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Scarlet oHorror

June 18th, 2000, 01:38 AM

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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

hehehehe............fantastic to meet you guys who showed up...namely, GOTH GIRL, BAD MUSHROOM, TOPOL SHE-AP http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif, POTEMPKIN and JASON of phle...KHEM...

I had a wicked time and looking forward to the next opportunity to meet up!!!!!!!!!!

The weather was great (sunny in starside¿¿), the food...well..not so great, the drinks chilled and the company, well.....a total success.

It is now 3.30am and I just got home about 5 minutes ago, ah for the wonders of Dixons eh guys... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

well...here's hoping I get some sleep
Cheers to all...you are bloody brilliant!!

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~*Originally from Hell and I have a reservation to go back someday*~

Pybob

June 18th, 2000, 05:19 AM

From what Scarlet tells me, the rest of us have missd out BIG TIME!

But there's always next time... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Potempkin

June 18th, 2000, 07:43 AM

Pictures were taken. Alcohol was drunk. Cigerettes were smoked. Cafe staff were abused. Jokes were told. 'Woodford' was said at least one hundred times. Books and the messageboard were discussed. Vats were waxed, and floppy bits were fiddled with.
It was definately a fun afternoon and the modest turn out worked in favour of everyone getting to know each other.

One does wonder just what kind of people make up this small community. Yesterday I saw many traits in the others that I've seen in long time friends. I guess it takes a particular kind of person to appreciate Lumley to the extent of being in love with his work, seek out his web-site, hang around on this messageboard, and travel the length of England to meet with strangers.
I don't think we were strangers after the first hour or so though, and I'm looking forward to the next meeting which hopefully will be a whole weekend long.
Was this LumleyCon 1? Maybe. Hey, it's not like we dressed up as vampires or anything... er except GothGirl. http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

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The hotel was big and rather famous...

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Emaleth

June 18th, 2000, 08:25 AM

WHOO HOO!!!! Scar, you are gonna have to tell me EVERYTHING!!! Heh ehh *hugglesmoochies* See ya in the club, ICQ, or wherever!!

Glad you all had a great time too!!

Jason of Khem

June 18th, 2000, 09:09 AM

To GOTH GIRL, BAD MUSHROOM, TOPOL SHE-AP POTEMPKIN. Nice meeting up with you guys. Thanks for coming up to mine and Scarlet's little quaint English village. C U next time for afternoon tea.
Woodford massive.

Scarlet oHorror

June 18th, 2000, 10:40 AM

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Potempkin...actually after u left i think we managed to squeeze in that word a few more times......we are the Woodford 6 and proud of it.......LOL

donnez moi un jette(sp)de flamme pour ma grandmere qui habite au coin de la rue.......

i'm still laughing at some of the things said.....

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Scarlet oHorror

June 18th, 2000, 01:07 PM

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now...how did i know that would tweak Artemis' attention...¿¿

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Jason of Khem

June 18th, 2000, 01:19 PM

To the Woodford 6 members.
On the next outing can Andrew the CHILD tag along if he gets written permission from his parents????

Jason of Khem

June 18th, 2000, 02:23 PM

Nominations for favourite joke of yesterday!!
I'll start off with my Paul McCartney joke.
Any takers

Scarlet oHorror

June 18th, 2000, 02:28 PM

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J...mine has got to be the *its sunny in starside* bit...that cracked me up to no end...oh and Andrew the Child is actually a teenager by the way......i checked...

Artemis...we were joking about GG's bag..it had sort of floppy bits dangling on it...awesome bag...scare the hell out of anyone within a mile of it really... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

HI, my name is the Weather Man, i'm from the weak front but originally i'm from the Met office and i'd like to go back there someday...

oh man this is going to get old...

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Goth Girl

June 18th, 2000, 02:45 PM

Yawn, just woken up!! I might have a wander up to Woodford later, but I hope to return home one day. I will be back to present the "Weakest Bladder of the Day" award, but I'm not yet disclosing who won!

And I'm never touching tortillas with sour cream again! BLEURGH!

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the passion of lovers is for death, said she, and licked her lips...

Potempkin

June 18th, 2000, 02:46 PM

You probably had to be there ...

Scarlet: I burn in the sun.
Topol: What? like a vampire?

That still cracks me up when I think about it, as does Scarlet's attempt to grab the attention of the waitress twenty feet away. 'Oi!'

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The hotel was big and rather famous...

Scarlet oHorror

June 18th, 2000, 03:43 PM

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GOTH GIRL...i think it was the guacamole...originally... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

Potempkin...i'm not really that rude, honest...and i'm just gonna kill Topol.....

hehehehhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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SpOOkshow

June 18th, 2000, 06:18 PM

*sits in corner chanting to himself*

'next time, next time, next time' etc etc

Sounds like you lot had a good time, and I'll be honest, I'm jealous as Hell. Wish I could have been there...

