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From: Barry_R@compuserve.commie (Barry R) Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett Subject: [F] Ipswich Meet Report Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 21:01:30 +0100 Message-ID: <MPG.105660539ead635d98971c@news.lspace.org> Reply-To: 101476.1632@compuserve.com Attendees Tap, Carol, Dale, Vicci, Doc Vielgut, Julia, Jester (Andy Brown) Darran + Nicky, Harassed Lottie, PThomas, Miq Gid, Suzi, Barry R (and Warwick & Meg from the Australia meet, in spirit) Friday Gid, Suzi, and Barry R arrived around 8:40, and were pleasantly greeted by the household, (Tap, Carol, Dale & Vicci) The group adjourned to the Fat Cat at about. 9pm, and drinks were consumed with Gusto. Jester arrived at about half past 9, (via the house), shortly followed by Jules and conversation soon turned to such Geekhood subjects as lingerie, PHB's and the various comedy songs that Gid can perform. Jules ordered her drink (a pint of Hoegaardens) which promptly arrived in what looked like a bucket. As the night wore on, with the consumption of more alcohol, subjects such as Masochism, kinky underwear, and womens nipples were broached. (At one point the group were discussing how sensitive a womans nipples are, when one of the Barmaids walked past and gave the group a look that can only be described as "astounded", prompting a session of prolonged laughter, (Barry turned a very becoming shade of red through lack of air). A meeting at the conservatory before/during/after Pterry's signing session was discussed, and some very twisted individuals came up with "The Plan". Saturday The group started their day at about 9:30, with tea and toast served to them by Dale and Vicci. (mmmm, very nice it was too). It was remarked upon that both Jester and Barry did mornings well, and the group laze^h^h^h^h relaxed until about 11:30 when a tour party (consisting of Tap, Gid, Suzi, Jules, Jester and YHN) left to visit the local brewery (Tolly Cobbold). Arriving at about 11:45 the group had a quick refreshing pint, and at about 12:05 the tour began. It started with a quick video with the technical details on how beer is made, followed by a internal tour of the brewery including a quick visit to the current brew house. Whilst on the tour, the Ultimate LART was discovered. A cooper's tool weighing in excess of 40lbs was shown to the group. It cannot be lifted easily by one hand, but would permanently readjust any lusers attitude. Finishing the tour at about 13:50, the group visited the gift shop, buying various Items including chocolate (surprise!) and jam, then sat down and enjoyed a hearty meal at the adjoining pub. After Lunch the group returned to the house, but found it empty, as the remainder of the family (as well as Doc, Alex, and Darran, who had arrived by this time), had decided to visit The Fat Cat. The newcomers were warmly welcomed by the tour group, drinks were ordered, Chocolate was produced (as was some food from the local Co- op) and the group settled down to do what afpmeets do best; eat, drink, be merry, and geek. During the afternoon the group was joined by Miq, but temporarily lost a Darran (who had to meet his SO) and the group continued enjoying the atmosphere of the pub. The day wore on, and the temperature dropped, so the meet was transferred indoors. Lottie arrived shortly after, and was very quickly hugged by all. The evening wound on, and those in need of sustenance made their way to the local takeaway, purchased their food, and retired to the house. The rest of the group stayed in the pub (where Lottie became AFPengaged to both Doc and Barry R) until closing time, and then returned to the house whereupon they began to converse with those others upon #afp. During the course of the night Miq decided to depart, and eventually everyone made their way to bed, and soon all were fast asleep. Sunday Again the day started with Tea served by Dale & Vicci, and everyone sat around discussing various things until late in the morning when it was decided that it was time to visit Felixstowe. Unfortunately Lottie couldn't accompany us, and after we had warmly bade her farewell we got into various cars, and set off. Once we had arrived at Felixstowe the problem of finding a parking space was tackled. The Convoy split up and eventually each found a space. the occupants of two cars met up, and went in search of the remainder of the group. Making it's way to the main street, most of the group bought some fish'n'chips, and took up a strategic viewing position. The members of the other group were located, and soon the local arcade was invaded. Many people had a go on the tuppenny falls, as well as the Daytona Racing game, the Air Hockey, (you're supposed to keep the puck