Forum get together
Jul 20th 2006, 2:21 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by kwprwn
i wouldnt worry about that as owen and I (dawn) have to be the most uncouple like as we barely talk to each other when out (or never used to in the uk) come on i have to talk to himwhen at home, do i have to be nice to him when I go out 
I will definately try to make it though as I sometimes sit about moping that I hardly know anyone but hardly make the effort to do anything about it!
Jul 20th 2006, 2:33 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
he he, that sounds like me and my husband. Before baby came along we used to go out together loads and after several months some people didn't even know we were married! He might be able to come if we can get a babysitter as he thought he was going out this Saturday and it's not, it's next week.
I will definately try to make it though as I sometimes sit about moping that I hardly know anyone but hardly make the effort to do anything about it!
I will definately try to make it though as I sometimes sit about moping that I hardly know anyone but hardly make the effort to do anything about it!
Jul 20th 2006, 3:00 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by kwprwn
I dont know anyone here except for owens family and work people and only been there 7 weeks, I wouldnt even know were to go to get to know people here, I dont have a social life any more...boo hoo
I had to met people in a social setting too as I work on my own so would be very lonely by now! What are your work group like?
Jul 20th 2006, 9:28 pm
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by sal h
All good then. will look forward to meeting you. I forgot to say we are 25 and 27 and dont be fooled by my baby face (which is prooving somewhat of a problem in the purchace of alcohol in this country), the other half has beard if that helps too.
any other takers? meeting from 7pm Saturday 22nd july Occidental Belgian Beer Bar, Vulcan lane
any other takers? meeting from 7pm Saturday 22nd july Occidental Belgian Beer Bar, Vulcan lane
Yes please! Hubby (Roy), myself and our (mature) 17 year old daughter (Jess) will be there as well!
Really looking forward to meeting some people and having a chat!
See you tomorrow.
Ginni
Jul 20th 2006, 10:14 pm
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
Well saturday night will be a start! What is it like in West Auckland? We met people by just going to our local bar in Browns Bay and the friendly locals got chatting to us. There are loads of Brits here tho and the people we have become friends with are mainly Brits.
I had to met people in a social setting too as I work on my own so would be very lonely by now! What are your work group like?
I had to met people in a social setting too as I work on my own so would be very lonely by now! What are your work group like?
The people I work with are very nice, but they all live in different parts of auckland so apart from a drink in work on friday after work thats about it
so quite looking forward to a night out to meet new people
Jul 21st 2006, 2:16 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by kwprwn
we havent been out on a weekend to a bar yet, the only night out i have had is to my mother in laws to play Buzz..great eh!!!
The people I work with are very nice, but they all live in different parts of auckland so apart from a drink in work on friday after work thats about it
so quite looking forward to a night out to meet new people
The people I work with are very nice, but they all live in different parts of auckland so apart from a drink in work on friday after work thats about it
so quite looking forward to a night out to meet new people
Me too.
Anyone else going from the Shore/Browns Bay? I will probably be going alone as dont think we can get a babysitter.
Jul 21st 2006, 2:28 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
Me too.
Anyone else going from the Shore/Browns Bay? I will probably be going alone as dont think we can get a babysitter.
Anyone else going from the Shore/Browns Bay? I will probably be going alone as dont think we can get a babysitter.
I think Off2NZ and hubby are coming from Howick
me and my other half are coming on train from west auckland
roll on that beer
Jul 22nd 2006, 5:47 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by kwprwn
Hi Jude
I think Off2NZ and hubby are coming from Howick
me and my other half are coming on train from west auckland roll on that beer
I think Off2NZ and hubby are coming from Howick
me and my other half are coming on train from west auckland
roll on that beerIs it still on for tonight? I am getting dropped off in town at 7 so wanted to check you were all still going!
Hope someome gets this message...will look for a reply in about half hour.
Jul 23rd 2006, 6:00 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
Is it still on for tonight? I am getting dropped off in town at 7 so wanted to check you were all still going!
Hope someome gets this message...will look for a reply in about half hour.
Hope someome gets this message...will look for a reply in about half hour.
I have only just come online (6pm Sunday eve) and seen your above message - sorry. Yes, it did still go ahead and I'm sorry that none of us got back to you in time.
I am sure we will all get together again sometime soon and we'll make sure we let you know and hope you can make the next one.
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Jul 23rd 2006, 9:41 pm
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
Is it still on for tonight? I am getting dropped off in town at 7 so wanted to check you were all still going!
Hope someome gets this message...will look for a reply in about half hour.
