Who is attending to conference?

[LongLiz1888]

Hi Everyone
Just wondered how many of the people from this forum are attending the conference in London?
As you know, I am photographing the event. I would like to have some responses from anyone who is planning on attending.
I am planning on arriving in London on the Friday before the conference and most likely will be staying at the Ibis Hotel on Commercial Street and would like to know if any of you are arriving Friday as well and if you would all like to meet up for dinner or just a chat on Friday evening?
I am hoping to get to know everyone a bit before the conference which will assist me in the photography over the weekend. If I know a bit about all of you, I can try to bring that out in the photos, or "get your best side" so to speak.
Feel free to email me personally or answer on the forum.
Looking forward to meetng all of you.
Gail

[Mike Covell]

I am attending and arriving on Friday morning, with a view to getting to Islington for some research. I am not sure where I am staying yet, not sorted that aspect out!

[Chris G.]

Hi Everyone
Just wondered how many of the people from this forum are attending the conference in London?
As you know, I am photographing the event. I would like to have some responses from anyone who is planning on attending.
I am planning on arriving in London on the Friday before the conference and most likely will be staying at the Ibis Hotel on Commercial Street and would like to know if any of you are arriving Friday as well and if you would all like to meet up for dinner or just a chat on Friday evening?
I am hoping to get to know everyone a bit before the conference which will assist me in the photography over the weekend. If I know a bit about all of you, I can try to bring that out in the photos, or "get your best side" so to speak.
Feel free to email me personally or answer on the forum.
Looking forward to meetng all of you.
Gail


Hello Gail

My wife Donna and I are booked for the Ibis, beginning Friday night, planning to leave on Wednesday. I havent booked our flight from the U.S. yet though so can't say when we will be arriving on Friday. As a result, we would be reluctant to make firm plans for Friday evening as of now.

Chris

[Big Jon]

Hi Gail,

I'll be around Friday night, am staying in the Travelodge on Liverpool Street.

Shall we take this a step forward and organise a forum meet up on the Friday night?

[Chris G.]

Hi Gail,

I'll be around Friday night, am staying in the Travelodge on Liverpool Street.

Shall we take this a step forward and organise a forum meet up on the Friday night?


Good idea, Jon. I could try to make it depending on my travel plans.

Chris

[hmcalendin]

OMG what fun! I wish I could be there! Have fun all! Send pics!

[ferret]

I'll be there- with the cat! Staying at Travelodge ,Liverpool St. from Friday afternoon -ish too.

Suzi x

[Mike Covell]

I'll be there, with a ribbon in my hair and a great big kiss for you :kiss:

[How Brown]

I'll be there, with a ribbon in my hair and a great big kiss for you-Covell-Casanova

I can only imagine what I would get if I could go to the Convention:banghead:

[Big Jon]

Can anyone who knows the area better than me suggest a good place to meet up? Maybe a pub close to the hotels?

[ferret]

Hi Jon-
The Aldgate Exchange maybe........

[Big Jon]

Sounds good to me.

Would people like a meet up just to have a few drinks, or to meet up in the pub, then head for some food? Any good places for grub in the area?

[Sam Flynn]

Sounds good to me.

Would people like a meet up just to have a few drinks, or to meet up in the pub, then head for some food? Any good places for grub in the area?
Tubby Isaacs' whelk stall is first stop on my itinerary.

[Chris G.]

Tubby Isaacs' whelk stall is first stop on my itinerary.

Tubby Isaacs and his whelk stall (http://www.thelondontraveler.com/tubby-isaacs-and-his-whelk-stall/)

[Sam Flynn]

Thanks, Chris.

I have the strange feeling that I'll be visiting that stall every day during the cigarette breaks!

Can't get enough shellfish, me :)

[Chris G.]

Good to support an old-style traditional business like that too, Gareth. Good on yer, mate. :thumbsupbud:

Chris

[ferret]

AAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!! Tubbys!!!! OK after that 'whore derfff' we'll head to The Sheraz 'eh!............. Great curry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Big Jon]

I'll pass on the shellfish myself!

[Sam Flynn]

I'll pass on the shellfish myself!... that, from a Swansea boy! Shome mishtake shurely?

[ferret]

Me too re whelks and other nastinesses- but the prawns are good I know!!!!

Then off to a curryet at The Sheraz or maybe The Monsoon up Brick Lane!!!!!!!!!! Whoooooo Hoooooooo:high5:

What dy'a reckon chaps???

ok.... WE'LL SKIP ON THE JELLIED EELS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!

[Big Jon]

Sheraz was the frying pan, was it not?

[Big Jon]

... that, from a Swansea boy! Shome mishtake shurely?

I'm less than 2 miles away from Carmarthenshire and I'm half turk - would that explain my dislike of fishy things in shells?

[ferret]

Sheraz was the frying pan, was it not?

Y:faint:EP!!!

[Sam Flynn]

I'm less than 2 miles away from Carmarthenshire and I'm half turk - would that explain my dislike of fishy things in shells?Well, the great pianist and entertainer Donald Swann was born in Turk-land, and he avoided shellfish... although, in his case, probably on religious grounds ;)

[A.P. Wolf]

Sam, whelks are seventh heaven.
Never mind that whelk stall. Buy your own, fresh, par cook 'em, 'bout five minutes, lashings of balsamic vinegar, shut 'em in a box for three hours, shaking box every hour for at least a minute, remove lid, sprinkle with Tibetan pink rock salt - French will do in a struggle - bung in microwave for exactly ten seconds, small fork, garlic mayonaisse, your oversized mouth, put one in other...
Enjoy.

[Sam Flynn]

Thanks for the culinary hints, AP, and for the timely - if inadvertent - reminder that my oversized mouth is due for its annual service. I'll get the AGA man in to scrub my flue immediately.

[Caroline Morris]

Sam, whelks are seventh heaven.
Never mind that whelk stall. Buy your own, fresh, par cook 'em, 'bout five minutes, lashings of balsamic vinegar, shut 'em in a box for three hours, shaking box every hour for at least a minute, remove lid, sprinkle with Tibetan pink rock salt - French will do in a struggle - bung in microwave for exactly ten seconds, small fork, garlic mayonaisse, your oversized mouth, put one in other...
Enjoy.

Now that I could go for, AP.

I've never managed to get through a whelk without feeling like Gonzo, my favourite Muppet character, trying to eat a rubber tyre (tire to those across t'pond) to the Flight of the Bumble Bee.

But give me pretty much any other seafood and I'll be in heaven before ye.

If anyone is interested Liza and I will be in the Monsoon at some point. But then we do get the "extra special" service there (don't ask what Liza has to do for that), so nowhere else quite hits the spot, or leaves the pocket virtually intact. Their Crab Bhuna with coconut rice is to die for. Five courses including tea or the best coffee I've ever tasted (other drinks extra), all for about seven (s)quid.

Love,

Caz
X

[Caroline Morris]

Well, the great pianist and entertainer Donald Swann was born in Turk-land, and he avoided shellfish... although, in his case, probably on religious grounds ;)

Hi Sam,

Ah yes, that makes sense:

’Twas on a Monday morning,
The whelk man came to call.
I said the wife might like a bit
So he opened up his stall.

