Manchester day out & drinks? Saturday 1st October

[hiccup]

We could meet you at the station with an embarrassing home made sign if you like?

I was once met by some "friends" at Dublin airport with a large sign that read "The Incontinence Society of Ireland Welcomes (my real name)"

1st Oct is possible, but probably just the afternoon, as will most likely have child in tow...

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I was once met by some "friends" at Dublin airport with a large sign that read "The Incontinence Society of Ireland Welcomes (my real name)"

1st Oct is possible, but probably just the afternoon, as will most likely have child in tow...

Great idea for the sign - thanks.

 

[The Boy]

Sigh. I'm in Manchester but the end of, rather than the start of, October.

Then again, I don't drink.

 

[timeforanother]

I think this thread wins the popularity contest, but check if there are new posts in the other one.

It will be a success if there are just 2 or 3 of us enjoying having a couple of pints and looking round the gallery and the industry museum.

Be even better if there are a few more.

Count this as a bump, so it is still in folks minds.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I'm sure there'll be at least a few people who turn up, so we'll have a quorum.

It's the Science Festival in October too if anyone is interested - although it doesn't start until middle of the month or so.

 

[timeforanother]

I'm sure there'll be at least a few people who turn up, so we'll have a quorum.

It's the Science Festival in October too if anyone is interested - although it doesn't start until middle of the month or so.

It has been fun punning with you on the silly threads

 

[timeforanother]

Maybe we should all bring a can of Carnation, so we spot each other

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Maybe we should all bring a can of Carnation, so we spot each other

That's spoiling the fun of asking random people in a pub 'are you from the Internet?'

 

[timeforanother]

Those who have seen me on the ugly mugs might spot me by the big nose.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

That's spoiling the fun of asking random people in a pub 'are you from the Internet?'

In the last month I have asked three people "Are you an urbanite?"
One of them was!!

 

[The Boy]

'are you from the Internet?'

To which the secret response has always been 'no', iirc. Makes for a confusing swepp round the pub.

 

[mango5]

I would love to join in... But can't that weekend

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I would love to join in... But can't that weekend

There's always December up in Blackpool if you can make that.

 

[moose]

Soz, I'm in Blackpool on the 1st. Just be contrary, like. (and to see th'illuminations)

 

[mauvais]

How are the maybes feeling about this? We've got enough to go ahead I think but only just.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

How are the maybes feeling about this? We've got enough to go ahead I think but only just.

Trying to organise these things is like herding cats.

 

[timeforanother]

4 yes and 4 maybes sounds OK to me. If it is definitely on then others can join in at the last minute, otherwise it won't happen this time.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Soz, I'm in Blackpool on the 1st. Just be contrary, like. (and to see th'illuminations)

So you'd rather go to look at some light bulbs than come out on the piss with us?

 

[moose]

So you'd rather go to look at some light bulbs than come out on the piss with us?

When I've got a (by Blackpool standards) fancy hotel booked and a vegan Chinese tea, yes

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Blackpool 'illuminations' -

 

[mauvais]

Trying to organise these things is like herding cats.

I explained it to the missus as organising an anarchist meetup and I got one of those looks.

 

[Fez909]

Blackpool 'illuminations' -

Way too generous

 

[hiccup]

How are the maybes feeling about this? We've got enough to go ahead I think but only just.

I'm out. Will be on call at work, so Manchester is a bit far

 

[neonwilderness]

How are the maybes feeling about this? We've got enough to go ahead I think but only just.

Not sure if I can do next weekend. Will try and get to Blackpool though!

 

[FullFathomFive]

Gutted. I'm on Manchester the weds before (28th) and looking to share a few pints...

 

[binka]

I might be tempted to come for a drink but not for all the cultural stuff - i'm more of a sit in the pub listening to someone going on with themselves kind of man

 

[mauvais]

I might be tempted to come for a drink but not for all the cultural stuff - i'm more of a sit in the pub listening to someone going on with themselves kind of man

Don't worry, we can find some sort of culture-free creche for you whilst we pretend to be the intelligentsia.

 

[mauvais]

Right, when and where are we meeting? timeforanother

If you're coming you can PM me and I'll give you my number, then you can find out where we are at any point

 

[timeforanother]

I reckon start in the Vine, as it is a proper pub near the gallery. 1 o'clock? https://thevineinn-public.sharepoint.com/
I'll PM you after work.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I'll be at the Vine - wearing a yellow carnation and a rolled up copy of the FT.