Any plans for next Blonde bash yet?....

[Bongo]

This actually is exactly my thinking on the subject too, and I believe that many more will be the same given a little time. I haven't managed to get to dtd either as yet (also can't wait..) but tbh I don't see the need to have any increase in cost for anyone when the venues are there for us and NO extra cost (or minimal).

I think it would be very hard to compare without knowing the exact costs for each venue and exactly what is on offer - DTD could bring some additional benefits due to it's sheer size and number of tables for example.

[Ginger]

This actually is exactly my thinking on the subject too, and I believe that many more will be the same given a little time. I haven't managed to get to dtd either as yet (also can't wait..) but tbh I don't see the need to have any increase in cost for anyone when the venues are there for us and NO extra cost (or minimal).

I think it would be very hard to compare without knowing the exact costs for each venue and exactly what is on offer - dtd could bring some additional benefits due to it's sheer size and number of tables for example.

Of course it is impossible now to predict or compare the possible costs, as nothing is finalised (or indeed past the first hurdles yet) But, it is a fact that there will be extra costs in having a dtd bash, it is possible that there will also be different costs at other venues we try to obtain for a bash - who knows, we haven't got that far yet! I'm not implying that for the sake of an extra £10/£15 or whatever that we shouldn't have a dtd bash.

It's not the venue that makes bB's special and fun, it's the atmosphere that is created when a group of blondes get together.

[suzanne]

Whether I'd be prepared to pay significantly more simply to have the bash at a particularly venue, I'm not so sure.  If another venue can accommodate us and give us everything we need (and I think the G Casino in Luton was a great venue for blonde bash 4 last year) at say, £15 a head less, then I think I'd rather go with that option. 

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I wouldn't say I'm 'mad keen' for the next bash to be held at dtd - if I can make it I'll enjoy it wherever it is.

This actually is exactly my thinking on the subject too, and I believe that many more will be the same given a little time. I haven't managed to get to dtd either as yet (also can't wait..) but tbh I don't see the need to have any increase in cost for anyone when the venues are there for us and NO extra cost (or minimal).

I understand that dtd will have an outlay in having us there, and will possibly lose some revenue because of a BB, but keeping the cost down IMO is more important to make it more accessible to the highest % of blondes. It would be nice for a dtd bash, but by no means essential.

Good point...my original thought was that I would be more than happy to pay extra towards the cost to save Blonde from having to foot the bill.

I personnally would be happy to pay even more to go to dtd as I am dying to see it after following Robs thread from day 1 and its highly unlikely that I would make the trip on my own. I realise I am probably in a minority though and keeping the cost down is more important to encourage newcomers.

[turny]

please enlighten me but what would dtd lose by holding a blonde bash?

we will replace lost customers with at least the same amount than they would usually get on a saturday.
we would drink far more than a usual group of players because 90% are playing the comp for fun thus not worried about "mixing alcohol and poker"
and judgeing by the size of a number of blondes we will eat more food in the restraunt than most.

the only thing that they will lose out on is rake so imo the sums are simple the cost of rake plus buffet costs less blonde contribution divided by 200 (the minimum i can see attending) add this amount to the tornament entry and there you have it.
dtd will have record breaking bar sales (this i would guarentee!) and blonde will have a great bash. everybody happy

i agree with ginger that if the bash is going to cost more per head so it can be held at dtd then imo another venue would be better.
and as someone else already said the bash is made by the people who attend it and the atmosphere created by a predominatly group of online poker buddies meeting up, the venue to a large extent is immaterial.

and as for entry fee, £30 rather than £50 is much better imo as then partners that attend who rarely play poker can enter and enjoy the table banter rather sitting and waiting in the bar area for there other half to bust out (not long in my case i know lol)
£50 is to much to throw away for this privelege knowing the chances of going deep in the comp and cashing are almost nil.

there are a number of good venues around the country capable of holding a blonde bash so if dtd is not viable financially for blonde to hold bb5 there without overburdening blonde members with added costs then somewhere else will do just nicely thank you.

[tikay]

please enlighten me but what would dtd lose by holding a blonde bash?

we will replace lost customers with at least the same amount than they would usually get on a saturday.
we would drink far more than a usual group of players because 90% are playing the comp for fun thus not worried about "mixing alcohol and poker"
and judgeing by the size of a number of blondes we will eat more food in the restraunt than most.

the only thing that they will lose out on is rake so imo the sums are simple the cost of rake plus buffet costs less blonde contribution divided by 200 (the minimum i can see attending) add this amount to the tornament entry and there you have it.
dtd will have record breaking bar sales (this i would guarentee!) and blonde will have a great bash. everybody happy

i agree with ginger that if the bash is going to cost more per head so it can be held at dtd then imo another venue would be better.
and as someone else already said the bash is made by the people who attend it and the atmosphere created by a predominatly group of online poker buddies meeting up, the venue to a large extent is immaterial.

and as for entry fee, £30 rather than £50 is much better imo as then partners that attend who rarely play poker can enter and enjoy the table banter rather sitting and waiting in the bar area for there other half to bust out (not long in my case i know lol)
£50 is to much to throw away for this privelege knowing the chances of going deep in the comp and cashing are almost nil.

there are a number of good venues around the country capable of holding a blonde bash so if dtd is not viable financially for blonde to hold bb5 there without overburdening blonde members with added costs then somewhere else will do just nicely thank you.

