Empeg 25th Anniversary & RobV's 50th: 30-Sept-2023

RobR posted about this in the announcements forum, but people cannot post replies in that thread.

I've just finished booking airline seats for Anne and I to attend.
So.. who else is going?

Rob Riccardelli's post:

Rob Voisey is hosting Empeg's 25th anniversary meet in Cambridge UK. Date is set for September 30th 2023. Scarce on details at the moment, the event announcement is posted on Facebook and is not currently public. I will relay more info here as it becomes available. For now, in Rob V's own words:

"Empeg's 25th anniversary meet! Side events are likely to happen the day before and after the meet, and everyone is invited to my 50th birthday party at the same venue. Details and rsvp form to follow. If you have an idea for a talk or activity please post!

I'd appreciate it if anyone active on empeg groups and forums would post the date there and update it when I have an event URL. Ta!"

Also, there's a Zoom call on Fridays, if anyone wants to join in and discuss whatever. Email me for connection info (mlord@pobox.com)

My flight is booked. Unless I take a running leap on to the plane from several states away, you probably have me beat on distance.

Heh, and undoubtedly on cost as well! Air Canada Biz seats are very pricey when crossing the pond!

Eryl and I will be there.

I'll be in Germany on that weekend and the week prior to it. I don't think I'll be in a position where I could train up for the meet, alas.

Hi All

The meet info and registration form is now up:

https://forms.gle/cRHQguG8S4QL7mkC7

If you can come, or tentatively can come, please fill in the registration as soon as possible so I can pass on numbers to the venue.

The form also has a link for my 50th birthday party, which is happening in the evening at the same venue. You're all welcome to come along - please RSVP using the form!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Rob

Looking forward to this!

Alas, life conspires against me. Makes it impossible for me to attend on several levels. With you guys in spirit.

Six weeks and counting..

Hey guys....I was remembering yesterday the good old empeg days and was wondering if the forum is still alive...and it is.....

Unfortunately I cannot attend the meeting as I am on vacation during this period.

Enjoy it....warm hugs to all!

Bye Melkon

Five weeks and still counting..

For those joining us for Sunday lunch on Oct 1st, we've booked the Millworks restaurant in Cambridge. It's a really nice venue that I've had lovely meals at, and they can accommodate us all together. I'll be posting a menu in the next day or two from which I'll need your selections due to the size of the group. I'm paying a deposit so please let me know if you didn't say you're joining us on the rsvp form but wish to do so, or vice versa!

Cheers!

Rob

rvoisey@gmail.com

Pre-order your Sunday lunch here:

https://bookings.designmynight.com/place-your-order?booking_id=64ef264d20f9252b211f9977

If you can please PayPal the meal cost to me at rvoisey@gmail.com otherwise we can sort it out on the day. You can order drinks separately at the restaurant.

The restaurant is a really nice old water mill which hopefully you'll like!

Cheers!

Rob

Four weeks..

So what hotels are people staying at?

Anne & I are booked in at the Premier Inn Cambridge (A14) at Orchard Park.
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/cambridgeshire/cambridge/cambridge-a14-j32.html

Was thinking about the ones closer to the venue, but I guess it doesn't make much difference.

We're hoping to use the shuttle service, as we won't have our own vehicle.

We might have a vehicle, but might not be sober enough to drive one later in the evening.

Excellent news!

When are you getting to Cambridge ?

Saturday mid-morning, and will probably have to leave before lunch on Sunday.

Three weeks to go!

Two weeks to go! Hope to see lots of you there!

Cheers

I need to finish my “talk” 🫤

I'm pretty sure someone messaged me with a talk suggestion for the meet, but I was on a train and I can't find it anywhere. If that was you and you're not Mark, Andy, Howard, Patrick or Other Mark please get in touch! rvoisey@gmail.com

I'll get some empeg @25 T Shirts made, hopefully embroidered fairly good quality. If you're interested let me know size and qty ASAP as I'll have to order them in the next couple of days.

(for collection at the meet, I'm not shipping - ask a friend to collect for you if you're not coming! I still owe someone a shirt from several years ago I think)

Rob

An XXL 25th Empeg birthday T-Shirt, yes please. I think brother John would like one as well. Katie can't make it but I think she would love one. Sizes XL for John and Katie M. James C

Probably best to email rob voisey directly -- it'll make it easier for him to keep track as well.

Cheers

Same.

It's been a minute. I noticed this in my garage so I thought I'd see if this site was still up and it is! I see some old usernames that helped me now and then. Unfortunately my old empeg went with my old car with a trade in. Glad to see many still have theirs..
[img]https://ibb.co/xDwZTHf[/img]

I have some meet shirts left. Let me know if you'd like one for £15 plus shipping at cost. Not sure I have all sizes so it'll be first come first served. Email me rvoisey @ gmail.com

The Meet and Party were both amazing. It was wonderful to see and be among a great group of people there again!

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Note that there are also the Friday Night empeg "Pub Night" Zoom calls at 21:30 Cambridge/UK time.

If anyone here wants to join in, message/email me for the link.

Cheers