London Pub Meet - 23rd Oct. [Archive] - British Blades

Chui

14-08-11, 09:41 PM

I think it's maybe about time we had another pub-meet.

By October the weather is closing-in..........time for a warm huddle at the pub by the river in Putney again.

Anyone up for it at all........?

L O N D O N & S O U T H E A S T C U T L E R S & C O L L E C T O R S A S S O C I A T I O N

ALL CONFIRMED -

DUKES HEAD - PUTNEY BRIDGE http://www.dukesheadputney.com/contact.php

23 OCTOBER 12noon to 5pm.........our own room and bar overlooking the river on 1st floor

A: The pub
B: Railway station
C: Tube station

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/DukesHead.jpg

Essexman

14-08-11, 10:27 PM

A bit near my wife and daughters birthdays, but yep I'm in.

Not sure if I'll drive over again, I could come knifeless on the tube.

tburgess

14-08-11, 10:28 PM

Yep......silly not to. Both dates are OK with me at he moment.

Good idea Chui.

Chui

14-08-11, 11:08 PM

A bit near my wife and daughters birthdays, but yep I'm in.

Not sure if I'll drive over again, I could come knifeless on the tube.

......aah, knifeless maybe, but you'd still possess that sharp wit :)

Supa

15-08-11, 02:07 AM

The 9th would be better for me. Or even late September? Maybe the 25th?

And I came to the last meet on the train with a bag full of knives and stuff, I just made sure I had screen shots of the thread saved to my iPod. And you don't normaly see your average youth carrying £800 worth of knives do you?

Supa

Lathe dog

15-08-11, 08:23 AM

I'm in.

Whatever date's decided is cool for me.

TallNHairyDave

15-08-11, 09:16 PM

I'm definitely up for that. At the moment, either date is fine with me :D

Supa

03-09-11, 02:31 PM

Ummmmmm.....bump?

Supa

Lathe dog

03-09-11, 09:09 PM

Be good to get another meet in, while I'm still living in the catchment area to qualify for membership to the LSECCA..;) May well be moving on very shortly.

Supa

03-09-11, 09:48 PM

Getting out of MDX? I did and I can't blame you for wanting to. :lol:
Guess I'll start the list...

1. Supa

Lathe dog

03-09-11, 10:16 PM

Getting out of MDX? I did and I can't blame you for wanting to. :lol:
Guess I'll start the list...

Yup, the sooner the better.

1.Supa
2.Lathe dog

TallNHairyDave

03-09-11, 10:39 PM

1.Supa
2.Lathe dog
3. tallnhairydave (9th or 23rd)

Monsieur

04-09-11, 03:07 AM

I'd love to but I'll stay temptative for now. These are the two weekends surrounding my wife's due date, so I might take a beating for it.

TallNHairyDave

04-09-11, 02:05 PM

I'd love to but I'll stay temptative for now. These are the two weekends surrounding my wife's due date, so I might take a beating for it.

Congratulations mon ami! :)

Essexman

04-09-11, 09:28 PM

I'd love to but I'll stay temptative for now. These are the two weekends surrounding my wife's due date, so I might take a beating for it.

Some people eh?

Only joking, best of luck. You know those due dates are just a rough guess don't you? Our first one popped out 4 weeks early!

Essexman

08-09-11, 06:02 PM

1.Supa
2.Lathe dog
3. tallnhairydave (9th or 23rd)
4. Essexman 23rd (can't make the 9th, little uns birthday party in the woods!)

Monsieur

12-09-11, 11:10 PM

Some people eh?

Only joking, best of luck. You know those due dates are just a rough guess don't you? Our first one popped out 4 weeks early!

Well actually our first was only one day early!!!

Thanks for the kind words guys. I will be with you in spirit :D

Supa

14-09-11, 06:12 AM

Just 4 of us? Really, thats all we can maange?

Supa

Essexman

14-09-11, 08:04 AM

Just 4 of us? Really, thats all we can maange?

Supa

At least we get a table each, maybe two, and should win something in the raffle?

I think we need to settle on one date for people to be able to confirm and commit.

Chui

14-09-11, 08:13 AM

Supa - I agree with you mate......the response from London is just sad and pathetic :confused0:ashamed01

Once I've confirmed the date with the pub we'll try and trumpet the event a tad more.

Essexman

14-09-11, 08:17 AM

Oh I forgot to add. I've had a PM from another member planning to come with some of his large collection of knives. :)

That makes five............

TallNHairyDave

14-09-11, 04:17 PM

Well, five is better than none... but that's frankly a dismal response!

Come on folks in London / Surrey / Kent (and further afield)!

We're friendly. The Pub is nice. The food is good. The range of beers is good.

Come and join us!

Chui

14-09-11, 05:05 PM

Ok, all confirmed as 23 Oct 12.00 - 17.00........and they're still doing Banana Bread Beer :banana: - think I'll come along on the bicycle ;)

Yep, I've had a pm from a member who wishes to have a table to show some of his knives - judging by his recent posts, he has some utter beauts.

Essexman

14-09-11, 05:48 PM

I've copied your sig line Chui, hope you don't mind.

Now let's get that number up.

Chui

14-09-11, 08:04 PM

I've copied your sig line Chui, hope you don't mind.

Now let's get that number up.

- of course, no probs at all, the more of us that do the better!

tx101

14-09-11, 09:14 PM

I dont have any knives but can I come as well :D

tburgess

14-09-11, 09:32 PM

Great! I should be able to make the 23rd. The 9th would have been no good.

1.Supa
2.Lathe dog
3. tallnhairydave (9th or 23rd)
4. Essexman 23rd (can't make the 9th, little uns birthday party in the woods!)
5. tburgess

Cheers,

Trevor.

subwoofer

14-09-11, 09:33 PM

Unfortunately being well over extended at the moment with other commitments and their unexpectedly high costs I just can't make it to this one.

Have a great time and let's see lots of good photos please.

TallNHairyDave

14-09-11, 09:36 PM

I dont have any knives but can I come as well :D

'course you can you daft sod! It's open to everyone even if they don't have sharp things to show! :D

1.Supa
2.Lathe dog
3. tallnhairydave
4. Essexman
5. tburgess
6. Tx101

Supa

17-09-11, 12:57 AM

Come on guys. Your allowed to bring friends too! Just no NKP's.

On a side note, should I bring my wood processing stuff? Like my axe, saw and machete.

Supa

Chui

17-09-11, 01:02 AM

Come on guys. Your allowed to bring friends too! Just no NKP's.

On a side note, should I bring my wood processing stuff? Like my axe, saw and machete.

Supa

Not saying no to guests, but please run it by TNHD and/or myself first.

As much as guests are welcome we just need to ensure numbers/who/their interest.

- many thanks :)

Supa

17-09-11, 03:23 AM

Ahh, my bad, sorry about that. Just trying to get a few more people intrested.

Supa

Essexman

17-09-11, 05:27 PM

Ahh, my bad, sorry about that. Just trying to get a few more people intrested.

Supa

Just PM anyone with "London" in their details, worked for me.

topheronetwoo

20-09-11, 07:45 AM

I'm gonna try and get annual leave for this ......... I'll keep you posted , hope all of you are well

Chui

20-09-11, 08:56 AM

I'm gonna try and get annual leave for this ......... I'll keep you posted , hope all of you are well

We'll have a word with Theresa - she May let you come

:rolleyes:

Chui

20-09-11, 09:00 AM

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo (poss)
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)

topheronetwoo

20-09-11, 09:24 AM

Very good ! If you could put in a word that would be great

parbajtor

20-09-11, 10:30 AM

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo (poss)
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)

parismcmahon

20-09-11, 12:39 PM

Chui

20-09-11, 01:46 PM

Hello all

chuck me down on the list - will try and get time off for 'good behavior' again. Still annoyed I ended up missing Bardster's farm due to stupid deadline's landing on me!

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo (poss)
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. paris

- excellent, it'll be very good to see you again.

Shame you couldn't come to Bardsters.......you'd've had a great jaw with John56 I'm sure http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?133850-Native-American-Archers/page2

topheronetwoo

20-09-11, 05:26 PM

The annual leave request has been submitted , fingers crossed from this point onwards !!

TallNHairyDave

20-09-11, 10:02 PM

Fingers crossed Chris mate :) will be nice to see you again.

topheronetwoo

20-09-11, 11:03 PM

Ill know by Tom , really hope I can come !!

Ethan

21-09-11, 12:10 AM

Me! I shall be there with new toys...

