THE BIG ATVLAND.NET MEET UP IN BRUM! 15/3/2009

[banbury_oddball]

Twas me, and I've already put it up on the wall in the spare room / office.

My daugher Ellie was loving this, and had to explain that there wasn't a dalek at the meeting, but think it's a great picture, so reckon that will get me to a Doctor Who convention this year.

It was a great day as usual.

The funniest part was the burger scenario whereby after ordering, 15 mins or so had passed before the numpty from the bar said he couldn't do any burgers due to not having any buns. So I had a chicken dinner myself only then to notice that there were more burgers appearing. The geers from me, Mark and others about this I think were winding the barman up a little, but tough !

The pic with the TV Times crew was a good one, and pity Mark didn't get them again when they all looked up at the camera, that would have made a good pic too.

Thanks also go to Birmingham City Council who gave me a parking ticket. I'm going to challenge it though as it states "01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours". Sorry, but on Sunday you don't pay so I'll see what they say. No other cars got a ticket on the day. So if I pay within 14 days it's £35 (50% off). So I can afford a little time before I pay it. Ugh !

[westward]

Thanks also go to Birmingham City Council who gave me a parking ticket. I'm going to challenge it though as it states "01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours". Sorry, but on Sunday you don't pay so I'll see what they say. No other cars got a ticket on the day. So if I pay within 14 days it's £35 (50% off). So I can afford a little time before I pay it. Ugh !

Bloody hell that is a bit much..... where did you park? We have always paid in Bridge Street or Holliday Street for nothing before...... I couldn't find a space there so we had to go to the Brindley Drive (off Cambridge Street )multi-storey which was £2.50 for all day so worth bearing in mind, as it is only the other side of centenary square...

[westward]

OOh, I forgot to mention, that we also wish to thank Mr TSW for donating the signed Dr Who picture which Tony won and also Wilko for the signed Pipkins DVD (which he won back but was able to swap with Steve who also won some of his own things back) and the photo's he has also donated to us. It was very generous guys thank you so much....

[banbury_oddball]

Thanks also go to Birmingham City Council who gave me a parking ticket. I'm going to challenge it though as it states "01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours". Sorry, but on Sunday you don't pay so I'll see what they say. No other cars got a ticket on the day. So if I pay within 14 days it's £35 (50% off). So I can afford a little time before I pay it. Ugh !

Bloody hell that is a bit much..... where did you park? We have always paid in Bridge Street or Holliday Street for nothing before...... I couldn't find a space there so we had to go to the Brindley Drive (off Cambridge Street )multi-storey which was £2.50 for all day so worth bearing in mind, as it is only the other side of centenary square...

I parked on the end of the pavement just by the security office of ATV. Just wish I'd parked there now instead of on the road. I wouldn't have had a ticket then ! Anyway, e-mail logged. I'll see where it gets me. Not very far I doubt.

[westward]

Ah yes, I wondered if that was your Zafira along there - but it didn't look illegally parked (although I only glanced whilst looking for a space myself... ) As you say though the whole street should be free on a Sunday - unless things have changed since last year.... did you photograph the car in situ and take a pic of the signs? People have had these tickets issued erroneously by the agents of the council in other areas, and have proved the point with pics.

All a bit of a dampner to an otherwise great day though....

[ATV-Central 4 ever]

Thanks also go to Birmingham City Council who gave me a parking ticket. I'm going to challenge it though as it states "01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours". Sorry, but on Sunday you don't pay so I'll see what they say. No other cars got a ticket on the day. So if I pay within 14 days it's £35 (50% off). So I can afford a little time before I pay it. Ugh !

That's bad news, sorry to hear that. Yes, you're right, parking charges don't apply on Sunday so they can't enforce that charge on you. I parked on Bordesley Street near Moor Street car park, quite a walk from Broad Street but was free. Thankfully the car was still in one piece and no ticket when I got back.

[mighty ATV]

Hi all

I had a smashing day yesterday. Thanks so much to everyone for making it such a memorable time. Its great having these events to look forward to. the only draw back is that the time goes by way too quickly. its true that time goes quickly when your enjoying yourself.

there is so much to say im not sure where to start but ive a list of 'thank you's' to mention

firstly thanks to everyone for your great company. Im sorry if i didnt get around to speaking to everyone at length but hopefully next time i will. what a great bunch.

* Peter R - thanks so much for the dvd's - they are terrific as always im most grateful. thanks also for those great atvland.net t shirts.
* Peter T - thanks for the dvd's also - much appreciated.
* Tony (banbury) cheers for the ATV membership card and of course the other pressie! will be dropping you a line. Tony im really sorry that you picked up that ticket...i think you have a good case there tho. i didnt think they were enforcing on sundays?
* Dave - Mr TSW - thanks also for the dvd and it was really good to meet you. glad you had a good time.
* Col - good to meet you too. hope you had a good time.

I still cant believe i won the ATV endcap. What a lovely shock that was!! Thanks mathew for a great prize. I can confirm that im in delicate negotiations at this stage with my wife about where its going to go . I was also chuffed to bits with my Tiswas DVD's which ill enjoy im sure.

They were all terrific prizes and its great to hear the amount of money raised in the process. a good cause.

I really enjoyed chatting and catching with you all ...tony, steve, peter R, Peter T, Gill, Rob, alan, Wilko, Bobby, Lee, Mark, Col, Dave, Dom and mathew. I hope to goodness that ive mentioned everyone!!

roll on the next one when hopefully tthey will sort out the food!!

Cheers

Greg
Mighty ATV

[Col]

Really enjoyed the Birmingham meet yesterday, it was good to see familiar faces from the Sheffield meet and to meet some new faces - Greg, Tony, Billy, Wilko and Gill (only briefly though). Now watching the Tiswas DVDs I won in the raffle...

[ATV-Central 4 ever]

Hey, and me, Col, you hadn't met me before! Was good to meet you too.

[mrtsw]

Hey, and me, Col, you hadn't met me before! Was good to meet you too.

OI an me too col! it was nice to meet you too!!!

[Col]

D'oh - sorry, Alan and David

[wilko]

Just a quick note to say thanks for a very nice day on Sunday. I'm still trying to put names to all the faces, but its coming along slowly in my own quiet way. I got some lovely things from the raffle after I swapped the item I donated in the first place. 3 lovely episodes of Tiswas (with a few hidden extras for continuity fans) and Metal Mickey Series 2 (Gee, thanks guys...(!))

Also thanks to Mr TSW for his DVD of TSW's last day. By coincidence I saw this a few days earlier but its nice to have a decent copy.

Thanks again for a smashing day and hope to see you at the next meet up.

[mighty ATV]

Glad you were able to make it Wilko

Im liking the new forum header picture at the top of the page by the way. really good. like the way the rescued sign is incorperated into the 'atv-land' logo. good stuff.

cheers
Greg

[Peter Thomas]

Im liking the new forum header picture at the top of the page by the way. really good. like the way the rescued sign is incorperated into the 'atv-land' logo. good stuff.

Some people won't see it just yet. They'll have to hit the refresh button (or press F5) before it shows up for them. That's what I had to do (on both my PC and Mac) this morning.

[westward]

Indeed it is a good picture, nice one