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@AC - dude, if you campaign with me to have it in Manc central again, it'd be so much closer to home. Come ooooon :D

Nah, lets just organise our own.

We don't need some poncy southern fairy meet-up :p


</jk>

We can always rip up beer mats :D
hehe, I nearly got asked to leave for doing that in a pub the other week, i don't think it helped when I explained that it was probably because I'm sexually frustrated

hehe, I nearly got asked to leave for doing that in a pub the other week, i don't think it helped when I explained that it was probably because I'm sexually frustrated

How many ashtrays did you manage to fill?

Evening fellow Britishers!!!!!

In regards to the meet, I know I've already asked, but where in London is it?

How many ashtrays did you manage to fill?
only 1 before i was asked to stop

only 1 before i was asked to stop

Bah, hopefully we'll be able do more in London though :)

Evening fellow Britishers!!!!!

In regards to the meet, I know I've already asked, but where in London is it?
i don't think it's been decided yet but I think it'll be somewhere near Eudton station

Evening fellow Britishers!!!!!

In regards to the meet, I know I've already asked, but where in London is it?
It's going to be along Euston Road, probably meeting in The Euston Flyer pub on the opposite side of the road from Euston station, approximately halfway between Euston and King's Cross stations..

Bah, hopefully we'll be able do more in London though :)
lol, we can have a competition, see who can fill one up fastest

It's going to be along Euston Road, probably meeting in The Euston Flyer pub on the opposite side of the road from Euston station, approximately halfway between Euston and King's Cross stations..

How far from Liverpool Street?

How far from Liverpool Street?
Take the tube, it's 5 stops to King's Cross/St. Pancras on the Circle Line westbound.

Take the tube, it's 5 stops to King's Cross/St. Pancras on the Circle Line westbound.

Oh goody. Another chance to get lost pn the underground:D

Will anyone else be going back towards Chelmsford?

Oh goody. Another chance to get lost pn the underground:D

Will anyone else be going back towards Chelmsford?
I might be...depends if I go back to my parents afterwards or back to Leicester. Depends on if I have a job by then.

I might be...depends if I go back to my parents afterwards or back to Leicester. Depends on if I have a job by then.

You'll be coming by Chelmsford. trust me bitch!;)

I assume everyone except TBC will be over 18?

Oh goody. Another chance to get lost pn the underground:D

Will anyone else be going back towards Chelmsford?

YUP - I'm from Tiptree so will be passing through. JOIN ME!!!:)

YUP - I'm from Tiptree so will be passing through. JOIN ME!!!:)

I thought Tiptree didn't have a station?

I'lll be getting on at Colchester, so, thats sounds like a plan sir!

I thought Tiptree didn't have a station?

I'lll be getting on at Colchester, so, thats sounds like a plan sir!

It doesn't so I'll probably be driving to Witham

will anyone be going anywhere near Uxbridge? I hate getting the tube at night:(

Methinks TBC may be using Colchester also. Do you live in Colchester?

It doesn't so I'll probably be driving to Witham

But not driving back I assume:D

Do I know you in real life?

Methinks TBC may be using Colchester also. Do you live in Colchester?

I am TBC. Just incognito.;)

But not driving back I assume:D

Do I know you in real life?

NO.

I will be driving home also as I don't drink - mine's a diet coke!

<Perfect opportunity for locals to try and blag lifts!>

I am TBC. Just incognito.;)

I see:p

NO.

I will be driving home also as I don't drink - mine's a diet coke!

<Perfect opportunity for locals to try and blag lifts!>

CAR PARKED IN WITAM.

You're not driving back, on account of having no car left;)

I dont really need a lift, I'll go to my grandparents house near Colchester north.

will anyone be going anywhere near Uxbridge? I hate getting the tube at night:(
Just rough it in the local YHA like the rest of us. Either that or try to woo some poor unfortunate back with you. :eek:

CAR PARKED IN WITAM.

You're not driving back, on account of having no car left;)

I dont really need a lift, I'll go to my grandparents house near Colchester north.

Meh - I park there every day as I commute to London - I've only ever seen one smashed window (car minus stereo) and a couple of cars keyed. I've not had any probs (but then I usually leave my crappy work van there!).

Just rough it in the local YHA like the rest of us. Either that or try to woo some poor unfortunate back with you. :eek:

YHA?

Meh - I park there every day as I commute to London - I've only ever seen one smashed window (car minus stereo) and a couple of cars keyed. I've not had any probs (but then I usually leave my crappy work van there!).

f'nuff then.

what time are we going up then?

YHA?
YHA = Youth Hostel Association. There's one of their hostels vaguely opposite St. Pancras tube station.

YHA = Youth Hostel Association. There's one of their hostels vaguely opposite St. Pancras tube station.

I like it.

Free I assume?

f'nuff then.

what time are we going up then?

NO IDEA AT ALL - not sure what time we're meeting - It's gonna take some planning closer to the time methinx :)

I like it.

Free I assume?
Erm, no. Probably about £25 for the night (cheap for London).

http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/hostelpages/173.html

Edit - actually, I'll put that link on the first post.

Just rough it in the local YHA like the rest of us. Either that or try to woo some poor unfortunate back with you. :eek:
That might not be a bad idea actually, otherwise I won't be able to stay out too late cause I'll miss the last bus

You're at CRGS aren't you? Is Matusiak still head of History?

Matusiaks a legend!:)

When were you there?

Erm, no. Probably about £25 for the night (cheap for London).
that's a lot for a hostel, I could actually prob get a taxi home for les sthan that

That might not be a bad idea actually, otherwise I won't be able to stay out too late cause I'll miss the last bus
Yeah, you're staying in the hostel. I plan to prove, inconclusively, that Manchester Uni nightlife skills are greater than Chalfont St. Whatever. :D

Yeah, you're staying in the hostel. I plan to prove, inconclusively, that Manchester Uni nightlife skills are greater than Chalfont St. Whatever. :D

I'll be the judge of that. Consider it a recruitment drive!:D

Matusiaks a legend!:)

When were you there?
1996-2003. Heh, Matusiak was the reason I did History at uni. Just graduated with a 2:1, having done my dissertation on the reign of Edward VI. And citing two articles by Matusiak in it.

