow. am off to bed now.

[grace86]

Anyone visiting or live on Los Angeles?

:p I live in Southern California....Riverside to be exact.

I think Lily lives here in CA toward the coast too.

[Niamh]

Right, here are some questions for Chava.

I went into the website for the tickets and where you select the ticket type you want it only says from 3-6july, but you said you got an 8day ticket. Is it still actually an 8day ticket, but the gig is only from the 3-6th?

If you dont buy a tent ticket, can you actually bring your own tent and camp?

Would someone like me coming from Ireland be better off getting a tent ticket? And what would be best, the two man or four? it says you can have guests stay in you tent so i dont mind sharing!

Who would share a tent with me?

[Chava]

Ta dum, Answers ensue:
There is something called 'the warm up' which lasts from the 29th of july, and if you want to participate in that you need an 8 day ticket: http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/tickets/general_ticket_information/ says towards the top of the page? I'll admit that it does not show up when you click order ticket... Hmmm, i'll give them a call and sort it out! Fear not!

Most people bring their own tents, i'm bringing mine, it takes for people, me two scandinavians, and possibly Sub if she wants? people usually form 'Camps' where the tents form a group with a sheet or something to create a covered place to cook and eat, play music, whatever.

I suppose if you wish to order a tent you might want to wait to find out if we can charm any others to join us here, other wise maybe the three of you so far interested (Sub, Aimus, youself) could shack up in a fourperson? When you set up your own tent you choose your own place in the mess of places (it's a tight fit sometimes) but the rent'a'tens are already set up, so you don't actually get to choose your neighbours. on the other hand, they're set up when you arrive, and you don't have to spend a week or two getting mud of them after the festival.

[Nightshade]

OH WOW!! Ill hopefully be in Prague though... humm but I get weekends off maybe I can just pop in for the weekend say HI All and then toddle off back to work and if I dont get to go to prague then I can come for the whole 8 days...!!
COurse Ive nevre gone to a concert, or camping ....oh I hope I can come...

[Chava]

You shall be ever so welcome! Camping is not so bad once you get over the cold, the heat, the dampness and the dust. After that part it's pritty much just fun :)

[Nightshade]

but is it possible to just come for 2 days?
*edit like half an hour later* Oh this is exciting :banana:... but thinking of all the reason I probably wont be able to come, but as I was telling Koa over a 2 hour cup of hot cholcate earlier this is summer is going to be Nights grand european adventure, so this will fit in nicely with my plans, as long as they allow me to take a couple of days off work, in prague ( if I get it) oh I need toi finish all my paperwork for that ... send it in wait for possible confermation get my self a map and start plotting my travels, how should I go? where should I go, avoid the planes would be nmost fun , I think , should I go by ferry via denmark and holland? then overnight train.... should I work like crazy save £1,000 to blow on 32 hours on the Orient express? Decisions decions....

**now look what youve done Im suppoosed to be relaxing :banana:

[Chava]

well although it is not possible to buy a two day ticket, it is possible to come for the big concerts the final evening (sunday) then you can stay in CPH the first day and see the town, then you can come join us the last day? we can even come and join you sunday morning, as you are of course allowed to leave thr grounds, and we can all go to the book cafe that is home to all nerdy students here?
Wow... I'm getting way ahead of myself... Anyway, it would be cool to see you aswell :)

[Nightshade]

YAY!!! yes we are all getting abiot ahead of ourselves, but students need to have long term budget plans, dont we.... I guess Id better look at my lissts of upcoming expenses again...


well although it is not possible to buy a two day ticket, it is possible to come for the big concerts the final evening (sunday) then you can stay in CPH the first day and see the town, then you can come join us the last day? we can even come and join you sunday morning, as you are of course allowed to leave thr grounds, and we can all go to the book cafe that is home to all nerdy students here?
Wow... I'm getting way ahead of myself... Anyway, it would be cool to see you aswell :)

Wait stayin CPH first day? what first day?? join last day again what last day :confused:.

