17-03-2004 18:50									#61
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...also on the M1. It's probably the second-easiest place to get to in the UK, next to Birmingham. It's as easy as Milton Keynes as the two places share the same railway line and motorway.

	17-03-2004 19:11									#62
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I would vote for Northampton rather than London...

	17-03-2004 22:19									#63
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quote: Originally posted by MikeH Northampton is a total ***** to get to.

From most places it's pretty easy.

Personally, I think it would be easiest overall to have it in London, if the people from the North will come. If not, then I'd suggest holding it somewhere slightly further North than London, so they can. How would people be travelling too. By car, London is awful. By rail, London is a lot easier.

If anyone wants to have a look at the rail network to see, it's here: http://www.project-design.co.uk/ima.../RailNetMap.pdf

I can make London, Northampton, Birmingham or pretty much anywhere between the 3. Anywhere South of London is pretty much impossible for me though

	17-03-2004 23:22									#64
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It seems in this case that Northampton is the best option.

Do we concur?

	18-03-2004 00:09									#65
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I can do London on Saturday by car quite alright thanks. As for a weekday, it would be a definite no...

	18-03-2004 00:11									#66
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As I said, it depends where other can get to. If everyones in Bristol anyway, then coming over hear is pretty much impossible, and London seems like the best option. If PA, Rogan and the others who live further North can't make London, N'ton or Birmingham looks good.

	18-03-2004 01:18									#67
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Will I have a better idea. Why don't we invite people to Northampton for a night out in the Goose or something and people can accept or decline?

	18-03-2004 01:59									#68
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Northampton is no closer to the "north" than London - by the time you've changed trains at Rugby or Milton Keynes and waited, you're in London anyway - very few of the Manchester-London trains stop at Rugby either. For anyone on the east coast (Yorkshire, Edinburgh) the quickest way to Northampton is to go into London, and come back out!

The only people Northampton would be quicker for are those living in Northampton, and possibly Birmingham at a push (though it's marginal).

	18-03-2004 02:05									#69
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Likely attendance list (updated 17/03):

*End Is Forever*
Provost Harrison
Paul Hanson
Big Crunch
Drogue
Whaleboy
Resource Consumer

	18-03-2004 02:07									#70
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Well there's the highest concentration of Apolytoners in Northampton per head of population in the world to my knowledge (3 to about 250'000).

The way I see it, you people are going to travel anyway, to London or Northampton either way, so the best thing to do is save us the effort!!

EiF: Its also very easy to get to by road.

	18-03-2004 02:08									#71
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Note: I'm in certainly if its Northampton, in principle if its London.

	18-03-2004 02:11									#72
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quote: EiF: Its also very easy to get to by road.

Yes, but most people don't drive to 'Poly meets.

There's no way I can make Northampton. It's a four-hour journey once you include transfers. London is two hours away on GNER.

	18-03-2004 02:13									#73
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quote: Well there's the highest concentration of Apolytoners in Northampton per head of population in the world to my knowledge (3 to about 250'000).

Nope, that would be Worsley in Manchester, 3 to far less than that.

	18-03-2004 02:15									#74
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Wonderful logic guys. Anyone who lives in a hamlet of 15 people could claim the highest concentration.

	18-03-2004 02:18									#75
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Yes, Bat & Ball has the highest proportion of Apolytoners...

	18-03-2004 04:51									#76
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I'm going to be at a rival CG meet in Bristol. :beer:

	18-03-2004 04:53									#77
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OK, nothing is sure, but I might be in London on May 1st. I'd be glad to meet you guys.

	18-03-2004 20:29									#78
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Provost Harrison was mightily impressed by Sevenoaks and its exceedinlgy inexpensive pricing. He also admired the ease of travel afforded to people driving in this part of the country.

to the lot of you who don't want to appreciate it aswell.

	18-03-2004 20:41									#79
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Oh, I appreciate it... I just know a few people who go/went to Sevenoaks school, some of whom I'd rather not bump into.

	18-03-2004 20:43									#80
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How can you dislike people from Sevenoaks school?

Not that I went there myself.....

	19-03-2004 05:41									#81
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*bump*

	19-03-2004 07:54									#82
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quote: Originally posted by Big Crunch How can you dislike people from Sevenoaks school?

Because Oxford is full of them. Some of them are nice. Some really not.

	19-03-2004 08:18									#83
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I think I speak for the entire forum when I say to Drogue:

TALK!!!

	19-03-2004 09:02									#84
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Does Drogue have MSN and is just hiding himself...?

	19-03-2004 14:50									#85
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In order of preference:

Birmingham
Northampton
Bristol
New York
London

	19-03-2004 14:55									#86
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quote: Originally posted by *End Is Forever* Yes, Bat & Ball has the highest proportion of Apolytoners...

No, I can assure you that my home village does: 2 in 2500.

	19-03-2004 16:52									#87
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So it's settled then, Bristol it is!

	19-03-2004 16:56									#88
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Amazingly funny. You guys talk about a "British" meet and then list all locations in England...

It's an English meet an' I hae no time fir Saasenachs.

	19-03-2004 17:10									#89
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Bristol is in spitting distance of Wales, if I had my way I would suggest Cardiff - but I have more sense to do that with this shower of reprobates...

Reasons for Bristol:

1. I will be there
2. Funko will be there
3. LatG will probably be there
4. It is not bloody London
5. Which means the drinks will be cheaper
6. It is close to Wales - as per Cruddy's remark

So I'm glad that's settled then!

	19-03-2004 17:11									#90
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quote: Originally posted by MOBIUS ... 6. It is close to Wales - as per Cruddy's remark...

Bampot! On that logic, hold it in Dundee. That's close to England.