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Post by TM on Oct 24, 2009 22:02:27 GMT -5
Anyone visit Skye? I recall a group of fans traveling from the states heading out on a trip that way years back. Anyone?
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 24, 2009 22:18:34 GMT -5
Anyone visit Skye? I recall a group of fans traveling from the states heading out on a trip that way years back. Anyone? I went on that trip in 1993! It was organized by Jerry Adessa and there were about 12 of us (including icecreamman and blue eyed soldier from this board) in a mini-bus. We flew into Glasgow, saw a show there, then went to Skye, stopping at the salmon farm, Ian's estate and Dun Ringill, and we stayed in a hotel that was a castle. Afterward, we drove south through Scotland into England, saw a show in Sheffield, another one in Newcastle and then spent three or four days in London where we met up with some other USA fans (including Dharma41 from this board) who were on a separate trip, and we saw two shows in London before flying home, so five shows in all! What an unbelieveable trip that was! We were able to meet the band members several times after the shows and actually got backstage once or twice, plus we saw places of interest like Loch Ness, The Tower of London, etc. I've got some great photos of our group which I will post here someday.....when I get around to buying a scanner! Jeff |
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Post by Tommie on Oct 25, 2009 15:39:24 GMT -5
Jeff, that's so cool. Never knew u did that. Would LOVE to see mucho pics of Ian's estate and all the other places
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Post by TM on Oct 25, 2009 15:44:43 GMT -5
Yes, very cool Jeff. You actually visited the Kilmarie House? How did that comes about?
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Post by bobo the monkey on Oct 25, 2009 17:59:37 GMT -5
Our man Tullistray has been to Skye multiple trips and met with the Laird hisself and had good talks and cordiality...he also spent sometime with an elderly employee who described IA as a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Somehow reminds me of ian's appearance on Letterman when the drooling idiot ( DL, not Ian) couldn't think of anything brighter to ask about than the Loch Ness monster...the pitying look Ian gave him was priceless.
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 26, 2009 8:52:07 GMT -5
Yes, very cool Jeff. You actually visited the Kilmarie House? How did that comes about? Jerry Adessa planned the whole thing. And just like his Little Milton's BIrthday Bash, it was very well-planned. His mother or some other family member was a travel agent and so we got an incredible deal on the airfare, hotels, bus rental, etc. The whole thing (including tickets, I think, and even breakfast at the inns where we stayed) was like $1,200 each. With everything else (gas, meals, souvenirs, museum admissions, etc.) we spent no more than $1,500 apiece for an 11 or 12 day trip. Jerry set the itinerary which was built around seeing those five 25th Anniversary shows and also visiting places mentioned in Tull songs, like Dun Ringill and those five "sisters" of Kintail. He had some connections with the band (Kenny Wylie and Gerd), and it was not his first trip to the UK, which helped him map out our trip and get us great tickets and invitations backstage. After the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song! I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here! Jeff |
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 26, 2009 9:16:36 GMT -5
Jeff, that's so cool. Never knew u did that. Would LOVE to see mucho pics of Ian's estate and all the other places Tommie, during the four years between 1991 to 1995, I had become more of a Tull fanatic then ever. There were a lot of Tull conventions, parties, get-togethers and, of course, Tull shows at that time. I must have seen 30+ shows over that four year period. The Adessa trip was something I'll never forget.....a once in a lifetime thing. Jeff |
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Post by TM on Oct 26, 2009 13:52:08 GMT -5
Yes, very cool Jeff. You actually visited the Kilmarie House? How did that comes about? Jerry Adessa planned the whole thing. And just like his Little Milton's BIrthday Bash, it was very well-planned. His mother or some other family member was a travel agent and so we got an incredible deal on the airfare, hotels, bus rental, etc. The whole thing (including tickets, I think, and even breakfast at the inns where we stayed) was like $1,200 each. With everything else (gas, meals, souvenirs, museum admissions, etc.) we spent no more than $1,500 apiece for an 11 or 12 day trip. Jerry set the itinerary which was built around seeing those five 25th Anniversary shows and also visiting places mentioned in Tull songs, like Dun Ringill and those five "sisters" of Kintail. He had some connections with the band (Kenny Wylie and Gerd), and it was not his first trip to the UK, which helped him map out our trip and get us great tickets and invitations backstage. After the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song! I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here! Jeff Oh, so you were sort of like trespassers or stalkers then?  Seriously, that sounds like a wild time you had. I do remember hearing about it, but I'm not sure where. Maybe that other Tull fanzine? |
