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SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 10th, 2006, 07:04 PM

While it may have been Sham and myself standing up and fronting the Ball the evening would never have happened without a massive input from other organisers, generosity of sponsors and some emergency ad-hoc assistance on Saturday. Some folks deserve a special mention , and if I've missed anybody then hit me please

Lorraine, Stephen (Cy Wong) and Dora were regular visitors to the planning meetings helping with the overall event organisation, also assisted by Paul M.

Brummie for planning the Run and Karl for leading it

In the ensuing chaos that was Saturday - for those not aware when we arrived to set up everything we found there were no tables set up, no decoratinos ready, nothing at all just a big empty room and further more no hotel staff on hand and that none were expected until 3.00pm

Then to just add the icing on the cake the doors were too narrow to get the MINIs through despite previous assurances that they'd had Aston Martins in there !!

There was a group of folks that instead of spending their afternoon relaxing enjoying and the facilities they got stuck in and set up the room. So a special thankyou to .....

Sharon ( Mrs Sham), Lorrie & Steve, Jackie (Minnie) and Gary , Andy ( mini-moocher) & Karen, Ray (RVW) and Gail and my good lady Jackie for making it happen

After some restructuring of the hotel entrance facilities ( the doors and door frame were still outside in the snow when we left on Sunday

) the MINIs came in at last, thanks to Fevs for providing the ramps, Pobsey for his Russ Swift two wheel driving (and Anand for guiding the car in

)

Also to Paul M and Lewis for setting up the PC and webcam

There were also a number of other folks flitting in and out and assisting in general so a big thank you to them.

In the bar just before we all sat down Hat came up to me and send "Wow, the room looks excellent, well done" ........... well that was down to you guys so a massive thankyou from all of us involved with the Ball organisation - top people all of you, and proud to have you as friends

Paul · Apr 10th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Nicely put Bob. Thanks again to everyone involved in making it work. Especially those who mucked in on Saturday.

You're only supposed to take the bloody doors off!!

Speedd · Apr 10th, 2006, 07:17 PM

Everyone made a superb effort and always a pleasure to help a good cause

If I had seen the support under the walkway then maybe I would have asked Fevs to guide the MINI in

Thank you ALL including the attendees for making a superb weekend for us. It was a long drive up but just the sheer enjoymnet and smiles made it just a touch better

I even managed to get a Mums To be Massage package

so in the good books from er indoors

Look forward to next years event and many more to come.

Keep up the good work Mods and Bods

Lorri · Apr 10th, 2006, 07:32 PM

Bob, you're a top guy and kept cool despite all the problems and everyone coming to you when we were unsure about something. Sincere thanks to you too xx

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 10th, 2006, 07:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

You're only supposed to take the bloody doors off!!

PMSL

Never thought of that

We need a pic of the door coming out for the caption -Ray where are you, you took minute by minute shots I think

Shamster · Apr 10th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along!

Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end

.

Rakey · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shamster

Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along!

Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end

.

still can't believe that you talked him into doing that

Speedd · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shamster

Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along!

Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end

.

We left a few pints behind when we came over the 2nd time

But that bottle of wine you bought me made up for it

mmmmm NICE

Minnie Mouse · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Bob and all the other organisers,
I think I speak for everyone who was there on Saturday, without you all we would not have been there as there just would not have been a Ball last year or this!

Many, many thanks for all the hours, and I know there were many hours put in by you all. Many thanks to Dora who I know also put a lot into this too...not sure if she will read this or not but I hope she will!

Can we have another one next year please?!

Jim Ray · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

Then to just add the icing on the cake the doors were too narrow to get the MINIs through despite previous assurances that they'd had Aston Martins in there !!

After some restructuring of the hotel entrance facilities ( the doors and door frame were still outside in the snow when we left on Sunday

)

So, I take it that if you guys had been in the Twin Towers on 9/11, you would not have respected the drywall keeping you trapped in your office??

My kind of guys, good work.

Hickster · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:15 PM

Indeed.. big thanks to all who made it possible and made sure everything was ready for when I arrived

And a big thanks to Rakey for mugging me as soon as I walked through the door - apparantly there was some big horse race about the start

Rakey · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hickster

Indeed.. big thanks to all who made it possible and made sure everything was ready for when I arrived

And a big thanks to Rakey for mugging me as soon as I walked through the door - apparantly there was some big horse race about the start

Colin and I had to beat the moths and spiders down when we got your wallet

Hickster · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Colin and I had to beat the moths and spiders down when we got your wallet

lol... you were lucky i'd forgotten to put the padlock on it

RVW · Apr 11th, 2006, 06:31 AM

Here you go Chaps and Chapeses

Struggling for gallery space at the mo

So pics may be a while filtering through to the main thread.

Hat · Apr 11th, 2006, 06:56 AM

that bloke in the fluorescent jacket could barely speak a word of english & i don't think he had a clue what was going on

i wonder if they'll ever put those doors back up?

LEECE · Apr 11th, 2006, 07:56 AM

Well said BOB it was a excellent night the venue was superb the food was delicious and the company was priceless

A brillant night Well done Mods and Organisers and Helpers

xxx

Sebby · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:38 AM

I echo Leece, had a great time.

Well done to the organisers and helpers.

Speedd · Apr 12th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sebby

I echo Leece, had a great time.

Well done to the organisers and helpers.

are you and lipstick teeef related

:: Jon :: · Apr 12th, 2006, 11:13 AM

best warn the next hotel it may need a makeover afterwards

Shamster · Apr 12th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Forgot to say thanks to Paul M's better looking other half Abby for sorting out my dickie bow.

Apr 10th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#1
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 32,801 Offline	You guys made it - sincere thanks While it may have been Sham and myself standing up and fronting the Ball the evening would never have happened without a massive input from other organisers, generosity of sponsors and some emergency ad-hoc assistance on Saturday. Some folks deserve a special mention , and if I've missed anybody then hit me please Lorraine, Stephen (Cy Wong) and Dora were regular visitors to the planning meetings helping with the overall event organisation, also assisted by Paul M. Brummie for planning the Run and Karl for leading it In the ensuing chaos that was Saturday - for those not aware when we arrived to set up everything we found there were no tables set up, no decoratinos ready, nothing at all just a big empty room and further more no hotel staff on hand and that none were expected until 3.00pm Then to just add the icing on the cake the doors were too narrow to get the MINIs through despite previous assurances that they'd had Aston Martins in there !! There was a group of folks that instead of spending their afternoon relaxing enjoying and the facilities they got stuck in and set up the room. So a special thankyou to ..... Sharon ( Mrs Sham), Lorrie & Steve, Jackie (Minnie) and Gary , Andy ( mini-moocher) & Karen, Ray (RVW) and Gail and my good lady Jackie for making it happen After some restructuring of the hotel entrance facilities ( the doors and door frame were still outside in the snow when we left on Sunday ) the MINIs came in at last, thanks to Fevs for providing the ramps, Pobsey for his Russ Swift two wheel driving (and Anand for guiding the car in ) Also to Paul M and Lewis for setting up the PC and webcam There were also a number of other folks flitting in and out and assisting in general so a big thank you to them. In the bar just before we all sat down Hat came up to me and send "Wow, the room looks excellent, well done" ........... well that was down to you guys so a massive thankyou from all of us involved with the Ball organisation - top people all of you, and proud to have you as friends Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 10th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Speedd Don TATA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 16,249 Offline	Everyone made a superb effort and always a pleasure to help a good cause If I had seen the support under the walkway then maybe I would have asked Fevs to guide the MINI in Thank you ALL including the attendees for making a superb weekend for us. It was a long drive up but just the sheer enjoymnet and smiles made it just a touch better I even managed to get a Mums To be Massage package so in the good books from er indoors Look forward to next years event and many more to come. Keep up the good work Mods and Bods Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 10th, 2006, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 32,801 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett You're only supposed to take the bloody doors off!! PMSL Never thought of that We need a pic of the door coming out for the caption -Ray where are you, you took minute by minute shots I think Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 10th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 10,473 Offline	Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along! Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end . 170508

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shamster Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along! Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end . still can't believe that you talked him into doing that Its only a forum you know!

