Annual Meet 2020 - Important Information - Please read

[steamship]

As Jim alluded to, organising the annual meet is a task in itself, without the complications that the current situation throws into the mix. I can understand Brian and David's situation where they are doing their best to sort things out (on top of looking after their families), but seeing as only half those booked have responded, and several (including myself) have said 'either date' is suitable, can I make a suggestion?

From what has been said, the 9th/10th IS booked, but there is an option of the 30th/31st. There are those that may not be on the site every day, so may not see this thread. Could a PM be sent to everyone that has booked, asking them if the 30th/31st is better suited to them, and to reply ASAP, since people will receive an email notification about the PM.

With what David has said, and the pace of changes, the latter date may not even be an option by the time he contacts them tomorrow. The other alternative is that Brian and David make the final decision based on the responses so far. Either way, I applaud your tenacity in the current climate.

On a lighter note regarding Ray's brass band antics in his bedroom, maybe with the date shifts, we'll be sharing our evening meal with a wedding party.

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by steamship

Brian and David make the final decision.

Based on their own judgement and government advice. I trust you guys.

If we (and the hotel) get through this we're going to need some social contact. If not in October hopefully no later than next year.

[David's8]

Thanks for the supportive comments
I do need to point out that TinTin (Steve) is also an active member of the organisation committee we even ran the route in his Tesla - which provided some excitement at one of the points of interest on the route which we hope to include on the day......

[tc4332]

If there is a wedding on the same day I volunteer to kiss the b ride.
I did that during the German 2019 meet when we clashed with a wedding.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by tc4332

If there is a wedding on the same day I volunteer to kiss the b ride.

Prepared to take one for the team. Attaboy Ray

[epuarlana]

hey buddies,

very sad to read this, but very glad you're taking matters in your hand that quickly and provide facts - something that we lack nowerdays..

I've canceled the ferries for june.

I am not sure whether we can make the trip in October. Is there some agreement with the hotel to cancel the rooms?

Really hope the situation becomes clearer soon! I do not want to weigh in my opinion on the date, as I don't know the weather and the future. I guess early October should have the better weather, late October has got the charme that it's about three more weeks to get clarity on Corona.

Will keep myself updated and under good circumstances I will rebook everything and join you guys!

cheers,
Manuel

[sarg]

Anely and I are still planning to come, dates dependent.

We hadn't booked the hotel yet as we half expected this to happen.

So, if anyone has trouble getting room cancelled without losing money, presumably the hotel will allow a 'transfer' to another guest?

[briang9]

Originally Posted by epuarlana

hey buddies,



I am not sure whether we can make the trip in October. Is there some agreement with the hotel to cancel the rooms?


Manuel

The Hotel is now closed for a few weeks (maybe longer). When we last spoke to them they said existing bookings could be carried forward for 6 months. If you cancel your room (which can't be done till they reopen I guess) then you forfeit your deposit which I understand is £25. However the Hotel group were having a meeting to discuss the whole covid-19 issue the day after we saw them, but we are not aware of the outcome of that meeting yet. This applies to bookings made directly with the hotel but we understand some bookings were made via booking.com and as such these will be subject to their booking conditions