Mittens 2016: Orust, Sweden 30 July - 06 August

AGA · Mon 25/04/2016 12:38:01

Quote from: Monsieur OUXX on Mon 25/04/2016 12:34:16
I am extremely interested by Sweden.
However I can't seem to find the dates. Am I understanding properly that the final dates will be decided after knowing who's interested?

Yup. Traditionally with Mittens we first try to get a vague level of interest from everyone, then try as much as possible to plan the final dates around people's availability.

Chrille · Mon 25/04/2016 13:58:41

I wasn't planning on going anywhere far this summer, so if it takes place on Orust I'd most likely attend for a day at the very least, or if that fails, hook up for any activities in Gothenburg.

Quintaros · Mon 25/04/2016 14:41:27

I could do Sweden.

JSH · Mon 25/04/2016 15:10:50

I will definitely join you guys if it ends up being here in my home country

MillsJROSS · Mon 25/04/2016 15:32:00

Sweden works for me.

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Andail · Mon 25/04/2016 17:45:25

Cool to see such positive reactions to returning to Orust, Sweden

Quote from: AGA on Mon 25/04/2016 11:02:40
So to summarise Andail's offer for those not in the know, he is suggesting he host Mittens at his family's summer cottage on the island of Orust, close to Gothenburg, Sweden. this was the location of Mittens
#2 in 2003, although the cottage has been refurbished since then. Gothenburg has two airports, and is accessible for quite cheap from most of Europe.

In addition to what AGA said:

* The cottage+extra cabin have room for maybe 10 people to sleep relatively comfortably. That's with some extra mattresses squeezed in. The rest will have to sleep in tents, which I'll do personally.

* Everything is basic modern standard except there's no shower, which means we'll just use the wash basin, or the ocean. If we end up doing Gothenburg city, we could even visit my apartment, if only to clean our filthy selves. If you're super picky there's even the option of booking a hostel room (â,¬70 for a double room) in nearby town of HenÃ¥n.

* There's a direct bus from Gothenburg to the cottage that takes some 60-90 minutes or so depending on traffic. I'll probably time my driving up there with the first batch of travellers, so some 3-4 people can go in my car.

* There's a camp site kiosk a 15 minutes' walk from the cottage, and then large supermarkets 10 mins by car/bus, so that shouldn't be a problem. The liquor shop is equally distant.

* We'll all partake in the time-honoured Mittolympics, with fun events such as archery and ring tossing.

Now, I'd recommend going there in the first week of August. That's the latest I can go myself, and since summer weather in Sweden is fickle at best, it's wise to skip as much as possible of June and July. I don't personally mind going earlier, but then we can probably expect worse weather.

Let me know if there's more you need to know.

AGA · Mon 25/04/2016 18:06:41

Brief correction: apparently one of the airports has now closed, but its services have moved to the remaining airport.

I need to be home in the second week of August, since I already have plans. Sat 30 July - Sat 06 August would fit around the dates you mentioned though, assuming it doesn't conflict with other people. The modern thing to do is to run a Doodle poll though: (I'll PM you the link, Andail): http://doodle.com/poll/5a7zec8cn54aidxp

Oh, and I'm happy to butt out of the organising of this. I've just been trying to get people interested for so long now it just feels like I'd may as well continue.

AGA · Mon 25/04/2016 19:17:05

So far it seems Quintaros is the one person who can't make any dates. But I know he said he would prefer later in the year. Would September be an option for you, Andail, or is July really all you can do?

Andail · Mon 25/04/2016 19:23:31

September is sadly not an option for me. While teachers get nice and long vacations, we can't really play around much outside of those.

AGA · Mon 25/04/2016 19:31:37

Oh yeah, teacher... Is early August the latest you can go in that month without impacting your work?

Andail · Tue 26/04/2016 06:07:28

My girlfriend starts working after that, which means we'll have nobody to take care of our child from then on.

All of July and week 1 of August is pretty much the window I can give.

milkanannan · Tue 26/04/2016 09:18:10

How about doing it in Qatar. Anyone? ANYONE?

MillsJROSS · Tue 26/04/2016 12:49:13

Drop the kid off at the Kennel. It'll be fine.

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Andail · Tue 26/04/2016 18:13:54

Quote from: MillsJROSS on Tue 26/04/2016 12:49:13
Drop the kid off at the Kennel. It'll be fine.

We can't do that in Sweden, what with the socialist regime and all their "rules"

Dave Gilbert · Wed 27/04/2016 15:35:13

Would *love* to come but family responsibilities say no. Maybe next year.

yamipanda · Sat 30/04/2016 10:22:29

I'll definitely go if it's in Sweden. Any time would work for me, except the last week of July.

AGA · Sat 30/04/2016 13:09:53

Quote from: yamipanda on Sat 30/04/2016 10:22:29
I'll definitely go if it's in Sweden. Any time would work for me, except the last week of July.

Ir's easier to keep track if you vote, please!

yamipanda · Sat 30/04/2016 13:18:38

Ah, didn't see the poll. Sorry. Voted.

Quote from: AGA on Sat 30/04/2016 13:09:53
Quote from: yamipanda on Sat 30/04/2016 10:22:29
I'll definitely go if it's in Sweden. Any time would work for me, except the last week of July.

Ir's easier to keep track if you vote, please!

edmundito · Sat 30/04/2016 18:06:08

Unfortunately I can't make it this year regardless of it's held. But Sweden sounds good, though!

MillsJROSS · Sat 30/04/2016 18:16:42

I think Sweden is the place to go. It looks like we have more people willing to attend.

Which makes me feel better about backing out if Quintaros can't make it. I can't cheat on my Mittens wife (openly).

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