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Apr 10th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Nicely put Bob. Thanks again to everyone involved in making it work. Especially those who mucked in on Saturday. You're only supposed to take the bloody doors off!!

Apr 10th, 2006, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 10,883 Offline	Bob, you're a top guy and kept cool despite all the problems and everyone coming to you when we were unsure about something. Sincere thanks to you too xx

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Speedd Don TATA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 16,249 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shamster Ray was a bit like a military photographer - always at the scene of the action, documenting as he went along! Top thanks to everyone for mucking in. We were on the verge of losing to the duty manager at Shrigley but we got them to take apart that doorframe in the end . We left a few pints behind when we came over the 2nd time But that bottle of wine you bought me made up for it mmmmm NICE Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 24,446 Offline	Bob and all the other organisers, I think I speak for everyone who was there on Saturday, without you all we would not have been there as there just would not have been a Ball last year or this! Many, many thanks for all the hours, and I know there were many hours put in by you all. Many thanks to Dora who I know also put a lot into this too...not sure if she will read this or not but I hope she will! Can we have another one next year please?! ~~Global Moderator~~

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas Local Time: 06:35 PM Posts: 1,541 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes Then to just add the icing on the cake the doors were too narrow to get the MINIs through despite previous assurances that they'd had Aston Martins in there !! After some restructuring of the hotel entrance facilities ( the doors and door frame were still outside in the snow when we left on Sunday ) So, I take it that if you guys had been in the Twin Towers on 9/11, you would not have respected the drywall keeping you trapped in your office?? My kind of guys, good work.

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hickster E's H2B My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The SOUTH Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 7,375 Offline	Indeed.. big thanks to all who made it possible and made sure everything was ready for when I arrived And a big thanks to Rakey for mugging me as soon as I walked through the door - apparantly there was some big horse race about the start D-lite-full

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hickster Indeed.. big thanks to all who made it possible and made sure everything was ready for when I arrived And a big thanks to Rakey for mugging me as soon as I walked through the door - apparantly there was some big horse race about the start Colin and I had to beat the moths and spiders down when we got your wallet Its only a forum you know!

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hickster E's H2B My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The SOUTH Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 7,375 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey Colin and I had to beat the moths and spiders down when we got your wallet lol... you were lucky i'd forgotten to put the padlock on it D-lite-full

Apr 11th, 2006, 06:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 4,114 Offline	Here you go Chaps and Chapeses Struggling for gallery space at the mo So pics may be a while filtering through to the main thread. Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006

Apr 11th, 2006, 06:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	that bloke in the fluorescent jacket could barely speak a word of english & i don't think he had a clue what was going on i wonder if they'll ever put those doors back up?

Apr 11th, 2006, 07:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
LEECE Mrs OnlyS4me Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broad Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 5,585 Offline	Well said BOB it was a excellent night the venue was superb the food was delicious and the company was priceless A brillant night Well done Mods and Organisers and Helpers xxx Love you Ruthie, I will never forget you xxx

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
Sebby Silly Moo ! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: La La Land..... :p Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 12,419 Offline	I echo Leece, had a great time. Well done to the organisers and helpers.

Apr 12th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Speedd Don TATA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 16,249 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sebby I echo Leece, had a great time. Well done to the organisers and helpers. are you and lipstick teeef related Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 12th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	best warn the next hotel it may need a makeover afterwards EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Apr 12th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 10,473 Offline	Forgot to say thanks to Paul M's better looking other half Abby for sorting out my dickie bow. 170508

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