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May Manchester Massive Mingle or Late April Associates Assemblage?
It may seem slightly premature, but after the reported rip-snorting success that was the London Massive's meeting, I am duty-bound to respond to Vinnell's request, continuing the emerging tradition and float suggested dates for the reconvening of the North-West Massive.
Also, by posting early maybe some of the esteemed WORD staffers might forsake the beautiful south and make a pilgrimage to the dark satanic north to press the flesh, be bought drinks and be given deep metaphorical hugs by us!
I appreciate that people have to make arrangements (pay off / pledge future payback to the FPO/GLW) so I'd like to float a few suggestions..
Location - Britons Protection (if it ain't broke..) Manchester.
Dates - Friday (Of course) 30th April / May 14th (in deference to Vinnell)
Now I appreciate that some of the Merseyside Massive might take issue about venturing towards M(ordor)anchester, but would plead with those brothers and sisters to put aside such reservations and join us (JOIN US!!)
I'm hoping that we'll get more folk wanting to come to this next one as the last one went so well, so we might have to revise location(s) as we get more possible or can we book a room at the Protection?
Beany? Your thoughts?
So let me know if you're interested in the dates suggested, which one you'd prefer and let's get this party started!
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Thoughts?
Think it might snow tomorrow...
No problems on either date for me. May 3rd is a Bank Holiday for those who are looking for sun, sea & sangria (Manchester can provide all 3).
Just make sure Mr 99% True is available. Then the rest of the staff will be begging to be let out for the night. As for the Merseyside Mob, I would venture west to anything organised over there. It is, in the words of Peter Sellers, the place where American rock & roll began, although Manchester is the city where rain was invented.
As ever.
Due to Familial commitments,Carer an all that I'll once again have to cry off.I'll be there in spirit,hope all there have a humdinger of a time.It's a pity as I have no Artistic demands on me this time but if it's not one thing It's another.If any of the Massive are ever in the Chester area let me know,I can usually organize a short time away from my charges with advance warning and would welcome the company.
I can do
either. But if pressed would go for April 30th, as it's nearer.
Thanks Prestonia
That's one - any more?
"As it's nearer"
That's the spirit. Good company & beer. I shall forego the car this time. If it gets any earlier it could fit in with the Wetherspoon's Real Ale Festival that runs from April 7 - 25. 50 ales but not at the same time.
http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/promotions/real-ale-festival/real-al...
I shall hope to try Elgood's Hawkwind & Triple FFF Rock Lobster
I should be
able to venture forth once more on either date.
Good stuff - looking forward
to seeing you - I'm gravitating towards the 30th myself. The sooner the better?
The Doctor is Inn
April 30th Assemblage looks good for me so far, in fact I should be 'fresh' from the Islington Word-In-Your-Ear shindig...perhaps if I can get past the security I can buttonhole Word staffers on the night and encourage them to join us up North on the Friday. A Rock and Pop spelling quiz with Mike 'Seventies' Johnson would do for me!
I could also do the May 14th but I'm going to a gig so would have to leave mid-Mingle.
Sounds like a plan
Looking forward to meeting you Dr V!
The 30th seems to be leading the field
at the moment - shall we just say that's the date then?
Either will do for me.
I'll have to start honing my Paris Hilton story!
Only allowed
If you come wearing your Martin & Martin outfit and perform your "hit" single...
Appetite whetted
and I have no stories. Bugger.
You'll also have to tell your Liv Tyler one too? Please?
I had an idea
that we might all bring one piece of music memorabilia that is special to us and explain why at the meet. It might be a record, a ticket stub, a programme. Just bring it along and share the memories....
30th sounds like an upgrade from pencil to pen in the Bisto diary.
I like it...
sort of a pop and rock "show and tell"?
Yep, the 30th is looking good.
Thanks Bisto!
With tdkmart
having set the bar so high I feel we are all duty bound to at least attempt to reach it.
Good point.
We've all got to pitch in!
Have no fear
I shall be lowering the bar so low not even a pygmy would be able to limbo under it.
Pft! Liv Tyler? I've met Don Estelle!
I'm in
Such is the hectic whirl of my social life, either date is fine by me.
As for a piece of music memorabilia, hmm ... if I can't find anything, I could just grab the Elbow mug from my desk (tea stains and all) and bring it with me.
Hi Milly
Good to hear from you, glad you're onboard, it's looking like the 30th.
Count Me In
After such a good time last time, anyone would be mad to miss this outing.
Now I've just got to find the relevant piece of memorabilia... Jarvis' biro? The house that Cud built? The signed Nolans LP I inherited from my Granddad?
Nolans LP sounds good
Is it scratch n sniff?
Nolans it is then
Can I bring my Singing Nolans LP?
I think...
... that's the one I have signed. I'll have to dig it out now.
Having just pitched up in Manchester
After 50 years as a fully paid up southern Jessie, and having more spare time than I know what to do with, count me in on either date.
Welcome aboard
Looking forward to seeing you on the 30th (looking most likely date)!
Sithee Graham
Thet be gradely welcum t'gathering. Lanky dictionary optional.
no can do
Sorry to say but that night I'll be driving down to see Dagenham and Redbridge take on Hereford. No, I don't support either team and yes it's a long story - but have a good night and I hope to be at the next one.
My social calendar normally has more windows than a greenhouse so it's amazing that I'm doing something else. Ah well.
ah bugger
Hope the match is worthy of your presence.
are we still on?
there hasn't been any mention of the Assemblage for a while. Just checking.
We're still a go
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Excellent!
you too
I'm
still game..
Ditto
Will need to find a seat, having cracked a bone in my big toe. Could have done with Dr.Volume but the nice nurse from A&E took me in hand...
I'll be there, Gents
and there for the duration (hopefully)!
I'm in, and we should be
I'm in, and we should be joined by newcomer hazeyjane (yes a lady!). Grant, wonder if there should be a new blog entry to remind anyone whos not been folllwing this thread?
How's that
work then?