MiffySocks(depending on driving/flying conditions)
NWOD
Philomel
Physic
Ringo (depending on driving/flying conditions)
Sidney
Stevie X (possibly)
Uber
Vogon Poetess
Waynster
with possible additions of
Lucid
PTIYPASI
Before I hand over more of my hard earned cash for the privilege of spending most of Saturday 4th December shunted into a siding at Oxenholme The Lake District it would be nice to know that other people are still planning to be there. In Glasgow, that is. Not shunted up a siding at Oxenholme the Lake District. So, guys, still up for it? Bamba, Astra-max van – found a venue? I also think OJ should come. She'd enjoy it.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Tickets purchased and hotel booked last month, mi'lady (same for Sidney also)
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Will investigate flight options shortly.
I may even wear my cowboy boots to jealousize you all to madness and despair.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I'm having a real issue finding tickets I can afford right now. Cos Miffy still hasn't phoned me in a reasonable hour; i.e when I am not at work.
If she dosn't do this soon, she'll have to drive which isn't gonna happen.
I want to go, but it's looking very dire at the moment. I mean, we haven't even arranged to see where to get a cheap place to stay.
I need you to call me Soxter, for the love of nad.
Posted by Boy Racer (Member # 498) on :
Much as I would like to meet many peop's for the first time, and see others again, I think I'm going to have to Ringo-out and say I don't think I'm going to make it to this meat afterall (principally for financial reasons, I'm afraid).
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
FOR FUCK'S SAKE.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
I'd love to join you in Glasgow, but instead I will be spending the weekend in Paris, smoking.
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
um, if boy racer doesnt go i dont think i can, because the e-ticket is in his name. i could strap my breasts down and pretend my name is daniel but i dont know how convincing it would be.
i could just buy another ticket, but i dont get paid until 2 days before the meat and it will no doubt be vastly more expensive. but i will go to nationalexpress.co.uk and check.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Hey, I'm just squizzing at hotels. We will be drinking in the town centre, will we not? Which is the best location out of the Corus, and Holiday Inns City West and Theatreland? The one I stayed at in Manchester was ideally located.
I was planning on staying Sunday night and doing Scotch Culcha on the Sunday, hangover permitting.
Posted by Boy Racer (Member # 498) on :
Sorry Astro. Look, I'll even use a sadface, , and I never use emoticons.
If you can arrange for me to come into a very large sum of money before December, I'll be there.
Posted by Thorn Davis (Member # 65) on :
God, just look at the shower of losers on that list. Does anyone remember when we used to have meets in London and decent people used to turn up?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Thorn Davis: God, just look at the shower of losers on that list. Does anyone remember when we used to have meets in London and decent people used to turn up?
You just made me do a :glum:
I am looking into all the possible ways I can get there, and sort Miffy out too. Curse you Miffy!
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
Bracer: I was going to work myself up into a fury of righteous indignation but you deployed the sadface so I can't now. But it would've been excellent to meet you. I'm hoping that disco won't wendy out as well, otherwise I might have to get ninja.
Vogon: Bamba has booked tables in a bar called Bloc, which is in Merchant City, which is in the city centre. I think there are quite a few decent hotels round there that aren't too expensive. You could try for rooms in that Bewley's place that Bandy mentioned: that's very central too.
Edit to remove alarming and unprecedented Stewart from Handbag syntax.
[ 16.11.2004, 10:50: Message edited by: Astromariner ]
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
I am going to go to Scotchland and stay in a hotel. I need to sort out train/plane tickets, however. faff faff faff. faff. faff.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
thanks Astro.
Also, does Glasgow do that thing where it has more than one train station and hapless outsiders get the train to the random one on the outskirts?
Super Advanced train tickets are looking cheaper than flights at the moment, and I feel I should use my railcard while I am still officially a Young Person.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
Vogon, you have to describe your cowboy boots as I have cowboy boots and a description of your cowboy boots may avoid your mortification at discovering you are wearing something very similar to the footwear being worn by the hideously unfashionable Louche.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Will you be a happier Astro if I tell you I might actually still be there?
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: thanks Astro.
Also, does Glasgow do that thing where it has more than one train station and hapless outsiders get the train to the random one on the outskirts?
There are two stations, Central and Queen Street, but they're both in the centre and if you're coming from the south, you'll almost certainly be going into Central anyway, unless you go via Edinburgh for some reason, in which case you'll arrive at Queen Street.
I've just had a quick look at hotels too and the ones you mention all seem booked up. However, there's one called the Buchanan Hotel right in the centre which has rooms - I'll have a check for some other ones as well.
NWOD! Yes, I will be v. much happier indeed. You'd better mean it though: no flim-flam.
