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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: brett walker on February 27, 2007, 01:33:43 pm
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Afternoon all
does anyone know of any hotels or b&b's near to the nec show, would be good to stay over and have a few drinks at night and put a few faces to the names. 8)
I cant afford the Hilton :o ;D
Dont forget to highlight your badge name so we know your on the forum Wavy Davy did this last year
thanks in advance
Brett
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Hi Brett,
Well just done a quick search for you and came up with the following.
http://www.uk-expo.com/bnb/birmingham.htm
I would say though if you are all joining up in the evening for a drink find out where you will be going and get a hotel or B&B near there rather than the NEC.
Central Birmingham is only a 5 min train journey and the train takes you straight into the NEC and you can get a one day centro card which costs about £5 and you can use it on the train/metro and bus all day long so a lot cheaper and easier than trying to park round the NEC and means you can drink to your hearts content.
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Hi Paula :)
thank you for that. welcome to the forum.
Regards
Brett
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Hi Paula :)
thank you for that. welcome to the forum.
Regards
Brett
Brett,
Paula has been here for ages.
Try popping into the 'off topic area', you dimwit! ;D
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Hi Paula :)
thank you for that. welcome to the forum.
Regards
Brett
Brett,
Paula has been here for ages.
Try popping into the 'off topic area', you dimwit! ;D
didnt know there was a time limit on welcoming someone as she has only got 29 posts, i dont have time to " pop into the off topic area" i have a wife and 6 kids you know and a life outside of this forum ;D
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Tosh,
As this topic is about hotels at the NEC, are we going to get off our butts and book one? ;)
Which day are we going to go on??
Do you have a preferance??
Ian
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Tosh,
As this topic is about hotels at the NEC, are we going to get off our butts and book one? ;)
Which day are we going to go on??
Do you have a preferance??
Ian
Ian,
havent you seriously booked one yet, most of them are booked up. The Hilton wants 174 pounds room only cheapest rate but thats in the grounds of the nec
The nearest hotels are between 1 and 2 miles away from the center and rooms are going fast
Are you getting a twin room with tosh ;) ;D
let us know if you get booked
Brett
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The Hilton can go hang! :o
And yeah, we're leaving it a bit late I know!
And if there are any travelodges out there then a twin room is fine...no way do I want a double room :o.....I was never confused! ;D
Ian
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Mmmm, well travelodge have rooms in several hotels...but they are all doubles! sigh! At leastthey have a pull out bed!
But which ones are close to the NEC??
Ian
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Ian , why not try the Hotel Campanile, 01527-510710 its just off junction 3 of the M42 and you can be at the NEC in 10 minutes from there and not a bad rate either.
Cheers Ron,
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The Hilton can go hang! :o
And yeah, we're leaving it a bit late I know!
And if there are any travelodges out there then a twin room is fine...no way do I want a double room :o.....I was never confused! ;D
Ian
not even if tosh dresses up?? :o
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http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=16
This is where I am staying at, just around the corner and cheap.
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I will be booking my b&b tomorrow but looks like we will be spread out all over the place as they are getting booked out really quick, and we can all meet up for drinks later 8)
Brett
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http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=16
This is where I am staying at, just around the corner and cheap.
Ian, Darling, have you made a booking yet? What about this place? It's cheap, just like me.
Do you want me to book it; or try too?
Oh, I'm having problems getting size 16 stockings, but I've got some getting delivered tomorrow.
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you book it darling, I'm just doing me nails :P ::)
Ian
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you book it darling, I'm just doing me nails :P ::)
Ian
Are you 2 ladies booking the innkeepers inn? :D
but do your nails first ;D
Brett
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http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=16
This is where I am staying at, just around the corner and cheap.
Cheers for the link DA!
We're booked in at the Birmingham Sheldon NEC Innkeeper's Lodge.
See you at the bar!
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Thankyou D.A. services 8)
ive also booked into the sheldon, Inkeepers Inn its on the same road as the nec not far away, theyve got about 4 rooms left
regards
Brett
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Thankyou D.A. services 8)
ive also booked into the sheldon, Inkeepers Inn its on the same road as the nec not far away, theyve got about 4 rooms left
regards
Brett
Brett,
You're not stalking me are you? I'm only joking about taking my stockings with me!
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Thankyou D.A. services 8)
ive also booked into the sheldon, Inkeepers Inn its on the same road as the nec not far away, theyve got about 4 rooms left
regards
Brett
Brett,
You're not stalking me are you? I'm only joking about taking my stockings with me!
;) :-*
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What night is it your all booking I havent looked into it all properly yet ?
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What night is it your all booking I havent looked into it all properly yet ?
13- march
brett
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I'm there from the 14th to 15th, fly in late on the 14th so if anyone is still there see y at the bar. There is no way I will be drinking at the hotels around the NEC, think it's £2.60 a pint ???
Doug
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14th here. Brett, if you want to stay another night, you're quite welcome to sleep on our floor!
