Saint Peter 14 Posted October 12, 2006 Who's for a pint and a pie somewhere?What a hoot it would be for the great DL'rs to meet up and swap knitting patterns!We may even get some drive by ranters to the meet to spice it up by suggesting a cross stitch instead!!!Hey Grim, I'm up for it.Is there a pub anywhere called the "Dead 'n' Buried" as that would be a suitable venue.See y'll at the Gate.SP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,686 Posted October 12, 2006 Great, which continent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted October 12, 2006 I know a very good pub in Kiribati. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,686 Posted October 12, 2006 But seriously folks, I'm up for it. We could all meet round Iain's house.........or maybe it would have to be London. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Peter 14 Posted October 12, 2006 But seriously folks, I'm up for it. We could all meet round Iain's house.........or maybe it would have to be London. Well that's two of us. Phew! I thought it was going to be an expensive round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted October 12, 2006 Who's for a pint and a pie somewhere? What a hoot it would be for the great DL'rs to meet up and swap knitting patterns! We may even get some drive by ranters to the meet to spice it up by suggesting a cross stitch instead!!! Hey Grim, I'm up for it. Is there a pub anywhere called the "Dead 'n' Buried" as that would be a suitable venue. See y'll at the Gate. SP Might I suggest the Fort Worth Stockyards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,686 Posted October 12, 2006 You just have. Since their fame has yet to spread to West Cumbria is there anything we should know about the Fort Worth Stockyards? Are they - perchance - the site of daily mass murder of farmyard animals, or summat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted October 12, 2006 Douglas Yacht Club anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted October 12, 2006 I could take part if the venue was London. Unless of course, you don't want a boring Admin spoiling the party. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted October 12, 2006 I would also suggest that if this idea is to be taken seriously, the final date and venue be kept off the board, unless you fancy being knifed by a PH ranter. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 12, 2006 I could take part if the venue was London. Unless of course, you don't want a boring Admin spoiling the party. DWB If you make it somewhere worth going like The Savoy's American Bar then it might be worth the effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted October 12, 2006 I would also suggest that if this idea is to be taken seriously, the final date and venue be kept off the board, unless you fancy being knifed by a PH ranter. DWB The nearest pub to The Crucible would be a good venue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted October 12, 2006 You just have. Since their fame has yet to spread to West Cumbria is there anything we should know about the Fort Worth Stockyards? Are they - perchance - the site of daily mass murder of farmyard animals, or summat? Nothing so exciting anymore. Lots of tourists that one wants to run over, though....... http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/history.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted October 12, 2006 That reminds me, Windsor still owes me a pint. How about "Ma" Cameron's in Little Belmont Street? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 12, 2006 Going to add my name in here to be at least kept informed of anyone going to the trouble of putting something (London based) together since I'm working in Surrey during the weeks leading up to christmas. May I add to DWB's idea, that it's London's turn first to have a planned event since the vast number of visitors to "our" site are UK based, then maybe NYC next year 'cus we do have a load of Americans popping in here and trans-atlantic flights are only a few hundred pounds still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted October 12, 2006 Great idea, although I can see the difficulties both in planning a venue and, more immediately, in discussing the arrangements off-air. We must rely on admin to set this up, I suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 12, 2006 Don't think so - I guess any old member or mod' could do it - even take up less real time than doing an ace copy cat deadpool thing like that of Canadian Paul's. It's just Email round the usual suspects (all the mods and admin and then look out for the members who add a dash of jest into their posts - and those in the know, just IM each other to iron out the finer points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 12, 2006 Don't think so - I guess any old member or mod' could do it - even take up less real time than doing an ace copy cat deadpool thing like that of Canadian Paul's. I'll have you know I put a lot of effort and time into that - in case you hadn't noticed it's all HTML. If you didn't like it, you didn't have to join. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted October 12, 2006 Don't think so - I guess any old member or mod' could do it - even take up less real time than doing an ace copy cat deadpool thing like that of Canadian Paul's. I'll have you know I put a lot of effort and time into that - in case you hadn't noticed it's all HTML. If you didn't like it, you didn't have to join. Perhaps we should amend "pub" to "handbags at dawn"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted October 12, 2006 Captain Oates Posted Today, 12:00 AM Great idea, although I can see the difficulties both in planning a venue and, more immediately, in discussing the arrangements off-air. We must rely on admin to set this up, I suspect. Don't think so - I guess any old member or mod' could do it - even take up less real time than doing an ace copy cat deadpool thing like that of Canadian Paul's. It's just Email round the usual suspects (all the mods and admin and then look out for the members who add a dash of jest into their posts - and those in the know, just IM each other to iron out the finer points. My concerns are Security Involving everyone who might be genuinely interested Enabling a reasonable discussion about location I had thought that a "hidden" forum could be a possible way forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted October 12, 2006 I had thought that a "hidden" forum could be a possible way forward. Are you advocating an elite? If so... may I say, Hein, how dashing you look holding that scythe. May I also say, DWB, how eloquently you employ emoticons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 13, 2006 Canadian Paul Posted Today, 12:26 AM QUOTE(Rotten Ali @ Oct 12 2006, 04:22 PM) Don't think so - I guess any old member or mod' could do it - even take up less real time than doing an ace copy cat deadpool thing like that of Canadian Paul's. I'll have you know I put a lot of effort and time into that - in case you hadn't noticed it's all HTML. If you didn't like it, you didn't have to join. What? I'm not having a go at you CP! just pointing out that: organising a convention would not be simple or easy - just a whole lot less trouble or effort - than putting together a web site for a deadpool (like you have done from scratch without much outside help) That's not having a go! In fact it's a good sort of event to be entrusted to an "old" member - who has plenty of time on their hands having just retired. So come on all you old members - have a go!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted October 13, 2006 I had thought that a "hidden" forum could be a possible way forward. Are you advocating an elite? If so... may I say, Hein, how dashing you look holding that scythe. May I also say, DWB, how eloquently you employ emoticons. An elite - only to maintain the integrity of the occasion and address security issues. However (with apologies to CP ) may I add my compliments to MH on his general excellence and exquisite charm and to DWB for setting an example of dignity, good sense and eloquence worthy of all our attention? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 13, 2006 What? I'm not having a go at you CP! just pointing out that: organising a convention would not be simple or easy - just a whole lot less trouble or effort - than putting together a web site for a deadpool (like you have done from scatch without much outside help) Ah I see... it just read really funny when I saw it... apologies from my camp then. However (with apologies to CP ) may I add my compliments to MH on his general excellence and exquisite charm and to DWB for setting an example of dignity, good sense and eloquence worthy of all our attention? Apology accepted, though I must have used up all my brain power on Student Council day since I'm missing the reference. I thought MH was cool before it became the thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Peter 14 Posted October 13, 2006 That reminds me, Windsor still owes me a pint. How about "Ma" Cameron's in Little Belmont Street? Somebody that knows a place North of the Tay and Dee river. Maybe, but the "Prince of Wales" has a better pint. Then again for a punch up we could go to "Peep Peeps". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