1996-2003. Heh, Matusiak was the reason I did History at uni. Just graduated with a 2:1, having done my dissertation on the reign of Edward VI. And citing two articles by Matusiak in it.

He's actually a bloody good teacher come to think of it.

Did you know Bayes and Beatty have left?

Or, incidentally, that Alistair Cook is Mrs.Cook's son?

Yeah, you're staying in the hostel. I plan to prove, inconclusively, that Manchester Uni nightlife skills are greater than Chalfont St. Whatever. :D
I don't believe that could be true, remember Chalfont is home to the official 2nd worst nightclub in the country! how can you compete with that?

that's a lot for a hostel, I could actually prob get a taxi home for les sthan that

London, weekend, nighttime = ££££££ you could probably get to the end of Euston road for that! ;)

I don't believe that could be true, remember Chalfont is home to the official 2nd worst nightclub in the country! how can you compete with that?
Hmm. I could mention a few things that we've done/had done to our group as part of the nightlife here, but some of them are just nasty. I promise you, though, Manchester and 5th Avenue over Chalfont and shitty nightclub. I WILL CRUSH YOU. ¬_¬

I'll be the judge of that. Consider it a recruitment drive!:D
Word of advice - if you end up going to Manchester, befriend an extrovert Medic. Partywise, you'll never look back.

Word of advice - if you end up going to Manchester, befriend an extrovert Medic. Partywise, you'll never look back.

well of course!

Oddly, I did fleetingly think work might be involved.... nah;)

London, weekend, nighttime = ££££££ you could probably get to the end of Euston road for that! ;)
i don't live in London though, I live in wycombe, I'd only need to get a taxi from Uxbridge to Wycombe and from what I can remember I can persuade them to do it for about £20

well of course!

Oddly, I did fleetingly think work might be involved.... nah;)
Oh please. Everyone knows that the first year is for drinking and partying. And the second year. And the third...

i don't live in London though, I live in wycombe, I'd only need to get a taxi from Uxbridge to Wycombe and from what I can remember I can persuade them to do it for about £20

"persuade".........:D

Oh please. Everyone knows that the first year is for drinking and partying. And the second year. And the third...

I consider myself corrected!;)

"persuade".........:D
:p well, being a girl does have its advantages

:p well, being a girl does have its advantages

:eek: You've shattered by childhood illusions. I fawt you meant nice conversation!;)

It sounds as though you will all have a ball....I'd love to be there....I only live in middlesex....but I won't be able!
:(
Have a rum and coke for me please someone...maybe even all of you!

It sounds as though you will all have a ball....I'd love to be there....I only live in middlesex....but I won't be able!
:(
Have a rum and coke for me please someone...maybe even all of you!

Why cant you come?

Why cant you come?
*Shifty eyes*

Husband says no...
:(

:eek: You've shattered by childhood illusions. I fawt you meant nice conversation!;)
lol, well there is that but big boobs tend to help too

*Shifty eyes*

Husband says no...
:(
:( tell him to buggar off!

lol, well there is that but big boobs tend to help too

:D

too true. Perhaps I should invest in a boob job?

:( tell him to buggar off!
lol.....

:D

too true. Perhaps I should invest in a boob job?
definately, and if they fail to get you cheap taxi fares at least you'll have somewhere to hold your beer

definately, and if they fail to get you cheap taxi fares at least you'll have somewhere to hold your beer

Indeed. :D Incidentally, do you speak french?

*Shifty eyes*

Husband says no...
:(
Pfft, tell him you're going, and that's the end of the matter.

Pfft, tell him you're going, and that's the end of the matter.
I wish....

Indeed. :D Incidentally, do you speak french?
un peu, pourquoi?

I wish....
Why? He gonna beat you if you do?

I need a job! Somebody find me one!

un peu, pourquoi?

I've got to finish my essay by 12 and email to a teacher. I need volunteers to write section.

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I'll do anything

I've got to finish my essay by 12 and email to a teacher. I need volunteers to write section.

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I'll do anything
I never did my own homework, what on earth makes you think I'll do yours?!

*Shifty eyes*

Husband says no...
:(

Either stop putting out until he agrees or drag him along ;)

Why? He gonna beat you if you do?

I need a job! Somebody find me one!

You could become a man-whore! In fact, you could become the best he-bitch in my manstable!:cool:

You could become a man-whore! In fact, you could become the best he-bitch in my manstable!:cool:
Only if you have a desire to fill your stable with overweight people!

However if that's how your tastes run... ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME!

has deffent date been set yet

Either stop putting out until he agrees or drag him along ;)
Lol...I stopped that business years ago!
;)

Only if you have a desire to fill your stable with overweight people!

However if that's how your tastes run... ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME!

If I had 2 more manginas like you - I'd be a millionnaire :D

Lol...I stopped that business years ago!
;)

maybe you should start putting out then and he may be more agreeable :eek:

He's actually a bloody good teacher come to think of it.

Did you know Bayes and Beatty have left?

Or, incidentally, that Alistair Cook is Mrs.Cook's son?
I only vaguely remember Mrs Cook...she joined the school when I started year 12 and she never taught me.

I bet Bayes left to become a full-time alcoholic, and Beatty left to take care of his cows...

maybe you should start putting out then and he may be more agreeable :eek:
I'll give it a try over the weekend!
:rolleyes:

I'm having my holiday in July, so I can meet any weekend in either Aug or September.

PS I recommend 'the Insider' by Piers Morgan. One man's account of life at the top of the British Media Establishment. It's a terribly gossipy, trashy read. Hilarious :D

I only vaguely remember Mrs Cook...she joined the school when I started year 12 and she never taught me.

I bet Bayes left to become a full-time alcoholic, and Beatty left to take care of his cows...

Bayes still hangs around the school. He hasn't completely grasped the notion of retirement yet.

As for Beatty, I think he actually bought a farm!

Would you happen to remember Terry Bird?;)

Bayes still hangs around the school. He hasn't completely grasped the notion of retirement yet.
Makes sense. He never really grasped the notion of teaching either...:p

As for Beatty, I think he actually bought a farm!
Lol!

Would you happen to remember Terry Bird?;)
I would, I would. He is what we like to refer to as 'a character'. Along with Mike Roots (know him? Or has he finally retired?)...who once appeared on the Big Breakfast.

