House-Warming Party - TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

31 Jul 2005

an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 smile

also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

2 Aug 2005

Ho hum.....that's the problem with look at the forum since I've realised that I've been missing stuff...I missed this.
Never Again!
rolleyes

:roll: :roll:

3 Aug 2005

Quote by JudyTV
an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

Hang on, its only about 85 / 90 miles isn't it. 3.5 hours seems a bit excessive for that, even with 3 changes. Might be worth looking at a different train time Simon.
Judy.

No, Simon's quite right - looks like the times are in excess of 3 hours all day :shock:
Outward Journey: Saturday 17 September 2005
Station Arr Dep Travel by Operator
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:07 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:36 15:03 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
PRESTON 16:40 17:04 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:16
DURATION: 3:09
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:54 15:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 17:01 17:11 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:42
DURATION: 3:23
BURTON-ON-TRENT 15:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 15:54 16:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 18:01 18:12 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 18:49
DURATION: 3:30
Etc......................

3 Aug 2005

Quote by bluexxx
an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

Hang on, its only about 85 / 90 miles isn't it. 3.5 hours seems a bit excessive for that, even with 3 changes. Might be worth looking at a different train time Simon.
Judy.

No, Simon's quite right - looks like the times are in excess of 3 hours all day :shock:
Outward Journey: Saturday 17 September 2005
Station Arr Dep Travel by Operator
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:07 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:36 15:03 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
PRESTON 16:40 17:04 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:16
DURATION: 3:09
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:54 15:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 17:01 17:11 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:42
DURATION: 3:23
BURTON-ON-TRENT 15:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 15:54 16:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 18:01 18:12 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 18:49
DURATION: 3:30
Etc......................
Bluexxxxx has changed jobs, to train information desk operator bolt

Dave_Notts

3 Aug 2005

Quote by Dave__Notts
an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

Hang on, its only about 85 / 90 miles isn't it. 3.5 hours seems a bit excessive for that, even with 3 changes. Might be worth looking at a different train time Simon.
Judy.

No, Simon's quite right - looks like the times are in excess of 3 hours all day :shock:
Outward Journey: Saturday 17 September 2005
Station Arr Dep Travel by Operator
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:07 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:36 15:03 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
PRESTON 16:40 17:04 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:16
DURATION: 3:09
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:54 15:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 17:01 17:11 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:42
DURATION: 3:23
BURTON-ON-TRENT 15:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 15:54 16:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 18:01 18:12 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 18:49
DURATION: 3:30
Etc......................
Bluexxxxx has changed jobs, to train information desk operator bolt

Dave_Notts
Oi :shock: lol

Just call me the Oracle :lol: :lol:

3 Aug 2005

Quote by bluexxx
an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

Hang on, its only about 85 / 90 miles isn't it. 3.5 hours seems a bit excessive for that, even with 3 changes. Might be worth looking at a different train time Simon.
Judy.

No, Simon's quite right - looks like the times are in excess of 3 hours all day :shock:
Outward Journey: Saturday 17 September 2005
Station Arr Dep Travel by Operator
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:07 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:36 15:03 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
PRESTON 16:40 17:04 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:16
DURATION: 3:09
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:54 15:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 17:01 17:11 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:42
DURATION: 3:23
BURTON-ON-TRENT 15:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 15:54 16:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 18:01 18:12 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 18:49
DURATION: 3:30
Etc......................
Bluexxxxx has changed jobs, to train information desk operator bolt

Dave_Notts
Oi :shock: lol

Just call me the Oracle :lol: :lol:
or Bored?! rolleyes

ps. now i know why i drive, I do Herts to Manchester in 2 1/2 hours redface

:roll:

3 Aug 2005

Quote by GenHertsCpl
an I have some reserve floorspace too? I'm only 5'5 also I think your muscles really wouldn't like picking me up :)
Just looked up about getting there, just a 3 hour 28 minute train journey with 3 changes but the price is good :) Unless could get someone who's going to give me a lift before the time, if someone drops out :)

Hang on, its only about 85 / 90 miles isn't it. 3.5 hours seems a bit excessive for that, even with 3 changes. Might be worth looking at a different train time Simon.
Judy.

No, Simon's quite right - looks like the times are in excess of 3 hours all day :shock:
Outward Journey: Saturday 17 September 2005
Station Arr Dep Travel by Operator
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:07 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:36 15:03 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
PRESTON 16:40 17:04 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:16
DURATION: 3:09
BURTON-ON-TRENT 14:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 14:54 15:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 17:01 17:11 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 17:42
DURATION: 3:23
BURTON-ON-TRENT 15:19 Train CENTRAL TRAINS
BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET 15:54 16:18 Train VIRGIN TRAINS
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 18:01 18:12 Train NORTHERN RAIL
CHORLEY 18:49
DURATION: 3:30
Etc......................
Bluexxxxx has changed jobs, to train information desk operator bolt

Dave_Notts
Oi :shock: lol

Just call me the Oracle :lol: :lol:
or Bored?! rolleyes

ps. now i know why i drive, I do Herts to Manchester in 2 1/2 hours redface

:roll:
okay..... who is doing my job????? lol i thought i was the oracle on all things trains.. lol
sean xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
p.s...... isn't poor simon planning all this a bit in advance..no one may pull out!!!!

3 Aug 2005

Hi everyone wave

I have a big favour to ask.............I would still love to come to the party, but unfortunately my friend Steve is now unable to, and so I am without a ride - would any of you be able to give a lift to a Damsel in distress? I am happy to pay towards petrol, and RogertheDragon (my husband) can take me to Peterborough or Leicester if that makes it easier............?
Thank you in advance,
Charlotte xx

3 Aug 2005

Seems a bit daft having to go backwards from Burton to birmingham then up to Preston no wonder it takes over 3 hours lol
any airports in Chorley ? or how about National express coaches Blue strut your stuff n find out lol
I can pick up from Lime st Liverpool or southport if thats any help smile

3 Aug 2005

Quote by Charlotte the Damsel
Hi everyone
I have a big favour to ask.............I would still love to come to the party, but unfortunately my friend Steve is now unable to, and so I am without a ride - would any of you be able to give a lift to a Damsel in distress? I am happy to pay towards petrol, and RogertheDragon (my husband) can take me to Peterborough or Leicester if that makes it easier............?
Thank you in advance,
Charlotte xx

Hi Charlotte, I can't offer a lift I'm afraid as I am getting a lift myself.....but if the worst comes to the worst you can always catch the bus. It's about 5 hours from Leicester, which I know is quite a long time but at least it means you'd still be able to make the party..... I wish I could help more.....I will talk to my lift and see if they can offer you a lift....if that makes sense..... biggrin

3 Aug 2005

Quote by DreamerHelen
Hi everyone
I have a big favour to ask.............I would still love to come to the party, but unfortunately my friend Steve is now unable to, and so I am without a ride - would any of you be able to give a lift to a Damsel in distress? I am happy to pay towards petrol, and RogertheDragon (my husband) can take me to Peterborough or Leicester if that makes it easier............?
Thank you in advance,
Charlotte xx

Hi Charlotte, I can't offer a lift I'm afraid as I am getting a lift myself.....but if the worst comes to the worst you can always catch the bus. It's about 5 hours from Leicester, which I know is quite a long time but at least it means you'd still be able to make the party..... I wish I could help more.....I will talk to my lift and see if they can offer you a lift....if that makes sense..... biggrin

Thank you for the suggestion Helen or if I could catch a lift with you and your Liftee that would be great passionkiss

Charlotte xx

4 Aug 2005

Quote by popsucker
any airports in Chorley ? or how about National express coaches Blue strut your stuff n find out lol

An airport in Chorley rotflmao

You can't do Burton-on-Trent to Chorley direct via National Express....
Journey information
We have been unable to find any outward journeys using the locations and dates that you entered.
We have tried possible alternate locations, and we have tried up to seven days after the dates that you specified .
It is likely that we are unable to find a route between the locations specified, or that one of the locations selected is only served seasonally - during the summer only, for example.
Please click on the button below to return to our home page so that you can make other selections
You could do the bus from Birmingham to Manchester no problem.... but that's no good, is it................ nah........ not good, that would take longer all things considered confused

4 Aug 2005

Quote by bluexxx
any airports in Chorley ? or how about National express coaches Blue strut your stuff n find out lol

An airport in Chorley rotflmao

You can't do Burton-on-Trent to Chorley direct via National Express....
Journey information
We have been unable to find any outward journeys using the locations and dates that you entered.
We have tried possible alternate locations, and we have tried up to seven days after the dates that you specified .
It is likely that we are unable to find a route between the locations specified, or that one of the locations selected is only served seasonally - during the summer only, for example.
Please click on the button below to return to our home page so that you can make other selections
You could do the bus from Birmingham to Manchester no problem.... but that's no good, is it................ nah........ not good, that would take longer all things considered confused

blue.... no need to mock the poor lad now... i am sure there are many flights in and out of Chorley International airport.............
smile

:) :)
so just where do Chorley Airways fly to these days???? biggrin

:D :D :D

4 Aug 2005

Quote by fabio grooverider
blue.... no need to mock the poor lad now... i am sure there are many flights in and out of Chorley International airport.............
:) :)
so just where do Chorley Airways fly to these days???? :D :D :D

Well, you know, actually.... I didn't want to mention the private run-way I've just finished building in my back yard. The air-traffic control centre is almost completed and should be up and running by party night :thumbup:

4 Aug 2005

Ok, who complained that they could take part in every kink except joining the mile high club at blue's parties?

