Suggestion Meister Meeting - who's going? carpooling and other comments

[CasinoBen]

....at the Meister Meeting in London!!

I am looking really forward to to grabbing a few beers with some of you great Meister Members, so who will be attending this year?

I will be joined by Tony who as many of you know is our head of support and payments and a friend of mine Roger who is the head of sales for Betsoft so if you have any new game suggestions or want to rip him a new one about some of their past releases this is the time.

Looking forward to seeing you all!!

Ben

Oh Mods, if I posted this in the wrong place please feel free to move it.

 

[KasinoKing]

I will definitely be there - as always!

I also always think it's a great shame that more "non-industry" CM members don't attend; historically we've only seen a handful each year.
It's a great venue, a great host, great FREE beer, food and music - and of course, I'll be there. What more could anyone possibly want?
I hope more will make the effort this year.

Looking forward to meeting you at last Ben

KK

 

[vinylweatherman]

I will definitely be there - as always!

I also always think it's a great shame that more "non-industry" CM members don't attend; historically we've only seen a handful each year.
It's a great venue, a great host, great FREE beer, food and music - and of course, I'll be there. What more could anyone possibly want?
I hope more will make the effort this year.

Looking forward to meeting you at last Ben

KK

Maybe this is the problem

 

[The Dude]

As a reminder, the Meister Meeting is being held, as usual, at Waxy O'Conners Tuesday 4 February:

14-16 Rupert Street
London
W1D 6DD

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This is an exclusive party for our forum members only (and yes, you can bring a guest). If you are in the UK - London especially, I'd expect you to be there. 5pm - 8pm all the food and beer you can consume.

 

[ChillBill]

Even flying in cattle class, I couldn't make a big enough pig of myself, with the all-you-can-drink-eat to justify the expense. Sorry guys but it's a no go

 

[Booo73]

I have family in England (Liverpool specifically) and have always dreamed of making the trip. When and if I can finally afford it, I'll definitely plan my trip to coincide with this event. Have fun and behave (YEAH RIGHT LMAO)

 

[Tirilej]

I really really wanted to go this year
Unfortuntely I can't make it.

Now if I could ask all of you to take a beer for me too then I'm sure I'll enjoy the evening anyway
I hope you all will have a great time...
...and I say like I did last year...that next year, I'll make it

 

[dunover]

I think a good idea would be for forum members to communicate a bit with their locations, and maybe share the journey or petrol costs. For example if I drove I could conceivably pick someone up between Bristol and the Midlands, or someone coming from Somerset/SW could pick me up and share the travel costs. Just sayin'

 

[dpp00]

i was very disappointed i didn't make last year i was really looking forward to putting some faces to names,

i was all up for it but one of my boys got ill,

so hopefully this year will be my first

 

[The Dude]

I think a good idea would be for forum members to communicate a bit with their locations, and maybe share the journey or petrol costs. For example if I drove I could conceivably pick someone up between Bristol and the Midlands, or someone coming from Somerset/SW could pick me up and share the travel costs. Just sayin'

Carpooling is a brilliant idea. I anyone has any ideas on how to organize this, just let me know.

Just don't drive back in the same night

 

[bigjohn]

I think a good idea would be for forum members to communicate a bit with their locations, and maybe share the journey or petrol costs. For example if I drove I could conceivably pick someone up between Bristol and the Midlands, or someone coming from Somerset/SW could pick me up and share the travel costs. Just sayin'

By any chance, are you are going past New Jersey?

 

[vinylweatherman]

Carpooling is a brilliant idea. I anyone has any ideas on how to organize this, just let me know.

Just don't drive back in the same night

London is a big problem. It isn't cheap to take a car in. It would be better to drive to the edge of the underground network where parking should be easier and cheaper, and get the train in and out. An overnight stay is also prohibitive in London, but less so outside.

When I go, it's one of the few occasions I take the train, rather than drive.

 

[aceking123]

hi dunover im SW but dorset , im thinking train mate as its going to be cheaper plus i can have a few beers , have you checked wether you can do it via network rail ? i could meet you on one of the pick up lines ) sounds rude )

 

[dunover]

Ah, my favourite part of the UK, spent years there! You will be going to Waterloo then on the train, I would go to Euston.

 

[aceking123]

Ah, my favourite part of the UK, spent years there! You will be going to Waterloo then on the train, I would go to Euston.

shame , i wasnt sure how they run over your way

 

[ChillBill]

I think a good idea would be for forum members to communicate a bit with their locations, and maybe share the journey or petrol costs. For example if I drove I could conceivably pick someone up between Bristol and the Midlands, or someone coming from Somerset/SW could pick me up and share the travel costs. Just sayin'

I hope you not driving back the same night

 

[Simmo!]

Ah, my favourite part of the UK, spent years there! You will be going to Waterloo then on the train, I would go to Euston.

shame , i wasnt sure how they run over your way

The Empire Casino on Leicester Square and The Hippodrome are a 2-3 minute walk from Waxy's too Book your fares 7+ days in advance and you'll probably get a good off-peak deal.

 

[lotusch]

I defo will try and come over for that meeting.
I have to take the ferry to Holyhead and drive to London...Did it before so no problems there...
It's a long haul but I hate flying!
Just need to see if I can make it as I'd love to meet some CM members face to face and also some casino reps..

 

[JackTenOff]

Just booked hotels for Ice and LAC, but from weds onwards

 

[Igor82]

I'll definitely be there. Looking forward to meeting many of you!

 

[chayton]

If anyone drives past Alberta they can pick me up!

Seriously though...one year I'll make it too.

 

[rena35]

Maybe a cool contest to win a ticket to come for those of us who cant make it. Gl all. Also Atlanta would be a good choice next time

 

[The Dude]

Maybe a cool contest to win a ticket to come for those of us who cant make it. Gl all. Also Atlanta would be a good choice next time

This was mentioned earlier, but I couldn't get it together to organize something like this. That would be very cool, and it's definitely on the agenda for next year.

 

[scook]

damn

i would love 2 come but unfortunately im a single dad off 2 disabled boys so cant make it this year but will sort something next year (good excuse 2 get a missis she can look after them then) he he

 

[CasinoBen]

This was mentioned earlier, but I couldn't get it together to organize something like this. That would be very cool, and it's definitely on the agenda for next year.

I think this is a great idea.

As I cannot market at all towards the US if there was someone that would put up the prize for the US players I would add a prize for the rest of the world so potentially we can bring 2 international Meister members to London next year .

Cheers,

Ben

 

[aceking123]

The Empire Casino on Leicester Square and The Hippodrome are a 2-3 minute walk from Waxy's too Book your fares 7+ days in advance and you'll probably get a good off-peak deal.

hi thanks simmo looks like a bargain just 22 quid return ) quids in & as much beer as pos

 

[akrus88]

Really really would love to come. I really love London and I really love Casinomeister, so those two combined would make a great trip.
Actually Ryanair flies quite inexpensive from Finland. So it is not at all impossible but hard to organize with work and all that stuff..

Also the hotels in London are not too cheap . Any good idea about inexpensive hotels (<120€ a night(for two)) in London?

 

[The Dude]

Really really would love to come. I really love London and I really love Casinomeister, so those two combined would make a great trip.
Actually Ryanair flies quite inexpensive from Finland. So it is not at all impossible but hard to organize with work and all that stuff..

Also the hotels in London are not too cheap . Any good idea about inexpensive hotels (<120€ a night(for two)) in London?

I've stayed at the St. Giles a number of times. It's not bad, but it's a relatively small room.

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At booking.com it's listed for €108 a night during that week.

It's one tube stop away, or about a ten minute walk at a brisk pace.

 

[jjezebel37]

I market Hilton hotels, i know they are expensive but if anyone wants to stay please pm me and i'll give you my discount.

 

[bigjohn]

Just out of curiosity, I went on travelocity to check prices and it was not as bad as I thought it might be.

Depart from Newark, NJ on 2/1 to Heathrow then leave London on 2/6 back to Newark, between $1300 and $2000 including hotel and airfare. Pretty good considering how close in the future it is to book such a thing. Would probably be considerably less if booked a month or two ago.

I've never been overseas but I like going away for a couple of days someplace new and different so maybe next year. Maybe grab another North East US member and have at it.

 

[jjezebel37]

Just out of curiosity, I went on travelocity to check prices and it was not as bad as I thought it might be.

Depart from Newark, NJ on 2/1 to Heathrow then leave London on 2/6 back to Newark, between $1300 and $2000 including hotel and airfare. Pretty good considering how close in the future it is to book such a thing. Would probably be considerably less if booked a month or two ago.

I've never been overseas but I like going away for a couple of days someplace new and different so maybe next year. Maybe grab another North East US member and have at it.

Bigjohn...way cheaper on Ebookers

 

[KasinoKing]

Really really would love to come. I really love London and I really love Casinomeister, so those two combined would make a great trip.
Actually Ryanair flies quite inexpensive from Finland. So it is not at all impossible but hard to organize with work and all that stuff..

Also the hotels in London are not too cheap . Any good idea about inexpensive hotels (<120€ a night(for two)) in London?

I always use Booking.com - I think they are the best.

Trick is obviously not pick one in central London - but a bit further out. Then you can pick one up from around €40/night for 2 people.
The tube (underground) system is great & you should be able to get in to the Meister Meet & back for about €10 each.
I booked one for the LAC conference a few days later out near Earls Court (the venue) for £40.50/night. That's around €50.

KK

 

[The Dude]

...
The tube (underground) system is great & you should be able to get in to the Meister Meet & back for about €10 each...

There is a scheduled tube strike on Tuesday, so planning to take the tube then may not be the best idea.

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[KasinoKing]

There is a scheduled tube strike on Tuesday, so planning to take the tube then may not be the best idea.

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That SUCKS!
Good job I'll be coming in to Charring Cross - which is only a 5 minute walk from the Meister Meeting venue....

