Would you be interested in a fixed monthly meet?

We could change venues to begin with - until we find a suitable place to meet regularly.

I think monthly is too committive (spelling). I think every other month or once a quarter would be ample.

How about alternating ...

One month have a pub based meet (like before) ...

Then the next month have a fun / activity based meet (i.e. meal, bonfire, bowling, comedy night).

Keep alternating ...

My concern about regular meets is that people like myself can't always attend them and will be missing out - this is reflected in the follow up posts after a meet.

The other concern is will cliques start to form with the people who reguarly meet and those who don't?

I don't see it being a problem having a regular meet. Ok, yes maybe there will be cliques forming but that only means they are becoming friends which isn't a bad thing is it? And judging by those who attended this meet who had also attended the first one, they said hello to those who they knew from before but also made an equal effort to speak to the new attendies.

At the end of the day, the people who hit it off could arrange nights out together and not include new people by not advertising it as a meet, therefore it must be better to carry on advertising it so people have the choice to come along when they want/can. :D

The more frequent the more likely people will eventually pop along maybe.

Originally posted by DaBouncer
I think monthly is too committive (spelling). I think every other month or once a quarter would be ample.

Surely, being as at the last Meet people left early, came later, etc. then once a month is not that much of a commitment for many.

It is, after all, voluntary to attend - and it gives a 'regular' feel to it.

a monthly one would be better for me as at the moment i aint been able to come but a montly one would be easier as its more regular and not such a one off!

A regular monthly meet sounds like a great idea. The big problem is agreeing a regular night when this would happen - those who can't make the "chosen" night because of work or family commitments will feel left out!!

Originally posted by MrHelicopter
A regular monthly meet sounds like a great idea. The big problem is agreeing a regular night when this would happen - those who can't make the "chosen" night because of work or family commitments will feel left out!!

How about a Thursday - like last time. It doesn't cut into peoples weekend, and it tends to be less rowdy than a Friday or Saturday. As I mentioned earlier, those who have to go home afterwards, for family or next-day work reasons, can do so and still meet-up with Forum members.

Guess, with being retired and single, I'm fortunate in that respect - though any day is OK with me.

Just a suggestion.:lol:

Originally posted by Carlwarker
How about a Thursday - like last time. It doesn't cut into peoples weekend, and it tends to be less rowdy than a Friday or Saturday. As I mentioned earlier, those who have to go home afterwards, for family or next-day work reasons, can do so and still meet-up with Forum members.

Guess, with being retired and single, I'm fortunate in that respect - though any day is OK with me.

Just a suggestion.:lol:

But Thursday isn't good for me because I am in Manchester.

Originally posted by alchresearch
But Thursday isn't good for me because I am in Manchester.

As I said A, any day is OK with me - it was just a suggestion to get the ball rolling.

And before they knew what was happening.. an empire had been born.. and everywhere there appeared SF citizens huddled in corners of every bar in Sheffield, every night of the week.

Come on chaps, you could probably have a 'Forum' meet by starting a 'It's lunchtime now... erm. I think I fancy a pint after work, anyone who wants to join me, I shall be in CRB at 6pm'.

There's enough of you out there (me too!) for people to be meeting left right and centre, and maybe in the middle too. As an open forum, we can use this wonderful communication tool to do whatever we want (within the 'rules'). Why, I even saw DaBouncer at the Tram stop in town today, from the heights of my double decker. I wouldn't have known him from Adam (Adam, who's Adam?) had I not been to the meets. I just look at it as making your world a little bit bigger than it would be.
(Or maybe you all just think 'Oh 'ark at 'er, been on the Vodka n RedBull again!', well not tonight (yet) my friends.... but maybe in a minute or two.

See some of you soon.

Just remember you can't please all of the people all of the time, and if we're not careful it'll all be getting just a little too formal, and we'll be having to get insurance and have a secretary and an Agenda so come on chaps - just chill out and do whatever.

Maybe there should be TWo a month on different nights and then everyone can get some time. However - it's basically down to whoever decides to start a thread and arrange something.

I don't know... what you asking me for? I haven't got all the answers!!!

Hiyabeing

You are obviously a woman of many brain unlike Winnie the Pooh

Since the two meetings I have attended, I have made private contact with one or two members that I did feel that I might develop a friendship with and for that I give thanks to Geoff and Sheffield Forum.

We have made private arrangements to meet up and develop that private friendship further.

I am not especially happy with the way that this conversation is progressing and speaking as the (Assistant) (and self-appointed) Social Secretary I would say that if you meet someone you like then you are allowed to meet them for real, anywhere you like and however you like.

When I first proposed that we have "a bit of a do" I didnt mean it to be prescriptive, I just hoped that some people might like to come along and meet some other people.

All this talk of polls and suitability is getting a very long way away from where I hoped we would be.

For instance, if I fancy a girly night out with two or three of our members, then I would hope that would be possible. If I would like to lunch with the same or different folk then I would hope that would also be possible.

There are no official gatherings in reality, even though we have had two, because they were not organised by managers of this site, they were organised by enthusiastic and individual members, and other similar members enjoyed coming too.

For what it is worth I think we should give up the concept of formality and allow people with a fancy to set up an evening or an afternoon of interest to do so, and advertise it and those who want to, will come.

Other members who fancy something different (like a trip to that great place in Castleton that has been all over the national news today) should also feel entirely free and at liberty to suggest a time and a place for an event.

I would personally like to draw attention to the regular and welcome contributions from our members who live away from Sheffield like Funke in Florida and Alchresearch in (wherever he is)....I wouldnt want them to think that they couldnt come to Sheffield one day for a very very special trip and just put up a post saying "I will be in the x bar, hope to see you around 7pm" without getting a load of slaver from all and sundry.

We are neither school children nor civil servants (except that some of us are LOL, but you know what I mean) we are all here as people that get some degree of pleasure out of being in the Forum.

Let those who are minded, organise events, those who are minded, attend, and those who dont fancy this one this time, not feel under pressure or criticism if they dont come along.

Let those who dont like smoking organise something in an non-smoking environment and those who do smoke, make their own decisions about turning up.

Likewise with alcohol.

We are all sufficiently grown up to manage our diaries

I think we should be equally grown up to individually suggest a variety of common activities that we might like and encourage others to join in.

ENDS

AS I posted on the parallel thread:

Being as the MAIN idea, I thought, of a Forum meet is to 'meet', socialize and exchange ideas, I vote for #1.

I'm all for 'splinter-groups' meeting, etc - but please, being as many members have their own social lives, and families - can we not concentrate on the main reason for a meet. After a meet. people can do their own thing and go for a meal or to a club, etc, or simply just go home to their family.

The Washington is spacious and not full of tobacco smoke - as you should know Jamie.

I suppose I could make the effort if it was on a Thursday. After all, Manchester is barely more than an hour away, especially if the meet is towards the West end of the city.

I'd just rather have the opportunity to grab a few beers because I am immensely shy and wouldnt say a peep if I was sober and driving back!

BUT, I noticed the last meet carried on until the wee small hours and I usually like to hang on till the bitter end!

Speaking entirely for myself, I would really be pleased if you were able to make it over into the enemy county for a beer or two. Maybe you can persuade one of the guys to put you up for the night if you took a day off the following day, I just bet you are owed a few.

You are such a regular and important part of our Forum, it would be a shame if we couldnt make that extra effort to let you in to the White Rose County *wink, LOL, wink*

Originally posted by LouiseB
Speaking entirely for myself, I would really be pleased if you were able to make it over into the enemy county for a beer or two. Maybe you can persuade one of the guys to put you up for the night if you took a day off the following day, I just bet you are owed a few.

You are such a regular and important part of our Forum, it would be a shame if we couldnt make that extra effort to let you in to the White Rose County *wink, LOL, wink*

Yeah, I need some relaxing time with 'normal' people who speak properly and know what a breadcake is!

Didn't Funke88 say she was coming over to Sheffield soon? As she is travelling the furtherest perhaps we could revolve it around that?

Originally posted by alchresearch
Didn't Funke88 say she was coming over to Sheffield soon? As she is travelling the furtherest perhaps we could revolve it around that?

I TOTALLY agree A - great idea!

I think a monthly meet is a good idea, though I won't be attending any for fear of getting my ass kicked.


PS. IM BACK

Originally posted by t020
I think a monthly meet is a good idea, though I won't be attending any for fear of getting my ass kicked.


PS. IM BACK

.....and as annoying as ever I hope?

