Classical Forum Drinks Date.

Doshea3

So, just a few options on possible nights for the meetup.

Any thoughts on venues? 8pm, somewhere in the city centre. Perhaps Kehoe's off Grafton St? It's suitably arty but relaxed. It is pretty packed on a Friday though.

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

I'm living in Sligo a bit longer than I expected (got a job for July) so Friday's the only one that suits me. Annoyingly, the job finishes on the 16th, so any day from then on would also be perfect.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Maybe we should do the 16th then? The options were just a few dates I picked in the week that seemed to suit, so 16th should be fine too...

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

Sooooooooo, hmmmmm, 16th? Agree with thanks.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Actually, Friday July 9th after all? I'll be away the following two weeks. Can't wait to meet all you cool people.

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

Yep, that's fine for me also, others?

funky penguin

You guys finalise a date and I'll work myself around it.

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

So You mean the 9th yea, next fri? You'll be there?

rcaz

Sunday July 11th

The 9th is fine for me.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Yay. Friday it is then??

Now...where?

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

No idea, I rarely drink in town.
Perhaps you or funky would have a better idea.
Maybe some student pubs?
You suggested Kehoe's, that might be good.

btw NCH have a concert of Scottish music that night also.......
http://www.nch.ie/Box-Office/Performances/0907-RTE-National-Symphony-Orchestra.aspx?date=09/07/2010&time=1930

Starting at 1930 to 2100ish
We could hit that before hand.
Maybe get the €18 dark green ones?

Program
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 (Fingal's Cave)
Bruch Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46
Arnold Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51
Maxwell Davies An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise
Hamish MacCunn Land of the Mountain and the Flood

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

I'm good for wherever.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Scottish music? I didn't know there was such a thing!

Student pubs...what are they? There's always the Conrad if we're looking for a touch of class...!! Kehoe's will be really packed on Friday.

funky penguin

The Mad Hatter wrote: »

I'm good for wherever.

+1 on this.

I'd like the NCH option tbh, purely to see the Hebrides. But we can all meet up at 9 anyway if people don't wanna go to it.

I like the idea of the Conrad!!! I've never been, but I'd love to see czech it out.

Clinker

I don't think I could tolerate the Arnold or the McCunn, much as I love The Hebrides, but I'll try and get to the Conrad around 9.

rcaz

Sunday July 11th

Or for a beery touch of class, The Bull and Castle.

I'll have to give the concert idea a miss though.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Can't say I'm mad about the concert programme. I love the Bull and Castle idea though! That or the Conrad...hmm. The Conrad might be a bit subdued for us rowdy musical types... :cool:

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

No idea where that is, we'll have to decide on something by tomorrow.
I don't mind a quiet place, don't plan on going mad tbh, have to catch the last bus!

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Bull and Castle is facing Christ Church. Good place, but can be noisy.

Let's say the Conrad. 8pm Friday?

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

Sure!

Where's that...?

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

I think it's the big fancy one opposite the NCH.

banquo

Sunday July 11th

Doshea3 wrote: »

Bull and Castle is facing Christ Church. Good place, but can be noisy.

Let's say the Conrad. 8pm Friday?

I thought you hated that place! Or am I totally wrong?

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

The Conrad? I love it! It's about the closest to classy I'll get now that I live on de nortsoide again.

Though I must say I much prefer a quiet pint in an old man's pub...

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

On moi way to the train now. See y'all this evening, I suppose.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

I know what a couple of these guys look like...but if anyone else is lost I am very tall and have a beard and dark hair and will probably be wearing a dark purplish shirt.

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

Doshea3 wrote: »

I know what a couple of these guys look like...but if anyone else is lost I am very tall and have a beard and dark hair and will probably be wearing a dark purplish shirt.

Someone should bring a giant treble clef and put it on the table.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

Good idea...

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

Doshea3 wrote: »

Good idea...

Do you have a giant treble clef?

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

I am in the process of making a moderately sized one from a piece of cardboard. It will be rudimentary (no pun intended!!) as I am useless at arts and crafts.

rcaz

Sunday July 11th

Afraid I won't be able to make it. Chest infection catching up with me. Sorry for the short notice guys Have a great evening!

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

'twas epic! Pitty most couldn't come, good craic anyway!

Clinker

Apologies for no-show! Seeing the rain after a hard day's sculpting followed by lazy wife with no dinner ready dampened my enthusiasm!

funky penguin

I'm ashamed to say I thought today was Friday.

I literally just rang Norrdeth asking what 'the craic was with the NCH and the beers tonight'.

Somebody please reach through the internet and smack me. This is what unemployment during the summer does to me.

Was it good fun?

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

My head hurts and I can remember few details so, presumably, yes.

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

It was pretty epic all right. We should have another one very soon so we can meet everyone!

Funky, I'm especially disappointed I didn't get to meet you, having heard brilliant things about you from all quarters!!

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

P.S. Pictures please Mr Hatter!!

funky penguin

Doshea3 wrote: »

It was pretty epic all right. We should have another one very soon so we can meet everyone!

Please please lets!

Norrdeth

Sunday July 11th

Hey where's the foties???

Doshea3

Thursday July 15th

I have a couple of dodgy blurry ones on my phone, but I think Mad Hatter has some decent ones, if I recall correctly?

The Mad Hatter

Sunday July 11th

I have two that aren't terrible...

Will upload later today.