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tyciol

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #40 on: June 14, 2012, 10:30:50 PM »
Wish I lived in England :( Will tell my Brit friends about it tho.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #41 on: June 14, 2012, 11:53:11 PM »
This initiative is great! Hopefully it goes well this year too.
Are there any plans to make a US version of the meetup as well?

Yea I'd love to see this happen since the United States has the most members on the site.

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# of staff in the US: 4, I think?
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Who says staff need to go? A few members could flesh out details and a staff member could post a shout to the rest of us peons ;)

I'd to one to get out of the house... though admittedly I watch little anime, its still interesting to meet people who haven't seen the typical American broadcasted stuff.
I never said staff had to go. But there are more staff located in the EU, meaning that if staff organise something, it's more likely to happen in the EU.

Ah I see. It sounded like you were implying staff HAD to go. Sorry bout that.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #42 on: June 15, 2012, 10:11:15 AM »
you guys are boring with a capital B all you will do on the event is just have a chat and a drink well that's lame. I m a new member i would have came if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something. Or is that all of the staff members are old people above 40's.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #43 on: June 15, 2012, 10:54:25 AM »
you guys are boring with a capital B all you will do on the event is just have a chat and a drink well that's lame. I m a new member i would have came if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something. Or is that all of the staff members are old people above 40's.

I'm going to assume what the main purpose of the event is to meet up and socialise with other like minded people. To relax and enjoy the company of others and I'm also going to assume that the event is mainly for those over 18. I'm 23 myself and I often go to the pub with a few of my friends to just relax for a while.

I can only speak from experience but I really can't imagine what you think of how people live their lives when they're between 18-40 years old, infact, I see little difference between how a 20 year old man is any different to a 40 year old man except from life experience.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #44 on: June 15, 2012, 12:44:09 PM »
I'll be attending again unless something goes awry.
I've already suggested name stickers for this time around, though if you want to use a silly unpronounceable handle I'll call you by whatever I feel like >_>


Chiyachan didn't mention it already but this will be a 18+ only event with ID being either Passport or Driving Licence (Full/Learning) as majority of bars/pubs will reject others.

If you live around the East Midlands area, look into getting a MegaBus booking from Parkway Train station. It will be cheap and stops next to our proposed meeting area of York Station.

if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something.
Don't like the idea of getting my smart casual attire sweated up, bringing extra stuff to play in and gosh knows what the availability of the leisure centre will be on the day...
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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #45 on: June 15, 2012, 03:50:16 PM »
I kept reading your post as "NEW YORK" and getting excited. God dammit.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #46 on: June 15, 2012, 04:45:30 PM »
you guys are boring with a capital B all you will do on the event is just have a chat and a drink well that's lame. I m a new member i would have came if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something. Or is that all of the staff members are old people above 40's.

Yeah, totally boring. Don't bother coming please. We'd like to have people who are interested in the same things as us attend.
There will be no football taking place. Why would I pull someone across the world for a football game? We want to TALK and have FUN.
I don't like getting sweaty in a game like football. It's a gay person game... >_> A group of sweaty men chasing each other... "Tackling" each other then showering together.. Ugh.

I'm 23. I'm hosting something that -I- want to do. You don't have to come if you think it'll be boring. You're entitled to your own opinion I suppose, but I don't really care about it.
We had a brilliant time last time, apart from a few things I wasn't too pleased about.. But never mind that. It was fun and we'll probably make it a yearly event from now on depending on how bothered I am. :)
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« Reply #47 on: June 15, 2012, 07:52:49 PM »
He, He, He, might be a fun thing.
But its a strange time to have this event. September its school/uni time. I am thinking about getting another masters degree in a useful field and most likely will not be able to come.

Well - have fun :)

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #48 on: June 16, 2012, 02:48:19 AM »
How about some pictures of attendees so I know what I would be getting into?  :o

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« Reply #49 on: June 16, 2012, 06:09:42 AM »
Check the blog. Most people there will be there again.
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« Reply #50 on: June 16, 2012, 10:16:38 AM »
Ah. Traveling to Europe/UK. 1 year worth of my living allowance. Have fun anyways.

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #51 on: June 16, 2012, 10:59:55 AM »
you guys are boring with a capital B all you will do on the event is just have a chat and a drink well that's lame. I m a new member i would have came if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something. Or is that all of the staff members are old people above 40's.

Football would be confusing ... considering I would wonder if we are gonna play touch, flag or tackle football ... and yes I am talking about American football ... for all you non-Americans.

I can serve a tennis ball but sadly I never got good at lobbing it back ... I avoid playing any sports that require a ball like object to be throw, kicked or hit around ... I tend to get hit in the face and my glasses get all out of whack.  I really really hate that.


Also, more that 90% of the staff is not even over 30 yet ...


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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #52 on: June 16, 2012, 03:05:41 PM »
I live in Kent, so it's a bit of a trek for me. However I could be interested, assuming cheap hotels were organised/suggested. I suggest going to a hotel and finding out if they would consider a mass booking discount, most would as I've done something similar to this before (sports related) we got a 50% discount with 10 peopled booked.

I'm not new, I just keep quiet and read :D How would it be taken for some of us 'quieter' members to come along and have some fun. Someone stated early that they'd like to come but they ARE relative new. No-one got back to them about it. Could we recieve an answer about that?

If I am 'allowed' to go by the staff, I could potentially offer a lift to 4 people, assuming petrol money was offered of course(i probably wouldn't take it just spend it on food :D). Also it'd only be from kent to london then on up to york.
Alternatively, we could arrange a train journey meet up, for social and logistic reasons.