’Twas on a Tuesday morning,
The wife was took quite queer.
I rushed her to the A&E
The doc said “What’s this ’ere?”

’Twas on a Wednesday morning,
She took a turn for worse.
The whelks had made her frisky
And she tried it on the nurse.

’Twas on a Thursday morning,
The wife came home to me.
“I’ll never have whelks again”, she said,
“It’s cockles and mussels for tea”.

’Twas on a Friday morning,
I called the wife selfish.
She left and moved in with the man
Who sold me her shellfish.

On Saturday and Sunday,
There was no food at all.
And to make things worse on Monday,
That bastar* whelk man came to call.

Love,

Caz
X

[ferret]

Heeeeeeeee!! Good'un!

Yep Monsoon sounds good...remind me to remind myself closer to the time and will work on a cunning plan:high5:

Suz xx

[George Hutchinson]

If anyone is interested Liza and I will be in the Monsoon at some point. But then we do get the "extra special" service there (don't ask what Liza has to do for that), so nowhere else quite hits the spot, or leaves the pocket virtually intact. Their Crab Bhuna with coconut rice is to die for. Five courses including tea or the best coffee I've ever tasted (other drinks extra), all for about seven (s)quid.

Love,

Caz
X

And we mustn't forget my reaction to the naan wrap they threw together for me last month - it surely must've been the best food-on-the-go I've ever had.

PHILIP

[ferret]

That was food-on-the-go I assume ......not food ON THE 'GO' !!!!!!:eyebrows:

[Jackie Murphy]

Hi all,

I'm at work on the Friday, but hope to come straight after. Chuck kids out the door and run to station! Should be in London by 4.30ish depending on the tidying up, etc (although get kids to tidy instead of teaching them?)!

I'm not staying over at the moment, but may change my mind nearer the time.

I'd quite like to eat first if possible as I don't eat lunch and the alcohol will go straight to my legs!x

Jackie x

[A.P. Wolf]

Cripes Caz, I forgot to say take 'em outta the shells before the balsamics, otherwise they blow up in the microwave.
Those ten seconds just tenderise them perfectly. As does the balsamic.

[Natalie Severn]

Now that I could go for, AP.

I've never managed to get through a whelk without feeling like Gonzo, my favourite Muppet character, trying to eat a rubber tyre (tire to those across t'pond) to the Flight of the Bumble Bee.

But give me pretty much any other seafood and I'll be in heaven before ye.

If anyone is interested Liza and I will be in the Monsoon at some point. But then we do get the "extra special" service there (don't ask what Liza has to do for that), so nowhere else quite hits the spot, or leaves the pocket virtually intact. Their Crab Bhuna with coconut rice is to die for. Five courses including tea or the best coffee I've ever tasted (other drinks extra), all for about seven (s)quid.

Love,

Caz
X

Hi Caz,
I would be interested in having a meal as the Monsoon with you and Lisa and anyone else who wants to eat their scrumptious food!

Love

Norma
xx

[ferret]

yep count me in too- and the cat!!!! What time-ish d'ya reckon??:kiss:

Suz xxx

Aaaaaaaaagh AP whelks!!!! although I'm sure you do 'em wonderfully so they don't eat like Hampshire County Council Rubbers as I remember them on my initial experience of 'em!!!

BTW the Kings Head in Wickham is still there and as mad as ever!!!!

[Sam Flynn]

yep count me in too- and the cat!!!! What time-ish d'ya reckon?? ...... October ;) I'll be there, if you'll have me. Haven't had a Brick Lane curry for nearly 3 years, so it's about time I rectified that.

[Caroline Morris]

Hi Sam,

Suzi'll have anyone.

Come to think of it, so will Liza.

Come to think of it, so will I.

(Is it having a z in one's name?? Or a b in one's bonnetttt?)

Be at the Monsoon or be a buffoon.

Liza and I will probably start off in the Pride of Spit for a couple of stiff ones afore the curry.

Early start, late finish sounds about right. (Not too late for the Saturday @ 10 start though.)

Love,

Caz
X (who's not wishing the summer away, but....)

[Big Jon]

These plans open to all? If so, can we make this the plan for the forum meet up?

[ferret]

Sounds good to me!:high5:

Suz x

[Caroline Morris]

Sounds like a plan to me, Jon.

I might have to warn the Monsoon in June about a Riptide in October... :kiss:

Love,

Caz
XXX

[Monty]

Last time I was at the Monsoon Rob Clack bought me a drink in The Alice.

Happy days.

Monty
:)

[ferret]

:high5:Monsoon:high5:

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/HowieNina/monsoon.jpg

78, Brick Lane just before Princelet St
Tel. 02073751345 ....'er as seen in pic above!!!

May be an idea to get an idea of how many we'll be (ish) and warn 'em!.. They do say they seat 98!!!!....Dinner starts at 6.00pm

Suz xx

* As a by the way have just cancelled Travelodge and gone back to the Ibis......£60 cheaper!!!!!

(I've been t'Monsoon...and sat upstairs..food and views great!)

[ferret]

OK chaps!!! Anyone booked into Travelodge....check the amount !!!!!!!!!...Mine was for a double room and me! ...At the Ibis....!!.. I'm £60 up it was originally £185 at Travelodge!!!!!! .... and now at said Ibis it's £130!!! ( Breakfast.....eat as much as you can . for two mornings too...!!!!!!Continental .....but fine!!!)

.....Stayed there millions of times before- AND you can hang out of the window for a cig!!!!:high5:

Two nights and brek £130!!!!!!! BARGAIN!!!!!!!

Google... something like Ibis Hotel City E1 Commercial St xx

[Natalie Severn]

Hi Folks....have just been told by Adam,:kiss:darling Adam, that I have a place at the conference--- as someone has dropped out and I was next in the queue!
I dont know whether to book in for Friday night at the Ibis or what----do you have to pay the full amount right off Suzi or can you put down a deposit?
yippee!!!

[Big Jon]

Suzi -
I paid the non refundable price, but from the look at it the cost works out about the same for me.

Caz -
Looks like we've got it sorted months in advance!

[ferret]

Hi Folks....have just been told by Adam,:kiss:darling Adam, that I have a place at the conference--- as someone has dropped out and I was next in the queue!
I dont know whether to book in for Friday night at the Ibis or what----do you have to pay the full amount right off Suzi or can you put down a deposit?
yippee!!!

Send Adam £25 Nats and all will be well!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx See you at the Monsoon xxxx:high5::kiss::high5:

I'm staying FRIDAY....LOGGING IN AROUND 12.00 AM (Then off to the Spit and the Monsoon) AND SAT TOO-ATTHE IBIS- GOING HOME (COMING HOME!!!) ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON ABOUT 5 ISH..don't know where those caps came from!!!

Jon-
I paid a non refundable jobby at the Ibis and was £130 for two nights with brekkie-and you can have a cig out of the window there!!!! (That's not on their website though!!!)

