UK Meet Up Announcement

[Benner]

There is a train station within walking distance of the venue (if my googlefu hasn't failed me) so that is an option, £30odd for a return it looks like for me.

That's not too bad then. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There is a train station within walking distance of the venue (if my googlefu hasn't failed me) so that is an option, £30odd for a return it looks like for me.

Will you be ok taking your toys on the train though, given the BTP believe you look like a terrorist

[Roadie]

There is a train station within walking distance of the venue (if my googlefu hasn't failed me) so that is an option, £30odd for a return it looks like for me.

That's not too bad then. 

Nope, especially if i can get a part time job to get em some pennies

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There is a train station within walking distance of the venue (if my googlefu hasn't failed me) so that is an option, £30odd for a return it looks like for me.

That's not too bad then. 

Nope, especially if i can get a part time job to get em some pennies

Just go on the theive between now and April and you'll be sorted for dosh

[Roadie]

Will you be ok taking your toys on the train though, given the BTP believe you look like a terrorist

Good point Well i'd only be taking what i have with me in York and that will be a reduced collection anyway (don't want to scare them off!!) But i will have a good reason (in my eyes )

Just go on the theive between now and April and you'll be sorted for dosh

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Will you be ok taking your toys on the train though, given the BTP believe you look like a terrorist

Good point Well i'd only be taking what i have with me in York and that will be a reduced collection anyway (don't want to scare them off!!) But i will have a good reason (in my eyes )

Just go on the theive between now and April and you'll be sorted for dosh

Well maybe you can print of the details as proof of were your going and why

[DaveK]

47.4 miles

I demand you cycle all the way so you'll be as knackered as the rest of us

Nah. Think I'll just get up late, have some coffee, read the paper, load the car, have another coffee, take a relaxed drive there and still be there before you.

Ryan, if you want picking up from a station en route - let me know. Stations between my house and the venue are Tamworth, Burton, Lichfield, Cannock, Telford. If needs be it's a small detour to Stafford or Wolverhampton.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

47.4 miles

I demand you cycle all the way so you'll be as knackered as the rest of us

Nah. Think I'll just get up late, have some coffee, read the paper, load the car, have another coffee, take a relaxed drive there and still be there before you.

Sod

[Flash]

Don't forget my idea of having a kitty so we all bear some of the cost of our mates that have to travel further then the rest of us 


What do you all reckon

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Sounds like a plan to me

[Roadie]

Ryan, if you want picking up from a station en route - let me know. Stations between my house and the venue are Tamworth, Burton, Lichfield, Cannock, Telford. If needs be it's a small detour to Stafford or Wolverhampton.

Cheers for the offer I'll look into it and see what would be best

[Benner]

Don't forget my idea of having a kitty so we all bear some of the cost of our mates that have to travel further then the rest of us 


What do you all reckon

Well I am slightly biased aren't I. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't forget my idea of having a kitty so we all bear some of the cost of our mates that have to travel further then the rest of us 


What do you all reckon

Well I am slightly biased aren't I. 

Well Dunc's got a bit of a trek, and I'm sure Gareth isn't within walking distance either

[Flash]

Here is how it would work?

Following numbers are an example:

We each put it £10

5 of us attend thats £50

We tot up collective miles travelled (eg 500 miles)  Salty thats land miles not nautical  

Each mile equals 10p

Now if I only travel 10 miles I get back £1

Dave K travels 40 miles, he gets back 40 X 10p equals £4.00.

It just seems to share the cost somewhat and we are getting the accommodation for free.

I know on the above example that I am £9.00 down but c'mon its worth it to see all attend.  

[DaveK]

I'll chuck a tenner in.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Here is how it would work?

Following numbers are an example:

We each put it £10

5 of us attend thats £50

We tot up collective miles travelled (eg 500 miles)  Salty thats land miles not nautical  

Each mile equals 10p

Now if I only travel 10 miles I get back £1

Dave K travels 40 miles, he gets back 40 X 10p equals £4.00.

It just seems to share the cost somewhat and we are getting the accommodation for free.

I know on the above example that I am £9.00 down but c'mon its worth it to see all attend.  

Sound's like a plan to me mate, and a good one at that (sure it's one of your's )

[Benner]

One thing though, if say I come 250, Dunc 250 and then Gareth's lot, that is going to be quite a lot plus all you closer guys.

[Roadie]

Don't forget to add in the return journey.

[Benner]

Don't forget to add in the return journey.

Yep, plus your train distance etc.  I reckon we are looking at close to 2000 miles.

[Flash]

Did none of you peons notice in my thread I clearly stated that ALL NUMBERS ARE EXAMPLES

(Idiots bah humbug.....I'm cancelling it)

[Roadie]

Did none of you peons notice in my thread I clearly stated that ALL NUMBERS ARE EXAMPLES

(Idiots bah humbug.....I'm cancelling it)

I was mearly replying to Ben's "250miles for me, 250 for Dunc" bit

[DaveK]

Lol - then it doesn't matter if you count the return or not? As long as we're all consistent then the ratio's the same innit?

[Benner]

Did none of you peons notice in my thread I clearly stated that ALL NUMBERS ARE EXAMPLES

(Idiots bah humbug.....I'm cancelling it)

I know that, I was just pointing out that if £10 each covered 500 miles (say), then we'd be looking at closer to £40+ to cover all of our travelling.  That's obviously fine by me, but for guys like you and Dave etc that seems a bit pricey.

[Roadie]

Lol - then it doesn't matter if you count the return or not? As long as we're all consistent then the ratio's the same innit?

This is true, but don't let them know that 

[DaveK]

Did none of you peons notice in my thread I clearly stated that ALL NUMBERS ARE EXAMPLES

(Idiots bah humbug.....I'm cancelling it)

I know that, I was just pointing out that if £10 each covered 500 miles (say), then we'd be looking at closer to £40+ to cover all of our travelling.  That's obviously fine by me, but for guys like you and Dave etc that seems a bit pricey.

I think the idea is that we pay £10 whatever. Your "share" of the pot will depend on how many miles you have done compared to everyone else.

Capiche?

[DaveK]

Lol - then it doesn't matter if you count the return or not? As long as we're all consistent then the ratio's the same innit?

This is true, but don't let them know that 

ROFL

[Flash]

How about a cap then of £15 in the pot and call it a deal at that.  Makes the travel a bit easier for our compadres  

[Benner]

How about a cap then of £15 in the pot and call it a deal at that.  Makes the travel a bit easier for our compadres  

That sounds good to me.  It might help us guys out a bit anyway.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

How about a cap then of £15 in the pot and call it a deal at that.  Makes the travel a bit easier for our compadres  

That sounds good to me.  It might help us guys out a bit anyway.

How about a show of hands then?

Mike Aye

[Benner]

Aye.