Veggie meet up goes south?!

Tar.Aldarion · 06-08-2009 11:20pm

sounds good ensign raah!

smegmar · 06-08-2009 11:23pm

I'm in for it as well. I can bring sleeping bags and I might just buy a tent.

If I can get a lift from the local train/bus station...?

Tar.Aldarion · 06-08-2009 11:26pm

Ye I imagine sombody will be transporting people from cork. we can 1v1 airsoft in a field!

smegmar · 07-08-2009 1:20am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

we can 1v1 airsoft in a field!

you might regret saying that

Tar.Aldarion · 07-08-2009 2:27am

smegmar wrote: »

you might regret saying that

They stopped me shooting in paintball cos I was too good, next up airsoft.
(picture a half dozen people cowering as I have them covered from a tree.)

Although I'll need glasses to see the pellets, ghey.

07-08-2009 10:02am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Ooooh cool, you want me to travel up to leitrim to you?

Leitrim is back down towards the equator.
And if you make me come to Sligo, I'll make you climb Knocknarea before we go.
Yes I will!

07-08-2009 10:03am

smegmar wrote: »

I'm in for it as well. I can bring sleeping bags and I might just buy a tent.

If I can get a lift from the local train/bus station...?

Dibs on transporting Smegmar.

Sapsorrow · 07-08-2009 10:18am

Apparantly argos are doing a 12euro two man tent!
I'll PM ye all my number anyway and ye can text me back your ones, we'll get everyone sorted with lifts, the trains only 10 mins drive for the house so Podge and whoever else is drivin can do a few runs back and forth fromt he station if anyone ends up gettin out that way.
I've a two man tent, 4 man if yer pissed enough that ye can mud wrestle for or somethin.

DonnieScribbles · 07-08-2009 1:04pm

khrystyna100 wrote: »

Just out of curiousity how many people are planning on comin down fer this so far? Just wondering if I need to borrow a BBQ from the neighbours...

I'm thinking I will come down to this, partly because I keep seeing pictures of cats everywhere!
I also have a three person tent.
I'd also need transportation from the bus station in Cork... I really don't know Cork at all!
If that's okay

raah! · 07-08-2009 1:46pm

I think there will be lots of guide people around on the day. Guess now all we have to do is wait.

/waits

Sapsorrow · 07-08-2009 1:58pm

DonnieScribbles wrote: »

I'm thinking I will come down to this, partly because I keep seeing pictures of cats everywhere!
I also have a three person tent.
I'd also need transportation from the bus station in Cork... I really don't know Cork at all!
If that's okay

Don't worry everyone'll be looked after, maybe some people from Dublin could try and travel together on the bus/train for company and convenience if possible!

DonnieScribbles · 07-08-2009 3:40pm

Well I'll probably be bussing it from Galway so I'll be all on my lonesome... I could bring my bike and cycle to your house but I'd probably get tired/lost and have to sleep under a tree...
This is assuming it's definitely the weekend of the 21st!

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 07-08-2009 3:41pm

I'm getting all excited about this now

it'll make the week before ("doing archiving" and being a "research assistant", which I think may turn into "write my thesis for me, please" :pac:) a bit more bearable

Tar.Aldarion · 07-08-2009 4:02pm

Moonbaby wrote: »

Leitrim is back down towards the equator.
And if you make me come to Sligo, I'll make you climb Knocknarea before we go.
Yes I will!

I love going up knocknahrea, I live near it btw.
When we went up it on a school trip I won the most generous person award. :cool:
See you in sligo.

DonnieScribbles wrote: »

I'm thinking I will come down to this, partly because I keep seeing pictures of cats everywhere!
I also have a three person tent.
I'd also need transportation from the bus station in Cork... I really don't know Cork at all!
If that's okay

yay more people!

entropi · 07-08-2009 4:58pm

Right i went to argos yesterday and bought a camping starter kit for 49e, 2 person tent, 2 sleeping bags and 2 camping mats...oh yeah 2 headlamp thingies incase you like to fall over:pac: Just need a large rucksack to hold it all now:P

So the deal is, that we either get a lift or bus it from (Dub in my case) to Cork? and get lifts from there somehow?:)

Tar.Aldarion · 07-08-2009 5:09pm

oooh nice purchase, I'll just have to have a look inside.
*zips masterofnothing out for the night*

Score!

smegmar · 07-08-2009 9:03pm

Moonbaby wrote: »

Dibs on transporting Smegmar.

yay I have transport sorted! that wasn't so hard now was it.
so who else is driving and we'll get a convoy going. CONNNNVVOOOYYY!!!!

I think she likes me!!

entropi · 07-08-2009 10:43pm

I think there should be like a mini list of who's based where and who's driving from where, it can only help with the travel arrangements/pickups tbh;)

Tar.Aldarion · 07-08-2009 10:53pm

Well get on it!

/whip

First I'll train one ginger monkey butler, then he will train others.

taram · 09-08-2009 12:59am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

I think there should be like a mini list of who's based where and who's driving from where, it can only help with the travel arrangements/pickups tbh;)

Also maybe we should decide times and who can bring what and such, otherwise might end up with 20 salads, 1 single bottle of wine and one veggie skewer between us all

I begged/pleaded/offered shameful sexual favours :O but now have all Saturday off. :pac:

entropi · 09-08-2009 8:12pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

First I'll train one ginger monkey butler, then he will train others.

This one cant be trained in butlering:P *shatters the dream*

taram wrote: »

Also maybe we should decide times and who can bring what and such, otherwise might end up with 20 salads, 1 single bottle of wine and one veggie skewer between us all

I begged/pleaded/offered shameful sexual favours :O but now have all Saturday off. :pac:

Another nice idea aye...but sure wine is horrible anyways who'd want that!!:(

Favours on the other hand...they may have worked for you so who knows:P

Sapsorrow · 10-08-2009 10:34am

Everyone coming should do a post as such..

Apx travel departure time: xx:xx
Travelling from: Cork
Transport: car/bus/train (we have a car and may have a camper van by then so will be able to carry at least 3 ppl to the house)
Food: salad/burgers etc...

Then we can get ppl organised for lifts and being met off the train/bus etc..

I'm making potato salad, chickpea salad and a big leafy green salad, a lot of brown rice and will prob do a big pot of moroccan stew aswell.
I also have plenty of home made chutney and pickled cucumbers for burgers etc..

smegmar · 10-08-2009 11:51am

Apx travel time: 5hr ~ ish
Travelling from: Dublin
Transport: car (thanks to moonbaby)
Food: butterbean chowder(not vegan sorry) if I'm bothered to make it, also might get some store bought junk food:pac::pac:

Tar.Aldarion · 10-08-2009 3:45pm

I think she means, what time you are leaving at

Will post up when i know more!

taram · 10-08-2009 4:12pm

Apx travel departure time: Whenever is good on the Sat for ye
Travelling from: Cork
Transport: Train from Cork
Food: Tabouleh salad, a few random dessert things, whatever else looks good at the time of shopping

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 10-08-2009 5:47pm

Apx Time: whenever
Travelling from: Cork city
Transport: Lift if possible?
Food: I'm gonna try and get some of mammy's (regrettable non-vegan) homemade brown bread, and then maybe some pasta/potato salads and veg for skewering? I'm really not completely sure about all that yet

Tar.Aldarion · 10-08-2009 5:54pm

Um I may as well put what I know and update it!

Apx travel departure time: TBA
Travelling from: Sligo
Transport: car with moonbaby or bus.

Food: Want to arrive in cork and go to the shops to get burgers, sausages, chicken fillet things, various veg and skewers!

entropi · 10-08-2009 8:27pm

Right so...

Apx travel departure time: Not sure as dunno how i'm getting there yet
Travelling from: Dublin
Transport: Dunno yet
Food: Can't cook anything but pasta so may have to be stuff bought down there:P

10-08-2009 9:51pm

Apx travel departure time: We are arriving on Friday yeah? And we need to get there in time to buy grub? I reckon I could make 3pm.
Transport: Driving.
Food: Booze. Baklava (Is anyone vegan actually?). Halloumi to grill on the Barbie.

Tar.Aldarion · 10-08-2009 9:52pm

Ye time for food and things would be good! Oh and boooooozzzzeyys, so before shops shut anyway

alkro · 10-08-2009 10:06pm

This would be a great idea to have a regular meetup for vegetarians. I am the editor of the Irish Vegetarian Magazine, and keeping in touch with like minded will be a great.
How about meeting in the Quay Coop in the next few weeks for something to eat and a chat?
We could create a mailing list and I can set up Doodle to find out the best date.

Regards,
Alexander

Tar.Aldarion · 10-08-2009 10:13pm

Hello Alexander,

Welcome aboard, I have been to that coop place for a vegetarian anniversary thing with plenty of cake! Do you have long hair by any chance? We have only started meetups but this will already be our fourth with hopefully many more to come. If you want to put up a suggested meetup to discuss more concrete details a new thread would be great.

Have fun here I hope and join in!

alkro · 10-08-2009 10:30pm

No, I dont have long hair, but red glasses!!!

. I just moved to Cork almost 4 month ago, I am living in Passage West. Any idea when the next meetup is sceduled?

Alexander

Tar.Aldarion · 10-08-2009 10:42pm

You mean as opposed to this camping one? Well this one is aug 21st and the next I suppose will be organised just after.

raah! · 11-08-2009 1:16am

Apx Time : Whenever people are in Cork I can meet them, unless it's reaaally early :P
Travelling from : Outside cork city
Transport: If there is no car space I guess I can get a bus or walk , depending on how far it is
Food: I'm in the same 'can only make pasta' boat as master. Even so, I'm quite proud of my beansy pasta dish, and I will either bring that in a container or will buy some fancy bread. And if anyone wants to go in on a fancy liqour(I don't know if I can spell that) to present to the hostess as a present then that

.

I am looking forward very much.

entropi · 11-08-2009 2:01am

Moonbaby wrote: »

Transport: Driving.

Is joo driving from my smelly city or home? i could jump in your boot or something with my bags:pac:

11-08-2009 2:15am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

Is joo driving from my smelly city or home? i could jump in your boot or something with my bags:pac:

If Tara has her way I'll be driving from Sligo.