KK

 

[bonustreak]

I would not miss it! Flying in that day just for this meet up

 

[vinylweatherman]

The tube strike is an unwelcome complication. It doesn't clash with a great nephew's birthday this year, so I was planning on coming (never been to Waxy's before). I normally get the train in to Waterloo, and pick up the overground at Clapham Junction (rather than go right in to Waterloo). I was told last time I went in that I should pick up the tube from Richmond, rather than Clapham Junction, when I went with my niece to the science museum. I will now have to see if it can be done without the tube, as unless there is a cave in to demands, the strike will go ahead.

Perhaps Bryan should invite Boris Johnson (the mayor), as he is very keen on public transport and cycling, and he won't be able to look green by taking the tube

 

[KasinoKing]

The tube strike is an unwelcome complication. It doesn't clash with a great nephew's birthday this year, so I was planning on coming (never been to Waxy's before). I normally get the train in to Waterloo, and pick up the overground at Clapham Junction (rather than go right in to Waterloo). I was told last time I went in that I should pick up the tube from Richmond, rather than Clapham Junction, when I went with my niece to the science museum. I will now have to see if it can be done without the tube, as unless there is a cave in to demands, the strike will go ahead.

From Waterloo to Waxy's is only 1.2miles = not a very long walk (unless it's pissing down!).
Google:

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On that page, ask for WALKING (not driving) directions to W1D 6DD (Waxy's)

No excuses!

KK

 

[AndyB-MrGreen]

I'm there!

Got a very busy diary the day after so I won't be drinking...

Bwahahahahaaaaa!

See you there folks.

 

[LaurieJim]

Memphis Tn / Tunica Ms ?

This would be my vote for any US Meister meeting in the future, affordable lodging , so much to see and B/M casinos 15 miles away and the Beer and mixed drinks are FREE.

They have huge meeting halls and convention centers in both cities along with so much do , Beal street, Graceland , Civil Rights Museum go 10 miles West into Ark. if you enjoy the Grayhound races and if you love the blues or jazz you are at the right spot.

I hope you will entertain this idea as well Bryan .

Laurie

 

[vinylweatherman]

From Waterloo to Waxy's is only 1.2miles = not a very long walk (unless it's pissing down!).
Google:

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On that page, ask for WALKING (not driving) directions to W1D 6DD (Waxy's)

No excuses!

KK

That's not so bad. What if it's snowing hard with a hurricane from the east?

 

[vinylweatherman]

Google seems to expect me to walk on water! Jesus Christ, I am not, that is unreasonable. It then tells me that when I get there, Waxy's has been demolished, but his little sister is fine

However, what's in that little fruit machine arcade I see on street view

 

[The Dude]

That's not so bad. What if it's snowing hard with a hurricane from the east?

You heard the man. No excuses.

 

[KasinoKing]

Google seems to expect me to walk on water! Jesus Christ, I am not, that is unreasonable.

No you idiot - you have to walk along the railway line. Don't go between the rails though, there's a third little rail to the side of the load-bearing rails that you can walk on - should keep your feet nice & warm too!
If you don't fancy that, just hope it's so cold that the Thames freezes over - then you CAN walk on water!
Or... bring an inflatable canoe in your back pack...
The final option is to walk across the pedestrian Hungerford Bridge with runs alongside the railway - bit boring that way though.

KK

 

[goldfishka_vsev]

Do you accept people from casino?

 

[dunover]

That SUCKS!
Good job I'll be coming in to Charring Cross - which is only a 5 minute walk from the Meister Meeting venue....

KK

'Charring' Cross?? Has there been a fire there recently?

 

[The Dude]

Do you accept people from casino?

It's for forum members. If you're posting here, then you must be a member.

Meeting rules are:

Don't talk business.
Drink and eat.

 

[RadutCasinoSaga]

see you there!

First time attending the Meister meeting... so I'm very excited to meet the keister folks See you there!

 

[vinylweatherman]

No you idiot - you have to walk along the railway line. Don't go between the rails though, there's a third little rail to the side of the load-bearing rails that you can walk on - should keep your feet nice & warm too!
If you don't fancy that, just hope it's so cold that the Thames freezes over - then you CAN walk on water!
Or... bring an inflatable canoe in your back pack...
The final option is to walk across the pedestrian Hungerford Bridge with runs alongside the railway - bit boring that way though.

KK

More decisions,

Do I use my Spin Palace back pack or the Ruby Fortune one

I will also have to get a work forecast from the workers who have started the insulation and cladding of the house, they seem to need me to be in to let them have electricity via an extension lead, and open the gate for the back garden (I can do the gate before I leave if this is all they need, and close it when I get back).

If it's chucking down, they won't work that day, but it will also be a bad day to travel given that there is no tube, and that walk will make be soaking wet even using the bridge that doesn't show up very clearly on the map.

 

[Simmo!]

First time attending the Meister meeting... so I'm very excited to meet the keister folks See you there!

Always good to see new faces Saves having to talk to CM.

 

[baldidiot]

If it's chucking down, they won't work that day, but it will also be a bad day to travel given that there is no tube, and that walk will make be soaking wet even using the bridge that doesn't show up very clearly on the map.

You could also get a bus.. a quick tfl search tells me that you can get from waterloo to leicester square on the 176.

Although with the kind of traffic you get in that part and the weird route it takes you probably will be quicker walking... still, the options there if it's pissing it down!