Probably Manchester (or close to), probably in a pub, probably involving lots of lovely alcohol!!!

I'm just testing the water really to see how many people would come along.

Tiz a Saturday and I get paid the day before hence the date. I reckon meet in Yates at Piccadily Station and then plod on from there.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

Tentative signup, then...

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

Now who else will rally round.

girlinthehole

EDIT: Tentatively has now officially become definitely.

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

In theory, nice.
In practice, dependent on a whole load of things.
Still, I could pass through on my way to Leeds, that'd be a nice excuse.

crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet

it's probably best not to sign up. It appears 5 months warning isn't enough.

crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet

tentatively count me in as it's near me mum's house.

Though I reserve the right to change my mind after the London bash in August...

:)

Manchester Centre, Stockport or Macclesfield.

They're all on the same train line nad each place has lots of pubs.

Feel free to suggest location.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

do you mean the train from London or the train from Leeds?

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

whatever line that is.

I'm guessing Manchester is going to be eaier for you!

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

Stockport and Macclesfield can be reached from Yorkshire with just one change at Manchester IIRC. And besides, I'm not sure yet if I'll be visiting Yorkshire too.

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

I'll probably travel up on the Fridaya and spend the weekend with my family (other than those hours I spend with you lot, ofcourse)

Was wondering how these things work? Is it a case of just turning up and going 'hello i lurk on B3ta also?

and see whats happens from there.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

That's about the size of it...

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

Sounds like a good plan!

Manchester sounds like the best idea though!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I had a feeling you'd be raising your head at some time!

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

Of course!

You make it sound like a bad thing!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

Just a quick plug for the York Bash next year.

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

....Nobody will bite me will they? How will I know who everybody is etc? :O)

DUMBLONDE is a rubber lover girl

Don't worry, it's my first one too.

I think the key is guessing!

(Or hiding in the corner)

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

They're a giveaway.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

of the old lurker and never been to a bash before either, although I could definitely do Manchester as I'm in Chester during termtime.
Should we all wear top hats and lurk near the bar so we know who are b3tans?

my b3ta furtive bear t shirt

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

The diversity at a bash tends to be quite big, IN MOST CASES.

GrandmaOfShoes

But Yates'? Sweet baby jesus and the orphans, lets do it somewhere cool! Suggestions Plz!

P3L3 is not my real name.

Although I am not going anywhere NEAR a Yate's wine bar. I'm still getting the sawdust out of my shoes from the last time I went in one.

jim_bob can herd cats.

They're now called "Blobshops", in an attempt to get away from the old image of morning drunks, shoplifted goods and casual pissed violence.
Shame really!

but I feel like perhaps I should.

I can't promise to actually show up though, as I'm likely to get frightened and stay at home instead.

escort you my dear :)

beast_with_two_backs Every time you kill a kitten, God masturbates

chances are we won't Actually show up !

the xmas one was fun so count me in

How about Odder bar near Oxford Road station?

see here
www.oddbar.co.uk/odder/index

That looks ace.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

and they do homemade pizza and a beer for £4 or maybe £5

and it's good pizza!

to suggest that too. Good idea, and we have a lot of pubs around (and the rock world is close too)

I'm going to have to be tentative too I'm afraid, only cos I've got a few plans and not actually got anywhere to stay in manc, so would be training it home at some point

Where are people coming from?

I know that spikeypickle and myself are heading from Macclesfield, but that's all.

Anyone else going to be heading from our direction?

p.s. Mike, are you driving up, or gonna get the train?

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

If I can drag myself away from that bustling metropolis...

If I'm able to come I'll be coming from Chester, city of Romans, on the train.

I shall be visiting the city of Romans this weekend with my ladyfriend and impressing her with my lack of knowledge, so I may try soem stories from this weeks QOTW! :)

all the way from South Manchester. It will be an extremely lengthly and taxing bus ride :)

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

and I'll probably go walking

a train job for me so I can drunk and be silly

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

I like your style of thinking!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I love the north THAT much.