So, what shall we talk about? Gays or Ecclesall Road? ;)

Originally posted by t020
PS. IM BACK

Welcome back mate!

Despite myself, I'm quite glad to see you!

Ok, I finally feel brave enough to actually say something on this forum. I really like this site (I've been visiting it for a while but have only recently registered.)

I read the postings on here often enough to feel I sort of recognise some of you - albeit I sort of think of you as the little avatars you use :blush:

I love the idea of a regular meet particularly as I'm new to Sheffield ( I've been here less than a year.) :)

Originally posted by Siân
Ok, I finally feel brave enough to actually say something on this forum. I really like this site (I've been visiting it for a while but have only recently registered.)

I read the postings on here often enough to feel I sort of recognise some of you - albeit I sort of think of you as the little avatars you use :blush:

I love the idea of a regular meet particularly as I'm new to Sheffield ( I've been here less than a year.) :)
Welcome Siân. I may have to change my avatar if people see me as a big soft pussycat.

Welcome to the forum sian ... hope everyone makes you feel welcome (am sure they will) ... and keep on posting :)

I think it makes sense to organise another meet to coincide with Funkie88's visit to the UK ...

I personally would also like a regular monthly meet and to get to know some of you better.

Welcome!! I'm also fairly new, and had a d**n office meeting so couldn't make the last meet... I'm in favour of a monthly event, as I don't think the same people will turn up every time, so it shouldn't get to clique-y. Incidentally, are there any other smokers out there? Or am I going to be the only one enjoying a quiet smoke in the corner?!

Welcome Sian! Yes, I do look like a furry cuddly wolf :lol:

Agent Dan, I'll come stand outside/in a corner with you. I too am a 'sinner'. :lol:

Excellent!! I knew I could count on you, cosy! Had any thoughts for our 'chat show' yet?!

I was staggered at how many of us smoked, well over half I think

Originally posted by LouiseB
I was staggered at how many of us smoked, well over half I think

Shall we have a poll?

Originally posted by alchresearch
Shall we have a poll?

No, because the others will come after us waving banners and telling us we are going to die sooner than them. This conversation always ends up badly.:P

Hah! You're too late!! I've started one already! Mwahahahahahahaaaaa!

Originally posted by Agent Dan
Hah! You're too late!! I've started one already! Mwahahahahahahaaaaa!

Good - because, as I stated previuosly, this is a thread on a fixed monthly meet.:)

Originally posted by alchresearch
.....and as annoying as ever I hope?

So, what shall we talk about? Gays or Ecclesall Road? ;)

Hmmmmm

It's a good idea, but you probably still won't be able to persuade me to come along.

Originally posted by alchresearch
Didn't Funke88 say she was coming over to Sheffield soon? As she is travelling the furtherest perhaps we could revolve it around that?
Hey I just realized you were all talking about me. Yes I'm home from Tues 4th Nov to Weds 12th.
Didn't think anyone would be bothered about little old me!

Originally posted by Siân
Ok, I finally feel brave enough to actually say something on this forum. I really like this site (I've been visiting it for a while but have only recently registered.)

I read the postings on here often enough to feel I sort of recognise some of you - albeit I sort of think of you as the little avatars you use :blush:

I love the idea of a regular meet particularly as I'm new to Sheffield ( I've been here less than a year.) :)
Welcome Sian,
so who are you then, Basil Brush?
Boom Boom:D

Hiya thank you all for the warm welcome :)


Welcome Sian,
so who are you then, Basil Brush?


Oh yes... You'll be able to tell me a mile off at any meet One dirty laugh and one very big brush ;)(BOOM BOOM)

Originally posted by alchresearch
Didn't Funke88 say she was coming over to Sheffield soon? As she is travelling the furtherest perhaps we could revolve it around that?

I’ve been in contact with Funke88 and she, and her husband, can make it about 7pm, Thursday 6th November. I suggested ‘The Washington’, but that, of course, is up to Forum members – the date, however, is now fixed (but not for a regular monthly meet – if people are still interested).. I just thought that it would be good to meet her, being as she is a very regular contributer. Anyway, it’s now open again for the venue …:)

Hi

I'm fairly new to the forum too and have already been impressed with the overall friendliness here - thanks for that :)

I'm up for coming to the next meet and think The Washington is a great choice of venue. Its friendly and relaxed and is easy enough to get to plus you get to see some of the muso's from local bands past and present there :)

Anyway great forum, keep it up :)

I agree CW, it makes sense to time the next meet to cooincide with funkie88's visit to out glorious country ;)

Nice place too, the washington, quite 'cosy' ...