Chui

21-09-11, 12:13 AM

Me! I shall be there with new toys...

Good man!

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo (poss)
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. paris
13. Ethan

Ethan

21-09-11, 12:14 AM

Thanks old chap, seems I am useless at lists!

Can't wait to see if the same bar staff are on duty...

Chui

21-09-11, 12:17 AM

Thanks old chap, seems I am useless at lists!

Can't wait to see if the same bar staff are on duty...

Indeed, I shall be going this week to pay for our room in person ;)

:D

Ethan

21-09-11, 12:18 AM

Indeed, I shall be going this week to pay for our room in person ;)

:D

Ohh, do let me know if you need a hand ;) I am "working" from home this week!

Essexman

21-09-11, 07:31 AM

Chui - are we having a raffle again?

Chui

21-09-11, 08:48 AM

Chui - are we having a raffle again?

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/OhYes.jpg

tburgess

21-09-11, 09:11 AM

Can't wait to see if the same bar staff are on duty...

Ohhh yes. I remember. Makes a nice break from looking at you ugly buggers all afternoon.................

Essexman

21-09-11, 09:29 AM

We must remember to include the bar staff in the raffle this time

.........no wait that's sounds wrong, what I mean is offer them the chance to take part.

Chui

21-09-11, 09:32 AM

We must remember to include the bar staff in the raffle this time

.........no wait that's sounds wrong, what I mean is offer them the chance to take part.

- no, I think you were on the right lines the first time............he-he

tx101

21-09-11, 12:01 PM

I'll offer up a prize for the raffle as well

BTW is there any food available at the pub ?

tburgess

21-09-11, 12:53 PM

I'll offer up a prize for the raffle as well

BTW is there any food available at the pub ?

Yep.....quite a decent range on the menu.

Essexman

21-09-11, 12:56 PM

I'll offer up a prize for the raffle as well

BTW is there any food available at the pub ?

There's a very nice selection of food available.

Hey TX101 - would you like a lift to the pub? I think it's my turn to drive? :)

Chui

21-09-11, 01:24 PM

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo (poss)
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. paris
13. Ethan
14. Tomj & Di (poss)
15. Benp (poss........just had a baby!)

Supa

21-09-11, 03:04 PM

Wow, Monsieur has a baby on the way, Benp just had one......we need these meets more often befor members don't have any money left to spend on sharps for us to look at!

Supa

etorix

21-09-11, 04:19 PM

topheronetwoo

21-09-11, 04:30 PM

Annual leave has been authorised ! I'm in!

Chui

21-09-11, 04:42 PM

Annual leave has been authorised ! I'm in!

- brilliant news!

This is shaping up nicely..........

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo
08. Chui
09. s-m-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. parismachon
13. Ethan
14. Tomj & Di (poss)
15. Benp (poss........just had a baby!)
16. etorix

- I'd better check on the bar stewardess - purely for m' mates........

TallNHairyDave

22-09-11, 09:57 PM

Annual leave has been authorised ! I'm in!

Excellent news!

rumour has it that Longstrider might be able to join us too...

san-mai-usa

24-09-11, 06:06 AM

I'll be there with some of my favourite toys.
Will be bringing all of my Rambo's and survivals along with some Randalls, Voorhis, Hayes, Hartsfield and maybe Slobodians. And of course Hibbens. Might need a hand carrying up cases...... :)

Chui

24-09-11, 08:39 AM

San-mai-usa - have replied, tried, your pm, but you need to clear some space mate! :rolleyes:

tburgess

24-09-11, 09:53 AM

Need extra tables this time for people to display their goodies methinks. :happy14:

DeliveryD

24-09-11, 09:58 AM

Hi

I'll try to make it, work commitments allowing

Look forward to meeting you all

Steve

Supa

24-09-11, 02:14 PM

I'll try to get there nice and early to help set-up the room if thats okay with you Chui. I'm sure the pub will have a few extra tables we can borrow.

Supa

Chui

24-09-11, 02:22 PM

Thanks, very kind.

I'll check with them this week to ensure we have an extra table or two........:)

TallNHairyDave

28-09-11, 11:10 PM

This is shaping up to be an absolutely blinding meet up!

Can't wait! :D

Bunny-Boiler

29-09-11, 12:16 AM

This is shaping up to !be an absolutely blinding meet up!

Can't wait! :D

OK thats enough folks!

Jealousy is a curse but so what? :D

Any chance of moving the meet to Cardiff? :rolleyes:

Lets have loads of pics and enjoy................

roestalker270

29-09-11, 12:35 AM

Lucky so and so's! While you're all off having fun, I'll be stuck in this dump!
http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/roestalker270/Scotland%202011/?action=view&current=24.jpg

Chui

29-09-11, 07:29 AM

Lucky so and so's! While you're all off having fun, I'll be stuck in this dump!
http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/roestalker270/Scotland%202011/?action=view¤t=24.jpg

- you're taking the pi$$...........you lucky devil. Enjoy!

roestalker270

29-09-11, 12:46 PM

- you're taking the pi$$...........you lucky devil. Enjoy! There may be a small amount of urine being extracted.... I am looking forward to the trip i have to say. Hope you all have a splendid evening at Putney!

TallNHairyDave

30-09-11, 04:53 PM

I'll be bringing the S&W Tactical tomahawk for folks to have a look at, and the rather nice pattern-welded scramasax by Hellize that I've just bought (I think there should be plenty of time for it to get here from Romania between now and the pubmeet!). Oh, and the book of raffle tickets as they worked rather well last time...

DeliveryD

30-09-11, 05:06 PM

tburgess

30-09-11, 05:18 PM

Love to see the S&W Tactical tomahawk: I hope to have a Khukri I ordered from Hellize by then, just waiting for a fancy sheath and I'll bring my poor relation tomahawk from Coldsteel, bit beaten up.
A raffle..???? Tell me more?!?!

Yep, we have a raffle. Proceeds go towards the room hire cost.

So we all bring along something to put in as a prize. You could put your new Khukri in............:D

DeliveryD

30-09-11, 05:37 PM

Hmmmm let me think........

....... Umm no!

But I'll have a dig around for something

TallNHairyDave

02-10-11, 11:25 AM

Just noticed that BB has a calendar and displays upcoming events at the bottom of the forum homepage! I've added the pubmeet to it and will do so for future events :)

Also,if they haven't sold before the meet up, I'll bring along the torches I have up for sale at the moment for folks to have a look at.

TallNHairyDave

03-10-11, 04:54 PM

Now confirmed - The God of Sharpening will be attending the meetup :D

Chui

03-10-11, 06:51 PM

Now confirmed - The God of Sharpening will be attending the meetup :D

.........uh-oh............I'd better check if they do flagons of rum n coke

:D

ps. - marvellous

Supa

03-10-11, 09:58 PM

Would be great to see him at work. Less than 3 weeks to go now...

Supa

topheronetwoo

03-10-11, 10:09 PM

Awesome , I've got a commission I'll bring along , hopefully he can take it away with him Abd make it super sharp Cos I cant

TallNHairyDave

05-10-11, 01:53 PM

ShortNCuddlyAm will be coming along with me and she is planning on bringing along some of her handmade silver & glass jewellery for folks to have a look at / purchase. She's currently also working on designs for some "bushcrafty" pendants in silver for us blokes too (made using PMC clay so they'll be pretty much "Fine Silver" (99.99% pure silver) rather than Sterling silver (92.5% pure), however they won't be hallmarked due to the hassle and cost of getting stuff hallmarked, and as long as a silver item is below 7.78g in weight there's no requirement for it to be hallmarked anyway).

I'm counting down to the meetup excitedly, this is gonna be a good'un!

I'll bring our folding table with me as well if I remember - something tells me we're going to need as many tables up there as we can get! :)

Chui

06-10-11, 07:35 AM

Well done Dave, yes - another table may come in rather handy :)

I may bring next to nothing sharp-wise........but I'll bring the big camera to hopefully do some good pics of the day ;)

Supa

09-10-11, 08:37 PM

Less than two weeks to go now...

Supa

TallNHairyDave

09-10-11, 10:37 PM

Well done Dave, yes - another table may come in rather handy :)

I may bring next to nothing sharp-wise........but I'll bring the big camera to hopefully do some good pics of the day ;)

I'm only planning on bringing the tomahawk, the TOPS DART I picked up recently and the scramasax from hellize to show. Will bring the torch I've traded to swap with tomj and the other torches I've got for sale if they've not sold.

