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Meet up group

  • 15-08-2011 9:23pm
    #1
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Just had an idea. People seem to be stuck for alternative activities to drinking. So I propose a meet up group, maybe once a month or every few months to engage in a few activities. It could work on the basis that all those who wish to attend, could put together a few ideas, vote and then participlate when all has been arranged.

    For example, there's paintballing, hillwalking and a multitude of other ideas I'm sure people could come up with. In a way people could find something they enjoy and eventually stick with it.


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  • #2
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    I had forgotten about this group.

    There was a thing a few years back and I missed it stuck in traffic and was to meet a girl in a bobbin hat on a hot summers day

    Anyway, here is the link

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055364156

    You might consider posting a link to this thread there and it might generate interest from people who attended that event and subscribed to the thread


  • #3
    Richie860504
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭Richie860504


    I'll be up for this. I'm unemployed so anytime suits me.


  • #4
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    We can give it time and see how many would be up for it.


  • #5
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Richie860504 wrote: »
    I'll be up for this. I'm unemployed so anytime suits me.

    sounds good and if i can make it will too


  • #6
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    I think basketball is a good idea
    Anyone can play and it can be mixed

    No shortage of courts around, many are free or at least pretty minimal cost to the council


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  • #7
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    That would be a good idea!


  • #8
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    How about 5 a side football.


  • #9
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    While its a nifty idea, I'd imagine its one which could meet problems in terms of the fact this board covers the whole of Ireland and thus there could be travel woes...


  • #10
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    CDfm wrote: »
    I had forgotten about this group.

    There was a thing a few years back and I missed it stuck in traffic and was to meet a girl in a bobbin hat on a hot summers day

    Anyway, here is the link

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055364156

    You might consider posting a link to this thread there and it might generate interest from people who attended that event and subscribed to the thread

    Oh yes. I was there that day. There were only 3 of us, but it was good fun.

    I'd be happy to try out something like that again.


  • #11
    alcomoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 112 ✭✭alcomoholic


    yeah we could do girls versus guys even for basketball!
    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    That would be a good idea!

    which team do you wanna play on?


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  • #12
    anhedonia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 391 ✭✭anhedonia


    Hi All,

    Oddly enough there is a website that facilitates meetups between like-minded groups of people - meetup.com

    Makes the logistics of scheduling meetups easy, you can vote on places to go etc.

    There is a Dublin-based meetup group with a focus on non-drinking already established:

    http://www.meetup.com/Connectdublin/


    Seems interesting enough, im not a member of the group but might join in the future, just really busy for the next few months.

    So to get involved just join the group and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups. Alternatively you can setup your own meetup group, though you do have to pay organiser dues if you set one up yourself.


  • #13
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    I suppose the beauty of a boards group is that it is free and its an online community .

    So maybe if the forum was more active these things would happen.


  • #14
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,505 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Come on, let's do something...but what?

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #15
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    I can't really travel out of Limerick, I think the problem is we're all so spread out.


  • #16
    Grocery_bag
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grocery_bag


    ill be up for it, Im off the sauce & my head is wreked with boredom


  • #17
    EmmaAstra
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭EmmaAstra


    yeah, up for meting, but not so much of a sporty type, argh! :eek:


  • #18
    aston
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭aston


    Count me in too...


  • #19
    EmmaAstra
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭EmmaAstra


    How's about meeting up for tea/coffee? :rolleyes:


  • #20
    David09
    Registered Users Posts: 541 ✭✭✭David09


    I'd be interested in going. I haven't posted here before, but I'm also one of those who totally abstains. By choice.


  • #21
    Longford Lass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭Longford Lass


    Me too!
    Would def be on for a meet up...logistics depending of course!


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  • #22
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    EmmaAstra wrote: »
    How's about meeting up for tea/coffee? :rolleyes:

    Someplace like IMMA if it was the weekend would be great

    http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm

    Its free ,nice coffee shop, gorgeous location and ambiance and if you make a faux pas you may blame the art.


  • #23
    Longford Lass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭Longford Lass


    CDfm wrote: »
    Someplace like IMMA if it was the weekend would be great

    http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm

    Its free ,nice coffee shop, gorgeous location and ambiance and if you make a faux pas you may blame the art.


    Sounds like a great idea and location!
    Lived in Dublin for years yet never made it to IMMA!
    I'd be on for it of it was a Sat/Sun as I'd be travelling some distance.
    Hope this event happens!


  • #24
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    Accents is pretty cool. Really comfortable late night coffee place, they even do regular alchohol free comedy nights.

    http://accentslounge.wordpress.com/


  • #25
    EmmaAstra
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭EmmaAstra


    IMMA and Accents, two brill suggestions!!:D


  • #26
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    These sound like excellent suggestions. Even if no group comes of it, people have ideas to past time :)


  • #27
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Cydoniac wrote: »
    I can't really travel out of Limerick, I think the problem is we're all so spread out.

    Well maybe you can post a link to this on the Limerick forum and see if anyone responds ?

    If the papers are to be believed Fianna Fail will soon be teetotal :D


  • #28
    Miss_Leela
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Miss_Leela


    Hi all, first posting on here... Been off the drink since june (binge drinker and escapism) and already gained 2 stone from staying in and eating everything around me... Cant tolerate going out with my friends so i would be really intrested in meeting up and getting to know some ppl who completely abstain without it being an AA meeting, which i havent attended...


  • #29
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Woohoo \o/


  • #30
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Jaysus, I love the tae. I'd be up for that anytime :D What would we call a boards meet up for non-alcoholic beverages though?


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  • #31
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    What would we call a boards meet up for non-alcoholic beverages though?

    A " Happening " might hit the spot ?


  • #32
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    I like it, a boards happening. :)


  • #33
    tunguska
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,545 ✭✭✭tunguska


    Count me in aswell.


  • #34
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,505 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Yeah, sure g'wan.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #35
    Amtmann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭Amtmann


    I'm down in Cork, so won't be able to attend :(


  • #36
    Longford Lass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭Longford Lass


    Right....c'mon folks!
    Lets put a definite plan in place for this coffee meet!
    How would Liffey Valley suit yee??
    Sun 11th Dec??
    Cafe Kylemore for noon..ish??
    Feel free to offer alternative suggestions folks!
    LV would be good for me though as I live in Mullingar.


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  • #37
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Sundays are usually bad for me but hey it would be greatif people started and ran with a day that would suit the singles.


  • #38
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Doesn't have to be a massive get together. Even if 2 or 3 people managed to arrange a small get together to go hit up a cafe or museum or some other activity of interest. Even just pick a central location and let things take it's course.


  • #39
    bobbaggio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭bobbaggio


    I am in, someone say a date and we will plan from there, sunday 11th of december works for me!! Whatever ye think, and liffey Valley is grand, would prefer city centre though, maybe go to a museum or something!?


  • #40
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    Sunday 11th I could make it, :-)


  • #41
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Longford Lass wrote: »
    Right....c'mon folks!
    Lets put a definite plan in place for this coffee meet!
    How would Liffey Valley suit yee??
    Sun 11th Dec??

    It takes a woman to take charge

    Good on ya :D


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  • #42
    wobblyknees
    Registered Users Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭wobblyknees


    CDfm wrote: »
    It takes a woman to take charge

    Good on ya :D

    I vaguely remember when women used to take charge.......

    :D


  • #43
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    :D Is this happening ?
    Where are we going ?

    :p And last but not least I am 50 soon and a grandfather :) will I be able to fit in with all you younger types :p;)


  • #44
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    wobblyknees wrote: »
    I vaguely remember when women used to take charge.......

    :D

    Tsk tsk. ;)

    A shopping location is seasonal too and LL has hit on something.
    Longford Lass wrote: »
    Right....c'mon folks!
    Lets put a definite plan in place for this coffee meet!
    How would Liffey Valley suit yee??
    Sun 11th Dec??
    Cafe Kylemore for noon..ish??.

    This hits it for greatness and sure ya can do galleries or anything after that -if there is available transport.

    Some people drive and others dont.


  • #45
    EmmaAstra
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭EmmaAstra


    Yup, that sounds great :D


  • #46
    Richie860504
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭Richie860504


    Just saw this now. 11th definitely suits me. Is it definitely goin ahead? Is there a plan for the day or is it just go with the flow?


  • #47
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,505 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    11th is OK with me.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #48
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    Ok where will we meet up, Liffey valley or city centre ?,what time, I can travel anywhere :-)


  • #49
    Longford Lass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭Longford Lass


    Hi everyone!
    Havent been online in a few days and see theres a bit of interest generating for this suggested meetup!
    Obviously my suggestion is Liffey Valley but feel free to meet elsewhere/city centre if that suits most people best.
    Let me know the plan and sure we'll take it from there...


  • #50
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    Any more info if our meetup is meeting up :-)


  • #51
    Longford Lass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭Longford Lass


    Nobody seems to be committing to it at all so at this stage I'm going ahead and making alternative plans. Did me best to hatch a definite plan but alas me best just wasnt good enough!
    Have fun if yee do meet up!


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