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Mikey405 27th Jan 2016 8:42 pm

2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi everyone.

As is customary round this time of year I thought I ought to organise a bit of a junk-swap and general get-together of all us TV-types on the forum. This year it will be on Saturday the 14th of May.

As per usual, there will be TV-fixing-a-plenty, eating, drinking, exaggerated tales of TV-fixing-of-old, plenty test-card music and general chitter-chatter to occupy everyone during the day.

There will be the usual fixing going on in the dining room / lounge and a workshop full of tools, spares and components upstairs for the using.

Thick crispy bacon sandwiches on lovely soft bread with red or brown sauce will be on hand up until mid-late morning; tea, coffee, squash, beer etc. will be flowing all day and then a trip to The Drum and Monkey on Four Ashes Road at lunch time followed by some kind of unhealthy evening meal for those staying late or staying overnight.

Also, although there won't be the huge pile of stuff like there was last year, if people could bring any junk that they might consider giving away / selling / swapping then that would it even better. Junk includes anything vaguely TV / radio related - bits and bobs, components, sets etc. Anything you like.

The meetup / junk swap will take place the day before the NVCF so for those people coming any distance there are a few beds / bunks / sofas / floors etc. available. There are also several local hostelries / hotels nearby. (The NVCF is about a 20 mile drive down the M40 from Solihull.)

Anyway - all are welcome and it's always a lot of fun.

Thanks everyone.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

PS. Mods - Is it okay for this thread to stay here in the TV section (at least for a little while) please? :)
PPS. Anyone heard uttering the phrases "first light" or "that capacitor" will be ejected. :)

line sync 27th Jan 2016 8:55 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mike
I`d love to come along so please count me in.

Robin

neil29 27th Jan 2016 9:22 pm

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Hi Mike. Providing i have a car by may i might well be coming too 8-o if that's ok.

Cheers
Neil.

Courtney Louise 27th Jan 2016 10:50 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Khryssy has offered to help again like last year if she is needed and I will be there as usual :-)

beery 27th Jan 2016 10:51 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mike,
I plan to be there and will need to stay. I'll also need lifts to station/NVCF etc. as I will be coming by train.

Cheers
Andy

alanmoore 27th Jan 2016 10:58 pm

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Hi hopefully I will be able to make it this year .Regards Alan.

Hunts smoothing bomb 27th Jan 2016 11:12 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mike,
Excellent news, I'll gladly be there mate and would like to stay over again if ok with you?

Cheers

Hybrid tellies 30th Jan 2016 2:01 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I would live to come if I can. I shall mark this date down in my calendar

Mike Phelan 30th Jan 2016 9:52 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Can I camp over, please on Sat night, Mike?
Andy, I can give you a lift to NVCF on Sunday morning.

Tazman1966 30th Jan 2016 1:34 pm

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Arrrrgh! I only get "proper" late shifts once every six months and I'm on them on this particular weekend! I'll try to change them if I can and then I'll be in for sure :)

TV_Madness 31st Jan 2016 11:18 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
If I can tag along Mike, that would be great (don't think I have anything planned).

pastyboy 31st Jan 2016 11:24 am

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Hi Mike love to pop up if that's OK and I can take orders for proper pasties !

Mikey405 1st Feb 2016 9:30 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi all.

That's excellent that you can make it. I think I'm probably triple-booked as far as beds etc. are concerned but I'm sure we'll squeeze everyone in somehow.

Thanks everyone.

Kind regards.

From Mike.
Ps. Pasties sound tip-top to me. :)

pastyboy 2nd Feb 2016 12:32 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
ansum, if nearer the time I know numbers I will bring some yummy Cornish pasties direct from premier pasties just along the road (and St Austell brewery do 5 litre mini casks of ales too..they are next door !)

hamid_1 2nd Feb 2016 8:13 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I'd like to join in as well, just for the day.

This event has become almost legendary - I'm looking forward to it already! Cornish pasties sound nice too :)

Hope to see you then.

Hamid

Focus Diode 9th Feb 2016 11:08 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mikey,
For once I'm actually off all weekend so I would love to attend!
Cheers
Brian

pastyboy 9th Feb 2016 12:15 pm

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Hi Mike, didn't get chance to introduce myself at RWB then you disappeared ! I had the brown Inspector Clouseau T shirt on...
Bought a few bits of junk to cheer 'er indoors up.

