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Events => Events => Topic started by: griff on March 16, 2012, 08:22 PM
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:(evening all
been exchanging emails with these guys with a view to organising a private session and so far they haven't said no ;)
http://www.thexc.co.uk/index.cfm/inside-xc/skatepark/
they have asked for an idea of numbers so please let me know if interested & add your name to the list (just made it a poll as we haven't had one for a bit)
potential riders
griff
paulDISCO
markymoon
markymunn
pickle
ed
pete and the clumps
toby le rone
2bobrobert
gingerholmes
pkripster
craigskki
mdbh+3
woz & rich
glen the mentalist + maybe 1
lord lenbert of nottinghamcestershire
one other mystery voter ???
dry bummers
spen
fans of wensleydale = 0
anyone else?
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I'm in griffster :daumenhoch:
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Hey Griff - well done for trying to organise this. Before I hit a vote button:
1 Got a rough idea of cost? Or, whats the total hire cost so we can take a stab at likely individual costs..
2 what day of the week are you thinking?
3 what time of day are you thinking?
4 for the 4th option, will there be plenty of lube provided?
ta,
Paul
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1 Got a rough idea of cost? Or, whats the total hire cost so we can take a stab at likely individual costs.. not a clue at this stage - they've just asked for numbers, will share more as soon as I get an answer
2 what day of the week are you thinking? saturday
3 what time of day are you thinking? when all the kids have gone home - normal times for rad lock-ins are 9-midnight
4 for the 4th option, will there be plenty of lube provided? if you need it, some of the guys on here prefer going 'old-skool' :D
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Okay - just hit the Defo Interested option but skint so will very much be dependant on price..
Very exciting as always very jealous when I hear of the northern mass-ive getting a chance to ride cool indoor parks, without having to wear their cagoules..
thanks agian..
Paul
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John, I would have signed up for the dry bmming mate, but the "I live oop north and we have plenty of parks of our own ta very much" won me over in the end
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4 for the 4th option, will there be plenty of lube provided? if you need it, some of the guys on here prefer going 'old-skool' :D
see what I mean paul, spen doesn't even use spit :shocked: ;D
btw has anyone on here been to XC? like the idea of riding a concrete bowl indoors :daumenhoch:
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Spit is for the gays :yahoo_silent:
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Spit is for the gays :yahoo_silent:
:LolLolLolLol:
have to say it's an overwhelming response so far ::) maybe I'd better get my rabies jabs and think about a trek to doncaster
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Deffo 5/6 from me grifter
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Im in! Fook its only 20 minutes away
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Im in (depending on when), every time i have tried to ride there its been full of scooters, so a Scooter free session sounds good :daumenhoch:
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Ya mo be there up and over
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nothing heavy!
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I'm in, love a BMX road trip!!
MM
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I've voted not interested because i'm not interested :coolsmiley: just thought you needed to know who the voter was before you asked. :angel:
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I hope you have more than luck than i did John, i tried last year but they weren't interested......maybe now it's a bit older and bedded in they are re-thinking :daumenhoch:
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I hope you have more than luck than i did John, i tried last year but they weren't interested......maybe now it's a bit older and bedded in they are re-thinking :daumenhoch:
me too - thought it was worth a try
the lady who looks after bookings has forwarded my enquiry to the management team, will let you know what they say
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Im up fot it mate this is on my doorstep compared to all the other places :daumenhoch: not so far to try and drive back with a few broken bones :buck2:
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Me+3!:)
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Stick me and gingerholmes ont list please.
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im in date would help :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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im in date would help :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
have to find out if they'll even let us in first ;)
and how much they charge
but seeing as it was apparently a flat no last time am keeping everything crossed...
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Griff it's about time we had a more local trip for some of us radsters, stick me and RAC66 on the list to bud and fingers crossed we can get this sorted. :daumenhoch:
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John they sent my enquiry onto the management team and they took about a week to reply saying no. but they did say they might look at doing it later once the place had bedded in. fingers crossed :daumenhoch:mate as we can get a regular thing going.
