Dead Men Walking

Well let's do Saturday 8th September then.

So, BBQ will be held at my home on Sat 8th September and will start at 12.00pm (noon) through to whenever we decide to stop (last time this was at about 4.00am Sunday morning I think).  Partners can attend too - my wife has to have someone else to chat to ok!  

Food & Drink:
I'll supply the food and there will be a decent stock of drink there, but if you want to bring any food or drinks along  then please do, I am sure it will be a case of the more the merrier!  If you would like a specific food or drink available then please let me know in advance and I'll do my best to have it available.  Before anyone asks, the infamous bananas cooked in rum, butter, chocolate and brown sugar will be there in copius quantities again!

Accommodation:
Several local hostelries can put you up for the night, or there is room in the garden for some tents to go up. In addition there is space on the lounge floor if needed.  I'll try to post some details of local motels later today when I have their details!

Travel:
Rail:  Milton Keynes Central is the closest rail station.
Car: Head for Junction 14 of the M1 - I live about 3 minutes from that junction.
Bus: there is a bus station just off J14 of the M1.
If you're coming in by bus or rail and need a lift from the station then let me know in advance and we'll see what can be arranged, otherwise it's a short cab ride to my home.

If the weather is lousy then we'll see if we can get a big awning set up for the day.

If you are interested then vote in this thread so I can have an idea of numbers. Should be a totally non-gaming experience so do NOT plan to drive back the same night!

TL.

Excellent, I must attend this one. Whatever date you decide I shall do my best to be there :yahoo:

id love to attend but im a little short on cash.

What are the hotels / campsites like near u?

Arja and I are away in Finland from the 18th-31st August. Flights paid for so those dates are a no-no for us :sad:

Can't make the August dates but t'other two are fine.

Dont think we doing anything on them dates
 

Quote from: Gandalf;196649Whatever date you decide I shall do my best to be there :yahoo:

:rolleyes:

Well let's do Saturday 8th September then.

So, BBQ will be held at my home on Sat 8th September and will start at 12.00pm (noon) through to whenever we decide to stop (last time this was at about 4.00am Sunday morning I think).  Partners can attend too - my wife has to have someone else to chat to ok!  

Food & Drink:
I'll supply the food and there will be a decent stock of drink there, but if you want to bring any food or drinks along  then please do, I am sure it will be a case of the more the merrier!  If you would like a specific food or drink available then please let me know in advance and I'll do my best to have it available.  Before anyone asks, the infamous bananas cooked in rum, butter, chocolate and brown sugar will be there in copius quantities again!

Accommodation:
Several local hostelries can put you up for the night, or there is room in the garden for some tents to go up. In addition there is space on the lounge floor if needed.  I'll try to post some details of local motels later today when I have their details!

Travel:
Rail:  Milton Keynes Central is the closest rail station.
Car: Head for Junction 14 of the M1 - I live about 3 minutes from that junction.
Bus: there is a bus station just off J14 of the M1.
If you're coming in by car or rail and need a lift from the station then let me know in advance and we'll see what can be arranged, otherwise it's a short cab ride to my home.

If the weather is lousy then we'll see if we can get a big awning set up for the day.

If you are interested then vote in this thread so I can have an idea of numbers. Should be a totally non-gaming experience so do NOT plan to drive back the same night!

TL.

Sounds good, put me down for this. I'll see about bringing some bbq steaks as my brother in law is a family butcher :dribble:

I can't come.:angry:
 
baby again. :g:

Sorry I'm out too.

Moving house in a month or so. Will have foreseeable weekends packed with fun-filled activites such as visiting Bluewater, John Lewis, Ikea, Ilva, magnet,  yada yada

PEN

Would like to join once but unfortunatly quit busy at work (no holiday).
BTW; I've heard they have some really good raveparties in your neighbourhood...:norty:

I'd love to make it but I will be in Hungary for a conference with work.

Sorry, too close to a deadline for me.

won't be able to make it, family commitments.

Have a good un:)

All things being equal, we'll be there. :) I think the Hilton will have forgotten Arja's escapade by now. :norty:

I would like to come along too. I haven't got a partner so i'll be the lone ranger :).

Would love to come but i imagine that a screaming month old would not be pleasant.
 
If she is anything like me she will be a wingy cow. :D

Sorry TL. That's my son's bday w/e..

Oh, a*sebiscuits! (Racers will know what I mean)

I'll be in Spain, on the ALL-expenses paid weekend that my Mrs received from her employers as a performance award:worshippy:

Viva La Manga, andela cinco astros, arriba!:cheers:

Sorry to miss out.

so sad I live outside of europe... looks very promissing.