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I am at the show all three days, I am going over on the Monday night straight from work, but i'm posh cause I am staying in the Crowne Plaza ;D
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Thanks have booked in for the 14th couldnt do the 13th ::)
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I'm there from the 14th to 15th, fly in late on the 14th so if anyone is still there see y at the bar. There is no way I will be drinking at the hotels around the NEC, think it's £2.60 a pint ???
Doug
and that's for the bottled water.
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;D that makes me posh to I staying at the crown plasa :o ::)
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;D that makes me posh to I staying at the crown plasa :o ::)
Yeah but im Essex Posh so thats posher ;D lol
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;Dhello Paula me to from Essex ;D :-*
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TERRY I MADE THIS AVITAR FOR YOU, IF YOU WANT IT,
(http://img178.i.us/img178/3492/burrowska3.gif)
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I'm not going, and I'm flying to the Dominican for 3wks on19th. However, I like many others who wont be going am very interested in this show. So I was kind of hoping, what with hotels having internet connections and most of you having lap tops, digital cameras etc, that you could post a few thoughts comments before you go out on the night time.
All the new things, all the cheap deals, and that stand 48 !
You're going to tell me you'll have better things to do aren't you? Well don't be so selfish you can still have a pint only fifteen minutes later.Thanking you in advance.
Cheers. ;D
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be good to meet up with people from here ;D at some point some where ;D
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put it this way you know where you can find me ;Das I have to stay there all day ;D :o ::)
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14th here. Brett, if you want to stay another night, you're quite welcome to sleep on our floor!
Tosh, thanks for the offer i am booked in for the 13th but i have reserved my room for the 14th incase i need it
Now squeaky might be coming over to wfp is there any chance he might want to tag along with you and Ian to the show? as my room is a twin so he could stay in my room, no jokes please.The show might give him some insiration and he could try different poles and talk to different people
Brett
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put it this way you know where you can find me ;Das I have to stay there all day ;D :o ::)
Terry,
is the window comp on for 3 days? 8)
regards
Brett
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Hi Brett,
yes all 3 days ;D I do not know how much prize money is yet,but will all be yours ;D
me not in this I be there to have fun ;D ::) and meet lots of wc ;D
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Help everywheres fully booked.
I cant find anywhere to stay, i have tried 10 hotels now
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Hi Brett,
yes all 3 days ;D I do not know how much prize money is yet,but will all be yours ;D
me not in this I be there to have fun ;D ::) and meet lots of wc ;D
thanks terry ;)
brett
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Does anyone know if there hotels have got any vacancies
Dave
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yes they are fully booked
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dave call crown plasa they will help in finding other hotels ;D 01217814000
they are at NEC on site ;D
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Terry
I phoned them and the nearest they can get me is 9 miles away
Dave
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Chris
I have just booked Elmdon for the 14th, did they have any rooms left for the 13th ?
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Just managed to book the 13th at Chimes guest house coventry r.d Sheldon, no details on what its like I'm taking pot luck and my van :D phone number for it is 01212449657.
Thanks for that Chris. I've booked it for 13th and 14th. Probably see you there.
Paul.
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ive just got the 13th at that one
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Great the more the merrier hope there's a bar :)
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Great the more the merrier hope there's a bar :)
Don't think so Chris.
From their website:
"All of our rooms have full ensuite facilities and are modernly furnished. We provide remote control colour T.V., alarm clocks, ironing facilities, Fridges, hairdryers and a hospitality tray for your convenience.
We also provide off road car parking facilities. Each room is centrally heated and double-glazed throughout.
We provide a high standard of service and Chimes is also ideally located for a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and local shops. All within a 2 minute walking distance."
No mention of a bar though. I don't care. I'm not a drinker anyway but at least there are pubs nearby so maybe a chance of some munchies with lemonade.
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Thanks Paul coudnt find much info before, found the site now and it looks ok, doesnt look like we`ll starve or go thirsty anyway, will give you a call on the 13th.
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a post said meet at the window stand :-\ good idea ;D
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a post said meet at the window stand :-\ good idea ;D
Isn't that where that geezer with the funny hair shows off with a squeegie; thinking he's fast or something?
Can't we meet up at one of the bars instead? I'm sure that'd be more interesting.
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Tosh if everyone meets up at Terrys stall we could go find a bar from there, otherwise nobody will know who anyone is, I didnt see anyone at Excell except Terry.
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Tosh if everyone meets up at Terrys stall we could go find a bar from there, otherwise nobody will know who anyone is, I didnt see anyone at Excell except Terry.
I still think that it would be useful for a few people to put their mobile numbers on here. Everyone shy or something? :)
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Shiner,
Are you taking it upon yourself to be CIU/NEC focus?
If we all give you our numbers, will you organise us all to a meeting place/bar?
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My mobile- 07989253912
if we meet at Terrys stall lets arrange a definate time for each day, then we can go on to the bar ;) 8) :P
Brett
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yes tosh you go to the bar on your own :P you will not be missed :PI do hope he is polite when he meets me in person.Tosh if you have a problem with just meeting at the stand I think you should meet any where but my stand,seeing as that might be more interesting to your self hate to waste your time..
I do hate people who do not know me and want to attack me any way shape or form just for what I have stood for..so much for just trying to help..
