London meetup?

September 29, 2009 2:18 PM

Isn't it about time we had another London meetup?

I hesitate even to bring it up, since I have been particularly bad about attending them of late, but it seems that we haven't had a London meetup in a while. Anybody up for one?

Picnic season is probably pretty much past us, but how about planning to meet somewhere that has a nice outdoors but also a pleasant indoors, in case of iffy or bad weather. Maybe on a Saturday afternoon? Say the 17th of October?

posted by sueinnyc to MetaFilter gatherings at 2:18 PM (44 comments total)

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posted by carsonb at 4:46 PM on September 29

Yes!
posted by goo at 5:39 PM on September 29

Sometime I should propose an Oxford meetup. But only because I'm lazy.

London meetup sounds good though.
posted by pharm at 3:15 AM on September 30

I'd be up for another meet. Up. Meetup.
posted by permafrost at 5:29 AM on September 30

This has just reminded me that there were noises made at the London 10th meetup (Friday version) about a Brighton meetup in September. We have just over 7 hours...
posted by i_cola at 8:48 AM on September 30

Sound good (London, 17th, I mean)

Sometime I should propose an Oxford meetup. But only because I'm lazy.

If we hold it near Marble Arch you can get the Tube there like everybody else.
posted by cillit bang at 10:52 AM on September 30

If you have it on the 24th, that will be my birthday. Not suggesting you have any reason to celebrate my birthday, just...

...it's OK, I don't need to get my coat. I don't even bother to take it off any more.
posted by Grangousier at 12:45 PM on October 2

Do I count 5 or 6 of us sort of saying yes, then?

Grangousier, I have nothing against the 24th except that I'm supposed to be in Newcastle then. But I'm probably going to end up staying here, so that's another option.

So? Anyone? When and where would we like to do this?
posted by sueinnyc at 4:37 PM on October 2

Will this be open to anyone or just the members of the Platinum Club? 'Cos, you know, I'm not even up to Plastic-Fake-Bronze membership status yet ...
posted by essexjan at 8:27 AM on October 3

If I get to go, then it's definitely open to anyone:-)

Anyway, essexjan, you are about 5 membership levels ahead of me!
posted by sueinnyc at 9:34 AM on October 3

I'm in!

*checks mefi-o-meter*

On arriving unranked will I have to sit outside with a coke and a bag of cheese n' onion?
posted by freya_lamb at 2:41 PM on October 4

So: 17th or 24th? Preferences?
posted by sueinnyc at 3:58 PM on October 4

The 24th if Grangousier wants a meet-up on his birthday, otherwise the 17th. I'm easy (but not cheap it must be said - actually I don't have plans for either night so...).
posted by goo at 5:38 PM on October 4

I vote for the 17th. I can't make the 24th, unfortunately.
posted by permafrost at 3:10 AM on October 5

17th please.
posted by cillit bang at 3:20 AM on October 5

The 17th is perfect.
posted by Grangousier at 3:45 AM on October 5

I can't make the 17th.
posted by essexjan at 10:49 AM on October 5

The 17th is imperfect.

(I mentioned my birthday, incidentally, because I'll most likely be having dinner with my wife on that night. Not that I don't do that every night, but, you know...)

Sorry I didn't get to the 10th meetings, by the way. I spent most of July in a convent.
posted by Grangousier at 11:58 AM on October 5

Isn't there an easier way of setting up "event" on here? One thread per month, urgh.

I actually run a monthly "drinks night" in London which I'd be happy to invite MeFites along to. It's billed as "20s and 30s" but it's not that strict ;)
posted by KMH at 10:36 AM on October 8

SO: Shall we schedule something? Who is still in? The 17th and the 24th are both imperfect, though it looks to me as if the 17th is slightly ahead.

KMH, I like your suggestion too.
posted by sueinnyc at 5:09 PM on October 13

Wow I'm sorry for chiming in so late here! I had two political speaking engagements earlier this week as well as some Uni crap, so between that rather time consuming stuff and work I wasn't MeFi-ing or doing anything fun at all.

Mrs Mutant & I are available tomorrow evening / afternoon / what & where did you folks have in mind?
posted by Mutant at 5:44 AM on October 16

I think that today has slipped away from us. Sorry (especially to the Mutant household).

