Beex Unplugged! 15-17 October

Curiosity · **Posted:** Fri Oct 08, 2010 19:59

You are coming though, throughsilver, aren't you?

Ange · **Posted:** Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:42

It may be me/my iPad being stupid but I can't work out how to amend the Google list thing.

We will bring the following
* Blast Off. A board game that Myoptika & his family cannot work out how to play.
* Jenga
* Playing cards
* Some Rock Band/Guitar Hero games (Myoptika can tell you which)
* A normal microphone & a USB microphone

Ange · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 18:02

5 more sleeps!

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 18:32

So, shall we do a big chili for Friday night and a BBQ on Saturday? The Asda nearby is very convenient (it really if 45 minutes away, and cheap) so we can pick up what we need from there unless you're quite particular about what you want.

The quiz is coming along nicely, though there will be no TV round, just regular questions and some music.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

I'm fine with that. Will the weather co-operate though?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 18:39

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

I'm fine with that. Will the weather co-operate though?

I have no idea. If not, we'll think of something.

Malc · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 18:43

I'll say from now that I'm pretty fussy, so if I don't eat stuff that others have cooked then please don't be offended.

Malc

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

We'll get some eggs.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 18:48

Malc wrote:

I'll say from now that I'm pretty fussy, so if I don't eat stuff that others have cooked then please don't be offended.

Malc

HOW DARE YOU!!!!

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

I was planning on bringing (apart from the obvious like toiletries, clothes, and food):

Xbox 360 with every type of connecting cable I have
Music game disks (RB2, Beatles Rock Band, GH:WT I guess)
A USB stick with my profile and all my Rock Band DLC (memo to self: transfer all licences for offline play)
Several guitars and my Yamaha (big) drum kit (my Rock Band drums are basically fucked)
My poker set with two decks of cards (will mostly be for MafiaScum I think)
Batteries & a charger
USB hub
If I can find it: a downloaded copy of Scott Pilgrim for movie night consideration

It might not get used, particularly if the weather is good, but I'd rather have things in the car we don't need than need something I didn't bring.

Mogwai · **Joined:** 14th Nov, 2008 **Posts:** 113

Malc wrote:

I'll say from now that I'm pretty fussy, so if I don't eat stuff that others have cooked then please don't be offended.

Malc

That's absolutely fine. Given that I don't know what I can eat day to day with this pregnancy, there's a chance I won't be able to eat my own cooking!

Ange · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 20:14

Curiosity wrote:

So, shall we do a big chili for Friday night and a BBQ on Saturday?

That sounds good to me. Even if the weather is bad on the Saturday then we can always do BBQ food, but indoors.

Big breakfast/brunch on the Saturday? I'm happy to don my apron for this. And for assisting with the chilli and for baking cakes (om nom), but I'll leave BBQ-ing to the boys

GazChap · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 20:44

Don't forget your PS3, Doctor Glyndwr

//edit: Also, I am horrifically fussy with food too so I echo Malc's sentiments. Also also, I'm absolutely shit at cooking so keep me away from the BBQ unless you all want food poisoning

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

I'll bring a travel pack of spices, seasonings, and the like - I have er....everything....and there's no point buying pots of stuff just for this weekend.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

@craster: We should have a spice-off, I have some fairly obscure ones (fenugreek springs to mind).

@gazchap: yes! Still on for that?

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12310

I have added everything people have said to the list, but please continue to add things:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?i ... tgc&pli=1#

GazChap · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 22:51

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

@gazchap: yes! Still on for that?

Indeed, although I expect the ultimate irony will now occur and I'll forget to bring mine.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 22:53

[Unplugged stick]
No gaming in the main living room!
[/Unplugged stick]

Malc · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 23:15

So,

my train gets into Derby at about 15:40, any one else going to be there that sort of time?

Malc

Malabelm · **Posted:** Sun Oct 10, 2010 23:26

Malc wrote:

So,

my train gets into Derby at about 15:40, any one else going to be there that sort of time?

Malc

On the Friday?

We're certainly not going to be there that early, unfortunately.

Ange · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:12

Malc wrote:

So,

my train gets into Derby at about 15:40, any one else going to be there that sort of time?

Malc

We'll be at the house by then (hopefully Curio & co will be there already to let us in).

Our plan to get from Derby city centre to the house is to get a local bus service, the Arriva number 38, which drops us off about half a mile away, then either walk to the house or see if anyone already at the house is available to pick us up.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:09

I would also hope to be there by then.

