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Mnemonix
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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:47 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:51
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For anybody who came to the last convention in Leeds last year, and anybody else who wanted to go but couldn't make it, would you be interested in an official convention this year?

I spoke to Rick at the con and he said it is most likely that there will be one, but I figured by posting here and getting people to show interest, at this time of year would allow a date to be picked which would suit everybody.

I would also like to give my gratitude to Rick and the rest of the TGC guys and to Mr & Mrs Batvink for organising a great event last year.

Post your interest now!



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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:49 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:51
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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:50 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:51
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I think I left my interest in my other jeans... But yeah, as is nearly traditional (4th or 5th time that I've said I'm interested, not yet been there once), I shall declare my interest and hope that I'll finally have enough money and time at the right time of year to attend.



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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:51
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I've added beers to the posts to assist in counting.

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Dammit, I should've waited a while then, 3 beers is not nearly enough.

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It's only a counting aid, not a promise or a challenge!
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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:53 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:54
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If I can afford the trip then I'll be there.



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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:54 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:54
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to elaborate. i shall be there, and this year, i, AND SOME NAMELESS OTHERS will have something to make the con awesome. just a heads-up.

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@El_Goorf: You and the nameless others are buying people rounds of beer?

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Let me add a beer to that.

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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:56
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I'd be interested too.

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I can go this year...

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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 14:58 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 14:59
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Jason, I'll add your beer

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I can make it this year as long as its in october, but I was so bummed that I missed out, add me a beer!


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I don't drink so there's really no point in my attending

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Zombie 20:
You can add them yourself you know

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Heh heh..whoops, well just got off work, felt like being bossy to someone else for a change. Beer it is then, of course in moderation, we're not animals here.




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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 15:47 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 15:48
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I'll go again, id better be careful though as i didn't pay for a single drink last year

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Who dared to screw up the beerometer again,

ok we are on

10 +

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Wouldn't it be easier if BatVink just added beers to the top post?

Anyone interested could just add 1 beer to their post

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no, because then someone has to keep counting. It shouldn't be too difficult for each person to count the beers and add one - unless they are already consumed by beer.

Anyway, it's Mnemonix' thread, don't drag me into it
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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 20:04
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Hmm, all depends on the location, and the time.
But yeah, I'll add my interest.
A coffee for me, 'cuz I don't drink alchohol.



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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 21:59 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 22:00
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Every year I say I'm interested, and I never show up either.

This is most likely the year I can go, as my wife has expressed interest in traveling to the UK

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Ah, is it always over here in sunny old England? If so, cool.


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I'm interested, but can't get there. No matter where it is.

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What if it was in your back yard?

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Posted: 24th Jan 2008 22:37 Edited at: 24th Jan 2008 22:38
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It'd have to be quite small. My back garden, what little isn't taken up by a shed full of bikes/classic motorbike/old PCs, is about two metres wide. Don't forget your hiking boots, either, because it hasn't been turfed yet.

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NeX has the perfect place to hold the convention. I say book him before someone else does.

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Count me in.

Note the new counting convention - a cocktail counts as ten beers.

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I'm in





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Posted: 25th Jan 2008 02:47 Edited at: 25th Jan 2008 02:47
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Add a
I am interested

Although cant it be in the USA this time?


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I'm definitely interested, but there's no way I can go if it's elsewhere than the US ($flights to UK + $lodging + $convention = ).



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And in the morning...



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If it's within EU (preferably Sweden ) and all of you buy lots of copies of SGT so I can afford the trip then I come. Personally I think UK is the best option considering thats where TGC is located.

I prefer cider myself or a good drink. I don't like but I've added mine to the list already

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for the americans who cant make it to the UK, you're welcome to set up your own... im sure lee could do with any excuse for a holiday XD

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I'm glad to see that there is already an abundance of interest in this years potential event

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Posted: 25th Jan 2008 14:40 Edited at: 25th Jan 2008 14:42
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I should have somethink to show there this year as my project for the last 1+Half, is almost finished, But its also an excuse to consume large amounts of

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If you pay my flight.. Then sure no proplem :/
Or just keep the convention at Finland

Nah cant come.


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Well, if Geisha House isn't finished by then then I've got real problems. Namely I doubt my wife would let me attend

Quote: "Or just keep the convention at Finland "

I came from Germany, wasn't a big deal.

I've seen some half-assed attempts at getting a stateside convention together but the problem is always the same - nobody can decide on a location. I guess the U.S. is so big that if it's not in someone's home state then it might as well be on the moon. Someone should just put one together. It wouldn't be as good as the British version, nor would any information put out there be official or necessarily true but I bet there would be sufficient interest, especially considering that the FPSC crowd would be included.


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I might swing by



Depends if I can get the cash together and what other commitments I've got at the time of course, but it would be cool...

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*drinks all the beer*

All gone...sorry about that

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Haven't there already been a gathering or two in US? I recall one was visited by Lee and Mike (or was that two different gatherings?).

I would love to show off SGT, it's so fast I could throw together a game in minutes

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@Ravey -
You don't visit the forums enough!! You had the absolute best insight about relationships that first drunken night out, it's so true. We'll compare notes again, provided that my wife still keeps me around


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Quote: "You had the absolute best insight about relationships that first drunken night out, it's so true."


I think I missed that bit.
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Yeah, most people got stuck outside the club that night. A couple of us made it in - Lee, Ravey, Craig, and myself. That's where the real soul searching happened


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Quote: "then it might as well be on the moon"

I'll vote for that one too

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Too bad there can't be a US simul-convention (offical or unofficial) where the US coders can go instead of flying over seas.



Anyone interested in THAT?

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In answer to your question ...
Quote: "I've seen some half-assed attempts at getting a stateside convention together but the problem is always the same - nobody can decide on a location."


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Ah, yea, didn't read that part

I nominate Chicago.

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