Bay 66 /Pioneer Old Boys' nights

by **Neil** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:16 pm

Looks like we've got Old Boys' nights at 2 venues at the end of the month and the beginning of the month. Which is awesome. I've not stopped grinning since Saturday!

But it does strike me that a lot of middle of the month is looking a bit barren.

Thinking Bay66 might need another visit to fill the void, so to speak... Perhaps a Friday or Saturday? 21st/22nd in Feb.

If anyone fancies it, I'll see you there!

by **GarethV** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:46 pm

I'll see if I can wangle it

by **Ben-G** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:11 pm

Looks like another month where we have the last Friday of the month (bay 66 old man night) the day before the first Saturday of the month (unit 1 rad dads), so I might do unit 1 this time as I've never been before. Then back to Pioneer the following Friday (7th March) for their first old man night!

There is a bit of a gap between now and then - I'd love a nice dry session outside on concrete at Potters Bar, if the weather allows it ~..

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:15 pm

I'm properly hobbling today Neil and haven't even taken
Board out of car from Sat yet. If it's enda next week
Hopefully I'll have bounced back by then, pencil me in.

by **GarethV** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:35 am

There isn't an official old man night but Tuesdays at the XC is Skateboard only night 7pm-10pm

Also Sunday nights late session is mixed but a good bunch of skaters

Going indoors is the only way of getting a skate in the week at the moment.

Considering going tonight but not sure if I have the energy/stamina

by **Ben-G** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:04 pm

Actually on balance I will probably go to bay 66 at the end of the month, rather than unit 1, because I know it is good, you get a free beer, free food, and also I know how to get there!

by **Ben-G** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:48 am

How about coming to a session at XC next Tuesday evening then?

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by **Neil** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:52 pm

Do you mean Tues Ben? Cos it looks like Weds is the skate only night...

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by **Ben-G** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:31 am

Neil wrote:Do you mean Tues Ben? Cos it looks like Weds is the skate only night...

No I meant Tue Neil - that is the skate only night:

by **GarethV** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:12 am

Just ordered a lid and the rest of the pads I was missing.

Ready for big pools & VERT now whenever those events come up

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:11 pm

I think confusion may be Weds is Bay66 skate only night.
I won't go again cos last time I did it was rammmmmed.
Praps the same at the other parks on SB only night?
I'd be interested to know what you guys find.

by **Ben-G** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:36 pm

GarethV wrote:Just ordered a lid and the rest of the pads I was missing.

Ready for big pools & VERT now whenever those events come up

Wonder if the XC bowl counts as a vert ramp? The roll in from the shallow end into the deep end doesn't encourage skating it that way, but going side to side in the deep end it effectively is a vert ramp isn't it? Perhaps the bowl is really designed for bmx's though - the dimensions are huge!

by **GarethV** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:42 pm

It certainly does in my mind!

I shall be padding up for the pool and maybe the bowl too ( I never really skate it) all in the name of progression

Yeah I sometimes wonder if it would be better as 2 separate bowls? Its a little too big

by **Ben-G** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:23 am

Sorry Gareth something has come up and I can't make it to XC tomorrow night now. :roll:

by **GarethV** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:25 am

Ben Hopokus wrote:Sorry Gareth something has come up and I can't make it to XC tomorrow night now.

Oh that's a shame but no worries we can go the week after.

hmm not sure if I shall turn out up there on my own or not

by **Neil** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:35 am

Shame, but I've gotta pull out of tonight... Old mate's in town, a non-skater sadly! It's on for next week though!!

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by **GarethV** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:09 am

No worries Neil

Its old mans night next week any how

see you next week ~..

by **Ben-G** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:03 am

You confused me as well there Neil - I didn't think we had anything arranged for tonight!

by **Neil** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:01 pm

It was just an excuse to get a mid month skate in. Was gonna head down to 66 tonight and if anyone was up for it I'd see em there... All pretty casual really, but turns out I can't make it anyway! See you next week with a bit of luck!

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by **Ben-G** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:19 pm

Neil wrote:It was just an excuse to get a mid month skate in. Was gonna head down to 66 tonight and if anyone was up for it I'd see em there... All pretty casual really, but turns out I can't make it anyway! See you next week with a bit of luck!

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Ah you are just trying to confuse us now Neil, by cancelling your own skate session that nobody knew about anyway! :lol:

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:41 am

So are we all up for Bay Friday?
My list of creaking, aching bits is growing ever longer, fu*king heel since Monday.
I mean how do you strain a heel? Dickhead! Still, be there or be square.

by **GarethV** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:13 pm

I'm still in

..-

by **Ben-G** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:21 pm

I'll be there

by **Itsbeenawhile** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:18 pm

90% I'm there, really looking forward to it.

by **Neil** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:46 pm

I'll be there!

by **DKD** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:23 pm

no can do for this one, but going to start to try to get to these regularly from now on

by **Neil** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:06 am

Cracking session. One heavy slam, rail slides nailed and some new faces. What it's all about!