[Chava]

you said you'd come for a weekend, and in that case i'd suggest spending saturday in town, and sunday with us cool people :) if you're coming for two days?

[Nightshade]

yeah... I see I might just come the sunday then and take the scenic root (train) from prague on saterday... Ive decide I dont like planes.:nod:

[Niamh]

Its not just students who need to plan ahead!
I have to book the time off work so i need the correct dates and stuff. Does it start on the 28 r 29th? and what date does the camping entry thingy start. I dont have a tent and i doubt i'd get it through irish customs. I'd rather be camped with everyone though. No fun otherwise.
And dont worry Nightie. I've never been to a festival before either! (hence all the crazy questions.)

[Chava]

well, tent issues can be solved, my family has tents aplenty to lend out, just don't cook inside them and all will be well :) this may be of help, i have two more three person tents at home in the basement, also it is east to purchase really cheap tents, many do this and simply leave them behind when they go home. http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/practical_info/camping/

i starts the 29th, with the 'ceremonius' opening of the gates and everyone rushes to get the best camping spot. there are warm up gigs, but the big bookings dont start untill the 3rd.

[Niamh]

So i'd probably best to head over on the 28th and head home one the 7th or 8th? I suppose we wouldnt be packing up tent till the 7th which is the day after....

[Chava]

yep, true that :) you kow, i'm finding this quite exhilerating. We're going to have a serious reunion! surely, it must be the first? we really need to bring Larry! :D

[Niamh]

If he's not with you by that time... i could always bring his brother george!

[subterranean]

WOW..this is getting more and more exciting!! Chava, you're indeed a fine host!!
And yes, I'd like to share that tent with you!!
Have you booked your ticket yet? I need to wait for my boss to return from her vacation before I book the ticket because I need her to approve my leave on those dates.
And you got 35% discount? When I was working a bookstore chain, I got only like 10% and I was a supervisor there! :crash:

Ok, I can accomodate one or two people at my apartment. I only have one bed room but the lounge is big enough for 2 people. And hopefully food won't be an issue:D :D

Did someone mention Prague? I'll be in Prague for the whole month of January! :D

[Nightshade]

Did someone mention Prague? I'll be in Prague for the whole month of January! :D

Me... Hopefully will be ther mid/late may-- late august:D

[Niamh]

10% is a bit mean of them Sub. The booksellers i work for give us 30%.

[subterranean]

Yes, 10% is nothing indeed. I worked as sales supervisor and I knew how much the store got every month! Even with fixed costs and other costs, it could afford at least 20-25%.

[kilted exile]

i've got two scandinavian girls over for it already!


You know after you posted that I'm surprised more of the male european contingent didnt sign up:lol:

[Niamh]

Yes, 10% is nothing indeed. I worked as sales supervisor and I knew how much the store got every month! Even with fixed costs and other costs, it could afford at least 20-25%.

I'm the Airside superviser of the six shops in the airport in Dublin. I also know what they make, and they could afford to give us forthy!:p (oh and a really nice christmas bonus!)
Edit*
Oh i forgot to mention... I put in for the time off!!!:D
I logged it into day, and good thing i did too! I happened to mention to one of the other supervisers that i had to book time off for this and he told me he was supposed to be booking time off for it as well! :eek: The thing is, only one member of junior management team is allowed on hols at a time, so who ever got the hols logged in first would be granted the leave over the other regardless of how long either worked for the company. I got in first!

[Nightshade]

I'm the Airside superviser of the six shops in the airport in Dublin. I also know what they make, and they could afford to give us forthy!:p (oh and a really nice christmas bonus!)
Edit*
Oh i forgot to mention... I put in for the time off!!!:D
I logged it into day, and good thing i did too! I happened to mention to one of the other supervisers that i had to book time off for this and he told me he was supposed to be booking time off for it as well! :eek: The thing is, only one member of junior management team is allowed on hols at a time, so who ever got the hols logged in first would be granted the leave over the other regardless of how long either worked for the company. I got in first!

