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Meeting of AS3 in Edinburgh
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you got a deal! Barbi (now happy) — Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! A day without sunshine is like, well, night. ICQ 1024248
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Oh, C’mon Barbi… when we’re done with Dave here, we can send him out > your way for a day or two… :) > Hugs, > Elle > 4m > I’m jealous. > Barbi > — > Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! > A day without sunshine is like, well, night. > ICQ 1024248 > > Elle wrote > > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > > > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much > of a > > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy > loose….? > > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > > Hmmmmm….. > > JEF. > > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > > . > Before you buy.
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Oh, C’mon Barbi… when we’re done with Dave here, we can send him out your way for a day or two… :) Hugs, Elle 4m – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m jealous. > Barbi > — > Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! > A day without sunshine is like, well, night. > ICQ 1024248 > Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
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Elle wrote <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun!
You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? Know any good watering holes in Philly? Hmmmmm….. JEF. 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,152.85! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) .
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Hmm… well, Dave doesn’t drink, and I hardly ever do anymore, so we’re not too up on the local watering holes these days. But, since we do live about two blocks from the most touristy section in town, and about 10 blocks from the waterfront, I’m sure we could find something 
A Saturday evening or Sunday would be best for us, because Dave works on Saturdays. Let’s work on prying Sassy loose… and I think Steve Grant is up NY way…. anyone else wanna come play? Hugs, Elle 4m (Oh God, now I have to clean…) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
Before you buy.
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I’m jealous. Barbi — Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! A day without sunshine is like, well, night. ICQ 1024248
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
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> Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead > today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit
ROFL! Oh, Sandi – it’s so NICE to be able to read your posts with your voice! I can see your face (and the shock as I got the "glitter" out! <VBG>) Glad to see the armed response unit wasn’t necesarry! Love Peter
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Yes, glitter is essential. It won’t work without glitter. We might be able to send you a Scottish Glitter Fairy to help you out if you’re very very good . . . Ally
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Ian OOF has had meetings set up..and some others about a year ago… Last year some of the UKers met up in London <second or third meet> Maggie
I was just wondering if any members of AS3 had met up before? We surely can’t be the first? Somebody tell me! Ally
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> Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this = > morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day = > yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to = > bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs = > for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m = > talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ).
Ally, it’s so nice reading this with *your* voice! This really made me laugh! And hey any cute sexy young guys – did you hear that I was described as the "diet coke break" man (I have to find a man now – before they see the actual photo ROFL!) Love Peter
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| | |Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have |to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. | Oh you really should try it folks! It’s definitely worth doing! I was just wondering if any members of AS3 had met up before? We surely can’t be the first? Somebody tell me! Ally
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| |> Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood | |I thought nudity was illegal in Edinburgh : ) (ducking) Don’t think it is, actually. Anyway, it was Leith. And anyway, again, the Festival will be starting soon, and there are so many naked bits of so many really odd naked people around at that time of year that no-one would notice one more ) | |> Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us. | |This I’ve got to see. I can’t wait. Hurry and finish the rolls. Take pictures of your toilet if you have to : ) Adrienne – you REALLY don’t want to see pictures of my toilet! <VBG> Do you????? (And where, I wonder, is the Toilet Fetishists’ Webpage?) ;-) Ally <I’ve gotta go to the dentist tomorrow – AGAIN!>
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| |Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) | |Please? Pretty please? PUH-LEEEEZZE! I WANNA IWANNA IWANNA PICK-CHUR! | Oh, all right Jef. That’ll do nicely! You will have your pickchur. But only after I’ve played about with them in Paint Shop Pro to make sure we all look glamorous enough Ally <feeling magnanimous towards the saintly Jef> 4M4D
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Sandra! Good to see you here, and great that you got to meet and hang with Ally and Peter. You, my dear, are always welcome in California, but Sacramento is not one of the more glamourous places to visit 
Still, it’s just a hop/skip/jump to San Francisco which *is*, to me, one of the very best places. And I’ve been to Edinburgh and it is a WONDERFUL place to visit. Tammy 10M3W4D+
: Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead : today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit : And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in : what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the : glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we : left behind us – but it was worth it. <G> : Seriously folks, it was great to meet Ally and Peter in RL, : and I can vouch for the fact that really they are as : beautiful, warm, entertaining and as much fun as they are : here. For me, one of the (many) good things about this : group is that it’s a new and interesting way to make : friends, and I would encourage others to meet if and when : they can (Edinburgh is a great place to visit – invitations : to California always welcome :>)) : Let’s keep it friendly, folks. : Love, : Sandi
