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Its across from the Brewery. 4 Wilkes St. From 7pm

http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/london/wednesday-13-october.html

Im still aiming for 9.30 for a 10am start. If we move it now, its not fair on everyone from outside London who made plans to be here for then.

However, if youre already here and you want to get up earlier for throwins, do it :)

Maybe youre just slow?

As John pointed out to me... having money stored in the electricity box may not be the best way to ensure it is not tampered with.

The only real way forward is to counter the safety argument with another safety argument... I walk my dog through there at night times, there are loads of gangs in there now, etc and push for a larger/tougher/secure box to be installed.

Exactly. The problem isnt the cost of lights, and theres no real dispute about the cutoff time (wasnt it somewhere around 9.30-10?). From what Southwark told me, the real problem is the damage, and the danger of messing with the electricity. A box full of money will only attract more damage.

Emphasising that leaving the park in darkness brings its own danger is a good angle to take, as is a more general "Im a resident who uses the park and Id like the lights back". I think thats all Kev told them, which works because it makes it sound like theres a wider range of people using the space. Maybe even tell them your kids play there and now its dark at night its not safe for them, but theres nowhere else?

Should we move this to another thread, btw? Its not about the BFF, and it involves people who might not be coming. Anybody seen a mod around here?

and John, i don't know the full story but if there's no lights you should be asking for a reduced rate. What ever you do don't pay the same price as the Open (obviously you wouldn't be as there's was probably a weekend rate)...

Ha. Dont worry. I dont think we were paying full price anyway. We're definitely not now :)

The thing is, theyre not losing enough money for a council to care about. Its a couple of hundred quid at most. Southwark events team are really supportive of the BFF, and polo in general, but the public safety people are much more concerned about the danger of having people breaking into their electricity supply boxes to mess with the timers..

Right. That was Dublinkevin..

They're doing it the hard way, trying to tell the hundred of thousands cyclists to not undertake HGV instead of telling the 2% of HGV in London to be wary of cyclists.

I dont have a problem with them saying "dont undertake". Its pretty solid,simple advice. I wish more people followed it.

The police on that stand, however, were suggesting that even if youre already in the ACL before the HGV arrives, you should get out of the way because youre in its blind spot..

I dont think thats the hard way at all. I think its too fucking easy to blame the cyclists, instead of requiring operators of dangerous vehicles to be able to see whats going on right in front of them.

So would you be the guy in the green T-shirt who was telling me about the film festival?

That was probably me..

Are the police even aware that the cycle lane and blind spots are exactly the same? I am pretty sure if they had noticed that they would do something?

I think this image comparison should be sent to them, to show them just how bad it is.

No, theyre aware. They just dont give a fuck. I spoke to one guy who was advised by the police on that stand to "just get out the way if a truck comes up behind you" in that situation.

I think its yours :)

Awesome. You need directions?

Think i'll be coming for this one.. sounds like a good laugh.. It'll be fun to meet at the pub first, then ride out to the joyride in one grp.. what do you think?

I think Joyride then pub. Come early before the free beer runs out..

we might want to do our own thing but the alley cat would have finished by the time its dark, i know its starting at the duke not sure where it finishes.

Alleycat start=Friday
Brendans polo movie=saturday

Long alleycat?

Thats what I thought - you can compress the base of the bag without attaching the clips to the flap due to the loops that catch the buckles towards the front of the base of the bag.

But the buckles only grip the straps when theyre at a certain angle. Once they rotate, they slide along the strap (which is obviously how theyre meant to move). The problem is that you cant rely on them staying at that angle in a real world situation, so they tend to slip unless theyre attached to the flap to keep them straight.

Beyond that though, I really liked the bag. Light and uncomplicated. Awesome

Sure. Newington is just off borough high st. On the corner of Harper Road and bath terrace, in SE1 . Theres a map here:

As for how to arrive? Is there still a Brighton-London Bridge train? Thats the nearest, but if youre doing Brighton-Victoria,I'd head up victoria st and over Westminster bridge, then take the Borough Road rather than facing the Elephant & Castle roundabout..

Cool. If we all camp out at newington, then wake up at dawn..

Okay. Southwark update= no lights. Not for the BFF. Maybe not ever. Ill post the full story in a more appropriate thread than this one though.

Meanwhile, official BFF shedule=

Polo 9.30 > darkness

Look Mum No Hands for beer+late license. Rollapaluza are there too.

Someone just asked me about registration fees so hopefully this should make it clear.

Things that are free: playing polo. LMNH entry. Rollapaluza.
Things you may have to pay for: Beer.

1. THE CLACOS: Yorgo, Pierre-max, Quentin
   
2. Roastbeef sandwich: Luis, Mirek, Marmou
   
3. Hammer time: Otters, PiQuE, Josh boozehound
   
4. Quornstars: VENN, Wicksie, Crumb
   
5. Talking mallet heads: snoops, max, cam
   
6. The Polobotomy: Mayeut, Natasha, Marek
   
7. Meh: Mrak, Gorms, Aussie Nick
   
8. Big Wang Theory: Dale, Arum, Joe
   
9. Barnwell Bandits: Luca, Greg, Matt
   
10. Poo Change: moog, slamm, julia
    
11. El loco hoser frog: Brendo, Rik, Marc
    
12. FFFFUUUUUU: John H, MattBD, Lalou
    
13. TNT: Matt goldenwheel, Em, Greg MGM
    
14. GTA: Gabes, Todd Cosmic, Chav Aidan
    
15. Malicious undead poo: Chukker V, Hassan, Turd Aidan
    
16. The Chancers: Old man Bill, Bogey, Chan
    
17. Urine Goal: Josh/Gabe/RV
    
18. UKFRJP: Woody MCR, French Thomas, 'some Japanese guy'
    
19. Polo Pendejos: Andy Lebowski, Wayne Peach, Jono Marshall
    20.???????????????????: Baker, Chippers, Ali (i hope
    
20. UoB polo Tim, Josh, Josh (Thom?)
    
    1. The Fuckest Uppest (second Brighton team, missing a third player)
       
    2. Diceface's team (Ben (ex-Manc), Paul & Liam)
       
       

Was that what you were aiming for?

The BFF/Seamus *lleycat race will take place on friday 15th October. Meet at the Duke of York or as it’s now known the er…Clerk and Well at 7.30pm if you’re gonna race or not. £5 minimum donation is what we’re asking but even if you don’t race please come and make a donation, it’ll be much appreciated. Good luck to all who race, and heal quick Sea Mouse.

Overdrive says "It’ll take place on the Friday evening rather than the Saturday and will end at a party in an attempt to get more couriers to race. I’m planning a point to point course with some excellent prizes for those who do well."

Full Story here:

People asked "What is the lfgss?" I had to spend a little time figuring a succinct answer to that and it was good hearing you and others explaining too.

LFGSS. Bringing beer, drugs and porn to the Cycle show.

Bump on behalf of Cardiff Polo, who I met at the Cycle show and are looking for balls. I think theyre coming to the BFF, so it'd be awesome if we could hook them up with some?

Are Cardiff on that list yet? I gave someone at the Cycle Show one of Harveys Balls today, and he said Cardiff were bringing 1 (maybe even 2?) teams..

1. THE CLACOS: Yorgo, Pierre-max, Quentin
   
2. Roastbeef sandwich: Luis, Mirek, Marmou
   
3. Hammer time: Otters, PiQuE, Josh boozehound
   
4. Quornstars: VENN, Wicksie, Crumb
   
5. Talking mallet heads: snoops, max, cam
   
6. The Polobotomy: Mayeut, Natasha, Marek
   
7. Meh: Mrak, Gorms, Aussie Nick
   
8. Big Wang Theory: Dale, Arum, Joe
   
9. Barnwell Bandits: Luca, Greg, Matt
   
10. Poo Change: moog, slamm, julia
    
11. El loco hoser frog: Brendo, Rik, Marc
    
12. FFFFUUUUUU: John H, MattBD, Lalou
    
13. TNT: Matt goldenwheel, Em, Greg MGM
    
14. GTA: Gabes, Todd Cosmic, Chav Aidan
    
15. Malicious undead poo: Chukker V, Hassan, Turd Aidan
    
16. The Chancers: Old man Bill, Bogey, Chan
    
17. Urine Goal: Josh/Gabe/RV
    
18. UKFRJP: Woody MCR, French Thomas, 'some Japanese guy'
    
19. Polo Pendejos: Andy Lebowski, Wayne Peach, Jono Marshall
    20.???????????????????: Baker, Chippers, Ali (i hope)[/QUOTE]
    
20. UoB polo (aka The Fuckest Upest) Tim +2
    

Great stand!
I have polo leaflets now..
Had a nice chat with my baby boy strapped to my chest

good to meet you, mr harrong. Come down and play anytime..

but nice

Photo wall built.
Knackered.
Bed.

Awesome. Sorry I had to leave early, but it looked amazing.

H, you dont have to take the polo bike today if you dont want to. Mine should still be there, and Ill pick it up tomorrow when I come down..