UK Meet 2012

[Cookie-boy]

The third anual MLP/"censored forum name" meet takes place over the weekend 25th and 26th May 2012 at Bridport in Dorset. This has been a hugely succesfull event, tremendous fun and a real joy to be part of. We welcome all members to the gig whether you wish to play or not! As ever, Vasco will be MC and Phil47UK will organise and recruit the tightest rhythm section in the South.

Come on down and talk guitars, play guitars and sink a few pints with some MLP "living legends"!!!

Any members wishing to attend are welcome to cantact me here at MLP via the messaging service and I will offer accomodation options etc etc but most of us crash at the Bridport Arms Hotel in West Bay, however, there are loads of options locally at reasonable prices. I know it is still five months off but these places get booked up quick!

All ages and abilities are welcomed and encouraged and there is a part of the evening on the last night set aside just for the youngsters.

Anyone travelling from overseas will be helped with pick ups and transport as we have done for other "Johnny Foreigners" over the past three years.

Bridport and the surrounding area are part of our Jurrasic Coast heritage and is a stunningly beautiful part of the UK.

Come over and I can guarantee you'll have a blast!

Cheers!

Cookie

[Happy Grumpz]

I'm there Cookie, wouldn't miss it for the world!

[flameburst]

Looking forward to it!

[SlashAppetite]

I'd love to get down, I've always wanted to get to one of these meets .

[Cookie-boy]

Then come on down, Slashyboy!!! It would be great to see a new face!

[dudu]

Count me in!

[Big_dawg]

If my guitar ever turns up I may try and combine this with the annual family trip to Dorset...

[jimmyq]

Bah! I have a gig booked for that Saturday night, so looks like I'll be giving the meet a miss this year too!

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by Big_dawg

If my guitar ever turns up I may try and combine this with the annual family trip to Dorset...

Another lefty! I need some bleedin' company!!!

[onehippie]

should be interesting

yall have a good time

[Happy Grumpz]

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[Rankelson]

This sounds like a great plan
Count me in

[onehippie]

?
meets are a good time?

no?
and
to see Phil47 finally get the award he deserves

[Gyroman]

For those of you who were not at this year's event and haven't seen them at "the other place", here's a couple of links to the photos I took:
Bridport 2011 Day 1 pictures by chrisgyro - Photobucket

Bridport 2011 Day 2 pictures by chrisgyro - Photobucket

A great time was had by all, and it would be great to see some new faces next time.

[guitarbob123]

Might be down if train tickets can be found cheaply and my exams are done.

[John Vasco]

I think, Mac, that he may be alluding to the fact that next May I will be bringing a special present for Phil, given that he reaches a 'certain' age just before the meet (work out what the '47' is in his name, and work it up to 2012...).

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by guitarbob123

Might be down if train tickets can be found cheaply and my exams are done.

You may be able to procure a lift if someone is heading down your way. Cuthbert Griswald was picked up in a lay-by at the side of the road this year...! True!

[rogerd]

I might come down, for a laff

[rogerd]

Originally Posted by John Vasco

You may be able to procure a lift if someone is heading down your way. Cuthbert Griswald was picked up in a lay-by at the side of the road this year...! True!

He was also left in a supermarket car park on the way home and had to wait 3 hours for a lift all the way home True!

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by rogerd

He was also left in a supermarket car park on the way home and had to wait 3 hours for a lift all the way home True!

Stories of the events are already legion. The first year, everyone pissed off for the evening and left Frankie in a car park...!

But Frankie never kept a dollar past sunset, anyway...

[Harmony]

Originally Posted by John Vasco

Stories of the events are already legion. The first year, everyone pissed off for the evening and left Frankie in a car park...!

But Frankie never kept a dollar past sunset, anyway...

We didn't mean to! A mishap!
We were waiting in the cabs waiting for Frankie to come out of the hotel..then someone told the drivers all was present and we could go, so we did.
Got to the curry house and as Cookie sat down I asked where was Frankie. He said, I thought he was in your cab, I said no..we were told he was in your cab. Cookie went Oh *#&$& and ran out the door to jump in a cab to go and get him.

The look on Cookie's face I still remember Frankie took it well though.

[LouieTM]

Originally Posted by Harmony

We didn't mean to! A mishap!
We were waiting in the cabs waiting for Frankie to come out of the hotel..then someone told the drivers all was present and we could go, so we did.
Got to the curry house and as Cookie sat down I asked where was Frankie. He said, I thought he was in your cab, I said no..we were told he was in your cab. Cookie went Oh *#&$& and ran out the door to jump in a cab to go and get him.

