Nottingham Meetup: January 6th

[Danzo]

Hi folks

The EMCCU will be holding the first meetup of 2007 in Nottingham at the 'Lincolnshire Poacher' on Mansfield Rd:

http://www.pub-explorer.com/notts/pub/lincolnshirepoachernottingham.htm

The pub and the room are are available from 10.00am until well into the evening. Some beer is likely to be drunk.

We will be having our normal activities of drinking beer, eating buffets and talking about all the knives we bring along, but we also have a special event this meetup: our send off for Guycep who will be joining the the Royal Marines two days later.

Without Guy the EMCCU simply wouldn't exist as he made it so easy for us to have our first meetup. If Guy had not found us such a good venue on the first occasion then I don't think we'd be doing this now. His superb knives have also provided prizes for our raffles and a present for a special little girl.

All are welcome and please sign up below. Copy and paste if you know how, if not just post your name.

:sign20:

Danzo

[Guycep]

Guess I'd better be there :)

Thanks Dan :ashamed01

[Danzo]

Guess I'd better be there :)

Thanks Dan :ashamed01

I hope so, you need to make the knife we'll be presenting to you. The last one didn't turn up on time, as you know......

:D

Danzo

[Anarcus]

I'll be there :D


So:
Danzo
Guy
Tim

[Cones]

I'll be there. :)

Is there any car parking at the pub?

Thanks

Mark

[pippyd]

I'm up for it.

Seeing as the beer's good I'll also be looking at getting a train in to Nottingham or walking from there.

Cheers, Phil

[Danzo]

Is there any car parking at the pub?



No, but the Victoria Centre car park is only about two hundred yards from the pub.

Danzo

[Danzo]

Sign your bloody names up!

:rolleyes:

Danzo

[pippyd]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd

:D :D :D

[lemoneyewash]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone) :rolleyes:
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP

[Andy]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone) :rolleyes:
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy

[Jal]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal

[Stuart Mitchell]

I hope so, you need to make the knife we'll be presenting to you. The last one didn't turn up on time, as you know......

:D

Danzo

:rolleyes:

[Diamond Dave]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave

[Danzo]

:rolleyes:

Can you make this meetup Stuart? I know everyone was looking forward to seeing you last time.

Danzo

[Danzo]

"Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)"

I bet he got the hospital to pay him for the honour of setting it!

:D

I hope you're feeling OK mate, see you in Nottingham.

Danzo

[dtalbot]

Need to work out where the kids are but provisionally yep from me and Emp (if the pub will let her in!)

[Danzo]

The pub will let her in, mate, no worries. The pub cats sat on my table as I was reading the paper, and ate some food from an evident regulars dinner plate. It's that sort of pub.

:D

I have enquired about getting a cake in the shape of Guy but it seems there isn't enough marzipan in the East Midlands to cover it......

;)

Danzo

[Diamond Dave]

What about an ice statue of Guy and when it melts we can all lick it.............ok I'll get my coat

[Tiffers]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)


:D


Tiffers (who has only been to Nottingham once in her life and had a very "interesting" experience!)

[one_rod]

Don't really enjoy this sort of thing, but I suppose I should make the effort.....:rolleyes:

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod

:D

[Stephen63]

I've only missed one so far....

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63

[Danzo]

I will come and drag you by the hair if you don't sign up......

:]

Danzo

[lemoneyewash]

"Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)"

I bet he got the hospital to pay him for the honour of setting it!

:D

I hope you're feeling OK mate, see you in Nottingham.

Danzo

Dictated from a sick bed: "Thank's very much mate, I only had two young nurses looking after me too. I'm not too bad, just throbs like bl**dy hell (I let him swear at this point :D ). I'll definitely be there in Nottingham too. Bring some bargains :] "

The hospital took Debs to one side and said, for 12 years old they were amazed at his pain threshold actually as it's such a bad break. He's using his 'Rugby Mentality' to cope I think. He was asking me if collar bones were a regular thing to break on a Rugby field! He plays Tighthead at school.

His 'hero' is Laurence Dallaglio and he wants to know if he's ever broken his!!

He doesn't know it'll be at least 3 months before he can play again. He'll be gutted.

We're hoping the fracture clinic tomorrow don't recommend it being pinned as he'll need an op.

[hol3400]

I will come and drag you by the hair if you don't sign up......

:]

Danzo

Well seen as you put it that way, how can I refuse......

It also coincides with my Christmas holidays so I'll be there :D

Ooh, I'll need a B&B so any recomendations?


Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol

[Diamond Dave]

Lemoneyelad,Hope all goes well tomorrow, we will be thinking of you.

Break a leg....no,no,no I mean good luck

[lemoneyewash]

Lemoneyelad,Hope all goes well tomorrow, we will be thinking of you.

Break a leg....no,no,no I mean good luck

Ta Dave, he'll appreciate that.....I hope... :C

:D

[Cones]

I'm sure Danzo will be along with a cheap knife (by that I mean low cost expensive) in a moment to cheer him up. :)

Hope he gets well soon.

Mark

[lemoneyewash]

I'm sure Danzo will be along with a cheap knife (by that I mean low cost expensive) in a moment to cheer him up. :)

Hope he gets well soon.