:>Hi, :> :>Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh :>last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and :>the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was :>a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can :>be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what :>a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) :> :>So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the :>Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) :> :>So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she :>looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 :>quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent :>her). :> :>My graphic didn’t work 
but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them :>without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and :>had a laugh about various things. :> :>I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much :>- until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our :>cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film :>- so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used :>up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t :>have a digital camera). :> :>It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other :>without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – :>we just smiled! <g> :> :>I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say :>something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll :>enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> :> :>Love :> :>Peter :>xxxxx
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<Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! Hugs, Elle 4m – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> P.N. Taysum wrote > Hi, > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g> > I’m jealous. This sounds like it was ever so pleasant. I wonder if some of > us statesiders could do the same, without it turning into a no-holds-barred, > steel cage grudge match to the death. > Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have > to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. > JEF. > 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 45 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,268 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,146.90! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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> Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have > to burn some vacation time before mid-August…..
I’m game Jef. I too am very jealous of the time had in Edinburgh (glitter and all). So we have to have glitter – o.k.? Adrienne
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P.N. Taysum wrote > Hi, > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g>
I’m jealous. This sounds like it was ever so pleasant. I wonder if some of us statesiders could do the same, without it turning into a no-holds-barred, steel cage grudge match to the death. Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. JEF. 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 45 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,268 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,146.90! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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> She and Chris and I sat drinking coffee wondering where Peter had got to and whether he’d chickened out, and then this amazingly handsome guy approached us, pointed at my badge, and gasped, "AS3!"
Hehehe. > Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood
I thought nudity was illegal in Edinburgh : ) (ducking) > Fumbling below the table for a moment, Peter produced his GLITTER!
Allright Peter. Way to go. > In 3 shades, no less! > Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us.
This I’ve got to see. I can’t wait. Hurry and finish the rolls. Take pictures of your toilet if you have to : ) Adrienne
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> And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in > what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the > glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we > left behind us
Excellent. Excellent. Sounds like my kind of fun : ) Adrienne 4m
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Thanks for the account Ally, felt like I was there. Can’t wait to see the photos. Greg, QOF — "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!" -Emiliano Zapata
Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ). Snip…
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Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) Please? Pretty please? PUH-LEEEEZZE! I WANNA IWANNA IWANNA PICK-CHUR! Tengjewberrymud JEF. 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,267 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,146.73! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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| | |> So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she |> looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 |> quitpage photo. | |Curious as to what this badge looked like. Was it funny – a real |policemant’s type badge? ***Not especially funny – I just created it the night before – as a recognition thing. Before I go to bed tonight I’ll scan it or use the original graphic and stick in on one of my websites with a link. OK? |> And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent |> her). | |Interesting, funny, whatever : ) | |> I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much |> – until the photographs that we took are ready. | |This isn’t fair. I want to see them now. I guess I’m impatient. ***You’ll just have to wait in suspense until the photos are developed Adrienne! | |> It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other |> without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – |> we just smiled! <g> | |Wish I coulda joined you guys. It sounds like you had a great time. | ***Wish you could Adrienne! We raised a glass or two in a toast to you all, though! Ally
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> (What a very long tongue that I have – it can > be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what > a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>)
LOL. Very nice Peter : ) > So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she > looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 > quitpage photo.
Curious as to what this badge looked like. Was it funny – a real policemant’s type badge? > And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent > her).
Interesting, funny, whatever : ) > I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much > – until the photographs that we took are ready.
