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General Category => Updates => Topic started by: Joeno on July 31, 2007, 00:37
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For logistic reasons, we will be forced to end our signups this Thursday!
As has been informally announced and discussed before, I will be visiting London on my vacation near the end of August. Since it's the perfect opportunity to bring many people from this fine site together in one place, we have decided to organize a PKMN.NET meet for our members. It will be on 26 August, a Sunday, during the afternoon. The current schedule is that the meet runs from 1PM to 5PM, which should be more than enough. Be sure to have everything arranged - although admins will be in the vicinity earlier than that, we've got our own stuff to do at that time, and we are not going to wait for family/etc to pick you up for long after that time. (Especially since some of us are planning to go for some food and so on after that)
To make such we don't get all kinds of weirdos attracted to the event, you are sort of going to need to sign up for this. This, depending mostly on your age, will require a few steps:
If you are at least 18 years old let us know here or in private. You're old and wise enough to decide for yourself.
If you are 15 years or younger we want you to ask your parents for permission, and we want to be sure you did. We want to get word from your parents, and we don't want you to forge it. We are also going to be extremely cautious about accepting people, so be prepared to be turned down if we decide it's not okay for you to come. In particular, the younger, the less chance there is of us accepting you. We are absolutely not interested in babysitting. See this (http://pkmn.net/forums/index.php?topic=64661.msg1315599#msg1315599)
If you are in between these ages, we still want you to ask your parents. We're not going to double check for you, but are also prepared to answer any questions they may have, if they find it necessary.
Once it goes through, you'll get access to a special forum where the specifics will be discussed.
In any case, we reserve the right to reject your 'application', since we cannot always be sure of the intention of people we barely know and who have rarely posted here. I doubt it will be a major problem, but we do want to be careful.
And yes, we realise people may not be truthful about their age. We accept no responsibility for what happens if you lie, and may decide that it's best for you to go home asap.
In general, PKMN.NET cannot take any responsibility for what happens to you while travelling to and from this event, or while it's happening. We'll try to make sure stuff goes alright, but cannot make any guarantees.
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Do we apply here? If so, you can take this as my application. I'm 16, and I've already asked my parents, infact, they are dropping me off at station themselves. So, is that enough information for my application?
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Aarrgghh...Long have I wished for something like this, but there's no way someone like me can go. I keep forgetting that this is a European site...As a Candadian, I wish that someday, there'll be one of these closer to home. Anyway, good luck, and have fun, everyone who's going!
*Waves like an idiot*
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Please, do not reply to this topic saying "Oh I can't go" or "Why can't we have one in [insert country here]?" This is a topic for applications to go, not complaining about how you can't.
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Yeah, 16+ applications can generally go here, for those younger than 16, we need more information. admin@pkmn.net is probably the best place to write to then.
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Rex won't stop insulting me unless I apply, so here goes.
I'm 22 D: Lemme in!
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I'm 17 and my mother is okay with me going
Travelling by train and I'm bringing my girlfriend with me who is, however, fourteen. Her mum is okay with her going as long as she sticks with me. (She's not on this site, but I figured I better add it just incase).
Do I need to provide any other information?
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Hm, I can come, and I'm seventeen and a half, so I'm near to the age that you need. I've asked my Mum if I can come and she says its fine, but on the condition that my three sisters take me (who are 23, 30, and 30 something (I forget)) there to make sure I'm not getting picked up by a load of "odd persons," as she calls them. So, I'll pretty much get there, then they'll go shopping or something, and come back later.
If you need any other information, PM me or attack me on the chats. :P Thanks for organising this Joeno!
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I ma coming too. Yay! =D
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I'm fifteen (Well.. in three days time, but still, I'll be fifteen on the day) and interested in going. What proof exactly can I give that my parents have agreed to let me go?
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At the very least, I'd like one of your parents to mail us at admin@pkmn.net, stating so. Depending on where you live, I'd also like to know about travel arrangements and the like - I'm not sure whether it'd be a good idea for you to travel on your own.
I'd also like a seperate email from you, with your account name, and the email address your parents will be mailing from, and your account name. The two mails should, of course, come from different places, and I expect that it will have your real names for recognisability :)
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*waves* I'll be there hopefully. Looks like I'll probably be able to keep myself occupied talking to ALK about manga and stuff.
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Im 18, and ill be there =D
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*waves* I'll be there hopefully. Looks like I'll probably be able to keep myself occupied talking to ALK about manga and stuff.
