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Sofie Bribiesca

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:27:00 +1200

what did I miss? :)

Sacha

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:28:53 +1200

Doesn't matter how high we were

what did I miss? :)

ScottY

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:47:38 +1200

Great to see everyone, sorry about that abandoned beer, Scott, and I hope the new biz goes great.

Oh, don't worry, I found a home for that beer.

BenWilson

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:06:37 +1200

I'd have used the rooftop as suggested, but for the fact my bike was chained up below. Doesn't matter how high we were...

Sofie Bribiesca

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:36:54 +1200

Bro, that’s exactly what happened to me when we got the tour the last time we played the Wintergarden.

Ok next time I bring a bucket.

Russell Brown

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:34:50 +1200

The impromptu tour of the inner cavities of the Civic complex was marred only by nature mewling at me continuously, having been spirited through a secret door moments before reaching the bathroom.

Bro, that's exactly what happened to me when we got the tour the last time we played the…

Lilith __

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:28:06 +1200

going to round people up

You can be OGB Whip, Jackie. :-)

BenWilson

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:36:55 +1200

Most enjoyable evening. LHC->OGB < 4:38. Usual particles observed in Wintergarden, the presence of the Stace particle confirmed by multiple independent sources, although I unfortunately never got a glimpse :-(. The impromptu tour of the inner cavities of the Civic complex was marred only by nature mewling at me continuously, having been spirited through a secret door moments before reaching the bathroom. I had a Half-Life flashback, when in the pitch dark, the exit was through a busted window with an abandoned scaffold, but the powerful torch in my pocket (I was also pleased to see everyone) confirmed no head-crabs lurked. I'm still convinced, have been since I was a small boy, that the golden lions might activate suddenly, when the long lost relic is found in the correct antechamber, and kept myself calm with the knowledge that you only have to be a faster runner than the other people you are with, and that the lions are more likely to turn on the guy taking dirty photos of their bottoms.

Great to see everyone, sorry about that abandoned beer, Scott, and I hope the new biz goes great.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:47:25 +1200

I know. So now that's My Job. And also, going to round people up.

JacksonP

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:45:04 +1200

Jackson took quite a few too, so I look forward to seeing all of them.

Not as many as you might think, but what I did get, I have posted here.

Down With The #OGB.

Isabel Hitchings

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:00:29 +1200

The horror!

Jackie Clark

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:20:39 +1200

It's always lovely to see Malcolm – and photos, yay! Jackson took quite a few too, so I look forward to seeing all of them.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:19:22 +1200

There weren't! From now on, I will assume responsibility for such things.

Russell Brown

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:36:34 +1200

Where’s a shwarma when you need one?

I would so love one now.

Sofie Bribiesca

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:54:42 +1200

it makes me very happy to be a part of it.

Our pleasure is to enjoy the company of Malcolm . What a sweetie pie. An annual event at the mo. Thank you Malcolm for such a special occassion.

As an aside
CHEERS! Hilary. And nice to meet you momentarily…

Isabel Hitchings

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:28:57 +1200

But were there name tags?

Jackie Clark

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:23:21 +1200

What a lovely evening, thanks Russell. It was a real pleasure to hear Louis the Zu, and see some of Cut Collective's work. Talented people indeed. My highlight was meeting Hilary Stace and Christopher Dempsey. This is such a wonderful community, and it makes me very happy to be a…

Paul Williams

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:28:24 +1200

There better be Tweetage, you people.

Sofie Bribiesca

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:45:02 +1200

I'm over name tags. Myself and Geoff got stuck last time issuing them and it felt too kindy for me. Anyhow I'm going right now. Steve's done his preloading. :))

Islander

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:33:33 +1200

Hey, the dog would make a bloody good name tag! Unmistakable you & partner!

Sofie Bribiesca

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:30:51 +1200

Will there be nametags? Shall I bring some?

Shall I bring the dog? She is blocking the front door and ready to dart as she knows we are going out. ;)

Emma Hart

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:22:03 +1200

There were nametags in Wellington last year

Huh. We'll add that to the list of Things I Don't Remember From That Night.

There better be Tweetage, you people.

Isabel Hitchings

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:17:43 +1200

There were nametags in Wellington last year though some people still couldn't figure out who I was until I told them my twitter handle.

Jackie Clark

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:24 +1200

One question. Will there be nametags? Shall I bring some?

Sofie Bribiesca

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:46:27 +1200

Bit of a panic today, but I’m really happy with the shape of it now.

Phew! ;)

Russell Brown

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:43:03 +1200

Last-minute lineup change.

Tom Scott will now only be DJing and Loui the Zu will be performing a short set. We'll also have the Watercolours 'Songs from the Backyard' video to screen.

Bit of a panic today, but I'm really happy with the shape of it now.