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Brett,i`m up for that i`m going on the Wednesday i think Terry has mentioned 11 o`clock
Gaz
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Gaz,just trying to be helpful ;D after certain peoples comment get on with it,
after all it was a sugestion which did seem a normal one.....
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Brett,i`m up for that i`m going on the Wednesday i think Terry has mentioned 11 o`clock
Gaz
Hi Gaz,
11o'clock is fine by me at Terrys stall im there tuesday and wednesday. Who knows now squeaky has gone wfp we can work on Terry- IMPOSSIBLE ;D
regards
Brett
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Cant see me getting there for 11 on tuesday but will be there for wednesday.
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no reason you cant use this as a meeting point every day any time :-\
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Terry, I think you've misunderstood Tosh's post! His tongue was in his cheek! I think you'll find, he'll be as fascinated as the rest of us to see you in action.
A lot of us think we are quick with a squeegee in our hand, but watching you in action is a real eye opener...made all the more real by watching the wannabee's all trying to emulate you!
Ian
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:D I do hope I misunderstood :-\ I am just sick of comments that are at me personally for what ever reason,as I cannot recall me slaging any one off personally,I would rather make friends than not,it did seem a strange coment to make :-\a as I do not know the guy :-\
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a post said meet at the window stand :-\ good idea ;D
Isn't that where that geezer with the funny hair shows off with a squeegie; thinking he's fast or something?
Can't we meet up at one of the bars instead? I'm sure that'd be more interesting.
:o :o :o
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yes tosh you go to the bar on your own :P you will not be missed :PI do hope he is polite when he meets me in person.Tosh if you have a problem with just meeting at the stand I think you should meet any where but my stand,seeing as that might be more interesting to your self hate to waste your time..
I do hate people who do not know me and want to attack me any way shape or form just for what I have stood for..so much for just trying to help..
Sorry, Terry; I was joking; I thought that was obvious.
Given that you're a karate black belt expert; do you really think I'd take the mick out of you?
I apologise!
Tosh.
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Troublemaker. ;D
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;D Accepted ;D ;)
sorry guys I just had many years of it,I am truly Interested in making friends nothing more,if you could just step into my shoes,you would know where I am coming from,be pleased to see all of really ;D
I hope some or all of you go in the window contest ;D I am not in this,so you get to win the dosh I dont know how much is 1st 2nd prizes yet :-\
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;D Accepted ;D ;)
Thanks, Terry; I'll buy you a beer!
A karate chop to the back of my neck would've really spoilt my NEC visit.
And I doubt I'll be entering into the competition; since I haven't got the speed or the balls.
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;D if you dont go in that will be 2 karate chops to the neck, ;Dits all great fun,
really,it does make you understand just how very hard this is :)who ever even just trys to have a go will have I know a newer understanding of the years
of hard work and prep thats gone into,what has become now,a world record,
cant wait to meet you all ;D we only bash out on the key pads be great to put faces to names.. ;D
come on you just all enter matters not how you do,its going in that counts,
the show people love to see the contest in full swing its fun :D
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;D if you dont go in that will be 2 karate chops to the neck, ;Dits all great fun,
really,it does make you understand just how very hard this is :)who ever even just trys to have a go will have I know a newer understanding of the years
of hard work and prep thats gone into,what has become now,a world record,
cant wait to meet you all ;D we only bash out on the key pads be great to put faces to names.. ;D
come on you just all enter matters not how you do,its going in that counts,
the show people love to see the contest in full swing its fun :D
Can I use WFP? ;D <ducks>
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You can use wfp, but not ducks.
I don't think they'd be very accurate.
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sorry the sweepers will have to be kept on the vans ;D :'(
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I think Terry just had a bit of PMT
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;D dave if only you knew the pressure i have been under on monday,behind the scene stuff :'(
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Terry
I know what its like, nobody see's what goes on behind the scenes , everyone thinks it just magics itself into place.
Chin up
Dave
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;Dcheers dave all is well now trust me it was not on monday ::)
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Anyone interested in having a drink on the night of the 13th who is staying over and who wants to meet up, i would be more than happy to get the first round in 8)
07989 253912
cheers
Brett
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Anyone interested in having a drink on the night of the 13th who is staying over and who wants to meet up, i would be more than happy to get the first round in 8)
07989 253912
cheers
Brett
I'll be happy to meet up for a while Brett. No need to worry about rounds with me. I'm not really a drinker but be nice to have some good company.
Hi Paul :)
that'll be great mate i'll see you at the show in the day and we can arrange something for later on, im staying at the inkeepers sheldon
regards
Brett
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Anyone interested in having a drink on the night of the 13th who is staying over and who wants to meet up, i would be more than happy to get the first round in 8)
07989 253912
cheers
Brett
I'll be happy to meet up for a while Brett. No need to worry about rounds with me. I'm not really a drinker but be nice to have some good company.
Hi Paul :)
that'll be great mate i'll see you at the show in the day and we can arrange something for later on, im staying at the inkeepers sheldon
regards
Brett
ook forward to it. I'm at The Chimes in Sheldon. Probably means it's next to a loud church clock that'll keep me awake all night.