Essexman

10-10-11, 05:48 PM

I'll be bringing some paracord along.

If anyone would like to learn how to make a lanyard or a bracelet or whatever,then just shout.

I'll more than willing to sit down and teach. Materials will be provided free of charge.

Supa

10-10-11, 05:49 PM

Can't wait for this. Should be a good laugh and what with night coming earlier and earlier we'll be able to show off our toches on the Thames!

Supa

DeliveryD

10-10-11, 05:52 PM

Essexman

10-10-11, 05:55 PM

I'd really like to learn how to do a snake knot!

Cheers

Steve

Not a problem, hunt me down when you get there, don't be shy, just shout "snake knot!"

Supa - torches eh? What time does it get dark?

DeliveryD

10-10-11, 06:43 PM

Thanks Essexman

Being a member here is widening my horizons for knives so if any one has any Guycep knifes they could bring along I'd love to see them

I've a few torches too so.... shiny and bright things

DeliveryD

10-10-11, 07:01 PM

And any by sc_barker if possible?

Thanks

Supa

10-10-11, 07:46 PM

Supa - torches eh? What time does it get dark?

Dusk is at 18:24.

I'm also on the look out for a new locker, about 3-4inch blade with either a full flat or sabre grind. If you have any in your collect and wouldn't mind bringing them along it'd be appreciated. I don't like buying a knife unless I know how it feels in the hand. Thanks.

Supa

TallNHairyDave

10-10-11, 07:54 PM

san-mai-usa

10-10-11, 11:28 PM

Looking to be bringing some Voorhis, Slobodians, Hayes, Hartsfield, Randall, all my Rambo stuff and of course the odd
Hibben (both Gil and Daryl).

Essexman

11-10-11, 07:27 AM

Looking to be bringing some Voorhis, Slobodians, Hayes, Hartsfield, Randall, all my Rambo stuff and of course the odd
Hibben (both Gil and Daryl).

Is that all ??? :)

Chui

11-10-11, 09:05 AM

RAFFLE!!

Can everyone remember to bring a wee something to put into the raffle we have every meeting, please.

Proceeds from the raffle go help paying for the room hire, which, with numbers currently going, will amount to about £5 each

topheronetwoo

11-10-11, 09:51 AM

No worries, I'm gonna bring my new holiday locker for the raffle, it basically a metal version of a buck 110 which has seen some veg cutting action and lots of limes for Gin and tonics! Surprisingly good for a holiday pick up at about 7 euros!

Really looking forward to the meet sounds like it's coming together very nicely

TallNHairyDave

11-10-11, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the reminder on the Raffle Chui!

I've got a ceramic bladed locker to go in the raffle, and Am might have something in copper & silver mokume-gane to add to it...

Supa

12-10-11, 03:27 AM

I'll be bringing a Wilkinson Sword/Fiskars camp axe for the Raffle hopfully and maybe a Cold Steel Finn Bear if I ever finish covexing it.

And could you guys bring along your Cheap Chinese blades too? I know you have them!

Supa

TallNHairyDave

12-10-11, 07:36 PM

I'm gonna end up bringing more than I planned!

I'll bring my cheerful chinese cheapies with me too :)

If I remember, I'll also bring assorted droewors with me to share

Supa

12-10-11, 10:00 PM

I've only been once befor but I can easily see this little meet up growing into something bigger in the next few years. Once it gets a good following and a few of the big custom makers in regular attendence I can see it becoming a small trade fair of sorts.

You can show off your goodies and drawer queens while chatting with a maker about a your next commision, or watching a pro like LongStrider do a short class of sharpening or guys like Essexman showing off their knots ect ect

The perfect afternoon out if you ask me.

Well done and thanks to Chui and TnHD and anyone else involved behind the scenes for making this happen.

Supa

PS, Perhaps an A4 flyer with the venue's details and a short blurb that people can print off will come in handy for those traveling in on public transport? I screenshot it on my iPod but you can never be too sure with todays coppers.

TallNHairyDave

12-10-11, 10:11 PM

Thanks Supa mate, and thanks to Chui for his pub wrangling skills and to Chui and Nico for helping get LSECCA moving in the first place.

I think we're going to outgrow the Dukes Head pretty soon!

Good Idea re the flyer - should give some peace of mind. I shall knock up a flyer for it and pop it online with a download link.

Supa

12-10-11, 10:21 PM

I think we just need to be a bit more economical with the space we have already. Alot of collectionss were taking up a entire table when they could have been squeezed onto half with ease. And it might we worth have one table left bare for people like LongStrider and Essexman to work on and something to run the Raffle from.

Supa

Chui

12-10-11, 10:40 PM

Yep, I think you have a point here.........however, we have to be careful that we maintain a consistent following and that we choose venues carefully, often season related.

Maybe a lesson learnt to date is that summer can be an iffy time as people are often on hols and kidiwinks need looking after.

Above all, both Dave and I are somewhat surprised that there is not more attendance/enthusiasm given we are London/Home Counties. But like all new things, people need the confidence that it is a positive and healthy growing gathering.

We must not forget the contribution made by Nico (Monsieur) who is juggling with a job away from home and a rapidly growing family.

Let us burst at the seems in The Dukes Head, and if it is time to move on, we will look for somewhere with more space and equally good waitresses ;), sorry, I meant beer and food.........

Good idea re the flyer - if that gives people the extra confidence they may possibly wish for, other than this thread, brilliant, let's do it.

We are all very much looking forward to this meet, it's going to be a great crack........:D

Ethan

12-10-11, 10:43 PM

I'd be very interested to see a flyer... And I agree with Chui reference the barstaff ;)

Lathe dog

12-10-11, 10:46 PM

I think we just need to be a bit more economical with the space we have already.

Supa

Pretty much shown most of what I've got at the last few meets, so rather than bring it all along again I'll limit what I bring to the more recent stuff, couple of fixed blades and a couple of folders and bits and pieces.

TallNHairyDave

12-10-11, 11:48 PM

Here we go folks. One flyer :D

http://www.davidappleton.co.uk/bbforum/lseccaoct2011flyer.jpg

Supa

13-10-11, 12:33 AM

Bloody hell Dave, you knocked that up quick. They must love you at work.

Nice one, Supa.

Hatethatgiraffe

13-10-11, 12:50 AM

I have noticed that in recent times people are more bold regarding meets!
I recently started attending meets (hundreds of miles from me) and the general BB membership are both inviting, friendly and drunk lol
Love it! Look forward to seeing THD and chui soon ;)

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 01:02 AM

Bloody hell Dave, you knocked that up quick. They must love you at work.

Nice one, Supa.

:lol: Well, I had to do something while waiting for iTunes and Apple to un:censored: my iPhone from the iOS 5 update balls up!

I have a 1.3Mb PDF version of the flyer that will print out in A4 if anyone wants it - drop me a PM and I'll email it out.

I have noticed that in recent times people are more bold regarding meets!
I recently started attending meets (hundreds of miles from me) and the general BB membership are both inviting, friendly and drunk lol
Love it! Look forward to seeing THD and chui soon ;)

inviting, friendly and drunk :lol: Nice one. We certainly are when the bottles get passed around the campfire! LSECCA pub meets are rather more sober (yet no less friendly and inviting) affairs :)

Looking forward to seeing you too at the Midlands campout weekend :D

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 01:02 AM

Ooops. duplicated post.

Ethan

13-10-11, 01:07 AM

:lol: Well, I had to do something while waiting for iTunes and Apple to un:censored: my iPhone from the iOS 5 update balls up!

Great poster Dave, now this iPhone thing? I'm just updating my iPad now but it doesn't seem to want to load onto the bloody thing, is this going to be the same issue as that?

ShortNCuddlyAm

13-10-11, 01:09 AM

Great poster Dave, now this iPhone thing? I'm just updating my iPad now but it doesn't seem to want to load onto the bloody thing, is this going to be the same issue as that?

Mine's been contacting the Apple server for the last hour or so...

Hatethatgiraffe

13-10-11, 01:27 AM

Both my iPhone and iPad are done :)
Sorry if that sounds smug! Roll on Friday ;)

Ethan

13-10-11, 01:30 AM

Ah yes my iPad is now stuck in the recovery mode and the computer won't recognise it... Grr!

ShortNCuddlyAm

13-10-11, 01:53 AM

Phone done, iPad now part way through restoring. Reasonably sure I should be in bed by now!!