So, with a bit of luck.......next time http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Tune In, Turn On, Burn Out

Peter

June 19th, 2000, 02:58 AM

Alright, next time I'm in Manchester visiting my family you all are going to have a bloody get together again. Understood!

*as he says pouting because he didn't get to go!* http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/tongue.gif

Tonka

June 19th, 2000, 08:23 AM

Many Appologys for not turning up http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/frown.gif. I've had a really bad cold for about a week now and managed to sleep till about 5pm on Saturday. By the sound of it I should have draged my self out of bed and come along http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/frown.gif.

Jason of Khem

June 19th, 2000, 08:23 AM

I was on Deansgate on Saturday and one day I would like to go back there.

Malik

June 19th, 2000, 08:44 AM

Glad to see you all had a good time. I'm really sorry I missed it, sounds like a blast, and me only a few miles away as well. ah well, I'll be up for it next time !

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Don't worry - Be happy !

topol_sheap

June 19th, 2000, 11:18 AM

Hi All,

Would have been on yesterday, but didn't have a chance, but maybe someday....... arrrrggghhhhh......

I have to say a big thanks for making it a day I'll remember for ever....

I went, I was nervous, I had a pint, I was still nervous, I had some another pint, put my foot in my mouth more times than I know.

Hey guys, what can I say that describes how good saturday was, and yes anyone who missed it, well, they missed out big time....

So it's "Andrew with Teenage Angst" now is it then.....

Cheers guys http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

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topol_sheap

June 19th, 2000, 11:20 AM

Shit I forgot to mention Eric Clapton......

Cheers for the Club you made us all feel very welcome, actually I can only speak for myself and shroom, but I bet the other who were there felt welcome....

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Patrick

June 19th, 2000, 11:32 AM

Nice One.

Sounds like a good time was had by all, I did'nt get back home until yesterday and I am quite gutted I couldn't make it. Although the result of the match made up for it a little bit.

Where did you go, what clubs did you go to.

See Ya

Jason of Khem

June 19th, 2000, 12:10 PM

Patrick - Hello fellow Mancunian
Started off in Henry's. Toddled down to Cafe Uno. Dropped off Goth Girl at Picc Station.
Walked round town for a bit then went down Wilmslow Rd to Revolution in Fallowfield.
Headed back into town to a Tapas Bar near John Dalton college then staggered off home worse for wear.
The Woodford 6 rools.
Top Effort.

Scarlet oHorror

June 19th, 2000, 12:39 PM

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To all of those who don't live anywhere near here or had to be somewhere, maybe next time, don't wanna go on about it too much but i think we are all pleasantly shocked about how well we got on....

to those of you who have colds or couldn't be bothered to come coz you're watching America's best stuntmen on TV....shame on you...

Topol..surely my wisecracks are nothing compared to you calling me a net junkie...i'll have u waxing in my vax b4 u know it.... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

where's Shroom??.....

J.....i'm still tired from dancing so much!!

here's to more meetings around the world....
looks like there might be one in Las Vegas soon....

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Jason of Khem

June 19th, 2000, 12:49 PM

Topol
Was Eric Clapton supposed to have turned up?

Scarlet
I agree. U r a mean mover on the dance floor.

I just remembered our chat about celebrity vampires. Mine was Tommy Cooper " Stake, Hammer - Hammer, Stake. Ha Hah Just like that."

topol_sheap

June 19th, 2000, 01:20 PM

Back again....

What can I say that hasn't been said....

Jase, you should ask scarlet about eric clapton http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

Scarlet, I think the shroom wont be on 'till wednesday as he's off work, lucky sodd.

I loved that club, it was cracking.

I have to agree with Jase that Scarlet is a cracking little dancer http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

Jason of Khem

June 19th, 2000, 01:23 PM

Hi Topol How R U?
I see Andrew the child now has Teenage Kicks.

topol_sheap

June 19th, 2000, 01:24 PM

Ignore this it's about my sig file

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What I do in life, echoes in Woodford (originally, someday)

BadMushroom

June 19th, 2000, 02:00 PM

'Oi'!!!

This is the first opportunity that I've had since I got back to tell you all that I had a fantastic time at our get together. The whole day had a great atmosphere of generosity and fun, and it was a real insight to meet old/new friends and get to know them a whole lot better!! The only real let down was that it really didn't go on for long enough. We need to make it at least a day and a full evening, if not longer, with the full crew next time.

Oh, btw Don't try to order any fancy coffee, go to the toilet (once or twice) or try to call for a waiter in a heavy N.E. regional accent whilst in Manchester. It seems to lead to paranoia. http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

For those who couldn't make it, the conversations were as varied as the personalities of the wonderful people met, everyone had something really valuable to contribute, and lots of laughs were had. I really have to agree with Potem'P'kin when he says that the guys had a lot of traits in common with other friends I have. Perhaps it's a 'field of interest' thing, perhaps I've just got great taste in the people I associate with (I can dream!) but it was really nice to see and be a part of.