Mark

Ta mate ;)

[AndyP]

He'll be fine in no time Carl..

Get plenty of protien down him and he'll be repaired sharpish..

Cheers for putting my name down...;)

[pennillion]

If you dont mind, i will do my utmost to get there........i'd really like to see Guy off in style ( meaning lots of drink and food :D )

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion

[dtalbot]

Looks like a one parent 3 kids weekend for me so can't make it I'm afraid.

[lemoneyewash]

He'll be fine in no time Carl..

Get plenty of protien down him and he'll be repaired sharpish..

Cheers for putting my name down...;)


No probs mate.

Doc at the fracture clinic today said sling probably off in 3 weeks and a check up in 6 weeks. NO rugby until they decide it's safe (probably 7-8 weeks).

NOT a happy bunny :rolleyes:

[Danzo]

NO rugby until they decide it's safe (probably 7-8 weeks).



He could always turn out for England. A twelve year old with a broken collarbone would improve the overall standard of the team no end!

:D

Danzo

[lemoneyewash]

He could always turn out for England. A twelve year old with a broken collarbone would improve the overall standard of the team no end!

:D

Danzo

:D

[AndyP]

Hey Carl.. Tell him to send the sling over to our batsmen over on OZ..

Probably fair better in the crease if they only used 1 arm.. :O

[ubermeister]

Can you put me down for that, please. It'd be rude no to as I'm 4 miles up the road. Don't have anything interesting to bring though, sorry.

Anthony

[sc_barker]

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker

finaly put some faces to names :D

[lemoneyewash]

Hey Carl.. Tell him to send the sling over to our batsmen over on OZ..

Probably fair better in the crease if they only used 1 arm.. :O


;)

:D

[Danzo]

Update:

Danzo
Guy
Tim
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister

Twenty already!

:party11:

Danzo

[Danzo]

Can all those who will require vegetarian food please attach a 'V' to their name? Or PM me if you aren't that techie.

I can also get a sample menu for anyone who fancies having a meal from the regular menu, including veggies.

Thanks

Danzo

[Anarcus]

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers (maybe? Maybe not! Hopefully though so I'm gonna try!)
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister

[Tiffers]

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister



Having had a chat with HWTHMBO this evening, he came up with a wonderful idea for us :D We are both going to come up, he will drop me off at the pub and go on to the Games Workshop headquarters thingy, then he will return, having sated his interest in small things in time for a bit of a hello before we head off home :)

So, I have changed the maybe to a definately :D

Tiffers

[Guycep]

So, I have changed the maybe to a definately :D

Tiffers

Hoorah!!:D

[Tiffers]

Now, whats being raffled??? :D

Tiffers

[Stuart Mitchell]

Now, whats being raffled??? :D

Tiffers
Better get the previous one sorted yet :rolleyes:

[cod12ie]

If theres room i'll come.

anyone got a postcode.

if you're having a raffle give me a shout and i'll give a prize

[Knife-Man]

Ive spoken to Andy about it and If I can make It I will But If I do it will probably be last minute.

I presume no-one mind's If I make it last minute

Do I need to join anything?

[Danzo]

If theres room i'll come.

anyone got a postcode.

if you're having a raffle give me a shout and i'll give a prize

Be good to see you. Here's a link to the venue, including a map:

http://www.pub-explorer.com/notts/pub/lincolnshirepoachernottingham.htm

Postcode is NG5 8NA

Danzo

[Danzo]

Ive spoken to Andy about it and If I can make It I will But If I do it will probably be last minute.

I presume no-one mind's If I make it last minute

Do I need to join anything?

No need to join anything. If 'membership' exists it is really by turning up!

:D

Last minute will be OK, we'll just have to restrict Guy and AndyP to three trips to the buffet......

;)

Danzo

[lemoneyewash]

Last minute will be OK, we'll just have to restrict Guy and AndyP to three trips to the buffet......



Ooh...tie one arm and a leg each together during the buffet...that'd be fun to watch :)

Just don't ask me to do the tying... :D

[MikeDB]

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost)

I have a provisional ok from SWMBO and Small :D

Mike

[nick p]

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost)
Nick p

Should be ok for this. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Nick

[cod12ie]

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost)
Nick p
cod12ie

thanks for the postcode

[Danzo]

Update:

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost)
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)

:D

Danzo

[Danzo]

VEGETARIANS!!!!!

(Aside from Tim)

Would you be so kind as to place a 'V' by your name as otherwise you'll be eating the same barbecued chickens feet and offal sandwiches as the rest of us.

;)

Danzo

[MikeDB]

VEGETARIANS!!!!!

(Aside from Tim)

Would you be so kind as to place a 'V' by your name as otherwise you'll be eating the same barbecued chickens feet and offal sandwiches as the rest of us.

;)

Danzo

You make it sound so appealing, garnished with polonium no doubt :O

[MikeDB]

Update:

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal :)
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)

[Andy]

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal :)
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)

[Danzo]

garnished with polonium no doubt :O

I can ask for you, and there is a rather good new Polish bakery just up the road, but I can't guarantee polonium.