Supa

13-10-11, 01:56 AM

I've been having trouble with my iPod Touch 4th Gen, wont want to synch and had to restore it in the end, You thenk they're mourning Jobs?

Supa

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 01:57 AM

Ah yes my iPad is now stuck in the recovery mode and the computer won't recognise it... Grr!

Yup. Same here for my iPad.

Got my iPhone back working, but it lost ALL my synch settings so tried to restore every app to it, even ones I've deleted from it in the past, plus ALL my music library... and then promptly fell over. And despite iTunes not having "sync this iPhone over WiFi" ticked, the iPhone insists on synching over WiFi which means it runs like an absolutely slow thing that's been frozen to just above 0 Kelvin... I eventually managed to get back to only the Apps I wanted on it, and have told it NOT to synch any music or books to it at all so at least the synch finishes quickly.

The iOS 5 release is turning into a potential PR nightmare for apple!

Ethan

13-10-11, 02:04 AM

Blackberry falls down for 3 days this week (so far), iDevices bricked. Seems like the end of the world....

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 02:44 AM

iPad has woken itself back up again and is SLOWLY restoring it's apps. *rolls eyes*

Hatethatgiraffe

13-10-11, 07:19 AM

I musta been lucky! Just need to re-sync music on phone but ain't gonna bother ;)
New iPhone tomorrow :)

Chui

13-10-11, 08:24 AM

I'd be very interested to see a flyer... And I agree with Chui reference the barstaff ;)

.......any chance o' your avatar materialising wi' ya.........;)

Chui

13-10-11, 08:29 AM

Great work on the flyer, Dave...........champion, mate!

topheronetwoo

13-10-11, 11:04 AM

Looks great, dave , good work! Maybe it could be put in the place of a few of these ever growing adverts in people's posts ? Not criticising the adverts, I understand they are important for improving the site and it's future ventures just think it could be a good opportunity to get some exposure, imagine if someone like heinnie had an events page that we could sent such quality flyers to? Food for thought!

Anyway I'm on my last full day in Cyprus today , just getting some shelter from the sun and checking my favourite place on the web out, took some rather cr£ap photos yesterday on my iPad of both my Edc out here and the cheapy knife I bought out here to do all of my cooking with..... A job ...to be fair that this 7 euro knife has well and truly surprised me at. Along with the cooking it's also been used to smash ice up for drinks, only had one ice cube mould so resorted freezing water bottles and as I said smashing the ice up for the copious gin and tonics, the cheap knife has held it's own despite the cutting and handle smashes it has put up with. It needs a good sharpen now and I'll give it a once over with some micro mesh before placing it in the raffle,

Here are some photos, if anyone a bit technically minded wants to embed them please do with my thanks

Ps the lockers were room bound, only carried the multi tool when we went out on a jeep safari , you never know ! And I'm an old boy scout !

Also , found a praying mantis on our seating area, as I said the photos are not the best as they were done with my iPad

My daily Edc out here

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/537d31db.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/99ec3721.jpg

Lockers:

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/8971b71b.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/4895ae10.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/11556f27.jpg

Praying mantis:

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/0e91850c.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc386/Topheronetwoo/ffb1aa42.jpg

See you all at the meet , cannot wait !

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 04:58 PM

I'm chuffed that people like / are impressed by the flyer! :D

Jimi W

13-10-11, 05:06 PM

Hello chaps, put my name down on the list!
I haven't been on this forum for a few months now, been really busy and stressed due to various commitments and family stuff and just life in general, and I missed the last meet-up due to me being an air-head... really looking forward to it, I'll bring some nice Elm burr for the raffle, and a couple of new things to show I haven't been completely slack...

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 05:08 PM

Yay! Hello Jimi mate.

Be good to see you again :)

Chui

13-10-11, 05:34 PM

We-hey..........Jimi, it'll be great to see you again, fantastic.

Chui

13-10-11, 05:37 PM

NOTE:

Please forgive me, someone asked a few weeks back if they could bring their young teenage son..........and I am ashamed to admit I have deleted that pm :ashamed01

I have just asked, and yes, it is ok :)

(no alcohol and he must stay with us, that's all)

Supa

13-10-11, 05:40 PM

iTunes just asked me if I wanted to downlaod the iOS 5 update.........oh bullocks.

Supa

TallNHairyDave

13-10-11, 07:58 PM

Just had a PM... With a bit of luck Noddy will be joining us as well as he's in London for work on the Friday before the meetup. :)

Chui

13-10-11, 08:16 PM

Just had a PM... With a bit of luck Noddy will be joining us as well as he's in London for work on the Friday before the meetup. :)

Yep, great news Dave.

Just had a pm from Rob too - he is staying near the Imperial War Museum, so nice n close, and he says, "Looking forward to seeing some people at last. Never yet been able to make a BB meet"

- marvellous.

Noddy

13-10-11, 08:25 PM

It's true, looking forward to it no end - just found out that the dates all fit.

Luggage allowances being what they are, I can't bring much with me - maybe a GEC #23 and an Ingram and something for my pocket whilst I 'm over

But with luck, there will be a couple of things waiting for me at home, and I'll bring them along for inspection, and maybe request the ministrations of Mr. Longstrider for one of them :)

You have all seen a lightsabre - maybe we might get to see a lightbillhook. . The force be straang in this one, Gaffer Jarge :lol:

Nice65

13-10-11, 08:38 PM

I've been having trouble with my iPod Touch 4th Gen, wont want to synch and had to restore it in the end, You thenk they're mourning Jobs?

Supa

Yup. Same here for my iPad.

Got my iPhone back working, but it lost ALL my synch settings so tried to restore every app to it, even ones I've deleted from it in the past, plus ALL my music library... and then promptly fell over. And despite iTunes not having "sync this iPhone over WiFi" ticked, the iPhone insists on synching over WiFi which means it runs like an absolutely slow thing that's been frozen to just above 0 Kelvin... I eventually managed to get back to only the Apps I wanted on it, and have told it NOT to synch any music or books to it at all so at least the synch finishes quickly.

The iOS 5 release is turning into a potential PR nightmare for apple!

Blackberry falls down for 3 days this week (so far), iDevices bricked. Seems like the end of the world....

Sorry for the hijack, and if it continues I'll move all this into a seperate thread, but my 3GS has been a PITA since late last night. Today it lost the ability to connect to the internet via a decent phone signal, it's crashing out of apps, and just generally being moody.

Man, if Jobs had written some kind of 'crash' code....

I've made a hat out of extra thick tin foil just in case.;) Looks pretty cool on aswell.

Hatethatgiraffe

13-10-11, 09:11 PM

Did you do the update Rich?
My 3GS been a dream all day and battery ain't been as arsey either!!

Supa

13-10-11, 09:16 PM

I'm still fixing my iPod Touch.

Steve Jobs: 'If I go down then I'm taking you all with me!'

Supa

Nice65

14-10-11, 06:28 AM

Did you do the update Rich?
My 3GS been a dream all day and battery ain't been as arsey either!!

Erm, no. What would that be then?

About time I synced it, I haven't done it for months.

grace horne

14-10-11, 09:16 AM

Have you got room for another one? It looks like I'm down that way too...

Chui

14-10-11, 09:42 AM

Have you got room for another one? It looks like I'm down that way too...

........berlimey, if it's you, your majesty, we will make room ;)

Yes, of course, it would be brilliant to have you along Grace - wonderful news, this is turning out into a stonking meeting!

parbajtor

14-10-11, 10:17 AM

Bugger, embedding attempt didn't work.

Boy this is gonna be a reet guid 'un

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 11:40 AM

WOOOO!!!! Grace is coming! :D In honour of the founder of M.O.C.K. attending, I'll have to convince Am to wear one of her corsets ;)

It'll be wonderful to see you at the meetup Grace!

I'll be bringing two folding tables with me - the aluminium folding camp table I had last time and a large metal framed "wallpaper pasting" table that I've just reserved from Homebase (as it'll be handy for LSECCA meets and future campouts). So we will be better off for table space than we would have been, we just have to arrange the room to suit :)

This is going to be even more great than normal :D

Essexman

14-10-11, 12:37 PM

It would be great to have you come along Grace,...................have you any spare folders for the Raffle? :)

grace horne

14-10-11, 12:54 PM

It would be great to have you come along Grace,...................have you any spare folders for the Raffle? :)

well, you know me...there are always a few dozen hanging around...:P:lol:

I'll bring Guycep folders and some other stuff, though.

grace horne

14-10-11, 01:01 PM

In honour of the founder of M.O.C.K. attending, I'll have to convince Am to wear one of her corsets ;)

...well, now, if we're going to be doing corsets...:banana:

Chui

14-10-11, 01:07 PM

...well, now, if we're going to be doing corsets...:banana:

- steady, Grace.......Ethan and Essexman are already easy enough to get carried away :rolleyes:

;) :D

DeliveryD

14-10-11, 01:12 PM

Being Young in BB years can some one please explain to me MOCK??

