Was nice to meet everyone. I had to leave though to pick me mam up from work. Hope the rest went well!
Chloé

If you were there and you don't pictures of you beamed across the world or if you simply don't want your username identified in the pics, please pm me or reply in this thread.

I ask this because perhaps some of you would prefer that your likeness not be revealed to others not present. No intended implications either!

Photos up on friday night (last objections at 9pm please).

It did, sorry I missed you Chloe.

I had a great time. Thank you all very much, a pleasure and a privilege.

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Hi everyone,

Sorry I didn't make it to the meet up tonight.

I had the weirdest day of my life, much of which was bad. When the evening came I just couldn't face it so went to bed instead!

Hopefully I'll make it to the next one.

In the meantime, I want to hear *all* the gossip!!

* Did anyone snog in the loos?

* Who managed the whole evening without buying a round?

* Who was sexier than you ever imagined them to?

* Who did you get on with loads better than you had thought you would?

* Who was there who you'd actually never heard of?

* And who did you talk to all night and still don't know their name but after hours of chatting were too embarrassed to ask?!

love Pippa x

Hi - I just got in, or as Sinatra would sing:'It's quarter-to-three - There's no-one in the place ...'

Just to say to all whom I met: 'Had a very enjoyable evening - Thankyou.'

Could only manage 40 mins but had a good time. Perhaps somewhere quieter next time, (the back room CR, perhaps) as I never did talk to anyone further than 2 seats away. But it was worth going just to put names to faces.

Hey folks.

Although I only made a brief appearance it was great to see some of the old faces and some of the new.

Some of the new comprised of: Max (the mod :lol: ), Nommedenet and his good lady Fuzzy Purple, Chloe, JamieW, Dadda, Ying and Phanerothyme.

Also the others that turned up last time were: Lou, Foxxx, LouiseB, Hiyabeing, Classic Rock (aka Buffy) well she has to be there really.

Food again was great, say well done to Sass (or is it sash... I forget).

Also spotted... well the girl who didn't want to give her name the last time round... can I say it... oh bugger it... TinaJones.
Great to add the new faces to the names, looking forward to the next one... hopefully I'll stay the duration the next time around.

I had a really fun time too max, and it was very nice to meet you all :)

La la la la. La la la la. Ye hey ye. Do do da! :o

Wonder what happened to LindseyW. Would have been fun to see her at the bash!

I think I missed the early arrivals & departures, but it was good to meet those who were left towards the end of the evening! Here's to the next time

I am really sorry I didn't make it guys - I have had a busy week this week and it won't stop yet!

Ended up double booking and couldn't make it even for a show your face thing :(

Moon

We were all wondering where you were Moon.
No worries though.. there's always next time eh!

And next time... I'll stay till closing. Bugger it!

Hiya all - feeling a little delicate after last nights shindig

Pippa - I was snogging in the loo's all night on and off but I couldn't get anyone else to join me :lol:

Great to meet y'all - chatting was easier than I feared it might be.

Next time (isn't it 1st birthday of forum in dec?) should we try to have a laptop in the corner so we can log on and make a permanent record of our inane witterings?

Now what kind of person would take a laptop to an event where there will be beer and celebrations eh? :lol:

Maybe we should all get together in the same room and have a laptop each !!?

Originally posted by Dadda


Next time (isn't it 1st birthday of forum in dec?) should we try to have a laptop in the corner so we can log on and make a permanent record of our inane witterings?


:o dear oh dear

Dear Sir
I object in the strongest possible terms to the so called 'photographs' taken at our meeting. Why do people keep insisting that these 'pictures' represent anything meaningful? My memory is clear and unambiguous; these pictures are forgeries or worse!

As you doubtless remember - I am a 6'4" bronzed god of a man, with chiselled features and a golden, faintly glowing aura of sensitivity and intelligence. My rippling muscles and strong, clear countenance set the soft, rich colours of my clothes and the delicate opulence of my jewellery in a beautiful contrast.

But somehow your ten-bob box of trickery has painted my features to look - shudderingly ordinary! I take that as an accusation of delusions - a challenge to my very being.