I can't wait twill be cocking ace.

MrGomez and David Bellamy's big pubey beard

I'll be coming along as part of the break away /links splinter group

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

but would also probably get scared having never been to one before or know what to expect.

I'm sure we'll just hide somewhere in the corner!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I think I'm going to be the one of the youngest, if not the youngest!

Am only 20!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

22!

is this a game?

MrGomez and David Bellamy's big pubey beard

you're winning!

or maybe losing.. I just don't know!

dates, times and places?

I'm prob gonna travel thru and may even book a hotel for the evening...

I'll have to see I think

What about one of the pubs near to oxford road station?

Being a big time lurker is acceptable then?
Also I would probably strike out as the youngest, being 18.

Lurkers are welcome too, long as there's no commies *shakes fist*

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

Nope, no commies here *shifty eyes*

(now) but I may be in Liverpool or somewhere else by then. Shall see.
Yates at Piccadily? Why not just eat our own heads? Theres a spoons just down the road, equally soulless but cheap.

Watney Heckbulb uhnnnnnnnn has a new blog: www.skepticcanary.com

also, might want to pop into the thirsty scholar near oxford road station, nice pub.

but only room for two midgets and a natterjack toad.

Watney Heckbulb uhnnnnnnnn has a new blog: www.skepticcanary.com

How about the Salisbury on Oxford Road? Its by the arches at the bottom of the steps from Oxford Road Station.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

I suppose I agree, is the place nice?

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

but if it's in Manchester I may pluck up the courage to come and meet some people off this here internet.

I may also coward out of it. I'm not sure of etiquette for it if you don't know anybody. Do you just turn up at the first pub and tell the barstaff "I'm looking for a bunch of wierdos from off the internet"?

We turn up at the meeting place, and there seems to be some idea about wearing carnations?

Personally, I'm just going to let everyone know what I'm wearing in advance, and tell people to look for the one with the shaved head and piercings, I'll be arriving at the same time as him!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

First b3ta bash I went to was the Christmas gluwein meet in Manchester last year. I picked a group of likely-looing people at random and asked if they were b3tans. They were. And if they hadn't been? Well, I'd have moved on to the next group and not worried about it. After all, it's not as if I'd've made an arse of myself in front of friends...

Wearing a carnation has become something of a trope for some of the QoTW bashes. I might, if I remember, wear my b3ta t-shirt.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

I have just unlurked on off-topic and really fancy meeting some folks in the flesh. I find the idea a little scary though.

BUT!

I've been to bashes since 2004 and have never felt scared once I got there, sometimes, and it is horrible to say, however you get stuck with someone boring, but hell I might be boring.

WHO KNOWS?

GrandmaOfShoes

*runs off sobbing*

RR I love you ... in a way

very loudly. B3tans will say "LOLZORZ" and everyone else will say "WTF"

Watney Heckbulb uhnnnnnnnn has a new blog: www.skepticcanary.com

and probably punches me in the mouth

SOrry guys,

I can;t make that weekend, but next time!

I am about to start a new job and have no idea what the chances of time off will be, but come hell or high water I am going to do my damnedest to get there.

EDIT: also, for those travelling norfwards, I live Cumbria-ish (on the borders of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire) so feel free to drop in for a brew if you're passing.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

Careful what you wish for and all that... the job fell through so I AM still unemployed.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

My first bash!

Mr.Ons knows you can hear him, Earthmen.

28 people!!!

I'm almost excited :0)

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

Not sure I'll be able to make it.


Crapspanners.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

But, Enzyme, there'll be 30 people. Well, 29 without you. Find a way to attend, you lummox!

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

Wait a sec! Who said that?

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

You retard.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

I'll actually be in manchester that weekend for work. Anyone recommend a cheapish hotel nearby.

Nostrebor can't be everything all the time.

There are also a couple of very nice hostels in the Northern Quarter.

grey kid is breakdancing to save a community centre

I live in the Northern Quarter, that's only a short hop from the station and there are a dozen good places there. My vote would be Bar Fringe up on Swan Street, cuz they've got the nice yard out back. It'd only be three quid in a taxi from Piccadilly if you don't know the way, and people could share with other b3tans if they still wanted to congregate at Yates's first.

