Great British Beer Festival 2008

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Post by edit1now » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:19 pm

LAB meeting at GBBF on Thursday 7th August. Not sure how we're going hear ourselves think, but we can drink beer and do thumbs-up signs at each other :beer:
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Post by BeerBloke » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:47 pm

This year I'll be going to the trade session plus evening on Tuesday. But then I get free tickets!! Usually go on the weds.
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Post by booldawg » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:23 pm

For anyone going up on the Saturday I notice there's engineering works on the Clapham to Willesden Junction overground line.

We usually get off at Clapham and use that line to get off at West Brompton. There is a bus service but I reckon it'll be quicker to go underground from Waterloo.
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Post by jim williams » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:41 pm

This will be my 4th, which says alot considering I travel from the states for it!!

I told my wife awhile back, "I feel like I'm at the point in my life where I should be able to go the GBBF every year!" Even with our economy in the tank, and, possibly being the only yank on your island, I'll be there! Can't wait!!

Jim
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Post by ashbyp » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:50 pm

jim williams wrote:This will be my 4th, which says alot considering I travel from the states for it!!

I told my wife awhile back, "I feel like I'm at the point in my life where I should be able to go the GBBF every year!" Even with our economy in the tank, and, possibly being the only yank on your island, I'll be there! Can't wait!!

Jim
Good man - that is dedication to the cause.

Knocking off early on Wednesday myself.
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Post by jim williams » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:22 pm

ashbyp wrote:
jim williams wrote:This will be my 4th, which says alot considering I travel from the states for it!!

I told my wife awhile back, "I feel like I'm at the point in my life where I should be able to go the GBBF every year!" Even with our economy in the tank, and, possibly being the only yank on your island, I'll be there! Can't wait!!

Jim
Good man - that is dedication to the cause.

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yeah. Hey, Camra, where's my free pints for "furthest traveled?" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by booldawg » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:51 pm

I recall bumping into an American there last year and having a drunken conversation about his 'Bama' baseball cap; wasnt you was it :oops:
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jim williams

Post by jim williams » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:05 pm

booldawg wrote:I recall bumping into an American there last year and having a drunken conversation about his 'Bama' baseball cap; wasnt you was it :oops:
Nope. But, I'd love to drunkenly bump into anyone from the board, if there's some sort of meet up?!
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Post by booldawg » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:41 am

I think some of the guys have Jims Beer Kit t-shirts, they'll be instantly recognisable! Most people seem to be opting for the week days, I'm there on the Saturday and happy to sup with fellow brewers!
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Post by spearmint-wino » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:22 am

jim williams wrote:I'd love to drunkenly bump into anyone from the board, if there's some sort of meet up?!
On the Thursday night LAB (London Amateur Brewers) are meeting by the 'Real Ale in a Bottle' stand at 7pm. If you're there, feel free to come and introduce yourself 8)
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Post by jim williams » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:31 am

spearmint-wino wrote:
jim williams wrote:I'd love to drunkenly bump into anyone from the board, if there's some sort of meet up?!
On the Thursday night LAB (London Amatuer Brewers) are meeting by the 'Real Ale in a Bottle' stand at 7pm. If you're there, feel free to come and introduce yourself 8)
Actually, Thurs. might be my night, by coincidence. I arrive earl;y, early wed. am, and, will be fried from no sleep. Of course, I can't get into my room until afternoon, so, the drinking may begin and end early wed :lol: :lol: I'll look out for you guys.

Cheers!
Jim
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