UK members meeting.

Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Ligget

Ligget

Member
Joined
Jan 13, 2005
Messages
13,474
Location
Bonnybridge, Scotland.
Hi Folks

I was thinking of having another get together of UK IAP members, it is a while since we had one and thought about May sometime.

This will hopefully be more suitable month, before the holiday season starts.

I am thinking the same area as the last time but getting some rooms in The Angel restaurant & B/B in Blyth where we were made so welcome last time we all ate there.

Anyone who cannot get into The Angel can book into Blyth Services (motel) on the A1 approx a mile away where some stayed last time.

Just now, how does everyone who wants to attend think of sometime in May 08?

Cheers
Mark :)
 
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
hi Mark, you can count me in for a start. and the sooner we get the final total for accomadation i can get it organised if you wish. i propose we do sat and sun night, butopen to any suggestions.
 
unfortunately i work both saturday and sunday and i am not allowed time off in May because of my job restrictions, but if you all dont mind company saturday night, i would love to be there.
EDIT:
i dont even know where it is yet.?[:I]
 
Originally posted by Pikebite

Are you looking at doing something at Turner's Retreat again?
Click to expand...

Hi Richard, will pay them a visit but nothing planned as yet, open to suggestions though.

Dermot sorry to hear you cannot attend.

Colin, I agree.:D
 
Hi Mark
We have just had an open weekend in our Club so we have been very busy. Please count me in!
What ever the dates are us pensioners can fit it in to our hectic schedules!:D:D:D
Hope you are keeping well!
I shall get Pompeyite to reply I know he is back at work!
Look forward to seing old and new friends.
ANY IAP Members from across the sea in UK at this time?
Regards
David TAFFJ
 
Hi Mark, and all the other UK members.
Sorry to be late in answering this thread Mark, I have problems keeping up with all the items on this site now that I am back to work full time sorry.[:I]
I hope that work commitments do not stop me from attending another great get together, I really enjoyed our first one. When you have a date for the meeting, I will try to get a work buddy to swap with me if it clashes with my Saturday duty on.
I will have to travel up on the Saturday and stop over, travelling back on Sunday. The Angel would be a great place to stop over in, we may even get another chance at the landladies walnut car parts.[:p][}:)];)
Regards Derek.
 
Originally posted by Pompeyite

Hi Mark,
The 9th. and 10th. look promissing to me, but I will have to consult the duty rota at work in the morning and confirm tomorrow evening if that's ok with you please?
Click to expand...

That OK Derek, were still at the early stages anyway, nothing is set in stone yet!:D
 
Hi Mark,
I have just noticed that we all have the dates wrong for the Saturday/Sunday, it should be the 10th and 11th may.[:I]
I checked at work today, and guess who has pulled duty that weekend:([V][:0]
Unless I can sweet talk one of my fellow workers into swapping with me, I may not be able to make that weekend, sorry guys. Perhaps a free pen will grease the palm of my co workers eh?;)
 
Sorry guys I`ve been out at the Clubhouse all day, I was thinking what Ian said, booking out on Sunday morning like last time.

Steve (stevebuk) it is "penturners only" male or female, we attended last time without our partners so I think it should be the same this time. Anyhow, Skiprat starts to take all his clothes off after 4 pints.[xx(][}:)]
 
so then are we all agreed. staying fri/sat night like the last time, if so i will contact the angel for room availabilaty.lets get the show on the road.:D:D:D:D
 
i will be at turners-retreat on sat, so i will call at the angel then and get some prices,and yes i will get discount too[:0][:0]
i will post prices sat evening;);)
 
hi guys
decided i wont be coming after all, wife and i travel everywhere together, me to her sewing shows, and her to my woodwork shows, never mind, have a great time there.
 
Originally posted by ligget

.........Anyhow, Skiprat starts to take all his clothes off after 4 pints.[xx(][}:)]
Click to expand...

Hey!!!!![}:)] I resemble that remark.

Personally, I have no objection to anyone bring their wife or partner. If we had a few lady turners, would we stop the hubbies from coming?
I know my missus wouldn't be interested in a bunch of old gits gossaping about pen stuff though.

I stopped going to work Xmas parties when partners were no longer welcomed. This is the 21st century.
 
Originally posted by stevebuk

hi guys
decided i wont be coming after all, wife and i travel everywhere together, me to her sewing shows, and her to my woodwork shows, never mind, have a great time there.
Click to expand...

Steve you have made a good point, as we have only had one previous UK members meet up this is still new ground for us, bringing a partner is a great idea and I`m glad you brought the subject up.:)

You are more than welcome to bring your wife, as Skiprat says it is the 21st Century after all.:)

Any member attending this get together is more than welcome to bring a partner.

Sorry Steve for my tunnel vision.[:I]

Colin (drayman) thanks for doing this, if anyone can get a discount you can, prices for single and double rooms please.:D
 
i havent got a problem bringing wives as long as they are nice looking :D:D:D i think its a good idea[^][^]
 
We'll just have to remember to cancel the strippers;)

Is anyone still in contact with Kenny or Andy? I can't remember when Kenny was moving to Oz and Andy did say he would be off air for a while.
 
Don't worry Steven I'm still here.[:p]
Not been active much lately, too busy working.;)
Don't know whether i wil be able to make this one though[xx(], my i am not too sure yet what days off i will have on the dates. I will only have 2 days off anyway and i will haev to see how that works in with the ferries getting back to the island.
And the major point is i don't know if i could stand seeing all the pieces of craftmanship when i have not got any ability to make any pens at the present.:( Everything is in storage.
 
Originally posted by ligget


Steve you have made a good point, as we have only had one previous UK members meet up this is still new ground for us, bringing a partner is a great idea and I`m glad you brought the subject up.:)

You are more than welcome to bring your wife, as Skiprat says it is the 21st Century after all.:)

Any member attending this get together is more than welcome to bring a partner.

Sorry Steve for my tunnel vision.[:I]

Colin (drayman) thanks for doing this, if anyone can get a discount you can, prices for single and double rooms please.:D
Click to expand...

hi guys
sorry mark didn't mean to rock any boats, as i am a new member and very early in my pen turning (about 8 now) i just thought it might be a nice idea to involve the wives.
My wife sits at my side every night as i look through your site and the IAP site hunting out new pen pictures for us to oggle, and i just couldn't tell her she couldn't come with me.[B)]
WE are now really looking forward to meeting all the UKAP members, especially you for letting me join this band of talented people, and Steven Jackson who has been a solid rock to me since i joined, and one final thanks to Andy for an amazing PDF catalogue.
Once again many thanks for re-concidering.
 
Hi Guys,
Sorry for the delay in reading the latest postings, not enough hours in the day for some reason.
Thanks Ian for reminding me about those of you lucky enough to be able to travel up on the Friday.[:I] Unfortunately, as last time I will only be able to travel up on the Saturday morning, and that will only be if I can get someone to change shifts with me I am sorry to say.
I think it's a great idea for the partners to be able to attend if they want too, it may make it easier for some to be able to come along.[}:)][:0]
I sure hope that I can get there again this year, as I owe Mark a tripple malt for the Artist pencil and super blanks he sent me last year.:D[8D]
 
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Saturday is the main day for meals together etc...., if you cannot make it on the Friday it isn`t a problem at all, I might not get there on Friday now.:(

Glad to hear from you Andy.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom