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Title: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Indestructable on February 15, 2009, 09:12:54 AM If not here it is. When is BB8? :dontask: :)up
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: DaveShoelace on February 15, 2009, 09:21:35 AM Send an angry PM to Flushy demanding an answer now
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 15, 2009, 10:16:12 AM Can we have 2 months notice, try and make it close to an airport that Ryanair fly to oh and lets see if we can make it the first or last saturuday of the month rather than in the middle.
If all these conditions are met it increases the likelyhood that I will make it along. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: TightEnd on February 15, 2009, 10:17:28 AM Not for the forseeable future, by which I mean the next several months
End thread. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 03:28:17 PM Can we have 2 months notice, try and make it close to an airport that Ryanair fly to oh and lets see if we can make it the first or last saturuday of the month rather than in the middle. If all these conditions are met it increases the likelyhood that I will make it along. around the 15th of the month it is then ;-) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: thetank on February 15, 2009, 05:40:22 PM Can we have 2 months notice, try and make it close to an airport that Ryanair fly to oh and lets see if we can make it the first or last saturuday of the month rather than in the middle. If all these conditions are met it increases the likelyhood that I will make it along. around the 15th of the month it is then ;-) Not all bad news though, it's gonna be quite local to you. We're having it at Ibrox. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: henrik777 on February 15, 2009, 05:48:52 PM So that's where the bash part comes in !!
Sandy Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 15, 2009, 07:55:30 PM i spoke to a few people at the last bash about having an unoffical bash in aberdeen and most said they would come for it, are people still intrested
if so i will get on and organise it giving plenty of notice for those booking flights and hotels Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 15, 2009, 08:10:48 PM Unofficial bash FTMFW imo
[ ] Aberdeen is where we should have it Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Robert HM on February 15, 2009, 08:12:08 PM i spoke to a few people at the last bash about having an unoffical bash in aberdeen and most said they would come for it, are people still intrested if so i will get on and organise it giving plenty of notice for those booking flights and hotels Please say when Then we can have a proper English bash at the same time Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: AndrewT on February 15, 2009, 08:15:24 PM i spoke to a few people at the last bash about having an unoffical bash in aberdeen and most said they would come for it, are people still intrested if so i will get on and organise it giving plenty of notice for those booking flights and hotels GUKPT Summer Series week at Aberdeen - 18th-21st June. The advantage of June is that it will only be about -5C in Aberdeen. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GreekStein on February 15, 2009, 08:15:45 PM Shame to hear that there won't be a blonde bash for a while.
As a lurker for ages and a poster for a decent while I was looking forward to putting names to faces and meeting fellow blondes soon. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 11:19:50 PM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash?
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 15, 2009, 11:23:28 PM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash? I'd hazard a guess at Cash flow restrictions!! Unless Flushy funds it. BB8 is on Brighton. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 11:26:41 PM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash? I'd hazard a guess at Cash flow restrictions!! Unless Flushy funds it. BB8 is on Brighton. but if we paying out for an unofficial bash lets just pay out for a bash imo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Royal Flush on February 15, 2009, 11:31:43 PM I am in the same camp as all of you, its about time for a bash! I will see what can be sorted although they do cost money, and we are skint! Sigh.
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 11:33:54 PM im sure most people on here wouldnt mind contributing to the cost of the bash
brighton sounds as good a place as any to me Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 15, 2009, 11:35:32 PM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash? I'd hazard a guess at Cash flow restrictions!! Unless Flushy funds it. BB8 is on Brighton. but if we paying out for an unofficial bash lets just pay out for a bash imo Agreed. ITB to be instated as Bash Convener. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 11:43:52 PM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash? I'd hazard a guess at Cash flow restrictions!! Unless Flushy funds it. BB8 is on Brighton. but if we paying out for an unofficial bash lets just pay out for a bash imo Agreed. ITB to be instated as Bash Convener. lol no thank you. i have said before about setting up a committee to organise blonde bashes. there are enough people on here spread all over the country and im sure there are some willing to be involved. blonde bashes are one of the things blonde are known for (as well as those excellent updates ;-)). other forums have tried to copy the community we have here at blonde but have failed and i feel bashes are a major factor of that. blonde bashes should be twice yearly and by having some sort of bash committee will help to ensure this happens Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Delboy on February 16, 2009, 12:09:02 AM why does there have to be an unofficial bash? why cant there just be a bash? I'd hazard a guess at Cash flow restrictions!! Unless Flushy funds it. BB8 is on Brighton. but if we paying out for an unofficial bash lets just pay out for a bash imo Agreed. ITB to be instated as Bash Convener. lol no thank you. i have said before about setting up a committee to organise blonde bashes. there are enough people on here spread all over the country and im sure there are some willing to be involved. blonde bashes are one of the things blonde are known for (as well as those excellent updates ;-)). other forums have tried to copy the community we have here at blonde but have failed and i feel bashes are a major factor of that. blonde bashes should be twice yearly and by having some sort of bash committee will help to ensure this happens Good Post, and I agree Paul, Hoewever they seem to cost a lot of money that blonde can ill afford. That being said,I would love to be on such a committee to see if we can come up with an alternative, after all they were set up as a cheap way for us all to get together. I don't believe they should cost blonde anything. (could it get sponsered?) Maybe the blonde bash committee should consist of 4 members (long term- maybe 2 year membership) plus one management member? ; and see what they can come up with. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: byronkincaid on February 16, 2009, 12:15:43 AM what can a committee do better than the current organisers?
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Eck on February 16, 2009, 12:19:19 AM what can a committee do better than the current organisers? Probably not a lot but if the current organisers have a load on their plate, which it sounds like they do, we might get a chance of another piss up earlier.My hand is up if we are looking for people to help organise an un/official bash....bout time we had another one imo. :cheers: Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Robert HM on February 16, 2009, 12:23:45 AM To be frank, sometimes the life of a mod is a thankless task, we get grief for no reward. However I really enjoy helping to sort out bits and pieces for the bash. It now is somewhat formulaic and, other than sorting certain things out with the venue (tighty's nightmare), it runs quite smoothly.
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: bolt pp on February 16, 2009, 12:28:29 AM what can a committee do better than the current organisers? committee's arnt supposed to do anything, negates the whole point of setting up a committee if theyre gonna get something done, you can get something done yourself, you set up a committee when you want something to take 3x longer than it should and guarantee that it is in no way resolved by the time the committee is concluded Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 01:34:03 AM what can a committee do better than the current organisers? a committee would obviously have more time. the usual organisors are delaying the bash for 2 reasons time and money. a committee can help them with the former at the very least. i think i recall that the bash has cost £1000 to £1500 in the past. what costs are there? a casino with any sense should provide the comp for registration fee alone (paid by the players) so other than a buffet (which was paid for at bb7 by the players) what else is there that will cost money?? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 01:56:32 AM Time is not and has never been a problem.
funding it has been. Trophies Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 01:57:29 AM oh and finding a weekend which is convenient is always an easy job lol
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 02:04:30 AM as i said earlier if people wanted a bash i could get one organised with no cost to blonde in aberdeen problem is will people want to travel to aberdeen?
the problem with having an offical bash in aberdeen is numbers and travel apart from the regulars alot of people want the bash on there doorstep an unoffical bash could have all the trimmings of a full bash but smaller numbers Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:12:18 AM Time is not and has never been a problem. funding it has been. Trophies silo ftw! Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 02:13:51 AM Time is not and has never been a problem. funding it has been. Trophies silo ftw! He does them at a very very good rate for us ... but he aint a charity. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:14:52 AM oh and finding a weekend which is convenient is always an easy job lol find a wekend that misses gukpt,apat and sky and that will do people will turn up or they wont simple really Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Robert HM on February 16, 2009, 02:15:13 AM Time is not and has never been a problem. funding it has been. Trophies silo ftw! He does them at a very very good rate for us ... but he aint a charity. He's to tall to be a charity. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:15:50 AM Time is not and has never been a problem. funding it has been. Trophies silo ftw! He does them at a very very good rate for us ... but he aint a charity. surely trophies arent over 1k kev? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:17:59 AM as i said earlier if people wanted a bash i could get one organised with no cost to blonde in aberdeen problem is will people want to travel to aberdeen? the problem with having an offical bash in aberdeen is numbers and travel apart from the regulars alot of people want the bash on there doorstep an unoffical bash could have all the trimmings of a full bash but smaller numbers im sure theres is a number of casinos including aberdeen that can be aquired with no cost to blonde iron. central of the country is usually the best attended foor obvious reasons. i hate bashes on my doorstep personally not quite the same Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: nirvana on February 16, 2009, 02:19:23 AM I agree about forget trophies - a signed pic of the blonde team in a cheapo frame would do me if I won one
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:20:16 AM I agree about forget trophies - a signed pic of the blonde team in a cheapo frame would do me if I won one good shout though wouldnt want it in a frame as it would be going on my dartboard ;-) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: nirvana on February 16, 2009, 02:20:34 AM Oh, and Brighton or anywhere on the coast (in England of course) would be lovely
