Brittens and Such

Creed Malay · Wed 06/04/2005 18:21:47

I've heard words, but no-thing concretey, and the summer is lapping fast at our heels. Is there to be a UK type gathering this year, for those of us who cannot travel further afield? It would be extremely great to meet friends old and new.

Also, Is anybody from here going to Glastonbury? 'Cause I am, and it would be fun to link up. Maybes.

Davy

Chicky · Wed 06/04/2005 18:30:23

We've talked about Brittens a lot in IRC but as far as i know there isnt a final date or place. I myself would love to go, as long as it isnt too far afield.

Creed Malay · Wed 06/04/2005 18:43:50

Well, if we're talking around ten or less people, and I get the chance to chat to them before hand/already know them/get sworn statements that they wont wreck stuff, I could offer my place as the venue. So long as no-one minds the treck to the scabby and poor end of the country.

Davy

Sam. · Wed 06/04/2005 18:52:58

i would love to go, as i know qquite a few or the brits in this community, but parents are a huge problemo as, "going to see the men i met on the internet" isn't really a good idea in their view (can't see why myself...) but, if i do get permission, up north would be super, as thats where i live (except im in the posh bit, har har davy)

Creed Malay · Wed 06/04/2005 19:00:08

Well, I guess it'd have to be over 18's only. Would there be any legal thingies? I mean, it wouldn't be much more than organising a party, right?

Zooty - I am no strange man, I am CREED. Also, poverty is the new wealth. Ziggity-zip.

Davy

Dave Gilbert · Wed 06/04/2005 19:24:49

Sweet. Thanks Creed, for taking the initiative here.

I might not be around for Mittens, but if Brittens is in June I can definitely come. I have a free ticket to the UK (long story) and would love to use it. Just please don't make it during the weekend of the 10th! That is my cousin's bat mitzvah weekend and is therefore FORBIDDEN!.

-Dave

Sam. · Wed 06/04/2005 19:28:10

18? really? then count me and nathan out

Privateer Puddin' · Wed 06/04/2005 19:28:36

How about the campsite again? Â¬Â¬

Creed Malay · Wed 06/04/2005 19:33:11

Oh, hey, the camsite is fine fine fine with me. It was just that no-one else seemed to be getting the ball rolling, you know.

Privateer Puddin' · Wed 06/04/2005 19:43:55

i think it makes sense a) we have used it before b) i know how to get there

scotch · Wed 06/04/2005 20:04:54

I don't think an over 18 limit is neccessary (for Mittens either actually), there hasn't been one for Brittens before, we're just a group of friends anyway, since when did going somewhere with a friend who is under 18 become a legal liability.

I'll try and come to Brittens, although Mittens is top priority.

SSH · Wed 06/04/2005 21:03:46

I suggested beofer this place if you all want ot come to bonny Scotland. They're doing cheap rates becuase the place burned down last year or soemthing....

http://www.beecraigs.com/

Phoenix · Wed 06/04/2005 21:05:48

good old beecraigs, I remember the many scout trips there

m0ds · Wed 06/04/2005 21:29:21

Brittens is usually a 16+ affair, but its been like that because I've been responsible and I'm more than happy for that age and above to attend. Thankfully in our country you don't have to be 18 just to enter a bar, its just about getting served. Not that Brittens is just about getting pissed or anything...

The ball has been rolling but slowly, mainly because:

MITTENS hasn't been finalised, but it looks like it will
be in GREECE, hosted by Helm.

There was some debate other whether we should
hold a Brittens or Swittens.

From what I've seen so far people are generally
more interested in visiting the UK, I recommend we seal the location of the smaller Mittens event ASAP. If its the UK and at "the campsite" then that can be arranged very very easily. Old woman will know exactly who we are...

She'll also remember those steamy nights with Chris....

Creed's place would be cool - but is it accessable for
international/european travellers? Are you also sure
people would ever return after visiting the North?

AGA · Wed 06/04/2005 22:11:15

"The campsite" would be best really. It's quite close to London and its airports for non-Brits, and is easily accessible from all over the UK [except Northern Ireland, but shush]...

edmundito · Wed 06/04/2005 22:29:00

Quote from: m0ds on Wed 06/04/2005 21:29:21
Thankfully in our country you don't have to be 18 just to enter a bar.

If you forgot, m0dsie, during Mittens 04 we had to walk around to find a place that could let everyone in! that's how we ended up at the ol' Irish pub...

So in conclusion, in America you have to be 21 years old to enter a real bar. God, I love freedom sooo much that I'm gonna go enjoy my freedom right now.

Pumaman · Wed 06/04/2005 22:48:22

Quote from: m0ds on Wed 06/04/2005 21:29:21
If its the UK and at "the campsite" then that can be arranged very very easily.

As you say, the campsite does have the advantage that we know where it is, and it's easily accessible. And hey, it has that reunion feel to it

QuoteOld woman will know exactly who we are... She'll also remember those steamy nights with Chris....

You promised to keep that a secret

Mr Jake · Wed 06/04/2005 22:57:43

I'll probably go as long as AGA doesn't " beat me up, steal my wallet, and throw me off the train."

Creed Malay · Thu 07/04/2005 00:57:53

The sweet old campsite it is, then. It will be nice to go there again.
Any time other than the Glastonbury weekend is fine with me.
Will there be baby ducks in the river again?
Because I liked the baby ducks.

Also - the North is great. As great as a place can be.

Chicky · Thu 07/04/2005 01:16:58

I'll probally catch the train down with Jake then, as long as you guys are cool with 17's.