Craig wrote, rather lovelyly I thought, Thanks to the sterling efforts of Trousers, Mark C, and many others a full weekend of activities has been put together to fill the gap that the cancellation of ATP left in our hearts and social calendars. Well done everyone. It's a pleasure. I should quickly add that Sam Norman and David Kitchen all deserve your thanks too - I don't think they've been mentioned yet - and Claire Timmins, whose Pamela-like enthusiasm made it all happen in the first place. In case anyone on the moon or similar has missed our blatant self-promotion, and is in or near London over the weekend (starting tonight (Thursday) at the Betsey), check out this website for details of what's goin' on: http://www.poetrysoc.com/ATP/atp.htm <http://www.poetrysoc.com/ATP/atp.htm> Especially now that TIGERMILKING has been hastily put together on Saturday night, post-picnic - not at the usual venue, however, but Bar Oporto in Covent Garden. 7-12 (the best we could get, sadly), £3/2, go and check the website homiez... Craig then went on to add: I'm quite excited about this but I'm also worried that the shyness monsta might rear it's ugly head and make me chicken out as I really don't know anyone on the list Well...he might hit me for saying this, but if you're shy, just introduce yourself to Marcus, who's one of the friendliest, chattiest people I know (and he always calls you darling - er, well, he always calls me darling, anyway). Alternatively, just sit with everyone and soak up the atmosphere (possibly literally if it does rain, but it's not going to do that, oh no), and then drink a lot - well, not necessarily, but hopefully you'll be made to feel at home and you'll have a good time after all. Another thing that bears mentioning is that we may even have enough people for a footie tournament! We had one at the very first London picnic (I think) and it actually worked, so come on and take on the mighty ersatz Looper lads who covered themselves in, erm, something messy at Bowlie One. There might even be a big fab prize for the winners... (if you do want to play, simply make sure you're on Ally Cook's team and bingo! Gold medals all round) * exactly how to recognise a sinister picnic when you see one (in case the Offspring mailing list also has a Primrose Hill gathering planned for Saturday). Erm, well, historically we've always assembled against the railings immediately outside the exit to Camden Town tube. Look for Erica and her jaunty cravat, Trousers and his trousers, me with the sun glinting/rain bouncing off my shining bald pate, Miss Vicky biting her lip, Marcus having his face eaten...which leads me to the next query: how many upside down B&S badges can someone wear without seeming obsessed. Well, Natasha (who will be tucking into some finest face herself) turned up to a previous bash with all nine badges upside down, and she's the most well-balanced person I can think of - but a word of warning - you're unlikely to go home with as many, as they're pesky buggers and fall of really easily. Final thoughts - Susannah, you have to come. That's all there is to it. And yes, I am an ex-Warwick boy, replete with the fondest of memories. Mmm, Coventry... Mark xxx *********************************************************************** The contents of this e mail from HIT Entertainment PLC are confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy or further distribute this e mail; please notify us by telephone on 0171 224 1717, and delete the e mail from your computer. This e mail has been checked by our anti-virus system before leaving us; we accept no responsibility for the e mail and any attachments once they leave us. *********************************************************************** +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister@majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo@majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+