[Natalie Severn]

Hi Suzi,
The first thing I did was pay my £25 deposit to Adam!Its all done.But I dont think I can stretch to another £60 again tomorrow ,with our Summer holiday coming up in less than a month!I"ll ring the Ibis tomorrow and see if I can give them a credit card number.Sometimes they will do that.It is the one at the bottom end of Commercial Street isnt it?

[Caroline Morris]

Dinner starts at 6.00pm



Hi Suzi, All,

Not sure everyone would get the famous Monsoon insanely cheap 'Lunchtime Special' if they start piling in after 6pm, but it's still great value whenever you want to eat. Liza and I have been known to get it as late as 5ish (oo-er missus fnarr fnarr prrrripp prrrripp) but I'm not going to take the piss cos they have treated us so well for so long. We always tip well too.

Love you loads,

Caz
XXXX

PS Great news Nats!! Gives the next few on the list hope too. :kiss:

[ferret]

Right it's looking like a lunchtime Ruby then...... Does The Spit close???

(No. 1 of the ' Totally unintelligible posts to the uninitiated' series :))

Suz xxxxxxxxx


Just checked- it's open 11.00am-11.00pm Oooooooooh eh!!

....and they've got a cat...called Lenny!!!

Yep Nats The Ibis is the big one at the bottom of Comm St just round the corner from Aldgate East tube! x [Love your new avatar!]

[Big Jon]

Not sure everyone would get the famous Monsoon insanely cheap 'Lunchtime Special' if they start piling in after 6pm, but it's still great value whenever you want to eat. Liza and I have been known to get it as late as 5ish (oo-er missus fnarr fnarr prrrripp prrrripp) but I'm not going to take the piss cos they have treated us so well for so long. We always tip well too.



I'm sure it's worth it even without that deal.

[Mike Covell]

I am up for whatever, not sure where I am staying yet, might fake an illness and stay at the London Hospital, you might have to bring a ladder to bust me out though.:banghead:

[ferret]

:)
Will send the cat over the wall with some jellied eels!

:high5:

[Mike Covell]

I have never had jellied eels before, although I have eaten an eel I caught whilst camping.

[Chris G.]

I am up for whatever, not sure where I am staying yet, might fake an illness and stay at the London Hospital, you might have to bring a ladder to bust me out though.:banghead:

Your name wouldn't be D'Onston, would it?

Chris

[TimeRover]

Hi Folks....have just been told by Adam,:kiss:darling Adam, that I have a place at the conference--- as someone has dropped out and I was next in the queue!
I dont know whether to book in for Friday night at the Ibis or what----do you have to pay the full amount right off Suzi or can you put down a deposit?
yippee!!!

Nats
Ah, good. Husband and I had to drop out of the conference and I'm thrilled to see you're most likely one of the beneficiaries. I really did intend on flying over, but with the recent book deal my butt needs to be in the chair writing so my publisher doesn't think they've made a hideous error and ask for the $$ back.:faint:

I do expect reports and pictures, folks.

TimeRover

[Chris G.]

Hi Folks....have just been told by Adam,:kiss:darling Adam, that I have a place at the conference--- as someone has dropped out and I was next in the queue!
I dont know whether to book in for Friday night at the Ibis or what----do you have to pay the full amount right off Suzi or can you put down a deposit?
yippee!!!

Excellent news, Norma. We needed someone to put in a word for that wayward Polish barber. :kiss:

Chris

[ferret]

Hi Jana-
That's a real shame!!..You can rely on me and the cat to provide some 'er photographic 'evidence' !!

Suzi x

Dids says to send his love to Fred !

[Caroline Morris]

Right it's looking like a lunchtime Ruby then...... Does The Spit close???

(No. 1 of the ' Totally unintelligible posts to the uninitiated' series :))

Suz xxxxxxxxx


Just checked- it's open 11.00am-11.00pm Oooooooooh eh!!

....and they've got a cat...called Lenny!!!

Yep Nats The Ibis is the big one at the bottom of Comm St just round the corner from Aldgate East tube! x [Love your new avatar!]

Well it doesn't need to be lunchtime either, Suzikins. As I said, the 'special' is veeeeery elastic, stretching right through to 'unfeasibly late lunch' stage - just don't want to bust anything that good!!

Lenny is lovely, always territorially edging himself into the most comfy positions regardless of how packed the Spit* might be. In the winter, he spreads himself out within fur-scorching distance of the fire, across the top tier of a multi-layered wooden table meant for punters to put their beers on.

*
http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub367.html

Love,

Lucy Lastic
X

[ferret]

Awwwwwww ...... will leave it to you :kiss:we don't want to be bustin' (!) anything!! Book in at the Ibis is twelve- so am easy (allegedly!).

Just off to look out the old elastic waistband jobs:faint:!

Evelyn Tentions

[Natalie Severn]

Thanks Jana,though I am very sorry you can"t come!Congrats on the book deal though.
Thanks to Chris too----will do my best -----it will be good to see you both again
Suzi and Caz----I am really happy about it and yes,it shows there is hope for others too! Will be at the Monsoon around lunch time-1.30ish on Friday:kiss:?

Must get round to phoning the Ibis.

[Caroline Morris]

Suzi and Caz----I am really happy about it and yes,it shows there is hope for others too! Will be at the Monsoon around lunch time-1.30ish on Friday:kiss:?


Morning Nats,

Well Liza and I are certainly not planning to 'lunch' until at least 4 or 5. And we may decide to eat later if we get stuck in the Spit - hic. I was just saying what our rough plans were and explaining the difference between Suzi's "Dinner from 6pm" (which would be menu prices) and our traditional late lunches which start from late afternoon. After that, it's up to people's individual tummies and purses to decide! :)

Love,

Caz
X

[Jackie Murphy]

Caz, et al

I can't get to London before about 4.30ish, so your plan of 5 is better for me. In September I can ask my boss if I can take my planning afternoon on the friday, so I'll finish at 12 and can meet you at the spit at 1.30 instead. But it's too early to ask yet.

jackie xx

[ferret]

Yep Spit from 1.30 ish and a Ruby at 4-5 sounds great to me too!!:kiss:

Suz xxx
Trying not to dwell too long on the 'stuck in the spit' image for too long!!!:rain:

[Caroline Morris]

Indeed Suzi. And I shall ask Marie behind the bar to declare the pub a Fleming-free zone. :lol:

Love,

Caz
X

[Jackie Murphy]

Caz, Suzi

I don't think I've ever been to the 'spit'. Where is it?

Jackie xx

[ferret]

Hi Caz- Am gobsmacked by that remark!!! :)

Hi Jackie-
Its just into Heneage St off of Brick Lane! :)

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Caroline Morris]

Hi Jackie,

Just click here for more details:

http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub367.html

There's a map bottom left.

[No, Suzi, I don't mean there's a map of my bottom left in the pub, although I suppose it's possible.]

And it's only a spit away from the Monsoon.

Nobody should expect to rant (expectorant - gerrit?) here. Heeeeeeeeeeee!!! :kiss:

Love,

Caz
XXX

[A.P. Wolf]

This 'lunch' is sounding so interesting that I might like to attend to it.

