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Title: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 14, 2008, 01:54:14 pm: Title says it all...

Who's up for another HLP-London gettogether? same places as before...

First order of buisness is Who will show up.

Once i know who's coming we can arrange when
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on July 14, 2008, 02:36:45 pm: I'm likely to be busy this upcoming month or two but I should be able to get a night free at least. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Black Wolf on July 15, 2008, 02:51:18 am: Bah! Wait and arrange it when I've bought my tickets so I know when I'll be in London. :nod:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on July 15, 2008, 03:28:56 am: When are you planning on visiting?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 15, 2008, 06:18:23 am: I'm not available from August 2nd-16th - I'll be in Lyme Regis in Dorset.

I'll PM Dekker and IPA (I'm 75% sure it was him there last time) and see if they are interested this evening
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Black Wolf on July 15, 2008, 06:48:20 am: Err... November. Maybe HLP London IV :D
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 16, 2008, 03:09:57 pm: When in November?

If you'll be here on the 5th, we could make it a Bonfire Night Special... :D

Or if you are over on 31s oct, a Halloween Special :cool:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Black Wolf on July 16, 2008, 07:01:41 pm: Aiming to be there at least by the 5th, will be in the US for halloween though (probably better than the other way around :D)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 16, 2008, 07:07:10 pm: Always interested, But i'm nowhere near london atm....

Can't say more, deeply personal stuff. Limited net-time even by my standards.

In the meantime Rock on HLP :D
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 17, 2008, 03:38:25 pm: Prehaps a tentative date frame for HLP London III of August 20th-30th?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 21, 2008, 05:33:21 am: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on July 16, 2008, 07:07:10 pm
Always interested, But i'm nowhere near london atm....

Quote from: terran_emperor on July 17, 2008, 03:38:25 pm
Prehaps a tentative date frame for HLP London III of August 20th-30th?

Much more likely to attend Nelson :) :yes: j/k.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on July 21, 2008, 12:15:47 pm: Depending on when you guys meet up, I may just be able to fly in for a few days in London... :pimp:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 21, 2008, 02:03:43 pm: Well if people are gonna fly in for this, we need to make it a proper night out :yes:

(with cheap all you can eat chinese food of course)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on July 21, 2008, 02:06:23 pm: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on July 21, 2008, 02:03:43 pm
Well if people are gonna fly in for this, we need to make it a proper night out :yes:

(with cheap all you can eat chinese food of course)

lol

If I came to an HLP London, I'd definitely have to stay for at least a night--if not two. :nod: What's the drinking age in the UK? :lol:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on July 21, 2008, 02:08:48 pm: 18.

Where would you be flying in from anyway?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 21, 2008, 02:09:35 pm: Drinking age? Technically you can sit on a wall knocking back diamond white at 14 if my estate is anything to go by, but i say 18. :yes:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on July 21, 2008, 06:29:23 pm: I'd have to wait till London Part IV then to drink...

Other than that--I'd be flying in from Montreal or Toronto--or whatever Canadian airport lets me through! :lol:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 22, 2008, 06:08:11 pm: Quote from: Bob-san on July 21, 2008, 06:29:23 pm
or whatever Canadian airport lets me through! :lol:

You have.................. a record perchance? :shaking:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 23, 2008, 12:13:51 am: :lol: probably too vocal in certain opinions. If i voiced half my opinions about the USA, id never be allowed into the country.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on July 23, 2008, 05:46:30 pm: Why was I not informed of this?? Depends on my bridge shifts, but I'm sure Polpolion would love the chance to command the Galatea, he practically forces me out of my seat on the bridge when my shift ends. Get a date sorted and I'll do my best for shore leave.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 23, 2008, 06:12:14 pm: I didnt know you lived in London when not on duty...Sorry

Right...For the top.

Who is Free between August 20th and August 30th?