[ 16.11.2004, 11:03: Message edited by: Astromariner ]
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: Sometime ago, I posted this:
I also think OJ should come. She'd enjoy it.
Just spotted this, thanks for the invite.... Glasgow sounds cool but have no idea whether I'm actually free that weekend off the top of my head.
Or whether I'm attempting to buy a house or otherwise commune with the long-suffering Other Half.
However, Louche, I shall be in Boris Johnson's least favourite city all of next week if you have time to meet up. 'snot far from your vicinity.
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
For Vogon, or anyone else looking for cheapish, central accommodation: this place looks quite nice, and seems to fit the bill.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
I'd meant to do a thread like this myself so I'll just latch onto Louche's. As Astro mentioned, I've booked tables (just for drinking, not eating or 'ting) in Bloc but I do need to put down a deposit a week before the meet just to guarantee we turn up. Given that, it would be useful to get as close to exact numbers worked out as possible before I do that so my cash isn't in any danger (i.e. if everyone could make your minds up about attendance either way soon-ish then that would help my stress levels).
Anyway, I'll ditch my over-bearing school teacher type voice and say some more constructive things:
Astro is wrong. In general yes, but more specifically about the fact that Bloc is in The Merchant City cos it's not. It's just in the normal town centre in Bath Street.
For the purposes of anyone coming into Glasgow from the South, there is only one train station (Glasgow Central) and it's handily located slap bang where you'll need to be for both hotels and drinking.
To answer VP's question, Holiday Inn West is the best bet. It's practically round the corner from both the train station and the pub and, should you decide to fly, the shuttle bus drops you right at the front door of the hotel.
If you're flying, there are two airports: Glasgow proper and Glasgow Prestwick. Prestwick is about a 40 minute train journey from the centre of town (but has it's own dedicated train station so that's pretty simple) and Glasgow proper has a very frequent shuttle bus that takes about 20 minutes to whisk you right in the the town centre.
Bloc's a nice pub anyway and it opens till 3 at weekends so we don't need to do any further fucking around after we get there.
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
Bamba is much better at this than me.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Astromariner: Bamba is much better at this than me.
I dunno, you went the extra mile and actually checked hotel room availability, my customer service obviously needs a bit of work.
Posted by Bandy (Member # 12) on :
Hello. I'm not coming as:
1) I'll be in Italy with my wife . 2) Wasn't invited. 3) Couldn't be fucked in any case.
1) Dirt cheap: a fixed rate (£59) for a room that sleeps up to 5. 2) On Bath Street very close to this Bloc bar. I know this to be true as I drank there when I stayed at the aforementioned hotel and the stagger distance is small. 3) Easy to find when drunk due to strange architecture. 3) Really quite nice.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Oh, cowboy boots.
Mine are trendy vintage (ie someone else has sweated into them first) and are black with a map of New Hampshire on the inside lining. They rock.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Cowgirl?
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: However, Louche, I shall be in Boris Johnson's least favourite city all of next week if you have time to meet up. 'snot far from your vicinity.
Woo! I am currently banjaxed by sister being on very verge of sprogging and am hoping someone is shortly (ie in next hour or so) going to cut hole in her tummy and remove child, thus freeing me up for social life.
Bamba I stole your thread. Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: Bamba I stole your thread.
Yes, and I hate you for it. Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: Woo! I am currently banjaxed by sister being on very verge of sprogging and am hoping someone is shortly (ie in next hour or so) going to cut hole in her tummy and remove child, thus freeing me up for social life.
...because you've been poised with hot towels and a scalpel just incase you were required to deliver the baby? Wow. You will be very relieved when it's over. I mean born.
(ps. I must have reached a magic number of posts as I'm now a "Member" not a "Newbie". If only I could think of some pithy epithet to use instead.)
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
I have to house sit some animals. Sorry ;( If theres some sort of new year / other christmas north meet i would undoubtedly go to that.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: If only I could think of some pithy epithet to use instead.
Simply thinking of one won't do you any good, round here a pithy epithet costs real hard cash. Well, it's all in Euro's so it more like "real funny money".
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
I know me missing the meet must be devasting to all of you, especially the female populace.
....
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GET OUT YOU LOSER.
I
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Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamba: Simply thinking of one won't do you any good, round here a pithy epithet costs real hard cash. Well, it's all in Euro's so it more like "real funny money".
As a dutiful reader of FAQs I knew that. Still can't think of any statement I'd like to be tied down to though. Especially not "dutiful reader of FAQs"
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by jnhoj: I have to house sit some animals.
You fucking what? You fucking don't sunshine. If you don't worm your way out of this situation you have stumbled into, you'll be eating Chum in no time.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Yo - to all the complete spactards who have left it til now to get tickets to go to Glasgow from London I have this to tell you: There are no trains back on Sundays from Glasgow to London from now until forever due to weekend engineering works. The man told me last month. I think also possibly the journey up there on Saturdays will be interspersed with an exciting coach journey. Be sure to check and double check at time of booking.
This time the hare won.
Also, thorn there is a secret intiminimeat going on in London next week. I have an invite, I would have thought you did too?
[ 16.11.2004, 17:17: Message edited by: Uber Trick ]
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
One way or another I'll be there, flying is looking the most likely, 5 hours plus on a train is just too damn much, all it would take is one whiny child/wanker with annoying mobile ring tone/other annoying person and I don't think I could be held responsible for the outcome..
Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
Like the Oobs said, I shall definitely be there and have already sorted out travel arrangements and that.
I will also be doing an extra night of boozing in glasgae, so Bamabe, if you have any top tip recommendations regarding bars on a Friday night, that'd be ace!
Posted by Carter (Member # 426) on :
Can I come, or is this for active posters only?
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
quote:Originally posted by Carter: Can I come, or is this for active posters only?
You'll have to ask Bamba. He's in charge.
Posted by Carter (Member # 426) on :
Fuck. I hate Bamba. Is he definitely going to be there?
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
Anyone's welcome, it would be nice to meet you d00d.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sidney: I will also be doing an extra night of boozing in glasgae, so Bamabe, if you have any top tip recommendations regarding bars on a Friday night, that'd be ace!
Pretty much anywhere on Bath Street's cool with Bloc, Moskito and Bunker coming particularly recommended. Personally I'd simply start at one end and work your way along.
Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
Thanking you kindly, bamabe.
Posted by Carter (Member # 426) on :
I've just looked at prices from Saaaarfhampton and it's going to be too many shiny pence that close to Christmas.
Unless any of you internet daemons can find a flight for <£150...?
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
l@@k Carter! Only £39.50 each way.
Posted by Lucid (Member # 531) on :
We can't make it, unfortunately. Have to be in London. We could perchance have a minimeet in london for other such people with lame excuses? Also, Louche is studiously ignoring me (she won't write, she won't phone, oi vey!) so I'm shying coconut style at the mo. [petulant sulk face]
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Me and NWOD are now all booked up to fly from Luton, arriving earlyish afternoon, anyone who knows Glasgae fancy meeting us in the afternoon so we at least have some vague idea where we're going? Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
I wouldn't be averse to an afternoon pint or two. Where are you flying in to - City or Prestwick?
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
It's Easyjet and it just says to Glsagow, so I'd imagine city.
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
Cool. I would've offered to pick you up if it was Prestwick because that's about 40 minutes away on the train, but since it's City there's a shuttle bus which costs about £3.50 I think, and will be quicker than me in my little red car. I could meet you both at Buchanan st. bus station, if you like.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
It is City. It's quite cleverley worded to make it seem really brill. The description rattles on about how beautiful Glasgow is and then says 'Unlike Prestwick, Glasgow city airport is...'
I'm so exciting I can barely breathe!
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: I'm so exciting I can barely breathe!
lollo..taaaaaaag!
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by Astromariner: Buchanan st. bus station, if you like.
We like. We'll be there, with our respective shiny rounded domes.
Posted by Abby (Member # 582) on :
Err...this isnt about Glasgow, but since you are all thinking about cheap travell options has anyone ever been on the Megabus? Are they coaches with comfy seats and a toilet etc, or claped out decomissioned town busses that have been rescued from a scrap yard and had "Megabus!" painted on the side?
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
They are quite nice Abby, from what I have seen of the ones that stop outside my place of work. Double deckers with a toilet by the look of things. I shall investigate further.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I got the megabus to birmingham to visit Sidney and pleased all my fellow megabus passengers by eating a smoked mackerel and boiled egg and mayonnaise pitta bread sandwich for breakfast. The megabus has seats like a bus and a toilet downstairs - but I didn't use the facilities so can't pass comment. I sat on the top deck and in the opposite aisle slightly in front sat a cute male who I spied on for most of my pleasant journey. I'm not sure if cute males come as standard though.
Posted by Put This In Your Pipe and Smoke It (Member # 84) on :
I'm afraid thou shalt have to knock me off that list. I would love to come, but it's our office christmas party that night, and I intend to get disgracefully drunk and make a terrible mistake with a certain lady in the office.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
I did a Megabus from Manchesta to London and it was a double decker with no toilet, and I was really hungover and it was really hot but I didn't dare rehydrate myself for fear of ruptured bladder reprisals.
I shall get lots of reading done on the train and chat winningly to the many bekilted sexxy highlanders that will doubtless be sharing my carriage.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
did you check about the engineering works vogon? Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Thanks, but I'm coming back on Monday, and cleverly combining a great weekend with a day off work. I'm fucking brilliant.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Yes - I am doing the same but with Friday instead of Monday! Vogon and Uber are skill! Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I spoke to Miffy about it. It dosn't look good. Although, she did sound like she was having sex when she answered the phone. Either that or the handset has been wired up to the mains and caused buzzing interference on the phone and slight gasps as it shocked her ear. I'll try to work it but it seems less than likely.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: she did sound like she was having sex when she answered the phone.
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: buzzing
Hang on. I don't make a buzzing noise when I have sex.
Oh riiiiight...
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by MiscellaneousFiles: Hang on. I don't make a buzzing noise when I have sex.
[ 17.11.2004, 10:47: Message edited by: New Way Of Decay ]
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
[ 17.11.2004, 11:05: Message edited by: MiscellaneousFiles ]
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I can be trusted with your dog.
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay: I can be trusted with your dog.
I was just going to ask you if you wanted to see my puppies...
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
I still really want to go to this but if the trains are all up the pox on Sunday I'm kyboshed (I need to get to Preston for about 3pm the following day) - plus a hangover will not be welcome that day.
Alas people I am going to have to concede defeat me thinks and try for the next one.
The wierd thing is, due to the change in tour, I shall probably fly out of Glasgow the following Saturday, so if there are any stragglers fancy a pint?
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
You might still be able to get to Preston, Waynster - I think it's only round Lahndan that the engineering works are on.
Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
Yarrs, I was still able to get a ticket and my train back home on Sunday will stop at Preston, I'm sure. So, you know, it should be ok. You can always phone the operators to make sure though.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
I have peered at planes and trains, got the Fear about Virgin Rail and opted for vehicular transportation.
If anyone wants/needs a lift and can get themselves to places proximitous to the M6 (north of junction 25) or the M61 give me a shout. Note: my car can legally accomodate three adults and me. My car can probably comfortably accomodate two normal-size adults plus me.
Posted by turbo (Member # 593) on :
Alas, I most likely won't be there, despite the fact that Louche can be very convincing and combined with Astro, they almost pushed me over the edge. But I have to think of my bank balance, which will be depleted in precisely 22 minutes when I pick up my shiny new car. However, if I find a really good deal on a flight AND make some Scottish friends in the meantime who can put me up for free, I will be there. With clogs on.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
We'll be there (in Glasgow). I hope it's really bastard cold and snowing and shit. I love all that stuff.
Grianagh, coughing from the couch in a severely debilitated state of feverflu, is so dedicated to this meat she just made me read the entire thread out to her.
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
lolloLolO I have just booked train tickets to glorious sunny grimy Wigan. Where I will trust Louche with my fragile self. I feel the fEAR!
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: I have peered at planes and trains, got the Fear about Virgin Rail and opted for vehicular transportation.
If anyone wants/needs a lift and can get themselves to places proximitous to the M6 (north of junction 25) or the M61 give me a shout. Note: my car can legally accomodate three adults and me. My car can probably comfortably accomodate two normal-size adults plus me.
Is it this weekend you're off?? Have fun, I shall think of you as I hobble towards the northwest on a poxy pendolino.
Luckily I don't think you can miss Glasgow if you get on the M6 and just keep going. Although I do have two words to say to you, in a notes of caution sort of way: "remember Newport".
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: Is it this weekend you're off?? Have fun, I shall think of you as I hobble towards the northwest on a poxy pendolino.
Nope, 4th of December.
Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: Although I do have two words to say to you, in a notes of caution sort of way: "remember Newport".
Excuse my nosiness but, do you know Louche from elsewhere or RL? Just wondering, like.
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
Or maybe "remember Newport" is just OJ's catchphrase, like "shut that door!" or "ooh, Betty". Do excuse me: I seem to be trapped in 1976.
Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
Astro - whilst I don't want to go all terrazord/megazord/whatever on you, I feel I must mention that you are ace.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: Although I do have two words to say to you, in a notes of caution sort of way: "remember Newport".
Not even I can fuck up getting to Glasgow. I mean, there's only one Glasgow in Scotland, isn't there? Isn't there? Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: Not even I can fuck up getting to Glasgow.
I'm afraid I will no longer be able to help you with directions and stuff. In fact, I'm cutting off all contact with you as of now for fear of becoming collateral damage in the spectacularly vicious and destructive revenge Fate undoubtedly has planned for such breathtakingly reckless taunting.
Reading that little lot back, I think I really should at least try to start punctuating my sentences. Anyone reading that one back aloud would have asphyxiated half-way through.
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
I am going to direct Louche to Glasgow! When I tried to direct Turbo to London from Manchester, we ended up in the backwaters of Chester!
I am so excited I can barely breathe.
Posted by turbo (Member # 593) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sidney:
quote:Originally posted by OJ: Although I do have two words to say to you, in a notes of caution sort of way: "remember Newport".
Excuse my nosiness but, do you know Louche from elsewhere or RL? Just wondering, like.
That's what I was wondering...
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
Sorry, yes I do know Louche IRL.
Apologies for any annoyance caused. I *hate* it when people use forums for in-jokes instead of writing an email. Oops. Too busy to think this week.
If I have a catchphrase, it's probably "sorry" or "but I digress". "Remember Newport" would be very, very sad.
Because I am so very sad, I did actually punch "Glasgow" into multimap. You're safe Louche, there is only the one Glasgow Posted by Sidney (Member # 399) on :
Eh, don't be apologising, OJ! There was no annoyance caused - I was just being a nosy-parker!
Also. I want to have a catch phrase now. It would probably be something like insert disclaimer here! but that's a bit rubbish (oh lol). Perhaps someone else would like to come up with a catch phrase for me! Or maybe that could be next Friday's Friday Thread.
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sidney: Eh, don't be apologising, OJ! There was no annoyance caused - I was just being a nosy-parker!
Well I did tell you my catchphrase should be "sorry".....
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
Right, I need to put down the deposit towards the end of this week so I reckon it's about time for another list. Also, everyone likes lists, they're cheerful and invigorating!
Bamba (+ 1)
Astro (+ 1)
Louche
Philomel
Physic
Sidney
Uber
Mart
The Gree
VP
NWOD
Any more for any more? What of DD, Carter and Ringo?
Posted by discodamage (Member # 66) on :
nope, sorry. i cant use the original ticket and if i buy another one now it stops being a bargainous weekend away. please feel free to ber8 me.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Er, I've tried about 10 hotels in the city centre and all are full on Sat night. So, looking unlikely.
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
[ 24.11.2004, 04:51: Message edited by: Astromariner ]
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
ooh, good work Astro. Now I only have to negotiate the pre-booking queue at King's Cross.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
Given that there have been no additions or dropouts (though I'm watching Mart and The Gree very closely on that score) I've gone and booked seats in the pub for 13 people.
In yer other Bamba related news, I'm pretty much ecstatic right now because the conputer I built from scratch recently is now not only working properly but is connected to the net and is letting me type out this reply right now. It seems I'm not quite as big a fuckwit as I thought I was which is a bonus really.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
At what hour of the clock will we be meeting in the Eastern Bloc? My train gets in about 4, allowing a couple of hours to get lost on my way to the hotel, I should be ready to play at about 6.
Edit: O, are we supposed to be excited about the computer? :excited!
[ 29.11.2004, 04:05: Message edited by: Vogon Poetess ]
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: At what hour of the clock will we be meeting in the Eastern Bloc? My train gets in about 4, allowing a couple of hours to get lost on my way to the hotel, I should be ready to play at about 6.
Half eight is the time to be there. We can meet up earlier if people want though, that's no bother and might even be the best idea in case anyone gets lost finding the place. We can't really go to Bloc any earlier though, the reason they told me half eight is because they have live Jazz on until eight which gives them time to clear out the goatee-stroking idiots prior to our arrival.
quote:Originally posted by Vogon Poetess: Edit: O, are we supposed to be excited about the computer? :excited!
No, not really.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
we plan to be there, if im well enough to travel
im not contagious
its just spain out to get me (yes, paranoia)
i can't even drink alcohol. how sad is that?
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
live jazz! i'm not shaving for a week now.
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
good gawd
he is going to not only drag ill'lil'ol'me up there to the feckin cold north
he is going to make us go early and listen to jazz
im going back to bed now.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
While we're here, if anyone would like my moby number, you can get it from bryanjrobertson@gmail.com.
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamba: goatee-stroking idiots
I misread this in a fairly predictable manner.
I don't know when I am arriving! I am meeting Louche in Wigan at 2pm. I have trusted everything to her.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by philomel: I have trusted everything to her.
By half eight you'll probably be in Wales then.
Posted by mart (Member # 32) on :
Stroking idiot goats.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamba: By half eight you'll probably be in Wales then.
Given that you're doing the directions, I imagine this is more than probable.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: Given that you're doing the directions, I imagine this is more than probable.
Hey, I'm getting you through Glasgow, you're on your own getting into Scotland in the first place hence my warning to Philomel.
Posted by Black Mask (Member # 185) on :
Bamba, earlier today.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
Bamba is there a dress code for this place we're going to? I.e can I wear jeans or do I need to make some degree of effort? Ta
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Is it a normal pub or a bar/pub thing? Is there dancing? Will there be a man in a kilt for each lady attending?
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Physic: Bamba is there a dress code for this place we're going to? I.e can I wear jeans or do I need to make some degree of effort? Ta
You think I'd drag you somewhere with a dress code? I mean, you do remember meeting me before don't you? Did I strike you as the epitomy of sartorial elegance? Or even as someone who could pronounce 'sartorial'? So no, don't worry about a dress code dude.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
quote:Originally posted by Uber Trick: Is it a normal pub or a bar/pub thing? Is there dancing? Will there be a man in a kilt for each lady attending?
It is a normal pub type place sans dancing. Kilted men cost extra and have to be arranged in advance, I did check for you but all their kilted men are booked out that night.
Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
No dancing? Pah, glad I'm not coming then.
Uber, I can put you in touch with a very tall man in a kilt if you like. I've sent a photo to your g-mail.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
How tall is very tall? I'm all for equal opportunities but I recently found out that 6 ft 7 and a half inches is just a ridiculous height.
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
I raped a cow!
Posted by Grianagh (Member # 583) on :
a bar for tall men in skirts
oh, we had those in san fran
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by philomel: I raped a cow!
No chance to edit that now!
Posted by froopyscot (Member # 178) on :
quote:Originally posted by New Way Of Decay:
quote:Originally posted by philomel: I raped a cow!
No chance to edit that now!
I just heard both of those statements to the tune of Magical Trevor.
I need to go home.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
when did beastiality become acceptable. ive got a dog. and a cat. well. my sister has.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I have a feeling that cow rape is probably the new pig fuck
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamba: You think I'd drag you somewhere with a dress code? I mean, you do remember meeting me before don't you? Did I strike you as the epitomy of sartorial elegance? Or even as someone who could pronounce 'sartorial'? So no, don't worry about a dress code dude.
My apologies Bambam, I didn't mean to infer you were the sort of man who'd go to posh venues, god forbid, I was just checking. Jeans it is then Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Thats a real shame, because as much as I like pig fuck, it's important to move with the times.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Or not. I mean, the great thing about growing up is realising that you don't actually have to move with the times if you don't want to, and that you can quite frankly do whatever the fuck you want, when you want, however you want. Quite liberating really Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
And so ends today's lesson
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
What a peculiar thing to say.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
and therein lies my charm Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
It was a beautiful cow. Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I bet it asked for it too, didn't it? Chisky fucks those cows, looking at you with those big brown eyes, batting their eyelashes to get rid of the flies drinking its eye juice. They want it they do, walking around with their udders on show, all hanging out. I hope you taught it a lesson it won't forget in a hurry, philomel.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
Posted by froopyscot (Member # 178) on :
Oh, so this is what all the pigfuckingfuss has been about. Posted by saltrock (Member # 622) on :
I have seen AI being carried out on a pig. It's not the most pleasant thing I have ever witnessed, but the pig didn't seem too bothered at all.
Posted by H1ppychick (Member # 529) on :
So then...spill.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I did an ounce of coke off of Physics forehead, whilst forcing Philomel and Louche to slow dance to Funkytown. I was out of control.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
I am still traumatised by having to get a plane home with a hangover. I almost done a sick on take off and landing. I am going to have a bath and see if I can then summon up the strength to relate my hilarious tales and memories of last night.
But, definitely the best meat I've been to for a while! Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
I concur about how much fun the meat was. The only thing I can offer that other people may not have known of was when some random guys came over and sat themselves down in our seat. I politely asked if they would move and when the guy stood up, I booted his stool over. I also neglected to tell anyone that when I was upstairs in that mad multi-tiered club, I was so drunk at that point that I was trying to get jiggy to the Beastie Boys and kept falling nito people and making them stare me down with anger. I was a drunken fool. A harmless fool though, none-the-less.
Physic said that he wasn't sure whether they would let me on the plane or not. Because I looked so wrecked in the morning. Thats how hards-core my drinking was. I left my phone, keys and Oyster card in Scotchland and had to sit on the steps of my flat, waiting for Zara to come home and let me in.
Posted by Bamba (Member # 330) on :
Aparently Louche has all the stuff you left dude, I'm sure if you ask her nice she'll send it your way.
Anyway, a fun time seemed to be had by all which is good as I was pretty stressed out about it. I had images of getting to the pub only to find it had mysteriously burned down seconds before our arrival and then we'd spend the entire evening wandering the streets of Glasgow being miserable. So, a big sigh of relief from me there. Apologies to Physic for the language barrier that slightly impeded our conversations, I never realised my accent was that strong before. Apologies also to all for ducking out without saying a word. Attendees to the previous meat will be aware of this tendency of mine and it's a habit I'll need to break I think. Jen's back was totally done in from the stagger to the Cathouse which was the reason we left in the first place. Not that it did us any fucking good like, we still had to walk pretty much all the way home and didn't get to bed until 6 despite leaving well early. Glasgow doesn't have enough fucking taxis it seems. Anyway, it was good as always to see everyone and the fact that it was a smaller group meant I had the chance to talk to pretty much everyone which is a novel experience at a meat.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
My treasure hoard of things what I left is hurtling its way to London. I am so tired though but I need my glasses for one thing so I need to go pick them up. I feel like everything is like the scene from spun when Billy Corgan is singing the acoustic number at the end and everyone is asleep apart from The Cook.
Posted by jnhoj (Member # 286) on :
darn it. i would have had a much better time going to this, i think.
as it stands, who and where and when and what is the next meet? ;D
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
I tried to make everyone feel my knee. I'd like to apologise for this. Sorry.
Posted by New Way Of Decay (Member # 106) on :
quote:Originally posted by jnhoj: as it stands, who and where and when and what is the next meet? ;D
Anywhere you'd like, but you need a bag of coke and some dancing shoes.
Posted by Physic (Member # 195) on :
All I can say is it was the best night out I've had in a long time, you all rocked and apart from, as previously mentioned, the painfully tired and hungover journey home, complete with hour long flight punctuated every 5 minutes by one of several bawling babies on the plane, it was quite frankly an absolutely belting weekend. Apologies, Bamba, for being so crap at interpreting your accent, I'm pretty sure it was as much due to my alcohol consumption and the heavy-metal-ravaged state of my eardrums as the language barrier itself anyway.. And many thanks for the dvds, I'll be sure to watch them some point this week Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
Phew - I got back after a seriously delayed flight and fell into a heap of sleep, from which I've only just woken! It was great to see you all in the flesh and I only wish I could have spent more time talking with you. Hope everyone's forgotten about me spilling that vodka over that fat guy!
Anyway... enjoy your presents (hope you remembered to take them home) and I can't wait to see you at the next meat in the new year!
Posted by philomel (Member # 586) on :
I did 16 hours of travelling and 11 hours of drinking and 5 hours of sleeping. Hurrah!
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche: I tried to make everyone feel my knee. I'd like to apologise for this. Sorry.
What have you done to your knee?
Posted by Astromariner (Member # 446) on :
I never want to see any of you freaks ever again. Also, I'm not being funny, but if I catch either Sidney or Uber hanging around outside my house one more time I'll be forced to call the police.
Posted by Octavia (Member # 398) on :
quote:Originally posted by jnhoj: as it stands, who and where and when and what is the next meet? ;D
I think it should be next Friday in London, for the purely selfish reason that that's my last day off until 3rd January Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
We've shared a lot, you and I, TMO, I've confided many intimacies with you and now is time for another: I hate flying. Humans are not meant to go in the sky. Full stop.
Poor Astro and her husband had to listen to hungover me talking non-stop for 5 hours yesterday about how much I hated flying, how I was convinced I was going to die, how I felt sick if I even thought about moving etc etc. Then I changed tack and kept repeating the mantra that it was "just a big metal train that goes in the sky" but my brain kept adding "but I don't want to go in the sky ". With the aid of some co-codamol that Astro thoughtfully provided me with, I walked into the airport full of trepidation, my heavy bag open to bursting with clothes and my new shoes, and looked for the check in desk. I thought loads of different thoughts really quickly to try and distract myself from my impending flight. I had to walk for ages to the check in desk and to be honest, I fly so rarely (and only one other time on my own) that I don't really know what I'm meant to do, so I usually just follow other people.
In front of me at the check in desk was a young family, nice looking parents, two young daughters with pink Barbie suitcases on wheels, so I decided to adopt this family as my own to help me through my flight. As long as my family are near me, I rationalised, I'll be ok. So after checking in I followed them at a discreet distance, stopping off in WHSmith's to get my paper and a bottle of water. All is good so far, they were sitting in the lounge near where the signs are for the gates as there was still a little while before boarding.
I tried in vain to get my bag to close - it really was pushing "hand luggage" to the limit, and I took a co-codamol. I kept breathing deeply, trying to ignore the sickness in my stomach and trying to qwell the rising panic I felt. Suddenly I noticed that my family had gone without me! I didn't know what to do, I would have to fend for myself! I stood up and went to where I thought the gates were but it didn't seem right. It was baggage reclaim. I stood there forlornly thinking about how I was just about willing to do ANYTHING if it meant that I didn't have to get this flight, or hoping that someone would come and reclaim me if I stood there long enough. A helpful looking lady started to walk towards me just as I decided that I needed to take some action and I went back up the stairs to where I had been sitting whereupon I found the correct sign to where the gates were.
Still no sign of my family though. I went through the baggage check thankfully without setting off the alarm, which is what I usually do, and found another efficient looking lady going for the same flight to follow to get me to the next step. With each minute my sickness was increasing and my teeth were clenching harder and harder. "You're not going to die." I repeat to myself. "Well, perhaps from your hangover but not from flying!" I joke with myself. I couldn't locate my family on the plane so I sat next to another single lady traveller who looked much more calm and collected than me.
