I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way 
to check our arrangements.

On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the 
green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20 
plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the 
course.

The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  ducks 
etc.

I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be 
looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our 
problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are 
undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play next 
year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I think 
they will really be finished :-)

We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking 
the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you 
see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.

It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of 
numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend 
they change to golfers :-)

I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The 
facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can 
enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after 
Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get 
ourselves to 24 golfers.

My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the 
noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives :-)

Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.

The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per 
person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full 
use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a 
private dining area.

Tee Times;
20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x tee 
times for 24 people
21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee 
times for 24 people

The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room with 
1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both people 
will be £203.00 per room.

So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be sick 
of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a 
stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the 
words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"

Bill

Bill Seddon wrote:
> I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way 
> to check our arrangements.
> 
> On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the 
> green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20 
> plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the 
> course.
> 
> The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  ducks 
> etc.
> 
> I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be 
> looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our 
> problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are 
> undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play next 
> year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I think 
> they will really be finished :-)
> 
> We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking 
> the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you 
> see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.
> 
> It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of 
> numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend 
> they change to golfers :-)
> 
> I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The 
> facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can 
> enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after 
> Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get 
> ourselves to 24 golfers.
> 
> My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the 
> noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives :-)
> 
> Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.
> 
> The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per 
> person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full 
> use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a 
> private dining area.
> 
> Tee Times;
> 20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x tee 
> times for 24 people
> 21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee 
> times for 24 people
> 
> The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room with 
> 1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both people 
> will be £203.00 per room.
> 
> So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be sick 
> of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a 
> stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the 
> words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"
> 
> Bill
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get 
those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular 
posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but 
would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev? Sam? 
Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam? Thomopac?

I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been 
namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but 
there you go, eh!

-- 
Durram

On 19 Oct, 10:18, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
> Bill Seddon wrote:
> > I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way
> > to check our arrangements.
>
> > On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the
> > green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20
> > plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the
> > course.
>
> > The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  ducks
> > etc.
>
> > I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be
> > looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our
> > problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are
> > undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play next
> > year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I think
> > they will really be finished :-)
>
> > We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking
> > the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you
> > see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.
>
> > It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of
> > numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend
> > they change to golfers :-)
>
> > I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The
> > facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can
> > enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after
> > Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get
> > ourselves to 24 golfers.
>
> > My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the
> > noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H executives :-)
>
> > Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.
>
> > The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per
> > person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full
> > use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a
> > private dining area.
>
> > Tee Times;
> > 20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x tee
> > times for 24 people
> > 21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee
> > times for 24 people
>
> > The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room with
> > 1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both people
> > will be £203.00 per room.
>
> > So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be sick
> > of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a
> > stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the
> > words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"
>
> > Bill
>
> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get
> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular
> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but
> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev? Sam?
> Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam? Thomopac?
>
> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
> there you go, eh!
>
> --
> Durram


Mr Bolam and friend AN Other are confirmed.  Takes us to 20 now I
believe.

Bill

Bill wrote:
> On 19 Oct, 10:18, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>> Bill Seddon wrote:
>>> I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way
>>> to check our arrangements.
>>> On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the
>>> green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20
>>> plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the
>>> course.
>>> The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  ducks
>>> etc.
>>> I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be
>>> looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our
>>> problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are
>>> undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play next
>>> year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I think
>>> they will really be finished :-)
>>> We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking
>>> the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you
>>> see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.
>>> It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of
>>> numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend
>>> they change to golfers :-)
>>> I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The
>>> facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can
>>> enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after
>>> Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get
>>> ourselves to 24 golfers.
>>> My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the
>>> noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives :-)
>>> Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.
>>> The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per
>>> person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full
>>> use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a
>>> private dining area.
>>> Tee Times;
>>> 20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x tee
>>> times for 24 people
>>> 21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee
>>> times for 24 people
>>> The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room with
>>> 1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both people
>>> will be £203.00 per room.
>>> So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be sick
>>> of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a
>>> stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the
>>> words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"
>>> Bill
>> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get
>> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular
>> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but
>> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev? Sam?
>> Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam? Thomopac?
>>
>> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
>> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
>> there you go, eh!
>>
>> --
>> Durram
> 
> 
> Mr Bolam and friend AN Other are confirmed.  Takes us to 20 now I
> believe.
> 
> Bill
> 

I make no great claims for accuracy either on the course or off it :-)

"Demetri (Durram)"  wrote in
news:ff9spp$b62$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk: 


> 
> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get 
> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular 
> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but 
> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev?
> Sam? Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam?
> Thomopac? 
> 
> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
> there you go, eh!
> 

That's one of the nicest posts I have seen in a while, thanks Demetri.  
I had thought about asking to go on one of these do's, but not being a 
particularly good golfer, and not knowing anyone rather unnerved me - 
you have single handedly put that particular fear in the bin!

