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Post by philmepowers on Feb 26, 2014 0:13:46 GMT
Yes Chris bar was good and they started bringing anything not on it up for us (Guinness was on tap) A decent bar in the establishment makes it............. 300 juices on tap.....I'm sure there's a beer one in there for you......lol
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Post by alanfinal on Feb 26, 2014 2:59:59 GMT
I too had the conversation about going to UKecig-store with the boys,I viewed it differently as a separate meet that could be done in-between meets,especially as we are 6 weeks apart and could fit it in the middle,in my view which of course would favour something closer to me,I also think it is the wrong side of town for many members and it interrupts the flow of the normal meet,however I believe we can do a separate meet that would be popular with a large element of the normal crowd and may help to attract others,side-swiping the main meet while we are on a bit of a roll would be a backward move,but adding to it would be a forward one,of course that's just my take on it,all opinions are welcome.
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Post by alanfinal on Feb 26, 2014 3:05:37 GMT
5th April is what I would be aiming for as the following two weeks are off my calender with a big car meet on the 12th and Easter the following week
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Post by philmepowers on Feb 26, 2014 7:19:01 GMT
The thing for me would be a cash flow thing and would have to choose one over the other........did you not get the girls opinion...?
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Post by chrisjw on Feb 26, 2014 8:07:54 GMT
The "pub" atmosphere is the seller to me..........I don't think you'd get that in an office.......added to that, no beer or food & I would definitely choose a pub........& would they be there on time?............. my opinion only.
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Post by alanfinal on Feb 26, 2014 12:08:19 GMT
The thing for me would be a cash flow thing and would have to choose one over the other........did you not get the girls opinion...? Sorry,girls opinion ? lost on that one
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Post by philmepowers on Feb 26, 2014 17:18:16 GMT
Yes Chris bar was good and they started bringing anything not on it up for us (Guinness was on tap) A decent bar in the establishment makes it............. It's actually the people that make the meet what it is ....bars are a plenty.......the point of the meets is to meet other vapers.....the drink is secondary for most but adds to the experience. Just saying what my reason is for going to the meets....if it was just a bar thing I know much better bars than what we've been to....lol I'm not looking for argument or to cause upset as some folks seem so set in there ways.......it was just a suggestion......the masses should decide rather than two. Just my two penny's worth
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Post by remnant on Feb 26, 2014 18:02:39 GMT
Between the Coach and the Prince of Wales, I don't really mind. The PoW had a better range of beers on. The Coach had a bigger room, and a bar upstairs. They both seemed happy to have us, which was great. I'd be fine with either one.
As for a meet at the UKEcigStore, I'd agree with Alan, seems like something that might be done in addition to the pub meets. It's also quite a schlep out to Wembley for those of us who are South and East.
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Post by chrisjw on Feb 26, 2014 18:42:49 GMT
A decent bar in the establishment makes it............. It's actually the people that make the meet what it is ....bars are a plenty.......the point of the meets is to meet other vapers.....the drink is secondary for most but adds to the experience. Just saying what my reason is for going to the meets....if it was just a bar thing I know much better bars than what we've been to....lol I'm not looking for argument or to cause upset as some folks seem so set in there ways.......it was just a suggestion......the masses should decide rather than two. Just my two penny's worth I'm sure the masses will make their decision.....as I said, it is purely my opinion & everyone is entitled to theirs.....at the end of the day, it's Alan whose shoulders it has fallen on to arrange the venue, with the odd suggestion from members, but it's proving more & more difficult to find a venue that 1. allows vaping & 2. able to accommodate the growing number of attendees.....therefore, if a suitable venue is found & it meets at least both of those requirements, then it's worth keeping in mind.....the "bar" isn't the be all & end all of the meets, I agree........but, it does play it's part in making it a more social occasion.....in my opinion.......however, I am merely "but one" of those attending.......unfortunately, you can't please everyone......life is like that.....& it's not a case of being set in ones ways.......it's more what makes the evening I would have thought......but, I stand to be corrected.
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Post by alanfinal on Feb 26, 2014 22:57:23 GMT
Ha ha its a big pair of shoulders,they have too be,I put my south east car meets to one side,brought in a couple of new people too the team who had showed huge enthusiasm to work with the admin I was leaving on her own,so I could take a years break from things and put my time into the vaping meets and the political fight surrounding us,two months down the line the two new admin left,everyone was squabbling and I had to come back too it,long story short,two new admin restored one now gone,wasn't easy but that is the biggest monthly MG-Rover meet in the country and talked about throughout that scene (not a boast) it meant there was no way I could let three years hard work be ruined because I wanted a break.
Back too the vaping meets,we have all had a hard ride,with the climate we live in surrounding vaping and I appreciate every last member and their opinions (there not arguments) I dearly want to pay back a debt of gratitude to UKecig-store,I know how excited they are now the stores finished,I will try to make the best decisions to keep the meets going in the right direction,I still think there is a better home for us,but we do at least have a rest bite with a choice of two pubs that accept us.
I'm sure I can arrange a date/meet for our sponsor,I just want to make the right decision,so all opinions and input is welcome,Cheers All
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Post by mart166 on Feb 27, 2014 8:45:30 GMT
Although i'm all for supporting our sponsors, i'm afraid Wembley just bit to far, we did go and look at the crappy market there last year, but would not travel there for an evening, pretty sure folks traveling from the south and east would agree, central london seems to work with it's good connections for all.
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Post by markm on Feb 27, 2014 9:10:48 GMT
Although I have yet to attend a meeting, I do agonise over it every time.
Can I suggest that keeping to venues accessible to the general public is a better Choice for vaping in general. becoming a members club is not helping the movement in the grand scheme of things.
We need to be taking each and every opertunity to raise our visibility, that is ultimately Going to be our last line of defence.
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Post by seniorphil on Feb 27, 2014 11:09:36 GMT
Hi all philmepowers did ukecigstore.co.uk want to do it during shop opening times, or in the evening? It may be better as a secondary meet as a lot seem unwilling to travel out to the sticks. I'll try to be there whatever is decided. It will be nice to have the normal meet in a regular venue, and everyone seemed pleased with location, food, beer, room, and staff at the Coach&Horse's. If any new-ish members have been reading this thread, please chip in with your penny worth. Phil.
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Post by OneDay on Feb 27, 2014 11:13:06 GMT
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C'mon peeps!
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Post by blakey on Feb 27, 2014 14:07:48 GMT
285 Views 27 Comments 9 Votes C'mon peeps! What ??? I voted - get over yerself Not qualified to comment on this cos yet again I am working early on sunday morning and will need to try and change duties so I don't know whether or not I'll be there, I do know that if I can make it then YOU will be making up my next supply of red stuff for a cash reward .
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