Tar.Aldarion · 11-08-2009 2:18am

It's ok you don't have to pick me up if it's out of your way! I can get bus, spend half my life on them for the past few years

11-08-2009 2:21am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

It's ok you don't have to pick me up if it's out of your way! I can get bus, spend half my life on them for the past few years

Or you could drive down and leave your car in my gaff.

Tar.Aldarion · 11-08-2009 2:42am

11-08-2009 2:46am

Fudge it.....now your making me feel sorry you.

Tar.Aldarion · 11-08-2009 3:31am

haha. Poor learner driver

*puppy dog eyes*

Sapsorrow · 11-08-2009 10:16am

If worst comes to worst ppl who don't have lifts from the city can get the train out to the house and either pool a taxi bus (we'll try not to have to resort to this to save mula though) or ppl with cars can pop out to get them. Otherwise I emailed the ppl from the veggie emet up group who are coming to ask them to let me know if they have cars too!
Looks like we're getting the vw camper tomorrow anyway so not sure how many seat belts are in that yet but may be able to cram a few ppl in if we use that instead of our car!

Sapsorrow · 11-08-2009 10:23am

alkro wrote: »

This would be a great idea to have a regular meetup for vegetarians. I am the editor of the Irish Vegetarian Magazine, and keeping in touch with like minded will be a great.
How about meeting in the Quay Coop in the next few weeks for something to eat and a chat?
We could create a mailing list and I can set up Doodle to find out the best date.

Regards,
Alexander

I kinda thought we might end up in the coop for lunch at some point on the friday esp if we're around town waiting for late arrivals, what ye reckon?

Oh ya Alkro have you heard of the Dublin vegetarian meet up group? I'd be interested in starting a Cork one if I could find a copuple of people who would share the responsibility with me.
I don't want to take it on alone as I'm going into 4th year of college n it's gonna be a really tough yr with a lot of research so not sure yet how much time I'll have to dedicate to anything else! PM me if you (or any of ye other boards Corkonians out there) are interested!

Sapsorrow · 11-08-2009 11:29am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Ye time for food and things would be good! Oh and boooooozzzzeyys, so before shops shut anyway

If yer looking to get into the english market ye'd want to in well before five, esp if it's artisan bread or cakes yer after, cheese, olives, veg, chocs etc won't run out though..

Oh ya meant to mention to ye's that Mallows having a food festival on the sunday of the BBQ weekend, dunno if it's any good cos I've never been but would be good to get the troops into town to check it out if yer interested!

DonnieScribbles · 11-08-2009 5:20pm

Approximate travel time: if I got the 11:05 bus from Galway I'd apparently be in Cork by 15:25, but this is Bus Éireann so let's say 16:00 +
Travelling from: Galway
Transport: Bus to Cork City, then the train? I guess...
Food: Something that will travel well! Cookies maybe, or apple crumble, I don't fancy bringing anything dinner-ish on a bus. And beer!

I haven't checked my bank balance since June though so this is all dependent on what happens when I check it next week

Sapsorrow · 13-08-2009 2:32pm

Hi guys our newest member Alkro has kindly offered to drop 3 people out to the house, plus our car will take 3, my sister may be able to bring 2 and I should be able to rope my friends carlo n jenny into taking between 2 and 4 each if they're coming. So far between boards and meetup.com we've 12 definates, 5 more maybes from meetup plus a few of our mates will prob make it too so should have between 15 n 25 heads which is a good number don't think de neighbours can get too p*ssed with that!
We will def need another few BBQs though if anyone has any way of bringing one!
\so far we have Donnie n Tar coming from de west, electrob*tch, Raah, Taram and Alkro from Cork, moonbaby, smegmar and master of nothing from Dublin.
Haven't heard of any other cars coming from the meetup ppl although they're all coming from Dub too but think all the boards crowd from Dub are sorted for a lift arent ye?
Also I'm going to invite a couple of mates from Galway so if any with cars are coming I'll try sort Tar and Donnie out with lifts from the city!

DonnieScribbles · 13-08-2009 3:09pm

khrystyna100 wrote: »

Also I'm going to invite a couple of mates from Galway so if any with cars are coming I'll try sort Tar and Donnie out with lifts from the city!

Well that would be super handy, especially if I'm broke! No worries if it's not manageable though, I'm thinking Citylink will be my friend

Sapsorrow · 13-08-2009 3:22pm

DonnieScribbles wrote: »

Well that would be super handy, especially if I'm broke! No worries if it's not manageable though, I'm thinking Citylink will be my friend

Cool can't gaurantee the person won't be a total oddball if I do manage something though! (I invited one of my very funny but weird friends there he's grand though you just need to take him with a pinch of salt he's a trekkie n can't really help it!)

maameeo · 13-08-2009 7:12pm

doesnt look good for me, i started to ask my mam if i could go to cork and i got an abrupt NO! she says shes not minding her, my darling sweet daughter is being an absolute menace atm! shes in he room, grounded (shes six!!!)

really upset i cant go

Veggie meet up goes south?!

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