Thanks and sorry for long winded postXP
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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #53 on: June 16, 2012, 04:06:50 PM »
you guys are boring with a capital B all you will do on the event is just have a chat and a drink well that's lame. I m a new member i would have came if you did something fun like play football or tennis or something. Or is that all of the staff members are old people above 40's.

Yeah, totally boring. Don't bother coming please. We'd like to have people who are interested in the same things as us attend.
There will be no football taking place. Why would I pull someone across the world for a football game? We want to TALK and have FUN.
I don't like getting sweaty in a game like football. It's a gay person game... >_> A group of sweaty men chasing each other... "Tackling" each other then showering together.. Ugh.

I'm 23. I'm hosting something that -I- want to do. You don't have to come if you think it'll be boring. You're entitled to your own opinion I suppose, but I don't really care about it.
We had a brilliant time last time, apart from a few things I wasn't too pleased about.. But never mind that. It was fun and we'll probably make it a yearly event from now on depending on how bothered I am. :)

Haha totally agree, truth is it bugs me how much people over here love football (im talking British football for the non brits), your description of it is funny enough the way i have described it for the last few years. Anyways i don't see whats wrong with having a chat and a laugh with some new people sharing similar interests over a drink, truth is i love these sort of things :D When i go anywhere with some my friends i made through the net (so normally only now and then due to locational differences) we normally like to have a chat and a drink (for us who are 18+ anyway, otherwise just a chat and wander), i think its a great way of meeting some hidden faces in reality and enjoy one's self.
(Also i totally agree with others, 40 year olds can do anything us younger ones can, i just turned 20 and i feel there are many 40-50 year old's who could put me in place ^^)

Anyways a quick question as a non known member, are newbies welcome? (well actually im no newbie, i been here since late last year just not a active forum user) - now i assume the answer here is a yes.
What i mean is, how would this event fair for new users? Like it's nice to get together but is it common to all just somehow chat to each one (person)? I mean, normally people swan off into friend groups, not exactly the case but if you have 3 people who which chat alot on the forums they of course will talk more with each other, for people who don't actively use the forums i don't suppose you know if they still manage to mingle in well? (Im busy so only drop by the forum now and then but there's still alot of weeks to join in here if needed).
Just sorta nice to know what to expect as a non frequent forum user.
Otherwise as for attending i might be able to make it, of course depends, i sometimes work Saturday sometimes im free, but if need be i will try working more to get Saturday and Friday night off (10am means im best to arrive Friday night as i wouldn't make it otherwise).
Being in Nottingham it wont be cheap but its sure not deadly expensive, infact its probably cheap if you aren't spending alot on studies like i do so i don't think travel will be a issue and i imagine i can find somewhere well priced ^_^
So, as a background character i might make a appearance as i love the idea of this meet and i think its a great way to meet some good friendly members of the community (as long as im not the only 20 year old xD)
EDIT- just want to add it's nice seeing events held in england, i do feel sorry for US people of course but normally on so many sites we dont see much so i like seeing this stuff ^^
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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #54 on: June 16, 2012, 06:09:05 PM »
I've always planned a flyfishing trip to GB. If I can go on vacation, I'll join. And after that enjoy one week flyfshing. That would be great. Lets see what I can do.
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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #55 on: June 16, 2012, 07:40:47 PM »
What's with people asking for permission to come? If it was some sort of closed meet, they wouldn't need to make an announcement about it.

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« Reply #56 on: June 16, 2012, 09:30:41 PM »
What's with people asking for permission to come? If it was some sort of closed meet, they wouldn't need to make an announcement about it.

They're just shy, or scared of being alienated Oo. I somwhow understand their worries having been here for almost 3 years, reading alot, but not writing much of anything (perfect stalker material right here XD)

On topic: I will come if I get admitted to a german university (they usually start in october). The other options that might make it possible to come would be getting admitted to Riga, since I don't know when their semester starts.

Edit: Although I might be a mood killer. I don't like alcohol so I don't drink.

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« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2012, 12:44:57 AM »

Edit: Although I might be a mood killer. I don't like alcohol so I don't drink.
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your not the only one:)
i also don't drink alcohol so if i can make i will join you with a soda:P:P:P

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Re: BBT Meet 2012
« Reply #58 on: June 17, 2012, 02:24:07 AM »
If I were to travel to your island it would be to visit my home country, Wales.  As I don't drink beer and have just had spinal surgery I'd pass on that too.  Now to discuss older British programs I have liked (Lovejoy, Sherlock Holmes, '50s Science Fiction like THE TERRANAUGHTS, The Saint etc) that would be a delightful afternoon.

Best of luck to you all.

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« Reply #59 on: June 17, 2012, 02:38:45 AM »
your not the only one:)
i also don't drink alcohol so if i can make i will join you with a soda:P:P:P
I wont be going because, while all though I do have lots of free time, I also have all these stupid little daily obligations that I cant put aside long enough to traverse an ocean to drink with weeaboos. Maybe if there was one in the Milwaukee/Chicago area I would make an appearance, but, meh. Maybe a con or something later in the year would make a good US thing.

Anyway- was just going to say; nothing at all wrong with not drinking, as long as you aren't the kind of person who sits around and gets all pissy when other people are drunk and acting rowdy. Ive met a few of those people in my time. One of the WORST kind of people to take out on the town. Ive sent designated drivers home and payed for a cab just because of how annoying they can be. Like I said tho, that isnt just not drinking, its acting high and might because you aren't. Anyway; /minirant off
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