Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Forum News and Suggestions => Competitions => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 04, 2012, 01:12:36 PM
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In an effort to help feed the appetite of the Forum members hunger for getting 1st glimpse of what's new to the market in 2012-2013 we have 4 exclusive invitations up for grabs as part of a CBF competition.
There will be lots of brands (GN, Asics, Mongoose, M&H, Boom Boom etc) down there showcasing their new kit and im sure the people who attended last year will vouch for what a good day it is.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_3932.jpg)
You will need to be able to get yourself to the Lords Cricket Ground for between 10am-5pm on Monday 17th September if you want to attend.
If you want to be in with a shout of winning the tickets then please register your interest below and all the names will go into a hat (or helmet) for a lucky dip draw next Monday 10th September so that people have chance to organise a day off work etc if required.
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Damn not being able to drive :(
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But surely you know how to get on a train and change for the Undrground?
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May i put my name in for the hat or helmet once the draw is done ;)...
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But surely you know how to get on a train and change for the Undrground?
This I do know, but a new pair of gloves and helmet refurb is clearing me out this month haha :(
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Ask Tom for a lift he will be going
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OMG.. This is more exclusive than the Olympic Finals for me.. .
Please put my name in the draw.. I hope to God I win!
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I only live round the corner, count me in!
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Please put my name in
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Put my name in please. I move back to London on the 16th :)
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sign me up please Tom. last year was excellent, would love to be there again
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Count me in!
Could we have the draw Friday 7th gives me enough time to book the day off?
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im away on tour on Friday so wont be in any fit state to do much i wouldnt think!
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Please count me in Thomas
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yeah I might able to do it.
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I'm interested mate ! Also it would be a nice birthday present as my birthday is the 21st of sept :D
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Please put my name in, hopefully could combine it with the Lords tour i got for Christmas last year and due to Olympics screwed up my plans of going for my 21st in August!
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Please put me down Tomtek - I would love to introduce some of the bigger brands to the potential of Kicking Horse!
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I'm game for this Tom, providing you survive your 1match cricket tour that is!
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Please add my name to the list Tom. Pretty sure I'm double booking but it can't be important if I can't remember what!
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Please add my name to the list Tom. Pretty sure I'm double booking but it can't be important if I can't remember what!
If it's not your wedding then how important is it compared to the cricket trade show!!!!!!!! ;)
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count me in please mr tomtek!
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Damn work :(
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Count me in please Tom, I literally live 3 tube stops away.
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Would love to give it a go but may be too short notice giving a week to find cover
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Damn work :(
Damn School :(
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I've got a meeting all of five minutes away at 1000... I never win anything but, what the hell, put me down!
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Put my name in please mr.Tom
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Not quite the auction I suggested but a good idea none the less mate!
Put me down for it!
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Wouldn't feel right auctioning off something we didnt pay for ourselves, plus we gave away a ticket last year so thought we would do the same again this year but up the anti a little
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Count me in Mr. Ayrtek
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Put me down please buddy!
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Yeah could you chuck me in the hat please Tom? Cheers buddy!
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I can make it. Chuck my name in as well please! Cheers
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Thanks for all the entries so far...now need to list everyone down!!
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Great response from members - and I reckon there may be a few more hopefuls once they see this topic too! ;)
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Names in the hat so far as per below...if you want to add your name keep them coming!
SaadIjaz
Dan W
Revboy
jimba101
johners77
fletcheruk
Canners
uksaunders
toenails97
KieronBT
FattusCattus
thecord
charlie15
iand123
montys beard
manormanic
jones129
ciaran
hit out or get out
stewie-kidd
Tumo
Ajmw89
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I'd like to be in too please :D
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my name too please...i can be there in 30 mins
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Please put me in thank you!!!!
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SaadIjaz
Dan W
Revboy
jimba101
johners77
fletcheruk
Canners
uksaunders
toenails97
KieronBT
FattusCattus
thecord
charlie15
iand123
manormanic
jones129
ciaran
hit out or get out
stewie-kidd
Tumo
Ajmw89
typewriter
thedon
Mad Bobbin
acko
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Add me in please
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Sorry Tom, I'm going to have to remove myself, there's 3 of us in my department the other 2 have actually booked that day off today....gutted.
Ah well - take lots of shiny pictures for us please.
Cheers,
Liam
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No probs Liam will remove your name from the list mate
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Whens the draw being made?