Danzo

[Anarcus]

I wonder if polonium jokes will only be half as funny in thirty years time?;)

[Guycep]

I wonder if polonium jokes will only be half as funny in thirty years time?;)

:lol: :lol: :lol: Very witty:)

[Wayne D]

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V

[Danzo]

If there are only four veggies you might be better ordering a proper vegetarian meal from the regular menu than spending a fiver to pick at the buffet. What do you think?

Danzo

[Andy]

If there are only four veggies you might be better ordering a proper vegetarian meal from the regular menu than spending a fiver to pick at the buffet. What do you think?
Danzo
it's fine by me. buffets are fine if there's a slection of veggi stuff but if it's cheese sandwitches or cheese ssandwitches in bread rolls it gets a bit dull

[Anarcus]

If there are only four veggies you might be better ordering a proper vegetarian meal from the regular menu than spending a fiver to pick at the buffet. What do you think?

Danzo

Good point and probably easier all ways round.

[MikeDB]

If there are only four veggies you might be better ordering a proper vegetarian meal from the regular menu than spending a fiver to pick at the buffet. What do you think?

Danzo

I will quite happily go with the non-veggie option....as long as I don't have to eat the offal sandwiches so no probs with a different buffet menu.

Mike

[Danzo]

Shall I get an example of the vegetarian food available form the menu? If it's always a curry for example that might not suit some of you. Or are you all non-fussy eaters?

Danzo

[Anarcus]

Very considerate of you mate but I'm sure they can accommodate me.

[Andy]

Shall I get an example of the vegetarian food available form the menu? If it's always a curry for example that might not suit some of you. Or are you all non-fussy eaters?
Danzo
I can't eat mushroom based things but other then that I'll eat it
most pubs would do a portion of chips if you ask them nicely though

[Wayne D]

Shall I get an example of the vegetarian food available form the menu? If it's always a curry for example that might not suit some of you. Or are you all non-fussy eaters?

Danzo

Don't do curry - sssooorrrryy - especialy after that crap we were given in Leeds that was meant to be veggie curry! i had a dodgy stomach for days after.

[Danzo]

I'll check it out for you all.

Danzo

[Anarcus]

Once again Danzo selflesly salys forth.

Now I hope you've writen "check beer" on your hand, we know how easily you forget that vital task ;)

[Danzo]

Once again Danzo selflesly salys forth.

Now I hope you've writen "check beer" on your hand, we know how easily you forget that vital task ;)

Why don't we pick a day that you can come down and check it out with me?

;)


The pub, that is, not my hand.

:C

Danzo

[Danzo]

Update:

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V
N.di Mambro (if possible)

:D

I think we are probably at capacity folks. The room is said to hold forty but this I'm sure is for a cramped sit down meal. We may need to drift downstairs at this rate, but the bar is down there anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem!

;)

Danzo

[Anarcus]

It's a hard life but someones got to do it :D

PM inbound when I've checkd my pile of appointment cards

[Danzo]

It's a hard life but someones got to do it :D



This may take some time.....

:D

Danzo

[Danzo]

Tim and I will be visiting the Poacher next Friday lunchtime to make sure the beer isn't poisoned. If anyone wants to join us then you are very welcome.

:party11:

Danzo

[Diamond Dave]

Danzo, should you and Tim be putting yourselves through this ordeal. We all want you both to be very careful...........IoI. rolleyes

[Anarcus]

Just tell your boss you need the day off to see a Lawyer and a Drugs Worker
whilst checking out a pub prior to walking in with a bag full of sharp pointy objects.

Easy ;)

[Danzo]

Just tell your boss you need the day off to see a Lawyer and a Drugs Worker


Yup, that should give you an extended lunchtime.

:D

Danzo

[Knife-Man]

Sorry guys but I have to sign on .. on the 5th so unless the incredibly unlikely event of me finding a job happens i wont be able to make it :( :( .

If I find a job I will keep you updated accordingly.

[Andy]

shame

maybe some other time

[Danzo]

Sorry guys but I have to sign on ..

Me too, at 10.30 so I should be OK for opening time. Shame you can't make it.

Danzo

[dtalbot]

May be able to make Friday, if I've recovered from Thurs night by Fri lunch!!!!!!

[lemoneyewash]

Me too, at 10.30 so I should be OK for opening time. Shame you can't make it.

Danzo

Well I think that's just disgusting... :mad:
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I can't come either :C

:rolleyes:


:D

[Anarcus]

May be able to make Friday, if I've recovered from Thurs night by Fri lunch!!!!!!

Hope you can mate.

Someone has to test the lemonade and it aint likely to be me or Danzo :D

[dtalbot]

Though Danzo may be fragile as he'll be at the same Pogues gig as me Thurs night!

[Danzo]

Though Danzo may be fragile as he'll be at the same Pogues gig as me Thurs night!

Yes, it may be less painful to simply keep drinking until opening time!

:D

Danzo

[dtalbot]

Good idea but need to sober up enough to drive home Thurs evening, cat and chickens willl need tending!