I will not rest while this injustice remains. If it falls upon one poor heroic figure (me) to wield the simple sword of photoshop upon these photographs, so be it. I beseech you, sir, to alter these lithoplates to reflect the true reality of my majesty.

I remain, your humble servant

Dadda

I thought it would be cool to post 'come into the chatroom' ie classic rock bar during the meeting.

Originally posted by Dadda
Dear Sir
I object in the strongest possible terms to the so called 'photographs' taken at our meeting. Why do people keep insisting that these 'pictures' represent anything meaningful? My memory is clear and unambiguous; these pictures are forgeries or worse!

As you doubtless remember - I am a 6'4" bronzed god of a man, with chiselled features and a golden, faintly glowing aura of sensitivity and intelligence. My rippling muscles and strong, clear countenance set the soft, rich colours of my clothes and the delicate opulence of my jewellery in a beautiful contrast.

But somehow your ten-bob box of trickery has painted my features to look - shudderingly ordinary! I take that as an accusation of delusions - a challenge to my very being.

I will not rest while this injustice remains. If it falls upon one poor heroic figure (me) to wield the simple sword of photoshop upon these photographs, so be it. I beseech you, sir, to alter these lithoplates to reflect the true reality of my majesty.

I remain, your humble servant

Dadda

quality :D

Glad you all had a good time and enjoyed yourselves.
Sorry I had to keep popping out, we had an impromptu event in the other room and one of the bar staff had a migraine so couldn't help so I had to keep popping through to serve! The joys of pub land.

Sass says he's glad you liked the food.

The contract on the pub runs out on the 1st November (and of course I'll let you know if we can get an extension) but if you want to meet there again - in room 2 which is quieter - then it'll have to be before November to be on the safe side, but that may be too soon.....or is it?

Originally posted by Dadda
Dear Sir
I object in the strongest possible terms to the so called 'photographs' taken at our meeting. Why do people keep insisting that these 'pictures' represent anything meaningful? My memory is clear and unambiguous; these pictures are forgeries or worse!

As you doubtless remember - I am a 6'4" bronzed god of a man, with chiselled features and a golden, faintly glowing aura of sensitivity and intelligence. My rippling muscles and strong, clear countenance set the soft, rich colours of my clothes and the delicate opulence of my jewellery in a beautiful contrast.

But somehow your ten-bob box of trickery has painted my features to look - shudderingly ordinary! I take that as an accusation of delusions - a challenge to my very being.

I will not rest while this injustice remains. If it falls upon one poor heroic figure (me) to wield the simple sword of photoshop upon these photographs, so be it. I beseech you, sir, to alter these lithoplates to reflect the true reality of my majesty.

I remain, your humble servant

Dadda

Dear Sir, thank you for your recent enquiry.

I regret to inform you that the pictures you have seen were taken by our most experienced photographer using the latest Nikon KarmaScope Aura Imaging device.

As you know, this remarkable new technology is able to see beneath projected personas to reveal the true nature of the person within.

This is why you appear in the pictures as a malformed reptile, and not as a stunning, sun kissed adonis.
:)
Have a nice day
Phanerothyme

LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol:

It was obviously a late night, with postings coming in at 2.30am. Maybe its a good job I shandied out at 10pm and went home to my bed.

Nice to see you all, some new some old faces. Many faces that looked a little blank when I gave my name - probably coz I've been quiet for the last few weeks. So I will have to make a conscious effort to take 5 minutes out from work, and catch up with the news and stories of the day.

I am also gonna find myself a picture to use as avatar and a quote (coz there's loads of them that I love), and then I'm going to post new threads every time I think of something silly or unknown (well maybe not EVERY time - because I don't have enough time in the world for that many), and see what happens!!!!
SO THERE!

I had a very enjoyable evening. And you are all as interesting and witty in the flesh as you are on the forum. :D

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Hey folks.

Although I only made a brief appearance it was great to see some of the old faces and some of the new.

Some of the new comprised of: Max (the mod :lol: ), Nommedenet and his good lady Fuzzy Purple, Chloe, JamieW, Dadda, Ying and Phanerothyme.

Also the others that turned up last time were: Lou, Foxxx, LouiseB, Hiyabeing, Classic Rock (aka Buffy) well she has to be there really.

Food again was great, say well done to Sass (or is it sash... I forget).

Also spotted... well the girl who didn't want to give her name the last time round... can I say it... oh bugger it... TinaJones.
Great to add the new faces to the names, looking forward to the next one... hopefully I'll stay the duration the next time around.

Also in attendance after DB had left were ROBERT and Gillie (hope I've splet that right!), Carlwarker and Mr_Helicopter.

Hmm. That makes 19 altogether. I'm sure I counted 20 last night. Hope my counting is wrong and I haven't forgotten anyone. Apologies if I have.

Nomme

Ya see....I knew I wouldn't be missed !!

Originally posted by Lindseyw
Ya see....I knew I wouldn't be missed !!


...but you were. Lou really wanted to talk to you about F1......

Nomme

Originally posted by Lindseyw
Ya see....I knew I wouldn't be missed !!
Erm (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&postid=33979#post33979)!!! :o

Another lovely evening

Thank you all for your great company

I am looking forward to the next one very much

xxx


PS Nomme may have forgotten to count Ian, DaB's "back-up"

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Erm (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&postid=33979#post33979)!!! :o


You edited that !!! but thanks anyway :0)

Originally posted by Lindseyw
You edited that !!! but thanks anyway :o
Only edited it to add a smilie! Honest guv! 8)

Ooooh, I'm soooo disappointed not to have been able to make it. :cry:
Phan, get those photos up quick so I can at least live it vicariously.
Come on then, you lot, if it went so well, let's do it again. I will do my best not to be dying of a cold next time. I promise.

So Lindseyw, what's your excuse?:P

D'oh ... sorry didn't make it when I'd promised. Really wanted to see you all. Must get my phone re-connected so I can get on this ere forum more often.

Blame cosywolf in a pan-galactic gargle blaster type way. I may have had the symptoms a week before she did but nonetheless she gave ME the lurg!

Organise another one soon as I'm most dissapointed I couldn't get there last night.

All the best evrywun ...

Monsieur Le Bucket. 8)

Originally posted by cosywolf

So Lindseyw, what's your excuse?:P

Didn't get out of work till 8 and was knackered ...sorry :(

Sorry I didn't make it. Maybe next time (probably not, but maybe...)

ooh it were greeeat.

blue bottles of student juice for one english pound. quite minging stuff but you can't complain for 2 fiddy pees. nice food again too.

thought i had managed to be the most hardcore of the forum members by staying out till 2am, but then i found out that after i escorted mr helicopter and carlwarker into town (i mean you never know what drunken students might harrass them - jonesy kept 'em safe.) that CW stayed out till 3am! you dirty old stop out!

i still think i win, 'cos i had to be at work well early int morning. and i met up with some top40 chartbreakers so got to VIP it at repubic (or whatever crasherness its called now) all night with free beer. wu'hey!

anyway. nice to meet you fine sheffield forum specimens.

Originally posted by tinajones
ooh it were greeeat.

blue bottles of student juice for one english pound. quite minging stuff but you can't complain for 2 fiddy pees. nice food again too.

thought i had managed to be the most hardcore of the forum members by staying out till 2am, but then i found out that after i escorted mr helicopter and carlwarker into town (i mean you never know what drunken students might harrass them - jonesy kept 'em safe.) that CW stayed out till 3am! you dirty old stop out!

i still think i win, 'cos i had to be at work well early int morning. and i met up with some top40 chartbreakers so got to VIP it at repubic (or whatever crasherness its called now) all night with free beer. wu'hey!

anyway. nice to meet you fine sheffield forum specimens.

I should have stayed with you Tina! Still, had a good time dancing at Flares (2-for-1 and no entrance fee) - even had a lovely nineteen-year-old 'pull' me onto the dance floor. And she kept coming back - no bull!

ps. must have been the hat.

