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« Reply #25 on: October 01, 2011, 11:39:53 am » |
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Tis indeed only fair that the organiser, organises in their home town and those who wish to attend can. those who wish to have one in another venue can "organise" one some other time  Im coming from Edinburgh and its my choice to join in and travel for more than 6 hours. Looking forward to dates so we can book a day off work for travel. Oh and have found STUFF that's very appropriate.  |
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« Reply #26 on: October 01, 2011, 12:33:07 pm » |
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right. I set this thread up asking for preferred dates. The majority of those posting also expressed a preference for B'ham as a venue, although we hadn't got to that stage yet.
I personally prefer B'ham as I live there and it makes it much easier for me to organise. I appreciate that some prefer east mids and some have no preference. I can't please everyone.
I therefore suggest that I will arrange a swap in the new year (Feb, which is winning in the vote) in Birmingham. Those in the east mids are, of course, entirely at liberty to set up their own event at a location to suit.
Thanks for your comments, all.
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« Reply #27 on: October 01, 2011, 12:42:08 pm » |
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Thanks, Mimsy and Zuzu, for your understanding!
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« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2011, 01:57:20 pm » |
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« Reply #29 on: October 02, 2011, 03:43:36 pm » |
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« Reply #30 on: December 28, 2011, 07:35:17 pm » |
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ooh I'm up for this again - got the train last time and as long as I remember not to wear the giant coat that weighs a ton, and do wear comfy(er) shoes the walk is ok. Although Space Centre wld be good for another time - there's a thread for a Leicester Meet looking for a venue for their market ...?
not sure what I've got to swap but am up for it anyway!
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« Reply #31 on: December 28, 2011, 10:22:22 pm » |
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I guess we'd better start thinking about dates for this: so, February.
Last year was the last weekend of the month.
This year there's another steampunk swing night in Birmingham on 25th of Feb, if people wanted to make a full day of it. We also need to look at other Feb events (such as Madame Steamblast's birthday!) to look for possible clashes or synergies...
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« Reply #32 on: December 29, 2011, 11:56:08 am » |
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Can't do the 5th Feb - but any other weekend is fine with us
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« Reply #33 on: December 29, 2011, 12:25:56 pm » |
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This year there's another steampunk swing night in Birmingham on 25th of Feb, if people wanted to make a full day of it. Oh... POO!  That's also the weekend of the International Living History Fair. |
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« Reply #34 on: January 01, 2012, 01:44:49 pm » |
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This year there's another steampunk swing night in Birmingham on 25th of Feb, if people wanted to make a full day of it. Oh... POO! That's also the weekend of the International Living History Fair. ...Diaries are filling up faster each year... |
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« Reply #35 on: January 03, 2012, 02:43:58 pm » |
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Always difficult to please everyone - just have to pick a date that suits the largest number of peopl
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« Reply #36 on: January 03, 2012, 06:12:18 pm » |
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Well, if I can make it, I'll certainly be there. Can't believe the amount of "stuff" I have accumulated that I don't really wear any longer. Or bought thinking it would be a good idea and never got around to doing anything with.
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« Reply #37 on: January 03, 2012, 06:14:47 pm » |
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A-ha! Operation New Year Clear-Out has turned up lots of items of potential interest already (3 days in and two bags full already  ) so this is very timely. I guess we'd better start thinking about dates for this: so, February.
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« Reply #38 on: January 03, 2012, 06:26:18 pm » |
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Well I can only do weekend of 5 th or 11th now in feb- booking up fast!
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« Reply #39 on: January 03, 2012, 10:09:57 pm » |
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Just poking this for future updates!
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« Reply #40 on: January 05, 2012, 05:44:20 pm » |
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Me too
Have nothing to swap as everything is still rather new for us.
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« Reply #41 on: January 06, 2012, 11:49:28 am » |
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I hope people can make it - it doesn't matter if you have nothing to swap - although you may surprise yourself. Stuff that can be modded also counts - think of it as having a clear out, and what doesn't go goes to the charity shops so everyone wins.
And we were also looking at including books, cds, dvds, sealing wax, string and other fancy stuff if people feel up for it...
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« Reply #42 on: January 06, 2012, 02:19:06 pm » |
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as we have so far to travel (so must take lodgings in Birmingham) and my husband must work every second weekend, we need advanced warning of dates, so he can book in for time off or swap weekends.. I fear we are running short of time for this as 4 weeks notice is the usual requirement.
is there any further decision on a date?
I do agree that as one can not please all people, then a date must be picked and those that can attend, will. I feel that leaving the date announcement too long, could reduce the number, able to attend, as they accept invitations to events received earlier???
I think I have STUFF... lol
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« Reply #43 on: January 06, 2012, 02:42:34 pm » |
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Stuff is good!
In terms of dates, I was hoping a few more would express a preference, as only a very few have so far. Which could, of course, mean that they don't have a preference...
A final alternative would be for Saturday 3rd March - as yet, I can't see any events for that one.
Assuming I can get a/ the venue, how would that suit people?
In order to reserve the venue I have to pay a deposit, which comes back out of any food/ drink bought on the day - so I have to be sure enough people will be going for me to make my money back...
so please speak NOW!!
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« Reply #44 on: January 06, 2012, 02:50:06 pm » |
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most days are fine with us and all hinges on my husbands request for time off being approved.. so in theory, that date is as good as any |
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« Reply #45 on: January 06, 2012, 05:44:45 pm » |
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We are happy for any day, it is far enough in advance to book a day off work.
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« Reply #46 on: January 06, 2012, 07:06:24 pm » |
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Any days are good enough for me. Are you including cabbages and kings along with the sealing wax etc?
I don't know how much stuff I've got to bring, not much I don't think, but I'm sure I can dig out something or other ....
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« Reply #47 on: January 06, 2012, 07:17:12 pm » |
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I'd prefer to keep in February - March 2nd-4th is the weekend for the 3rd foot and mouth in Snowdonia Beddgelert too.
I have a bag of stuff have been collecting
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« Reply #48 on: January 07, 2012, 12:57:17 pm » |
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Happy with the 11th if everyone else is.
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« Reply #49 on: January 07, 2012, 04:14:50 pm » |
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11th is good for me
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