Sir Norman Ray

Ahem. Dirty, STINKING, CHILDREN.... Anyway, now thats out of the way I have to say, this was very enjoyable. It was good to meet a good chunk of you guys for the first time.This was only my third Lego Meet up, but at least this time I didn't have to fly to Seattle! Everybody was a good laugh in their own ways, I don't think I'll ever forget the epic search for Tesco. (Or the fact I found my Guinness pen bottle opener as soon as I got home.) Or of course, I honestly don't know if I can invade Denmark next year (REVENGE!) due to costs. Who knows, maybe I'll get a better paying job? We'll see. But until then, here's dreaming of glorious evil black... -Sir Norman "To the pub!" Ray.

I have no idea at this stage. I'm pretty strapped for cash sadly, and I could barely afford this years meet AND BrickCon this year. I'm going to have to decide which I can really afford to do. The face of Sir Norman Ray is expected in too many place me thinks. -Sir Norman "Anybody spare me a few grand?" Ray.

Awesome! Oh, and you can't pay me enough money to go swimming :P -Sir Norman "The fact I can't find me trunks is nout to do with this!" Ray.

Well, I have heard from a few people at work that next week is in fact half term, which means there may be children about... -Sir Norman "Dirty, stinking, children..." Ray.

Well, I COULD pick you up, but I have no idea what traffic is going to be like after gettin the docotr of holograms. I'm pretty much riding rush hour traffic all the way from Essex on the M25. -Sir Norman "I really am gonna need petrol money for this..." Ray.

Well, on the 1st I'm not really planning much beyond getting to the hotel and dumping my stuff. So I'll gladly join you in the the big city for a tour of my Capital. -Sir Norman "I can understand cockney!" Ray.

Damn, thats a shame man, sorry to hear that. -Sir Norman "Send in the Special Forces, we need this guy" Ray.

No, they come with life rafts and life preservers. Which are designed to open automatically as soon as the door is opened as soon as the plane takes off. (Did you know that when the captain anounces cross check, thats the air crew arming those things?) And besides, statistically, traveling by air is the safest way. And grow up! I travel to Seattle for BrickCon for the third time this year, from England, on my own. -Sir Norman "Because in my family, if your gonna do it right, do it the dumbest way possible." Ray.

Yeah, you wait until you meet me. -Sir Norman "Raised in the church of cynical and quick snap one liners. Also known as the Church of Saint Bas-" Ray.

Yeah, its the deposit for the hotel in my case. The remaning balance for my hotel bill is £198.00 -Sir Norman "Moneymoneymoney" Ray.

... I wonder if I could get away with coming with my old LEGO trays in the loft. Thats old school stuff. Fabuland to, erm, not sure! -Sir Norman "Traveling salesman" Ray.

Okay, thanks man! -Sir Norman "Relieved? Whisky time!" Ray.

In regards to the trip to Legoland, how is this being arranged? Have we got hold of a deal or anything of that like? The same with the trip to Windsor castle? -Sir Norman "Want a deal? Let me get my trenchcoat..." Ray.

Me elaporate Spy network of fedora and trench coat wearing men with heavy accents of course. All from the school of Batman. And yes, yes I am -Sir Norman "I'm simply the best! Better then all da rest!" Ray.

Holodoc I believe is coming from Germany, and I'm picking him up from Gatwick. Maybe have a quick word with him about details, and you can hitch a ride with me. -Sir Norman "Taxi service" Ray.

Well, once again, thanks for the comments. I'd say I'm looking for a fairly decent sized ship, that combines firepower with speed. I like the idea of the two decker, I may buy and Imp Flagship, as its high on my want list outside of the next CafeCorner series set, and most likely see how I can add another deck on. Got the parts, got more then enough cannons! -Sir Norman "More guns then a redneck" Ray.

I started my return to LEGO building up a redcoat battalion. My 3 companies remain my pride, joy, and emergency funds. And it means I always demand pervection ;) Thanks man! I have to say, I'm not looking for a transport, but a regular combat ship. I see what you mean, but my main focus is my 14 Marines right now.I got these men, they need a tub to protect and I'd like a ship. I;ve been doing pirates technically for 20 odd years, and yet, I have no ship to pull into port. But thank you anyway! -Sir Norman "All ships, sink the Montana, I repeat, sink the Montana" Ray.

Thank you for your advice both of you :) I do need to take a serious look around here, I admit. Captain Becker, my main redcoat army is something like 300 men strong. The Marines though, that need a ship to guard, only 14 so far, and that includes officer and nco. I think with that size, it would be a one deck ship! And your post did help, thank you! -Sir Norman "Next time, be even more helpful..." Ray.

Ahoy mates, it's me, Sir Norman Ray. Now, I know it's been a long old while since I posted here. But, I'm hoping to get back into the old pirate game again. But I need some help. Inspired by the Hornblower TV movie series, I used my recent pirates line soldiers and the brand new London Escape set to finish off a detatchment of Imperial marines to defend my ship from Pirates, Armada and Imperial Guard. (Apologies if thats wrong, I'm still a little rusty getting back here) (with thanks to Brickarms for the excellent muskets!) Now I realise I have a problem. My Imperial officer and his sergeant have the man power, but no ship to actually deploy upon, and thats where I need help What should I do? My main option is to go up to the loft and rebuild the Carribian Clipper I have up there, whilst adjusting it to help the Redcoats. It would cost no money, just my manhood of going up super high, thin ladders to get my old, unused Lego down. My second option is to buy the recent Imperial Flagship. It would give me more Marines, a bigger ship to play with, but it's far from cheap. The other advantage is, I really want that ship! My other options are to make something more original from the Carribian Clipper hull, or order one of the older ships off of Bricklink or eBay, like the original Redcoat Imperial Flagship. As you guys are better at this then me, I thought I'd ask the experts on the best advice. Bare in mind, I'm not after a triple decker "HMS Sir Norman Ray's Mutha Fluffing Pimp Hand" I'm after something that would be smaller, more agile, but still pose a threat under the name like "HMS Sanguinius" Please help an old Lobster like me. -Sir Norman " " Ray.

Tell me about it. When I finally got through to them, they said something similar and didn't get back to me at all. I had to ring them back to be told they couldn't get hold of the hotel and they would try again Monday. And even then, they got my bizare email right, but not my simple postal address! -Sir Norman "IT'S ENGLAND YOU DOLTS!" Ray.

I wouldn't mind a name badge. I'm a busy man, and it's very easy for me to forget my name. Plus, they can go with BrickCon and minifig4life collection! -Sir Norman "And then confuse the Americans in October!" Ray.

Okay, I have some prices for the men that I want to sell in a months time. Now, per soldier, it will be £1.50. This includes Red Epulates, Tricorne hats and either a musket or a sword. Now, I've been somewhat fortenate in my find, and my need for money outweighs any chance of expanding my redcoats anytime soon. As such, Brown Backpacks are also up for sale for 0.15 pence each but are limited Shako's are up for 0.50 pence, but are even more limited. I will get numbers for the backpacks and shako's soon. -Sir Norman "Goodby you French Bas-" Ray.

I would still like one of these please. Sir Norman always travels private. -Sir Norman "Longs for business class..." Ray.

You guys are aware that I was joking about going into Londinium, right? I'll happily join you, depending on the venue. I mean, I wouldn't mind slipping by Covent Garden for a few things I'd like to get before going to America again. Of course, if some people ARE going by Duty Free to get to the UK, and happen upon some Jameson's Whisky, I'll happily accept contributions! I'm assuming the bar at the hotel isn't going to be liberal with the prices... -Sir Norman "THe one time I want a Liberal in my bed!" Ray.