A[F]P Winterton Meet - A pre-report-report (kind of)
Howard A. Callaway
And as I warned the attendees I posting a brief spoiler of the events.
Attendees:
Naomi
John
Pam
Doofer
Alex
Tap
Carol
Howard - er.. me that is
and Garner of course
Instead of a report here are some questions you can try and answer using
only guesswork. They may well be answered by the proper report, which
should have a respectable[1] quote-file as well.
Anyway here goes:
Just what was Johns best on the table ?
What does Naomi want to chocolate coat ?
Who was Tap kissing ?
Where were the adults ?
Is it possible to fall asleep after Lava Java ?
Can you have too much chocolate ?
[1] In size not in content [3]
[2] Well okay who ?[3]
[3] But you could have guessed that
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Howard A. Callaway
<o...@belafon.demon.co.uk> writes
>Just staggered in from the Winterton Meet (day 1)
Now I've woken up the next day and realised that there's a few things
that maybe should have gone in here.
>And as I warned the attendees I posting a brief spoiler of the events.
>Attendees: Naomi, John, Pam, Doofer, Alex, Tap, Carol, Howard -
>er.. me that is, and Garner of course
>Instead of a report here are some questions you can try and answer using
>only guesswork. They may well be answered by the proper report, which
>should have a respectable[1] quote-file as well.
>
>Anyway here goes:
>
>Just what was Johns best on the table ?
>What[2] does Naomi want to chocolate coat ?
missed that footnote number - forget my own wossanme next.
>Who was Tap kissing ?
>Where were the adults ?
>Is it possible to fall asleep after Lava Java ?
>Can you have too much chocolate ?
Will there be more Winterton[4] Meets ?
Does Howard have anything else in his pockets[5][7] ?
Will more people attend next time[8] ?
As soon as the survivors surface I hope there will be a substantial
report
>[1] In size not in content [3]
>[2] Well okay who ?[3]
>[3] But you could have guessed that
[4] AFP north I think it was[6]
[5] Chip Forks not included
[6] Well Winterton sounds better
[7] This is totally irrelevent BTW
[8] When full reports of choccie consumption comes to light that is.
Naomi
Callaway <o...@belafon.demon.co.uk> writes
>And as I warned the attendees I posting a brief spoiler of the events.
>
>Just what was Johns best on the table ?
Erm...erm...desperately trying to think of something that won't
incriminate further.
>Is it possible to fall asleep after Lava Java ?
NO! Impossible.
>Can you have too much chocolate ?
You can have too much of a good thing you know. (G)
There'll probably be another meet next year. I'm looking forward to the
one in Manchester though (she says looking across Usenet meaningfully at
Doofie and Alex).
I can tell I'm going to be hauted by certain expressions, possibly for
the rest of my sad, miserable little life. I'm going to go and crawl
under the nearest rock and hide for a very long time now.
--
Naomi
Howard A. Callaway
to write the report. I warn you now I tend to ramble on a bit and fall off
topic with an alarming regularity.
Attendees (as mentioned elsewhere):
Naomi
John
Pam
Doofer (James)
Alex
Tap
Carol
Howard
Garner (the playful)
Judith (Naomis Mum - thanks for letting us in[12] - We are very grateful)
As advertised the meet commenced approximately at 2:00pm local time at the
Cross Keys in Winterton (North Lincolnshire). Depending on your definition
I might have been first to arrive, but I was on my second coke when I
discovered that the others were probably next door (that being the home of
Naomi and Judith after all), only I was too lazy to rush the soft drink and
go and see.
Just as the last mouthful of beverage was consumed[1] the others, excepting
Judith and Pam, wandered in. Which was lucky really as it gave Tap an
opportunity to purchase yet another coke for me. Since I was already
sprawled out there were no problems working out where the group would sit.
How much easier could it be. Against all better judgement that sat down
around me anyway.
Introductions were briefly made. I finally proved I'm not a figment of
everyone's imagination, I do have a voice and a body[2]. Then Pam arrived
and introductions were made again[3]. I think by this point we'd all worked
out who everyone was, I could be wrong though.
A few cooling beverages were consumed to accompany the idle chit-chat which
occurs at times like this. After a short while Tap stated he had a present
to give to me, all the way from Susan[4][5]. A sudden epiphany was
received, giving me enough time to utter the near immortal phrase[7a],
sadly most people missed it so he kissed me again[9].
Some photos were passed around from the Con and the Ipswich meet I think, I
can remember that Tap was kissing another male in one of the photos, but
I'm informed this is pretty normal.
Carol proved yet again that she can stop computer geeking by the simple
mention of lingerie. This would have worked quite well if there wasn't a
sudden outbreak of lingerie geeking[11]. But that's to be expected I
suppose.