Myself
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on July 23, 2008, 06:30:40 pm: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on July 22, 2008, 06:08:11 pm
Quote from: Bob-san on July 21, 2008, 06:29:23 pm
or whatever Canadian airport lets me through! :lol:

You have.................. a record perchance? :shaking:
No, but a Miami --> Montreal --> London hop may be more attainable than a Miami --> Toronto --> London hop. It all depends on how standby goes--I just make sure I do flights which I can at least get to the Canadian hub, as if all else fails, I can just stop by my home in New York or visit my stepdad in Montreal. Standby tickets are cheap, and so long as I'm <18, I fly C-2. Once I hit 18 and later, I fly C-3. I've had pretty good luck with standby--I've made every flight.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 23, 2008, 06:39:04 pm: Terran Emperor- I'm free, but sorting £££ out will require planning nearer the time.
Bob-San -- Glad to hear the gunrunning was never discovered :nervous:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 23, 2008, 06:50:38 pm: :lol:

Current HLP London III attendance List
*Myself
*Colonel Dekker

I'll try contacting IPA, Kara and the Admiral tomorrow to see if their Available.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on July 23, 2008, 06:57:13 pm: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on July 23, 2008, 06:39:04 pm
Terran Emperor- I'm free, but sorting £££ out will require planning nearer the time.
Bob-San -- Glad to hear the gunrunning was never discovered :nervous:
Yeah--it's going along nice and smooth. Just like Freelancer... :lol: The bright idea to go through Liberty while everyone in Liberty and their Grandma want me dead. Maybe I can make a $1000 profit on each gun I smuggle in... so long as I attach the game cord to it and make it look like a game controller, they'll never know!
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 23, 2008, 07:01:00 pm: You should go on Dragons Den, or "American Inventor" :nod: That is genius :yes:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 23, 2008, 08:01:19 pm: :wtf:
make a Megatron toy that transforms into a working gun :lol:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on July 24, 2008, 01:45:12 am: I should be available around that time.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 24, 2008, 01:53:43 am: Current status - Who's available:
*Myself
*da Colonel
*Kara
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on July 25, 2008, 05:44:15 pm: I'm hope the League of Defence will post my duty rota tomorrow, so as soon as I know my free dates, ladies and gentlemen you will know ASAP. I am determined to get to this one!
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 26, 2008, 05:50:43 am: Okay...IPA just got back to me...Once we have a firm date he'll be able to plan accordingly...
Now we just need to hear from the Admiral....
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on July 27, 2008, 04:16:46 pm: damn that will be cutting it fine for mei should be in uk nat the time i will know more in a week or so ..........
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on July 27, 2008, 06:07:03 pm: If you can make it then great
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on July 30, 2008, 04:57:14 pm: OK The LoD is annoying me now. Still haven't published the duty roster for August yet.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 30, 2008, 05:39:09 pm: Go AWOL and blame the Comm subsystem.... Or Rebs..
Or ZODS.... *CD hates the pesky Zods*
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on August 05, 2008, 04:53:37 pm: Bah! The LoD have at this time refused my request for leave again! I may have to do the unthinkable and leave my commision to Polpolion and seek transfer to a less important position within the GTA. Applications are being processed now.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Jeff Vader on August 05, 2008, 04:55:31 pm: Quote from: admiral_wolf on August 05, 2008, 04:53:37 pm
Bah! The LoD have at this time refused my request for leave again! I may have to do the unthinkable and leave my commision to Polpolion and seek transfer to a less important position within the GTA. Applications are being processed now.
A simple yes or no will do. Srsly.

... Sir.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 05, 2008, 08:08:42 pm: Check......
One Colonol.
Collar pressed.
Minus stubble.
Awaiting timing and location information.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on August 06, 2008, 04:00:34 pm: Very unlikely I'll be able to come people. Busy 23-24th and evening services to MK (New base of LoD operations as we've moved from Uxbridge) are crap to say the least.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 07, 2008, 10:15:57 am: Okay...Thats a damn shame. Better luck nest time prehaps

:sigh: I was looking foward to meeting Daisho Okami... <- (Japanese Romanji for Admiral Wolf ;))

Oh well....

Lets say 6:00pm on August 28th, at the Cambridge on Charring Cross Rd, unless anyone has any objections
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on August 07, 2008, 11:34:43 am: That's fine with me.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 10, 2008, 04:08:11 am: I can dig it. Are they still building round by the three greyhounds? We just going on another pubcrawl or we gonna hit some bars? Woot lapdances!
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Snail on August 10, 2008, 05:15:58 am: Quote from: admiral_wolf on August 06, 2008, 04:00:34 pm
Very unlikely I'll be able to come people. Busy 23-24th and evening services to MK (New base of LoD operations as we've moved from Uxbridge) are crap to say the least.
LoD can't mean League of Defense, can it?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 10, 2008, 05:25:01 am: Quote from: Snail on August 10, 2008, 05:15:58 am
Quote from: admiral_wolf on August 06, 2008, 04:00:34 pm
Very unlikely I'll be able to come people. Busy 23-24th and evening services to MK (New base of LoD operations as we've moved from Uxbridge) are crap to say the least.
LoD can't mean League of Defense, can it?