[ferret]

Please do A.P. :bounce::smoker::bounce:

Heeeeeeeeeeeee Cazzikins- LOVE the 'map' image there!!!! puts me in mind of that wonderful Radio 4 programme title- 'Crossing Continents' Heeeeeeeeeeee

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[LongLiz1888]

Hi
As I am new to the forum, I only know John Bennett since taking a walk with him a few weeks ago.
I would love to meet all of you prior to the conference so I can put faces to the photographs I take at the conference.
Would be happy to meet up for lunch at the monsoon. do they do vegetarian? I love Saag Panir but some of the local places in Suffolk don't do this dish.
I have my room booked at the Ibis already. Plan to check in on the Friday at noon.
Perhaps those of you staying there would want to get together and go to the monsoon? Let me know.

Gail

[Sam Flynn]

I love Saag Panir.Me too, Liz - although Mattar Paneer just edges it for me. Can't get enough of them "Cheesy-Peas"!

Looks like those of us staying at the Ibis will have to keep our windows open :thumb:

[Jackie Murphy]

The Ibis certainly looks the place to stay! I'm still intending on comuting though!

Mark Galloway would like to come for 'lunch' too, but he doesn't do computers. I said I'd pass on the message for him. He has the day off work and will meet you in the spit.

Jackie xx

[Stephen Leece]

Hi I won't be at the conference- didn't get a deposit in, because I wasn't sure if I was going to be in the UK or the Middle East. However I will be staggering around the East End on the weekend of the conference. Phone numbers will be flying out nearer the time if anyone wants to a catching-up session....

[Jackie Murphy]

Stephen

quite a few people were unsure of their plans so far in advance so have 'missed the boat' as they say. A few Whitechapel society members without internet access are also unabe to come so we have been talking about having a tannoy out of the windows!

Adam does have a waiting list for cancellations so you might be lucky.

Jackie

[Stephen Leece]

One of my friends told me about the waiting list- I'm not that asked about missing out on talks- I treat the conferences as more of a social thing, so long as I have a beer with my friends on one of the nights I'm quite happy :)

[ferret]

Get to the Spit about 1,30 on Friday Stephen!!!! Then all off to the Monsoon for a Ruby about 4 ish 'eh
:high5:
The Ibis is a good plan..easy to get to and easy to get back to as I recall!xxx

[Stephen Leece]

Do you mean the Pride of Spitalfield's Suzi?

[Caroline Morris]

Would be happy to meet up for lunch at the monsoon. do they do vegetarian? I love Saag Panir but some of the local places in Suffolk don't do this dish.


Hi Gail,

Indeed they do. They have all the usual veggie dishes plus a good range of mouth-watering veggie specialities too. I often go veggie at the Monsoon just to try some of the main dishes out. The menu is huge and very varied. I could go there for another ten years and still not have tried everything.

Hi Stephen,

Just click here for more details of the spit:

http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub367.html

It puts the spit in Spitalfields - and wets your whistle - in the nicest possible way.

Love,

Caz
XXX

[Black Dahlia]

I would love to come, but sadly won't be able to make it.

When is the next one in the US, next year? I'll be sure to go to it.

[ferret]

HI BD
No idea-
The over the pond brothers/sisters may have a clue.......:high5:

Odd name though..........

[hmcalendin]

HMMM...........perhaps one in Canada???? :becky:

[How Brown]

Heather:

Thats a good idea about considering one in Canada. There's a lotta good Ripperologists from Canada.
There's several in the Toronto area alone who come to mind...not even counting Western Canada. We have numerous Canadians here on the Forums too.

Its something to consider,I would think.

[ferret]

Hmmmmmmmmm Sudbury maybe:tape:

[Black Dahlia]

Well, my vote is for Canada! But, I'm biased. Old Montreal would be suitable....

[hmcalendin]

Toronto ..Toronto...Toronto....LOL

I am sure there are alot of closet JTR enthusiasts as well.

[Chris G.]

Heather:

Thats a good idea about considering one in Canada. There's a lotta good Ripperologists from Canada.
There's several in the Toronto area alone who come to mind...not even counting Western Canada. We have numerous Canadians here on the Forums too.

Its something to consider,I would think.

Toronto ..Toronto...Toronto....LOL

I am sure there are alot of closet JTR enthusiasts as well.

Right, yes. As someone who has been involved in organizing two of the U.S. Jack the Ripper conventions, the first in Park Ridge, New Jersey in 2000, and the second in Baltimore, Maryland, 2002, let me say that is fine to have the enthusiasm to want to see there be a Canadian convention. But it takes a lot more than interest or enthusiasm to put together such an event. Are you prepared to do it? Or is someone else up there prepared to do it?

All the best

Chris

[hmcalendin]

I have no illusions that it would be a lot of work and planning. My husband has worked in the media for many years and we have taken part in all kinds of events.

It would be intriguing to see how much interest there would be in a Canadian event such as that.

[Black Dahlia]

If a Ripper Conference ever happens in Canada, I can help with organizing it. I use to do Special Event Planning for a living. :)

[RJM]

Wolf Vanderlinden and I noticed at the 2005 conference in Brighton the excellent turnout of Canadians, and we remarked that it might bode well if anyone held a conference in Canada. You can count me in.

Until such a time, I look forward to meeting old and new friends alike in London.

Robert

[ferret]

Hi Rob-
Looking forward to seeing you again in October- The cats says Dont forget his book!!! (He he :) ) xx

[Chris G.]

If a Ripper Conference ever happens in Canada, I can help with organizing it. I use to do Special Event Planning for a living. :)

Excellent, Dahlia. It would be nice to see it happen.

I have no illusions that it would be a lot of work and planning. My husband has worked in the media for many years and we have taken part in all kinds of events.

It would be intriguing to see how much interest there would be in a Canadian event such as that.

A start might be to begin a Canadian Ripper discussion site, possibly, and also contact the media about Ripper suspects with Canadian connections such as Cream and Tumblety. There are probably a number of other suspects that have some type of Canadian link if you research.

Chris

[hmcalendin]

Wonderful idea.....we'll see what come of it!

[ferret]

Spit at 1.15 on the London Job 'eh xxxxx

Be there or.................. be 'Mitre' Square'd'! LOL x

[RJM]

Hi Rob-
Looking forward to seeing you again in October- The cats says Dont forget his book!!! (He he :) ) xx

Hi Suzi!

I shall try not to.

[SirRobertAnderson]

Old Montreal would be suitable....

Absolutely. I can see How, Stan and I driving up in a heartbeat. Oxygen bars here we come !

[Black Dahlia]

Old Montreal would be ideal, or somewhere at McGill University as Cream graduated from there!
BD

[hmcalendin]

That would be interesting...didn't he poison his victims though?
The Arts Building is deliciously creepy!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Mcgill_University_(Arts_Buildings,_closeup).jpg

[Black Dahlia]

hmcalendin, yes he did. There's a great portrait of Cream at the university. That building is very lovely inside. There are several beautiful old buildings on the campus!

