dwarfbabe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 So how are we all going to recognise each other? I know some of us are on FB and some of will already know each other but there are bound to be a few new faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malty Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Nametags! 'Hello my name is .....' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted April 27, 2011 Showmasters Admin Share Posted April 27, 2011 Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this, have you chosen a time and place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malty Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The Hilton hotel lobby is where we will be meeting up at...5pm and we'll be going to Whetherspoons at the NEC, well that's the plan anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this, have you chosen a time and place? 5 o'clock in the hotel lobby to meet up and then I think we'll be off to Weatherspoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted April 27, 2011 Showmasters Admin Share Posted April 27, 2011 In the lobby I'm not sure unless you're willing to stand there with a big sign But when you're at Weatherspoons, something I suggested to a group at our Twilight event will work for you guys too. Everyone prints out a simple A4 sign saying Chevron! and put one on every table you are using. To a passer by it means nothing but it means when people turn up they can see exactly which tables are the Chevron people and can introduce themselves. As you take over more tables just put out more signs. It's simple and it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 I like the idea of signs on tables at Weatherspoons. I'd even be willing to stand there in the lobby with a sign so that everyone knows where to gather. I know, I must be insane but what the hell? Hmmm, something to think about. Thanks TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malty Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That's a really good idea actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted April 27, 2011 Showmasters Admin Share Posted April 27, 2011 That's a really good idea actually I have my moments Some people even suggest I should help organise events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Some people even suggest I should help organise events Really? You should probably give it a go. Something tells me you'd be quite good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Is Wetherspoons definitely going to be open then do we know? Its just that everytime I've looked its been closed which may well have been my impeccable timing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cablekit Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 My partner is getting in later than me so think it would be cool to meet up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crip Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 the chevron facebook page is showing : Event Unavailable We're sorry, but this Event is currently unavailable. Please try again later. i`m signed into facebook, but just can`t get on the page. By the way this will be the first Chevron i`ve been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malty Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Give it a few minutes, it does it to me too. If not, try refreshing a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 I had problems earlier but I've just tried and it seems to be available again. I've googled Wetherspoons to check opening times and there are two listed at the airport at terminals 1 and 2. They should both be open but I don't know which is the best one to go to. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozziefuzz Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) I've googled Wetherspoons to check opening times and there are two listed at the airport at terminals 1 and 2. They should both be open but I don't know which is the best one to go to. Any suggestions? We checked Wetherspoons' website and there is one at the NEC in the atrium - I thought that was the one first suggested Now I'm confused where we're supposed to be. I'm disabled and don't know Birmingham so don't want to struggle walking around and get lost LOL Edited April 27, 2011 by Fozziefuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna-gleed Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 We checked Wetherspoons' website and there is one at the NEC in the atrium - I thought that was the one first suggested Now I'm confused where we're supposed to be. I'm disabled and don't know Birmingham so don't want to struggle walking around and get lost LOL Atrium sounds good to me and is really close to hotel. What do yous all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malty Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 It is easier to get to the one in the NEC so I say lets go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Its not got any opening times on the website, I think it depends on whether the NEC is open for anything or not otherwise I guess it doesn't open. Theres a conference on till 4pm on the Friday at the NEC so I'd guess that the National Engineering and construction people might want somewhere to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crip Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 managed to get on the facebook page, i`ve put maybe because it all depends how tired i am from driving, myself and Daughter are coming from Central Scotland. Anyway you`ll recognise me anyway i`ll be the one with the walking stick. Absolutely looking forward to the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) NEC Atrium it is then. I'll update the FB page this evening. UPDATE: as there seems to be some doubt as to whether or not they'll be open, I'll give them a ring to check and post an update on here as soon as I can. Has anyone got any alternative suggestions just in case they won't be open? Edited April 28, 2011 by dwarfbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixster Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Don't suppose anyone would be up for meeting at about 3.45pm as i would have to leave the pub at 5.30 so i can let my mate (who is arriving after me) in to the hotel room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Don't suppose anyone would be up for meeting at about 3.45pm as i would have to leave the pub at 5.30 so i can let my mate (who is arriving after me) in to the hotel room? I'm planning to get there quite early so would be up for that. Am still trying to find out if they'll definitely be open though. So far, I've tried phoning (several times!), their FB page and e-mailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfbabe Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I've finally managed to get some info about opening times. The Atrium side will be open until 6.00 p.m. but the last food order will be at 5.00. So, the way I see it, we have two choices. First - we can meet up a bit earlier, say about 4.30 and then all head back to the hotel when the pub closes at six. Second - we can look for an alternative within walking distance that will be serving food and staying open until a bit later. So what does everyone think? Edited May 3, 2011 by dwarfbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixster Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 As you can tell from my earlier posts - you know what me vote will be. lol Oh - thought you might like to know - just checked the latest weather forecast - Firday is going to be lovely 20 degrees, Saturday 21 but with heavy showers. Sunday's not been announced yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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