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 26, 2009 14:53:28 GMT -5
Jerry Adessa planned the whole thing. And just like his Little Milton's BIrthday Bash, it was very well-planned. His mother or some other family member was a travel agent and so we got an incredible deal on the airfare, hotels, bus rental, etc. The whole thing (including tickets, I think, and even breakfast at the inns where we stayed) was like $1,200 each. With everything else (gas, meals, souvenirs, museum admissions, etc.) we spent no more than $1,500 apiece for an 11 or 12 day trip. Jerry set the itinerary which was built around seeing those five 25th Anniversary shows and also visiting places mentioned in Tull songs, like Dun Ringill and those five "sisters" of Kintail. He had some connections with the band (Kenny Wylie and Gerd), and it was not his first trip to the UK, which helped him map out our trip and get us great tickets and invitations backstage. After the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song! I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here! Jeff Oh, so you were sort of like trespassers or stalkers then? Seriously, that sounds like a wild time you had. I do remember hearing about it, but I'm not sure where. Maybe that other Tull fanzine? LOL. That's funny but I know that the house was adjacent to a narrow public road....certainly there was nothing to indicate we were on private property, at least I don't think we were, and I believe Jerry had looked into this before we went there. Now, had we climbed over that stone perimeter wall that would have been a different story of course, but I believe the adjacent road and Dun Ringill were on public land and visited by many tourists on foot, and also by car. See below link: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/dunringill.shtmlJeff |
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Post by Ulla on Oct 27, 2009 6:40:54 GMT -5
I´ve been there in 1991. It was easy to find Strathaird, but I knew that it was nearly impossible to find THE house if you did not know the directions.
I knew I was close, so I asked a man working in his garden for Mr. Ian Anderson´s house. He shook his head and said: "Ian Who?"
Then I met an old lady and asked her the same question. She looked at me with a smile and said: "There is no Ian Anderson around here." I told her that I was a fan for many years now, that I bought every album, I payed for a lot of concert tickets, posters and T-shirts and that I just wanted to know what Mr. Anderson made out of MY MONEY.
She laughed out loud and said: "That is a good reason." And she showed me the way.
I took some photos from the distance and was just happy.
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 27, 2009 8:41:28 GMT -5
I´ve been there in 1991. It was easy to find Strathaird, but I knew that it was nearly impossible to find THE house if you did not know the directions. I knew I was close, so I asked a man working in his garden for Mr. Ian Anderson´s house. He shook his head and said: "Ian Who?" Then I met an old lady and asked her the same question. She looked at me with a smile and said: "There is no Ian Anderson around here." I told her that I was a fan for many years now, that I bought every album, I payed for a lot of concert tickets, posters and T-shirts and that I just wanted to know what Mr. Anderson made out of MY MONEY. She laughed out loud and said: "That is a good reason." And she showed me the way. I took some photos from the distance and was just happy. Funny story, Ulla. I don't remember how we found it, but this guy Jerry Adessa who organized our trip was very good at planning things. One thing I do know, it was right adjacent to a narrow side road, and it was a public road. Jeff |
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Post by bobo the monkey on Oct 28, 2009 11:58:39 GMT -5
Very Funny Ulla...and accurate...I've never been to Skye but I did joke about going there and staking my claim to whatever acreage i actually paid for over the years (probably a few gallons worth of lake or a tree or two!).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2009 13:05:49 GMT -5
went there for a couple of weeks back in the 90's, stayed in a cottage near Broadford.....wet, windy and cold............. and that was just the cottage.
