Thread: Gambit Memorial Shipmeet, January 21 Board: Glory / Ship of Fools.
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Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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At the London meet last night, a few of us were of the opinion that we should set aside an evening specifically to celebrate Gambit's life. This would have to be in the new year and, obviously, the venue would have to pass the "Gambit test". The priorities are
- Somewhere in Central London with good transport links so that non-London shippies can attend
- Somewhere that serves Real Ale (Preferably Fullers ESB)
- Somewhere where smoking is permitted
The Sanctuary in Tothill Street fits the bill perfectly.
I know that there's already a meet planned for 21st Jan. Do we want to combine that one with a memorial, or would people like to set aside a separate evening for a night of drinking and debauchery?
[ 11. May 2011, 16:34: Message edited by: Spike ]
Posted by Jenny Ann (# 3131) on
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I would love to try and make this meet, even though it will mean going to London for the first time in 13 years.
And as far as I know, the 21st would be fine for me.
J
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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Sounds good to me - I've put it in the diary!
Posted by Ags (# 204) on
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It's in the diary.
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on
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21st would be fantastic for me, as I will have just finished my exams. I'll be there.
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on
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What about having one after the funeral when we get the date?
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on
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I don't have any objections to the date, nor yet to the Sanctuary - a fine pub, so ShadoK says, and he should know as he keeps ending up in there after work! However, I kind of wanted to go to the place Gambit found for the Cusanus meet. It was the last post of Gambit's that I read before I heard the sad news.
Still, I'll abide by the wishes of the majority.
Posted by Wairua (# 3912) on
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I had already got the 21st meet in the diary and would like to make the memorial meet so it works well to combine them on the 21st. I agree with Moth that as Gambit had already suggested a place to meet with Cusanus that is another option.
Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on
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(id quite like to go to the funeral - and would appreciate meeting up with shipmeets for a pint after that daisymay if thats what you were thinking?)
I start a new teaching job in jan and so cant make that date - but *do* go for it!
Posted by Cusanus (# 692) on
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21st is already in my diary (of course. I'm happy ot leave the location ot the locals.
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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I'm game. Not too fussed about the location, as long as it's going to have room for us all!
Posted by Dave the Bass (# 155) on
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Like Emma and Daisymay, I would like to attend the funeral and any meet that happens afterwards. But I might also be able to make 21st Jan - I'll have to consult the fire-breathing one!
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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From eyeliner:
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I would like to make a collection of photographs of James, as I don't have many. If anyone has any-taken at Shipmeets or anything-I'd love it if you could post them, not just for me but so they're here if anyone else would like to see them.
[Note: it was suggested that this request be posted here as people might be sharing print photos at the meet as well. Feel free to PM eyeliner if you want to help.]
Posted by Gill H (# 68) on
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I threw out a lot of photos recently because of moving, but I'll have a look at the ones I kept.
Might be worth looking at 'shipmeet photos' threads.
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Gill H:
Might be worth looking at 'shipmeet photos' threads.
Excactly what I was about to say. I'm sure there's one there somewhere of him doing his famous "fist in mouth" trick, which not only makes a good pic, but is also a pretty impressive thing to be able to do.
It's things like the fist in the mouth and the trademark cowboy boots that we want to remember on the memorial meet. It seems that the general consensus is that it should be on the 21st. The Queens Arms would be OK, but, as The Man Himself said, it's a bit off the beaten track. As this is a meet that may well attract a fair number of non-Londoners, I still reckon The Sanctuary is as good a place as any. (They do accommodation there too for people too pissed to get home)
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
his famous "fist in mouth" trick, which not only makes a good pic, but is also a pretty impressive thing to be able to do.
I can do that too, you know. It's just that I tend not to, what with it all being unladylike and stuff. I remember I told him once, and he was so disbeleving that he said that if I could prove it, he'd buy me a whole bottle of Bombay Sapphire, and some tonic, and a lemon to put in it.
He did as well. He was so shocked that I hadn't been bluffing that he had to...
quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
people too pissed to get home
Which, by the way, is exactly the kind of thing he'd have wanted at his meet...
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[ 10. December 2005, 17:34: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]
Posted by The Black Labrador (# 3098) on
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21st is fine for me. Looking forward to raising a glass in Gambit's memory.
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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Page two is such a depressing place to be.
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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The trouble with the Sanctuary is its not a very nice pub. There's nothing specifically or obviously wrong with it its just too modern and clean and the staff wear uniform and there is no atmosphere and they close on time. Its a bit artificial.
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on
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I'll try and see everyone there.
Tubbs
Posted by Joan Henrietta Newperson (# 1203) on
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I should be there.
Posted by Jenny Ann (# 3131) on
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Ok. anyone suggest a hotel/b and b or something not too far away and not too expensive?
J// not been to london for 13 years
Posted by Wairua (# 3912) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Joan Henrietta Newperson:
I should be there.
It will be good to meet you - when I first met Gambit you were one of two people he said I should definitely try to meet.
Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on
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Hopefully I will be able to make this too...
Auntie Doris x
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Hosting
I just deleted a post in which somebody speculated on the Real Life identity of another shipmate.
Don't do that.
If people want to reveal themselves, that's their call. If you really have a question about somebody's identity, handle it via PM with the individual in question only.
Kel
[ 15. December 2005, 21:41: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]
Posted by A. Smith (# 3299) on
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I will be there.
I am making plans for a weekend away in London(Harrods, Fortnum & mason etc) for a weekend break. (I know I live in London(ish)
If anyone wants to join me on either Friday or saturday, please PM me.
Posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on
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We can't have this on page 2 ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Posted by Cusanus (# 692) on
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Certainly not! Now... has any decision been made as to location? Are ken's objections to the Sanctuary supported by others?
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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Am bumping, so that this can be seen.
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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When I spoke to Ken last week, he admitted that he was just being a grumpy old sod when he made that post and that he's happy to meet at The Santuary.
Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Jenny Ann:
Ok. anyone suggest a hotel/b and b or something not too far away and not too expensive?
J// not been to london for 13 years
I've had recommendations for the YHA in London. Not sure if it is any good for this meet. You can even get private rooms.
Jengie
[ 26. December 2005, 11:05: Message edited by: Jengie Jon ]
Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on
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i missed the funeral in the end, so will try to be here,
Is it a meal or drinks? what sort of time do london meets start/happen/evolve?
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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The Sanctuary is a pub and does pretty good food.
Difficult to say what time London meets start. Gambit would invariably be the first to arrive sometime in the early evening and we stat til we're chucked out.
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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Found lingering on second page (not a good place to be)...bumping up to top of the pile...[here we go...]
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
Difficult to say what time London meets start. Gambit would invariably be the first to arrive sometime in the early evening and we stat til we're chucked out.
James and I made a point of arriving at seven thirty, which was the official start time. It's just that everyone else was always late ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
[ 30. December 2005, 16:39: Message edited by: eyeliner ]
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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This keeps slipping onto page 2...
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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quote:
Originally posted by eyeliner:
This keeps slipping onto page 2...
Bump back up to th'-top-o'-the-pile.
Posted by Lev (# 50) on
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I'm going to make the effort to get to this. So sad at this loss.
Kicking myself that I didn't know before the funeral.
A damn fine example of a human being! Still can't quite believe he's gone. Such a loss.
....Lev
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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quote:
Originally posted by eyeliner:
James and I made a point of arriving at seven thirty, which was the official start time. It's just that everyone else was always late
He must have been getting more "responsible" when he met you then! Before that, I think somewhere mid-afternoon was hisusual arrival time ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on
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We can't have this about to go back on to page 2.
I wonder if a passing host might put the date in the thread title? (Not wanting to tell them what I had to re-read the thread to see when it was).
I met Gambit once at a Croydon meet. I seem to remember this was the one he fell asleep on the train or something and didn't make it home until the following morning!
[ETA Choccie still can't spell]
[ 04. January 2006, 18:37: Message edited by: Chocoholic ]
Posted by Hazey Jane (# 8754) on
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Bounce
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Chocoholic:
I met Gambit once at a Croydon meet. I seem to remember this was the one he fell asleep on the train or something and didn't make it home until the following morning!
I think that happened more than once! I certainly remember one Croydon meet when he managed to get stuck between the train and the platform on the way home.
Posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on
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****bump****
So it's Saturday 21st @ The Sanctuary!
Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on
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Can someone remind me where The Sanctuary is again?
Auntie Doris x
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Can someone remind me where The Sanctuary is again?
Auntie Doris x
Auntie D, The Sanctuary is on Tothill St (nearest Tube - St Jamess's Park [URL=http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.4996&lon=-0.1318&scale=10000&icon=x ]map here[/URL]). In order to get there from St James's Tube Station (Circle and District Lines):
1. Come out of the Main Entrance at St James's.
2. Cross the Broadway (you should see New Scotland Yard on your right).
3. Walk down Tothill St (towards Westminster Abbey) - you will pass a Pret a'Mange and an Eat.
4. Once you reach Eat, the Sanctuary pub should be just in front of you.
Total duration of journey (shorter than it'd take to pour a pint of Guinness ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
).
Victoria Station (mainline and Tube) and Westminster Tube (Circle, District and Jubilee Lines) are also within 10 minutes walking distance.
LM
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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Ooops, map here. The pub is on the corner of Tothill St and Farr St NOT where the red circle is!
[ 09. January 2006, 13:11: Message edited by: Lux Mundi ]
Posted by Cusanus (# 692) on
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Looking forward to it... see everyone there. What time?
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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Maybe a kind host or admin could put the date in the title?
Posted by Grits (# 4169) on
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I am the kind host, so I've obliged. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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Why thank you, kind host.
Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on
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Thanks you Grits.
Posted by Rarebit (# 10540) on
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Great, I'm off work that night and hope to see you all there.
Happy New Year btw...
Posted by Ham'n'Eggs (# 629) on
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Reuters, London 21-Jan-06
News just coming in - tonight the Ordnance Corps have carried out a controlled explosion in Central London on a rucksack containing 6 dozen copies of "Salad At The Bad Café".
Posted by Corpus cani (# 1663) on
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Whoa! Anticipating the London Shipmeets and any other Shipmeets that might involve Cusanus:-
Not sure if he's able to get online whilst staying in the darkest depths of deepest darkest Lancashire, 'cos they still have telephones that require vigorous cranking of a handle oop North - if communication regarding these meets is essential in the next few days, please note that the Ship is going into dry dock for a few days. If you're likely to need contact with Cusanus (or vice versa)this might be a good moment to exchange e-mail addresses / telephone numbers / postal addresses / carrier pigeon locations &c.
Forgive the repetition, but I shall post this again on the other threads just in case there are Shipmates who don't bother reading the Styx. (As if... )
Corpus
[I'm happy to spend my evening trawling the web to ensure the further success of a drinks party, even if I can't be there! Cusanus - have a Cobra / IPA / GIN + tonic for me!]
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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Saturday's coming...
Posted by Maddie (# 11) on
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Dave and I will be there.
Posted by Ags (# 204) on
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I'll be there.
Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on
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So, how about a head count… so far I have…
Definites
eyeliner
Spike
TonyK
Ags
Sophs
Daisymay
Cusanus
Marvin the Martian
The Black Labrador
Ken
Tubbs
Joan Henrietta Newperson
Wairua (& Tigglet I expect!)
Auntie Doris
A. Smith
Nanny Ogg
Lev
Lux Mundi
Rarebit
Maddie & Dave
Maybes
Jenny-Ann
Moth
Dave
Welsh Dragon
Emma
Chocoholic
Does this list look about right? I may have put some people on the wrong list (or missed them out all together – so sorry!) as some people commented on the thread and I couldn’t decide whether that meant that they were coming or not!!
Any more for any more?
Auntie Doris x
Posted by Jenny Ann (# 3131) on
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We won't be able to make it i'm afraid. didn't get our act together in time to find somewhere cheap enough to stay.
Really sorry, but we're with you all in spirit.
J
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on
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I'm afraid we'll be "maybe's" right up to the last minute. ShadoK's father is having a very unpleasant operation tomorrow, and ShadoK's gone over to be with his mum during the first couple of days. If all goes well, he'll be back by the end of the week, but who knows?
If we can come, we will.
Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on
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IM certainly planing on being there Although i may well end up asleep.....
What time is it? is it food and drink or drinks?
Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on
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Originally posted by Emma.:
Although i may well end up asleep.....
Surely not!!
Auntie Doris x
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Jenny Ann:
didn't get our act together in time to find somewhere cheap enough to stay.
Nor have I ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
.
But I'll still turn up and see what happens. If all else fails, last train home's at about 9...
Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on
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I know holly in the past has used Laterooms.com to find somewhere cheap but decent at the last minute. There's a couple of rooms in central London hotels for less than £30 on Jan 21st, and several more under £40, showing there at the moment.
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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Jack, you're a star
Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on
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What a fine 9000th post Marv
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
What a fine 9000th post Marv
Oh aye, so it was .
It was worth it .
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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What a large list-this truly is going to be a meet and a half! James would be proud of us.
See you all there.
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
I know holly in the past has used Laterooms.com to find somewhere cheap but decent at the last minute.
Well, I've just booked myself into a dirt-cheap little B&B just around the corner from Victoria station through this site. Bonus .
Posted by Ham'n'Eggs (# 629) on
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Try stopping me.
I shall be producing evidence of my claim (on the Narnia thread in Heaven) to having a daughter who has done a nude covershoot for a top-selling magazine.
And of course celebrating the Gambit approach to Shipmeets, with vigor.*
You have been warned.
* Medication permitting. Or enhancing. Let's find out.
[duh. punctuwayshun]
[ 17. January 2006, 22:13: Message edited by: Ham'n'Eggs ]
Posted by Joan Henrietta Newperson (# 1203) on
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Are we still working on a 7.30pm start time? If anyone wanted to start earlier - let me know.
See you all there
JHN
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Joan Henrietta Newperson:
If anyone wanted to start earlier - let me know.
Well, I'll be in town from about half past 3. But I'm planning to check in to the B&B, have a shower, get changed and maybe grab some grub between then and the meet starting...
Posted by W (# 14) on
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Great to see that so many people are planning to be there.
I doubt we will be there before 7.30 JHN. I think James used to sometimes get there early and clear some tables by evangelistic or other means, so anyone doing so would be part of a fine tradition.
Emma - they do serve food.
Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on
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its looking more and more unlikely ill make it ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
sadly its due to unexpectedly having to move house during the week at the same time as the second week teaching a new sylabbus in a new job.....
I so want to - so i might, but its just looking hugely unlikely
em
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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Nearly Saturday ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
.
I will probably be in Central London for at least part of the day prior to the Shipmeet* though I may pop home before going to the Sanctuary.
Looking forwards to meeting "as many as can be here present" to badly paraphrase ++Tommy Cranmer .
*The Museum of London looks likely for at least part of the day, though I haven't made a definite decision.
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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Originally posted by Emma.:
I so want to - so i might, but its just looking hugely unlikely
That's alright. We''l forgive you. So long as you just send us the money to buy your round in used fivers so we can drink to your health by remote control.
Posted by Spike (# 36) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Emma.:
its looking more and more unlikely ill make it
Well, who knows? This may become one of those annual events that have grown up over the years. If so, you've got 12 months to prepare for next years meet.
Posted by Ham'n'Eggs (# 629) on
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Surely a Gambit Memorial meet would be a monthly event. ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Ham'n'Eggs:
Surely a Gambit Memorial meet would be a monthly event.
I certainly intend to make sure we have a meet a month in 2006 as well, and I for one will think of him every time!
I am aiming for 7:30, but if there are going to be many people in the pub prior to this I don't think I actually have any plans for the afternoon anyway.
Posted by starbelly (# 25) on
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Look out for Whales in the Thames.
In fact it could be the "Whale Meet"...
Sorry I won't be able to be there, have a great time for Gambits sake.
Neil
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on
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quote:
Originally posted by starbelly:
Look out for Whales in the Thames.
In fact it could be the "Whale Meet"...
Sorry I won't be able to be there, have a great time for Gambits sake.
Neil
How many are there?
They are being watched...
Posted by Lev (# 50) on
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Agonisingly I can't make it. Lost my job last week, so can't afford the travel. When I'm a bit more wealthy, I shall pop over to the big smoke and raise a glass or 10 to his Gambitness's good name.
Good to see so many people going, and also so many familiar names (Hi Ken, Dave & Maddie, Sophs, Spike-I'm-a-labour-supporter-get-me-out-of-here, and Sir Tony of K).
DON'T SPARE THE MALTS!
...Lev
Posted by W (# 14) on
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Really sorry to hear that Lev. Hope to see you at some other point.
(In case anyone is unaware, Lev invented Shipmeets.)
Posted by Ags (# 204) on
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And was at the first one I ever went to in Feb 2000! (Not that I'm a frequent attender!)
Sorry to hear about the job, Lev.
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on
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Unfortunately, it looks as though we will not be venturing forth on this occasion.
We will however raise a glass back in Hampshire, to Gambit's memory.
WD & Dave
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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Ahh well. There will still be plenty of us, I'm sure.
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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Lev - sorry to hear about the job and the consequences - I was looking forward to meeting you again!
All the best ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on
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Hmm, I have to meet people at the Ritz at 6.30 (fairly sure I should interject 'dahlings' here in an ironic tone - be reassured that I don't normally go around drinking in the Ritz) but if I could be sure that there would be people around, the Sanctuary is sort of on the way and I could drop in and raise a glass in Gambit's memory.
(Might be overdressed though!)
Otherwise, sorry I can't make it and have a good time.
Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on
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I should be there, but I have managed to crack three ribs ('tis a long but slightly amusing story, so long as they're not your ribs), so please don't make me laugh too much and please can I have a seat by a corner or a wall or something?
This post was brought to you by the word "ow."
Deborah
[ 20. January 2006, 23:19: Message edited by: rosamundi ]
Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on
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Heh- guess im shamed to admit im not coming as ive been poorly after that!!!! Heh. Well done rosamundi and i think everyone should buy her a nice glass of whatever
Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on
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Originally posted by Emma.:
Heh- guess im shamed to admit im not coming as ive been poorly after that!!!! Heh. Well done rosamundi and i think everyone should buy her a nice glass of whatever
Nice glasses of water are my current beverage of choice!
(I've lost the destructions for my painkillers, so can't remember if I can drink whilst taking them, so have decided to err on the side of caution)...
Deborah
Posted by The Black Labrador (# 3098) on
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See you later - looking forward to this.
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on
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Right, all is arranged, we will be there!
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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I'm in town already - had to work today - so I intend to be there a bit earlier than my normal 9-ish start time. So maybe I'll see some of you I often miss.
Of course the downside of that is that with 4 hours in the pub instead of my usual 2, by 11 I'll be most squiffy...
Posted by Ags (# 204) on
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Plenty of carbs, Ken. That'll do the trick!
Have a nice big plate of pasta before you start imbibing.
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on
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Finished all the work I have to do today - heading down - I'm hungry more than thirsty....
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on
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Hmm, a double post. Am I the first back home?
On my way there, I expected Gambit to be waiting as usual - a very odd experience.
A very good meet, with loads of shipmates and we took over the upper space. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
And it was nice walking down to Victoria with a mini-crowd.
My bus was on the correct side of the Edgeware Road - there was some kind of Kurdish party (a wedding??) on the southward side, all over the road, dancing men in fancy, elegant wear, drums, singing, cars hooting in rythym, and all the traffic jammed and unable to move for miles. Fun to pass it by on the bus, and to dodge an ambulance whizzing down our side of the road as there was no way it could travel on the left. ![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
Posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on
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It was a good meet with plenty of old faces and some new ones.
I was first there and managed to spread myself and belongings over 2 tables in anticipation of a crowd of shipmates (what is the collective term ?).
Gradually we managed to fill the tables, then the whole upper area, including some furniture rearrangement so people could move around and chat easily - but which made counting heads tricky (I think there were 27 of us at one stage).
Then again that should be 28 as a certain someone was there in spirit - if not in Fuller's ESB
Don't try and type when you've had a quaffing session!
[ 21. January 2006, 23:55: Message edited by: The One and Only Nanny Ogg ]
Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on
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quote:
Originally posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg:
I was first there and managed to spread myself and belongings over 2 tables in anticipation of a crowd of shipmates (what is the collective term ?).
A crew, surely?
Sorry I vanished quite so precipitately, I needed to renew my acquaintance with the big friendly bottle of painkillers the nice doctor prescribed me, and also I wanted to be sure of getting home before chucking out time. (Even so, someone nearly sat on me on the bus)...
There will be photos. I don't know what they'll be like, taking pictures with one hand is a tricky business (especially when you keep confusing the "off" button and the "take the picture" button), and also I'm still trying to learn what my new camera does.
But it was good to see everyone.
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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If Nanny Ogg's head count of 27 is correct, my list is short by three!
A Smith
Aunt Doris
Cursanus
Dafyd
Daisymay
Eyeliner
Ham'n'Eggs
Jane Henrietta Newperson
Ken
Lux Mundi
Maddie
Marvin the Martian
Moth
Nanny Ogg
Polly
Rarebit
Rosamundi
Shadok
The Black Labrador
Tigglet
TonyK
Tubbs
W
Wairua
If you were there but are not on the list, please let me know. I'll try to match the names to the photos before I post them.
Also please let me know if I have spelled your name incorrectly or if you would rather that your face did not appear in the posted photos
Posted by Wairua (# 3912) on
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I'm finally awake again after getting home in the wee small hours of the morning. I must have had too much to drink because we stopped for kebabs on the journey home.
It was great to see so many people - sorry I didn't get around to speak to everyone. I figured if everyone moves around we all end up moving together, some people need to stay in one space and let the others move around them. I enjoyed catching up with those I knew and meeting a few new people. Hope to see you all again soon.
I thought the evening was a fitting tribute to Gambit.
Posted by Ham'n'Eggs (# 629) on
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Now how would TonyK forget Spike and Tina?
Posted by Ham'n'Eggs (# 629) on
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Also Ags.
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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Thanks guys - that explains it!!
List now:
A Smith
Ags
Aunt Doris
Cusanus
Dafyd
Daisymay
Eyeliner
Ham'n'Eggs
Joan Henrietta Newperson (Not Jane as listed earlier!)
Ken
Lux Mundi
Maddie
Marvin the Martian
Moth
Nanny Ogg
Polly
Rarebit
Rosamundi
Shadok
Spike
The Black Labrador
Tigglet
Tina
TonyK
Tubbs
W
Wairua
Total - 27
and how I could forget such good people is beyond me!
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on
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Glad we made it. It was our first evening out together in London for about 2 1/2 years and it was lovely to meet lots of people face to face. Apologies to those we didn't get to chat to - there's always next time. Hope everyone got home safely.
Tubbs
Posted by Cusanus (# 692) on
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A great meet. Good to put so many names to faces.
Posted by Lux Mundi (# 1981) on
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Indeed a great meet. I've still got the hangover ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
to prove what a great night it was. It was also good to see at least two friends I hadn't seen for a while.
At the suggestion of a couple of South London Shipmates a thread for a Croydon meet will be posted sometime in the near future .
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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So everyone's being too polite to mention the unfortunate "eyeliner/tart" comment, are they?
Ah well, trust a Hellhost ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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As was said before: a fitting tribute to James. It was good meeting so many new people as well, though it was quite worrying how many people said variations of "you don't look scary enough for a Hellhost" to me over the course of the evening. Note to self: work harder on appearance...
Posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
though it was quite worrying how many people said variations of "you don't look scary enough for a Hellhost" to me over the course of the evening. Note to self: work harder on appearance...
I think it was the accent...
It's hard to take a hell host seriously when they speak pure Brummie
Posted by Hazey Jane (# 8754) on
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"Other planets have a Midlands"?
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
....<snip> it was quite worrying how many people said variations of "you don't look scary enough for a Hellhost" to me over the course of the evening. Note to self: work harder on appearance...
Perhaps you should talk to Eyeliner about her eyeliner - very scary
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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Photos here - click the Photos text
First 5 up as I write - 8 to follow later today (I'm getting strong hints that somebody else wants to use the phoneline!)
If I have got a name wrong please let me know, and identify the photo in question.
Not all the pictures were usable - my apologies if you are not included.
If anyone has some photos they would like to put on this site, get in touch
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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All pictures now up - see here and click on 'Photos'
Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on
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Great pictures Tony - Nanny Ogg, you look stunning! Really sorry I couldn't make it - other end of the country and all - but it looked like a great evening.
[reminder edited out as I was posting here while Tony the Tiger posted to Shipmeet Photos thread)
[ 23. January 2006, 11:36: Message edited by: Jack the Lass ]
Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
So everyone's being too polite to mention the unfortunate "eyeliner/tart" comment, are they?
It wasn't my fault she wasn't listening!!
Auntie Doris x
Posted by ken (# 2460) on
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Gosh. I look like Salman Rushdie.
Posted by Joyfulsoul (# 4652) on
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That might explain somethings.
Posted by The Black Labrador (# 3098) on
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A very enjoyable evening. And well done to Tony for the photos.
Posted by W (# 14) on
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Yes, great to see so many people.
Thanks Tony for the photos. For some reason I often seem to look odd or asleep in Shipmeet pictures. I don't know why that is.
Dave
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on
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My, what a good-looking bunch!
[edited to delete smiley above-- don't want my sincerity to be suspect ]
[ 23. January 2006, 19:26: Message edited by: Mamacita ]
Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Mamacita:
My, what a good-looking bunch!
Tony is a very good photographer
Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on
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Tony, how do I get in without a password? (I don't see any "photos" to click on.)
![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
Tony, how do I get in without a password? (I don't see any "photos" to click on.)
I got confused too - you need to click on the black word "photos" and then it opens up.
Posted by The One and Only Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Great pictures Tony - Nanny Ogg, you look stunning!
Thank you Jack though credit should go to TonyK and his magic camera.
Unlike the wimps I didn't have a sore head the next day though I didn't surface until 11.30 the next morning.
Then again I am well practised at quaffing the ale.
Posted by TonyK (# 35) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
Tony, how do I get in without a password? (I don't see any "photos" to click on.)
Sorry - should have made it a bit clearer!
Not the most obvious of places to click - but it's what the free Zoomshare service sets up and I haven't yet worked out how to change it (or even if it is possible to do so).
Hope all is OK now following Daisymay's advice!
Posted by eyeliner (# 4648) on
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I am quite possibly the least photographic person in the universe. ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
I have never understood why this is, however.
If you think the day-to-day eyeliner is scary, Tony, just be glad that you've never seen me when I'm all ready for a night out! , etc.
The tart thing was indeed very funny. No hard feelings Doris darling, I'd have done exactly the same thing if it had been the other way around, as you know full well! And I am, after all, the Ship's Wench (or will be soon, at any rate!)
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