Kitty Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hello Everyone - Has anyone in the Forum met up with each other? Or does meeting virtual friends shatter allusions (illusions?) Is anything ever organised? A Forum picnic in June?Edit: Thanks to Renaud's generosity of offering a venue, to be on Sunday 15th June. See thread for more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Funny you should say that, I don't really have time (ha ha you must think, she spends enough time on here), but I have often wondered if people meet up and what happens, just out of curiosity .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"]Hello Everyone - Has anyone in the Forum met up with each other? Or does meeting virtual friends shatter allusions (illusions?) Is anything ever organised? A Forum picnic in June? [/quote]I fear that to meet up could shatter some illusions as you probably think of me as some sort of fat old slob because I have nothing better to do than sit here all day sending inane messages. Wouldn't it be a shame to have that confirmed!You on the other hand Cathy I think of as somebody who likes fine full bloodied red wine from Bordeaux and is well known in the Bristol area[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"] Hello Everyone - Has anyone in the Forum met up with each other? Or does meeting virtual friends shatter allusions (illusions?) Is anything ever organised? A Forum picnic in June? [/quote]I can't believe this post!I was only thinking the same thing yesterday! I would love to meet up with some virtual friends when I am over and was thinking of taking my knitting with me so I could meet up with the gals in the sewing club over Arnac Pomador way.Its not that I am seeking out my next best friend or anything but when on holiday it is nice to get away from the OH sometimes for a bit of a natter.I once caught up with an old best friend from school days whom I had not been in contact with since we had been 19, I invited her to stay overnight while she was in the area. I did enjoy the experience but I found we had very little in common now, During her stay we chatted well into the night and we both told of our lives since we had parted and lost touch, before she left she said she though that I had lived the sort of life that she should of had, but I would not like to have said the same to her. [Www]We still keep in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 A Forum picnic in June sounds nice. For those who can get to the southern bit of the Charente Maritime, should the picnic be in the week starting 16 June, I would be happy to provide a venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 [quote user="Renaud"]A Forum picnic in June sounds nice. For those who can get to the southern bit of the Charente Maritime, should the picnic be in the week starting 16 June, I would be happy to provide a venue.[/quote]Ohwww I'll miss it. [:'(]I go home on the 3rd [:@]And if Wooly pulls his finger out and finds a house in the Charente we might find out what he is really like!'Weedon' I find a sense of humour very attractive in a man so I wont be disappointed !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 What a neat idea! The Charente's not a million miles from here and if my car starts I'll join you..... JenPS May I bring my 95yr old auntie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Renaud, I know Mirambeau quite well but it's years since I went to Barnes. And now the OH's son's moved out of Chiswick (so alas, no more aperos by the Thames), can I come to Barnes instead? [:D][;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just sitting here thinking, before I go to do some beam staining, about what bullet point impression posters have managed to portray of themselves and have decided that I would be seen as . a skinny woman with big boobies, who has. somewhat lost the plot since coming to France, and is a bit prone to bad decisions these days, and. who is completely obssessive about her dog and cat ..Oh dear, I don't sound very attractive even to myself ... best keep it virtual ..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The only person I know on this forum is Krusty, who s my best English mate. We were together on the plane very recently, what a lotta fun LOL ( the plane failed it s landing, we had to take off again LOL) [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 if you are having a get together Frenchie is the one for cooking up some good food [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 [:D] Oh now he volunteers me !! [:D]Thanks Steve for praising my cooking.. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Renaud - is that a deal? Can we meet up at your place (wherever it is) on Sat or Sun 14th or 15th or 21st or 22nd June for a picnic? Everyone must bring something to eat and drink, including plates and cups, so that you don't have anything to do? Oh and something to sit on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I, for one, promise not to shatter anyone's illusions... will there be trees?...I'm usually kept on a long rope and wear a sign that says 'do not feed'[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vervialle Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Could you make it the first week in July,then I could come as I am in France July and August and Chris Head is near me in the limousin, the Charente is not to far, I think it is a lovely idea.It would spur on the diet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 [quote user="Frenchie"]The only person I know on this forum is Krusty, who s my best English mate. [/quote]Cough Cough...............................................[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 No, I have two male friends on here, Bugs is also a very dear friend to me . And he doesn't make fun of my accent !! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 [quote user="Jacqui Too "]And if Wooly pulls his finger out and finds a house in the Charente we might find out what he is really like!'Weedon' I find a sense of humour very attractive in a man so I wont be disappointed !![/quote] I know what Wooly is like, he's lovely! I agree about Weedon. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"]Renaud - is that a deal? Can we meet up at your place (wherever it is) on Sat or Sun 14th or 15th or 21st or 22nd June for a picnic? Everyone must bring something to eat and drink, including plates and cups, so that you don't have anything to do? Oh and something to sit on! [/quote]Cathy... can I come too if I bring some stuff?[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have had excellent response to the poster I placed on Marie's (or whatever his name is) notice board, to the soiree in June. So far I have 14 who will definitely come, or at least that's what the warden said at the home, and another 25 from the village have expressed interest if it doesn't clash with the annual tiddly-wink championships.The date isn't really important as the people from the home haven't a clue what days of the week are anyway, the warden keeps telling them "tomorrow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"] Everyone must bring something to eat and drink, including plates and cups ..........,[/quote]Pls remember that I only eat the finest Limoges. As for sitting, I will bring my own sod. (spelt ess oh dee)edit : interesting that my word for piece of turf is obliterated but this reference to Cathy's bristols is not (You on the other hand Cathy I think of as somebody who likes fine full bloodied red wine from Bordeaux and is well known in the Bristol area)what a strange pc world we live in [:)]Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm definitely up for a meet up, what fun that would be, we could come incognito and have a game of trying to match login ID to real person!I'm in the Charente but would happily travel.Panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 This sounds like a good reason for a ride-out, if everyones happy to have a bunch of hairy bikers at the picnic,[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 What a good idea. Will be happy to contribute to drink and food costs, living near Saintes. ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 If the dejourne sur l' herbe is chez nous* it will have to be on Sunday 15th as our house is let to holidaymakers on other weeks. We have reserved this week for ourselves.Jura - there are trees available.All forum members within reach are welcome. In the spirit of a communal French event it would be great if everybody brings a little something. *Pretentious moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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