Non-motoring > C4P meet.... Princes Risborough	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: swiss tony	Replies: 39

Sat 4 Jun 11 18:04   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - swiss tony

As some of you may have seen in another thread, Manatee and myself live not a million miles from each other, and are considering meeting in a pub in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. I was wondering if anyone else may like to join us? Firstly post here, then make contact via the mods? Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 18:43   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Londoner

Sounds potentially interesting. I could make a Tuesday or Wednesday evening (most weeks). Last edited by: Londoner on Sat 4 Jun 11 at 18:43 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 18:45   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Old Navy

How about somewhere nearer the middle of the UK like Carlisle? Last edited by: Old Navy on Sat 4 Jun 11 at 18:46 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 18:50   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Dave_

>> How about somewhere nearer the middle of the UK Seems like there are several places laying claim to be the "middle": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_points_of_the_United_Kingdom The one near the MIRA test track is handy for me, not so convenient for those at the foot of the M40 though. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 19:00   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Old Navy

OK, Cumbria (the lake district) seems to be a pleasant area near the middle of the UK. Last edited by: Old Navy on Sat 4 Jun 11 at 19:04 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 18:56   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - swiss tony

I'm open to the idea of other venues... or maybe even a few meets? Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 19:16   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - swiss tony

Maybe even Cumbria at some point.... Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 19:50   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Old Navy

I suspect little island mentality, allergic to distance. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 20:00   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Dave_

Pat's PDA Training Day next month in Cambs could be a pseudo-C4P meet, as it was last year. www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?t=6351 Unfortunately I can't make it again, as children aren't allowed on site and it's not practical for me to scud halfway around the country dropping my daughter off with her mum for the day first :( I'll always put t'kettle on for any roving C4Pers in my neck of the woods, I'm 10 mins from junction 22 of the M1. Parking's safe here in the daytime, when all the local tykes are either at school or else still asleep :) Last edited by: Dave_TDCi on Sat 4 Jun 11 at 20:01 Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 20:03   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - bathtub tom

Don't they hold a hill climb meeting in that neck of the woods? Once a year IIRC. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 20:16   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - bathtub tom

>> Don't they hold a hill climb meeting in that neck of the woods? Once a year IIRC. Found it. Kop hill climb 24/25 Sep. www.kophillclimb.org.uk/ Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 20:09   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Iffy

...I'll always put t'kettle on for any roving C4Pers in my neck of the woods... Kind offer, Dave. Might take you up on that. I use that stretch of the motorway occasionally. Rather get a brew from you for nowt than pay three quid at the service station. Free broadband as well, I take it? You have to compete for business these days. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 4 Jun 11 20:19   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Dave_

>> Free broadband as well, I take it? Tch, go on then. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 5 Jun 11 07:14   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Clk Sec

>>I suspect little island mentality, allergic to distance. :-) I wouldn't mind travelling a fair distance, but it would be an asset if the chosen venue was near to a railway station, a decent B & B or hotel, and a good curry house. I rather fancy the south east, and the chance of meeting some of our more controversial posters. Didn't PG, on the other forum, mention a meet a few years ago? I don't think it was particularly successful as only three members turned up. Could be worth another try, though. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 5 Jun 11 16:07   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Avant

Yes - Polo Girl and I organised a meet in Hampshire and then she didn't turn up herself, so there were only 3. Didn't someone on here suggest a meeting near Wokingham last year? It never happened as far as I know. I think many people prefer the friendship to stay 'virtual'! Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 5 Jun 11 20:00   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - sherlock47

IIRC HJ organised several meets within the the M25 I attended the one at The Red Lion Barnet, from memory about 15 people turned up. I believe there was also one at the Ace Cafe on the North Circ (A406) As a mark of respect to history we could all turn up suitably dressed tinyurl.com/fedoraHJ For the budget and style conscious tinyurl.com/budgetwithstyle He would have interesting time trying to find his alleged doppelganger! Last edited by: pmh on Sun 5 Jun 11 at 20:03 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 01:04   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - VxFan

>> IIRC HJ organised several meets I thought the Ace Cafe meet was organised by someone else, and HJ turned up along with a few other people? There used to be a link to some photos someone uploaded. I suspect they've either been deleted or the site they were on has expired. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 19:54   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - VxFan

