The O.D Get-together: November, Anyone?

[Squirminator2k]

I'm very close to setting an actual date for this get-together, and suspiciously close to actually planning something people might actually possibly enjoy doing, possibly. In my tiny little mind, I picture the following:

We'd meet in Milton Keynes at the Point (which may be spelt with a Y, I forget) some time during early November - more likely to be a weekend. From there we can see a film and/or go ice-skating, probably both because it makes sense to me for some reason. After that, I don't know, we generally mill about Milton Keynes' shopping area thingy wasting money we probably don't have until we go home.

Okay, it's not a definite plan. We could probably throw some bowling in there as well for good measure. How does this sound to everyone, and can we all organise a day in November to do this...? I would love to see this happen some time this year.

[SargeMcCluck]

I'm up for it.

[BetongÅsna]

It'd be great...but why Milton Keynes? Wouldn't somewhere nearer the middle of the country be fairer? I'd have trouble convincing my parents to let me go so far away to meet people she doesn't know.

[AndrewTaylor]

My November's wide open, as far as I know. If it's during the week I may have to blow off some lectures, though, and I'd rather not. (Though that may change after the courses start).

[M3ntal]

Hmm, Milton Keynes isn't too far away, i might tag along if that's alright?

[thomasp]

I'd like to come to an OD get-together, and Milton Keynes isn't too far away from where I live.

Only problem is, even if I've passed my driving test by then, I won't have a car (not getting one until after university), and I doubt I could borrow my parent's car for that amount of time.

Also, in November, I'm resitting a couple of AS exams, so I'll really need the time for revision (plus, I've usually as busy during the weekends as during the week).


Sorry :(

[FatWhitey]

I might be able to come
Got no plans in November
Together all the OD Forumers put together their power of annoy(mostly Ev) to defeat the evil year of 2004 :p

[Traxada]

hmmm i may tag along to annoy you all

[OldSkoolCrazy]

I might be able to come
Got no plans in November
Together all the OD Forumers put together their power of annoy(mostly Ev) to defeat the evil year of 2004 :p

Don't you live in Canada? That would make it difficult to make it to England?

Milton Keynes isn't too far if you put it in respect to the universe.

[BetongÅsna]

Don't you live in Canada? That would make it difficult to make it to England?

Milton Keynes isn't too far if you put it in respect to the universe.
He could always fly over, if he has the time and cash!

[PinkWorm]

****z everyone at ice skating.*

[Zero72]

I might be able to come
Got no plans in NovemberCould you take a quick detour through Pennsylvania and pick me up? :p

Oh, oh. Maybe I could stow away on a plane!

*baggage dude goes to throw Zero-shaped package into cargo bay*
Baggage dude: Wait a minute...
*weighs package*
Baggage dude: Never mind. *loads*

Ok, ok, crazy, far-fetched strategy number 3: Maybe I should ask for a ticket to England as a 19th birthday present. :p

double post edit:

Only problem is, even if I've passed my driving test by then, I won't have a car, blah blah blah blahMaybe somebody could pick you up, if you're not that far out of the way.

[FutureWorm]

Well, my parents wouldn't ever allow me to meet people I didn't "know", especially if it was off across the ocean. :rolleyes: Although I still like you all.

[OldSkoolCrazy]

Well, my parents wouldn't ever allow me to meet people I didn't "know", especially if it was off across the ocean. :rolleyes: Although I still like you all.

Same goes for me.

[AndrewTaylor]

****z everyone at ice skating.*
I can't skate at all.

What I can do is put on skates, stand on ice, and walk about as if I'm on land. People watching wouldn't know I was wearing skates unless they cold see them. As a result, while I'm not a bad guy to have around on ice, it's not a whole heap of fun.

[Squirminator2k]

It'd be great...but why Milton Keynes?
We'd decided waaay back in July that Milton Keynes was probably the best place to meet up as it was generally central-ish for all of the UK ODers. Also I was born there and I like it. I was there yesterday.

Hmm, Milton Keynes isn't too far away, i might tag along if that's alright?
Most certainly - anyone who wants to come is more than welcome to. Besides, it'd give me an excuse to talk to you face-to-face about CF3 :p (speaking of which, looks like I might have to change the name - Tower Studios, which comprises of former Sensi guy John Hare, as well as two former Bitmap Brothers personages, are woprking on a mobile version of the original CF and it looks like they might work on a version of CF3 themselves somewhere down the line... but anyway).

I'd like to come to an OD get-together, and Milton Keynes isn't too far away from where I live.

Only problem is, even if I've passed my driving test by then, I won't have a car (not getting one until after university), and I doubt I could borrow my parent's car for that amount of time.

Also, in November, I'm resitting a couple of AS exams, so I'll really need the time for revision (plus, I've usually as busy during the weekends as during the week).


Sorry :(
Incidentally, Mac-Man is your new nickname. Use it well, my son. :p

With regards to transport, my girlfriend and I would most likely be getting the bus from Luton to Milton Keynes anyway. Might be worth looking into Public Transport or, failing that, renting a car. If, after all of that, you still can't turn up because of those exams and revision and stuff then it's a shame, because I'm sure most if not all of us here would want you there.

I might be able to come
Got no plans in November
Together all the OD Forumers put together their power of annoy(mostly Ev) to defeat the evil year of 2004
OH SWEET JESUS, NO!! :p

If you reckon you'll be able to afford a ticket to England, plus accomodation, I say go for it. Money is also a good thing, you'd probably needs some o' dat.

hmmm i may tag along to annoy you all
You may also be able to play Mozart's Greatest Hits using only a spoon and a copy of "teen Scene Magazine". GOod luck with that :p

All jokes aside, anyone who visits OD is welcome to turn up.

****z everyone at ice skating.*
...Okay.

Ok, ok, crazy, far-fetched strategy number 3: Maybe I should ask for a ticket to England as a 19th birthday present.
If you think it would work, go for it. You deserve to be there.

Well, my parents wouldn't ever allow me to meet people I didn't "know", especially if it was off across the ocean. Although I still like you all.
THis makes me sad. I will cry.

What we need to do now is to sort out a date. Preferably in November (for SargeMcCluck's sake), and preferably on a Saturday or during a half-term week or something, if there are any in November. Or something. The obvious place to start is...

Saturday 6th November

Any objections and/or problems with this day?

[thomasp]

Incidentally, Mac-Man is your new nickname. Use it well, my son. :p

*screams*

With regards to transport, my girlfriend and I would most likely be getting the bus from Luton to Milton Keynes anyway. Might be worth looking into Public Transport or, failing that, renting a car. If, after all of that, you still can't turn up because of those exams and revision and stuff then it's a shame, because I'm sure most if not all of us here would want you there.

Public transport is a bit non-existant where I live... I'd have to get to Stansted Airport, which is about 20 miles away, and then, trains only seem to go to London.

Also, I can't rent a car, because if I've passed my driving test by then, I'd have only been driving for two months. And car rental companies don't hire out cars to under-21's.

And finally, I can't make the 13th of November for certain reasons
*cough*18th birthday*cough*

[AndrewTaylor]

According to Virgin Trains Dot Co Dot You Kay I can get to Milton Keynes that day by train, or for the same price I could buy forty-three pints of lager. I'm going to look for a sensibly priced means of locomotion.

Edit: So that's £60 by train or £20 by coach... But they don't leave after 9PM, so if we do anything late that'll need a hotel (and if we do anything early it'll need an alarm clock :)).

(On the National Express / It will cost you far less)

[FatWhitey]

He could always fly over, if he has the time and cash!

Time? Check, Money? Check

Don't you live in Canada? That would make it difficult to make it to England?

Yes and no, flying over is an open option here which I'll consider.

OH SWEET JESUS, NO!! :p

If you reckon you'll be able to afford a ticket to England, plus accomodation, I say go for it. Money is also a good thing, you'd probably needs some o' dat.

Har, I'll be able to afford a ticket to England plus the accommodation. Yes, money is good who can't live without it? I feel like contributing my own money (not a lot) to the people living under a bridge in the downtown area, you know give a nice gesture to society. And I got lots of money :D

[SargeMcCluck]

Ev, it'd be very very cool for you to come. And everyone else, but, y'know.. Ev's Ev. And he'd be flying in, which is cool too.

[Traxada]

well i would have passed my test then, and i already have a car, i could make an airport run if it was needed

[OldSkoolCrazy]

Someoneshould invent a really cheap, very stable, transporter before November...



...I think this is a job for K^2.

:p

[KamikazeBananze]

I, unfortunately, won't be allowed to go, since this is the most important year of school career: my last in high-school. As such, I won't be allowed to leave Irl or play Worms for the next... 10 months. However, after that I might have a bit of free time. If there's another during July, I'll try my damndest to be there!

Sry guys!X(

[FutureWorm]

Hey, ask me again in eight years. :p Then I'll be able to come.

I got lots of money :DHow'd you get it?

[BetongÅsna]

The best that National Express can do for me is get me there about 1:30, and take me away at about 5. This would mean more travelling than not, which putteth me off. I'll keep looking.

[AndrewTaylor]

What kind of time of day is anyone thinking of?

[FatWhitey]

How'd you get it?

Saved up my deposited money from previous jobs.

[Zero72]

About how much money do you suppose would get one from Pennsylvania to Milton Keynes and back? It's unlikely, but if it's possible, I'm damn well gonna try.

[Run]

Poop. I'm likely to be at university down at exeter during november, so i can't make any definite plans.

[Squirminator2k]

With regards to time of day, I always imagined it would be soemthign like 11am to evening-ish times, which is pretty much how the day went the last time I was there with a group of friends.

I'd also like to point out that any posts I make on the forum today will be off, as I was out really late last night and my brain feels like it's been taken and turned inside out.

[FutureWorm]

About how much money do you suppose would get one from Pennsylvania to Milton Keynes and back?I've got $356 on round-trip from Philadelphia to London through Detroit (although I do have to wonder, why Detroit?), assuming that you'll be staying for eight days in late November. http://travel.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_bk.asp?session_key=410011AC420011AC20 0408301730151d2401200336&plf=pcln&path=cfe
It'd cost extra to get there from your local airport though; you might want to tack on $150 as an estimate.

[Zero72]

Hmm. Well, that is pretty ugly, but not impossible...

[BetongÅsna]

So what are the chances of this actually going ahead? I think I could make it.

[Squirminator2k]

Well as nobody has yet complained about the Saturday 6th November date so far, I'm assuming this is actually happening on that date, probably starting off around 11am and finishing when we can all be bothered to go home.

As I said before, if anyone who wants to come has any objectino to this date, please say so.

[BetongÅsna]

This thread needs stickying.

[Zero72]

If I'm gonna be coming to England (which is looking more and more probable) I don't think I'll be going and leaving for a single day, so I'd need either somebody kind enough to take me in for a couple days, or a hotel.

[BetongÅsna]

Well I'm going to have to book a hotel for the night, but it would only be the night. I'd try to get the Travelodge in the centre of Milton Keynes. You could come to the same place, I suppose.

[OldSkoolCrazy]

The only way I could come if some I randomly got $1000 ($500 for fliying, $500 for hotels and expenses), my parents go suddenly nuts and let me go, and accompany me because they need to for hotels. Or if somone invented a teleporter I could use by November 5th or alien transported me their on the 6th.:p

So my chances are: 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 001 and 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 99999999999999999999999999999999999

[Squirminator2k]

So the current plans are, everyone's meeting at The Point in Milton Keynes on Saturday 6th November at 11am, and from there we'll either go skating, bowling, see a movie, go to Pizza Hut, or some craqzy combination of the lot.

In a further attempt to concrete my reputation of being a Sad Sad Man, I will be drawing a picture of my Squirminator2k character and having it printed onto a tee-shirt. So you won't not be able to recognise me (although Adrew will probably say, "PAUL?! What the Hell are you doing here?!", unless Paul comes as well, in which case he won't, unless Paul comes withotu Andrew's prior knowledge, in which case he might say it. Twice).

[SargeMcCluck]

I'll have my binary shirt on, so you'll recognise me.

[Test Zero]

You ought to give each other your mobile numbers. Save a lot of hassle.

By the way, I'm not coming. Too far away.

[AndrewTaylor]

I have two t-shirt with pictures of lightbulbs on and a FRODO DIES shirt. I can't possibly not be recognised.

Unless I wear something else.

[Star Worms]

I won't be able to come either. Unless they lowered the driving limit to 16 and i miraculously passed my test before November...

oh and take photos on the day to stick up here:)

[Test Zero]

Yeah, someone better take a camera. :)

[thomasp]

You beat me to it, Star Worms. I was just about to say "Could someone take a digital camera to take some pictures of the event, and post them somewhere"

[AndrewTaylor]

Yeah, someone better take a camera. :)
I'll definitely have a camera with me - I always carry my CommuniCam around just in case. Hopefully someone will have a better one. Not me, though - I'd probably just not take any pictures. That's what I do.

[BetongÅsna]

Hmm, meeting at 11? The earliest National Express can get me there is 1:35. Could someone either suggest a better means of transport, or at least hang on for me before you all run off?

[AndrewTaylor]

I could make 9.35AM to 8:50PM that day by coach, so that would be fine for me. We can always meet at 11 and anyone who can't make that can join us when they arrive. It's easily done, especially if we swap mobile numbers. It'd be nice to have everyone there at the start, but it depends how many can make what time, really.

[BetongÅsna]

I could make 9.35AM to 8:50PM that day by coach, so that would be fine for me. We can always meet at 11 and anyone who can't make that can join us when they arrive. It's easily done, especially if we swap mobile numbers. It'd be nice to have everyone there at the start, but it depends how many can make what time, really.
I suppose I could come the night before, but then I'd have to go home about 5pm. I don't have the money for 2 nights at the Travelodge.

[Zero72]

Well, if I'm gonna be making this, then I'm gonna have to start getting a passport and booking a flight, like, very, very soon. Like, kind of immediately-ish.

Jeez, straightening out all the stuff for a flight, gathering the money, everything... it's an awful lot for my feeble little mind to keep track of. :confused:

[Traxada]

well i think i may participate if no one has any objections, ill probably get a strange t shirt printed so youll instantly recognise me, and instantly grab a knife

[BetongÅsna]

Are we totally sure MK is the best place for this? It's nothing like central.

[AndrewTaylor]

Are we totally sure MK is the best place for this? It's nothing like central.
I think the plan was that we wouldn't notice how it's a few scant mles down the A5 from Ben's front door.

[PinkWorm]

lol.


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:p

[BetongÅsna]

I think the plan was that we wouldn't notice how it's a few scant mles down the A5 from Ben's front door.
Yes, the thought had occurred to me.

Really though, is there no more easily accessible place?

[Squirminator2k]

I don't really know. Milton Keynes just seems like a good place to me. If anyone can think of a better place...

Incidentally, I will make my mobile number available once I switch SIM cards, which will be in about £5 time. Someone, presumably a girl, has taken to going into chatrooms and giving guys my phone number. Ha ha ha.

[AndrewTaylor]

Why do you presume it's a girl?

[Squirminator2k]

Because the alternative scares me. Also her username is "prostitute" according to some guy who called me at 1:20am on Wednesday morning.

[AndrewTaylor]

So, someone phoned you up out of the blue and said "Hi, is that prostitute?"

[BetongÅsna]

How about somewhere like...I don't know, Doncaster? Sheffield? Derby, maybe?

[FutureWorm]

So, someone phoned you up out of the blue and said "Hi, is that prostitute?"That would have been quite something.

[Squirminator2k]

So, someone phoned you up out of the blue and said "Hi, is that prostitute?"
Well the conversation was more along the lines of:

Me: (Groggy, having been rudely woken up at 1:20am) ...Hello?
Guy: Hey, it's me.
Me: Me who?
Guy: Me... you ghave me your number in the chatroom.
Me: Oh, someone's been giving out my number in chatrooms for some reason. This isn't the first time this has happened.
Guy: Oh. (Pause) ONly her username was Prostitute...
Me: Yeah, that's not me.
Guy: Sorry.
Me: Don't worry about it. Bye.

It worries me that he mentioned her username as if that might jog my memory. "Oh, Prostitute? Oh yes! I keep forgetting about my illicit Chatroom activities where I lay in bed half-asleep pretending to be some girl so that pervy men such as yourselves can wake me up and **** me off!".

How about somewhere like...I don't know, Doncaster? Sheffield? Derby, maybe?
The slight advantage of Milton Keynes is that there are actual real actual things to do in a real actual real city centre with real actual actual real places where you can pass your time. Unfortunately I don't know diddly about Doncaster, Sheffield or Derby. We might as well go the Whole Hog and suggest Ossett - maybe we can ransack the Team17 offices. I don't know.

[AndrewTaylor]

Ossett works for me. I can walk to Ossett. Though I'm wholly unaware of any entertainment there other than a pool table.

[BetongÅsna]

I fear that people are losing attention in this thread. I vote for sticky.

[SargeMcCluck]

Ossett would be a bad idea. I'm not coming if it's Ossett, unless reschedule for the 18th of September.

Reason - I'm going up to Huddersfield Uni on that day for an open day.

I'm not doing the bloody trek from South West Wiltshire to Yorkshire twice in as many months :p

[AndrewTaylor]

Just what the hell is wrong with Yorkshire?

[BetongÅsna]

Isn't Yorkshire (or maybe Lincolnshire) closer to the middle of the country?

[Xaositect]

Sounds like fun but Im thinking Australia is a tad too far from this europlace (cant remebr name)...oh well

[Squirminator2k]

The Ossett thing was, rather shockingly, a kind of half-hearted joke. As I said before, the reason I chose Milton Keynes is that I know there's rather a lot to do there and it's a little bit closer to everyone than, say, Luton is.

[SargeMcCluck]

Just what the hell is wrong with Yorkshire?

The many hour journey.

[Squirminator2k]

Milton Keynes it is then.

:: edit ::
If circumstances were different I would invite people to crash at my place (in Luton, just down the road of Milton Keynes). Unfortunately circumstances aren't different, so I can't.

[BetongÅsna]

Damn, the closest EasyJet can get me is Stansted. That won't do.

Wait a tick...50p???

Maybe this is more of a viable option than I thought...

[Squirminator2k]

Sure sounds it. That is a very reasonable price.

[Zero72]

Maybe it's just my depressed state of mind, but I'm seriously starting to doubt I can get this whole thing straightened out...

[BetongÅsna]

Maybe it's just my depressed state of mind, but I'm seriously starting to doubt I can get this whole thing straightened out...
Come on, Zero. We really want you there!

[Zero72]

And I really want to be there, but I only make so much money...

I can get a contribution as a birthday present, but I don't know how much that'll be... and I already need to put out a ton of money for car insurance and 50 a week towards the household, and then another 30 or 40 a month if I get broadband... Jeez.

[BetongÅsna]

Looks like I can make the whole thing for £41.40. I'm in!

[Squirminator2k]

I really hope you can make it, Zero. If need be, I'm sure you can affrd a pair of stockings and a toy shotgun. Then you could probably rob a bank and you might even get away with it.

On the off-chance that Zero does go ahead with the above suggestion and the Police check out his computer and find this thread, I'd like to point out that the above is, of course, a joke. It doesn't take a Rocket Surgeon to figure that one out.

As for Betong, hoorah!

JUST TO CONFIRM :: Milton Keynes "Point" Centre, Saturday 6th November, 11am to whenever we want to go, really. Seriously, if anyone has any problems with this date PLEASE SAY SO NOW!!

[SargeMcCluck]

I'll definately make it. Even if I have to WALK. :)

[Test Zero]

Hey Zero, maybe you could get the train (http://www.atlantictunnel.com)! ;)

Phwaaar.

Edit: That is if the date is changed to sometime during September 2009.

[BetongÅsna]

Seriously, if anyone has any problems with this date PLEASE SAY SO NOW!!
I've just discovered that I'm meant to be going out that night. It can be cancelled, but it would be better if it wasn't. Is that worth changing the date over?

[Squirminator2k]

It depends on how everyone else is about the other Saturdays:

6th November
13th November
20th November
27th November

I'm tempted to type "Place bets now!", but I won't.

[Traxada]

Isn't Yorkshire (or maybe Lincolnshire) closer to the middle of the country?

i vote lincolnshire! saves me a trip to bloody milton keynes, and i could provide a txi service while im at it

[Squirminator2k]

i vote lincolnshire! saves me a trip to bloody milton keynes, and i could provide a txi service while im at it
The "Where are we?" question was settled about 12 posts ago. MIlton Keeeeeynes.

[Traxada]

The "Where are we?" question was settled about 12 posts ago. MIlton Keeeeeynes.

craptastic!

[BetongÅsna]

Ben, you need to get people reading this thread again. Or post a new one, or something. PMs are disabled, aren't they?

[Test Zero]

PMs are disabled, aren't they?
Well, you replied to a PM that I sent you. Work it out. :p

[thomasp]

Ben, you need to get people reading this thread again. Or post a new one, or something. PMs are disabled, aren't they?

Nope. Working fine

[BetongÅsna]

Nope. Working fine
So they are!!

When did they get put back up?

[SupSuper]

When did they get put back up?about 2 months ago, iirc.

[Squirminator2k]

I'm sending a PM to everyone who posts regularly in here, plus a few people who seem to have gone AWOL. Additionally, we do need to sort out the date.

[MadEwokHerd]

Thanks the the pm, but seeing as I don't live in the UK, I don't think I'll be able to attend. :p

[BetongÅsna]

If anyone else can't make the other Saturdays, I'll come on the 6th. But so far, I've heard no objection. Or agreements.

[Worm Mad]

Just to let you guys know, I'll probably be coming to this get-together thingamijig.

Sorry about that. ;)

[SomePerson]

I'd have to travel 1/3 way around the planet, so I can't see myself making it.

[MonkeyforaHead]

Yar. It'd be far easier for me to catch a ride over to Zeor's house. At least he's on the same continent. :p

[Macobsession]

1. I live "a little" Far away from England(Pennsylvania).
2. I'm really busy cause school is starting.
3. I could deffinantly get really cheap tickets(like 200 bucks) but... It's kind of a waste..........

[bloopy]

Well I've never been to Europe and probably won't make it there for a while, but that's okay, I'll be less than 20000km away. :)

[K^2]

Well, my parents wouldn't ever allow me to meet people I didn't "know.
So how exactly do you meet people? If you know them allready, you can't really meet them, and if you don't, your parents wouldn't let you...

I actualy have papers now that would allow me to leave the country and still be able to return. Now if I can only find a few hundred bucks for the airplane tickets... Can someone in UK order a big crate of something from US that I can sneak into?

[FatWhitey]

It seems few people are actually going.
S2K, Sarge, Worm Mad, FatWhitey, Andrew Taylor, BetongÅsna, Traxada, M3ntal

But hopefully this less amount of Forumers won't stop for having a good time. I'll still need to sort out the tickets for there, but am looking forward to this.

What would we be doing?

[PinkWorm]

I actualy have papers now that would allow me to leave the country and still be able to return. Now if I can only find a few hundred bucks for the airplane tickets... Can someone in UK order a big crate of something from US that I can sneak into?

we'll order a crate of Fudge for the OD get together! :p

[Squirminator2k]

That's a good point - I can go into THorntons and buy some fudge and then not give it to Andrew.

[K^2]

we'll order a crate of Fudge for the OD get together! :p
Make sure it is a big crate of fudge, and that is shiped by air mail. I'll take care of "fragile" stickers.

[OldSkoolCrazy]

If we're going to ship one crate of fudge, we might aswell send one for each of the people out of the UK. And then we can all hide it from AT.

[AndrewTaylor]

You can never hide it all!

[PinkWorm]

Yes we can, lol.

By the way, i have a tray of fudge in my fridge that i made yesterday. :p

[AndrewTaylor]

Yes we can, lol.

By the way, i have a tray of fudge in my fridge that i made yesterday. :p
You made a fridge? Well done.

[Pooka]

I could come, in fact, if somebody will remind me to do so nearer the time, I probably will.

[Squirminator2k]

I could come, in fact, if somebody will remind me to do so nearer the time, I probably will.
I'll be sure to send you a PM at the end of October.

double post edit:

Just so you know, November 13th is a No-No now for my schedule. However since we've really only had one objection to the November 6th date, and no one has really mentioned another weekend in November that we can do this, then I'm assuming we're still on for the 6th.

[Traxada]

ok who out of who, whos going is my age, i know worm mad is 19, who else am i going to get drunk with?!

[SargeMcCluck]

I'll be 18 about 2 weeks before the visit.

[BetongÅsna]

I'll be 18 about 2 weeks before the visit.
I believe I may the the only person there not eligible to get drunk, actually. Sorry to spoil your fun.

And I suppose we'll make it the 6th, it'll be OK.

[Test Zero]

I believe I may the the only person there not eligible to get drunk, actually.
Nonono, you're the only person there not eligible to get drunk. ;)

[FutureWorm]

You made a fridge? Well done.
How true it is.

[Squirminator2k]

I'm 18 but I'm sorry to say I don't drink, which happily balances out all of my other disturbing vices.

And Betong, are you sure about the 6th...?

:: edit ::
With regards to mobile phone numbers, do you reckon it's safe to post them in this thread or should we gather email addresses and then just email all of the people who are going with our numbers? If that makes sense.

Because if need be, I'll just post my new number here.

[SargeMcCluck]

I kind of broke my mobile a while back and I refuse to buy another one because I *never* used it. Just my bloody luck that I'm going to need one now.

If I can find some money I'll get one or borrow one and pay a friend or something, otherwise you'll just have to be psychic.

[AndrewTaylor]

I can't imagine anyone will find our number here who isn't in OD - so it shouldn't be a major problem.

My number is 077 LAD-WHO-68, which coincidentally is also the story of my life. (Or 077 LADY HOOT, if that's any better.) If you do feel the need to use it before November, please let me know who you are somehow.

Edit: phonespell.org lets you find a memorable and internet-safe way to post your number.

Edit2: I'm taylor.andrew@gmail.com if anyone thinks email would be better. Trax.

[Traxada]

just post them users email

traxada@gmail.com

[Worm Mad]

i know worm mad is 19, who else am i going to get drunk with?!

I don't drink alcohol but I'll happily pretend to be drunk and/or laugh at your drunken antics, should the circumstances merit it.

I'm 18 but I'm sorry to say I don't drink

Neither do I. Nothing to be sorry about. I don't feel I need to drink to loosen up, etc. Also, one of my friends who does get drunk on occasion told me that I 'get on well with drunk people'. I'm not sure whether that's a good or bad thing. I guess it depends on how drunk the person is.

[K^2]

You made a fridge? Well done.
In US they actualy teach how not to make such misstakes in University English now. Sad, isn't it?

[Squirminator2k]

I'll stick my new number up tonight, as I have 11p credit on my current number which I'm probably going to waste on yell.com's mobile service anyway.

[AndrewTaylor]

I don't drink alcohol but I'll happily pretend to be drunk and/or laugh at your drunken antics, should the circumstances merit it.
A friend of mine is allergic to alcohol, but it seems that's for the best, really. I can't imagine him more drunk than he appears when he hasn't been drinking (which of course is always). If you follow me.

Do they teach how to type that sentence so it makes sence in these American universities?

[Zero72]

...It really, really hurts to do it, but I think I'm officially throwing in the towel on this one. I really wanted to be there, but it just isn't realistic at this point. I just don't, and won't, have the money.

Maybe if you hold another one in the future, I can get more of a jump-start on it.

I'm gonna be really depressed on the 6th... spare a thought for me.

[Squirminator2k]

...It really, really hurts to do it, but I think I'm officially throwing in the towel on this one. I really wanted to be there, but it just isn't realistic at this point. I just don't, and won't, have the money.

Maybe if you hold another one in the future, I can get more of a jump-start on it.

I'm gonna be really depressed on the 6th... spare a thought for me.
I'm sure at least one of us will be taking pictures. Perhaps we can Photoshop you into them.

[HuntaKilla]

Uh...have any of you ever met with another person in OD in person before? Or will this be the first time?

[UnKnown X]

I think some of these guys have met eachother... But I believe this is the first big get-together thing.

[SupSuper]

only the Focus Testers have (during the Focus Test :p), i believe.

[SargeMcCluck]

From the Team17 forum I've only met the Focus Testers (And Team17 staff obviously), but I've met a few other wormers that don't come here in real life as well.

[Test Zero]

Uh...have any of you ever met with another person in OD in person before? Or will this be the first time?
I think Betong has briefly met M3ntal.

[AndrewTaylor]

I met Ben when I was in Luton stealing his stereo, but I managed to convince him I was a repairman.

[Squirminator2k]

*******!

I've met Nubinator and Queen_Worm, but they're friends I convincerd to sign up.

double post edit:

Fantastic. My current mobile number doesn't have any "memorable and internet-safe" ways of memorising. Oh well. Here's the number. Please do NOT mis-use!

07906 591457

Obviously as Andrew said, if you're going to call me prior to the get-together please give me ample warning beforehand.

[AndrewTaylor]

I'm going on Yahoo! chat now. Anyone coming?

;)

[BetongÅsna]

I don't really mind if people have my number, but again don't misuse it, and let me know who you are.

0773 917 7879

And yes, Ben, the 6th is fine.

And yes, I have briefly met Liam, whilst purchasing teh W3D.

[Squirminator2k]

U N N E C E S S A R Y C U R R E N T P L A N S U P D A T E

Saturday 6th November, outside The Point at Milton Keynes (which, apparently, has four entrances - I vote for the one that leads out to the Bus Stops, for convinience). Meeting at around 11am, which may be a bit early in retrospect so if you want to meet up a little later please say so now. Incidentally might be an idea to bring monies.

double post edit:

Incidentally, this thread has gone quite a while without being stickied. Hopefully, times are changing.

Hint, hint.

[AndrewTaylor]

Alright, it's sticky now. If I haven't unstuck it a week or two after the meet, someone drop me a PM.

PS> Are we any closer to deciding what to actually do once we get there?

[BetongÅsna]

Alright, it's sticky now. If I haven't unstuck it a week or two after the meet, someone drop me a PM.

PS> Are we any closer to deciding what to actually do once we get there?
The operative phrase being "once we get there", I think.

[Squirminator2k]

Seeing a film is optional. I forget if MCI still have their cinema inside of the Point, but there's that EasyCinema there if we book ahead. There's definitely bowling and also ice-skating. There will most definitely be an excursion to Pizza Hut, if only to buy nachos.

Oh, and there's a little videogame stall on the Market which Amy (my girlfriend) and I were unsuccessful in finding the last time. But they're there. Reckon we can probably find them if we put some effort into it (remember Andrew, this isn't an Apathy Clan get-together - if it were the planning wouldn't have gotten this far).

[BetongÅsna]

Seeing a film is optional. I forget if MCI still have their cinema inside of the Point, but there's that EasyCinema there if we book ahead. There's definitely bowling and also ice-skating. There will most definitely be an excursion to Pizza Hut, if only to buy nachos.

Oh, and there's a little videogame stall on the Market which Amy (my girlfriend) and I were unsuccessful in finding the last time. But they're there. Reckon we can probably find them if we put some effort into it (remember Andrew, this isn't an Apathy Clan get-together - if it were the planning wouldn't have gotten this far).
A film would be no good, we might as well be watching it at home. Something more social, I vote.

Unless we're bored.

[AndrewTaylor]

(remember Andrew, this isn't an Apathy Clan get-together)
Not in Milton bloody Keynes it isn't. Apathy Clan get togethers occur in my living room whenever I say.

[Squirminator2k]

A film would be no good, we might as well be watching it at home. Something more social, I vote.

Unless we're bored.
So we're looking at bowling and/or ice skating then.

[BetongÅsna]

So we're looking at bowling and/or ice skating then.
I'm easy with either.

[Squirminator2k]

I can't bowl for beans. Fortunately I'm not embarrassed by this fact, so I say bowling, then ice-skating possibly, then a meal at Pizza Hut. Or a pub, I don't know.

[AndrewTaylor]

I can't bowl for beans.
How about for fudge? (Let's make it interesting.)

[Squirminator2k]

Bring it on, Gravelboy.

[AndrewTaylor]

What the hell is a Gravelboy?

[Squirminator2k]

A gravelboy is you!

[AndrewTaylor]

That has only confused me further.

[FatWhitey]

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to this get together, I'm sorry to let you down forumers. To be honest I'm actually surprised you people would have wanted me to come, no one else shares their consideration to me. Sorry just in a bad mood due to a situation. I'll shut up and go now.

[SargeMcCluck]

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to this get together, I'm sorry to let you down forumers. To be honest I'm actually surprised you people would have wanted me to come, no one else shares their consideration to me. Sorry just in a bad mood due to a situation. I'll shut up and go now.

Aaaaw :(

That sucks.


To anyone that can't come for some reason - Unless this fails horribly (In which point you wouldn't want to have come), then we'll have more I'm sure. We did a "Slothcon" at CL2K for 3 years running - A party at Slothball's house every year. Same thing could be done here. And I'm sure that with greater warning and stuff, you'd be able to make it.

:D

[PinkWorm]

I'll phone Ben's mobi' at 12 O clock on the day. :p

[BetongÅsna]

I'll phone Ben's mobi' at 12 O clock on the day. :p
What fun that'll be! We can taunt you for not being with us.

[FatWhitey]

Aaaaw :(

That sucks.

Sorry, Alex but if it makes you feel any better I killed some townsfolk in Morrowind to honor you. :p

[OldSkoolCrazy]

To anyone that can't come for some reason - Unless this fails horribly (In which point you wouldn't want to have come), then we'll have more I'm sure. We did a "Slothcon" at CL2K for 3 years running - A party at Slothball's house every year. Same thing could be done here. And I'm sure that with greater warning and stuff, you'd be able to make it.

:D

If we do this every year, in 3 or 4 years I might be able to come to one if I go to college in England.


Sorry, Alex but if it makes you feel any better I killed some townsfolk in Morrowind to honor you. :p

lol

[AndrewTaylor]

I'll phone Ben's mobi' at 12 O clock on the day. :p
Well that rules out seeing a film.

[Zero72]

To anyone that can't come for some reason - Unless this fails horribly (In which point you wouldn't want to have come), then we'll have more I'm sure. We did a "Slothcon" at CL2K for 3 years running - A party at Slothball's house every year. Same thing could be done here. And I'm sure that with greater warning and stuff, you'd be able to make it.

:DThat would be awesome.

[FutureWorm]

To anyone that can't come for some reason - Unless this fails horribly (In which point you wouldn't want to have come), then we'll have more I'm sure. We did a "Slothcon" at CL2K for 3 years running - A party at Slothball's house every year. Same thing could be done here. And I'm sure that with greater warning and stuff, you'd be able to make it.

:DLet me tell you why I will never be able to come to these gatherings till I turn 25, which will be in 2015.

First of all, I'm Stateside, meaning that getting there will require a long transit via airplane.
Also, my parents are weird about meeting people who I've met online (even guys like you who I've practically met already, and obviously know who you are). Therefore, I will not be able to meet any online person till I'm out of the house.
When I get into college (around the time I'm 18 or 19), I'm gonna be broke, and in no way will be able to afford the flight or lodging. In order to ever afford it, I'll need a steady job with good pay, which is impossible while in school.
Plus, I'll want to buy a house or apartment once I'm out of college (around the time I turn 21), which will cost more money. Therefore, I estimate I'll be 21 by the time I'll have enough cashflow to come, and not be sneaking away from my parents.

Of course, by the time this all happens, the rest of you won't be able to get together anymore. Therefore, I'm quite sure I'll never meet any of you in the UK, at least not in a big group gathering.

[SargeMcCluck]

11 years. Christ, I'll be like, approaching 30 then. D:

[FutureWorm]

11 years. Christ, I'll be like, approaching 30 then. D:It's a frightening thought, isn't it? *Is mad at his situation*

[Squirminator2k]

Some girl sent me odd TXTs. I was beginning to get scared, until Betong TXTed me and told me not to worry, she (his sister, presumably) had gotten hold of a scrap of paper he'd written my number down on. Hoorah.

[HuntaKilla]

A film would be no good, we might as well be watching it at home. Something more social, I vote.

Unless we're bored.
Hey! You should all go to the beach! Beach is fun! Fun fun fun! Fuuunnn....presuming there is a beach where you're all going...and presuming there are any decent beaches at all in England...

[Squirminator2k]

Hey! You should all go to the beach! Beach is fun! Fun fun fun! Fuuunnn....presuming there is a beach where you're all going...and presuming there are any decent beaches at all in England...
Not in Milton Keynes there isn't. Also, I've only ever been to one beach here in England, and I liked it so much I'm going again in three days' time.

[SargeMcCluck]

Hey! You should all go to the beach! Beach is fun! Fun fun fun! Fuuunnn....presuming there is a beach where you're all going...and presuming there are any decent beaches at all in England...

Damn you and your... Australianess! :p

You lucky girl. The beaches here suck btw. :-/

[K^2]

At least you guys have an ocean pretty close by in any direction. I lived in the middle of continents all my life. I'd have to drive for 6 hours, at least, to get to an Ocean from here. I should find a grad school in California.

[Squirminator2k]

Good point - if you were in, say, LA, I'd have an increased chance of meeting you as I occasionally go out there to visit my Dad.

[BetongÅsna]

Some girl sent me odd TXTs. I was beginning to get scared, until Betong TXTed me and told me not to worry, she (his sister, presumably) had gotten hold of a scrap of paper he'd written my number down on. Hoorah.
I have no sister. She's just a strange friend.

[OldSkoolCrazy]

Damn you and your... Australianess! :p

You lucky girl. The beaches here suck btw. :-/

I like the beach. I used to go all the time when I lived in Australia. Now I live in a baren desert.:p

[SomePerson]

Maybe we can hold a USA west coast get together sometime. Then I can actually go.;)

[Zero72]

Good point - if you were in, say, LA, I'd have an increased chance of meeting you as I occasionally go out there to visit my Dad.Maybe you could make a quick stop in Pennsylvania on your way back sometime. :rolleyes: :p

[M3ntal]

Thought i'd spend an hour catching up on this thread. 6th Nov should be fine for me.

Alex - You should have gone to UVnGAFcon, if you had i might have done myself. Also, send me a text as i've forgotten whether you are coming to visit tomorrow or Saturday, as there appear to be Uni open days on both :/.

[SargeMcCluck]

Thought i'd spend an hour catching up on this thread. 6th Nov should be fine for me.

Alex - You should have gone to UVnGAFcon, if you had i might have done myself. Also, send me a text as i've forgotten whether you are coming to visit tomorrow or Saturday, as there appear to be Uni open days on both :/.

I'm coming on Sat, I've got school tomorrow.

If you've not seen this by later, I'll just give you a ring - We can discuss times and such that way :)

[MadEwokHerd]

Maybe we should arrainge one of these in Pennsylvania, since there are at least 4 or 5 wormers here.

Probably no one's around Erie though. :p

[Squirminator2k]

Due to certain developments, Betong can't make the 6th. In an attempt to make this get-together more get-togethery, we must now pick an alternative saturday during the month. I know that there is one Saturday in November I definitely can't do, only I can't remember which one it is.

[BetongÅsna]

I think you said it was the one after, didn't you?Just so you know, November 13th is a No-No now for my schedule. However since we've really only had one objection to the November 6th date, and no one has really mentioned another weekend in November that we can do this, then I'm assuming we're still on for the 6th.

[Squirminator2k]

The 13th - dat's der bunny. So we're looking at the 19th or the 26th for the get-together now.

Any preferences/objections?

[BetongÅsna]

The 13th - dat's der bunny. So we're looking at the 19th or the 26th for the get-together now.

Any preferences/objections?
More IMs ?

[K^2]

Is that 19th/26th of October of November? Maybe I could get out for a trip to Europe at the end of November.

[BetongÅsna]

Any word, then?

[SargeMcCluck]

Both are fine with me.

[BetongÅsna]

Is that 19th/26th of October of November? Maybe I could get out for a trip to Europe at the end of November.
It'll be November.

[Squirminator2k]

I'm now back from holiday and able to discuss this further.

[BetongÅsna]

I'm now back from holiday and able to discuss this further.
Ah, that would explain the lack of you. Discuss!

[Squirminator2k]

Right, so far we're looking at a November 19th or 26th gathering. I currently vote 19th, because you never know what's going to happen later in the month (in fact my sister will probably have a birthday party on the 26th, which means I would want to be away then in theory... ho hum).

I would also like to point out that my attendence is now very much dependent on whether or not I am employed at the time.

I'd also like to point out, additionally, that everyone who turns up gets a bag of Thorntons Chocolate Fudge, on me.

[Pooka]

I'd also like to point out, additionally, that everyone who turns up gets a bag of Thorntons Chocolate Fudge, on me.

I am SO coming.

[SargeMcCluck]

Right, so far we're looking at a November 19th or 26th gathering. I currently vote 19th, because you never know what's going to happen later in the month (in fact my sister will probably have a birthday party on the 26th, which means I would want to be away then in theory... ho hum).

I would also like to point out that my attendence is now very much dependent on whether or not I am employed at the time.

I'd also like to point out, additionally, that everyone who turns up gets a bag of Thorntons Chocolate Fudge, on me.

I'm definately coming then.

19th sounds good.

[BetongÅsna]

19th's fine by me!

[Squirminator2k]

I'll start sending PMs later, when I'm not looking for a job. But the 19th looks good.

[FutureWorm]

I'd also like to point out, additionally, that everyone who turns up gets a bag of Thorntons Chocolate Fudge, on me.Agh.

*hates being in America*

[Blinx]

I'd come but i'd likely to bring my guitar.

Basicly I'd be blasting out The Kinks and Sabbath songs all the time. :p

Either that or blindingly ****ed. :)

[Squirminator2k]

I'd come but i'd likely to bring my guitar. SWEET JESUS NO.

[K^2]

I'd come but i'd likely to bring my guitar.
Don't worry. Without an amp he'll be harmless.

[BetongÅsna]

Don't worry. Without an amp he'll be harmless.
Unless it's an acoustic.

[Squirminator2k]

Unless it's an acoustic.
Now that's about as Politically Incorrect as you can get. Even if Blinx did have such a mental condition whether or not it would impede his ability to play the guitar hardly matters, does it? You... make... me... SICK.

That was a joke, by the way.

[AndrewTaylor]

Don't worry. Without an amp he'll be harmless.
You can play electric guitars without an amp if you strum them hard enough. My brother is an expert at this (apart from the making nice tunes part, at which he is merely passable). They just sound awful (mainly because the top end of the string makes as much sound as the bottom end, except at all the wrong frequencies).

[BetongÅsna]

True.

Any confirmation on the date?

[K^2]

You can play electric guitars without an amp if you strum them hard enough. My brother is an expert at this (apart from the making nice tunes part, at which he is merely passable). They just sound awful (mainly because the top end of the string makes as much sound as the bottom end, except at all the wrong frequencies).
Yes, I know, but it is not very loud, so it would not be a big problem.

Edit: There is some guy making noise almost every day with his electric guitar here, on campus near the student center. He also tries to "sing". Neither of the two are plesant sounds. Someone should really steal his extension chords.

[Squirminator2k]

I've just sent out PMs to the 9 people (aside from myself, of course) who are potentially coming to this get-together - although that said I've forgotten about Blinx - is he coming?

[SargeMcCluck]

I've just sent out PMs to the 9 people (aside from myself, of course) who are potentially coming to this get-together - although that said I've forgotten about Blinx - is he coming?

I havn't got one! Shall I sue?

[Traxada]

I've just sent out PMs to the 9 people (aside from myself, of course) who are potentially coming to this get-together - although that said I've forgotten about Blinx - is he coming?

I say, sir, I do appear to have recieved some form of private communicae. Spiffing!

[Squirminator2k]

I havn't got one! Shall I sue?
I might've forgotten you accidentally. Sorry (that was, genuinely, an accident).
word b*tch got that PM like a muthaf*cker!
Please never do that again.

[K^2]

I havn't got one! Shall I sue?
You can have mine, since I don't think I'll be able to come. So, S2K, from now on, my PMs about get together go to Sarge.

I might be able to get out of US in the winter some time, but certainly not before Christmass. :(

[Test Zero]

word b*tch got that PM like a muthaf*cker!
Me too, but I won't be going.

[Squirminator2k]

Me too, but I won't be going.
...I thought you were coming. Why the change now...?

[Worm Mad]

Yes, I recieved the PM. He didn't seem to be that happy about being dragged away from Downing Street, but...

Oh, you mean the other PM. Yeah, I got that. And I'm still coming. :)

[SargeMcCluck]

Can someone forward the PM on to me?

[Squirminator2k]

Done.

Done... done... Pinnochio...

[Test Zero]

...I thought you were coming. Why the change now...?
I never said I was coming. Too far away. :(

[SargeMcCluck]

I'm up for either. Whichever is easier for the rest of you. I have no social life anyway ;)

[Squirminator2k]

The weekends that follow the 13th are, in fact, the 20th and toe 27th, not the 19th and the 26th which are FRIDAYS!!

double post edit:

M3ntal has said that he plans to bring a laptop with some, ahem, "custom W:A beta's Deadcode sent me ;)" so instead of me bringing down a whole other laptop I've burnt all of my Amiga Forever stuff onto one glorious CD. Now those of you that haven't been able to play Team17's classic Amiga titles will finally get the chance!

Unelss there are any objections - and everyone seems to be okay with both dates at the moment - I'm going to assume this thing is happening on the November 20th.

[SargeMcCluck]

"custom W:A beta's Deadcode sent me"

Psssh. ;)

I've been sent them all by Deadcode anyway, and I'm going to visit M3ntal this month so if he has any I havn't seen I'll see them then ;)


I'll try stealing your wallet and buying Andrew fudge with your money while you're looking. :D

[BetongÅsna]

Woo, PM receiveage!

[Squirminator2k]

I'll try stealing your wallet and buying Andrew fudge with your money while you're looking. :D
With any luck I'll be bringing Fudge For All anyway. Thorntons Chocolate Fudge, the best there is.... Mmmm.

[SargeMcCluck]

I'm now busy on the 27th. My best friend's 18th birthday party. So I'll be far too busy with alcohol and the fairer sex to come up. So for me, it's the 20th or nothing people. Luckily there doesn't seem to be any objections to that.

[Squirminator2k]

I am now going to set the date of the 20th in stone unless there any any serious objections. One of the reasons we moved the Get-Together to November was because of Alex's schedule, and also his birthday, and to have to have it on the 27th would be silly considering.

Unless there are any serious objections to this date, the Get-Together will be happening in Milton Keynes on Novemebr 20th.

double post edit:

I think now is a good time to begin discussing the Meeting Time and, indeed, what we're actually going to do when we get there now that the date is set in stone... I'm going to start sending out PMs.

[SargeMcCluck]

Okay, I decided that as I'm going to M3ntal's next week, so a mobile would be useful for that, and one for this would be useful too, I've grabbed a cheap mobile with some of my birthday monies!

07747395796

[M3ntal]

Just a note about the laptop i am bringing; it is only a 566MHz Celeron, and the maximum resolution is 800x600, so if anyone has a better one they can bring, do so. Ben?

[Squirminator2k]

Just a note about the laptop i am bringing; it is only a 566MHz Celeron, and the maximum resolution is 800x600, so if anyone has a better one they can bring, do so. Ben?
I was planning on buying a new laptop before the Get-Together but my recent job situation kinda crapped all over that particular possibility. So it doesn't seem likely I'll be bringing one.

Just out of curiousity, have you tried to get any Amiga emulation running on that laptop at all, and does it work at a reasonable speed? Only I've put this CD together, y'see...

[AndrewTaylor]

I suspect 800x600 is plenty enough to play Amiga games on.

[M3ntal]

i haven't tried any Amiga stuff yet, i'll give it a go in a bit.

AT - 800x600 might be enough for Amiga emulation, but it's going to suck for playing W:A :(.

[AndrewTaylor]

Good - I can't run the blasted game, so a poor resolution might level the playing field (or at least crop the hills off the edge of the screen).

[Squirminator2k]

My girlfriend's uncle has a laptop he rarely uses. I'm going to see him on Friday, so I'll ask him if I'll be able to borrow it for the 20th.

Incidentally, we're now one month away from teh Get-Together, and it would be nice if we knew:

What time we're meeting,
Where exactly we're meeting (I said the entrance to The Poynt but there are, in fact, three entrances...)
What we're going to actually do.


Now Maddio and I were talking a few days ago and he's actually quite up for some bowling, but there's about 10 of us, including my girlfriend but not including anyone else people may be bringing (I think Andrew said he was bringing his brother Paul with him), so we may be split across 2 or 3 Lanes. Or something.

[AndrewTaylor]

My girlfriend's uncle has a laptop he rarely uses. I'm going to see him on Friday, so I'll ask him if I'll be able to borrow it for the 20th.

Incidentally, we're now one month away from teh Get-Together, and it would be nice if we knew:

What time we're meeting,
Where exactly we're meeting (I said the entrance to The Poynt but there are, in fact, three entrances...)
What we're going to actually do.


Now Maddio and I were talking a few days ago and he's actually quite up for some bowling, but there's about 10 of us, including my girlfriend but not including anyone else people may be bringing (I think Andrew said he was bringing his brother Paul with him), so we may be split across 2 or 3 Lanes. Or something.
I don't recall saying I'd bring him. It would be a bad idea anyway since he looks exactly like you and if I can't tell the difference I don't see how Amy will. That way madness lies. I'll ask if you want.

As for where we meet, I figure all I need do is wear either my "FRODO DIES" t-shirt, or the one with a lightbulb on the front and there should be no mistaking me. (Or if I wore what I wore last Friday for Stars-in-Their-Eyes, but that would proably get me killed.)

I would suggest for the time and money it takes the more distant people to get there and back we should be looking to make the event a fairly long one, and therefore meet early. Trouble with that is that some people are too distant and can't make early. That's why mobile numbers are so useful - anyone who arrives after the main group has... coalesced... can phone one of them and find out exactly where they are.

I'd like to get the time sorted soonish, thoug - I have no idea how far in andvance tickets start to get expensive.

[Squirminator2k]

Well we were previously looking at an 11am meet-up, which would involve much getting-up-earliness for all concerned. I'm not sure what time the last buses, coaches, trains and so forth leave Milton Keynes either. We can assume we'll be there until 6pm at the least. Possibly. I don't know.

Glad we're all organised, eh?

[BetongÅsna]

11 would be ok for me, i think.

[SargeMcCluck]

4 hour journey for me, so to arrive at 11 I need to leave at 7. Which'd mean getting up at 6.

Hmm. Maybe.

[Squirminator2k]

Perhaps if we said 12 then...? We could grab snacks or something (or fudge) on the way to the Bowling Place. Which, by the way, I've yet to check the location of.

[Worm Mad]

Btw, does anyone want to meet me at the train station? (Milton Keynes train station that is) It's just it'd be better to meet up with someone as soon as I arrive in Keynes, otherwise I might get lost or something.

You could carry one of those big cardboard signs with "Worm Mad" on. Really confuse people, that would.

[SargeMcCluck]

Btw, does anyone want to meet me at the train station? (Milton Keynes train station that is) It's just it'd be better to meet up with someone as soon as I arrive in Keynes, otherwise I might get lost or something.

You could carry one of those big cardboard signs with "Worm Mad" on. Really confuse people, that would.

Depends what time you get there, but I'll be getting the train so I can meet with you at the station if you want.

[AndrewTaylor]

I will probably be getting a coach, as a certain beareded balloonist suggests I take his train first to London, take a ride on the tube to a different London station, and then to Milton Keynes from there, returning via both stations in Manchester. Now, my geography is shaky at best, but I would suggest that a simpler route exists.

If any other Leeds forummers are coming too (which I can't be bothered looking up) then they are welcome to a) come with, or b) suggest a simpler way than by coach.

Edit: Also, the National Express has a wonderfully designed website which (apart from not telling me the price of anything until the very last page) is very helpful and tells me every departure on any given day. I appear to be able to arrive and leave at any crazy time you care to mention. But I'm not getting up in time to arrive before 10:35 for anybody.

[Squirminator2k]

I've just discovered that Virgin Coaches do a direct Luton to Milton keynes route which only has two or three stops along the way. It's £4 for a return, but it's quicker and more non-Arriva than Arriva are.

[SargeMcCluck]

I've just discovered that Virgin Coaches do a direct Luton to Milton keynes route which only has two or three stops along the way. It's £4 for a return, but it's quicker and more non-Arriva than Arriva are.

Just looked up.

Definately not getting the bus, as doing that would mean leaving Milton Keynes at 3 PM, which would suck.
Also, it's alright for some - £4 indeed.
It's gonna be £40 for me if I go with the cheapy one, but that doesn't have an early morning one (the earliest would be me arriving at 2:00 PM). Which would be smelly.

£4. Now I know why you wanted it at Milton Keynes ;)

[Squirminator2k]

£4. Now I know why you wanted it at Milton Keynes ;)
What? I honestly thought Milton Keynes was central. Andrew suggested "central", I suggested "Milton Keynes", no one objected apart from Betong.

[SargeMcCluck]

What? I honestly thought Milton Keynes was central. Andrew suggested "central", I suggested "Milton Keynes", no one objected apart from Betong.

I kiid, I kiid.

However:

www.wwwclan.de/central.gif
It's far from central.
I don't actually have a problem with it though, I just wanted to wind you up ;)

[BetongÅsna]

I kiid, I kiid.

However:

www.wwwclan.de/central.gif
It's far from central.
I don't actually have a problem with it though, I just wanted to wind you up ;)
Your plan is a success, I feel.

A toast!

[FatWhitey]

When you lot meet but sure to let eachother know Ev said hey (you know, as a sign of I'm there, in spirit sort of thing)

Alex: "Yeah, so Ev says hi"
Ben: "And?"
Alex: "Thats it, he just says hi to us, I reckon"
Ben: "Oh-kay...Alex where do you want to go?"
:p

[M3ntal]

Anyone up for going the day before and staying in B&B? It'd make more sense for those of us who are hours away. I had a quick search, and Milton Keynes appears to consist solely of B&B's. they are about £20 a night.

[AndrewTaylor]

Anyone up for going the day before and staying in B&B? It'd make more sense for those of us who are hours away. I had a quick search, and Milton Keynes appears to consist solely of B&B's. they are about £20 a night.
A day-return coach ticket is £20 exactly, and Huddersfield to Leeds is, what, a £1.50 bus ticket at most? Seems to me that it would be folly to use a B&B.

[M3ntal]

I was thinking more in terms of time than money.

[Squirminator2k]

folly
You probably want to get that lisp sorted out.

[Traxada]

im going to have to pull out the get-together for a few reasons

A) I have a round £2 to my name
B) I have not passed my test yet
Number 5) No money to get a train

[FutureWorm]

You probably want to get that lisp sorted out.
What? :confused:

[Squirminator2k]

As Worms Forts: Under Siege is currently slated to come out on November 19th, perhaps it would be a worthwhile oppertunity for us to pick up the game onb the 20th as a Unit, so to speak. If nothing else it would certainly freak out the Staff at Game/GameStation.

[AndrewTaylor]

As Worms Forts: Under Siege is currently slated to come out on November 19th, perhaps it would be a worthwhile oppertunity for us to pick up the game onb the 20th as a Unit, so to speak. If nothing else it would certainly freak out the Staff at Game/GameStation.
Oh... I was going to preorder it from your little shop, but hey, if you don't want any commission, that's good too.

Any idea where we could concievably congregate to play Worms? I can't think of anywhere in Leeds city centre that would appreciate a group playing computer games in their premises, but then, we're not going to Leeds.

[Squirminator2k]

Oh... I was going to preorder it from your little shop, but hey, if you don't want any commission, that's good too.
You can do that if you like. I've taken a look at my finances and it looksl ike I won't be buying WFUS until I get paid at the end of the month - I'll have just enough to cover the Get-Together itself, methinks.

Any idea where we could concievably congregate to play Worms? I can't think of anywhere in Leeds city centre that would appreciate a group playing computer games in their premises, but then, we're not going to Leeds.
I personally don't see any reason why we couldn't pass the laptop around at Pizza Hut. Then again, I'm quite a bizarre person.

[M3ntal]

The laptop has a duff battery, and needs to be plugged in to work :/.

[Squirminator2k]

The laptop has a duff battery, and needs to be plugged in to work :/.
Which brings us nicely and neatly to the "Is anyone else going to be able to brnig a laptop?" question Liam raised a while back.

[BetongÅsna]

Surely Alex can bring/make/conjure up one?

[Squirminator2k]

Surely Alex can bring/make/conjure up one?
I was hoping to buy one before the 20th but as I've already said, my financial situation is very much of the pants right now. Between Amy and myself, we're going to e bringing approximately £38.

[SargeMcCluck]

Surely Alex can bring/make/conjure up one?

I have access to two laptops:

The first one has a dead battery.
The second one is an iBook.

So neither'd be very useful.

[AndrewTaylor]

Let's buy one at the start of the day and return it at the end.

Edit: What do you reckon would be a good time to book the return ticket for? I figure I can always bring a book and wait around afterwards, but if there's no chance of anyone sticking around I'd rather not.

Or, I suppose I could stump up the extra £7 and get an open dated return...

[BetongÅsna]

I'd want to get back sometime before midnightish, preferably, so I'm good untill around 8-9pm.