[sc_barker]

could i ask a favor of you fine people.

if anyone have a sebenza or a surfire 6p could they please bring it along to the meet up as i realy do want to see them in the flesh.

thanks

[Andy]

my sebbi will be there (small classic with inlays which has had the washers polished)
I'm sure Cones will have a wide range of surefires.

Hopefully there will be my IRC bike lights there as well

[Cones]

my sebbi will be there (small classic with inlays which has had the washers polished)
I'm sure Cones will have a wide range of surefires.

Hopefully there will be my IRC bike lights there as well

I might have. :P

I have a Surefire 6P but the Nextorch I have at the moment on passround for £20 is nearly as good! :) Pictures coming soon.

Thanks

Mark

[sc_barker]

thanks guys.

[pts652003]

is there any member from the north east (sunderland// newcastle/ durham) that will go also? if yes, im happy to share petrol cost.

really want to go there, but the train/ bus ticket is killing me.

tomo

[Danzo]

David, PM or phone me me about the Pogues! I've lost your phone number.

:D

Danzo

[dtalbot]

PM sent, I've lost your phone number as well!

[sc_barker]

Update:

Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V
N.di Mambro (if possible)
jonoj

jono's decided to come up with me and see all you lovelies too

[pippyd]

Danzo, you were mysteriously removed from the list pages ago! :lol: Quite a head count :)

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V
N.di Mambro (if possible)
jonoj

[Danzo]

After some really quite extensive research today I think myself and Tim have proven that both the Everards Tiger and the Fullers London Pride are safe to drink.

We did this for you.

:happy23:

Danzo

[Diamond Dave]

Dear Danzo and Tim

On behalf of the "Committee" I would like to thank you both for undertaking this boring task on our behalf. We will all sleep the better knowing the ale is safe. Please make sure that you submit your expenses via the normal channel.

[Danzo]

Dear Danzo and Tim

On behalf of the "Committee" I would like to thank you both for undertaking this boring task on our behalf. We will all sleep the better knowing the ale is safe. Please make sure that you submit your expenses via the normal channel.

Thank you DD, and do make sure the chit is countersigned.

;)

Danzo

[dtalbot]

Good work, sorry I didn't make it to that pub either. Boss seems to want work out of me in exchange for salary. In particular work this afternoon

[Danzo]

Boss seems to want work out of me in exchange for salary.

We in the Peoples Revolutionary Wing of the EMCCU spit on bosses and even the concept of employment!

:tongue10:

Don't we Tim?

:D

Man the Barricades, the Revolution is nigh!

:happy99:

Danzo

[pts652003]

i think im gonna be there (cant resist:mad: )
is is possible to have a sharpening session for bb members?
if it is possible, i will bring my 'NASA' equipment with me and will sharpen your dull knives for free:)

see you there
tomo

[Andy]

What's your 'NASA' equipment

Cones has brought his Edge pro in the past but it's never got set up because it takes a while to set up and is messy to use. My sharpmaker is normaly there.

I'm happy to bring my japanese watersone but again it needs soaking and might make a mess

If you have something that will quickly (relitively) reprofile my legacy I'd be happy. So far I just got bored and sharpened it at the origonal angle

[lemoneyewash]

After some really quite extensive research today I think myself and Tim have proven that both the Everards Tiger and the Fullers London Pride are safe to drink.

We did this for you.

:happy23:

Danzo

Such selflessness......I'm touched, no, really, really touched :C

[pts652003]

yes, i will bring my edge pro but mine is MUCH cleaner than ordinary edgepro.
the set up just one minute and its far more simple coz its the apex version and i just need 3-5 mins for razor sharp edges (incl honing).

zdp legacy? its my pleasure Andy. i sharpen the false edge on my jess horn and im quite pleased with the result. but zdp is very hard and tooks a while to reprofile.
will show you the result of my jess horn later

tomo




What's your 'NASA' equipment

Cones has brought his Edge pro in the past but it's never got set up because it takes a while to set up and is messy to use. My sharpmaker is normaly there.

I'm happy to bring my japanese watersone but again it needs soaking and might make a mess

If you have something that will quickly (relitively) reprofile my legacy I'd be happy. So far I just got bored and sharpened it at the origonal angle

[pippyd]

Andy. What is the legacy's original angle (roughly)?

[Andy]

I think (this is using trig and the amoutn I raised the sides of teh sharpmaker by) that your looking at 22-24degrees per side. If you put a sharpmaker rod uder the edge of the base you get about 22-23 or something so that's what I did (didn't have anyhing to soak my waterstone in at the time)

William henry run ZDP-189 at 67RC and TBH I've found that although it takes ages before it needs sharpening it's such a PITA to sharpen I'd rather something softer. But I do love the knife
In short I wish all knife manufactures sharpened their knives at the right angle for the sharpmaker

[dtalbot]

Man the Barricades, the Revolution is nigh!

:happy99:

Danzo

Better get Empy and give her a sword!

[pts652003]

andy, here are the edges on my jess horn.
its scratched everywhere and im not bothered to use masking tape when sharpen it coz it is my main 'user' folders. its lightweight and simple design and easy to clean.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/pts652003/IMG_1436.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/pts652003/IMG_1431.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/pts652003/IMG_1434.jpg

tomo

[Anarcus]

My head hurts and I need my bed :D

As Danzo reports above the beer seems safe.

