UK Meet-Up time

[Ferrus]

Sometime over the summer? I could easily do Birmingham or London or any towns in the Midlands/Home counties. I might just do Manchester or other northern towns (I've never been to any of them). I'm thinking that August/September may be best to allow maximum time for planning.

[mancroft]

I'll think about it.

[zhang_bob]

Maybe, it depends where it would be.

[Ferrus]

Well it depends where everyone is coming from really doesn't it? I would say London, but if everyone is across the country Birmingham would be a better mid point.

[demagogic_schizoid]

Maybe, though I'm away all through August. Still, if you're all INTP's you will hardly miss another one.

[Ferrus]

There is Xander too... not seem him around for sometime.

[Dom]

he'll been lurking on mbticentral prob...

If I'm around I'll come along...

[Ferrus]

he'll been lurking on mbticentral prob...

Well impart knowledge of this momentous event then. :P

Given the lack of commitment here, can anyone actually say the times they will be able to come, sometime in the next year.

[hardkar]

Beware I may take a fare over the sea and invade thy land. Drinking plentiful of thine finest beer and being the damsels worst fear.

[mancroft]

Beware I may take a fare over the sea and invade thy land. Drinking plentiful of thine finest beer and being the damsels worst fear.

Bugger off.

We had enough of you Vikings in the Dark Ages.

[hardkar]

Bugger off.

We had enough of you Vikings in the Dark Ages.That was a long time ago. We don't work by those methods anymore. :)

The boats nowadays have motors, swords ha there are machine guns and why use firesteel when there's petrol? Muahaha

[demagogic_schizoid]

nah that sounds like us. when was the last time you lot did anything of the sort?

[Ferrus]

I think Daemogogic fancies himself as an Alfred the Great...

[demagogic_schizoid]

nah...maybe Hernan Cortes or Francisco Pizarro though. :)

[Ferrus]

Torquemada?

[stopharian]

You pansy Pommeys! you all live within spitting distance of each other an yet you say "Maybe, it depends where it would be." Get out of your own liver tinted corner of england and go see something. For Gods sake! the closest a possible meetup would ever be to my home is 3 1/2 hours and in reality the closest meetup would probably be in Vegas which is 9 hours drive from where I live. If I get an early start though I could be there for a late lunch.

Why dont you wussies spend the $75 bucks for a plane ticket and have your meetup in spain or something.

[demagogic_schizoid]

meh, he was a bit too much of a Bible basher for me. nothing wrong with a bit of the old Catholicism to keep the natives in check and help you sleep at night, but generally I leave that kind of thing for Sundays

[Ferrus]

Why dont you wussies spend the $75 bucks for a plane ticket and have your meetup in spain or something.
Maybe because I am a student and I have no money?

Anyway Torquemada was cool... walking around Spain with an armed bodyguard of 500, having show trials and then publically burning everyone. What a legend, the only hardman priest.

[paulwhy]

You pansy Pommeys!

More common spelling is Pommies. And as an insult it is probably more effective coming from an Australian (which I guess you are not), as they would know what it meant.


Why dont you wussies spend the $75 bucks for a plane ticket and have your meetup in spain or something.
Becuase that would involve doing stuff. And INTPs prefer discussing possibilities to doing stuff. Can't help feeling that the American tendency to actually meet up is some kind of abandonment of revoluntiary principles.

[AMDG]

You pansy Pommeys! you all live within spitting distance of each other an yet you say "Maybe, it depends where it would be." Get out of your own liver tinted corner of england and go see something. For Gods sake! the closest a possible meetup would ever be to my home is 3 1/2 hours and in reality the closest meetup would probably be in Vegas which is 9 hours drive from where I live. If I get an early start though I could be there for a late lunch.

Why dont you wussies spend the $75 bucks for a plane ticket and have your meetup in spain or something.

Spoken like an American, who thinks that pure physical distance is the only thing that separates British towns and those who live in them... of course, all Americans drive... not so British. And it can cost as much (or more) for a train fare for me to get to London as for a plane ticket to another country. And to travel 50 miles from me can take over 3 hours on the train some days, plus there are people who have kids, who would have to arrange babysitters, may have to stay overnight (find somewhere etc.), so in fact a trip to London and back for me could easily take up a whole week's wages at the national average salary, despite it being 'only' 150 miles.

But I won't come regardless, cos I'm not INTP, and haven't much in common with y'all. Unless anyone actually wants me to...? :unsure:

[hardkar]

nah that sounds like us. when was the last time you lot did anything of the sort?Shooting about 2 days ago. Playing with fire on some unregular basis. Going fast as hell with a motorboat about 8-9 years ago.

Anyway I'm planning to go with my INTP friend know as zim01001 (or something like that) on the forum. I have been thinking of flying to Iceland from there to the UK and then end (teh madness) in the Netherlands.
But hell knows what actually happens.

[Ferrus]

so in fact a trip to London and back for me could easily take up a whole week's wages at the national average salary, despite it being 'only' 150 miles.
And don't forget the high cost of petrol coupled with the constant congestion (near permanent on the M25) means even driving isn't exactly quick or cheap either. A journey from London to Birmingham can easily cost ?50 worth of petrol.

[AMDG]

And don't forget the high cost of petrol coupled with the constant congestion (near permanent on the M25) means even driving isn't exactly quick or cheap either. A journey from London to Birmingham can easily cost ?50 worth of petrol.

Not to mention 10 quid for an hour's parking in London in some places, and congestion charges... and just how damn much it costs to run a car anyway!!

[Ferrus]

Also going by care would preclude the said driver from engaging in the primary purpose of the meeting - an excuse to drink stupendous quantities of alcohol.

[AMDG]

Also going by care would preclude the said driver from engaging in the primary purpose of the meeting - an excuse to drink stupendous quantities of alcohol.

Yeah totally.

Actually, I might come after all... heheh

Depends who else is going. I don't think I could stomach a whole night of talking about the cosmoverse in sesquepedalian fashion. Is it an INTP only gig, or can anyone come?

August's good for me, cos of school holidays I can leave the kids with their gran and use her house near London as a base.

[Ferrus]

Anyone can come.

Sequepedalians will be beyond me past pint 5 or 6 - possibly even grammar.

[hardkar]

Have you decided a place yet?

If me and my intp pal gonna fly from Iceland we can come to London, Manchester or Glasgow.

[hardkar]

I hope that I have not scared you all away from this thread.

Anyway how does the infrastructure look like in the UK. Me and my pal will probably travel by train through the country. And is it possible to travel by ferry to the netherlands from the uk? Or is there any other better alternatives?

And no I will not drink all your beer.

[Ferrus]

Have you decided a place yet?

If me and my intp pal gonna fly from Iceland we can come to London, Manchester or Glasgow.

London is best I would assume, though I could travel to Manchester (never been there before).

As for timing...
Seems everyone is busy - I suggest we leave it till after the summer now, really, unless anyone objects. I may well be in Northern France for a camping job for a couple of months anyway.

Anyway how does the infrastructure look like in the UK.
OK, but can be pricey.

And is it possible to travel by ferry to the netherlands from the uk? Or is there any other better alternatives? Yes, definitely (plenty of ferries going from the Hook of Holland to the east coast), though it may not be the cheapest mode of transport. If you're able to get to the Netherlands it is probably best trying to continue driving down to Calais to travel with the cheapest ferries over the straight of Kent.

[Hermione]

Ah, hell , I might as well fly over and have them dump me off a puddle jumper (i have a friend who's a pilot, no two friends who are) right smack dab on Fe's doorstop. He can pay me nanny fees to keep him sober enough to go. Work hard, baby. Hey, your parents may see fit to hire me for a nanny for you, or a secretary/editor for your new books, and such. okay, fine. shut up.

[Ferrus]

So am I to presume that no one is interested? *sigh*

[Dom]

I am if non intps are invited...

[Ferrus]

Of course, Hustler doesn't reside here.

[mancroft]

I'm still thinking about it.

[Dom]

actually mancroft and I are in the same place, so why not everyone come here lol....

[mancroft]

actually mancroft and I are in the same place, so why not everyone come here lol....

Bloody good idea. I vote in favour!

[Ferrus]

But Norwich is in the sticks, I'm not travelling there.

[mancroft]

But Norwich is in the sticks, I'm not travelling there.

But Norwich is the only city in this country admitted to the prestigious World League of Historical Cities.

READ HERE (http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED16%20Jul%202007%2019%3A48%3A34%3A667)

You would improve your education.

[Ferrus]

That's wonderful Mancroft, it really is. But it still doesn't obviate the fact that it would mean travelling to nowheresville.

[LongSilence]

I haven't been to Norwich since I was a kid visiting my Grandmother in Great Yarmouth.

[Ferrus]

I haven't been to Norwich since I was a kid visiting my Grandmother in Great Yarmouth.
Pfft, Lowestoft is where it's at.

[mancroft]

But Lowestoft is in Suffolk.

That's where all the strange foreign people live.

[Ferrus]

But Lowestoft is in Suffolk.

That's where all the strange foreign people live.
You're both counties of inbreed yokels whose one famous figure - Oliver Cromwell - was a tyrant and had a body that had a most ignominous end.

[rocket-dog]

You're both counties of inbreed yokels whose one famous figure - Oliver Cromwell - was a tyrant and had a body that had a most ignominous end.

You are from Birmingham; the place from which all roads leave..........

[Ferrus]

You are from Birmingham; the place from which all roads leave..........
Kent actually, the Garden. :)

[rocket-dog]

It was cruel of me sorry. I like Birmingham.

[mancroft]

Kent actually, the Garden. :)

NT just about sums you up.

INTP

KeNT

CuNT

:rofl:

[Dom]

That's wonderful Mancroft, it really is. But it still doesn't obviate the fact that it would mean travelling to nowheresville.

NOWHERESVILLE??? Where do you live exactly?

Norwich is a fine city with a rich and important past... and she will rise again one day to take back what was lost as prophesied by by the great St Julian of Norwich... in 567

[Ferrus]

CuNT

Through and through. *Salutes the flag of bastardom*

[djm]

I don't object to meeting in Norfolk if Norwich is more convenient. My dad was from Great Yarmouth, unusualy though he lacks the characteristic vestigial tail.

[apple]

I don't object to meeting in Norfolk if Norwich is more convenient. My dad was from Great Yarmouth, unusualy though he lacks the characteristic vestigial tail.

You've examined your father in the nude I gather.

[djm]

Good point, maybe he does have one.

[apple]

Good point, maybe he does have one.

Will you come back and let us know?

[Oso Mocoso]

Will you come back and let us know?

Okay I laughed, but that was a little creepy. At least you didn't ask him to post pics.

--Oso

[djm]

Will you come back and let us know?

I'd rather not look.

[djm]

OK tail issues notwithstanding, is there ever going to be a UK meetup?

I could make anywhere in the UK as long as I have enough notice, and will happily get a round in.

[Lee]

I'd come to an INTP meet-up. In fact, I'll be going into central London on Sunday, anyone around?

[djm]

I'd come to an INTP meet-up. In fact, I'll be going into central London on Sunday, anyone around?

Not on Sunday, but if we can rustle up a few more of us I am sure we can find a date that suits everyone.

[LongSilence]

Well, I live in London and have little planned for Sunday at the moment.

[deusXmachina]

Well I'm way down in Brighton so Brighton/London would be ideal. Durham's allright too because my brother's there (though its way up North so I'd expect that there'll be more votes for London).

Will it take place before or after Xmas? :)

Oh and Fridays-Sundays would be the best because I'm in a boarding school so that's the only time we're allowed out (sadly).

[Lee]

Well, I live in London and have little planned for Sunday at the moment.Well, I have an xbox360 which recently packed up. I can get it fixed for free, but will have to take it a UPS post office and the closest one is in central London, The Strand to be precise. I have no other plans for Sunday other than that, so I am okay to meet up if you want.

[LongSilence]

Well, I'm ok to meet up too. And... seeing as you're the ESFP you should be the one to suggest the details.

[Lee]

Well, I'm ok to meet up too. And... seeing as you're the ESFP you should be the one to suggest the details.A romantic meal for two? ;)

[Ferrus]

Will it take place before or after Xmas? :)

No one has arranged anything, but I'm able to before Christmas - I'd rather like to see Demagogic Mancorft, Dom, Xander or Zhang Bob turn up though.

[LongSilence]

A romantic meal for two? ;)

Well, I should hope so if you have any ideas about getting lucky.

[demagogic_schizoid]

Go on then I'll do it. Where and when? A Central London Whetherspoons maybe? Let's be classy like.

[Ferrus]

Post-Christmas would be best for me with London. January 5th, maybe.

[djm]

I could make January 5th.

[zhang_bob]

Post-Christmas would be best for me with London. January 5th, maybe.Sounds cool to me


Go on then I'll do it. Where and when? A Central London Whetherspoons maybe? :thumbdow:

[V Profane]

A Central London Whetherspoons maybe? Let's be classy like.

Which circle of hell is that?

[demagogic_schizoid]

ok then, those pubs that do non-brand beers, Samuel something. January 5th, ok.

[djm]

If it's a London meet may I suggest meeting in the Texas Embassy bar in the West End. It is easy to find and is well situated for nearby hotels.

[demagogic_schizoid]

If it's a London meet may I suggest meeting in the Texas Embassy bar in the West End. It is easy to find and is well situated for nearby hotels.

ha that's a coincidence, my family loves that place, we go there for mine and my brothers birthday every year. The only thing is the bar is pricey - I don't mind meeting there but I don't know if I'd like to drink at the bar. ;)

[Stoned_Rider]

January 5th... if all goes well, I should be there by then :highfive:

[djm]

ha that's a coincidence, my family loves that place, we go there for mine and my brothers birthday every year. The only thing is the bar is pricey - I don't mind meeting there but I don't know if I'd like to drink at the bar. ;)

First round is on me anyway. Happy to hear alternative venues, from locals.

[mancroft]

A group of UK INTPs look as though they are about to make a final decision about a meetup!!!!

http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?p=741238#post741238

:ph34r: :banana: :cheer: :worthy: :grin: :gm: :cheers: :thumbup: :wtf: :theclap:

[Limey]

But Norwich is the only city in this country admitted to the prestigious World League of Historical Cities.

READ HERE (http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED16%20Jul%202007%2019%3A48%3A34%3A667)

You would improve your education.

Is it Norwich where you can still shoot a Welshman after midnight with a bow and arrow within the walls of the city?

That law is awesome, I'd take Welshmen out there for a beer and a mortal wound.

[outmywindow]

In honor of the meet-up, I move this thread to the Meet-Ups subforum.

[Ferrus]

Mirabile dictu!

[Ferrus]

We have Lee and Mancroft as a provisional 'yes' now. All sounding rather good.

[djm]

So thats

Ferrus
Demagogog Schizoid
Mancroft
Lee
Stoned Rider
myself

Come on all you brit based INTPs sign up. Any other European nations for that matter, londons easy enough to get a cheap flight to.

[mancroft]

Is it Norwich where you can still shoot a Welshman after midnight with a bow and arrow within the walls of the city?

That law is awesome, I'd take Welshmen out there for a beer and a mortal wound.


Yes it is.

Welshmen venture here at their peril.

:ph34r: :devil:

[Ferrus]

I've messaged V Profane, and I've seen Fingers Superstar showing interest in this thread...

[Stoned_Rider]

IIRC ApeTheDog was up for a London meet-up. He hasn't been around lately, though.

[SensEye]

Haven't they done this before, only to have everybody bail out at the last minute?

[djm]

Haven't they done this before, only to have everybody bail out at the last minute?

No need for any spirits of gravity, I am sure it will go swimmingly.

[djm]

Theres Night as well, if he can be persauded.

[mancroft]

No need for any spirits of gravity, I am sure it will go swimmingly.

I agree.

[mancroft]

I've just discovered that a cheap Saturday train return Norwich-London is only £12 so put me down as a definite... as long as it doesn't snow.

[Limey]

I've just discovered that a cheap Saturday train return Norwich-London is only ?12 so put me down as a definite... as long as it doesn't snow.

Wow, great price.
Makes me think that they really should have a better/any regional commuter rail networks here in the US. I really fail to see the fascination with driving one's-self hundreds of miles in one go as much of a draw at all.

Kinda like praying to St. Christopher, "please give me a thousand yard stare for the entire day, lower back ache and a permanently seemingly full bladder"

The only excuse for those in the UK would be introversion.

[Hustler]

I'll be there on the 5th. You'll recognize me by my American accent.

[mancroft]

If it's a London meet may I suggest meeting in the Texas Embassy bar in the West End. It is easy to find and is well situated for nearby hotels.

Here's a link to that place:

http://www.texasembassy.com/

Looks OK to me.

I'll be able to see what a burrito is like.

[djm]

I'll be there on the 5th. You'll recognize me by my American accent.

Haha, given the dearth of English accents in London it's more likely that we will stand out with our accents than you will :)

[mancroft]

The proposal is to meet on Saturday January 5th 2008 at Texas Embassy, Cockspur Street (near Trafalgar Square), London:

http://www.texasembassy.com/

So all that remains is to decide on the time.

THE POLL IS ONLY FOR THOSE INTENDING TO ATTEND.

PLEASE DO NOT VOTE IF YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING.

[booyalab]

I thought you guys hated Texas

[mancroft]

I thought you guys hated Texas

Only if we are forced to go there.

[Ferrus]

I'd prefer it not to be too late in the evening as I'll have to get back to Victoria before the trains stop.

[mancroft]

I'd prefer it not to be too late in the evening as I'll have to get back to Victoria before the trains stop.

Bring her with you.

[Ferrus]

Heh, how droll.

[earwax]

The Texas Embassy Cantina. I've eaten there.

I hope y'all don't think that's what Tex-Mex is supposed to taste like.

[mancroft]

The Texas Embassy Cantina. I've eaten there.

I hope y'all don't think that's what Tex-Mex is supposed to taste like.

A pastiche will do.

[mancroft]

Please select the time you would prefer to meet up here:

http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=25380

[zhang_bob]

I don't care what time it starts as long as it is after noon, as I can't be bothered to leave at/or before 9AM.

[mancroft]

I don't care what time it starts as long as it is after noon, as I can't be bothered to leave at/or before 9AM.

Oxford to Central London can't be more than 90 minutes.

[outmywindow]

I find it hilarious that you're meeting up in a kitschy faux-Western bar. But then, I realize that my perspective is a bit skewed; as an American, that's probably the last place I'd visit if I was in London.

[HilbertSpace]

I've eaten there - it's really not bad.

I was amused that people thought it was kitsch, though. Off the beaten track locals-only roadhouses in New Mexico look a lot like that place, although they're a lot smaller.

The only disappointment was that they don't server Shiner.

[Ferrus]

I've never been there before, so I shall have to reserve judgement.

And I've travelled from London to Oxford before... 90 minutes is about right.

[zhang_bob]

If I went by train - It would take 25 minutes to get to from my house to Oxford railway station by bus, then the train would take about an hour to London Paddington station (if it is fucking on time), plus 15 minutes from Paddington to Piccadilly Circus by tube and find wherever the hell the place we are meeting up at is.


If I went by coach - It would take about 25 minutes to Gloucester Green Coach Station from my house, about an hour and a half to london Victoria, plus 15 minutes to get from Victoria to Piccadilly Circus and to find where the hell we will be meeting up.

So in sort the journey would take about 2 hours, plus however long it takes me to get ready, and I can't be bothered to get up before 9 as I am lazy.:P

[Hermione]

If I went by train - It would take 25 minutes to get to from my house to Oxford railway station by bus, then the train would take about an hour to London Paddington station (if it is fucking on time), plus 15 minutes from Paddington to Piccadilly Circus by tube and find wherever the hell the place we are meeting up at is.


If I went by coach - It would take about 25 minutes to Gloucester Green Coach Station from my house, about an hour and a half to london Victoria, plus 15 minutes to get from Victoria to Piccadilly Circus and to find where the hell we will be meeting up.

So in sort the journey would take about 2 hours, plus however long it takes me to get ready, and I can't be bothered to get up before 9 as I am lazy.:P

oh don't be a little shit. get your ass to the meet up thing and you will have fun with the boys which you so need to do. little git

[Hermione]

Bring her with you.

You are too good. And I'm jealous. Only reason I'm posting on this stupid thread, I'm jealous of not being there to meet you guys. Next time though. And yeah, I can find a way to 'qualify' if I must.

[mancroft]

oh don't be a little shit. get your ass to the meet up thing and you will have fun with the boys which you so need to do. little git

That's telling him! See? See?

[demagogic_schizoid]

puzzled observer agrees with me!

[mancroft]

I am happy with a latish start but have to get a train at about 10.30pm.

Perhaps we could start the meetup at, say, 5pm and those who want to come later can if they wish.

Ferrus, djm what do you think?

[Ferrus]

Would not 3 be a better starting point if that is the plan?

[mancroft]

Would not 3 be a better starting point if that is the plan?

OK, 3 pm.

And everyone else can turn up when they want.

Any advance on 3 pm?

[demagogic_schizoid]

I can go at 5 or 3 it's not such a big deal

[Lee]

(if it is fucking on time).:huh:

[zhang_bob]

oh don't be a little shit. get your ass to the meet up thing and you will have fun with the boys which you so need to do. little gitI said I would go.:P


:huh:
Miracles do happen on occasion.

[HilbertSpace]

Merged multiple UK meet-up threads.

Time, date, place has been decided. All followups go here (http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=25397).