The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet)

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 01:39 PM

I had a chat with Phil over the phone this afternoon, and we discussed our initial thoughts over putting together a UK Meeting in 2010.

The following matters came to mind, and we will be looking to firm up the details in the forthcoming months.

1. Date of event
Spring or Autumn 2010 were considered the best time to hold the event, as that would be outside the highest accommodation costs period (Autumn = Fall for our US cousins). So, April/May or October, provisionally.

2. Venue
The location would be in the vicinity of Phil's, and he is confident that he can get a venue to accommodate all our needs.

3. Accommodation in the locality
Again, Phil believes accommodation is available in his area, and outside the main holiday period, as proposed, should not be too expensive.

4. Additional players
With Phil's extensive contacts, he should be able to arrange for a rhythm section to be there, and his daughter to be there to warble, if needs be.

5. Backline
Excellent backline will be provided (as long as nobody wants to play a Banjocaster through it! - only kidding!!!)

6. Time period for the event
This would obviously be flexible according to individual's ability to attend. However the main period would be Saturday, with the event being from the afternoon into the evening. So, depending on your wishes, arrival could be sometime Friday, with an evening get-together spent in some hostelry, or Saturday morning. Departure would be Sunday.

So, that's the initial planning. Please let us know if there is anything that has been missed.

We hope to provide sufficient notice for those in the UK to make the necessary planning, and we would be delighted if any members from outside the UK were able to make it.

Watch this space for updates/developments.

The venue will be at the Crown Inn, Bridport, West Dorset England. May 2010 ( exact date to be finalized, but probably in May )

For Train, bus, road and air links to the event , please keep a look out for future thread, or PM John Vasco or Phil47uk for more information.

John Vasco/Phil47

Harmony · 10-03-2009, 01:45 PM

I'm coming over to see family if all goes well..but it will be in the summer when school is out in the US.

I do hope to meet some of you while I'm over. CB make sure you leave me some of your plonk ok lol

AXE · 10-03-2009, 01:47 PM

Been saving for the visit.
Now if I can get my Passport reinstated.

Von Bek · 10-03-2009, 02:03 PM

Sounds good, John. I was just thinking about this event and counting fishhooks, beads and clam shells. By the by, are wives welcome?

I may very well have to pack mine.

davebag89 · 10-03-2009, 02:18 PM

Sounds good John, I'm in

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Bek

Sounds good, John. I was just thinking about this event and counting fishhooks, beads and clam shells. By the by, are wives welcome?

I may very well have to pack mine.

No problem with wives attending, I expect Anne will be with me.

It's a serious event (in that we are going to make such arrangements that everything will go smoothly), and we are going to make it happen next year. I know there's a 'jokey' side to me and Phil, but we are deadly serious on this meet-up. The backline will be what ever amp Phil has, and I will bring my two Mesa Boogies (an F-50 and an Express 5:25). Every one else will just need to bring their instrument and effects pedals.

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 03:07 PM

Will I need a Visa to get into Dorset?

EDIT, oh and can't we ban wags from this event ?

Horse · 10-03-2009, 03:20 PM

Am i welcome guys?

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

EDIT, oh and can't we ban wags from this event ?

Why?

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horse

Am i welcome guys?

All welcome.

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Vasco

Why?

Because the behaviour of a group of men is always much more fun when they can get on with enjoying themselves without the women watching!!

I don't mind that much, but I think I'll leave 'er indoors at home!

Horse · 10-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

Because the behaviour of a group of men is always much more fun when they can get on with enjoying themselves without the women watching!!

I don't mind that much, but I think I'll leave 'er indoors at home!

im with you there........Guitars and guys...... its one of the sacred things of the universe man.....

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

Because the behaviour of a group of men is always much more fun when they can get on with enjoying themselves without the women watching!!

I don't mind that much, but I think I'll leave 'er indoors at home!

As one who has clubbed hard and drunk hard from the day she met me, there's nothing that will scare, intimidate, or shock 'er indoors, believe me! Not even you, mate!

Harmony · 10-03-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horse

im with you there........Guitars and guys...... its one of the sacred things of the universe man.....

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harmony

LOL, when I read that comment I ducked for cover, waiting for one of the wimen to wade in

I think you have a homing device that alerts you of these comments

Having said that, there is some truth in it........

/me runs away quickly

John Vasco · 10-03-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

LOL, when I read that comment I ducked for cover, waiting for one of the wimen to wade in

I think you have a homing device that alerts you of these comments

Having said that, there is some truth in it........

/me runs away quickly

If you don't take your main squeeze with you, who's gonna steer you back to your accommodation and tuck you into bed at the end of the night? I'm not, for sure!!! No feckin' chance!

Harmony · 10-03-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

LOL, when I read that comment I ducked for cover, waiting for one of the wimen to wade in

I think you have a homing device that alerts you of these comments

Having said that, there is some truth in it........

/me runs away quickly

Well you sing like a woman Drude, maybe you should be barred too

Von Bek · 10-03-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Vasco

If you don't take your main squeeze with you, who's gonna steer you back to your accommodation and tuck you into bed at the end of the night? I'm not, for sure!!! No feckin' chance!

Oh boy...I've got a feeling this gathering is going to be a real blast.

Quote:

Well you sing like a woman Drude, maybe you should be barred too

That's tellin em, Harmony. Sounds like a bleedin castrato if you ask me.

