Well we actually said goodbye to Golconda, Illinois, yesterday, and today we're in Evansville, Indiana, sat in our room in a Drury Inn with a fat 10MB free internet pipe at our disposal. Which is good.
And tomorrow morning we're in Leeds, Yorkshire, where we're going to embark on the exciting adventure of forging a life for ourselves in England, UK.
In about two weeks' time we'll be house-sitting for three months for some friends of ours, and it's a fucking palace, I tell yers. There are about eight bedrooms, huge kitchen, the works. It even has the internet on the wall! Imagine that.
So: how about a LeedsMeat sometime this summer (July, early August, for example)? We could probably put up just about everyone from TMO for the night, the house is that big. And there's a huge park right next door, where we could play footie or something, and then a big pub just over the road from that, all in the lovely leafy suburbs of Leeds' fashionable Roundhay.
What do you think?
[ 24.05.2005, 17:39: Message edited by: mart ]
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Ayyyyeeeee! I'll be there! Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
boo! but! yay!
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
God, even I could be tempted for internet on the wall and a kickabout. Watching the latter only, of course.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
That would rock, I was thinking just the other day that it seems like ages since I last saw most of you. That's assuming I'm still allowed to come now that I rarely even find time to post the occasional rubbish I used to.. Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
England has missed you.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
I would probably go to this
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
Sounds good!
Posted by Abby (Member # 582) on :
Mate: Ok Mart, you can stay in the house for a bit while we are away, but NO PARTIES. Ok? We just finnished doing it up.
Mart: Sure sure, of course mate, no problem....[under breath]a dinner party is fine though, right?[/under breath]
[ 11.05.2005, 04:39: Message edited by: Abby ]
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Hasn't this thread been done? The TMO Brideshead Revisited Orgy?
Can I put a vote in for AUGUST, as July is full of hen nights, weddings and locust experiments?
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
When I saw the little lamp next to announce, I secretley yearned for a meat - I haven't been back to the mother country for 6 months, and a proper meat is indeed the stuff that stirs the desires to return home.
And Yorkshire sounds like a plan indeed - proper people, proper beer and hills! Yup count me in - just give us enough notice to get my flight booked.
Hope it works out for you all in Blighty
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
August is fiine, but please not the bank holiday weekend as I would love to attend this and McBandrew and i will be away then.
Slowly, slowly we are tipping the balance of the British population back towards the intelligent life forms...
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Posted by ben (Member # 13) on :
This sounds like a very excellent idea. Are babies allowed? Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
No, but nor are wives so that solves that little problem.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
Hmmm.... verr interesting. I had been considering an odyssey to the 'north', to take in pals in both Sheffield and Ilkley. Such a Leeds meet would make any such weekend complete.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Hello everyone! As of, oh, about two hours ago, we now live in England. Cor! How exciting!
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: Can I put a vote in for AUGUST
I will check with the people whose house we're going to be occupying, see exactly when they're coming back so we know what we're playing with (I'm not sure if they're returning early, mid or late August).
Posted by Boy Racer (Member # 498) on :
Definately interested, but commitments aplenty over the summer, so we shall see.
Will start training for the 'kick about' now though.
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: And there's a huge park right next door, where we could play footie or something
I missed this first time round. Please oh please can the boys have an enormous competitive kickabout while the girls get stoned and drink rosé an laugh and point please please
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
most of the boys will only last about five minutes until they're puffed out from all the "exercise", i suspect.
might harsh the boner, scrawns. Posted by ben (Member # 13) on :
Monkey wrestling would be better, I think.
Posted by Fionnula the Cooler (Member # 453) on :
Is this going to be one of those school-lunchtime afternoons? You know the ones. Or maybe you don't. The boys realise I can't kick very well and start keeping the ball away from me, even - especially - the boys on my own team, so I give up and skulk over to the girls sunbathing on the grass, but on noticing my approach they turn all nasty and ward me off with scowls and shout GIRLS ONLY, GO AWAY, and I spend the rest of the afternoon sitting alone on a wall, kicking my heels against the bricks, picking at my fingernails, watching clouds, waiting for the bell.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Perhaps Fionnula, you could sneak along to classroom 2S and play Strip Spin The Bottle. That's what we did with the one boy who never played football with the others. He is a gay now.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Crumbs Veep. Have you got less frisky as time has passed?
Posted by Dr. Benway (Member # 20) on :
I won't be coming, but then, that's hardly a newsflash. Leeds is too far out of zone 2 for me. Posted by LowLevel (Member # 30) on :
There's a fair to not quite so fair chance that I could make this...
Yeah..
Why the devil not..
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
great! we'll have a date for ya'll later this week.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
I have a premier league football by Nike and some goalie gloves Posted by LowLevel (Member # 30) on :
Whereas I just have a Stanley knife and a few sharpened pennies
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
we'll take the trent end in half a minute we'll take the trent end and all that's in it. with hatchets and razors, razors and hatchets.
Posted by Benny the Ball (Member # 694) on :
Doc d, I feel a strange obligation to defend Forest, but then I look at the league table, think about how they shat on Pearce and hired David Platt, and I realise that I've just given up caring.
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
quote:Originally posted by Benny the Ball: Doc d, I feel a strange obligation to defend Forest,
well it would make a change for their to be a defender at forest..... wah wah wah.
i feel sorry for forest to and not in that patronising way. my mate is a sheff wednesday fan, and that division is a killer.
getting rid of hart seemed to be a mistake, giving platt the reins was definitely a mistake. as was kinnear. getting 8 million for dawson and reidy, when we only got 2.5 (if he jumps through all the hoops) for huddlestone seems a bit of a steal.
Posted by Benny the Ball (Member # 694) on :
It's been one long line of mistakes from Frank Clarke onwards.
Lucky that people have bought from us for inflated prices (Reid was worth it, Jenas can be good, but Dawson is clumsy and gets away with murder).
Good luck for thursday night though. I have none of the inbuilt er ram-amosity as I'm a Londoner so don't really care about local rivalries (in fact I was completely ignorant of them the first time I went to see Forest play, staying at a friend's girlfriends house, I got off the train to get a drink when it stopped in at Dderby station on the way back in my shirt and didn't get why I was suddenly surrounded by a bunch on Derby fans in a bad mood).
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Are you two going to turn the possibilty of the best meat ever, into a football chate thread? Out of spite?
Posted by Gemini (Member # 428) on :
Leaving London *looks aghast* to meet people from a board I rarely post on anymore *looks more aghast*.
Leeds has a Harvey Nics right?
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
I might be able to make it if it doesn't clash too badly with Birthdays (August is booked solid: Femke, Beckett and Summer)
it would be nice to see y'all..