Although I will need things such as address.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

I noticed that yesterday - the details in the first post are a little unspecific.

Ange · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:14

If you google the house name it comes up with an address. Postcode is DE73 7FZ.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

I'm just waiting for the afternoon of the 15th, when we're all wandering around Derby lost and Curio's phone is off. It's gonna be great!

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:19

Ange wrote:

If you google the house name it comes up with an address. Postcode is DE73 7FZ.

Indeed, and tis in the first post.

I can search up a longer address if needed, but whack that into the satnav and you'll be fine.

I'll go dig up the specific directions about which little trail you need to go up, as it gets a mite confusing once you get off the main road.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11847

When coming from Derby you turn right into a gated lane just before the flyover. If you go over the flyover, you have gone too far.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:34

Curiosity wrote:

So, shall we do a big chili for Friday night and a BBQ on Saturday? The Asda nearby is very convenient (it really if 45 minutes away, and cheap) so we can pick up what we need from there unless you're quite particular about what you want.

Do you mean 4 to 5 mins? ?:|

Glad the Doc is bringing drums, we were getting low on car space!

Mogwai, do we need to bring teatowels?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:16

Yes, 4-5 minutes... not 45 minutes. That would be significantly less convenient.

The plan is now for the car containing the Apple Pies and me/wife to arrive at approx 1pm.

So if anyone is planning on getting there before 1pm on the Friday, please pipe up now.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

Nah, that's fine. We'll aim to get there shortly after.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11847

You fucking losers.

GazChap · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:30

I'm not gonna be there till 7-8pm ish, no time off work for me!

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:37

Mogwai wrote:

It might be an idea to bring a cool box if you're planning on bringing a lot of booze. There are fridges, but with the amount of us there are and all the food we'll need, it's likely they'll be full up of edibles.

This clearly needs to be put to the vote.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Grim... wrote:

Mogwai wrote:

It might be an idea to bring a cool box if you're planning on bringing a lot of booze. There are fridges, but with the amount of us there are and all the food we'll need, it's likely they'll be full up of edibles.

This clearly needs to be put to the vote.

Never mind on holiday; I had this problem at home. I solved it by buying another fridge.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:02

Is there anything to make proper coffee in?

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:03

Goddess Jasmine wrote:

Is there anything to make proper coffee in?

A mug?

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11847

Do you mean, "is there a coffee maker"?

I don't think so.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Also, I can bring a couple of cool boxes. We'll need a few bags of ice from the Asda.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:18

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Also, I can bring a couple of cool boxes. We'll need a few bags of ice from the Asda.

According to QI the other night, you can fetch about £15,000 for a kidney.

Just throwing that out there...

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:21

Bobbyaro wrote:

Do you mean, "is there a coffee maker"?

I don't think so.

Or cafetiere (but I can't usually spell that).

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38522

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

the Asda

Ick

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

Don't worry. It's an Asda in the midlands. Us walking in the door will raise the average level of classiness so much it'll instantly morph into a Waitrose.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38522

I have no problem with Asda. It's 'the Asda' that bothers me.

You don't say, I'm going to The B&Q

Ange · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 13:11

Grim... wrote:

Mogwai wrote:

It might be an idea to bring a cool box if you're planning on bringing a lot of booze. There are fridges, but with the amount of us there are and all the food we'll need, it's likely they'll be full up of edibles.

This clearly needs to be put to the vote.

In an email Mogwai sent to me she said there's a utility room or something near the kitchen which is freezing and perfect for storing drinks in

Ange · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 13:16

Oh and the weather looks like it should be ok for a BBQ

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=De73%207fz&day=5

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

DavPaz wrote:

I have no problem with Asda. It's 'the Asda' that bothers me.

Mmm - surely that's just specifying that we'll get the ice from the Asda that's nearby, rather than getting it from some other generic Asda?

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32621

Craster wrote:

Mmm - surely that's just specifying that we'll get the ice from the Asda that's nearby, rather than getting it from some other generic Asda?

Yes. The word "nearby" is implicit at the end of my sentence.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49233

You're implicit at the end of my sentence.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 14:53

Craster wrote:

You're implicit at the end of my sentence.

Better than him being explicit at the end of your anything!

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Oct 11, 2010 15:05

Craster wrote:

Don't worry. It's an Asda in the midlands. Us walking in the door will raise the average level of classiness so much it'll instantly morph into a Waitrose.

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