I was minging. I'd been joking with Astro about how if I did a sick on the plane during take off about how I was going to send it to my TMO Secret Santa recipient, and now, not being sick was all I could think about. It took all my concentration to keep breathing deeply and taking sips of water so I wouldn't be sick or freak out when the plane took off. My palms were sweating and I was switching between hot and cold at alarming speeds. I kept running my hand through my minging dirty greasy night club hair to try and dry my palms and give the impression of "calm and collected" but I don't think I fooled anyone. All I wanted to do was be back on the ground, sleeping warm and snug under a blanket. I wanted to suck my thumb.
Every minute of the one hour flight was torturous to me, and landing - which is usually my favourite part as it means it's almost over - was worse than the take off. Every ounce of self control I had (which isn't much) was used in not being sick. I finally stopped feeling sick at 11.30am this morning.
A good meat though. Dancing was the best bit for me, especially 1) the Louche / Uber dancing and 2) Astro, Sidney and my "alternative" flipping the V's dance 3) VP dancing! From now on all meats should have a component of dancing in them! Thank you Bamba and Astro for your organisation.
Posted by Louche (Member # 450) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: What have you done to your knee?
I fell over. In the shower. Embarrassingly enough. Now it has a dent.
Seconded thanks to Bamba and Astro, particularly for the Cathouse, where, despite precarious heels, I managed to mosh to Rage Against the Machine without falling over. Also, where I bemused Philomel by thrusting vodka upon her as it was imperative that I dance to Nirvana. Excellent.
Posted by OJ (Member # 752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louche:
quote:Originally posted by OJ: What have you done to your knee?
I fell over. In the shower. Embarrassingly enough. Now it has a dent.
Seconded thanks to Bamba and Astro, particularly for the Cathouse, where, despite precarious heels, I managed to mosh to Rage Against the Machine without falling over. Also, where I bemused Philomel by thrusting vodka upon her as it was imperative that I dance to Nirvana. Excellent.
Sounds like happy, happy days. Next time you decide to mosh in heels, can I suggest that you have one of these on hand?
And on a completely unrelated note, I could swear that this is Kate Winslet....
Posted by Abby (Member # 582) on :
On an even more unrelated note I went to a festival in the summer attended by this stunna (from the same site), and her equally silly looking friend who had the same 'hair' in different colours. They both lumbered around with those belts of spent glowsticks hanging from them like the scalps of hapless victims...
Posted by MiscellaneousFiles (Member # 60) on :
quote:Originally posted by OJ: And on a completely unrelated note, I could swear that this is Kate Winslet....
Left: Kate Winslet auditions for any roles previously earmarked for Angelina Jolie. Edgy look undermined by a winning smile.
Alarmingly, Abby, Kate and your glo-stick scalp hunter seem to be wearing the same goggle-style headgear. Is this a trend I've missed?
[ 06.12.2004, 10:36: Message edited by: OJ ]
Posted by Abby (Member # 582) on :
Goggles are like so 2001. Leeds is rather behind the times.
Posted by damo (Member # 722) on :
glow sticks + poi dancing = the bane of my fucking life.
Posted by Vogon Poetess (Member # 164) on :
Didn't we have a luvverly time the day we went to Glasgow!
Well done to Bamba for organising such a party of special magnificence. Ending the night at a Rawk Club, where we could jiggle our bits to various choons of our youth was a particularly inspired touch.
Except for the bit when a small but scary man was harrassing us in the coat queue; pointing accusingly at me and Philomel and demanding,"YOU! You're not bad looking. Are you sisters?" He then turned to find himself level with Louche's mighty cleavage and muttered, "you're ok too." Thanks for being our protective Big Sis, Louche!
I did some culture on the Sunday, and then slept for approx 13 hours. The train journey home featured a mad Scotsman getting on the train at Glasgow at 10 am, producing a china plate and knife and fork from his bag, filling the plate with a big bag of mixed salad, and then topping it with two fucking lobsters and downing a bottle of champagne. At 10 am.
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
Sounds like you guys had a superb time - just sorry I could not make it - and you went to the cathouse!!! Damn and tish! I shall be there this Friday if any casualties remain, as I'll be leaving the wildies in Glasgae and coming home from there Saturday, so whilst I don't expect the raucous hordes of last week, if anyone is still around I'll be there.
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
Waynster, why are you a week late for this meat?
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
Umm... new job, not a lot of holiday, and the Wildhearts are playing a week late.
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I left my phone, keys and Oyster card in Scotchland and had to sit on the steps of my flat, waiting for Zara to come home and let me in.
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