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John they sent my enquiry onto the management team and they took about a week to reply saying no. but they did say they might look at doing it later once the place had bedded in. fingers crossed :daumenhoch:mate as we can get a regular thing going.
fingers still crossed!
you'd think it makes sense for them - surely the biggest problem for them is constantly trying to recruit new customers as kids get older and 'grow out' of it
(not much chance of that with us ;D)
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had another email back from the lady there after I asked about capacity
she said the normal capacity is 136 :D
has anyone been to this place, only I can't imagine it's that big if corby is 'only' 80 or so
imagine going on a regular session with 135 scooter kids buzzing around you!
still waiting for costs/management decision
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me maybe one more
:daumenhoch:
still got a way to go to reach 136 though ;D
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I was just quoting from the email ;D
maybe that's the capacity for 7 year olds on scooters
some of them are pretty small
what's the place like Glen? ok for various skill levels?
couldn't get the gallery section to work properly on here
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;D nice editing there Glen :daumenhoch:
think 136 is a tad optimistic if the 3ft ramp is to scale
still wouldn't mind a go though
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Good work Griffster.
I'm defo in.
Always support the Brothers who make the effort.
Keep the Faith. L
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Any news John?
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me too
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Any news John?
still no word yet, have sent another mail tonight asking for an update on their decision.. will have course let everyone know either way
noticed that there was a nice edit of the rad shop riders in the place, do you think there's any mileage in asking them to put a word in?
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well.....
had an email tonight saying this
"we are still running it past senior management but we could possibly look at 10pm- midnight at a cost of £10 per head minimum booking 50 with strictly no alcohol allowed on the premises - how does that sound to you ?"
I've already replied that this is a bit expensive vs other nights and that given we would probably have fewer riders maybe they could reduce the price a little
Also mentioned that normally we have 3 hours (but given that they are normally open till 10pm 9-midnight is not going to be feasible for them)
Have suggested that she makes it £450 and if there is room in the park that potentially people could arrive a bit earlier
How does that sound to you guys? If they agree to take a bit less would mean that if we get 30 riders would cost £15 each.....
let me know what you think
cheers
griff
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here's a little edit of the place from a recent visit by some riders from the rad shop, just to whet your appetites..
http://vimeo.com/radbmx/radxc
couldn't work out how to embed the video, hopefully link will work
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30 would be ok, 50 would be stupid!
but it has a capacity of 136? ;D
if I can get the price down a bit 30 will be the max I reckon - but need to find out if peeps are ok with paying (in any case I doubt we'll get 50 anyhow)
not an issue for me as I'll be saving on fuel/digs as it's a bit closer, would also prefer to go when there's no kids about
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Griff, seems to me that to get even 30 riders at £15 for 2 hours maybe touching on the side of optimistic, especially as only 21 people have responded to this link and we usually ride for 3 hours for £10-£15.
Wish this wasn't the case but especially with the current ecom climate I think your going to be struggling.
Maybe we should consider riding on a normal night for a trail first just to check out the park for us more local riders, I know it won't be the same with all the kids and scooters etc but if we can get a few of us it still might be a crack. What do you reckon?
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Griff, seems to me that to get even 30 riders at £15 for 2 hours maybe touching on the side of optimistic, especially as only 21 people have responded to this link and we usually ride for 3 hours for £10-£15.
Wish this wasn't the case but especially with the current ecom climate I think your going to be struggling.
Maybe we should consider riding on a normal night for a trail first just to check out the park for us more local riders, I know it won't be the same with all the kids and scooters etc but if we can get a few of us it still might be a crack. What do you reckon?
know what you mean woz, but for local boys it's still cheaper than having to drive for 4 hours to the boardroom & back
if we could get a few together it might be ok though, maybe if I book a day off could go in the week when the fleas are at school
will check ebay and see if they have any cartoon pants for us to wear so we can 'blend in'
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NEWSFLASH
The lady at XC has emailed me to say this has been approved :2gunsfiring_v1:
conditions - must be paid for a month in advance, £450 for up to 50 riders (I wouldn't have that many in, say 30 max which would be 15 each
quote from her email..
