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Hi all,

Im bringing 2 extra chums with me Monday explicitly to play "Battlestar Galactica". If anyone is interested in joining us that would be great. Hopefully we will get a good turnout despite the world cup.

See you Monday,

Simn T

#833

From: "JamesC" <jayslan@...>
Date: Tue Jul 6, 2010 10:21 pm
Subject: Good to see you all

solove

Hi,

Just a short note to say that it was great to see everyone again last night.
After a while of solely gaming with my kids it's been good to have adult
opponents.

I look forward to playing against some of you from the 'other' table last night.
Especially those who fancy learning the 18xx system.

I'll even look forward to playing with Ste, who despite his ginger nature, is
still one of my favourite opponents (and that is the only compliment he'll
receive).

See you all next Monday.

James

#834

From: "Paul" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:12 am
Subject: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

Sean has been in touch to let me know that Monday is Orange Lodge day, and John
O'Dowd has warned him that the pub will be full of drunken Protestants
celebrating the last invasion of England by a foreign power (and by Monday
possible World Champion Soccerball team). I know from experience the pub is
utterly packed in the evening of Lodge day (Sean will have 3 people serving!)
and it will be impossible to play games.

Instead of just cancelling the meeting we could meet somewhere else - it needs
to be out of the centre, away from the Southport train lines and quiet, and
obviously have decent beer. The pub that springs to mind for me is The
Belvedere, near The Philarmonic (prop; J O'Dowd). If there's enough interest
I'll post a message to confirm the meeting - PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU INTEND TO
COME.

Directions; pub is on Sugnall Street, a tiny cul-de-sac off Falkner Street. Any
buses going past The Phil are good, 15 minutes from Central Station. On street
parking free after 6, but not always easy.

Paul.  07832 739775

#835

From: Stuart Brookes <s_brookes2@...>
Date: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:14 pm
Subject: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

stuartbrookes37

Well I have no problem with going to the Phil. Hope to see everyone on
Monday.

Stu,

#836

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:29 pm
Subject: Re: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

My message suggests meeting in The Belvedere, near The Phil.

Paul.

----- Original Message -----

From: Stuart Brookes

To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 3:14 PM

Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

Well I have no problem with going to the Phil. Hope to see everyone on
Monday.

Stu,

#837

From: "simoncraddock2000" <sccraddock@...>
Date: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:44 pm
Subject: Re: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

simoncraddoc...

I will be there around six thirty

--- In liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pauloakes1@...>
wrote:
>
> Sean has been in touch to let me know that Monday is Orange Lodge day, and
John O'Dowd has warned him that the pub will be full of drunken Protestants
celebrating the last invasion of England by a foreign power (and by Monday
possible World Champion Soccerball team). I know from experience the pub is
utterly packed in the evening of Lodge day (Sean will have 3 people serving!)
and it will be impossible to play games.
>
> Instead of just cancelling the meeting we could meet somewhere else - it needs
to be out of the centre, away from the Southport train lines and quiet, and
obviously have decent beer. The pub that springs to mind for me is The
Belvedere, near The Philarmonic (prop; J O'Dowd). If there's enough interest
I'll post a message to confirm the meeting - PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU INTEND TO
COME.
>
> Directions; pub is on Sugnall Street, a tiny cul-de-sac off Falkner Street.
Any buses going past The Phil are good, 15 minutes from Central Station. On
street parking free after 6, but not always easy.
>
> Paul.  07832 739775
>

#838

From: simon thornton <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:46 am
Subject: Re: Re: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION

bluekingzog

Ill be there between 6 and 7

Simon T

--- On Sat, 10/7/10, simoncraddock2000 <sccraddock@...> wrote:

From: simoncraddock2000 <sccraddock@...>
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Re: URGENT: MONDAY MEETING CANCELLED - POSSIBLE RELOCATION
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 10 July, 2010, 20:44

I will be there around six thirty

--- In liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pauloakes1@...> wrote:
>
> Sean has been in touch to let me know that Monday is Orange Lodge day, and John O'Dowd has warned him that the pub will be full of drunken Protestants celebrating the last invasion of England by a foreign power (and by Monday possible World Champion Soccerball team). I know from experience the pub is utterly packed in the evening of Lodge day (Sean will have 3 people serving!) and it will be impossible to play games.
>
> Instead of just cancelling the meeting we could meet somewhere else - it needs to be out of the centre, away from the Southport train lines and quiet, and obviously have decent beer. The pub that springs to mind for me is The Belvedere, near The Philarmonic (prop; J O'Dowd). If there's enough interest I'll post a message to confirm the meeting - PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU INTEND TO COME.
>
> Directions; pub is on Sugnall Street, a tiny cul-de-sac off Falkner Street. Any buses going past The Phil are good, 15 minutes from Central Station. On street parking free after 6, but not always easy.
>
> Paul. 07832 739775
>

#839

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:56 pm
Subject: Monday at The Belvedere

So far Simon Thornton, Simon Craddock and Stuart have said they'll be along, the Simons between 6 and 7 and Stu at an unspecified time...in The Phil! 3 of us (plus Stu if he comes over to The Belv) is enough to make it worthwhile. I'll turn up about 7, and will call in The Lion on the way to see if there's any gamers there who didn't see these messages. Confirmation from anybody else who intends to come is appreciated.

The room we'll be in is larger than The Lion, although not enormous. It's usually quiet, but it is the only room with tables. The tables in the pub are small round types, so games which have huge boards or require lots of stuff to be on view (Puerto, Vikings) are probably out. Since my last visit the outdoor tables have been replaced with larger models which might be suitable providing the weather's fine and they aren't occupied - it's one of the few outdoor drinking spots not on a main road in Liverpool. Games with paper money might not be too advisable al fresco. At great personal inconvenience I'll call in The Belv this afternoon to check out the tables, and give you advance notice of the beer choice. The same pork pies as The Lion are available.

Paul.

#840

From: simon thornton <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:14 pm
Subject: Re: Monday at The Belvedere

bluekingzog

"At great personal inconvenience I'll call in The Belv this afternoon to check out the tables, and give you advance notice of the beer choic"

Your noble sacrfice will not be forgotten.

--- On Sun, 11/7/10, Paul Oakes <pauloakes1@...> wrote:

From: Paul Oakes <pauloakes1@...>
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Monday at The Belvedere
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 11 July, 2010, 13:56

So far Simon Thornton, Simon Craddock and Stuart have said they'll be along, the Simons between 6 and 7 and Stu at an unspecified time...in The Phil! 3 of us (plus Stu if he comes over to The Belv) is enough to make it worthwhile. I'll turn up about 7, and will call in The Lion on the way to see if there's any gamers there who didn't see these messages. Confirmation from anybody else who intends to come is appreciated.

The room we'll be in is larger than The Lion, although not enormous. It's usually quiet, but it is the only room with tables. The tables in the pub are small round types, so games which have huge boards or require lots of stuff to be on view (Puerto, Vikings) are probably out. Since my last visit the outdoor tables have been replaced with larger models which might be suitable providing the weather's fine and they aren't occupied - it's one of the few outdoor drinking spots not on a main road in Liverpool. Games with paper money might not be too advisable al fresco. At great personal inconvenience I'll call in The Belv this afternoon to check out the tables, and give you advance notice of the beer choice. The same pork pies as The Lion are available.

Paul.

#841

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:24 pm
Subject: RE: Monday at The Belvedere

boglob

The Belevedere it is - all being well I will see you all at 6ish.
cheers
Ste

To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
From: bluekingzog@...
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:14:27 +0000
Subject: Re: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Monday at The Belvedere

From: Paul Oakes <pauloakes1@btinternet.com>
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Monday at The Belvedere
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 11 July, 2010, 13:56

So far Simon Thornton, Simon Craddock and Stuart have said they'll be along, the Simons between 6 and 7 and Stu at an unspecified time...in The Phil! 3 of us (plus Stu if he comes over to The Belv) is enough to make it worthwhile. I'll turn up about 7, and will call in The Lion on the way to see if there's any gamers there who didn't see these messages. Confirmation from anybody else who intends to come is appreciated.

The room we'll be in is larger than The Lion, although not enormous. It's usually quiet, but it is the only room with tables. The tables in the pub are small round types, so games which have huge boards or require lots of stuff to be on view (Puerto, Vikings) are probably out. Since my last visit the outdoor tables have been replaced with larger models which might be suitable providing the weather's fine and they aren't occupied - it's one of the few outdoor drinking spots not on a main road in Liverpool. Games with paper money might not be too advisable al fresco. At great personal inconvenience I'll call in The Belv this afternoon to check out the tables, and give you advance notice of the beer choice. The same pork pies as The Lion are available.

Paul.

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#842

From: "JamesC" <jayslan@...>
Date: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:45 pm
Subject: Re: Monday at The Belvedere

solove

I'll be at the Belvedere between 6-6.30pm. I believe Stu already knows the
correct location.

See you all then.

James

#843

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:10 am
Subject: Belvedere night

There's now 6 confirmations (Simon, Simon, Stuart, James, Ste, Me) who will probably have a choice of Liverpool Organic 24 Karat Gold, Brimstage Trappers Hat, Shepherd Neame 4-4-2 and one I've forgot, plus a range of proper draught and bottled lager and Guinness Export (8%!).

The room has 6 round tables all the same size - less than 2 foot across. Last night the was no-one in there (all of 5 in the pub inc. me) but apparently there was some football match on, and this is a telly-free pub. The big outdoor table is large enough for anything we've got, but does have a bloody parasol in the middle. This could be removed if necessary.

Dave was in The Dispensary last night, and warning me of the scale of tonight's horror in The Lion mentioned details like bouncers on the door. Sounds fun. Anyway, I'll call in The Lion about 6.30 to rescue anyone we know there, after that Dave will look out for confused, unhappy gamers (insert "most of us during game I don't like" joke here).

Paul.

#844

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:50 am
Subject: Oops

Well we had one unhappy non-playing gamer at The Lion last night, chap called Sharples. He doesn't get the e-mails (getting sorted out), turned up 5 minutes after I checked in there, and Sean has never seen him so didn't tell him where we were. He sent a text, but I never heard it, so went home unhappy and confused after his first visit in about 4 months. He'll probably be along next week - his back is better but not totally fixed yet.

Paul.

#845

From: "bluekingzog" <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:49 am
Subject: Monday 19th July

bluekingzog

Sorry Boys,

I cant make it tonight but Im still hoping Stu will bring along "Dungeon Lords" 
when Im back next week.

Simon T

#846

From: "JamesC" <jayslan@...>
Date: Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:11 am
Subject: Re: Monday 19th July

solove

I currently have Stu's 'Dungeon Lords' and will personally be glad to have the
extra week available to learn it.

If you want to make things a little easier for when the game is taught. Download
the rules from BGG and have a gander at the combat section with its myriad of
examples. Combat is probably the most complex part of the game to explain
although likely pretty routine once everyone is used to the symbols.

I hope to be there tonight around 6.30pm

James

--- In liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com, "bluekingzog"
<bluekingzog@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry Boys,
>
> I cant make it tonight but Im still hoping Stu will bring along "Dungeon
Lords"  when Im back next week.
>
> Simon T
>

#847

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Date: Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:17 pm
Subject: RE: Re: Monday 19th July

boglob

Hey Guys, looking forward to this evening - should arrive for 6pm
Ste

To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
From: jayslan@...
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:11:25 +0000
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Re: Monday 19th July

I currently have Stu's 'Dungeon Lords' and will personally be glad to have the extra week available to learn it.

If you want to make things a little easier for when the game is taught. Download the rules from BGG and have a gander at the combat section with its myriad of examples. Combat is probably the most complex part of the game to explain although likely pretty routine once everyone is used to the symbols.

I hope to be there tonight around 6.30pm

James

--- In liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com, "bluekingzog" <bluekingzog@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry Boys,
>
> I cant make it tonight but Im still hoping Stu will bring along "Dungeon Lords" when Im back next week.
>
> Simon T
>

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#848

From: simon thornton <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:46 pm
Subject: Dungeon Lords are go ?

bluekingzog

Hi James,

I dont know if you ll get this , or if Steve can contact you but due to a change in circumstances I will be at the Lion tonight around 7pm. SO would be keen for a game. I have read the rules albeit some time ago , Im sure I can wing it.

Anyway , see you all later.

Simon T

--- On Mon, 19/7/10, Ste James <stejames12@...> wrote:

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Subject: RE: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Re: Monday 19th July
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 19 July, 2010, 13:17

Hey Guys, looking forward to this evening - should arrive for 6pm
Ste

To: liverpool_lion_ boardgamers@ yahoogroups. com
From: jayslan@orange. fr
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:11:25 +0000
Subject: [liverpool_lion_ boardgamers] Re: Monday 19th July

I currently have Stu's 'Dungeon Lords' and will personally be glad to have the extra week available to learn it.

If you want to make things a little easier for when the game is taught. Download the rules from BGG and have a gander at the combat section with its myriad of examples. Combat is probably the most complex part of the game to explain although likely pretty routine once everyone is used to the symbols.

I hope to be there tonight around 6.30pm

James

--- In liverpool_lion_ boardgamers@ yahoogroups. com, "bluekingzog" <bluekingzog@ ...> wrote:
>
> Sorry Boys,
>
> I cant make it tonight but Im still hoping Stu will bring along "Dungeon Lords" when Im back next week.
>
> Simon T
>

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#849

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:22 am
Subject: RE: Monday 26th July

boglob

Hey Guys, sorry but unlikely to make it tonight (sorry Gareth you'll have to 1825 without me).

Have a good one.

Ste

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#850

From: simon thornton <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:53 am
Subject: RE: Monday 26th July

bluekingzog

HI all,

I expect to be there and am hoping to get in a game of Chaos in the Old World or Dungeon Lords if anyone is interested,

Simon T

--- On Mon, 26/7/10, Ste James <stejames12@...> wrote:

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Subject: RE: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] Monday 26th July
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 26 July, 2010, 8:22

Hey Guys, sorry but unlikely to make it tonight (sorry Gareth you'll have to 1825 without me).

Have a good one.

Ste

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#851

From: "ulaanbaanjo" <johnbarleycorn1875@...>
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:24 pm
Subject: Liverpool visit

ulaanbaanjo

Hi fellers
Batjilma and I are in Liverpool for a few days, so we're hoping we can make it
down to the Lion tonight. Probably get there about 7.30pm.
Cheers
James

#852

From: John Barleycorn <johnbarleycorn1875@...>
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:17 pm
Subject: Re: Monday 26th July

ulaanbaanjo

On 26 Jul 2010, at 08:22, Ste James <stejames12@...> wrote:

Hey Guys, sorry but unlikely to make it tonight (sorry Gareth you'll have to 1825 without me).

Have a good one.

Ste

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#853

From: Stuart Brookes <s_brookes2@...>
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:36 pm
Subject: RE: Monday 26th July

stuartbrookes37

I won't be along either this evening. See you all next week!

#854

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Date: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:25 pm
Subject: Future Mondays

boglob

Hey gang.

My son Frank, is now doing football on a Monday and it is going to be very difficult for me to arrive any sooner than 8pm. This poses some obvious problems for planning for games so rather than mess anyone about I think its safe to say that I am unlikely to be attending Monday Gaming over the summer holiday period. Sorry about this.

hopefully see you again soon

Ste

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#855

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Mon Aug 2, 2010 4:46 pm
Subject: August Bank Holiday

Following our sell-out tour of Sugnall Street a few weeks ago, I wondered if there was any interest in holding the August Bank Holiday meeting (30th August) in another venue rather than just cancel it?

I'm told that The Belvedere is busy on B.H. Monday, but there are plenty of other venues we could try nearby and at other places on the fringe of the City. What I would like is a commitment from players to turn up - if there's enough I'll ask around a few likely places.

Note: commitment to turn up means turning up, not interested in turning up unless something else grabs your attention in the meantime.

Paul.

#856

From: simon thornton <bluekingzog@...>
Date: Mon Aug 2, 2010 11:15 pm
Subject: Re: August Bank Holiday

bluekingzog

I have other plans and wont be making it that Monday in any case

--- On Mon, 2/8/10, Paul Oakes <pauloakes1@...> wrote:

From: Paul Oakes <pauloakes1@...>
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] August Bank Holiday
To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 2 August, 2010, 17:46

Following our sell-out tour of Sugnall Street a few weeks ago, I wondered if there was any interest in holding the August Bank Holiday meeting (30th August) in another venue rather than just cancel it?

I'm told that The Belvedere is busy on B.H. Monday, but there are plenty of other venues we could try nearby and at other places on the fringe of the City. What I would like is a commitment from players to turn up - if there's enough I'll ask around a few likely places.

Note: commitment to turn up means turning up, not interested in turning up unless something else grabs your attention in the meantime.

Paul.

#857

From: simon craddock <sccraddock@...>
Date: Mon Aug 2, 2010 11:51 pm
Subject: August Bank Holiday

simoncraddoc...

I will be in London over the bank holiday weekend so will not be around on that Monday.

#858

From: Ste James <stejames12@...>
Date: Tue Aug 3, 2010 5:11 pm
Subject: RE: August Bank Holiday

boglob

Paul, sorry cant say either way at this point whether I would be able to make it - Frank restarts school that week so there is the possibility. Unfortunatley this cant be considered to be a commitment to turn up. Soz.

Ste

To: liverpool_lion_boardgamers@yahoogroups.com
From: pauloakes1@...
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:46:21 +0100
Subject: [liverpool_lion_boardgamers] August Bank Holiday

Note: commitment to turn up means turning up, not interested in turning up unless something else grabs your attention in the meantime.

Paul.

#859

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Wed Aug 4, 2010 7:58 pm
Subject: a moveable feast

Apologies to anyone who turned up after 7.15 on Monday 2nd August, but as you may have noticed the pub was packed out with punters celebrating someone's birthday, making gaming impossible. We retreated next door to The Railway, where we found an empty room with suitable tables for us to play Macao, and another game of Macao as well! This is the first time in nearly 4 years at The Lion we've had a problem playing games as a result of unforeseen events, although it's the 2nd time in a month we've has to move - Battle of the Boyne celebrations won't be on a Monday for many years at least.

I think The Lion knew there were a large number of people arriving Monday, as there were two bar staff on duty. While we can hardly expect the pub to turn away profitable business for our convenience, it was notable that the same crowd in the Railway would have had no effect on our gaming with the huge size of the (essentially deserted) pub. If this kind of thing keeps happening, or the group continues to grow we may have to move locations, and the Railway has an excellent room for our use round the back, twice the size of The News Room with tables of various sizes, which I suspect we could have reserved for our use, hopefully with more efficiency than we get at The Lion.

If anyone has strong views on moving please post a response (Rigby's and The Vernon would also be feasible venues in the area, with better beer than either Tithebarn St. pubs, although Rigby's may need credit cards to pay for rounds. My view is The Lion has been helpful to us under both ownerships and should not be abandoned at the first difficult point, although having a larger room where we don't have to fight for the tables certainly has its plus points.

Paul.

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#860

From: S Brookes <s_brookes2@...>
Date: Wed Aug 4, 2010 10:19 pm
Subject: a moveable feast

stuartbrookes37

I agree that it would be hasty to abandon The Lion at the first sign of a problem. At least we had prior warning of the potential problems on July 12th, whereas nobody in the group knew about this week's event until they arrived on Monday evening.

I'd like to continue in the Lion for the time being, but if anything else occurs in the near future that means we can't play and about which we had not been informed beforehand then I'm more than willing to move elsewhere.

I thought the space available and table size in the Railway were major plus points, not to mention the lasagne on the menu! Rigby's does get quite busy if I remember rightly and I don't know enough about the Vernon to make a comment.

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#861

From: "Paul Oakes" <pauloakes1@...>
Date: Thu Aug 5, 2010 10:44 am
Subject: Fw: a moveable feast