Hope someome gets this message...will look for a reply in about half hour.
Jul 27th 2006, 2:24 am
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Re: Forum get together
Hi all.
Fell at the first hurdle as we didn't get to the meet.
Apologies as it seems a bit bad to try and arrange something when in the UK and then not turn up when in NZ when others have made the effort.
Hope everybody did enjoy meeting other anonymous names and putting faces and personalities to them. Our loss.
Fell at the first hurdle as we didn't get to the meet.
Apologies as it seems a bit bad to try and arrange something when in the UK and then not turn up when in NZ when others have made the effort.
Hope everybody did enjoy meeting other anonymous names and putting faces and personalities to them. Our loss.
Jul 27th 2006, 2:34 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Bodgit
Hi all.
Fell at the first hurdle as we didn't get to the meet.
Apologies as it seems a bit bad to try and arrange something when in the UK and then not turn up when in NZ when others have made the effort.
Hope everybody did enjoy meeting other anonymous names and putting faces and personalities to them. Our loss.
Fell at the first hurdle as we didn't get to the meet.
Apologies as it seems a bit bad to try and arrange something when in the UK and then not turn up when in NZ when others have made the effort.
Hope everybody did enjoy meeting other anonymous names and putting faces and personalities to them. Our loss.
I was keen on meeting a few new people even though I have been here 4 years so was up for the meeting. I wanted my husband to come too so I wouldn't have to turn up on my own but we couldn't get a babysitter.
He said he would drop me off in town. On the way, he said, so who are you meeting then? I had no idea of names even though people had given their names on this thread, I had forgotten them.
He then said, what time are you meeting and how will you know who they are? I said around 7 and I didn't know how I would be able to tell.
He said he was a bit concerned.
When we got to Queen Street he showed me where the pub was and said he would wait for a few minutes in-case it didn't work out.
This was about 7.20, I walked into the pub, saw a few groups sitting round, and thought, how am I gonna know??!! So after a quick look round I walked out again and went home!
So, if anyone was there and saw a tall woman walk in, look round then walk out, it was me!
That sounds really pathetic but I just imagined approaching people and saying, hello, are you off that website?!
Perhaps a bit better planning next time
Jul 27th 2006, 2:38 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
I'm going to tell you my sorry tale
I was keen on meeting a few new people even though I have been here 4 years so was up for the meeting. I wanted my husband to come too so I wouldn't have to turn up on my own but we couldn't get a babysitter.
He said he would drop me off in town. On the way, he said, so who are you meeting then? I had no idea of names even though people had given their names on this thread, I had forgotten them.
He then said, what time are you meeting and how will you know who they are? I said around 7 and I didn't know how I would be able to tell.
He said he was a bit concerned.
When we got to Queen Street he showed me where the pub was and said he would wait for a few minutes in-case it didn't work out.
This was about 7.20, I walked into the pub, saw a few groups sitting round, and thought, how am I gonna know??!! So after a quick look round I walked out again and went home!
So, if anyone was there and saw a tall woman walk in, look round then walk out, it was me!
That sounds really pathetic but I just imagined approaching people and saying, hello, are you off that website?!
Perhaps a bit better planning next time
I was keen on meeting a few new people even though I have been here 4 years so was up for the meeting. I wanted my husband to come too so I wouldn't have to turn up on my own but we couldn't get a babysitter.
He said he would drop me off in town. On the way, he said, so who are you meeting then? I had no idea of names even though people had given their names on this thread, I had forgotten them.
He then said, what time are you meeting and how will you know who they are? I said around 7 and I didn't know how I would be able to tell.
He said he was a bit concerned.
When we got to Queen Street he showed me where the pub was and said he would wait for a few minutes in-case it didn't work out.
This was about 7.20, I walked into the pub, saw a few groups sitting round, and thought, how am I gonna know??!! So after a quick look round I walked out again and went home!
So, if anyone was there and saw a tall woman walk in, look round then walk out, it was me!
That sounds really pathetic but I just imagined approaching people and saying, hello, are you off that website?!
Perhaps a bit better planning next time
Jul 27th 2006, 2:50 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by kwprwn
next time we should get your number and then you would know we were there or not, we found people despite the fact that Sal had a Union Jack on the tabel...I MISSED THAT
Jul 27th 2006, 3:08 am
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Re: Forum get together
Originally Posted by Jude J
Yeah, that was what shane said. It did occurr to me to swap numbers but by then it was a bit late. Did you all have a good time tho? How many went?
it was nice to talk to other people, next time we may get more people to come and better planning so nobody gets left behind