young keogh cons

[posem]

ne1 know if there will ever be a keogh con kids can come to, cos i bet there's a lot of kids that read brian's book's so i wondered if one of the fututre cons would be a kids sort of one or would there be a seperate one for kids?

[Goth Girl]

To be honest, we've never really had the issue come up. I don't think it's viable though, given the large quantities of alcohol, and some of the content of the discussions.

Financially as well it wouldn't really work, as I don't know if there's be enough young people able to make it, to make it financially worthwhile. I know it shouldn't be about the money, but you couldn't expect Brian and Silky to put time and effort (which they do put a lot of into the KeoghCons) to make a monetary loss.

[Silver]

Yeah I think that the adult content is probably the primary reason and the fact that it's held on licenced premesis.

I know there's no rating system on books like there is on films but if there were Brian's would be 18, I don't know if maybe in the future, not that it has come u[ there could be something like kids could come as long as they're accompanied by an adult or something?

Obviously I'm just speculating here, I have no say in it what so ever and there's still no getting around the fact that it's on licenced premesis

[Chris Banks]

It is a shame about the kids thing. I know for a fact that my two little horrors would certainly love to partake. But, until the Draconian, nay, indeed Machiavellian Licensing Laws in this country are totally reviewed, this is the way things are gonna be. :mad:

Of course, GG has it right too. The adult themes and late nights plus expense would almost certainly put the kybosh on any young person participation - which is a shame, cos there are some very smart young uns out there and I think their input would be, shall we say, inventive - as only kids can be. :(

Let's wait and see what happens. The future is a devious thing!! :rolleyes:
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Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Goth Girl]

Might I add, there is nothing stopping people arranging a Lumlian themed, family-friendly get-together... it just wouldn't be an official, Lumley attended KeoghCon.

We used to arrange loads of meetings around the country, through the Message Board, until KC pretty much took over. So if anyone wants to take it upon themselves to get the future generation of Lumley readers together, go for it!

(Only not in this forum, Settlement would be the best place for such discussions)

[Silver]

GG I think that's a great idea, it's been far too long!

[posem]

mneh,im only 13,kinda dumb, no chance of me arrangin sumt like that.i was thinkin there cud be like a few hrs in the afternoon where the kids cud come with aduls or sumt if they want,dont worry about the alchohol cos my bowels are totally messed for weeks if i even take a sip.some sort of tunnel syndrome...

[Silver]

If you go to settlement we are trying to arrange an informal get together for the summer right now, if the final date and venue suit all are welcome.

[Chris Banks]

Informal get together, but not everyone who would like to attend can access Settlement for info!! I would certainly be interested. smile.gif

Talking of settlement and other forums, that reminds me, must enrol........ :eek:
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Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Silver]

Settlement is the right place for it to be, sorry if you can't post there yet (better get your elete membership sorted!) but you can still read it so you'll know where and when if you can make it.

[topol_sheap]

Chris, you do have access to read settlement.. you just can't post there....

I will quickly cover the difference between normal and elite membership:

Normal can post to all the necroforums, the helllands gate, kc, and board info (someone correct me here if I am wrong...) You can also read settlement and mediaspire.

elite members can read necroscope news, and can also post to the retreat, where off topic is a way of life smile.gif

Noone but the mods and necro news columnists can post to starside.

I also think non elite members can't post private messages...

Sorry to be off topic in here, but I do feel it's kind relevant at this time.

[Chris Banks]

Cheers Mate. I was aware that I could read most of this stuff in various forums. I was having a blonde (?) moment. And I'm not blonde-ist, really. :rolleyes: Must sort out annual membership. Anyway, the info may provide useful for other readers, newcomers etc, who aren't too sure themselves. That's it. No more Off Topic!! Cheers T. smile.gif :eek:
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Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[Silky]

Yes, it is a shame that there are a large amount of readers who can't attend the cons. Even during the day is out because the consumption of alcohol goes throughout the entire weekend.

Maybe in future ... who knows. However, anyone under the legal age would have to bring a parent or of age sibling along ... and that would be a bummer for the young'uns.

[ June 22, 2006, 06:06 AM: Message edited by: Silky ]

[Chris Banks]

Good point! I wonder if my kids'd want to be seen in the same room/venue as me! Now that they can talk, (damn), I'm beginning to wonder!!
Still, let's hope something can be arranged for the future. It's a great idea though. grin.gif
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Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[posem]

point taken,i'd prefer to be back home playing conquer online or out with ma m8's than at the keogh con watchin a load of drunken men n gals stumblin around blindly. wud be funny but kinda sick

[Silver]

Hey, there may be drunkeness but no blind stumbling!

[posem]

ne1 depressed, listening to electric light orchestra's mr blue sky and jumpin around a bit can cure depression and illness for ten mins, those ten mins feel like your high on ectasy.

singin along helps to.
this is noway related to this topic is it,hmm..

it is,u cud use it at the con when ure drunk ,u mite be either depressed or as happy as a baby on crack. either way the song works most of the time

[posem]

there might be stumblin

[Chris Banks]

Haven't you got some homework to get on with (laughs in a baying-like manner?) Can we get back on topic?
Doesn't anyone else have any input? I seriously think this would be a great way to gather info on what all us Mums n Dads here think on maybe having a get together sometime in the future!
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Spike - (The Uncicvil Servant @ Taunton)

[Goth Girl]

Although that should be discussed in Settlement, rather than the KC forum... smile.gif

[Chris Banks]

Yep GG. I think Tops has touched on this subject before. I WILL get membership sorted next week - unable to post there at the mo. Hooray for paydays, eh? :cool:
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Spike - (The Uncivil Servant @ Taunton)

[posem]

homework,hmmph,dont insult my intelligent.
my teachers say im special so i dont need it,and if i get it i burn it when we do fires at scouts.

[posem]

do you think ne1 wud notice if i sort of peered in the windows at the kc, or i snuck in in a cardboard box

[posem]

silver, wud u smuggle me in?

i can do a metamorphosis into a human/fur handbag.though it wud just be a live human.

[posem]

or i cud walk in with silky and brian, pretend to be adopted by thm, vip status and all that malarky. shadow brian pretending to be an annoying son.lol

lmao