London and nearby Discussions - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T13:57:34Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/londonandnearby/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBoxstock travel and places to sleep, anyone from the south east area fancy going in a goup?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-09-18:2592684:Topic:8261452011-09-18T10:30:54.610ZBarry "Backwater Jack" Novahttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BarryNova
<p>hows it going fellow CBGers? i want to go to Boxstock as im sure a lot of you do...theres just one problem (or rather a list of problems that il rap into one tidy package) i dont drive and im poor.lol. so its public transport all the way for me by the looks of things...or is it??? what im thinking is, why not spread the cost of a mini bus and chuck a few quid to a driver. also il have a look about for hotels or bnbs that can cut us a deal for a group booking. if i get some interest then were…</p>
<p>hows it going fellow CBGers? i want to go to Boxstock as im sure a lot of you do...theres just one problem (or rather a list of problems that il rap into one tidy package) i dont drive and im poor.lol. so its public transport all the way for me by the looks of things...or is it??? what im thinking is, why not spread the cost of a mini bus and chuck a few quid to a driver. also il have a look about for hotels or bnbs that can cut us a deal for a group booking. if i get some interest then were all arrange a meet place for the mini bus somewhere in-between where everyone lives. if theres more than 1 buses worth of people then itll be a CBG convoy.lol. i for one really want to go but dont want the issue of trains across the country and camping in a field. as much as both are fun id really prefer to do it in style and get to know some of the nation in the process. so if your like me (poor.lol) or just fancy the road trip as a group, then post away my good people, post away.</p>
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<p>im in Kent so would like to really take the mini bus from here. open to suggestions though.</p> sidcup cigar box soireetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-22:2592684:Topic:6802422011-07-22T22:55:50.920ZPynohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavePyne
Hi everyone<br></br><br></br>Following the success of Brian's Newton Abbot shindig we have decided to organise the Sidcup cigar box soiree. To be held on Saturday 10th September 2011 at the Old Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club 19 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7EB.<br></br>Confirmed so far are StumbleCol, Lost Tone, Slowpaw Steve T, Roadkill aka John Maw and Brickdust & Pyno. Anyone else interested in taking part please get in touch and we will take it from there. Further details to follow when we get…
Hi everyone<br/><br/>Following the success of Brian's Newton Abbot shindig we have decided to organise the Sidcup cigar box soiree. To be held on Saturday 10th September 2011 at the Old Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club 19 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7EB.<br/>Confirmed so far are StumbleCol, Lost Tone, Slowpaw Steve T, Roadkill aka John Maw and Brickdust & Pyno. Anyone else interested in taking part please get in touch and we will take it from there. Further details to follow when we get an idea of potential performers.<br/><br/>Brickdust & Pyno CBGs in Luton and Cambridgetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-06-06:2592684:Topic:5992042011-06-06T21:15:23.961ZRoadkill a.k.a. John Mawhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnHMaw
<p>Just a little reminder. Coming up this Friday (10th June 2011) in Luton is the legendary Chickenbone John. Details <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/londonandnearby/forum/topics/chickenbone-john-at-mab-in" target="_blank">here</a></span>. If anyone from this area plans to go and is traveling round the M25 in either direction and fancies teaming up with others along the way then please mention it here. </p>
<p>I am not sure yet, but if I go…</p>
<p>Just a little reminder. Coming up this Friday (10th June 2011) in Luton is the legendary Chickenbone John. Details <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/londonandnearby/forum/topics/chickenbone-john-at-mab-in">here</a></span>. If anyone from this area plans to go and is traveling round the M25 in either direction and fancies teaming up with others along the way then please mention it here. </p>
<p>I am not sure yet, but if I go (which I would very much like) I will be traveling from J17 to J21 of the M25 and then north on to the M1. If anyone is doing a similar route please get in touch. </p>
<p>Something else that caught my eye (ouch, must remember to trim those strings) is that the one and only StumbleCol is playing at the Bell Lane Solstice (near Cambridge I believe) which is a free music festival in Barton Mills. This is happening on the 18th June 2011 and more details can be found <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/events/stumblecol-bell-lane-solstice">here</a></span>. </p>
<p>Hope this helps people to link up, have a good time and possibly save a little on travel. </p>
<p>All the best. </p>
<p>John</p> Chickenbone John at MAB in Luton - Friday 10th Junetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-03-22:2592684:Topic:4910182011-03-22T19:47:48.580ZRoadkill a.k.a. John Mawhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnHMaw
<p>I got this today from Chickenbone John. He will be in Luton on Friday 10th June. A rare opportunity to see and hear him without the need for a passport and jabs to go up to the frozen midlands (sorry, laying it on a bit thick).</p>
<p>Even though it's much nearer it could still be fun and cheaper to combine transport.</p>
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<p>I got this today from Chickenbone John. He will be in Luton on Friday 10th June. A rare opportunity to see and hear him without the need for a passport and jabs to go up to the frozen midlands (sorry, laying it on a bit thick).</p>
<p>Even though it's much nearer it could still be fun and cheaper to combine transport.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1078244787?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1078244787?profile=original"/></a></p> Exchanging info on sources of materials etc.tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-03-19:2592684:Topic:4860952011-03-19T15:56:45.497ZRoadkill a.k.a. John Mawhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnHMaw
<p>One of the things I thought we could do with this group is exchange information on sources of materials etc. I am a fairly recent convert to the world of CBGs so my experience is limited, but I'm sure we all have information that can help others. Even sharing experienced with components. </p>
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<p>So, to kick things off: </p>
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<p>Maplins. In almost every town that I know of. I have used their piezos, 1/4" jack output sockets and volume pots. For these they are cheaper than the…</p>
<p>One of the things I thought we could do with this group is exchange information on sources of materials etc. I am a fairly recent convert to the world of CBGs so my experience is limited, but I'm sure we all have information that can help others. Even sharing experienced with components. </p>
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<p>So, to kick things off: </p>
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<p>Maplins. In almost every town that I know of. I have used their piezos, 1/4" jack output sockets and volume pots. For these they are cheaper than the best on eBay and comparing quality they seem better. I got an output jack from eBay and the tread was very badly formed to the extent that the nut didn't fit properly. They replaced it but the replacement wasn't great. The ones from Maplins have well cut threads and seem fine. Volume pots are also cheaper. I have compared the piezos with some other ones popular with the CBG makers and prefer the Maplin ones by a small margin. Again, they are cheaper. </p>
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<p>For tools and consumables Wilkinsons is good. Sand paper, steel wool, Danish Oil. All very cheap there. I got allen keys on a large keyring type thing which I think were 99p per set (could be wrong on that, but cheap anyway). So far the fit seems fine and they are strong enough. I got a set in imperial and in metric. </p>
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<p>Just a thought that I had the other day, and someone may be able to confirm or squash this. Finding cigar boxes. Some clubs (golf clubs, cricket clubs, gentlemen's clubs) sell cigars. What do they do with the boxes? This has only just occurred to me but I wonder if anyone else has tried this as a source and did it pay off. </p>
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<p>OK. That's all I have at the moment.</p>