It's been far too long!

[Silver]

I know that a lot of you have lots going on in your personal lives at the moment so you may not be up for it but it's been so long since we last had a meet up and I'm missing you!

Would anyone be up for a meet up in maybe June or July? Leeds, London or any other place you want to suggest?

[topol_sheap]

I'd love to, but it depends on timing and money for me... I'm making no guarantees at this point. If I can make it, I'd prefer London :)

[Sophie]

yeah maybe. things are starting to calm down at this end :)

[Chris Banks]

London sounds good - BUT - only if there's a monster coming over the hill.....:p :D

[Silver]

Sounds like London's looking good for a venue, any more takers? Any preferred/can't do dates?

Glad things are getting better Sophie

[Chris Banks]

Anytime is good, although the nature of my work may cause a problem, as in last minute change to plans etc.....! Harumph. :( So go ahead and decide whenever/whatever you feel and I'll try and make it. Cheers Sharon.

[Goth Girl]

London sounds good to me... well it would, wouldn't it! No plans for June or July as yet... room for the night Silver?

[Silver]

looks like we need a date then, how about Saturday July 14th or the week after, 21st?

GG I'd love a room for the night hon, but am hoping that Lee will be able to come too, so if you're happy to have a stranger in your house fantastic, if not I'll totally understand.

[topol_sheap]

I'm not going to be able to make any dates at the moment :( as some of you know, I bought a house, and now I am saving for my wedding..... so guess where all the money is going... I know it's one day... but all ones days add up... and I'm missing more than a few things (including meals... lol - you'll see) in the coming months for both of us to come to the gathering...

[Rixy]

I can't commit but if I can be there I will.

[Silver]

Tops that's a real shame, but if it gets you to the gathering I'm willing to let you off!

Fair enough Rixy, I know you have an amazingly hectic schedule!

What about the rest of you, Saturday 14th or 21st July any good?

[Chris Banks]

Ayoop lass! 14th is Ok, but I'm easily led (astray) so will also consider 21th if I can. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Goth Girl]

14th or 21st, either good for me. And Silver+1 should be fine too :)

[Rixy]

For what it's worth I can do the 14th as I'm going to skip the race in Germany but the 21st I'm out in the states.

[Silver]

Cool, looks like 14th July it is then, I can start looking forward to it now!

Thanks GG, that's very generous of you, and Lee's really looking forward to meeting you.

[Goth Girl]

14th then... sweet!

OK... where!

Ben Crouch?

[Chris Banks]

BCT sounds as good a place as anywhere Debs. Shall see if I can drag Gayle away from the essex scene as well!! What say yow, BCT OK Silver??:rolleyes:

[Rixy]

Ben Crouch is fine with me. 14th it is, what time?

[Silver]

Fantastic, I don't know where the Ben Crouch is (though I have heard of it!) but I'm sure we'll be able to find it. I should be able to get to London for about 1pm as long as it stops raining long enough to drain all the tunnels that have flooded around here stopping the trains being able to get through!

I haven't asked Joanne if she's coming yet but I will.

[Chris Banks]

Without giving the game away, Sharon, try ringing Debs or me if you have my number and either of us will let you know where it is exactly. Gayle's comin' as well, so be on your worst behaviour!!! :D:D:D (Funnily enough, we were both there Sat afternoon just gone). Good food. Scampi is most recommended. Alas no Chilli Lime etc, etc.......... :(

[Goth Girl]

1pm is fine by me, as I'm not rehearsing that day.

Mmmm, scampi...

Silver, Joanne wouldn't be wanting to stay over would she? I only has ickle house!

[gayle]

I will pop in before i go to work on nights...sober!!! :(

But i'm sure the catch up and seeing all you bods will make up for the working error :) .

[Sophie]

We won't be able to make it I'm afraid. Have a lot of saving to do for our end of year holiday. we might not be coming to the gathering also :(

Sophie

[Chris Banks]

Oh Sophie. But you HAVE to come to The Gathering. Won't be the same without you and Richard. Hmph! :(

[topol_sheap]

I hate to agree with Chris, but it's true it wont be the same without you and Richard at the gathering - I haven't seen either of you since I moved from Manchester, and it would be good to catch up :) I do understand about saving for stuff though, which was my reasoning for missing last years con...

[Chris Banks]

I hate to agree with Chris, but it's true it wont be the same without you and Richard at the gathering - I haven't seen either of you since I moved from Manchester, and it would be good to catch up :) I do understand about saving for stuff though, which was my reasoning for missing last years con...

Going soft, Tops? Agreeing with me :eek:. :D

[Silver]

Joanne can't come, she has to get her windows repaired as they've been leaking in the recent bad weather up here so she'll be skint.

Sophie that's a shame, it would be great to see you, but Chris and Tops are dead right, you guys HAVE to come to the gathering!

I'm getting a bit excited about this, it's not long now!