Grace love to see Guy's folders! Thank you

Chui

14-10-11, 01:32 PM

Being Young in BB years can some one please explain to me MOCK??

.........there are trains and roads from Kings Langley to London......even this pub on that very Sunday ;)

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 01:40 PM

Indeed! Come and Join us DeliveryD and all will be revealed :D

Apart from wonderful knives, Grace makes (and been known to wear) corsets. ShortNCuddlyAm also makes and wears corsets (and has tried her hand at knifemaking).

M. = Millitant
O. = Order of
C. = Corseted
K. = Knifemakers

http://www.gracehorne.co.uk/portfolio/textiles/93

http://www.gracehorne.co.uk/image/variation/d3cd60ae1323cef89252f2099d205a02/600square.img

I've told Am that Grace is coming... her reaction was "Oh how cool. I'll have to wear a corset then!"

Primary rule of corset wearing... Boots THEN Corset!

DeliveryD

14-10-11, 01:50 PM

I'm sitting here Laughing!!!!

I must get my wife to meet Grace and ShortNCuddlyAm! Hmmmm :)

(Now a bit worried about bringing my teenage son.........LOL??!!)

Grace love to see more of your knives. When we got back from knives UK it was yours that my daughter told her Mum about!

Supa

14-10-11, 04:10 PM

I think I'm going to need a better camera. Corsets? Cor bliney!

Supa

Chui

14-10-11, 04:16 PM

I think I'm going to need a better camera. Corsets? Cor bliney!

Supa

- actually, Supa........I'm thinking of restricting entry to this meet - only open to those aged 35 and above. It'll only be fair on you real young'uns to preserve innocence.........

Supa

14-10-11, 04:25 PM

Chui, this is because I don't like Harley's isn't it? :|

Supa

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 04:40 PM

- actually, Supa........I'm thinking of restricting entry to this meet - only open to those aged 35 and above. It'll only be fair on you real young'uns to preserve innocence.........

Chui, this is because I don't like Harley's isn't it? :|

Supa

:lol:

Nah chui, let the young 'uns in still! I'm sure Grace and Am will remain modestly dressed and not show off their ankles in public! :lol:

Corsets are a marvel of combining engineering (sprung steel boning for example) with structural fabrics to produce wonderful garments, so are decidedly relevant to the LSECCA interests as far as I'm concerned :D;)

Supa

14-10-11, 04:51 PM

I'll be bringing two folding tables with me - the aluminium folding camp table I had last time and a large metal framed "wallpaper pasting" table that I've just reserved from Homebase (as it'll be handy for LSECCA meets and future campouts). So we will be better off for table space than we would have been, we just have to arrange the room to suit :)

I can be there from 10:30am onwards, no idea when pub will open to let us in to set the room up. But I guess there are worser ways to spend a sunday morning than a quiet walk along the Thames.

And now we're getting the bigger names perhaps we'll be able to persuade a few more londoners that its actualy worth getting up at 10am on a Sunday and draggin their arses over to putney for a meet! Perhaps a quick shout out into the Commons for those who don't pay attention to the meet up forums?

Supa

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 05:13 PM

I'm meeting Longstrider at my place of work at 11am and we're coming over together from there.

Last meetup the pub let us in just before 12 to set the room up as the pub doesn't open until 12, but they let us in with the note that no service until the pub actually opens.

Hopefully Chui or I will be able to talk nicely to them and get them to let us in a bit early again for room setup on the day.

David

Ethan

14-10-11, 05:21 PM

Maybe someone would be kind enough in assisting me with the chip that seems to have developed in the blade of my EDC Urban after some moron took it from my bag and threw it into the floor?

Chui

14-10-11, 05:28 PM

Maybe someone would be kind enough in assisting me with the chip that seems to have developed in the blade of my EDC Urban after some moron took it from my bag and threw it into the floor?

Diafold Dan and Stropper Stewart - all rolled into one and known as Longstrider - may possibly sort that for you, if you speak to him very nicely while supplying copious amounts of rum n coke.........;)

Chui

14-10-11, 05:32 PM

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 05:34 PM

- sorted. If a small handful of us wish to get there 11.30 or so, they're happy for us to set the room up.

Superb, thanks Chui!

Dave

Essexman

14-10-11, 06:00 PM

- steady, Grace.......Ethan and Essexman are already easy enough to get carried away :rolleyes:

;) :D

Cough --- coming from a man who admitted to me at the last meeting that he had "fallen in love several times whilst travelling along by the Thames today", after I made the observation about how popular jogging in tight lycra was with the young ladies of London.

8)

In other news - I have a very nice blade blank on it's way from a BB maker that I'll be putting in the raffle.

Chui

14-10-11, 06:18 PM

Cough --- coming from a man who admitted to me at the last meeting that he had "fallen in love several times whilst travelling along by the Thames today", after I made the observation about how popular jogging in tight lycra was with the young ladies of London.

8)

In other news - I have a very nice blade blank on it's way from a BB maker that I'll be putting in the raffle.

:lol: - guilty as charged

........and talking of raffles, Dave you ok to handle the book of tickets again..?

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 07:15 PM

:lol: - guilty as charged

........and talking of raffles, Dave you ok to handle the book of tickets again..?

No problems. Raffle book is standing by!

Ethan

14-10-11, 10:05 PM

Diafold Dan and Stropper Stewart - all rolled into one and known as Longstrider - may possibly sort that for you, if you speak to him very nicely while supplying copious amounts of rum n coke.........;)
Rum and coke? I didn't realise Longstrider was a girl...

Lathe dog

14-10-11, 10:15 PM

- sorted. If a small handful of us wish to get there 11.30 or so, they're happy for us to set the room up.

How small's a handfull Paul, after missing the last two meet's ain't going to miss this 'un' come hell or high water.

Have hand's will travel (early) even on a sunday....:|..:D

TallNHairyDave

14-10-11, 11:05 PM

Longstrider may like rum & coke, but he doesn't drink it in girls measures!

Rum & coke, the longstrider way... (as observed at JackJacks and LSECCA campouts)

Drink 1/3 of a 2 litre bottle of diet coke
Fill bottle back up to the top with rum
Gently invert to mix
Drink while sitting around campfire.
Repeat until time to stagger to tent.

P.S. Got the second table en route home from work? It's big!

Longstrider

15-10-11, 07:15 AM

Rum and coke? I didn't realise Longstrider was a girl...

:] This from a man who needs an edge renewed ? (and who probably cannot deny drinking lager at some point !) Mayhap we have met in the past, and Ethan was fooled by my dainty little dannies ? :lol:
Now... Bacardi 'n' coke IS a girlies drink ;), but there's a world of difference between that and Appletons. A whole world. Trust me ;)

Problem is, I'll have to drive there and drive home again afterwards, so it'll be rum+coke without the rum for me next Sunday :)
(Can't afford to drink rum+coke in pubs anymore anyway. Ask for a measure of rum and all they do is dampen the glass with the stuff and then charge you for half a ruddy bottle !)

camperman

15-10-11, 04:59 PM

This looks like the place to be next Sunday.
Any room for a small un ?

TallNHairyDave

15-10-11, 05:02 PM

Yup! I'm sure we'll be able to squeeze you in :D

This really is shaping up to be the best one yet!

Hatethatgiraffe

15-10-11, 05:03 PM

:] This from a man who needs an edge renewed ? (and who probably cannot deny drinking lager at some point !) Mayhap we have met in the past, and Ethan was fooled by my dainty little dannies ? :lol:
Now... Bacardi 'n' coke IS a girlies drink ;), but there's a world of difference between that and Appletons. A whole world. Trust me ;)

Problem is, I'll have to drive there and drive home again afterwards, so it'll be rum+coke without the rum for me next Sunday :)
(Can't afford to drink rum+coke in pubs anymore anyway. Ask for a measure of rum and all they do is dampen the glass with the stuff and then charge you for half a ruddy bottle !)