This isn’t fair. I want to see them now. I guess I’m impatient. > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g>
Wish I coulda joined you guys. It sounds like you had a great time. Adrienne
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Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ). I’m so grateful these days for mobile phones – this meeting would have been so much more complicated without them! Well, Sandra – clever girl! – recognised me, though I’ve put on a bit of the old avoirdupois since the photo on Jef’s page was taken<g> She and Chris and I sat drinking coffee wondering where Peter had got to and whether he’d chickened out, and then this amazingly handsome guy approached us, pointed at my badge, and gasped, "AS3!" Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood (just think diet Pepsi ads girls!), but recovering our aplomb quickly we invited him to join us. Fumbling below the table for a moment, Peter produced his GLITTER! In 3 shades, no less! We were astounded! To the great alarm of the waiting staff at the bistro, Peter proceeded to create works of high baroque art there and then, using nothing more sophisticated than glitter, glue and cartridge paper. Mouths hanging open, we watched in stunned amazement. Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us. Well, what else? It was a lovely, sunny day. Rain had been forecast, but the clouds had disappeared by the time we met. We had a wonderful time gossipping about everyone on AS3! )) (Beware the Edinburgh mob in future – we are a Power To Be Reckoned With!) Peter drank lager, Sandra drank wine, and poor wee Ally had far too much coffee (I had to drive 130 miles home so I had to steer clear of the booze.) Woke up with a nasty coffee hangover today. Grrrrrr Peter and I took loads of photos. Please be patient if you want to see these – we both have films to finish. But as soon as they’re available I’ll set up a webpage with the story of our 1st meeting. (There may be others to come!) Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) Now – just be nice to each other out there. PLEASE! Ally <still recovering>
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Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we left behind us – but it was worth it. <G> Seriously folks, it was great to meet Ally and Peter in RL, and I can vouch for the fact that really they are as beautiful, warm, entertaining and as much fun as they are here. For me, one of the (many) good things about this group is that it’s a new and interesting way to make friends, and I would encourage others to meet if and when they can (Edinburgh is a great place to visit – invitations to California always welcome :>)) Let’s keep it friendly, folks. Love, Sandi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi, >Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh >last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and >the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was >a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can >be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what >a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) >So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the >Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) >So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she >looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 >quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent >her). >My graphic didn’t work but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them >without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and >had a laugh about various things. >I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much >- until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our >cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film >- so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used >up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t >have a digital camera). >It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other >without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – >we just smiled! <g> >I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say >something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll >enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> >Love >Peter >xxxxx
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Hi, Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent her). My graphic didn’t work but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and had a laugh about various things. I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much – until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film – so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t have a digital camera). It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – we just smiled! <g> I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> Love Peter xxxxx
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Hi, Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent her). My graphic didn’t work but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and had a laugh about various things. I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much – until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film – so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t have a digital camera). It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – we just smiled! <g> I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> Love Peter xxxxx
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Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we left behind us – but it was worth it. <G> Seriously folks, it was great to meet Ally and Peter in RL, and I can vouch for the fact that really they are as beautiful, warm, entertaining and as much fun as they are here. For me, one of the (many) good things about this group is that it’s a new and interesting way to make friends, and I would encourage others to meet if and when they can (Edinburgh is a great place to visit – invitations to California always welcome :>)) Let’s keep it friendly, folks. Love, Sandi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi, >Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh >last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and >the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was >a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can >be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what >a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) >So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the >Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) >So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she >looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 >quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent >her). >My graphic didn’t work but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them >without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and >had a laugh about various things. >I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much >- until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our >cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film >- so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used >up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t >have a digital camera). >It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other >without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – >we just smiled! <g> >I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say >something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll >enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> >Love >Peter >xxxxx
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> (What a very long tongue that I have – it can > be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what > a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>)
LOL. Very nice Peter : ) > So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she > looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 > quitpage photo.
Curious as to what this badge looked like. Was it funny – a real policemant’s type badge? > And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent > her).
Interesting, funny, whatever : ) > I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much > – until the photographs that we took are ready.