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: nirvana on February 16, 2009, 02:21:55 AM I agree about forget trophies - a signed pic of the blonde team in a cheapo frame would do me if I won one good shout though wouldnt want it in a frame as it would be going on my dartboard ;-) lol - we can compromise on a round frame - helps non dartboard owners Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 02:24:27 AM as i said earlier if people wanted a bash i could get one organised with no cost to blonde in aberdeen problem is will people want to travel to aberdeen? the problem with having an offical bash in aberdeen is numbers and travel apart from the regulars alot of people want the bash on there doorstep an unoffical bash could have all the trimmings of a full bash but smaller numbers im sure theres is a number of casinos including aberdeen that can be aquired with no cost to blonde iron. central of the country is usually the best attended foor obvious reasons. i hate bashes on my doorstep personally not quite the same location shouldnt really be a problem as flights with the budget airlines are cheap if booked 6 weeks in advance problem is a large number of people who havent been to a bash before want to go home on the saturday night aberdeen would e fun as people will be there for the duration but i think we would struggle to get 1 full table of non NE scots there Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 02:40:43 AM as i said earlier if people wanted a bash i could get one organised with no cost to blonde in aberdeen problem is will people want to travel to aberdeen? the problem with having an offical bash in aberdeen is numbers and travel apart from the regulars alot of people want the bash on there doorstep an unoffical bash could have all the trimmings of a full bash but smaller numbers im sure theres is a number of casinos including aberdeen that can be aquired with no cost to blonde iron. central of the country is usually the best attended foor obvious reasons. i hate bashes on my doorstep personally not quite the same location shouldnt really be a problem as flights with the budget airlines are cheap if booked 6 weeks in advance problem is a large number of people who havent been to a bash before want to go home on the saturday night aberdeen would e fun as people will be there for the duration but i think we would struggle to get 1 full table of non NE scots there its a shame people feel the need to go home saturday night. theres so much more to the bash than the comp as you all know. friday night is my favourite night at most of the bashes ive attended. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 08:42:20 AM Time is not and has never been a problem. funding it has been. Trophies silo ftw! He does them at a very very good rate for us ... but he aint a charity. He's too tall to be a charity. Brilliant. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Indestructable on February 16, 2009, 05:39:18 PM I think I mentioned this in a thread on one of the old Blonde bashes, in that I had assumed wrongly that Blonde Bashes were money making and had no idea that Blonde loses money running them. Even a small percentage of the bar bill must be quite big. :D But I guess that no such cut is forthcoming.
My obvious suggestion is that everyone attending a bash pays their share or at least something towards the costs. This can be done at the time of putting your name down for the bash, via Blonde transfer and make this non transferable. This might cut the number of no shows or at least Blonde keeps this payment towards the costs of the event. Or as another suggestion that this cost is deducted from the payout. I don't think many play the main event to make money so can't think that there will be many objections, or am I wrong? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 05:58:41 PM i have given an option for people not wanting to wait for the next bash a highland gathering but as no one has expressed the slightest intrest it looks like we will have to wait till much later in the year
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2009, 06:18:42 PM Hi everyone
the situation is as follows finances are tight, as is no surprise to anyone reading the forum in recent months. I've been reluctant to think about a bash at a time when people who work for blonde (and in two cases have left blonde) are owed money, and had it in my own mind that we'd think about holding one once we were back on an even keel What are the costs of holding a bash? Not huge, trophies are nice, some venues have charged us for buffet, one venue charged for use of the facility etc etc. I'd estimate we'd put one on for under £1,000 total (bb7 was comfortably under, bb6 was over £1k) but its tricky to say for sure until the venue is nailed down We have never considered charging an entry fee or similar, they're community events and I would imagine they'd stay that way Anyway the situation slightly changed when Flushy said to me yesterday he'd fund a bash if need be. That's great of course, but I would rather it didn't come to that he's not a charity (good impression though!), I'd rather we could afford it out of company resources The next problem is a date Here is the weekend schedule from early March until June 20th 7 March DTD 321, SkyPokerTour 14 March EPT 19-29 March GUKPT leg 3 5 April, APAT, DTD 6-13 April Sussex masters, Irish Open, DTD deepstack 18-26 GUKPT Leg 4 28-3 May EPT Grand final 10 Sky Poker Tour 18-29 GUKPT Leg 5 30-31 May APAT 6 June DTD 321 14 June Sky Poker tour final Now of course a number of bash attendees previously are APATers or Sky players, or GUKPT regs etc etc and we're updating all dtds going forward for a while We'd like to avoid a clash if at all possible, especially if we want poker TV stars who may or not be blonde to be there You see our problem as once we hit 20th June we're into the WSOP......another set of people who wouldn't make it This scheduling situation gets tougher every year as more tours launch, etc So in summary we're actively considering, more actively than we were before the Flushy Fairy godmother came along, but its not looking very likely before the summer. Given blonde's difficult but hopefully improving situation this is probably right in my opinion Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 06:27:49 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final?
