The Big Forum Gathering (B.F.G.)

[Minnie M]

Originally posted by Lynn
.......... I can get to even hope to get up for a few dances with other forumites!

we are definitely getting away from the original idea

[TheTramp]

Originally posted by Minnie M
Yes BUT - that would make the price of the weekend high - add that to accomadion and flight (even if low cost) and parking/taxis/transport costs - that would certainly rule the trip out for me

Not at all.

Assuming that Franck does the same as he normally does....

Which is, you pay for what you want. If you just want to dance in the night, then that's all you pay for. If you want to do workshops, then you pay for those too.

That way, everyone has the choice of what they do....

Steve

[Andy McGregor]

Originally posted by Minnie M
Yes BUT - that would make the price of the weekend high - add that to accomadion and flight (even if low cost) and parking/taxis/transport costs - that would certainly rule the trip out for me

If the teachers taught for free it shouldn't add to the cost at all. I'm willing to do a 3 hour intensive field based 'Shopping and Cross-Dressing Symposium'

[TheTramp]

Originally posted by Lynn
.......... I can get to even hope to get up for a few dances with other forumites!

Originally posted by Minnie M
we are definitely getting away from the original idea

Sorry Lynda. I don't understand quite what you mean....

Surely that was totally the idea. Getting to dance with other forumites???

Steve

[Bardsey]

Originally posted by Andy McGregor


Maybe we could dance 'til about silly O'Clock again, have a nice lie in and go home about lunch time on the Sunday.

It's just an idea. What do you other Forumites think?

that sounds like my idea of a gret weekend! I'm with you on that one, Andy. Put my name down. I'd be willing to share a room with someone too, to keep costs down.

Jill

[Sheepman]

Originally posted by Mary
- they are all great women!!

That's not what you said last time, or maybe you're not talking about my dancing?

Workshops or no workshops, I think it is best to have the choice. Though assuming numbers won't be on the scale of the larger RBs, I don't think they need to be intensively timetabled. (ie not all day back to back).

Any time from early July suits us, but I realise costs will go up in the peak holiday season.

Greg

[Sheepman]

Originally posted by Bardsey
I'd be willing to share a room with someone too, to keep costs down.

I make it about 2 minutes since your post, I reckon you must have had dozens of offers by now!

Greg

[Minnie M]

It was this bit I was commenting on :-

" I can get to even hope ..........

Maybe I read it wrong, but it sounded like the dances with other forumites would be a bonus and not main reason for the 'get-to-gether'

I like Franck's idea though wish they would adopt that down here

[TheTramp]

Ah. Okie.

I think that Lynn was just commenting on the fact that she's quite new to the scene, and maybe would feel a little out of place.

But don't worry Lynn.... there will be plenty of other beginners there too (no, I'm not saying it ).



Steve

[TheTramp]

Originally posted by Sheepman
I make it about 2 minutes since your post, I reckon you must have had dozens of offers by now!

Greg

Probably hundreds.

Not often you get to share a room with Sharon Stone

Steve

[stompin' phil]

I've still got the photo's from my last encounter with her.may be i should sell them to the highest bidder for cash for charity
Stompin' Phil

[Bardsey]

Originally posted by Sheepman
I make it about 2 minutes since your post, I reckon you must have had dozens of offers by now!

Greg

Not a single one..... mmmm what does that tell me.....

[Sheepman]

Originally posted by Bardsey
what does that tell me

That we are not worthy!

Greg

[Andy McGregor]

Originally posted by Bardsey
that sounds like my idea of a gret weekend! I'm with you on that one, Andy. Put my name down. I'd be willing to share a room with someone too, to keep costs down.

Jill

You can share with me and Kylie if you like...





..sorry, bit slow, had to do some work - opened an envelope

[Bardsey]

Originally posted by Andy McGregor
You can share with me and Kylie if you like...

Ok, if she bring Robbie W with her


..sorry, bit slow, had to do some work - opened an envelope [/QUOTE]

My God, you've done as much as that this morning..... makes me feel quite lazy! I think you've earned the right to a coffee break now !

[Sandy]

Originally posted by Franck
I would also be interested to get some feedback on the Perth Bells Centre, where we ran the Scottish Jivemasters party... It was a bit big last year, but with the numbers we would expect for the Forum Gathering, then maybe we'll need that size of hall?
Franck.

Never having been to the Perth venue and as we will be having the Aberdeen Beach for Feb and May I rather fancy the Perth choice.

Hey, I've actually got a job now so I can justify the weekend away!

Can't wait

Sandy

[Lynn]

Originally posted by TheTramp
Ah. Okie.

I think that Lynn was just commenting on the fact that she's quite new to the scene, and maybe would feel a little out of place.

But don't worry Lynn.... there will be plenty of other beginners there too (no, I'm not saying it ).

Steve

Yes, that's what I meant. My opportunities to learn and improve over here are limited, currently only beginner classes on offer, so I love any opportunity to learn as well as dance. And therefore I would be able to dance that little bit better, with other forumites in the evening, if I had been to a workshop or two in the afternoon!

And yes, I do feel a bit like a 'toddler' still (that's referring to my level of dancing, not my dancing style!!!). But I'm still game to jump on a plane and come over and join in as best I can!

[Boomer]

Originally posted by Lynn
... My opportunities to learn and improve over here are limited, currently only beginner classes on offer, so I love any opportunity to learn as well as dance. And therefore I would be able to dance that little bit better, with other forumites in the evening, if I had been to a workshop or two in the afternoon! ...

Lynn, not sure how much this will/might help, but it's an old posting by The Oracle, I've found it very useful...even if I do forget the moves once the music starts
http://www.jivebug.co.uk/html/lessons.html

[Minnie M]

Originally posted by Sandy
Hey, I've actually got a job now so I can justify the weekend away!

Anyone got one for me

[Ian W]

Originally posted by Lynn
Yes, that's what I meant. My opportunities to learn and improve over here are limited, currently only beginner classes on offer, so I love any opportunity to learn as well as dance. And therefore I would be able to dance that little bit better, with other forumites in the evening, if I had been to a workshop or two in the afternoon!

Hi Lynn,

Even better ... come over on the thursday afternoon so you can go to the thursday night class in Edinburgh. Then you would have 3 days of dancing, plus a days sightseeing in Edinburgh!

I'm sure we could find someone to show you around, get you a lift to the weekend venue etc. (I will if I'm about that weekend)

Ian