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Clubs, Groups and Societies For discussions about various clubs, groups and societies relating to our hobbies, such as the BVWS (incl RetroTechUK), BATC, RSGB, APTS, CLPGS, THG, TCC, BECG, MCR21 etc. This is NOT an official forum for any of these organisations. |
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10th Oct 2019, 1:25 pm | #1 |
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"VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
For a few of years a small bunch of like-minded folk have been meeting up irregularly to chat about our various electronic passions, see our collections and projects and have lunch together. We started gathering on Vintage Radio & TV but spread, hence the title "VRATs".
I feel it's my turn again, so a number of us are meeting up at my place (GU25) on November 14th for a chin-wag and lunch. I can accommodate a few more (up to 4 or 5 more) if anyone else is interested. Arrive any time after 1030, tea/coffee/biscuits & possibly cake available! Lunch probably in a local pub. Drift off home mid-late afternoon. Very informal. Hoping to see lots of UKVRRs, VRATs and Golbornies in November. Just drop a quick post here, and I'll PM you full address details. all the best Jeremy
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10th Oct 2019, 6:56 pm | #2 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Always up for a close visit (close to Maidenhead as Virginia Water is), if it's not pouring with rain (dry on the way there, I don't mind at all getting wet on the bike on the way home) I would like to attend. A pub lunch and chatting about vintage gear sounds marvellous. Possibly cake seals it!
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10th Oct 2019, 9:30 pm | #3 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Certainly interested Jeremy, so long as I'm not away over that date.
I shall make sure the boot of my car is empty, as I usually leave your house with some vintage gear
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10th Oct 2019, 11:17 pm | #4 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Right, gents, you are both warmly welcome, and duly added to the list. If you find you can't make it, please let me know asap, so I can re-offer places.
Sinewave, you know where I am! Hopefully no more gear as large as that last pair of items... merlinmaxwell, I'll PM you with details. -Jeremy
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10th Oct 2019, 11:29 pm | #5 | |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
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10th Oct 2019, 11:31 pm | #6 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
It's probably not a bad idea to car share where sensible, as parking may be a bit tight on the day. I may have to beg extra parking from my friendly neighbour!
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11th Oct 2019, 9:28 am | #7 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
We are already up to my original 12 limit, but two are still "possibles" (Sinewave and Yestertech). I can probably squeeze in 1 or 2 more if you are interested.
Current list is: Pamphonica Pppenguin Valvebloke Crackle YesterTech (probable) TNC Len Smyth Beamcurrent Sinewave (probable) merlinmaxwell Chriswood1900 Brased Looks like a good day out should be had by all! -Jeremy
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11th Oct 2019, 11:49 am | #8 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
A grand day out is definitely the deal for these meets. Unfortunately for me, these days V-W is a bit too far over the horizon for a day trip.
"Have a nice day" as the saying goes!
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11th Oct 2019, 3:07 pm | #9 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Hi Jeremy, Is it ok for me to come over too.
Thanks Neil. |
12th Oct 2019, 10:26 am | #10 |
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Yes, Neil, by all ,means. Added to list. Look forward to seeing you on Nov 14th.
By the way, final instructions will be sent by email or PM to all attendees early November. I'll have to limit the list to 1 more, I am afraid. I don't have space for more! Jeremy
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30th Oct 2019, 5:20 pm | #11 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
The current list is:
Pamphonica Pppenguin Valvebloke Crackle YesterTech (probable) TNC Tantanometer Beamcurrent Sinewave (probable) merlinmaxwell Chriswood1900 Brased Neil29 Waiting to see if John Caswell can join us. Neil29, MerlinMaxwell, I will PM you directions now. I think everyone else knows where I live, but please PM me if you need directions. Edward, you are taking the train. If you can advise an arrival time I will try to sort out transport. Could the two "probables" confirm if they are coming so I can cater appropriately? Looking forward very much to seeing you all on the 14th. -Jeremy
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30th Oct 2019, 11:24 pm | #12 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
If necessary I can offer a park and ride service for up to six people in the Galaxy funbus. We are about one mile away.
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6th Nov 2019, 5:16 pm | #13 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Hamid will be joining us, and that is definitely it. We may now have 15 on the day.
The pub is booked for lunch (at 1pm) and they are quite busy that day (another large group 30 mins before us) so we could save a long wait by pre-ordering lunches. The menu is here: https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/s...enu/lunch-menu Please PM me with your orders. I'll be having just a main, as we'll be fairly full of tea and biscuits already! thanks -Jeremy
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6th Nov 2019, 9:23 pm | #14 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
If anyone wants to bring anything to trade/sell or stuff to donate for museum funds, feel free! I'll definitely dig out some surplus stuff for people to delve through. There will be a table to display these odds and sods.
And post here if you are searching for anything specific, as other attendees may have something suitable in "stock" that they can bring along!
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8th Nov 2019, 9:00 pm | #15 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
The following have already given me their lunch choice:
Pamphonica Pppenguin Valvebloke Crackle Beamcurrent Tantanometer TNC merlinmaxwell I have yet to receive lunch choices from: Chriswood1900 Brased Neil29 Hamid_1 YesterTech (probably coming) Sinewave (probably coming) lunch menu here: https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/s...enu/lunch-menu And Hamid, do you remember how to get here? PM me if not. thanks Jeremy
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10th Nov 2019, 12:40 am | #16 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Is it too late to join you?
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10th Nov 2019, 12:47 am | #17 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
I've had a look through the menu but i cant find anything I really like to be honest.
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10th Nov 2019, 1:14 am | #18 |
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Michael, PM sent.
Neil, sorry the menu doesn't appeal. I am sure they can do a sandwich or something. We'll ask on the day.
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12th Nov 2019, 11:39 am | #19 |
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Re: "VRATS" and Others Get-Together Invitation
Jeremy
Would love to join you but will be looking down at you from about 30,000 feet when you meet. (this from a plane - nowhere more exotic). Enjoy yourselves! Best wishes Anthony |
12th Nov 2019, 12:08 pm | #20 |
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Thanks for letting me know. Shame you are not coming, I had a heap of Avos I wanted to shift!
Next time... Jeremy
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