Stowburst · 10-03-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm in.. cant wait! Make sure Phil locks his dogs away.. they are intimidating!

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stowburst

I'm in.. cant wait! Make sure Phil locks his dogs away.. they are intimidating!

That's no way to talk about his wife and daughter!

davebag89 · 10-03-2009, 04:46 PM

I'll be the guy sitting with a constant fag on, lol

Phil47uk · 10-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

Will I need a Visa to get into Dorset?

Too right you will ya northern bastard?

.

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebag89

I'll be the guy sitting with a constant fag on, lol

er would you like to re-phrase that??

Phil47uk · 10-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

That's no way to talk about his wife and daughter!

Ya cheeky bugger, I'll make sure these two lock onto your arse before you can even get a note out.

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

Ya cheeky bugger, I'll make sure these two lock onto your arse before you can even get a note out.

Aw they look really nice, big softies.

Phil47uk · 10-03-2009, 05:07 PM

Great idea John.. We''l hold the UK MLP guitar meet down here. Yeah I'll get a venue in the shire.
I bet old Hawksworth and Compton would be down for it too.
Get the old septics and Canuks over and show those colonials how us Brits put the balls back into rock and roll..

The point is, will they be able to take us without having a nervous breakdown.
Ya know what Drude is like after a few pints.

Can we get a sticky on this?

We'll give em a warm British nutters welcome.

You Tube

And for those colonials that can't understand what we are talking about we'll get in Mr Gumby to talk slowy for them.

You Tube

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

Great idea John.. We''l hold the UK MLP guitarfest down here. Yeah I'll get a venue in the shire.
I bet old Hawksworth and Compton would be down for it too.
Get the old septics and Canuks over and show those colonials how us Brits put the balls back into rock and roll..

The point is, will they be able to take us without having a nervous breakdown.
Ya know what Drude is like after a few pints.

I'm perfectly well behaved!! A Gentleman, one could say, what?

davebag89 · 10-03-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drudeboy

er would you like to re-phrase that??

I shall be the gentleman in the corner always with a cigarette between my lips. Probably half pissed and hiding behind my hair,

Drudeboy · 10-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebag89

I shall be the gentleman in the corner always with a cigarette between my lips. Probably half pissed and hiding behind my hair,

Well myself, Phil and Cookie will be sharing roll-ups...

And we could always throw a six skinner together and slink off for 10 minutes

hotrat · 10-03-2009, 05:27 PM

What's the rent on a 2 bed Hobbit Hole these days?

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John Vasco V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwich, originally Liverpool, England Posts: 2,680 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 12 Posts	The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet) I had a chat with Phil over the phone this afternoon, and we discussed our initial thoughts over putting together a UK Meeting in 2010. The following matters came to mind, and we will be looking to firm up the details in the forthcoming months. 1. Date of event Spring or Autumn 2010 were considered the best time to hold the event, as that would be outside the highest accommodation costs period (Autumn = Fall for our US cousins). So, April/May or October, provisionally. 2. Venue The location would be in the vicinity of Phil's, and he is confident that he can get a venue to accommodate all our needs. 3. Accommodation in the locality Again, Phil believes accommodation is available in his area, and outside the main holiday period, as proposed, should not be too expensive. 4. Additional players With Phil's extensive contacts, he should be able to arrange for a rhythm section to be there, and his daughter to be there to warble, if needs be. 5. Backline Excellent backline will be provided (as long as nobody wants to play a Banjocaster through it! - only kidding!!!) 6. Time period for the event This would obviously be flexible according to individual's ability to attend. However the main period would be Saturday, with the event being from the afternoon into the evening. So, depending on your wishes, arrival could be sometime Friday, with an evening get-together spent in some hostelry, or Saturday morning. Departure would be Sunday. So, that's the initial planning. Please let us know if there is anything that has been missed. We hope to provide sufficient notice for those in the UK to make the necessary planning, and we would be delighted if any members from outside the UK were able to make it. Watch this space for updates/developments. The venue will be at the Crown Inn, Bridport, West Dorset England. May 2010 ( exact date to be finalized, but probably in May ) For Train, bus, road and air links to the event , please keep a look out for future thread, or PM John Vasco or Phil47uk for more information. John Vasco/Phil47 __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/vasco http://splinterliverpool.bravehost.com/ Live recording of Splinter at The Cavern, November 2006: http://www.esnips.com/web/JohnVasco27sOtherStuff/ Live clip of Splinter at The Cavern, November 2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxOCksQUKbI Bring a song and a smile for the banjo, better get while the gettin's good, Hitch a ride to the end of the highway where the neons turn to wood. Last edited by b-squared; 10-09-2009 at 03:33 PM.

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Harmony Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tornado Alley - USA Posts: 2,391 Thanks: 87 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	re: The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet) I'm coming over to see family if all goes well..but it will be in the summer when school is out in the US. I do hope to meet some of you while I'm over. CB make sure you leave me some of your plonk ok lol __________________ The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet) 21st May, Bridport, West Dorset. More info: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/mlp-...fete-meet.html

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Von Bek Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the multiverse Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 135 Thanked 146 Times in 28 Posts	re: The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet) Sounds good, John. I was just thinking about this event and counting fishhooks, beads and clam shells. By the by, are wives welcome? I may very well have to pack mine. __________________ I am Von Bek, eternal fapper and true disciple of The Burning Boles

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