ChrisW
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 01:34 PM |
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LocostBuilders 'camp out' event - third time lucky?
Hi everyone
So the idea of a 'camp out' weekend has been floating around for a while now. Every year I've said I'm going to do it, this
year is the year I'm going to make it happen.
The venue I now have in mind is in Newton Longville, a village near Milton Keynes https://goo.gl/maps/KbamX
For dates, I'm provisionally thinking of the weekend of either:
- 23-25th August (note this is a bank holiday, but the event would be just one night)
- 6-7th September
Depending on numbers, budget, etc the idea would be to have a bar open all evening and some kind of entertainment, probably a couple of local bands.
There will be catering both in the evening and for breakfast at extra cost. I'm hoping ticket price will be around £10-15 per person.
Of course this will all come down to how many tickets are sold as to what I can lay on - if 10 people turn up we'll be in the local pub, if
it's a couple of hundred I will be able to provide a lot more. For this reason I have to sell tickets in advance. Priority will be given to LB
members, but others will also be welcome.
At this stage I'm looking for some feedback on dates, especially whether the bank holiday is good idea - I'm concious that people might
want to go away for it - and if it is whether a Saturday night or Sunday night is best. Also on ticket price and what you would expect for the
money.
Over to you....!
Chris
[Edited on 11/3/2014 by ChrisW]
My gaff my rules
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jossey
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 01:46 PM |
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I'm in.... Dates are ok.
David j
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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adithorp
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 01:48 PM |
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I'd be up for it. I'd avoid the BH though as it will tend to rule a few people out (me included possibly) who will have other plans. After
the couple of false starts in the past I'm tempted to threaten to show my arse if it happens... but I won't; That might scare people off.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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owelly
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 02:08 PM |
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August 24th is PPCintPark, so I'm out. 
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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ChrisW
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 03:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by owelly
August 24th is PPCintPark, so I'm out.
Good catch! I won't want to compete with that. So, 6-7th September then everyone?
Chris
My gaff my rules
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olimarler
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 03:27 PM |
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Sounds good to me the sept dates!
I live in MK so more chance of not breaking down on the way!!
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40inches
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 03:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by olimarler
I live in MK
Isn't it a bit cramped?
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nick205
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 05:16 PM |
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As above best to avoid BH as people be more likely to have other family commitments etc. A Saturday would be better than a Sunday night IMHO for most
people.
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hkp57
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 06:07 PM |
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One night not enough
To get long distance travellers it needs to be 2 nights, 355 miles each way for me is too much for one night.
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computid
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 06:58 PM |
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As with the last two, I'm in 
If you need any help with organising Chris you know I'm just down the road so feel free to drop me a line!
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
To get long distance travellers it needs to be 2 nights, 355 miles each way for me is too much for one night.
You can't be that far from my location
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cloudy
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:10 PM |
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Just down the road, so I'd certainly stop by!
www.warnercars.com
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PSpirine
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:14 PM |
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Haven't got my kit yet (well, it's a pile of old bits in the garage) but would be keen as long as it's not BH - MK is close enough
and weather could still be pretty decent then 
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hkp57
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
To get long distance travellers it needs to be 2 nights, 355 miles each way for me is too much for one night.
You can't be that far from my location
According to google maps its 355 miles to EH47 from the location Chris posted
Fleet
SKC Raptor R - Hayabusa
Toyota C-HR Hybrid Limited Edition
Honda VFR1200 CrossTourer
DCT
Marlin Roadster 1800
Mercedes Vito 116 Sport
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steve m
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:34 PM |
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If im off on those dates, im in
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 11/3/14 at 08:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
To get long distance travellers it needs to be 2 nights, 355 miles each way for me is too much for one night.
You can't be that far from my location
According to google maps its 355 miles to EH47 from the location Chris posted
399 mi for me
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ChrisW
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| posted on 12/3/14 at 12:39 AM |
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Sorry to those that it's a huge distance away from. Wherever I do it someone will be in that position so I have to pick somewhere that works
reasonably well for the majority and myself - lets not forget the logistics involved for me in putting something like this on!
I don't know for sure where you guys are, but a quick look on the Easyjet site says £72 return from Edinburgh to Luton on that weekend and
I'm sure a friendly LB'er will pick you up from there. I appreciate it's still £72, but that's less than a tank of petrol in
the tin top.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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carpmart
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| posted on 12/3/14 at 10:29 AM |
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I'm up for this and can presently make either date!
You only live once - make the most of it!
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bob
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| posted on 14/3/14 at 07:39 PM |
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Yeah why not, september dates ok with me.
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FOZ500
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| posted on 4/8/14 at 04:10 PM |
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Hi Chris
Is this going ahead still? If so....
Count me in as I'm in need of some va va voom
To stop me selling it!!
[Edited on 4/8/14 by FOZ500]
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 4/7/15 at 10:32 PM |
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Yep I'm in...
Dave B
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steve m
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| posted on 4/7/15 at 11:55 PM |
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it was last year ?
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 5/7/15 at 07:07 AM |
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O how embarrassing! I was trawling and thought that sounds good...I'll have some of that!
:-(
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jossey
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| posted on 5/7/15 at 07:10 AM |
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Why don't we arrange for Chris. Set some dates up etc.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 5/7/15 at 07:43 AM |
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Sounds great...
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