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Doing something about this whole war with Iraq thing..

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STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

10:03 / 12.02.03

If anyone wants a pdf (or just wants to see it so they know what I'm talking about), then here goes:

I-Spy left-wing splinter groups

I'm still holding out for an updated version, though, given that we did so much extra research for the guy last time!

12:13 / 12.02.03

Well, tragically tempted as I am to spend post-Valentine's Day Saturday oohing and ahhing at Kew's Ninth Orchid Festival instead, I suspect we'll likely be there.

12:17 / 12.02.03

NFT then but are we looking to unleash the Fury that is Barbelith at 12 or nearer 1, given what Illmatic was saying about the usual slow start (and we're hoping this will be a monster march)?

I guess it may take an hour of milling forlornly about to spot any guerrillas barbelitos, unless you're all dressed as kittens. Guess that means Dead Puppies shirt for me. That'll show 'em!

Goodness Gracious Meme

12:32 / 12.02.03

I'll be coming up from brighton after a lateish night (and if you want to come out to play, check here) so I don't know whether I'll make it to the NFT or not. If a couple of people could pm me mobile no.s I'll try and catch up with you.

and yeah, we hung around for about an hour at least, last time, so meeeting later seems sensible...

Our Lady of The Two Towers

15:32 / 12.02.03

Well, if the updated Socialist Watcher doesn't turn up by Friday I'll print out a load and bring them with me.

I was thinking, anyone fancy making up a load of those paper decision maker things from the back of Kill Your Boyfriend to distribute too?

19:46 / 12.02.03

I'm actually thinking of dressing up for this, on the grounds that I'm less readily stereotypable as soap-dodging anarchist loon-scum. Thinking of breaking out the pinstripes...

21:47 / 12.02.03

I'll probably be at the NFT depending on how the transport systems work out, and despite late start will probably be there early with a book or something. You probably ought to recognise me (red hair/goatee, brownish duffel coat) but can PM mobiles if necessary. I might only make it to the pub, but I'm hoping not to. All depends on how much more the government scaremonger me.

22:17 / 12.02.03

Hey everyone. Due to working night shift this week (7 days straight), I'm sorry to say that I will be sleeping soundly whilst you are all wombling down the streets of London. Damn and blast!

Have a good one, stay safe and wave a placard and shout some slogans for me!

Will be dreaming of you all!

Our Lady of The Two Towers

08:13 / 13.02.03

Some info on the tube situation...
http://www.thetube.com/content/pressreleases/0302/11.asp

February 11 2003
Travel advice for the anti-war march

Up to half a million people are expected to attend an anti-war march in
central London on Saturday February 15.

The marchers will gather on the Embankment and in Gower Street. They will walk via Piccadilly to a rally in Hyde Park which will end at 5.30pm.

London Underground advises that any station along the marching route and around the assembly points may have to be shut for short periods of time to prevent overcrowding.

We apologise in advance if this is necessary but please be patient. It is for your own safety.

LU asks that marchers do NOT arrange to meet friends at Tube station
entrances when assembling for the march, as this will cause congestion and overcrowding and increase the likelihood of stations being temporarily shut.

We would also ask that marchers used the following stations for their return journey:

Bond Street for the northbound Jubilee Line and Westminster for the
southbound Jubilee Line.
Green Park for the northbound Victoria Line and Victoria for the southbound Victoria Line.
Green Park for the eastbound Piccadilly Line and Knightsbridge for the
westbound Piccadilly Line.

Please remember: Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch and Lancaster Gate stations are closed.

There are no Central or Waterloo & City line services. (Click here for more information.)

There are no services on the Circle, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan
lines between Baker Street Station and Liverpool Street Station. (Click here for more information.)

14:24 / 13.02.03

I was thinking, anyone fancy making up a load of those paper decision maker things from the back of Kill Your Boyfriend to distribute too?

Cool idea. Don't know about a 'load', but I'll make some..

Hattie's Kitchen

14:55 / 13.02.03

I've been foiled again, I have to work on Saturday - I hope everyone has a great time, and if anyone's taking a camera, can u post some pics up please? Looking forward to seeing Stoatie's infamous banner! x

Tryphena Absent

15:26 / 13.02.03

I think we should say 1pm outside the NFT simply because it means I can sleep longer.

No one has any felt tip pens do they? I'm wearing a white shirt and I'm going to get people to sign the bloody thing and then send it off to my MP... so wonderfully school leavers day. I'm getting all bouncy excited now, how am I going to make it through two lectures and a four course meal tomorrow???

18:21 / 13.02.03

I can't be arsed anymore, so I'll be working that day and I'll catch y'all in the pub.

