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Heheh, thought I'd drop this in here so I can start gauging when people would prefer the bash to be this year, or even venue etc. most of the details are changable right now :)

The past two have been October, so I've set this one for the beginning of the month 2008, obviously a long way away yet but I'd really appreciate some preferences trickling through. I'll stick with the same venue unless I get requests otherwise as I quite enjoyed having our own bar last year!
UPDATE: 22/04/08 The majority of votes seems to be falling on Oct. 4th so I have gone ahead and booked the function room for that date now, it's only provisional for now but I think most people are happy for that to be the one :)
UPDATE: 13/06/08 We are officially booked in and paid up for the 4th October now, so get signing up dilly-dalliers ;)
As with last year there will be floor space available but it is limited unless you are just after somewhere to stick a sleeping bag down. Basically there is a sofa, (small) double sofa bed, double mattress and two single mattresses up for kippage. In theory this means we can put up seven people (reasonably) comfortably, with the potential for a couple more if desperate and happy to be on the floor.
So far it's looking like:
1. Mictoboy
2. MStandot
3. Hexachordal
4. IvesB
5. IvesC
6. Dixon?
7. NeonBlue?
Floor space:
1. Tom O'Bedlam
2. Laird Dave
...but please let me know if you don't want/need the crash space!
For those of you still looking for somewhere to stay try looking here
The International is just 60 seconds from our flat (10 mins from the pub) which has some very mixed reviews online, but a few people we know have stayed there and haven't had any complaints
Another option is the Heritage Hotel which is in the town centre and a fair few b3tans have crashed before.
UPDATE: 26/06/08 Here are the parking prices for the multistory carpark directly opposite

UPDATE: 06/07/08 Is there anyone else local who may have crash space available?
UPDATE: 10/09/08 Exciting news! Ketlafish are going to be performing at the bash, they are incredibly talented, and very sexy- the guitarist is none other than our very own Professor Kenny!
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FINALISH UPDATE: 02/10/08
Ah-hah, the time has near come upon us!
I've been led to believe that we can get into the room from about 5:30pm but myself and the Prof will probably be down there from around 4pm due to band-settage-uppage (Prof) and general faux-alcoholism (Me).
Feel free to gaz me if you have any worries or just want a contact number in case you need it.
See you all very soon!
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The past two years have been absolutely brilliant so it would be great to see everyone again, and some that couldn't make it previous years!
Sat 4 Oct 2008, 18:00
The Bless [map]
Third EVER Derby Bash!
Going: Jessie, Professor Kenny Martin, Laird Dave Draws, Monsieur Monster, Sonic James Doom, Rotating Wobbly Hat, Sea Tramp, J Peasemould Gruntfuttock, in vino veritas, mugatu, Sheehan, Rev. Jesse., Mstandot, Tom O'Bedlam, Mrs Trellis, Fluffy elephants, my other username is a porsche, Caewan, chunderbunny, grey kid, Joe Scaramanga, mictoboy, bennyhillslovechild, DrZaarlon, Neon Blue, Dixon, hexachordal, The Hedgehog From Hell, Teesside Arab, piston_broke, TopUpTheTea, Wormulus, JollyJack, Captain Wow, Watney Heckbulb uhnnnnnnnn, c3lia, ivesb, maximinimus, davew27 (39 people).
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 14:20,
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The Bless [map]
Third EVER Derby Bash!
Going: Jessie, Professor Kenny Martin, Laird Dave Draws, Monsieur Monster, Sonic James Doom, Rotating Wobbly Hat, Sea Tramp, J Peasemould Gruntfuttock, in vino veritas, mugatu, Sheehan, Rev. Jesse., Mstandot, Tom O'Bedlam, Mrs Trellis, Fluffy elephants, my other username is a porsche, Caewan, chunderbunny, grey kid, Joe Scaramanga, mictoboy, bennyhillslovechild, DrZaarlon, Neon Blue, Dixon, hexachordal, The Hedgehog From Hell, Teesside Arab, piston_broke, TopUpTheTea, Wormulus, JollyJack, Captain Wow, Watney Heckbulb uhnnnnnnnn, c3lia, ivesb, maximinimus, davew27 (39 people).
any chance of floor kippage space? I'll sleep on a roll mat or Dixon
(, Tue 15 Jul 2008, 17:51, Reply)
assuming i can raise the funds, i'm easy about when and where!
those reviewers don't like that pub do they!
