Test Matches in Washington IWF

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:37 pm

The clue is in the subject... Are there going to be test matches?

So far I reckon we have the following Brits going (or at least owning up to going):

Paul Brandon
Nik Gaukroger
Pete Dalby
Dave Fairhurst
Lynda Fairhurst
Me

What other nations are planning on going?

davidandlynda · Post by **davidandlynda** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:52 pm

Also
Dave Handley
Grahan Fordham
Phil Steele
Chris Ager
Lawrence Greaves
To name but a few
At the very least we can get a match against the Americans.the 1st ever FOG test match
David

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:12 pm

Also Graham Briggs and Terry Shaw.

grahambriggs · Post by **grahambriggs** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:49 pm

nikgaukroger wrote:Also Graham Briggs and Terry Shaw.

Indeed the pairing of Shrek and Shipman will be present.

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:15 pm

For those of you who haven't seen Graham and Terry, here is Terry:

and here is Graham:

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:30 pm

Methinks those pictures have been airbrushed a bit ...

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:33 pm

ROTFLMAO

babyshark · Post by **babyshark** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:26 pm

I am not sure which photo is the more frightening.

There is certainly enough interest here in the US to set up Test Match(es). I am sure Dan is on top of it. He has already more or less announced that he will be captaining Team USA. The truly important question is whether or not we will have Hilton playing for us to get those final two points to put us over the top . . . .

Marc

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:15 pm

If you announce that Paris Hilton is playing then that might help encourage extra entries...

davidandlynda · Post by **davidandlynda** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:51 pm

No contest ,Lynda is already going

David

petedalby · Post by **petedalby** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:18 pm

Any preferences on accommodation for those going? The venue or somewhere cheaper?

Pete

davidandlynda · Post by **davidandlynda** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:18 pm

Lynda and I are at the venue and hoping for a dollar crash,having said that the price is not bad compared to the standard rate
David

hazelbark · Post by **hazelbark** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:46 am

petedalby wrote:Any preferences on accommodation for those going? The venue or somewhere cheaper?

Pete the venue was picked while the economy was still booming and the dollar was worth a lira. You still have a good deal just not a ridiculously good deal. If you have hotel points there are other chains nearby. The real cheaper places you really need a car as they are 6 km up the highway. There is a small place nearby with rubber sheets that rents in 30 minute intervals. While it is an option, i cannot actually recomend it.

The venue hotel has a pool on the roof and alcohol on the same floor.

let me know how i can assist you.

babyshark · Post by **babyshark** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:50 pm

hazelbark wrote: The venue hotel has a pool on the roof and alcohol on the same floor.

That sounds wonderful. I was planning to stay with my sister in Reston, but maybe it's worth springing for a night at the venue.

Marc

davidandlynda · Post by **davidandlynda** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:17 pm

The thought of a load of wargamers in the pool dosn't bare thinking about,maybe someone can come up with proper naval wargaming instaed
David

petedalby · Post by **petedalby** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:04 pm

bare

Hopefully it's not that kind of pool!

Pete

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:35 pm

There is a small place nearby with rubber sheets that rents in 30 minute intervals. While it is an option, i cannot actually recomend it

This is where me and Nik are staying. It is definitely very cheap. Given that when we went to Dublin we reckoned that the hotel actually cost £28 per hour if we only paid for when we were actually there then there was no real reason to spend twice as much as we actually have ...

I don't really mind that the hotel offers rooms for 30 minutes, but when the Police raid the place I hope they keep the noise down.

philqw78 · Post by **philqw78** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:55 pm

Well, you won't be making much noise with that orange in your mouth Dave

grahambriggs · Post by **grahambriggs** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:06 pm

Well now that Dave has flattered me I know where I'll be tucked up for the week.

Hey chaps, it's only a short hop to the White house. Pack those torches...

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:25 pm

Well now that Dave has flattered me I know where I'll be tucked up for the week.

Too cryptic for me I am afraid...

Hey chaps, it's only a short hop to the White house. Pack those torches...

The CIA watch everything.. Welcome to immigration Graham...