Uk 2009??

[Ally]

Don't talk to me about NYC you fickle trollop! Where's my damn photos.

Anyway, glad to hear that something is on offer for this year, even if a bit scaled down and hope that I will be able to attend. I am sure everyone is much appreciative of all the work that you, Claudia and Andy do. Well Claudia and Andy anyway.

[AdamNeilWood]

Fickle isn't a word I'd use in the circumstances... which have since changed!

I should have said in my previous post that the event is likely to be held in London - thanks to chrisjd for prompting me.

Hope everyone can attend - even Ally

[Sam Flynn]

However, on contacting all the Britannia hotels 8 months ago we were informed that they would have to charge their full rate due to the uncertain financial climate.

Adam - have you tried telling them how much booze we'd get through?

You'd think they'd be falling over themselves with enticing deals, but that's the good old British hospitality industry for you! I'm reminded of those Blackpool guest-houses that offered bed and board for 3s 6d a night, charging 2d extra for "use of cruet".

Still, whatever happens, I'm sure it'll be great. All the best to you, Claudia and Andy as you work your usual magic.

[KatBradshaw]

Suggestions for venues??? Hull?? Mike Covell has some great stuff on Stephenson.

[Robert]

How about Torquay? I know an excellent hotel with a genial host :

[Monty]

Ally

Ask and I shall provide. I tell you, getting Jesus to appear was easier.

[AdamNeilWood]

Monty, get back to your loaves and fishes. That's the conference banquet sorted...

[Ally]

Monty,

Yeah, you're pretty good. He must love you best. I am sure that Vermont thing is meaningless now...

[Monty]

Damn right Ally. Though the fact that I got something he wants may have tilted it in my favour Girlfriend.

[Natalie Severn]

That sounds good Adam! Let me know if I can be of any help-
Norma

[Sam Flynn]

I tell you, getting Jesus to appear was easier.

... no good. He only appears on the third day.

[The Grave Maurice]

London would be fine with me. Maybe a small hotel near the scene of the action. Does the Thistle chain still run that modest establishment by Tower Bridge? That would be good.

London beats the heck out of trying to take a train to somewhere in the provinces...or, worse still, trying to drive to it. I've tried driving in England and, I swear, no one there has ever heard of the "keep right" rule. It was like they all thought they were in Australia.

[Monty]

Monty,

Yeah, you're pretty good. He must love you best. I am sure that Vermont thing is meaningless now...

Naturally. Ive got something he wants.


Monty

[Glenn Lauritz Andersson]

Hi all,

It's good news indeed that the possibility exists for another venue in spite of the recent economic situation. A scale downed conference is better than nothing and I am sure of that Adam and Claudia are doing their best.

London would be excellent - for once those of us who comes from abroad would get a lucky break with less additional travel time. I certainly hope it will be in London (which could also be combined to a nice group trip to East End and the murder sites) but of course anywhere will do as long as a conference of some sort will become reality. However, it would certainly be nice to have the venue where things actually happened.

All the best

[Suzi]

Hear Hear Glenn!
Wishing all the best to Adam,Claudia and Andy in their undoubted efforts!!
We can do it chaps!!!...There must be a venue/venues somewhere in the smoke (or wherever!) that fancy trebling (!) their bar takings for a day or so!!!
Suz xx