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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Above is the poll about the get together offered to the group by the R2 studios in Birmingham.

Saturday afternoon

Just tested it and you can only have one vote, so choose 'either' if you're not fussed on the date. We can then add 'either' to the popular date and know how many might attend.

As well as voting you can also post on this thread to discuss etc.

John W

Barkingbiker · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire

Thanks John, either will do me, but I do need to know as we have a Scouting activity on one of those Saturdays & I need to let them know If I will be there; children to adult ratio for insurance purposes Sad

Risk assessment etc Mad

BB

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks John.

It's "either" for me, as Sundays are my main problem. Saturdays are totally open.

Cherskiy · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:58 am Post subject:

Thanks John - it's the 29th for me only, I'm afraid - will still be up in the Highands the weekend before. If I miss it, though - I miss it. Sad

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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:33 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, John, I won't be able to make either as Mrs G is currently not well.
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Hi John!! 29th would be better for me. Will you be posting a confirmation letter for us to print off and bring along? You let us know all the details, meeting point etc?

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

29th is the only one I can make. Will be busy driving my Canadian relations around prior to that.
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RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

Would have loved to attend but can't make either date, unfortuneately.
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Barkingbiker · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire

Sorry to be a pain, but I am out to a charity music gig on 22nd so can I change my vote to the 29th please. Embarassed

BB

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

BB,

I don't know how to change votes, and you can't vote again, so it is noted that so far taking in the eithers, we have eight votes for the 29th.

Which means I'll miss a footie match Shocked

Barkingbiker · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire

Thanks John, as I said, sorry to be a pain, I had completely forgotten about the gig, I had already paid for the ticket, however, I will come to Birmingham, whichever weekend it is.

BB Twisted Evil

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

OK then, with BB's chnage of mind we have a possible 8 of us meeting up 29th September in Birmingham.

I had meant to e-mail Dave Barber today to confirm things but got tied up with a customer all day (good thing is - he paid me!).

So early tomorrrow I will e-mail Dave Barber and hopefully he'll confirm the visit is till on and then we can make some arrangements.

I'm hoping Stuart Maconie will be in the studio in the afternoon which would make the visit really special, maybe Dave will confirm that.

John W

Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks again, John, for the work you're putting in to organise this. Very Happy

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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

I remember seeing a post saying that the weekend of 29th was now no-go. Possibilities of a midweek visit instead. Has there been any further developments on this please?
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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Hi,

I have continued exchanges with Dave Barber. He's asked me to try and get a midweek date, and I've asked him to keep an eye on weekends for us Laughing

Dave says some R2 presenters (didn't say who) do come in to Brum midweek to record shows but it's not a regular scheduled thing, like he doesn't have R2 shows recorded every Friday or Wednesday.

So I'm not sure where we go from here.

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Thanks for that John.
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gfloyd · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:24 am Post subject:

We could all meet outside Westin House and applaud Steve Wright on his way into the building! Laughing

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject:

iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

As I said earlier, I don't think I'll be able to take part in this but I hope it goes really well for all concerned.

Ian.

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

It doesn't look as if I will be going either, which is a shame as I was looking forward to seeing where 'The dark lord' broadcasts from. Likewise I hope that those who do manage to go have a great time, if or when it does happen.
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:27 am Post subject:

It's a shame this didn't happen (er, did it?) as both Stus (Maconie and Ed) were in the Birmingham studios on Saturday.

Rachel · Guest

You can just turn up at the mailbox any day of the week and see quite a lot without having a pre arranged visit...it's all very accessible, the attached link has a BBC PDF with details of the Mailbox, where to park etc
There's places to eat there too if you know the right ones and hang around long enough you'll get to meet lots of presenters. Smile

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=BBc+Birmingham+Mailbox+visitor+center&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB

SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

You mean I could meet Steve

Wright at McDonalds??
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Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:46 am Post subject:

Rachel · Guest

exactly ... Very Happy

what I was trying to say was .... you can just arrange a day to suit us and then turn up .... there's always going to be someone to show us around.... it's like a Motorway service Station ...... open 24hrs a day... Smile

Oh, and just in case we get bogged down in a trendy pub having a great time the studios look like this...

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

Damn! Did I miss all the goings on?

Not been about lately... been busy. Crying or Very sad

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Nothing's going on PJ Confused

Rachel · Guest

Hi PJ...

WB

no you didn't miss a thing, cos it hasn't happened yet... Sad

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

Thanks John... too many stumbling blocks in the way, I assume?

Hi Rachel, my lovely Wink

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Ah PJ, there is another thread, the latter part of which explains the stumbling block..... Confused

http://r2ok.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1636

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

Cheers John, yup...plenty to stumble over there isn't there Confused

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