I might add you to the list...

Right after I add The blessed Chris. Under-age drinking...*shakes head*...disgraceful. :p Wouldn't have caught me doing that...I could always outrun the buggers. :D

I used to think I knew what I was doing this summer...it's now all up in the air again. Largely cos I'm thinking of going to the Edinburgh Festival (ok, I mean the Fringe) in late August. So...I'll still keep an eye on the when and the where, post when I know what I'm doing.

Bumped because otherwise I'll forget and make other plans

Bumped again to make sure Tribes doesn't make other plans.

Ah, damn it. I just knew that Morris Dancing weekend would coincide with something!

Actually, my budget could be a minor constraining factor this time. Today, I paid the university over £240 in fines. :(

Ah, damn it. I just knew that Morris Dancing weekend would coincide with something!

Actually, my budget could be a minor constraining factor this time. Today, I paid the university over £240 in fines. :(
:eek: £240?! What did you do?

Bugger, I leave for a minute and look what gets organised!!!

Oh well, I wouldn't be able to in September anyhow...my PGCE starts then.

And for those who wish to know, I got my degree and graduated on Wednesday :D

You're coming to London ! My London ! And whilst i might not be there, just don't break/conquer anything ok.

:eek: £240?! What did you do?
More to the point, what didn't he do???

Bugger, I leave for a minute and look what gets organised!!!

Oh well, I wouldn't be able to in September anyhow...my PGCE starts then.

And for those who wish to know, I got my degree and graduated on Wednesday :D
You call it a minute, I call it over a month. I was wondering where you'd got to. Congratulations on the degree :) I graduated last Wednesday (12th). Now I'm unemployed and applying for benefits. :D

Some of my employees are over in London right now, and they are bitching that it's hot, and a lot of buildings don't have air conditioning.

Some of my employees are over in London right now, and they are bitching that it's hot, and a lot of buildings don't have air conditioning.

It's grim down south.

I'm quite lucky, my work place is well air condition. Pity its a bit in regards of stuff to do during the breaks. My girlfriend on the otherhand works in an office with a big glass dome as a roof and no air conditioning. She may get paid more than me but I don't envy her at all.

Some of my employees are over in London right now, and they are bitching that it's hot, and a lot of buildings don't have air conditioning.

laugh at them from me. I work all over London and yes it's hot, moreso when you're on foot all day and carrying a heavy rucksack. most of the offices I go to have air-con which is cool!(literally and good)

Some of my employees are over in London right now, and they are bitching that it's hot, and a lot of buildings don't have air conditioning.
Hopefully it'll be a little bit cooler (and not so humid) in six weeks time. And the pubs/restaurants will have air-con.

You call it a minute, I call it over a month. I was wondering where you'd got to. Congratulations on the degree :) I graduated last Wednesday (12th). Now I'm unemployed and applying for benefits. :D

Yup a month with sucky ISDN and virtually no time for NS.

But now wireless broadband will change that!!! :D

:eek: £240?! What did you do?
It's not as bad as it sounds, I promise :p £192 of it was on 1 wired window, plus £26 for library fines that were overdue, plus some extra for generic fir extinguisher-type fines that I owed.

On the other hand, my first year was fuvking mint :D I'm pissed right now, as it happens :o

It's not as bad as it sounds, I promise :p £192 of it was on 1 wired window, plus £26 for library fines that were overdue, plus some extra for generic fir extinguisher-type fines that I owed.

On the other hand, my first year was fuvking mint :D I'm pissed right now, as it happens :o


Really?

Being drunk whilst posting?

Never! ;)

Reminds me of a rather bad night when PC was still around...ouchie I had a hangover...

Really?

Being drunk whilst posting?

Never! ;)

Reminds me of a rather bad night when PC was still around...ouchie I had a hangover...
Much like me right now. Oh God.

*walks through thread clanging big metal frying pans together*

Hangover you say?

*Brings out huge speakers and puts on 'Barbie Girl'*

Better yet?

Bugger, I leave for a minute and look what gets organised!!!

Oh well, I wouldn't be able to in September anyhow...my PGCE starts then.

And for those who wish to know, I got my degree and graduated on Wednesday :D
well done! (and long time no see!):fluffle: :fluffle:

well done! (and long time no see!):fluffle: :fluffle:

WOO! Tink is back!!! :D :fluffle:

*walks through thread clanging big metal frying pans together*
Hangover you say?

*Brings out huge speakers and puts on 'Barbie Girl'*

Better yet?
I hate you both. Passionately. In a knife incident sort of way.

I hate you both. Passionately. In a knife incident sort of way.

Ohhhhh. Can you feel the love...

Evenin' fine people.

Any advice for how to remedy work fatigue and a hangover in one?

I made the mistake of working until 11 last night, then going to a party, getting bladdered, and working again today.:(

Evenin' fine people.

Any advice for how to remedy work fatigue and a hangover in one?

I made the mistake of working until 11 last night, then going to a party, getting bladdered, and working again today.:(

Well with the sympathy shown earlier, I can say thats a firm no on the advice... ;)

But Pro Plus and vodka/coke/redbull is always a giggle...

Evenin' fine people.

Any advice for how to remedy work fatigue and a hangover in one?

I made the mistake of working until 11 last night, then going to a party, getting bladdered, and working again today.:(
Sleep. I swear all the problems facing humanity could be resolved if everyone got enough sleep.

I hate you both. Passionately. In a knife incident sort of way.
*is proud*


*...and dead* :mad:

Sleep. I swear all the problems facing humanity could be resolved if everyone got enough sleep.

I don't dount it.

Oh, and a thrilling article of CRGS news. Mr.Chester has actually retired:(

I don't dount it.

Oh, and a thrilling article of CRGS news. Mr.Chester has actually retired:(
Ah well. Can't be to play golf, I guess...he'd never be able to see the ball. :p

What year are you in, anyway? Upper 6th next year? So you'd have been...year 9 when I was upper 6th...don't think I knew anyone from that year.

Sleep. I swear all the problems facing humanity could be resolved if everyone got enough sleep.

New Law for every country. Everyone must get a 'good 8 hours' every day... :p

New Law for every country. Everyone must get a 'good 8 hours' every day... :p
8? I've been a student for the past three years. 12! At least!

8? I've been a student for the past three years. 12! At least!

Bah, I've been a student for 4 and I never got more than 8 after the second year...if that...

slacker :p

Bah, I've been a student for 4 and I never got more than 8 after the second year...if that...

slacker :p
Still got a 2:1. :p You were obviously doing the wrong degree. I, on the other hand, did History. Respectable, yet still a slacker's degree.

Still got a 2:1. :p You were obviously doing the wrong degree. I, on the other hand, did History. Respectable, yet still a slacker's degree.

I was doing history...






plus politics/sociology/international relations....





and german...



now I see where I went wrong...

I got a 2:1 for my history (including two 2:1 dissertations) and a 3rd for my german...so I got a 2:2 overall...still into teacher training so all is good :D

now I see where I went wrong...

I got a 2:1 for my history (including two 2:1 dissertations) and a 3rd for my german...so I got a 2:2 overall...still into teacher training so all is good :D
What is it they say about teachers...?

Oh, yeah...'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.' ;)

I was originally given a 2:2, but after the marks were moderated it went up to a 2:1. My brother congratulated me on putting in the minimum amount of effort needed to get a 2:1. :p

What is it they say about teachers...?

Oh, yeah...'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.' ;)

I was originally given a 2:2, but after the marks were moderated it went up to a 2:1. My brother congratulated me on putting in the minimum amount of effort needed to get a 2:1. :p

I know you're only joking but being a teacher is bloody hard work! :p I'm discovering this as I'm already swamped with assignments for my pgce. woo! But seriously, your average office job has got nothing on teaching.

People say we get more holidays. Indeed we do, but we work most of them anyway.

We only work from 9-3. Bollocks to that, average teacher is in from 8-5, if not longer. Even then they work when they get home.

I won't go on, just one of my pet peeves. heh.

My bro is doing no work much and has got a 79 average the git.

I know you're only joking but being a teacher is bloody hard work! :p I'm discovering this as I'm already swamped with assignments for my pgce. woo! But seriously, your average office job has got nothing on teaching.

People say we get more holidays. Indeed we do, but we work most of them anyway.

Heh, I've recently applied for a job at a school - as a librarian. Including paid holiday (which is four weeks), I'd get 21 weeks holiday a year!

*is proud*


*...and dead* :mad:
That's possibly the quickest and best example of pride before a fall I've ever seen.

To add to the above conversation, I'm going to continue enjoying being a Parasite of society for at least 3, if not 8, more years. Can you smell the sweet smell of sponging off the state? :D

That's possibly the quickest and best example of pride before a fall I've ever seen.

To add to the above conversation, I'm going to continue enjoying being a Parasite of society for at least 3, if not 8, more years. Can you smell the sweet smell of sponging off the state? :D
Eight? That's impressive. I'm on the dole right now - signed on two days after graduating. So yes, I can smell the sweet smell of sponging off the state. Hopefully I'll have a job by the time the meet comes round.

Eight? That's impressive. I'm on the dole right now - signed on two days after graduating. So yes, I can smell the sweet smell of sponging off the state. Hopefully I'll have a job by the time the meet comes round.
Heh - spongers of the world unite!

(the 8 years thing is only if I decide to do medicine after this degree, a course I originally applied for but failed to get on to even with 4As at A-level :mad: Yes, seething resentment for the damn snobbery of Med schools does still course through my veins)

Heh - spongers of the world unite!

(the 8 years thing is only if I decide to do medicine after this degree, a course I originally applied for but failed to get on to even with 4As at A-level :mad: Yes, seething resentment for the damn snobbery of Med schools does still course through my veins)
I won't comment on that - some of my best friends are medics. As is my girlfriend.

I won't comment on that - some of my best friends are medics. As is my girlfriend.
Oh yeah, I'm not knocking medics. Hell, I'm living with 3 next this year and, as a social group, they're probably the best party people I know. I was knocking the process that admits prospective medics into the Medicine Schools.

Oh yeah, I'm not knocking medics. Hell, I'm living with 3 next this year and, as a social group, they're probably the best party people I know. I was knocking the process that admits prospective medics into the Medicine Schools.
Why anyone would want to do medicine anyway is beyond me. There's far too much stuff to learn, it's just not worth it.

Why anyone would want to do medicine anyway is beyond me. There's far too much stuff to learn, it's just not worth it.
I want to do it because it's what I'm really interested in. I mean, Biochemistry is great and all but it's just so removed from the people it helps. Medicine, to use a cliche, is so hands on. Just what I want to do, really.

Plus, I'd get to say I'm a med student (cool and all life and death) rather than a biochemist (geeky and working with E. coli). Win :p

Plus, I'd get to say I'm a med student (cool and all life and death) rather than a biochemist (geeky and working with E. coli). Win :p
Yep, then everyone would think you're a pissant. Oh...;)

Yep, then everyone would think you're a pissant. Oh...;)
Well yeah, medics get treated like shit until at least 30...

Ah well. Can't be to play golf, I guess...he'd never be able to see the ball. :p

What year are you in, anyway? Upper 6th next year? So you'd have been...year 9 when I was upper 6th...don't think I knew anyone from that year.

He's still huge. In fact, it's wrong.:D

I genuinely can't remember the sixth form prior to year 11, so, erm, sorry.:(

Heh, I've recently applied for a job at a school - as a librarian. Including paid holiday (which is four weeks), I'd get 21 weeks holiday a year!

Thats caus they do nothing anyways...no teaching...no paper work...just admin and boredom...so :p

bumped, FNAR.

Just realised something quite important...

Would people prefer the 2nd or the 9th of September for this meet/piss-up?

We'll do it this way...if a two-thirds majority prefers one date over the other we go for that. If not we (read, 'I') start another thread with a poll open to everyone on General asking them whether we should have it on the 2nd or the 9th, or, for some unaccountable reason, on Myrth.

Either are good by me *nods*

Doesn't make much difference to me, either. Maybe the second, slightly, but really it's no odds.

I have no preference on either date - tbh, it's quite likely I'll be duty parent for both, as my wife is organising a big event round then. I'll just turn up if I can, no sweat either way.

