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me! me! me!
i bought a yearly ticket a few months ago, and have been procrastinating on this.
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I approve of this idea and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
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I've always meant to go (my maternal grandmother worked there during the war), and if the individual ticket means you can go back in twelve months then this is effectively a free extra visit with more photography... so yes.
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I am going on the 21st of March in the evening to see (and hear) Pixelh8 play music on old computers.
pixelh8.co.uk/
Tickets are still available at £15...
www.etickets.to/buy/?e=2286
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boncey edited this topic 40 months ago.
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Ooh, tempting.
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Wow! Thank you so much for your support and can't wait to see you all!
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@boncey ta muchly sir - I've got a ticket to that now as well.
If anyone else is going please let me know, otherwise I'll be hanging around in the cold on my for a couple of hours. Actually, I'm sure Bletchley has pubs...
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I would be interested in going
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I would be very interested in going as well
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Great idea, put us (2.5) down.
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@Bletchley Park Trust
Hi, do you know if photography will be allowed at the gig (obviously would not use flash)?
Also, is it allowed in the museum?
Ta.
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If I'm not working, yes please!
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Interested in going..... not sure if I will be free on the proposed date yet
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I'd be interested if I'm free that day.
Steve
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I am interested but my availability is dependant on my convalescence from surgery I underwent in December. I should have a clearer idea after seeing the consultants involved next week and early in March.
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@ boncey - no restrictions on photography - in museum or grounds. And really happy if you share with the group here www.flickr.com/groups/bletchleypark/ :-)
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@ Bletchley Park Trust
I've been to simliar events before where the venue has not imposed any restrictions but the band (or private security claiming to act for them) have.
Can you confirm the situation with regard to the gig. Because saying that there are no restrictions "in the grounds" isn't quite the same thing.
I had a less than pleasant experience with goons employed by the Alabamha 3. So can you clarify please.
Steve
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Ah, I see. You are refferring to the gig in the evening. Let me clarify and get back to you.
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Hi all. I am one of the trustees at The National Museum of Computing. We can't allow flash photography during the performance itself - can't have the artist being put off! Afterwards of course, you are welcome to take lots of photos - not for commercial use of course!!
We will escort as many people as want to the museum after the concert - just a few minutes walk - and let them have the run of the museum. Again you are free to take lots of pics - again for non commercial use. We plan to have lots of guides present, and as many machines as possible switched on. See you there.
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BTW The museum has it's own flickr group where we would love your photographs - it's at www.flickr.com/groups/tnmoc/
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:) yeah probably best no pictures during the performance but there is a Q & A session after the performance and I am quite happy for you to take pictures then. It should be an amazing couple of nights :) thanks for all your support.
Pixelh8
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I'd certainly like to go, will confirm nearer the date.
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I'd really like to go, but can't make March 21.
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Yes, yes, yes. I think it's the one weekend in March I am free, w00tage.
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@Pixelh8 & @Kevin Murrell
Thanks for clarifying on photos.
I don't know why I asked about the gig in fact - I'll probably be bringing this camera...
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always wanted to go so will be interested but need to check on dates
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Oh dear it clashes with LPMG workshop
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@boncey if you want to take photos of me or the equipment just ask I will wandering around during the tour as well pointing out my favourite machines. There are also so many cool tiny little things too, hope there are some macro lense people out there too :)
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Like Charles, I'll be on the LPMG workshop. And a bit gutted to miss pixelh8 :(
Bletchley is great to wander round, give youself plenty of time and make sure you make the pilgrimage to the Colossus replica and chat to Tony Sale, who's a very nice man indeed and a mine of information.
I loved it...and I expect to see some very cool photos from you lot!
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I shall certainly be going, will be driving over as I'm only 30 minutes away. Like many, I had been meaning to visit Bletchley Park for a long time, and finally did near the end of last year, and again at the end of January, and I still haven't seen everything. It's very camera friendly, and even if you can't make this meet, it's well worth visiting at another time.
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I'd like to come along to this one too :)
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This sounds good to me, as it's not far away from me anyway. I might well be up for the gig too. And the offer of being let loose in the museum is too good to miss! Count me in.
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@Markro if you want to go to the gig you'll need to book a ticket asap - there aren't very many and they're almost gone.
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@cowfish. Ticket booked :) Thanks for the tip...
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ticket to pixelh8 bought, bags packed. when do we leave?
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I can haz tkt too. w00t.
Are we meeting at the train station in advance or something?
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mondoagogo (a group admin) edited this topic 39 months ago.
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got my ticket and see you all there :)
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And, as Boncey kindly pointed out to me in the pub the other week, Pixel8h are also playing on the Friday night (20th).
Which I can't do, either.
It's not fair...
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Top post updated - I reckon we should get the 11:13 train from Euston that gets us to Bletchley at 11:49.
If anyone wants to get a different train let me know so that we can meet up at Bletchley.
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@cowfish: Could we also have a meeting point at the place itself, as I'm probably going to drive (doesn't make much sense to come into London just to go straight back out again)
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@wwarby I'll sort out a meeting place closer to the time - the folks at Bletchley are looking into maybe sorting us out a guide, so when we know what's going on with that I'll sort out somewhere to meet up.
It'll probably be in the cafe at some time between 12 and 12:15 - I don't know how much of a walk there is from the station.
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I met Kevin Murrell today (showing again how tiny the world really is) and I've heard a bit more about what's going on at Bletchley on the 21st.
Due to Pixelh8's gig being on at TNMOC the museum will be staying open later than usual, so if people want to stay around and take photos for a bit longer we should be able to. There was also talk of a bar opening at 6:30 before the gig.
Kevin was saying that they should be able to open up glass cases and some of the machines for us to take photos. Which is rather cool.
When we get a bit closer to the 21st I'll have some more details about any special arrangements. In the meantime please sign up on the upcoming page to let us know if you are definitely coming so we can get a good idea of numbers. If you're not on upcoming please let me know on here.
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I'm now booked on an animal "safari" expedition on 21st with one of my daughters :-( so cannot make this trip. Sad, nothing much of note for weeks on end, then 2 events on the same day that I'd have liked to have attended
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Ok also, I have arranged for photgraphers to have access to my soundcheck between 6-630pm on both nights as that way you can set up the shots you want and use flash if needed, as you won't be able to use flash during the performance. You won't hear any music though during the soundcheck as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, however you will get to see and photo the visuals :)
Tickets are however almost sold out so be quick!!!
Tickets are available from both
www.pixelh8.co.uk & www.tnmoc.org
March 20th & 21st, 2009
Photographers 6-630pm
Doors open 7.15pm
Performance starts at 7.30pm prompt
:)
Hope you are all well. Please come up and introduce yourself.
Pixelh8
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Thanks Matthew, that's really neat!
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Oh I am so looking forward to this :)
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My fingers are still crossed - it all depends on what the haematologist says (and does) this Thursday. At the moment I lack the energy even to undertake the journey.
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I'm joining in.....visiting London from New York next week.
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I'll be coming along too
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If anyone's already bought a ticket and has some last minute changes preventing them from going, please drop me a message =) Thanks to a couple weeks off the grid I've missed out on booking in time for the Saturday show =/
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I'll be there in the guise of your own personal tour guide for the day, so looking to seeing some of you at #Bpark...
Philip -
@Panavision
any questions prior to your visit, just tweet me...
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Sorry but my current state of health precludes my coming but I should be interested (and hopeful) for another trip in the future.
Hope you enjoy yourselves.
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Lots to see and photograph; not just the codes & ciphers, but;
world's 1st programmable electronic computer
The National Museum of Computing
Victorian & Edwardian Toy Museum
Churchill Collection
Leighton Buzzard Model Boat Club
BP Post Office
The Projected Picture Trust (Enigma Cinema)
Classic Car Collection
Harrier Jump Jet
Model Railway Club
Wonderful Mansion with stunning exteriors & interiors...
Bring flash & tripod + rolls of KodaChrome 25 & ExtaChrome 400 that you can push to 1600 ASA... ;-)
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I'm going to be driving there since I'm already halfway between there and London, and I can't drink at the moment :(
Is there a specific place at Bletchley where we can all meet up?
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Dayum. When I booked a ticket I'm sure the web page said it would be sent to me, but it's still not arrived. I've just had a look at both email accounts and I can't find any confirmation there either even though I know I got a confirmation email 'cos I'd never have said I had a ticket if I hadn't. Argh. Now what?
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@mondoagogo - my receipt came from 'etickets.to' and I also had a receipt from PayPal. That's the only mail I got - the former has a code number in it which I assume is the ticket. Maybe that address will help you find it in your mail somewhere?
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mondoagogo - bring proof of debit from Paypal or bank or whatever; tweet me @panavision and i will give you my cell phone then call when you arrive; i will then sort it out for you...
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we will probably be driving as well, what's the B Park rendezvous?
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If SSL 4000G+ doesn't have any better suggestions on where to meet, I'd say in the cafe sometime between 12 and 12:30.
Fire me over a mail to let me know if you'll be meeting us at the station so that we either don't go without you, or at least know we are going without you...
11 in front of WHSmith ready to get the 11:13 train - get your ticket before you meet the group.
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cafe (Hut 4) @ 12-12:30 is fine except mondoagogo doesn't have her ticket confirmation - so u can get her to SMS me & I will sort @ Admissions - cowfish has my cell phone via @panavision on Twitter -don't forget the @Pixelh8 gig in the evening there as well...
in fact anyone else with any probs can call or SMS me tommorow & I will sort if cowfish can liaise...
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I have @panavision/SSL 4000G+'s phone number and will try and be king of cat herding. Drop me a flickr mail if you'd like my phone number.
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do u think you all will be staying till @bletchleypark closes at 4pm???
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Apparently I am a bigger idiot than everyone thought, as I forgot that in fact I have three email addresses, not two. I now have my code and hope that will gain me entry because I'm not going to be near a printer between now and then!
I'm not sure what the plan is between BP closing at 4pm and the gig soundcheck. Is there a pub or something similar we can adjourn to?
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mondoagogo if you get any probs @ admissions get them to radio me (Philip) & I come down to sort it out... yes there are a number of pubs close by or a 10 min bus to Milton Keynes Central...
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cafe sometime between 12 and 12:30 it is.
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we'll be staying until our little 4 month old gets grumpy :)
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The National Museum of Computing should be open between 4 and 6, @pixelh8 has said we can shoot him from 6-6:30 while he sound checks and I've heard rumours that there will be a bar open from 6:30 :)
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Looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow! Kelsey
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We're here, waiting in the restaurant. Yay!
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Lovely to see you all today! Please let me know if you enjoyed your day? And I would love you all to share the photos of your day here -http://www.flickr.com/groups/bletchleypark/
Hope to see you again soon, Kelsey
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It was fab for the three of us even if we didn't stay too long. Thanks for having us :)
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Thank you guys! it was awesome!!
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Thanks for coming along everyone and thanks to the bpark posse for looking after us, especially top tour guide SSL 4000G+/@panavision.
The gig this evening was also rather special, so ta muchly to pixelh8 and Kevin Murrell. It inspired me to write my first bit of BBC Basic in years:
If anyone feels like wandering along again some time then give me a shout if you want a wandering companion :)
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I suspect we'd be up for another wander... :)
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I want to go back for the Polish day :)
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I had a great time, still sorting through the days shoot.
I'm up for another visit sometime, as long as its a weekend and doesn't clash with anything else. I'm about 30 minutes drive away. Hope those that stayed on had a good time.
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This was an amazing day and I'm fairly sure we didn't see all of it. Thanks for organising this.
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Great day out. Thanks for organising it. And thanks to all the wonderful and generous folks at Bletchley Park for sharing their time, enthusiasm, and knowledge. I'm sure I'll go back. I've got a couple of hundred shots to go through, so I'm sure I'll manage to find one without camera shake (all those with tripods look smug now ;) )
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Glad you all had fun :)
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Hey look at this:
www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/23/bletchley_bombe/
We had a sneak preview of this. It was good. :)
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That's neat! I knew he'd come in special, but didn't realise it hadn't been properly opened to the public yet.
btw don't forget to tag your photos with the Upcoming machine tag so that they can all be found in one place! The tag is upcoming:event=1835020.
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Thanks all for a very enjoyable day out. Visiting the park and meeting you all was a high point in my trip. We've got nothing like Bletchley near NYC but I could take you past here on the way for a beer if you're over for a visit. ;)
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