A&A social night

Tim Robbins

Hi,
Just a straw poll would you be interesting in attending an A&A social night?
I would suggest it would be open to our theist friends who frequent the forum.

pinksoir

I'd be up for it. Though I have a feeling that the turn out would be quite low. Especially from the theists...

robindch

Well, as long as it wasn't organized for sunday morning, I can't imagine why, unless rules to abjure from alcohol are stuck to It'd be interesting to meet up, not talk about religion, then try to pin logins to people.

Of course, if the meeting was in a pub, you might get a few strange looks if you went up to the barman and asked him where the AA meeting was happening...

Hivemind187

Considering the ... ahem ... "heat" that many of our discussions devolve into do you think this is such a good idea?

Tim Robbins

Hivemind187 wrote:

Considering the ... ahem ... "heat" that many of our discussions devolve into do you think this is such a good idea?

It's Religion that causes all the fights not atheism!

Hivemind187

Tim Robbins wrote:

It's Religion that causes all the fights not atheism!

LOL ... for once I agree with you.

stevejazzx

I imagine it would be very interesting actually. Theres a lot of clever people on these here boards...crazy people but clever nonetheless.

PDN

Hivemind187 wrote:

Considering the ... ahem ... "heat" that many of our discussions devolve into do you think this is such a good idea?

I think most posters are able to disagree with one another & still remain civil & good humoured. The ones who specialise in being abusive probably wouldn't get away with it in a group setting anyway, everyone would just tell them to stop being such a pratt.

I would be happy to participate in such a gathering.

Dades

No, especially if you are going Tim.

LOL

I put down maybe. Sometime things work better online. Besides I don't want to ruin the delusion that you're all actually hot chicks in spandex. (I can it The Bod Delusion).

Maybe we could meet in Asiaprod's place, or least get him on satellite linkup.

BrianCalgary

The Atheist wrote:

LOL

I put down maybe. Sometime things work better online. Besides I don't want to ruin the delusion that you're all actually hot chicks in spandex. (I can it The Bod Delusion).

Maybe we could meet in Asiaprod's place, or least get him on satellite linkup.

Well the Calgary Stampede starts next week and our church is having a Stampeded breakfast on July 14th?

I wish I could be there, I'd love to meet all of you.:)

Then TR and I could discuss the ternary logic table.

I want to go!
As long as I have plenty of notice

Zombrex

You guys are forgetting the most important question

Will there be women there?

Atheists women? :eek:

Tim Robbins

Wicknight wrote:

You guys are forgetting the most important question

Will there be women there?

Atheists women? :eek:

Ok, keep the feedback coming. Should be a great experience of lively intelligent discussion and debate.
I need suggestions for venues and time etc.?
The Lord Edward pub is one venue I can think off. Obviously we want somewhere with seats etc.

Asiaprod

The Atheist wrote:

Maybe we could meet in Asiaprod's place, or least get him on satellite linkup.

That would be kick ass. Can I ban people someone over satellite too, a new boards first, any volunteers!

Fallen Seraph

I would certainly be interested. Unfortunately it'd be unlikely that I'd actually be able to attend; I find myself working rather unsocial hours.

Zillah

I'm 6'6". This could be fun ^_^

Son Goku

The Atheist wrote:

Besides I don't want to ruin the delusion that you're all actually hot chicks in spandex. (I can it The Bod Delusion).

Delusion? I'm actually a 5' 9'' woman of Latino extraction with a keen interest in spandex and spandex related products. I'm seeking a soulful man willing to discuss the non-existence of an Abrahamic creator god.

We could all bond emotionally at this get together over a game of "strip belief" where we have to shed a piece of clothing for each irrational belief we hold.

Dades

Son Goku wrote:

We could all bond emotionally at this get together over a game of "strip belief" where we have to shed a piece of clothing for each irrational belief we hold.

And I'll bring the twister board.

Fanny Cradock

Wicknight wrote:

Will there be women there?

No. This is the internet after all.

Wicknight

Wicknight wrote:

You guys are forgetting the most important question

Will there be women there?

Atheists women? :eek:

I'm a women =(

Myksyk

Son Goku wrote:

We could all bond emotionally at this get together over a game of "strip belief" where we have to shed a piece of clothing for each irrational belief we hold.

I did a private trial run on this and was naked in 43.7 seconds.

layke

I'm a little iffy about meeting people from the interweb, that and the fact that Bluewolf is making wild claims that he is in fact a girl scares me.

Zombrex

bluewolf wrote:

I'm a women =(

Lies!! Why do you toy with us?

We all know you are a bald fat guy sitting in a basement somewhere in a dirty t-shirt and soiled boxers ... just like the rest of us!

monkeyfudge

Cool... an evening to discuss how closely related to monkeys we all are...

Count me in.

Tim Robbins

monkeyfudge wrote:

Cool... an evening to discuss how closely related to monkeys we all are...

Count me in.

If it turns out we are women why don't we just talk about shoes *
Suggesting next Friday evening because it is the 13th. I thought that might fit in with the fact we are a very superstituos bunch.

* this is a ridiculous bad joke, apologies. I withdraw it.

Fanny Cradock

I'm going to turn up and wave my Bible and lump of the true cross in all your your faces whilst also singing 'Bring in the sheaves'.

Dades

Fanny Cradock wrote:

I'm going to turn up and wave my Bible and lump of the true cross in all your your faces whilst also singing 'Bring in the sheaves'.

Don't forget the alter wine and some breadsnacks!

Fanny Cradock

Non- alcoholic of course.

Son Goku

bluewolf wrote:

I'm a women =(

Yore ma is a woman.*

*According to a gynecologist I've consulted this is actually correct.

Zillah

Son Goku wrote:

Yore ma is a woman.*

*According to a gynecologist I've consulted this is actually correct.

I lol'd

Splendour

Wicknight wrote:

Lies!! Why do you toy with us?

We all know you are a bald fat guy sitting in a basement somewhere in a dirty t-shirt and soiled boxers ... just like the rest of us!

Was almost gonna gatecrash your AA night till I saw this!!

stevejazzx

Wicknight wrote:

Lies!! Why do you toy with us?

We all know you are a bald fat guy sitting in a basement somewhere in a dirty t-shirt and soiled boxers ... just like the rest of us!

HEY...!

I'm not bald..ok.

Zillah

Splendour wrote:

Was almost gonna gatecrash your AA night till I saw this!!

I've actually seen a picture of Wicknight...I don't think the cartoon is quite accurate.

(Yes I'm stalking you.)

karen3212

1st: what is a lump of the true cross

2nd: is the Lord Edward in Dublin

3rd: how do you know if someone is intelligent if it takes one to know one?

Fanny Cradock

karen3212 wrote:

1st: what is a lump of the true cross

From Wiki

"Like many of the series' characters, Flanders is the frequent object of satire. An Oral Roberts University graduate who is never without a Bible and a large piece of the True Cross (which saved his life in one episode when he was shot), Ned believes that an essential element of a good life is 'a daily dose of vitamin church."

Tim Robbins

karen3212 wrote:

1st: what is a lump of the true cross

2nd: is the Lord Edward in Dublin

3rd: how do you know if someone is intelligent if it takes one to know one?

Yes, Lord Edward in Dublin unless of course someone has got a better suggestion?
Was thinking of Friday the 13th to tie in with the superstitious nature of people on this website:)

Dades

Fortunately I'm in Clifton next weekend.

Though I'm sure you'll manage without a moderator if you decide to go for it.

karen3212

Thanks for the replies above, I won't make it to Dub. Hope ye have a great night though.

Asiaprod

The Atheist wrote:

Fortunately I'm in Clifton next weekend.

Though I'm sure you'll manage without a moderator if you decide to go for it.

Wish I could go but my Cloud is in for repair. Therefore, I will delegate Tim as moderator and chair for the evening with full powers to buy any unruly attendees as much drink as is required to calm them down. ;-)

*Also want to know is Bluewolf really a woman. Pictures please of the event.*

aidan24326

Is this going ahead? Would like to go but not sure if I can make it this Friday. Will be in Cork I think.

Tim Robbins

aidan24326 wrote:

Is this going ahead? Would like to go but not sure if I can make it this Friday. Will be in Cork I think.

Yes. It should be excellant. Intelligent witty conversation and a beer or two.
People should post up or PM me whether they can make it or not.
This is so if we don't have enough we can re-arrange to another time.

Edit: Can also PM me if they are going.

robindch

Yep, I can make it on Friday this week, but not Saturday. I'll be around for most of the next two weeks after that if Friday doesn't suit --a few days notice should be enough.

aidan24326

If it's this Friday I don't think I can make it. Will be out of town. Not to worry.

And 'The Atheist', did you mean Clifden? Never heard of a Clifton!

Esmereldina

I must confess that I am a teeny bit of a lurker and a not very frequent poster on this site
Some of the threads here are great... I don't post very often because the threads seem to get so long that I rarely have time to read through to the very end before posting something myself... and as I read on I usually find that one of you dudes has already made my point!
An atheistic social gathering sounds like a great idea though, if ya'll would have me along!*


*I would also point out at this point that I'm a girl, but sure, you probably wouldn't believe me anyway :rolleyes:...

rockbeer

I'd love to come along but I've not been active on A&A for that long and I'd hate to shatter your collective illusions.

I mean, how would you A&A regulars cope with the discovery that in contrast to the grumpy, argumentative, self-opinionated, intolerant, narrow-minded and long-winded persona I project on Boards, I am in fact a suave and debonair old-school charmer, with a vast stock of witty aphorisms at my disposal.

My cover would be blown for good.

So it's really for all your sakes that I'm reluctantly compelled to give it a miss

monkeyfudge

I should be able to make it along anyway.

Is the Lord Edward really the most suitable place though? It's a bit on the pokey side. I know I used it as a meeting place for the film production forum once and the boardsies really stuck out like sore thumbs... which I suppose makes it easy to spot them.

How about that place across the road with the enormous beer hall?

Tim Robbins

rockbeer wrote:

I'd love to come along but I've not been active on A&A for that long and I'd hate to shatter your collective illusions.

I mean, how would you A&A regulars cope with the discovery that in contrast to the grumpy, argumentative, self-opinionated, intolerant, narrow-minded and long-winded persona I project on Boards, I am in fact a suave and debonair old-school charmer, with a vast stock of witty aphorisms at my disposal.

My cover would be blown for good.

So it's really for all your sakes that I'm reluctantly compelled to give it a miss

Ha Ha!
People can stay in character if they want, it certaintly won't bother me.
Just PM or post here if you can make it, so we have an idea of numbers.
The more the merrier or course. Our theist friends are welcome along.
Should be a good laugh, especially if the three people who ticked
"No, especially if you are going Tim" show their faces

Tim Robbins

monkeyfudge wrote:

I should be able to make it along anyway.

Is the Lord Edward really the most suitable place though? It's a bit on the pokey side. I know I used it as a meeting place for the film production forum once and the boardsies really stuck out like sore thumbs... which I suppose makes it easy to spot them.

How about that place across the road with the enormous beer hall?

I suggested the Lord Edward as I thought we'd get seats upstairs. I just didn't want to nominate somewhere like Cafe Insane. But you could have a better suggestion there, let's get some more feedback and confirm venue based on that.

Dades

aidan24326 wrote:

And 'The Atheist', did you mean Clifden? Never heard of a Clifton!

All I know is it's in the wesht!!

If it happens - have a good time, guys and girls.

monkeyfudge

brrrrr... that Cliffden place gives me the creeps...

I've never been upstairs in the Lord Edward... so if you think that will work then it's certainly in a fine central location and right across the road from a magnificent cathedral to remind us that religion has given us some nice things.

But that beer hall place across the road is very nice too...

Here it is:
http://www.irishcraftbrewer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=36

Nice big tables to fit everyone at as well.

Tar.Aldarion

Son Goku wrote:

Delusion? I'm actually a 5' 9'' woman of Latino extraction with a keen interest in spandex and spandex related products. I'm seeking a soulful man willing to discuss the non-existence of an Abrahamic creator god.

We could all bond emotionally at this get together over a game of "strip belief" where we have to shed a piece of clothing for each irrational belief we hold.

An ad I wrote quite a while ago on adverts.
http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=8433&cat=500

As I told you Tim, I can not make this but might make one in the future when I am around Dublin, and I attend a lot of the main Boards beers. I can show you why you are all wrong, with just an argument.