>> There used to be a link to some photos someone uploaded. Ah, they got put on the replacement site honestjohn.multiply.com/photos/album/9/ACE_Cafe_Backroom_Meet_25-7-2004 honestjohn.multiply.com/photos/album/1/People#photo=24 >> I suspect they've either been deleted or the site they were on has expired. There was also a link to the 1st BR meet. I think that was the one that's expired or deleted. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 20:10   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Bromptonaut

Is anyone on that Ace Cafe shot still here in C4P? The first get together might have been in South London and was attended by, amongst others, HF (abbreviated from Helpless Female). Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 21:37   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - VxFan

Bromptonaut, I was trying to spare someone's blushes by not mentioning too much about the 1st BR meet, or who the attendees were. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 21:54   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - henry k

>> Is anyone on that Ace Cafe shot still here in C4P? >> Fraid so. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 22:01   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Zero

Good lord, If I wore dreadful shorts and shirts like that I would have to buy myself a bride. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 22:06   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - sherlock47

Z The Laguna looks in pretty good shape really. I do not remember seeing the photos at the time. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 22:15   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Zero

The kind of hit it took meant it was able to move around and bounce out of the way. Last edited by: Zero on Mon 6 Jun 11 at 22:16 Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 22:13   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - rtj70

>> Good lord, If I wore dreadful shorts and shirts like that I would have to buy myself a bride. But make sure you're allowed to bring her into the country before parting with money? :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 22:23   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - BobbyG

Some great photos there and blasts from the past. Wonder what happened to the likes of Adam (Adamski), Blue, SJB etc? Maybe Adam is happily settled down with Pologirl and their 2.2 children :) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 01:08   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - rtj70

>> HJ organised several meets within the the M25 Peter probably wouldn't have organised anything. A mod would have. Mods ran the HJ forum until early 2010 and the trust ran out. Last edited by: rtj70 on Mon 6 Jun 11 at 01:08 Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 7 Jun 11 06:02   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Pat

Looking at the gong awarded to pmh above, surely it bears the question is HJ watching and registered on this forum:) Pat Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 10:40   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Hard Cheese

>> Didn't someone on here suggest a meeting near Wokingham last year? >> Despite living further west a meet in that area would suit me. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 10:49   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Iffy

I expect many of us are ambivalent about the idea of a meet, but might turn up if it wasn't too far. There's no easy solution, I know of a handful of members near me, but unless you can guarantee 100 per cent attendance, it's not going to work. Of course, there could be members near me that choose not to post regularly, but it's fair to assume they would be even less interested in a meet. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 12:24   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - bathtub tom

Which is why I suggested meeting at an event. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 13:06   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - movilogo

Why meet? It is far better to remain anonymous :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 13:10   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Iffy

...Why meet? It is far better to remain anonymous :-)... You may be right, but I'll pop round later to discuss it further. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 14:07   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Cliff Pope

>> Yes - Polo Girl and I organised a meet in Hampshire and then she didn't >> turn up herself, >> That's an old blind date trick, I am told. You didn't see her, but she saw you. :) Reply to this message | Report message       1

Mon 6 Jun 11 14:28   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - bathtub tom

>>You didn't see her, but she saw you. I didn't even suggest I'd be turning up. ;>) Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 20:20   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Manatee

>> Sounds potentially interesting. I could make a Tuesday or Wednesday evening (most weeks). >> Ditto. I wonder if those suggesting distant* alternative parts of the country do the same when they get, say, a wedding invitation? Or they want to go to the cup final? Alpine Anthony and I are hardly likely to arrange to arrange a pint in the Lake District. Sometimes I wonder... *yes, I know it depends where you start from Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 21:11   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Iffy

...I wonder if those suggesting distant* alternative parts of the country do the same when they get, say, a wedding invitation?...Sometimes I wonder... Worth it to me to travel to avoid a wedding. "Oh Andy and Chloe, I would love to come, but I'm in Outer Mongolia." Not worth it to me to travel half way across the country to meet a handful of blokes I've never met, most of whom probably won't turn up. Sometimes I wonder.... Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 21:24   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Manatee

>>Not worth it to me to travel half way across the country to meet a handful of blokes I've never met Precisement mon vieux coq. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 6 Jun 11 21:31   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Zero

The last bloke that wanted a meet up your way iffy was Gazzer looking for Raoul Moat! Reply to this message | Report message       1

Tue 7 Jun 11 07:41   C4P meet.... Princes Risborough - Iffy

...The last bloke that wanted a meet up your way iffy was Gazzer looking for Raoul Moat!... That I would have travelled to see. In fact, many of my colleagues did. Reply to this message | Report message