Board Game Meet anyone? (1 Viewer)

[JJ]

I would take a RISK at a bit of DIPLOMACY (geddit?)...

... but I won't play Triominos with Amanda!

JJ :Cool:

 

[Lucky one]

Never heard of any of these games only monopoly so could be quite a mind blowing weekend for me but still could be interested. :thumb: Nice pub roaring fire lots of laughs bring it on:thumb:

 

[Loujess]

Can I just say, well I will even without permission, that we can't do the October weekend because I'll be in London. However, the November weekend is just after Longridge so we could do that one. It just sounds such fun and we'd love to go.

Ivy

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[Brisey]

we can't do the October weekend because I'll be in London.

Thanks for the warning Ivy.

Brisey.

 

[maz]

Can I just say, well I will even without permission, that we can't do the October weekend because I'll be in London. However, the November weekend is just after Longridge so we could do that one. It just sounds such fun and we'd love to go.

Ivy

Any other preferences for Oct or Nov?

Later today or tomorrow I'll ring the pub to find out more details.

 

[Jim]

I'm not sure if this is a good idea for me. Would I want all those ralliers to see me sobbing uncontrollably when my token slides all the way down that slippery snake.

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[teddybard]

ShiftZZ is up for Blow Football

but nothing with batteries

 

[Loujess]

we can't do the October weekend because I'll be in London.

Thanks for the warning Ivy.

Brisey.

Tea and biscuits will be fine sweetie.

Ivy

 

[Brisey]

Tea and biscuits will be fine sweetie.

Ivy

Pamelaaar and I will be taking tea at the Ritz, 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. You are welcome to join us.:thumb:

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[Loujess]

Oh we'll be close. Staying at Greater London House, which is now a Premier Inn I do believe. Sadly I'll have to decline you kind offer since my sister will be with me and we will be busy playing at being tourists.

In the meantime, does anyone know how to get cheap (if poss) theatre tickets? We haven't decided on a show and might be flexible.

Ivy

 

[teddybard]

Sorry Ivy

Sheila & I going to Kenwood House concert this Weekend

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus.

 

[Brisey]

Hi Ivy, there is a ticket office in Leicester Square that sells discounted tickets for that days shows. You choose which show you want to see, the prices are displayed, and then queue up to buy your tickets.
If you google "theatre tickets" you will find plenty of on line agencies offering discounted tickets in advance. We have used the following link to purchase ours.

Brisey.


http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/tickets/

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[maz]

Ok - getting back on topic - the Board Game Meet.

I have spoken to the landlord of the Hampstall Inn at Stourport, who was very helpful.

Unfortunately November is not going to be an option as he already has caravan rallies booked for the weekends of 15-18 and 22-25 Nov. Earlier in November would clash with the Whitby Goth and Longbridge meets.

So that leaves October. I know that Ivy cannot make the 18-21 Oct weekend so how about 11-14 Oct instead? I'm trying to avoid later in October as that is when schools are on half-term holiday.

Our rate is a bargain £4.50 per van per night, on hardstanding, no electric. We would be expected to eat in the pub on the Sat night (shouldn't imagine this will cause too much hardship - vegetarian options will be available). He is happy for us to play board games in the pub - there is a large conservatory area that overlooks the river that should be ideal; also a lounge bar. If the weather is good, there are plenty of outside tables and chairs/benches as well.

Link to the pub is repeated below for convenience:
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I know that Gail was hoping the location could be nearer to Essex (sorry, honey) but maybe the bargain rate will make up for a little extra diesel?

As 11 October is not that far off, please can you post in this thread asap if you'd like to attend. Thank you.

 

[peter H]

Yes Please

Peter

 

[simbadog]

I'd be up for one in Devon or Cornwall

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[Armytwowheels]

Any other preferences for Oct or Nov?

Later today or tomorrow I'll ring the pub to find out more details.

November would be better for me. I haven't convinced Colin that he wants to do this one yet, so I may be brave and come by myself

Ops, sorry I hadn't read all of the thread before posting. We will be travelling back from France that weekend so unfortunately will not be able to make it.