OK broadband users first I'm afraid. Needs a plugin, but should download automatically, oh and and Internet Exploder too.

http://www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeetjavagallery/

you can chat and see one another move around the gallery in 3d (approx 4mb in total)

tip: use grey bar down middle of window to resize 3d window. Smaller the 3d window is, the bigger the enlargements are on the right when you click on the photos on the wall.

plain vanilla html gallery later tonight I promise.
[edit] link fixed (doh!)

link doesn't work

I had a lovely time last night. It was such a pleasure to meet you all! :)

Perhaps next time we meet Ying, we can sit nearby and have a nice gossip, sometimes 20 people seems like a small group but sometimes it is just that wee bit too big to allow two people to chat

Louise
x

Link doesnt work :( Although I didnt go Im looking fwd to seeing some mugshots of u all :D hehe

it works now. Layout is very unusual - can you put a whos who please!

ok two links

www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeetjavagallery/
for broadband IE users, wait for plugin to download.

Right click the 3d window for options on choosing an avatar, username etc.

Check the chat checkbox to enable chat (at top of page)

watch other users come in and out

For the simple web gallery go here
www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeet031003_vanillahtml/

oooh clever

Any chance of 'on hover' captions on the photos so we know who to stalk, erm I mean know who we are conversing with on-line?

Sounds like a great time was had by all. Please try and make the next one on a friday and I'll definetly be there.

Originally posted by alchresearch
Any chance of 'on hover' captions on the photos so we know who to stalk, erm I mean
I've left it up to people to identify themselves - you never know it might spoil the mystery.

That's impressive. And some people had so much beer they went all pixelated!

I've seen the pictures. It looks like you all had a nice time. How super. And what a splendidly presented bunch of young individuals you all are. I hope I'm able to attend the next meet up.

Nice work phan. Excellent pics dude!

Dear sir
Your hypergallery is a pleasing bauble, a fit place for the showing of icographs of mortals and gods. I verily consent to my depiction hereof.

However, your encapturing apparatus has made me out to be consorting with the common people a little too closely. I require, thus, that you repaint these images to better reflect my measure.

Your ineffable superior being,

Dadda

Too many big words here for me...

I think Dadda needs to cut down on the amount of mescaline he's sprinkling on his cornflakes......:)

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
I think Dadda needs to cut down on the amount of mescaline he's sprinkling on his cornflakes......:)

And Phan, from our conversations at the Meet - What would you know about mescaline.:lol:

the splinter group at the next meet should be fun...

A big thank you to all those who attend. I had a fab time and it was great to see you all. Looking foward to the next one, when I drink and Robert drives:D

Originally posted by tinajones
the splinter group at the next meet should be fun...

I concur - but Tina - less of the 'old'

…that CW stayed out till 3am! you dirty old stop out! (Tina quote)

There’s an old (no pun intended) Chinese proverb that says: ‘An old horse knows the road.’

And don’t forget: ‘Old hippies don’t die, they just lie low until the laughter stops and their time comes round again.’ - Joseph Gallivan (b. 1964), British journalist. Independent (London, August 30, 1990).

‘Keep on truckin’.’

Originally posted by Carlwarker
And Phan, from our conversations at the Meet - What would you know about mescaline.:lol:
Nothing at all about the experience from 1st hand. Not until I commit cactacophagy that is.

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
Nothing at all about the experience from 1st hand. Not until I commit cactacophagy that is.

Sir,

With regard to your use of the cacographic word ‘Cactacophagy’ Being as no such word to is to be found to describe the eating of a small dumpling cactus known as Peyote, in a search of several dictionaries and the net. Perhaps the Greek form ‘cactacophagia’ would not be such cacology. Maybe the ingestation of 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzeneethanamine would surfice, or would that be a synthetic case of cacography and cacology.

I remain Sir,
Your Humble (ever so) Servant,
CW.

OK this is the forum feedback thread not a dictionary competition. Go start a new one thread you book worms! :P

Originally posted by DaBouncer
OK this is the forum feedback thread not a dictionary competition. Go start a new one thread you book worms! :P

DB - Unfortunately we didn't meet - Maybe next time:lol:

Phan's and my posts are a DIRECT continuation of a conversation at the Meet, which one or two others witnessed - I get your tongue-in-cheek point - But this was a serious exchange - Ha Ha!

