Fruitbowl II, 7th June 2008, Manchester (UK)

shaniepoo · Post by **shaniepoo** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:28 pm

Dont want to feel like a lemon, put me down

darren woodward · Post by **darren woodward** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:44 am

Pippy wrote:
darren woodward wrote:Geoff, i'd be interested. I'll confirm nearer the date if that's ok

[can't think of a fruitable pun]
Yes you can

i was quite pleased with the (s)uitable

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:25 pm

OK, so far we have:

Me (host/organiser/spare player/tool)
Valen Swift (Swift? lol - have you SEEN him??

)
Polar Bear
Jordellhandjob
Pipquim
The Chosen Gobbo
Stick with too many bits after his name
Schmeeeeeeeee
Greggster
Darren "Edward" Woodwood
Ambush 3-2 loss after going 2-0 up
Shaniepoo
Sann90210

Last year we did 8 very comfortably. This time round I'd expect it'll be a lot nicer weather so we could play in the garden with our toys (.... but don't go digging in the flowers or getting your nice clean clothes dirty now and don't be long because your tea will soon be ready.....

)

There will likely be enough of the custom dugouts seen at Waterbowl to go round, so space will be 1 board per pair. This means we can get:

4 players in the front room
2 players in the kitchen
4, possibly 6 players in the conservatory
up to 4 players in the garden (would need to procure tables & chairs, but sure this can be arranged)

So, minimum of 10, maximum of 16. As before we're just going to run it and see how many turn up

darren woodward · Post by **darren woodward** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:20 am

i'm goin to 'ave to alter me user name

sounds like good fun G

Dazzler

sann0638 · Post by **sann0638** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:44 pm

So there's still (mush)room for more?

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:43 pm

sann0638 wrote:So there's still (mush)room for more?

Sorry for not replying earlier, but you sound a "fungi" so I think we might be able to find room for one "morel"

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:54 pm

OK, things are taking shape nicely for this. There is now a set of 7 CD's to accompany the event with a variety of Fruit related musical offerings (with the odd Summer related tune thrown in for good measure). I'm also looking at the prospect of the outdoor arena to increase capacity and I'm working on the menu for the day. Yes, there will be a veggie option, but there will only be one of them Pippy

I can definitely fit 12 in (2 in kitchen, 4 in front room and 6 in conservatory) and there will definitely be a large selection of fruit on offer again. Oh, and bring your poker money for the evening (£10 or £15 will do - £5 per game)

sann0638 · Post by **sann0638** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:29 pm

Cool. Do you want money up front, or on the day? And this may be a silly question, but is the Tourney a NAF one?

Mike

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:30 pm

On the day will be fine. As for NAF, no it won't be. If the name and location of the event don't give it away, it's not exactly the most cut throat of competitive events

Leipziger · Post by **Leipziger** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:14 am

Not that that will stop Gav playing like a power gamer

darren woodward · Post by **darren woodward** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:22 am

Forgive the newb type Q but what are people doing about accomodation?

Sat night was spent in Belfast bus-station because of this obvious over-sight

"Edward"

Valen · Post by **Valen** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:37 am

Leipziger wrote:Not that that will stop Gav playing like a power gamer

Niw come on, I have played stunties the last two tornis I have been too, granted I have power gamed my way to the stunty cup on both occasions but still give me a break

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:48 am

I can accommodate a couple of people at the venue itself (it is a house after all!). I'll start a list...............

darren woodward · Post by **darren woodward** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:55 am

lucifer wrote:I can accommodate a couple of people at the venue itself (it is a house after all!). I'll start a list...............

i've just had my pass formally stamped for this from the Powers that Be. So i'm in!!

Wouldn't say no to a bunk on the Saturday mate. I'll probably drive up early Sat morning and be away Sunday morning.

Anyone care what team i bring? I suspect i'm well out of my league so i can get me excuses in early

What's the format for the games chap?

The Equaliser

Podfrey · Post by **Podfrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:21 pm

No one cares about teams, so free choice. I'm going to be doing the rules set this weekend (IF I remember!) so expect some fruity goodness in your interwebs soon...............