Iron Heart/Aero Leather joint party - 11th July 2010
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Two things: Will (would) you ask Will from Aero if he can make some heavy horse hide pants in a 40" inseam? Also, I see on his web pages that some of the Lee Japan models have double-felled seams. These were the jeans of my youth in the 50s. Would you see if Haraki is up for some 634s with them? I understand the whole "selvage" lure, but they are the most bullet-proof in and out seams around. Back to the mandolin for me…Asp
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Simon, From your part of the world, we have people coming from Vienna, Zurich, Berlin and Chemnitz. We have run out of rooms here, but Paula and I are visiting local hotels to suss them out this weekend. Best airport is Southampton, next best Gatwick, 3rd best Heathrow. I am picking a bunch of people up from Heathrow on Sat PM, but my car is now full. I guess if loads more will arrive around the same time, I can organise a mini bus. I am returning a couple of people to Heathrow Monday morning, so theer is space in the car for that trip. G
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Hi Giles,
I'm hoping to come to the party - just sorting out transport…pencil me in please.
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PLEASE come, it will be a blast, Mrs G will sort you out. Can you drop her an email at paula@ironheart.co.uk.
We'll do whatever we can to make transport (at least this end) a snap…G
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Thanks Giles - emailed Paula
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within 1/4 mile of Giles's place I can recommend The Crew house for cheap clean self catering quality accommodation http://www.crew-houses.co.uk/. Or the closest but a little tired, The Spring Garden B&B http://www.bedandbreakfastsguide.com/displays/Spring-Garden-Guest-House-1803.aspx
If you want to spend a little more then http://www.angleseyhotel.co.uk/ is pretty good 2 miles away. If budget is no issue then http://www.alverbankhotel.co.uk/ is beautiful, also 2 miles. If you like shopping and night life then The Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf is your best bet, 1 mile + a short ferry trip.Need a lift from the train station or Southampton Airport PM me.
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Thanks Simon, that's brilliant - I'll check these out.
Thanks also for the kind offer of a lift - might take you up on that! -
You are a good man Simon! Can't wait to meet you next month…
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Thanks, Giles. I have always appreciated your willingness to help. I'm only sorry I can't attend this epic in the making. Who will remain sober enough to take the pics? Are you going to uncover the old well for the day? Might come in handy…
Asp
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G, is your garden big enough for a tent? H
Yes, but it wouldn't work, there's no where to put it up without it being in the way. Sorry. There is this place http://www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk where you can camp (about 3 miles away) if you want a blast back to the 60's. G
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@J:
Who will remain sober enough to take the pics? Are you going to uncover the old well for the day? Might come in handy…
Asp
I'm sure plenty of photos will be taken, but the well will not be uncovered because I suspect it's very difficult to get out of when you've fallen down it drunk…G
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Yes, please do not uncover any well's. I have no doubt if you did it would be me who would fall down it…
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G, is your garden big enough for a tent? H
Yes, but it wouldn't work, there's no where to put it up without it being in the way. Sorry. There is this place http://www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk where you can camp (about 3 miles away) if you want a blast back to the 60's. G
np, it was just a thought.
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I am really excited for this! Trying to lock down my travel plans today…
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within 1/4 mile of Giles's place I can recommend The Crew house for cheap clean self catering quality accommodation http://www.crew-houses.co.uk/. Or the closest but a little tired, The Spring Garden B&B http://www.bedandbreakfastsguide.com/displays/Spring-Garden-Guest-House-1803.aspx
If you want to spend a little more then http://www.angleseyhotel.co.uk/ is pretty good 2 miles away. If budget is no issue then http://www.alverbankhotel.co.uk/ is beautiful, also 2 miles. If you like shopping and night life then The Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf is your best bet, 1 mile + a short ferry trip.Need a lift from the train station or Southampton Airport PM me.
Simon, you are a gem. Another OK place is the Old Lodge Hotel, approx 1.5 miles away I guess. I'm putting together a PDF which will give directions for road/rail travellers, and links/phone numbers for local accommodation, I'll send this to anyone who thinks they can make it. We're getting very excited!
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Thanks for hosting a party, Giles & Paula - this will be a blast !
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