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2009, 06:30:43 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky Poker Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 06:32:30 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 06:34:42 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) we are Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2009, 06:35:00 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) As I explained, the financial situation even if we find a date such as the one you suggest, needs careful thought. Which we are giving it Frankly, given the last few months it (end April) would be too early for us to want to do it given other financial commitments. As I say though, Flushy is now part of this equation Bear with us. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 06:35:38 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) we are good Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 06:36:19 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) As I explained, the financial situation even if we find a date such as the one you suggest, needs careful thought. Which we are giving it Frankly, given the last few months it (end April) would be too early for us to want to do it given other financial commitments. As I say though, Flushy is now part of this equation Bear with us. well see if the bear will organise it then Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 06:36:56 PM how any blondes will be playing the ept grand final? 43 Seriously, on another point, a committee (the offer of one) is kind thanks but its really not needed. Aside from the usual last minute hassles you get planning any event they are easy enough to put on and the mods team is very experienced at it, especially if you add organising APAT's, Virgin Festivals and Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tours onto the CVs of the team We always holler if we need any help eg quiz, football, labels, trophies etc etc and we'll do so again so get on with it then ;-) we are good now go and sort out your stag night Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 16, 2009, 06:48:34 PM Agree that it would be unfair to rely on Flushy's generosity where possible and that dates are tight especially not knowing when the finances would see us clear.
Ed has suggested a fee paid by those expressing a wish to attend a BB. Could we not offer a donation that could be held and if blonde finances pick up could be returned (if not I don't think anyone donating would mind.) This at least would allow us to determine a date without having to worry about blonde finances being right or bothering Flushy after he has already done so much. I know we keep banging on about how we want it to be a free community thing, however we are being encouraged to use the cardroom more to generate said finance, so either way I and I also assume most others, wouldn't mind whether we contributed direct to the bash or through playing the cardroom. As always, appreciate what you guys do for us. Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Claw75 on February 16, 2009, 06:54:07 PM I'm up for an unofficial bash in Aberdeen Iron.
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 06:57:01 PM You are all welcome to come to Portsmouth for a home game :)
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 07:02:14 PM I'm up for an unofficial bash in Aberdeen Iron. wahey thats 2 for aberdeen You are all welcome to come to Portsmouth for a home game :) you shut up and get your stag night sorted too Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Claw75 on February 16, 2009, 07:12:27 PM You are all welcome to come to Portsmouth for a home game :) have one this Friday and I'm there Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 07:14:02 PM You are all welcome to come to Portsmouth for a home game :) have one this Friday and I'm there sighhhhhhh I am washing my hair on Friday :( Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: thetank on February 16, 2009, 07:33:19 PM Hi everyone the situation is as follows finances are tight, as is no surprise to anyone reading the forum in recent months. I've been reluctant to think about a bash at a time when people who work for blonde (and in two cases have left blonde) are owed money, and had it in my own mind that we'd think about holding one once we were back on an even keel What are the costs of holding a bash? Not huge, trophies are nice, some venues have charged us for buffet, one venue charged for use of the facility etc etc. I'd estimate we'd put one on for under £1,000 total (bb7 was comfortably under, bb6 was over £1k) but its tricky to say for sure until the venue is nailed down We have never considered charging an entry fee or similar, they're community events and I would imagine they'd stay that way Anyway the situation slightly changed when Flushy said to me yesterday he'd fund a bash if need be. That's great of course, but I would rather it didn't come to that he's not a charity (good impression though!), I'd rather we could afford it out of company resources The next problem is a date Here is the weekend schedule from early March until June 20th 7 March DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 321, SkyPokerTour 14 March EPT 19-29 March GUKPT leg 3 5 April, APAT, DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 6-13 April Sussex masters, Irish Open, DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) deepstack 18-26 GUKPT Leg 4 28-3 May EPT Grand final 10 Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tour 18-29 GUKPT Leg 5 30-31 May APAT 6 June DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 321 14 June Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) tour final Now of course a number of bash attendees previously are APATers or Sky players, or GUKPT regs etc etc and we're updating all dtds going forward for a while We'd like to avoid a clash if at all possible, especially if we want poker TV stars who may or not be blonde to be there You see our problem as once we hit 20th June we're into the WSOP......another set of people who wouldn't make it This scheduling situation gets tougher every year as more tours launch, etc So in summary we're actively considering, more actively than we were before the Flushy Fairy godmother came along, but its not looking very likely before the summer. Given blonde's difficult but hopefully improving situation this is probably right in my opinion Yakkety yak, jfdi Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 16, 2009, 07:50:04 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ...
