POL Social : Friday 23rd September - Dalriada, 7pm.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 18 Sep 2005, 14:18

Dadaist wrote:...it'll be necessary for everyone to wear a POL t-shirt and a large sticker with their username, and to shout loudly when they speak.

Sure that was what happened at Porty's do - and not a webcam in sight

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 18 Sep 2005, 19:21

ecm wrote:
Marya wrote:Congratulations Arachnid! You've just become veryimporty
Well done that spider-woman!

Many thanks!!!

I seem to have come so far in such a short time!!!

I'm really chuft!!! $\:D/$

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 18 Sep 2005, 20:47

Marya wrote:
Arachnid wrote:Wasn't the " Dalriada" called " The Temple" at one time? Round about the 1970/80's era??!! If so, I used to go there with my Mum and Dad for wee drinkypoos on a Saturday night!!!!
It certainly was 'The Temple' Arachnid. Was it your Mum and Dad that got you started on your crisp habit then ?

I believe it was called the Temple as it used to be a house owned by a wealthy businessman and the building (now a residence) that sits in the grounds was his private church or place of worship. It is a lovely little building and when our kids were young they used to attend play group there.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 18 Sep 2005, 21:47

It'll always be The Temple to me! Sure my Dad thought I'd gone all holy when I got to about 17

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 20 Sep 2005, 17:35

Eddie "The Truth" Wilson, who used to own The Temple, once informed me that the building got its name from early owners. Their surname was Temple. I am quite sure he was correct.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 20 Sep 2005, 19:55

Sandra wrote:Have reserved the large table by the fire in Dalriada for meeting up on Friday from 7pm.

Good idea, Sandra.

An incentive to get in early and get a seat.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 20 Sep 2005, 22:04

ecm wrote:.......An incentive to get in early.......

ecm, shouldn't that read "an excuse....."

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 21 Sep 2005, 13:13

bearcub wrote:
ecm wrote:.......An incentive to get in early.......
ecm, shouldn't that read "an excuse....."

Yes, right enough, Bearcub.

As if I needed either to go for a drink or two though.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 Sep 2005, 13:27

After a bit of horse trading with Homer (looks like I'll be giving Hayseed Dixie a miss on Thu night and be peeling grapes instead

) I've wangled a pass for Friday night's drinkies. Save me a seat ecm! $\:D/$

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 21 Sep 2005, 13:32

Marya wrote:After a bit of horse trading with Homer (looks like I'll be giving Hayseed Dixie a miss on Thu night and be peeling grapes instead ) I've wangled a pass for Friday night's drinkies. Save me a seat ecm! $\:D/$

Shame you're going to miss the gig but we'll make up for it on Friday.

Think we're giving the Sinatra's gig a miss tonight. It's an awfy thought going out mid-week.

I shall try to stay awake for tonight's E4 episode of Lost instead.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 21 Sep 2005, 15:31

I have a question:

If a person was to arrive at The Diarrhoea at, ooh, say 9pm on Friday night, ie 2 hours after you have commenced drinking, having never met any of you people before, what state would that person find you in?

a. Welcoming and friendly, having consumed only a few small sweet sherries between you all.
b. Suspicious and surly, having ingested a full bottle of Sanatogen Tonic Wine. Each.
c. Slumped back in your chairs, oblivious to the still-lit cigarette ends idly charring your fingers.
d. Dancing in a whirling frenzy around your handbags, howling maniacally at the moon.
e. All of the above.

Just wondering. I ain't no scaredy-cat. Honest.

JP.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 21 Sep 2005, 15:44

Yeah but if you approach the table and say "I'm just going up to the bar, does anybody want anything" you'll have several new best friends.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 21 Sep 2005, 15:53

Yep. That usually works on me too.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 21 Sep 2005, 17:27

Jackson Priest wrote:I have a question:

If a person was to arrive at The Diarrhoea at, ooh, say 9pm on Friday night, ie 2 hours after you have commenced drinking, having never met any of you people before, what state would that person find you in?

a. Welcoming and friendly, having consumed only a few small sweet sherries between you all.
b. Suspicious and surly, having ingested a full bottle of Sanatogen Tonic Wine. Each.
c. Slumped back in your chairs, oblivious to the still-lit cigarette ends idly charring your fingers.
d. Dancing in a whirling frenzy around your handbags, howling maniacally at the moon.
e. All of the above.

Just wondering. I ain't no scaredy-cat. Honest.

JP.

It could go many ways, couldn't it?

I, for one, shall remain sober just long enough to hear your hilarious holiday anecdotes. There has to be some - you went to France after all and I seem to remember a caravan was mentioned too.

