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TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
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WillG
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
My personal view, in the case of this trip, is that one day is enough for February half term. As has been said, not everyone wants to spend a full weekend on resort (especially not in February weather, with limited rides), but there's nothing stopping those that want to, or who have to make a long trip to get to the park in the first place - and as far as I can tell, there's nothing stopping people making arrangements for the second day in this topic
Other than trips held over bank holiday weekends, I don't see a problem - but obviously, if it doesn't work this year, I imagine that will be taken into account.
This time around - I'm a little disappointed I'll miss the evening sosche, but I'm dashing straight down to Wolverhampton for a concert after ride close - going to be a hectic weekend, but one I'm really looking forward to
My personal view, in the case of this trip, is that one day is enough for February half term. As has been said, not everyone wants to spend a full weekend on resort (especially not in February weather, with limited rides), but there's nothing stopping those that want to, or who have to make a long trip to get to the park in the first place - and as far as I can tell, there's nothing stopping people making arrangements for the second day in this topic
Other than trips held over bank holiday weekends, I don't see a problem - but obviously, if it doesn't work this year, I imagine that will be taken into account.
This time around - I'm a little disappointed I'll miss the evening sosche, but I'm dashing straight down to Wolverhampton for a concert after ride close - going to be a hectic weekend, but one I'm really looking forward to
Tarin Maria
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
Just wondering if anyone could gimme a lift to some sort of hotel and back to Towers the next day? I will probably try and stay in Vane, if anyone has any space in a hotel room, please send me a PM or facebook message!
I'm definitely going to be there
Just wondering if anyone could gimme a lift to some sort of hotel and back to Towers the next day? I will probably try and stay in Vane, if anyone has any space in a hotel room, please send me a PM or facebook message!
I'm definitely going to be there
djtruefitt
TS Team
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
Unfortunately i'm working all weekend, but I intend on popping to towers after work on the Saturday, even if it is just for a couple of hours and maybe a drink or food afterwards. Won't be there on the Sunday as I don't think work till 4.30pm
Unfortunately i'm working all weekend, but I intend on popping to towers after work on the Saturday, even if it is just for a couple of hours and maybe a drink or food afterwards. Won't be there on the Sunday as I don't think work till 4.30pm
Dave
TS Founding Member
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
1) People said they wanted fewer 2 day meets because they couldn't afford as many as we had.
2) Elaborate on the broader issues as i'm not aware of what they are, it's meant to be an open and honest community so feel free to post them here or message the team.
If listening and acting on what a large number of people said they wanted is farcical then sure it's a farce... But if people don't pipe up elaborate on their opinion and throw it into the pot how are we meant to make decisions based on that info.
EDIT
To add to the point, from the last team Q&A
We don't mind how the meets are formed as it's not dictatorial that team have to attend all days so if we wanted as individuals to do one day we could, so we need (and are) lead by feedback from attenders.
Jordan said:
1) People said they wanted fewer 2 day meets because they couldn't afford as many as we had.
2) Elaborate on the broader issues as i'm not aware of what they are, it's meant to be an open and honest community so feel free to post them here or message the team.
If listening and acting on what a large number of people said they wanted is farcical then sure it's a farce... But if people don't pipe up elaborate on their opinion and throw it into the pot how are we meant to make decisions based on that info.
EDIT
To add to the point, from the last team Q&A
We don't mind how the meets are formed as it's not dictatorial that team have to attend all days so if we wanted as individuals to do one day we could, so we need (and are) lead by feedback from attenders.
AstroDan
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
We have tried to act in Good Faith with regards to balancing 1 and 2 day meets.
However, I have altered the initial post to make the TST+ option clearer regarding a meal and accommodation.
We will review things as a team following the meet.
We have tried to act in Good Faith with regards to balancing 1 and 2 day meets.
However, I have altered the initial post to make the TST+ option clearer regarding a meal and accommodation.
We will review things as a team following the meet.
Dean
TS Member
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
I think one of the reasons the second day gets less attendance is the fact most people don't get back on park until late morning, as for most people there no major rush to get back on park like there used to be the next day.
Like IanB said people have other priorities went it comes to the second day or in general, especially after a full day on park the day before.
I think one of the reasons the second day gets less attendance is the fact most people don't get back on park until late morning, as for most people there no major rush to get back on park like there used to be the next day.
Like IanB said people have other priorities went it comes to the second day or in general, especially after a full day on park the day before.
Dave
TS Founding Member
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
It's on my list of things to sort out tonight if the fecking server stopped arsing around
EDIT
http://www.towersstreet.com/meets/february-half-term-meet-2014/
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Rob said:With just over a week to go, is the who's going list on the meets section of the main site going to be launched?
It's on my list of things to sort out tonight if the fecking server stopped arsing around
EDIT
http://www.towersstreet.com/meets/february-half-term-meet-2014/
RSVP above
Natalie
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
Sadly I won't be on many official meets this year unless I change jobs as I work every Sat and I feel this year it hasn't been taken into account people have to work Saturdays, so I'm kinda feeling left out, might go on the Sunday, depends though if anyone else is going.