I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 07:53:52 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but .. Got that far. tl;dr Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 07:55:04 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but .. Got that far. tl;dr that was the only bit i understood too. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 07:55:26 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but .. Got that far. tl;dr that was the only bit i understood too. Good point. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: cia260895 on February 16, 2009, 08:00:48 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 16, 2009, 08:07:49 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Agreed, however some appear to want to pour water on others suggestions. It's begining to look like only the mod team can make suggestions. If this is the sort of response that people get for at least attempting to make a suggestion we'll be lucky to get anywhere. Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 08:08:59 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Agreed, however some appear to want to pour water on others suggestions. It's begining to look like only the mod team can make suggestions. If this is the sort of response that people get for at least attempting to make a suggestion we'll be lucky to get anywhere. Geo Calm down love, it was a joke about his accent, not his proposal. xxx Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 08:09:43 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Agreed, however some appear to want to pour water on others suggestions. It's begining to look like only the mod team can make suggestions. If this is the sort of response that people get for at least attempting to make a suggestion we'll be lucky to get anywhere. Geo good post geo ;ifm; ;) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 16, 2009, 08:14:36 PM I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Agreed, however some appear to want to pour water on others suggestions. It's begining to look like only the mod team can make suggestions. If this is the sort of response that people get for at least attempting to make a suggestion we'll be lucky to get anywhere. Geo Calm down love, it was a joke about his accent, not his proposal. xxx I no most of the time i talk a loada bollocks but ... I was hoping the cost of a bash was around the 1k mark since i believe there was around a 100 ppl at BB7,flushy shouldn't have to pay that so... Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. So lets have a bash in may wherever all of the costs should be covered by the tourney and everyone can have another great weekend PS Anyone who goes home on the saturday night is just ghey,imo of course But he does have a point and considering he does talk bollox most of the time give him a minute of yr time to read it....... Agreed, however some appear to want to pour water on others suggestions. It's begining to look like only the mod team can make suggestions. If this is the sort of response that people get for at least attempting to make a suggestion we'll be lucky to get anywhere. Geo good post geo ;ifm; ;) Fair do's, however it is frustrating to see many suggestions posted without any reply as to why it isn't workable, yet all the time we are asked to support the cardroom so we can build the finances to do this. What is the difference if I donate by using the cardroom or paying a fee for the weekend? Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: MC on February 16, 2009, 08:16:11 PM Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. ^^Sounds like a good idea to me! Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 08:24:24 PM One mod cannot reply in an official capacity without full consultation in the mods room ... we have never let you down yet on blonde bashes, we will do it right and protect our reputation of bringing cheap action packed weekends played in the blonde spirit.
You cant do that in 24 hours of a thread starting. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Tractor on February 16, 2009, 08:25:14 PM Hi everyone the situation is as follows finances are tight, as is no surprise to anyone reading the forum in recent months. I've been reluctant to think about a bash at a time when people who work for blonde (and in two cases have left blonde) are owed money, and had it in my own mind that we'd think about holding one once we were back on an even keel What are the costs of holding a bash? Not huge, trophies are nice, some venues have charged us for buffet, one venue charged for use of the facility etc etc. I'd estimate we'd put one on for under £1,000 total (bb7 was comfortably under, bb6 was over £1k) but its tricky to say for sure until the venue is nailed down We have never considered charging an entry fee or similar, they're community events and I would imagine they'd stay that way Anyway the situation slightly changed when Flushy said to me yesterday he'd fund a bash if need be. That's great of course, but I would rather it didn't come to that he's not a charity (good impression though!), I'd rather we could afford it out of company resources The next problem is a date Here is the weekend schedule from early March until June 20th 7 March DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 321, SkyPokerTour 14 March EPT 19-29 March GUKPT leg 3 5 April, APAT, DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 6-13 April Sussex masters, Irish Open, DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) deepstack 18-26 GUKPT Leg 4 28-3 May EPT Grand final 10 Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Tour 18-29 GUKPT Leg 5 30-31 May APAT 6 June DT (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/)D (http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/) 321 14 June Sky (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) Poker (https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?aff=4042) tour final Now of course a number of bash attendees previously are APATers or Sky players, or GUKPT regs etc etc and we're updating all dtds going forward for a while We'd like to avoid a clash if at all possible, especially if we want poker TV stars who may or not be blonde to be there You see our problem as once we hit 20th June we're into the WSOP......another set of people who wouldn't make it This scheduling situation gets tougher every year as more tours launch, etc So in summary we're actively considering, more actively than we were before the Flushy Fairy godmother came along, but its not looking very likely before the summer. Given blonde's difficult but hopefully improving situation this is probably right in my opinion (http://www.ijabba.com/godmother.jpg) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 08:26:20 PM (http://www.ijabba.com/godmother.jpg) That could well be the greatest pic ever posted on blonde rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 16, 2009, 08:28:44 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Tractor on February 16, 2009, 08:29:27 PM Think my chance of ever being staked by Flushy might have gone out of the window :)