[ferret]

Hi all-
Hope the Canadian plan goes well-

As to London can we agree on a meeting in the Spit around 1.30?:kiss: chaps xx

[Sam Flynn]

As to London can we agree on a meeting in the Spit around 1.30?:kiss: chaps xxWhich day, Suz? And - for the benefit of foreigners, like me - what's the "Spit"?

[Chris G.]

CONFESSION

I have never been to the Ripper sites in the East End. An awful confession to make for an editor of Ripperologist magazine, isn't it?!!! But it's nonetheless true. You can all see that I am a total fraud. . . Ripper editor, lyricist for a Ripper musical, authority to an extent on the Whitechapel murders, but. . .

I was supposed to link up with the late Adrian M. Phypers aka Viper for a tour of the sites some years ago but it didn't happen. So the upcoming London conference is my chance to go round all the sites, the famous ones and the not so famous (e.g., Swallow Gardens, anyone?????) and I am greatly looking forward to it, as you might anticipate.

All the best

Chris

[Adam Wood]

Hi Stephen and all,

Those unable to attend the conference-proper due to numbers are very welcome to turn up after the talks have finished, ie 7pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.

You'll therefore have a chance to catch up with the delegates over a beer, no doubt tapping your feet to the music we'll be laying on!

Chris, I'm shocked. Lucky for you, you'll be able to join the official conference tour led by Philip Hutchinson on the Sunday morning...

Best wishes
Adam

[ferret]

LOL sure you'll love it Chris- Having a crisis-et here 'cos the old mouse has given up (FFS!)... off to PC World tomorrow apres Tesco aND PRE WORK ON BLOOMIN' BIRTHDAY to get a new one!!!!........BTW written a new article for Rip re Gus Elen- will send x

Adam!!!!!!!......Are we encouraging 'The great unwashed' ????.... hope so!!!! :) xx

[Caroline Morris]

Which day, Suz? And - for the benefit of foreigners, like me - what's the "Spit"?

Blimey, what is it about this thread??

Sam, see #78!!!!!! I must have put that link up about three times. Was it Paul Begg who once wisely said that something has to be written at least three times before it actually sinks in?:faint:

Anyway, I think it was Nats who said she might be getting to the Spit around 1.30 on the Friday to wet her whistle. Suzi said that would suit her too. Liza and I won't be in there anything like that early but we'll be there at some point for our pre-ruby drinks.

Love,

Caz
X

PS We 'did' Buck's Row on Saturday, with Rob Clack, for the benefit of Paul from Hull, who's a new WS1888 member. On the Sunday, I coincidentally 'did' Swallow Gardens with the family, as we walked from Aldgate East to get a bus over Tower Bridge.

[Monty]

Think I'll just sit in my room on Friday.

Monty
:)

[Chris G.]

Confession P.S., although I have not been round the Ripper murder sites, I have though been in the East End before, specifically to Petticoat Lane market, though that was years before I became actively interested in the Case, circa 1969. I took some Super 8 film of the vendors at the market. If I can dig out that film, that might be the entranceway to 108-119 Wentworth Model Dwellings, Goulston Street, in the background. . . If only I'd had the presence of mind to go round the sites with my movie camera back then, I might be marketing the film at the upcoming conference. :rolleyes:

[Sam Flynn]

Sam, see #78!!!!!! I must have put that link up about three times. Was it Paul Begg who once wisely said that something has to be written at least three times before it actually sinks in?It would help rather more, I feel, if I'd just read it once, Caz! Thanks, and apologies for not paying attention :)

[Caroline Morris]

You're very welcome, Sam! :kiss:

Hi Monty,

What time shall we all get to your room on Friday then? And where is it? :tape:

Love,

Caz
X

[JDombrowski89]

Right, yes. As someone who has been involved in organizing two of the U.S. Jack the Ripper conventions, the first in Park Ridge, New Jersey in 2000, and the second in Baltimore, Maryland, 2002, let me say that is fine to have the enthusiasm to want to see there be a Canadian convention. But it takes a lot more than interest or enthusiasm to put together such an event. Are you prepared to do it? Or is someone else up there prepared to do it?

All the best

Chris


You could also always hold the next American Ripper Conference here in Erie Pa, right across the lake from Canada. We've got a new Conference Center that was built about 2 years ago I believe, and its not that far from Canada.

http://www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com/

Regards,
Justin

[Chris G.]

You could also always hold the next American Ripper Conference here in Erie Pa, right across the lake from Canada. We've got a new Conference Center that was built about 2 years ago I believe, and its not that far from Canada.

http://www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com/

Regards,
Justin


Hi Justin

I think in practical terms a meeting room in a hotel would be a better bet than a conference center, although I may be wrong. The hotel will accomodate the out-of-towners and is convenient for meals and talks. You certainly won't fill a conference center's main floor. Based on turnout for past US and UK Ripper events, you need to think in terms of a room accomodating up to 100 or so. The actual turnout may be only 60 attendees or so, more if you are lucky.

Chris

[Monty]

Hi Monty,

What time shall we all get to your room on Friday then? And where is it? :tape:

Love,

Caz
X

Its a top secret location Caz.

Monty
:)

[Chris G.]

Its a top secret location Caz.

Monty
:)

Oh, pooh! You and Dick Cheney! :rolleyes:

[JDombrowski89]

Hi Justin

I think in practical terms a meeting room in a hotel would be a better bet than a conference center, although I may be wrong. The hotel will accomodate the out-of-towners and is convenient for meals and talks. You certainly won't fill a conference center's main floor. Based on turnout for past US and UK Ripper events, you need to think in terms of a room accomodating up to 100 or so. The actual turnout may be only 60 attendees or so, more if you are lucky.

Chris

Chris,

Well then if the turnout isnt that big then there's always still hotel rooms big enough to accomodate that turnout size here as well ;).

Regards,
Justin

[SirRobertAnderson]

and now at said Ibis it's £130!!! ( Breakfast.....eat as much as you can . for two mornings too...!!!!!!Continental .....but fine!!!)

.....Stayed there millions of times before- AND you can hang out of the window for a cig!!!!:high5:

Two nights and brek £130!!!!!!! BARGAIN!!!!!!!

Google... something like Ibis Hotel City E1 Commercial St xx

Allrighty - courtesy of Ferret Travel Services I'm booked into the Ibis/Abyss as well.

Hey Gareth - when you gonna go see the Aztecs ?

[Chris G.]

Allrighty - courtesy of Ferret Travel Services I'm booked into the Ibis/Abyss as well.

Hey Gareth - when you gonna go see the Aztecs ?

Okay, Bob, glad you got in. There's gonna be a lot of People of the Ibis/Abyss. Maybe we should have tee shirts made up. :)

Chris

[ferret]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm good plan Chris- P'raps they should say 'If found please return to The Ibis '!!:smoker:

[Sam Flynn]

Allrighty - courtesy of Ferret Travel Services I'm booked into the Ibis/Abyss as well.

