It's the "weekend away" bit that is cool Steve.
We have done many in The Woc and those of us who travel longer distances travel up Friday evenings and all meet at a pre booked hotel / evening meal.
Have the crack and meet at hotel breakfast in the morning.
Off to the event and more often that not return to the hotel for another great evening (normally the good bit).
Then cruise home together.
Having got home and sorted out the evening is cool as many things happen over the weekend and together with photos the event thread is buzzing ( bit like The SES Ring thread was).
Happy days