I'm a 25 handicapper having been badly injured a couple of years ago - I 
used to be in single figures, and that's never likely to come back; but 
I still love the game and am professionally involved, even though my 
game is sometimes painful to see!

What's the deal about paying? Cheque in advance?  Deposit?  I'd love to 
be there and put faces to the names....

My daughter plays, and rather well, even though she's not a usenet suer 
- would she be welcome too?  Madeline Bourne, plays off 19, 25 years 
old.

Cheers chaps and chapesses.....


Nigel B.

Nigel B wrote:
> "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote in
> news:ff9spp$b62$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk: 
> 
> 
>> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get 
>> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular 
>> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but 
>> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev?
>> Sam? Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam?
>> Thomopac? 
>>
>> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
>> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
>> there you go, eh!
>>
> 
> That's one of the nicest posts I have seen in a while, thanks Demetri.  
> I had thought about asking to go on one of these do's, but not being a 
> particularly good golfer, and not knowing anyone rather unnerved me - 
> you have single handedly put that particular fear in the bin!
> 
> I'm a 25 handicapper having been badly injured a couple of years ago - I 
> used to be in single figures, and that's never likely to come back; but 
> I still love the game and am professionally involved, even though my 
> game is sometimes painful to see!
> 
> What's the deal about paying? Cheque in advance?  Deposit?  I'd love to 
> be there and put faces to the names....
> 
> My daughter plays, and rather well, even though she's not a usenet suer 
> - would she be welcome too?  Madeline Bourne, plays off 19, 25 years 
> old.
> 
> Cheers chaps and chapesses.....
> 
> 
> Nigel B.

Nigel

There will be a small deposit to pay in advance to cover prizes and a 
deposit to the hotel.  Likely to be around £30 per person but not 
confirmed yet.  This can be by bank transfer or cheque.  The rest is 
payable to the hotel on departure.  I'll not be asking for deposits for 
another month or so,  just a confirmation of interest at this stage.

Of course you would both be welcome,  it would be lovely to see new 
faces,  I was one last year!

The golf is not the important thing at these events,  it really is a 
cracking social event,  and the facilities here are top notch.

Bill

Nigel B wrote:
> "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote in
> news:ff9spp$b62$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk: 
> 
> 
>> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get 
>> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular 
>> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but 
>> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev?
>> Sam? Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam?
>> Thomopac? 
>>
>> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
>> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
>> there you go, eh!
>>
> 
> That's one of the nicest posts I have seen in a while, thanks Demetri.  
> I had thought about asking to go on one of these do's, but not being a 
> particularly good golfer, and not knowing anyone rather unnerved me - 
> you have single handedly put that particular fear in the bin!
> 
> I'm a 25 handicapper having been badly injured a couple of years ago - I 
> used to be in single figures, and that's never likely to come back; but 
> I still love the game and am professionally involved, even though my 
> game is sometimes painful to see!
> 
> What's the deal about paying? Cheque in advance?  Deposit?  I'd love to 
> be there and put faces to the names....
> 
> My daughter plays, and rather well, even though she's not a usenet suer 
> - would she be welcome too?  Madeline Bourne, plays off 19, 25 years 
> old.
> 
> Cheers chaps and chapesses.....
> 
> 
> Nigel B.


'Ere we go! Injured golfer...used to be single figures...playing off 
25...better get the engraving done now and have done with it. And when 
it comes to pain, you haven't seen my putting yet

Also glad to hear that your daughter isn't a usenet suer or else I'd 
likely be in trouble ;-)

Seriously though, women golfers, non-geeks and non-golfers are always 
welcome to the 'party' - golf and computer talk are only part of the 
fun. There is general chat, eating, drinking and even badger watching if 
you're up late enough! (I think this might change to late night deer 
stalking at FoA by the sounds of it)

Whatever, don't count on losing weight or getting much sleep!
-- 
d:-D

Demetri (Durram) wrote:
> Bill wrote:
>> On 19 Oct, 10:18, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>> Bill Seddon wrote:
>>>> I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the way
>>>> to check our arrangements.
>>>> On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over the
>>>> green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20
>>>> plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of the
>>>> course.
>>>> The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  
>>>> ducks
>>>> etc.
>>>> I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be
>>>> looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our
>>>> problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are
>>>> undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play 
>>>> next
>>>> year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I 
>>>> think
>>>> they will really be finished :-)
>>>> We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony overlooking
>>>> the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you
>>>> see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.
>>>> It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of
>>>> numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the weekend
>>>> they change to golfers :-)
>>>> I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The
>>>> facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can
>>>> enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after
>>>> Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get
>>>> ourselves to 24 golfers.
>>>> My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the
>>>> noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives :-)
>>>> Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.
>>>> The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per
>>>> person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full
>>>> use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a
>>>> private dining area.
>>>> Tee Times;
>>>> 20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 x 
>>>> tee
>>>> times for 24 people
>>>> 21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee
>>>> times for 24 people
>>>> The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room 
>>>> with
>>>> 1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both 
>>>> people
>>>> will be £203.00 per room.
>>>> So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be 
>>>> sick
>>>> of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a
>>>> stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the
>>>> words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"
>>>> Bill
>>> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get
>>> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular
>>> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but
>>> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev? Sam?
>>> Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam? 
>>> Thomopac?
>>>
>>> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
>>> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
>>> there you go, eh!
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Durram
>>
>>
>> Mr Bolam and friend AN Other are confirmed.  Takes us to 20 now I
>> believe.
>>
>> Bill
>>
> 
> I make no great claims for accuracy either on the course or off it :-)

