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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: jc on May 04, 2013, 09:12:25 PM
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Hello,
I wanted to gauge interest here for another Magic Bus Tour, I know that there aren't any dates published for the forthcoming album tour, but they will come and I didn't want to be in a situation where people are booking up bits and bobs as and when dates appear and missing out because I need to know all the dates in order to put something together.
This is what we did last time: we did 5 UK dates by bus, including hotels, we had stop off's to see Stonehenge, the Rude Man of Cerne Abbas, and some even managed a dip in the sea off the Jurassic coast, oh and we managed to fit in some gigs to see some band as well. There were people on the bus who had travelled from the US, Canada, Germany, Austria, Holland, Sweden, Ireland, and the UK. We had a blast and I would love to be given the chance to do it again.
At this stage I would like to ask people to:-
- hold back on booking things immediately and give me a chance to put something together
- let me know that you would be interested in principle in participating in another Magic Bus Tour
At this stage I don't know if it would be a UK only tour, or whether it would be a US or European tour, like I said, I need to know the full picture, gauge interest, and then I can put something together. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Cheers
jc
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hi JC
First of all - what a wonderful idea and that alone is most appreciated by many, I am quite sure of that. It not onyl shows you had a great time organising the Oct 2011 "thing" but are also willing to put time and effort in another one. WOW!
I guess it does depend on dates, cities and countries so all info is welcome - although I realise there isn't any yet ... at least not for the fans ;-(
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If, big if, a US tour happens I'm definitely interested. Alas, that means I'm unlikely to be :-\
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In principle, yes, the last one was a blast. But it all depends on finances and number of dates on the tour, as this is a full UK tour, it might be more difficult to agree to do all the gigs. 5 shows in 5 days last time was just about perfect.
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I agree with Marloes. Great idea and much appreciated. Since I'm blowing my vacation time on a northern Euro trip, I won't be able to make it to the UK for the tour. IF they make it to the US, then I'll prob only be able to make one show, as the cities will be quite spread out, except in the north east. Something you need to keep in mind if planning a bus tour.
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I am sure JC will fix us a 'magic flight tour' if they do the US so we
don't need a bus over; we just swoop down over the cities like birds ;-)
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School allowing, you know we're interested. Obviously we are stuck regarding Mon-Thursday school days.
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Thank you for the feedback, I can look in to the logistics of maybe having a bus doing the whole tour and people booking different parts of it (did someone order a can of worms), flights are also not out of the question, it's just a matter of dates and being given sufficient notice to put something together.
Keep the questions and suggestions coming as it is important for me to gauge what people are interested in.
Cheers
jc
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Like Gayle with the school days.
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The last magic bus was awesome, I would love to do it all over again. Probably a not a US leg for my part, but potentially interested in UK and/or Europe (time and money permitting).
I guess we'll just have to wait for some tour date announcements... ;)
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Possibly Jack, although am favouring any Euro dates rather than UK.
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Bump, since dates are appearing.
Cheers
jc
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Hey up Jc this is something i would be interasted in. Hope to be back in work soon .So let me know what happens.I looking forward to Winter tour :)
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I´m the first one to sit in your bus, again, my dear - wherever it may go this time !
XuliX
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A plan is beginning to form, we hope to have something to put to you next week.
Cheers
jc
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Dates have been published, our initial thoughts are UK tour in 2 parts: Aberdeen through to Bilston, and Cambridge through to London; also a short run through Europe.
Please bear with us whilst we do a bit of number crunching and a lot of head scratching.
Cheers
jc
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Seeing as the dates are coming in now can look towards getting time off work AND it appears this time round there will be some season tix available .. It's all looking rather exiting :) do pass on any info when you have it
cheers
H
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Can I throw my hat in too... 8)
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A small update, the run through Europe is looking like Dresden through to Vienna, I am in the process of getting prices from a European bus company.
Anybody interested?
