SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) - Page 13

**Lory** · 19th-May-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey

My own experience is leave as early as possible in Morning.

**Rhythm King** · 19th-May-2008, 04:25 PM

Twirly

Bearing in mind you're coming from SE London, rather than flog across to the M40, if you go during the day, consider going up the M11 and across to the M6 via the A14. Then use the M6 toll. But be warned, on Fridays this is a pre-rush hour route. Also worth checking KeepMoving - UK Traffic Information or Highways Agency - Traffic Information before you leave.

R-K

**Trousers** · 19th-May-2008, 04:34 PM

A good alternative RK bar the abundance of speed cameras which you should be aware of. The A14 is a nice road but once it snarls you have no where else to go. But on a good day can be good.

mick s · 19th-May-2008, 04:51 PM

Perhaps there needs to be a Thursday night accomodation option for the keen ones.

Has been done elsewhere in the past I seem to recall.

**jiveaddicted** · 20th-May-2008, 08:50 AM

Has anybody had their tickets yet? Im starting to get a little tetchy as i need lots of time with my booklet to plan my dancing. And look at which 2 or 3 classes i really must do but invariably dont once i start dancing. Im starting to get very excited ive even brought some new super soft and padded insole's for my dance shoes :-)

M

**stewart38** · 20th-May-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jiveaddicted

Has anybody had their tickets yet? Im starting to get a little tetchy as i need lots of time with my booklet to plan my dancing.

They arrive a few days before

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Originally Posted by mick s

Perhaps there needs to be a Thursday night accomodation option for the keen ones.

Has been done elsewhere in the past I seem to recall.

Did once stay at nearby budget hotel but would be good idea to open site on Thursday night, probably not for the organisors though

That was the time after the 12hr trip, M6 a car park (should have taken 4hrs) June 2004 I think ?

**Lynn** · 20th-May-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stewart38

That was the time after the 12hr trip, M6 a car park (should have taken 4hrs) June 2004 I think ?

Sep 2004 I think, the second SP. I remember meeting forumites from the south for the first time who said 'wow, you travelled a long way!' and it had taken me only about 5 hours door to door including the 'sitting around at the airport' time which was about 1/2 what it had taken them.

**Trousers** · 20th-May-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stewart38

. . . .{snip}but would be good idea to open site on Thursday night, probably not for the organisors though {/snip}. . . . .

Where will it end then Stew?
The weekender will turn into a week and we'll all die of exhaustion.
Then Jive addiction will go broke
But hell we'll all be dead anyway and without and previous Southporters to advertise the event there won't be anyone who wants to go anyway.

hmmmm?

sway · 20th-May-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuzzle

W00T!!!

Its gonna be great. Though am not exactly sure if am going to make to the breakfast club. Just hope i can make the beginners WCS class.

Hoping for another double trouble workshop but hey i got at least 4 people who can probably backlead me in it

Hoping for great weather again for the SP BBQ

I'll be hiding till saturday takes soooooo long for me to get into it.

heard that the bbq is not going to bw aloud this year, if anybody has had there tickets then they will know, i have been told that it says it in the guide for the weekend. if anybody knows this can they confirm it.

Freudian Hips · 20th-May-2008, 05:29 PM

Email from Jive Addiction says tickets are being sent out Thursday and Friday this week

**Cruella** · 20th-May-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sway

heard that the bbq is not going to bw aloud this year, if anybody has had there tickets then they will know, i have been told that it says it in the guide for the weekend. if anybody knows this can they confirm it.

I think that's highly unlikely, as John and Wes have supplied the BBQ!

**Minnie M** · 20th-May-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sway

heard that the bbq is not going to bw aloud this year, if anybody has had there tickets then they will know, i have been told that it says it in the guide for the weekend. if anybody knows this can they confirm it.

??

the guide for the weekend

JA have just sent out an email to say this will be sent out later this week ???

Unless they are referring to the 'other' BBQ which I believe the site organsises (this was outside the Bar area last year - by the decking)

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Originally Posted by Cruella

I think that's highly unlikely, as John and Wes have supplied the BBQ!

Wes confirmed this to me last Friday

2leftfeet · 20th-May-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Freudian Hips

Email from Jive Addiction says tickets are being sent out Thursday and Friday this week

FH which route do you recommed to get there from the friary or there abouts!!
2LF

Freudian Hips · 20th-May-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2leftfeet

FH which route do you recommed to get there from the friary or there abouts!!
2LF

Head for Glasgow then M73, M74 and straight down the road (I'm a girl but I think it's the M6)

Turn off at Preston and then pray

If you're really lucky

your car mates will have GPS fancy phones that will confidently lead you across fields or roadds that really aren't there. The best direction was "follow the moon" - yep, you had to be there

When Preston gets in the way, you kind of head right - past the most purple pub in the world. Then follow the signs to Southport.

No problem

Save me a dance, it's time we met

If I ever get there

**ducasi** · 21st-May-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Freudian Hips

If you're really lucky

your car mates will have GPS fancy phones that will confidently lead you across fields or roadds that really aren't there. The best direction was "follow the moon" - yep, you had to be there

It made perfect sense at the time!