The look on Cookie's face I still remember Frankie took it well though.

Aha, so the real reason he didn't come this year was because he'd developed an incurable fear of abandonement?

[L60N]

I wish i could make it so very much. Been looking forward to it since the last one. For anyone thinking of going, do it!!! A finer bunch you couldnt wish to meet.

For me this one is out as my wife is due to drop our first sprog in May so i can see it being tricky! Hope to make it in 2013 though.

[LouieTM]

Originally Posted by L60N

I wish i could make it so very much. Been looking forward to it since the last one. For anyone thinking of going, do it!!! A finer bunch you couldnt wish to meet.

For me this one is out as my wife is due to drop our first sprog in May so i can see it being tricky! Hope to make it in 2013 though.

Two friends of mine are having babies this month, but they'll leave their wives at home and go snowboarding with me in January. Just sayin'

Come on Leon, you promised us in May you'll go on stage next year.

[L60N]

Originally Posted by LouieTM

Two friends of mine are having babies this month, but they'll leave their wives at home and go snowboarding with me in January. Just sayin'

Come on Leon, you promised us in May you'll go on stage next year.

It'll come down to the timing mate, if shes had the baby by the 25 then i reckon i could make it but for nw im erring on the side of caution!

[sliding tom]

Tell that mutha to show up early enough so you can make it, Leon!

We'd be missing you!

(Or was it all a plan so you wouldn't have to go onstage? )

[bluenote]

after billy no-mates I've been looking forward to jamming with Leon, great phrasing, great out-of-phase tone!

I hardly saw my first two after they were born through the gaggle of women constantly - sisters, aunties, friends, - it went on for weeks :-D

[FrankieOliver]

I only just informed Mrs. Oliver that I may be attending the Meet in Bridport next May. It turns out that weekend is Memorial Day weekend and she may be coming along as well.

[L60N]

Originally Posted by FrankieOliver

I only just informed Mrs. Oliver that I may be attending the Meet in Bridport next May. It turns out that weekend is Memorial Day weekend and she may be coming along as well.

Its good to have backup!

[Phil47uk]

Hi all.
OK. With regard next years UK meet in May.
Firstly I’d like to know just who is thinking of attending, because as you know, it falls on my head whether or not we can drum up enough members to A-: Fill up playing times and B-: Generate enough money to pay the musicians.
Last year we held the venue over a two day event, but I’m seriously beginning to wonder if just one day would suffice instead of two.
Last year much of the audience consisted of locals who had heard of the event via publicity in local papers etc and parents and relations of young pupils who had come to see their child perform.

Since last May though, it seems we have had some bickering and fallouts amongst members and already one member who attended last year has PM’d Cookie and myself to take him off the list for next May.

I am extremely fond of all you guys, but you must appreciate I really don’t have the time to mediate in flame wars and who’s on who’s side, who’s right and who’s wrong etc and have to deal with these meets at a professional level to ensure everything runs smoothly.
For me, it’s not just an excuse for a weekend down by the sea in the sun to have a few beers, chill out and play a few songs. I have to ensure all the house musicians are clued up re numbers and keys. Make sure the PA and gear is set up and running . Keep the evening running smoothly and sort out finances, payment and publicity etc.

Last May the PA went arse upwards half way through the evening, which meant I had to drive like crazy to Mutters house and pick up a new PA head. And even after everyone had gone, remained at the venue with my wife breaking down and loading up the gear to take home. We got to bed around 4am..
Now I certainly don’t mind doing all this, including a BBQ at my house to ensure everyone has a great time, but you must understand I need to have something concrete to work on and am really not in the slightest bit interested in bitch fights and who’s on who’s side. Who might come, who might not … I aint getting any younger you know..
So kind people, If you could kindly get in touch with Vasco, or Cookie and let them know your plans, it would greatly help in ensuring we have another great event.

If it all gets too nebulous and not enough people are showing interest or bickering like a bunch of old fish wives, I will have no alternative by next spring other than to pull the plug on the whole event which would be a pity as I know many of you are genuinely looking forward to it.

Also as a foot note Cookie really put himself out last year in booking accommodation for members and in some cases even footing the booking fee deposits himself.
I suggest that for next years meet people wanting to attend and rent accommodation ( Hotel whatever ) send Cookie the booking fee deposit in advance, as we really can’t expect him to shell out for rooms out of his own pocket when someone at the last minute suddenly decides not to turn up, or says they can’t come.
Obviously if there is a genuine reason and enough notice is given, I’m sure Cookie might be able to get a refund from the hotel .

If anyone has any questions, please either PM myself, Cookie or Vasco.

Thanks.

Phil.