There also very good at emptying ash trays (Ask Danzo ;) )

[The General]

I would love to attend, but funds and time off from work just won't allow this... sorry guys.

Best of luck to you Guy!:)

[AndyP]

Pity about that Wayne.. Was hoping to have a look at your Elishewitz...:(

[The General]

Pity about that Wayne.. Was hoping to have a look at your Elishewitz...:(


It is rather nice! Got the chance to chat with him again at the New York show in November. Real gent.

[pennillion]

I was just thinking.........if any of the makers going to the meet needs any of the metals i can get, like alu/brass/copper/bronze pins, alu plate and sheet or Titanium sheet.......then give me a shout and i can try to sort it out and bring it ( if i have it of course )

Gratis of course, and no flippin' post to pay:)

Just a thought.

[pippyd]

Very generous of you (as usual) Mik :)

[Danzo]

I was just thinking.........if any of the makers going to the meet needs any of the metals i can get, like alu/brass/copper/bronze pins, alu plate and sheet or Titanium sheet.......then give me a shout and i can try to sort it out and bring it ( if i have it of course )

Gratis of course, and no flippin' post to pay:)

Just a thought.

That's great Mik, much appreciated.

Danzo

[Andy]

Will anyone be bringing a CRK one piece knife? I'm just wondering how well the Raw will fit in the handle

[pippyd]

Will anyone be bringing a CRK one piece knife? I'm just wondering how well the Raw will fit in the handle

I seem to remember one being brought to the last meet. I doubt the raw (or the ns) would fit in the handle of any of them (that's just a feeling, I don't know). If it did it'd have to be one of the biggest fixed blade models.

Cheers, Phil

[The General]

Whats the Raw?:huh:

[Anarcus]

Whats the Raw?:huh:

It's a TORCH (in the US it's a flashlight)

[Danzo]

Whats the Raw?:huh:

Orb Raw Wayne. It's the steel, titanium, nickel silver or solid gold torch about the size of half your thumb that only lasts for about twelve minutes but makes God say 'turn that bl**dy light down!'........

:D

Danzo

[Andy]

ahh but this version lasts for 30minutes and puts out almost twice the power

[N.di Mambro]

Would bring a CRKT First Strike if you think this will be any good.

[pennillion]

I wonder if there is anything i could bring. I dont collect torchs and i dont have any sebenzas or spyder thingys to show:(

[Tiffers]

I wonder if there is anything i could bring. I dont collect torchs and i dont have any sebenzas or spyder thingys to show:(

Mik, you make sure you bring all the beautiful folders you collect! I know you have some stunners :) Also, anything you've made recently and want to get rid of ;)

Tiffers

[pennillion]

Mik, you make sure you bring all the beautiful folders you collect! I know you have some stunners :) Also, anything you've made recently and want to get rid of ;)

TiffersOkely Dokely :)

[Danzo]

I wonder if there is anything i could bring. I dont collect torchs and i dont have any sebenzas or spyder thingys to show:(

Nah, you as the most talented scandi style knifemaker in Britain today won't have anything.

Because actual ladies have said so.

Yup, they have.

Danzo

[pippyd]

I wonder if there is anything i could bring. I dont collect torchs and i dont have any sebenzas or spyder thingys to show:(


I wonder! Let me build a short list. Anything you've every made or customised that has a blade on it! :D I would be interesting in seeing all that you've not shipped off to the welcoming arms of happy recipients. Your photos are good but I've not seen much of your work in the flesh yet :D

I'll just bring boring torches etc to balance things up ;)

Phil

[Danzo]

Update:

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V
N.di Mambro (if possible)
jonoj
pts652003 (if possible)
Pikebite (if possible)


:sign16:


I think that is full now folks. We will be overspilling to the bar and out into the rather chilly yard I think!


:snug


Danzo

[MikeDB]

Anyone wish to see a particular Gransfors Axe?....if I have it of course, the larger ones are a tad er....conspicuous to carry round town ;)

And Andy, I don't think the Orb would fit into a CRK handle, not even a Jereboam.

Mike

[Danzo]

Anyone wish to see a particular Gransfors Axe?

The bearded one?

Danzo

[Wayne D]

on a slightly different angle of what to bring, did anyone ever try my handle fixing method for stick tangs where you boil the wood?

I'd be happy to bring my sons knife he made to show y'all how tight the fit is?

[ubermeister]

I don't have anything really interesting to bring, so thought I'd maybe bring a chocolate cake.:D :D

Anthony

[MikeDB]

The bearded one?

Danzo

Yep, the bearded one will be in attendance :D

Mike

[Danzo]

I don't have anything really interesting to bring, so thought I'd maybe bring a chocolate cake.:D :D

Anthony

Cake is good. There's this bloke called Guycep. He likes cake.

;)

Danzo

[ubermeister]

It may turn out that I know Guycep, we do the same job.

Anthony

[Danzo]

It may turn out that I know Guycep, we do the same job.

Anthony

Well we look forward to seeing you.