"event must be paid for 1 month in advance
no smoking allowed/alcohol on the premises
only food purchased from us may be consumed (we can arrange a burger&chips type meal @ an additional £7 per head which would need to be ordered in advance)
due to the times and security of the premises there will be limited leaving/re-admittance - we can try and sort out for cigarette breaks for you if required.
All I need to proceed will be a selection of dates that you are hoping for"
so.. do we want to do this then? I propose one of the Saturdays in June so please let me know your preferred dates out of the ones below and I'll see if it's feasible to make a booking. I've asked her what the score is for riders who want to come early and whether spectators are allowed, will let you know when I get a reply
Please add your name to any of the dates below that you can make :daumenhoch:
9th June
Griff,
16th June
Griff,
23rd June
Griff,
30th June
Griff,
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I can only do the 9th June as off on holiday after that and even riding on the 9th is bit of a risk >:D
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Good work Griffster.
I'm defo in.
Always support the Brothers who make the effort.
Keep the Faith. L
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I'm sure the RAD shop boys will join in this Griff
I will pm PeterQuad :)
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Hey Griff - nice one!!
What are the times on this? I recal you saying it was going to be late..
Defo cant make June 9th as father-in-law is getting married that day (yikes!).
thanks,
Paul
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well we're off to a flying start LOL
thought June might be good as it's before kids' holidays etc
timing is 10-till midnight - will let peeps know what the score is about maybe turning up a bit early and post up
not going to be logging on much this week, to make it easier can you put your names next to the date(s) you can make and post below?
9th June
Griff,Gary72,etc
16th June
Griff,
23rd June
Griff,
30th June
Griff,
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:4_17_5: yes! Fook me......a meet that's only 15 minutes away! :shocked:
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well we're off to a flying start LOL
thought June might be good as it's before kids' holidays etc
timing is 10-till midnight - will let peeps know what the score is about maybe turning up a bit early and post up
not going to be logging on much this week, to make it easier can you put your names next to the date(s) you can make and post below?
9th June
Griff,Gary72,etc
16th June
Griff,pkripster
23rd June
Griff,
30th June
Griff,
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if I can make the date I'm Defo in.
Prob with a car full again :daumenhoch:
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Yep
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bang up for some of this......... + 4
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Well worth pointing out, if the weather is very wet the park gets soaked. It's got one open wall. Make sure you get a "bad weather" clause in so if its wet we don't have to still pay
Yes, yes, I know its a brand new build and its so so stupid that its not water proof but that's a whole 'nother conversation that's been going all winter!
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I'm at the good end of potential for this John.
Darn sarf riding!!
MM
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Griff... end this 'potential' thing & nail the date mate then get a final list going - gets mad confusing otherwise.
I'm in for any date other than the 30th :)
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Hold on... just re-read all of this thread.
50 people for a 2hr session! :wtf:... from experience I'd say you will struggle to get 30 ... never mind 50.
Too much polishing and not enough peddling on RADBMX
You are better off going for 30 people at £15/£16 a head to cover the cost of £500 that they are looking for.
...2 hrs is a bit brief though.
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Hold on... just re-read all of this thread.
50 people for a 2hr session! :wtf:... from experience I'd say you will struggle to get 30 ... never mind 50.
Too much polishing and not enough peddling on RADBMX
You are better off going for 30 people at £15/£16 a head to cover the cost of £500 that they are looking for.
...2 hrs is a bit brief though.
edna - re-re-read it again - I'm saying 30 max (they asked for 500, I got them down to 450)
that works out to 15 each, still don't know if they will let peeps in early (as their regular sessions go on until 10) but have asked about it and will let peeps know ASAP
will request a date once I know what's the most popular saturday in June - so far got 2 names down for the 9th and 16th (including me) ::)
soon as I know best date I will start collecting moneys as they want paying up front
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Griff I should be OK for any of these dates apart from the 16th which I think I'm on a stag do, will have to check to confirm.
