Okay, unless there is an avalanche of people who can't make it, the next Matameet is going to be in Woking, which is a short train ride from London, on 8th March. Please copy the questions and answers below, adding your details.

Please bear in mind that these things do tend to involve imbibing alcohol, so under-18s might be a bit restricted in options. If you're borderline or likely to be asked then please bring ID.

Offline I'm usually called: Mata
Number of people coming so far: 1
I'll be arriving: Saturday, 1pm-ish though I'm very flexible on this because it's so close
I'll be leaving: Last train on Saturday night
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Yes
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: Yes, but I'll be quite poor by then probably so I'll be on a budget
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: Last train is 1am, so probably not
Staying the night?: No
Accommodation has been arranged?: Yes
Can offer accommodation to others?: Yes, probably. I might be moving soon after this so it might be a bit restricted, but I can handle two or three almost certainly

Offline I'm usually called: Becky and Monty
Number of people coming so far: 2 and 3
I'll be arriving: Saturday, whenever we need to be there
I'll be leaving: Saturday evening/ night
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Yes, but last time I played it, I sucked. I was 9, though.
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: Yes, but nothing too expensive
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: Not really, as will need to get back to London and won't have a huge amount of money to spend
Staying the night?: Nup
Accommodation has been arranged?: Yes
Can offer accommodation to others?: Yes, if you want to come back to ours in London so you don't have to leave so early on Saturday. We can fit about 4 or so.

I'm going to put myself down as a tentative yes.

Offline I'm usually called: John, though I'll happily answer to Nov
Number of people coming so far: 4
I'll be arriving: Saturday, afternoonish sometime. It's a two hour train journey from Norwich, so it really depends on how early I can force myself to get up.
I'll be leaving: Saturday evening
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Hells Yes
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: Somewhere cheap, yes.
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: No
Staying the night?: No
Accommodation has been arranged?: Not yet, but watch this: Dariakaze, can I be one of the 4 or so at yours?
Can offer accommodation to others?: No

Offline I'm usually called: Matt and Ryn (although we answer to pretty much anything!)
Number of people coming so far: 6
I'll be arriving: We live here !
I'll be leaving: See above
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Certianly. I've never played before but Matt assures me I'll be fine
Interested in bowling?: Also a definite yes as I am adding it to the list of possible things to do
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: I know many places we can eat, drink and be merry for a fairly reasonable price! Or there is the possiblility of excellent take away
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: Not really a lot to do club wise in Woking but we do have some fairly nice bars... not really sure they are our cup of tea though!
Staying the night?:Fingers crossed!
Accommodation has been arranged?: Over a year ago!
Can offer accommodation to others?: Yes- we have two sofas and a largish living room floor- people will need to bring stuff to sleep in and on as we only have the one double airbed (which is up for grabs) we can sleep around 6-7 (5 comfortably - 7 if you are short or fancy getting cosy.) Also we have a cat so if you are allergic, sorry!

Sorry guys, I can't make this one, I'm at home home for my birthday that weekend. Have fun though!

I dont think I'm going to ba able to make it I'm afraid the usual finantial problems have come up again as ever. If I can make it it'll be a last minute thing.

Sure thing! Consider part of the house your sleeping quarters.

So we're currently standing at about 6 then. Boo! Cath! we will miss you. Come on peple, Woking has soooo much to offer... No really it does!!!! Honest!!! We have Bowling, Lazer Quest, Chav Bashing (well imaginary Chav Bashing! My Mum will be a working PCSO by then and I don't want my mummy to tell my friends off!) Drinking in many pubs, eating in various food outlets- we may even have a Nando's by then! There is an Arcade (frequented by my students but I really want to see the looks on their faces- Miss Foster has FRIENDS!!!) A shopping mall, a shop that sells random TV memorabilia, 2, I repeat 2 Waterstones!!!! What more could you ask for!?!

I want to come, but I can't really justify it money-wise. Sorry

We want to come, but it looks like we won't be able to make it. Sorry guys.

Actually, I think we're going to have to pull out of coming. Financial reasons, and March isn't going to be a massive amount of fun : (
Nov, you are still more than welcome to stay if you want.

A yes

Offline I'm usually called: David +1 more (maybe)
Number of people coming so far: 5 or 6 depending on my possible +1
I'll be arriving: Saturday
I'll be leaving: Late Saturday
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Yes! Hooray, laser guns
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: Yes, cheap please
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes, but again need to leave before the last train
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: Afraid not
Staying the night?: No
Accommodation has been arranged?: Yes, My mothers
Can offer accommodation to others?: Afraid not, sorry.


PS will clear up the number of people coming thing when I know more

I am potentially coming! I need to work out my schedule and figure out moneys, but there's a chance I'll be making an appearance. For now I won't confirm it completely, not even close. It's about 45% right now.

It would be lovely to see you if you can.

This meet is right next door to London, so I expect there may be a few last minute additions to these numbers!

It fits my schedule fine, I just have to see if I can get work off and buy a ticket

I'm going to scratch that.

Sorry folks, I have the issue of "I haven't gotten around to getting my passport since I turned 18" I would be looking at 3 weeks from tomorrow until it would arrive if I did expedited. That means the 10th, therefore I wouldn't make the meet.

There's the possibility I might still come to the UK, it just won't be for the meet.

Yay! I look forward to meeting you Spoon

This is happening next Saturday so I thought I'd bump the thread.

Spoon - let us know when you're around. If you can be in London on a weekend (or even not on a weekend, but that would be more tricky) then I'm sure we can get together a few people for the evening.

So.. How many people are staying on my floor? I need to know because of bacon amounts etc

Offline I'm usually called: Frogzilla + Frogman
Number of people coming so far: 7/8 (depending on Witless's possible +1, including my +1)
We'll be arriving: Saturday lunchish
We'll be leaving: Late Saturday evening
I'm up for meeting during the afternoon: Yes
18 or over?: Yes
Interested in a couple of games of Laser Quest?: Possibly.
I'm up for going for an evening meal somewhere: Yes, cheap please
I'm up for going to a pub in the evening: Yes, please close to the train station so short walk from pub
I'm up for going to a club in the evening: Nope, won't be bringing my dancing shoes
Staying the night?: Nopers
Accommodation has been arranged?: Yes, am returning to the pond
Can offer accommodation to others?: Afraid not enough space in my 'pad


Ryn, I'm not wanting to sleep on your floor.

Have we agreed a meeting time/place? How about 2pm at Woking train station? Ryn/Smiler, is there anywhere prominent that we should use as a meeting point?

I won't be coming, for reasons of money and work.

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2pm is good. I would suggest that we meet outside the town side of the train station- 2 exits; 1 by platform 1 is the one you want.

I'm sorry you won't be along Nov. I guess we'll just have to drink your share of the beer for you.

Oh, and... Yay! Froggy is coming!

I am indeed.

If anyone else is traveling from London to the meet, do you fancy getting the train to (and back from) Woking together?

Just thought I'd let eveyone know the lay of the Woking land for meeting at 2ish.

The best meeting place will probably be under the canopy on the town side exit of the railway station. The town side is next to Platform 1 and the canopy is the massive white structure directly outside the station. It's all lanscaped concrete but it's a pretty open space that's under cover so if the elements attack we should be good for a while.

If the elements attack too much the first port of call will probably be a nice little haunt called the Station Pub. From the canopy, with your back to the station exit, veer to the right and go down Chertsey Rd. (Budgens will be on your right across the road, Recruitment Express to your left on the same side of the road). The Station Pub is on the left hand side of the road about 4/5 shops down. It's a lovely shade of dark glossy red.

If anyone wants phone numbers just PM Ryn or myself

I'm afraid I am am going to have to be pulling out of this too .

Wanted to try and keep all day free but just can't afford the time or the money. Sorry!

And just wanted to add that Tommy and I are looking forward to some Lazer Questing.


Edit: Just realised that there's only five of us confirmed now

Including me and Matt or just coming down?

to people who aren't coming. You are going to miss a lot of fun!
(And a lot of bacon sarnies as I don't think we have people staying over night at our place!)

We'll be at the station from 2ish to meet people.

If you decide to come at the last minute please do! It will be fun!

Just PM me if you need my number

Well we had a nice time without the rest of you

(And I totally ruled at Laser Quest )

Glad you had a good time.
*but sulks anyway at not being able to be there*

You missed out on a bacon sandwich too!

Thank you Ryn and Smiler for being such welcoming hosts for the day.

I know!

They were really nice bacon sarnies even if I do say so myself

We had a laugh. I'm obviously going to have to get practicing on the Laser Quest Mata and Tommy/Chris, Frog's fella (nice boke, not sure if he's on the forums) absolutely killed me!

It's good practise for the zombie apocalypse too. It's fun AND educational!

I would like to point out that Mata not pwnd us at Lazer Quest, but done so in a quite cocky manner. didn't see you do much running around

I think if there was a zombcypse I'd have to make sure I got lazer eye surgery first as my periferal vision is pooey. *nods*

And yes, when I told the fella that there might be some LQ a happening he got VERY excited.

YThank folks for a nice small meet. I'm kinda glad it was small as I tihnk the fella might of been evern quieter had the whole horde been there!

The pics have been put up on my other puter, so will post them when at it and OL next.

x x

I was doing my best impersonation of the terminator walking through the nightclub... If you remember that scene from the first film.

Okies, I found pictures from the meet, which I'll put up now that the video of Mata posing with a duck.

Kekehehehe

And here are the pictures XD

Hmmmmm...... I recognise that duck! Did it end up swimming in anyones beer?

Kehehe! Not that I know of, but then Mata does look suspicious, mebbe he paused time annnnnnnd...

Funny you mention that...

Now now SPS, I've only just changed your name back. I can start playing with it again, you know!

And he's a man again.

Nah he was only pretending.

hahaha