Danzo

[lemoneyewash]

Yep, the bearded one will be in attendance :D

Mike


How do you know my wife? :O


:D

[Tiffers]

Is there anything people would like me to bring? I'm kind of inclined to just bring my knife box and let people delve into it again like they did at Coventry :D

Tiffers

[pennillion]

Is there anything people would like me to bring? I'm kind of inclined to just bring my knife box and let people delve into it again like they did at Coventry :D

Tiffers
The Bog Oak and copper scandi Tiffers, so i can have a play again :D


And your expertise..i need some advice on sheaths please ;)

[Guycep]

I'm kind of inclined to just bring my box and let people delve into it again like they did at Coventry :D

Tiffers

Chortle-chortle! :lol: :rolleyes:

[Andy]

Is there anything people would like me to bring? I'm kind of inclined to just bring my knife box and let people delve into it again like they did at Coventry :D

Tiffers
this from the lady who gave me advice of warrping it in cling film get it wet stick it in and wiggle it about


Another nottingham doorman means greater chances of someone who's either seen me drunk or seen my passport photo

[Danzo]

this from the lady who gave me advice of warrping it in cling film get it wet stick it in and wiggle it about

I don't mind this becoming 'Carry On East Midlands' but I'd appreciate some advance notice as my mate Daryl has trained his little lad to do Bernard Bresslaw impressions, and it would be a crying shame to miss them.

Danzo

[Andy]

I'm not sure who that is, I haven't seen a carry on film all the way through

[Danzo]

I'm not sure who that is, I haven't seen a carry on film all the way through

This explains many, many things.

Danzo

[ubermeister]

Does any body have a CRK one piece? I saw it mentioned earlier in the thread, and I'd be very interested to see one. I have a custom Crocodile skin sheath I had made for my CRKT skinner that I might bring. It's not the best thing in the world, but it is crocodile skin.

Anthony

[dtalbot]

This explains many, many things.

Danzo

Beat me to it :)

[MikeDB]

Does any body have a CRK one piece? I saw it mentioned earlier in the thread, and I'd be very interested to see one. I have a custom Crocodile skin sheath I had made for my CRKT skinner that I might bring. It's not the best thing in the world, but it is crocodile skin.

Anthony

I've a couple out on visits at the moment. If they come back in time I'll bring them along.

Mike

[Tiffers]

I've just checked through pretty much most of this thread I think and cant find anything about parking at the pub.....?

Can anyone enlighten me please? :)

Thanks!

Tiffers

[Danzo]

There's no parking at the pub itself Tiffers, but there is metered parking on the street behind. The best option will probably be the carpark of the Victoria centre shopping mall which is about two hundred yards down the road. I'll dig up a map.

Danzo

[AndyP]

I see Shing is not on the list..:S

Is he not coming..? Are you not coming..?

He's usually a regular fixture..:rolleyes: Bit like Danzo's bar tab..;) :D

[dtalbot]

Wouldn't a better bet be to use the park and ride (either queens drive and get the bus or any of the tram ones, what I'd be doing if I could come). Nottingham centre parking tends to be a bit pricey in my experience.
http://www.thetram.net/
Cheers
David

[Tiffers]

Well, HWTHMBO is initially going to drop me off as his payment for taking me to Nottingham is a visit to the Games Workshop place where I think he intends to spend some money :D

So, he is going to be needing parking when picking me up later but its not going to be for too long knowing him and as ALL parking is expensive down here, we are used to it! :)

Tiffers

[MikeDB]

Expensive parking ha! Methinks some are not used to parking in London!

At one point in time, Mr NCP Carparks owned the most expensive private yatch in history. I admit, at Cowes I did sail past it....a tad ostentacious for my taste....:)

[pts652003]

hi all,

ive bought train tickets, so 99% i will be there

i will bring sharpening devices for you to play with:
# edge pro Apex sharpening systems
# lansky sharpening systems
# couple knives (folders and fixed)

btw, i need small torx key for my kershaw leek (been stripped it down, but was unable to put it back) if someone can bring it, that'd be great.

cheers, tomo

[Andy]

I'll bring my set of torx keys then

[pennillion]

hi all,

ive bought train tickets, so 99% i will be there

i will bring sharpening devices for you to play with:
# edge pro Apex sharpening systems
# lansky sharpening systems
# couple knives (folders and fixed)

btw, i need small torx key for my kershaw leek (been stripped it down, but was unable to put it back) if someone can bring it, that'd be great.

cheers, tomoTomo, is there anything i have that you need, i cant remember. I can bring it with me for you.

Mik

[pennillion]

Also.........could someone please pm me the address for the venue and the post code for the sat nav


thanks:)

[nick p]

Also.........could someone please pm me the address for the venue and the post code for the sat nav


thanks:)

Check the link in Danzo's first post.;)
Nick

[Pikebite]

I believe that the link on the first page gives the wrong Postcode and the map is also wrong. I think this is correct.

The Lincolnshire Poacher
161-163 Mansfield Rd
Nottingham, NG1 3FR
0115 941 1584

Richard

[Cones]

I believe that the link on the first page gives the wrong Postcode and the map is also wrong. I think this is correct.