Shall we go ahead and plan something for the 24th? I'd still be up for that as long as others would.
posted by sueinnyc at 8:46 AM on October 17

The 24th is fine by us, are we still looking at Central London / Marble Arch with timing as late afternoon / early evening?
posted by Mutant at 5:15 AM on October 18

Mutant, that still works for me.

Since everyone else is being silent (I suspect that we have slipped too far down), shall we pin it as say 4 or 5 p.m. on the 24th and hope that others will join us? Do you recommend a particular venue?

(Feel free to pick and tag if you like, while I am out galavanting tomorrow.)
posted by sueinnyc at 5:36 PM on October 19

To get this on the sidebar ASAP, let's say same place as the 10th anniversary party: Duke of York, Marylebone from 4pm onwards on Saturday the 24th.
posted by cillit bang at 1:16 PM on October 20

I'm in.
posted by Optamystic at 5:25 PM on October 20

I'd love to make a London meetup, but I can only ever do this on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Not looking to derail this or anything, but can I plant a seed for (a) next time?
posted by sagwalla at 3:30 AM on October 21

I'm not going to be around this weekend, so can someone have a gin & tonic for me and grumble about they're not being any good cake? Thanks bunches.
posted by ahughey at 3:38 AM on October 21

I'm out of town this weekend. Tomorrow is my birthday and we're heading down to Paris.
Have fun!
posted by vacapinta at 2:06 AM on October 22

Just saw this, I will try and make it.

On arriving unranked will I have to sit outside with a coke and a bag of cheese n' onion?

If you do, I will also sit outside and attempt to blag crisps off you. (Or buy my own, I guess).
posted by Infinite Jest at 3:31 AM on October 22

Mrs Mutant & I will be there, this place is sorta uptown, hopefully there won't be any dress code stuff going on.

grumble about they're not being any good cake

Hey! I was gonna bake something!!
posted by Mutant at 10:45 AM on October 22

I'm in. As we're close to London's Arab district, it'd be good to get some Lebanese food later in the evening, if anyone's up for it.
posted by essexjan at 11:27 AM on October 22

It's neater Edgware Road than Marylebone proper, so don't worry about it bring posh.

We should also organise an excursion to key that nice Mr Blair's car.
posted by cillit bang at 12:05 PM on October 22

Lebanese food sounds like an excellent idea. And Mutant, I think that you should bake something!
posted by sueinnyc at 3:48 PM on October 22

Balls, completely missed this thread. Can't makie it, I'm afraid, but have a great time!
posted by flashboy at 4:38 AM on October 24

Wow, just saw this, I might try to pop by as I am not too far away.
posted by yoz420 at 5:35 AM on October 24

Sorry guys - something came up here in The East End that makes it difficult to travel out of the 'hood today, so we won't be making it.

Have a great time and definitely catch you all next meetup.
posted by Mutant at 7:59 AM on October 24

I'm at the Duke of York linked above (or at least I was a moment ago) and no one else is here. Is there pub confusion again?

Mutant, sorry to hear you can't make it.
posted by sueinnyc at 8:36 AM on October 24

Hurray! There are people here now!
posted by cillit bang at 9:30 AM on October 24

Argh. I thought it was this evening, not this afternoon.

And I have the sign!
posted by armoured-ant at 11:36 AM on October 24

Hey, we're still here. Bring the sign!
posted by cillit bang at 11:48 AM on October 24

My photos are up. I didn't get two usernames. Let me know them and I'll change them. I didn't want to post your real names because, well, I'm funny about that myself.
posted by essexjan at 4:15 PM on October 24

My photos (all four of them!) are up too.

It was lovely seeing everyone, and meeting a couple of people for the first time. We really must meet up more often!
posted by sueinnyc at 3:57 AM on October 25

essexjan: I'm Simon. Rhonda isn't on MeFi. Feel free to tag her by her first name (or as Ms Jest if you prefer).

That was a most pleasant meetup, good to see cillit bang and Grangousier again, and to meet the rest of you for the first time.

Should definitely do it again soon.
posted by Infinite Jest at 6:12 AM on October 26