International RV Jolly 11-13 May 07 + Pix Thread

PinkFearie · Post by **PinkFearie** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:49 pm 0

Muttley wrote:Unfortunately I can safely say now that I probably won't be able to make it.

New baby due in the middle of April and all that.

another!!!! congrats dude

Zoot · Post by **Zoot** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:17 pm 0

WiredWorm wrote:Cheers PVB.

Was a shame that you couldn't make it this time as you were one of the first posters that I read on Yak Yak. Hopefully you can make it to the one next May?

Considering that he never fucking shuts up on here, I'm not surprised that he was one of the first posters on here that you saw.

He's a fookin' whore, innit?

PVB · Post by **PVB** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:53 pm 0

Zoot wrote:
WiredWorm wrote:Cheers PVB.

Was a shame that you couldn't make it this time as you were one of the first posters that I read on Yak Yak. Hopefully you can make it to the one next May?
Considering that he never fucking shuts up on here, I'm not surprised that he was one of the first posters on here that you saw.
He's a fookin' whore, innit?

Fuck off, cunt.

Zoot · Post by **Zoot** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:56 pm 0

Missed you at the weekend, Steve. Next time.....................

subzero · Post by **subzero** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:02 pm 0

Doubt if I shall attend....

Markie · Post by **Markie** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:24 pm 0

Just started talking to the local Travel Inn ... see what kinda discount we can command. If enough need it we can get some cool rates ... and I'll lay on a mini bus to transport at the end of the Friday and Saturday night.

Wibble · Post by **Wibble** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:45 pm 0

Saving euros here and there. If I don't run into any unexpected expenses, all should be well

.

piku · Post by **piku** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:59 pm 0

Markie wrote:Just started talking to the local Travel Inn ... see what kinda discount we can command. If enough need it we can get some cool rates ... and I'll lay on a mini bus to transport at the end of the Friday and Saturday night.

Ahh Travel Inns... I once spent a week in one on an all expenses paid work trip.

We had a company credit card each for buying unlimited amounts of food. It was fucking excellent I've never eaten so much expensive food in my life

They're not too expensive I seem to recall.

PVB · Post by **PVB** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:05 pm 0

piku wrote: They're not too expensive I seem to recall.

Friday - Sunday
From Â£58 per room
per night

http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hot ... elId=23918 (if this is the right one?)

Markie · Post by **Markie** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:08 pm 0

PVB wrote:
piku wrote: They're not too expensive I seem to recall.
Friday - Sunday
From Â£58 per room
per night

http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hot ... elId=23918 (if this is the right one?)

Thats the one Im looking at ... I have requested a quote based on 50 people staying.

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:15 pm 0

Given Kris wants to come back over and meet all you kee-unts once more, then this might be an excuse to do so. I might though have to ask for some Travel Money (which I hope is something I can do)... cos she's broke and I've been likewise low on cash for the last 3 months or so (which is why I could afford to come up for the weekend but not buy a T-shirt from Markie for example). Gonna be fun trying to pay for all of next weekend at Eurocon...

Markie · Post by **Markie** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:45 pm 0

As you all know by now last weekends jolly was a great success ... and my thanks to everyone who made it so!

In light of this, and discussions we actually had prior to the event plans for an International Jolly for 2007 are now under way. You may be a little suprised that organisation is happening so early, this is basically for those from far afield as well as closer to have a little more time to plan the event into their calendars.

So, we do now have a date ... that being May 11th, 12th and 13th 2007 and over the next few weeks we will have the artwork under way as well as designs for T-Shirts and so on.

It is thought that if we get the bulk of the organisation done now there will be less to do later and everyone will know exactly what is happening. This is also a great help to me organising the gig.

Because this next gig will have a little more scale there will be an entry fee of Â£5. This will be to cover the things like the duel projector screens and projectors for the upper game room as well as assisting in all the other little odds that always cost somthing ... and really add up. Certainly things like the raffle prizes, posters, momento's etc are just a few of the costs suckers ... even thou we do get some back in.

The curry was a great success too ... and because of this we have chosen to have our curry in-house again at the next year. I have agreed the same price again of Â£7 per head which is very good value. Also the roast for the Sunday will remain at Â£5.50.

One thing we have also chatted about is pre-pay for the ticket+curry ... the reason for this is it would allow me more freedom on the day, basically I dont have to chase around collecting! It would also mean that by the time yo arrive for the day all dues are paid up! no hassels ...

As usual, thoughts and idea's welcome

piku · Post by **piku** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:52 pm 0

I'll reply in the other thread.

My one suggestion would be to rename it from "Retrovision" to "Rent-a-crowd"

You could hire us out to pubs that need a boost

oh dur... this is the "other" thread... I'm off to bed

Sir_LANs-a-lot · Post by **Sir_LANs-a-lot** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:58 pm 0

Pre-Pay then Free Play!

Sounds good to me and at a cheap price too!

Â£5 for a ticket? and Â£7 for a curry.

Pffft - that's a no-brainer. Count me in.

piku · Post by **piku** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:05 am 0

I have some suggestions...

Prepayment is a good idea, it removes all the hassle of having to remember to pay, wondering if we're going to get fed and stops you running round like a headless chicken waving a pint of fivers

And if you take all food orders and crap beforehand, all you'll need to do is tick our names off the list when we arrive, hand out our goodies and continue having fun.

The curry needs more organisation. It was a bit confusing when we could actually start eating, which end of the bar the queue started, where to move the expensive tech, etc. I guess if we have the whole pub it'll be easier. My suggestion would be to do it buffet-style with a big long table out the way somewhere.

The venue and food was excellent, and the 1am kickout time helpful as it meant I actually got some sleep

How about some sort of nicely printed name badge to aid identification? Or have the Llamasoftie photo gallery available on some random computer to browse through.