Cheers
jc
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Just my luck, that's the one weekend in October I already have plans. ;-)
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Change your plans! :)
Cheers
jc
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Yeah, I might just have to... ;)
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I would also be up for the trip if the price is right, its got to be cheaper then getting trains round the country.
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Hi jc. I am already looking at how many i can get to. As long as i can sit near the front (coz i get travel sick) i'm there.
I'd better bring some brown bags just in case. :-[
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Just a quick note to say more news in a few days.
And no worries Ruckedout, you can sit in the front.
Cheers
jc
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Hello,
well here it is, our thoughts were based around your feedback; we though that it was probably a bit much to ask for people to commit to the full UK tour as it would be a sizeable chunk of valuable leave. Also UK people would probably be able to do 2 or 3 nights from home, so we split the UK in to a northern tour and a southern tour. We also thought the short run from Dresden to Vienna looked interesting and have put it out there to see if there to see if we could make this work.
These are the numbers:-
Aberdeen to Bilston
Price £349 per person sharing for 6 nights accommodation and travel.
Cambridge to London
Price £269 per person sharing for 4 nights accommodation and travel, note travel to London but London accommodation not included.
Full UK tour Aberdeen to London
Price £649 per person sharing for 11 nights accommodation and travel. We will find something interesting to do between Bilston and Cambridge. Note travel to London but London accommodation not included.
Short European tour
Dresden to Vienna
Price £399 per person sharing for 4 nights accommodation and travel.
Single room supplement for all above of £19 per night.
Note tickets not included but that may change depending on demand and availability.
What you get is a hassle free, door to door service, an amazing atmosphere and feeling of camaraderie, and we may even get the opportunity to visit some interesting sites along the way. Oh, and you may get to see a band at some point.
I need 16 people on each of the tours to make them happen.
This is very much a first draft, if it isn't what you want, tell me what it is you do want and I will try and tailor it to what people really want. If it is what you want, please contact me to arrange payment of your deposit.
Cheers
jc
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I'm probably going to follow your bus on my bike as I know people in pretty much every town the band are going to so I don't need accommodation for any of the dates. Happy to put up at least two in London?
You can also tow me if I run out of petrol mid tour ;)
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Interested in the Cambridge to London slot. is there any option to pay a single room supplement like last time, so as not to inflict my snoring on anyone? :)
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Interested in the Cambridge to London slot. is there any option to pay a single room supplement like last time, so as not to inflict my snoring on anyone? :)
Welcome aboard lfran, there is a single snorer supplement available. I'll send you pm.
Cheers
jc
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I hope this works: you can see what we got up to the last time we did this:-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/116777985097968/
Cheers
jc
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Hi JC Am Seriously now considering this having had a bit of a rubbish year , became single and got V old age suddenly ;) this might be a very good remedy indeed to wake my life up a bit and open up some more paths assuming single old duffers are allowed ;D
I'm assuming that we get news of Season tickets soon and that I'll prob either do Buckley, Manc and Bilston myself and get on 2nd leg of uk bit
what sort of deadline for notice are you needing can I ask ?
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Hello Himself, I can assure you that the Magic Bus has positive regenerative effects, you'll feel like a teenager during, and have a strange buzz for several days afterwards. And to quote a certain song, we are old we are young... you'll fit in just fine.
It will be on a first come first served basis, you can pay a deposit and make up the balance in chunks, so long as we have enough to secure the rooms, we can have room for manoeuvre.
PM me and I can put you on the list if you wish.
Cheers
jc
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that will be amazing
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cool JC .. I shall PM you .. I guess I can do this again for the fourth time :) will PM when I'm totally sober to sort out ;)
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Hello,
well here it is, our thoughts were based around your feedback; we though that it was probably a bit much to ask for people to commit to the full UK tour as it would be a sizeable chunk of valuable leave. Also UK people would probably be able to do 2 or 3 nights from home, so we split the UK in to a northern tour and a southern tour. We also thought the short run from Dresden to Vienna looked interesting and have put it out there to see if there to see if we could make this work.
