A meeting this year for the 20th birthday of Dungeon Master?

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:28 pm

September 7th, I assume leading to the weekend of 8-9th

And very cool! I hadn't appreicated that! If you know the area then perhaps we can tie up at some point and figure out somewhere decent to get together at. I still owe you some disks too!

This weekend I have my mother down from Friday (so busy until then getting stuff needed done done!) then I am up to Scotland funnily for a concert Tuesday/Wednesday then off to Manchester Friday until Monday evening. As I said, suddenly very busy this coming week.

However, after that I'm free to get stuff sorted, and in the meantime I can possibly scrounge time in the late nights of the weekend to look at things.

Post by **Ameena** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:46 pm

I thought it was the 6th and the 7th?
I need to find out whether or not I can get those days off, but not had a chance to speak to the person I need to speak to about it. That or I forget. Or she's gone home by the time I start work.
If I can get those days off then I'm just gonna get a daily travelcard thingy and get the train to Victoria, then Tube from there to wherever.

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:08 am

Maybe it was - thursday evening and friday all day would have caught me fully too

Post by **Ameena** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:30 am

Just the evening on Thursday? Hmm, I wouldn't fancy travelling home by myself after dark...I'd want to be heading back by, like 7pm or so at the latest (about 45 mins on the train from Victoria plus half an hour to walk home from there...never mind how long it'd take to get to Victoria on the Tube from wherever it was I happened to be at the time...Tube by myself, waaah scary never done it before

). Anyway, I dunno if I have those days off yet. Arrgh I need to find out...

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:26 am

I was looking at travel plans over expedia, and they gave me a trip potential from sept7th and give me a room in london and free breakfasts.. but have to pay my own dinners.. not bad. I don't eat much anyway

for about $1200 canadian. Not impossible for me to afford.. depending.

London Gatwick.. where ever that is in relation to anyone I don't know, and it's at the Clarion? would really apreciate some feedback on this since you lot know the area better than me. I'll be entirely lost otherwise..

Post by **Lunever** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:40 am

Gambit: Date ist thursday 6th of September. Keep the spare room for Cows, he has the most expensive flight. I'll be fine in the B&B.

Confirmation: I'll be there along with my girlfriend. I don't see any problem with getting to anywhere else in London from Penge.

Post by **Gambit37** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:45 am

Gatwick Airport is outside of London, about 35 miles away. However, there is a regular and reliable train service into the heart of london that takes around 30-40 mins. You certainly don't want to stay at the Clarion in Gatwick.

Besides, Clarion Hotels are not exactly the cheapest option -- if you're on a budget, a bed-and-breakfast is a better option. These are more like converted houses and some are awful, but you get a more 'traditional English' experience.

I didn't realise the dates were in the week -- this may be a problem for me as I'm just setting up as a freelancer and I havesome projects kicking off around that time. I thought we were doing this at a weekend.

Post by **Gambit37** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:47 am

Oh, and Penge is literally 5 mins walk from me and yes, it's easy to get into London from there, takes about 15-20 mins to get right into the centre of the city.

Post by **Ameena** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:33 am

As mentioned, I still need to confirm that I can get those days off, but if I can, I don't suppose anyone would be willing to meet me at Victoria? I'm not really overly keen on the idea of being in London by myself but I don't wanna miss this meet just 'cause of that.

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:24 pm

I rmemeber why now, it's because I fly out friday for a saturday start to my explory holiday thing. We tried putting up weekends, and not all of us were free any weekend, so this was the compromise option

So yeah, I oculd only meet up thursday evening. Of course, nothign to stop everyone else arranging to do soemthign cool friday!

And yeah, for the thursday I can meet you at victoria (though I get off at waterloo, it is only a quick tube trip I htink - need to check me map)

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:36 pm

Well, the entire trip is $1200 canadian dollars with the Clarion, but for just the flight it's $1085. Most bed and breakfasts I found in a quick search online gave me about £43.07 as their low end price per night. Which is about $92 Canadian or so. So I can stay a week on $115 at the clarion or 1 night at a bed and breakfast

The only thing with these travel packs, is I can't pick the date, they are premade. Where as I can simply pick and old day if I just grab a flight. I'd sooner stay 10 days and leave on the 3rd.. however as shown above, the cost at bed and breakfasts climb pretty quickly.

A new one popped up that leaves on the 5th that is 8 days at the President Hotel. For roughly the same cost. How much is the train? and how long does it take?

Seems like all these pre packaged trips are to Gatwick, Nothing to Heathrow.

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:09 pm

just did a bit more searching and looks like a trip could cost me $640 now. which is a bit better. leaving me $560 for staying at a B&B giving me roughly 6 nights with a roof before they boot me

still hunting.. but if anyone knows a cheaper B&B that's not a converted outhouse.. I'm all ear... er.. eyes.

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:30 pm

so, looks to be about 150 or so more than the other one to have a B&B in earls court. and land in Heathrow instead of Gatwick. so about $1350 roughly.. not bad. I'm going to keep poking and figure out the final cost and then probably look into booking it. I have to get a passport too :S I nearly forgot about that, and not much time to get one.

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:38 pm

I forget which of the two is easier to get to, but people usualyl hate heathrow as an airport to navigate!

Sorry, co-ordinating my mum coming down or else I would help check with you aswell

Post by **Gambit37** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:44 am

Sorry, I haven't asked my land lady yet about you staying Cows. Are you interested in that if it's a goer? I don'tknow that I'd be able to put you up for a week though, especially as I work from home -- I'd never get any work done, we'd just laze around and enjoy ourselves!

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 4:48 am

Laze around, not likley.. I'd be on a new continent.. I want to see what goes on there

I'm sure anything that would save a bit of cash would be good. maybe a day or two at the end of my trip?

Post by **Ameena** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:08 pm

Woot - I have both those days off (6th and 7th) - what are we doing?

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:16 pm

Don't know yet - no one else has said, and I'm bouncing between trips and people down so can't organise a darn thing ffor a week.

and I still haven't done anythign about india yet in terms of visa nor shots yet

But cool! Gte to see you!

Also, I think I allowed for a full ay pf preparation, but depending on whtat I manage I do have Friday off, Satrday is my flight - weirdly, I would have sworn the trip started Saturday.

So yet, might be aorund 7th too

Stryker · Post by **Stryker** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:17 pm

I might be able to make it for the 30th anniversary

I'd be 26/27 then and actually have a (decent paying) job, I'm assuming.

Post by **Ameena** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:04 am

Well, whatever the plans, I can head up to London on either/both days at some point in the morning or whenever...but intend to head home no later than, say, 6-7pm or so...I don't really fancy being out late by myself although I could grab a taxi back from the station. Meh. I'll see what ends up happening, I suppose.
Yaaay, looking forward to meeting peeps, anyway

. Ooh, how are we gonna tell who's who...hmm...
Actually, I already know what Rimm..er...Wuffy looks like, kind of

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Post by **linflas** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:11 am

i can book only one day (but maybe none!) so i should be available on friday 7th and the whole weekend of course, but not on thursday...
i'd be able to confirm my presence before this weekend.

Post by **cowsmanaut** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:12 am

dunno if I can make it now.. trying to get the time to get my passport is crazy.. I need so many specific things.. you'd think the fact my birth certificate says born in BC that I'm obviously from canada.. my drivers licence is from canada.. so uh.. gee.. Now I need a photo from a professional photographer ($$) can't take it myself.. I also need some official who has known me no less that 2 years to prove I'm from canada.. as well as several other hoops.. looks like it will take at least two days to get what I need, and then two more weeks to get the actual passport..

Post by **linflas** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:29 am

biometric passport ? two weeks ? how lucky canadians are !
it took 8 weeks for me !

Post by **Lunever** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:52 am

Beo: Any idea where and when exactly we'll meet? Any means of contacting each other if getting there in time doesn't work out for someone of us, like exchanging a couple of mobile numbers?

Adamo · Post by **Adamo** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:43 pm

exchanging a couple of mobile numbers

you should exchange phone numbers in PMs only so noone else could see it; I wouldn`t give my phone number to the public!

Post by **Lunever** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:52 pm

Adamo: I never assumed that anyone would do this publicly.

BTW: George, aren't you from UK too?

Adamo · Post by **Adamo** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:01 pm

aren't you from UK too?

same as Ian Clark, DMDM, anybody_uk, bitza, pad the mad, Kelly, Des, PaulH and rob3034. They`re also from UK.
You might send them PM/email invitations as soon as possible - maybe someone would response and come?

beowuuf · Post by **beowuuf** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:09 pm

Hey Lunever - I'm still bouncing around, just newly back from one trip away off after tomorrow until Monday evening. Need to be in London the week before, so can perhaps get together with Gabit if he's free and work out stuff

I have cows and gambit's modile nos, once I get settled again can share it with a few more

Ameena, you can always crash here on the thursday night to give yourself the whole thursday night or perhaps ask your aunt if you can crash at hers!

I seem to be flying saturday, so might be around most of friday, which is good!

Adamo · Post by **Adamo** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:34 pm

Beo, could you please send email invitations to UK people? maybe someone will come.. PaulH he made great custom dungeons, so it would be cool if he comes to the meeting..

Post by **Ameena** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:47 pm

I was thinking today, actually, I could always get a taxi back from the station or something, or maybe mention it when in the presence of my sister's friend to see if he'll think of maybe offering to come pick me up, lol. Anyway, it'd depend. Once I have some idea of what we're gonna be doing, then I can plan out that kind of thing

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