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: Are you two going to turn the possibilty of the best meat ever, into a football chate thread? Out of spite?
in other news. i won't be there. but can someone make NWOD go in goal?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by doc d: can someone make NWOD go in goal?
Seriously, I'll be lucky if they let me be a goal post.
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay:
quote:Originally posted by doc d: can someone make NWOD go in goal?
Seriously, I'll be lucky if they let me be a goal post.
you'd make a very good 5-a-side goal post.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by scrawny: I missed this first time round. Please oh please can the boys have an enormous competitive kickabout while the girls get stoned and drink rosé an laugh and point please please
That sounds like the perfect afternoon. Can I play please?
Posted by London (Member # 29) on :
That would be great. They could wrestle too.
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
I KNOW!!!!
Posted by ben (Member # 13) on :
I reckon we should have some sort of Celeity Love Island-style Love Shack where two forites get banished - uhrr - voted in and everyone else gets to spy on them getting off. Or not, as the case may be.
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
it'll be in the north, in god's own country (for ben and martin, obviously. i mean on my map of the uk it says here be dragons). there'll be frolicking lambs, tweeds, men with those tight breeches and bare chests punching boars.
what's stopping y'all?
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
Please count me in for this. I plan to amuse new forites such as Louche and Dang with tales of olde when Ben had a lady's name and I had something to say.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
N-n-n-new???
I haven't been new since 1982.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
OK kids here's some more info. Our house-sitting ends on 4 August, so this thing is going to have to happen in JULY.
I don't know when in July. I don't really care.
More info. Having moved into this house, which belongs to a very good friend of mine, and been told "entertaining´s fine, but no parties", I feel uncomfortable about having a shedload of people over for the night. So if we do this, you all have to be on absolute tip-top turbo double secret good behaviour, alright?
I want to be quite clear about this.
You know who you are.
So: who's up for a lazy barbecue followed by footie followed by local pub, sometime in July?
We could also go out in "downtown" Leeds, and get drunk and dance and spend too much money in places where it's so loud we can't actually talk to each other, but wouldn't that just make it like any other meat?
Ideas, thoughts, yays and nays, preferred dates, please.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
Don't you love it when Mart goes all masterful?
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
n.b. real photo
[ 24.05.2005, 18:03: Message edited by: Bandy ]
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
my two cents <make that pence> worth i'd like to go into downtown leeds because i'm deep in adoration with a teensy pub across from Harvey Nicks cheapest pints in town and then stumbling to a place ran by a friend of mr. masterfuls
it is a lame seen and be seen sort of place but if smashed you can't see or remember what you've seen so sorted
besides. there are white sofas in this house. and beige carpeting i would be tempted to host dressed in pj's and there's a cat with Voltron style fangs
of course mart just looked at me and shook his head. so er...
hrmph
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
quote:Originally posted by Grianagh: of course mart just looked at me and shook his head. so er...
I was upstairs! You are lying!
++Alert++Alert++Do not trust this woman++ Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
She's right about the cheap pub, mind. One pound twenty-eight a pint.
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
quote:Originally posted by Grianagh: white sofas in this house. and beige carpeting
a receipe for disaster. and i'm not there.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: I was upstairs! You are lying!
++Alert++Alert++Do not trust this woman++
sigh
you might've been upstairs when i wrote the above - but you did shake your head at me and say nahhhh, bad idea
when we were in the teensy pub, having a pint, today
but you're forgiven as you're old and forgetful
[thread cross] iwant my cowboy hat back [/thread cross]
Posted by doc d (Member # 781) on :
buy a new one.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
he isn't that forgetful yet i'll keep him around for a while
badddabooom
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
What's the correct way to write (on a CV) that you got a "two one" at uni?
NevermindIgotit.
[ 24.05.2005, 20:45: Message edited by: mart ]
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
I'd like to come, but I always feel a bit funny staying in the houses of people that I don't know, so if any other Moers are staying in a hotel close by, can you let me know and I'll book in there? [I'm assuming that not everybody is staying at Mart and G's place?]
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Questions: Can I come pleez?
Facts: I'll bring Ringo Saltrock will know me.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: What's the correct way to write (on a CV) that you got a "two one" at uni?
Was it "upper class second honours", or is that too pretentious?
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: Questions: Can I come pleez?
Facts: I'll bring Ringo Saltrock will know me.
Hey, you know we could drive up there in my Mazda MX-5 (providing this afternoon goes smoothly and I emerge with said car)
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: Hey, you know we could drive up there in my Mazda MX-5 (providing this afternoon goes smoothly and I emerge with said car)
Another meat, another car.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: my Mazda MX-5
Ringo's Best Car Yet!
Is it the pop-up-headlighted classic, or the facelifted version?
Posted by Gemini (Member # 428) on :
Depending on date I'm up for Leeds action. As long as there is a BBQ and Pimms involved.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Facelifted. I wanted an older one but this one came up; it's got a few modifications including lowered suspension, large alloy wheels, a Scorpion exhaust and a few other bits and bobs. I'll be going to the garage this afternoon to discuss the finances and see what they're able to do for me, but the car's basically as good as mine
To be honest Misc, I was waiting for you to make the hairdresser comment....
Sorry everyone, I wont talk about my car all over this thread.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: To be honest Misc, I was waiting for you to make the hairdresser comment...
No mate. The Eunos Roadster is just as much of a design classic as the Lotus Elan that inspired it - and it should be respected as such. People who think of the Miata as "just a hairdresser's car" don't understand its significance or capability. In a way though, it's a shame that it's so pretty.
(apols for the thread-jack) Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
man, rongo. i swear you change your car more often than steelgate changes his pants.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
your cars are much smarter though.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
who wants to make the skidmarks joke. i feel that it is beneath me.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Hullo Mart, can I please vote for the football and barbecue plan as assuming good weather that sounds like a damn good idea to me, plus it'll be a lot easier to actually chate than if we're just in town drinking in some bar.
Oh and can we please not do it the weekend of the 8-11th of July, as I'll be climbing 12 of Snowdon's 15 peaks that weekend , pretty please, ta.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Saltrock (or was it Mikee): everyone is welcome
List for TidyLeedsMeat in July:
Bandy
ben
Boy Racer
Damons Off
Darryn R.
Gemini
Grianagh
herbs
H1ppychick
jnhoj
LowLevel
mart
New Way Of Decay
omikin
Physic
Ringo
saltrock
scrawny
Uber Trick
Vogon Poetess
Waynster
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by Physic:
Oh and can we please not do it the weekend of the 8-11th of July, as I'll be climbing 12 of Snowdon's 15 peaks that weekend , pretty please, ta.
