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« Reply #50 on: October 24, 2009, 08:47:13 pm » |
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I hadn't heard of the Aston Hall event before I started looking into it. Then I found a page on the BBC's website on it. The link to buy tickets didn't say too much, but boy this makes it sound amazing: "Visitors will be able to wander through the grand state rooms, along the magnificent oak lined Long Gallery and down to the servants' quarters and kitchens.
The 17th century will be brought to life by a range of entertainers including music from Diabolus in Musica, costumed performers Bear Faced Cheek, Pattern 23 and the English Civil War Society.
Outdoors, there will be a period craft fayre, sword fighting, juggling and refreshments including fine ale and a pig roast."That on top of the Christmas Fair? I'm so jealous! You are of course welcome to join us if you can... Failing that we will raise a glass to your health. Cheers, sir! |
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« Reply #51 on: October 24, 2009, 09:03:46 pm » |
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I hadn't heard of the Aston Hall event before...
Outdoors, there will be a period craft fayre, sword fighting, juggling and refreshments including fine ale and a pig roast."[/i]
That on top of the Christmas Fair? I'm so jealous!
You are of course welcome to join us if you can... Failing that we will raise a glass to your health. Cheers, sir! You are too kind. Unfortunately I must be there in spirit only. I do hope there will be at least photographer attending, though--a well-taken photograph can capture the soul of the moment. If anyone is in two-minds whether to have another glass or not, then stop your dithering and take my name! |
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #52 on: October 25, 2009, 10:05:48 am » |
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Outdoors, there will be a period craft fayre, sword fighting, juggling and refreshments including fine ale and a pig roast."[/i]
That on top of the Christmas Fair? I'm so jealous!
Oh dear, Gluhwein & wheat beer at the market, now fine ales at Aston Hall, I feel a hangover on the horizon  ...oh how we suffer for our pleasures  But wait, what is this I see ?.....a pig roast ?......fond memories of the aroma of cooking flesh & juices dripping down chins as the carcase grows rapidly thinner that others grow fatter & we must not forget the cracking....& the apple sauce........ & stuffing. Ahhhh I can scarce contain my enthusiasm !! |
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The Governess
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« Reply #53 on: October 25, 2009, 01:18:21 pm » |
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how fortunate that you have a designated driver!
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Gazongola
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« Reply #54 on: October 25, 2009, 07:17:21 pm » |
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Well Aston Hall should be a sight considering they spent like £13 million on it.
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The Governess
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« Reply #55 on: October 25, 2009, 09:48:00 pm » |
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Well Aston Hall should be a sight considering they spent liek £13 million on it.
Shiny! Hopefully. |
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James Harrison
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« Reply #56 on: October 26, 2009, 02:49:17 pm » |
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My ticket arrived this morning! I'm starting to get a little excited about it now... then again, that could be due to a sugar high I'm on at the moment  |
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« Reply #57 on: October 26, 2009, 07:14:03 pm » |
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My ticket arrived this morning! I'm starting to get a little excited about it now... then again, that could be due to a sugar high I'm on at the moment Me Too!!! but without the sugar rush. |
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« Reply #58 on: October 26, 2009, 10:16:26 pm » |
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Me Too!!! but without the sugar rush.
Could the sugar have turned to alcohol...? |
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« Reply #59 on: October 28, 2009, 03:56:08 pm » |
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Me Too!!! but without the sugar rush.
Could the sugar have turned to alcohol...? Not during the week, not during the week......Hang on...what are you insinuating ? I'll have you know that most of the time I'm sober as a Lord  ...erm on second thoughts thats not a sensible thing to say, erm how about sober as a priest ?....no, erm sober as a judge?....(who am I kidding ) Ahhh forget it , I know what I mean  |
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« Reply #60 on: October 28, 2009, 08:27:00 pm » |
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Oh yeah... forgot about this. Better get to the BMAG next week.
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The Governess
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« Reply #61 on: November 01, 2009, 02:54:46 pm » |
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I've done a quick check today, and tickets are still available for the 6.30 time slot on 5th Dec...
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Gazongola
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« Reply #62 on: November 02, 2009, 08:17:49 pm » |
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I will book on Wednesday.
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« Reply #63 on: November 02, 2009, 09:27:46 pm » |
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Have found a route which does not involve going through the centre of London by tube, however it is in fact slower... or would be if the tubes were actually running that day.....
