Meetup 3.0 - Friday March 1st, The Long Stone from 6:30pm

Rothmans

Well folks, I was on to Soldering Iron there and we were thinking that it's about time that we arranged the third meetup. He suggested the first Friday of each month, but we'll concentrate on the next one for now.

As to where and what time, sure we'll see what'll suit most people. I think Messrs works well, and possibly War or Fag after for those who'd be up for that! Was pretty good last time I thought!

So, who's up for it?
Anyhow, it's up to ye and I'll add a poll. And of course, as was the case with the last meetup, everyone is welcome.

Perhaps we should have a running list too. I'll start it

1) Rothmans

Soldering_Iorn

Saturday 2nd March

Good shtuff, hopefully I can make this next one - thesis has me by the balls! Will stick name down for now.

As regards the day/date, as said before I think a permanent date would work best - e.g. first Friday of each month. This way people can book time off in advance etc. and saves the hassle of voting each time when chances are Friday will pull through again.

I would've thought there aren't many things one can't get out of with a months notice.

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn

face1990

What would people think about a different venue? Just cos last time so many people came along that we took over half the pub!

Somewhere like Macturcaills would have bigger areas that can be reserved for groups. Or the Long Stone, which has several tables upstairs, and a massive smoking area.


1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

face1990 wrote: »

What would people think about a different venue? Just cos last time so many people came along that we took over half the pub!

Somewhere like Macturcaills would have bigger areas that can be reserved for groups. Or the Long Stone, which has several tables upstairs, and a massive smoking area.


1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990

I'd be up for that. I've never been to either but I do like the sound of massive smoking area!!

face1990

Rothmans wrote: »

I'd be up for that. I've never been to either but I do like the sound of massive smoking area!!

I'm trying to quit, so I really shouldn't be bigging up the smoking area! But I think a venue with a bit more space would make it easier for everyone to mingle.

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

face1990 wrote: »

I'm trying to quit, so I really shouldn't be bigging up the smoking area! But I think a venue with a bit more space would make it easier for everyone to mingle.

Agreed. What time do people reckon is the best ? 8 o'clock, 9 o'clock?

normal lad

Saturday 2nd March

I'm on placement all month so I'm not sure but hopefully I'll make it!

As regards time, we said half 6 for the previous meet ups and it seemed to work well.

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

normal lad wrote: »

I'm on placement all month so I'm not sure but hopefully I'll make it!

As regards time, we said half 6 for the previous meet ups and it seemed to work well.

That sounds grand to me, although I might not be able to make it quite that early, prob closer to 7.30.

Soldering_Iorn

Saturday 2nd March

Rothmans wrote: »

That sounds grand to me, although I might not be able to make it quite that early, prob closer to 7.30.

Organiser has to be there @ 4pm, no excuses!

Annasopra

Sunday 3rd March

Soldering_Iorn wrote: »

Organiser has to be there @ 4pm, no excuses!

You need a checklist with a clipboard too and some name tags - two for each person - username/realname and doesn't the organiser buy a drink for each newbie too

normal lad

Saturday 2nd March

mango salsa wrote: »

You need a checklist with a clipboard too and some name tags - two for each person - username/realname and doesn't the organiser buy a drink for each newbie too

Don't forget the prepaid taxi to take the gang from pub to club and then home.

All part of the organizers job.

Tainor

Saturday 2nd March

Most likely I will be able to make it. Still need to check my schedule for the month..busy with college and work...meh


Ah Rothmans,

Can't wait to see you dressed up like this, as every self-respecting organiser :P
Coupled with the check-list and board, and danddy drink in your hand
Care for a career change?

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

Tainor wrote: »

Most likely I will be able to make it. Still need to check my schedule for the month..busy with college and work...meh


Ah Rothmans,

Can't wait to see you dressed up like this, as every self-respecting organiser :P
Coupled with the check-list and board, and danddy drink in your hand
Care for a career change?

I will consider the night a success if I refrain from shiftin a fella who looks like that :pac:

1ZRed

mango salsa wrote: »

.....doesn't the organiser buy a drink for each newbie too

I'm in :pac:

Daith

I was going to suggest Dicey Reillys as its quite easy to book an area though might be too far away from the the centre.

playedalive

Saturday 2nd March

I'll probably be able to make it, unless final year thesis doesn't go to plan.

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

I'm easy re: the venue. Picked Friday or sat but.....whatevz!

Woop!

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

face1990 wrote: »

What would people think about a different venue? Just cos last time so many people came along that we took over half the pub!

Somewhere like Macturcaills would have bigger areas that can be reserved for groups. Or the Long Stone, which has several tables upstairs, and a massive smoking area.


1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990

4) manic mailman

Silly rabbit, forgetting this list....

baztard

Any other week and id be able to make it feck. Next next time sure!

lyinghere

Saturday 2nd March

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere

might drop in for one or two...

ninty9er

Sunday 3rd March

**grumbles about Dublin bias**

Put me down as a maybe for now

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

ninty9er wrote: »

**grumbles about Dublin bias**

Put me down as a maybe for now

Haha, if popularity keeps consistent we could do a roadshow :P

jaffacakesyum

Saturday 2nd March

Depending on the day and how much college work I have, I'm in Any other girls? No, just me? Cool :cool: I have way too many guy friends :pac:

Soldering_Iorn

Saturday 2nd March

jaffacakesyum wrote: »

Depending on the day and how much college work I have, I'm in Any other girls? No, just me? Cool :cool: I have way too many guy friends :pac:

I'd pull of an absolute beaut of a young wan!

playedalive

Saturday 2nd March

Just realised I'm off College for a week that week. So...

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) Playedalive

tster

Saturday 2nd March

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster

I'll go if it's fri or sat. Should probably leave space on the list for a couple of lurkers

Cosmic Maybe

Saturday 2nd March

Hopefully there's room for a newbie! Think it's about time I take the plunge and have a first proper gay night out while I'm still young :rolleyes: Count me in if it's a Friday or Saturday.

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Cosmic Maybe

Soldering_Iorn

Saturday 2nd March

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe

:cool:

mackD

manic mailman wrote: »

Haha, if popularity keeps consist we could do a roadshow :P

That's a good idea actually...though that is probably a good few months down the line yet.
If this meet-up thing starts to become regular (which is looking likely), then I think a road trip to various other gay establishments around the country would be good. It is always great to contribute to other scenes and help keep them going:D
Maybe try and attend some of the various Pride weekends during the summer.

As for this meet-up...if only I was six years younger lol

Tainor

Saturday 2nd March

Oh the feck with work and college, I'm coming too!!! What will you all do without me - be bored to bits!?

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor

NPH

Saturday 2nd March

I'll be around that weekend, so if it's Friday or Saturday I'll pop in for one or two

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor
10) NPH

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

mackD wrote: »

That's a good idea actually...though that is probably a good few months down the line yet.
If this meet-up thing starts to become regular (which is looking likely), then I think a road trip to various other gay establishments around the country would be good. It is always great to contribute to other scenes and help keep them going:D
Maybe try and attend some of the various Pride weekends during the summer.

As for this meet-up...if only I was six years younger lol

Yeah, I think it'd be fun to get away from Dublin. Not sure if it'd be a runner unless we end up getting people to drive somewhere. Also would depend on people's wallets.....but sure we'll see what happens. :P

Annasopra

Sunday 3rd March

Bump for Ewan

ewan whose army

Saturday 2nd March

mango salsa wrote: »

Bump for Ewan

Thanks!

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor
10) NPH
11) ewan_whose_army

Friday/Saturday is fine by me. Sunday I may be flying at Weston

kingfisherdove

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor
10) NPH
11) ewan_whose_army
12) Kingfisherdove

bp1989

Saturday 2nd March

Can I consider myself a veteran at this stage?

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor
10) NPH
11) ewan_whose_army
12) Kingfisherdove
13) bp1989

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

bp1989 wrote: »

Can I consider myself a veteran at this stage?

1) Rothmans
2) Soldering_Iorn
3) face1990
4) manic mailman
5) lyinghere
6) tster
7) Playedalive
8) Cosmic Maybe
9) Tainor
10) NPH
11) ewan_whose_army
12) Kingfisherdove
13) bp1989

Haha, are you expecting something like an Xbox Achievement for attendance?

"Attended meetup 3.0 - 5000 gamerscore"

ewan whose army

Saturday 2nd March

manic mailman wrote: »

Haha, are you expecting something like an Xbox Achievement for attendance?

"Attended meetup 3.0 - 5000 gamerscore"

It would put me above my Cousin ! We have a massive rivalry

Emz93

Sunday 3rd March

I may actually go to this one if i'm off work, won't know til Thursday. So there might be two girls in attendance the feedback thread for the meetups made me really want to go now!

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

Looks like we have a reasonably big group for this meetup so far. So what pub should we go to? So far, the suggestions have been the Long Stone and Messrs. What would ye all prefer? I'd be up for either tbh, really startin to get excited about this now

checkcheek

Saturday 2nd March

Really looking forward to this. Making sure nothing stands in my way

kingfisherdove

Messrs please!!

Rothmans

Saturday 2nd March

kingfisherdove wrote: »

Messrs please!!

So that puts Messrs in the lead. Shall we say whichever pub has most votes in favour by midday Thursday will be the one we go to???

face1990

I vote Long Stone, on account of of our chair shortage in Messrs last time!

Cosmic Maybe

Saturday 2nd March

Since I've never been before I'll leave it to the wisdom of the veterans to decide

Annasopra

Sunday 3rd March

I might go along for a while

azezil

Thursday 7th March

I might pop in myself (assuming it's not too cold out and I remember and not too tired and [insert any number of other excuses I'll probably think up on the night] :pac: )

Soldering_Iorn

Saturday 2nd March

azezil wrote: »

I might pop in myself (assuming it's not too cold out and I remember and not too tired and [insert any number of other excuses I'll probably think up on the night] :pac: )

I'm not convinced.

checkcheek

Saturday 2nd March

Well as a newbie I'm happy to go wherever

manic mailman

Sunday 3rd March

Upstairs in Messrs would be my preferred choice (if we have to choose) & has a fair bit of room/tables, etc. Long Stone is nice though so I don't mind.

Did we remember to invite Rebecca Black this time?!

ewan whose army

Saturday 2nd March

manic mailman wrote: »

Upstairs in Messrs would be my preferred choice (if we have to choose) & has a fair bit of room/tables, etc. Long Stone is nice though so I don't mind.

Did we remember to invite Rebecca Black this time?!

Yes I defiantly need reminding about what day comes after Friday!