21:29 / 13.02.03

I will be coming with my mum. Treat her well!

NFT it is.

gozer the destructor

22:21 / 13.02.03

Oh, come on bill, more the merrier!!

I'll be there about 12.30 methinks, i'll keep my eyes open for people...

23:11 / 13.02.03

Can't be certain, but I'm not sure a mass coming on Bill is going to make him feel any happier about the march...

00:12 / 14.02.03

One for the Londoners: how long do you reckon it'll take me to get from Kings X to Waterloo on Saturday morning?

01:32 / 14.02.03

Well I'm travelling with Anna, so 1pm is when I'll arrive too. I'm dead pleased that my little brother is coming to protest too (but under his own steam).

05:20 / 14.02.03

I'll be going in extremely early. Possibly leaving Southampton at seven am. We hope to beat the rush.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

09:23 / 14.02.03

I'm gonna try to make 1... if I don't, a couple of you have my number, and anyone else's welcome to pm me for it. It all depends what time I get out of work tomorrow morning, and how much sleep I manage to grab in between...

09:51 / 14.02.03

I'm going to be there, somewhere in the crowd - hope to meet you all in the pub later.

10:08 / 14.02.03

yeah, what Ariadne said.

Apparently there's a mass sit-down planned for Piccadilly Circus at 5pm. Could be a good'un.

10:14 / 14.02.03

One for the Londoners: how long do you reckon it'll take me to get from Kings X to Waterloo on Saturday morning?

ditto. Does anyone foresee any problems/delays with zooming up and down the Northern line?

No star here laces

11:23 / 14.02.03

For anyone having second thoughts, I suggest you buy a copy of today's Guardian and have a look at the photos of the carnage from the last time round. It instantly convinced me that I have no option but to go along tomorrow. It is utterly unacceptable for this to happen again and even if the march does no good, we all have to try...

11:25 / 14.02.03

Since I'm coming up from Brighton, this is also a concern for me. This site gives some travel advice, but services look as though - if running - they're going to be packed.

gozer the destructor

12:16 / 14.02.03

Cheers Tez, helpful bit of info that, i think everyone should keep in mind though that the state is trying to play this a some kind of security risk and so section 60s may well be the falva of the day. Take some choclate and water, just to be safe, and plenty of cigs.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

12:30 / 14.02.03

I hate the left now and war's inevitable, but if there's gonna be free adrenalin to be had peacefully I may well go along to this sit down malarchy! I dunno how to hook up with you guys, but I'll take moby numberz. But I'd rather be on my own - only one person to worry about if it gets messy. In case it does, do what Gozer says and have a supply of food, water and warm clothing. Do not go if you are claustrophobic. Do not carry anything which can be defined as a weapon or a prohibited substance. Give your name and DOB and say nothing else in the unlikely event they do nick you. Hopefully that's unnecessary mothering on my part and I'll catch you all for a nice cheap pint in the Princess Louise aftywards. Oh and 'Nesh, don't be so filthy. ;-)

12:51 / 14.02.03

Righty, looks like I'll be seeing you all(ish) at the NFT at one, followed by the Princess Lou after - tube advice, not long at all - KC to Waterloo should only take 30 mins tops but get the right branch of the Northern Line - I think you have to get the Northbound train to Euston and come back down on the other branch, or go to Kennington and then come north again - I advise being a bit early as it'll probably be a bit mental tomorrow.

Morlock - groupie for hire

12:53 / 14.02.03

#500,001. I'm meeting friends over by the eye just before noon, will keep an eye out for Stoatie's flag, yarr.

Sec 60s? I can think of worse reasons to pump up the threat. But then paranoia is a bit of a hobby...

12:57 / 14.02.03

This site gives the salient details on S60s, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.

13:47 / 14.02.03

Any chance a couple of people could PM me some mobile numbers so I don't get completly lost?

Please?

Our Lady of The Two Towers

13:52 / 14.02.03

As for the Northern Line, last time they just didn't open the doors at Embankment, so it'll probably be the same again. Maybe a bit slow and creaky, and you'll fight to get on or off at the station before/after Embankment, but it won't be much different otherwise from a normal Saturday. (I'm lucky in that I live near the end of the line, so should be able to get on and get a seat and laugh)

Paleface: About 20 to 30 minutes I'd guess?

13:56 / 14.02.03

Looking forward to meeting you all. See you at 1 at the NFT.

15:30 / 14.02.03

That is what I had betted upon. I'll try and get on the 1045 from here, in that case.

Tryphena Absent

16:09 / 14.02.03

If there's trouble I hope I get lumped in with a load of old ladies with a few hundred thousand thermos' full of tea.

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