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 14:44, Reply)
there's no accounting for taste ;)
The first year we were packed downstairs and it had the most amazing atmosphere, and the second we were upstairs in the function room and had our own bar!
I must admit I have no complaints about that place, and it's one of my favourite pubs in Derby :)
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:06, Reply)
I missed last year as had to go to DRI. This year with bells on.
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:10, Reply)
It shall be good to see you this year :D
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:28, Reply)
I think.
But not the 25th as I'll be birthdaying around then and need liverspace.
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:13, Reply)
And fairly close to payday, so will have some monies still I hope :D
Thanks sir
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:27, Reply)
4th sounds good to me, 3 days before my 32nd!
edit: sadly it's a no now from me - will be getting prepared for a week away the following week.
have a good time y'all
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:17, Reply)
It would be so excellent to finally get to meet you! we always miss each other.
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 15:26, Reply)
Really enjoyed the last one, so counteth me in!
(, Fri 15 Feb 2008, 17:05, Reply)
The 4th is a great choice, exceedingly close to my birthday, so double bonus!
:)
(, Sun 17 Feb 2008, 13:31, Reply)
sheffield with you is still my pissedest bash evar. oh no, wait, the birmingham one. or derby. oh shit, i don't know. i'm drunk.
(, Wed 21 May 2008, 19:42, Reply)
might as well get to know the peeps a bit better :D
(, Thu 21 Feb 2008, 20:18, Reply)
we can chat about Mr Big, David Lee Roth, Talas (don't actually know much about them), and trhat new thing he's doing.
(, Sat 1 Mar 2008, 4:56, Reply)
You mean we have talked loads and never knew we both liked Mr Big!
Small world!
(, Sun 2 Mar 2008, 21:36, Reply)
October is a clear month for me, except for the Derby bash of course.
(, Sun 2 Mar 2008, 21:34, Reply)
Although we wouldn't be doing a play this year, so whenever it is, I will be there. He can babysit!
(, Tue 4 Mar 2008, 18:32, Reply)
I'd make it on the 4th, as it would give me a chance to celebrate turning 32 on the 7th
(, Wed 12 Mar 2008, 19:22, Reply)
So clear your diary and pencil us in...in ink!
(, Mon 17 Mar 2008, 13:42, Reply)
Or my name isn't Big-girls-blouse.
Shit, just remembered it isn't really.
Still, will be great to see you and the Prof again.
(, Thu 20 Mar 2008, 19:51, Reply)
And it will indeed be* :D
*to see you that is, not that it will be great to see myself and boyfriend again. Silly.
(, Wed 26 Mar 2008, 20:17, Reply)
student styleee.
*has got a confirmed offer on the
(, Sat 5 Apr 2008, 16:57, Reply)
as i'm uber-pissed about missing the london bash next week.
(, Fri 23 May 2008, 13:25, Reply)
it would be rude not too.
Even if it does involve going further north than is strictly healthy
(, Tue 27 May 2008, 14:16, Reply)
And so I have. And I look forward to it with much glee.
Being a soft southern shandy drinking shite, if you could recommend a good b&b/hotel/park bench etc to get me head down, would be appreciated.
Twas lovely meeting you and Prof at the weekend.
(, Tue 3 Jun 2008, 14:31, Reply)
Welcome aboard :D
(, Fri 13 Jun 2008, 13:13, Reply)
as i intend to have beer
(, Thu 5 Jun 2008, 20:59, Reply)
if it's not too much bother, ta.
(, Mon 9 Jun 2008, 21:44, Reply)
IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN!!!
i've just heard from my auntie that my cousin is getting married.
on the 4th of october.
i can't get out of it as i'm supposed to be a fucking bridesmaid.
i can't believe this!
