UKGTP XI - The Elf

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Just a word of warning...

The garage floor is absolutely minging. Short of carpeting it (not going to happen!), the non-shoe wearing ones amongst you are going to end up with very VERY dirty feet/socks. I don't particularly want a load of dirt trampled through my house as I imagine I'll be the one to have to clean it :rolleyes:

I will try and get it washed down before the event, but it's going to need to be a warmish day to get it dried out as there will end up being water on the LAN tables and the less time they're wet for, the better.

The only other suggestion I have is if someone can get hold of a new, 10ft wide x 25ft long tarp for us to cover the floor with, or I'll attempt to get some of those blue shoe cover things which you can put over your feet which will keep them clean, you'll be able to drive wearing them and they're disposable.

Yes, I know I'm pissing and moaning again but this is half my house and I do the majority of the cleaning up. And I am NOT washing your socks!
 
I've got a bit of carpet I don't need. I don't know the size of it, but it may cover the middle of the floor. I'll measure it when I get home from work.
 
Don't be silly, just cut it out into two feet shapes, a left feet and a right feet, then you won't cause any trouble.

I've got some feet sized offcuts somewhere too, now if everybody follows suit.....


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Forget that. I'm going to make me a pair of hover shoes...

 
We have a massive roll of carpet in the loft, if Roo is taking the Volvo I may be able to bring it.
 
daan
Forget that. I'm going to make me a pair of hover shoes...
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Scenario:

Person A: "You punted me off!"
Daan: "No I didn't"
Person A: "Yes, you did! You accelerated straight into me!"
Daan: "I think you'll find my foot never even touched the throttle..."
 
Don't worry, I've managed to get 250 pairs of shoe covers for a tenner so they'll last you the weekend no problem.

Also, because they're plastic then they'll keep your feet warm in the cold and draughty garage :)
 
So? Are you offering to clean all the carpets and flooring you and everyone else tramples muck all over?

No? Then please respect my home and use the feet covers.
 
Me too. Maybe I needed a massive wink with that...

Edit: A bit of maintenance and my PS2 now works better than it has for a while. Though I think we're fine for equipment.
 
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I'm afraid I won't be coming along, despite the fact that other events in my life have somehow managed to conspire to leave this weekend free (but see me triple-booked for the following weekend!). However much I'd love to come, my hand just can't hack it any more - daan's mini-Scotcho was most likely my last hurrah, not just for GT LAN parties, but for any gaming session that puts significant demands on my hand. :indiff: It's entirely possible that I might be able to race again if and when I ever get anywhere with a steering wheel set-up, but until then, I fear I shall be limited to casual play :(
 
We can seat you permanently on a wheel station...
 
Even if you strapped together every Dyson vacuum cleaner ever made, you'd still be nowhere near the level of suckage produced when I play Gran Turismo with a steering wheel. I wouldn't embarrass myself by racing against some of GTP's finest drivers using a wheel right now, but thanks for the offer nevertheless :D
 
As the child of the group I need to ask, what have you been doing with the hand?
 
You should get yourself a good wheel set-up (heck, I just use a desk and an old CRT TV and it works for me), spend 5 hours or so with the wheel and you'll be beating your pad times. On GT5, you will need to wheel it anyway. Plus, it is more fun. I went in with the mentality of, "I've bought a wheel, so I'm not going back to the pad, no matter what."
 
Personally I think the answer lies in your sig.

If he weren't single.....

:trouble:👍


Cmon Chris, just come to keep us company and provide (even more) witty banter.
 
Famine
There's still three additional sleeping places up for grabs which no-one seems all that bothered by. Though I've executively decided that first refusal on the spare double goes to Mr and Not Mrs Mark T (she may as well have a comfy place to sleep if she's going to be bored for three days).

You should be aware though that hotels, though more expensive than a house, at least provide the room temperature you want, your own bathroom facilities and breakfast. Whereas we provide somewhere you can lie down partially clothed and that's your lot.
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Can Famine/K confirm what is happening with these sleeping spaces? I know both me and Roo raised our hands, but not heard anything since and I sent a PM, which was read, but had no reply...

Also, food...

Shortbread is a given I'm assuming? Probably a double lot, it does tend to go down well.

Owt else?

I was going to make a chocolate roll too, I sense that might go down well, and is quite easy to make, but would be a pain to carry up in the car, due to melting from sunlight/being eaten by moi, would it be possible to make it whilst everyone is slaving away making the LAN on Saturday morning?
 
Incidentally, on the subject of the above, if there is one sleeping place still going I'll gladly accept. If there isn't, then I shall get hunting for somewhere to stay as I may have left it quite late otherwise!
 
Regarding sleeping spaces, I don't actually care. I'm not getting involved anymore. Speak to Famine about it.