Can you PM your address for the meetup please.

Stu

Heatercathodeshort 9th Feb 2016 7:58 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I would love to come Mike. I will try to bring an interesting receiver with me... John.

bobbyball 10th Feb 2016 12:44 am

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Wouldn't miss it for the world...even if I am due to be at some fancy radio fair (NVCF I think) at something o'clock in the eary hours of the next morning...

petertheorgan 10th Feb 2016 11:07 am

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I would love to come if that is ok , I hope that I will be able to scrounge a lift from John HKS
PSI have sent you a PM

Courtney Louise 10th Feb 2016 9:56 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I have an as found TV62, completely untouched since the 60's if that's a fair candidate for the dining room table fun times?

Ferguson 2000 13th Feb 2016 4:53 pm

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Hi Mike,

I very much enjoyed my much too short visit last year and would like to be reminded of my days as a apprentice again this year.

Many thanks for all the work and organising.

Best wishes, Geoffrey.

Mikey405 23rd Feb 2016 5:58 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Pasty, Brian, Hamid, Stu, John, Bobby, Peter, Courtney and Geoffrey.

Apologies for the long pause in replying. Nothing less than my terrible rudeness I'm afraid.

I'm glad you can all make it and Courtney, please do bring along the TV62 - There will be at least couple of workshops available and all the bits and pieces you may need.

I'll post up more details a bit nearer the time but please do save up any TV related junk you may have for swapping, selling or giving away.

Thanks everyone and apologies again for the delay.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

MonochromeMarc 29th Feb 2016 4:36 pm

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Hi Mike,

I've Managed to cadge a lift with Steve (Colourstar) so it looks as though I can make it down too if there's still room left :)

All the best,
Marc.

Mikey405 2nd Mar 2016 10:32 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
That's excellent Marc. We'll see you there. :) I suspect it will be rather a full-house this meetup but I'm sure we'll squeeze everyone in.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

G8KBG Tony 12th Apr 2016 4:22 am

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I'll be there if that's OK, Mike. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Tony

TNC 30th Apr 2016 8:43 am

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Mike, Would there be room for one more please?

Trevor. :)

Mikey405 1st May 2016 8:02 pm

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Hi Tone and Trevor.

Yes, of course - You will be more than welcome to come along.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Mikey405 1st May 2016 8:15 pm

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Hi all again.

If anyone needs to know my address and phone number then just PM me and I'll send over the details. The pile of stuff isn't quite the huge mound it was last year but there are a number of televisions for giving away this year among all sorts of other junk. If you have any stuff (TV related or otherwise) to bring along for giving away / swapping / selling or whatever else then please do bring it along.

Could I possibly ask people to bring some kind of name badges with their name and forum-name please. And if you would like to bring along any food / drink to share with your forum-pals during the day then that would be excellent too. There will of course be the usual bacon sandwiches in the morning, a pub visit at lunch time and some kind of foreign-type food in the evening for those who wish to partake and beer for those who are stopping in a hotel or staying over.

I'm very much looking forward to it so I hope to see you all there.

Thanks everyone.

Kind regards.

From Mike.
PS. If you have a folding garden deck-chair or similar you could bring then it may be useful in case there are far more people than seats. :)

slidertogrid 1st May 2016 9:42 pm

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Has anyone that is going to Mike's and to the NVCF got room to take a 19" 8500? Neil has said he can take it to Mike's but he isn't going to the NVCF the following day.
I would be very grateful and happily make a payment towards fuel.
Rich.

Mike Phelan 2nd May 2016 10:47 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hope there's still enough room for my camp bed!

Hunts smoothing bomb 3rd May 2016 12:07 pm

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Hi Mike,

I'm really looking forward to it, hopefully the weather will permit me a decent journey.

See you on the 14th.

Cheers

TNC 5th May 2016 9:56 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mike,

Sorry to post via your thread but I have sent you a couple of PMs
requesting your contact details (need to know to locate a hotel) but
no reply as yet! Grateful if you could expedite?

Trevor. :)

Mikey405 6th May 2016 8:13 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Rich, Mike, Lee and Trevor.

Sorry for the delay Trevor - That's just my usual tardiness. :) I've replied now so you should have all the details. I think a few people are staying in a hotel in Hockley Heath called "The Oak".

