Dedicated Meetup Group !!!

kingtut · 14-03-2013 9:17am #1

The creation and content of this thread has been approved by both Castie and Andip

As you know I have not created meetups in a while, mainly due to the fact that as of late they have not been well attended.
I attribute this to boards not being a dedicated meetup site and also people having busy lives.

With that in mind I have created a group on meetup.com dedicated to meetups as I love meeting new people and this is a site designed for meetups.
This is not to take traffic away from boards at all, but merely to allow me to create more structured (and bigger) meetups.

For anyone interested here is the link:
http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/
(I set up a similar group in Prague when I was working there which as of yesterday has 912 members)

If you have any questions feel free to reply to this or send me a private message.

MrFrisp · 14-03-2013 12:06pm

Done and Done..;)
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Blitzkrieger · 15-03-2013 1:36pm

Sounds interesting. I always wish I could get to more, but the shift pattern I work means I miss 50% of meet ups straight away

lukin · 15-03-2013 2:43pm

Good idea kingtut, fair play to you

quietsailor · 15-03-2013 3:46pm

Joined, but I won't make it to the discussion night, I'm working that weekend :-(

Stenth · 15-03-2013 5:47pm

I've never been to any meetup and am more of a lurker here. Do everyone else usually know each other?

MrFrisp · 15-03-2013 9:12pm

Stenth wrote: »

I've never been to any meetup and am more of a lurker here. Do everyone else usually know each other?

Some people do know each other,as they have been to other meets in the past.

But a good few would be new people,,so they only get to know people after a meet or two. They are cool,comfortable,,and very well run meets..

Great nights out to be honest.
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Sciprio · 15-03-2013 10:19pm

I would be interested in joining this group. Obviously i won't be able to meetup for a while as i'm fairly busy. Is it based in the city or county?

MrFrisp · 16-03-2013 12:15am

Sciprio wrote: »

I would be interested in joining this group. Obviously i won't be able to meetup for a while as i'm fairly busy. Is it based in the city or county?

City mostly..
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kingtut · 18-03-2013 2:20pm

Thanks for all the positive feedback so far.

The first meetup is on March 23rd (Saturday) so head on over to the site if you are interested

MrFrisp · 18-03-2013 2:22pm

kingtut wrote: »

Thanks for all the positive feedback so far.

The first meetup is on March 23rd (Saturday) so head on over to the site if you are interested

Is it Saturday yet??

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kingtut · 21-03-2013 10:47am

16 people confirmed for Saturday night so far. WOW!! :eek:

raz86 · 21-03-2013 11:57am

So this is the board everyone on meetup.com is talking about!

Hello everyone!

kingtut · 21-03-2013 12:00pm

raz86 wrote: »

So this is the board everyone on meetup.com is talking about!

Hello everyone!

It is indeed, welcome!

I organised meetups through this site for years but as it is not a dedicated meetup site (meaning attendance would fluctuate a lot) I created "Meetups in Cork" (my other group "Meetups in Prague" has 916 members, the largest meetup group in the Czech Republic !!)

MrFrisp · 21-03-2013 1:15pm

kingtut wrote: »

16 people confirmed for Saturday night so far. WOW!! :eek:

Mighty..That's fantastic..

Well done that Man. :cool:
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MrFrisp · 21-03-2013 1:16pm

raz86 wrote: »

So this is the board everyone on meetup.com is talking about!

Hello everyone!

Hello...:D
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MrFrisp · 23-03-2013 3:37pm

Roll on tonight peeps..

Whoooooooooooooo Hooooooooooo....:D
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astronut · 25-03-2013 10:24am

Great night lads, really enjoyed it

kingtut · 25-03-2013 12:21pm

astronut wrote: »

Great night lads, really enjoyed it

Glad you had fun, can't link your boards name to your real name though ...
Any chance you can tell me your first name (in a private message is fine if you don't want to post it)

Grim_Wreeper · 25-03-2013 1:03pm

I had a great time as a tag-along. Nice to meet everyone.

kingtut · 26-03-2013 12:47pm

Next event is bowling on Saturday 6th of April:

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/110801112/

astronut · 26-03-2013 2:11pm

Can't wait already!

MrFrisp · 26-03-2013 5:40pm

kingtut wrote: »

Next event is bowling on Saturday 6th of April:

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/110801112/

Stttrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriikkkkkeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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SicklySweet · 27-03-2013 9:08am

One of these days i'll actually attend a meet-up. I'm so socially awkward though :pac: But i need to get out of the house more and bowling does sound like a ton of fun though, so i'll consider it

cantdecide · 27-03-2013 9:31am

SicklySweet wrote: »

One of these days i'll actually attend a meet-up. I'm so socially awkward though :pac: But i need to get out of the house more and bowling does sound like a ton of fun though, so i'll consider it

Step 1) Say 'I'll go'.
Step 2) Go.
Stet 3) Have fun.

kingtut · 27-03-2013 9:48am

cantdecide wrote: »

Step 1) Say 'I'll go'.
Step 2) Go.
Step 3) Sit at the wrong table for 5 minutes
Step 4) Sit at the correct table
Step 5) Have fun.

FYP :pac:

cantdecide · 27-03-2013 9:59am

kingtut wrote: »

FYP :pac:

Sometimes I think I would have been better off staying where I was

:pac:

MrFrisp · 27-03-2013 10:58am

cantdecide wrote: »

Sometimes I think I would have been better off staying where I was

:pac:

Took you long enough to figure that one out..

