DONCASTER 2015

**tikkifriend** · 09-16-2015 15:58

Originally Posted by Hedeby

Sure we can squeeze another in for the meal, so no worries there> Friday night venue hasn't got a licence this weekend so we need to do a beer stop before we head over. ASDA is right next door to most peoples hotels so I would suggest that's a good starting point. FYI there is a nominal charge of £2 entry if that's OK - helps to keep the place afloat etc. There are pocket money lures available, and the guys do a nice line in T-shirts, jackets messenger bags - all sorts of stuff - pick your own design and they will make it up for you.. if time going to see if I cant get some RFC stuff done - but its a bit short notice. We can stay as late as we like- don't need to worry about taxi's etc as Neil (thanks mate) and I have got that covered. Blimey 48 hours from now and we will be there...

Ace

**tikkifriend** · 09-16-2015 16:01

Signing off for the moment . Land in UK tomorrow pm at the Premier Inn Got your number Chris

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 09-16-2015 16:13

Paul phone Chris for my mobile number. Give me a call tomorrow.

Neil

**Guntruck** · 09-17-2015 01:22

Chris (Boney): Did you contact Stafford Games with directions? Only I got an email from him today asking where the venue was. He knows now, so hopefully we will see Roland on Sunday, so save your pennies chaps.

**Guntruck** · 09-17-2015 01:27

Originally Posted by Hedeby

Sure we can squeeze another in for the meal, so no worries there> Friday night venue hasn't got a licence this weekend so we need to do a beer stop before we head over. ASDA is right next door to most peoples hotels so I would suggest that's a good starting point. FYI there is a nominal charge of £2 entry if that's OK - helps to keep the place afloat etc. There are pocket money lures available, and the guys do a nice line in T-shirts, jackets messenger bags - all sorts of stuff - pick your own design and they will make it up for you.. if time going to see if I cant get some RFC stuff done - but its a bit short notice. We can stay as late as we like- don't need to worry about taxi's etc as Neil (thanks mate) and I have got that covered. Blimey 48 hours from now and we will be there...

Mis-read that and wondered why Asda was charging £2 entry. Dur

**Guntruck** · 09-17-2015 01:31

Originally Posted by David Manley

Don't want to scare anyone but I've just had to send SWMBO out to Tesco for a large pile of Lemsips and Beechams.....

**Tonx** · 09-17-2015 05:45

Thank you for the Admissions information - will be there as planned at the correct time on Saturday

**Nightbomber** · 09-17-2015 06:48

My mobile phone # 0048 602382081.
See you tomorrow

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**Rebel** · 09-17-2015 08:11

I have a 'Countryside' Game Mat which I will bring. Do you need it for Friday set-up or will first thing Saturday be good enough? Also if you can let me know before 18.30 hours tonight I possibly could borrow 3 more from my club. Yes I know! I should have mentioned this earlier.
Been a bit busy building a card 28mm scale Coliseum for our Gladiators campaign game at my club, 1 section done with only 15 more to go. My winter project which I'm already starting to regret as the first section has taken me nearly 2 weeks of spare time. Still, on the bright side nobody at the club knows I'm doing it so if I fail to get it finished for the start of the 2016 season nobody will know.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 09-17-2015 08:15

Friday set up would be good. More we can get done the better on Friday night.

Neil

**Rebel** · 09-17-2015 09:47

If I can get there on Friday evening I will, depends on what SWIMBO says when I suggest yet more time away from her. Will let you know in about 45 mins. If i do come along Friday can I be added to the dinner list?

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 09-17-2015 10:07

Dinner night is Saturday Reg not Friday.

**johnbiggles** · 09-17-2015 10:39

With the count down to lift off well under way, the RNAS are giving two of their craft a final test flight

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Submarine Scout, early type with Be2 car

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FBA type H, three seater, with two crew for picking up chaps that fall in the drink

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U boats beware!!

**Hedeby** · 09-17-2015 11:34

Nice work John - assume you guys are camping up again? hopefully the M1 won't be such an utter bitch this year

**Tonx** · 09-17-2015 11:38

Please may we keep our fingers quietly crossed that my plan regarding what Mazzle and I will be wearing on Saturday isn't about to backfire ... She's sorted it's what I was hoping to wear that will hopefully arrive in the post tomorrow!

If it doesn't then 50% of the plan will still go ahead and I'll be forced to wear one of my pilots shirts (wrong colour for starters!) Wanting to wear something different to the P-47 top as I wore that to Hammerhead 2015 - if my plan doesn't backfire then this could be quite spectacular!

PS - Also hoping M1 will be kind to everyone including us over the weekend ...

**johnbiggles** · 09-17-2015 11:55

Caravans a go-go!
We should be setting off earlier this year, hopefully we will arrive before 7pm.
I have a number for Bill, so I should be able to get in ok.
Nick (CodEyes) is also camping this year.

**Hedeby** · 09-17-2015 13:01

Did Nick manage to liberate the ale - or are we all off to ASDA?

**tikkifriend** · 09-17-2015 13:44

Originally Posted by Aussietonka

Please may we keep our fingers quietly crossed that my plan regarding what Mazzle and I will be wearing on Saturday isn't about to backfire ... She's sorted it's what I was hoping to wear that will hopefully arrive in the post tomorrow!

If it doesn't then 50% of the plan will still go ahead and I'll be forced to wear one of my pilots shirts (wrong colour for starters!) Wanting to wear something different to the P-47 top as I wore that to Hammerhead 2015 - if my plan doesn't backfire then this could be quite spectacular!

PS - Also hoping M1 will be kind to everyone including us over the weekend ...

Got to Doncaster from EMA in1hour+ This evening. Lots of50mph limits but at least the traffic was moving.

**tikkifriend** · 09-17-2015 13:47

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Paul phone Chris for my mobile number. Give me a call tomorrow.

Neil

Done and will do Neil

**Hedeby** · 09-17-2015 13:50

Right I'm signing off - I hope everyone has a calm and safe journey - watch out for the little yellow police money boxes on the M1 (junctions 28-33).
Drive carefully those who have to, and I look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow and all of you on Saturday.

Bon Voyage !!! and remember your Bristols can never be overgunned..

**Tonx** · 09-17-2015 14:40

Glad you had a safe journey Paul - EMA to Doncaster in an hour sounds about right.

Safe journey to all travelling tomorrow if I don't get another chance - looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 09-17-2015 14:54

Have a safe journey everyone.
See you all tomorrow.
Rob.

**Nightbomber** · 09-17-2015 23:59

Right before boarding the plane flying to forumers' paradise at Donnie

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Andy reporting from Wrocław Airport.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 09-18-2015 00:35

Good show Wing Commander. Message received and understood. Will dispatch driver

forthwith.
Kyte.

**flash** · 09-18-2015 00:55

Safe journeys everyone - three point landings at Doncaster and have a great week-end

**Guntruck** · 09-18-2015 00:59

Sitting here at work humming the Luftwaffe March to everyone's annoyance. See you chaps later.

**NeilCFord** · 09-18-2015 04:47

Hitting the road to Donnie. See some of you in a few hours.

- Neil.

**David Manley** · 09-18-2015 06:06

Wheels up here likely to be significantly delayed due to family issues so most likely will rv with you at brekkie tomorrow morning

**NeilCFord** · 09-18-2015 07:16

Traffic report:

M5 J9 -> 6 are congested. Delay is currently being given as 40 mins. Have pulled off and making way across country. Pit stop for coffee and to stretch the legs. ETA: Unknown.

- Neil.

**Naharaht** · 09-18-2015 07:31

Safe journeys to Doncaster everyone! I wll see you all tomorrow, all being well.

**CodEyes** · 09-18-2015 07:36

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!
Well actually just me and Mrs CodEyes are nicely ensconced in our caravan on the large flat grassy area in front of the museum.
I think we are an added attraction for Joe Public. Might have to put a sign out asking them not to feed the inmates! Unless of course it's BEER ��

**tikkifriend** · 09-18-2015 07:41

See you at 1700 Nick Have the beer on

Paul

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 09:12

Guys my attire plan has backfired!!!

So Mazzle tomorrow will be dressed as the Flt Lt and I'll be coming with the wrong colour shirt on - looking forward to it anyway. Glad everyone's there whose arrived safely

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 09:27

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

Little Eagle is reporting Doncaster readiness status here.

Departure
Friday 18.09.2015, 10:30
Wrocław, Polska
Lotnisko: Strachowice

Arrival
Friday 18.09.2015, 11:50
Nottingham, Wielka Brytania
Lotnisko: International

Flight Number: FR1647
Aircraft:: Airbus A330-300
Flying Time: 2h 20m
Obsługuje: Ryanair

Boeing 737-800 with Blended Winglets fitted

Have a safe journey - looking forward to seeing you

**Boney10** · 09-18-2015 09:39

Anyone arrived at the Premier Inn heading to the watering hole next door, just done a recce, no familiar faces and its starting to fill up.
I know Guntruck here but dont know which room

**Klunk** · 09-18-2015 11:00

Just finished my last of a week of 12 hour day shifts and sitting down to a nice Chinese and the rugby. See you jolly chaps in the morning. Really looking forward to the weekend.

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 11:04

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow Carl. Enjoy that Chinese of yours - and safe journey

**NeilCFord** · 09-18-2015 12:53

Finally made it to Doncaster after a tortuous journey. Apologies to Chris for increasing the chauffeuring load this evening. See everyone in the morning.

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 13:17

Glad you are there safely Neil - looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Get your feet up and make yourself a brew as they say

**David Manley** · 09-18-2015 13:22

Just arrived after a rather tortuous journey via Stow and Warwick (!). Lemsips are taking effect so it head down for me and I'll see you at brekkie (I'll be down about 0730).

Have brought musical accompaniment for the BoB and SGN games :happy:

What time is kick-off at the museum?

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 13:27

David, glad you are there safely. You'll need to put your feet up and make yourself a cuppa after that journey.

I was advised 09:15 for things starting off tomorrow but I'm going to be there for 08:45 - 09:00 just in case.

**David Manley** · 09-18-2015 13:39

Excellent - looks like that brekkie is going to get a hammering!

**Tonx** · 09-18-2015 13:53

Signing off for today - gotta get some rest before tomorrow: See everyone then

**Strangely Brown** · 09-19-2015 00:18

Good luck with the events over the weekend everybody.

May the cards and chits be favourable and don't forget to "check your six".

Oh, hang on, that's a different game....

**NeilCFord** · 09-19-2015 03:31

So the Five-a-side (actually four-a-side) end up with a clean sweep to the Entente pilots. Congrats to Reg on getting 2.5 kills and commiserations to Barnaby on being the first to hit the deck, due to an unfortunate collision.

Thanks to all the players for a fun first game. A cracking start to the weekend.

- Neil.

**Tonx** · 09-19-2015 09:29

Originally Posted by NeilCFord

So the Five-a-side (actually four-a-side) end up with a clean sweep to the Entente pilots. Congrats to Reg on getting 2.5 kills and commiserations to Barnaby on being the first to hit the deck, due to an unfortunate collision.

Thanks to all the players for a fun first game. A cracking start to the weekend.

- Neil.

WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY - sorry about caps but ... It has been! Thank you to all.

Me hitting the deck? Caught live on camera!

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Mazzle · 09-19-2015 10:07

Can't believe I was the last German plane standing in that game. A somewhat sitting duck against four British planes

**tikkifriend** · 09-20-2015 00:21

Day 1 brilliant. massive Aceof Aces battle in the afternoon and a fantastic WW1 ground and air combat run by Andy in the morning.

Mr Manley confined to quarentine due to Lassa Fever

but still sailing the 7 seas.
More fun and games today and a nice man from Stafford Games coming over to help us spend some money

**Klunk** · 09-20-2015 12:40

Ladies and Gentlemen who were in attendance at this great event. Can I just say thank you so much for welcoming me into your ranks and what a fantastic weekend it was. Iam absolutely blown away with the luck and good fortune which descended upon me which allowed me to walk away as Ace of Aces.

Kudos to all the organizers and hosts of the games which were run and it was a pleasure to meet everyone and end the weekend with so many new friends.