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Forum meet up; 9pm; Saturday 28th JP Sweetmans

  • 23-09-2013 5:17pm
    #1
    ClearlyClear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭


    Hey Everyone,

    First post here, long time reader. (Sounds like an AA intro lol)

    Anyways, recent grad, moved to Dublin back in August for grad job, looking to make new friends.

    Ideally someone to go for pints on scene with.

    22 here but act a lot older.

    Get back to me everyone.


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  • #2
    unfortunately
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭unfortunately


    Hey, I've just moved to Dublin, returning to college after dropping out a few years ago.

    I'm 21, staying in the city centre. Looking to make new friends also. Be up for going for pints. It'd be cool if we could get a wee group together.


  • #3
    ClearlyClear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭ClearlyClear


    most definitely private message me and we will chat a bit if u like ...hoping to organise a few pints on saturday somewhere


  • #4
    spaceballs2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭spaceballs2


    Hey -first time poster here too. I'm living in Dublin and just finished college myself - 22 as well. A few pints out would be very cool?


  • #5
    Folie a deux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Folie a deux


    Hey, 22 and new to Dublin as well after moving here for a job. Like the sound of this!


  • #6
    meathawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭meathawk


    I'm 22, just moved back to Dublin after studying in Edinburgh. I can show you guys the ropes :cool:


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  • #7
    ClearlyClear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭ClearlyClear


    Sounds like there is a few of us in the same boat so.

    How does everyone fancy going for a few pints on Saturday night ?

    Someone else might suggest somewhere cause I haven't a clue really


  • #8
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Em

    There have been monthly meet ups on here for about the last 9 months

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86236690

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=83284656

    I would suggest holding off on organising anything for a day or so - I will pm previous monthly meet up organisers and see if someone wants to organise it for early October

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #9
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    My post above is only a suggestion - If you want to go ahrad and organise something this Saturday go ahead

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #10
    Rothmans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭Rothmans


    As it happens I'll be moving back to Dublin this week to start a grad job too (I'm also 22 :P), so I wouldn't be averse to joining you.

    Also, as Mango said, there is the option of the monthly meetup too. I've been to a few of them and they've been great.

    As for this Saturday, previous meetups have been in Messrs and the Long Stone, both of which have been pretty impressive pubs, but its up to you ClearlyClear.


  • #11
    Folie a deux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Folie a deux


    Sat is good for me if we want to have this meet up instead of waiting for the monthly one


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  • #12
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    I reckon I should be free to pop along as well.

    OP, I think you should go ahead and organise a meetup this weekend if you want to. Nothing to stop anyone coming to this one and the monthly meetup too!


  • #13
    sarahwizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭sarahwizard


    this sounds fun lets make a big gang!


  • #14
    meathawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭meathawk


    So this Saturday then? It'd be good to go somewhere not too packed so we can talk, like the front lounge during the week is grand but during the weekend it's just wrong how over crowded that place gets


  • #15
    playedalive
    Closed Accounts Posts: 750 ✭✭✭playedalive


    Yeah this sounds like a plan. We could go to Sweetmans. Or else that new bar just beside it that just opened 'The River Bar'. Lots of space and It would be easy to talk. I was in there at the weekend (no space in Sweetmans) and it was nice.


  • #16
    Ash885
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    Sort of wished the monthly one was more regular! I'm about town that night, If I'm free would love to tag along!


  • #17
    Folie a deux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Folie a deux


    Your suggestion sounds good playedalive!


  • #18
    ClearlyClear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭ClearlyClear


    Sweetmans definitely sounds good too me shall we say 9 there. Now how will we know each other ?


  • #19
    Ash885
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    I'd imagine what with it being Arthur's weekend and the hurling final, a quiet pub will be hard to find! :L


  • #20
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    ClearlyClear wrote: »
    Sweetmans definitely sounds good too me shall we say 9 there. Now how will we know each other ?

    Maybe bring a sign or boards logo to put on the table


  • #21
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    ClearlyClear wrote: »
    Sweetmans definitely sounds good too me shall we say 9 there. Now how will we know each other ?

    Make a sign or two with a marker and piece of paper

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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  • #22
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    and glitter.


  • #23
    manic mailman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    face1990 wrote: »
    and glitter.

    Seconded


  • #24
    bicloset
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭bicloset


    Really like the idea of this, just hope it doesn't infringe on the success of the boards meet ups! I can't make the sat night but will make the next one! Id even be free during the week some night for a drink! :)


  • #25
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    bicloset wrote: »
    Really like the idea of this, just hope it doesn't infringe on the success of the boards meet ups!

    I don't see any competition or distinction here at all - it's just another meet up and it will hopefully be succesful

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #26
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Good luck tomorrow night

    Should I change the thread title so people see the time/venue?

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #27
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    bicloset wrote: »
    Really like the idea of this, just hope it doesn't infringe on the success of the boards meet ups!

    I think it can only add to it.

    Fair play to ClearlyClear for taking the initiative to organise it.


  • #28
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    mango salsa wrote: »
    Good luck tomorrow night

    Should I change the thread title so people see the time/venue?