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Hi Tom
sounds good whack my name down please
Jim
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Will be done later on after the England T20 game :)
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Is it getting picked out of an Ayrtek helmet?
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Around 30 little slips of paper in an Ayrtek Elite - that would double the weight of the helmet! ;)
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so who was the lucky git?
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Who was the lucky winners?
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The draw has now been done (Apologies for the delay as the England game dragged on) and the winners are.......
Uksaunders
Jimba101
Charlie15
Dan W
If you want to drop me a PM with your address ill get an invite sent out for you today, look forward to seeing you all next Monday.
Cheers
Tom
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Congratulations guys!
Not Jealous at all, honest!
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how poor is that most of the people that won the tickets i have met before haha poor show!
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It'll be good to meet some other forum members!
See you all there!
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i will be shoving my cam in ur face pete get loads of shots of the legend haha
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Watch it simdog! I have a thick telescopic lense on my camera! >:(
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Seriously it'll be great to have a few of us there! :D
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Watch it simdog! I have a thick telescopic lense on my camera! >:(
haha
ill look forward to it :P
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hoping for a few no-shows! ;)
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I'll see you all there, congrats to the winners
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Really looking forward to this... Can see it making me want to buy far too much new gear though!
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Seriously it'll be great to have a few of us there! :D
The Trade show thread from last year was brilliant, hoping for a similar insight into the latest brands gear for 2013 from Sir Hosk and the guys lucky enough to go!!
A Flashback.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=13817.msg219881#msg219881
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Thanks fella - that was quite a big thread! :(
I hope to get even more of the retailers this year! ;)
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I can't wait for it it should be brilliant!
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Just checked last year's Lord's show thread for the first time! Top work, Pete! :D Some incredible photos. Had I been there, I might've chosen to stock Chase instead of Hunts County / Mongoose. Can't help but feel that I missed out on quite a lot! Oh well, at least I'll be there this year. I was actually thinking of taking a few shots myself, but am quite relieved there will be other more talented photographers on hand to appease the insatiable appetite of the forum! 8)
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looking forward to meeting up with people and putting a face to a few names, beingthe worst salesman in the world ill be keeping my distance from our stand haha
Best behaviour forum peeps!!
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looking forward to meeting up with people and putting a face to a few names, beingthe worst salesman in the world ill be keeping my distance from our stand haha
Best behaviour forum peeps!!
Tom, I haven't seen anything about dress code, but heard there were a few sharply dressed punters in attendance last year. Can you get away with casual wear, or would you at least say shirt and trousers?
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I had to suit up last year but think its a smart casual affair mate....thought Pete would have got some long lens shots to clarify what others were wearing last year ;)
Anyone got the link to last years thread?
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The Trade show thread from last year was brilliant, hoping for a similar insight into the latest brands gear for 2013 from Sir Hosk and the guys lucky enough to go!!
A Flashback.
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=13817.msg219881#msg219881[/url]
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so i cant turn up in some trackies and an ayrtek hoodie? lol
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Haha maybe ok judging from the pics in the thread....
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Haha so is it only the guy from Cricket Direct (and Pete, of course) who bothered to dress for the occasion last year?!
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Think I avoided all cameras with any luck...a 5:30am start wasn't idea!
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im in thanks :)
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Tom, I haven't seen anything about dress code, but heard there were a few sharply dressed punters in attendance last year. Can you get away with casual wear, or would you at least say shirt and trousers?
Most shops wear trousers with their company polo shirts.
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Tom, I haven't seen anything about dress code, but heard there were a few sharply dressed punters in attendance last year. Can you get away with casual wear, or would you at least say shirt and trousers?
One punter arrived wearing a superb three piece suit tie and matching hanky combo last year - there were rumours he was the Stig in disguise.
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A very dandy gent he was too!
Eggs and bacon and not just for breakfast
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I noticed that Gentleman - the suit was fitted and he had a very nice hat which seemed to have a dark visor!
He would stand and ponder at the stands, motionless for many minutes, silently pondering perhaps? Before suddenly moving onto the next stand! His footwork between the stands was light, quick and effortless!
Buzz, I think you could be correct!
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Sheeeeet, sorry guys realistically I can't make this now...Can you stick my name back in the hat please?!
The ONE flipping time I 'win' anything! >:(
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Sorry to hear that Dan - but well done for letting Tom know and giving someone else a chance! 8)
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Shotgun! :p ;)
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Sorry to hear that Dan - but well done for letting Tom know and giving someone else a chance! 8)
I was looking forward to our paths crossing too mate, though maybe next time 8)
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Please put my name back in the hat to win the spare ticket please! :)
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I noticed that Gentleman - the suit was fitted and he had a very nice hat which seemed to have a dark visor!
He would stand and ponder at the stands, motionless for many minutes, silently pondering perhaps? Before suddenly moving onto the next stand! His footwork between the stands was light, quick and effortless!
Buzz, I think you could be correct!
Well, it is a gentleman's game, so that's only fitting really (excuse the pun). I might do the same actually, just for kicks! I do have the tailored suit and hankies - will just have to dust them down first and get the iron out!
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I'd like to be in for the re-try too please
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Well, it is a gentleman's game, so that's only fitting really (excuse the pun). I might do the same actually, just for kicks! I do have the tailored suit and hankies - will just have to dust them down first and get the iron out!
Iron or the Corby 7700?? http://www.corbyofwindsor.com/store/uk/category/314/Trouser-Presses-Laundry/Corby-Trouser-Presses/ (http://www.corbyofwindsor.com/store/uk/category/314/Trouser-Presses-Laundry/Corby-Trouser-Presses/)
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I would hazard a guess that everyone who was originally in the hat will have the chance?
And next time Dan 8)
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I'm getting excited about this. Will also be my first visit to Lords.
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I'm getting excited about this. Will also be my first visit to Lords.
As am I, anyone from the forum at Twickenham today? Or tomorrow? I will be there tomorrow... Lord's seems to have overshadowed Twickenham a bit.
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Twickenham is actually the easiest to get into, but it isn't publicised as much and as it's only big brands (who aren't on this forum) it doesn't get talked about as much
We'll have pics from Twickenham this evening, I think.
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Sorry lads manic day, it seems 2 spots have opened up as Charlie15 cannot make it either now.
Whos can actually attend on Monday if they win as I appreciate its short notice for anyone who has to travel any great distance and get time off of work?
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Keep me in it please, obviously if I did get lucky the more notice the better. ;)
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I reckon just go with the rest of the original draw and once you pick 2 more to replace, get them to confirm?
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Received my invite today :) thanks Tom
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Sorry lads manic day, it seems 2 spots have opened up as Charlie15 cannot make it either now.
Whos can actually attend on Monday if they win as I appreciate its short notice for anyone who has to travel any great distance and get time off of work?
ah the joys of beng local!
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Will do a re-draw after tonights T20 for those who are still keen to attend
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I'm still able to attend, the joys of being a student!
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I still can
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Well nice to see and England win and some Spectacular hitting from JB...
Re-draw done and next 2 names out of the helmet were...
Manormanic
stewie-Kidd
If you can't make it let me know and we can get the invites to two people who can attend as time is getting tight now for people to organise things. Can you please PM me ur address to send the invites ASAP?
Cheers
Tom
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Just pm'ed you Tom.
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likewise; and told my boss I won't be attending meetings in uniform to boot! :D
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I'm absolutely gutted to be missing this, enjoy it guys, oh and drop me some feedback on the Dynadrive if you could! :)
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so just to confirm who is going? obviously the 4 names listed earlier but anyone else?
i will be there so will be good to meet a few more CBF members.
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so just to confirm who is going? obviously the 4 names listed earlier but anyone else?
i will be there so will be good to meet a few more CBF members.
me and simmy will be there, be good to meet some more CBF members :D
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I'll be there,
Meeting tall paul from IJC before hand then heading there.
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I'll be there with 2 lads from ours who will be doing the sales as I'm useless at it, my job is therefore to mine about and socialise :)
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I will be there, should we don CBF name badges?
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My names tom and mines a cider :)
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My names tom and mines a cider :)
Tell me something I don't know ;)
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Anyone fancy pub after?
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100% yes! Does anyone go to these thing other than as an excuse to grab a few drinks!
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I'm in as need to eat before driving back to Bristol
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That'll be a long day for you then tom!
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london to bristol lol
not as far as wakefield to london! glad ryan is driving lol
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you worked out what time you are getting there? Any hard and fast rules about turning up at 10am, or is it like most trade shows where you turn up when you are ready?
