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Ken_Stewart · Rook Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

It's time for a reminder that the Team Lightning will be held on Sunday 5 December at Grangemouth starting 2pm (till about 5.30). Full details are under Calendar on the website. Remember to bring clocks (sets/boards are supplied).
Simplest way to enter is to email me giving number of teams and estimates of their average grade.

Pat · Knight Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 18

Hi Ken,
given the current weather and forecasts for Sunday is there thought of postponing this event?

Ken_Stewart · Rook Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

Yes, we are considering this. There will be a definite decision later today or tomorrow morning. I'll email those who have sent entries plus put something on website.

JR · King Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 447 Location: Edinburgh

If it is cancelled hopefully it can be re-organised for sometime next year, it is one of the most enjoyable events of the year Razz

AWIC · King Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 221

Edinburgh West has a team (although I haven't entered it yet as I don't have final confirmation of names). However, the weather needs to improve.

I would favour postponing and rearranging. Although playing by telephone is always a laugh Twisted Evil

Ken_Stewart · Rook Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

We have now definitely cancelled the event. It seems uncertain that the venue will be open, the weather remains very doubtful and there seems - understandably in the conditions - little interest (only 4 entries so far).

We shall look at the possibility of holding the event post-winter.

Paul Denham · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject:

2.5 feet of snow in places in Grangemouth/Falkirk/Polmont Area.
Trains were struggling.
For 90 mins in work at Grangemouth getting files and paperwork to keep working from home it took me 7 hours as a round trip.
People were having to walk down the roads and squeeze in as cars came past, the pavements were so bad.
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Alan Tate · King Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 377 Location: Edinburgh

Any plans for the team blitz to be rescheduled?

admin · Site Admin Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 1386

Yes there is a discussion ongoing at the moment