JiF Eurozone convention

[[JiF]Lt Gav]

Reading about these LAN parties & get togethers that we Europeans can never get to I have had it mind for a while to suggest that we should try to organise a get together sometime.
I was thinking of a weekend meet up somewhere in central Europe, so probably Germany would be best (especially as I can get flights for about £8)!
Just thought I would throw this idea out there to see what initial response/interest there was.
This would be open to any regulars too, not just JiF members.
I can picture a clan gathering (no that does not mean we have to wear kilts) with specially produced clothing & a good chance for photos & to actually meet all our friends that we spend so long with.
Over to you lot

[Gnome-father]

If i could travel to germany without my mom and dad this would be great. But mom and dad will never let me travel to germany for just have a party And i dosent have enough money for a to-return ticket...pherhaps i could meet you guys when im and my family is in the country the party is going on

[[JiF]Cesar]

Yup........need to go with my parent to do that.

[[JiF]FrenchAfroman]

i m in. germany or the netherlands would be good. i heard that trophy was offering to have us all stay at his place:-)

[[JiF]zougathefist]

I'm up for it but would welcome suggestions as to how I convince the wife it is a good idea...

[[JiF]FrenchAfroman]

tell her thats for ur job.
or maybe tell her ur going to meet an old girlfriend of yours thats u used to date back in high school, she is about to get married and wanted to see u again and talk with u before she took the big step. and we u come back and tell her that u just meet some internet friends from battlefield she wont think it was that bad

[Gnome-father]

Say that it was 50% off on Peanut butter in germany

[[JiF]zougathefist]

lol guys nice excuses - keep em coming

[[JiF]Sgt Shellshocked]

Hmm tell us more about these £8 flights Gav

[[JiF]War Trophy]

Hey what a splendid idea Gav! What about Koln (Cologne) in South East Germany, The reason I say that is because it's pretty close to a central point where several countries borders come together - Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Luxembourg. And it's not that great a hike from the UK if you use Belgium or The Netherlands as a landing point if driving.

[[JiF]zougathefist]

When are we thinking of doing this as a rough timeframe. I have a job interview soon that will mean PROMOTION (maybe!) the job will involve travelling to the EU in Brussells regularly from about April/May
plus I am going to Biscarosse in Septeber and La Palma in March

wow look at ZougatheJetSetter

[[JiF]Lt Gav]

I figure we get a preference for timing of when we can maximise the number of people that can make it.
Shell Ryanair do really cheap flights, just looked at their site & they are doing flights for £5 at the minute.
Driving could be an option though. I fancy thrashing my car through a bit of Europe & I could stock up on cheap european purchases, which you can't if you fly Ryanair as it's extra to take hold luggage.

[[JiF]Sgt Shellshocked]

Yes the driving option has benefits , I may be starting a project in London soon so I will be half way there. Regarding a suitable location I can certainly recommend being somewhere near Overloon (close to Holland/ German border) there is a fantastic museum there it's huge lots of WW2 vehicles etc situated on the actual battlefield of Overloon. There are also som egreat places to stay where we could enjoy a beer or two. Here is a link to the Overloon site (Liberty park) http://www.oorlogsmuseum-overloon.nl/in ... =en&p=info

[[JiF]Pvt. Harrick]

Dang, Europeans get all the fun

[Gnome-father]

only the adults!