Blackpool 2001

Here are some of the photos from the Blackpool Mudmeet. If you'd like to see a larger version of a picture, simply click on it.

There are some quite good photos here, but unfortunately (as always) some of the best were never taken. These include Andy and Gehenna in an "embrace" for most of the evening ... the bouncer taking photos of naked men at the bar (no, really!) ... and of course, us turning up covered from head to toe in snow! I'm sure we'll do better next time!

For a more detailed report of the meet, take a look at Seamus's article here.

See you at the next meet in Oldham!

We're not quite sure what happened with this one, but it's quite a nice atmospheric shot so we left it in. I blame the snow!

From left to right, this rowdy bunch is Olazabal, Seamus, Pippin and Andy (who is looking a little worse for wear!)

No one can remember exactly what Syl (sitting here) had done to make Olazabal react like that - but we're glad we had a telephoto lens!

Coolio was intent on not being photographed ... either that, or he REALLY wanted everyone to see the back of his hand.

From left to right, Gehenna, Jesstar and Astral (on the Girls' table!)

Olazabal and Syl again - a little more relaxed this time.

Karya (with wet hair - due to all the snow and hand-dryers that aren't all that efficient when it comes to drying hair.)

Gehenna trying depserately hard to get a photo of Coolio. Ooops! He let his guard down on this side. Perhaps he should have put his drink down ...

Seamus, Pippin and Andy. Pippin looks worst for wear here ... odd!

Coolio, finally giving in and letting all his fans take a photo of him. What a guy!

Aileen and Karya, both trying to avoid the camera in their own unique ways.

Jesstar, Syl and (we think) Seamus.

Pippin and Reverence. Is it just me, or does it look like Pippin knows something but isn't telling Reverence, who isn't amused?

Some big pylonny thingy.

I *think* this is a beach. Anyway, a scenic shot of Blackpool at its best. No, really - at least it wasn't snowing again!

The next day, Gehenna and Astral do battle at the arcade.

Do you think Gehenna pays this much attention when she's playing MUD?

Aileen, beating up people.

Back at the racetrack. Now, that's concentration! Astral is sure to win!

But Gehenna looks confident. OK, enough of those two.

Coolio shooting at the bad guys.

Astral talking to Andy - checking he's OK after the night before. Game Over!

Some arch bowling particularly badly. No doubt it was because of the slippery surface.

Astral, being a lot more professional, going for her third strike in a row.

The bowling group photo. From left to right: Pippin, Foddy, Astral, Olazabal, Gehenna, Seamus, Coolio (asleep,) Andy (sober.)

To end the weekend, and to prove it doesn't snow in Blackpool nearly as much as we're making out, a shot of the sunset from the car on the way home.