Any punters living in Birmingham Area interested in a Pie, Pint and jaw, one evening in a pub in Birmingham area.
Personally interested in small time investing(gambling), developing an appetite for CFDs. Also developing an interest in Charting or TA.

I use Sharescope, Moneyam, Barclays, Comdirect and IC

Happy, Probably be able to make it.

Good Morming All....... Apologies but would have to give Wednesday 12th a miss..... E-mail you later....

Received email Chris thanks, never mind understand the priorities.

No news from Ian or decision from Corgie so think it might be a good idea to postpone the meal until middle of January, will also give Fred some more time for recovery.

What do you say gang?

It is OK by me. Off to London on the 20/12, but as things are creeping up all round until Xmas, probably better to have the next meeting mid Jan,

As per Stan's original post. Next Wednesday is OK with me. So it looks as though a triumvirate (or a troika, if you prefer) at least is attainable.

Hope the good doctor is aware that if he is going to be driving in London, then the "congestion" charging zone has been extended. If he isn't driving, then he will find the beer cost will swallow up all his savings on not buying petrol..........

My tank runs on Diesel.

My tank runs on Diesel.

Chieftain tank?

Chieftain tank?

The Latest:

Chris definetly. can't make it.
Fred not sure yet.
No decision from Corgie.
Ian OK.
Stan OK.

So that looks like only 40 percent definetly on, and if one of those breaks a leg...

So Sadly I think we should put it off to January.

I'll let the locals decide, Stan.

I think it is probably better to wait until second week in January. Life is getting a little congested at the moment.

Suggest meeting Wed 11th January 2008 at a pub of your choice.

I wish all a season's greetings and a happy, peaceful and prosperous NEW YEAR.

Final Recap.

Dec. Meal Cancelled.

New Date.

January 9th (Wednesday) Meet 1pm at The Barton Arms: http://www.oakhamales.com/BAthaifood.asp?m_nid=3649
5 minute bus (33) ride from Birmingham centre.

Fred, am I right in assuming that you got the date wrong in your post above, as the 11th Jan. is on a Friday?

Apologies You are correct Jan 8th 2008

Actually Fred I was wrong as well...it's the "9th"-):

I have now corrected that in post 784 above. So just to restate:

January 9th (Wednesday) Meet 1pm at The Barton Arms: http://www.oakhamales.com/BAthaifood.asp?m_nid=3649
5 minute bus (33) ride from Birmingham centre.

Stan, which year are we talking about?

I think Xmas has started earlier than usual for both of us.

...This is true -):

And back to choo-choo's:

"The trains will completely transform the travelling experience of people who are currently using the ageing Class 150s in the West Midlands"

http://www.transportation.bombardier.com/index.jsp?id=1_0〈=en&file=/en/1_0/pressrelease.jsp%3Fgroup%3D1_0%26lan%3Den%26action%3Dview%26id%3D8624%26sCateg%3D1_0

..Oh really? -):

Going back to the Wrexham-Marlebone service I was told by someone that In the near future there Is going to be a fast service from Crewe-London which will take 2 hours.

The choice will then be getting on a train with no changes to Marlebone at 3 and half hrs Minimum or going to Crewe and being In London In 2 hrs minimum. There Is also the question of prices to consider as well, they are not out yet.

Let's hope the Wrexham-Marylebone service doesn't suffer similar problems to new Great Central service:

A new rail service between the north east of England and London had to be cancelled for a day when its lone train developed a technical fault.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7154682.stm

And here's some Virgin info for the revised 2009 schedule...
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/img/aboutus/downloads/WCU_Timetable_Special.pdf

We stopped at Crewe yesterday on the way to Liverpool and picked up a timetable, surprised to see they already have a near 2 hour service already running to London.

Yes, thats a bit worrying for the Sunderland service, hope it's just early teething troubles.