[F]Milton Keynes 1.0 Meet Report
Chris Suslowicz
A poster's preamble: the following text was concocted after the meal, by
Suzi and Ookey (abetted by all and sundry), and typed by Suzi into a
borrowed Compaq portable... in Micro$oft Word (Aaaaargh!) text was 1863
bytes before I tidied it up, but the file size was 19K - Microbloat anyone?
Anyway:
Milton Keynes v1.0
AFPers present:
'Ookey, Ookling, Gid, Suzi, Big Jules, The Godess, The Bellinghman, Robin,
Chris Suslowicz, Loriba, Maurice(Mr O.), Zweiblumen, Cadbury (the Moose),
Darrell (the Penguin) and Harry (the Hedgehog).
Lurkers present: Teresa & George + sprogs.
Unable to be present, but wishes passed to the meeting (via 'Ookey): Howard
(stuck in Leicester.. Howard.. pah.. hire cars.. stick them in the scorpion
pit as well!), ppint. (attended by phone), Gordon Steemson and Ookey's
brother-in-law (who lurks in Calgary) Andrew.
Duncan said "plthththththh" several times (especially to Gid)... and this
is probably the most noteworthy quote from during the Chinese meal . Plenty
of very nice chinese food was eaten. Discussions included: Cats.. more
cats.. pigeons.. death of pigeons.. musak (especially in restaurants!)..
Loriba WYMMed the entire meet.. the entire meet accepted. Alan said that
peeled grapes looked quite disgusting. Loriba's T-shirt did the rounds to
be signed. LOTS of chocolate was passed round (and the now obligatory
grapes were also passed round!)
Quotes: "Are we signing it the right way up!" (Mike - you're right - these
things DO sound better out of context!)
And Chris said "And this roundabout intentionally left blank"
Ookey AFProposed to Suzi, since living with Gid deserved loads of sympathy
- Suzi accepted and Gid was seen to sulk!
Most were too busy eating to contribute anything deep and meaningful
(Oxymoron? - Loriba) or anything too deeeply embarassing.
Ookey
via Chris
After the meal, the meeting fractionated somewhat: Ookey went off to find
ppint (stuck in traffic on the M1 and subsequently mislaid in MK), The
Bellingpeople went home, having arranged a further pubmeet for the evening,
and the Usual Suspects (Chris(me), Big Jules, Gid, Suzi, Loriba &
Zweiblumen) headed for the nearest pub to pass the time. Beer was drunk,
CCCBs consumed, quotes ruthlessly taken out of context, e.g: "When he's a
bit 'tired and emotional' at night, the tongue comes out as well" from Suzi
(of Gid)[1], also "It tastes a bit like Germolene smells" and "Lychees
taste like paraffin smells" (at which point I ran out of envelope.)
At about 18:00 we decided to head for Milton Keynes 1.0.1 (V1R0M1 in
IBMspeak). Gid and Suzi departed in their Capri (full of computer bits
(sorry!)), and after a pause to buy Lottery tickets (did anyone win?), the
remainder headed for the Plough via taxi. There we found ppint and the
Bellinghfolk, and the meeting continued. Loriba and myself were introduced
to the Seal of Approval (brings a new meaning to seal-clubbing), and
further fun was had by all. Hopefully, I have a photo of the "group hug"
that Moose and the others engaged in, if so, I'll try and post that
somewhere.
Meet closed at about 23:00, I think Birmingham is next?
Chris. (and Moose.)
[1] Oh, all right then: in the context of two-fingered typists. Gid then
demonstrated the "hunt and peck with quizzical expression" to general
amusement.
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Gid Holyoake
Chris Suslowicz wrote:
>
Mucho Snippetry..
>
> After the meal, the meeting fractionated somewhat: Ookey went off to find
> ppint (stuck in traffic on the M1 and subsequently mislaid in MK), The
> Bellingpeople went home, having arranged a further pubmeet for the evening,
> and the Usual Suspects (Chris(me), Big Jules, Gid, Suzi, Loriba &
> Zweiblumen) headed for the nearest pub to pass the time.
True.. true.. but not before I was seen by all those stood outside the
restaurant to *wilfully* assault my long-suffering SO with the tailgate
of the Capri.. somewhat more painful than a meeting with the Seal of
Approval.. You'll be pleased (I hope<G>) that poor Suzi is now
completely recovered, (it took a long time and some of the stuffing
didn't quite go back in the same place<G>[1]), and no lasting damage was
done to the car!![2]
Gid
[1] Sorry.. gratuitous pune!!
[2] She's gonna kill me when she reads this!![3]
[3] BTW Chris, you're right.. the monitor is hedgehogged!! [4]
[4] Good job I've got several spare ones lying about doing nothing!!
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Zweiblumen
In article <B02FB3B4...@af023.du.pipex.com>,
armag...@dial.fnord.pipex.com (Chris Suslowicz) writes:
<snipped a very much lot>
>(sorry!)), and after a pause to buy Lottery tickets (did anyone win?)
Did I buggery?! No! Er .. no didn't win either.
Seriously though .. I know I'm a quiet little person but thanks
to all there for making me feel welcome.
Steve
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... probably
Maurice Barnes
Gid Holyoake wrote:
>
> Chris Suslowicz wrote:
> >
> Mucho Snippetry..
> >
> > Zweiblumen) headed for the nearest pub to pass the time.