This time it'll hopefully be "follow the sun". If we miss Southport, we may just end up in the Caribbean instead.

**Beowulf** · 21st-May-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Freudian Hips

The best direction was "follow the moon"

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Originally Posted by ducasi

This time it'll hopefully be "follow the sun".

Surely , with the theme being pirates, it'll either be "second star to the right and straight on until morning" or you'll have some dodgy compass that only points towards your hearts desire

**Tiger Pants** · 21st-May-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Freudian Hips

Head for Glasgow then M73, M74 and straight down the road (I'm a girl but I think it's the M6)

Turn off at Preston and then pray

No need to pray, or turn off at Preston. Stay on the M6 a bit longer and turn off at the M58, that will take you to the A565 to Formby and then Southport. This way you avoid Preston (good move) AND Southport (better move) and you arrive at Pontins via Tesco, easy!

**ducasi** · 21st-May-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger Pants

No need to pray, or turn off at Preston. Stay on the M6 a bit longer and turn off at the M58, that will take you to the A565 to Formby and then Southport. This way you avoid Preston (good move) AND Southport (better move) and you arrive at Pontins via Tesco, easy!

Interesting route. Goggle says it's 20 miles longer and 2 minutes slower, but it might be significantly quicker during the rush hour in Preston...

If you do take the Preston route, then you can take the coastal road round the front of Southport to avoid a lot of the traffic. You also go past the Morrison's if you need to stop at a supermarket.

*Bluey* · 21st-May-2008, 02:23 PM

HI
WHAT IS THE BEST PIRATE TRACK FOR THE CABARET

this is a great chance for you all to let me know what music you would like to be chosen for the fancy dress walkabout. If we get enough ideas perhaps we can go a poll for a winner, Im sure John or Wes wont mind. I have been chosen again to do the DJ slot during the cabaret, thanks John & Wes.

And before we go there, no not pirate "rip off" tracks that brought of the back of a lorry or recorded somewhere you shouldnt and nothing from Pirate ship " radio caroline"

Then maybe not, it might be interesting to hear what rip off pirate tracks you have?? and what you FAV is

View Poll Results: SP May/Jun - Are you going?
Yes & have already booked	111	77.62%
Yes, but not booked yet	2	1.40%
Want to go but need JA to let females book (with men)	2	1.40%
Needs a kind sole to help me get a ticket	1	0.70%
Unsure, will book late if I'm going	3	2.10%
Not going	16	11.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll \| Withdraw Vote

19th-May-2008, 04:25 PM	#242 (permalink)
Rhythm King Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Peripatetic, Poetic and Chic... Posts: 2,913 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 1259	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) Twirly Bearing in mind you're coming from SE London, rather than flog across to the M40, if you go during the day, consider going up the M11 and across to the M6 via the A14. Then use the M6 toll. But be warned, on Fridays this is a pre-rush hour route. Also worth checking KeepMoving - UK Traffic Information or Highways Agency - Traffic Information before you leave. R-K __________________ The hottest thing since Morton Thiokol used the Challenger to take teacher hazing into the Space Age...

19th-May-2008, 04:34 PM	#243 (permalink)
Trousers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,172 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 666	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) A good alternative RK bar the abundance of speed cameras which you should be aware of. The A14 is a nice road but once it snarls you have no where else to go. But on a good day can be good. __________________ The night sky over the planet Krikkit is the least interesting sight in the entire Universe.

19th-May-2008, 04:51 PM	#244 (permalink)
mick s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In my Car(mostly) Posts: 205 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 69	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) Perhaps there needs to be a Thursday night accomodation option for the keen ones. Has been done elsewhere in the past I seem to recall.

20th-May-2008, 08:50 AM	#245 (permalink)
jiveaddicted Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 229 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 101	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) Has anybody had their tickets yet? Im starting to get a little tetchy as i need lots of time with my booklet to plan my dancing. And look at which 2 or 3 classes i really must do but invariably dont once i start dancing. Im starting to get very excited ive even brought some new super soft and padded insole's for my dance shoes :-) M __________________ There are two ways to argue with a woman. Neither of them work!!

20th-May-2008, 05:29 PM	#250 (permalink)
Freudian Hips Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 687 Rep Power: 1 Reputation Total: 239	Re: SOUTHPORT (30th May 2008 - 2nd Jun 2008) Email from Jive Addiction says tickets are being sent out Thursday and Friday this week

21st-May-2008, 02:23 PM	#259 (permalink)
Bluey Commercial Operator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sussex Posts: 421 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 41	Re: SOUTHPORT music ideas for the fancy dress HI WHAT IS THE BEST PIRATE TRACK FOR THE CABARET this is a great chance for you all to let me know what music you would like to be chosen for the fancy dress walkabout. If we get enough ideas perhaps we can go a poll for a winner, Im sure John or Wes wont mind. I have been chosen again to do the DJ slot during the cabaret, thanks John & Wes. And before we go there, no not pirate "rip off" tracks that brought of the back of a lorry or recorded somewhere you shouldnt and nothing from Pirate ship " radio caroline" Then maybe not, it might be interesting to hear what rip off pirate tracks you have?? and what you FAV is