 

[maz]

Ops, sorry I hadn't read all of the thread before posting. We will be travelling back from France that weekend so unfortunately will not be able to make it.

Might have to see which of the two October weekends the most people can manage ........

 

[catspyjamas]

Count me in :thumb:

I've been checking out the prices for Pandemic, but it's loads of money

I reckon that I've really got the bug as I have found a local board games group that I may join. It'd certainly be a good way of road testing some of the modern games.

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[maz]

Count me in :thumb:

I've been checking out the prices for Pandemic, but it's loads of money

I reckon that I've really got the bug as I have found a local board games group that I may join. It'd certainly be a good way of road testing some of the modern games.

'Forbidden Island' is a lighter version of Pandemic - the mechanics are pretty similar from what I've read. You might be able to pick up Pandemic on ebay for a reasonable price. I'm very willing to play it.

There's what appears to be a very good board games group in Leamington Spa. So much so that I would consider over-wintering there if I could find a cheap all year site.

 

[Tonks]

Is twister a board game?

Skills at Twister are obligatory if your van is a Romahome R10!

 

[maz]

So can we make some headway with dates in October? Need to know who has a preference for 11-14 and who for 18-21 so I can get the venue booked. Will go with the majority preference.

Unless we manage to make it into a 10-day meet covering both weekends ...........

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[peter H]

Either is good or me

Peter

 

[maz]

Ok I'll start a proper list - you know, so that it looks as if I actually know how to organise a meet.

The list - small but perfectly formed

1. Peter H - either date
2. catspyjamas -
3. maz - either date

 

[maz]

For those would-be gamers with non-gaming partners:

• There is a good network of footpaths around the pub, including to Shrawley Woods - a 450 acre woodland.
• Astley Vineyard is a short walk away.
• The town of Stourport-on-Severn is approx 3 miles away by road, less by footpath.

http://www.englishwineproducers.co.uk/vineyards/midlands/worcestershire/astley-vineyards/

http://stourporttown.co.uk/

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[Ambilkate]

Hi Maz, can you please add us to the list.

Amanda Bill & Kate (Ambilkate)

Amanda has her triominoes, rumikub, snakes ladders, bendy dominoes, ludo & monopoly.

 

[maz]

Hi Maz, can you please add us to the list.

Amanda Bill & Kate (Ambilkate)

Amanda has her triominoes, rumikub, snakes ladders, bendy dominoes, ludo & monopoly.

Excellent!

Any preference as to date - 11-14 or 18-21 Oct?

 

[Ambilkate]

Excellent!

Any preference as to date - 11-14 or 18-21 Oct?

any date is ok for us

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[maz]

The list - small but perfectly formed

1. Peter H - either date
2. catspyjamas -
3. maz - either date
4. Ambilkate - either date

 

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

"I know that Gail was hoping the location could be nearer to Essex (sorry, honey) but maybe the bargain rate will make up for a little extra diesel?"

Sorry Maz doubt we will make this one, although the rate sounds excellent. Having taken 5.5 hours to get to malvern its just not worth it for us for a friday evening through to sunday.

For longer journeys we are now pretty much restricted to Robert's college timetable so uncertain what meets we will be able to attend that are over a 2 hour trek because we know to add at least another hour to hour and a half just to get out of london and thats without accidents.

Have a great time though and get yourself out to some car boot sales you can pick up some great bargains on games there xxxx have fun

 

[maz]

Sorry Maz doubt we will make this one, although the rate sounds excellent. Having taken 5.5 hours to get to malvern its just not worth it for us for a friday evening through to sunday.

For longer journeys we are now pretty much restricted to Robert's college timetable so uncertain what meets we will be able to attend that are over a 2 hour trek because we know to add at least another hour to hour and a half just to get out of london and thats without accidents.

Have a great time though and get yourself out to some car boot sales you can pick up some great bargains on games there xxxx have fun

Hi Gail. That's a shame but I appreciate the difficulties of getting around London. :Sad:

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