GB Update

[sandiego89]

Right I'm going to do a slightly silly thing and put some dates down for the 2016 GB Calendar 

2016 GB Poll to be held 10th to 17th April

I'm looking at running the 1 Week GB 24th April to 1st May

First GB of 2016 running mid May to mid August ? Then mid Sept to mid Dec followed by the final one mid Jan to mid March 2017

Anyway not set in stone yet but any comments welcome

Chris

Sounds like a solid plan.  I am a huge fan of having a clear schedule, themes out at least a few months before hand and absolutely no overlap between GB's.  Having a gap in between allows for a breather, voting and the pleas for extensions.  Years ago we had overlap and it worked poorly. 

I think 3 long builds and the one weeker is a perfect amount of GB's per year.  More than that is tough for many (at least me), but still enough to build excitement or sit one out if the theme does not interest me, or life dictates.   

Perhaps starting on a 1st and ending on a 30th/31st of the months might make things clearer?   

Thanks!- Dave

[NARSES2]

Perhaps starting on a 1st and ending on a 30th/31st of the months might make things clearer?   

Thanks!- Dave

True. I tend to go with weekends * mainly because those amongst us still working might be able to get cracking at the same time as the rest of us.

* Now tell me I've put non weekend dates down 

[NARSES2]

Right just to update things.

The current Cold War GB is due to finish on 3rd April. If you need extensions then contact the moderators.

After that we will have the 2016 One Week Build. I'm looking to run it over the May Day weekend as I know at least us Europeans get a day off.

Roughly at the same time we will do the poll for 2016/2017 with the aim of running the first GB between June and August. Thinking about it I'll open a thread as soon as the current GB finished or thereabouts.

[Dizzyfugu]

[zenrat]

Haven't we already had the extension for the CWGB?

[NARSES2]

Haven't we already had the extension for the CWGB?

Well I did move the original end date before we kicked off, so technically we have had an extension, but we haven't had one whilst the build is in progress.....yet ! We might get away with I suppose ? 

[kitnut617]

Haven't we already had the extension for the CWGB?

Well I did move the original end date before we kicked off, so technically we have had an extension, but we haven't had one whilst the build is in progress.....yet ! We might get away with I suppose ? 

Well I think I'd need an extension at the rate I'm getting my project finished  ----   

[Mossie]

I might see if I can throw in a quick and quirky token effort before the end of the GB.

[kitbasher]

Haven't we already had the extension for the CWGB?

Well I did move the original end date before we kicked off, so technically we have had an extension, but we haven't had one whilst the build is in progress.....yet ! We might get away with I suppose ? 

Well I think I'd need an extension at the rate I'm getting my project finished  ----   

Not the only one.  End of October would suit!  Not saying whih year 

[NARSES2]

You need to address your "pleas" to the Moderators of said GB I'm afraid lads, they are the ones with the power to offer an extension

[Gondor]

I think I am on track to finish THREE builds by/on the last day of the Group Build for a change. I would not complain if an extension was granted as there are bound to be niggles and problems arising by then.

Gondor

[Weaver]

Folks, the GB finishes on the 3rd of April in just over ONE WEEK.

If you want to ask for an extension, now would be the time.

[Weaver]

Okay folks, pleas have been considered, arguments tested, bribes collected and threats noted, and the moderators have solemly and wearily, with much rolling of eyes and shaking of heads, agreed to an extension of two weeks. The new finish date of the Cold War GB will be midnight on Sunday 17th of April. You're welcome.

[zenrat]

Expect another 6 or 7 from Dizz then...

[NARSES2]

Thanks Harold.

Once done I can get the poll organised for the 2016/17 GB's and we can kick the 2016 One Week Build off. Not expecting dates to be to much different from those previously postulated.

Chris