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2009, 08:30:07 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 16, 2009, 08:31:38 PM One mod cannot reply in an official capacity without full consultation in the mods room ... we have never let you down yet on blonde bashes, we will do it right and protect our reputation of bringing cheap action packed weekends played in the blonde spirit. You cant do that in 24 hours of a thread starting. No-one would argue this Kev, however it's obvious that a few do feel annoyed at not having a chance to contribute and give something back (other than playing the cardroom.) Donations for next bash has actually been mentioned in a few threads over the last few months. Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 16, 2009, 08:35:18 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder I seriously give up Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 08:36:18 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Pardon? (but seriously, I think mon'atoo's suggestion is a good un) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: boldie on February 16, 2009, 08:37:13 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder screw that!...The bashes already cost me 100s of pounds to go to...I am not going to pay an extra 10£..That's 10£ FFS!...a whole ten £!!!!! Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 08:37:46 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder screw that!...The bashes already cost me 100s of pounds to go to...I am not going to pay an extra 10£..That's 10£ FFS!...a whole ten £!!!!! Take it out of the grimmings. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 08:41:00 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder screw that!...The bashes already cost me 100s of pounds to go to...I am not going to pay an extra 10£..That's 10£ FFS!...a whole ten £!!!!! +1 Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: cia260895 on February 16, 2009, 08:57:49 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder screw that!...The bashes already cost me 100s of pounds to go to...I am not going to pay an extra 10£..That's 10£ FFS!...a whole ten £!!!!! take it out of our winnings feck it we could sponsor the BB Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: boldie on February 16, 2009, 08:59:45 PM Geo mate that is just them mugs' standard response to my posts lol,pretty sure that our ideas are took into consideration and if it's possible to have a bash then it will be done Exactly 100 runners at £10 a head charge sounds handy, after all. Off to ponder screw that!...The bashes already cost me 100s of pounds to go to...I am not going to pay an extra 10£..That's 10£ FFS!...a whole ten £!!!!! Take it out of the grimmings. excellent point. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Indestructable on February 16, 2009, 09:01:14 PM When is Aberdeen? ;)
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 09:04:53 PM ok aberdeen BB
indy claw ironside anymore Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: kinboshi on February 16, 2009, 09:05:12 PM When is Aberdeen? ;) When is Aberdeen what? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: boldie on February 16, 2009, 09:05:55 PM When is Aberdeen? ;) When is Aberdeen what? Not too bloody cold to go to? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 16, 2009, 09:06:36 PM So looks like we're aiming for August.
28th to 30th is ideal and the 31st is a bank holiday. Happy days. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 09:07:55 PM When is Aberdeen? ;) When is Aberdeen what? Not too bloody cold to go to? no its a blonde bash it will be 35 in the shade for the ladies to play football without shirts Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 16, 2009, 09:08:07 PM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside anymore If you make it on either teh 1st or last Saturday of the month you can stick me in. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: I KNOW IT on February 16, 2009, 09:12:54 PM Why does a BB cost between 1000 - 1500? Apart from the trophies what is the other cost?
I thought the buffets had to be paid separately or am I mistaken. I remember the one at DTD was Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Jon MW on February 16, 2009, 09:13:44 PM Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. ^^Sounds like a good idea to me! Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Claw75 on February 16, 2009, 09:17:12 PM So looks like we're aiming for August. 28th to 30th is ideal and the 31st is a bank holiday. Happy days. APAT world championship Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 09:17:47 PM Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. ^^Sounds like a good idea to me! Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. who won that one in Cardiff ? Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: boldie on February 16, 2009, 09:18:09 PM Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. ^^Sounds like a good idea to me! Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. No, it really...really wouldn't. 70 runners would be fine as well. If people don't go because they don't want to pay the extra tenner, they are probably not going to be any fun anyways....anyone going to a blonde bash to play proper poker is at the wrong tourney IMO. Hell, a lot of people spend a lot of money coming to these things...a tenner really won't make a damn bit of difference. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gatso on February 16, 2009, 09:18:46 PM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside anymore I said yes when you asked me in luton. odds are I was lying due to the alcohol. I'll go pretty much anywhere else though Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Claw75 on February 16, 2009, 09:19:03 PM Make the main saturday comp 50+10(even 30+10 if people dont want to pay 50 but pretty sure numbers would still be as good and stay lighthearted) i'm pretty sure every single person that was at luton could afford that and would also say a £10 reg fee in the context of the great weekend that is guarenteed is worth every penny and much much more, i know blonde don't want to have to charge a reg fee but surely it is much better that we can have 2 a year which is a must imo,than scrap it over a tenner per person. ^^Sounds like a good idea to me! Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. who won that one in Cardiff ? no one remembers Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gatso on February 16, 2009, 09:23:50 PM Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. you've lost me there. how does the fact that a 50+5, which was held in a location that's pretty inconvenient for most, got 115 runners suggest that a tourney with almost exactly the same buy in, which will almost certainly be in a more convenient location for most people, won't get over 100? to me it suggests the exact opposite Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Graham C on February 16, 2009, 09:32:13 PM I'll go to Aberdeen, give me some notice though, need to get a cheap Easyjet flight
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 09:34:45 PM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside gatso silo anymore Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Jon MW on February 16, 2009, 09:36:06 PM Cardiff was £50 +£5 and got 115 runners - obviously that was partly affected by location, but it does suggest that £50 + £10 wouldn't necessarily get a 100 runners. And if the main event didn't get 100 runners it would mean a significant impact on the atmosphere in general. you've lost me there. how does the fact that a 50+5, which was held in a location that's pretty inconvenient for most, got 115 runners suggest that a tourney with almost exactly the same buy in, which will almost certainly be in a more convenient location for most people, won't get over 100? to me it suggests the exact opposite Bit of guesswork about the Price Elasticity of Demand of poker, but that would be my guess. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: henrik777 on February 16, 2009, 09:38:15 PM If you try Aberdeen make sure there isn't any major oil shindig on or it'll be tents all round and hotels are expensive at the best of times.
Many oil companies have standing agreements with hotels that they will keep rooms for them every day which are only released for general sale around 3pm on the day if the oil guys don't need them. Sandy Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 09:40:36 PM If you try Aberdeen make sure there isn't any major oil shindig on or it'll be tents all round and hotels are expensive at the best of times. Many oil companies have standing agreements with hotels that they will keep rooms for them every day which are only released for general sale around 3pm on the day if the oil guys don't need them. Sandy i have friends at 2 hotels and there is another next to the casino i would check with them for rooms before organising Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 09:48:04 PM you can stick me down for aberdeen to ironside as long as bolt attends to ;-)
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 16, 2009, 09:48:47 PM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside gatso silo itb bolt (tbc) anymore Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: GlasgowBandit on February 16, 2009, 09:52:14 PM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside gatso silo itb Bandit (if its the 1st or last weeksn ofthe month) bolt (tbc) anymore Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: thetank on February 17, 2009, 04:26:37 AM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside gatso silo itb Bandit (if its the 1st or last weeksn ofthe month) bolt (tbc) anymore Tank + 1 :) Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: totalise on February 17, 2009, 04:30:05 AM ok aberdeen BB indy claw ironside gatso silo itb Bandit (if its the 1st or last weeksn ofthe month) bolt (tbc) anymore Tank + 1 :) I'll go if bolt goes. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gribbo on February 17, 2009, 02:41:05 PM im at uni up here, i would be up for it.
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 17, 2009, 05:52:49 PM indy
claw ironside gatso silo itb Bandit (if its the 1st or last weeksn ofthe month) bolt (tbc) totalise gribbo superjez (havent said he would come but he will) mkkfish (havent said he would come but he will) i am thinking of the mayday bankholiday beginning of may as the regulars wont be playing the ept grand final will speak to the casino if i can get another few to express an intrest Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gatso on February 17, 2009, 07:13:46 PM how did my name get on the list? I don't even know where aberdeen is
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 17, 2009, 07:16:14 PM i put it there cause you and i both know you aint been to a bash since glasgow and its about time you came to the gathering
after all who can i called ed if your not there Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 17, 2009, 07:21:28 PM i put it there cause you and i both know you aint been to a bash since glasgow and its about time you came to the gathering after all who can i called ed if your not there I LOL'd Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 17, 2009, 07:23:04 PM i put it there cause you and i both know you aint been to a bash since glasgow and its about time you came to the gathering after all who can i called ed if your not there I LOL'd you shut up and get your name down after all it just up the road for you come to think of it you ever been to a bash man i wish i was sober enough to remember who turns up at these things Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 17, 2009, 07:49:53 PM LOL I think me and gatso where actually the 1st 2 getting smashed in Luton.
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Laxie on February 17, 2009, 08:10:23 PM LOL I think me and gatso where actually the 1st 2 getting smashed in Luton. 1st and last. rotflmfao Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gatso on February 17, 2009, 08:13:00 PM LOL I think me and gatso where actually the 1st 2 getting smashed in Luton. 1st and last. rotflmfao now you come to mention it, yep, along with geo and dunk I think we probs were last too Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: mondatoo on February 17, 2009, 08:15:23 PM LOL I think me and gatso where actually the 1st 2 getting smashed in Luton. 1st and last. rotflmfao LOL,So true LOL Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: action man on February 17, 2009, 11:17:38 PM will the footy be in your back garden ironside?