Hey Gareth - when you gonna go see the Aztecs ?I should be checking into the Ibis (yes, indeedy!) at roughly midday, Rob, heading off the the "Halls of Montezuma" around 1PM. Others more than welcome to join me/us at the British Museum. That should me we'd easily make it back to Whitechapel to meet up with the other reprobates... sorry, delegates... by 4-5PM.

[Currerbell]

whats the date of the event?

[SirRobertAnderson]

I should be checking into the Ibis (yes, indeedy!) at roughly midday, Rob, heading off the the "Halls of Montezuma" around 1PM. Others more than welcome to join me/us at the British Museum. .

Are advance tickets needed ?

You know, there are one or two Diary World denizens whose hearts I'd like to rip out and devour whilst blasted out of my mind on peyote. But you folks probably wouldn't want to see that, anyhow, and they're not on the delegate list.

[Caroline Morris]

You know, there are one or two Diary World denizens whose hearts I'd like to rip out and devour... But... they're not on the delegate list.

Phew - that must let me off the hook then, Sir Robert. I was a bit worried there for a moment. :eek:

If we both remember not to use the D word at the King's Stores we should be just fine. :party:

Love,

Caz
X

[Monty]

D'Onston?

Monty
:)

[Big Jon]

I'll be getting to London at about half 1 on the Friday. Putting my case in left luggage then heading via the tube to Baker Street to the Sherlock Holmes museum.

Depending on time/how bothered I am, I may then go to see other things but I'll probably check in to the Travelodge by 4 or 5 at the latest, so will be able to meet up with you other delinquents (sorry, delegates! Easy how the tongue slips isn't it Gareth?) at 5 or 6.

[Chris G.]

whats the date of the event?

24-25 October for the officially scheduled programs, though get togethers as noted above will begin Friday afternoon.

Chris http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3480259031_abf7f5973d_o.gif

[Sam Flynn]

Are advance tickets needed ?
There aren't as a rule, Rob. I went to the Hadrian exhibition last year - which was stunning - and just joined the queue. As it happened that was on a Friday afternoon as well and, although it was very well attended, I got in with scarcely any waiting around at all.

[Monty]

Guys,

Ive been asked to bring my Bulls eye lamp and to give a demo.

Dont know where, I'll be doing a scout around close to Kings Stores, nor when, though evening is the most logical.

If anyone is interested then let me know. Also if you know of anyone who is interested and they do not grace the web, feel free to spread the word.

Monty
:)

[Big Jon]

I'm interested!

[Monty]

Thats 1 then.

Monty
:)

[Scott Nelson]

Monty, will you take notes for me?

[Monty]

Yes Scott...and I'll be testing you later.

What kind of notes?

Monty
:)

[How Brown]

Ripper Notes, Monty.:lol:

Only 7 more days since our little ol' Dream Guy flew the coop an entire year ago....and Scott misses him like it ain't nobody's business.

[TimeRover]

You lot have a grand time of it. I'll be thinking of you. At least in 2011 my book is due in April, not October (grin) which means I will have motive and opportunity to plague you in person.

TimeRover

[Jeff Leahy]

I'll be there on Friday, as I have to reci the venue and check lighting...So if you spot a guy with a video camera come and say hello I dont bite....often...:loco:

As I've been asked to film the event officially this time I'm hoping to have it edited and out reasonably quickly. Especially as its going to take up a lot of hard drive space...But the plan is to have it done and dusted in four weeks so shove it on your xmas list.

I'm also hoping to have some evenings free to natter. Looking forward to meet you all again.

Jeff x

[ferret]

You lot have a grand time of it. I'll be thinking of you. At least in 2011 my book is due in April, not October (grin) which means I will have motive and opportunity to plague you in person.

TimeRover
Give Fred a hug!!!! :) xx

[How Brown]

Besides the standard stuff....what if any are some of the things you intend to do while at the Convention that you would like to share in advance with us poor saps who can't make it ?

I sure hope a certain gent with the initials Jon Rees remembers to take some photos...as well as some of the rest of you folks.

[Big Jon]

Camera, SD card and spare batteries shall be packed!

[How Brown]

Jon:

Make a post-it-note and put it on your forehead to not forget the packet...please. or do what I would do...tie a dumbbell around your wrist in order not to forget.

Also...ahem...photos of anyone attending from Surrey...thats S-u-r-r-e-y... would be nice.:hug:

[Jeff Leahy]

Besides the standard stuff....what if any are some of the things you intend to do while at the Convention that you would like to share in advance with us poor saps who can't make it ?

I sure hope a certain gent with the initials Jon Rees remembers to take some photos...as well as some of the rest of you folks.


Yo! Are you doubting my ability? PM me your postal address and I shall ensure the first copy goes to you :israel:

[How Brown]

Dear Jeff:

If you would like to send photos, who am I to deny you?:flame:

You've got it pal.

PM on the way,

When I get 'em...all photos you send ( see note to JR in previous post about photos of that gorgeous woma...er, all people from Surrey ) will be placed on the boards. You've got my word.

[Chris G.]

Hi all

Donna and I have hired a car during out stay in England and Ireland. I don't know if the Ibis has parking, does anyone know? Also what about the London congestion charge? How does that work? In some ways I am wondering if it might be better to park on the outskirts and travel in by public transportation or cab rather than try to drive in central London. Could someone advise me?

Thanks

Chris

[Big Jon]

Jon:

Make a post-it-note and put it on your forehead to not forget the packet...please. or do what I would do...tie a dumbbell around your wrist in order not to forget.

Also...ahem...photos of anyone attending from Surrey...thats S-u-r-r-e-y... would be nice.:hug:

Who's attending from Surrey? Will they be wearing a big sign saying so?


Dear all conference attendees,

On Saturday morning, will you all please scream "pack for Howard" at me repeatedly - just so we can stop Mr Brown worrying so much!

[How Brown]

Who's attending from Surrey ?--Big Jon

Hmm...you ain't been around me that long I see....

The initials are...and write this down my man...C-A-Z :thumbsupbud:

[Big Jon]

Howard, don't the terms of your restraining order forbid you getting other people to snap pictures of Caz?

[Jimmy]

How,

It's a good job you specified your Surrey person. You could have ended up with loads of photos of Rob Clack.

[Jeff Leahy]

Hi all

Donna and I have hired a car during out stay in England and Ireland. I don't know if the Ibis has parking, does anyone know? Also what about the London congestion charge? How does that work? In some ways I am wondering if it might be better to park on the outskirts and travel in by public transportation or cab rather than try to drive in central London. Could someone advise me?

Thanks

Chris

Hi Chris

There is No congestion charge at weekends, you only need to worry on friday. I would check with Ibis but I seem to remember that they do have parking.

Paul and I are leaving the car in a brick lane car park (there are several) and use a cab company called Addison Lee 0844 800 66 77. They are fast and reliable and I think cheeper than black cabs. (the last driver we had did talk a lot however)

Howard

I will only be providing a DVD which is not for general consumption but will be available through Adam and Andy.

You can however do me a massive favour in return. I need to know if I can burn a NTSC version that will play on American DVD players. That way I will know if we can supply copies to people State side.

This means creating a seperate master and I would be grateful if you could check it plays correctly for me?

Trust you all well this morning

Jeff

[Caroline Morris]

Howard, don't the terms of your restraining order forbid you getting other people to snap pictures of Caz?

Yes, Jon, I believe that's the case. :whistle:

How would be much better off with pics of Rob Clack anyway. By Friday he'll probably have a better cleavage than me, the way things are going with my stupid thyroid. :eek: At least my bum shouldn't look big in anything. :lol:

Love,

Caz
X

[How Brown]

Jeff:

Right off the bat, I know that people with certain versions of Windows..the Vista Home...can play discs originally made in any region.

Let me get back to you....UNLESS...someone else wants to step in here and help Jeff before I find out what he's asked me.

Sounds like a good project Jeff...and I will be glad to burn discs from here for you if need be if you need me to.

[How Brown]

Jimmy...You ain't kiddin' its a good thing I specified which person from Surrey ain't it? I have enough photos of Rob on my wall..

I hope you bring enough copies of E1 for the people...and sell them all.

Caz...I was gonna make a kupla jokes about our legendary "world's oldest recorded long distance unconsumed photo-only hands-off relationship"...but your thing with the thyroid bothers me. I hope that you're taking that seriously enough and taking medicine for it...and enjoy the Convention immensely.:)

Jon...You're right. I forgot about the "leash law" that was imposed on me. Hopefully, I'll be able to circumvent that stricture and get to the UK in 2011.

Jeff.....Remember, I will always be happy to help you in burning discs over here regardless of whether or not you find an alternative to the gesture you made.

[Jeff Leahy]

J

Jeff.....Remember, I will always be happy to help you in burning discs over here regardless of whether or not you find an alternative to the gesture you made.

Sor...

I'm hoping that i can create them for you and all you will have to do is check they work. In theory its a simple enough proceedure, however I've not done it before and experience has taught me to double check before you start sending stuff out.

But it looks like we have a deal. Thanks Howi

Jeff

[Caroline Morris]

Caz...I was gonna make a kupla jokes about our legendary "world's oldest recorded long distance unconsumed photo-only hands-off relationship"...but your thing with the thyroid bothers me. I hope that you're taking that seriously enough and taking medicine for it...and enjoy the Convention immensely.:)

Thanks How.

I'm taking it seriously because I aim to be a very old woman one day. :nod: Am looking forward to this weekend immensely.

Love,

Caz
X

[Monty]

How,

It's a good job you specified your Surrey person. You could have ended up with loads of photos of Rob Clack.

Erm, I got loads of photos of Rob Clack. Including one with hair.

5p a go. Just mail me.

Monty
:)

[TimeRover]

Listening to you folks chatting back and forth does make me seriously wish I could get to the convention. :ballchain: Maybe next year here in the US. You guys are just fun in a very uninhibited, we forgot to take our medication sorta way. (I can so relate).

TimeRover

[ferret]

He he! P'raps it's a case of TOO MUCH medication at times!:roll::wave::roll:
Suzi x

[Jimmy]

Erm, I got loads of photos of Rob Clack. Including one with hair.

5p a go. Just mail me.

Monty
:)

Gawd, that I gotta see!

[TimeRover]

He he! P'raps it's a case of TOO MUCH medication at times!:roll::wave::roll:
Suzi x

You know, you might have a point! Hi to Dids!

TimeRover

[ferret]

6952

XXXXXXXXXXX back from Dids
I gotta see that pic too Mont- Auction??.................Wig???????????
:grouphug: Thanks to Cazzi for these wonders! xxxx

[Robert Linford]

Get well soon, Caz.

[ferret]

Yep yep yep!!!!:llama::hug::llama:xxxxxxxxxx

[Caroline Morris]

Thank you! :)

Got the tablets but can't remember the dosage! The doctor's appointment was all a blur. He's going to call me later.

Love,

Caz
X

[ferret]

Gawd! Hope the doc calls soon!!!

Just got the BEST news!!!!..Plucked up what passes for my courage and asked about Friday...........Got the day off!!!!!! Whoooo Hoooooo:faint:!!!
Plan is to get to The Abyss around 1.00 ish!!

Suz xxxxx

[TimeRover]

And the cat's internal thought processes are:

Panel 1: I'm cool.
Panel 2: I'm so cool it hurts.
Panel 3: Incoming!
Panel 4:

TimeRover

[SirRobertAnderson]

So sorry to hear you've been feeling poorly. Here's for a quick recovery !



Thank you! :)

Got the tablets but can't remember the dosage! The doctor's appointment was all a blur. He's going to call me later.

Love,

Caz
X

[Caroline Morris]

Thanks Sir Robert.

Feeling a bit perkier today with the meds. Normal thyroid levels are somewhere between 3 and 6 (whatever that means - Sam??) and mine are/were 31!

See you soon! :wave:

Love,

Caz
X

[How Brown]

Suzi:

Direct request:

Please make sure the perky Mrs. M doesn't get too perky and get sick.

Thank you. You,on the other hand, may get hammered ...

XOXO
How

[ferret]

Cheers How!:dance:........worry not!

[Monty]

Cheers How!:dance:........worry not!

Dont you worry How....Monty will look after her.

Monty
;)

[Caroline Morris]

But Monty, I'm supposed to be looking after you. :kiss:

Love,

Caz
X

[Archaic]

Jon:

Make a post-it-note and put it on your forehead to not forget the packet...please.

Or do what I would do...tie a dumbbell around your wrist in order not to forget.



Excuse me, Jon... please don't make that dumb-bell be Howard;

Nina said she needs him home to take out the garbage & stuff.

Thanks.

[Monty]

But Monty, I'm supposed to be looking after you. :kiss:

Love,

Caz
X

Aw shucks

Monty
:)

[Big Jon]

Who's going to look after me?

[Monty]

Liza,

She looks after all the newbie.

She'll see you right Guv'nor.

Monty
:)

[Caroline Morris]

Who's going to look after me?

Liza,

She looks after all the newbie.

She'll see you right Guv'nor.

Monty
:)

Hi Jon,

Monty's right. Just don't tell Liza you are Big Jon, or she'll be checking for herself.

And I'm not joking. :eek:

Love,

Caz
X

[Sam Flynn]

Just don't tell Liza you are Big Jon, or she'll be checking for herself.

And I'm not joking.
Caz really isn't joking, Jon. :nono:

[How Brown]

Mr. Rees,sor...

Um..you're supposed to mingle, not mangle, with the female constituency.

I have a kupla pair of eyes over there which will be monitoring your movements. Ve haff vays of dealing vit you if you fail in der mission....

P.S. Tell Liza "Big How" sez hello....:sad:

[Monty]

Guys,

The lamp is on its way, however do I bring the cape, whistle and cuffs?

Monty....awaiting the inevitable replies.
:)

[Caroline Morris]

Oh yes, Monty. It's compulsory.

Love,

Caz
X

[Archaic]

Oh yes, Monty. It's compulsory.

And please remember the Golden Rule: Everything Not Compulsory Is Forbidden.

Hope you guys have lots of fun!