The Lincolnshire Poacher
161-163 Mansfield Rd
Nottingham, NG1 3FR
0115 941 1584

Richard


Thanks. I thought it looked like a long walk from the Victoria Centre. :rolleyes: :D

Here are the correct location maps

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=457106&y=340859&z=0&sv=NG1+3FR&st=2&pc=NG1+3FR&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&search_result=&db=pc&lang=&keepicon=true&pc=NG13FR&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=NG1%203FR&addr3=&addr1=

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=NG1+3FR&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=52.958308,-1.148672&spn=0.008635,0.027122&om=1&iwloc=addr

Parking is just down the road a bit in the main Victoria Centre car park.

HTH

Mark

[nick p]

Oops. Sorry.:ashamed01
Nick:rolleyes:

[Danzo]

I believe that the link on the first page gives the wrong Postcode and the map is also wrong. I think this is correct.

The Lincolnshire Poacher
161-163 Mansfield Rd
Nottingham, NG1 3FR
0115 941 1584

Richard


Oops! I didn't check that!

:C

Sorry folks. If anyone looked at that map and postcode the pub would seem to be right on the northern most reaches of Nottingham on the way to Mansfield.

In truth it's only a couple of hundred yards, albeit up hill, from the Victoria Centre and coach station in the centre of town.

Danzo

[Anarcus]

A pic of the pub 'n stuff like that was going to have been included in Danzo and my report.

It would have hapened but......... :happy23: :rolleye12

[Danzo]

I've checked with the pub about veggie meals and they normally have five or six to choose from, and they cost a fiver, so you should all be quite happy and won't have to make do with a cheese roll and a cold onion bhaji!

:C

Danzo

[pennillion]

Forgot to ask, what time does the shindig start please. Computer running slow, would take forever to go through a dozen pages to find out:rolleyes:

[Cones]

Hi folks

The EMCCU will be holding the first meetup of 2007 in Nottingham at the 'Lincolnshire Poacher' on Mansfield Rd:

The pub and the room are are available from 10.00am until well into the evening. Some beer is likely to be drunk.

We will be having our normal activities of drinking beer, eating buffets and talking about all the knives we bring along, but we also have a special event this meetup: our send off for Guycep who will be joining the the Royal Marines two days later.

Without Guy the EMCCU simply wouldn't exist as he made it so easy for us to have our first meetup. If Guy had not found us such a good venue on the first occasion then I don't think we'd be doing this now. His superb knives have also provided prizes for our raffles and a present for a special little girl.

All are welcome and please sign up below. Copy and paste if you know how, if not just post your name.

:sign20:

Danzo

Info from the first page. Looks like 10:00am to me. :)

HTH

Mark

[Danzo]

We can have the room from 10.00 but in the interest of livers and getting home remotely conscious I would suggest that those drinking arrive closer to 12.00

:D

Non drinkers and drivers feel free to arrive earlier!

Danzo

[Danzo]

One thing has just struck me that we might consider for next time, or even tomorrow.

At the first couple of meetings there was a flurry of trades and deals towards the end of the meetup, and this seems to have died down in more recent meetups.

Maybe in future those who have a specific list of things up for sale or trade should post them in advance?

That way everyone knows what is available. A good idea?

Danzo

[lemoneyewash]

That way everyone knows what is available. A good idea?

Danzo


Yes.

[Danzo]

Yes.

In that case as we have a majority vote in favour I'd suggest we adopt the practice!

:D

By all means list below what you want others to know is available.

Danzo

[Danzo]

I'm guessing this is going to be the final update:

Danzo
Guy
Tim V
Cones
Pippyd
Lemoneyewash
Lemoneyelad (who's just this second returned from hospital with a double fracture of his collarbone)
Tommoj
Alec
AndyP
Andy V
Jal
Diamond Dave
Tiffers
one_rod
Stephen63
Hol
Pennillion
Sc_barker
ubermeister
Mikedb (will do utmost) V to avoid the foot and offal
Nick p
cod12ie
KnifeMan (if possible)
Wayne D V
N.di Mambro (if possible)
jonoj
pts652003 (if possible)
Pikebite (if possible)
Mart

We are going to be very, very full folks, so please bring big coats, so that we can spread out into the pub garden if we are looking at knives.

I may well make space for newbies by sitting downstairs at the bar.

:D

Danzo

[pennillion]

Pretty much everything i bring is up for sale if wanted, except Simons knife and my damascus winkleralike:)

hope its ok to state this.i'm tired and may have read the last few posts wrong:(

[JimN]

I'm not able to make this, so have fun everybody :)

I also wanted to point out the Notts Forest are playing at home tomorrow so there will probably be a very large police presence around the train station (and possibly the bus stations). Also, I know you're all big, sensible boys & girls but you will be walking through the centre of a large city that has crime issues and heading towards some of the rougher parts of that city, so be subtle out there :D

(I am so jealous!)

[dtalbot]

Have a great day all and someone buy Guy a sendoff drink from me and I'll repay at the next meetup.
Cheers
David

[Anarcus]

In that case as we have a majority vote in favour I'd suggest we adopt the practice!