Hope you had a nice time, btw.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 21 Sep 2005, 17:48

I think we could safely plump for 'e'

Unless of course we do what we normally do and leave at 8pm and be tucked up in our beds nice and early

.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 21 Sep 2005, 19:16

Marya wrote:After a bit of horse trading with Homer (looks like I'll be giving Hayseed Dixie a miss on Thu night and be peeling grapes instead ) I've wangled a pass for Friday night's drinkies. Save me a seat ecm! $\:D/$

Good news Marya..I'd say you've struck a good deal. Looking forward to meeting you again

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 Sep 2005, 21:44

Looks like one table won't be enough!!!

Looking forward to meeting up with you all again, though we do on occasion bump into Poppy, ECM, Bob, Teddygirl, Marya, DG, GG and Porty around Portobello.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 22 Sep 2005, 16:52

ecm wrote

I, for one, shall remain sober just long enough to hear your hilarious holiday anecdotes. There has to be some - you went to France after all and I seem to remember a caravan was mentioned too.

Hope you had a nice time, btw.

I think I would have 1 or 2 drinks if I were you. It will probably make me seem slightly less dull. Although I tried my best to insert some Likely Lads-type caravan fun (FUN being my middle name) into the proceedings, I was quite literally beaten down before I could start. There was an incident involving a wood pigeon and some pritt stick, but I'm not allowed to mention that. We did have a very nice time though, thank you for asking.

So I may see you tomorrow night (erk!). I will be recognisable by my beautifully soft skin.

JFP

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 22 Sep 2005, 18:35

Jackson Priest wrote:
So I may see you tomorrow night erk.

It's Erika actually, but you can call me Erk if you like!

And you simply have to come so we can hear all about the unmentionable wood pigeon/pritt stick incident.

ecm

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 Sep 2005, 22:28

See you all from 7pm tomorrow evening at Dalrida

Ws out fr a fw tnght wth a frnd (just trying out the shothand!) long way to go i hasten to add!!!!!!

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 22 Sep 2005, 22:52

A friend has nobly stepped into the breach and offerd to babysit for me, so looks like I too can make it after all...
BB

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 22 Sep 2005, 22:59

Hope you all have a great evening tomorrow night!

Sounds like it's going to be quite a get together!!

Perhaps I'll be able to get to the next one!

Hope to hear all about it on Saturday

Cheers

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 Sep 2005, 23:03

arachnid

you will LOUD and CLEAR hear about the night ooot!

Be good to see you next time!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 22 Sep 2005, 23:07

Good to hear you've managed to get a babysitter BB. Shaping up for a good night.
I'm just wondering now about JFP's boast of 'beautifully soft skin'

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 23 Sep 2005, 08:28

Marya wrote: I'm just wondering now about JFP's boast of 'beautifully soft skin'

On the "Something for the Ladies" thread, Sandra linked to this....

http://www.perfectskindirect.co.uk

Perhaps she's been doing the old Avon Lady bit on her Marlborough Street neighbours.

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 23 Sep 2005, 08:42

Have a great time tonight but don't do anything I wouldn't do. (That gives you a lot of scope.)

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 23 Sep 2005, 13:05

ecm wrote

Marya wrote:

I'm just wondering now about JFP's boast of 'beautifully soft skin'

On the "Something for the Ladies" thread, Sandra linked to this....

http://www.perfectskindirect.co.uk

Perhaps she's been doing the old Avon Lady bit on her Marlborough Street neighbours.

Yes, I can thoroughly recommend you try the Skin Brightening System - a bargain at a mere Â£54.40. It seems to have restored my skin's healthy glow while balancing my pigmentation and protecting against future discoloration. Did you know it also includes Daily MicrofoliantÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â®, Day Bright SPF15 and Night Bright, which I find really useful in those harsh Portobello winters.

I lied, by the way.

JP.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 23 Sep 2005, 17:51

Sorry I cannot be there tonight folks - have fun.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:03

Happy anniversary, PoP. Have a good one.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:20

Pal of Porty wrote:Sorry I cannot be there tonight folks - have fun.

You too. And you know where we are when you get fed up being romantic and fall out.........

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:22

I'm just hoping our newest member 'jockrocket' turns up - what a name!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:22

Epykat wrote:
Pal of Porty wrote:Sorry I cannot be there tonight folks - have fun.
You too. And you know where we are when you get fed up being romantic and fall out.........

Same goes for Mrs PoP, of course!!

Happy Anniversary, Mrs & Mr PoP!! XXX

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:24

Hey, what are you doing on here? Is is not about time you were getting the polyfilla out?

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:28

Which one of us are you talking about!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Sep 2005, 18:31

Poppy. But if the cap fits.........