Regarding the dog. Please please PLEASE make sure that when food is left in the kitchen, the dog is either somewhere else or supervised. She is exceptionally good at counter-surfing and if left unchecked, will steal things. Chocolate will kill her and that is not a joke. She's not allowed 'human' food because it will cause her to puke up/poo through the eye of a needle so please don't be tempted to feed her 'scraps'. And anything with sugar in it (sweets, biscuits etc) will send her hyper. She's a Labrador, so imagine a doubly hyper Labrador...if you want any sleep at all then you'll all be hypervigilant about her not eating anything she shouldn't!
 
PMs have been bandied about regarding sleeping arrangements, so all attendees should now be sorted. If you're not then PM myself or Famine with your issue and we'll do our best to rectify it...

Now. A point I'd like to make about parking. We can fit six cars out the back of the house. However, we can only do that before the LAN is set up. If you're staying until Monday, then it's preferable to park your car out the back so therefore we'd like you to arrive as early as you can on the Saturday (an afternoon LAN start is looking likely at the moment, for logistics if anything else!)

Famine's MX-3 will be out back, my Pug of Doom can be used as a runner but I'll park it round the corner at my parents which means there's another two spaces out the front of the house for those of you who will be leaving before Monday. There may be space for a couple more on the road, but my neighbours like to hog the space outside my house and that becomes first come, first served :lol:

A few of you have asked me what you should bring in the way of food and drink?

Well, whatever you want to. I'm quite happy to keep a pot of fresh brewed coffee on the go for you to help yourselves, a pack of teabags won't go amiss and you know where the kettle is :trouble:
I'd recommend you bring your own alcohol because I don't drink it at all and Famine only now and again so we don't tend to have much in stock at any one time. If there's a specific thing you like to drink/snack upon, then bring it. There's always plenty of Pepsi and squash here so you'll not go thirsty ;)
If the FamineBBQ is built by then and the weather is good, then we'll have a BBQ at least one of the evenings but that'll be decided on the day. Bring monies with you for takeaway, you'll be having a Parmo at least one of the evenings for your tea :D

Any other questions, just ask.
 
Also, there are localish Morrisons and Tesco stores we can direct you to for you to collect more victuals. Don't forget the obligatory £4 parmo deposit too...

The barbecue WILL* be built in time for a Sunday evening meat-a-thon, so if you have any specific meat zapping tastes, a trip to Morrisons would be worth your while. Our freezer isn't particularly big, so fresh or a day refridgerated meat is really the best bet.



*Does not necessarily reflect reality
 
Um, I think I should be in control of the FamineBBQ.

Also, an afternoon LAN start means I can make a start on the choccie log at the hosts house, if I can use their oven and some electricity? (Got a whisk?)

Ooh, I can make dips for the Barbie!
 
I should be there early enough on Saturday to plonk my car out back, and it's looking like I'll probably still have the Fiesta by then so it'll be small enough to squeeze through the garage.
 
Sureboss
Um, I think I should be in control of the FamineBBQ.
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No.

You can insult a man's wife*, you can kick his dog**, you can even mock his football team***, but you don't 🤬 with his car or, even being considerably more qualified, touch his barbecue.

Especially if it's the first one :D

Sureboss
Also, an afternoon LAN start means I can make a start on the choccie log at the hosts house, if I can use their oven and some electricity? (Got a whisk?)
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Knock yourself out - Roo will be working on a choccie log of his very own the morning after the parmo.

homeforsummer
I should be there early enough on Saturday to plonk my car out back, and it's looking like I'll probably still have the Fiesta by then so it'll be small enough to squeeze through the garage.
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The ST220 fitted through, and the Cougar had no problems (and no wingmirrors). We've calculated that a '73 Cougar will, if you smear vaseline on the rear arches, squeeze through... just. The MX-3 will go through at 30. Fiesta? No problem :D

*Don't do this. Really.
**Or this.
***But you can have that one.
 
Famine
Knock yourself out - Roo will be working on a choccie log of his very own the morning after the parmo.
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:lol:

Ah, Parmos. As an honourary Stocktonian for two years I got used to Parmos after nights out. Of course, I never really tasted one, as by then I was usually too leathered and it may as well have been pigeon meat. In fact, being Stockton it probably was.

The ST220 fitted through, and the Cougar had no problems (and no wingmirrors). We've calculated that a '73 Cougar will, if you smear vaseline on the rear arches, squeeze through... just. The MX-3 will go through at 30. Fiesta? No problem :D
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Cool beans.
 
Famine
No.

You can insult a man's wife*, you can kick his dog**, you can even mock his football team***, but you don't 🤬 with his car or, even being considerably more qualified, touch his barbecue.

Especially if it's the first one :D
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I'll supervise then :D

I presume you won't object to me making some marinades though? Or my rather fantastic take on pineapple and cheese.

Knock yourself out - Roo will be working on a choccie log of his very own the morning after the parmo.
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I somehow doubt I'll be putting that on a baking tray and rolling it up, though.
 
Marinade away. Good food is good :D
 
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