This isn’t fair. I want to see them now. I guess I’m impatient. > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g>
Wish I coulda joined you guys. It sounds like you had a great time. Adrienne
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Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ). I’m so grateful these days for mobile phones – this meeting would have been so much more complicated without them! Well, Sandra – clever girl! – recognised me, though I’ve put on a bit of the old avoirdupois since the photo on Jef’s page was taken<g> She and Chris and I sat drinking coffee wondering where Peter had got to and whether he’d chickened out, and then this amazingly handsome guy approached us, pointed at my badge, and gasped, "AS3!" Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood (just think diet Pepsi ads girls!), but recovering our aplomb quickly we invited him to join us. Fumbling below the table for a moment, Peter produced his GLITTER! In 3 shades, no less! We were astounded! To the great alarm of the waiting staff at the bistro, Peter proceeded to create works of high baroque art there and then, using nothing more sophisticated than glitter, glue and cartridge paper. Mouths hanging open, we watched in stunned amazement. Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us. Well, what else? It was a lovely, sunny day. Rain had been forecast, but the clouds had disappeared by the time we met. We had a wonderful time gossipping about everyone on AS3! )) (Beware the Edinburgh mob in future – we are a Power To Be Reckoned With!) Peter drank lager, Sandra drank wine, and poor wee Ally had far too much coffee (I had to drive 130 miles home so I had to steer clear of the booze.) Woke up with a nasty coffee hangover today. Grrrrrr Peter and I took loads of photos. Please be patient if you want to see these – we both have films to finish. But as soon as they’re available I’ll set up a webpage with the story of our 1st meeting. (There may be others to come!) Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) Now – just be nice to each other out there. PLEASE! Ally <still recovering>
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| | |> So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she |> looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 |> quitpage photo. | |Curious as to what this badge looked like. Was it funny – a real |policemant’s type badge? ***Not especially funny – I just created it the night before – as a recognition thing. Before I go to bed tonight I’ll scan it or use the original graphic and stick in on one of my websites with a link. OK? |> And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent |> her). | |Interesting, funny, whatever : ) | |> I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much |> – until the photographs that we took are ready. | |This isn’t fair. I want to see them now. I guess I’m impatient. ***You’ll just have to wait in suspense until the photos are developed Adrienne! | |> It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other |> without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – |> we just smiled! <g> | |Wish I coulda joined you guys. It sounds like you had a great time. | ***Wish you could Adrienne! We raised a glass or two in a toast to you all, though! Ally
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Thanks for the account Ally, felt like I was there. Can’t wait to see the photos. Greg, QOF — "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!" -Emiliano Zapata
Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ). Snip…
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Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) Please? Pretty please? PUH-LEEEEZZE! I WANNA IWANNA IWANNA PICK-CHUR! Tengjewberrymud JEF. 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,267 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,146.73! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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> And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in > what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the > glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we > left behind us
Excellent. Excellent. Sounds like my kind of fun : ) Adrienne 4m
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> She and Chris and I sat drinking coffee wondering where Peter had got to and whether he’d chickened out, and then this amazingly handsome guy approached us, pointed at my badge, and gasped, "AS3!"
Hehehe. > Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood
I thought nudity was illegal in Edinburgh : ) (ducking) > Fumbling below the table for a moment, Peter produced his GLITTER!
Allright Peter. Way to go. > In 3 shades, no less! > Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us.
This I’ve got to see. I can’t wait. Hurry and finish the rolls. Take pictures of your toilet if you have to : ) Adrienne
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P.N. Taysum wrote > Hi, > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g>
I’m jealous. This sounds like it was ever so pleasant. I wonder if some of us statesiders could do the same, without it turning into a no-holds-barred, steel cage grudge match to the death. Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. JEF. 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 45 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,268 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,146.90! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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> Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have > to burn some vacation time before mid-August…..
I’m game Jef. I too am very jealous of the time had in Edinburgh (glitter and all). So we have to have glitter – o.k.? Adrienne
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<Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! Hugs, Elle 4m – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> P.N. Taysum wrote > Hi, > It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other > without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – > we just smiled! <g> > I’m jealous. This sounds like it was ever so pleasant. I wonder if some of > us statesiders could do the same, without it turning into a no-holds-barred, > steel cage grudge match to the death. > Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have > to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. > JEF. > 8 months, 2 days, 5 hours, 45 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,268 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,146.90! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.)