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 18, 2009, 12:07:33 AM will the footy be in your back garden ironside? ffs aberdeen is a major city thanks to dewi who has said he would love to make it but seriously if you want a get together heres the chance if not see you all at the end of the year if i can be bothered when we can get a bash sorted Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 12:15:28 AM will the footy be in your back garden ironside? ffs aberdeen is a major city thanks to dewi who has said he would love to make it but seriously if you want a get together heres the chance if not see you all at the end of the year if i can be bothered when we can get a bash sorted put ur toys back in your pram iron lol im only attending if bolt is present just want to make that clear Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 18, 2009, 12:17:17 AM tough you woint be missed
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Legionnaire on February 18, 2009, 01:57:24 AM The International Casino would love to hold a Blonde Bash, official or mini Bash.
No Charge for the Card Room, no fees for the game, fully dealer dealt and free Stovies Buffet. Ironside asked about May Day weekend, i'm checking that and will post tomorrow night with availability. John Taylor Card Room Manager Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Robert HM on February 18, 2009, 02:01:39 AM The International Casino would love to hold a Blonde Bash, official or mini Bash. No Charge for the Card Room, no fees for the game, fully dealer dealt and free Stovies Buffet. Ironside asked about May Day weekend, i'm checking that and will post tomorrow night with availability. John Taylor Card Room Manager That's the sort of news that will cheer up Tight End, I'll make sure he sees this to add to the melting pot for consideration for a bash in due course. In the meantime you may be able to host the ironside home game that he is planning. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 03:18:49 AM tough you woint be missed someone has their knickers in a twist lol ;nana; ;nana; ;nana; ;nana; official bash it is then looks a splendid offer from the cardroom Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 03:19:54 AM wtf's a stovies buffet???
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Ironside on February 18, 2009, 03:30:20 AM wtf's a stovies buffet??? you wont know you wont be there, the nash isnt big enough for a full bash, and the next full bash is end of year end of story. So there are your options stop your moaning about a bash if you cant be bothered to travel to the blonde meet and piss upTitle: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: suzanne on February 18, 2009, 03:47:51 AM wtf's a stovies buffet???] Well worth the travel...saying no more. Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: SuperJez on February 18, 2009, 10:32:33 AM yeah like ironside said I would obv support/attend any event in aberdeen
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: cia260895 on February 18, 2009, 11:42:49 AM If ITB does go don't forget he has a forfeit to pay................... that's prob why he is going less people to see him humiliated.....
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 11:51:31 AM wtf's a stovies buffet??? you wont know you wont be there, the nash isnt big enough for a full bash, and the next full bash is end of year end of story. So there are your options stop your moaning about a bash if you cant be bothered to travel to the blonde meet and piss upwtf is your beef ironside? when was i moaning? all i said was il attend if bolt does (it was a joke though looks like you've had a recent humour bypass operation judging by most your recent posts! ;-)). since when are you the solo voice of the mods on when and where a bash will be? did i miss the announcement? as for not being willing to travel i think your barking up the wrong tree there, i have attended all 7 bashes to date. just cos some people may not want to attend your doorstep pissup out the way for 95% on here doesnt mean they have to bear the wrath of iron if they choose not to attend!* enjoy your mini bash xx *editted by request of tighty Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Geo the Sarge on February 18, 2009, 11:52:27 AM LOL I think me and gatso where actually the 1st 2 getting smashed in Luton. 1st and last. rotflmfao now you come to mention it, yep, along with geo and dunk I think we probs were last too And fully intend to do the same should this go ahead. Count me in Iron Geo Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 12:42:28 PM anyway what is a stovie breakfast then?
Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: gatso on February 18, 2009, 12:45:51 PM anyway what is a stovie breakfast then? some weird scottish thing. we had a thread about them once, they just mash up leftovers and deep fry them or something like that. I'm gonna go the day before and have the nice food that the leftovers come from Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: Laxie on February 18, 2009, 12:47:04 PM anyway what is a stovie breakfast then? some weird scottish thing. we had a thread about them once, they just mash up leftovers and deep fry them or something like that. I'm gonna go the day before and have the nice food that the leftovers come from Tea on monitor now. rotflmfao Title: Re: Is there a when is BB8 thread? Post by: AndrewT on February 18, 2009, 12:52:30 PM anyway what is a stovie breakfast then? some weird scottish thing. we had a thread about them once, they just mash up leftovers and deep fry them or something like that. I'm gonna go the day before and have the nice food that the leftovers come from Tea on monitor now. rotflmfao Beware of a Scottish chef sneaking in, collecting up the spilt tea from the desk, and making a national dish out of it. |