Pertinax Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 WW has just pmd in , he is a student with limited means who will be in Isca D soon but is keen to meet, and would like to visit Londinium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotWotius Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) yup, I would be favour of London: all roads/traintracks lead straight there. Edited July 21, 2006 by WotWotius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 yup, I would be favour of London: all roads/traintracks lead straight there. And the Museums are excellent. Please consider however the likely availability and cost of an overnight stay in a "target location" . Aqua Sullis might be a good compromise for WW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I really do chuckle some times in regards to what Europeans consider a feasable travel radius compaired to most of us Americans. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I really do chuckle some times in regards to what Europeans consider a feasable travel radius compaired to most of us Americans. ^_^ :stupid: Oh how I have longed to use that icon! You would have us cross Ocean , and fall off the edge of the World? Surely to voyage toward Thule is madness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hello all, sounds like a great idea, im all for it, should be pretty interesting to see you all in person, i'm northern too but can travel so anywhere's good for me(as long as there's a couple of beers involved) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I've been part of meets like this for some of my other interests. I would suggest the site is chosen well ahead of time to allow interested parties to arrange their affairs, and that some kind of informal agenda is put together in case everyone turns up and runs out of conversation quickly. Its a nice idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I've booked all my holidays in at work for this year (off to Barcelona next week ) so it will be a bit difficult for me to get the extra time off.But if the meet isnt until next year i would be delighted to meet you all,i would favour somewhere like York but if given enougth notice i could probably do a trip to the Big smoke,but you'll have to drag me out of the British museum i just love the place . Longbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotWotius Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 yup, I would be favour of London: all roads/traintracks lead straight there. And the Museums are excellent. Please consider however the likely availability and cost of an overnight stay in a "target location" . Aqua Sullis might be a good compromise for WW. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Good, a lot of the "locals" have reported in . I to am "booked up" for this year , though I could make some time in September. Ok lets try and get some basics sorted: 1. here are some suggestions firstly for venue: I would like everyone to give a first and second choice from this list, its not exhaustive but lets keep it very simple: London, York, Chester, Bath , Twice Brewed (Hadrian's Wall ). 2. for how long should we meet? Day 1: I suggest a two night meeting, ie: informal meet on a Friday, eat/drink be merry but possible learned discourse during meal before drunkeness sets in, screening of "Roman " film? Day 2 AM A tour of locality (possibly guided by local experts). This is my only hesitation as regards London, all the other localities are reasonably compact and with identifiable remains that can be navigated with reasonable ease. PM some learned discourse , perhaps a couple of not-too long papers/presentations ( on topics to be agreed -sp be prepared ! ) followed by a roaringly splendid feed and imbibing of beverages. Day 3 hangovers, informal chat ,disperse early PM. 3. If opinion is divided, I shall seek guidance from the Imperator whose word is Law. :notworthy: and though its a long way ahead, I say April or May next year , because Tempus Fugit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princeps Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I'd go for WALLSEND. (Sorry, my sister's getting wed today, so I haven't read the whole thread, but that's my sugestion, I live 5k from there, it would be easiest for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil25 Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'm pretty easy and don't have anything planned for next Spring, though I think I might have preferred a "quick and dirty" meet for those who could make it sooner - as a starter. I'll try to make whatever is planned though, but as I have said, much depends on the communications for me. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'm pretty easy and don't have anything planned for next Spring, though I think I might have preferred a "quick and dirty" meet for those who could make it sooner - as a starter. I'll try to make whatever is planned though, but as I have said, much depends on the communications for me. Phil Fair point, perhaps we should have a "day trip" to Chester just to get the ball rolling? If we are lazy we can take a tour:- http://www.romantoursuk.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 York would be my first choice because its pretty close to home and has an excellent choice of public houses , secondly i'd go for chester, i think london is just too big and would turn out to be a very expensive trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 York would be my first choice because its pretty close to home and has an excellent choice of public houses , secondly i'd go for chester, i think london is just too big and would turn out to be a very expensive trip Good , keep your choices coming in please. York has a good selection of museums as well, one of which is actually in a pub http://www.britainexpress.com/cities/york/...n_Bathhouse.htm What could be more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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