:D

By all means list below what you want others to know is available.

Danzo

Given the nature of the event is it apropriate to dispense with costs on these items within the thread?

[MikeDB]

I'm not able to make this, so have fun everybody :)

I also wanted to point out the Notts Forest are playing at home tomorrow so there will probably be a very large police presence around the train station (and possibly the bus stations). Also, I know you're all big, sensible boys & girls but you will be walking through the centre of a large city that has crime issues and heading towards some of the rougher parts of that city, so be subtle out there :D

(I am so jealous!)

And I'm taking the train.............:censored:

Just the sort of intel that I didn't wanna hear :O

Will now try to disguise large axe as a walking stick :lol:

Mike

[Anarcus]

...

I also wanted to point out the Notts Forest are playing at home tomorrow so there will probably be a very large police presence around the train station (and possibly the bus stations). Also, I know you're all big, sensible boys & girls but you will be walking through the centre of a large city that has crime issues and heading towards some of the rougher parts of that city, so be subtle out there :D

...


Just make sure the tools that get grief are the ones in shirts not those in your bag.:)

[Andy]

heading towards some of the rougher parts of that city, so be subtle out there :D

but the students aren't back yet so all teh muggers are still resting

[JimN]

And I'm taking the train.............:censored:

Just the sort of intel that I didn't wanna hear :O

Will now try to disguise large axe as a walking stick :lol:

Mike
Kick-off isn't till 3pm, so maybe if you are earlier enough...? (Getting home maybe a problem though)

[Danzo]

Kick-off isn't till 3pm, so maybe if you are earlier enough...? (Getting home maybe a problem though)

Mrs Danzo will be taking the children to Grandmas for just this eventuality.

I can put up two people very comfortably, three if you are a dwarf, and no doubt several others if you pass out on the floor.

:D

Danzo

[MikeDB]

Mrs Danzo will be taking the children to Grandmas for just this eventuality.

I can put up two people very comfortably, three if you are a dwarf, and no doubt several others if you pass out on the floor.

:D

Danzo

Ah, passing out on floors....oh to be a student again :rolleyes:

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the unbelivers I shall fear no ill for my collection and passtime is perfectly legal and anyway.... I'll hide it well :D

Mike

[one_rod]

One thing has just struck me that we might consider for next time, or even tomorrow.

At the first couple of meetings there was a flurry of trades and deals towards the end of the meetup, and this seems to have died down in more recent meetups.

Maybe in future those who have a specific list of things up for sale or trade should post them in advance?

That way everyone knows what is available. A good idea?

Danzo



I seem to remember a dedicated "For Sale" table at one meeting. That appeared to work quite well.

If there is enough interest, (and a spare table!) perhaps we could consider something similar this time?



one_rod.

[Tiffers]

All I ask for tomorrow is a little bit of room and a stool so I can complete my raffle offering :D

Tiffers

[pippyd]

I'm planning on catching the train tomorrow I'll make sure I go in early so as to miss the football crowd. Suppose it means I'll have to have a few drinks and wait for people to arrive.....

Not travelled to an EMCCU meet before on train. I take it nobody's had problems in the Nott area on trains?

A for sale table or notes on peoples' tables sounds like an excellent idea to me :)

Cheers, Phil

[Stuart Mitchell]

All I ask for tomorrow is a little bit of room and a stool so I can complete my raffle offering :D

Tiffers
Get a couple of months grace instead.... Mine (from the last meet) is due anytime soon ;)

[Diamond Dave]

Phil incoming PM

[Tiffers]

Get a couple of months grace instead.... Mine (from the last meet) is due anytime soon ;)

Nah, I reckon 20 minutes or so will complete this but I cant do it till its been won :D

Tiffers

[Danzo]

Looks like I'm picking up Tomo at the train station at 9.47 so if anyone wants to join us in a pint of breakfast at about 10.15 then come along.

:C

Danzo

[pippyd]

Phil incoming PM

Dave.

Thanks for the kind offer. I'll continue with the train though as I'm quite far out of your way.

How many people are parking in nottingham city centre? I ask because I might (no promises) be able to get parking for people in the centre of town for free (50m walk from the ice stadium). I'd have to get in contact with the people that own the building I work in so sorry for leaving this so late, it just sprung to mind.

Cheers, Phil

[pippyd]

I must have reached a turning point in my life. I'm starting to find Case knives attractive :D :D

Anyone that has case knives could you bring them along so I can have a look - they might be the sort of thing people leave at home.

Late notice I know!

Cheers, Phil

[Tiffers]

Phil, I've just packed up my case of knives and I think I have half a dozen or so in there :D

OOoh! just thought, almost forgot the nexus! :D

Tiffers

[Cones]

I hope you are all having a good time. :)

I am feeling a little under the weather this morning and did not feel up to the trip. :mad:

Apologies to all those who wanted to see various items I was bringing. Also to Andy as he wanted to pass along the Orb NS CE.

Hopefully someone will have taken a few pictures.

Look forward to meeting most you at Leeds. :)

Thanks

Mark

[Andy]

Cones you were sadly missed

pm your address and I'll pop the torch in the post