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Sandra! Good to see you here, and great that you got to meet and hang with Ally and Peter. You, my dear, are always welcome in California, but Sacramento is not one of the more glamourous places to visit Still, it’s just a hop/skip/jump to San Francisco which *is*, to me, one of the very best places. And I’ve been to Edinburgh and it is a WONDERFUL place to visit. Tammy 10M3W4D+
: Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead : today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit : And I *have* had to do some heavy-duty apologising today in : what is (or was) my local, for the strange antics and the : glittery tables, chairs, sun-brollies and waiters that we : left behind us – but it was worth it. <G> : Seriously folks, it was great to meet Ally and Peter in RL, : and I can vouch for the fact that really they are as : beautiful, warm, entertaining and as much fun as they are : here. For me, one of the (many) good things about this : group is that it’s a new and interesting way to make : friends, and I would encourage others to meet if and when : they can (Edinburgh is a great place to visit – invitations : to California always welcome :>)) : Let’s keep it friendly, folks. : Love, : Sandi
:>Hi, :> :>Thought I should send a report of the meeting that took place in Edinburgh :>last night. Although the police had been warned about the meeting – and :>the riot squad were on standby – no fights broke out – and the meeting was :>a complete success! ;-^)~ (What a very long tongue that I have – it can :>be in my cheek – and sticking out of my mouth all at the same time – what :>a pity I’m not heterosexual eh ladies? <g>) :> :>So, Ally, Sandra and I (and Ally’s son Chris) met in Edinburgh at the :>Timberbush Bistro. (I used to live on Timberbush!) :> :>So, Ally had a badge on – which meant that I could recognise her – as she :>looked different from her photo – her hair is more brown than the AS3 :>quitpage photo. And Sandra had made a badge too (from a graphic Ally sent :>her). :> :>My graphic didn’t work but it was alright – I mangaed to spot them :>without me needing a badge. So we had a good old chat about things – and :>had a laugh about various things. :> :>I’d also brough some "glitter" with me – but I don’t want to say too much :>- until the photographs that we took are ready. Ally and I both had our :>cameras and we took quite a few photo’s. Of course – mine was a new film :>- so until I’ve been to a friends wedding on Saturday – I won’t have used :>up the film – to be able to get the photo’s processed. (Sorry – I don’t :>have a digital camera). :> :>It was so nice meeting up in RL! Being able to speak to each other :>without a keyboard in front of us – and without having to do "smileys" – :>we just smiled! <g> :> :>I’ll not say too much else – to let Sandra and Ally get a chance to say :>something. Photo’s will appear as soon as possible. I think you’ll :>enjoy some of the use of "glitter" <g> :> :>Love :> :>Peter :>xxxxx
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| |Jef, if he asks *very* nicely, may be issued with one/some. :^) | |Please? Pretty please? PUH-LEEEEZZE! I WANNA IWANNA IWANNA PICK-CHUR! | Oh, all right Jef. That’ll do nicely! You will have your pickchur. But only after I’ve played about with them in Paint Shop Pro to make sure we all look glamorous enough Ally <feeling magnanimous towards the saintly Jef> 4M4D
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| |> Sandra, Chris and I all swooned, of course, at the sight of this magnificent specimen of manhood | |I thought nudity was illegal in Edinburgh : ) (ducking) Don’t think it is, actually. Anyway, it was Leith. And anyway, again, the Festival will be starting soon, and there are so many naked bits of so many really odd naked people around at that time of year that no-one would notice one more ) | |> Next, not to be outdone, Sandra produced from HER little bag some curious and unusual articles of clothing, which she insisted we wear while photos were taken. Puzzled passers-by slowed down and gaped at the sight of 4 such attractive people dressing so bizzarely – and in public too! – under the umbrellas of a roadside bistro in sunny Leith. But were we embarrassed? Did we blush? Not we! No, not even as the glitter flew about the pavement around us. | |This I’ve got to see. I can’t wait. Hurry and finish the rolls. Take pictures of your toilet if you have to : ) Adrienne – you REALLY don’t want to see pictures of my toilet! <VBG> Do you????? (And where, I wonder, is the Toilet Fetishists’ Webpage?) ;-) Ally <I’ve gotta go to the dentist tomorrow – AGAIN!>
