AlanCurragh Posted 29 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 29 January , 2015 Alan can you let us know when you want the cheque for the balance of the conference and dinner please. Regards. Mike Mike - I'll be asking for that in mid February or so Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy hall Posted 29 January , 2015 Share Posted 29 January , 2015 Hi Alan Just paid in full for conference by pay pal. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 29 January , 2015 Share Posted 29 January , 2015 Excellent Mandy See you there Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted 31 January , 2015 Share Posted 31 January , 2015 Paypal thingy done this evening. Unfortunately can't make dinner. Chris C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoha Posted 2 February , 2015 Share Posted 2 February , 2015 2 tickets for me, please, just paid deposits on Paypal. Regards James O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 7 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2015 Thanks James - and just bumping this up again - for those who have never gone to the conference before, those who do tend to come back every year - so why not give it a go this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 7 February , 2015 Share Posted 7 February , 2015 Spot on. For those who travel on the friday there's an opportunity for a couple or three hours of chat in a real ale pub in the evening, followed by (for some) an excellent curry at Akbar's on the Hagley Road. The intervals between speakers allow for plenty of mingling and discussion of shared interests. See you there. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 7 February , 2015 Share Posted 7 February , 2015 Just to amplify Alan and Keith's comments, last year was my first conference and it was absolutely outstanding. The speakers were uniformly excellent, the food was really good and the company was outstanding. I only wish I had stayed for dinner. And if that wasn't enough there was the Hart and Messenger double act in the intervals ("A joke, a song and a book sale"). What's not to like? I will be there again this year (but don't let that put you off). Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 8 February , 2015 Share Posted 8 February , 2015 Mike - I'll be asking for that in mid February or so Alan Hi Alan I will be in southern Africa at about that time. Can it wait till I get back (on March 5)? Cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 8 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2015 Hi Alan I will be in southern Africa at about that time. Can it wait till I get back (on March 5)? Cheers Martin B No problem at all Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth505 Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 for those who have never gone to the conference before, those who do tend to come back every year - so why not give it a go this year? Those who don't attend seem not to attend every year as well. Alas I won't be making it again this spring. Am interested to see if a 'Haig centric' afternoon leads to a similar level of boorishness that text posts on our forum often produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 10 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 10 February , 2015 Those who don't attend seem not to attend every year as well. Alas I won't be making it again this spring. Am interested to see if a 'Haig centric' afternoon leads to a similar level of boorishness that text posts on our forum often produce. True, but until they try it, they won't know what they are missing! I suppose being in Santa Fe is a pretty good reason for not travelling to Birmingham in March. As for boorishness, we're all very well behaved at the conference, and I'd like to see someone try to be boorish in front of Gordon Corrigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 Your posting comes across as quite rude, Ken. Did you mean to be, or have I read it incorrectly? People posting from the conference or indeed reporting back afterwards are trying to keep people informed of the day's events, as some people who cannot make it have asked. You could always try not reading if you find our comments so boorish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 The only moment of confrontation that I can recall, and I have attended all of them, was in connection with a packet of fig rolls. And that was in jest. Anyway - I am very much looking forward to it - and to making I hope some new forum pals on the day. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 I believe Ken was referring to forum discussions on Haig, and not to attendees' reports from the conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 Phew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 Chris is of course absolutely right, and if the fig roll was visible in my cheek while I posted I apologise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 10 February , 2015 Share Posted 10 February , 2015 Ken It is not reasonable for anyone, from whatever corners of the globe they come from, to denigrate the VOLUNTARY efforts of so many on behalf of the few (thousands out of millions!) who attend our events. You have soured the atmosphere. If this event is not for you perhaps next year you could suggest, AND HELP ORGANISE, our next event. Your call now. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth505 Posted 12 February , 2015 Share Posted 12 February , 2015 No denigration intended. Sorry I mentioned anything. Proof, if any were needed, that entering any post about that general is risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 12 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 12 February , 2015 No problem at all Ken. Anyway, tickets are still available but are going fast - so please get in touch if you are interested And in case you are wondering about the fifth speaker, there should be an announcement in a few days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarchetta Posted 12 February , 2015 Share Posted 12 February , 2015 And in case you are wondering about the fifth speaker, there should be an announcement in a few days.... (Please let it be Dan Snow... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 12 February , 2015 Share Posted 12 February , 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 12 February , 2015 Share Posted 12 February , 2015 That would ensure Mr Filsell's attendance I am sure. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany Posted 12 February , 2015 Share Posted 12 February , 2015 Mrs Seany aka Mieke Toye has just paypalled for three places. Oh I hope we can be boorish this year. Guests names are with the paypal note, looking forward to it immensely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 12 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 12 February , 2015 Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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