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Griff I should be OK for any of these dates apart from the 16th which I think I'm on a stag do, will have to check to confirm.
ok woz mate have added you - anyone else please copy paste the list below and add your names to the date(s) you can make
9th June
Griff,Gary72,Woz
16th June
Griff,pkripster
23rd June
Griff,Woz
30th June
Griff,Woz
Alex will ask about the weather thing - didn't realise there's an open wall ::)
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top work Griff but 2 hours really isn't that long is it for £450 ???
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Another useful point:
The park charge £8.10 for a normal session. Thats £8.10 to ride, even if its ram packed with 100+ scooter kids. AND there's no reduction if you only turn up for the last hour (or less). £15 for 2 hours, when there are less than 50 people in there isnt great, but its WAY better than the place usually is. Just hope that its a dry evening
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top work Griff but 2 hours really isn't that long is it for £450 ???
True Rob, but it would save you driving for nearly 4 hours.
Like I said, I've asked if it's possible for peeps to turn up early and get the usual 3 hours in - problem is they're open until 10pm and even if they were up for it not sure if many peeps would want to be riding after midnight (looks for ambulance smiley)
Unless a few more people show some interest it's all theoretical anyway....
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shame......i'm still up for going though :daumenhoch:
how many do you have interested?
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shame......i'm still up for going though :daumenhoch:
how many do you have interested?
see above ;D
currently 9th June has the lead with 4 people saying they can do it
9th June
Griff,Gary72,Woz, ED209
16th June
Griff,pkripster, ED209
23rd June
Griff,Woz, ED209
30th June
Griff,Woz
Peeps - if you're up for any of the above dates please Copy/Paste the bit above and add your name
Just trying to find out which is the most popular date as we need 30 riders to make this work
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When ya ready
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Not worth doing for 2hrs, it 'll take 2 1/2hrs to get there.
I'm in if a longer session can be sorted
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can see why Ed gets stressed organising these things - it's like herding cats :D
I've sent another email to the lady at XC asking for a response
Have asked if riders can come early, or if not feasible then can we run to 1am?
Have asked if we are liable to pay if bad weather prevents the event going ahead (Thanks alex had no idea about the open wall)
Have asked if spectators can attend
Told her that 9th June is the intended date, so if you can make this date stick your name on the end of the list please *assume we can hopefully get 3 hours in
Griff
Gary72
Woz
ED209
Wadz*
Pickle
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Alex will ask about the weather thing - didn't realise there's an open wall ::)
Im facebook friends with XC park. Its great cos they put up posts every day saying if the indoor park is open or not.
Guess what ? ...... some of the park is closed today cos its wet from rain last night. :crazy2:
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Alex will ask about the weather thing - didn't realise there's an open wall ::)
Im facebook friends with XC park. Its great cos they put up posts every day saying if the indoor park is open or not.
Guess what ? ...... some of the park is closed today cos its wet from rain last night. :crazy2:
Did they forget they were building it in England or something :crazy2:
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Pop me on the maybe list please :daumenhoch:
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Pop me on the maybe list please :daumenhoch:
there is only a maybe list... ;D
Griff
Gary72
Woz
ED209
Wadz*
Pickle
Diesel
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Its comedy Gold getting the XC fb updates:
XC
Hey guys, unfortunately the far side of the park will be closed today aswell as the vert wall
Darcy Frear: Wait... you're an indoor park, aren't you?
Ross Thomson Nelson: .... HA..HA
Gavin Gavlarr: I've heard this before, haven't I?
Alex Diss: the wettest indoor scoot park around
Sporkface Jordan: Why would you build a purpose built venue with a skatepark with only 3 walls? The whole point of an indoor park is that you ride there whatever the weather is doing outside
Ollie Epps: How long is it going to be before you realise your mistake and cover that wall?
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Any apart from the 30th griffstar :daumenhoch:
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here's the latest news - I asked if we can go until 1am & get 3 hours, whether spectators are allowed and also whether we're liable to pay if rain stops play...
"We cannot extend the finish time due to our licence I am afraid
--spectating from the cafe would just be charged at normal admission prices - £2.20-would need to know the number beforehand as it is an out of hours booking
-spectating from inside the park would require a disclaimer and would need to be include in your maximum number.
