Civilised meeting mark 2!

8.00 pm at the Devonshire Cat on wednesday the 16th of Febuary. If you don't know the location there is a map here (http://www.yell.com/search/ShowMap?scale=5000&clarifyIndex=&clarifyOptions=&replayURL=%2Fucs%2FUcsSearchAction.%20do%3Fooa%3Do n%26searchType%3Dclassic%26companyName%3Cbr%20/%3E%20%3Ddevonshire%2Bcat%26location%3Dsheffield%2 6scram%3Cbr%20/%3EbleSeed%3D29539%26ooascrambleSeed%3D&searchType=classic&panY=0&panX=0&location=SHEFFIELD&nat_id=2753744).

For those who don't know the Devonshire Cat is run by the same people who run The Fat Cat over at Kelham Island so has an excellent range of beers from both the UK and around the world :) All are welcome!

dont drink the chocolate guinness cos its evil the morning after ...... trust me :gag: LOL

Litha

:clap: Yay! More *cough* civilised meetings! :P ;) I'll be there on the 16th :thumbsup:

I'll be there!

Hopefully this time without the sniffles!

:thumbsup:

Ill be there too! Although i cant garuntee how civilised ill be :roll: :help: :thumbsup:

Originally posted by TracieJC
:clap: Yay! More *cough* civilised meetings! :P ;) I'll be there on the 16th :thumbsup:

AHEM - and just what's that supopsed to mean :P

Looking forward to it :) Civilised or otherwise :P

Originally posted by Edd
Ill be there too! Although i cant garuntee how civilised ill be :roll: :help: :thumbsup:

I won't be there so you can play my anti-social pish taking role.

Thank you

Does it have to be civilised? Does that mean I can't burp?

I'm not being funny or anything but what are the nights out like? What does everyone mean when they say civilised in a funny sort of way? Is there loads of arguing or something? I wouldn't mind going but i'd be too worried about whether I ever upset anyone on here!

Nez,

Seriously, we are civilised and we have a great time.

We even talk to each other. :)

Come along - we don't bite and there's no need to be shy!

Joe

Originally posted by nez75
I'm not being funny or anything but what are the nights out like? What does everyone mean when they say civilised in a funny sort of way? Is there loads of arguing or something? I wouldn't mind going but i'd be too worried about whether I ever upset anyone on here!

:o No, not at all! They are just a lot of fun :D :clap:

Originally posted by TracieJC
:o No, not at all! They are just a lot of fun :D :clap:

Thats ok then! Still not sure though! I'll have to try and remember what i've written in all my posts on here and whether i've ever upset anyone!

Originally posted by nez75
Thats ok then! Still not sure though! I'll have to try and remember what i've written in all my posts on here and whether i've ever upset anyone!

That's a point. You don't want to get walloped when you reveal your true identity to a person you reduced to tears a few years ago!

Just giving this a nudge back to the top - cant have people forgetting! :thumbsup: :)

Edd,

It's highly unlikely that people forget the opportunity to drink... :)

Joe

Originally posted by nez75
I'm not being funny or anything but what are the nights out like? What does everyone mean when they say civilised in a funny sort of way? Is there loads of arguing or something? I wouldn't mind going but i'd be too worried about whether I ever upset anyone on here!

actually we all take laptops and sit in different corners and chat just as though we're here ... then someone has to chase someone else down the street and someone else (male) has to wear a kilt and then .... i don't know what happens after that as i always have to leave early :( ...

not this time Rube!!! you and me are there till the death - I wanna see what they get up to till the wee small hours of the morning!:nono:

i may pop along...after ive got lost and ended up down some dark alley thinking im gonna get mugged :)

I may pop along too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by evildrneil
Civilised meeting mark 2!

8.00 pm at the Devonshire Cat on wednesday the 16th of Febuary. where? cant get map up!!! just explain in natalie terms where it is...ie: what street or shop or pub it near...ta

I'll be popping in too. I should have been there tonight but my plans have been scuppered.

The Devonshire Cat is down past Devonshire Green (towards Atkinsons) but to the left. Sort of behind the grass area - if that's any help?

I met up with everyone for the first time last week and everyone is really friendly - so don't worry!

xxx

hmm i posted on wrong thread? haha i meant i was popping along tonight.....sunday...

but dunno bout wednesday...kinda have plans... mite be able to shift them but dunno.

been there(sun 13th), outdrunk the whole group, probably getting banned soon.
It was great i wish i could go 16th but cant for a while now :cry:. Anyone whos doubting going, go, over.

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
where? cant get map up!!! just explain in natalie terms where it is...ie: what street or shop or pub it near...ta

It's on the corner of Wellington and Eldon street - just opposite Victoria Halls if that helps :)

"civilised" ???? why? how? :O

Originally posted by SatanInHeels
"civilised" ???? why? how? :O

It's just a cover; Don't worry.

i shall be there and i will keep my hands well above the table, to help keep my reputation for being innocent :)

Originally posted by SatanInHeels
"civilised" ???? why? how? :O

Don't worry, we'll let you come and lower the tone ;)

Originally posted by josh_sheff
i shall be there and i will keep my hands well above the table, to help keep my reputation for being innocent :)

You sly dawg you :hihi:

I was only kidding though mate! :suspect:

I'll be at the next one so you have all been warned in advance ;)

I'm in my forties. Will I be welcome or will everyone treat me like they treat their dad after he's just sat down after dancing at a wedding reception?

I'm in my forties. Will I be welcome or will everyone treat me like they treat their dad after he's just sat down after dancing at a wedding reception?

LOL! I'm sure you'll fit in fine - we all "blend" together well irrespective of age :)

Originally posted by wsanderson
I'm in my forties. Will I be welcome or will everyone treat me like they treat their dad after he's just sat down after dancing at a wedding reception?

Hi,

I'm 43 and fit in nicely....I think.... :)

Joe

thats gud. then.. i can call you and joe `dad' constantly :) and sian will have to be mum i suppose. awwwww bless what a lovely family we create


(ok granted im not young enuff to pull it off)

MTheo,

I'll happily answer to 'Godfather' if said with suitable respect and obeisance.

I will reply after shoving a load of cotton wool in to my cheeks and adopting a cod Italian accent.

Joe :)

so whats the range of ages that go to these meet ups?

18 to at least 43.... :)

and sian will have to be mum i suppose.

In that case young Theo - next time you venture out be sure to have a woolly hat, gloves & a warmer coat :P

Originally posted by JoePritchard
18 to at least 43.... :)

any other 18 year olds go?

Originally posted by steelcitybab
any other 18 year olds go?

Its a meet up not a dating agency :roll: :hihi:

Altho, if any other 18 year olds are going please let me know :heyhey:

Hey - I'm the one having the midlife crisis - I get first dibs on the nubile young wenches :P

Originally posted by Deejay
Its a meet up not a dating agency :roll: :hihi:

Altho, if any other 18 year olds are going please let me know :heyhey:

thanks but im taken lol.

im just curious... dont want to be baby of group lol

Originally posted by steelcitybab

im just curious... dont want to be baby of group lol

The group is a mish mash of different ages. It's rare that such an age diverse group enjoy each other's company like this. You'll be more than welcomed.

I may be able to come down for an hour or so, if you can put up with me. I have avoided these get-togethers in the past for fear of looking out of place due to my 'old age'.

If I do come the age range will be stretched even more from 18 - 48 - but a very young 48, I hope - if only in mind.

Originally posted by steelcitybab
thanks but im taken lol.

im just curious... dont want to be baby of group lol

Bring your mates with you :heyhey: :heyhey: :heyhey: :thumbsup: ;)

Nomme

i WILL get to one of these meets- can't do this week- possibly next week though!!!

Is there one next week or something? I don't know the frequency of these social gatherings.

i dunno- i was just gonna go and stand in there and ask people "are you from the forum" - someone has to say yes sometime :D

Originally posted by scottf
i dunno- i was just gonna go and stand in there and ask people "are you from the forum" - someone has to say yes sometime :D

Yeah that's what I tried on Thursday. Unfortunately the group had no idea what I was on about. I shuffled away and found the real group in another room.

Hahaha so funny lol (laughing with you not at you).

Originally posted by Andy78
Yeah that's what I tried on Thursday. Unfortunately the group had no idea what I was on about. I shuffled away and found the real group in another room.

gutted- i have done that before and you cringe inside!!

"hi you must be ****" while shaking his hand, he then says "erm no actually im not" cue a muttered apology and walking off with your confidence battered!!

i'll be there... managed to switch my plans to tuesday night

thanks to sain i know where im going.


hopefully it will be a little bit colder this time....coz i actually had feeling in my body last time..not much but there was some!

Originally posted by evildrneil
It's on the corner of Wellington and Eldon street - just opposite Victoria Halls if that helps :) near old monk?

Hmmmmm . . . shall I, shan't I . . . maybe.:roll:

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
near old monk?

Nope! Walk down the side of the forum off division street, for about a minute, and you'll see it straight ahead of you. :)

Originally posted by Lestat
Hmmmmm . . . shall I, shan't I . . . maybe.:roll:

Yes you shall.

Glad to have cleared that one up for you. :thumbsup:

Originally posted by Andy78
Nope! Walk down the side of the forum off division street, for about a minute, and you'll see it straight ahead of you. :) its just clicked where it is...near that skatepark? just been done up hasnt it? near dirty UNIT nightclub? cool. may c u guys there xx

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
its just clicked where it is...near that skatepark? just been done up hasnt it? near dirty UNIT nightclub? cool. may c u guys there xx

Yup near the skate park! ;)

LOL Andy:P

I was just wondering the same as the other person actually. Having posted on so many different issues, sometimes vehemently - there might be someone out there ready to give me a good beating!:(
Owdlad will for one! just for telling him his tyre changing skills were rubbish.:hihi:

Well from the peeps that I've met non of them seem to have violent tendencies. I think you will be safe.

andy was just too drunk to remember me beating him senseless :D

So that's where my nose went! :suspect:

I was just wondering the same as the other person actually. Having posted on so many different issues, sometimes vehemently - there might be someone out there ready to give me a good beating!

Definitely not, I think it's taken as read we all have differing views & are allowed to be as vehement as we like without it spilling over to social gatherings - you should come along :)

How will I recognise everyone if I decide to come?

Hang on, it might be easier if I describe myself: I'll be wearing a swollen left elbow.

considering coming down to say hi seeing as i havent been out in a LONG time, but slightly concerned that i will just get laughed at and told to get out because i look about 5 (well not quite)

what do ya think people? I have never been in there before... :roll:

I'm sure if you flutter your eyelashes nicely they will let you in ;)

Originally posted by SatanInHeels
considering coming down to say hi seeing as i havent been out in a LONG time, but slightly concerned that i will just get laughed at and told to get out because i look about 5 (well not quite)

what do ya think people? I have never been in there before... :roll:

I think you are silly for having such thoughts. If you are silly, then you will fit in nicely. :)

Please come along. The more new faces, the more fun!

I'm coming along to this tonight. Any hints on how i should reconise any of you.

Hiya folks... I'm going to have to cry off this one I'm afraid :( I have to be at the NGH first thing on Thursday and Friday morning, something I've managed to worry about for the last three or four days. As a result I've had absolutely no sleep for the last few nights and I'm shattered :( I have no doubt I'd be very poor company tonight. Besides, all my bills have just come in and according to the people at Barclays, I don't have any orange juice tokens left :cry: *sob*

Originally posted by evildrneil
I'm sure if you flutter your eyelashes nicely they will let you in ;)

Maybe... Think I will give this one a miss (again) sowi! Hope ya all have a great night!! X

Awwwwww no Tracie - who will we sned out to chase down Carcrash now???

How the hospital visit goes well and is all stressless *HUG*

Sad to hear that Tracie. You will be missed.

I am also pretty tired, but will still be there. See y'all later. :)

Glad to hear that you are not suffering forum meet fatigue Andy.

Despite having already exceeded my usual consecutive nights out limit, and I will be out on Thurday too, I will endeavour to make it.

I might even pop down for a couple or ten.

Originally posted by carcrash
I'm coming along to this tonight. Any hints on how i should reconise any of you.

I'm in the same boat, mate. Just look for a guy with a shaved head wearing an England shirt.

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
I'm in the same boat, mate. Just look for a guy with a shaved head wearing an England shirt.

Sounds like me !

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
I'm in the same boat, mate. Just look for a guy with a shaved head wearing an England shirt.

Will it help if I wear stilts all night and cover myself in yellow paint?

You'll see a rather large group of people. The chances are that will be us.
:)

I am driving so must behave myself.

Also, I am only coming down for an hour or so, just to give my elbow a change of scenery in the hope that it cheers it up.

Might it?

Also, are partners welcome? It 's just that we have to go out and we were planning on dropping in on the way home. If not I can dump her, lol.

Everyone one is welcome and will be welcomed Sam.

What time are people getting there? Is it 8 as planned or are any early birds planning on starting early.

I reckon that we''ll get there about 8:15.

Can you park outside?

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
Can you park outside?

If your lucky enough to find a spot, failing that, usually some spaces down the side of the Dev Cat towards the Corp

Thanks, Deejay. I shouldn't have a problem, then.

Originally posted by Siân
Definitely not, I think it's taken as read we all have differing views & are allowed to be as vehement as we like without it spilling over to social gatherings - you should come along :)

Speak for yourself pal.:rant: Lestat deserves a good kicking :P

Sorry to hear you can't make it Tracie - hope all goes well at NGH.



Lestat deserves a good kicking

You soooo don't want to share the mental pic you conjured up for me with that statement, trust me ;) - put that tongue away :o

Ok amend that - I have a fuzzy brain today & read that as licking not kicking :blush:

Think maybe I need a rest...

Originally posted by Siân
Sorry to hear you can't make it Tracie - hope all goes well at NGH.





You soooo don't want to share the mental pic you conjured up for me with that statement, trust me ;) - put that tongue away :o

Ok amend that - I have a fuzzy brain today & read that as licking not kicking :blush:

Think maybe I need a rest...

Go and have a lie down sian. I think that would be best. ;)

Originally posted by Siân
You soooo don't want to share the mental pic you conjured up for me with that statement, trust me ;) - put that tongue away :o

Sorry I couldn't make it tonight . . . Owdlad kinda put me off the idea after saying I deserved a good licking.
I was expecting to see him there with a giant ladle stirring a cauldren full of chocolate. :help:

Originally posted by Lestat
I was expecting to see him there with a giant ladle stirring a cauldren full of chocolate

No the Cauldron ended up with Ruby, she was stirring up somet as I arrived :hihi:

You'd have been safe mate... Super Sian was there to save the day :suspect:

Originally posted by Deejay
No the Cauldron ended up with Ruby, she was stirring up somet as I arrived :hihi:

cackles ....

Just to say, my wife and I enjoyed your company very much last night. It was lovely.

It was great to get face-to-face with some of the people I have met in my time with SF, and to prove to myself that you are not just lumps of text on a monitor!

Hope to do it again real soon!

Once again, thanks.

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
Just to say, my wife and I enjoyed your company very much last night. It was lovely.

It was great to get face-to-face with some of the people I have met in my time with SF, and to prove to myself that you are not just lumps of text on a monitor!

Hope to do it again real soon!

Once again, thanks.

Was good to see you two as well Sam, will hopeully have a chat with you the next time.

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
Just to say, my wife and I enjoyed your company very much last night. It was lovely.

Once again, thanks.

Good to almost meet you too mate - you're just how I imagined! ;) :P


It was great to get face-to-face with some of the people I have met in my time with SF, and to prove to myself that you are not just lumps of text on a monitor!

Yep! Some of us are lumps in real life too :hihi: :thumbsup:

Hope to do it again real soon!

Aha! well...heres your chance:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29660

Alternatively, I think the next meet is 2nd of March in the Green Room - keep your eyes peeled for announcements! (neil - that your baby?)

hmm i felt very very dodgy...after about a hour i suddenly realised i could be sick at any moment so i decided to shut my trap before something other than words came out.

and now im off work sick...no pay...ah well who cares..im still glad i went.

next time i'll be healthy coz im gonna sleep for the next 4 days :D

i feel quite clued up to who people are now....wahey!

You should have given me a shout: I could have shoved my swollen elbow in your mouth to plug it up.

Ah, well: we've all been there.

Get well soon.