:nod:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on August 10, 2008, 05:43:27 am: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on August 10, 2008, 04:08:11 am
I can dig it. Are they still building round by the three greyhounds? We just going on another pubcrawl or we gonna hit some bars? Woot lapdances!

I've not been into central London since the last gathering so I wouldn't know. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 10, 2008, 05:47:12 am: I've been to hammersmith since, (small agency request ;D)
Should be quite temperate for the day. I nominate Terran_emperor as the grand-p[lan-master of this event. I expect fun-times :nod:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 11, 2008, 10:43:55 am: This is actually my first time trying to arrange something like this. So im not too sure how to proceed.

I figure we should meet up at the cambridge have a few drinks then fidure out where to go from there...

***
PS when i was last up there they were still working, but that was 3 weeks ago
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 11, 2008, 11:04:36 am: I have absolute faith in ya m'lad :nod:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: IPAndrews on August 11, 2008, 11:10:30 am: I can't make August 28 as I'm going on a scuba try dive that evening.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 11, 2008, 11:22:57 am: Any preferable dates?

(whisper, don't forget about badminton this time round :nervous: whisper)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: IPAndrews on August 13, 2008, 07:41:26 am: I could make the Wed 27 or Fri 30.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 13, 2008, 08:26:42 am: Both are good for me. Preferably friday. How late are we talking is "anyone" providing taxi services the next day? Not for us, i mean would it make them leave early.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on August 13, 2008, 09:16:04 am: Friday sounds good to me too. Much easier to make a night of it. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 13, 2008, 10:00:12 am: Friday's good for me too......But Friday's the 29th -> saturday is the 30th...

I only suggested the 28th as i pretty much knew who was coming. So i decided to set a date and go with that unless anyone had a better day
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 13, 2008, 11:44:03 am: You on a bit of a mad work day on the 30th Emp?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: IPAndrews on August 14, 2008, 07:28:31 am: Friday is ok.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 14, 2008, 10:23:03 am: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on August 13, 2008, 11:44:03 am
You on a bit of a mad work day on the 30th Emp?

Nah ,just making sure if IPA has the date right...
I wasnt sure if he was saying he was free on the Friday but got the date wrong

or if he was saying that he has free on the 30th but had the day wrong...

But luckily it seems to be the former...
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 14, 2008, 10:27:32 am: Ahh, fair enough :nod:

Out of sheer brash curiousity, what exactly were the seven impossible requests before breakfast?
And who made them :confused:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: IPAndrews on August 14, 2008, 10:41:40 am: I mean Friday being the day after the Thursday you guys originally had in mind. I'll let TE explain the impossible requests thing. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 20, 2008, 12:54:40 pm: Friday 29th it is. Anyone who wants me to explain my custom title can wait till then to get the scoop...

In light of what happened to me last time, id recommend getting a sign saying HLP so any newcomers attending can find us :D

If Admiral Wolfe still wants to atend, i can find out and post the train times.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 20, 2008, 01:42:41 pm: I'm sure he can bully an Ensign into providing a shuttle back into orbit.

I've got serious man-flu but i should be fine for it. Might even scrape some money together.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on August 20, 2008, 01:55:14 pm: im in the uk from the 5th till the 9th of september but im up north , near birmingham (north of luton) any one up 4 a beer
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 20, 2008, 02:09:20 pm: Alas too far north of the river for my liking. I'm sure there are a few northern peers in here.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on August 20, 2008, 02:11:57 pm: i might be able to make it down too the land of southern jessies if someone has a free sofa and ppl are up for meeting within those few days.......;.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 20, 2008, 02:25:11 pm: Alas i'm not the landlord of my current residence. Maybe T-emp can generate room at his student digs :nervous:

Southern Jessies :wtf: we kicked your ass in nam and wwi. :p
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on August 20, 2008, 02:29:45 pm: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on August 20, 2008, 02:25:11 pm
Alas i'm not the landlord of my current residence. Maybe T-emp can generate room at his student digs :nervous:

Southern Jessies :wtf: we kicked your ass in nam and wwi. :p

your ass ? my bottom wasnt tghere in ww1 and in viatnam you would have been arrested for touching and infants bottom
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on August 20, 2008, 05:33:04 pm: Unfortuatly Gentlemen, her ladyship who is to be obeyed is taking me to Wales that weekend...Any comments regarding sheep will find the poster on support detail indefinatly
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 20, 2008, 05:51:20 pm: Insert Charlotte church joke featuring Tom Jones and toasted cheese sandwiches.