How we doing for numbers for this one, Bill? I've got someone interested 
from our place.
-- 
Durram

Demetri (Durram) wrote:
> Demetri (Durram) wrote:
>> Bill wrote:
>>> On 19 Oct, 10:18, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>>> Bill Seddon wrote:
>>>>> I had a meeting the NEC today so popped into Forest of Arden on the 
>>>>> way
>>>>> to check our arrangements.
>>>>> On driving in there were deer roaming on the tenth fairway and over 
>>>>> the
>>>>> green.  I didn't ask if they had soft spikes!  There must have been 20
>>>>> plus of them,  awesome sight and they roam free on the back nine of 
>>>>> the
>>>>> course.
>>>>> The course looked fantastic,  lots of wildlife,  pheasant,  deer,  
>>>>> ducks
>>>>> etc.
>>>>> I was met by the lady organising our booking and assured we will be
>>>>> looked after.  I can see no reason why we won't be. I explained our
>>>>> problems last year and she was most apologetic.  The rooms are
>>>>> undergoing a total re furb scheduled to be completed before we play 
>>>>> next
>>>>> year so that should be a bonus.  Completion is due in March,  so I 
>>>>> think
>>>>> they will really be finished :-)
>>>>> We have a private dining area and bar area,  with a balcony 
>>>>> overlooking
>>>>> the 18th.  Couldn't be any better.  It's a little like the terrace you
>>>>> see the victorious Ryder Cup team on at The Belfry.
>>>>> It was really busy today,  so I can see why they want to be sure of
>>>>> numbers,  loads of conference type people mid week,  but at the 
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> they change to golfers :-)
>>>>> I still have a booking for 24,  we are 19 confirmed a the moment.  The
>>>>> facilities look awesome, I'm tempted to stop another night so i can
>>>>> enjoy things a little more!  I can hold this booking until just after
>>>>> Christmas with no financial penalty.  It would be nice if we could get
>>>>> ourselves to 24 golfers.
>>>>> My only concern on looking through all the terms and conditions is the
>>>>> noise limit of 75dB! Certain people may be tested by H+S executives 
>>>>> :-)
>>>>> Just a reminder of the deal for those tempted to come and join us.
>>>>> The booking is for Sunday 20th April 2008 at the rate of £119.00 per
>>>>> person based on 2 sharing.  £154.00 for a single.  Rates include full
>>>>> use of leisure facilities. dinner bed and breakfast with dinner in a
>>>>> private dining area.
>>>>> Tee Times;
>>>>> 20/4/08 Golf is booked on the Aylesford Course 12.06pm - 12.51pm 6 
>>>>> x tee
>>>>> times for 24 people
>>>>> 21/4/08 Golf is booked on the Arden Course 10.00am - 10.50am 6 x tee
>>>>> times for 24 people
>>>>> The non-Golfer rate will be £84.00 per person if sharing, so a room 
>>>>> with
>>>>> 1 golfer and 1 non golfer including Dinner and Breakfast for both 
>>>>> people
>>>>> will be £203.00 per room.
>>>>> So this is not the last call for other attendees,  but you might be 
>>>>> sick
>>>>> of my messages in a few months if we don't get five more!  It's a
>>>>> stunning venue,  dead easy to get to,  and at a bargain price.  In the
>>>>> words of an East Anglian Football person,  " Let's be 'avin' you"
>>>>> Bill
>>>> Sounds great, well done with tying things up Bill. I hope we can get
>>>> those extras to join in and make it 24 there are still a few regular
>>>> posters to this newsgroup who don't seem to have taken the plunge but
>>>> would be great to see them: Chalky? LizG? Johnnybike (Hallas)? Kev? 
>>>> Sam?
>>>> Mike Short PK? Ian Clarke? Nigel B? Stephen Stewart? Steve Bolam? 
>>>> Thomopac?
>>>>
>>>> I'm sure I've missed loads of people out, apologies if you've not been
>>>> namechecked and you wanted to and apologies if you have and didn't but
>>>> there you go, eh!
>>>>
>>>> -- 
>>>> Durram
>>>
>>>
>>> Mr Bolam and friend AN Other are confirmed.  Takes us to 20 now I
>>> believe.
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
>>
>> I make no great claims for accuracy either on the course or off it :-)
> 
> How we doing for numbers for this one, Bill? I've got someone interested 
> from our place.

Demetri,  well done,

room for 3 more at the moment.  All welcome

Bill