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Those headed to the back bencher friday night

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Those headed to the back bencher friday night
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Make sure you buy your tickets ON YOUR WAY TO THE PUB - from the stadium kiosks.
 
That way we can all leave for the ground at the same time in a big mob, and we won't loose any on the way who have to stop to buy tickets. And I expect the queues will be fairly long and slow.
 
So some to the pub WITH you ticket already in your hand/ wallet/ pocket!
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
what's the ETD from Backbencher?  have to do something else first, but wouldn't mind joining the mob on the way to stadium
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I should be there from about 3ish, all going to plan.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Hopefully see you there just after 4 Frankie!
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Mine is entirely hangover dependant...  Aiming for 16:00ish.

Departure time will be between 19:00 and 19:10 I imagine.
Hard News2007-08-09 11:46:17

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Does the backbencher allow older kids that time of night?

A dog with a bone :)

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
thanks HN, I'll drag Totti and kids along than

A dog with a bone :)

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Last game we left the BB 15 minutes before kick-off. But we left in ones and twos.
 
15 is enough time to get to Aisle 21, but we might want to leave 20 mins to make sure we are all seated toegther (before any randoms occupy our seats!). I guess about 20 mins is ideal, we'll decide at the pub though.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I think we should leave at 7 sharp.  Gives us plenty of time to get there and get in our seats for a bit of banter before kick off

Normo's coming home

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Good call.

We want to make sure we're there for the sides being announced.  Who's ordering the golf cart for Frankie ?

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
phil_style wrote:
Make sure you buy your tickets ON YOUR WAY TO THE PUB - from the stadium kiosks.
 
That way we can all leave for the ground at the same time in a big mob, and we won't loose any on the way who have to stop to buy tickets. And I expect the queues will be fairly long and slow.
 
So some to the pub WITH you ticket already in your hand/ wallet/ pocket!
 
 
yes dad
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
7pm is a good idea.  Was to much of a rush last time.
 
We need a last orders bell rung at 6:45 or somethign to give everyone a bit of warning to get 1 last drink in before we head down!
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
tigers wrote:
phil_style wrote:
Make sure you buy your tickets ON YOUR WAY TO THE PUB - from the stadium kiosks.
 
That way we can all leave for the ground at the same time in a big mob, and we won't loose any on the way who have to stop to buy tickets. And I expect the queues will be fairly long and slow.
 
So some to the pub WITH you ticket already in your hand/ wallet/ pocket!
 
 
yes dad
 
Yes, I am your daddy
phil_style2007-08-09 13:22:26
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
IanD wrote:
7pm is a good idea.  Was to much of a rush last time.
 
We need a last orders bell rung at 6:45 or somethign to give everyone a bit of warning to get 1 last drink in before we head down!
 
I could get at least 3 in that time..

Founder

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Feverish wrote:
IanD wrote:
7pm is a good idea.  Was to much of a rush last time.
 
We need a last orders bell rung at 6:45 or somethign to give everyone a bit of warning to get 1 last drink in before we head down!
 
I could get at least 3 in that time..
 
Yes, but the bar might not be able to serve all the thirsty punters 3 drinks each in 15 minutes . .
 
We need a YF bell to ring at 6:45. Do they have one at the bar?
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'm sure the greeks could bring a bell along.

A dog with a bone :)

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
they will be drinking at a different pub as the rest of us

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
phil_style wrote:
tigers wrote:
phil_style wrote:
Make sure you buy your tickets ON YOUR WAY TO THE PUB - from the stadium kiosks.
 
That way we can all leave for the ground at the same time in a big mob, and we won't loose any on the way who have to stop to buy tickets. And I expect the queues will be fairly long and slow.
 
So some to the pub WITH you ticket already in your hand/ wallet/ pocket!
 
 
yes dad
 
Yes, I am your daddy
 
touche,
 
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
they will be drinking at a different pub as the rest of us
 
That's a shame.. .  be nice if we were all in the same place.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
got a crew of about 13 coming along tomorrow, some yellow fever members, some i hope we can convert, how was it for space in the B/bencher when we played  the bling  last time?
 i think it maybe full to overflowing tomorrow, but what is it's maximum capacity does anyone know
 
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Worse case we spread to the front bar.  Last time it was standing room only pre-game in the back bar and an overflow in to the courtyard outside (Sausages $1.00 a pop, funds to Yellow Fever events committee).

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
dinner sorted too, that's a cheap date now ain't it    
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
phil_style wrote:
Feverish wrote:
IanD wrote:
7pm is a good idea.  Was to much of a rush last time.
 
We need a last orders bell rung at 6:45 or somethign to give everyone a bit of warning to get 1 last drink in before we head down!
 
I could get at least 3 in that time..
 
Yes, but the bar might not be able to serve all the thirsty punters 3 drinks each in 15 minutes . .
 
We need a YF bell to ring at 6:45. Do they have one at the bar?
 
The colonel will bring his megaphone, so an announcement can be made.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
giddyup wrote:
got a crew of about 13 coming along tomorrow, some yellow fever members, some i hope we can convert, how was it for space in the B/bencher when we played  the bling  last time?
 i think it maybe full to overflowing tomorrow, but what is it's maximum capacity does anyone know
 
 
Bring em on down mate. Plenty of room. We filled up the back of the pub l;ast time, but not the front and then there's the courtyard too.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
phil_style wrote:
[QUOTE=Feverish][QUOTE=IanD]
 
Yes, but the bar might not be able to serve all the thirsty punters 3 drinks each in 15 minutes . .
 
We need a YF bell to ring at 6:45. Do they have one at the bar?
 
Dont worry about the bell, Colonel Halstead will have the megaphone

Founder

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I think that it is going to be packed tomorrow.  I sure have done my bit to round up the punters.  Even my wife has a few of her girlfriends coming along. 

It is going to be an awesome night, and a nice big 'W' will just top of the night nicely.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Feverish wrote:
phil_style wrote:
[QUOTE=Feverish][QUOTE=IanD]
 
Yes, but the bar might not be able to serve all the thirsty punters 3 drinks each in 15 minutes . .
 
We need a YF bell to ring at 6:45. Do they have one at the bar?
 
Dont worry about the bell, Colonel Halstead will have the megaphone
 
Ahhh yes, the colonel!
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'll get there via the Thistle - might even drag out my Port Vale shirt. 
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
excuse my ignorance but where are these kiosks situated??
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
sir les wrote:
excuse my ignorance but where are these kiosks situated??
 
Go down the railway station platforms and head along the raised walways. The kiosks ar prety much at the turnstyles before you get into the ground
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
thought so. that may be a bit too far for Sir les to walk before the pub.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Backbencher is reserving about 4 leaners in the back bar for Yellowfever from about 4pm

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Lets hope the sports minister or a few of the beaurecrats from SPARC turn up to see what sports support is really like ;)
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
they are gonna sell YF retro rickis and YF beanies at the bar. I think we are out of mediums - but you will prob need a large to fit the 5 layers underneath anyways

Founder

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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
phil_style wrote:
Lets hope the sports minister or a few of the beaurecrats from SPARC turn up to see what sports support is really like ;)
 
I'm sure some of them will have seen a jockstrap before,   or have i got that wrong
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Sorry I wont be there to say hi, but I have family commitments. Make sure you make a mess and give the bar staff sh*t :)
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Bollocks. Got Bob Dylan commitments, curse 'im. Come on the 'Nix.
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over 18 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Awesome effort by the backbencher, the place was packed (possibly overly so...)- but an awesome turnout- lets hope it keeps up all season!
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