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Post by TM on Oct 29, 2009 10:35:30 GMT -5
went there for a couple of weeks back in the 90's, stayed in a cottage near Broadford.....wet, windy and cold............. and that was just the cottage. A bit different from the many beautiful pictures we see of the country ay? What is the best time to visit Scotland and/or England for that matter? My wife and I are ready for our first visit across the pond. |
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 29, 2009 10:46:30 GMT -5
went there for a couple of weeks back in the 90's, stayed in a cottage near Broadford.....wet, windy and cold............. and that was just the cottage. A bit different from the many beautiful pictures we see of the country ay? What is the best time to visit Scotland and/or England for that matter? My wife and I are ready for our first visit across the pond. The best time to visit Scotland and England is whenever Tull and/or Ian are touring there. That, way you get vacation, sightseeing and Tull all in one! Jeff |
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Post by TM on Oct 29, 2009 10:50:21 GMT -5
A bit different from the many beautiful pictures we see of the country ay? What is the best time to visit Scotland and/or England for that matter? My wife and I are ready for our first visit across the pond. The best time to visit Scotland and England is whenever Tull and/or Ian are touring there. That, way you get vacation, sightseeing and Tull all in one! Jeff Well said!  |
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Post by Icecreamman on Nov 8, 2009 10:14:59 GMT -5
:-XAfter the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song!
I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here!
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I had the immense pleasure of being there with my wife Viki (we were still nearly newlyweds, having been married 3 months earlier---what better way to immerse your wife into the world of Tull than to take her to the land of Ian!), and I also remember laughing when I saw the sign to Straithard salmon farm, featuring the cartoon drawing of Ian, looking like the Heavy Horses or Stormwatch-era Ian.....I have a photo of it somewhere as well....maybe I'll beat you to the scanner, Jeff!
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 8, 2009 10:31:03 GMT -5
:-XAfter the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song! I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here! Jeff I had the immense pleasure of being there with my wife Viki (we were still nearly newlyweds, having been married 3 months earlier---what better way to immerse your wife into the world of Tull than to take her to the land of Ian!), and I also remember laughing when I saw the sign to Straithard salmon farm, featuring the cartoon drawing of Ian, looking like the Heavy Horses or Stormwatch-era Ian.....I have a photo of it somewhere as well....maybe I'll beat you to the scanner, Jeff![/quote] Hi, Mike!!!! I'm so happy you're here! What a great trip that was...we had such a fun time. It's something I'll never forget. I remember I was at your wedding just a few months earlier, and you are right, that was a great way to immerse Viki in the world of Tull....although lately I think she's more immersed than ever! Can't wait to see your War Child stuff up here (links, videos, and anything else you'd like)! That was a great show the other night! Jeff |
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Post by Icecreamman on Nov 8, 2009 11:06:02 GMT -5
:-XAfter the Glasgow show we took the ferry over to Skye, went to the Straithaird Farms hatchery, then to Kilmarie House. We didn't get a tour of the house or anything, but we walked right up to the stone perimeter wall and wrought iron gates at the rear. Then I remember crossing this little footbridge over a stream and then I think there were some steps leading down to a rocky area where we had to walk on some rocks over another stream to get to the stone circle at Dun Ringill. What an incredible experience to actually be at the place which inspired Ian to write the song! I've got to go buy a scanner and post those pictures up here! Jeff I had the immense pleasure of being there with my wife Viki (we were still nearly newlyweds, having been married 3 months earlier---what better way to immerse your wife into the world of Tull than to take her to the land of Ian!), and I also remember laughing when I saw the sign to Straithard salmon farm, featuring the cartoon drawing of Ian, looking like the Heavy Horses or Stormwatch-era Ian.....I have a photo of it somewhere as well....maybe I'll beat you to the scanner, Jeff! Hi, Mike!!!! I'm so happy you're here! What a great trip that was...we had such a fun time. It's something I'll never forget. I remember I was at your wedding just a few months earlier, and you are right, that was a great way to immerse Viki in the world of Tull....although lately I think she's more immersed than ever! Can't wait to see your War Child stuff up here (links, videos, and anything else you'd like)! That was a great show the other night! Jeff[/quote] Thanks, and hope you can make it to the next one on Thanksgiving Eve! |