YAY!!!! :banana:.... a woman at work pointed out yesterday that my europran Georgraphy is worse than I thought it was and Id be best going by plane afterall, and yesterday was a slow day so I got to tidy up the travel section so obviously I began to browse ( as one does) and it reminded me which Coppenhagn is ( for some reason Ive never manged to get european geography to stick in my mind) and I think the look around the city on saterday would be an excellent idea... coz then Id get to see the mermaid! :nod:

[Niamh]

I forgot about the mirmaid!!! MAybe i should book in somewhere for the night of the 7th and have a wander around the city before heading for the plane....

[Nightshade]

Ok can we have a clear timetable of events please? I think Ive gotten myself confused.

[Niamh]

Actually a date day by date time table would be good! :nod:

[Chava]

okay guys... the mermaid is an appaling dissapointment. In fact... in true new yorker style, us copenhageners love to stand on the pier, watching the tourist busses unload just to see the dissapointed faces.

There are much more interesting things to see. I've set the assignment with my friends and we're compiling a list of must sees.

Happy to hear that you'll be coming Niamh, and Kilted? How come no one else picked up on that subtle invitation? one of them is a gymnast you know? :)

Loking foreward to seeing you all, and Sub for coffee next week, oh my!

[AimusSage]

one of them is a gymnast you know? :)
fascinating :p

but seriously, I think I won't be able to go. It's in the middle of end of year exams. :( How I loathe educational systems that don't take festivals into account. it's the same every year! :flare:

[Nightshade]

Happy to hear that you'll be coming Niamh, and Kilted? How come no one else picked up on that subtle invitation? one of them is a gymnast you know? :)


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[subterranean]

I'm the Airside superviser of the six shops in the airport in Dublin. I also know what they make, and they could afford to give us forthy!:p (oh and a really nice christmas bonus!)


Now this could be fancy when I manage to go to Dublin sometime in the future :).. I mean will you give me a discount? :D


... and Sub for coffee next week, oh my!

You bet!

[kilted exile]

Kilted? How come no one else picked up on that subtle invitation? one of them is a gymnast you know? :)


No one else allows their thoughts to be controlled by something other than their brain;)


Anyway, more seriously, this sounds like it may be fun. I think I might have to see if I can save up enough money to get there myself

[subterranean]

Anyway, more seriously, this sounds like it may be fun. I think I might have to see if I can save up enough money to get there myself


Well, isn't this wonderfull?!?!!! :D :D

[Niamh]

No one else allows their thoughts to be controlled by something other than their brain;)


Anyway, more seriously, this sounds like it may be fun. I think I might have to see if I can save up enough money to get there myself
You really should! that would be cool!:p

[subterranean]

Chava is a very sweet person. I had a very good time this evening when we met and hang out. We had dinner at a Turkish restaurant and Í had my firsh Turkish buffet, which was a fine one :). She also told me her childhood stories, where most of them involved Indonesia, my home. ;) And she showed me some of the cool places that I'll surely visit next time I hit downtown. It was a very short 3 hours yet I'm sure I'll hang out with her again soon. :) :) :)

:thumbs_up

Really looking forward for Roskilde!!

[Pensive]

So nice to hear that you guys had fun. :)

[Chava]

I shared an evening in great company! Thanks for an excellent time Sub, the hours wizzed by. It's so nice to show copenhagen to someone who exhibit's such enthusiasm, i must quote, when showing Sub the book antiquarian, her fine and moving words "I think i'm going to cry"... Yep, i get that feeling too. :D It's an awesome store, and the manager is a real viking, beard, hair and all. although his literary knowledge is outstanding.

I'm looking foreward to showing you around someday, when it is not so windy, not quite so dark, and where the shops are not quite so closed. in the meantime, have fun! :)

[subterranean]

"I think i'm going to cry"...

Darn main roads! :D