tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post9129352268112845944..comments2023-04-15T10:40:46.482+01:00Comments on From The Fang: Blog Wars 5 is Saved!! New Venue and Even Bigger Prizes!!From The Fanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-5543394731274617712013-04-12T14:34:45.388+01:002013-04-12T14:34:45.388+01:00Thanks man, really gutted!Thanks man, really gutted!Atreideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304081312256836817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-17242660425319809662013-04-12T12:33:05.290+01:002013-04-12T12:33:05.290+01:00There's certainly enough spare tickets if t...There's certainly enough spare tickets if t'other Graham wants one. Get him to email me.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-32486165565413396722013-04-12T12:18:00.414+01:002013-04-12T12:18:00.414+01:00Yeah that would be good idea Graham, their doesn&#...Yeah that would be good idea Graham, their doesn't seem much point for us to all drive indivdually. I know that Andy is going as well and it might be worth talking to the other Graham as i think he wanted to go but wasn't quick enough. I think their might be some drop outs with the venue change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041000745657937548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-76296662930095332782013-04-12T08:55:25.976+01:002013-04-12T08:55:25.976+01:00Sorry to hear that mate. I'll sort you out a r...Sorry to hear that mate. I'll sort you out a refund.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-48058952214779755542013-04-12T08:54:11.417+01:002013-04-12T08:54:11.417+01:00Sorry Andy my comment wasn't meant to sound li...Sorry Andy my comment wasn't meant to sound like I was pissed off. I'm frustrated that the venue closed so that some of the regulars will now struggle to get there or not come at all.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-55525385351903305182013-04-12T08:17:56.525+01:002013-04-12T08:17:56.525+01:00Hey Alex, thank you for sorting out a new venue! M...Hey Alex, thank you for sorting out a new venue! Most of us from Leicester should still be able to come, just sorting out logistics and will let you know<br /><br /><br />LukeLuke Darksun https://www.blogger.com/profile/14416275320673777382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-17925940922849325192013-04-12T07:56:10.168+01:002013-04-12T07:56:10.168+01:00I am coming in the car from rural Shropshire and g...I am coming in the car from rural Shropshire and going back to London the same day. It really isn't possible I'm sorry :(Atreideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304081312256836817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-63963801882964115812013-04-12T07:52:55.827+01:002013-04-12T07:52:55.827+01:00I live in shrewsbury so Stockport is about the sam...I live in shrewsbury so Stockport is about the same if not quicker to get to than Mansfield for me. Looking forward to bl5 and hope the change in venue does not affect people too badly. NathanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-70223696276919941112013-04-11T22:54:52.982+01:002013-04-11T22:54:52.982+01:00I'm happy to split taxi fares from Stockport s...I'm happy to split taxi fares from Stockport station if anyone else is going to be taking the train up from London.GDMNWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003947144311887937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-18539178525122641212013-04-11T22:37:25.923+01:002013-04-11T22:37:25.923+01:00Funnily enough, I am currently about 5 miles from ...Funnily enough, I am currently about 5 miles from Stockport (I've just flown back into Manchester airport from a week away for work) and can confirm that Stockport to Nottingham is 97 miles and just under two hours to drive. <br /><br />Do any Notts lads want to car-share? Grazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11655670492430053270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-22718735519606143242013-04-11T21:01:49.869+01:002013-04-11T21:01:49.869+01:00Huzzah!