Nothing as such Paul, it was my concern that they'd be worried about inconveniencing their regular Clientele. As it happens, we've resolved that. It's pretty much down to money now, & we are talking, constructively. A decision on whether we - DTD & blonde - can make the numbers add up is expected quite soon. Contingency plans for a Bash elsewhere exist, too, as they are easier tio finance, as we can drive a competitive deal with most Casinos who, realistically, expect extra revenue from increased House Games "drop" when 150 or 200 blondes are there all weekend.

More bash news is that, in probability, we'll drop back down to a £30 Comp next time.

And we are looking at innovative ways of paying, or qualifying, for future Bash weekends, involving the blonde Cardroom.

More news as it happens.

[turny]

im sure most of there regular clientel will sign up to blonde to play the tournament anyway, so my guess would be 200+ runners easily plus guests.

nice one tony fingers crossed 

[HOLDorFOLD]

I don't mind where it is but would prefer a £30 comp (if possible).

[Ironside]

there are a number of good venues around the country capable of holding a blonde bash so if dtd is not viable financially for blonde to hold bb5 there without overburdening blonde members with added costs then somewhere else will do just nicely thank you.

i can assure you bB5 wont be in dtd or brighton

it was infact held in cardiff

the next one will be bB6


inorder

brum
glasgow
walsall
luton
cardiff


which one was you too drunk to remember?

[Royal Flush]

im sure most of there regular clientel will sign up to blonde to play the tournament anyway, so my guess would be 200+ runners easily plus guests.

nice one tony fingers crossed 

Is that a good thing?

Are blonde bashes not better when they are full of blonde posters?


We have had Birmingham, Walsall and Luton. Please can we leave the midlands!

[tikay]

im sure most of there regular clientel will sign up to blonde to play the tournament anyway, so my guess would be 200+ runners easily plus guests.

nice one tony fingers crossed 

Is that a good thing?

Are blonde bashes not better when they are full of blonde posters?


We have had Birmingham, Walsall and Luton. Please can we leave the midlands!

Well, by definition, The Midlands are, in theory, equidistantally (equi-what? - I made that up) the easiest place for the blondes to travel to, spread far & wide across the UK as they are. If we were to hold it in, I dunno - let's say Brighton, for example, , it would be unequidistancally (you know what I mean) for all those living in the North of England, & Scotland. The idea was, & remains, to try & go pretty much everywhere.

[vegaslover]

Luton is midlands, the rest is up north....lol

In all seriousness I think the bash is better represented as a £30 affair than a £50 one. These sums are pocket change change for all the regulars with their rolls, but £50 is a lot to a large number of blondes and takes them out of the comfort zone.  Whlie fine for normal tourneys it goes against the spirit of the blonde bashes.
With regards to venue, i'm of the opinion that we shouldn't pay more just to have it at DTD, even though i'm also very keen to play there. Don't have any issues with contributing to costs per se though.
Whilst i'm selfish in saying I would like a bash in Brighton (closest venue to me) to says it's nearly in France and notts is central is irrelevant. Whats to say it's not a choice of north Scotlandshire or notts next time!

Anyway sort a date for the next bash soon

[Chipleader]

ya but if it was in brighton everyone would save on hotels and stay in flushys pad...

[turny]

there are a number of good venues around the country capable of holding a blonde bash so if dtd is not viable financially for blonde to hold bb5 there without overburdening blonde members with added costs then somewhere else will do just nicely thank you.

i can assure you bB5 wont be in dtd or brighton

it was infact held in cardiff

the next one will be bB6


inorder

brum
glasgow
walsall
luton
cardiff


which one was you too drunk to remember?

  all of them!

[turny]

im sure most of there regular clientel will sign up to blonde to play the tournament anyway, so my guess would be 200+ runners easily plus guests.

nice one tony fingers crossed 

Is that a good thing?

Are blonde bashes not better when they are full of blonde posters?


We have had Birmingham, Walsall and Luton. Please can we leave the midlands!

didnt say it was a good or bad thing just stated what i think would happen if held at dtd.
i agree i would much prefer a smaller bash of regularposters but this wont happen. wherever its held a number of locals will sign up to attend and anyway half my footie team are not regular posters but are still blondites.

personally im not to fussed where it is and would prefer if it was further from home as imo having bb4 on my doorstep was the least enjoyable for me.

[K9sixtwo]

From a perspective of someone who has never been to a BB and would dearly like to go ..
I would be travelling (+ wife)
I will be staying in a hotel (+ wife)
I will be playing (+wife)

So a £30 buy in makes good sense to me  with a combined buy in of £60 rather than £80 or £100..
I gather from reading the thread that a hotel is the wisest move and living on the Cambs/Beds border its almost a requirement
All in all an expensive weekend but a weekend that would be a social event rather than a pure poker event..

Just my Ha'penny worth