Sign up for the 2010 Gathering - London

[Darkthoughts]

So, with much potential planning to be done this is the official "Yes, I can come!/Woe is me, I can't make it!" thread.

Please specify in your post which month is best for you or whether you can be flexible about when you could attend, we will be basing the date on this information, so only post if you're reasonably sure you can come :)

I will post information on trains/buses to London from various UK locations and will also search for accomodation info. Anyone wanting to share rooms, offer lifts etc, also state that in your post. If members from outside the UK want to post flight details/prices, that'd be awesome.

Any further info you'd like to see, just ask. Nearer the time we could plan an itinary if people want to do particular activities, sight see etc.

Accomodation:

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/saver_search.php?search=&action=search&saverSearchType=rooms19&checkInDate=23%2F10%2F2009&locpostText=london

[Lily-sai]

YAY! :)

I guess I can be pretty much flexible on the date - except I CAN'T come on 15.-17.10. I'll be organizing our own Youth Days here. Other dates - count me in! :)

[Brice]

I still can't say when I can come and won't be able to before march or april, but I can say definitely not November or December and the furthur it gets into October the less likely it becomes.

[Darkthoughts]

Trying to sort out a poll for the thread, but is September a good month for people? Or earlier in the year?

[Brice]

I kinda' like around August- September. Of course I can't commit for sure yet so...

[candy]

I still can't say when I can come and won't be able to before march or april, but I can say definitely not November or December and the furthur it gets into October the less likely it becomes.

would that not just have ben simpler to say any time between may and september?:P

for me, i can not do May or September or October.

[Darkthoughts]

I'll have to get someone to have the kids either way, so if it's in or out of term it probably won't make any difference. Is August good for you Candy?

[AlishaRiley]

Of course, I could probably make it to London at any point as long as my financial situation isn't too dire. I'll be at a festival for the 29th/30th/31st August to 1st/2nd September, so they're the dates I can't commit to, yet. Once I find out the set dates of the festival it should hopefully be slightly clearer!

[Sickrose]

Of course, I could probably make it to London at any point as long as my financial situation isn't too dire. I'll be at a festival for the 29th/30th/31st August to 1st/2nd September, so they're the dates I can't commit to, yet. Once I find out the set dates of the festival it should hopefully be slightly clearer! Are you going to Reading festival by any chance? i went to the Leeds one this year and will be going again next year.

I would love to come I am not too far away from London.

[AlishaRiley]

Of course, I could probably make it to London at any point as long as my financial situation isn't too dire. I'll be at a festival for the 29th/30th/31st August to 1st/2nd September, so they're the dates I can't commit to, yet. Once I find out the set dates of the festival it should hopefully be slightly clearer! Are you going to Reading festival by any chance? i went to the Leeds one this year and will be going again next year.

I would love to come I am not too far away from London.

No, no, it's Sonisphere. :)
I went this year, so it's now being made an annual excursion. :excited:

[alinda]

I am sick about this statement, but as I have been paying two mortages this entire year every 30 days , things are not looking good at all for me attending no matter when we plan it.I am laying out over $1,000 dollars a month now just for the houses, and thats not including anything else.Unless I rent out the old one fast, I'm afraid its a no go for me.:(

[Jean]

bears definitely can't go to England in 2010... http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif

[Melike]

I want to be there. It would be good for me between September-December if I can come. But, like Bricey, it is not certain for me, too.

[Brice]

I have a proposition and it pains me to suggest it, but as there are so many outside of England who can't attend what do y'all think of just holding off till 2011 so people have more time to save and plan? I'm only suggesting we push it back a bit so hopefully more can attend. I suspect it's not gonna' be often that many of us can travel to another country for something like this. It's just something to think about.

[Sickrose]

Of course, I could probably make it to London at any point as long as my financial situation isn't too dire. I'll be at a festival for the 29th/30th/31st August to 1st/2nd September, so they're the dates I can't commit to, yet. Once I find out the set dates of the festival it should hopefully be slightly clearer! Are you going to Reading festival by any chance? i went to the Leeds one this year and will be going again next year.

I would love to come I am not too far away from London.

No, no, it's Sonisphere. :)
I went this year, so it's now being made an annual excursion. :excited:


Sounds cool I am sure you will have a quality time !!

[flaggwalkstheline]

this sounds awesome but i doubt i'll be able to come
its hard for me to make time enough to just get outta the state let alone go to london

[alinda]

There do seem to be some who can attend, so putting it off for them to miss this opportunity seems somehow not right to me. Even so, I do wish I had the $ I would so love to come meet you all in this amazing city.:grouphug:

[Frunobulax]

Yep. Not gonna be able to make it.

[candy]

I have a proposition and it pains me to suggest it, but as there are so many outside of England who can't attend what do y'all think of just holding off till 2011 so people have more time to save and plan? I'm only suggesting we push it back a bit so hopefully more can attend. I suspect it's not gonna' be often that many of us can travel to another country for something like this. It's just something to think about.


There do seem to be some who can attend, so putting it off for them to miss this opportunity seems somehow not right to me. Even so, I do wish I had the $ I would so love to come meet you all in this amazing city.:grouphug:

so far linda it does seem to be just the Uk contingent who can make it, it makes more sense to put it back to when people can save to come, as brice says its a once in a life time trip, however...... this has been on since i joined so unless people's situation would be any different next year and/or would be able to save the funds, then is it going to be a case of permanantley puttin it back year after year?

edit; if it does get put back, how do the UK peeps feel about meeting for a weekend?

[flaggwalkstheline]

could we have 2?
one in the UK and one in the USA?
not necessarily at the same time
but would that work?

[Míchéal]

Well this suits me anytime, since its like right next door, so any month, any time... me = excited :)

[Darkthoughts]

so far linda it does seem to be just the Uk contingent who can make it, it makes more sense to put it back to when people can save to come, as brice says its a once in a life time trip, however...... this has been on since i joined so unless people's situation would be any different next year and/or would be able to save the funds, then is it going to be a case of permanantley puttin it back year after year?
edit; if it does get put back, how do the UK peeps feel about meeting for a weekend?
I was thinking the same. The UK gathering has been in the pipeline since 2008 so I don't know how much more time people would need to plan for it :lol:

I would love to see everyone, but I'm up for a UK/European gathering if none of our US ka-tet can make it :)


could we have 2?
one in the UK and one in the USA?
not necessarily at the same time
but would that work?
There have been US gatherings, last year was in Vegas ;)

[Brice]

I'm just saying...it was only a suggestion, but I can guarantee I'd be able to be there in 2011 for certain. 2010 is possible, but not definite right now. *shrug* It was just an idea. We'll see as things become more concrete.

[flaggwalkstheline]

so far linda it does seem to be just the Uk contingent who can make it, it makes more sense to put it back to when people can save to come, as brice says its a once in a life time trip, however...... this has been on since i joined so unless people's situation would be any different next year and/or would be able to save the funds, then is it going to be a case of permanantley puttin it back year after year?
edit; if it does get put back, how do the UK peeps feel about meeting for a weekend?
I was thinking the same. The UK gathering has been in the pipeline since 2008 so I don't know how much more time people would need to plan for it :lol:

I would love to see everyone, but I'm up for a UK/European gathering if none of our US ka-tet can make it :)


could we have 2?
one in the UK and one in the USA?
not necessarily at the same time
but would that work?
There have been US gatherings, last year was in Vegas ;)

didnt know that...
guess i'll just wait a few years :thumbsup:

[Darkthoughts]

No worries Flagg, it's not an exclusive thing anyone who can get members together should go for it :couple:

Brice, whenever you're over here I will be there :huglove:

[Patrick]

I would LOVE to go back to London! However having another child in 2009 puts a bit of strain on the budget. So as far as 2010 I may make it, but cannot commit at this time. In any case, I would have no particular preference in terms of month, other than to say that later in the year is better. Please plan whatever and whenever works for you all and I'll do my best to join you. Hope it works out. :)

[Letti]

In life nothing is sure but I will try my best to be there.

[Darkthoughts]

ZOMG, Patrick that would be amazing!!

Letti :cry: I thought you were a dead cert. Personally, if we had a UK meet up this year and then an international London gathering next year, I'd do both - so it's all good to me :)

If it ends up being UK-er's only, shall we meet somewhere more central than London? I'm South-West, but others like Alisha are more North.

[Letti]

I would like to say that I am going to be there but.. life is so.. I don't know. Nothing is sure.
But I am almost sure I can do it. I am optimistic. :dance:

[candy]

i can do either (flights to manchester/blackpool/liverpool / london all ) but its cheaper for me north. i can get a ferry to liverpool or heysham:grouphug:

[Sickrose]

I am also in the north bue I am cental Manchester so its easy to get to other places. That is if noone minds a newbie tagging along.

[candy]

I am also in the north bue I am cental Manchester so its easy to get to other places. That is if noone minds a newbie tagging along.

we were all newbies once (in fact i think i may still be classed as one?:couple:)

[Brice]

I have been a newbie for several years now. :)

[Letti]

newbie = new friend = happiness

[Sickrose]

Aww thanks guys! Everyone is so nice on this site :)

[DoctorDodge]

Well, i actually only live 1-2 hours from london by train, so it certainly shouldn't be a problem for me! Would be great to see all you guys who can make it!

[Patrick]

ZOMG, Patrick that would be amazing!!
...
One more reason my wife needs to go back to work. So I can afford to go to TDT-UK!

:lol:

[Letti]

ZOMG, Patrick that would be amazing!!
...
One more reason my wife needs to go back to work. So I can afford to go to TDT-UK!

:lol:

And what does she think about this reason? :D

[Jon]

Sorry. Between medical bills for Misty and myself, I am flat broke.

[wizardsrainbow]

I think I could come, provided I get some new source of income other than Betts Books. Want to come, would say it is 75% a go for me at this time.

[Letti]

I think I could come, provided I get some new source of income other than Betts Books. Want to come, would say it is 75% a go for me at this time.

Oh, it would be so great to meet you.
First of all you are such a great person. Aaand secondly meeting you means meeting Callahan. ;)

[stone, rose, unfound door]

I can't in June and before the end of March. Anytime after that's ok, as long as it's the week-end :)

[Mordred Deschain]

So, with much potential planning to be done this is the official "Yes, I can come!/Woe is me, I can't make it!" thread.

Please specify in your post which month is best for you or whether you can be flexible about when you could attend, we will be basing the date on this information, so only post if you're reasonably sure you can come :)

I will post information on trains/buses to London from various UK locations and will also search for accomodation info. Anyone wanting to share rooms, offer lifts etc, also state that in your post. If members from outside the UK want to post flight details/prices, that'd be awesome.

Any further info you'd like to see, just ask. Nearer the time we could plan an itinary if people want to do particular activities, sight see etc.

Accomodation:

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/saver_search.php?search=&action=search&saverSearchType=rooms19&checkInDate=23%2F10%2F2009&locpostText=london
:(:cry:

[Randall Flagg]

We will be archiving this thread soon.

[Brainslinger]

Did they meet up in the end?