Jimbob

The N-Europe Meet Breakdown Weekend - Jimbob's Version Friday Arrived Friday morning and got lost as soon as i arrived. The train on the way had more leg-room than expected, and was very comfortable. Took me 40 minutes or so to get to the hotel from Paddington, should have taken the tube but i had to see how far it was in the case i decided to walk back, plus i wanted to see how far from Hyde Park to the hotel was. Checked in, and went to the museums as planned. Took several snaps within, 20 or so from each museum. The Natural History place took a while to get into, and i don't mean for interest. The queue was huge!!!. Went out at night. Had a Mexican dinner then went to a pub and had a few pints. Was half expecting Rummy to make an appearence, but wasn't fussed as i was meeting him at the meet anyway. Was planning an early night, but free shots sold me to remain for another pint. Saturday The meet day itself. Breakfast wasn't much (Rez can back me up on this statement). If you didn't like eggs, you got bacon (which was the only warm thing on the plate) chips and beans. And several slices of toast. And a mug of tea. Met Rez and Goafer around 10:30am (both seemed confused outside Holland Park tube, had to call Rez to guide him to me). I can say this honestly, Rez speaks like a PC/Chat program. All Lol's, Win, Fail's etc. Goafer speaks normal, as expected. We should have taken the tube after the Tesco trip. Had to pick-up water and some beer for the meet, otherwise we'd be a bit thirsty (Rez had bought Magners anyway). The walk was long, should have took the tube but hey. Well worth it. We arrived at the Cockpit (now i understand why the meet was there). Only to find a tri-athlon in progress in the area. We were thinking of re-arranging the point of meet to the otherside of the lake, but decided against it once we discovered The Bard. Then Rummy showed up, i think he was hiding behind a tree waiting for us. As we didn't have a banner (Goafer made it clear we all failed on this), Rez made one within 5 minutes. Surprised to have Scoop join us, we had him well represented (Rez has the snaps to show this) as we did Spambot as well (he didn't show, pity really). Also surprised Dyson made an appearance as well, he's as i expected him to be. I did finally meet Flink, even though we live only 20 miles apart we've never met face to face. He's a cool dude. So is Rummy, Daft, Bard, Macmillan, Goafer, Rez, Jay and Scoop. I asked Rez the same 3 questions during the "Comedy Rainbow" questions. And Goafer is correct, don't give me a can of drink as i may decide upon crushing it (as Jay can confirm) upon my forehead with a lot of fail (blood included, and i can snap the cut to prove there was blood). Seriously, i think i knocked myself out for 2 seconds as i don't remember falling over. And i did hit Goafer with the frizbee (by accident and fluke), still funny mind you. Highlights of the Day Dyson Appearing My attempted killing of Scoop Finding a Urine point (aka a bush nearer than the cubicals) Forum Jenga Meet Paper Telephone (excellent) Molly making an appearance (she hates photo's of herself) Hitting Goafer with a frizbee Throwing stuff at Rez for being on his phone Meeting every person i wanted to meet (minus Murray and Dannyboy) Kids TV is rubbish, so why me, Rez and Goafer were watching it i don't know. And we were taking the piss out of it as well. Meeting Flink (or Jimmy as i ended up calling him) Conistantly forgetting peoples usernames (i ended up calling some by real names (aka Leo)) The Ginger Kid (only had friends because he had a football). Jay looking a lot like my mate Andrew. Rez getting offered drugs Overall, this was a flipping amazing weekend overall. I've made more friends with forum members, and for those who i am already friends with i have a new found respect for them. I am intending to keep in contact with as many as possible, so watch out Visitor Messages is all i'll say. And Facebook, and MSN to name as well. N-Europe Meet 2010 Photo's (and Jenga falling Video) I got more snaps, but i have been told. There are pics of my museum trips as well, on my facebook account. For those who wish to see them.

