Faroe Islands (Away) Wed 8th Jun 05

[Ash]

The more the merrier

[Babysis]

No we are all staying in the Faroes Booze Shack according to Lopez

[Cowboy]

I just hope there is a decent breakfast that isn't all fish.

your ok its puffin on toast

[Babysis]

This is the reply i got from the Faroes FA -

Dear Louise

Unfortunately I have to inform you that we are not able to purchase further tickets to Irish supporters.

Kind regards
FSF

Ísak Mikladal

The hill it is then

[sylvo]

This is the reply i got from the Faroes FA -



The hill it is then

Hill 16 is going to have more Irish fans watching the game from the outside then the stands are going to have inside.

[Peadar]

Hill 16 is going to have more Irish fans watching the game from the outside then the stands are going to have inside.

It will be deadly if we're positioned in the ground on the same side as the hill.
That way it will be a bit like having an upper tier.
There's no excuse for not outsinging the locals here.

[Babysis]

I think its fair to say that everyone on the hill will be well up for it, so we should be leading the singing - I cant wait

[MickeyT]

For those of ye interested in how to get booze in the Faroes, I just came across a paragraph at this website: http://www.puffin.fo/travel/

It talks about the availability of alcohol on the islands and says this:

"In the Faroe Islands light beer (max 2,5% vol.) may be purchased at the grocers and in hotels. All alcoholic beverages above 2,5% (vol.) of alcohol may be purchased at the monopoly shops only.
Main Office: Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins, Hoyvíksvegur 51,FO - 100 Tórshavn, Tel: *298 314277/316568, Fax: *298 312260
Opening hours: Mon - Wed 2 pm to 5.30 pm, Thu 10 am to 5.30 pm, Fri 10 am to 7 pm. Only persons over 18 years of age are allowed to purchase.
Licensed restaurants will be found throughout the Faroe Islands."

I went to the website for "Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins" (http://www.rusan.fo) and it just so happens that they have a price list in pdf form and it looks like you can get say a 6-pack of Carslberg (small 33cl cans) for 7-8euro or a case of 24 for 32euro.

[Babysis]

Cheers for that MickeyT. Bottle of Vody for £20 - happy days and i think was a 24 pack of Carlsberg = £22 That hill is gonna be rocking

[Colie]

a 6-pack of Carslberg (small 33cl cans) for 7-8euro or a case of 24 for 32euro.

Sounds OK I guess, what currency do they use?

[Babysis]

Sounds OK I guess, what currency do they use?

Its Danish Kroner. the rate of exchange is roughly

7.5 Kroner to €1
11 Kroner to £1

Obviously these are subject to change but it should give a rough idea

[Colie]

Thanks

[Babysis]

Its gonna be pricey-ish, but feck it, its a one off trip of a life time (hopefully), so Im not gonna worry too much about the expense

[pineapple stu]

It's Danish Kroner.

Technically, it's the Faroese Kroner. It's the same kind of difference as the North having their own bank notes. However, if you're leaving from the Faroes back to Denmark, you're apparently advised to change your money for Danish notes as many people in Denmark don't recognise Faroese notes for legal tender. Also, if you're reclaiming VAT*, ask for Danish notes as well.

* - If you're bringing goods out of the country (woolly jumper, for example), you can bring the receipt and the item itself to a customs desk in the airport on the way home, where they'll refund part of the VAT you paid. Think there may be a minimum spend level too.

[Colie]

This may be of interest; but probably not.....


Faroe Islands Lyrics of National Anthem:

Tú alfagra land mítt,
mín dýrasta orn!
á vetri so randhvítt,
á sumri við logn,
tú tekur meg at tær
so tætt í tín favn.
Tit oyggjar so mætar,
Gud signi tað navn,
sum menn tykkum góvu,
tá teir tykkum sóu.
Ja, Gud signi Føroyar, mítt land!

Hin roðin, sum skínur
á sumri í líð,
hin ódnin, sum týnir
mangt lív vetrartíð,
og myrkrið, sum fjalir
mær bjartasta mál,
og ljósið, sum spælir
mær sigur í sál:
alt streingir, ið tóna,
sum vága og vóna,
at eg verji Føroyar, mítt land.

Eg nígi tí niður
í bøn til tín, Gud:
Hin heilagi friður
mær falli í lut!
Lat sál mína tváa
sær í tíni dýrd!
So torir hon vága
- av Gudi væl skírd -
at bera tað merkið,
sum eyðkennir verkið,
ið varðveitir Føroyar, mítt land!


Or alternatively:

My land, oh most beauteous,
possession most dear,
Thou drawest me to thee,
embracing me near;
becalmed in the summer,
in winter snow covered,
magnificant islands,
by God named beloved.
The name which men gave thee
when they thee discovered,
Oh, God bless thee, Faroes my land.

Bright gleam, which in summer
makes hill-tops so fair;
rough gale, which in winter drives men to despair;
oh life taking storm,
oh conquest of soul,
all making sweet music
uniting the whole.
Each hoping and trusting,
inspiring us all,
To guard thee, O Faroes my land.

And therefore, I kneel down,
to Thee God, in prayer,
may peaceful my lot be,
and do thou me spare,
my soul cleansed; in glory;
I ask Thee to bless,
when I raise my banner
and venture the stress.
The sign of my task, be
it lifted on high,
To guard thee, O Faroes my land.


Not a whale in sight!

[Green Tribe]

It's more like a holy song isn't it?

[lopez]

...it just so happens that they have a price list in pdf form and it looks like you can get say a 6-pack of Carslberg (small 33cl cans) for 7-8euro or a case of 24 for 32euro.

Hmmmmmm!!!...Beer!!!

[MariborKev]

This may be of interest; but probably not.....


Faroe Islands Lyrics of National Anthem:

Maybe this Girl will be singing it

[finn]

just to complete this, here is the music

http://www.national-anthems.net/web/...oeisland&id=FO

Pete

[green army]

i have a bit of a problem. i was going to surprse me bro for his 21st by going to the faroes. 3 day trip ( 7,8,9) and accomodation sorted.thought his exams would be finished but he came home last nite and said he has exams on 9th and 10th of june.what the fcuk???? any advice.not looking good