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #64 on: November 07, 2009, 06:36:48 pm » |
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Having had a chat with my Father regarding getting there he has said he can't get us there until about 4(ish), so we shall be meeting you all there in the market (probably at the bar if the numerous Gluhwein references are anything to go by ) |
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« Reply #65 on: November 07, 2009, 08:32:15 pm » |
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Having had a chat with my Father regarding getting there he has said he can't get us there until about 4(ish), so we shall be meeting you all there in the market (probably at the bar if the numerous Gluhwein references are anything to go by ) I was thinking of an earlier start than that, I must admit. I've now found an exhibition at the Custard Factory, Bodies Revealed, that may appeal to the gore-seekers amongst us- I'll post a link when I'm not accessing by phone. But I'm guessing by 4 if not before we will be in need of a medicinal gluhwein or two, just to keep out the cold... |
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« Reply #66 on: November 08, 2009, 10:19:38 am » |
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Having had a chat with my Father regarding getting there he has said he can't get us there until about 4(ish), so we shall be meeting you all there in the market (probably at the bar if the numerous Gluhwein references are anything to go by ) I was thinking of an earlier start than that, I must admit. I've now found an exhibition at the Custard Factory, Bodies Revealed, that may appeal to the gore-seekers amongst us- I'll post a link when I'm not accessing by phone. But I'm guessing by 4 if not before we will be in need of a medicinal gluhwein or two, just to keep out the cold... [/rant] If that's the freak show I'm thinking of then I would not go to it if you paid me, I find it totally abhorrent for another so called human being to flay other humans & put their dessicated remains on public view........ [/end rant] However, Hah, I said I'd find you in the bar |
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« Reply #67 on: November 12, 2009, 03:21:14 pm » |
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*damn*....Am out of the country now. So thats a No from me....*sulk*
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James Harrison
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« Reply #68 on: November 12, 2009, 03:26:43 pm » |
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If Ebay & the Royal Mail don't let me down I'll be there in White Tie. Just waiting now for the waistcoat, gloves and trousers (maybe- some packages apparently arrived for me this morning...). I'm just deliberating whether to wear my silk topper- I'd be devastated if it were to be damaged by some idiot in the street crowds thinking it would be a lark to steal it or try it on.
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« Reply #69 on: November 12, 2009, 03:50:30 pm » |
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If Ebay & the Royal Mail don't let me down I'll be there in White Tie.
But won't you be abit cold  I'm just deliberating whether to wear my silk topper- I'd be devastated if it were to be damaged by some idiot in the street crowds thinking it would be a lark to steal it or try it on.
Tragically, this is a possibility, Birmingham is known to be riddled with...........those sort *shudders* |
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James Harrison
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« Reply #70 on: November 12, 2009, 03:52:32 pm » |
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If Ebay & the Royal Mail don't let me down I'll be there in White Tie.
But won't you be abit cold I'm just deliberating whether to wear my silk topper- I'd be devastated if it were to be damaged by some idiot in the street crowds thinking it would be a lark to steal it or try it on.
Tragically, this is a possibility, Birmingham is known to be riddled with...........those sort *shudders* I can deal pretty well with the cold, as my parents never have the heating on If my felt topper nearly got stolen in Oxford, I hate to think what *may* happen to a vintage one in Birmingham. |
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« Reply #71 on: November 13, 2009, 01:15:45 am » |
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Ah, guess I won't be able to make it, as I couldn't get a ticket booked in time.
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The Governess
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« Reply #72 on: November 13, 2009, 10:49:52 pm » |
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I can confirm that tickets are now gone... However anyone without tickets is still welcome to join up for the xmas market visit...
Your incentives include:
-The big wheel is back at birmingham this year.
- the german market sells interesting food, beer and gluhwein (oh, and an assortment of traditional german gifts, including wooden toys, toys with strings that I can't remember the proper name for, crystally things, winter hats, etc. Did I mention the gluhwein?)
- the craft market adjacent to the german market also has interesting food and drink, and other nice stuff such as leather work, jewellery, peruvian stuffs, horseradish vodka, chilli vodka, etc (obsessed with alcohol? Moi?)
- the great santa run is on...
-as Mr Bellows has ably pointed out, there is another craft market, hog roast and beer at Aston Hall, which people could loiter at whilst waiting for ticket holders to go round...
- we can always reconvene at the old joint stock or similar afterwards if anyone is game or has time...
(mr Bellows- you could always get the bus back!)
That's without even taking into account the numerous exhibitions and other things on...
Btw, Mr Harrison- you may wish to be wary for your silk topper as much for the rain as anything else...for anyone else, whilst I've never had any trouble, the german market is always absolutely packed, so worth making sure any shiny things are securely attached to your person, not just because of fagin's foundlings, but also simply because it.s quite easy to have stuff knocked off in the crush!
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« Reply #73 on: November 14, 2009, 12:38:41 am » |
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There's a good chance I should be able to make the meeting for the market. When (what time?) and where will people be meeting?
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James Harrison
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« Reply #74 on: November 15, 2009, 06:25:46 pm » |
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Btw, Mr Harrison- you may wish to be wary for your silk topper as much for the rain as anything else...for anyone else, whilst I've never had any trouble, the german market is always absolutely packed, so worth making sure any shiny things are securely attached to your person, not just because of fagin's foundlings, but also simply because it.s quite easy to have stuff knocked off in the crush!
Quite- the weather seems at the moment to be going against me on that score. My gloves and waistcoat arrived yesterday so all I now need are a pair of black or white braces and my White Tie ensemble is ready. So, who managed to get tickets in the end? And as no doubt the streets will be crammed, shall we meet in a bar (the Old Joint Stock or the Old Contemptibles) or at one of the railway stations? |
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