Birmingham again anyone? - Pitcher and Piano - Friday 20th August 2010

[Castlebest]

Well its that time of year again, the temerature is slowly creeping up and it will be summer before we know it so who's interested in another meeting in Brum?

 

The last two have been during August and the Pitcher and Piano was a great venue last year so who's up for a summer meet?

 

pete

[Castlebest]

lovely venue too....but the closesess of that canal a bit too close....lol

 

The canal was magical with the fairy lights of the bridge reflecting in the water .... but I'm biased lol

[Castlebest]

In the true sprit of election fever that is gripping me now I have added a poll .

 

pete

[Castlebest]

I will have a word with the people at Greenwich and see if I cant get it changed to Friday the 12th part 2

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8-)

Edited May 3, 2010 by Castlebest
pointless

[Castlebest]

Looks like Brum on the 20th August then

 

Everyone happy with the Pitcher and Piano, same as last year?

 

pete

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*health & safety alert* shall i order a bulk supply of water wings? or just for babybear who nearlly went in head first

 

I think a bit of rope to tie BB to the railings will suffice ... just means one of us will have to keep her voddie supply flowing

[Castlebest]

OK we'll tie her to the first available hunk thats passing just have to hope he can swim lol

[Castlebest]

I think Castlebest may have been getting in some extra practice last night!

 

I need no practise... I do what I'm told

[Castlebest]

Looking forward to seeing you N42EMS and welcome back Overdone

 

I did this map last year which no one took the slightest bit of notice of so I thought I would post it again for everyone to ignore

 

Note to drivers, Paradise Circus Queensway is actually a very large traffic island so its one way clockwise and part tunneled :grin:.

 

 

[Castlebest]

And here's the road map I think the easiest way to the city center from both North or South is along the A38 from either junction 6 of the M6 to the North of the city (spaghetti junction) or junction 4 of the M5 to the South of the city.

 

From the North.

 

Exit the M6 at junction 6 and follow the city center signs, this will bring you onto the A38(M) this is elevated to start then through a culvert type affair... keep following the city center signs and you will go over a big curving flyover and then into the first of the tunnels under the city... stay in the left hand lane and exit the A38 after the first tunnel, straight up the hill and through a set of traffic lights and you will be filtered onto Paradise Circus Queensway (detailed on my first map) the 3rd exit is Broad Street.

 

From the South

 

Exit the M5 at junction 4, take the A38 (third exit) from the traffic island the signed Birmingham. follow this for about 2 miles until you get to another traffic island (Longbridge) take the first exit (still the A38:cool: and follow this through Northfield and Selly Oak eventually (about 6 miles) you will come to a large set of traffic lights (8 lane I think) with a McDonald's Drive through on the left straight on for about 700 yards and into the first of the tunnels under the city from the South, stay in the left hand lane and exit the A38 after the first tunnel, you will then be filtered onto Paradise Circus Queensway (detailed on my first map) the 1st exit is Broad Street.

 

[Castlebest]

oooh free cocktails must print a voucher!!

 

Do you really think thats a good idea M'dear?

 

I happened to be in the area the other day so I did a walk by health and safety assesment .

 

You will all be pleased to hear that although the barriers in front of the canal remain few and far between (and collapsable) the furniture has all been replaced with much heavier wooden tables and chairs that should be bear and sally proof lol

[Castlebest]

I'm sure everyone who can make it will have a very plesent evening.

[Castlebest]

At least I'll still be awake after 9 pm!!

 

ooohhh harsh!!! lol im not that bad

 

saying nawt here

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I am still in the land of the living Great to see everyone had such a good time I think I did too.... from what I can remember anyway the weather wasn’t kind to us but with such a great bunch of people and a little lateral thinking and a quick change of venue it couldn’t dampen (or dilute lol ) our spirits.

Many thanks to all who attended and made it such a great night

Pete

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you aint seen nothing yet

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You would think the person that organised the meet would be allowed to see the photos lol

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can we hope for a lovely summers evening and no rain! makes my hair curly!!

 

I hope its dried out by now!!! lol