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Title: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: W. R. Logan on 11 April, 2011, 09:41:51 AM
With just over 4 weeks till the Bristol Con just wondered who is going and will there be a Shed:Con on the Friday night?

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Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 11 April, 2011, 06:05:20 PM
Tis possible. JUST OVER FOUR WEEKS :O
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 11 April, 2011, 06:09:52 PM
I'm arriving on the Friday and will be staying at the Mercure, so I'll definitely be around for drinks, although I can't rule out the possibility that I'll be working again which may keep me in my room until later in the evening...

Cheers!

Jim
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Colin MacNeil on 11 April, 2011, 07:11:56 PM
Only four weeks?! Bloody Hell! I'd better start getting ready now.  :D

I'll be driving down on the Friday (and staying at the Ramada), so will be well up for a jar or two on the Friday night.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: strontium71 on 11 April, 2011, 07:36:05 PM
I'll be going , not decided whether to go up on the Sat morning as it's only 45 mins away on the train or stay overnight just to be early there in the morning.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: W. R. Logan on 11 April, 2011, 07:44:26 PM
Well I think there should be a full blown Shed:Con on the Friday night.
Beer, chat, a raffle and the signed (possibly scribbled on Prog) to send to a boarder who couldn't attend.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 11 April, 2011, 10:44:55 PM
Mrs. Locust and I will be there.

I'll take any request for American goodies. I know I've got to get Bolt some Mountain Dew and Commando Forces some Wild Cherry Pepsi...anyone else?
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: spireite68 on 11 April, 2011, 11:21:49 PM
I have the bug now guys. Looks like I will be going to Bristol because by a sheer stroke of luck the youngest is moving down there to his brothers coz of work and the mrs wants to go and see em, so me being ever so thoughtful suggest we go and see em in about 4 weeks at the weekend and she bought it bless her.
Happy Days.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: stacey on 12 April, 2011, 07:34:30 AM
I'll be there! Soo looking forward to it.  :D
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Dandontdare on 12 April, 2011, 10:21:38 AM
I wasn't planning on going to this but I can't resist, so I'll be there! Train and con tickets are cheap enough but hotels not so much. I may end up in a hostel dorm instead!
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 April, 2011, 10:32:43 AM
I'll be arriving early Sat, along with Dunk! so I'll have to pass on this I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: uncle fester on 12 April, 2011, 10:47:33 AM
We'll be there for the Saturday. It means missing out on the Friday festivities, but if anyone's left standing on Saturday evening I hear the bar may still be open.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Dunk! on 12 April, 2011, 10:54:49 AM
I live for the Saturday bar life.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: chaingunchimp on 12 April, 2011, 12:12:09 PM
just booked all my tickets and such yesterday.woohoo drinkin and comics always good.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Mike Carroll on 12 April, 2011, 12:40:49 PM
Leonia and I will be arriving in Bristol far too early on the Friday morning, so we'll be around for any pre-con gatherings!

-- Mike
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: bluemeanie on 12 April, 2011, 01:03:54 PM
Me and the hawt wife (tm) will be there from Saturday morning and are doing an overnighter.

As is traditional at Bristol I expect to be in the Wetherspoons around the corner by 4 at the very latest, then back into the Ramada bar for about 8 or 9. Hopefully pissed enough not to require too many of their horrendously expensive drinks.
I might try and be clever and stash bottles in the hotel room as well... all adds to the disposable comic money
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Kerrin on 12 April, 2011, 06:54:01 PM
I'm driving down Saturday morning so I'll have to give the Shedcon a miss. Saturday evening I'll definitely be up for a couple of weak lemon drinks.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Dandontdare on 12 April, 2011, 07:44:13 PM
Booked train and ticket but now I'm torn - do I pay £130+ for two nights in a bland business hotel close to the con; or £37 for a bunk in a shared dorm in a hostel. It's over a mile away, no privacy and probably very little sleep, but it does mean lots more money for comics.

urrrgh - Cash or Comfort? Sleep or Spondulicks? Cable telly or Constant noise? Privacy or Pissed up backpackers? Handy or hassle?
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 12 April, 2011, 08:07:48 PM
Couchsurf
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: El Chivo on 12 April, 2011, 09:02:46 PM
Just got tkts!
DDD gonna stay at the YHA
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/YHA-Bristol/Bristol/6970
if u're thinking of hostel-ing it so u won't be the only old geezer complaining about the noise! :)

Cheers

Chi

Not too far from the gig either
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Dandontdare on 13 April, 2011, 08:25:49 AM
The YHA is fully booked for the Saturday night, but there are another couple of hostels, one of which is called the "Rock'n'Bowl Motel" which doesn't bode well for a peaceful night's sleep!
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Dandontdare on 13 April, 2011, 02:27:15 PM
Woohoo! problem solved - a mid-price B&B found and booked. Looking forward to catching up with some old faces and meeting some new ones! May be a bit late for any friday evening meet-ups, but will defo be in the bar Saturday.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: spireite68 on 17 April, 2011, 04:25:59 PM
Could someone let me know what pub on Friday and do we have a plan of action for sat night? Setters ions sounds good and cheap!
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Richmond Clements on 17 April, 2011, 05:25:56 PM
Quote from: spireite68 on 17 April, 2011, 04:25:59 PM
Could someone let me know what pub on Friday and do we have a plan of action for sat night? Setters ions sounds good and cheap!

It's usually the bar in the Ramada.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: W. R. Logan on 17 April, 2011, 05:51:06 PM
QuoteIt's usually the bar in the Ramada.

Thats what I was going to say, so thats at least a couple of people in there 8-)
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 17 April, 2011, 08:44:13 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 17 April, 2011, 05:25:56 PM
It's usually the bar in the Ramada.

I reckon I can manage that!

Cheers

Jim
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: TordelBack on 17 April, 2011, 09:59:52 PM
Jealousy... rising.
Title: Re: Countdown To Bristol
Post by: W. R. Logan on 17 April, 2011, 10:39:21 PM
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I reckon I can manage that!

That's 3 8-)