Tap and Carol had to leave early to dash off and attend Taps sisters
surprise birthday, so we decided to move the convention next door again.
Pam requisitioned James and Alex to carry some chocolate delicacies from her
car to the kitchen table. John vanished to retrieve a bowl of his rather
delicious mousse[13]. Some clearing up was required to fit the assortment
of chocolate goodies on the kitchen table. The final haul[14] was as
follows:
2 x Chocolate Mousse
1 x Chocolate Cake
1 x Dime Bar Cake
1 x (tub) Chocolate brownies
loads x packs of more delicious things
For some reason not a great deal was said over the next few minutes,
although there was a lot of eating going on. John took some of his mousse
to the landlords at the B&B he was staying at and returned wielding a
notepad for any quotable comments that may come out as it were.
Conversation tended to the more chocolate orientated. Naomi asked about
Maya Gold, a bar of which was discovered in my pockets and surrendered
up[14].
About now Tap and Carol (and the associated children had to leave),
occasioning a bout of hugging[15].
Alex and James obviously decided things were quietening down a little and
opted to unleash the Lava Java on the other poor unfortunates. Contrary to
my hopes I didn't notice any difference to normal coffee[16], aside from a
little time dilation and the sudden re-appearance of a caffeine demon I
thought I'd lost months ago.
Against all expectations[17] and caffeine it was decided that this was a
good time to sit down. As usual chat got varied. We found out just what
Pam did to get picked up by 20 men in green wellies. Also that I can fall
asleep after drinking Lava Java[19]. Alex will indeed drop his trousers to
show off his thighs without the need for bribery or alcohol[20]. I don't
seem to count as a man[21], this wasn't explained to my satisfaction
either.
All too soon it was time for me to depart to places else-where, leaving the
few who remained to carry on. I have no idea what happened after this[22].
But it was taken as another excuse for a bit of hugging, me threatening to
be seen again, that sort of thing.
For the bit I was able to attend, that was it. I'd like to say thanks to
everyone there. When can we have another one ? Please drop me a line so we
can get together again. And CIHTR[23] ?
[1] Or an hour later
[2] Although some may disagree [6]
[3] Only less briefly this time
[4] My RL fiancée
[5] Susan deserves 2 footnotes at least [10][7]
[6] I don't say much anyway
[7] *vom* all you like - see if I care
[7a] No Tongues !!!!
[9] The bounder
[10] And more[7]
[11] I have to ask - Gid ? Buttons ?
[12] I'd say you were very brave but you were at the Con
[13] Just 'cos I was caught eating from the serving bowl of Pams mousse is
no reflection on Johns. They were both wonderful.
[14] What else would be done with it after all.
[15] As, I'm sure you're aware, is just what happens when people vanish
early.
[16] I guess I could be a little de-sensitised[18]
[17] but the chocolate and coffee were having opposing effects.
[18] at one point I owned 3 coffee machines and some days kept them running
for 24 hour + periods.
[19] I didn't - but it was close.
[20] that's not to say he won't appreciate either.
[21] If I was paranoid this would worry me - hang on I am.
[22] I do have a slight problem with remote observation
[23] Can I Have The Recipe ?
Carol
> As advertised the meet commenced approximately at 2:00pm local time
> at the Cross Keys in Winterton (North Lincolnshire). Depending on
> your definition I might have been first to arrive, but I was on my
> second coke when I discovered that the others were probably next door
> (that being the home of Naomi and Judith after all), only I was too
> lazy to rush the soft drink and go and see.
Myself and the plumbing arrived in said pub not long after 2pm. The
staff obviously had their weirdness filters switched on becuase even
before we purchased drinks we were directed to Naomi's house.
> Some photos were passed around from the Con and the Ipswich meet I
> think, I can remember that Tap was kissing another male in one of the
> photos, but I'm informed this is pretty normal.
They were from the Norwich meet and it was Darren (Oook) that was being
tapped.
> Carol proved yet again that she can stop computer geeking by the
> simple mention of lingerie. This would have worked quite well if
> there wasn't a sudden outbreak of lingerie geeking[11]. But that's to
> be expected I suppose.
Damn, he's told everyone now - I'll have to find a new anti-computer
geek topic....
> 2 x Chocolate Mousse
Both delicious. Both even more delicious when served with one of the
following...
> 1 x Chocolate Cake
*Mmmmmmmmmmmm* *wist* *drool*
> 1 x Dime Bar Cake
*swoon* This was so delicious! Pam, you are without a doubt the Oh
Goddess of chocolate - if only because it was impossible to eat that
cake without thanking every deity you've ever believed in that you had
lived to experience that moment. And as I asked at the time, since you
have already won my heart with your delicious baking, WYMM ?