on the table PThomas), and the Super Sprint 2 game (which was only 10p!). Next the group made it's way to the Crazy Golf, and split into groups consisting of; Gid, Jester, Barry, Suzi, Pthomas, Julia, Alex, Doc, with Dale, and Vicci playing the course by themselves, and Tap and Carol deciding to be the spectators. (A quick report of the course and scorecards will be seperately posted so that those of you who have a momentary laspe of judgement can read it.) ;) After the golf, the group made it's way to the seafront bat (with really huge tv) and some members of the group enjoyed a quick drink. The next step was to visit the beach, and throw stones into the water. One member of the group decided that it would be fun to gently throw tiny pebbles at another member of the group, but unfortunately hit someone else, and then had to demonstrate his ability to escape a lynch mob. :) A Punch and Judy stall was next on the list of things to do, so almost all of the group sat on the sea wall, and waited for the show to start. Unfortunately one of that group will have to enlighten the reader as to what happened, as YHN decided to miss it. After the show it was decided to return to the house in order to get ready for the visit to the pub, and an evening of folk-singing. The group arrived at the pub at about 21:00ish, and commandeered two tables and lots of chairs. The music was varied, and excellent, and one of the highlights of the evening was when Gid gave a rendition of "The French Are Coming To Get Us". After an evening of superb entertainment, the group made its way back to the house and, after consuming food lovingly prepared by Carol earlier, retired to the sleeping areas and again slept. Monday. Tea was again a major source of energy for those people awaked by Dale and Vicci, but as nothing was planned for the day it was served as and when people made their way downstairs. It was noted that the quotefile for the weekend was suprisingly small, and conversation turned to the oncoming (or should that be incoming) DWCon 98, and "The Plan". The morning wound on, Pthomas and Gid adjourned to the pub to bid a quick farewell to the pub, [2] and eventually it was decided that it was about time to start for home. All goodbyes were made, hugs were given and received, and the DW Con, or possibly a beer festival in Bedford at the beginning of October was discussed as the most likely next meeting place. Final goodbyes were made and the group containing YHN departed. Barry R. B.F. The Official Sad Bastard (and meet reporter) -- AFPinsignificant other to Carol, AFPother half to Meg, the Magpie. AFPartner to Lottie AFPShrink to MEG, In Ailbhe's Queue, A member of the Harem, (and now an official hug-slut) Abducted by space aliens eh? Well, LET THE PROBING BEGIN!!!!! - Tick [2] Pthomas even bought a round <gasp> :) From: "Darran D. Rimron" <darran@lspace.org> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett Subject: [F] AFPIpswich Quotes Date: 2 Sep 1998 11:14:01 +0100 Message-ID: <6sj5p9$tm5$1@library.lspace.org> Quotes go: "If we can do it without cheating can we get half the money?" [Dale] "Gid's got a bigger one than that" [Suzi] "What do you do in the bedroom" [AlexTEH] "It's not hard, all you have to do is open your mouth, *THEN* think" [Barry] I'm sure there was more, but that's all my psion collected and it was an all-day meet for most of us, and there was little foor, lotso f cask beers and very little sober thought.... -Dx -- Darran D. Rimron http://www.rimron.co.uk/ darran@rimron.co.uk Guinea Pig Conspiracy http://www.guinea-pigs.org/ darran@guinea-pigs.org Wibblers Unite http://www.wibble.org/ welshgit@wibble.org The LSpace Web http://www.lspace.org/ darran@lspace.org From: Barry_R@compuserve.commie (Barry R) Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett Subject: [F] Ipswich Meet Golf Tournament Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 14:13:36 +0100 Message-ID: <MPG.1057544913bae1c298971e@news.lspace.org> Reply-To: 101476.1632@compuserve.com Hole 1 Puzzler Hole 2 The Crab Hole 3 Twister Hole 4 Humpy Hole 5 Rocky Tube Hole 6 Evil Eye Hole 7 Island Shoot Hole 8 The Steps Hole 9 Home & Away scorecards 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Alex 9 3 4 4 4 4 5 3 3 38 Andy 3 6 2 3 4 3 2 3 3 29 Barry 3 3 2 2 3 4 5 6 3 31 Dale 6 3 3 2 6 6 6 2 5 39 Doc 3 5 2 2 2 4 3 3 2 26 Gid 3 4 3 6 3 8 4 3 3 37 Jules 3 2 2 3 5 17 4 4 4 44 PThomas 3 3 4 2 4 7 3 2 3 31 Suzi 5 2 4 4 7 5 5 2 4 38 Vicci 4 4 7 5 4 6 4 3 7 44 Barry R. B.F. The Official Sad Bastard -- AFPinsignificant other to Carol, AFPother half to Meg, the Magpie. AFPartnered to Lottie, In Ailbhe's Queue, A Member of the Harem AFPShrink to MEG, (but in need of help.) *bounce*
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