I know you said you wanted to get fitter but that's just plain silliness!
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Wow. That's pretty impressive meat you got there mart.
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
You're on for a 6-a-side there, so long as the girls are happy with the getting drunk and stoned instead plan.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
O yeah.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: Wow. That's pretty impressive meat you got there mart.
I'm worried my meat is going to grow to a size I can't handle anymore. I mean, we can probably pull it off, but it might get a bit messy.
When in July, people Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
That list is enough to make one weep at the mere 'thought' of such a meat. I'm impressed.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
im not coming im afraid. i just cant fit it in. Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
At this moment in time I can do any time July but my personal preference would be for w/end 16/17 or 23/24.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by discodamage: im not coming im afraid. i just cant fit it in.
It's an awful large one, you can't be blamed.
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
quote:Originally posted by discodamage: im not coming im afraid. i just cant fit it in.
lol
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
I'd like to come to your meat, but I think it might be better if I don't. I hope somebodies will take photos so I can at least share some of the fun by proxy. Or better still, set up a live TMO webcast whereby absent forumites can log on and watch you getting progressively more drunk and inappropriate. We could take screenshots of the most incriminating moments and have a photo thread ready before you make it home...
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
For those staying in a hotel, there's a nice B+B sort of place just up the road, and prices seem to be thusly:
quote: Double Room Price Range: 50 - 60 Family Room Price Range: 60 - 70 Single Room Price Range: 30 - 40 Group rates offered Meals: Serve breakfast Special Diets: Cater for vegetarians
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
That's quite a good service. In order to get a cooked meal, all you have to do is serve breakfast. It's a Marxist B&B.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
And right next to our house is this, where the footie will be played and the girls will be stoned.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I like the sound of the Military Field but it appears to be for soldiers only. :glum:
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Well that's where the football pitches are.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Oh, well it's not a problem. So long as I get picked last to be on a team, so I can happily relive my school days.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Can I stay in the house (with my bf)? Please please please! I asked first so I should totally get to stay in the internetinthewallhouse right?
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
We can have The North vs The South
The North
Bandy
ben
jnhoj
LowLevel
mart
omikin
The South
Boy Racer
Darryn R.
New Way Of Decay
Physic
Ringo
Waynster
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
lol! What are john and I? Cheerleaders?
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
quote:Originally posted by saltrock: I know you said you wanted to get fitter but that's just plain silliness!
Heh, maybe, I'm going with a whole bunch of people, several of them squaddies, which should make for a fun few days. I am actually back in training now, running and biking, can't play any tennis or badminton at the moment because I've aggravated an old shoulder injury, just bought a new tennis racket too Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by Physic: Heh, maybe, I'm going with a whole bunch of people, several of them squaddies, which should make for a fun few days. I am actually back in training now, running and biking, can't play any tennis or badminton at the moment because I've aggravated an old shoulder injury, just bought a new tennis racket too
And there was me just about to tell you to bring your raquets with you. I've still yet to see you in your badminton skirt.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
hmm mart, could you give us the details of the hotel please? name, number, the usual
as 1.) i don't play footy 2.) don't like watching it either 3.) am allergic to grass 4.) am looking for a reason to not wear my pj's
what about a drink the night before w/those showing up early.
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
quote:Originally posted by Grianagh: 4.) am looking for a reason to not wear my pj's
Oh you naughty minx, you don't need a reason, just slip them off we don't mind..
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Is someone bringing a chair?
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Easy tiger, I don't think its one of those parties.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
quote:Originally posted by MiscellaneousFiles: No mate. The Eunos Roadster is just as much of a design classic as the Lotus Elan that inspired it - and it should be respected as such. People who think of the Miata as "just a hairdresser's car" don't understand its significance or capability. In a way though, it's a shame that it's so pretty.
I'm glad you see it the same way as me. Although, I confess, I didn't have any idea as to just how good these cars wre until about an hour ago, when I test drove mine. Shitting crikey is it a great car. "Swing it around this roundabout," he said "see what you think of the handling". So I turned into the roundabout, sped up to about 45-50, then booted it sideways out of the exit before accelerating up to 110.... I think I scared him a little bit. Let's not forget that this one's uprated from factory spec thogh, so grips and goes a bit better than the standard car.
As for the new one, well it looks excellent. The wider track should make it even more stable through corners, but let's face it, even the first MX-5 was damn near perfect, so there's not much you can do to improve it as a product except make it safer and improve the quality.
My only thoughts is that it's about time they released a seriously hot version. Mine's a 1.8i with 140bhp going through the rear wheels. It would be great to see a high revving 2 litre, pumped to over 200bhp to contend with things like the porsche boxter and the Honda S2000. Keeping the original 1.6 and 1.8 models of course..
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
[off topic] what is with this foto on the cv thing? is it good, bad, standard...?[/off topic]
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I've never come across it and never had to do it for any agency I've used in the past and would be a little suspcious of it to be honest, gree. I will email you more on the subject.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: Easy tiger, I don't think its one of those parties.
i'm so naive. what's one of those parties?
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
swingers Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
also gree cyi
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: swingers
So why do you need a chair?
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Thanks for the sharing the private joke then buggering off Mikee!
[ 25.05.2005, 11:01: Message edited by: Uber Trick ]
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
well you swing in the chair, obviously
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Yes. One of those nice wicker ones that hang from the ceiling. You take it in turns to sit in the chair and be gently pushed to and fro.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
you know sex swings? like the one that samantha was going tobe introduced to by the notrious Fuck but then she has to have the hiv test. how do they work? do both the man and the lady get in the swing, or does the man stand up and the lady swing back and forth with her legs akimbo hoping for a good docking? this might seem like a terribly naive question but i really cant picture it in my head.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
i prefer imagining a nice field of flowers with rope swings and ivy happy laughing cloudy fuzzy people lalalala
except i read dd's post
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
No DD she does get to have the swing experience but perhaps that is another episode? Anyways, the man sits in it and the woman sits astride him and then they swing together flying through the air with the greatest of ease. Or something.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
I've always wondered how they work. Surely the dockee wouldn't get quite enough 'purchase' - the docker, or standing partner, would have to pull dockee back and forth so they'd simply be a passive party. Which I suppose has its place. If you both sit in it, that's a different matter. Would you need a third party to swing it? Or a mechanism of some sort?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
This means I am not able to perform my party trick: When The curious become Bi -
Can everyone stop using the term docking? It does mean what you think it means!! It's putting me off the walnut and carrot cake I devoured earlier when I was alone in the office.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
From the program I saw (SATC) the seat of the swing was made from some kind of canvas/strong material and the ropes were just that. So each partner uses their legs to make the swing go back and forth just as you do on a swing in a playground. Ya dig?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
That would be really cool if you got four people in a line and just the people on either end did the swinging, then the people in the middle would stay still but the ones on the ends would bump and grind in sync, like a newtons cradle:
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Except the porno shop would have to have 5 chairs in stock. No porno shop in the world is that prepared. It's like Clarks filling up their stock room in case someone comes in and requires 50 pairs of 'Clumpfoots MK VI' in cherry red.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
oh i get the swing in theory. in practise i suspect it would end in tears. both pronunciations yes.
[ 25.05.2005, 11:50: Message edited by: discodamage ]
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I think it's not a bad idea. Now if only they could make a Witches Hat that bums you and gives you a reach-around. Or a roundabout enema.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: bump and grind in sync, like a newtons cradle
You bastard! I'm supposed to be working, not coughing coffee-phlegm at my monitor, and my boss has noticed. I'm pretending to have a cruel and unusual cough in order to explain my contorted faece and repeated smurkles...
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
[ 27.05.2005, 04:48: Message edited by: Grianagh ]
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
AMP!! IS!! NOT ON THAT LIST!!
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
She should probably be on that list. We've just been practicing our wrestling moves, so I think she wants to be there.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
she willhave to sign a wavier as we do have trees in the back garden
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
which was a joke, just in case.... er... right. back to procrastinating
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
i cannot do the weekend of the 23rd/24th.
i would prefer not to do the weekend of the 16th/17th.
i would very much like to do any other weekend.
leeds is the town of my birth, although the location of this event was razed to the ground not five years after my arrival. Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
I'm sorry people, but after all I said, it seems unlikely that I will have a Mazda MX-5 when I come to the meat. Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
*watch this space for additional LeedsMeat-o-Rama info from mart.
a date has been chosen weekend of july 23/24
so - who's in, who's out?
Posted by London (Member # 29) on :
*high-fives Sunny*
Posted by Keef (Member # 27) on :
It's possible I may attend this one. Am really busy with friends weddings, Glasto and the like until mid July so this may be perfect timing.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
I can't come. I shall be attending a weekend workshop for singing spinsters.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
Can I put up a tent in the garden?
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Yeah I'm up for some of that, I promise not to wander off talking to random delusional homeless people this time too. Probably.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Physic totally pulled this insane women at the last meat. He asked me to look out for him while he went to the toilet and she told me that Pete Doherty was going to save her from evil. As it's Thursday I assume he [Pete] has done so by now. But, ever the saint he provided her with polite conversation and some food until The Doh-meister could come to her aid. What a dude. [Physic]
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by herbs: I can't come. I shall be attending a weekend workshop for singing spinsters.
I'm torn now. Half of me wants to beg herbs to let me come a-singing with her. Do divorced wimmins go back to being spinsters or is that only for those that have never married?
Actually, that's a complete lie. I want to come to Leeds. Please.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
Actually, it's not exclusively for spinsters. There are some men, some married women, some divorcees, plenty of mads, and some lezzers. We just look something of a rag-tag bunch. Think WI choir singing Teenage Dirtbag, and remove the jaunty kerchiefs.
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
Herbs, was it your sister that I saw on the "what happened next" programme on the Musicality winners that was on a few weeks ago?
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
[bemused]No.... [/bemused]
Ben said that the voice coach on Operatunity looked like she could be my sister... will people who look a bit like me stop going on reality programmes about singing. Thank you.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: she told me that Pete Doherty was going to save her from evil
lol, I'd forgotten about the Pete Doherty thing, she also told me that I was an angel sent to help her when I gave her the food, as 'they' had told her that when she needed help an angel would come and help her. I was somewhat torn between chuffed and disturbed at this point.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
im glad we cleared that up, I had it down mentally as that person actually was your sister,
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Physic: I was somewhat torn between chuffed and disturbed at this point.
Dischurfed.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Okay, huddle up everyone, here's the deal: we originally though this would happen on the third weekend of July, 23/24, but there's no reason it can't happen the weekend before, 16/17.
So tell us what you prefer. And we'll make a list of one against the other, and then we'll just choose a date that suits us anyway.
Yes. Good. Jolly.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Either's fine with me. That hasn't help much has it..
Posted by Keef (Member # 27) on :
I can't do the 16/17, but don't change it all just for me, I'd say there's only about a 50:50 chance I'll make it the weekend after anyway.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
i'm only going to attend if the darryn duo are there i can't be bothered to travel all the way otherwise
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Either are fine with me. In fact, put me down for both!
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
I'm still hoping to come, probably on my own though as Fem will stay here with the baby..
Not 100% sure though as I have a lot of interviews on the go at the moment.
Would be nice to see everyone though...
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
Either one for me too - who knows? this could be the full extent of my summer holidays so I'd best make the most of it!
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: Okay, huddle up everyone, here's the deal: we originally though this would happen on the third weekend of July, 23/24, but there's no reason it can't happen the weekend before, 16/17.
So tell us what you prefer. And we'll make a list of one against the other, and then we'll just choose a date that suits us anyway.
Yes. Good. Jolly.
quote:Originally posted by omikin: i cannot do the weekend of the 23rd/24th.
i would prefer not to do the weekend of the 16th/17th.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Well, we're leaning towards the 16/17 weekend now, so, er, that's slightly less bad for you than the later one, isn't it?
So that's good.
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
that will be fine. i'm well looking forward to it.
is there an itinerary?
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
not yet, gimme a bit.
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
anything yet?
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
how about this for an itinerary?
quote: 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30 United Nations Security Council Crisis Simulation
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:15 Buses depart for Embassies
13:30-14:30 Embassy Visits
15:00-17:00 Visit to the Senate or European Commission and Ministry of Regional Development
17:30 Return to Conference Venue
19:00 Dinner
20:30 PDS Session: *ICC Preparation *International Law Day Briefing
22:00 Evening Mixer
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Alright then how about this:
Itinerary for Saturday 16 July 2005
Arrive at OurHouse in Leeds. 1pm. Ish. Or whataver time people can make it.
Barbecue on the go, drinks as everyone arrives, blah.
Go and play footie. Park/fields less than five mins walk from house.
Finish playing footie. Everyone goes back to house/hotel (just up the road), gets changed.
Go out to local boozer (located between hotel and footie field).
Stay there till closing, then everyone goes home.
OR:
Have a few drinks in pub, then taxis into town to go out "clubbing" till the small hours. Taxis home, everyone tucked up in bed.
Sunday: some people bugger off early, others have pub lunch before getting train/car home.
Alternatively
Meet at local boozer early-to-mid-afternoon.
Drink, have lunch/early dinner.
Wander over to footie field, have a kick-about.
Go home/hotel, get changed, go out on the town, or just stay in local boozer.
Or maybe something else entirely, I don't know, I'm just making this stuff up.
[ 10.06.2005, 09:43: Message edited by: mart ]
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
bump
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Can I just stick my oar in for Rigno who hates clubs. He'll be too humble to mention it, but he really hates them and will make a rubbish excuse not to be able to make it if clubbing is in the regime, although I have offered to forego clubbing to hang with him if it's a necessity.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
in direct contrast to what i posted last week it has to be the 16th. the end. the beginning. hurah!
i'm a busy woman what, with my bonbon eating and internet forums i really don't think i could fit a meet in at any other time
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
If the weather is good nobody will want to go "clubbing". Ideally, you want to be in a pub beer garden until closing before heading back to the house to sit in't garden, enjoy pre-chilled beers and listen to music.
Posted by ben (Member # 13) on :
I am at a wedding in London the day before and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it back in time - it depends on how 'damaged' I get.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bandy: If the weather is good nobody will want to go "clubbing". Ideally, you want to be in a pub beer garden until closing before heading back to the house to sit in't garden, enjoy pre-chilled beers and listen to music.
I agree with this absolutely.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Me too. So it's decided then. We'll probably go out around Chapel Allerton, an area just up the road from here which has lots of various bars and pubs we can choose from.
So book yer train tickets folks, this is happening.
To book rooms: Beechwood Hotel 34 Street Lane Leeds LS8 2ET Tel: (0113) 266 2578
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
I love you guys. I now have an excuse not to go to my ex-husband's sister's 25th wedding anniversary with all his family saying "such a shame you two split up" when really they mean, "what the fuck are you doing here? You're not really part of the family anymore, are you dear".
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Tickets from London appear to be £19 cheapest return, travelling from Kings Cross and taking about 2.5 hours, the 10:10 one looks a decent bet, arrives at 12:36.
Mart did you ever get a chance to enquire about how many people we'd need to get a group rate for that hotel? This site suggests it's about £30-40 for a single, probably £40 I'd guess, peak season and all.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
'kin ell! Mine's going to take a total of 10 and a half hours return on the train and cost me £95!
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Bloody hell Salty, where are you coming from, John O'Groats?
Posted by dang65 (Member # 102) on :
quote:Originally posted by Physic: Mart did you ever get a chance to enquire about how many people we'd need to get a group rate for that hotel?
Has anyone here stayed at a YHA youth hostel in recent times? At the weekend I was trying to find somewhere for 2 adults and 4 children to stay in Salisbury in two weeks time, for one night only. An impossible task unless you're the Sheikh of all Arabia and are willing to pay £600 a night or something. Even the little cheapo B&Bs won't take bookings for one night only when there's plenty of tourists visiting those parts at this time of year. I almost booked smokers' rooms in a Travel-Lodge at Swindon - it really was that desperate.
Then I stumbled on the Salisbury Youth Hostel which is smack in the middle of town, open to everyone (not just members or youths) and gives us a six-bed room with wash basin for under a hundred quid. Which, for six people, is not bad going.
Now, it might be a horrible dump but it looks alright. Er, unfortunately they don't seem to have one in Leeds.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: Bloody hell Salty, where are you coming from, John O'Groats?
No, Taunton. Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by dang65: Has anyone here stayed at a YHA youth hostel in recent times?
When I were a slip of a nip, I stayed in one of these. They're not bad at all. If you can get yourself isolated they are really good, but lady luck determines whether you have to share with a cool enormo-breasted hippy who's into New Model Army or a psychotic axe murderer who's into drilling holes into the walls of the bathroom.
For an example, you might have to share with someone like me, who would read a book quietly in the corner keeping himself to himself. Or you could end up with someone like my brother who last time he stayed in one, got drunk, stayed out later than he was supposed to, climbed in the window, kept someone awake by talking to them, fell asleep eventually, then stole someones towel, had a shower and did a runner without paying. But I don't think he was just squatting for the night after locking himself out of the Dominos Pizza in Bath, or wherever it is he likes to work.
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
Saltrock, if I decide to go and you can get to Bristol (e.g Parkway station) I'll give you a lift. I don't know if I can make it at the moment though, my weekends are getting a bit squeezed what with Glastonbury this week and Live8 next.
Posted by dang65 (Member # 102) on :
I'm sure places like Taunton and Leeds are hubs of the National Express network aren't they? And I think National Express coaches are so cheap now that they may actually be paying people to buy tickets. Uber Trick and NWOD went on one to Manchester a little while ago I think, maybe they can sing the praises of the coach as well. And draw a plan clearly marking the doors and stating which ones you shouldn't open while the coach is moving.
Posted by Boy Racer (Member # 498) on :
I'm afraid I can't make the 16th. Bung.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by dang65: Uber Trick and NWOD went on one to Manchester a little while ago I think, maybe they can sing the praises of the coach as well. And draw a plan clearly marking the doors and stating which ones you shouldn't open while the coach is moving.
That was Uber and Raz who took that journey. Strangely though all of us (both parties) had the same experience. We all stopped off at a service station (Raz and Uber & our party Ringo, Miffy and I) and waited ages for a mingey meal, then was attacked by wasps. That's where the simularities end, unless Ringo can tell you a comedy jape about me trying to piss in his boot and nearly falling out the back of the car. To seal the deal, nobody should be in the slightest bit concerned I nearly died, then, then you'd be exactly right Dang.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Our top speed on that journey was around 128mph. That's not something you get on the national express. Not unless they've made some pretty damn big changes to their coaches.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
mart, where is the alphabetical list? i would like to know how many people i will be making a fool of myself in front of this time
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Leeds, 16 July:
Bandy
ben?
Darryn R.?
Grianagh
herbs?
H1ppychick
jnhoj?
London
LowLevel?
mart
New Way Of Decay
omikin
Physic
Ringo
saltrock
scrawny
Uber Trick
Waynster
[ 21.06.2005, 08:39: Message edited by: mart ]
Posted by London (Member # 29) on :
Jesus, Mart, why do you keep leaving me off this list? Ok, you like Uber better than me - I get it. I'm still coming though!
Posted by London (Member # 29) on :
Hm. Tactical use of italics and bold made that sentence come out sounding a little more serious than intended.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Yes. I might take you off the list again now.
Posted by dang65 (Member # 102) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: That was Uber and Raz who took that journey.
That's the chaps. Did one of them fall out of a coach door or something? Or did you fall out of Ringo's car? You can see how myths and legends come about. It's braincell-challenged idiots like me recalling things completely wrong that only happened last year.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
It was Uber. I'm glad to see that my memory serves me well. I look forward to more life and death moments that no-one can remember next summer. My memory can be deadly when it wants to randomly be.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I thought it was the door to the toilet but it was the door to death. One more step of my non-attention paying and I would have been mulch on the motorway and the swarming wasps would have fed off my innards.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
I will be starting a week of locust experiments at Nottingham University that day. And reading Harry Potter 6 sneakily under the lab bench. So I will be unable to attend.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: Terry Pratchett can go fuck my cock, the talentless sweat sucking fuck-knuckle
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: reading Harry Potter 6
Add VP to the list of people I don't understand.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by H1ppychick: Saltrock, if I decide to go and you can get to Bristol (e.g Parkway station) I'll give you a lift. I don't know if I can make it at the moment though, my weekends are getting a bit squeezed what with Glastonbury this week and Live8 next.
Wow, thanks muchly. I work in Bristol a lot so I know that I can actually find my way there! Woo!
Dang, coach is a truly lovely and economic way to travel, but average journey time one way is 9 and half hours.
Perhaps I should just drive? But then I know I'll get lost. Any further north than Bristol and I just haven't got a clue quite frankly. I could pick someone else up on the way and they could navigate - any takers?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I was hoping to tell you via mail that you could stay with me perhaps and meet Ringo and I in The Keynes for the journey up?
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Er, yeah, uh, small problem with that idea. The Nova doesn't have any back seats. Or carpet, or door cards. In fact, by the time we come to drive up to Leeds, chances are theonly interior it'll have will be a pair of bucket seats and some tubular steel. I apologise in advance for the noisy, smelly, uncomfortable journey that awaits us..
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I don't mind about the uncomfortable, smelly journey but you have to wonder sometimes why you have a mini if you've just bought a bloody Nova. Now you have 4 seats over two cars. You don't like fuctionality in life do you, you madman? I think it's your responsibility to lend Saltrack some rollerblades now.
[ 21.06.2005, 08:44: Message edited by: New Way Of Decay ]
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Yeah sorry. The Mini is up for sale, incidentally, which will pay to have the rusty front wings replaced on the Nova and have the bright red bonnet sprayed black. Not that that's really got anything to do with it, but I just wanted to mention it.
It's a shame you didn't mention this plan to me sooner as I only stripped the car on Sunday.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: It's a shame you didn't mention this plan to me sooner as I only stripped the car on Sunday.
Ah yes m9 but I only thought of it just then. Seriously though, could you take things a little more seriously though?
quote: From: Me [mailto:xxxxxx@hhnt.nhs.uk] Sent: 21 June 2005 01:46 To: Ringo Subject: Leeds
Thats a shame about SJ man, the Nova good yeah?
>>> "Ringo.Goldsmith" > 06/21/05 01:51pm >>> Wikked. Maybe Saltrock can sit on the gearstick and ski all the way there? ;-) :-D !!!!1
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Have a word. She might foul my gear linkage
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: Have a word. She might foul my gear linkage
Is this racer terminology for having your penis pulled off when driving over a sleeping policeman too fast?
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Okay meaters, I'm not sure how many of you on that list are intending to stay at the Beechwood Hotel, but having just spoken to the nice lady who answered the phone, if there are 10 of us staying she can give us a discount of £5 a piece, the exact price then depending on what type of rooms people want. So basically if we're organised and book it as a group it would probably make sense.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Thanks for doing that, Physic. How are everyone's plans going for this, then? Remember, you can get cheap train tickets if you book in advance.
The facts, again:
Saturday 16 July Beechwood Hotel, Leeds, tel. (0113) 266 2578 My email: babelcordoba@hotmail.com My MSN: ginger@intercom.es
Er, that's it.
Can the following people say whether they're definitely coming or, like, not:
Bandy
ben
Darryn R.
herbs
jnhoj
LowLevel
omikin
scrawny
Waynster
Of course if anyone else wants to come as well, that's fine.
Right then.
[ 23.06.2005, 03:50: Message edited by: mart ]
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
i hope the weather holds out...its gorgeous this whole week i've conducted my phone interviews while in the backgarden
bikini, overstuffed beanbag, sunglasses, mini-laptop and my mobile... modern technology, innit
course if i'm offered a real job i can kiss this lazy-arse lifestyle buhbye
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
I don't think Scrawny or I can commit yet as there is a good chance we will be exchanging on our new flat that weekend and, hence, may have to be in London.
More information to follow.
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
I too can't say until the last minute, there's a lot of stuff going on here and I'd hate to say 'yes' only to have to say no later on..
[ 23.06.2005, 05:09: Message edited by: Darryn.R ]
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
ok no worries Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I think it adds to the suspense a little. Will they make it?/won't they?
I'm imagining scrawny talking seriously on a cellphone and hanging up and nodding at Bandy saying sternly 'you know what to do'
Bandy picks up a glowing red telephone and declares 'Mart? It's bandy. I'd like a Wimpy party please'
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
gosh! that would be so sweet.
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
quote:Originally posted by mart: Can the following people say whether they're definitely coming or, like, not:
omikin
er, possibly...
won't really know till the day, but if i do come i'll bring sleeping stuff so you won't have space trouble.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
er, I might, when I read through this thread and ifnd out what sleeping arrangements are, happy to sleep on floors, might stay with another friend in leeds that night too.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Apologies for being shit but I'm going to have to duck out of this, I'm currently trying to sort out buying the house I've been renting for the last two years, that on top of the countless other things which seem to be eating up my spare time right now means I really can't spare the time, not to mention the fact that I'm going to need to watch my pennies a bit more closely now I suppose, sorry all Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
So, er, who's coming up to Leeds next weekend?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Me, fo shizzle. yay!
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
Sadly its the wrong side of Pay Day, and unless I come into a comfortable amount of money before then, I'm afraid I won't be able to fly in.
Anyway, even with my families footballing heritage, I play like a spazz so probably best I sit this one out.
Shame - would have loved to have made it over this time Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
best scrub me off the list, money and time pertinent issues now im job / house hunting. Even more so as I get the feeling Mcandrew is about to ruin my house hunting plans this afternoon.
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
Sadly I'm looking like the same as Waynster, money is too tight to mention and Beckett is sick so I'm getting now't done.
I don't even think I'm going to be able to make it to the pub tonight Wayne, he's just non stop screaming and wriggling and moaning for the last four hours and frankly I feel like crap - AND the cat fell off the sofa onto his head and he now has a Frankenstein monster style scar running from one ear to the other over the top of his head.
NOT my day.
[ 08.07.2005, 06:16: Message edited by: Darryn.R ]
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
Have a Hippy Hug, Darryn.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
For a cat to do that much damage just falling off the sofa I can only presume that it is your GIANT cat, right? I know I shouldn't but I couldn't help to laugh.
Sorry to hear about Beckett (and the cat) and that we won't be catching up in Leeds though Darryn. You can therefore deduce that I am still coming to Leeds.
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
Thanks, today I need one.
I never imagined something so small could be so loud and bloody minded - Poor little bugger I do feel for him.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
O wait - confusion at chez trick - did the cat fall onto his head or Beckett's head?!
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
Cat on couch rolling about purring, cat lost balance and fell from sofa onto head of Beckett.
Cat used Beckett to counteract lost balance and stood on his soft baby head with back feet, claws out and then jumped from soft baby head back onto sofa.
6 inch scratch which bled like crazy over the top of Beckett's head.
Plus, last week he gave himself a black eye by standing up and falling over in the bath.
He now looks battered and I'm shattered.
[ 08.07.2005, 06:31: Message edited by: Darryn.R ]
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
[chate]
Sounds like you need a pint mate - see if you can get out for an hour or something - the break will do you good. Plus tonight it might be fun - I am meeting up with my old best mate from school who I have not seen in nearly 20 years.
And next time I get tickets for Green Day, make sure you go! I have seen hundreds of shows in my time, but last night was one, if not the, greatest gig I have ever been to. Absolutely fucking astounding - warmed up by playing YMCA to which some guy dressed as a pink rabbit comes on and drinks beer (odd), then play Blitzkrieg Bop by the Ramones (cue Wayne going crazy apeshit bonkers), fade into 2001 theme which they come onstage to. They played American Idiot with so much presence, had the entire crowd (and this is the Ahoy) under Billys complete control, and if they had finshed after that one song, it still would have been worth the 36,50 entrance.
Thankfully they played everything, finishing on Good Riddance (Time of your life) which made me do a little cry. Fab pyros, presence like I have never seen in any band - hell at one point they recruited three young kids to play on stage with them - gave the girl his damn guitar. Everyone left beaming, even in retrospect of the earlier atrocities.
It was that good.
[/chate]
[ 08.07.2005, 06:39: Message edited by: Waynster ]
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
O! It was only funny when I thought that the giant heavy cat had fallen off the sofa and done his own head damage with his sheer weight. I'm sorry that the cat scratched Beckett's head, that kinda ruins my joke and it means that Mikee was right. Grrr.
Hope you and Beckett are much improved soon Darryn.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
So, so far it's Mikee and Uber, right?
We might just cancel the football, then, and go and see the lemurs and meerkats and other furry fun next to the pub instead.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
There's a wee small chance I might have a small problem with this, as I've just been lumbered with an £800 garage bill having my piece of shit Nova repaired. And I don't even know if it'll be back on the road by next weekend. Even if it is, i'm going to be absolutely broke.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Is this the nova you had absoloutely no reason to buy, despite a whim.
Give me 5 minutes to stand on the balcony, enraged,
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
Just get a loan Ringo.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
So the meat list really is:
Gree Mart Mikee Uber
at the moment then?!
What about hippychick? saltrock? ben? omikin? bandy? scrawny? London is in Berlin at the moment - she said yes but I never believe her until I see her.
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
not going to be able to make it, i'm afraid. have commitment in london that day, then have to be in brum relatively early on sunday to get to the airport.
would have loved to have seen you guys as well.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: Gree Mart Mikee Uber
Sounds like an ideal opportunity for some swinging.
Don't forget to send me the photos for the TMO Meat Gallery...
[ 08.07.2005, 09:56: Message edited by: MiscellaneousFiles ]
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
This is all your fault om.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
yeah, but I think mart and mikee might feel left out.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Also, to the letdown forumites: very poor show, very disappointing indeed Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: yeah, but I think mart and mikee might feel left out.
Not entirely, one to hold the camera steady, one to wield the boom mic.
Also: shuttup Misc and put your name on the list.
[ 08.07.2005, 09:58: Message edited by: New Way Of Decay ]
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
boom mic? camera? Why would you need to film gree and I pushing each other on a swing?
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
Misc @ LeedsMeat:
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Still getting the paranoia or has the demon weed made you forget about.......your girlfriend? Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
She's not really into swings.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
:guilt: I'm not going to be able to come, either. R has a big presentation in front of 400 people, and I have been coerced into help him with the website that's being launched, then try to stem the tide of nerve-poo immediately before the big lectern moment, and insert drink into him afterwards. Really sorry. Have a lovely time at the petting zoo. :guilt:
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
Afraid we're moving house next weekend so - as i'd suspected - we won't be able to make it. Sorry everyone.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
I'm just crap. Sorry.
ETA: Actually, I really, really am sorry. I would have loved to have come but it's just not possible I'm afraid.
[ 10.07.2005, 13:13: Message edited by: saltrock ]
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Btw I'm coming, so anyone basing their decision not to come on the fact I said I might not, well think again.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
This really is a poor show - literally everyone has dropped out apart from me and Mikee. What's going on folks? Good thing I'm not paranoid.
<aside> Gree, can you CYI please. Ta. </aside>
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
nothing personal, oobs.
it's obviously just that we = shit.
soz.
:/
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Uber czech yer gmail from me.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: literally everyone has dropped out apart from me and Mikee.
Am I black or something?
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
lol - my eyes totally read that as you weren't coming.
Posted by herbs (Member # 101) on :
See why aye, babycakes.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
news update!
Who's still going? Mcandrew didnt break my heart and is coming to manchester to put his deposit down TOMMOROW. or at least he will if he has any sense. Now, the fact he's down this end of the country so near to the meat would suggest he should be coming to it, but! I have no place for him to stay here in manc as im on a friends setee as it is, but maybe he could make a bit of a weekend holiday down here and we could go to the meat? or something? mcandrew, am i your PA?
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Hello JhnojhoHnjOhJnh (and McDaddy). At the moment it's:
Mart
TheGree
Uber
NWOD
Ringo
You're both more than welcome. Uber arrives Friday afternoon. Mikee and Ringo Saturday morning/lunchtime, as far as I understand.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
excellent! Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
My finances are tight but by all means I'll try to get there. Mega bus ahoy.
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
This is great news although it's a bit disappointing I'm still the only one there not in a couple. Oh well, such is life.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
quote:Originally posted by jnhoj: I'll try to get there.
what day? i'm wondering whether i can play golf friday aftie or not.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
basically what mart means is he is playing golf until about 8 pm on friday so ya'll would have to put up with me until then
Posted by Fionnula the Cooler (Member # 453) on :
Well. I should be in Manchester on Friday. If there is a cheap bus from Manchester to Leeds I could march John onto it and make him come with me. We can be quite hott together. I think you would like us. It would be Friday night or Saturday afternoon. Or neither, depending. I don't know. It was John's crazy idea. Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Can you stop teasing us and try to get there Saturday for my pleasure?
eta: ok, ok I didn't go back and read what it is you said, hopefully see you there guys!
[ 13.07.2005, 16:54: Message edited by: New Way Of Decay ]
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ringo: This is great news although it's a bit disappointing I'm still the only one there not in a couple. Oh well, such is life.
If I could've, I would've. Sorry mate. We could have toasted the happy couples from atop of the park wall and got stoopidly drunk and bemoaned the state of the singleton. Ah well. Next time eh?
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
right, j & f - if you are able to make it give mart a call or send up smoke signals (quite good at reading smoke signals, me) or something so i'll know to meet ya'll at the station
i'm half way sure he will give you his mobile number if you mail him at:
babelcordoba@hotmail.com
of course he still hasn't given me his number sooo......
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
mcandrews going home on saturday now, so i might come on saturday sans him or friday evening, its very up in the air. Ive just been offered a job teaching in italy. FFS. Why do they offer it me now after I just about sign for a house and start looking fjobs.Iknew thiswould happen. KNEWIT. aND EASY JET cafe of inters are shit, shit ,shit shit shit.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
hereis my number no onesteal it.
07766 563703
message me and ill let you know fri/sat what's happening, and er,can ibring a tent ? Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
Why is andrew going on saturday? He does know that means he wont get to meet me, probably ever, doesn't he?
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Ringo what is your email address please.
Mine is babelcordoba@hotmail.com
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
CYI
Posted by Fionnula the Cooler (Member # 453) on :
Sorry Ringo. I can't come. I'm not even going to Manchester now but for once it's not because I've chickened out. It's because John was offered a job in Italy which he's always wanted. He was right to accept the offer, of course, and it's not his fault that our house plans have fallen through. It's the timing's fault. The timing is fortunate or unfortunate depending on the way you perceive things: fortunate because it happened before we put deposits down on our house later today; unfortunate because I was already on my way to the station when he told me. I stopped in the middle of the empty 4am street and put down my packed bag and looked around me, not sure what to do or where to go. Eventually I walked through some woods and parks, all deserted. You should hear the noise birds make when there's nobody around. They clatter in their trees like machines. And all the snails there are on the pavements. Their shells look so hard you're tempted to smash your foot down shattering them, just to feel the crunch. And how many spiderwebs there are suspended between branches, how many times you walk through them, and only realise when you feel a string of web tickling across your face.
Usually when people move away they do it with someone they love. Often you never hear from them again. Moving to a new city with their boy- or girlfriend is easier than moving to a new city on their own, which makes it seem like cheating. It brings out the bitter spinster in me. Today, for instance, my brother is moving into a house with his girlfriend. My best friend met a boy a couple of years ago and let him whisk her off far away to live in one of his daddy's flats. The boy I discovered sex with met a girl one day, realised she was his opportunity to become normal, and vanished with her. Even Mother has a boyfriend now (I blame Desperate Housewives) and her moving in with him seems imminent. It's frightening, the way love gobbles people up. I thought John might be moving with his girlfriend, who is also going to Italy, and I was sad that it was happening again, but it turns out he's doing it by himself. He's moving countries alone. It's very brave. It proves it can be done. It proves there's hope still.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
although there were only six of us it was fun all around thanks for a great weekend ya'll
[ 18.07.2005, 06:06: Message edited by: Grianagh ]
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
A great weekend. Thanks to two of the best hosts on TMO.
Posted by Boy Racer (Member # 498) on :
Glad you had a nice weekend guys, did you get the "Wish you were here" message I sent to Oobs? It was from both Disco and myself and ment for all of you.
We were at Ashton Court festival, but sadly have no more photos because DD forgot her camera and my phone ran out of charge.
Kid Carpet and the Super Furry Animals were excellent.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
Like the hair Gree.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
Mikee, your hair needs cutting again.
Glad you all had a good time. I ended up going to the hell that is my ex-husband's family party thingy. Fortunately, my beautiful daughter was on my side and decided to be ill so I had to take her home at 8.30pm. Kids, I love 'em.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
quote:Originally posted by Boy Racer: did you get the "Wish you were here" message I sent to Oobs?
Unfortunately I had little signal in the house in Leeds and then something did come through from you but I don't have a camera phone anymore so I couldn't open it. Then I had some more wine and forgot. Sorry! I wonder if I could forward it to my flickr account though and perhaps view it that way?
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
quote:Originally posted by Boy Racer: Suave fellas and foxy ladies all round.
Like the hair Gree.
now it's you making me blush!
we missed you all - maybe next time around?
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Great weekend, great hosts, great guests, great venue. Shame I spoilt all the pictures though. Sorry.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: Great weekend, great hosts, great guests, great venue. Shame I spoilt all the pictures though. Sorry.
spoilt the pics? (confused)
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I had a great time folx. I can't improve on what people have said already, other than thank you for your hospitality.
....Although we should really tell the police about Johns dissapearance.
Posted by Esmeralda (Member # 527) on :
Who's the Ben Afleck look-a-likee ?
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
Good lord, I think she might mean Ringo.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
unless she means one of the lemurs
every other pic has a name attached
Posted by Esmeralda (Member # 527) on :
I must be seeing the censored version then... no names on any of mine.... still it was a good excuse to go back and have another look.....
H1ppychick - you obviously noticed the resemblance too !
ETA - having looked yet again, I smallened the pics and lo and behold, it is indeed Ringo. And he's single!
[ 19.07.2005, 06:10: Message edited by: Esmeralda ]
Posted by Ringo (Member # 47) on :
It's true, ladies
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I think the only thing left to do would be to post a picture of yourself and state in no less than 160 characters why you think Ringo should take you for a spin in his motor and then lay you on the back seat for a bit of Thursday night pinkie tickling behind the back of the Milton Keynes snow dome.
Or a pictor. A picture, enticing enough for him to run his soft yet manly hands across the screen.
[ 19.07.2005, 06:31: Message edited by: New Way Of Decay ]
Posted by scrawny (Member # 113) on :
Who's the dude who's not the dudes I know?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
That'll be long time boarder, italian chattin', Nintendo-thumbed Jahonohoj.
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