I'll be there at the next meet on the 6th (assuming all you lovely forum peeps are happy about the date / venue) ... the date / venue suits me.

Hopefully will see you there Xtro.

:thumbsup:

Sorry people. I wont be able to make this one.

Originally posted by JamieW
Nice place too, the washington, quite 'cosy' ...

And we will be the only people in there. Which is nice.

Originally posted by JamieW


Hopefully will see you there Xtro.

:thumbsup:

Yeah sure mate :)

Might even stretch to digging my wallet out and buying you a pint ;)

So November 6th at the Washington then? I think I missed the date being picked silly me :) Has a time been picked etc etc?

Well, seems like a date you guys. Nov 6th at the Washington.
Problem is, where is the Washington?
Anyway, I'd like to say thanks to Carlwark for organizing a meet and especially for working it around when I'm in town. Doesn't seem like anyone else has had any other good ideas or taken the initiative to organize anything this time around. I would get involved myself but I don't know my way around Sheffield anymore. I got the impression when talking in the chat room on Sunday that some of you weren't interested. Well, no ones asking you to come but it would be nice.

I won't be able to make it folks. I'm off on holiday.
Why not pop in and ask Mick, the landlord, to do some catering. He knows us pretty well, explain Sass and Buffy did the catering at the last couple of meets, so could he put something on......? No harm in trying.

Originally posted by Funke88
Well, seems like a date you guys. Nov 6th at the Washington.
Problem is, where is the Washington?


Take a look at this :
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=434500&Y=387000&width=500&height=300&client=public&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&scale=10000&advanced=&multimap.x=363&multimap.y=169

I think its on the corner of Wellington Street and Fitzwilliam Street.
Also I would recommend approaching it from Wellington Street.

Nomme

The Washington is just besides Devonshire Green, its on the same road as the Mad Greek Restaurant if that helps.

I might come along and hide behind a newspaper.....

Originally posted by Sidla
I might come along and hide behind a newspaper.....

Do you work for the KGB? :)

No, the FBI ;) :P :cool: :D

Originally posted by Funke88
Well, seems like a date you guys. Nov 6th at the Washington.
Problem is, where is the Washington?
Anyway, I'd like to say thanks to Carlwark for organizing a meet and especially for working it around when I'm in town. Doesn't seem like anyone else has had any other good ideas or taken the initiative to organize anything this time around. I would get involved myself but I don't know my way around Sheffield anymore. I got the impression when talking in the chat room on Sunday that some of you weren't interested. Well, no ones asking you to come but it would be nice.

Thank you for the kudos Funke – but, actually, it was alch’s idea originally – I just took the initiative to contact you. As for the venue – that was really Jamie, who suggested we meet at the Washington, before the last Meet. Unfortunately, he was in the right place (The Washington) at the right time, whilst, I was in the wrong place (the Devonshire Cat, half a block away) at the right time – hence, I described it as ‘spacious’, whereas, as endorsed by Phan and Xtro, it’s actually ‘cosy’ – I finally found it this Monday, along with Jamie and Phan. Anyway, I look forward to meeting you and your hubby, on the sixth.:)

Which 'side' of the pub and what time?

Originally posted by alchresearch
Which 'side' of the pub and what time?

The Washington is 'cosy' enough not to get 'lost' - and Funke mentioned 7pm, Thursday 6th November.

But, I guess, like the last Meet, people 'drop-in' when they can.:)

Sounds cool to me ...

When me, CW and phan met up the other night ... we just about had the whole place to ourselfs.

Maybe we should make arrangments for some catering or sandwiches or something ?

I know that belle would have taken some more initiative if no-one else had - or I would have suggested places also.

Looking forward to meeting you all (some again)

Originally posted by JamieW
Sounds cool to me ...

When me, CW and phan met up the other night ... we just about had the whole place to ourselfs.

Maybe we should make arrangments for some catering or sandwiches or something ?