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Post by kelpie on Nov 9, 2009 23:03:50 GMT -5
I´ve been there in 1991. It was easy to find Strathaird, but I knew that it was nearly impossible to find THE house if you did not know the directions. I knew I was close, so I asked a man working in his garden for Mr. Ian Anderson´s house. He shook his head and said: "Ian Who?" Then I met an old lady and asked her the same question. She looked at me with a smile and said: "There is no Ian Anderson around here." I told her that I was a fan for many years now, that I bought every album, I payed for a lot of concert tickets, posters and T-shirts and that I just wanted to know what Mr. Anderson made out of MY MONEY. She laughed out loud and said: "That is a good reason." And she showed me the way. I took some photos from the distance and was just happy. Funny story, Ulla. I don't remember how we found it, but this guy Jerry Adessa who organized our trip was very good at planning things. One thing I do know, it was right adjacent to a narrow side road, and it was a public road. Jeff OMG...HAAAA! we passed you on the road...400lbs of luggage strapped to the roof and your little faces pressed tightly to the fogged-up glass! LOLOL!! |
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 10, 2009 0:47:28 GMT -5
Funny story, Ulla. I don't remember how we found it, but this guy Jerry Adessa who organized our trip was very good at planning things. One thing I do know, it was right adjacent to a narrow side road, and it was a public road. Jeff OMG...HAAAA! we passed you on the road...400lbs of luggage strapped to the roof and your little faces pressed tightly to the fogged-up glass! LOLOL!! That is so funny, Lee, because I forgot about that! What I don't remember is whether I actually saw your car on the road, or whether I knew about it because you told us that we had passed each other when we met up with you guys in London. (I think I do remember actually seeing your car, or someone mentioning it when we passed you...but did we meet in Skye, or did we first meet up in London?) Jeff |
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Post by kelpie on Nov 12, 2009 23:09:49 GMT -5
OMG...HAAAA! we passed you on the road...400lbs of luggage strapped to the roof and your little faces pressed tightly to the fogged-up glass! LOLOL!! That is so funny, Lee, because I forgot about that! What I don't remember is whether I actually saw your car on the road, or whether I knew about it because you told us that we had passed each other when we met up with you guys in London. (I think I do remember actually seeing your car, or someone mentioning it when we passed you...but did we meet in Skye, or did we first meet up in London?) Jeff We were traveling separately..but I believe we met up possibly at Glasgow the following day? The Skye trip we did because we had an off day between shows. We hadn't planned on it but decided to go at the last minute. We drove up to see Laura that day, as well. Remember Birmingham and my wallet??? LOLOL |
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 13, 2009 16:36:07 GMT -5
That is so funny, Lee, because I forgot about that! What I don't remember is whether I actually saw your car on the road, or whether I knew about it because you told us that we had passed each other when we met up with you guys in London. (I think I do remember actually seeing your car, or someone mentioning it when we passed you...but did we meet in Skye, or did we first meet up in London?) Jeff We were traveling separately..but I believe we met up possibly at Glasgow the following day? The Skye trip we did because we had an off day between shows. We hadn't planned on it but decided to go at the last minute. We drove up to see Laura that day, as well. Remember Birmingham and my wallet??? LOLOL I'm sure we must have met in Glasgow, and then later in London. Now that I'm thinking about it, I believe we flew into Glasgow, went to Skye, stayed overnight at a castle in Skye, then went back to Glasgow for the show, and then worked our way down to Sheffield, Newcastle and then the two shows in London. It would not have been possible (as I wrote earlier) that we went to the Glasgow show first and then to Skye, because I know we stayed overnight at Skye, and I believe the Glasgow, Shefflield, Newcastle, and two London shows were all on consecutive nights. I don't think we went to Birmingham though. That must have been before the Glasgow show. The night off that you are referring to was probably between Birmingham and Glasgow, because I think everything after Glasgow was consecutive. What happened there with your wallet??? Probably a funny story, no doubt! Jeff |
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Post by Cousin Jack on Nov 14, 2009 13:55:16 GMT -5
I went up there one summer when I was at university. I got a summer job in the Broadford Hotel. Great place for scenery and of course the Tull connection. |
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Post by Cousin Jack on Nov 15, 2009 12:09:43 GMT -5
It's a small Tull world indeed. Can you remember where you stayed?
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