Guess us lucky folk in Nottingham will ha...Huzzah!<br /><br />Guess us lucky folk in Nottingham will have to start getting use to this "travel" others speak of.<br /><br />Good job all round mate.MC Tic Tachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949140720088475873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-26105438349004611422013-04-11T19:12:12.568+01:002013-04-11T19:12:12.568+01:00Well done Alex, time to get used to the demise of ...Well done Alex, time to get used to the demise of Maelstrom, strike out and see new venues!<br /><br />Looking forward to it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910862754320747507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-27522002279397805022013-04-11T15:37:10.523+01:002013-04-11T15:37:10.523+01:00Sorry Alex, reading back over my comment I realise...Sorry Alex, reading back over my comment I realise it comes out critical in a way it was never meant to be. I applaud you for finding a new venue so quickly and I'm even more pleased that it is close to a train station as it means that I don't have to deal with the hassle of hiring a car for the weekend to attend. All round I'm pretty happy with the change, and look forward to being able to also have a couple of cheeky beers while playing.<br /><br />I only mentioned the times to show that it is entirely possible to get there in the morning (if at a push) from some locations by train, and I looked and its an hour less from Euston for those Londoners, but also to warn that I would be likely to run just a little late for the first game. For driving, its just the vagaries of geography which make it so much longer to get to.<br /><br />If anyone else finds themselves getting into Stockport around the same time and fancies sharing a taxi to the venue I'd be equally happy.Andy - bGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248283508785967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-83617681779287013542013-04-11T15:15:23.920+01:002013-04-11T15:15:23.920+01:00I'm truly sorry about the extra hassle that it...I'm truly sorry about the extra hassle that it's going to cause people. The issue is that there's a mix of people from various places in the country coming so a Southern venue would probably be just as bad for others. <br /><br />Mansfield was a more central location and a venue we all loved (I think?) but that situation is far out of my control.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-30845088987437726142013-04-11T15:13:29.201+01:002013-04-11T15:13:29.201+01:00I'm pretty sure they'll allow casual games...I'm pretty sure they'll allow casual games on the Sunday but I can check for you if you like? <br /><br />Have to admit that being a Northerner I'm pretty ignorant about where stations are in London! Only reason I mentioned it was that the venue said they have a few people who come to tournaments there because they find it easier to get to than other places.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-826813037715950052013-04-11T15:00:14.274+01:002013-04-11T15:00:14.274+01:00Glad there's a new venue, but I'll second ...Glad there's a new venue, but I'll second Atreides comments that its a bit of a push to get there in a motor from London or anywhere in the south. Despite only being a little further north, it adds almost an hour to the journey.<br />I'll be getting a 6:30am train that only gets me into Stockport at 9:30, so will be pushing it to arrive in time for the first game, but that was the earliest train that day. On the plus side, its easier to get to this venue by train than the last one.Andy - bGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248283508785967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-41624432441109305002013-04-11T14:54:44.761+01:002013-04-11T14:54:44.761+01:00Hi Alex
Massive thanks for getting this sorted ma...Hi Alex<br /><br />Massive thanks for getting this sorted mate. I'll have to have a think. The problem getting to it from London isn't just the train from Euston - its getting to Euston as well (most people don''t live anywhere near the central train stations like Euston and kx, plus on weekends the overland trains going into and out of london are far less frequent). overall its over a 3 hour there and a 3 hour + journey back<br /><br />Do you know whether or not the venue allows for us to casually game there on the Sunday - thus making it a 2 day trip?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-38842138686784976502013-04-11T13:48:11.156+01:002013-04-11T13:48:11.156+01:00In fact its quicker than London-sheffield from sev...In fact its quicker than London-sheffield from several stations, unless of course you were coming by car originally atreides?<br /><br />Well done on the venue Alex. Good man.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950063737302695309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-70366842301597169102013-04-11T13:39:31.390+01:002013-04-11T13:39:31.390+01:00It's only a couple of hours on the train from ...It's only a couple of hours on the train from London mate. Are you sure you can't make it?From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-18185044387322556742013-04-11T13:37:56.209+01:002013-04-11T13:37:56.209+01:00sorry man, no way on earth i can make that locatio...sorry man, no way on earth i can make that location as Mansfield was pushing it already from London. going to have to drop out :(Atreideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304081312256836817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-55363274145846526212013-04-11T13:35:26.184+01:002013-04-11T13:35:26.184+01:00Thanks for the support guys.
I've updated the...Thanks for the support guys.<br /><br />I've updated the Blog Wars 5 page to reflect the changes. I'll be announcing details of the spot prizes and planned raffle prizes soon.From The Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043549318855295914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-38452234094748045052013-04-11T13:27:31.856+01:002013-04-11T13:27:31.856+01:00glad to hear it and i cannot wait!glad to hear it and i cannot wait!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145182427086914615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320541665600624608.post-54230903312969122292013-04-11T13:25:32.809+01:002013-04-11T13:25:32.809+01:00Win! Awesome work Alex!Win! Awesome work Alex!the 6th degreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114651433321299632noreply@blogger.com