Wanna make new friends?Try in here.

Otis Driftwood

Im going to float this idea for a wee while and see how things go.

Over the last few months Ive read in various threads from a number of different posters about how difficult it can be to make male friends or to meet like minded individuals.It was also brought up before (by Drav I think) about having a thread for general meet ups to run along side our more scheduled beers so heres what Im thinking.

It doesnt matter where you are from,if you want to try and make new friends post in here.What with most of us being Irish then the usual thing is to go for pints.Now dont get me wrong,I love my Guinness as much as the next person however this thread is to be all encompassing so as to appeal to both drinkers and non drinkers alike and could be used to suggest different things such as going to concerts/comedy shows,sports events,activities like golfing,go karting etc as well as more beer related fun.

As I said,I aim the thread to be as open and as welcoming as possible to everyone.I know myself how hard it is to meet new people outside of the work crew or housemates so think it could be cool to run for a bit and see where it leads.

So any thoughts on the idea?

Will

I think it's a great idea for those who want to avail of it, but could be abused quite easily too as it's out in the wild/public view. Just harkening back to the last beers where that tall dude showed up and wouldn't tell anyone who he was. He did no harm but you could get some right strange folk just showing up. I'd suggest making it a private forum of sorts just for people's security and peace of mind.

Dravokivich

hmmm, wouldn't a private forum counter act the idea behind this thread somewhat?

They generally don't tend to be easy to find, unless someone approaches a member or someone links in their sig... :pac:

Even then, I doubt there truely is a need for a private forum here to arrange meetups.

There's a reference to 1 guy last time who wasn't too forthcoming about his Boards ID, to be honest it doesn't matter much to me. I didn't even realise he was hesitant about giving out his ID because I was more focused on just enjoying the night as I'm sure he was also and he was a sound bloke too.

Once someone is out and cool to get along with there is no problem.

stupidusername

That guy told at least two of us his username.

I agree with drav,the private forum idea is very offputting.i dont think there's a need anyway.

Overall yeah nice idea.me and drav and others meet up for pool and other things and it'd be good to have these things happen regularly with more people (no offence drav,luv ya really )

gmac102

I think its a great idea

KTRIC

Great idea

foxyboxer

We had a meetup in July for the Watches and Timepieces forum. Drinks and fondling our bits and pieces :eek: :P
The venue was sent out via PM
This was to keep would be thieves away.
I'm sure if people express an interest then the venue and time can be sent via PM. You'd then have a list of forum id's attending too.

That_Guy

stupidusername wrote: »

That guy told at least two of us his username.

I told you nothing!!!

Otis Driftwood

Dravokivich wrote: »

hmmm, wouldn't a private forum counter act the idea behind this thread somewhat?

They generally don't tend to be easy to find, unless someone approaches a member or someone links in their sig... :pac:

Even then, I doubt there truely is a need for a private forum here to arrange meetups.

There's a reference to 1 guy last time who wasn't too forthcoming about his Boards ID, to be honest it doesn't matter much to me. I didn't even realise he was hesitant about giving out his ID because I was more focused on just enjoying the night as I'm sure he was also and he was a sound bloke too.

Once someone is out and cool to get along with there is no problem.

This is pretty much my thinking on it.

RedXIV

If you're interested, I set up a forum request for something similar a while ago, the link is in my sig, you can see what alot of people saw as the hazards and benefits of the idea was.

But I would recommend it, have met some great people from boards and would def recommend it as a social tool

That_Guy

Football friends? :pac:

Kevin Duffy

Is the idea to have group meet-ups, like beers but not necessarily confined to the pub, or more guerilla stylee "I fancy a game of pool or whatever, anyone in town this evening PM me if you're on" sort of thing?

Otis Driftwood

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

Is the idea to have group meet-ups, like beers but not necessarily confined to the pub, or more guerilla stylee "I fancy a game of pool or whatever, anyone in town this evening PM me if you're on" sort of thing?

Thats basically it.As I said in my OP,it could be anything at all.

MIN2511

I lurk here; I've met some of you at impromptu's or AH beers - I'm good mates with RedXIV and a few others and it's always nice to make new friends.

So we all agree that it's a brilliant idea - now suggestions...

Pepe LeFrits

I'm game for a game.

annabellaxx

Sounds like a brilliant idea. I'm up for it, whatever 'it' turns out to be! :-)
What next?

Princess Peach

I think its a good idea, except that everything always happens in Dublin

I'll just stalk ye're meet ups from afar.

annabellaxx

Princess Peach wrote: »

I think its a good idea, except that everything always happens in Dublin

I'll just stalk ye're meet ups from afar.[/Quote

That's exactly what I was thinking. The Dublin bit..not the stalking bit! Maybe we could put where we are in our posts, even if only broad general location, and take it from there?

Limerick / Cork / Clare here - a mixture of living and working places.

Panthro

I'm liking the idea folks!:)

kingtut

I set up and ran a very successful meetup group while I was in Cork (I got a best friend from it myself! Also 2 couples were formed and one went on to have a baby!!!) and I am currently doing the same thing in Prague. The events are varied and reasonably frequent, in fact at the last one there were about 40 people.

If anyone has any questions or needs advice let me know. I'd be happy to share with any interested people as to how I go about my groups

In fact here is a video someone took during part of our last meetup (a scavenger hunt!!)

Nua

Think it's a great idea - I'm a longtime lurker since I seem to be working for any of the beers I've seen posted about . . . count me in!

MIN2511

Oktoberfest is on - anyone fancy a few pints?

Otis Driftwood

Hmmm,I could be up for a few beers tonight,nothing too mad though.Any more details?

Dr Galen

ooooo temptin....

Otis Driftwood

Any takers?

Im just having some dinner but could be moved off the sofa.

Princess Peach

I'm drinking wine on the sofa, you can be here in about 2 hours :pac:

Otis Driftwood

No takers so American Gangster it is!

Princess Peach

Should anyone ever feel the strange need to take a trip to the south east, I know all the good places

Otis Driftwood

Princess Peach wrote: »

Should anyone ever feel the strange need to take a trip to the south east, I know all the good places

Surely a double negative Peaches?
:pac:

It quite annoys me how most of these beers take place in Dublin. Hopefully the AH beers proved that Galway is a decent enough place for a night out!

MIN2511

Ha! Oktoberfest = BRILLIANT!!!

Ended up in Temple bar - good night was had

Going back tomorrow for more

Panthro

Deleted User wrote: »

It quite annoys me how most of these beers take place in Dublin. Hopefully the AH beers proved that Galway is a decent enough place for a night out!

We've got silly accents that those Far Eastern's over in the Pale don't understand!..(I didn't start the flame war...its been always burning since the world's been turning..)
Anyone else ever have to go round to the neighbours as a kid trying to sell the "Far East" magazine? What the hell was that all about?!:pac:

fallen01angel

I lurk here from time to time,this sounds like fun,but i have a feeling as A) I'm from not from Dublin B)I'm a female and C) I'm older......36,I wouldn't blend!!!....slips back into the corner.

eire81

yes great idea!!count me in!

Otis Driftwood

Dunno if anyone here would be into it but I got an invite through Facebook for this for this Thursday night.

Its based on a novel by Jack Ketchum and if any of you have read or seen The Girl Next Door (not that tripe about a pornstar) then you know what to expect.

For only a fiver Im going to head along anyway.

Zombienosh

Otis Driftwood wrote: »

Dunno if anyone here would be into it but I got an invite through Facebook for this for this Thursday night.

Its based on a novel by Jack Ketchum and if any of you have read or seen The Girl Next Door (not that tripe about a pornstar) then you know what to expect.

For only a fiver Im going to head along anyway.

yeah i got an invite to this, might go. not sure. its only a five so cant complain.

BigDuffman

MIN2511 wrote: »

Ha! Oktoberfest = BRILLIANT!!!

Ended up in Temple bar - good night was had

Going back tomorrow for more

Oktoberfest in the IFSC is unreal! Its like my Xmas! They even have a bavarian strongman/woman competition this year that involves drinking / dancing!

MIN2511

BigDuffman wrote: »

Oktoberfest in the IFSC is unreal! Its like my Xmas! They even have a bavarian strongman/woman competition this year that involves drinking / dancing!

I was there on Saturday and Sunday... Heading there again this weekend; so much fun

Princess Peach

I might actually be out in Dublin tomorrow night! Might be going to a comedy improv show in the Duke!

darklighter

Deleted User wrote: »

It quite annoys me how most of these beers take place in Dublin. Hopefully the AH beers proved that Galway is a decent enough place for a night out!

Some of us easterners love Gaillaimh (even if it is wesht of the shannon )

skimpydoo

fallen01angel wrote: »

I lurk here from time to time,this sounds like fun,but i have a feeling as A) I'm from not from Dublin B)I'm a female and C) I'm older......36,I wouldn't blend!!!....slips back into the corner.

I am game to go along to the next event and I am 40 so just because you are 36 does not mean you can't come along.

tallaghtmick

Will wrote: »

I think it's a great idea for those who want to avail of it, but could be abused quite easily too as it's out in the wild/public view. Just harkening back to the last beers where that tall dude showed up and wouldn't tell anyone who he was. He did no harm but you could get some right strange folk just showing up. I'd suggest making it a private forum of sorts just for people's security and peace of mind.

Only reading this thread now so heres my idea on this.....If someone comes along and wont give his username/name get everyone to beat him up,there is some excellent bonding to be done there:pac:

*I am not advocating violence*:D

Typh

I’ll admit, it was something of a shock to the system to note the Strangers at Beers thread some time ago in AH, and I was weary of coming forward as part of me disliked the idea of giving away the anonymity. Experienced the exact same thing on the night, but I do apologise for my reluctance to say the username that exact evening. I’m just used to either lurking or voicing terrible jokes about Coppers or some diatribe about how sensitive the world is getting over the wrong thing in Humanities, which is where I lurk for the most part. I was thankful that Otis and Drav didn't immediately dismiss me as some locked idiot when I asked if they were from the internet.

In no way did I mean to abuse the system or disrupt the night for your regulars, apologies if my silence or standoffishness gave off that impression. For what it’s worth, I often speak with people from the night via pm, and thought you were all interesting and likeable people on the night. I was fairly locked earlier on in the day and I often go to the Duke and this led me to thinking that I’d just go for the sake of trying something novel. I apologise to those few I talked to about my first kiss, especially the oral sex innuendo. And also to Galvasean for approaching him with the line ‘So you’re the handsome godless palaeontologist actor then? How are you?’

Anyway, it’s early yet. Hope this finds everyone I met on the night in good health.

omahony01

great idea

That_Guy

Top post Typh. Hopefully you'll come to more beers and have a laugh. It's daunting for anybody to go on the piss with people you don't know bar a username on the internet.

It was for me but I've met some awesome people from this site. You can still remain anonymous even if you do give your username. Nobody's asking for you for your life story. Everyone's there for the same reason; to put a name to a username and for general shíts and giggles.



EDIT: Just noticed when that was written. Late to the party but the post still stands dammit.