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by **Itsbeenawhile** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:03 pm

Are any of you guys going to the pioneer this Friday ? ..-

by **Shaun.L** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:38 pm

Yep I'm going ... Am I right in saying its 9- midnight??

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by **Itsbeenawhile** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:59 pm

Not been to the pioneer old man night so not sure of the times.

by **j roach** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:33 pm

Itsbeenawhile wrote:Are any of you guys going to the pioneer this Friday ?

Getting home is a bit of a bugger for me if it runs til 12 so may bow out. Also not entirely happy with my setup, think that little tumble I took was partly down to wheel bite since was trying to get used to how loose the trucks were (that and me being dozy). Tinkered a bit but want to get some proper skating in to test it before trying something as tricky looking as Pioneer ~..

That and I'm still really not comfy with the little round tail.. Found myself struggling to get my back foot planted securely when I was riding into things the other night.

by **Ben-G** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:27 pm

Yeah it's 9-12, bit of an odd time but I guess they think we are old enough to stop up that late now.

I'll be happy if I manage 9-11 before heading home for bed.

j roach wrote:want to get some proper skating in to test it before trying something as tricky looking as Pioneer

There are parts of the place that are less daunting than others, for instance over on one side is a gentle flat roll in onto some flat that leads up to a quarter pipe. Judging by last time we went, for the private hire, there were about 18 of us skating and it didn't feel stupidly busy. Although any more than that and it might start feeling less chilled out I reckon.

Here is the flyer again - posted in another thread already...

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:00 pm

j roach wrote:
Itsbeenawhile wrote:Are any of you guys going to the pioneer this Friday ?

Getting home is a bit of a bugger for me if it runs til 12 so may bow out. Also not entirely happy with my setup, think that little tumble I took was partly down to wheel bite since was trying to get used to how loose the trucks were (that and me being dozy). Tinkered a bit but want to get some proper skating in to test it before trying something as tricky looking as Pioneer That and I'm still really not comfy with the little round tail.. Found myself struggling to get my back foot planted securely when I was riding into things the other night.

Busmans Holiday for me!
I'm happy to do the wheelwork home for those in the postcodes.

As for daunting...
Truly, I am the worst skater on here, my level of Shitness must by now be becoming legendary amongst the regular guys here.
People come on here saying "I'm shite" but when the see me they quickly realise what shite means...
Anyway, if I can 'get by' at Pioneer anyone else can.
(AW)

by **TonyB** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:47 pm

Not shite Busta........you just need more practice.

We were all beginners once upon a time.

by **Ben-G** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:16 pm

TonyB wrote:Not shite Busta........you just need more practice.

We were all beginners once upon a time.

Are you coming along on Friday Tony? Be good to see you ~..

by **j roach** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:02 pm

Well bugger. Just got back from the doc since still in some pain after the tumble on Friday. Reckons I've slightly cracked a rib on the point of an old fracture, so that puts me out for sure on Friday

He suggested 4-6 weeks out, but hoping to be able to make bay 66 at the end of the month ..-

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:31 am

If you can't get your hands on powdered Gelatine
Eat a chivers jelly every day/ just eat the squares.
If it doesn't work (you'll have wasted 50p a day)
And if it does (it will) in 7 days it'll feel better, in
14 days you'll barely feel it, in 20 days fixed.

I cracked rib in Jan, was skating again on day 10.

Doesn't hurt to take VitD and Calcium too but being
Oldies we all take our Vits every day anyway.
Don't we?

by **j roach** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:52 pm

Hah, thought you were having a laugh there but just had a read and you're spot on, guess my Gran was right always giving me jelly when I hurt myself. Got some ice cream as well, should be skating again by tomorrow :wink:

by **Itsbeenawhile** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:32 pm

Can you park at the pioneer ? ~..

by **Ben-G** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:58 pm

Itsbeenawhile wrote:Can you park at the pioneer ?

Yep there is loads of free parking - its in a little industrial estate on the ourskirts of the town centre. ~..

by **Itsbeenawhile** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:45 pm

Ben-G wrote:
Itsbeenawhile wrote:Can you park at the pioneer ?

Yep there is loads of free parking - its in a little industrial estate on the ourskirts of the town centre.