Mmmmm Appletons ;)

grace horne

15-10-11, 07:44 PM

Gosh...there are so many of you that I have been wanting to meet for ages!! It's going to be great.

TallNHairyDave

15-10-11, 10:04 PM

I think this is the current list....

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave & ShortNCuddlyAm
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo
08. Chui
09. san-mai-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. parismachon
13. Ethan
14. Tomj & Di (poss)
15. Benp (poss........just had a baby!)
16. etorix
17. Longstrider
18. Grace Horne
19. DeliveryD + son
20. Jimi W

Potentially 25 people!

This is going to be a damn good gathering, but considering the number of BB members in London and surrounding areas, like Chui said earlier, I'm still surprised it's not more!

P.S. I will bring FAK as usual, but I fully intend NOT cutting myself this time! :lol:

skull-collector

15-10-11, 11:04 PM

Had a look at transport options to get down for this as I have vowed never to drive in London :surrender: but the train would cost us nearly £100, National Express coach is looking at about £60 plus we'd still have to get from Westminster so looks like a no go i'm afraid which is a shame as we'd really like to meet up with you mad bunch again :lol:

TallNHairyDave

15-10-11, 11:26 PM

skull-collector

15-10-11, 11:46 PM

Just try and keep us away!!!

grace horne

16-10-11, 11:54 AM

Stew

16-10-11, 12:06 PM

Rum and coke? I didn't realise Longstrider was a girl...

He isn't yet. He's going through a period of change in his life. You should wish him luck on his upcoming 'op' when you see him. :D

grace horne

16-10-11, 12:15 PM

He isn't yet. He's going through a period of change in his life. You should wish him luck on his upcoming 'op' when you see him. :D

OOOooooooo! you have a mean streak!! :ralmao:

Nice65

16-10-11, 12:46 PM

Noddy and Camperman, too? :D

Is Noddy gonna make it?

The list is looking pretty impressive now, I'll be sorry to miss this one.

TallNHairyDave

16-10-11, 01:50 PM

He isn't yet. He's going through a period of change in his life. You should wish him luck on his upcoming 'op' when you see him. :D

:ralmao: :ralmao: :ralmao:

Noddy and Camperman, too? :D

Oops!... how did I manage to miss off Noddy and camperman? :banghead:

Is Noddy gonna make it?

The list is looking pretty impressive now, I'll be sorry to miss this one.

yes, Noddy is coming, at least he's not PMd me to say he now can't make it.

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave & ShortNCuddlyAm
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo
08. Chui
09. san-mai-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. parismachon
13. Ethan
14. Tomj & Di (poss)
15. Benp (poss........just had a baby!)
16. etorix
17. Longstrider
18. Grace Horne
19. DeliveryD + son
20. Jimi W
21. Noddy
22. Camperman

Ethan

16-10-11, 02:39 PM

Next weekend here I come, have to buy a train ticket though which I've not done in 15 years....

Nice65

16-10-11, 02:55 PM

Chui

16-10-11, 04:18 PM

01. Supa
02. Lathe dog
03. Tallnhairydave & ShortNCuddlyAm
04. Essexman
05. TBurgess
06. Tx101
07. topheronetwoo
08. Chui
09. san-mai-usa
10. anders7777 (poss)
11. Parbajtor (+2 poss)
12. parismachon
13. Ethan
14. Tomj & Di (poss)
15. Benp (poss........just had a baby!)
16. etorix
17. Longstrider
18. Grace Horne
19. DeliveryD + son
20. Jimi W
21. Noddy
22. Camperman
23. jaxon

jaxon from Epsom.....new fella.

I hope its a warm day - we'll need to fling the windows open and use the flower boxes for extra standing space :D

Essexman

16-10-11, 05:10 PM

Just trying to compare, how many did we have at the last Pub do?

Chui - just to confirm, we'll still be able to order food in the room like before?

Chui

16-10-11, 05:21 PM

Just trying to compare, how many did we have at the last Pub do?

Chui - just to confirm, we'll still be able to order food in the room like before?

I think it was about 20 the first time.......

Food........

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/OhYes.jpg

ShortNCuddlyAm

16-10-11, 05:35 PM

Oh good - cos I'm really looking forward to their camembert :)

Essexman

16-10-11, 05:39 PM

Cheers Chui, It's just that TX101 said he'd buy me lunch.

I feel a bit bad about it, as he said that before knowing that it's London rates at the pub.

Any rowing on at the weekend? You know, for something to watch out the widow when we get bored like?

Chui

16-10-11, 05:41 PM

Cheers Chui, It's just that TX101 said he'd buy me lunch.

Any rowing on at the weekend? You know, for something to watch out the widow when we get bored like?

:lol: prolly rowing, yes........

Anything to watch out the window..........lots, always is - the Thames is big here ;)

Ethan

16-10-11, 08:01 PM

Food?! Come on Essexman eating is cheating...

Essexman

16-10-11, 08:03 PM

Food?! Come on Essexman eating is cheating...

But I'll be missing out on the full roast dinner at home. Seeing as I'm driving, I need to eat something to keep the cola down.

grace horne

16-10-11, 09:17 PM

I hope its a warm day - we'll need to fling the windows open and use the flower boxes for extra standing space :D

Well if you're anything like EMCCU, we enjoy a good excuse to snuggle up!!!!!

Nice65

16-10-11, 09:25 PM

Well if you're anything like EMCCU, we enjoy a good excuse to snuggle up!!!!!

Snuggling with the Folder Queen. Lovely. :)

Rather wish I was coming to this one. Can we have plenty of pics please? People and knives?

TallNHairyDave

16-10-11, 10:42 PM

I will bring my camera, and I know Chui is bringing his...

Will try to make sure I get plenty of photos this time!

Chui

16-10-11, 10:49 PM

I was going to bring the big fat pro jobbie camera - praps better change it for the pocket one, so we do have some room ;)

All shaping up well, its going to be fun............and the Kiwis would've tonked our friends in blue by then too :D

Better ask the chef to do some triple choc cake dessert since our Grace is coming...........

grace horne

17-10-11, 07:49 AM

Well if you're anything like EMCCU, we enjoy a good excuse to snuggle up!!!!!

Actually, come to think about it, it may be less snuggling and more of huddling together for warmth...it is Up North!!!:D

Huon

17-10-11, 08:23 PM

TallNHairyDave

17-10-11, 08:33 PM

Fingers crossed you can make it Huon. :)

Huon

17-10-11, 08:44 PM

Hi Dave,

It'll be good to see you all.

I'll try not to leave books, shaving kit or medicine behind this time.

Actually I've been paid by Grace to attend. Apparently something to do with comparative age. All a bit over my head alas.

Cheers!

TallNHairyDave

17-10-11, 09:02 PM

Am is considering whipping up a new corset in tan coutil (steel boning etc) in honour of the meetup :)

camperman

17-10-11, 09:14 PM

Do we all need to bring somethng for the raffle?;)

TallNHairyDave

17-10-11, 09:34 PM

I think if we end up inundated with raffle prizes, Chui and I need to work out whether it would make sense to start building up a "raffle prize collection" that comes to meets and only raffling off a few items per meet so people don't have to bring something to every meetup... (and making it more like a raffle than our first one!)

Assuming of course that would be ok for everyone?

We could have a sticky thread of what's in the raffle box, and put out a call for donations when it starts to run low.

camperman

17-10-11, 10:04 PM

Inundated? Blimey.
I'll have to see what's in the drawer.

Essexman

17-10-11, 10:25 PM

Inundated? Blimey.
I'll have to see what's in the drawer.

You know it hasn't got to be a knife for the raffle. Anything goes ~(within reason!)

I won a really nice mini screw driver set last time.

grace horne

17-10-11, 10:29 PM

Am is considering whipping up a new corset in tan coutil (steel boning etc) in honour of the meetup :)

:D

Ooooo, tan coutil? Very tactical...I need a kingfisher one to match my new shoes...if I have time to make it.

Ethan

17-10-11, 10:44 PM

Am is considering whipping up a new corset in tan coutil (steel boning etc) in honour of the meetup :)
Corset nice, but could she not whip up some kind of cake?!

TallNHairyDave

17-10-11, 11:05 PM

Inundated? Blimey.
I'll have to see what's in the drawer.

At the first one, we ended up with more prizes than attendees, so it turned into a lucky dip! Chui brought the leftover items along with him to the next one.

You know it hasn't got to be a knife for the raffle. Anything goes ~(within reason!)

I won a really nice mini screw driver set last time.