SicklySweet..Yeah,,get some motivation going there..It's a great night out..You will wake up next day and say to yourself,,"Why didn't I do this sooner" ..
Tons of fun it sure is..:)
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liz2 · 28-03-2013 4:08pm

I'd love to go to one of these nights out, but I don't know anyone... Even though I've been a boardsie awhile...
I sure don't get out often enough as my own pals don't go out..!
Might chance it... ;-)
Fair play though

cantdecide · 28-03-2013 11:42pm

liz2 wrote: »

I'd love to go to one of these nights out, but I don't know anyone... Even though I've been a boardsie awhile...
I sure don't get out often enough as my own pals don't go out..!
Might chance it... ;-)
Fair play though

All of the above applies. You'll be wondering why you waited...

astronut · 28-03-2013 11:47pm

We're all incredibly cool and fun people

liz2 · 29-03-2013 12:08am

Lol, well in that case....!

kingtut · 03-04-2013 10:49am

Don't forget bowling this Saturday

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/110801112/

Blitzkrieger · 05-04-2013 8:29pm

7pm seems *hella-early. Are you guys going for drinks after, or hanging around to play pool or something?

*I just saw a Cartmann meme on YLYL....

ABajaninCork · 05-04-2013 8:45pm

I've joined the website, but not really sure that Mr ABC & I will be able to go to many meet-ups as we both work for the Government (i.e. unemployed!). One of these days, we WILL go to one. It would be nice for me to meet more people even though I'm a bit shy, and have more Irish friends.

MrFrisp · 05-04-2013 8:53pm

Blitzkrieger wrote: »

7pm seems *hella-early. Are you guys going for drinks after, or hanging around to play pool or something?

*I just saw a Cartmann meme on YLYL....

We'll be hanging around there to have some drinks,,and no doubt planning what to do with the rest of the night.

Maybe move down to the Poterhouse,,as it be grand and quiet there so people can mingle and chat.
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MrFrisp · 05-04-2013 8:55pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

I've joined the website, but not really sure that Mr ABC & I will be able to go to many meet-ups as we both work for the Government (i.e. unemployed!). One of these days, we WILL go to one. It would be nice for me to meet more people even though I'm a bit shy, and have more Irish friends.

There be a few "Government Workers" there too...And some of the shy ones as well..:D

Hopefully it won't be too long before you both make it to a meetup.
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liz2 · 06-04-2013 3:49pm

Enjoy the meetup tonight all... ;-)
I def must try make it to one soon.. I don't really be on the meetup site but I'll keep an eye out here

Ardennes1944 · 06-04-2013 5:10pm

Enjoy the night lads, might grow a pair and actually go sometime soon :P

kingtut · 08-04-2013 9:57am

liz2 wrote: »

Enjoy the meetup tonight all... ;-)
I def must try make it to one soon.. I don't really be on the meetup site but I'll keep an eye out here

Good stuff

I'll continue to post links to the events however all the organisation and discussions etc will take place on meetups

kingtut · 09-04-2013 11:09am

Next meetup is more than likely Tapas + Wine (or beer for people like me who aren't partial to a drop of wine)

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/111110382/

kingtut · 20-04-2013 4:57pm

Don't forget our tapas and wine (or beer) night tonight!!
22 attending so far, should be a good one !

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/111110382/

titan18 · 20-04-2013 5:10pm

kingtut wrote: »

Don't forget our tapas and wine (or beer) night tonight!!
22 attending so far, should be a good one !

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/111110382/

Hmm, cos the groups content is available to members only. Can't see what the event is.

ABajaninCork · 20-04-2013 5:34pm

Hey KT! I've joined as you know, but don't seem to be able to access the group. Can you send me a PM and let me know which one it is? Ta!

kingtut · 20-04-2013 5:52pm

titan18 wrote: »

Hmm, cos the groups content is available to members only. Can't see what the event is.

If you become a member then you will see all of the event details.
People have their photos etc up there which is why it's all private.

The event is tapas and wine (or beer)

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Hey KT! I've joined as you know, but don't seem to be able to access the group. Can you send me a PM and let me know which one it is? Ta!

It's called "Meetups in Cork", should find it no problem, here is the direct link:

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/

I'll PM you my number anyway

ABajaninCork · 20-04-2013 5:59pm

Found it and have added my name on!

kingtut · 24-04-2013 10:06am

Next meetup is dinner on Saturday May 4th.
Details are here:

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/111110442/

MrFrisp · 24-04-2013 12:55pm

kingtut wrote: »

Next meetup is dinner on Saturday May 4th.
Details are here:

http://www.meetup.com/Meetups-in-Cork/events/111110442/

Nom Nom Nom..:D
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Sciprio · 25-09-2013 2:36pm

Hi, Do you have to setup a meetup account and what's the benefit of setting one up? Thanks.

kingtut · 25-09-2013 5:17pm

Sciprio wrote: »

Hi, Do you have to setup a meetup account and what's the benefit of setting one up? Thanks.

In order to access the meetups you need a meetup account.
The benefit of setting it up is that you get to see all of the meetups that we are organising (as we no longer post them here).

Sciprio · 26-09-2013 12:36pm

kingtut wrote: »

In order to access the meetups you need a meetup account.
The benefit of setting it up is that you get to see all of the meetups that we are organising (as we no longer post them here).

Okay, Thanks for that cheers.

Dedicated Meetup Group !!!

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