And... what would your age be?
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19. That is my age.
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Hmm... im in a bit of a tough position, seeing as im going to stay with my cousins for two weeks prior to the vent and really don't know if im going to be free on the day or not until just a little time before =-/
Although if i can go idd probably need to know where it is before i can get permission...
What do i do then? [Im 16]
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I'll be attending. I'm 16. My dad (I don't have a mum/step-mum) has a clear knowledge of what I'm doing, and we're even in London then because of my dad and his work affairs.
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Hmm... im in a bit of a tough position, seeing as im going to stay with my cousins for two weeks prior to the vent and really don't know if im going to be free on the day or not until just a little time before =-/
I'd prefer it to be certain.
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I'd prefer it to be certain.
Well good news! It turns out the star on the calender for the day (which i had no idea what it meant), has nothing to do with me, so therefore, i would be free to go providing I can get there on my own =D
(I really should have said that yesterday when I found out...)
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Eighteen, most definitely coming!
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15 and the email should be coming through now, I have told my mum to do this off her yahoo account and I will email you now with her user name and my account details I do hope that this will be enough as she is fine with me going (the only questions were about the admins as she thought lord barnabat was a bit wierd looking) (no offense) please could you email my Mum on sslady65@yahoo.co.uk then she'll reply with my permission.
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Haha at above poster! I'm 19, and I should be coming provided I have some money :D
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why do you laugh, she was very serious though it was really funny i was trying to show here that you guys (admins) were cool guys.
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Glad to know I give such a good impression!
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she dosnt mean any thing by it you know how mums get...
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I'm 15 and a half and my and dad and my sister are going to the London zoo while i go to this event. I'm trying to persuade dad to send a email to you....if he wants to...we are coming by train and may be using the underground..(I'm scared of the underground!)..but it's official, I'm coming and my family is picking me up and dropping me there as well.
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16, SHOULD be going. However, I need to get a friend to tag along, as that's the condition I am allowed to travel to London on.
I should be going though.
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Ok, Dan has made me a very tempting bribe so I will probably come along XD I'm 18 so I don't need permission :P
And uhh...if I don't have any money on the day then I will be starving myself as I am so broke it's not even funny XD Or maybe I'll bring an apple along or something...hmm....
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I'm in.
I'm 60, i am rather overweight, i like giving children sweeties.
On a serious note. I probably will be coming. I'm a friend of mushrooms, so you know i'm safe.
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Your age is not listed in your profile, so consider whatever happens to you Mushroom's responsibility. (Although I think that will be fine here)
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where are me meeting??
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Erm.... Ive just got back and have a problem.
It seems im not able to come tomorrow :'(
Just found out a relative has died and the funeral's set for tomorrow, and thats not really something I can opt out of =/
On a brighter note, I just passed my GCSEs *attempt at smile*
Sorry guys =[
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I'm sure everyone will understand. Family first. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
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today was really great. i'm hoping everyone got back alright.
i only have a few pictures of me, mushroom, lottie, and peoples =]
the ones that i was in taken by the other people. i cant wait to see cos i ruined them o_O
WHEEE
cheers lads and laddesses =]
i can now officially say. that myself and rex battled to the death. with BIG STICKS
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CONOR!
Yes, today was, in two words, freaking EPIC! It was a brilliant day, can't wait for all the photos and video to be put up.
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It sounds like it went really well... Where are you gonna post the pictures Conor?
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what do you look like topic, obvously!
still got to put them onto the computer and upload anywho
so i'll do it later on. im actually really tired cos i walked everywhere.
plus i got abot 3 hours sleep =/ stupid parties
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and stupid Lottie waking you up?
Today was amazing though. I'm writing up the report, so that SHOULD be finished and mailed tonight.
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mmm, glad you guys had fun.
wish i could have gone. larh o.o
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yeah THANKS TO YOU LOTTIE
i woke up cos you called me and made me leave the party all nighter early. i got there too early ad i had to WAIT for you and katie
then we waited like an hour for barney and dan.
DUDE
tireddd
lottie we've met twice now ^^
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-sits in a corner and is sad with jess-
Heh, sounds great... though from what I gather it was just taking photos and walking o.o
-envious-
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We have indeed
And conor
We waved at you and you walked STRAIGHT PAST US
Well i waved. Katie didnt realise it was you.
