I have little interest in Capital bocking if it's going to be in London again this year. I think really it should move locations each year to keep it varied and interesting, and perhaps open it up to more people. The past 3 years it's been more towards the south end of the country, perhaps it should be shifted in more a northerly direction to make it easier for those "oop north" to attend, as last year it there was a definite lack of anyone other than pinhead who came from any further north than Norwich way (Although that may also have been because it was rather last minute and nothing on the scale of 2008 in Cardiff)
However, I'm not willing to get involved in organising it this year either as I simply don't have the time right now, and it looks unlikely I will even be able to attend. So, y'know, do whatever, just thought I'd better throw my opinion in there.
Also, here is the other discussion board on it:
http://pp/forum/empty-t6582.0.html
Ii dont have a great deal to disagree with you here Ash. Though as you know I have always been a partisain of London.
I make this proposal very much as a Plan'B' and if others look apon it as 'C' or 'D' Ive no problems with that. I ve put it foreward because there appeared to be nothing else on offer. If others now wish to make new proposals, then great I say.
But as for taking the event to new places, its easy to have a wsh list of the ideal and type it out. But these things rarely happen in a vacuum. Ive suggested a big meet in Derbyshire in the past, as well as a big Bank Hol meet in Portsmouth. But they have not sparked peoples imaginations- so far.
It will be noted that people in the south are trying to 'reach out' to each other. Katie/GIZMOQUEEN has very much been the catalyst for this in the Thames Valley but also Alex/Dark Castles in the south west. We can hope that in time they identify suitable venues and feel confident enough to run large events.
Equally NEWC awhile back met up with the Leeds crowd. This may well continue and expand to include the likes of Troc and the guys on The Whirral plus Sky High. If it does then they too may be shouting out 'come to our MEGA MEET' in not too long.
But these things cant be wished or typed into happening.
AS for size and scale. Im not sure yet we have 'cracked' a 2 day event yet. The weather was cruel in Cardiff in 08. But for some the 2nd day was little more than a photo shoot. Now ideas of a sports event, a treasure hunt or , if in an area like Portsmouth/Southsea , a 'just chilllin out' day (which is pretty much what happened on the Sunday last year).
Im sorry your not able to offer any help this year and even sadder you dont think you will be able to attend. but I do hope other ,newer, people will get involved. because I think the base of this sport needs to be much wider and stronger.
SNuD, hope you got this far :oD. Re dates, Ive given my preferences and reasons. You and any/every1 else please shout out dates you really cant do and dates you are cool with. Hey there is a chance we might find a date we can all agree on.
Spud , sorry you dont think you will be able to come too. But I do very much agree that this event is 'for us' and not aa promotional thing. many of us do this in small ways most every week if the weather is good.
But I feel the momentum should not be lost. With clubs expanding and being created and establishing their own forums there has been , I think, alot less 'higher communication'. I think this is the best place for it. And whilst I want a CB, I dont want people to be too hung up on it. I really do want to see bigger regional events.
Please do let the discusion continue. But , if by the end of this week, it looks like this London proposal is excepted Ill start a new thread specifically for it.