Bodgers Assemble 2025
filed in News on Jan.28, 2025
Reposted from http://www.g7oli.co.uk/bodge_events.py?23-pStoicJan2024 (where there are more photos). Thanks to Martin.
Bodgers Assemble 2025: The Controversy Chronicles
First off, a massive shoutout to Olivier and Rex for orchestrating this year’s Bodgers Assemble. January rolled in with the Annual PSTOIC dinner, and we stuck to last year’s winning formula. We kicked things off with pre-dinner drinks at Bow Street Tavern at 18:00, followed by a meal next door at Wildwood Restaurant. The date that wasn’t to be missed: Saturday, 11 January 2025. The theme? “Bring Something Controversial.” Let’s shake things up a bit.
Now, a bit of drama: Wildwood called Rex at 11am on the day, wondering where we all were. Fast forward to Rex arriving at the restaurant, breezing past the queue, and confirming our table. Winter Warmer was on tap at Bow Street, and we welcomed back Andy, Rebecca, and Megan.
Canada based Ledda was in town so wins the prize for furthest trip to the meetup. As a pre-dinner warm up, Matt brought in a logic interface board from a pipe organ for us all to analyze. Olivier added an acceptable bodge for the fuse.
Apologies for absence were received from Alex, who submitted an early remote entry for the year’s controversial theme.
Controversial entries for this year’s theme included:
- Alan’s Invermectin Tablets
- Alex’s Rachmaninoff 2nd Concerto Op. 18 (remote entry)
- Andy’s Animal Farm DVD, UFO Crash Landing in Rendlesham book, Better Living Catalog
- Kevin’s Non-standard LED driver
- Ledda’s “illegal” F rated LED candle lamp
- Matt’s Extinction Rebellion starter pack, Wind turbine, Stamped pride flag
- Olivier’s Prince’s lyrics (YouTube link)
- Rex’s Make America Great Again hat
- Ronjoy’s Solar Trump
- ???? Starmer’s blackouts
After a bit of discussion, voting was carried out in three stages. First, everyone voted to select their top four entries. These four entries were then narrowed down to two by Rebecca, Megan, and Martin. Finally, to add to the controversial theme, ChatGPT was asked to pick the most controversial item from the final two entries (which it was a bit reluctant to do).
Results:
- Joint 3rd Place: Ronjoy – Solar Trump, Andy – Animal Farm DVD
- 2nd Place: Alan – Invermectin Tablets
- 1st Place: Rex – Make America Great Again hat
Thanks again to Andy for creating this year’s medal. The theme for 2026? Bring something historical.