DOH :blush:

Originally posted by DaBouncer
DOH :blush:

Cheer up DB - I did say Ha Ha.:lol:

So come on then is anybody going to identify themselves or what?

Just for the nosey buggers that didn't go!!!

mikey

lets get the next one organised, CRB is Ok for me, but maybe we could go for a meal or something or just a coffee shop if some are not happy with the pub.

Aaaarghhh what a terrible photo! Can you get rid of that double chin that has appeared on my image!!!

Originally posted by mikey
So come on then is anybody going to identify themselves or what?

Just for the nosey buggers that didn't go!!!

mikey

lets get the next one organised, CRB is Ok for me, but maybe we could go for a meal or something or just a coffee shop if some are not happy with the pub.
I'm the one kneeling on the floor on the right in the group photo. It's up to everyone else to identify themselves.

CRB, Now you see why I stopped shooting with flash, it's tremendously unflattering. That's a great bar you have by the way, good vibe in the main room there as I was ferrying drink back to the SF 'suite'.

As for double chins, why worry, I have three chins to keep my belly from being lonely.

I'm wearing a hat, or is it a brown halo.

and I am the fat bird in the black with the big smile

Originally posted by LouiseB
and I am the fat bird in the black with the big smile

That's a bit unfair on yourself or have you got this post mixed up with the Xmas dinner thread!!

i have a blue jacket on - next to LouB. and i obvoiusly moved my head coz my face is blurred.

I dont think it is hard on me

I think I look nice and jolly and like I was having a good time - which I was - and some people think that being a fat bird is very sexy and desirable - and then again, yes, some people dont

But I dont have a chip on my shoulder, I promise
x

;)

for those who haven't seen the pic in question

It's here (http://www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeet031003_vanillahtml/images/DSCN2304_edited.jpg)

for the rest of the pics,
they're here (http://www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeet031003_vanillahtml/)
And despite the blurring caused by people who fidget (stand STILL will you?) , everyone is in mouth wateringly *perfect proportion*.

If you don't think so, come to the next meet and see for yourself how beautiful we all are!

me next to mr pixels: http://www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeet031003_vanillahtml/pages/DSCN2303_edited.html

Ah, so it was you, Phan, coming out of the carpark as I arrived.

Originally posted by max
Ah, so it was you, Phan, coming out of the carpark as I arrived.
Yes I'm really pleased I didn't think "F*cking merc drivers, blocking the carpark exit" and start honking and flashing my lights. That would've been deeply embarrassing

Instead I thought, "wow, what a shiny car, i'd better not go anywhere near it with my dodgy clutch control or it will end up costing me a fortune"

Sorry to have missed you, see you next time I hope!

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
Yes I'm really pleased I didn't think "F*cking merc drivers, blocking the carpark exit" and start honking and flashing my lights. That would've been deeply embarrassing

Instead I thought, "wow, what a shiny car, i'd better not go anywhere near it with my dodgy clutch control or it will end up costing me a fortune"

Sorry to have missed you, see you next time I hope!

Hmm, my first thought was dirty car driver setting off w/o looking to see if the exit was clear. But as a caring driver of a shiny car I reversed into the path of the oncoming police car w/o comment.

Next time, hombre, it'll be musical pocket watches and dodgy moustaches at 50 paces.

Originally posted by hiyabeing
i have a blue jacket on - next to LouB. and i obvoiusly moved my head coz my face is blurred.


I always thought you were a boy.......... I am SO sorry

::BLUSH::

Originally posted by Dadda
me next to mr pixels: http://www.skunkulike.co.uk/gallery/sfmeet031003_vanillahtml/pages/DSCN2303_edited.html


Who IS Mr Pixels ????????? Why hidden ?

Originally posted by Lindseyw
Who IS Mr Pixels ????????? Why hidden ?

That'd be me. Why hidden? - well I'm a fat ugly bloke and this being a family forum I wouldn't want to scare or upset anybody.

Think of the childruuuun!!!

Nomme

Originally posted by nommedenet
That'd be me. Why hidden? - well I'm a fat ugly bloke and this being a family forum I wouldn't want to scare or upset anybody.

Think of the childruuuun!!!

Nomme


That's why I didn't come !!

