5punk

So after tonight's TS discussions I've started to form some ideas for the Belgium bash in my head, but there's quite a few random thoughts so please support me with any ideas and suggestions you have.

I'm looking to do it either in either April or May, as this will be long after Jockbash and well before his wedding, and will give you all enough time to get your holidays/monies/approval from the missus ready. I'm also wondering on how long it should be, as you'd be making your way over here and in order to get your money's worth it'd have to be at least four days or so. Off course, the longer you stay here the more it will cost you (food and drink wise, you can stay at my house for free, obviously). I would like to get as many people as possible so that we can get group discounts, but 'a group' is usually around 20 people so that might be aiming a bit too high.

There's also the beard bash thing. Grimmie's mentioned that he'd still like to do one, but with all the different things that might happen this and next year it might be difficult to fit it in so I was thinking we could combine the two like we did at Grimbash, as I have enough space to separate two different groups. And if the Belgiumbash idea doesn't go through I could always settle for a smaller, quieter Belgian beard bash. That would probably not be worth making the trip though.
For those of you who'd like to simply visit Belgium with their missus, as I'm certain I've heard a few people mention that, I could run a mini guest house after the bash if you want to send your missus over the pond, there's usually two rooms available. (for free as long as you take care of your own drink and food)
If there is enough positive interest I can start making proper plans, such as things we could visit (or in our case, demolish), transport, eating and drinking places, etc...
It'd be nice if people could tell me if they can make it or not as soon as they can (now would be already appreciated), remember that it's cheaper if you book early, and I will probably not be able to accept maybes.

So, any ideas or suggestions?

That sounds like a brilliant idea Mr J.

Sadly I know for a fact I shall not be able to make it, namely because April/May will be spent in New Zealand and Australia.

Nonetheless, I commend your bravery for willing to shelter some 5punkers as they make their way over to the mainland

Any other months are probably possible for me as well, I was just thinking may/april will be the easiest for most people, but any other suggestions I will gladly consider.

I get 3 weeks break for easter starting 8th April, so I might be able to make it

Air fares are cheapest 8 weeks before departure, so.. That's about as much notice as we need.
I'll go down as a probable yes, I'd love to come again

Grimmie wrote: I'll go down as a probable yes

Me also!

I've been looking forward to an opportunity for a Belgiumbash. Money would be my only concern, since I don't have any now and I'm not sure how different that's likely to be in April. So while I really want to say yes I just can't say it's a definite one right now.

Count me in! We will drown in chocolate!

Do airlines offer discounts for groups of travellers? just thinking about 5punkers meeting and getting on the same flights. Or, driving. I can't remember how long the journey is, but it's not terrible...

Edit: And all the mattentaart we can eat! Let's go now!

Grimmie wrote:I'll go down as I'd love to come again

Fix'd.



Definitely maybe possible from me as per usual Mr J. I always try and save up for things then other things steal it away again.

I would be interested, my birthdays the end of april, so april/may time is good for me

I shall say yes.

I'm up for it, just need to make sure I can get the time off

It seems April would be the best time to organize this, weather will be almost guaranteed shit but you're probably used to that by now.
Any date within April is fine really, but from the 11th till the 25th it's easter holidays, and there might be more stuff to do then. I was thinking four days including a weekend, just like grimbash, but any other ideas you might have regarding length/dates please suggest away.
I'll start making transport, food and things to do threads over the following months when I've got my date settled. Official bash announcement will be posted too, as per usual.

I found this little youtube clip today that happens to be an excellent way to describe Belgium and it's horrible, horrible politics. I thought it was appropriate to put it here.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceg6NQKHd70[/media]

Woman needs to learn how to pronounce godverdomme though.

Pffft. For some reason it reminded me of an Aperture Science video.

Dog Pants wrote:Pffft. For some reason it reminded me of an Aperture Science video.

Don't you dare tell me the mattetart is a lie!

Unless bad shit happens, I'm organizing this bash from Friday the 15th of April to Monday 18th of April, four days in all. If anyone wants to come earlier or stay longer you are off course welcome, but these four days will be bash-time. just so you know.
It's not too late to make me change to the weekend before or the weekend after, but you'll have to CALL NOW.

As I said before, when I find the time I'll make some threads regarding transport and food etc.

LadyJocks B'day is on the 23rd but it's close enough to make this a really probable

I very much fancy this

I'd also be interested in the guest house after if Children (a small child) are allowed...