So, I just thought I'd take the opportunity to thank everyone who turned up for being 'so cool'. I just knew you guys would not disappoint!

Barry Manilow (sp?) at 'Tapas Tapas'. I can't believe I sang along, nevermind 'grooving'!!

Jason of Kh(phelg)em!! One (or several dozen) for the road, mate?? Did you manage to get up early on Sunday?

'Shroom.

Jason of Khem

June 19th, 2000, 02:17 PM

Hi 'Shroom
No mate not too early. Staggered in about 10 ish but I was well bolloxed. (As we say in Manchester)
Anyway glad everyone had a great time. Must do it again soon.

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Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs.

topol_sheap

June 19th, 2000, 02:35 PM

Once again the mushroom prooves me wrong.....

Glad to hear you got to work on sunday http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

I felt rather awful myself http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif BUt it was worth it, and I agreee that it just wasn't long enough http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif And Next time more should come http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

Scarlet oHorror

June 19th, 2000, 05:54 PM

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Her name was Lola...

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Potempkin

June 19th, 2000, 06:00 PM

I missed Scarlet 'Oi' Horror's lap dancing? Bah. http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/frown.gif

Thanks to these guys I'm never going to be able to read any sentence containing the words 'waxing' and 'vats' the same way again.

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Goth Girl

June 19th, 2000, 06:17 PM

Singing along to Barry Manilow? And I thought I was the sick dude!

Potempkin, I think we escaped a fate worse than Woodford!

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the passion of lovers is for death, said she, and licked her lips...

Scarlet oHorror

June 19th, 2000, 11:00 PM

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Goth...not only singing but really getting on down...funny though, that's the first time i've heard them play that song in there...somebody must have asked for it...

Potempkin.........oi!!!!!!

*~iz it coz eye iz orijinali from wodfod~*

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Katie

June 20th, 2000, 08:57 AM

Boy - did we all miss out on a great day. http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/mad.gifLooks like a few good friendships were forged.

Well maybe next time http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Katie

Jason of Khem

June 20th, 2000, 09:10 AM

Katie - Get to the next one.
Scarlet "Oi" only works from 20 foot away.

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Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs.

BadMushroom

June 20th, 2000, 09:37 PM

Scarlet???

The 'Arabic' sounding dance music in Tapas Tapas, was it Iranian???
Even if it wasn't, it was a jolly good stomp. Both you and your friend (sorry I can't remember her name) dance beautifully. You put us guys to shame(BLUSH).

BTW Have you managed to get any sleep yet??

No. Sleep. Till Iran!!!

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Scarlet oHorror

June 20th, 2000, 10:37 PM

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Hey 'Shroom.......
i think the one you're talking about is the Turkish one....no iranian songs there.....

i'm just glad u guys had a good time, i was a bit worried you wouldn't like the music but after seeing y'all boppin away, i was happy.....lol.......

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topol_sheap

June 21st, 2000, 07:13 AM

Scarlet, you didn't have to worry about us not having a good time because we did have a good time http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif You should arrange more fun days out http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

LAter

TOPOL_SHE"ap" FROM WOODFORD

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What I do in life, echoes in Woodford (originally, someday)

Jason of Khem

June 21st, 2000, 08:13 AM

To members of the Woodford Six
I nominate Scarlet to become our Social Secretary. Do I have a seconder?

Goth Girl - BTW have you picked the winner of the weak bladder award yet?

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Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs.

topol_sheap

June 21st, 2000, 11:53 AM

I second you http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

The winner of the weak bladder is bound to be me http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Jason of Khem

June 21st, 2000, 12:38 PM

Thank you for that Mr Topol.
I record to move this motion and if no more nominees are submitted I reckon we vote and if successful let Scarlet take up her role on her return. All thise in favour say "Oi"

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Scarlet oHorror

June 21st, 2000, 01:57 PM

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Jase.....one more post and you'll make lieu(lef)tenant......

let me be the first to congratulate you......

i'm gonna think about it and schedule one from now.........
give people time enough to sort themselves out......... http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

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Jason of Khem

June 21st, 2000, 02:38 PM

Scarlet
What can I say. What an honour. Or as Elvis used to say "Thank you very much. Yes Ma'am".

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Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs.

Scarlet oHorror

June 21st, 2000, 11:44 PM

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i'd be honored........

how about September 16th?

i'll let u guys decide the venue......
if this is tough, think of another date....
we'll do this one in london shall we?

Rixy's place or Goths?........lol

somewhere......
ciaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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topol_sheap

June 22nd, 2000, 07:13 AM

What about a drink in Woodford???? You know maybe "one for the road"..... (Jase you can say that again http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/smile.gif)

Sept 16th.... that sounds good to me http://www.brianlumley.com/ubb/wink.gif

Later

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