Machines Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329314386' post='1540468'] Anyone got any tips on good parking near the event? I usually park at Edgware, then get the tube in, but any helpful tips would be most appreciated. The parking at the venue is about £25. [/quote] Last year we parked at a multistorey in Hammersmith £9 for the day - a 20 min walk to the show (see here [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hammersmith&hl=en&ll=51.494464,-0.229533&spn=0.007855,0.013797&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.299029,28.256836&hnear=Hammersmith&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=51.494434,-0.229193&panoid=lkcgMuA69brKzVlkKXF1rA&cbp=12,177.76,,0,-0.28"]http://maps.google.c...177.76,,0,-0.28[/url]) I'm also after a lift for this year if anyone is passing Birmingham on the M6 ! Fuel/parking will be contributed to . Quote
seashell Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1329378288' post='1541369'] I'm also after a lift for this year if anyone is passing Birmingham on the M6 ! Fuel/parking will be contributed to . [/quote] Sorry, I'm going down the night before to stay with my Dad. And not going back up to Brum until the Monday. Quote
ped Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1329378288' post='1541369'] Last year we parked at a multistorey in Hammersmith £9 for the day - a 20 min walk to the show (see here [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hammersmith&hl=en&ll=51.494464,-0.229533&spn=0.007855,0.013797&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.299029,28.256836&hnear=Hammersmith&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=51.494434,-0.229193&panoid=lkcgMuA69brKzVlkKXF1rA&cbp=12,177.76,,0,-0.28"]http://maps.google.c...177.76,,0,-0.28[/url]) I'm also after a lift for this year if anyone is passing Birmingham on the M6 ! Fuel/parking will be contributed to . [/quote] Is that car park OK inside or is it really narrow and difficult with a wide and long car? Quote
charic Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1329386684' post='1541514'] Is that car park OK inside or is it really narrow and difficult with a [s]wide and long ca[/s] Pimpmobile? [/quote] Fixed Quote
Machines Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1329386684' post='1541514'] Is that car park OK inside or is it really narrow and difficult with a wide and long car? [/quote] It was niceguyhomers Mondeo so not a small car but can't be sure for your frog barge. Watch out when you open the boot though - low ceilings. Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 What time do you guys plan on turning up? Quote
Sibob Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I'll be wandering around with a few peoples Definitly wanna take a look at some Darkglass, the B3K sounds great on yourtube, although wanna try it in a band setting. I'm sure there will be plenty of oppotunities to have a tea with people Si Quote
seashell Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Her you go, Si and Lozz, I've added you to the wandering about category! [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1329309525' post='1540351'] OK, so this is what we've got so far if we want to know where to bump into people during the day: [b]Where[/b] BassDirect -- Dbass, Darkglass Bassgear -- Molan, TomKent and various others Hartke -- Dood Wandering around -- Ped, Sibob, Lozz196 Feel free to add to the above. Or just post where you'll be and I'll add it to the list. Bluejay and I will meet up at some point and time tbc, for female bonding. (And if Discreet's reading this that [b]isn't [/b]a euphamism!) [/quote] Quote
seashell Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1329404622' post='1541964'] Her you go, Si and Lozz, I've added you to the wandering about category! [/quote] In fact there wil be probably be loads more wanderers so I'll probably not bother to add everyone indivually unless they are going to be on a specific stand. Just keep muttering the password as Lozz suggested earlier! Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1329378288' post='1541369'] Last year we parked at a multistorey in Hammersmith £9 for the day - a 20 min walk to the show (see here [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hammersmith&hl=en&ll=51.494464,-0.229533&spn=0.007855,0.013797&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.299029,28.256836&hnear=Hammersmith&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=51.494434,-0.229193&panoid=lkcgMuA69brKzVlkKXF1rA&cbp=12,177.76,,0,-0.28"]http://maps.google.c...177.76,,0,-0.28[/url]) I'm also after a lift for this year if anyone is passing Birmingham on the M6 ! Fuel/parking will be contributed to . [/quote] Nice one, parked there before, when went to Hammy Apollo to see Velvet Revolver. Didn`t realise it was only 20mins from Olympia - see, my lack of West London knowledge badly letting me down. Must remember the password, must remember the password....... Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I've got a date with Alan at ACG on Sat to discuss the new build . Love to meet with fellow BC'ers, you can't miss me, I've got a wooden leg, glass eye and a brass hand. Plus, I'll be wearing my 'No Fat Chicks' tee shirt. Quote