    Thread title changed.

    I'd suggest that the op makes a few signs to say boards.ie

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #29
    playedalive
    Closed Accounts Posts: 750 ✭✭✭playedalive


    I won't be able to make it tonight but fair play Clearlyclear for making it happen. Hopefully many more will come. Have a good night lads. :)


  • #30
    manic mailman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    T'will be along for ****s and giggles. See yoll larer folks :)


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  • #31
    collegelad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭collegelad


    hey, was thinking of heading along to this later. how are ppl planning on recognising each other? hah


  • #32
    ClearlyClear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭ClearlyClear


    Sorry everyone I have had a family emergency so not going to be able to make it ...feel free to go ahead


  • #33
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    collegelad wrote: »
    hey, was thinking of heading along to this later. how are ppl planning on recognising each other? hah

    I cant make it but hopefully but hopefully someone will bring a sign and/or post the location

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #34
    manic mailman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    Right folks is anyone here? Its jammers in town. I'll be down in the smoking area out the front. Grey jumper, glasses. :)


  • #35
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    Great night altogether! (despite the bouncers at the dragon not being the nicest!)


  • #36
    manic mailman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    face1990 wrote: »
    Great night altogether! (despite the bouncers at the dragon not being the nicest!)

    "Regulars only".... :/


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  • #37
    lyinghere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭lyinghere


    manic mailman wrote: »
    "Regulars only".... :/

    That's crazy I hope their selectiveness ends up with them being out of business!


  • #38
    playedalive
    Closed Accounts Posts: 750 ✭✭✭playedalive


    manic mailman wrote: »
    "Regulars only".... :/

    *sigh* That sucks :(. I hate when bouncers feed you that BS. Glad you didn't let it ruin your night.


  • #39
    Dr. Shrike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭Dr. Shrike


    Send a link to this thread to the Dragon management. NOT great publicity for their venue.


  • #40
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    Dr. Shrike wrote: »
    Send a link to this thread to the Dragon management. NOT great publicity for their venue.

    I got on to them via FB & they replied straight away.
    Hopefully we can sort out some kind of Boardsie bonus for future meetups here!


  • #41
    Emz93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭Emz93


    face1990 wrote: »
    I got on to them via FB & they replied straight away.
    Hopefully we can sort out some kind of Boardsie bonus for future meetups here!

    Do you mind me asking what they said? :)
    I've heard of The George turning people down regularly but never The Dragon!


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  • #42
    manic mailman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    Emz93 wrote: »
    Do you mind me asking what they said? :)
    I've heard of The George turning people down regularly but never The Dragon!

    It was literally "How you doing lads (pause) sorry only regulars tonight"... None of us had much drink on us either. Rather than make an issue of it, I just walked away. Funnily enough I was in the Dragon the weekend before and would probably head there more often than the George so he turned away a (semi) regular. T'wasn't a bother on the bouncers in the George either so go figure :/


  • #43
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    Just a little update on this:

    Donal from the Dragon rang me.
    Basically, he said the doorman has to make snap decisions when people come up to the door, and turned us away as he saw a big group (which is what we suspected the problem was). Donal apologised for this and said if it happens again to ask to speak to a manager.

    He also said that we can arrange a guestlist sort of thing for future meet ups so that they'll know to expect us, and prevent this from happening again.
    He's sending me contact details for this, and I'll PM whoever's organising the next meetup to arrange it (if they wish to).


    In fairness to the Dragon, they got back to me very quickly and were very straight forward about it. I just wish the doorman had told us it was because it was too big a group instead of giving us the 'regulars' excuse.


  • #44
    paulmorro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭paulmorro


    face1990 wrote: »
    Just a little update on this:

    Donal from the Dragon rang me.
    Basically, he said the doorman has to make snap decisions when people come up to the door, and turned us away as he saw a big group (which is what we suspected the problem was). Donal apologised for this and said if it happens again to ask to speak to a manager.

    He also said that we can arrange a guestlist sort of thing for future meet ups so that they'll know to expect us, and prevent this from happening again.
    He's sending me contact details for this, and I'll PM whoever's organising the next meetup to arrange it (if they wish to).


    In fairness to the Dragon, they got back to me very quickly and were very straight forward about it. I just wish the doorman had told us it was because it was too big a group instead of giving us the 'regulars' excuse.
    It's a pain in the arse but bouncers never give proper reasons. A big group, however sober, are gonna struggle to get into a club. Fair play to Dragon for not fobbing you off (and to you for calling them on it).


  • #45
    unfortunately
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭unfortunately


    When is the official Boards.ie LGBT Monthly Meetup on? Is it the first weekend of every month?


  • #46
    Ash885
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    unfortunately wrote: »
    When is the official Boards.ie LGBT Monthly Meetup on? Is it the first weekend of every month?

    I've not seen anything written up about a meet up taking place this weekend. Usually pretty early in the month though, so maybe next week or the week after?


  • #47
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,158 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Ash885 wrote: »
    I've not seen anything written up about a meet up taking place this weekend. Usually pretty early in the month though, so maybe next week or the week after?

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86852225#post86852225

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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