ABUG SOUTH (in person) 18 to 20 March 2022 (Tables needed)

[tricky]

Rule 4 made me lol, although I'm wondering why the need to specify it
...

It replaced the no dragons rule…

Mark

I thought it was directed at a specific person, who I don't think I have ever met

[elk1984]

the hotel is a snake-free venue; please do not bring any snakes to the event

Nothing running Python then?

[1024MAK]

Rule 4 made me lol, although I'm wondering why the need to specify it
...

It replaced the no dragons rule…

Mark

I thought it was directed at a specific person, who I don't think I have ever met

I was joking, as someone brought a Dragon Data computer in the past.

Mark

[tricky]

Remember to tick the box to get your 20% off food voucher when booking online - I think you can get it later, but I don't know how.

[baz4096]

I've gone from tentative to definite Also I'm an XL, many thanks!

[JudgeBeeb]

Is Friday normally a setup day, or is it usually a full day of activities? I'm travelling on the Friday so want to set off in good time.

This year we only have the room from 2pm on Friday. In any event, most people don't start arriving until about 5pm or 6pm. There is no formal timetable. But it is worth getting there before dinner time on Friday (usually at about 7pm).

[KrisLadair]

Hi. Am expecting a delivery of a refurbed Beeb this week (my first!) and would love to attend the ABUG event to see what you guys get up to.
Full weekend, T-shirt size M please

[SarahWalker]

Me for weekend pls.

[JudgeBeeb]

Remember to tick the box to get your 20% off food voucher when booking online - I think you can get it later, but I don't know how.

Thanks for that. Booking instructions updated.

[Prime]

Yeah put me down for the weekend please.
And I believe my T-shirt size is XL.

Cheers.

Phill.

[Prime]

It replaced the no dragons rule…

But I've deffo brought Dragons with me before and no one seemed to mind......

Cheers.

Phill.

[1024MAK]

It replaced the no dragons rule…

But I've deffo brought Dragons with me before and no one seemed to mind......

Phill, you are welcome to bring your Dragons, as are other members

Mark

[Diminished]

All right, well I guess I'm going to be forced to drop out, since no offer of transport appears to be forthcoming, and if I end up going down with COVID at the event I can't really responsibly take the train back, can I?

[elk1984]

All right, well I guess I'm going to be forced to drop out, since no offer of transport appears to be forthcoming, and if I end up going down with COVID at the event I can't really responsibly take the train back, can I?

Whereabouts are you?

[Diminished]

Eh, it doesn't matter, someone else can go.

[elk1984]

Eh, it doesn't matter, someone else can go.

OK. If you change your mind, or anyone else needs a lift along the way and doesn't mind coming back on Monday, I can pick up anywhere along the M6 from Warrington or down the M40 within a reasonable detour.

[Diminished]

It's probably best if I just stick to my decision, but thanks.

[scropp]

Hi, could you put me down for the weekend please. Oh, and XL for the tshirt.

Many thanks

[1024MAK]

All right, well I guess I'm going to be forced to drop out, since no offer of transport appears to be forthcoming, and if I end up going down with COVID at the event I can't really responsibly take the train back, can I?

Whoa there! Give it a bit more time. I may be able to help. I will be driving from the West Country, so may be able to pick you up. But I have not yet worked out my travel plans.

Mark

[Diminished]

Well, the list is almost full, JudgeBeeb wants a decision, and I'd have to commit to the hotel without really being sure if I could easily and safely get there and back -- it's disappointing but probably better if I just leave it. Thanks though.

[Revaldinho]

Count me in for the weekend please. I’ll go for M on the T-shirt size.

Rich

[1024MAK]

Well, the list is almost full, JudgeBeeb wants a decision, and I'd have to commit to the hotel without really being sure if I could easily and safely get there and back -- it's disappointing but probably better if I just leave it. Thanks though.

It requires three changes, but the train can get you to Blackwater, and I can pick you up from there.

It would be:
Cambridge to London Kings Cross (about 49 minutes)

London Kings Cross to London Paddington via the underground (about 20 minutes)

London Paddington to Reading (about 23 minutes)

Reading to Blackwater (about 18 minutes)

Note the above times do not include the time waiting at stations for the next train.

Alternatively I can pick you up from Reading.

Mark

[steve3000]

I'm a bit late on this, but keen on attending if one day attendees are possible? It would probably be the Saturday. No hotel needed.

Are one day attendees possible?

[1024MAK]

I'm a bit late on this, but keen on attending if one day attendees are possible? It would probably be the Saturday. No hotel needed.

Are one day attendees possible?

Yes, no problem with people attending for a single day. But there are not many spaces left…

Mark

[Joka80]

Hello

It would be my first time potentially to an ABUG meeting. I know I’m chiming in a bit late here but would just need one day on the Saturday if this is alright?

I would be sharing a table with steve3000…and of course the unique monster A3000…let me know if this is alright?

[steve3000]

I'm a bit late on this, but keen on attending if one day attendees are possible? It would probably be the Saturday. No hotel needed.

Are one day attendees possible?

Yes, no problem with people attending for a single day. But there are not many spaces left…

Mark

Great! Happy to be on reserve list.

Costa (Joka80) will be bringing parts for the computer which I'll be bringing and we'll assemble at the event. So we'd only need one table, but there's little point in only one of us attending on our own as we'd only have half a computer.

[Soruk]

Please put me down for the reserve list for Saturday. Accommodation not required.
Transport-wise if able to get a slot then I can offer a pick-up from Basingstoke station.
(T-shirt size L)

[daveejhitchins]

Even that code isn't working now . . . .

I'll try 'phoning later this morning.

Dave H.

[JudgeBeeb]

Great! Happy to be on reserve list.

Costa (Joka80) will be bringing parts for the computer which I'll be bringing and we'll assemble at the event. So we'd only need one table, but there's little point in only one of us attending on our own as we'd only have half a computer.

Just to be clear, we have no shortage of space or tables at the venues. The reason for the limited number of spaces this time, is just about being cautious because of COVID-19. If this event goes well, I am sure there will be enough interest to organise another in the relatively new future, hopefully at the maximum capacity that the venue can support.

I shall put both of you on the reserve list for the time being.

[cmorley]

Even that code isn't working now . . . .

I'll try 'phoning later this morning.

Let us know how you get on Dave. I searched Travelodge with no code and B&B for those nights ranges from £80-100 a couple of miles away.