After lengthy discussions and checking of diaries the date for the Dutch Meet 2003 was set as the weekend of 27^th-28^th September 2003 and took place, as ever, in Alphen Aan Den Rijn. The Meet included a visit to 'Het Kasteel', Efteling, the planned visit to a Snooker Pub was scrapped due to no tables being available until around midnight so we adjourned to HK once more, and the inevitable sitting around chatting and drinking.

• An Account of the proceedings by Lucky Star
• Caption Competion 1 - Dutch Meet 2003
• Caption Competion 2 - Dutch Meet 2003
• Caption Competion 3 - Dutch Meet 2003
• Caption Competion 4 - Dutch Meet 2003

Shazz and TM's place looks to be booked to capacity already, but we will try to track down a few more places to crash for those interested. If all else fails, there are a couple of reasonably-priced hotels in the area.

Please sign up in the Accomodation forum if you want us to try and find you a bed/floor for the night.

• Thursday evening: Ten-Forward cafe in Het Kasteel
• Friday morning/afternoon: Relaxing in Alphen, while everybody comes in during the day.
• Friday evening: Confirmed! The group Silkstone is playing in Het Kasteel. They are billed as 'Americana, southern rock and a little country' - so somewhat quieter than the Band Kabaal we endured last time. This is followed by a move to the small bar. Towelmaster will be the DJ and I am sure that he will take requests!
• Saturday morning/afternoon: Arrival of Mina. Trip to Efteling.
• Saturday evening: A visit to the Snooker Club in Alphen for a few games of pool seems a popular choice, followed by a few drinks at local bar Kwatro.
• Sunday: Recovery time and bidding farewell!

Definites

• ClownMCP
• Don Vito
• Freggel
• Kheldar
• Lucky Star
• Marjin
• Mina
• Shazz
• Terry Teadreg (Friday)
• Toy Box - sadly ill so non-attendee
• Towelmaster

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