Thanks. Ill be there 9ish. Be good to meet some more of the MAS'ers. Already had a great night at 66 last week.
Message to my cousin! Hurry up and get on here, I know your looking
..-

by **Ben-G** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:13 pm

Itsbeenawhile wrote:
Ben-G wrote:
Itsbeenawhile wrote:Can you park at the pioneer ?

Yep there is loads of free parking - its in a little industrial estate on the ourskirts of the town centre.

Thanks. Ill be there 9ish. Be good to meet some more of the MAS'ers. Already had a great night at 66 last week.
Message to my cousin! Hurry up and get on here, I know your looking

Yeah I'm really looking forward to this now!

by **GarethV** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:15 pm

Well another month nearly comes to an end next week, which means it's Old mans night again next Friday 28th.

I'm in
Anyone else?

~..

by **Ben-G** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:42 pm

GarethV wrote:Well another month nearly comes to an end next week, which means it's Old mans night again next Friday 28th.

I'm in
Anyone else?

Yes I'm up for it.

Could even be tempted by XC skateboard only night on Tuesday as well...

by **GarethV** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:19 pm

Ben-G wrote:
GarethV wrote:Well another month nearly comes to an end next week, which means it's Old mans night again next Friday 28th.

I'm in
Anyone else?

Yes I'm up for it.

Could even be tempted by XC skateboard only night on Tuesday as well...

Great stuff.

Yes I could do with getting back to those as well.

by **j roach** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:50 pm

GarethV wrote:Well another month nearly comes to an end next week, which means it's Old mans night again next Friday 28th.

I'm in
Anyone else?

Will be there again ..-

by **Ben-G** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:01 pm

Sorry dudes I won't be able to make it to bay 66 tomorrow after all - my Mum's in hospital which has thrown all my plans out the window.

by **j roach** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:20 pm

Sorry to see that about your mum Ben, best wishes on that.

Going to bail as well unfortunately. Woke up with a crook neck, was hoping it'd loosen up during the day but no joy.

by **SimonB** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:41 pm

Ben-G wrote:Sorry dudes I won't be able to make it to bay 66 tomorrow after all - my Mum's in hospital which has thrown all my plans out the window.

Sorry to hear that mate and hope all goes ok. Catch up soon

by **Neil** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:21 pm

Couldn't make the Bay last night - been away all week. But that means I'll definitely be at Pioneer next Friday. See youse there!

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by **Neil** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:26 pm

Sorry to hear about your mum Ben. My dad gave us a scare this week - not helped by the fact he was in the Canaries at the time! Alright now but heart in mouth for while there.

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by **Ben-G** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:46 pm

Cheers for your kind comments chaps. Immediate panic over for now, nothing like scary phone calls in the middle of the night and a bit of motoroway racing to the acute hospital ward to put the wind up you. I won't go on about it, lots of us on here are at the age where our parents are getting old, might be a little while before I am out on board again though.

by **GarethV** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:08 am

Hope she is ok Ben.

Just seen a post on that evil site people love to hate.

Anyway it is imperative that the numbers go up for Old mans Night at Pioneer. So it is literally use it or lose it.

So Ben aside if everyone could make the effort to come on Friday that would be great. It's not the greatest place for my "skills?" however it has been great to actually be skating when otherwise you couldn't with our rubbish weather and the darkness of the night.

..-

by **LostnotFound** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:29 pm

Really sorry to hear that Ben, hope she is well.

I'm still in despite no real skating for months I saw the Facebook message as well, so will come along for an hour or so, even if it's only for a chat rather than a proper a skate.

by **SimonB** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:12 pm

Unfortunately I wont be able to make this friday

but hope everyone has a good skate and that there is a decent turn out

by **Itsbeenawhile** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:15 pm

All things well ill be there this Friday. Haven't managed to skate since last month but looking forward to it.

by **Bustabloodklaaart** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:17 pm

Shit
Are we in danger of losing it?
I'm happy to come if we are.
Ain't gonna be much skating tho.

If there's a problem, how about we pay a little more.
Last time I was skating at 23.30 and I was 1 of 3 people left
It was fantastic.

by **GarethV** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:03 pm

Yeah that's what they are eluding to. They need to keep up regular numbers in order to make it viable staying open especially for the session.

I don't not mind paying a little more either.

We can have a word with them on Friday and see what they need.

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by **Ben-G** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:38 pm

I hope we don't lose these sessions, but do think if Pioneer are determined to make a success of them there is more they could do.

by **mrrobgee** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:21 pm

Wish I could support more but Friday nights are never a good night for me as don't get back from picking up my son till about 9 from his boxing training. I seem to have little time for myself and only manage to get out once or twice a week due to family commitments and they are usually dawn raids or when the kids are at school.