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Beers - March 10th. Venue?

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    #62
    McChubbin
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    To the George! *crosses fingers*


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    #63
    Annasopra
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    March 16th - Friday
    McChubbin wrote: »
    To the George! *crosses fingers*

    I've no problem with that but there does seem to have been a consensus around here that non gay venues are preferred

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    #64
    L.Jenkins
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    Feb 24th - Friday
    I'll leave the poll go for another while. I wouldn't rule out the possiblity that a small group might want to continue elsewhere afterwards.


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    #65
    jaffacakesyum
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    I'd prefer a gay venue just because I'm less likely to bump into anyone I know who doesn't know I'm bi :o

    But whatever everyone else wants is fine with me :)


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    #66
    Annasopra
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    jaffacakesyum wrote: »
    I'd prefer a gay venue just because I'm less likely to bump into anyone I know who doesn't know I'm bi :o

    But whatever everyone else wants is fine with me :)

    It's impossible to please everyone - the impression I got before was that members prefer a general gay friendly but not gay venue.

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    #67
    Aurongroove
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Aurongroove


    I'd prefer gay veune too, the reason I didn't voice this earlier was becasue I didn't know there was a non-gay venue consensus!

    main reason being I'd rather talk to other people as well. Plus I believe having the night in a gay venue will be more worthwhile as an experience.


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    #68
    Pacifist Pigeon
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    If I go I'll bring some flasks of green, berry and chamomile tea for everyone (:D).

    Also, are you guys going to be on laptops while sitting around?


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    #69
    Annasopra
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    Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »

    Also, are you guys going to be on laptops while sitting around?

    Eh - no

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    #70
    Pacifist Pigeon
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    mango salsa wrote: »
    Eh - no

    Damn, I'll be the only one there on a laptop.


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    #71
    baby and crumble
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    March 16th - Friday
    Pacifist Pigeon wrote: »
    Damn, I'll be the only one there on a laptop.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsPheErBj8


    I have no issue with a gay/ gay friendly/ straight venue. But the last few times I've been to beers the non gay venues seemed to have better attendance.


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    #72
    Irish Aris
    Registered Users Posts: 4,936 ✭✭✭Irish Aris


    March 2nd - Friday
    great news, I was looking forward to something like this.
    I've voted for Feb 25th, but I can also be there Feb 24th, Mar 3rd and Mar 9th (all the other proposed dates I will be either out of Ireland or in a concert)
    I don't really mind where we'd go, anything in Dublin will do - I've been to Ireland only 4 months so I haven't really been around much. I would prefer though something not very noisy, you know, to be able to talk a bit.
    And contrary to other people, my concern is not that I won't like the people I will meet, but that these people won't like me!!!:o


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    #73
    Annasopra
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    Irish Aris wrote: »
    I would prefer though something not very noisy, you know, to be able to talk a bit.

    agree on this - I hate that most gay bars in Dublin ratchet up the music so loud that you can't hear anything

    Perhaps the compromise is a non gay bar first and then if people want to they can move to a gay bar

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    #74
    Rick_
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    That sounds like a sensible idea, a gay friendly venue where people can relax and have a drink and a chat and those that wish to can move on to a gay venue later on, the rest can stay in the quiet place or go on home, whatever they like. Just need to decide on what the gay friendly place will be, not coming from Dublin myself we would need someone local probably to inform us of places to choose from. :)


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    #75
    baby and crumble
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    March 16th - Friday
    Personally for a gay friendly venue that is comfortable and relatively quiet i'd go for The Bank. It's also very close to the gay bars (George, Front Lounge, and at a push it's not THAT far to Panti...).

    It's also my favourite bar right now, and the inspiration for my username, so I may be biased. :p


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    #76
    Aurongroove
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    sounds perfect


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    #77
    McChubbin
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    Isn't The Bank awefully expensive? :confused:


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    #78
    jaffacakesyum
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    If you want somewhere cheap and near enough to the George/Dragon, O'Reilly's on Tara St is great! haven't been there in ages but last time I was there it was something ridiculous like €3.20 for all pints all day! :D


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    #79
    carly_86
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    Any one gonna be gay pubin it on val day in Dublin


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    #80
    L.Jenkins
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    I'm sure a side event could be arranged for Valentines day for all the singletons around.


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    #81
    carly_86
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    Couples as well. Does anyone no if there is anything going on in the George that night


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    #82
    L.Jenkins
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    http://www.thegeorge.ie/whats-on.aspx Keep an eye on the events page or email them.


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    #83
    baby and crumble
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    March 16th - Friday
    Melissa etheridge is playing the Olympia on valentines, I'd say there'll be a few events on surrounding that, she's a huge lesbian icon. I think this is her first gig in Ireland.

    As for the bank, I don't really know how alcohol prices there compare, I dont think it's more expensive than other places. But I could be wrong. I like it because it's relaxed and no blaring music. Clearly I am old! But h mightn't even make it, but it was just a suggestion of a gay friendly place in town.


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    #84
    Rick_
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    Should we all wear name tags with our usernames on it so we can work out who's who? :D It might get confusing trying to match usernames with names and figuring out who you're talking to!


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    #85
    jaffacakesyum
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    Paddy C wrote: »
    Should we all wear name tags with our usernames on it so we can work out who's who? :D It might get confusing trying to match usernames with names and figuring out who you're talking to!

    You don't have to say what your username is. I certainly don't want people saying 'Hey jaffacakes will you get me a pint while you're up there' to me all night :pac:


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    #86
    Rick_
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    Well, no I didn't mean for that purpose, more for associating people with their usernames so if you ever speak to them on the forums afterwards you will have an idea of who's who!


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    #87
    Annasopra
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    Paddy C wrote: »
    Well, no I didn't mean for that purpose, more for associating people with their usernames so if you ever speak to them on the forums afterwards you will have an idea of who's who!

    I'd honestly feel like a Plonker with a namebadge.

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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    #88
    Rick_
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    OK, no name badges then, but I will probably ask people what their username is when I'm chatting to them anyway! :D


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    #89
    Aurongroove
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    screw the nametags,

    asking people their name is a perfect Ice breaker.


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    #90
    jaffacakesyum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,207 ✭✭✭jaffacakesyum


    Well what's the craic :pac: Just thought I'd bump up this thread :p

    So the last beers I was at it was all girls and only one poor fella. Wonder what it will be like for this beers!


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    #91
    Dark Chocolate
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    March 16th - Friday
    Just added my votes now. I'll be happy enough to go whatever night it is and meet the gang. How many of you know each other? It'll be all new to me anyway as I don't know anyone here.


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