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Finally... Student Meet-up
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03-12-2012 03:20AM#1So I was thinking...
There seems to be a fair few gay 19-23 year old guys, posting about where to meet like-minded people?, as they are not stereo-typically gay and are finding it hard! People who can't see themselves jumping in the deep end and going to the George, and even if they did, who would you go with!?
So... to begin, I'm Paul, 22 and a very masculine homo - love my cars, pints with the lads and to top it all off, I study engineering FFS! (Although I do appreciate fashion!) :rolleyes: So for me not being recognised as your typical gay, I find it hard to meet other similar guys, as I know is the case for many others on this!
So two months or so ago, through a PM, I met Shane- a fellow boards member for a casual pint, after reading his thread which I could fully relate to! This was a great step for me as before this I had never even spoke to another gay guy never mind go for a drink and most importantly - a good aul chat! I would like to think we have formed a good friendship so far *wipes away tears* and would be great to do the same with others, as I know it has helped both of us a lot alot!!
So pretty much, if your a student (or there abouts) and want to meet some similar kind of guys for a chat over a coffee or a beer, then POST! Would be a great way to get out there and meet others!
General opinions appreciated, this could be a complete FAIL! :eek:What evening/night suits for a meet-up guys? 29 votes
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WednesdayI think this is a good idea
Posts from people in their twenties that are similar to the one the OP linked occur quite frequently.
Writing my own thread in August, and the responses to it, were very helpful in my decision to finally tell a friend my biggest secret.
I'm not a big muscular jock whose ideal date would be with a mirror, but I'm not the very camp type that you might describe as typical either.
I have been to gay clubs a few times, but not on my own. I liked the experience (you can guess why!) but it's all so typical and sleazy. First guy I kissed wanted to go to the toilets for some 'privacy', that pisses me off to no end! It just seems like no place to make a friend in a similar situation, or meet someone you could have a relationship with. The people there are very out too!
I went to Front Lounge last time I was out. It's just like a normal pub, nice place. Even if the scene wasn't your thing, I think it's nice to be in a place where it's just the norm to see gay couples kissing. Fills you with optimism!
[/rant!] But, yeah, that's a good idea
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SaturdayHey Paul, I'm Robbie.
I think this is a great idea. I'm 21 and from Mullingar . I am not out to anyone except to a close friend and my parents surprisingly enough. I'm a masculine guy, genuine guy just looking for nice, genuine friends.
Would really appreciate a meet up with the group. Count me in
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ThursdayWould love a chance to join in (even though this is the first time I've posted here :P)... I'm 19 and a student too!
Completely agree about not being ready to 'jump into the deep end', although I am out to most of my family and friends
A night during the week would suit me best too!
Oh, and nice to meet everyone
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Saturdaynormal lad wrote: »That's a good idea. Busy with college work so leaning towards Friday but that mightn't suit everyone?
This is the position I am in also, 'flahhhh hout' with college until the 15th with Thesis and all that jazz!
Just to let everyone know, this was intended to be a way of organising a meet-up of like minded people, similar interests *cough* and I would have thought similar age so we can all relate. (Both out and not out)
The fact that many people are in the same boat when it comes to meeting people, this is a great opportunity i feel, for a friendly chat rather than some kind of sleazy hook up session.
I'm sure this has come across fine to everyone but just making sure!
Also, anyone is welcome of course more the merrier and all that, but... I would keep in mind about the age group. :rolleyes:
So... seen everyone is in on this, lets get suggestions, I am no organiser by any means
Maybe then once a day can be decided(ish) we can get an aul list on the go! errrrr'body loves a list!
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SaturdayPOLL IS UP - Get voting!
Looking at numbers, we might even have to reserve a table somewhere!
(Poll is open until Friday 7th, plenty of time I reckon, with use of results we'll choose a day for next week, or week after at the latest!)0 -
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SaturdaySoldering_Iorn wrote: »Lazy part-timers :P
What can I say, I'm a night owl so 6-10pm suits me better than 10-4pm lol though having to pay for it kinda sucks.....and not in the good way
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SaturdayWhat can I say, I'm a night owl so 6-10pm suits me better than 10-4pm lol though having to pay for it kinda sucks.....and not in the good way
Just one more semester and done with 4th year
But the workload is all squished into 2years, right? Sudying anything interesting? If you say arts, I'm leaving. 0 -
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SaturdaySoldering_Iorn wrote: »But the workload is all squished into 2years, right? Studying anything interesting? If you say arts, I'm leaving.
Well you kind of guesses indeed, arts lol.....joking.
My course runs just like the full-time, we do exams with the full-timers at the same time and get assignments at the same time also. It's just a night-time course rather than day-time.
Studying Business and Management, 3 days a week, 6 modules per semester. Tough one, cause you in at 6pm and finish at 10pm meh, but I like it :P0 -
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SaturdaySoldering_Iorn wrote: »But the workload is all squished into 2years, right? Sudying anything interesting? If you say arts, I'm leaving.
Typical Arts putdown from an Engineer :P... I'll have you know while you go and construct things, I 'construct' sentences in Spanish. We're not that far off Arts FTW 0 -
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