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maybe I can grab one from someone at polo tomorrow?

got cordless, and just emailed 90000 people who i havent spoken to in 20 years. ... i think bill is on that list.

sounds good, otherwise jono is going to have to take another afternoon off work i think.
Let me know if you think you can and I'll send you the address etc

Zoe, I PMd you.

Parosh polo are out, down to 54, even number again though which is good.

guys, tomorrow will be arriving in town 5 Berlin players, they were asking where the games will be....

Mitch mitch mitch

I told them that

mitch on friday too?

Should be Downs on Friday... Help out with the courts and get a bit of time to get used to it? :)

No Ben, no play on Downs on Friday*, Downs for building (volunteers) and Downham for throw-ins, then the polocat.

* The MUGA can be used inbetween building stints, but polo players should not come to Downs looking for games on the new courts, please just help us get things nailed in place, people playing games may get in the way, etc.

(We're also not meant to be playing/at Downs on friday, so the less impact the better.)

got 2 new 48h high rims for sale (can bring them to the opens)
brand: alex x leader
color: matte black
40euro each

PM if interessted

Friday Polo barbecue @ Downham before the polocat?

180 players at downham, this i have to see.

30 games shuffled onto the steps ,waiting to be played... Blimey...

1 minute games

Sorry to spoil your sell but we'll also have loads of 48h Sputnik rims that we need to shift at the Open, £20 each.

That would be awesome, it requires a volunteer/chef/etc though...

Thanks to everyone who is going to help on fri and can lend tools. As Jono said it will be easier if people who want to play could go to another court and leave Downs free for court building.

Newington will be free if people want to play games, so is the unused Mitch-sized court in the Heygate estate.

But they are south.

That they are.

The polocat is starting from Downham.

i imagine that you guys have already talked about this, but just wondering if there'll be a wheel truing stand in or around the courts over the weekend?

If visitors to town are looking to do other stuff over the weekend and take a break from the polo, there are a good few events happening. There is a festival of the bicycle happening only a short ride away from the courts in Mabley Green



There's also a bridges ride from the west side of the city to the east, starting at 10pm.
More information on it here:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread67589.html

There is also a festival on around Hackney called Hackney Wicked
http://hackneywickedfestival.co.uk/
Music, art, performance, etc.

And on Saturday night, after the party in the Three Sisters pub, if you feel like dancing you might want to check out the Shacklewell arms, they have an old school UK Garage night on there until late, its very close to Hackney Downs too, only a fiver in.
http://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/...ng-v-locked-on

Thats not starting until later on though, right?
I thought people were looking for a court to play on during the day.

Throw-ins at Downham in the day, then polocat. People need somewhere (easy) to meet, many of them know where Downham is and will be arriving throughout the day (flights, etc). They have been told there will be throw-ins/meet-up at Downham.

The polo party's at the 3 Sisters on Saturday!

Truing stand, yep, in the mechanic area (provided by Look Mum No Hands).

sweetness

Ok, calling all last minute teams or teams that need to change anything. The team list for the Open will be "locked" in place at midnight tonight, you will be turned away if you try and "turn up and play".

This is because the software has to be updated/set by Vince and we need 24 hours to test/confirm everything, if there are any issues with your team please get in touch ASAP.

Thanks.

And what about pickups today? where?

Mitch. You guys here already?

Yep!! see you later, we are at Ben,s place.

Sounds good. Polo is planned for Mitch tonight. Not sure when people will start playing today, but keep your eyes on this thread: http://www.lfgss.com/thread6372.html

Did you get into town early so that you can repair the damage you did to my bike at EHBPC? That's so kind, thanks.

guys - is anyone around today at 6pm to help with constructing the court??
ali can't find his driving licence and they need to drive stuff over to the court this evening... if you can help, please ring him on 07554 400 277 and let him know your about?
hope this works - thanks x

sorry not clear - they need to hire a van, so it would be someone who has all the stuff to be able to do that

I've spoken to Ali, it's no problem, plan goes on as normal.

wicked thanks jon - was panicking!!!

Anyone think of any quiet/safe areas/streets I could kip in my van in the vicinity of Hackney Downs?

Ha, it's hackney.

On a serious note, what about finding someone close-ish you will let you use their facilities in the morning.

Hey guys, Fabrice and I are looking for a third player to complete broken Legs. Our third is out due to a mallet strike in the eye (ouch). We'll arrive in london tomorow round noon and we will directly go to downham so anyone who wants to play, boy,girl,cat,dog you can either mail me at eugeneetpauline (at) gmail (dot) com or come to me or fabrice in london so we can't sort it out.

Do you want to sleep in a van Neil? Ben might be able to find you some floor space/a sofa? I'd head North of Hackney, less night life = less pestering, etc?

Also, the Hackney Cycling Portraits exhibition is opening:

http://cyclingcultures.org.uk/blog/?p=1190

Really annoyed im working this weekend but ill be finished around 6, would it still be worth heading over to watch?

Lee Valley Campsite. It's not too far away from Hackney.

Yeah. Especially on Sunday. But Saturday would be good fun too (with a party after).

what time are people going to be arriving at downham tomorrow?

Hello,
Just found out we need a third player for 'fahQ'
If anyone still needs a team please PM me or email pawl(dot)beesley(at)gmail(dot)com

Oz and I will be arriving tomorrow afternoon and heading to downham in a quest to find a third.

trophy finished - shall I just get *sckbrn engraved as the winners anyway?

dckbrn.