Bristol '08 - the Friday night...

[Buddy]

Where is the place to be?

Thinkin of coming over early for the friday evening stuff, what is happening, where and who is going?

[Bart Oliver]

I should be arriving Friday afternoon, round 2.30-3pm.

As for what happens in the evening- it usually involves catching up with folk you haven't seen in twelve months and sinking alot of drink in the Ramada bar or somewhere close to.

[paulvonscott]

The Ramada for me, if it's like usual, I'll probably get there in the afternoon, set up the stall, then hang around in the bar, go for a meal, more bar, sleep, back down to the bar again, sleep.

I'm usually physically and mentally knackered(bewteen work, getting the comics ready and the long drive) by the time I get to Bristol, so being about 2 minutes away from my room so I can crash out for a while is always comforting, hence my love of the Ramada bar.  Bit pricey for a poor northern lad, but it's open to ungodly hours.

Be good to see you Ump, like an elderly relative, I have to be reminded who everyone is every time I go, so make sure you say hello.

[W. R. Logan]

Going to miss it this year, i'll be packing my bergen for a course ive got to do.

[Buddy]

Paul, who is it I should contact about getting a table?

Might need on this year if things work out.

J.

[LARF]

I'll be down on Friday, see y'all in the bar :-)

[paulvonscott]

Mike Allwood is the man to see about a table just be aware that they may have already gone.  Sometimes you need to have booke dby the end of the previous year.  He's a very helpful guy though.

Link: http://www.comicexpo.net/08contact.html" target="_blank">Comic Expo

[Buddy]

Not looking good for friday night at Bristol... rooms are costing about £130 per night so looks like I'll just have to join the party on Saturday morning.

Can anyone suggest an alternative?? B&B or whatever... probably a bit late in the day to look for a room, must book earlier next year.

[Wils]

Not looking good for friday night at Bristol... rooms are costing about £130 per night so looks like I'll just have to join the party on Saturday morning.

Have you tried ringing the Ramada, Ump? Quoting the Comic Expo will get you a single for about £60 per night.

Their number's +44 (0)844 8159100. Hope you manage to get a room ok.

[Rob Spalding]

I'm in the Mercure - the Expo site said Ramada was sold out, I didn't try but the Mercure has Con rates too of £75 a night for a single, £85 for a double.

[Natsan]

The Ramada sold out of Expo rooms by about the beginning of Feb this year, though fortunately I booked mine before then. Novotel is still good for rooms last I heard.

[Dan Kelly]

Woo hoo!  Actually going to make it this year :)

Novotel booked at 59/69 for sat/sun, which seems reasonable.

See y'all in the Ramada bar once we get there...

[LARF]

Any idea how we are going to recognise each other - secret handshake?

[Wils]

If you already know some boarders, they'll probably be able to introduce you to others, who'll be able to introduce you to more and so on...

Failing that (and if you're *really* desperate for company), keep an eye out for a gorgeous woman with bright red hair in pigtails. The ugly bloke with the goatee and Harry Palmer glasses she has in tow will be me. ;)

[Malchidiel]

"Failing that (and if you're *really* desperate for company), keep an eye out for a gorgeous woman with bright red hair in pigtails. The ugly bloke with the goatee and Harry Palmer glasses she has in tow will be me. ;)"

Heyyy! I thought you were taking me?!...

Anyhoo, stop posting and do some work. :)