Meeting plaice meeting proposal thread.

Mrs Redeyes · Post by **Mrs Redeyes** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:31 pm

Have a fabby time, and will someone please have a drink for Mr Red and I?

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Post by **JJW009** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:34 pm

I think I drank enough for everyone <!--emo&

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The bottle was pretty much empty in the morning. I was so sure we'd only had half. It must have been the cats <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='unsure.gif' />

There were only the four of us, but we had a good time. The restaurant had run out of most of the menu, but luckily the remaining options were very tasty indeed. Next time, I think I'll just have the salad which was really rather fab and gave me a few ideas for different dishes.

Today we had a really good Sunday roast, and I had one very tiny sip of and extremely good wine and an extremely good Scotch. KW had rather more generous measures, since he wasn't driving. I'm glad to say we got home safely despite the rain and his drunken singing* <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

*it's a lie, thankfully.

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KindaWobbly · Post by **KindaWobbly** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:45 pm

.....Skyz arr bluooooooo. And da dreeems that yr dare ta dweam

Weally do come trueeee... <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/4013/140/emo/eusa_whistle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='eusa_whistle.gif' />

Ahem! <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/4013/140/emo/shame.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='shame.gif' />

Yep, I had a jolly good time! <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

Post by **JJW009** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:12 pm

Thought I'd post the pics here, as well as the other place. In the end, I guess it was as much a Silly meetup as it was a DUMP one <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

Shame about the others not making it. Especially Tom who was actually in Exeter and says he thinks he might have spotted me <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/blink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='blink.gif' />

Cut and paste from the dump:

We spent an hour or so seeing the sites. Mrs Wench is a most knowledgeable tour guide, and we were very lucky with the weather. We also visited the shop where Jon bought his giant mug. I also now have a 2 pinter, which is most excellent.

After the tour, we ate at the Turkish place which was very good, and not bad value. It came to less than ?10 a head, and we had a main dish each plus a whole bunch of extras. I'll definately eat there again if I'm in the area.

After that we had a quick coctail, each glass costing as much as a main dish at the restaurant so we just had the one before hitting the Coop and going back to Jon's to drink whisky and play with the cats.

Sorry you couldn't make it, we had a great time. It was very relaxed; Jon and Wench did a most excellent job of playing host and made us feel right at home. There were even home-baked jam tarts for tea, and home baked bread for breakfast <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />

Here's the pics, taken on a phone by a rubbish photographer:

Cathedral:

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Pointy thing with shiny balls:

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Old thing. Note, the walls have no windows and the windows have no walls:

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Parliament Street. Apparently it's the narrowest one anywhere:

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Post by **JJW009** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:24 pm

Double post to remind people, the next event at Silly Central is:

Saturday October 25th

It's the evening the clocks go back, so we get an extra hour of drunken fun and sleep for free. It's my favourite night of the whole year <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

I have nothing planned except for generally feasting. I hope to do some research on Turkish food, because I really do love it. It's got as many dishes as Indian, and I think a lot of them would freeze/reheat well so I could make them in advance. I'll probably do a few curry dishes too. It's a good mix, especially if there are vegetarians. There will definitely be some dead sheep for the carnivores though!

One thing I won't be doing again is the dodgy supermarket pizza. If I do pizza for a snack, it'll be home made.

RSVP and PBAB!

If there are any games people like to play, then mention them too. I expect there will be "Slam-dunk the host in the Bombay Mix" or similar, but all ideas are welcome <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' />

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KindaWobbly · Post by **KindaWobbly** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:27 pm

JJW009 wrote:Shame about the others not making it. Especially Tom who was actually in Exeter and says he thinks he might have spotted me <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/blink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='blink.gif' />

*Goes to look*

Does that mean, based on your picture at t'other place, that might be a small child wearing an anorak, cardigan and shorts driving around Exeter in a Saab? <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

Post by **JJW009** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:39 am

I do rather like that idea. Perhaps Exeter has something of the "Deep South" about it <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

On a lighter note, I'm doing Roast Lamb with New Potatoes for tea on Saturday. Anyone want to come? There's plenty to go around <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

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Mrs Redeyes · Post by **Mrs Redeyes** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:28 am

JJW009 wrote:I do rather like that idea. Perhaps Exeter has something of the "Deep South" about it <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

On a lighter note, I'm doing Roast Lamb with New Potatoes for tea on Saturday. Anyone want to come? There's plenty to go around <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

We'd love to but I suspect we'll still be rather the worse for wear after our date tonight. We're checking out another local which does curly fries and good beer, and plan to really tie one on. We've never been completely ars3holed in each others company beforwe so this will be interesting!

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KindaWobbly · Post by **KindaWobbly** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:39 pm

JJW009 wrote:I'm doing Roast Lamb with New Potatoes for tea on Saturday. Anyone want to come? There's plenty to go around <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

I'll have to check my diary... <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' />

Mrs Redeyes · Post by **Mrs Redeyes** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:56 am

JJW009 wrote:Double post to remind people, the next event at Silly Central is:

Saturday October 25th

We're going to try and make it, Red is checking on the details of his mums birthday plans (honest, he is <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /> ) and then we'll RSVP properly.

On a slightly related note, are you up for visitors on the 27th?

If there are any games people like to play, then mention them too. I expect there will be "Slam-dunk the host in the Bombay Mix" or similar, but all ideas are welcome  <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' />

Does anyone have "Twister?"

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Post by **JJW009** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:35 am

Mrs Redeyes wrote:are you up for visitors on the 27th?

On that date I shall be having a jolly time in Cambridge with CirrusMinor and a few others, celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

I'm still unsure what to take as a gift for Mrs CirrusMinor. It was also his birthday this week, so I have a three gifts to think of - although it's only the girly one I'm having trouble with <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

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Mrs Redeyes · Post by **Mrs Redeyes** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:12 am

JJW009 wrote:
Mrs Redeyes wrote:are you up for visitors on the 27th?
On that date I shall be having a jolly time in Cambridge with CirrusMinor and a few others, celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

Ooh that sounds like fun, I bet you'll have a fab time. We'll hopefully look forward to seeing you on the 25th of October then.

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Post by **JJW009** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:36 pm

It was fun <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

I didn't take enough pictures though. Usually I have my phone out clicking away at all the food, but I guess the wine got the better of me! I'll blog about it later.

Just about to do the invites for the 25th, for the benefit of those who never actually read the forum. Depending on numbers, it'll probably end up as a sit-down dinner. Curry, cake and cheese being likely guests. <!--emo&

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Freebo · Post by **Freebo** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:06 pm

Ooooh, i might come if im welcome, i got a driving test next week and unless I fail im sure I could try and make it <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

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Post by **JJW009** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:25 pm

It'll probably cost you about ?9000 in petrol, but of course you're welcome!

If you don't mind roughing it a bit, then I've got about 100 sleeping bags or duvets. Mr & Mrs Red have dibs on the spare double bed because none of the other guests are too keen on sleeping together - it's not that kind of partay <img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' />

There's a chance we may be playing Cthulhu at some stage, but the map and the lamp seem to have gone to sleep or otherwise not responding to my pokes so I'm unsure. Party could run from Friday to Sunday, so plenty of time for whatever.

There's an even smaller chance we might play Quake, and a moderate chance of DDR.

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The only thing that is certain, is there will be Chilli flavoured crisps.

What's less certain, is if I'll ever finish doing the official invites I almost started...

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