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Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 Dec 2005, 19:27

What are you doing on New Year's Eve?

For the first time in living memory the Police Station clock will bring in the New Year in Portobello and I think we should all be there to witness this historic occasion.

Meet up outside Kitchenerer's, bring your friends and neighbours and we will try to organise some music and hot sausages.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 20 Dec 2005, 20:18

Bob Jefferson wrote: we will try to organise some music and hot sausages.

We? Hope you're not expecting me to give a rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne' on the spoons Bob

Other than that, it sounds like a really good idea

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 Dec 2005, 20:26

I'm using the term 'we' rather loosely here in an attempt to convince people that some thought and organisation has gone into this. But Robert Gatliff is involved, Gail Porter might show up and look out for some Harold Lloyd comedy capers as I attempt to scale the clock tower to make the necessary adjustments to the bonging mechanism.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 Dec 2005, 21:36

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 20 Dec 2005, 22:58

Bob Jefferson wrote:What are you doing on New Year's Eve?

For the first time in living memory the Police Station clock will bring in the New Year in Portobello and I think we should all be there to witness this historic occasion.

Sounds a REALLY good idea as me and BC have no plans as yet.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 21 Dec 2005, 00:03

Bob Jefferson wrote: Meet up outside Kitchenerer's

Still robotripping on the lemsip, are we?

I have people coming 250 miles or so for the promise of bonfires on the beach. I don't think they're going to react very well when I suggest listening to a clock on the High St instead.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 21 Dec 2005, 18:50

I'm sure that once you have explained the historical significance they will be eager to participate in this unique event, which I hope will become a focal point for the celebration of New Year in Portobello in years to come.

And down to the beach for a bonfire afterwards. Sounds great!

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 21 Dec 2005, 19:18

In the interests of public safety (and out of general interest too) does Bob's Mob have to apply for permission to gather?

Admittedly :

a) It's right outside the Police Station

b) who cares anyway, it's New Year

but how many people are you allowed before the Criminal Justice Bill comes into effect?

or does it take a complaint before you're asked to move along?

You've also stated that sausages will be served - does this change things?

Of course I'm only 5% serious - and if it were on a park or beach then nobody would have cause to complain - but from a strictly legal perspective, if I decided to gather with my mates at midnight tonight and mill about a bit or perhaps shuffle slightly - how many of us could gather on the pavement before we got an "evening all" ?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Dec 2005, 12:32

Dadaist wrote:Iserious - and if it were on a park or beach then nobody would have cause to complain - but from a strictly legal perspective, if I decided to gather with my mates at midnight tonight and mill about a bit or perhaps shuffle slightly - how many of us could gather on the pavement before we got an "evening all" ?

You are mistaken about gathering in a park particularly if you intend to cook sausages. It is a complete no-no fr COEC and the Police as the residents of Brighton know only too well.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 22 Dec 2005, 12:47

No way. Now that is harsh. Maybe if you were offering the sausages for sale I'd expect environmental health to maybe have a say, but jeez.

Illegal street sausages.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Dec 2005, 13:07

At the BBBQ we have to cook our sausages (organic) on the street as moving the BBQ into the park incurs the wrath of any number of differing authorities.

I don't know if you noticed but CCTV has been installed to try and catch us at it. Neigbourhood watch attend, in disguise of course, to try and catch the perpetrators but invarialbly they end up blootered asking if there are any spare sausages.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 22 Dec 2005, 13:12

Porty wrote: CCTV has been installed to try and catch us at it

I wondered what it was for. Have you got an Antisocial Bar-B-Q Order?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Dec 2005, 13:14

Dadaist wrote:
Porty wrote: CCTV has been installed to try and catch us at it
I wondered what it was for. Have you got an Antisocial Bar-B-Q Order?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 29 Dec 2005, 21:24

Both Lawrence and Maureen have circulated this event via their email distribution lists, so hopefully we should get a bit of a crowd. Hope some of you are going to make it along.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Dec 2005, 21:54

Hope to make it Bob

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 30 Dec 2005, 19:27

We were just waiting for the confirmation that the sausage licence had been granted

. What time's kick off and do we need to bring anything other than a scarf?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 30 Dec 2005, 21:44

I think you may find it a little chilly if all you intend to wear is a scarf, unless it's an unusually long one of course.

