London Meetup 12/8/2006

November 28, 2006 6:40 AM

Mefi London Meet Up: Is it still happening on the 8th?
posted by Lillitatiana to MetaFilter gatherings at 6:40 AM (14 comments total)

Well, I'll be there.
posted by chrismear at 8:51 AM on November 28, 2006

If the meetup is near this (Kentish Town) I might be able to come before or after.
posted by cillit bang at 9:13 AM on November 28, 2006

That looks interesting, cillit - any clues as to who it might be?

I think I'm available on the 8th - still on for the Bricklayers?
posted by blag at 3:42 PM on November 28, 2006

AFAIK it's still on for the 8th at the Bricklayers. I'll be there as well.
posted by TheDonF at 4:51 PM on November 28, 2006

I'm in. Are we talking about the Bricklayer's Arms near Tottenham Court Road? If so, isn't that place rather tiny?
posted by Optamystic at 2:06 AM on November 29, 2006

Yep, The Bricklayers on the 8th is what was agreed. I'll be there a bit later on.
posted by MrMustard at 5:18 AM on November 29, 2006

It is pretty tiny. I was just there at 8:00 tonight (Wednesday) and it was packed. And smokey.
And the facade appears to be shackled in scaffolding for what I presume is a facelift.
Still, we could meet there and decide on another place if it's too cramped.
There are loads of other bars/pubs in that area as well.
posted by Lillitatiana at 2:53 PM on November 29, 2006

That looks interesting, cillit - any clues as to who it might be?

I read somewhere it's her out of Elastica. My guess is the bass player from Catch.
posted by cillit bang at 5:02 PM on November 29, 2006

I think the Bricklayers was agreed upon because; a) it's a Sam Smiths boozer and therefore cheap, b) it's pretty central, and c) everyone had a good time there at the last meet-up.

Changing venues now, after the Bricklayers was decided upon in the original thread, would be a bit daft, and moving elsewhere on the night would be bad for latecomers (i.e, me).

Christ, I knew there was too much consensus in that original thread!

PS - IANTLOTB (I Am Not The Landlord Of The Bricklayers)
posted by MrMustard at 11:35 PM on November 29, 2006

Additionally, loitering upstairs in the lounge of the Bricklayers for about 20 minutes is usually rewarded by getting a nice big table.
posted by armoured-ant at 4:15 AM on December 2, 2006

I only just realised that this happens to be the same day as the launch of the Wii, which is rather distressing, but I guess there's all of the weekend to play it...
posted by adrianhon at 10:20 AM on December 3, 2006

Don't worry Adrian, apparently the graphics are Gamecube-class.

That said, someone bring an XBox 360 and we can play together.
posted by armoured-ant at 2:37 PM on December 4, 2006

Hey, glad everyone's still up for this. What time are we getting started?
posted by davehat at 10:05 AM on December 6, 2006

I get off work at 7, and since I work next door, that would be best for me. I could dawdle in the office longer if need be.
posted by Lillitatiana at 6:22 PM on December 6, 2006