That's my two cents.

grey kid is breakdancing to save a community centre

But I'm only really saying that due to the proximity to the bus route back home (Northern Quarter requires a bit of a walk).

And I probably won't come anyway. I'm not sure what my original point was now. Oh yeah, Odder.

But NOT Yates'.

RR I love you ... in a way

I've got a gig that night in Sheffield :(

I've only spoken to a few of you at this bash. I may have to talk to complete strangers. *shudders*

girlinthehole

I live around there, at that time.

I'll have to see how the monies are doing, but most likely it's a maybe.

Fluffy elephants

I will be wearing a hat made out of newspaper.

my righthand man, Agnostic AntiChrist, will be wearing upon his head a pair of purple pants.

I thinks it's definately about time that we came to a firm decision on choice of venue.

I think everyone should buy me beer as well coz I deserve it.

Actually, I won't be wearing a hat made of newspaper but I'll do my best to ensute that Agnostic AntiChrist wears purple pants on his head.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

No chance!

I will be more than likely wearing a rather loud hawaiian shirt, stood next to a bald mentalist, with a lip piercing, wearing glasses!

And I agree, we need to decide where to start!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

It's central, no dress code, and decent boozies.

Although out-of-towners may be confuddled by the fact that Oxford Road station has two possible routes out of it, and the main one doesn't drop you by the Salisbury. ;) Although if you just walk around the corner, you're pretty much there, obviously.

grey kid is breakdancing to save a community centre

there's always Google maps.
:)

please

Bobson I who milks the milkmen?

Never heard of it

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

Well, we seem to be all agreed on The Salisbury, seems like a good plan.

The next thing to settle is what time we will be meeting?

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I vote for 5pm ish

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

Bit of a bikery gaff, but that's probably cos it's across the road from Jilly's Rockworld. Or whatever it's called this week. Pubs and clubs around there tend to change their name on a regular basis.

If people want to know which stranger to approach in the pub, stick something on the facebook discussion (unless you are a total luddite and find this sort of thing baffling)

www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=5964&uid=2494367065

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

If anyone's travelling by train from Lahndan or Darn Sahf, let me know and we can go on the same train.

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

went and arranged this for a Saturday??? Saturdays are exceedingly difficult for me :0(

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

Yay.

Not the best idea ever!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

Is the bus station close to the center of town? And can anyone recommend any good - read cheap - hotels?

National Express coach ststion and train stations all within walking distance of each other.
And within falling over distance from each other, come chucking out time.

quite cheap.

Ooh I live in Withington, i'm well up for a bash.

But it feels strange to meet you all...

I'll be hanging off gritstone and won't be able to make it, UNLESS it rains us off.

GrandmaOfShoes

but have fun!

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

i shall be waking up in london that morning, after a thing on friday night, and plan to do some culturing with a friend during the day there. but i'll be heading back up north at some point and may fancy taking a diversion to manchester if (a) i haven't set off too late, and (b) i don't feel like just going home and sleeping

how late do you forsee it going on? and where are you likely to move to later, as i don't think i'll make it for anything like 6pm?

plentyofants more ghee, vicar?

That spikeypickle has pulled out, and he's told me I'm to become the point of contact.

Oh dear.

I assume this means people who are going will GAZ/email/text me towards the date with a definite yes or no, and we'll know who is who!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I'll be co-organiser. I'll gaz you.

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

Suits me just fine!

Hehe.

T0ria has mentioned that supposedly the salisbury isn't quite as good as it used to be, so if we're agreed on meeting at 5pm, maybe we stay in there until 7?

If anyone is coming later, GAZ me, I'll send you my number, and you can just text on the day asking where we've ended up?

Or something like that

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

the salisbury until abut six ish (meeting there) Then move to the nearest big pub,i reckon the sir abercrombie would be good, big and cheap.

at around 7pm

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

for I am crap and won't be there.

