Ye Olde Kentish Bash ** 6th March 2010 **

[MikeG.]

Well, Waka, otherwise we end with a gloat-fest. "Look at this specially engineered widget made by a hermit on top of the Ruwenzories from 3 grammes of pure solidified dinosaur drool scratched by hand from King Soloman's mines...." you know the sort of thing.

Mike

 

[woodbloke]

So, just to confirm.......the rules are that nobody is allowed to bring anything at all that they have bought. If you bring anything, it must be something you made.

That was what we agreed, wasn't it? :wink:

Mike

The rule or your rule Mike?...just to clarify.
Or is it an edict from the future ruler of the planet? :lol: :lol: ...just so's we know 8-[ - Rob

 

[Steve Maskery]

Is there room for one more?
I'd be game, especially if I can share the journey - it's a long way from up 'ere!

Cheers
Steve

 

[paulm]

So, just to confirm.......the rules are that nobody is allowed to bring anything at all that they have bought. If you bring anything, it must be something you made.

That was what we agreed, wasn't it? :wink:

Mike

The rule or your rule Mike?...just to clarify.
Or is it an edict from the future ruler of the planet? :lol: :lol: ...just so's we know 8-[ - Rob

I reckon that's just Mike's rule Rob and that we can safely ignore it, after all it's Wizer's bash and he makes the rules and we know he can't resist all those shiny goodies :wink: :lol:

Cheers, Paul

 

[wizer]

Here's the rule... Ex-County Cricketers are banned. Anything else goes...







:lol:

 

[Waka]

Is Mike worried that there might be more than 2 planes on display? :wink:

 

[Oryxdesign]

Is there room for one more?
I'd be game, especially if I can share the journey - it's a long way from up 'ere!

Cheers
Steve

It'd be good to have you along Steve, there is some people coming down from the north so perhaps you can sort out a car share or lift.

 

[MikeG.]

Mike's worried that there might be any planes on display at all! I was only being facetious...nay......playful. I know how much you chaps and chappesses want to show off your fancy bits of kit. I don't really mind.......I'm immune.

If a meteorite lands on your shed during that Saturday afternoon, Tom, a couple of serious retailers could be out of business by the Monday morning!

Mike

PS Do you want me to bring my planes along?

 

[wizer]

Chaps, We are beginning to firm up some of the finer details. I'd like to start hearing firm nods. We are just 4 weeks from D-Day.

We are organising a raffle in aid of The Woodland Trust. Some very kind retailers have already offered to donate some prizes, but I was wondering if any of you who like to make tools would also like to donate? I'm looking for at least one or two items. Doesn't matter how small. What do you think?

I'm just waiting to hear back about a couple of things, but I should have some exciting news for you by the end of this week.

Can I also hear from people who would like to bring items they have made for display? There is room available, but we'd like to know before hand so we can dedicate the space. It can be just stuff to show off or maybe something you'd like advice or critique on.

Obviously, tools for show and tell are more than welcome, expected in fact.

If there is anything specific you would like to see or learn, please say, I'm sure we can accommodate it.

 

[Chris Knight]

Sounds as f you guys are putting a lot into this, I am looking forward to it!

 

[wizer]

you guys are putting a lot into this, I am looking forward to it!

Yes I must stress that this is being arranged between four of us, I'm just the loud mouth of the group

I have everything crossed that my health will allow me to not only enjoy the day but also attend any impromptu social after at a local eatery!!

 

[big soft moose]

I'm nearly definitely coming - swimbo has a job interview this thursday and if she gets it we might be moving house, but that aside i should be there.

I can probably come up with something for the raffle - though it may not be massive (like a nice turning blank, or plank of random timber)

 

[Steve Maskery]

Tom, I'll donate a couple of DVDs.
S

 

[wizer]

Very kind chaps, thanks

(of course, the raffle will be completely rigged. Simon, Mark (WellsWood) and myself will be snaffling the top prizes....) :lol:

 

[big soft moose]

(of course, the raffle will be completely rigged. Simon, Mark (WellsWood) and myself will be snaffling the top prizes....) :lol:

naturally , we'd expect nothing less :lol: - but still its for a good cause , and with your amazing generosity in putting the big red machine up as top prize we lesser mortals are bound to take part :lol:

(actually its tempting to zap a cheap lathe off ebay to be a prize then rig it so MR G wins it :lol: )

 

[wizer]

hehe raffling off my tools might be an option in the not too distant future.

 

[big soft moose]

hehe raffling off my tools might be an option in the not too distant future.

sorry to hear that - but if you want to sell that TS200...

(incidentally did you hear about that guy who raffled his house at a £k a ticket :shock: - As i recall he would have netted about a 100k more than its value but the govt stepped in and stopped him with some guff about the gambling laws)

 

[wizer]

I've hear of a few people doing things like that. I didn't know it was\could be illegal. It must be, or everyone would be doing it, I guess.

 

[beaver]

Count me in,barring the unforeseen almost on my doorstep

 

[wizer]

Count me in,barring the unforeseen almost on my doorstep

Your most welcome