'fraid I can't make it either.  Although thanks for hosting it in the first place.

We're expecting our first-spawn to put in an appearance mid-August.  So I doubt we'll be going anywhere much for the first few weeks post-launch.

probably b in a tent then!

Come on chaps, Letsby Avenue. A good time is guaranteed. :yahoo: I tried to vote again just to get the numbers up. :rolleyes:

Quote from: Le Rouge;197118so sad I live outside of europe... looks very promissing.

Bloody excuses some people come up with. huh! :eyebrow:

Quote from: Armitage;197005I can't come.:angry:
 
baby again. :g:

You should have thought of that before indulging in Percy Filth! :lmfao:

I'd like to come along if there is room for one more...who will cause all kinds of complications by only eating fish :sideways:

Quote from: smilodon;197699I'd like to come along if there is room for one more...who will cause all kinds of complications by only eating fish :sideways:

As long as the fish fits on the grill then it would be great to see you again Smilo :clap:  

TL.

Quote from: Armitage;197005I can't come.:angry:
 
baby again. :g:

I spoke to Pete(Armitage) this morning to see if he was up for a mountain bike ride. Of all the lame excuses he could have come up with he chose the "Mrs. Armitage's waters broke at 1:30am and I didn't get back to sleep until 4am. Now we're waiting for the contractions to start" old chestnut.:eyebrow:

Quote from: smilodon;197699I'd like to come along if there is room for one more...who will cause all kinds of complications by only eating fish :sideways:

It will make your breath smell like a bloody cat! :g: But if it's a religious thing I guess it'll have to be. :)

was hoping o be a last minute addition but work are being c**ts
 
have a nice time you guys

Quote from: sulky_uk;203897was hoping o be a last minute addition but work are being c**ts
 
have a nice time you guys

I think you're allowed to say 'clots'

sunny here so far
meats marinaded overnight
beers on cooldown in ice chest
wine on cooldown in ice chest
kebabs prepared and now in fridge
fish cut, skewered or marinaded
weather forecast for later looks good
guests en route

.........mmmm, a nice day ahead :biggrin:

TL.

Have a good feast:D
keep Ron off the trampoline:woot2:

Quote from: Doorman;203880I spoke to Pete(Armitage) this morning to see if he was up for a mountain bike ride. Of all the lame excuses he could have come up with he chose the "Mrs. Armitage's waters broke at 1:30am and I didn't get back to sleep until 4am. Now we're waiting for the contractions to start" old chestnut.:eyebrow:

any news on Mr & Mrs Armitage?

Ron has news i will let him tell. May be better to wait for Pete for full details.

Quote from: smite;204684Ron has news i will let him tell. May be better to wait for Pete for full details.

I'm sure he wont mind me telling you he, or rather Clare, have a 7lb 2oz boy who came complete with the name tag 'Taylor'. Terrific what they can do these days eh?
This was a couple of days ago but I forget which day.(Bob)
Last time I spoke to pete he sounded absolutely cream crackered! :D

Have fun guys :thumb:

We'll use the excuse to sink a few extra to "wet the littlun's head" :cheers:

Gz to both!

TL.

Quote from: TeaLeaf;204708We'll use the excuse to sink a few extra to "wet the littlun's head" :cheers:
 
Gz to both!
 
TL.

Like youd need an excuse to sink a few more :narnar:

Hope you'll have a good time guys! :D

A fantastic day had by all. Many thanks to Mr & Mrs TL for being excellent hosts. :thumb:

Quote from: OldBloke;204819A fantastic day had by all. Many thanks to Mr & Mrs TL for being excellent hosts. :thumb:

Agreed :). A very nice bbq and thanks again for inviting us all. I think Oldbloke took some photos for the guys who didn't go to have a look at :D.

We second that. Top banana TL. :thumbsup2: Thanks very much. :D

Glad you all had fun.

You'll be pleased to know that traipsing around IKEA for a few hours getting ever such exciting stuff like lampshades made me about ready to slit my wrists.

next year maybe :)

PEN

Aye it was a good one, despite the weather being only 'passable'.  Much fun was had and some fine conversation to put the world to rights.  We even managed to demolish an immense quantity of beer.  :cheers:

TL.

Yup, was a great day. Thanks for being such a fantastic host :yahoo:

Yep great day. The band was a bit young but very good, and the synchronised geese flyby was impressive, I have no idea how TeaLeaf managed to set that one up?