Sadly I won't be on many official meets this year unless I change jobs as I work every Sat and I feel this year it hasn't been taken into account people have to work Saturdays, so I'm kinda feeling left out, might go on the Sunday, depends though if anyone else is going.
AstroDan
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
We have tried our best.
The majority of meets are still 2-days and the fireworks meet is a Sunday. Only two Alton Towers meets are single day Saturdays.
Saturday works better for the majority due to public transport.
We also get the dates out well in advance to allow people time to swap shifts if needed etc.
The changes made were a response to feedback. We will review this in due course.
We have tried our best.
The majority of meets are still 2-days and the fireworks meet is a Sunday. Only two Alton Towers meets are single day Saturdays.
Saturday works better for the majority due to public transport.
We also get the dates out well in advance to allow people time to swap shifts if needed etc.
The changes made were a response to feedback. We will review this in due course.
Dave
TS Founding Member
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
60% of the meets are 2 days and of the three one day meets only two are a Saturday (so all but 2 meets accommodate Saturday workers) only 2 meets that would have been weekend meets last year have become 1 day meets.
So there is no need to change jobs to make 80% of the meet calendar
Natalie said:
60% of the meets are 2 days and of the three one day meets only two are a Saturday (so all but 2 meets accommodate Saturday workers) only 2 meets that would have been weekend meets last year have become 1 day meets.
So there is no need to change jobs to make 80% of the meet calendar
Natalie
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
But I'm also guessing they are ALL Towers, so I get to miss out on BPB (like last year as AGAIN it was on a Sat) and also Drayton because it ALSO is on a Sat, I want to be able to do more than just Towers with you lot. Plus they aren't officially two days so won't be in group photos etc.
Dave said:Natalie said:
60% of the meets are 2 days and of the three one day meets only two are a Saturday (so all but 2 meets accommodate Saturday workers) only 2 meets that would have been weekend meets last year have become 1 day meets.
So there is no need to change jobs to make 80% of the meet calendar
But I'm also guessing they are ALL Towers, so I get to miss out on BPB (like last year as AGAIN it was on a Sat) and also Drayton because it ALSO is on a Sat, I want to be able to do more than just Towers with you lot. Plus they aren't officially two days so won't be in group photos etc.
Dave
TS Founding Member
Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
We have three one day meets, the rest are officially 2 days.
I think the moral of the story is people need to get involved in making their preferences known before the decisions are made. We asked people for an opinion and the overwhelming one was that more single day meets where required, with fewer weekend ones.
We can't magically read the minds of those who don't tell us what they wish and then afterwards we get accused of being farcical (not by you Nat). What's the point in us trying to operate a community that takes it's members opinions on board if people don't give us an opinion when asked then moan about the decision that was taken based on the people who took the time to provide one.
Going to be blunt here and this is my opinion not one shared by the team but topics like this make me wonder why we bother at all sometimes, it just seems people would rather not get involved at the outset then have a swipe at the decision, then actually help is formulate something that works for the majority.
Natalie said:Dave said:Natalie said:
60% of the meets are 2 days and of the three one day meets only two are a Saturday (so all but 2 meets accommodate Saturday workers) only 2 meets that would have been weekend meets last year have become 1 day meets.
So there is no need to change jobs to make 80% of the meet calendar
But I'm also guessing they are ALL Towers, so I get to miss out on BPB (like last year as AGAIN it was on a Sat) and also Drayton because it ALSO is on a Sat, I want to be able to do more than just Towers with you lot. Plus they aren't officially two days so won't be in group photos etc.
We have three one day meets, the rest are officially 2 days.
I think the moral of the story is people need to get involved in making their preferences known before the decisions are made. We asked people for an opinion and the overwhelming one was that more single day meets where required, with fewer weekend ones.
We can't magically read the minds of those who don't tell us what they wish and then afterwards we get accused of being farcical (not by you Nat). What's the point in us trying to operate a community that takes it's members opinions on board if people don't give us an opinion when asked then moan about the decision that was taken based on the people who took the time to provide one.
Going to be blunt here and this is my opinion not one shared by the team but topics like this make me wonder why we bother at all sometimes, it just seems people would rather not get involved at the outset then have a swipe at the decision, then actually help is formulate something that works for the majority.
Natalie
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Re: NEXT MEET: TST Half Term: Saturday, 15th February 2014
Hopefully by the start of next season I will be working regular hours Mon-Fri 9-5 or be able to choose the hours I work. Atm I don't want to take Saturdays off as they provide extra income which I need and I also need to keep back 10 days of my annual leave back to take at Christmas which leave me with no much to play with for the rest of the year.
Hopefully by the start of next season I will be working regular hours Mon-Fri 9-5 or be able to choose the hours I work. Atm I don't want to take Saturdays off as they provide extra income which I need and I also need to keep back 10 days of my annual leave back to take at Christmas which leave me with no much to play with for the rest of the year.