Mike - Your camp-bed slot is safe in the workshop - if you don't mind the mess of wires and junk everywhere. :)

Lee - The long-range forecast says rain next weekend - but I'm quite sure these things aren't entirely set in stone so hopefully we shall have blazing sunshine both days.

I've ordered a slab of 150 rashers of thick bacon from the butcher yesterday to be collected next Friday. Just 20 loaves of bread and umpteen jars of coffee (and tea) to go. :)

Thanks all.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Courtney Louise 6th May 2016 11:01 am

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Mike, Khryssy has offered to do Sandwich/Tea and Coffee again :-)

Mike Phelan 6th May 2016 11:17 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey405 (Post 845432)
Mike - Your camp-bed slot is safe in the workshop - if you don't mind the mess of wires and junk everywhere.

Thanks for that, Mike. Wires and junk no problem!
I'll try to make some cake if I've time.

Mikey405 6th May 2016 1:13 pm

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Hi Courtney and Mike.

Mike - That sounds tip-top. I shall look forward to sampling your cake. It seemed to be a big hit at the last meetup.

Courtney - Khryssy's tea and coffee making skills and general glamorous demeanour were much in demand last time - although nobody burns bacon like me so she may need to fight me for use of the grill!

Courtney Louise 6th May 2016 1:36 pm

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hahahaha

beery 8th May 2016 9:56 pm

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Hi Mikey,
Is there still a place for me to stay?

Were you able to get the Invicta entertainment centre over to Solihull?

Cheers
Andy

Mikey405 9th May 2016 6:57 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Andy.

Yes, still a place for you to stay (as long as you don't mind a slightly wobbly bunk bed). :)

Regarding the Invicta: Alas the Renault (the only car I have big enough to fit the huge tele-gram monster) is down in Devon having a new cam belt. And besides, the house is gridlocked with TVs at the moment - Hopefully a few will be going out the door this weekend. :)

chriswood1900 9th May 2016 8:38 pm

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Mickey
When we met at Jeremy's I asked if I could call in, I hope it is still OK to pop in in the afternoon for a few hours, I don't need accommodation as my daughter lives nearby and I still have your details from last year.
regards
Chris

beery 9th May 2016 11:00 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mikey,
No worries about the Invicta, it is a beast of a thing.

I'll be bringing a few bits I don't need. I found a bag of triplers whilst having a clearout - I'm really not sure about colour TV, I don't think it will catch on!

Looking forward to meeting everyone over the weekend.

Cheers
Andy

Mikey405 12th May 2016 7:21 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Chris and Andy.

Chris - Yes, please do turn up on Saturday. It will be great to see you. Send me a PM if you need my address etc.

Thanks Chris and Andy.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Mikey405 12th May 2016 7:24 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi all.

Could I ask that people wear some kind of name badges with their real and forum names please? It can be awkward if somebody you've spoken to a lot on the forum is stood next to you and you have no idea who they are. :) And besides, I have enough trouble remembering my own name.

Thanks all.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Mike Phelan 12th May 2016 8:08 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Seconded! (I'll try to remember mine).

whiskas 12th May 2016 8:24 am

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Mike,

Time permitting, is it too late to ask if I can come along?
It's 50/50 at the moment whether I can, but would like to if it's possible.
Perhaps I could bring along my [untouched -besides hoovering out- and in need of attention] Philips N1520 VCR if anyone has time to take a peek at it too.. would that be OK? My interests lie mainly in vintage video recorders and 70's - 80's TV programmes, but old tellies fascinate me too :)

Cheers
Rob

Mikey405 12th May 2016 5:50 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
Hi Rob.

By all means - You're most welcome. As for N1520s, they're not something to be ventured into lightly. They have all the worst bits of the N1500s with even more complicated circuitry. I have one in Devon but I'm too scared to go near it! :)

whiskas 12th May 2016 7:42 pm

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... yikes - I don't have the service manual either - which would make it even more of a swine to fix!
I think I'll ask if anyone has the service manual... (it's nowhere online that I can find) has to be worth a try!

I won't know until last minute if I can come, it all depends on time - and I do fancy the NVCF too...

Courtney Louise 13th May 2016 5:22 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I now have an N1700 but needs proper belts before we can really know if theres much wrong with it...

Courtney Louise 13th May 2016 5:22 pm

Re: 2016 Solihull Meetup - Saturday 14th of May
 
I am bringing a car full of stuff destined for the B&B at the NVCF if anyone want's first dibs...


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