Curiousity is killing me though - really want to know who everyone on the pics are.

Originally posted by Lindseyw
That's why I didn't come !!

Curiousity is killing me though - really want to know who everyone on the pics are.

Keep nagging in this thread and you may get your wish from those who don't mind naming and shaming themselves.

AFAIK LindseyW any pic of you I happen to take at our next meet, you can ask me to pixellate you out (or replace your head with the head of boticelli's venus (for example)) and I will do it without hesitation.

Nomme didn't have to ask me to pixelate him, when I saw the pic, I censored it myself. :D :D

Lindsey

I wonder if I can help you out there, the great god DaBouncer refuses to get in photos so if you were looking for him, he isnt there, actually I think he had already gone at that point

Jamie, who is actually rather more good looking than his photo, kept moving every time Phan pointed the camera at him, so you will have to take my word for that.

The staggeringly tall bloke is Dadda, but he was really standing on the rail and isnt that tall.

Hiyabeing has picked herself out.

Phan and Robert and Carl and , Foxx, Lou, Ying, Gillian, Fuzzy Purple etc must point themselves out to you

Several others werent around at the photo stages unfortunately

I hope I have answered your curiousity without giving up anyone else's secret.

Originally posted by LouiseB
Lindsey

I wonder if I can help you out there


I hope I have answered your curiousity without giving up anyone else's secret.


Good Girl Louiose You are a star

Too late for teh main piccy I'm afraid (am I really?). You can the back of my right shoulder in one shot - and all of my back in another! So you STILL won't be able to recognise me!!

Originally posted by LouiseB
the great god DaBouncer
I'm going all shy now. :blush:

Nomme
I don't think your a fat ugly bloke. You are lovely cudddly and yummy although you should smile more!
:lol:

I thought Nomme was charming

Although his quiet silence did make me wonder if he would have rather been anywhere else on the planet, except that Mrs Nomme, FuzzyPurple, had wanted him to come along so badly that he gave in anyway...

and while I am on....

(I think that is a northern phrase, not sure if it is a Sheffield phrase but people back in Teesside would recognise it... it means something like "while you are still listening")

What happened to Back2Basics (unfortunate Tory sounding name but he clearly is NOT one of those) and his American wife.

I thought that Nomme and FuzzyPurple were Mr and Mrs B2B when they walked in because they were the only couple I knew I was expecting to see. So B2B wasnt there and as far as I know he hasnt posted since.

Anyone have an explanation?

Or should I just comment on the fact that you never see Mr and Mrs Fuzzy Purple in the same room as Mr Back2Basics and his wife?

Moi
xxx

Any of you ever seen The Ring?

Just taking a peek at the picture DSCN2304 (the group pic) and some of your faces are distorted and blurred, like they are after you have watched The Ring videotape!!!

I'd be worried about that!!!

I've seen the ring .... OH NO ... utter and totally destruction ...

Originally posted by LouiseB
I thought Nomme was charming

Although his quiet silence did make me wonder if he would have rather been anywhere else on the planet, except that Mrs Nomme, FuzzyPurple, had wanted him to come along so badly that he gave in anyway...

Hey - I was a 'mod' in a rockers bar!! Wouldn't you have been worried?!

:)

Nomme

Originally posted by Gillie
Nomme
I don't think your a fat ugly bloke. You are lovely cudddly and yummy although you should smile more!
:lol:

I'm smiling now! :D

Nomme

Originally posted by jayjay03
Any of you ever seen The Ring?

Just taking a peek at the picture DSCN2304 (the group pic) and some of your faces are distorted and blurred, like they are after you have watched The Ring videotape!!!

I'd be worried about that!!!


How spooky - i thought exactly the same thing !!

My goodness, lots of posts, haven't read them all yet. Not really been online much since the meet due to being away for the weekend, but had a great time on Thursday night. Great to meet you all and see some familiar faces.

I also missed the deadline for the photo, so there is yet another minging picture of me out there on the net! lol

Originally posted by Lindseyw
Curiousity is killing me though - really want to know who everyone on the pics are.
Sorry, I think the pictures of me are vile so I don't want to identify myself! :blush: