I want to do the housewarming thing. Only I feel horribly inexperienced in this kind of stuff and I'm not quite sure where to start. I've never thrown a party. Ever.
So far the plan is a very vague "Maybe I could have a barbecue in August". So taking that as a starting point, help me out, here. Would you come to a barbecue one weekend in Peterborough? Would it make a difference to you if I offered crash space? I can comfortably put up about five people (double bed, double bottom bunk, single upper bunk), more as the comfort decreases (sofa, floorspace). There is a B&B at the end of the road that we could also make use of. Does this sound like a good plan? If not what would you recommend?
As long as you don't have it on the weekend of the Unicon (10th) or Caption (17th), yes.
Would it make a difference to you if I offered crash space?
It would mean I could stay later, but the absence wouldn't mean I wouldn't come.
I can comfortably put up about five people (double bed, double bottom bunk, single upper bunk), more as the comfort decreases (sofa, floorspace).
You are too conservative in the amount of discomfort fans will put up with at a party.
There is a B&B at the end of the road that we could also make use of.
And this solves the problem for those who won't put up with that much discomfort.
Does this sound like a good plan?
Yes.
Ask Nolly, he's had a fair few BBQs in recent years and can probably give you some tips. My experience is out of date and goes back to West Norwood Free Festival days, first floor flats aren't really condusive to BBQing or partying at all for that matter.
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Nope. I'm new. Or nobody loves me. Or something. Couple of room parties and that's about it. I went to
And, for maximum comfort levels, I'd probably stay in Corby with Pete's parents. He might even decide that he wants to come. Stranger things have happenned.
I'm okay with crash space, assuming you don't want me to pitch a tent in your possibly non-existent garden.
On the Pitching of Tents
The first weekend is the Cambridge Folk Festival and the second is Cropredy; we may have to duck out of one or both of them for weddings as it is.
The 17th is definitely a wedding.
The 24th is in the middle of our summer holidays, but as our summer holidays this year will almost certainly involve relatives, bikes and tents rather than, say, going abroad we might well be able to fit in a party in Peterborough
The 31st has nothing at present.
How big is your garden? If we came we'd definitely be up for pitching a tent in it.
Scrubby yards/;gardens are ideal for barbecues - you can always have a bit of scorched earth policy at the end and clear those weeds pronto :-) (sounds like the sort of thing ZZ9/Noel would enjoy doing!)
CC
Oooh yes - Birthday birthday birthday!
So which of us do you like best, eh, Max?
:-)
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Next I have to figure out how to compile an invite list properly. And fan-proof the house.
Raz, Sin, Gavin & other friend list people - I know all these fan types are probably scaring you but you're invited, too, if you can make it.
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However (being the great wuss that I am) I always have to ask ahead as to the compatability of party housinge and non-smokers...
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