4 Aug 2005

Quote by fabio grooverider
so just where do Chorley Airways fly to these days???? :D :D :D

To the heavens wink

:lol: :lol:

7 Aug 2005

I know this isn't very helpful but if I didn't have transport and public transport wasn't a realistic option, I'd get on my pins and start walking about a week before. That way I'd be sure to arrive on time.
Blue's parties are certainly worth the effort, and by the time I'd walked back and arrived home a week later, I'd have been away for a fortnight and would've had a wonderful holiday to boot. innocent

There, problem solved! :grin: :grin:
I'll get my coat! bolt

7 Aug 2005

Seems to have ben a big discusion over my transport arangements, never said that the train was a problem, now it would be preferable if someone could give me a lift if anyone is passing through my neck of the woods but the Train is fine.

7 Aug 2005

Hi Blue, how are you and your better half?
House warming party? Have you moved?
I have just got back online, and wondered if you could put my name down for your next party (I know I wont get onto this one)
Many thanks
Paul_Bolton x

7 Aug 2005

Quote by Paul_Bolton
Hi Blue, how are you and your better half?
House warming party? Have you moved?
I have just got back online, and wondered if you could put my name down for your next party (I know I wont get onto this one)
Many thanks
Paul_Bolton x

Yes I've moved.
I am not compiling lists for future parties as I may decide not to do any more after this, who knows confused

7 Aug 2005

In that case, could you put me onto the reserve, reserve listing if there is one.
Paul x

8 Aug 2005

Quote by Paul_Bolton
In that case, could you put me onto the reserve, reserve listing if there is one.
Paul x

OK, will do.

8 Aug 2005

Quote by Paul_Bolton
In that case, could you put me onto the reserve, reserve listing if there is one.
Paul x

We've already done that joke lol

I'm not on the actual list yet am I?

8 Aug 2005

Quote by CuddlySimon
I'm not on the actual list yet am I?

Nope. And remember you may never get on the definite list if no-one pulls out. No-one has pulled out so far, therefore you remain as a reserve. If the situation changes, I will let you know via PM.

18 Aug 2005

Only a month to go now folks lol

:lol: :lol:
I'll be sending the details, address, directions and so on,to everyone in PM in a couple of weeks smile

I assume that people who are getting hotels are sorted, or will soon be sorted - if you are struggling to find somewhere PM me and I'll try to help.
Those that are down on the list as staying over, there are a number of comfy places available - one double bed, 2 singles, and 2 double sofa beds - the rest of you will be kipping on the floor :uhoh: (or not kipping at all :twisted: ). I have several duvets and assorted pillows, but may need some extras. NO-ONE - I repeat NO-ONE is allowed to sleep on my fluffy cushion :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:P

19 Aug 2005

damn!!! damn....crawled in at the back end of things once again..if only i would of been a membre earlier...
i suppose the best way to meet the local SH members is 1 of blues parties which seem to be the topic of conversation..
ah well blue.....hopefully by the time you move again i will be able to attend your house warming party...
enjoy (as if you wouldnt) confused

20 Aug 2005

Quote by dargento
damn!!! damn....crawled in at the back end of things once again..if only i would of been a membre earlier...
i suppose the best way to meet the local SH members is 1 of blues parties which seem to be the topic of conversation..
ah well blue.....hopefully by the time you move again i will be able to attend your house warming party...
enjoy (as if you wouldnt)

You're just too new to be considered this time, soz.

28 Aug 2005

Quote by bluexxx
damn!!! damn....crawled in at the back end of things once again..if only i would of been a membre earlier...
i suppose the best way to meet the local SH members is 1 of blues parties which seem to be the topic of conversation..
ah well blue.....hopefully by the time you move again i will be able to attend your house warming party...
enjoy (as if you wouldnt)

You're just too new to be considered this time, soz.
Dargento, as I've met you now, I am happy to put you on the reserve list, if you still want to come?
lol

:lol: :lol:
Three weeks to go folks!
I will be sending address details, info about rules, and so on next weekend - most probably Saturday, or maybe Friday if I get my act together.........
If you have any questions before that, feel free to ask (though bear in mind I will not be online from tomorrow lunchtime til Thursday night this week)... if you have a general question I'm sure there are plenty of party old-hands on the forum who will be able to help :lol:

28 Aug 2005

Can Neil and I bag a double sofa bed pretty please??? ;)
And the outfit is going to be something consisting of fake fur and feathers me thinks! :twisted:
biggrin

Yay! Can I get all excited yet? Can i? Can i? :bounce:
Gem. x

28 Aug 2005

Quote by bluexxx
Those that are down on the list as staying over, there are a number of comfy places available - one double bed, 2 singles, and 2 double sofa beds - the rest of you will be kipping on the floor :uhoh: (or not kipping at all :twisted: ).

Is there a booking system for these or is it first come first served ? (a poor choice of phrase in the circumstances, I know).
Perhaps as contingency I should pop along to Cotswold for a new sleeping bag....
Ant