Don't give a flying fuck really. School starts on the 4th, so the 2nd would be preferable, but not crucially so.

As of this moment, either will do.

Hang on....

*checks social calendar*

any day will do, I appear to be bereft of a life all year! :eek:

well on Myrth sounds like the best plan to me, otherwise the 9th would be best for me, i wouldn't be able to make it on the 2nd

Just realised something quite important...

Would people prefer the 2nd or the 9th of September for this meet/piss-up?

We'll do it this way...if a two-thirds majority prefers one date over the other we go for that. If not we (read, 'I') start another thread with a poll open to everyone on General asking them whether we should have it on the 2nd or the 9th, or, for some unaccountable reason, on Myrth.

No particular preference to either

i mind not, personally.

I vote 9th, though I'm really not sure.

I only found out about this yesterday...and I'm not really gonna be around! I dont even know which of you are from the UK anyway. Would be really bizarre to meet you guys :D

Due to my girlfriend's mother's boyfriend having a bit of a medical mishap I'm no longer certain that I'll be able to come. I'll find out for certain nearer the time, but ignore my opinion on times/dates etc. for the time being.

This was not a bump.

Bumpty Bump

May not be around on the 9th after all as I'm supposed to be in Bristol.

Nothing's definate yet though

Is it still on?

I dunno, haven't heard anything lately

Maybe it's time for a new thread of definate's

May not be around on the 9th after all as I'm supposed to be in Bristol.

Nothing's definate yet though
...you know people will start talking if you go around saying that!

I dunno, haven't heard anything lately

Maybe it's time for a new thread of definate's

Yeah. I haven't seen quite a few of the posters for ages though.

...you know people will start talking if you go around saying that!

Quite true:eek:

Could it be true?!?!

Quite true:eek:

Could it be true?!?!
*shifty eyes*...I dont know what your talking about :rolleyes:

Quite true:eek:

Could it be true?!?!

ROFL

It's an old friend's birthday who lives in Bristol and a few friends are going up to see him.

As for P mmmmmm.... :eek:

Yeah. I haven't seen quite a few of the posters for ages though.

Me either come to think of it. I'm guessing it's not on then until IV Stalin says otherwise

ROFL

It's an old friend's birthday who lives in Bristol and a few friends are going up to see him.

As for P mmmmmm.... :eek:
...ah your going for that cover story...I thought we decided on the other one! :p

Shhhhh.......

they must not know :D

*shifty eyes*...I dont know what your talking about :rolleyes:

Oh well, in that case.....;)

Me either come to think of it. I'm guessing it's not on then until IV Stalin says otherwise

Yeah. He might simply be on holiday.....

Yeah. He might simply be on holiday.....
No one in their right mind would go on holiday to Bristol!?!

...maybe he is going on holiday!

Joking joking *hugs Matt tight*

Yeah. He might simply be on holiday.....

It's been a while though

Chris...guess what I've got?

Just an update from me, I still prefer Saturday 9 September. On 2 September, I will still be away on holiday.

Ok, as more people have said they won't be able to make the 2nd, I'm making an executive decision (only chance I'll ever get in my life) and saying it's going to be on the 9th. Sorry, Shaolin.

nice to know the date is settled now

Ok, as more people have said they won't be able to make the 2nd, I'm making an executive decision (only chance I'll ever get in my life) and saying it's going to be on the 9th. Sorry, Shaolin.
:eek:

Aw man.... It's cool, as I said it's not certain yet so we'll see what happens closer to the day :)

If I don't see you all on the 9th Sept then I'll see you at the next one possibly (PM's beach party idea rules!). Have fun yo!

:eek:

Aw man.... It's cool, as I said it's not certain yet so we'll see what happens closer to the day :)

If I don't see you all on the 9th Sept then I'll see you at the next one possibly (PM's beach party idea rules!). Have fun yo!
We're lying awake at night hoping you can make it. No, seriously. :p

First post's been updated.

Heh, I'd almost forgotten about this. Good timing, whoever did some qwality bumping.

Also, where's everyone coming from and what time are we meeting? We could almost arrange to get on the same trains for certain groups of people.

9th it is

Suits me quite well. Doesn't coincide with my mates birthday so thats two piss ups in a week:)

Suits me quite well. Doesn't coincide with my mates birthday so thats two piss ups in a week:)
I'm moving into my Manc home on the first of Sept. and we're planning on turning September into freshers month. I may be drunk when I arrive.

I'm moving into my Manc home on the first of Sept. and we're planning on turning September into freshers month. I may be drunk when I arrive.

Oh dear lord.....;)

*Avoids London on the 9th*

So many of you going...London had better beware.

*Avoids London on the 9th*

So many of you going...London had better beware.
It's alright, we've got TG coming. Any of us start spamming up London, we get a 1 week LondonBan.

We're lying awake at night hoping you can make it. No, seriously. :p

Now I'm scared!!!!!!!!!!! We'll see. :D

It's alright, we've got TG coming. Any of us start spamming up London, we get a 1 week LondonBan.

Excellent! I'll get a week off work!!!!! :p

Heh, I'd almost forgotten about this. Good timing, whoever did some qwality bumping.

Also, where's everyone coming from and what time are we meeting? We could almost arrange to get on the same trains for certain groups of people.
Time? Ah, I always forgot the minor details... Erm, about 1pm? That sound ok to people? Gives plenty of time for those who have to come from way up north.

1pm September the 9th. I'll be there if I'm off work. And where is where exactly?

1pm September the 9th. I'll be there if I'm off work. And where is where exactly?
Where is the Euston Flyer (a pub), on Euston Road, between Euston and King's Cross stations.

Many thanks. Hopefully I'll see you there.......

Bump.

I'll be there...wherever "there" is.

I'll be there...wherever "there" is.
"There" is Jamaica, or, more accurately, is described four posts above this one.

"There" is Jamaica, or, more accurately, is described four posts above this one.
Ok, thanks.

Damnit I V, you didn't keep reminding me.

I'm still coming like, I just hope most of the others are. Well, technically, I hope all of the others are, but I'm a little bit realistic.

Damnit I V, you didn't keep reminding me.