At least I can say I successfully organised a bash though :0)

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

:)

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

My Dad decided to be 60 years old and have a party. Selfish bastard. Family comes before b3ta i guess. But really, gutted i am! I want to meet all you strange internet people!

MrGomez and David Bellamy's big pubey beard

How very cruel!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

I wonder who will be next to drop out?

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

Long as it's not you!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

You can buy me a pint

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

I'll consider it :P

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

who would like to car-share?

The last train back to Lancaster isn't very late so I'm pondering the possibility of driving instead.

But petrol costs more money than trains do :(
AND I don't know my way round Manchester in the slightest.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

you can't drink.


Well, OK - you can. And the motorways are more fun if you're corrugated.

Enzyme is powered by sunlight

we're starting at 5pm so should be time to get plenty of beer under your hat.

You can get a free bus which goes between the stations. The Salisbury is right next to Oxford Road station. Gaz me if you need any more info

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

I have to drive home from Lancaster... (I live about half an hour away from it)

The last train is at 8.10pm. It goes to Preston and then I'd have to get a bus... The last direct train (from Oxford Road) is 7.48pm. I've checked all stations.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

but as I'm unemployed and have less than no money I can't :(

I'm stretching my finances as it is, but determined not to miss this as it'll be the only chance I get to meet real life b3tans for a looong time.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

Sent you a GAZ

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

my post below - I've got some room for a crasher or two... 3 or 4 at a push.

Nice warm comfy car, no clockwatching or hanging about on draughty stations, cheaper than trains (if petrol money is split)... anyone?

EDIT: Wahey!!!!! Looks like a solution has presented itself, and a better one I can't imagine :) I shall be there, with bells and nobs on.

warmfuzzies Isn't here

Some of you know I had to unexpectedly change my plans for the weekend. But thanks to that, now we have 50+ coupons for the Wetherspoon beer festival which entitle you to have a pint of real ale for £1.39.

I hope you're happy!!

Is the nearest Wetherspoons by Piccadilly station?

Am just not certain most people would want to go.

However, for that price, I'll meet early if you want?

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

There is one in St Peter's square. I don't know if there is anything closer, though.

The Ford Madox Brown
Wilmslow Park
Oxford Road
Manchester
Manchester
M13 9NG

The Paramount
33–35 Oxford Street
Manchester
Manchester
M1 4BH

5 min walk from Oxford road train station.

I'll never complain about a cheap pint :D

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

We can ask around when we have finished with the Salisbury.

What time's kick-off?

I might still be able to attend if its early enough but would have to depart early as well.

SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie

we're meeting at 5, then drinking!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

gets in at 15:57, but I have to drop my stuff off at the youth-hostel first. Will join you when I've sorted myself out.

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars

I am off home in twenty minutes, and won't be able to access b3ta again until monday.

If anyone requires information as to where we are, I've left my number in the facebook topic.

Otherwise, ask Enzyme, Warmfuzzyfeeling, Spikeypickle or plentyofants!

Cheers, and see you tomorrow!

Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora

Gaz me if you want any more details! See you all tomorrow :)

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

The first time I've managed to access B3ta in about 6 months (due to lack of interwebs and crappy work PC) and I see this! Wo0t!

I'll be there - I also have a small bedroom (1x double bed) which I'm willing for peeps to crash at as long as they aren't rapists. Firt pair of people to grab me on the night can have.

Also - this is my 1st bash and I'm a lurker so there should be a few of us there at least. - I'll be wearing my magical Trevor T-shirt for ease of recognition...

Last time I tried to meet people off the internet, I wandered round the oyster bar in mcr going 'Are you wack' to a group of lads. I'll be there tomorrow, unless I see my boss who I think posts here. In which case I'll pretend I had just popped in to make a phone call from the pay phone

I'll be there even if no-one else is :)

t0ria has forgotten how this all works

Is the York Bash.

And here's the next Southern bash in London

mistaspakkaman and the inedible shifting caterpillars