> 1 x (tub) Chocolate brownies
In spite of the rush to concede defeat I think doofer and Alex did a
mighty fine job of these too, they were just slightly chewy with a very
chocolatey flavour - another recipe to send to the archive please lads..
> For the bit I was able to attend, that was it. I'd like to say
> thanks to everyone there. When can we have another one ? Please drop
> me a line so we can get together again. And CIHTR[23] ?
Seconded. Many many thanks to Naomi for hosting such a pleasant
afternoon, and to Janice for letting Dale and Vicci stay with her while
me and Tap went to the pub, and to everyone who brought chocolate with
them, and to Howard for being a real person and not just a pigment and
to Tap for everything else.....
Carol
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Pam xxx
>
> Damn, he's told everyone now - I'll have to find a new anti-computer
> geek topic....
>
Finnish Chocolate Dime Cake seems to work - everyone stopped talking
then.
> > 1 x Chocolate Cake
>
> *Mmmmmmmmmmmm* *wist* *drool*
Why thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
> > 1 x Finnish Dime Bar Cake
>
> *swoon* This was so delicious! Pam, you are without a doubt the Oh
> Goddess of chocolate - if only because it was impossible to eat that
> cake without thanking every deity you've ever believed in that you had
> lived to experience that moment. And as I asked at the time, since you
> have already won my heart with your delicious baking, WYMM ?
>
Oh it is so nice to be appreciated. (fx. flutters eyelashes) I should
be most honoured to accept my dear - (the recipe is in the e-mail).
> Seconded. Many many thanks to Naomi for hosting such a pleasant
> afternoon
Thirded - it was a very pleasant day, and evening and I shall happily
tell eveyone about it when I get my voice back.(g)
BTW must put the record straight, my poor little afpsister Naomi hasn't
dared put her face out of doors since the quote file appeared - yes Mr
Briggs was mentioned in passing, quite possibly in the same sentence as
chocolate and legs but not all night - there were far more references to
how cute Alex and Doofie were even when they tried to out-growl Garner,
especially when Alex shared his pineapple fritter with me. Thank you
sweetie.
It was a great way to spend a rainy day, can't wait 'til the next one.
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Pam xxx afpfiancee of Carol and afpbig sister to Naomi (anyone who
picks on her has to deal with me:-))
Jenny With the Axe
>Damn, he's told everyone now - I'll have to find a new anti-computer
>geek topic....
Well, you could always bring out your cross stitch...
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Goddess of delusions
"Scary, isn't it? A naked man running around looking for a sheep..."
Carol
>
> Carol <ca...@lspace.org> writes:
>
> >Damn, he's told everyone now - I'll have to find a new anti-computer
> >geek topic....
>
> Well, you could always bring out your cross stitch...
This is afp. If anyone can geek about crossstich it's us. I'm not
altogether sure that would be any better than computer geeking.
I think I'll stick to the lingerie discussions, I know it's not the same
now that you all know my tactics but hey, I like talking about knickers.
Loriba
stunned the room by saying......
> Jenny With the Axe wrote:
> > Well, you could always bring out your cross stitch...
>
> This is afp. If anyone can geek about crossstich it's us. I'm not
> altogether sure that would be any better than computer geeking.
>
> I think I'll stick to the lingerie discussions, I know it's not the same
> now that you all know my tactics but hey, I like talking about knickers.
We could always talk about embroidered knickers <g,d&rvvvf>
Loriba
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Carol
> We could always talk about embroidered knickers <g,d&rvvvf>
You'd have to make sure you put a decent backing on otherwise it could
be very scratchy, well unless your stitiching was really neat, and even
then it'd be a bit scratchy.
But I suppose that with a bit of iron-on interfacing and so long as you
kept any beading to the outside you'd be alright. Sequins would be just
a bit too tacky though don't ya think?
Kevin Hackett
<MPG.108c5977b...@news.mindspring.com>...
>On Mon, 12 Oct 1998 21:38:42 +0100, Carol(ca...@lspace.org) spake
>thusly:
>> Loriba wrote:
>>
>>>We could always talk about embroidered knickers <g,d&rvvvf>
>>
>>You'd have to make sure you put a decent backing on otherwise
>>it could be very scratchy, well unless your stitiching was really
>>neat, and even then it'd be a bit scratchy.
>>
>>But I suppose that with a bit of iron-on interfacing and so long as you
>>kept any beading to the outside you'd be alright. Sequins would be just
>>a bit too tacky though don't ya think?
>>
>
>KkatD-who is partial to gold braid, herself
Thereby putting the final nail in the coffin of the chances of me
concentrating on work today. :-)
I dunno, when I grow up I want to be a dirty old man.
Cheers,
Kevin
Men just don't talk about their underwear. I think it's because of the
skidmarks.