I'm still coming like, I just hope most of the others are. Well, technically, I hope all of the others are, but I'm a little bit realistic.
Sorry, I've been having computer problems. Only reason I'm on right now is because I'm visiting my parents for the weekend.

I imagine there'll be at least 10 people there. At least, I hope there's that many.

Sorry, I've been having computer problems. Only reason I'm on right now is because I'm visiting my parents for the weekend.

I imagine there'll be at least 10 people there. At least, I hope there's that many.
That would be cool. It'd be a bit much to come down to London for only 4 people, for example.

Right, I've updated the first post with directions as to how to get to the Euston Flyer. I apologise for the directions from Euston Square station, but I never use it or walk past it, so I don't know any landmarks that you could use to find your bearings.

Looking on Streetmap, I think I've found it.
Here? (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=529860&y=182664&z=1&sv=529860,182664&st=4&ar=Y)

Looking on Streetmap, I think I've found it.
Here? (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=529860&y=182664&z=1&sv=529860,182664&st=4&ar=Y)
Pretty much, yep.

Woo! I made some use of myself!

*dances*

Woo! I made some use of myself!

*dances*
Yeah, but as far as I remember there isn't a massive red arrow pointing to it IRL. Pity...:p

Yeah, but as far as I remember there isn't a massive red arrow pointing to it IRL. Pity...:p
That can be easily rectified...

*prepares to take earlier train than everyone else*

That can be easily rectified...

*prepares to take earlier train than everyone else*
It would be a great start to a great day.

It would be a great start to a great day.
Damn you, I'm actually considering this now...:p
I'm joking of course, as it would require me to become a street performer, and not a very good one at that.

Damn you, I'm actually considering this now...:p
I'm joking of course, as it would require me to become a street performer, and not a very good one at that.
Oh, come on, it'd be brilliant!

Oh, come on, it'd be brilliant!
For most of the party, possibly. For me? Fuck that right off. I'm no good-of-the-people comedian!

I officially will not be coming :( as I will be partying it up some friends in Bristol. Hope it's a great meet, drink some Diet Coke for me!

How are you going to identify yourselves??

Anyone got a NS banner they can send to Stalin? :p

I would like to go but am not going to promise anything as things are a little bit hectic.

How are you going to identify yourselves??

Anyone got a NS banner they can send to Stalin? :p


some of us have met before and should recognise each other... besides, if you spot an anxious, lost-looking nerd then its probably one of us ;) :p


i fully intend to still come (just to update in a positive light for a change:)) provided that glitziness is coming (and that i can crash round hers... otherwise getting back even to fairly local southampton would mean leaving early iirc... always the case with gigs in london :mad: )

some of us have met before and should recognise each other... besides, if you spot an anxious, lost-looking nerd then its probably one of us ;) :p


i fully intend to still come (just to update in a positive light for a change:)) provided that glitziness is coming (and that i can crash round hers... otherwise getting back even to fairly local southampton would mean leaving early iirc... always the case with gigs in london :mad: )

LOL nerds....great! Sounds just like work then! LOL

Southampton....

there are trains from 23:00 to 00:00.....the next train after 00:00 is at 04:30ish...

I shall be down the day before beacuse it cheaper to get the bus and also i dont trust the transport links as sooon as they get in my county

I shall be down the day before beacuse it cheaper to get the bus and also i dont trust the transport links as sooon as they get in my county

LOL I hear you!

I used to live in Horncastle!

Shoite, had forgotten about this. To the ticket booking!

Also, what's happened to jolt? I go away for a weekend and she gets a makeover.

Also, LEEDS!!!!! MUSE!!!!!

Hello again people. I will shortly be TGing my mobile number to all those coming. It'd be nice if you could respond in kind, and also if you could refrain from prank-calling me and/or sending me obscene texts. It'd also be nice if you could get me a keyboard with a space bar that works properly. I only need your numbers in case of emergency (I can't make it/too many others can't make it/lemmings invade London).

Tribes - I take it Leeds was good then(?) I'm seeing Muse in November, and I want reassurance that it'll be £30 well spent.

Ok, Anarchic Conceptions nation seems to have gone walkies, so could someone keep him updated about everything?

Tribes - I take it Leeds was good then(?) I'm seeing Muse in November, and I want reassurance that it'll be £30 well spent.Leeds was cracking dude. Not as good as last year, but a very close second. As for Muse: money well spent, even if you're a bit meh about Muse. Bellamy never speaks to the corwd but it doesn't matter - the music does all the speaking for him - and the lights show is treeeeeemendous.

I got your tg, sending my mobly number soon.

Umm wot, yeah I want in! Lemme know wots going on, or mail me or summit?

I replied to your TG. Now I just need to make sure I'm on time, so I don't have to ask "Is Mr Stalin here?"

Come to the London meet-up, and you can look forward to tons more of that razor sharp wit.

Look for the guy dressed like a Dawson's Creek extra, that'll be me. :p

Any plans to meet in Ireland?

not sure wether to take my pipe or just take some fags

Look for the guy dressed like a Dawson's Creek extra, that'll be me. :pDon't take this the wrong way, but if you look like that James Van Der Beek we may first meet in a fist-to-face fashion.

I've wanted to smack that man for a long time. :p

OK, so it's a week away now. I want to know who's definitely coming, because frankly this trip's going to cost me money I don't have and I want it to be worth it :p

I've got an idea, why don't we all meet at A Taste Of China Town...

on second thought, maybe not.

Actually, if I was to meet anywhere, it would be at The Lowlander on Drury Lane - probably the best beer in town, and definitely a good place for a meal, and the prices aren't too dear.

OK, so it's a week away now. I want to know who's definitely coming, because frankly this trip's going to cost me money I don't have and I want it to be worth it :p

Only ever said maybe, but I need now to say sorry, can't come :(
CMI next time.

Boo! Back from Holland:)

I should still be ok for this/next/grammarretard saturday.

Only ever said maybe, but I need now to say sorry, can't come :(
CMI next time.
:(:(

not sure wether to take my pipe or just take some fags

YOu bring yours I'll bring mine...

Anarchic Conceptions here, been a bit busy recently so AC is no more.

Not sure if I can make it.

YOu bring yours I'll bring mine...

Anarchic Conceptions here, been a bit busy recently so AC is no more.

Not sure if I can make it.

THat i will do

anyone know if they will do handled pint glasses

YOu bring yours I'll bring mine...

Anarchic Conceptions here, been a bit busy recently so AC is no more.

Not sure if I can make it.

THat i will do

anyone know if they will do handled pint glasses

THat i will do

anyone know if they will do handled pint glasses
Not a clue. It looks like a proper pub (as opposed to a student pub or a bar), so the chances are above average I'd say.

This was not a bump.

Okay, I'm unsure about whether I'd be able to get there for 1 because of work... really shouldn't take too much time off. Though maybe I could get off an hour or so early, and be there for the dinner at Pizza Hut or wherever? What kinda time do you think that would be??

I am definitely coming on Saturday, and should be there on time. It won't be an all-nighter for me though, as I have nowhere to stay and would quite like to be back in Stafford before 11pm. So I will probably be making my excuses no later than 8pm, unless someone offers me a floor on which to sleep.

Okay, I'm unsure about whether I'd be able to get there for 1 because of work... really shouldn't take too much time off. Though maybe I could get off an hour or so early, and be there for the dinner at Pizza Hut or wherever? What kinda time do you think that would be??

as i said many pages back now, if amy can't make it then i won't come. this is because that saturday we have a family thing with my grandma in cardiff planned, and its ok for me to miss it if i'm 'escorting' glitzi to the meet - we come as a couple or not at all. so if she can't make it then i will have to attend the family thing.

i don't mean to speak for her, but i think its unlikely she can go. her parents probably aren't too keen on the idea of meeting random internet strangers (even if i am one ;)) and things are a bit complicated with her work and time off would be unlikely.

i'll speak with her to see if attending in the evening for the meal (after she finishes work after 5pm, as she suggested in the quote) would be possible. if so i might still be able to skip the family thing in cardiff *crosses fingers*

Okay, I'm unsure about whether I'd be able to get there for 1 because of work... really shouldn't take too much time off. Though maybe I could get off an hour or so early, and be there for the dinner at Pizza Hut or wherever? What kinda time do you think that would be??
I imagine it would be at about 5. By that time we should be nicely marinated having been in the pub for four hours.

I imagine it would be at about 5. By that time we should be nicely marinated having been in the pub for four hours.

sounds kinda early to me

I imagine it would be at about 5. By that time we should be nicely marinated having been in the pub for four hours.
I could probably get there about quarter to 6? Of course, I'm not gonna get people to change their plans around me :p but if it was possible to have dinner at 6 or after, that'd be great (assuming parents confirm it's okay) and mean I could come and Huw would to :)

Uh... I had completely forgotten about this. A quick check of my mental diary says I can make it, if only for the afternoon drinks. Someone I know is leaving for to go work in Spain for a whole year on Monday. So it's more drinks and food with her and company later on in the day.

Hmm... the Euston Flyer at 1pm you say? Should be fun. If not then I can just distribute all the phone sex flyers I made, with Stalin's and TG's numbers on, all across London in it's pretty little phone booths. That would be fun. And what with the Euston and Kings X area being a red light district I won't have to walk far.

Hmm, that was a nice way to reintroduce myself after an absense. Oh well.

OK, so we can get totally wasted 1-6pm, those remaining/joining squeeze in a meal sometime 6-8pm, then run for trains.

That should accommodate everyone.

There's a party in the evening that I've learned of, and would quite like to go to, so I might have to bid farewell early...haven't decided yet. Will definitely be there at 1(ish), though.

Ho hum. I'm so, so, soooooo sorry, but I'm not gonna be able to make it. I'm unavoidably busy and inextricably skint:(

In any case, make sure my pints are drunk by others;)

looks like amy and i CAN make it :) but still not sure about timing - might be able to get to euston for 6.
if not it'll be an hour later (and not really worth coming for just a couple of hours, especially if most people are leaving early)

Everything's a bit complicated this weekend for me. But, if I'm in London overnight tomorrow (which if I might be), and if I can persuade my old dear she's happy to baby sit the kids until Saturday evening (which she might be), I'll turn out for a swift half or so at the afternoon session.

Expect me if you see me, I guess.

I wil be in the pub around 1pm or just after depends on my walking pace after coming out of the British Museum

I have miricalously been given saturday off work (considering we have 4 guys on the sick!) and will be at Euston at 1pm sharp. Looking forward to being the grandaddy of the group and calling you all "whippersnapper"!!

I'll be there at (about) 1pm. Going out for dinner in the evening, though (Girlfriend/Compromise thing - I am sleeping at her house ;) ) so I'll need to leave at 6-6.30pm, or when you lot go to eat.

My home ISP is dead (Euro1net RIP), so if anyone makes any changes of meeting place/similar after about 5:30pm today could Stalin SMS them to me?

Ta :)

looks like amy and i CAN make it :) but still not sure about timing - might be able to get to euston for 6.
if not it'll be an hour later (and not really worth coming for just a couple of hours, especially if most people are leaving early)

yay :) it's all confirmed with work and we can get there for 6 :)
looking forward to meeting people tomorrow :) :fluffle:

My trains back are at 19:00 and 20:01, so I won't be hanging around very long once the afternoon is done. Not sure I will make the evening meal, might have to grab a take-away at the end.

Hope to see as many people there as possible.

And what's with the cancellations? We are Generalites. We spam the forums all night long, and then when it comes to a night out, suddenly we have things to do? :confused:

My trains back are at 19:00 and 20:01, so I won't be hanging around very long once the afternoon is done. Not sure I will make the evening meal, might have to grab a take-away at the end.

Hope to see as many people there as possible.

And what's with the cancellations? We are Generalites. We spam the forums all night long, and then when it comes to a night out, suddenly we have things to do? :confused:

hopefully we'll see you for at least a little while, man.
(and yes, that is still my number :))

Hi guys. Sorry I haven't been in contact over this, but I'm afraid I'm pulling out (again :S). There's a couple of reasons why but I'm not telling you either, I'm afraid; there's only so much anonymity the internet can afford.

Yes, it's lame. There's nothing I can do about it.

Whoever's still going (the proper staunch generalites, I imagine) - you have a good time. And take pictures. Drunken, nudy pictures. Public nudity. And any of the subsequent arrests - I want police brutality pics, y'hear me?