See the 'Classic' post above jamie - maybe we can leave it up to you.:)

ps. I learned never to volunteer in the RAF.

An RSM once asked us who could play the piano - the AC2 who replied ended up peeling the 'spuds'!:)

Originally posted by Carlwarker
ps. I learned never to volunteer in the RAF.
I also learned the same thing CW (and how to avoid 'getting myself volunteered') ... although not in the RAF :thumbsup:

Originally posted by JamieW
I also learned the same thing CW (and how to avoid 'getting myself volunteered') ... although not in the RAF :thumbsup:

The 'slight sarcasm' is not lost on me J - but it appears that you didn't learn the lesson too well.:)

*smiles* ... didn't learn it too well ... how so ?

I am simply not inclined to be volunteered for things that I have no desire to do ... simple.

Originally posted by JamieW
Sounds cool to me ...
Maybe we should make arrangments for some catering or sandwiches or something ?

It was the sentence above that prompted my response J - nothing 'sinister'.:)

Yup ...

I should have worded it ...

Perhaps someone (but not me because I'm not very good at that kind of thing) should organise catering for the meet?

And before anyone suggests it ... NO ... it wouldn't be good practice for me.

Originally posted by JamieW
Yup ...

I should have worded it ...

Perhaps someone (but not me because I'm not very good at that kind of thing) should organise catering for the meet?

And before anyone suggests it ... NO ... it wouldn't be good practice for me.

Dare I suggest a lady.:)

Well women do seem terrible good at *organising things* don't you think ...

Originally posted by JamieW
Well women do seem terrible good at *organising things* don't you think ...

Certainly better than I am.

I'm so badly organised that I amazed that my internal organs are still functioning. My wife is just as bad though.

Dadda ... you got post number 10000 in General Sheffield Chat forum ... I recon this one is 10001 ...

I know that Monia ov Monia's Bar said to me personally not long ago that she was willing to let us have a meet at MB and she would put on a buffet for us all. Geoff would just need to get in touch with her.:D

You know, it would be fun if everyone brought a dish from home. If that's allowed in a pub? Just a thought so to share the expense.
My nick name at home is the "Snack Master" I can get put together all sorts of munchies at short notice. Salsa and nachos, veggies and dips, nuts and peanuts etc. I make hummus with pita bread and a mean asparagus and spinach dip with crackers.
What are your thoughts?

Why not just do a run to the pizza shop on West Steet at about 9.30?

Why don't you ask Mick the landlord to do something. Say you know us at the Classic Rock Bar and that we catered for you last time.

Originally posted by Classic Rock
Why don't you ask Mick the landlord to do something. Say you know us at the Classic Rock Bar and that we catered for you last time.

Best suggestion yet C - Any volunteers?:)

So....are you all going to meet at the Washington or meet back at the Classic Rock Bar (now we know we will be there!). I won't be there (on holiday) but Sass will and if there's enough demand I'm sure he'll put one of his infamous buffets on again.

I thought it had already been suggested ... meet to be held at the Classic Rock bar ... 6th november ... 7pm onwards !!?

It's an obvious choice and you've (Classic Rock bar) been really kind with us in the past with the catering and stuff (YUM).

Classic Rock defo gets my vote and I think most people would be more than happy to meet there .....

Originally posted by Funke88
You know, it would be fun if everyone brought a dish from home. If that's allowed in a pub? Just a thought so to share the expense.
My nick name at home is the "Snack Master" I can get put together all sorts of munchies at short notice. Salsa and nachos, veggies and dips, nuts and peanuts etc. I make hummus with pita bread and a mean asparagus and spinach dip with crackers.
What are your thoughts? Good idea Funke88, only one problem though i guess my marmite sarnys won,'t go down all that well.
Yummy.

Originally posted by JamieW
I thought it had already been suggested ... meet to be held at the Classic Rock bar ... 6th november ... 7pm onwards !!?

It's an obvious choice and you've (Classic Rock bar) been really kind with us in the past with the catering and stuff (YUM).

Classic Rock defo gets my vote and I think most people would be more than happy to meet there .....

I agree Jamie - Let's keep it in the Forum as long as we can.

:)

I've informed Funk.

Interesting that on the Sheffield Pub site:

http://www.sheffieldpub.co.uk/

Classic is listed as being on Ecclesall Rd, ECCLESALL!