After hours for real

bullfrog007

Just a question

But does anyone ever meet up after hours for real, as in finish work, or hanging around their house for the day, or finish looking after kids or college, or is a foreign traveller or what ever, and actually meet in a bar.
I have found it strange over the years, that people, like us, talk to each other (although I am new here) about all sorts of things, but never actually meet up out in the real world for a drink.
I know theres security issues, but these problems are easily over come.
The rules of engagement would be simple, pick a bar, five people is the minimum per group, and actually have a conversation.
No hidden agends, no bull****.
My own idea on this would be, no one will do it. The reason is it would require an actual commitment of us to come out of our caves, into the light and say hello.
The truth is no one truly wants the commitment of even the smalliest encounter, its fine online where we can say what evers on our mind, then when we are bored, switch off. But to meet for real, that requires a greater set of skills, and possible judgements.
Maybe your small, big, fat thin, girl, guy, ugly, goodlooking, black, white, poor english, in a wheel chair, young or old, what ever, we dont have to worry about any of these things in here, but the other side of the coin is, their are no real friends in here either. Not until we actually sit down for real, look each other in the eye for real, and say hello, how was your day.
To quote a line in manys a bar 'Their are no strangers here, but friends who havent met yet'
So what do I perdict..... I have no doubt that your reading this, thinking about the hassle of having to go out of your way after work, meet strangers for an hour in a bar, take the risk of giving an hour of your life to the end goal of possible adding a real friend to your life or not, but my guess is, no one would meet.
For my own self, I have a group of mates, we've known each other since we were kids, and of late I have looking at my mates and noticed none of us has gone out of our way to meet other people/groups. Ever friday or saturday night, we meet up, stay in our group and talk away. We know each other too well i think, and sometimes, as I sit there in the bar, I look around and wonder what kinda life other people are leading, are they funny, or a pain in the arse. Are they working, or unemployed, what they like and dislike, could they be a good friend, or just someone to have a beer with.
Anyway, I am tired of online conversations. I'm stepping out into the light.

alwaysadub

There was an after hours beers a few weeks ago. There was a big enough crowd at it. There's usually one every couple of months.

So, to answer your very long question, yes there is an after hours for real.

Latchy

Many individuals on boards meet up with others IRL . As above the The boards beers nights out is a regular thing .

caseyann

I went and just watched for a bit lol

starbelgrade

bullfrog007 wrote: »

Maybe your small, big, fat thin, girl, guy, ugly, goodlooking, black, white, poor english, in a wheel chair, young or old, what ever,

I am all of the above.

2manyconditions

bullfrog007 wrote: »

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Maybe your small, big, fat thin, girl, guy, ugly, goodlooking, black, white, poor english, in a wheel chair, young or old, what ever, we dont have to worry about any of these things in here, but the other side of the coin is, their are no real friends in here either.

Ya some people are small, big, fat thin.......

And some people can't use the word 'their' in the right context. You did it twice in your post. That would put you in the 'poor english' category :P

starbelgrade

2manyconditions wrote: »

Ya some people are small, big, fat thin.......

And some people can't use the word 'their' in the right context. You did it twice in your post. That would put you in the 'poor english' category :P

And that would put you into the Grammar Nazi category. Nicely done - it's just what every forum needs.

2manyconditions

starbelgrade wrote: »

And that would put you into the Grammar Nazi category. Nicely done - it's just what every forum needs.

Cop yourself on - that wasn't listed as a category , I'm in the fat thin category :rolleyes:

Donkey Oaty

2manyconditions wrote: »

That would put you in the 'poor english' category :P

and what is this lower-case "english" of which you speak?

i jest - i am delighted to have found you, my friend. we are but few in this society.

i'll meet you by the allied irish bank on o'connell street at nine o'clock gmt next tuesday.

Lando Griffin

I think there is an AH beers or something once in a while. Dont want to be bringing my lap top to a bar posting on boards while im drinking though.

Latchy

Lando Griffin wrote: »

I think there is an AH beers or something once in a while. Dont want to be bringing my lap top to a bar posting on boards while im drinking though.

Pint in one hand , Internet mobile / Iphones in the other makes it that much easier

Fintomiginto

bullfrog007 wrote: »

Just a question

But does anyone ever meet up after hours for real, as in finish work, or hanging around their house for the day, or finish looking after kids or college, or is a foreign traveller or what ever, and actually meet in a bar.
I have found it strange over the years, that people, like us, talk to each other (although I am new here) about all sorts of things, but never actually meet up out in the real world for a drink.
I know theres security issues, but these problems are easily over come.
The rules of engagement would be simple, pick a bar, five people is the minimum per group, and actually have a conversation.
No hidden agends, no bull****.
My own idea on this would be, no one will do it. The reason is it would require an actual commitment of us to come out of our caves, into the light and say hello.
The truth is no one truly wants the commitment of even the smalliest encounter, its fine online where we can say what evers on our mind, then when we are bored, switch off. But to meet for real, that requires a greater set of skills, and possible judgements.
Maybe your small, big, fat thin, girl, guy, ugly, goodlooking, black, white, poor english, in a wheel chair, young or old, what ever, we dont have to worry about any of these things in here, but the other side of the coin is, their are no real friends in here either. Not until we actually sit down for real, look each other in the eye for real, and say hello, how was your day.
To quote a line in manys a bar 'Their are no strangers here, but friends who havent met yet'
So what do I perdict..... I have no doubt that your reading this, thinking about the hassle of having to go out of your way after work, meet strangers for an hour in a bar, take the risk of giving an hour of your life to the end goal of possible adding a real friend to your life or not, but my guess is, no one would meet.
For my own self, I have a group of mates, we've known each other since we were kids, and of late I have looking at my mates and noticed none of us has gone out of our way to meet other people/groups. Ever friday or saturday night, we meet up, stay in our group and talk away. We know each other too well i think, and sometimes, as I sit there in the bar, I look around and wonder what kinda life other people are leading, are they funny, or a pain in the arse. Are they working, or unemployed, what they like and dislike, could they be a good friend, or just someone to have a beer with.
Anyway, I am tired of online conversations. I'm stepping out into the light.

You've only had 5 posts, steady on

starbelgrade

Lando Griffin wrote: »

I think there is an AH beers or something once in a while. Dont want to be bringing my lap top to a bar posting on boards while im drinking though.

That'd make a great sketch for a comedy show - forum users decide to meet up in real life over a few beers. Forum users meet up in pub & talk to each other on the forum via their laptops!

Genius stuff, Lando!!

2manyconditions

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

and what is this lower-case "english" of which you speak?

i jest - i am delighted to have found you, my friend. we are but few in this society.

i'll meet you by the allied irish bank on o'connell street at nine o'clock gmt next tuesday.

I don't think so! You spell your I's with an 'i'. :eek: In fact all of your case is lower! I rest mine.

starbelgrade

Does anyone know if you spell "Heil" with a capital or lower case 'i' ?

Rubberlegs

Woah OP you are mighty deep! And I think there is a smackerel of truth in there. Somewhere.....

MistyCheese

I am good friends with Onomatopeoia_Monkey/

Erm, Who requires exclusivity

Em, Who wish to not be revealed.

Terry

I met my fiance at an AH beers.
Awesome stuff altogether.

Many people on this site have hooked up after organised events. Some have ended up married and have started families.

caseyann

Latchy wrote: »

Pint in one hand , Internet mobile / Iphones in the other makes it that much easier

Someone is with someone as the posts are dwindling :eek: AH hook up recently Latchy

tony1kenobi

2manyconditions wrote: »

I don't think so! You spell your I's with an 'i'. :eek: In fact all of your case is lower! I rest mine.

Do you spell bellend as one word or do you break it up into two: Bell End?

starbelgrade

Terry wrote: »

I met my fiance at an AH beers.
Awesome stuff altogether.

Many people on this site have hooked up after organised events. Some have ended up married and have started families.

I know a couple who met on a Boards beers night. They just had a kid together. Here's a picture of their lovely, happy baby boy....

Terry

starbelgrade wrote: »

I know a couple who met on a Boards beers night. They just had a kid together. Here's a picture of their lovely, happy baby boy....

That child is going to go through hell once he starts school, what with a face like that and all.

Latchy

caseyann wrote: »

Someone is with someone as the posts are dwindling :eek:

Even worse sitting feet , maybe even inches away :eek:

AH hook up recently Latchy

IRL ? @ PM and sometimes even AM :pac:

starbelgrade

Terry wrote: »

That child is going to go through hell once he starts school, what with a face like that and all.

It'd be worse if his face was like this - :rolleyes:

Dravokivich

caseyann wrote: »

I went and just watched for a bit lol

You dirty perving whoer!

Wazdakka

bullfrog007 wrote: »

Maybe your small, big, fat thin, girl, guy, ugly, goodlooking, black, white, poor english, in a wheel chair, young or old, what ever

starbelgrade wrote: »

I am all of the above.

bullfrog007 wrote: »

poor

*Adjusts monocle*
*Removes as friend*


*Swirls Brandy*

Mint Sauce

alwaysadub wrote: »

There was an after hours beers a few weeks ago. There was a big enough crowd at it. There's usually one every couple of months.

So, to answer your very long question, yes there is an after hours for real.

so thats what the OP was asking

Banned Account

irish-stew wrote: »

so thats what the OP was asking

Something to do with riding people of the internet I think.

Kiera

Fitzcaraldo wrote: »

Something to do with riding people of the internet I think.

*puts hand up*

pick me, pick me

smash

caseyann wrote: »

I went and just watched for a bit lol

I suppose it's easier to stalk than get involved

Mint Sauce

Kiera wrote: »

*puts hand up*

pick me, pick me

there are websites where thats available

Banned Account

Kiera wrote: »

*puts hand up*

pick me, pick me

Cool, that's permission to stalk* you in my book;)




*cries of "Oooooh matron may be appropriate.

Bonito

2manyconditions wrote: »

Ya Yes, some people are small, big, fat thin........

And Also, some people can't use the word 'their' in the right context. You did it twice in your post. That would put you in the 'poor english' category. :P

Lick smiley does not equal a full stop.

starbelgrade wrote: »

And that would put you into the Grammar Nazi category. Nicely done - it's just what every forum needs.

Hold on, mister perfect isn't so perfect.

2manyconditions wrote: »

Cop yourself on, that wasn't listed as a category , I'm in the fat thin category. :rolleyes:

This post contains an oxymoron.

2manyconditions wrote: »

I don't think so! You spell your I's with an 'i'. :eek: In fact, all of your case is lower! I rest mine.

I + i = The same spelling. You can't spell a letter any other way. You can only change it's case.

/Nazi.