WalMan Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I really ought to buy my Sunday ticket. I shall be the one wandering about with a slightly glazed look after two night of gigging, and sadly the Saturday is the longer trip Hopefully no engineering works this year. The taxi to cost me an arm and a leg last year. Quote
Raggy Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Ill be wandering around on Saturday. Anywhere near there I can get a decent fry up beforehand? Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Update on parking, just been having a look, and there`s a Tesco on Shepherds Bush Road, with free parking - for customers only - which is about a 15min walk from Olympia. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=523441&y=179143&z=110&sv=barb+mews&st=6&tl=Map+of+Barb+Mews,+London,+W_6&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf And, more importantly, about a 5min walk to the Pie & Mash Shop in Shepherds Bush. Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Just purchased my ticket for Saturday . I live Just off Junction 5 on the M4/ Denham exit M40 , and have off street parking for 2 extra cars. It's a 10 min walk to the station and you can get (a very regular train service) to Paddington in 20mins. Olympia is a spit from Paddington, and a single travel card for train/tube/bus will cost you £11.50. Anyone interested, let me know, plus on the Sunday, it's free parking on my street, so could accommodate a few more Quote
Rumple Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329477123' post='1542973'] Update on parking, just been having a look, and there`s a Tesco on Shepherds Bush Road, with free parking - for customers only - which is about a 15min walk from Olympia. [/quote] I would look into that a bit more as they may insist you spend above a certain amount in store and/or limit parking to say 2 hours Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Agreed, will check out on the day, and if limits are in place, park in the Kings Mall car-park in Hammersmith - £9 a day. Still better than endless tubing. Quote
Machines Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329484023' post='1543137'] Agreed, will check out on the day, and if limits are in place, park in the Kings Mall car-park in Hammersmith - £9 a day. Still better than endless tubing. [/quote] There's a great cafe/deli on the way there (about half way to the venue on right hand side). Get there early and get some brekkie ! I'm still trying to find a way to get there without driving myself on my tod ! Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1329484443' post='1543155'] There's a great cafe/deli on the way there (about half way to the venue on right hand side). Get there early and get some brekkie ! [/quote] Well for me it has to be Cookes Traditional Pie & Mash, just up near Shepherds Bush Green. Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329484724' post='1543164'] Well for me it has to be Cookes Traditional Pie & Mash, just up near Shepherds Bush Green. [/quote] As seen in the film 'Quadraphenia' now sadly due to be knocked down to make way for a block of flats apparently! Quote
Rumple Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1329494908' post='1543396'] As seen in the film 'Quadraphenia' now sadly due to be knocked down to make way for a block of flats apparently! [/quote] Nice bit of London film trivia Quote
discreet Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329484724' post='1543164'] Well for me it has to be Cookes Traditional Pie & Mash, just up near Shepherds Bush Green. [/quote] A local caff does pie and mash... I asked what was in the pie and was told, 'meat'. I opted for the English Breakfast. Edited February 17, 2012 by discreet Quote
wesfinn Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Hey guys, I'm putting on a stand for guitarguitar at the show (next to the aguilar one) so come and say hello! Wes Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1329494908' post='1543396'] As seen in the film 'Quadraphenia' now sadly due to be knocked down to make way for a block of flats apparently! [/quote] Dreadful news. That Pie-Shop is also featured in the dvd "There`ll always be an England" by The Sex Pistols, when they played Brixton in 2007. There`s a special feature that follows each of the Pistols through their history - where they grew up etc - and Jones & Cook go to Cookes for some good old pie & mash. Edited February 17, 2012 by Lozz196 Quote
Steve Lawson Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I'll be there both days - just hanging out and maybe playing a couple of times on the MarkBass stand on Saturday, then doing a masterclass on Sunday morning. Look forward to saying hi to a a few old and new friends Steve www.stevelawson.net Quote
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