I'll try to have a word with Mr Findlay tomorrow, re the sausage situation but you always have the option to BYOS.

As for anything else, I guarantee the clock will strike twelve - the rest is up to you.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 30 Dec 2005, 22:21

I guarantee the clock will strike twelve

Oh, Bob, you foolish person!!! NEVER guarantee nuffink! Esp. to that Epyperson!!!!!!!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 30 Dec 2005, 22:35

see you all there then!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2005, 00:10

Poppy wrote:
I guarantee the clock will strike twelve
Oh, Bob, you foolish person!!! NEVER guarantee nuffink! Esp. to that Epyperson!!!!!!!!!

Well, if it does it'll be the first I've heard it

. Do you want us to bring the gazebo and the patio heater?

Forget I said that.......before we know it there'll be police cordons, tickets and famous bands playing at the town hall

promqueen · Post by **promqueen** » 31 Dec 2005, 15:49

This sounds a great idea !! Really miss the old 'Tron' atmosphere from the Royal Mile, so maybe now OUR clock's on the go again, a new tradition will start up !! Nice one, folks !

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Dec 2005, 16:39

Epykat wrote: Do you want us to bring the gazebo and the patio heater?

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 31 Dec 2005, 16:47

Heading to Vegas (hence the pilot chat) but have a great night everyone, and a happy 2006 when it comes to you!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2005, 20:05

Jamesie wrote:Heading to Vegas!

Name dropper

. Bet they don't do Joe's sausages there.... but have a great time and hope your hat steals the show

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 31 Dec 2005, 20:14

I'm looking forward to watching Bob scale the clock tower tonight so have four wrist passes to the Princes Street bash going abegging. Anyone who wants them drop me a pm....in the next hour or so as I'm going off to a swanky do in Porty then

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 31 Dec 2005, 20:27

Marya wrote:I'm looking forward to watching Bob scale the clock tower tonight so have four wrist passes to the Princes Street bash going abegging. Anyone who wants them drop me a pm....in the next hour or so as I'm going off to a swanky do in Porty then

Is Bob aware that he'll have to delay the bongs by one second????

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2005, 20:32

If he's dangling off the big hand the chances are the bongs will be delayed significantly longer than a second

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Dec 2005, 21:13

Epykat wrote:If he's dangling off the big hand the chances are the bongs will be delayed significantly longer than a second

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 Dec 2005, 21:18

Fear not, for the preparations are already in place. However, I didn't get round to asking Joe for the sausages. But feel free to bring your own.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 31 Dec 2005, 21:55

Well done to everybody for getting tonight's wee gathering sorted. See you up there. I'll only have my flask of mulled wine for company, so look out for me!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2005, 22:31

Bob Jefferson wrote:Fear not, for the preparations are already in place.

You've got a very long ladder?

Bob Jefferson wrote:However, I didn't get round to asking Joe for the sausages. But feel free to bring your own.

Huh! Tell us now when we can't buy any

Packet of crackers any good?

promqueen · Post by **promqueen** » 01 Jan 2006, 03:16

Nice to see a decent turnout tonight - don't know most folk due to the online names, tho !

Did you sing 'Auld Lang Syne ?' Left just after the bells ( hurray ! they worked ! ) and probably missed it. Walked along Prom to various fireworks and home for sausage rolls and crap telly. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 01 Jan 2006, 16:43

promqueen wrote:Nice to see a decent turnout tonight - don't know most folk due to the online names, tho !

Don't tell me nobody brought labels?!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 01 Jan 2006, 23:00

Jamesie wrote:
promqueen wrote:Nice to see a decent turnout tonight - don't know most folk due to the online names, tho !
Don't tell me nobody brought labels?!

We were incognito

But for your info Promqueen - I was one of the ones giving out sausages

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 01 Jan 2006, 23:10

I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves (and didn't make enough racket to disturb the magnolian slumbers)

Well, it's been an exhausting few days off work, after all...

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