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WHEEEEEERRRRRREEEEEEE AAARRRRREEEEE YYYYYOOOOOOUUUUUU!!!!!!! :,( i was in Hyde park about 3:00PM! (blame underground and train) i looked allover Hyde park! (looked around notting Hill concert, didn't like it.) i saw some ppl playing football in red fluorescent vests...was that you??/
any road, i had a nice walk around the park looking for you but then again, it was nice.
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So what did you guys do after we left?
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If you'd posted your number somewhere, we could have gotten hold of you =/
We were just under a tree
And after you left we hung around for a while then went to Leicester square. I'll fill in all the blanks when I finish the report.
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*joins teh Jessie and teh Mark* ;_;
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BTW, I was here two years ago! (And lol at my join date.)
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ooh, sounds fun =D
Hope you guys had lots of fun! =D
*joins corner*
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So much fun <333 Rex started hitting on Katie, half of us are going to be banned due to the interviews and we attracted one hell of a lot of odd stares xDD
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I never got any returns. :<
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That was literally the best thing ever.
You are all most excellent people. We're doing this again at some point, as today was incredible.
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I wish I could've come. Sounds like you all had a lot of fun. :<
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PICTURES:
http://flickr.com/photos/87456123@N00/sets/72157601679545596/ (http://flickr.com/photos/87456123@N00/sets/72157601679545596/)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/1243920701_1b0fd7126d.jpg?v=0)
(Hopefully more from Veyka, Barney and other people soon!)
Also: a quick video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCsgp9zj3Sw (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCsgp9zj3Sw)
More videos to come.
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Wow, looks like you guys had a lot of fun! Wish I coulda gone but oh well. >.<;
London's to damn far away...
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I hope you had fun!
*becomes a member of corner for only £2 a week!*
It sounds like you had alot of fun.
Stupid South West. So far away from London.
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Looks like you all had fun! :D Damn me not living any nearer to London...
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Haha that's a good video James!
I'd like to publically thank EVERYONE for making yesterday as good as it was, and especially to the hardcore few who stayed on later for some tipples ;)
I've got a few photo's to share, I guess I can post them here?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1956.jpg)
Psythor looking like he's about to kill someone in Barmey's hat!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1642.jpg)
Ok I need to work on my zoom technique...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1638.jpg)
Some of the crew (from left to right): Veyka (Angus), Steffan's girlfriend, Moo (Psychoshark), Steffan, Barney, Conor, Lottie (the head at the front xD)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1234.jpg)
PHWOARRRRR! (Lottie!)
More sightseeing ^^;:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1833.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1832.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1819.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/dthatcher/26-08-07_1806.jpg
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Excellent photo's there! It looked awsome. If there's another one, I'm gonna make it a priority of mine to go.
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Here are mine
http://flickr.com/photos/12218268@N07/sets/72157601692118168/
If anyone has any complaints, say, and ill remove them, but im taking it as said, that by going to the meeting you agreed to having your picture taken and posted back onto the site
Edit, new link, taged and made them into a set
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*pokes pictures* what is that paper that teh Rex is holding up? o.o
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It says "In America" He wanted to pin it to his shirt and walk about like that all day.
Nice pis Veyka, why are some in black and white?
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Because, a few arty B/W ones are nice =P
Im glad you like them =D
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Ahh, I thought you might have done them on purpose. woo, artistic licence.
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In America.
Xagor gave it to me.
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I use my Licence as much as i wish :P
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i am very VERY suprised.
NOBODY took pictures of the epic stick fight with me and rex
DUDE IT WAS LEGENDARY =/
the katie and rex ones = lol
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Because, a few arty B/W ones are nice =P
Im glad you like them =D
No I can quiet clearly remember during the day when it went black and white.
And I agree with Conor!
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Haha.. i'm surprised no one got one of me skipping with either William or Dan.
Mind you, there were so many things that deserved to be filmed, and just got a "why isnt anybody filming this?"
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Ohh that wasnt just me :O
I think i had put the camera away at that point Lottie :(
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That was literally the best thing ever.
You are all most excellent people. We're doing this again at some point, as today was incredible.
o rly? Bristol?
Sounds and looks awesome guys.
GET IN THERE, REX MY SON
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Well guyz, WHEN'S THE NEXT TIME? *impatient* D:
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James was saying something about having one around Christmas time, but it might not be the best time for everyone, unless it's in the holidays and not on the actual day.
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>_>
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR PUK =D In Bristol...
Sadly I think in the holidays, people would be going round family and friends giving and recieving presents, therefore not many people could go =/
Maybe some weekend before the holiday, Saturday, probably.
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No saturdays. Lottie has to work on saturdays =[
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i think more people work weekends than go away for the christmas holidays.. don't they?
christmas sounds ideal to me.. i could probably actually go then.. as my friends won't all dissapear and leave me without a way to get to London :P
its also less likely i'll be doing a work experiance placement then.. heh o.o
(and i think that goes for most other people? cos the christmas holiday are a bit short for that..)
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Well anyway on IRC we were thinking of seperate events, but you would have to have a responsible 18+ year old at each one, probably an admin.
ONE IN BRISTOL
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Sadly I think in the holidays, people would be going round family and friends giving and recieving presents, therefore not many people could go =/
What if it's for New Years or the week before school starts up again? I could definately come if it's in that two week Christmas holiday slot, preferrebly someday after Christmas. : D
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Seems like you all had fun. I hope you all had a good time, did not sweat to death on the tube, or get too drunk and vomit on the road.
Hey, if you do another one, See you there in 3 years!
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As I posted in the London Meet Board:
Great day, I apologise for me being quiet and all. I guess seeing all you guys there made me a bit shy, which is odd considering how chatactive I am on here. o.o
Next time, I ll bring my DS. That ll make me has something to talk about (My mind was a bit blink coversation wise too). Brought the GBA incase Mikey brought his 3rd Gen Celebi T.T
But yay, great day. :)
And a little extra, my photos of the event! (http://laprasking.deviantart.com/gallery/scraps/)
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In the vast majority of the pictures I'm in, in all of them taken by different people, I'm not even looking a the camrea!
Wondeful time. It really was, something magical about standing by Nelson's Collum in the middle of a sunset with random people you've just met of the internet.
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Not a whole lot, but http://pkmn.net/joeno/london07/meet/ has some images.
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I see Pringles in one of those pictures D:
Damn, knew that I should have gone.
Perhaps.
Hurrah for mushroom's shirt o.o
...And I've run out of available comments. baaaahhh.
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Those pringles were Tims. I ate most of the ones that got eaten. =]
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I am really annoyed now that I couldn't come. Before I didn't mind but now that I've heard how great it was I am infuriated >:(... Only joking ;D lol, but yeah I wish I could've come.
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Not a whole lot, but http://pkmn.net/joeno/london07/meet/ has some images.
I'm quite amused that so many of those photos are of other people taking photos. Lolwut. (http://pkmn.net/joeno/london07/meet/P8260023.JPG)
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check Psythor's Youtube thingy for an explanation :P
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;_;
Why didn't I gooo?
Wait, because I suck in social situations and daylight = No
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My Missus wouldnt let me come told me i had to spend time with her and the baby
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Wow, looks like everyone had fun. ^^
The annoying thing is, I was in London from the morning of Sunday 27th to around 4:30 today. ¬¬ I could have probably gone if I went to London a day earlier.
If there's ever another one, I will try to come. ^^ Although I probably won't be able to if it's in London, cos it's quite far away.
Bristol like Sappy said lol
Looked like fun though =]
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Haha, even if I could make to one, I'd just be the quiet shy one with nothing to talk about =/
But still... one in Wales I say, not Bristol.
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C'mon are you saying that you would have absolutely nothing to talk about, even if you brought your whole pokemon collection? :o
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There's always someone to talk to, even I managed to spark a coversation with everyone!
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If theres another london meet, make it on ANYDAY but a sunday.. the trains ae murder on sundays
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I think on IRC the best bet of a meetup, other than Sunday would be a bank holiday. When is the next bank holiday?
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You kidding? Bank holidays are even worse for traffic than normal weekends D=
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ZOMGZ. . . Looks like fun^^
There should definatly be one in NI in the future. . . for the uh. . . three or four Irish members on this site T-T *Shott'dtohellzandback*
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For those who don't check the front page, there's another Meet report (http://pkmn.net/index.php?action=page&page=8583)
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And now there is yet another Meet Report (http://pkmn.net/?action=page&page=8584)
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stop bragging guyz i mean it geez :c
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I probably wouldn't go if there was another meet... I don't usually go to events and such. Plus I don't talk much so yeah...
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It was, a truely, truely wonderful time.
I'm glad I made so many friends at the meet!
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Charlie! You spelt truly wrong!
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I am truly sorry, I am not used to using a keyboard. I shall try to correct this problem in future. My previous statement is still true, however, I am glad I met you all.
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I wish I was there now...
Oh well.
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Wish I was there, I'm in USA though...
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Apparently there may be another meet up, so yeah =D
lucky londoners, it'll probably be there again, or while I'm on holiday =P
So, yeah, most people are kind of confused whether or not, so is there any desicions being made for later on in the year? =D
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Later. Be patient. It's going to entirely depend on when I manage to be able to go to London, and that will depend on a large number of factors on how the last months of uni go for me.
Don't worry, we'll announce everything in time. Just PLEASE don't keep bugging us about further details, as we don't know either. As I said, be patient.
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Idea!
We set up seperate meets all over the world, and sort of have a webcam link to the main London meet, so that we can communicate.
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No, not really.
First of all, the point of our London meet is that we don't spend and talk to people through the computer, but that we meet them in real life. We are unlikely to be at an internet-viable place at all, and I don't think any of us will want to do so.
Second, we are going to keep making strict arrangements about who will attend, with regards to age and meeting people. It is not possible for us to do so if people meet up together elsewhere, we can't arrange anything, can't have any responsibility for it, and as such can't make it part of any sort of official PKMN.NET business.
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I was wondering if we could have it further north in Manchester, coz its nearly central of the UK, meaning PUKers from all over the UK (including Scotland, as there's no way they could get to London and back in one day) can get to it easier. A few of us did manage to meet in Manchester for the 20th anniversary (including Psythor and Typhlosion) and was allowed to go on my own (well, my mum left me at the event thing once we got to the trafford centre) and I think it would be more practical. I wouldn't be allowed to go to London anyway coz its too big and dangerous and expensive (my family only goes for special occasions only ie west end show). Wheras Manchester isn't as big and dangerous, train fares are loads cheaper and most people can get there in an hour or two.
Please can we have one in Manchester coz theres no way I'd be allowed to go to London for something like this and like I said, its easier to access. Or if not, consider Birmingham or Liverpool (which are both in the Midlands).
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Is Manchester interesting enough for me to have my holiday in for some longer period is time? As that is one of the main reasons for the meet - the fact that I can be there for a holiday. I'm not interested in traveling over to Manchester just for a day.
Furthermore, consider that other people would have the same problem as you if it were in Manchester instead of London, possibly making it equally difficult for them.
(And there's the age issue. The 16+ rule will be adhered to as strictly that time as well, resolving part of these problems)
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(including Scotland, as there's no way they could get to London and back in one day)
Our resident Scotswoman Claire did come to the London Meet, then again she an adult, but it shows its pratical (She stayed overnight).
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Manchester is 8 odd hours away from the place of my dwelling. London is only 3. But then again, I'm 12, so I doubt I'd be able to go to the meet.
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Perhaps if a London meet were arranged properly in advance, like everything completely sorted a good few months before hand, people would be able to reserve rooms in the same hotel, so it wouldn't be so much like people having to wander london looking for their hotel on their own.
Anyway, i didn't go to the meet, which was a bit sucky.. but i was quite ill that day so it was probably for the best.. but i know i wouldn't be able to go any further than London, and wouldn't feel comfortable doing so. London is very easily accessable from everywhere because of all the train connections it has.
Just costs quite a lot of you have a return that isn't for the same day.. as i found out when i handed over £100 for a couple of train tickets =c
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In my experience with trains, PsyKoViggy, the sooner you get it booked the cheaper it is. It's the same with anything and everything really. I've been to see a couple of the people I'm friends with on here a few times now, one of the visits being to London to meet someone. When I booked my tickets, I only had enough money on me to book a one-way ticket so that I did.. and with it being about a week in advance it cost me £28. Being the idiot I can be at times, I left it until the day to book my ticket home and that put me back £40.
I'm off to see said member again in a couple of weeks time.. and I've been quoted at £46 return for the journey. I've also been quoted for the same journey at Easter at a mere £32. So it does make a hell of a difference if you sorted months in advance. I would have thought the rooms would be the same too.. (although I've noticed a much slower change in price on them as opposed to train tickets).
Now all I've got to do is suck up enough to get an invite to such a meet-up.
Pleeeeaasseeeee can I come? ;P
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Pleeeeaasseeeee can I come? ;P
Who could I chat football with if you didn't?!?