Oh, I wasn't missed then? Sorry I had to leave early, but the drive to
and from Chatsworth on Sunday was fraught with difficulty, mainly of the
watery kind. I doubt I would have made it without a sober
constitutuion.
A big thanks to Ookey and the Ookling for orgainising such a marvelous
meet.
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Gid Holyoake
Zweiblumen wrote:
>
> Seriously though .. I know I'm a quiet little person but thanks
> to all there for making me feel welcome.
>
Yup.. He's definitely a quiet little person.. He listens well though..
<fx:FrackinwrassinMODpeople..> <G>
Gid [1]
[1] BTW, when do we next meet?? [2]
[2] I've got a T-shirt with your name on it!!
Gid Holyoake
Maurice Barnes wrote:
>
> Gid Holyoake wrote:
> >
> > Chris Suslowicz wrote:
> > >
> > Mucho Snippetry..
> > >
> > > : Ookey went off to find ppint (stuck in traffic on the M1 and subsequently mislaid
> > >in MK), The Bellingpeople went home, having arranged a further pubmeet for the
> > >evening, and the Usual Suspects (Chris(me), Big Jules, Gid, Suzi, Loriba &
> > > Zweiblumen) headed for the nearest pub to pass the time.
>
> Oh, I wasn't missed then? Sorry I had to leave early, but the drive to
> and from Chatsworth on Sunday was fraught with difficulty, mainly of the
> watery kind. I doubt I would have made it without a sober
> constitutuion.
>
> A big thanks to Ookey and the Ookling for orgainising such a marvelous
> meet.
Seconded.....
Naah.. we did miss you Mr. "O" (well I think Loriba did anyway, coz us
lot weren't able to converse much about propogation of "Forbidden
Fruits").. Chris & meself did a good line in *forgotten* computer
architecture, most of us knew a fair bit about beer, and we also shared
some knowledge of *music* (or musak!!).....
Gid
Loriba
Gid Holyoake wrote:
>
> Chris Suslowicz wrote:
<snipperty-do-dah, snipperty-day....>
Can I just add that much praise should go to Ookey who despite the best
efforts of everyone involved (except the Ookling), managed to arrange an
excellent meet from halfway around the world. Must be a first!
Byyyyeeeeeeeee
Loriba
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Big Jules
Loriba wrote:
>
> Gid Holyoake wrote:
> >
> > Chris Suslowicz wrote:
>
> <snipperty-do-dah, snipperty-day....>
>
> Can I just add that much praise should go to Ookey who despite the best
> efforts of everyone involved (except the Ookling), managed to arrange an
> excellent meet from halfway around the world. Must be a first!
Double grovel, I forgot to put in my added agreement to above
statement, in my previous aparently empty post!! my brain ran away with
me (I dunno where we were going mind you!!) and I pressed the send
button without typing a word!! OOps
I intended to say that I thoroughly second the sentiment above (and
third and fourth it as there was enough food for all of that!! -
absolutely scrummy)
WElllllllll done OOkey
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Big Jules <julia...@virgin.net> wrote:
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^t
Woo, what relationship do we have?
(and does Carol know about it???)
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Big Jules
Andy Fawcett wrote:
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> Woo, what relationship do we have?
>
> (and does Carol know about it???)
>
> Abstain from beans.
Yes please!
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Russell Goff
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Maurice Barnes <bar...@globalnet.co.uk> writes:
> Oh, I wasn't missed then?
Neither it would seem was little me. Sorry I couldnt make it, what
with the Manderin being only half a mile from my front door an all
that. Unfortunately I was about 340 miles from my front door last
saturday, so that made me 340.5 miles from the meet. Still I had a
nice ride around West Penwith thinking of you lot. Mmm, what big
cliffs they have around there! Once again, apologies for missing
everyone, but I just HAD to visit the out-laws in rainy Cornwall.
Bestest regards to all,
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Andy Fawcett
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Big Jules <julia...@virgin.net> wrote:
> Andy Fawcett wrote:
>> Woo, what relationship do we have? (and does Carol know about it???)
> No, but our keyboards won't tell!!
That's a relief!
>> Abstain from beans.
> Yes please!
It wasn't beans, it was beer...
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J & R Hookey
Maurice Barnes <bar...@globalnet.co.uk> wrote:
> Gid Holyoake wrote:
> >
> > Chris Suslowicz wrote:
> > >
> > Mucho Snippetry..
> > >
> > > Ookey went off to find ppint (stuck in traffic on the M1 and
> > > subsequently mislaid > >in MK), The Bellingpeople went home, having
> > > arranged a further pubmeet for the > >evening, and the Usual Suspects
> > > (Chris(me), Big Jules, Gid, Suzi, Loriba & Zweiblumen) headed for the
> > > nearest pub to pass the time.
Sorry I couldn't make it for the evening drinkies wossaname, but a free
meal in Lester beckoned me and the Ookling (and as all who saw how much
the little guy can stuff in his face know, free food's appreciated!)
Though I did manage to have a couple of quick drinks with ppint and the
Bellingpeople before the mad dash to Lester.
> Oh, I wasn't missed then? Sorry I had to leave early, but the drive to
> and from Chatsworth on Sunday was fraught with difficulty, mainly of the
> watery kind. I doubt I would have made it without a sober
> constitutuion.
>
> A big thanks to Ookey and the Ookling for orgainising such a marvelous
> meet.
Thank you, I'm glad it went well myself - after planning it all from
nearly 9,000 miles distant (does this qualify me for any type of new
record?!)
Ookey
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