Mittens 2008 - l'édition Français | 15-22 August 2008

[m0ds]

Indeed, it was good in Benidorm, I dont think the cars went anywhere all week. It looks like we may need some trips from the chatuex, unless we can find plenty to do there to amuse ourselves, hawheehawhee!

Oh and that reminds me - BRING PRIZES FOR THE SUPER QUIZ!!!

Does le chatuex have a DVD player? If it does I'll make it pub quiz stylee!

[AGA]

Dunno. The site says TV with VHS and cable/satellite.

[Chrille]

I've booked the flight. I'm arriving in Paris on the 13th at 3pm and departing on the 22nd at 8pm. Are you guys staying in Hostel Montmartre on both the 13th and the 14th or are you planning on staying at the airport overnight on the 14th?

[Grundislav]

Ok, so I had a thought:

We're going to be about 24 people this year, which is going to be the largest Mittens so far.  The last Mittens to have nearly as many people was 2006 in Benidorm, and one of the main complaints there was that there was a great deal of disorganization.

It's true that it's very hard to organize such a large group, and undoubtedly there are going to be groups forming and going off to do other things.  Also, there are instances where people all want to do something but it takes forever to get going because more and more people join after finding out the plans later, causing a delay as they get ready or whatever.

So, in order to cut down on annoyance/disappointment, I offer a proposal - a bulletin board.

I suggest we pick an area of the chateau and designate it as the "Activity Center" where we can place a board or a paper or something to write on each day that lists any group activities, so everyone is on the same page as far as what's going on.

For instance, let's say people want to go into town in the evening.  They would write the time they plan on going and the general location.  That way, anyone wanting to go along can meet up and go, and anyone who feels like going later/doesn't find out in time can know where everyone else is in case they want to attend afterwards.  If there is an all day event planned, like a trip to Paris, then we can have a sign up time the day before so everyone knows about it well in advance.

I figure this system will cut down on confusion and hopefully allow everyone to know what's going on.

Thoughts?

[Privateer Puddin']

This could work well, not being at Mittens 06, I don't know how bad it was (though I do remember some of the talk after), certainly helpful if you come back to the chateau and no one else is there and you can quickly see where they are

[AGA]

I think the fact that the château is in the middle of nowhere will help, since it won't be easy for people to wander off and do their own this like they could at Benidorm Mittens.

That said, being the Mittens organiser this year, I'm perfectly willing to kick people up the arse to get them organised, and the bulletin board idea would help a lot with this.

[Layabout]

Hey AGA, I have a car, I can go wander off hahahaha.

Umm... I need to find a new job, the pub i work in went bust yesterday... Not good.

But i'll still be at Mittens. I just may need to borrow some money off my dear old brother.

[AGA]

Not if I steal your keys you can't.

[Darth Mandarb]

If anybody doesn't follow the rules of posting on the board ... can I chastise them and lock it?

[Disco]

That said, being the Mittens organiser this year, I'm perfectly willing to kick people up the arse to get them organised.

Cool Berian....I would just love for you to try to kick me up the arse

Just so you're aware, I got an A- (94%!) in kick boxing at the local community college. Additionally, the only reason I got a minus is because I was absent two days, so be warned!

[Nacho]

I've booked the flight. I'm arriving in Paris on the 13th at 3pm and departing on the 22nd at 8pm. Are you guys staying in Hostel Montmartre on both the 13th and the 14th or are you planning on staying at the airport overnight on the 14th?

Lore and me will sleep in the Hostel the night of the 14th and the 15th... You must think in "nights" and, whereas the evening is going to be "14th", that night is going to be "15th". So... unless I have lost something, you must think in the night of the 15th... 16th will be the first night we will be allowed to sleep in the chateau, I think.

[Darth Mandarb]

Nacho - Is there a place for me on the floor anywhere (the night of (thursday) 14 August)?  Or should I book another room?

I still haven't figured out where I'm sleeping the night of the 13th (in London) ... are there nice park benches?

[Nacho]

Everybody had the same problem as me? I booked for the 14th... then I realised about the NIGHTS in Paris, that we should have to stay another night, so, I emailed the guys at Montmartre, and they extended the stay for one night...

As we are still a month and a fourthnight from Mittens, I guess it' s not going to be a problem if you do the same, Jeremy.

[m0ds]

If anybody doesn't follow the rules of posting on the board ... can I chastise them and lock it?

Hahaha! Brilliant

Yep, I'd imagine it will be a bit easier this year as Berian says we're quite cut off, surrounded by several acres of chateux gardens & tennis courts and stuff. I will certainly be making several big bonfires...if its allowed Hopefully we can focus on doing stuff together this year. Obviously there may be a need to split into two groups simply because the numbers are so big, but I remember getting frustrated in Benidorm that it would be about 5 different groups going their seperate ways. But that said, that again was mostly at night and usually just over eating & drinking arrangements, so it wasn't TOO bad

But for people like scotch & disco & magintz who nearly got themselves killed, I think it would be best to have a noticeboard so that we know where everyone is

[Pumaman]

Just so you're aware, I got an A- (94%!) in kick boxing at the local community college. Additionally, the only reason I got a minus is because I was absent two days, so be warned!

Surely all the ketchup and assorted condiments would come off your body if you were to engage in that sort of exercise?

[m0ds]

Shouldn't we be buying a ferry or eurostar ticket or something??

[scotch]

Yeah, the price will only go up otherwise. Our car is going down the tunnel which I think worked out about the same price as the ferry at the time, between 4.

[Pumaman]

Indeed, if you guys haven't bought one yet I'd do it soon. The price of the tunnel has gone up by about £40 since I booked, and if you want to get the same crossing as us Layabout should have the details.

[m0ds]

How much is it roughly? Do you have a link to the ticket line? Oh and can you give me a rough idea on how much petrol it will be each?? Though, as I think I'll be going in Layabouts car, its probably better he tells me that (asap!)

[MillsJROSS]

As far as organization is concerned, maybe should hold some sort of morning/afternoon power meeting. Or, we could just all hold hands, and we'll never have to worry about a thing.

-MillsJROSS