Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:57 am

north.

I nominate you.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:04 am

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:06 am

Yeah, you.

(Thanks for volunteering).

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:44 am

I'd (strongly consider) come(ing).

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:45 am

CoLonDon?

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:48 am

Somewhere like Salisbury might be quite accessible.

Obviously I'd like Exeter but that's well out of the way for most people (I can only imagine that's the same reason that CoBris hasn't been run recently?).

Phil Collinge · Post by **Phil Collinge** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:26 pm

Ian Dent wrote:CoLonDon?

I vaguely remember this being mentioned as a possibility about a year ago but can't recall who by.

Myself and Supee would attend a London event.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:38 pm

THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:40 pm

Ben Wilson wrote:THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.

But NORTHampton is in the MIDlands. And SOUTHport is really far north. It's very confusing.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:43 pm

I have been meaning to think about trying to organise a possilbe CoLon at some point. But I'm really lazy. If someone decides to try and do so before I get around to it, I'd be happy to help.

And the midlands don't exist.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:52 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:I have been meaning to think about trying to organise a possilbe CoLon at some point. But I'm really lazy. If someone decides to try and do so before I get around to it, I'd be happy to help.

And the midlands don't exist.

So you can have Real Madrid and Imaginary Birmingham

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:32 pm

Marc Meakin wrote:So you can have Real Madrid and Imaginary Birmingham

lol. Except that Real is Spanish for Royal.

Sorry

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:34 pm

Alec Rivers wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:So you can have Real Madrid and Imaginary Birmingham
lol. Except that Real is Spanish for Royal.

Sorry

You should read this.

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:36 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:You should read this.

Hence:

Alec Rivers wrote:lol.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:38 pm

Right, so what was the point of your Spanish lesson, if not to imply that there was a problem with the joke?

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:39 pm

I'd be up for attending a CoLon event (stop sniggering at the back!

), as I live just outside of London. Although the thought of actually organising one gives me the heebie jeebies.

IIRC, I heard that someone tried organising one a couple of years back which fizzled out due to lack of interest. Of course, there are many more of us interested in going to these events these days.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:41 pm

I would imagine that now, at least, the main problem with London would be finding a venue that we could afford to rent out, without charging people a fortune to attend. I know that one can usually rent a pub in the City at the weekend for a minimum spend of about £750, but that's probably a bit beyond us (maybe). Presumably finding a church or community centre or something might work, a la the other co-s.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:42 pm

Ben Wilson wrote:THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.

I'm with you on this one Ben, but since moving to the south from the midlands, I've discovered that everywhere north of Watford Gap appears to be classed as 'up north' to southerners!

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:46 pm

Naomi Laddiman wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.
I'm with you on this one Ben, but since moving to the south from the midlands, I've discovered that everywhere north of Watford Gap appears to be classed as 'up north' to southerners!

Correct. As well as anything west of Reading.

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:48 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:Right, so what was the point of your Spanish lesson, if not to imply that there was a problem with the joke?

Just to be informative, really. There are always a few people who don't know. It's hardly important, but I felt like mentioning it.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:49 pm

Right then, get to the voting, dude(tte)s.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:52 pm

Alec Rivers wrote:
Michael Wallace wrote:You should read this.
Hence:

Alec Rivers wrote:lol.

Please put these smug emoticons at the beginning of your posts so I can take them as a handy cue to skip the rest.

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:13 pm

I hear Innis was planning a CO-Brighton, dunno if he plans to go ahead with it though

Jon Corby wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.
But NORTHampton is in the MIDlands. And SOUTHport is really far north. It's very confusing.

And this is without mentioning Scunthorpe.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:56 pm

I think Southport is entirely appropriately named.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:49 pm

I think the thing is that, apart from the organiser, everyone would have to travel a certain distance anyway. It's not like they're obligatory. Anyone fancy coming to Worcester?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:21 pm

Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone fancy coming to Worcester?

Certainly, if that includes a free stay at your guesthouse.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:32 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone fancy coming to Worcester?
Certainly, if that includes a free stay at your guesthouse.

Certainly, if you can find someone to pay your bill for you.

Karen Pearson · Post by **Karen Pearson** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:26 am

Yep, I could probably manage the 15 minute drive.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:59 pm

I'd go to Worcester.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:32 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Please put these smug emoticons at the beginning of your posts so I can take them as a handy cue to skip the rest.

Presumably that's what your avatar is for. Also, are you missing an eye?

Jeff Clayton · Post by **Jeff Clayton** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:21 pm

Ah come frum Essix an I live norf ov Watford Gap.

But Leicester is not in the north, e.g. we enjoy warm summers and don't have hills.

You might like to visit the next CoLei and see for yourself..?

Jeff

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:09 am

Innis agrees with me, this is enough.

Jeff Clayton · Post by **Jeff Clayton** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:00 pm

Look forward to you representing in the saarf Jimmy!

David Roe · Post by **David Roe** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:42 am

You live in Eastbourne, Jimmy. Everywhere's "up north". Unless you're suggesting meeting on the Goodwin Sands? On the same day they play the cricket match, perhaps?

Clive Brooker · Post by **Clive Brooker** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:12 am

Not sure how much momentum the CoLon idea has built up yet. CoWor seemed to have some support.

I've never been to a Co event but I will do so. I realise that doesn't make me an obvious choice for taking this on just now but I have an idea.

Lydney Town Hall is about quarter of a mile from my house and strikes me as a perfect venue. The main area measures about 18 x 10 metres and there is plenty of additional space for general clobber, food etc. It's used by lots of amateur things such as pantos, card evenings, dance practice, cadets, etc., so it can't be too expensive. Parking is a doddle as is train travel. It's not so far from Worcester so Lesley's place could still be a good place to stay for anyone coming from any distance. The first weekend in October would be cool so that anyone so inclined could combine it with a trip to the Ryder Cup.

The nearest big town is Gloucester, so such an event would become CoGlo.

Martin Bishop · Post by **Martin Bishop** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:38 pm

I've just checked where Worcester is and it seems suspiciously above Watford. CoWor could be great, but I wouldn't consider it a solution to the demand for a southern Co-event. Having said that, I've got a friend who I haven't seen for years and she now lives in Worcester, so it gives me an extra incentive for going.

It would be easier for me to get to Leicester than Worcester, and now that I've been reassured that there are no hills there, I'm seriously tempted.

Someone should dig up the person who ran CoRed in Redhill. That's a 20 minute drive from where I live.

Phil Makepeace · Post by **Phil Makepeace** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:07 pm

Martin Bishop wrote:Someone should dig up the person who ran CoRed in Redhill.

I'm fairly sure Kevin Thurlow's still alive.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:07 pm

Leicester - honestly! That's the place

If we all get incredibly keen and really, really, really miss each other I'll consider doing a Worcester event, but Leicester's only an hour up the road from me so sorted

Come to that, I have no exams and wash my hair every March whether it needs it or not

Jeff Clayton · Post by **Jeff Clayton** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:53 pm

Good to see some momentum picking up across the board!

Kevin Thurlow · Post by **Kevin Thurlow** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:21 am

"Someone should dig up the person who ran CoRed in Redhill.

I'm fairly sure Kevin Thurlow's still alive."

I am indeed. CoRed didn't get a huge entry, which is why I didn't run another one. I believe expense of getting there was a factor in the low attendance. Once a train goes anywhere near London, the fares increase considerably. e.g. Bournemouth - Leeds (where the train dodges London) is roughly half the cost of going Redhill - Leeds...

I hope CoLon happens and I hope to be there, but I am too busy to organise anything.

Amirite?