Yup, what Essexman said, as long as it's relevant to BB it's good! We've had paracord bits, knives, tools, handle materials, handmade jewellery, knife making kits and sundry other bits. (Handmade jewellery was from Am, and it was decided that it was relevant because it's always handy to have something to placate the Mrs when a new knife arrives :lol:)

:D

Ooooo, tan coutil? Very tactical...I need a kingfisher one to match my new shoes...if I have time to make it.

I've been trying to convince her to sew on 1" webbing in a PALS grid so she can attach pouches 'cause it's tan, but she's having none of it! :)

Corset nice, but could she not whip up some kind of cake?!

Oooh, you're gonna be in trouble if Am sees that :lol: ;) suggesting she should be baking in the kitchen!

Chui is talking with the pub about bringing cake - we would like to have a cake in honour of Grace's birthday but we don't want to step on the pub's toes by bringing in our own food... If that's OK with the pub then there will be cake (and maybe biltong & droewors to share too)

Ethan

17-10-11, 11:39 PM

Oooh, you're gonna be in trouble if Am sees that :lol: ;) suggesting she should be baking in the kitchen!

WHAT??!! Dave don't put words in my mouth, I am quite sure I was not suggesting such a thing of your young lady at all! I was simply appreciating the attention to detail and the quality with which she executes her jewellery and can but imagine if that was transformed into cakes, a true sensory overload I'd wager.
Obviously you have outdated concepts of the female of the species and need to be punished....

:p

Chui

17-10-11, 11:54 PM

Cake - yes, we're on..........on, in as much as we can bring our own

Raffle prizes - inundated.......yep, but, Dave - mebbe we should set a quality threshold, eh ;)

As for chat about corsets............yes, of corset'll be a grand meet :D

TallNHairyDave

17-10-11, 11:54 PM

WHAT??!! Dave don't put words in my mouth, I am quite sure I was not suggesting such a thing of your young lady at all! I was simply appreciating the attention to detail and the quality with which she executes her jewellery and can but imagine if that was transformed into cakes, a true sensory overload I'd wager.
Obviously you have outdated concepts of the female of the species and need to be punished....

:p

:ralmao: :ralmao: :ralmao:

You're absolutely right though, Am does make exceedingly good cakes! (and even better bread!) :)

Cake - yes, we're on..........on, in as much as we can bring our own

Raffle prizes - inundated.......yep, but, Dave - mebbe we should set a quality threshold, eh ;)

As for chat about corsets............yes, of corset'll be a grand meet :D

Excellent news Chui! Thanks mate... I'll drop you a PM re cake arrangements.

TallNHairyDave

18-10-11, 12:22 AM

Right. Cake is sorted.. I'll bring it along and cake will be served in honour of Grace's birthday after most people have had lunch or food of some description from the bar :)

Noddy

18-10-11, 01:55 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNjcuZ-LiSY

and because it is funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=MwZbuF40T1M

Chui

18-10-11, 09:15 AM

Brilliant Rob, that started my day off with a good laugh.

Izzard is great - went to see him many years ago :ralmao::ralmao:

TallNHairyDave

18-10-11, 10:59 AM

Fantastic Rob! Gotta love a bit of Eddie Izzard to start the day :D

Supa

18-10-11, 05:10 PM

Okay, I think I've got my ride sorted. I'll be going into london nice and early because I want to get down to the Occupy London gig and get some pics of whats going on down there. So I'll be one of the early guys there, not sure if I'll be bringing any blades other than the one that needs some attention for Mr Longstrider.

Not long to go now guys!

Supa

TallNHairyDave

18-10-11, 05:21 PM

If you're going via Occupy London thing, I would suggest that you don't have ANY blades other than UK Legal EDC.

Even then, it'd probably be safest not to in case the police consider you to be a protester and decide to stop and search.... "what are you doing carrying a knife at a demonstration sonny?"...

Wouldn't want to miss the meetup because of having to spend time arguing S.139 of CJA 1988 with a police officer in riot gear or custody sargeant!

But that is a little bit paranoid I suppose....

Chui

18-10-11, 05:35 PM

.........or, you could gain 1st hand knowledge of your capture and let us know in a week or so time when you finally get internet access and can sit down in the prison......;)

Seriously, Dave is right, please don't put yourself in a compromising situation.

If your ride is coming up the A3, you will pass close to me - drop your stuff off and I'll bring it with to the pub, then you can go off and enjoy yourself..........

Huon

18-10-11, 05:37 PM

Supa

18-10-11, 05:41 PM

I didnt explain myself. I'll be leaving the stuff in the car when I go down there and grabbing it out of the car when I make my way to the Pub. I won't even be carrying a knife when I go down there because I'm not the most subtle looking guy.

It's a shame I can't exercise my right to carry, and conform to the law while doing so, due to the threat of unlawful or mistaken arrest by a police officer who doesn't understand the law. But thats another thread entirely.

All my blades bar my EDC will be in a zippered case with a cable tie thru the zips so it can't be opened. I should be fine with that plus one of daves Flyers.

Supa

Essexman

18-10-11, 06:08 PM

Supa - where abouts is the Occupy London thing taking part? Just thinkiing about my route in to London being jammed
!

Ethan

18-10-11, 06:43 PM

Sips if you do end up being nicked please feel free to give me a bell..

Essexman where a bouts are you going via?

Essexman

18-10-11, 07:32 PM

Sips if you do end up being nicked please feel free to give me a bell..

Essexman where a bouts are you going via?

Start off near Epping Forest, pick up TX101 in Chigwell, over to the North circ, the A13 into limehouse link , follow along the river all the way in. I think I'll be OK.

TallNHairyDave

18-10-11, 11:53 PM

Supa - good plan mate. I reckon you should be fine :)

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!

TallNHairyDave

19-10-11, 02:24 PM

SPECIAL NEWS!

I had been talking to Antony at flashaholics about organising a passaround of a new-to-the-market torch, but we didn't want to run the risk of it getting "stuck", and he then said that he'd be happy to donate one to be raffled off for charity if I was to review it first. I told him about the LSECCA meeting this weekend and....

Antony at Flashaholics (http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/) is donating a NiteCore TM11 "Tiny Monster" (http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/nitecore/nitecore-tm11.html) 2000 lumens torch (complete with 8xCR123 batteries to run it on) to us to raffle off for charity at this meetup.

For those who don't know what one is, here's a video review of it... it's the small one about the size of a can of coke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24VSvRrN2hw

He is sending me the torch along with 8 x CR123 batteries and would like a review of it posted, but then we can raffle it for charity on Sunday, he has just got back to me and said that he would like us to make the donation to Save The Children (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk).

Ideally we want to raise at least the torch selling price, so depending on number tickets sold we'll be looking at £15 each if we only sell 16 tickets (We can drop the ticket price but at £10 each if we can guarantee 23 tickets, or £5 each if we guarantee at least 46).... but, this is your chance to win an incredibly powerful, surprisingly small torch valued at £226.95 (excluding postage and the included batteries) and make a donation to a worthwhile charity at the same time.

I will do a "show of hands" on Sunday before raffling this off and the per ticket price will be decided at that point.... If at least 23 folks hold their hands up (or we get a guaranteed minimum of 23 tickets sold), then it'll be £10 a ticket, if we can guarantee 46 tickets sold, it'll be £5 a ticket.

This is seperate to our usual "room hire" raffle.

(Tony's recommendation is that the winner then purchase 4 x 18650 batteries and a charger to run the torch on in the long term as the performance is better, and while the initial outlay for batteries and charger is more expensive it will be cheaper in the long term to run it on 18650 rechargeable cells than CR123 batteries!)

So, a huge thank you to Tony for initially donating the torch for review and then saying that it should be raffled off for charity.

The torch will be on display during the meetup so folks can have a look at it.

Noddy

19-10-11, 02:47 PM

Can we split the lumens up between twenty of us?

(That is some donation :))

DeliveryD

19-10-11, 02:48 PM

Very Generous!

I've always found Antony a great guy to do business with!

I'll have one ticket please! Looking forward to Sunday!

TallNHairyDave

19-10-11, 02:52 PM

I couldn't believe it when he said he'd be donate it for charity raffle! What a gentleman.

I will do a "show of hands" on Sunday before raffling this off. If at least 23 hold their hands up (or we get a guaranteed minimum of 23 tickets sold), then it'll be £10 a ticket. (Tony has now confirmed that his chosen charity is Save the Children (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk))

We might limit the number of tickets per person to give everyone a fair chance, but that's depending on how many folks want tickets.

Chui

19-10-11, 03:39 PM

Utterly brilliant, Dave - well done matey!

If people see this as a stonkingly worthwhile charity raffle - with the chance of winning a torch to spot Pluto with - I'm sure we'll reach target and beyond :)

With LSECCA gaining this kind of momentum, maybe we should ask around if people are up for a Christmas meet............?

TallNHairyDave

19-10-11, 03:47 PM

I have had a PM asking about "postal bids" for the raffle from a chap who can't make it to the meetup.

Chui and I have discussed this and as it was donated for us to raffle at the LSECCA meetup by Antony, we've decided "no postal bids"... if you want a chance to win it, come to the pub on Sunday! Sorry folks.

Like Chui said, look at this as a donation to a worthy charity with a chance to win one hell of a torch!

Essexman

19-10-11, 04:08 PM

I have had a PM asking about "postal bids" for the raffle from a chap who can't make it to the meetup.

Chui and I have discussed this and as it was donated for us to raffle at the LSECCA meetup by Antony, we've decided "no postal bids"... if you want a chance to win it, come to the pub on Sunday!

Like Chui said, look at this as a donation to a worthy charity with a chance to win one hell of a torch!

What about telephone, of iPad facetime bids? :)

dkonopinski

19-10-11, 04:10 PM

Traveling on Thursday & Friday and not sure if I'll have online access. So have a great meet-up you lot. I look forward to pics.

David

Supa

19-10-11, 05:03 PM

Damn, I would love to have that torch but I can't afford a tenner per ticket so I'm out. Good luck to everyone else tho.

gorilla

19-10-11, 10:45 PM

some lucky southerner will have a nice torch:)
can't help thinking that more could be raised if people could buy a ticket in absentia though - but i wouldn't mind a 1 in 23 chance to win either :)

TallNHairyDave

20-10-11, 09:57 AM

Edit - see below.

Stew

20-10-11, 09:58 AM

If there isn't enough interest at the pubmeet then this will be raffled on bb.

Dave, I'm sure you'll be fine at the meet to get it gone but just so you're aware, BB doesn't do raffles anymore.

TallNHairyDave

20-10-11, 10:02 AM

Dave, I'm sure you'll be fine at the meet to get it gone but just so you're aware, BB doesn't do raffles anymore.

Ah, thanks for the heads up Stew. This will NOT be raffled here.

If there isn't enough interest on Sunday then this will go back to Tony.

Here's hoping we get enough interest on Sunday.

Nice65

20-10-11, 10:03 AM

Dave, I'm sure you'll be fine at the meet to get it gone but just so you're aware, BB doesn't do raffles anymore.

Or charity events I'm afraid. :(

gorilla

20-10-11, 12:03 PM

my point wasn't that it has to be raffled here, or that a thread about it is needed. i just thought that if someone, by pm to Dave or Chui, would like to send £X for a ticket before the meet, then a ticket will be entered at the meet on their behalf - more money for the kids, more people get a chance to win. it's not a BB raffle, it's a raffle at a meet that people have bought a ticket for in advance.
but ultimately, nothing to do with me as i can't attend, but it just seems to me that a generous offer is not being taken full advantage of for the sake of pedantics

Chui

20-10-11, 01:55 PM

You make a valid point.

Dave was offered the torch as a raffle for the LSECCA event, and in doing so, Anthony said he wanted the cost covered by the raffle – all down to the relationship between Dave & Anthony

Yes, it is a very generous offer, and a very wonderful toy.

I agree, if we opened it up to BB members we could hopefully raise more money............but we are not into that on BB, as has been discussed, and declared, at length before. There's also the fact that Dave would need to spend his time administering the raffle itself……all before Sunday.

Therefore, and I am sorry if it causes upset, it has been decided to keep the raffle to within the bounds of the pub-meet.

Some of the members coming to the pub-meet do not have a substantial income, and it is perhaps a bonus for them, should they wish to partake in the charity raffle, that their efforts for attending are rewarded by better than normal odds of winning something fairly special.

Essexman

20-10-11, 02:45 PM

Getting back to the meet, made a new neck lanyard for myself today, all ready now......

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/essexman/Paracord%20stuff/DSCF3947.jpg

Supa

20-10-11, 02:59 PM

Getting back to the meet, made a new neck lanyard for myself today, all ready now......

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/essexman/Paracord%20stuff/DSCF3947.jpg

Just in the process of knocking up a simple paracord one for myself with some way to carry my little Kiridashi behind it. It'd not going well but I'll figure it out. :lol:

And I think your quite right to keep it within the Pub Meet. At least next time something like this happens it will encourage people to get up off thier arses and get down there, no offence intented to those who can't make it of course.

It's just a kick in the face to all those who got this thing arranged and are paying for it out of thier own pocket before hand to then have people show no intrest at all of turning up. Because if you don't support things like this in thier infantcy then they're just gonna die off and then we all lose.

Supa

Chui

20-10-11, 03:13 PM

..........think I've got an old length of sisal knocking about in the bottom of one of my panniers, somewhere :ashamed05

gorilla

20-10-11, 03:26 PM

TallNHairyDave

20-10-11, 03:44 PM

The agreement with Antony was to raffle it at the LSECCA meetup.

I posted about it being raffled at the pubmeet to drum up further last minute interest / attendees for the meet as we want lsecca pub meets to be well attended and vibrant meetups. Doing so in the thread about the tm11 was the logical place.

You'll note in my post there I did not say anything about making tickets available to non attendees. I just announced that it would be raffled at the pubmeet.

Finally, by running the raffle in person at an LSECCA gathering and not running it through BB other than to announce that it will happen at the pubmeet, Chui and I believe that we are in compliance with the forum rule banning using bb to fundraise for charities.

Huon

20-10-11, 03:51 PM

Nothing sinister or distressing. I think Chui was referring to the forum rules:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?710-Forum-RULES-amp-GUIDELINES

In particular this:
Charity Fund-raising:
It has always been our opinion that there are so many means and ways for people to raise money for charitable causes, that there is room for somewhere that does not allow it. We understand that there are very many worthy causes, but equally, there are very many ways of raising money. Britishblades does not need to be part of a fund raising portfolio or awareness campaign for any charity and we believe that the majority of our membership value having somewhere that is free from those pressures. We polled our community and 83.48% agreed that they did not want to see charity fund-raising on our forums. To that end, it is completely forbidden to run any kind of auction, sponsorship, raffle or any other kind of charity promotion on our forums, either for money or simply to raise awareness. To repeat ....all forms of charity promotion are prohibited, no matter how worthy the cause. The only exceptions to this are that you may carry a single, unformatted, plain text link in your signature to a charitable website or promotion of your choice and you may also use the classifieds to sell items for charity, providing they carry a fixed price and follow the normal formatting rules for adverts.

Cheers!

Huon

no upset caused Chui - but if it was LSeCCA only, maybe Dave shouldn't have raised hopes buy posting about the raffle in a non- LSECCA thread for everyone to see?

and in terms of charities, last time i looked HFH did quite well out of this site, so how BB can be declared 'not into that sort of thing' i find a bit odd, and a bit distressing tbh. but that's another thread.
to all attending, have fun :D

gorilla

20-10-11, 04:31 PM

my apologies to all - a bee in my bonnet that had no right being there

TallNHairyDave

20-10-11, 04:43 PM

It's OK gorilla mate. No upset on my side, and I'm really sorry if I by announcing that we'd raffle it a the meetup (to try to get more people to come to the pub) raised hopes of taking part in the raffle for folks who can't make it to the meetup.

If BB allowed charity fundraising on the forum, I'm sure we'd have thrown it open to everyone (as long as that was OK with Antony and short notice + admin by me be damned) and done the draw at LSECCA perhaps with cheaper tickets for people who could attend the pubmeet as a draw to get attendees.

Dave

gorilla

20-10-11, 04:46 PM

It's OK gorilla mate. No upset on my side, and I'm really sorry if I by announcing that we'd raffle it a the meetup (to try to get more people to come to the pub) raised hopes of taking part in the raffle for folks who can't make it to the meetup.

If BB allowed charity fundraising on the forum, I'm sure we'd have thrown it open to everyone and done the draw at LSECCA perhaps with cheaper tickets for people who could attend the pubmeet as a draw to get attendees.

Dave

thanks Dave - and my apologies to you especially
just having a d1ckhead moment:)