I can't wait to see who'll be the first to call Uncle Howie from jail...probably Caz. :)

[ferret]

Jon!!

Believe me!! Caz is NOT joking!!!!:nono:........and Mont- Do you need to ask about the 'er accoutrements??:becky:

[Big Jon]

:wacko:

Noted.

Monty:

Bring them all!

Dress up as a Victorian bobby on Saturday night and go for a wander!

Archaic:

We're more likely to have a call from him in jail!

[ferret]

Hey Guys!

Just heard that the clocks go BACK Saturday night!!! OMG who's going to remember?? :boom:
Can it be announced at the Saturday night 'do' ??

Suz x

[Caroline Morris]

Good idea, Suzikins.

The glass half full types can get an extra hour of fun, while the glass half empty lot will get an extra hour of sleep. :heh:

(Can you tell the meds are kicking in? :nod:)

Not long now! Lock up your sons - Suzi, Liza & Caz are ready to PARTAY.

What's Diddles wearing? He is coming with you, I take it?

Love,

Caz
X

[Archaic]

Hey Guys!

Just heard that the clocks go BACK Saturday night!!! OMG who's going to remember??

Ferret, might as well just turn them all the way back to 1888 and forget it...

You can turn them back to 2009 after you catch the Ripper. -Deal? :roll: :whip:

[ferret]

Am I coming with Dids??? He heeeeeeeeeeeee!!Course he is!!! Dunno about garb- he's got his rucksack with his d.j. and masonic kit! LOL

Thank Gawd Steve Wright mentioned that this afternoon could have been 'er a problem or seriously embarrassing!!!..........
Frip ...." OK where's my tour?"

Us "ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"

Miz old weather here...but hey!!!...excuse to wear my unseemly boots!!

Wonder if J P de L will arrive Sat night????????:director: (Warning Warning!!!)

Suz xxxxxxx

Pride about 4.00 ish?? :) xx

[ferret]

That's 'Of Spitalfields' Sam !:smoker:

[SirRobertAnderson]

Arrived at the Abyss last night, so am currently embedded behind enemy lines with a bottle of American bourbon to console me.

[ferret]

Hi Bob
Hope all OK- nothing like a bit of 'consolation' I say!!!!
See you tomorrow- unless you see me first!!!:rapture:

Suz x

[Robert Linford]

Does the clocks going back mean that any talks by de Locksley will last an extra hour? :evil:

[ferret]

O M G maybe back into time!!!!- at least he may get the odd fact right!!!! Or have a virginia unpleasantness!!! LOL bed for me now xxx:pray:

[Sam Flynn]

Does the clocks going back mean that any talks by de Locksley will last an extra hour?
No, but come midnight he might get a little confused as to whether to put on his cape or not :)

[Big Jon]

Do you mean that this weekend I may actually get to meet the legendary De Locksley?!?! That alone would make the trip worth it.

[Archaic]

O M G maybe back into time!!!!- at least he may get the odd fact right!!!!

Or have a virginia unpleasantness!!!

Uhh... is that a drink?

[Caroline Morris]

Arrived at the Abyss last night, so am currently embedded behind enemy lines with a bottle of American bourbon to console me.

Well don't drink it all tonight, Sir Robert. We want you with a clear head down the pub tomorrow - at least for the first ten minutes. :wave:

Love,

Caz
XX

[Big Jon]

Right then folks. Where will you be at 5-6pm tomorrow?

Pride?

[How Brown]

Bob:

K-e-e-p a-n e-y-e o-u-t f-o-r B-i-g- J-o-n o-v-e-r t-h-e-r-e.

We don't want him gettin' corrupted by the ways of the big city while at the Convention and wind up sleepin' rough over in Itchy Park.

[Monty]

On my way.

Monty
:)

[Big Jon]

Look out London, here I come!

[Jackie Murphy]

I decided to stay over after all, as we have no trains at the weekend! just started to pack but can't get everything into the suitcase. What should I sacrifice, clothes or books for signing?

see you later

Jackie xx

Sorry for all those not attending. Wish you were here too.

[Big Jon]

Do you even have to ask?

The books are far more important!

(Posted from the Swansea-London Paddington, just leaving Swansea station)

[How Brown]

http://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?p=84492#post84492

[Monty]

Im in Mitre Square at this very moment.

Doing a Morris.

Monty
:)

[Sam Flynn]

Im in Mitre Square at this very moment.

Doing a Morris.
...for which I gave him a Clapp.

[Currerbell]

dont you mean the Clapp?

[Sam Flynn]

dont you mean the Clapp?As if I'd do that to Monty! Mind you, I can see where he gets his appeal...

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[Currerbell]

LOL - They must be queuing up on a saturday night...:clap2:

[Monty]

I look like a stroke victim.

Monty
:)

[Currerbell]

More like ratted!:spit:

[Rob Clack]

I thought it was Joseph Merrick.

[Currerbell]

LOL Rob, I didnt want to go down the Elephant man road incase I upset someone!

Now you mention it... ;-p

[Monty]

Merrick? Says Ian Hislop.

Acutally that photo was taken on Friday night and I hadnt drunk a drop of booze.

Thats me sober.

Monty
:)

[Currerbell]

Two words - 'Oh Dear'.... ;-)

[Rob Clack]

I was hoping you would have forgotten that. I'd rather be called the Elephant man than Ian Hislop :(

[Jimmy]

I was hoping you would have forgotten that. I'd rather be called the Elephant man than Ian Hislop :(

Actually, did anybody else (other than me and Monty) think that Stuart Orme sounded like Ian Hislop?

Point of Fact: Stuart looked nothing like him, obviously. A great talk and a nice chap.

[How Brown]

Hey...it looks like one of Monty's eyes are getting better ! Thats good news,eh ?

[Currerbell]

:wacko: You mean like this How?


(Sorry Monty, couldnt resist)

[How Brown]

Precisely,Bell.

[Chris G.]

Actually, did anybody else (other than me and Monty) think that Stuart Orme sounded like Ian Hislop?

Point of Fact: Stuart looked nothing like him, obviously. A great talk and a nice chap.

Well said, Jimmy. Excellent talk by Mr Orme. I thought the conferences was a huge success. Congratulations to organizer Adam Wood, to M/C Colin Cobb, and to everyone else involved in what proved to be an excellent, informative, and entertaining weekend. Certainly one of the finest Ripper conferences I have attended.

Chris

[Caroline Morris]

I look like a stroke victim.

Monty
:)

You were, Mont - along with many others. Liza did rather a lot of stroking if you noticed. :lol:

Love,

Caz
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[Caroline Morris]

Im in Mitre Square at this very moment.

Doing a Morris.

Monty
:)

I resemble that remark. :lol: I was nowhere near Mitre Square. :drama:

Oh, you meant.....

Love,

Caz
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[ferret]

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Great what happens when your toner runs out!!!
Suz xxxxxxxxx

[ferret]

Actually, did anybody else (other than me and Monty) think that Stuart Orme sounded like Ian Hislop?

Point of Fact: Stuart looked nothing like him, obviously. A great talk and a nice chap.

Oooooh I dunno..........
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