These are the numbers:-
Aberdeen to Bilston
Price £349 per person sharing for 6 nights accommodation and travel.
Cambridge to London
Price £269 per person sharing for 4 nights accommodation and travel, note travel to London but London accommodation not included.
Full UK tour Aberdeen to London
Price £649 per person sharing for 11 nights accommodation and travel. We will find something interesting to do between Bilston and Cambridge. Note travel to London but London accommodation not included.
Short European tour
Dresden to Vienna
Price £399 per person sharing for 4 nights accommodation and travel.
Single room supplement for all above of £19 per night.
Note tickets not included but that may change depending on demand and availability.
What you get is a hassle free, door to door service, an amazing atmosphere and feeling of camaraderie, and we may even get the opportunity to visit some interesting sites along the way. Oh, and you may get to see a band at some point.
I need 16 people on each of the tours to make them happen.
This is very much a first draft, if it isn't what you want, tell me what it is you do want and I will try and tailor it to what people really want. If it is what you want, please contact me to arrange payment of your deposit.
Cheers
jc
Hi JC
I am quite intrested in this as well just need to sort out a few things work wise etc and
I am also waiting to see the price of the season tickets etc. One question? will we have to get up to Aberdeen to start on the first leg or will the bus have a pickup in London (or somewhere else) as thats where you will be finishing??
Cheers Mick
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Hello Mick, I live in London so you will be able to catch a ride up to Aberdeen.
Hope this helps, send me a pm and we'll see if we can work something out.
Cheers
jc
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Sounds like an excellent holiday. Already got tickets before i read this so guess will see you all at travel lodge. :)
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L.North, no tix involved, just travel and accommodation at this stage, so you may still join if you wish.
Cheers
jc
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Hi JC, bit of a novice on this forum, so not sure if you got my message(s). But please count me in for the Euro leg...a really exciting opportunity. Thank you for pulling this together.
Let me know how to get funds to you to secure rooms. Jezza
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Hello Mick, I live in London so you will be able to catch a ride up to Aberdeen.
Hope this helps, send me a pm and we'll see if we can work something out.
Cheers
jc
Hi JC, I just PM'd you (I think) :-) if you did not get it let me know
Cheers Mick
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Hello Mick, reply sent and hopefully we will have you on board.
Cheers
jc
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Still hoping this is a goer..... 8)
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thanks for the bump Jezz. This is still a goer and there are still spaces.
Cheers
jc
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I'd be interested in the European leg...depending on work, finance, etc. Anyone know any details about flights to Dresden and from Vienna, prices etc.
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Hi JC thanks for the emails.sorry to here doubts over euro leg of magic bus. I might be able to swing an escape for the northern leg from Aberdeen to Bilston...just need to work out how to get from Yorkshire to Aberdeen. Is anyone else heading up? Jezzamactezza
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Jezza, I'm sure we may be able to work out an en-route pick-up, you know you want to :)
Cheers
jc
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Splendid...pencil me in...I'll confirm early next week. Jezza 8) 8) 8)
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Now that the album is fully out, it is time for shameless bump. There are still some spare places on the Magic Bus, if you have any questions, ask away and we'll see if we can make it work.
Cheers
jc
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Hi JC,
Defo up for the northern leg down from Aberdeen, just need the pick up in Yorkshire area to get up there. I think you have my direct contact details so please can you let me know what you need from me. I have not yet bought tickets as I need to be sure the bus is still on before I do. Regards Jez.
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Nice one Jezza,
welcome aboard you may go ahead and buy your tickets :-) I'll get Amanda to contact you regarding payment.
Cheers
jc
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Two less seats available from Aberdeen to Bilston! See everybody again in a few weeks!!
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Great news Brian,, YEEHAA !!!
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Thanks JC
"All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go...."
Far too excited to be on board and looking forward to meeting everyone. Tickets all booked (took ages to do one by one) but sorted.
"Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on, bring it on...." Jezza.