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we are leaving at 6.30 trying to get there for 10am /10.30
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Just rock up when ur ready lads we will be aiming to get there and set up by 9-9:30 but it goes on all day so no need to rush down as such.
Can gather up the CBF masses and head for some food after if everyone is hanging around for a bit. We will need to pack up etc at the end tho :(
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i will wait for u tom cos i love u lol and while we are packing up ill slip a lid into my bag
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Haha bit of Friday man loving...and then u wanna slip my helmet in ur bag tut tut
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Haha bit of Friday man loving...and then u wanna slip my helmet in ur bag tut tut
haha "like"!
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Haha bit of Friday man loving...and then u wanna slip my helmet in ur bag tut tut
dirty boy!!!
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There should be a fair few Forum types in attendance as have managed to get invites to alot of the Bat boys on here too so will be good to put a face to the name/brand :)
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Lucky gits!! Enjoy!!
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There should be a fair few Forum types in attendance as have managed to get invites to alot of the Bat boys on here too so will be good to put a face to the name/brand :)
Did you at bat boys or batty boys? ;)
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Bit off topic but is the Aytek HQ open tomorrow at all Tom? Just suddenly hit me that I've lived in Bristol for months and still haven't paid a visit!
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Afraid not Biggy B as we have got our annual event at our club that goes towards raising a large chunk of our years income that i have to be up at the ground for from 9am :(
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Afraid not Biggy B as we have got our annual event at our club that goes towards raising a large chunk of our years income that i have to be up at the ground for from 9am :(
i will translate for u ...
no im lazy i dont work weekends :)
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haha if only....we get around 3000 people up at our ground and iv got to keep an eye on kids smacking each other with a giant cotton swab for 5-6 hours!
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Tom,
Do u know which companies are coming to the show?
Regards
Asad
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No mate I have asked for a layout but not had anything back from Steve @ MCC :(
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Just like to wish everyone that's going a great day out! :D
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I'll be up for a few beers!
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Ok - so that we know who is going and who to look out for, I will start a list - copy the list and add your names fellas!
Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Over to you guys to add....
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
The Mystery CBF tweeter
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
The Mystery CBF tweeter
Asad
Uzi
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
The Mystery CBF tweeter
Asad
Uzi
Ryan
Simmy
Nick Saunders
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
The Mystery CBF tweeter
Asad
Uzi
Ryan
Simmy
Nick Saunders
Blenheim cricket-Gus
Red Ink-John
Vantage Cricket-Matt
M77-Marcus
BlankBats-Canners
Hopefully those who I have winged an invite too can make it as its a great opportunity for the forum boutique bat brands to get an insight into the market and what were up against :)
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Looking like it could be 20% of the visitors who will be forum members.
Leo and myself will be there, but probably won't have time to chat too much - lots lined up for the day!
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Will be very busy but definitely up for a beer afterwards ;)
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I'll be there as well...
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Tom Ayrtek
Pete Hosk
Stewie Kidd
Jimba
The Mystery CBF tweeter
Asad
Uzi
Ryan
Simmy
Nick Saunders
Blenheim cricket-Gus
Red Ink-John
Vantage Cricket-Matt
M77-Marcus
BlankBats-Canners
Hopefully those who I have winged an invite too can make it as its a great opportunity for the forum boutique bat brands to get an insight into the market and what were up against :)
Why was my name not on that list, Tom?
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Memory loss...haha forgot Gareth as well so don't feel too bad mate!
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lalalala u will never get this lalalalala
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One more sleep!
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One more sleep!
Someone's a little excited
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Early night for me with a 5:30 start tomorrow and the joys of London traffic!!
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Someone's a little excited
Maybe I am, I get a little wood looking at wood :D
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I'm picking simmy up at 6:30 :(
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Maybe I am, I get a little wood looking at wood :D
Remind me to stand a safe distance away from you and handle the bats first!
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Remind me to stand a safe distance away from you and handle the bats first!
Haha, don't pretend your any different!
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Haha, don't pretend your any different!
Who am I to judge what you do in your workshop lol
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Who am I to judge what you do in your workshop lol
There's a lot of love, care and attention that goes in to my bats...some say theres more love than care or attention.
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Early night for me with a 5:30 start tomorrow and the joys of London traffic!!
Youll be alright mate, St Johns Wood is pretty easy to get into. Parking wise if you keep your eyes open theres a few housing blocks with cheapish underground parking around there!