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| | |Anybody on the east coast interested in trying to set something up? I have |to burn some vacation time before mid-August….. | Oh you really should try it folks! It’s definitely worth doing! I was just wondering if any members of AS3 had met up before? We surely can’t be the first? Somebody tell me! Ally
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Yes, glitter is essential. It won’t work without glitter. We might be able to send you a Scottish Glitter Fairy to help you out if you’re very very good . . . Ally
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Ian OOF has had meetings set up..and some others about a year ago… Last year some of the UKers met up in London <second or third meet> Maggie
I was just wondering if any members of AS3 had met up before? We surely can’t be the first? Somebody tell me! Ally
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> Well, finally I get to my computer! I got home to Cumbria after 1am this = > morning, after an exhausting but fantastically interesting day = > yesterday. Too late, too knackered to log on – I just went straight to = > bed. I’d driven 333 miles around the Scottish borders picking up chairs = > for repair and delivering instruments (if you don’t know what I’m = > talking about look at our website http://www.marshallmcgurk.co.uk ).
Ally, it’s so nice reading this with *your* voice! This really made me laugh! And hey any cute sexy young guys – did you hear that I was described as the "diet coke break" man (I have to find a man now – before they see the actual photo ROFL!) Love Peter
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> Actually Peter, the armed response unit passed overhead > today lunchtime (true!) so obviously they were just a bit
ROFL! Oh, Sandi – it’s so NICE to be able to read your posts with your voice! I can see your face (and the shock as I got the "glitter" out! <VBG>) Glad to see the armed response unit wasn’t necesarry! Love Peter
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Elle wrote <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun!
You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? Know any good watering holes in Philly? Hmmmmm….. JEF. 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! And I’ve saved $2,152.85! (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) .
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Hmm… well, Dave doesn’t drink, and I hardly ever do anymore, so we’re not too up on the local watering holes these days. But, since we do live about two blocks from the most touristy section in town, and about 10 blocks from the waterfront, I’m sure we could find something A Saturday evening or Sunday would be best for us, because Dave works on Saturdays. Let’s work on prying Sassy loose… and I think Steve Grant is up NY way…. anyone else wanna come play? Hugs, Elle 4m (Oh God, now I have to clean…) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
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I’m jealous. Barbi — Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! A day without sunshine is like, well, night. ICQ 1024248
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
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Oh, C’mon Barbi… when we’re done with Dave here, we can send him out your way for a day or two… :) Hugs, Elle 4m – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m jealous. > Barbi > — > Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! > A day without sunshine is like, well, night. > ICQ 1024248 > Elle wrote > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much of a > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy loose….? > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > Hmmmmm….. > JEF. > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > .
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you got a deal! Barbi (now happy) — Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! A day without sunshine is like, well, night. ICQ 1024248
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Oh, C’mon Barbi… when we’re done with Dave here, we can send him out > your way for a day or two… :) > Hugs, > Elle > 4m > I’m jealous. > Barbi > — > Smile…..make people wonder what you’re up too!!! > A day without sunshine is like, well, night. > ICQ 1024248 > > Elle wrote > > <Jumps up and down; waves hands wildly> > > > Me! Me! Me! I think it all sounds like fabulous fun! > > You do live in Philadelphia, yes? Have I got that right? > > You know, Philly is roughly midway between D.C. and N.Y…..not much > of a > > hardship for Adrienne or me. Maybe we could even pry Sassy > loose….? > > Know any good watering holes in Philly? > > Hmmmmm….. > > JEF. > > 8 months, 3 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes > > My God; I haven’t smoked 12,302 cigarettes! > > And I’ve saved $2,152.85! > > (I have learned the art of killfiling. Annoy me at your peril.) > > . > Before you buy.