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    Well we have to start planning sooner or later.....

    Date: TBC
    Location: South Yorks Air Museum, Doncaster

    The committee have had a chat and the format for next year will be slightly changed.

    Saturday:
    3-4 tables with 2-3 2 hour games per table. Depending if we can extend the finish time to 5.30pm.

    Ace of Aces 3 hour game being the final game on Saturday.

    Evening: Forum Meal

    Sunday:
    Morning slot Finale Game so everyone who is leaving early gets a chance to have a go.

    Post-Finale 3-4 tables running any numbers of games that those staying behind want to play or want to organise.

    Games for 2016:
    If you are thinking of putting on a game for 2016 then get your thinking caps on. 2 hour game for min 6 to max 10 players. Either WGS/WGF/SoG.


    2015 Stats:

    Saturday: 7 games. 18 hours of games. 28 members involved.
    3 WGF
    2 WGS
    2 SoG

    Sunday: 4 Games. 12+ hours of games. 24 players involved. (20 for finale).
    1 WGF
    2 WGS
    1 SoG


    2014 Stats:

    Saturday: 6 games. 16 hours of games. 26 members involved.
    3 WGF
    3 WGS

    Sunday: 4 Games. 8 hours of games. 20 players involved. (18 for finale).
    3 WGF
    1 WGS
    Last edited by Lt. S.Kafloc; 09-24-2015 at 17:25.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    The South Yorks Air Museum is an excellent venue - understand we will be there again next year?

    May I be the first to say Count Me In after this year's event? - two of us Me + Lady Wife
    Last edited by Tonx; 09-24-2015 at 17:13. Reason: Count Me In.

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    Glad the finale is moved to Sunday morning, was sorry to miss this year's but little point in participating as I was leaving early. Might be allowed out to play if SWMBO forgets how much I spent on books this year.......
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    A very reasonable change of schedule for Sunday, Neil.
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    Personally I'm not sure I could take a 3 hour Ace of Aces games, but that's not an issue as Ford's First Law of Doncaster is Take breaks and don't be afraid to sit out a game to chill.

    The schedule looks great.

    - Neil.

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    Please also note that Chris(Boney10) was talking about doing a block booking for us at the Premier Inn for next year. That will need to be in the next month or so if you would like to do it.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Well we have to start planning sooner or later.....

    Date: TBC
    Location: South Yorks Air Museum, Doncaster

    The committee have had a chat and the format for next year will be slightly changed.

    Saturday:
    3-4 tables with 2-3 2 hour games per table. Depending if we can extend the finish time to 5.30pm.

    Ace of Aces 3 hour game being the final game on Saturday.

    Evening: Forum Meal

    Sunday:
    Morning slot Finale Game so everyone who is leaving early gets a chance to have a go.

    Post-Finale 3-4 tables running any numbers of games that those staying behind want to play or want to organise.

    Games for 2016:
    If you are thinking of putting on a game for 2016 then get your thinking caps on. 2 hour game for min 6 to max 10 players. Either WGS/WGF/SoG.


    2015 Stats:

    Saturday: 7 games. 18 hours of games. 28 members involved.
    3 WGF
    2 WGS
    2 SoG

    Sunday: 4 Games. 12+ hours of games. 24 players involved. (20 for finale).
    1 WGF
    2 WGS
    1 SoG


    2014 Stats:

    Saturday: 6 games. 16 hours of games. 26 members involved.
    3 WGF
    3 WGS

    Sunday: 4 Games. 8 hours of games. 20 players involved. (18 for finale).
    3 WGF
    1 WGS
    Any Sails????


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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Glad the finale is moved to Sunday morning, was sorry to miss this year's but little point in participating as I was leaving early. Might be allowed out to play if SWMBO forgets how much I spent on books this year.......
    Agreed Steve I would have selfishly suggested an earlier time for the finale game as Ryan air seem to like early afternoon flights.
    As for the block booking any idea of the discount. got my 3 days via Bookings.com for 40Ł night


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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Please also note that Chris(Boney10) was talking about doing a block booking for us at the Premier Inn for next year. That will need to be in the next month or so if you would like to do it.
    Rob.
    I would like to put my name down, with Mrs Rebel of course, for the Saturday evening Forum Dinner. Don't need a hotel room as we can taxi in from home 9 miles away. That way I can still have a drink and it should be (slightly) cheaper than a hotel room.

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    Count me and Mrs CodEyes in and at Ł7.50 a night including electric hook up we shall be in the caravan again.

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    Got any room for anyone else? willing to pay Ł10


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    I can see Nick and John doing a brisk trade in tent rental with breakfast!

    - Neil.

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    Definitely interested, as soon as a date is known (or potentials suggested).

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    I must say, camping does look like at attractive option

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    You do realise that after this year you will be banished to the far corner of the field don't you?

    That or someone will surround your tent with hazard tape!

    - Neil.

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    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?
    Yes - noted in diary

    From now on Doncaster takes priority for us (Me + Lady Wife) ... So yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?
    They look okay now, but as a freelancer, if a high paying gig pops up, I may well be otherwise detained. For now, the dates are noted in the diary.

    - Neil.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?
    Fine with me Neil.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Got any room for anyone else? willing to pay Ł10
    No probs but I snore and Mrs CodEyes has trouble with wind so you would need ear plugs and a gas mask

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    I must say, camping does look like at attractive option
    Isolated ,In a field a long way from human contact.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU0d8kpybVg


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    Quote Originally Posted by CodEyes View Post
    No probs but I snore and Mrs CodEyes has trouble with wind so you would need ear plugs and a gas mask
    Have been putting up with those problems for decades.
    Last edited by tikkifriend; 09-25-2015 at 12:07.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?

    Yep, looks OK for us

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    As soon as I get the nod from Chris (hedeby) and Chris (Boney10), we will be up and away.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Or full sails/steam ahead and damn the torpedoes!
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    So its a 3 day event or just a prequel on the Friday 16th ? Count me in anyway , and my trusty case packer Mary , who might even give the game a go.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Or full sails/steam ahead and damn the torpedoes!
    No Sails!!!1


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    I said NO SAILS!

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    Those dates work for me.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    If you guys are lucky Manchester United will be playing at home (so Liz and my son will be away) and my daughter will have a showjumping event that weekend (which I will have to take her to) so I won't be able to come.

    On the other hand.....


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    Count me in for next year. The dates work very well as I wont be on shift and as Military I wont have to put in any annual leave to attend. BONUS.
    Last edited by Klunk; 09-25-2015 at 13:48. Reason: update

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    Friday night will be put into the mix if it's doable and Chris can organise the venue again.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    OK everybody, we want a good attendance next year. So spread the word, and keep spreading it.

    Hopefully we will have the Teeside flight and Northumberland flight down next year. Could we see a showing from UK South Squadron too?

    The more who attend the cheaper it gets.

    Monthly updates you can expect.

    As for Hotel Block Booking give Chris a chance to pull himself round, then we can start the numbers game.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Perhaps after I retire in 2017 I can make it over and have some fun...

    I guess you'll have to keep the venue going for a couple of more years...

    All the best,
    Matt

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    I would like to attend again but I am afraid that I cannot commit myself this early.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Friday night will be put into the mix if it's doable and Chris can organise the venue again.
    Brilliant. Lets hope it goes with a BANG


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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    OK. Provisional date for 2016..........16-18 September 2016.

    Is this ok?
    I will confirm booking with the museum today

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Great Chris, then Boney can start taking bookings for the Premier Inn.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Mary and I will need Friday and Sat night please


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    We will be caravaning again, and yes we have a couple of spare two/three berth tents we will happily rent out
    Bring own camp bed/sleeping bag etc

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    Mrs Biggles is offering to cook bacon for many

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    Mrs Biggles is offering to cook bacon for many
    A 'rasher 'decision I havn't heard in a long time


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    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    Mrs Biggles is offering to cook bacon for many
    I have a good feeling about this…
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    Is everyone aware that the dates set for Doncaster 2016 are actually October 1st - October 2nd 2016? Dates mentioned above were not available.

    Just checking if everyone was already aware as there has been no mention of this so far on this thread.

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    40 bacon sarnies, 15 mugs of tea and 8 coffee's to go please.....

    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
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    Alas I have just heard that the date for Blast Tastic 2016 is 1st October. It is a fledgling show run by a friend and one that I am keen to support and grow so I'm afraid I will have to pass up Doncaster for 2016

    Hope we are back with the September date for 2017

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    Alas I have just heard that the date for Blast Tastic 2016 is 1st October. It is a fledgling show run by a friend and one that I am keen to support and grow so I'm afraid I will have to pass up Doncaster for 2016

    Hope we are back with the September date for 2017
    David ... Oh no. Very sorry to hear this news but understand. Says me whose going to have to miss Hammerhead 2016 next year through similar circumstances. These things happen.

    How did the Stingray event go in Bristol BTW? Hope it was successful as Thunderbirds Were Go for me over weekend. Literally! As you may have understood from the Derby World Wargames thread

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    Sorry to hear you will not make it next year Dave. I suppose the chance to infect new victims is just too good to miss.
    Last edited by tikkifriend; 10-05-2015 at 02:38.


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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    Alas I have just heard that the date for Blast Tastic 2016 is 1st October. It is a fledgling show run by a friend and one that I am keen to support and grow so I'm afraid I will have to pass up Doncaster for 2016

    Hope we are back with the September date for 2017
    Oh, poo! Had a really fun, if slightly damaging on the wallet, though I did resist the SE5s hidden on one stand, at Blast Tastic on Saturday and it is on my list of events to support, it being relatively local, and sci-fi centric. Looks like I will have to see how the land lies nearer the time and make a call on which way to jump.

    - Neil.

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