(, Fri 13 Jun 2008, 14:36, Reply)
and, if i don't come to next year's london bash, you're allowed to cunt me in the fuck.
(, Wed 18 Jun 2008, 12:48, Reply)
assuming i can book the sunday off from work. Should be able to crash round a mates, at least I think he still lives in derby. If he doesn't, any chance of somewhere to sling my sleeping bag and snore really loudly? :o)
(, Sat 14 Jun 2008, 18:42, Reply)
I considered going to the last one, but I can't remember why I didn't go. Anyway, assuming fundages are sufficient to afford the train (which would be topping £30, so not like I can't afford it), I might actually be up for this one. Might being the keyword, as my life changes so goddam often that I can't be sure that I'll even be in the same country by then..
If I were to go, I would need some form of crashspace (I'm good with beds, floors and I've even slept on stairs).
Anyway, it's about 4:30am, so I should sleep before I ramble on more in some strange attempt to stop being shy, even though I'm typing over the internet. Go figure...
(, Sat 28 Jun 2008, 4:26, Reply)
We can still offer crash space for anyone that just wants a roof but there are no more comfortable surfaces left, just literal floor space for those with a sleeping bag etc. or intending to be too drunk to care ;)
Sorry!
(, Sun 6 Jul 2008, 12:41, Reply)
Two of my fave B's.
If I could take in my other fave B, The Bluenote, whilst I'm down then it's a result and a half!
I'll reserve the sape room at my Dads NOW!
(, Tue 1 Jul 2008, 0:28, Reply)
Crash space please... I loved it the last time!
(, Sat 5 Jul 2008, 15:29, Reply)
i'm tryng to get wifey and kids clearance for this,
if i get wifey clearance i will need crashspace
(, Sun 3 Aug 2008, 14:59, Reply)
i am in York with other peoples.... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(, Wed 27 Aug 2008, 12:33, Reply)
:D
(, Thu 14 Aug 2008, 9:03, Reply)
it seems to be a habit of yours :)
(, Mon 22 Sep 2008, 22:36, Reply)
Derby is a nice bash. I hope I can come!
I'll let you know a bit closer to the date.
(, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 16:41, Reply)
Can't make it. Too much on and not enough wonga.
Hope to meet you two again at some point in the future because your lovely : )
(, Wed 3 Sep 2008, 9:32, Reply)
And you are, more so!
Boo to not making it to this one though...
(, Mon 29 Sep 2008, 21:32, Reply)
which may or not be a good thing
I can't decide
(, Wed 10 Sep 2008, 14:51, Reply)
It's the night of my Freshers' Ball :( Such good people signed up, too!
(, Thu 4 Sep 2008, 0:19, Reply)
and god willing i will
3 days before my 33rd!
got to arrange details and stuff :) (will sign up officially when it's all sorted)
(, Fri 5 Sep 2008, 21:27, Reply)
Ketlafish have just confirmed they will play the bash!
Here is a youtube link of them in action at the policeman's charity ball back in July Click
The guitarist is our very own Prof. KM, and that's his own excellent song.
(, Wed 10 Sep 2008, 14:25, Reply)
I was going to tell you not to read my sig...but I figured that would only draw attention to it!
(, Wed 10 Sep 2008, 14:37, Reply)
So it's gonna have to be a maybe, mostly 'cos Ms.Mcbadger and myself are possibly going away on this date. :D
(, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 15:59, Reply)
It's not an exclusive thing, we dun roll that way dawg!
I feel soiled
(, Mon 15 Sep 2008, 11:09, Reply)
I don't know how many of these things I have missed. You wouldn't like me I would probably sit in a corner and sulk about how inept I am.
(, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 17:17, Reply)
or just because you're being an emo?
Because there are at least a few already signed up who think they wouldn't be well recieved, or consider themselves socially awkward (as I am myself, but people just assume I'm being purposefully odd). It don't matter, just the turning up and taking part.
(, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 17:25, Reply)
was to get a large group of people being socially awkward together until it reaches critical mass and gets entertaining?
Ineptitude can be an artform in and of itself, especially when added to this alcomahol stuff :P
(, Thu 18 Sep 2008, 23:28, Reply)