Wow-If Glitz and PM are going, I'm gonna hafta go...

Wow-If Glitz and PM are going, I'm gonna hafta go...
hehe, come and see The NS Couple? :p

hehe, come and see The NS Couple? :p

Yeah-in the flesh.

Oh, the shame. Bleeurgh... :(

I got home ok. It was nice to meet you all. It was less nice to hurl in front of you all. A thousand thanks for helping me out, though.

Oh, the shame. Bleeurgh... :(

I got home ok. It was nice to meet you all. It was less nice to hurl in front of you all. A thousand thanks for helping me out, though.

shame we missed you, but we did hear about your little adventure :D (this is PM again. glitz says we're not that worried about missing the last... (icky) 20 minutes or so though :p and she's glad you got home ok :))

I'm glad you got back alright Gruenburg, but ain't have stubborn when you've had too much to drink.

I would also like to thank the NS meet for introducing me to the wonders of German wheat beer. Even if it does burn a hole in your wallet faster than... I dunno... something fast. You'll have to excuse me I either managed, was coerced or somehow managed to carry on drinking till about 2 after I left you guys. I think finally ended up in Hoxton square somewhere.

Good to hear you got back OK, man. You knocked yourself out so fast, it looked like it could have turned nasty.

I'll take the credit for the German wheat beer intro. It is indeed a wonderful beverage. May the cloudiness guide you to . . . cloudiness . . . :)

I V Stalin will be starting a thread tomorrow. I got the pics off my phone, going to upload them later and I'll post once he does. Looking over them, this has got to be the most successful of the NS Meets, ten people showed up, including the g-man. :D

I mentioned a funny music video from 'the Hoff'. I don't know if anyone remembered. But here's a link. http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-3382491587979249836&q=music+video
Gruenburg, you have nothing to be ashamed about compared to this man... he's just... you can't be sure if he's just being an abnoxious jerk or if he's reached that stage in his carrer where he's willing to parody himself if earns him money.

My eyes! The goggles! They do nothing! :eek:

Uh, what goggles?

Was, I am pleased to announce, a success.

Following on from the Manchester meet (August '05) and the Birmingham meet (May '06), the third edition of the NS-UK-meet-not-exactly-whistlestop-tour arrived in London on 9/9/06 (to spare our American friends the difficulty of trying to work out the correct date ;)).

First to arrive at the Euston Flyer, at about 12.40pm was Tactical Grace, still looking like a Dawson's Creek extra. Shortly after this your estimable host, I V Stalin (that's me), entered the pub to find TG already at least 4/5 of the way through a 'poor' 'warm' pint. Must've been bad :p . On perusing the 'Speciality Beer' menu, we discovered a very agreeable German wheat beer going by the name of Franziskaner. It was about £4 for a 500ml bottle; this was London, after all. This was also the point where I discovered Tribes of Longton had pulled out of the meet due to some embarrassing/nefarious reason, which was the cause of much speculation during the afternoon. It was decided he'd either been arrested, had a bad haircut, or appeared in a bad porn film. Or all three.

Not so long later Gruenberg found the pub, and, having fought his way through the press of people there to watch the Merseyside derby (Everton 3-0 Liverpool, if you care), introduced himself. Compulsive Depression and Rhursbourg were next to arrive, Rhursbourg having been hanging around for a while but not introducing himself.

The Infinite Dunes, sporting what can only be described as a mess of a haircut, and the 'government statistician' (or, as we believe, spy) White Hats (who, incidentally, looks somewhat like Nigel Havers) made the meet the most successful so far, with 7 (at that point) attendees.

Introductions complete, and basic details about ourselves exchanged (what we do, where we're from, etc), conversation meandered around, covering the motives of environmental protestors, politics (of course), and who TG hates on the forum (I kid; of course, TG hates no one).

Many drinks were bought, not least for myself - I only bought two drinks for myself all day. The perks of being the organiser! This time I didn't have to produce ID.

The day progressed, and White Hats, his mission complete, left. Ollieland arrived a short time after (I think, my memory of the order events occurred in is somewhat hazy), having not been able to find the pub at first. At some point, Infinite Dunes started flirting with TG...;) :D

Then it got interesting. To save embarrassment to Gruenberg, I shall allow him to give his own account of events, should he be able to remember the day. Suffice to say at about 6.20pm we took him to Kings Cross and bundled him on a train back home.

By now, Pure Metal and Glitziness had arrived in town, and met up with us back at the Flyer. We adjourned to another pub - I don't remember the exact name, but it had the name Mabel in it - where more alcohol flowed (flew?), and food was ordered. I really can't remember any of the conversation from this point, so if anyone wants to fill me in, it would be much appreciated.

At some point it was decided that Infinite Dunes would organise the next meet, seeing as he'd shifted the responsibility to my good self last time. I remember Leicester being mentioned as a potential venue, which I am hopeful of, seeing as I live there. In the next couple of hours, our number dwindled as first Compulsive Depression, then Infinite Dunes and Tactical Grace, and finally Ollieland departed to catch various trains home.

Finally, at some time just after 8.00, the remaining four of us left to make our own journeys home.

Tactical Grace has photos on his phone and will post them some time this evening. Then you can judge for yourself whether White Hats looks like Nigel Havers.

Until TG gets on with the pics, I don't believe the event happened.

Leicester??? nah dude, its Skegness next time! :D


good to see you all :) was fun :)
i have that video on my phone as well and will post it later

Leicester??? nah dude, its Skegness next time! :D


good to see you all :) was fun :)
i have that video on my phone as well and will post it later

Oh, yes, Skeggy! So we can hang around the arcades drinking White Lightning like a bunch of chavs! :D

Leicester??? nah dude, its Skegness next time! :D


good to see you all :) was fun :)
i have that video on my phone as well and will post it later

Later? It's like 5:30 AM on this side of the planet. If I stay up much longer people will yell at me, which means that I won't see it until I get up-and as you know, my short term memory is working against a handicap...later...you're killin' me...

It was a good afternoon, I had a laugh :)

Skegness sounds a good place for the next one - but not in the winter. There's only so much bracing one can take :D

(If it's in the winter let's go to Leicester and have a curry! )