Another highlight was me throwin the frisbee right into goafer's face, straight. Couldn't do that again if i tried. This was definitly a great meet, when i get home (about an hour or so now) i shall go into more detail and include pics

Aye, twas great. I made my mark indeed (well, on my forehead anyway).

Best do, twas a wicked day dude. Will post the shabbangs when i get home.

Lovely. Just about to have breakfast, shave nd shower then shall await your impending arrival.

Sorry to hear you leaving the admin role, but an glad you are remaining around as well. Good luck with things as well

holland park is nearest to me dude. If u need my number, shall fb message it to ya

Ha ha, safe journey. Waitin at station for the train, hope i get the right one now. There be nothing like getting the wrong one

I'm heading off to bed as well, got an early start same as Flink. Hope to see you all Saturday, may even see some of you Friday (not that i pay attention when walking, but still). C ya all laters dudes (and dude-ettes). Shall be N-E'ing at some point tomorrow, limited via phone though.

Awesome indeed!!!!

Na, Spammy Edit Anyone heading to Londinum tomorrow, and if so and want to meet up let us know tonight as i won't have full available N-E, but may be able to see messages on FB. (aka number swappin etc). I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time (for the meet that is, never been to one before). It will be fun as i've made myself believe that.

As i already got myself a room, it won't be me. But nothing is stopping me spending a hours participating in the fun.

Printed directions nd hotel info earlier, and left them in work. I'm always doing things like that. Have to re-do them later at home.

I'm meeting Rez, Goafer and Spammy at the hotel. That will be whenever they show up Saturday morning, which could be when-ever really. Probably around 11am in the park i would be guessing.

I could see that happening, make us all think that we did a good deed with "saving" him. So, who's going to be taking part in the voting then??

Had a text from the hotel/reservation place earlier reminding me that i got a hotel booked for the weekend. With the reservation number, so i don't have to print anything out (except a map). Planning to go to the NHM and SM tomorrow afternoon, so if anyone wants to tag along let us know.

Ah man, you serious dude. No more Oliver Twist styles. Crap, best unload the P2K's i have.

I'm leaving my debit card behind, in the fear that my wallet gets nicked in London. With hotel costs already sorted, how much do you reckon i'll need for the weekend (well, 2 days anyway)

Lets see what i can come up with. Ashley - God Chairdriver - Shocked Coolness Bears - Cool Daft - Odd Dan Dare - Manly Dannyboy-the-Dane - Obsessed Dante - Robot Dyson - Mutual EEVILMURRAY - Legend Ellmeister - (I'll come back) Eenuh - Talented Fierce_Link - Smooth Haden - Crazed Jayseven - Bum (look-alike to a mate of mine) Marcamillan - Interesting Molly - Leia My Buttons Are Magic - (I'll come back) Nightwolf - (I'll come back) Odwin - Different Paj Meen Ah - (I'll come back) Raining_again - (I'll come back) ReZ - Shocking Rummy - Pimp Shorty - Excellent Slaggis - (I'll come back) Tellyn - Bauer (couldn't really think of anything else, sorry) The Bard - - Cunning Wesley - Probable Adjusted and added a few more, enjoy!!

A great song that gets them all singing.

But that would be like a PYP once again Ah, screw it. You get, with the special edition (marked with * is early DLC) A new quest* - Silverpines, where you can earn a Legendary "Wolfsbane" Sword. Which is deadly against Balverines and Wolves An Exclusive Region* - Don't know what this is yet, but apparantly it is great for settling with a family. Fable III playing cards Guild Seal Coin A new dog breed* - A Boxer dog A Unique outfit* - Male and Female, from the land of Aurora. All comes in a steel-tin, with a special edition cover (apparantly). We shall see if it comes all together this time around. Edit - Ignore this, Cube beat me to it. Darn it!!!!.

I'm not packed yet, but i have prepared what to pack if thats any consellation at all.

I put some pre-orders down for Fable III and AC Brotherhood. Fable first, and the stuff you get with it is great.