[Chris Banks]

Drat. Drat. And double drat. The 'work' thing has reared its ugly head. Alas, cannot make 14th. Shall just have to wait for 'When September Comes'. Seems like it's gonna be a 'green day' all round!!:D:mad:

[Goth Girl]

So we still on for Saturday?

1pm, Ben Crouch, yeah?

[topol_sheap]

So we still on for Saturday?

1pm, Ben Crouch, yeah?


Looks like I might be in london on saturday after all... something has come up that means I should be able to make this! Even if only for an hour... and as the BCT used to be my local all is good ;)

[Goth Girl]

Sweet! M too?

[topol_sheap]

'fraid not... something that came up is a me only thing... more on saturday... ;)

[Silver]

Still on for Saturday, really looking forward to it. We have train tickets, and I've printed a little map from the tube station to the Ben Crouch so we should make it for 1pm, train delays, wrong turns etc permitting!

Tops, glad you can make it mate!

[topol_sheap]

you know when you have one of those days when you speak too soon... well... I spoke too soon, I'll be in London sunday now - was moved, but I guess that's one of those things - really would like to make it too, but I'll be seeing you all in september anway...

[Goth Girl]

Will miss you Tops mate, been way too long :(

Silver, the Victoria line (that goes from Kings Cross to Oxford Circus) is closed for the weekend. Your best bet is to get the Piccadilly (dark blue) line from Kings Cross to Holborn, then change on to the Central (red) line to either Tottenham Court Road (one stop) or Oxford Circus (two). Any probs, call/text me... I should be in town early as I have a couple of things to pick up.

[Rixy]

I've got to test a bike in the morning so probably won't be there till 2 - 2.30

[Rixy]

Had a great time Saturday, nice to actually have a day off.

Silver, I hope Lee has got over someone spraying their fluids onto his hands in the mens toilet :-)

Got home just before midnight, I found a little place on the way home selling the demon wine!!!

[Chris Banks]

So miffed I couldn't make it - but - nice photo guys!!!!!:D:D

[Goth Girl]

Great day... dragged Silver and Lee off for a quick trip round Camden before Rixy then Gayle arrived. Lotsa drinks, lotsa laughs! Followed by pizza and kung fu chez Alton for me, Silver and Lee!

Quite funny that Rixy, Silver, Lee and I are all drummers, and Gayle turning up wearing an 'Animal' (drummer from the Muppets!) T-shirt.

Hence, we christened ourselves... The Drumlians!

[Chris Banks]

That'll be the t-shirt of Animal dragging his jacket!! Hmmm. Wonder where she got that???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Drumlians indeed! Wahahahaaaaa!

[Silver]

What a great weekend. Thanks for putting us up Debs, and for putting up with us! Rixy, Lee thinks you're just about the funniest man alive, I think he's almost gotten over the experience but will probably be aprehensive when approaching any new pub toilets for the forseeable future! He did have fairy soft hands the whole weekend though!

We had a right laugh, roll on September!

[topol_sheap]

I would have liked to be there... but things worked against me...

[Rixy]

No worries Tom, it would have been great if you'd been there but we'll see you at the gathering in a couple of months.

I must admit I didn't know we had so many proper musicians amongst us, none of your nancy boy guitar players!

Silver, Lee's a great bloke. Nearly made me choke when he told me some bloke had sprayed him in the toilets and then left without leaving a tip! Wish he hadn't left him 2 quid later though, as he thought I was right cheap and looked down his nose at me when i left him 50p!

Anyway I'm off to the US tomorrow for this weekends races but I'll try and pop by the board at some point!

See ya

[gayle]

That'll be the t-shirt of Animal dragging his jacket!! Hmmm. Wonder where she got that???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Drumlians indeed! Wahahahaaaaa!

I wonder where indeed?? ;) great t-shirt.

It was a good catchup an a right ole giggle and "wow" debs those boots truly amazing !!!

Fun had by all, cant wait for the gathering:D

[Chris Banks]

Hey Mongo (:eek:) - hope I've still got THAT unique ring-tone!! :D:D

[gayle]

I could never get rid of the muppet show :p blasphemy.

"happy birthday for the 26th " :eek: thought youd keep that quiet Oooooops, te he never mind

keep the zimmer handy mandy :grin:

[John & Paul]

Now which muppet would Chris be? I don't know whether I should have started this on second thoughts !!!!

[Chris Banks]

Hmmmm. Answers on a postcard please..............:D

Gayle - wait until next time. Guiness is nothing compared with what measures we have in store for you down here!! Heh heh heh. :p

And did you know that zimmer is German for room???

[Lady Louise]

So..Gayle wants Mandy to keep a room handy.

Hmmmmm.

So upset we could not make the meet up. The old one has to work some funny shifts at the moment. Never mind. He has booked holiday for Torquay

[Chris Banks]

:eek:Mrs DC I'm shocked. Utterly shocked!!!!! :eek::eek::eek::D