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Posted: 08 Jan 2006, 23:57
by Nutteronabus
Personally, I'd suggest May for a strategical reason.
It allows time for Queensway to re-open.
Maybe the first friday after it does?
Posted: 09 Jan 2006, 07:34
by hwolge
I woldn't mind Friday the 19:th (of May) - as close a possible to last year's successful event!
(Also my birthday - a very good excuse for a weekend in London).
Posted: 09 Jan 2006, 10:39
by CrunchySaviour
Bad idea!!!! Final year final exams! Earlier, please.
Posted: 16 Jan 2006, 07:17
by hwolge
May 11:th thru 14:th are impossible dates for us (me and Patrick), which means we can't defend our title if any of these dates are chosen.
We still opt for May 19:th. After Queensway reopening IS a good idea!
Posted: 16 Jan 2006, 08:52
by CrunchySaviour
I concur, but last year I turned up only because I didn't have an exam on that particular day. That was due to luck. I had one the previous day!
This year, I have about 6 exams instead of 4, meaning that during May I will have virtually no time for anything else.
One man's poison is another man's custard, etc.
Posted: 16 Jan 2006, 13:21
by Munks
I think having it just after the opening of Queensway is a good option. Also good for me as I can make it in early to mid May - can't make it if it too late in May as I will be gone from UK - damn visa expires!
Posted: 20 Jan 2006, 09:36
by The JLE
okay,
Mr. dustmask,
can you please tell us all exact dates of your exams. This will make it easyer for us to set the date.
I need to know the exact date alteast 8 weeks infront so I can take a fiew days off. And I will be able to get the cheapest Eurostar tickets then.
Posted: 29 Jan 2006, 12:14
by G Force
I know this has mentioned elsewhere, but don't forget that Regents Park station (which is quite a useful station for the Zone 1 Challenge) closes for 6 months (or more ?) from June 2006.
Posted: 09 Feb 2006, 15:19
by zeibura
yes, i propose having it after queensway opens, before regents park closes. then all zone 1 stations will be open. simple.
Posted: 09 Feb 2006, 18:09
by jonny
Do I remember you condemning school holidays for some reason (passenger increase or something)?
If so, ignore this post but, if not, 29th May to 2nd June would be a good time for it. It would also dodge the Lancaster Gate closure I think.
Posted: 09 Feb 2006, 20:49
by zeibura
i seem to remember you condemning someone for asking the 2005 challenge to be postponed to the school holidays...
the very first zone 1 challenge happened during school holidays and we didn't encounter any problems, asides from knocking over a few tourists...
question is, are the school holidays the best time this year, because regents park will probably be closed...
Posted: 09 Feb 2006, 21:58
by standclearofthedoors
[quote="jonny"]Do I remember you condemning school holidays for some reason (passenger increase or something)?
If so, ignore this post but, if not, 29th May to 2nd June would be a good time for it. It would also dodge the Lancaster Gate closure I think.[/quote]
Half Term Would be even madder than summer holidays- at least in the summer traffics spread out over 6 weeks.
How about the next or previous weeks?>
Posted: 10 Feb 2006, 19:15
by jonny
lol fair enough
Posted: 14 Feb 2006, 19:34
by Adham
As well as going to the pub this year, who's up for a Tube Challenge club night? We get a venue, preferably free of charge, though I'm not going to elaborate on that because I can't think of everything. DJs playing the hits of the Tube and related music, somehow bringing the Tube Challenge into a venue and trying to do it when drunk, etc. Could be good...
Posted: 15 Feb 2006, 01:31
by zeibura
definitely, that'd be wicked, i could whack out a tube related DJ set eeeasy