Wherabouts in Wales, Cardiff?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on August 21, 2008, 11:12:19 am: Quote from: admiral_wolf on August 20, 2008, 05:33:04 pm
Unfortuatly Gentlemen, her ladyship who is to be obeyed is taking me to Wales that weekend...Any comments regarding sheep will find the poster on support detail indefinatly

mmmm ill be on the welsh borders , betwee hereford n bristol shuttlling bk and forth , so where are ewe going to be.........

please dont be sheepish in answering ....

i hope that those werent the banable sort of sheep things you were thinking of
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on August 26, 2008, 05:25:05 am: So just to double check, this Friday at the Cambridge. What time?
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 26, 2008, 05:37:55 am: This friday? Oh bunny flaps. That snuck up quick.
Average time half six / seven?

UPDATE-- Ahh cruddy pants, i don't think i can make it due to a "financial priority" issue. IE i'm all interviewed up for the week and my £££ has to go on supplies.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: terran_emperor on August 27, 2008, 10:11:20 am: Well, if you can make it we could always take an IOU....meaning that you would owe 2 rounds of drinks at HLP London part IV...

But i can understand if you cant make it
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 27, 2008, 10:15:23 am: I've got travel but it breaks my "sacred drinking code of conduct" to even enter a pub/bar without holding and folding.

Much appreciated offer though. You never know i might come into a bit and meet you in the cambridge anyway.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on August 27, 2008, 03:51:27 pm: By the time i can make it out to London, it'll be HLP London Part V. About January. Anyways--it'll be better then... I will legally be allowed to drink! ;7 :nod:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: eliex on August 28, 2008, 01:29:28 am: Sorry, there's no way I can make it. I'm just too young and on the other side of the world. :(
Maybe on HLP London Part XX. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: IPAndrews on August 28, 2008, 07:18:38 am: Ok thanks for that eliex.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Bob-san on August 28, 2008, 05:27:09 pm: Quote from: eliex on August 28, 2008, 01:29:28 am
Sorry, there's no way I can make it. I'm just too young and on the other side of the world. :(
Maybe on HLP London Part XX. :)
I'm on the other side of the world (half-way actually) too... it's just I'm 18 in December and flying standby to Montreal or Toronto and then to London is actually not that bad. Plus, couch-surfing. :lol:
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on September 01, 2008, 04:23:42 am: well im in the uk from friday morning and as i posted b4 im in the midlands ,hereford ( google it, for the southerners lol just joking)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 01, 2008, 05:41:29 am: Hereford is perfectly fine :nervous:

how'd it go in the end? any pics ;7
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on September 01, 2008, 04:42:38 pm: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on September 01, 2008, 05:41:29 am
Hereford is perfectly fine :nervous:

how'd it go in the end? any pics ;7

my Mini beak went well have some excellent pics of my sandcastle , the Mediterranean was warm and wet and very welcoming......
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 01, 2008, 07:32:41 pm: I meant HLP London 3 pics :p
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: captain-custard on September 02, 2008, 03:01:06 am: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on September 01, 2008, 07:32:41 pm
I meant HLP London 3 pics :p

confused , ive never been to a HLP alcohol related meeting an looks like i never will as i live in the south of france and am in uk for a few days a year ............

heres my sandcastle anyway...

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Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: karajorma on September 02, 2008, 03:06:42 am: Quote from: Colonol Dekker on September 01, 2008, 05:41:29 am
how'd it go in the end? any pics ;7

I don't remember anyone taking any pictures. I remember the burger restaurant from HLP London 1 being gone (Cute eastern European waitress and all).

Apart from that it was a pretty good night out. :)
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 02, 2008, 08:09:27 am: Gone?
Fiddlesticks.
Well for the IV we'll have to do a mass burger quest.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: admiral_wolf on September 02, 2008, 01:58:17 pm: I'll do my very best for IV, hopefully these job applications will be successful.
Title: Re: HLP London Part III - Who's up for it?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 02, 2008, 02:01:33 pm: I hear ya on that one Wolfy...

Damn credit crunch... No room for a cabin boy on the big G :confused: