Walkabout Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Glad you all had a lovely time and sorry to have missed it, I was stuck at school going through 3 'information' sessions - they even registered us to know who was there, it was just like being back at school myself! I know where I would rather have been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks John, great hospitality.Good to meet some of you tonight, would have been nice to see a few more PP members but it was lovely to speak to those who were there. A great night....lovely seeing you and the family again Porty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Glad you all had a good evening .... are you ready for round two tonight Kate lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 A great night....lovely seeing you and the family again Porty. Good to catch up with you too Fi. We did give you a wave when we left but you were deep in conversation. Glad you enjoyed yourself and the best of luck with the build. Let us know if we can help in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm so sorry I never got to come over and say hello to some of you, but I did have a fab night thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Sorry we didn't make it either due to needing to monitor my mums illness back in Blighty ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Good to meet some of you tonight, would have been nice to see a few more PP members but it was lovely to speak to those who were there. Was tempted, I even walk past the Boheme on my walk home from work. But I usually get bored quite quick at these type of events, as I generally have little in common with the other people. I'm also not really a part of the clique on PP or PIO. Who knows though, I may motivate myself to popping into the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Was tempted, I even walk past the Boheme on my walk home from work. But I usually get bored quite quick at these type of events, as I generally have little in common with the other people. I'm also not really a part of the clique on PP or PIO. Who knows though, I may motivate myself to popping into the next one. There's a clique? I know there's a base of regular contributors and some banter occasionally but I hope we're inviting and friendly to all? As for having little in common, I know exactly how you feel, I often think my views are very left field of most and I'm very uncomfortable at social events, especially in trendy city bars. Hope you can make the next one, you'll be under no obligation to stay, come along for a free drink and some food and sneak away whenever you like, I'm sure we'd all love to have the opportunity simply to say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Can we have some pics on here for those of us who couldnt make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 There's a clique? I know there's a base of regular contributors and some banter occasionally but I hope we're inviting and friendly to all? As for having little in common, I know exactly how you feel, I often think my views are very left field of most and I'm very uncomfortable at social events, especially in trendy city bars. Hope you can make the next one, you'll be under no obligation to stay, come along for a free drink and some food and sneak away whenever you like, I'm sure we'd all love to have the opportunity simply to say hi. PIO is defo a LOT worse for the clique feel. But I think it's due to the abundance of middle aged women. I do feel in a very small minority being a "southerner" (even though I was born in Aus), and a non-leftie, V8 lovin, CBD office working, big watch wearing, non-parent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I had it in my Calendar and everything. But then justfaffing made an appointment for us to see a mortgage lady. So we went and did that. Would have been interesting to attend as I've got to play around with some funds soon. Will keep an eye out for another event. Especially if just social. Heck, I might even buy Bibbs a cider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadrim Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thank you so much for arranging. It was a really lovely evening, everybody was vv friendly and me and my other half are not really regular contributors on here. Just sorry we couldn't stay a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 PIO is defo a LOT worse for the clique feel. But I think it's due to the abundance of middle aged women. I do feel in a very small minority being a "southerner" (even though I was born in Aus), and a non-leftie, V8 lovin, CBD office working, big watch wearing, non-parent. We do so like to fit people into boxes and it just doesn't work, we're all complex and sometimes contradictory people and of course we can't help judge people on appearance or make assumptions on their character because of a single post on a forum. I thought, though small, there was a pretty good mix last night. Maybe next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Bit upset by the clique feeling on a post, I think we all try hard to make everyone welcome here on PP, I feel ok , I am not young or have young children , not going through the elts /457/ etc visa thing. But I enjoy the good vibe on here and look forward to meeting everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zena Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Good to meet some of you yesterday, and wish we could have stayed longer to talk to more people. Thanks to those who made us feel so welcome, you know who you are. Zena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Can we have some pics on here for those of us who couldnt make it? There was someone taking pics, perhaps they went up on PIO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 There was someone taking pics, perhaps they went up on PIO? I met Kate last night and saw a couple of pics that she had on her phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Kate has posted some pics on PIO........ lots of gorgeous looking people.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 PIO is defo a LOT worse for the clique feel. But I think it's due to the abundance of middle aged women. I do feel in a very small minority being a "southerner" (even though I was born in Aus), and a non-leftie, V8 lovin, CBD office working, big watch wearing, non-parent. OOch just a tad sexist there Bibbs.... nothing wrong with being female and middle aged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktee Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thank you so much for arranging. It was a really lovely evening, everybody was vv friendly and me and my other half are not really regular contributors on here. Just sorry we couldn't stay a bit longer. It was lovely you came, I think I need to also post more on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktee Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Good to catch up with you too Fi. We did give you a wave when we left but you were deep in conversation. Glad you enjoyed yourself and the best of luck with the build. Let us know if we can help in any way. Who was the family who you left with Port? They were lovely and it looked like your two daughters had made a great friendship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktee Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Good to meet some of you yesterday, and wish we could have stayed longer to talk to more people. Thanks to those who made us feel so welcome, you know who you are. Zena Hi Zena, I couldn't remember your username but remember you from your avatar. I just wish I had more time to chat with everyone. I think I managed to get around all of you even if it was to make sure you knew how to get your free drinks (most important I thought lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktee Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi everyone, we would love to come along on Wednesday and meet you all, hope we are not too late replying! It would be me, partner Ciara and daughter (7). Look forward to seeing you there (providing we can find the venue - have only been here two weeks!) Its ok port found them! hi Uberdogmag how are you doing? Have you settled in now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktee Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 PIO is defo a LOT worse for the clique feel. But I think it's due to the abundance of middle aged women. I do feel in a very small minority being a "southerner" (even though I was born in Aus), and a non-leftie, V8 lovin, CBD office working, big watch wearing, non-parent. Clique? Really? I don't think there are cliques on either of the forums. Maybe because I just join in rather than being stuck on the outside. I always try and make everyone feel welcome and all of the people who were there that night I had never met before in my life so I was as nervous as hell but everyone made me feel so welcome. Re your statement of middle aged women. Until your comment I'd never even looked at myself as one, I still feel young. I guess it must be lovely to be young, free and single but eventually you will also become middle aged, I just hope people don't judge you the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 It's a shame we could be there and meet lots of lovely people from this forum...not long now....just fleshing out final arrangements for a mid May arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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