Sheepie Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've noticed there are no official meets planned for our award winning, "theme park of the year", Chessington.Basically, please post any time period in which you would be interested in attending. If we can get enough interest then it would be a fantastic alternative to the Thorpe meets for some variety.I was thinking of during the Easter break. Yes it'll be busy but I imagine the majority of people will have more chance of attending during this time.Post your views below. I've decided not to make this into a poll, but one could be posted after a general time frame is decided and if there is demand for it. Edit: Trip Date: Monday 11th April. Full details to be announced soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 YES YES YES. ASAP please! Easter sounds good, first week preferably due to revising?Thank you Sheepie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Yeah the Easter period seems a pretty good option... sure I'd be allowed one or two days off revising anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Well exactly! People studying for exams- remember you need to take time to let off steam as well. Don't over do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sounds good! Was planning to try once again to finally get to Chessie during Easter anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Well even if meets are small, it doesn't matter, as long as the people that go enjoy themselves. And if they do enjoy themselves then this will encourage people to come to more meets. Let's be honest, quite a few members who regularly attend meets aren't going to Thorpe tomorrow as they're opting for Chessington instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Quite a few members got pretty annoyed on AP day as well so probably aren't keen on going back one week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sheepie you can count me in...The reason why last year's was fail was simply due to the fact it was posted a week beforehand... Considering many were not expecting it, had work or were just busy or not a reason to not bother with the park as plenty on here enjoy it...I'll happily help plan one for Chessington... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 That, and it was to take place the day before the Thorpe meet as well, meaning most members had to choose between one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 That, and it was to take place the day before the Thorpe meet as well, meaning most members had to choose between one or the other.Exactly, it was treated as just a "bow to people's wishes" thing and hence paid the price...As I said, more than up for organising one... Would be epic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Great to see a few members are interested. What are people's thoughts about Tuesday 12th April/ Wednesday 13th April? Just over 3 weeks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Great to see a few members are interested. What are people's thoughts about Tuesday 12th April/ Wednesday 13th April? Just over 3 weeks away. Make it the 11th and I'm there...Especially as that's the Vampire celebration opening day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I would love to come to one of these as long as people stick together and don't end up stranded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 This happened once on a meet and hasn't happened since. I did not attend said meet, but I can personally promise you that nobody will leave anyone on this meet if you attend (same for any other members who want to go), I'll make sure of it.On the bigger meets, some people do split off, say, for example, people don't want to do an attraction. They often then re-join the group later on. This is what happened during the London Meet back in December.This is likely to be a small meet though (I can't see any more than 10 people attending, maximum), so we will definitely all be able to stay together. Topsyturvy15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks for the reassurance, if I'm not doing D of E or something else I will definitely come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 If I could get the funds I would be happy to help organise this and help out at the actual meet arrange stuff etc. I would definitely make sure no one was left stranded or on their own at all, even if I have to miss a ride to keep someone company I will because TPM needs these variations in meet ups. And you know I'm friendly so weeeeeeeeeeee! Topsyturvy15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Simple thing to do if people don't want to ride something...Wait and be a bag-bitch...Organising trips is a breeze... Just make sure it's an all-day thing rather than from 1... I HATE that premise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 11th april, 10 am meet would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Chessie is too far away for some people to get to for 10am. *cough* me :PIf we made the meet a little later, there will no doubt be tpmers there earlier to meet up for the beginning of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 What station would you be travelling from Ellie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Reading. Takes around 2 hours and on Sundays, getting to station for an early enough train is a problem. I usually get to chessie around 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 10:30 - 11:00 is usually a good time frame to have for meets...Plus, the 11th is a Monday... So yeah, more trains Ellie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Reading. Takes around 2 hours and on Sundays, getting to station for an early enough train is a problem. I usually get to chessie around 11.Oh I mucked up with dates earlier. 11th is a Monday and if we do stay over on the 10th then it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hey Ellie- if we go on Monday 11 April, here are some suggested train times and journeys:7:24 Reading Arriving at Chessington South at 09:19.You'd change at Clapham Junction and catch the 08:55 service to Chessington South.Or, you could catch the 07:46 Reading train, arriving at Chessing South for 09:49.For this one you'd change at Basingstoke to get the 08:35 train to Clapham Junction and then the 09:25 to Chessington South. These are the same for Tuesday as well. http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/ Find some more that are convenient for you.Completely up to you hun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hey Ellie-moo need help just ask I got myself to there at 9, I'm sure I could do it XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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