- re starting early and going into the previous session it would be £5 for 3 hrs"
didn't get an answer about a bad weather refund, so have asked again - in the meantime here's the list of potentials to date (need 30 riders so add your name on the list please)
Griff
Gary72
Woz
ED209
Wadz*
Pickle
Diesel
mark hmoon
+ 22 more :2gunsfiring_v1:
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Griff, i'd scrap it and just try sorting out the problems in the middle east, you'll get much more co-operation ;D
they don't like helping you out much do they
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fook the middle east
There's too many problems
They just get in the way
We sure could live without them
They hijack our planes
They raise our oil prices
We'll kill them all and have a ball
And end their fookin' crisis
BEIRUT, LEBANON-Won't exist once we're done
LIBYA, IRAN-We'll flush the bastards down the can
SYRIANS and SHIITES-Crush their faces with our might
Then Israel and Egypt can live in peace without these dicks
I'm confused - shall I put you down with a +1 then Glem? ;D
and stop moaning Rob FFS it's only round the corner from you
BTW just had another reply re: weather stuff
"of course if we are closed then no monies would be payable but we would likewise not be liable for any out of pocket expenses. We rarely close because of weather but on occasion do have partial closures- i would have course keep you informed of any possible issues the morning of the booking-fingers crossed weather will be good !!!"
have asked what 'out of pocket expenses' would be, just trying to be clear and upfront with you all and get the details before asking for any money
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Ok, put me down for now. Lets see what happens
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) ED209
5) Wadz*
6) Pickle
7) Diesel
8) Mark hmoon
9) Glen
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
9 down, just 21 more to go...
If I can get 30 names will start asking for cash - if it's gonna happen I need 15 quid each by the 7th of May
In the words of Kenny Powers, you're either in or you're fookin out ;D
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just had a reply - all she meant by out of pocket expenses was that they wouldn't pay for travelling expenses/inconvenience if they had to close the park, which is fair enough provided that she lets me know on the day if there are any issues with weather
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im in :daumenhoch: taking da master
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I should be cool for this griff call out permitting.
Put me down as a defo maybe ;)
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At least 5
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Good stuff - that means we're over halfway there :daumenhoch:
Anyone else wants to go get your name down ASAP - not going to take this past 30 riders, as we don't want this getting too crowded
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) ED209
5) Wadz*
6) Pickle
7) Diesel
8 ) Mark hmoon
9) Glen
10) Pkripster
11) Tricky Rich
12) Pete
13) Clump 1
14) Clump 2
15) Clump 3
16) Clump 4
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
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Can I put my name down with a possible +2? Need to do last bit of convincing... ::)
Should be fun, I work nearby and have had a look a few times. Last time was in the middle of half term :idiot2:
nice one folks!
si
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Can I put my name down with a possible +2? Need to do last bit of convincing... ::)
Should be fun, I work nearby and have had a look a few times. Last time was in the middle of half term :idiot2:
nice one folks!
si
no problem - glad to have you along :daumenhoch:
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) ED209
5) Wadz*
6) Pickle
7) Diesel
8 ) Mark hmoon
9) Glen
10) Pkripster
11) Tricky Rich
12) Pete
13) Clump 1
14) Clump 2
15) Clump 3
16) Clump 4
17) Cortone
18) Cortone +1
19) Cortone +2
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
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Stick myself and Gingerholmes down please.
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Would've made the trip saarf griff, but got the small matter of download festival and 25 gallon of beer to get through
Enjoy
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Stick myself and Gingerholmes down please.
very good sir
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) ED209
5) Wadz*
6) Pickle
7) Diesel
8 ) Mark hmoon
9) Glen
10) Pkripster
11) Tricky Rich
12) Pete
13) Clump 1
14) Clump 2
15) Clump 3
16) Clump 4
17) Cortone
18) Cortone +1
19) Cortone +2
20) lord robert william bobbington of the shires
21) gingerholmes
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
9 more peeps and I start collecting moneys - looks like this is gonna happen :2gunsfiring_v1:
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so.. anyone else up for this?
need to start collecting money soon....
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Cant make it Griff got a family event to go to :tickedoff: but have a great night
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Deffo can't make it Griff as i'm scared of big cities and the people down there talk funny and stare at me when I point at the streetlights shouting "but how do you light it?"
Also I didn't bit the gay option on my say-nav so it has no .aps south of Birmingham. Sorry mate.....
Oh, and I don't ride concrete anymore as I did a lot of damage to myself last time I did.
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Oh, and I don't ride concrete anymore as I did a lot of damage to myself last time I did.
yes we know, mental damage
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will speak to Jol & Len to get a car full Griffla
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PI**ING F**KING W***KING SH*T
Can't make it... 40th Birthday to go to :(
ARS*
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will speak to Jol & Len to get a car full Griffla
Hooray! :4_17_5:
PI**ING F**KING W***KING SH*T
Can't make it... 40th Birthday to go to :(
ARS*
Boooo! :(
need 10 more then....
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1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) Wadz*
5) Pickle
6) Diesel
7) Mark hmoon
8 ) Glen
9) Pkripster
10) Tricky Rich
11) Pete
12) Clump 1
13) Clump 2
14) Clump 3
15) Clump 4
16) Cortone
17) Cortone +1
18) Cortone +2
19) lord robert william bobbington of the shires
20) gingerholmes
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21)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
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not looking great is it ???
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sorry I can't make it :-[
you gotta get your head around less people paying more... its the only way to make these things work.
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you gotta get your head around less people paying more... its the only way to make these things work.
know what you mean, but at current number that's £22.50 each for 2 hours, or £27.50 for 2 hours private riding + 3 hours public session
all I can say is I'm trying to get it going - if we don't get the numbers then I'll still be a regular at the boardroom etc
just thought that with the lack of a venue in the south and a lot of peeps on rad complaining about all the events up north this was worth a shot
one thing is for sure though, after all the emails it took to get this far I won't be organising another one (ever)
so if anyone does fancy it you've got a couple of days to get your name down :2gunsfiring_v1:
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you gotta get your head around less people paying more... its the only way to make these things work.
one thing is for sure though, after all the emails it took to get this far I won't be organising another one (ever)
...thats what I go through everytime I organise one for anywhere other than the Boardroom... and I usually end up paying out then hoping that the numbers are sufficient to pay it... never fun though... herding cats etc
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I have to say john......if it were me, id bin it and put down to not enough interest. you gave it your best shot :daumenhoch:
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I have to say john......if it were me, id bin it and put down to not enough interest. you gave it your best shot :daumenhoch:
it's not over yet - I have hopes that there are still a few southerners that fancy putting down the polishing rag for a night...
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im in
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I have to say john......if it were me, id bin it and put down to not enough interest. you gave it your best shot :daumenhoch:
try again with a later date now you know all the info... maybe end of June? :)
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I have to say john......if it were me, id bin it and put down to not enough interest. you gave it your best shot :daumenhoch:
try again with a later date now you know all the info... maybe end of June? :)
no ;D
gonna see how the list looks by Saturday
if we have enough peeps by then will ask for money in to mrs griff's paypal by next Tuesday at the very latest
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i havent read the whole thread but it looks like youre struggling to get numbers to make it viable. well........ I'm mates with management there, i live about 100 yards away from it and its about 200 yards from the skislope where i build the park. I fitted the helped fitting the shops out before the skatepark opened so had a few snide sessions when it was empty! :daumenhoch:
My mate who is one of the managers gets to snowboard for free so we can skate for free (yes, i said skate.. sorry, thats what i mostly do in skateparks) I'll have a word with him and see if he can do a cheeky freebie for 20. not promising anything but i'll let you know.
the fibreglass caving tunnels in this place are INSANE!!! seriously, you've never seen anything like it!
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Sorry Griff Matey
Would have defo come to this but i will be flying back from getting hitched on that day.
Good work getting it on.
Keep the faith Brother. L
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bummer, wouldve been up for this, with a small crew! - mrs is out that night, i've missed rad gatherings
the place is real fun, the big bowl is sick, the little bowl is a challenge!, went up there in the week and had the place to ourselves until scooter oclock
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i havent read the whole thread but it looks like youre struggling to get numbers to make it viable. well........ I'm mates with management there, i live about 100 yards away from it and its about 200 yards from the skislope where i build the park. I fitted the helped fitting the shops out before the skatepark opened so had a few snide sessions when it was empty! :daumenhoch:
My mate who is one of the managers gets to snowboard for free so we can skate for free (yes, i said skate.. sorry, thats what i mostly do in skateparks) I'll have a word with him and see if he can do a cheeky freebie for 20. not promising anything but i'll let you know.
the fibreglass caving tunnels in this place are INSANE!!! seriously, you've never seen anything like it!
Joe if there's anything you can do then that's fantastic - I'm more than happy to pay, but anything that makes it a bit more viable would be 8)
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I've already text him, he's gonns speak to the bosses. They have young and trendy managers there, (he's only 24) but I don't know how much say they have with what goes on. He said he'll see what he can do. I'll keep you posted.
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I'm in.
G.
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I'm in.
G.
very good - just need a few more peeps in now :D
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right im up for this and can bring a possible 6...........
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now that's more like it!!
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) Wadz*
5) Pickle
6) Diesel
7) Mark hmoon
8 ) Glen
9) Pkripster
10) Tricky Rich
11) Pete
12) Clump 1
13) Clump 2
14) Clump 3
15) Clump 4
16) Cortone
17) Cortone +1
18) Cortone +2
19) lord robert william bobbington of the shires
20) gingerholmes
21) Joe Rakas? let me know if you want adding mate
21) G
23) Whatquid
24) Whatquid +1
25) Whatquid +2
26) Whatquid +3
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
will be sending you guys a PM very soon with paypal details, I'll book it as soon as I get to the required total
if anyone can't make it now or wants to go GET IN TOUCH QUICK as I need to pay up front next week :D
not going to overload the place as it's not fair on the others, if there are any non payers on the list it will fook it up for everyone (and I'll have to refund everyone)
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only 4 of us going now..........
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only 4 of us going now..........
updated!
still that's a big help - room for a few more wobblers then..
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bumpitty bump - need to get this down to 15 quid...
any more???
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Nearly there Griff, one more big push and you'll be the proud owner of a night out.
Keep it up, it will be worth it in the end, just ask Ed :)
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Nearly there Griff, one more big push and you'll be the proud owner of a night out.
Keep it up, it will be worth it in the end, just ask Ed :)
;D well today's the day...
If I can get to 30 riders today then I'll start asking for moneys
I don't want to piss anyone around asking before then only to have to refund them again if we don't get there - that includes mrs griff as she's the one with the paypal account!
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Plus Greg Martin so that's 5, and Paul might come, what about Dennis and drainer?
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put us down for the last spots then yer drainer will be up for it, so thats me ,kev,shane drainer, you jack,gregg and maybee dennis............done :daumenhoch:
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put us down for the last spots then yer drainer will be up for it, so thats me ,kev,shane drainer, you jack,gregg and maybee dennis............done :daumenhoch:
great news, but I am now officially confused ;D
can you do me a favour and put people's rad names (or you + however many) on the list below?
then I'll send out PMs to everyone with the paypal details
please only put down definites though, not maybes - unless you're prepared to pay on their behalf that is ;)
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) Wadz*
5) Pickle
6) Diesel
7) Mark hmoon
8 ) Glen
9) Pkripster
10) Tricky Rich
11) Pete
12) Clump 1
13) Clump 2
14) Clump 3
15) Clump 4
16) Cortone
17) Cortone +1
18) Cortone +2
19) lord robert william bobbington of the shires
20) gingerholmes
21) G
22) Whatquid
23) Whatquid +1
24) Whatquid +2
25) Whatquid +3
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
Anyone else wants to come - let me know ASAP, just in case we get any people dropping out. If we get a couple of extra riders I can either issue refunds or stick it in the charity pot for the brighton ride
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Jack cant come mate
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Jack cant come mate
so how many is that altogether? whatquid +5?
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+ 5 maybe 7..
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+ 5 maybe 7..
1) Griff
2) Gary72
3) Woz
4) Wadz*
5) Pickle
6) Diesel
7) Mark hmoon
8 ) Glen
9) Pkripster
10) Tricky Rich
11) Pete
12) Clump 1
13) Clump 2
14) Clump 3
15) Clump 4
16) Cortone
17) Cortone +1
18) Cortone +2
19) lord robert william bobbington of the shires
20) gingerholmes
21) G
22) Whatquid
23) Whatquid +1
24) Whatquid +2
25) Whatquid +3
26) Whatquid +4
27) Whatquid +5
28)
29)
30)
FULL!
still 3 shy peeps - will check back later but given I need to get all the money in by Tuesday latest today is the deadline...
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Sorry cant make that day :(
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Sorry cant make that day :(
:( not looking good anyway, unless peeps want to pay more it might not be happening
with current list we're looking at just under £17 each to raise the £450....
I'll check back in the morning
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last chance before I bin the whole idea.......... anyone else in?
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:( ah well, no-one can say I didn't give it a shot...
if anyone else wants to organise one of these, I'll be up for it
Happy to pass on contact details for the lady at XC
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Griff ? WTF i'm happy to pay upto £20 for a couple of hours for a ride somewhere almost local, it may be more than some nights out but it's not costing me £50 in diesel!
Come on guys if you want a night out that is more local than the usual midlands jaunt shout up and lets get it on, or else stop complaining there is nothing in the south! :knuppel2:
Rant over. :tickedoff:
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Griff ? WTF i'm happy to pay upto £20 for a couple of hours for a ride somewhere almost local, it may be more than some nights out but it's not costing me £50 in diesel!
Come on guys if you want a night out that is more local than the usual midlands jaunt shout up and lets get it on, or else stop complaining there is nothing in the south! :knuppel2:
Rant over. :tickedoff:
agreed Woz, but seeing as I've had feedback already that £15 is a bit much for just a couple of hours and not got to enough people to make that, more people will probably drop out and just push the price up too much :( I really wanted it to happen, but not to the degree that I'd stump up £450 of my own money without knowing I'd get it all back
it's a shame but on the upside at least the door is potentially open for us to do something in the future...
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It was a top effort griff :-\
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It was a top effort griff
Yeah ditto Rob, top effort Griff thanks for all the hard work, just a shame there was not enough interest. :'(
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Gutted for you Griff, that's slack of your southern brothers not supporting such a gallant effort.....
See you in the north then bud. Doncaster is open now - get your jabs up to date and dust your passport off and let's ride!
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That's a shame! It's only a few places surely we could just pay a little bit more? I was looking forward to this!
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It was a top effort griff :-\
x2 :daumenhoch:
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Top effort Griff. Just so you know, I've got no problem paying £20.
Please LMK if this is likely to happen anytime in the future.
Laters,
G.
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Fair play for all the graft you put in Griff... I am gonna go back to looking through the open wall and hoping for a time when the scooter fad has been shoved in the back of shed to make way for the latest n greatest money spinner.
If this ever materialises then I am there with bells on. :daumenhoch:
While I do think we southerners need to be less wet I do also think that the price XC was asking was a tad OTT. It's not huge and as was said previously 30 people would be comfortable, 50 would be less so. :-\
Thanks again for trying! :4_17_5:
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is this not happening now............ :(
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Fair play for trying griff ;)
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I'll pass the feedback on to Nikki at the park - maybe they'll soften a bit more on the price if they think there's more chance of it going ahead
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don't give up Griff... if I did that there would be no Suspects :daumenhoch:
Get another date up for late July or something and lets try again :daumenhoch:
"the definition of success is to go from failure to failure without the slightest loss of enthusiasm" :laugh:
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don't give up Griff... if I did that there would be no Suspects :daumenhoch:
Get another date up for late July or something and lets try again :daumenhoch:
"the definition of success is to go from failure to failure without the slightest loss of enthusiasm" :laugh:
I'll think about it Ed - at least the door's open now
might try and get a day off when kids are at school and check it out