Paul Williams

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:02:39 +1200

I'm guessing critical mass for a Sydney PAS get together is unlikely? I shall have to time a visit to NZ around your social events.

Emma Hart

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:55:48 +1200

I would LOVE to. So much. However. All other logistical considerations aside, the 12th is my partner's birthday.

Come see me at LATE in September instead.

Stephen: excellent, I was hoping. I'll send you an email.

Stephen Judd

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:27:19 +1200

This keen person is letting you know.

Phil fryer

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:17:10 +1200

Well more than few of us, were hope ing
Emma, would get a leave pass & a return ticket for the Gig !

Sacha

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:22:26 +1200

you have a point, sir

Damian Christie

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:59:31 +1200

And finally: we will again be serving delicious Hallertau brews from the keg, but we're not in a position to provide food

IANAL (Well IAS-OAL... IUTBAL) but... ?

Jackie Clark

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:39:20 +1200

If anyone wants to have some dinner beforehand, just let me know. My email icon is up there.

Lilith __

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:30:11 +1200

I will be able to report exactly how fast a motivated man can ride his bike from Owen Glenn to the Civic, with MyTracks to prove it.

Just don't collide with any other high-speed particles ;-)

BenWilson

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:27:53 +1200

Ben, if you did go to the lecture you'd still get down the the Civic in time for the Cut Collective show.

I'll be doing that. I will be able to report exactly how fast a motivated man can ride his bike from Owen Glenn to the Civic, with MyTracks…

Lilith __

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:15:41 +1200

Stress Relief Drinkies: the 21st of July

Awesome. If we can't have a Great Blend, perhaps we can have a Quite Good one. :-)

I note the tsunami siren's going to be tested at 11am the next day. Something to bear in mind.

Sacha

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 14:26:59 +1200

if you did go to the lecture you'd still get down the the Civic in time for the Cut Collective show

Funnily enough, InternetNZ's AGM is being promoted with the same logic.

Emma Hart

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:58:16 +1200

Okay, Chch PASers, we have a date for Stress Relief Drinkies: the 21st of July. Not only is this not a weekend I'm moving, and not a weekend my partner is having a birthday, but the Lovely Lucy is going to be in town! Venue and time TBA, what with…

Russell Brown

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:29:26 +1200

If you can’t go the Great Blend, you CAN go to this:

Opportunist!

But, damn, what a clash.

Ben, if you did go to the lecture you'd still get down the the Civic in time for the Cut Collective show.

Kumara Republic

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:03:09 +1200

Work commitments mean I couldn't get up to Auckland in the first place. There's been previous talk of more informal PAS gatherings, maybe those are still a goer?

richard

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:37:39 +1200

Ben — around an hour.

BenWilson

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:18:57 +1200

Oh fuck, they clash (my first for the semester :-). How long is the lecture likely to be?

richard

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:50:45 +1200

If you can't go the Great Blend, you CAN go to this:

http://www.physics.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/events/template/event_item.jsp?cid=495704

A public lecture on the LHC and the recent discovery there from Mark Kruse, a member of the ATLAS collaboration...

(Sorry for posting to two threads :-)

Islander

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:30:38 +1200

September (well-kept secret: the first 4 weeks of 'baiting in Big O are generally ratshit....)
I'll be over in Otago at the end of this month, but since I detour through SH 72, dont normally return via CHCH (saves about 3 hours travel time.)

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:26:00 +1200

Will be returning from Otago later in the month….?

Wait, which month? This one, or September? :-)

Islander

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:24:50 +1200

Will be returning from Otago later in the month....?

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:17:10 +1200

Emma, you have my sympathies.

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:13:30 +1200

Would Bring Heartland Chips…

I think we have to have you along somehow, Islander!

Emma Hart

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:48:31 +1200

Heh, I have to be in Auckland on the 6th, Serving at Russell's Pleasure, but I'm sure we could swing something.

Lilith: two to three weeks, they reckon. Co-ordinating everything between our insurance company, Fletcher's, the contractors actually doing the work, our accommodation and our cattery... is driving me pretty…

Islander

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:45:56 +1200

If another one happens in v.early September (I’ve a reading at the Press R&W fest.
on the ?2nd (I think)) – I’d be a Starter. Would Bring Heartland Chips…

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:43:08 +1200

Actually… this is not a good month for me to be trying to do this, what with packing up my whole house and moving into temporary accommodation while we have repairs done. But. We really need it.

So, you are tied up, and not in a fun way. Good luck…

Emma Hart

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:35:58 +1200

ETA: Emma: don't tell me you're tied up.

Alright, I won't.

Actually... this is not a good month for me to be trying to do this, what with packing up my whole house and moving into temporary accommodation while we have repairs done. But. We really need it.

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:25:13 +1200

the February quake pre-empted what was to have been the first Christchurch Great Blend last year

Yeah, I know. Yet another reason earthquakes suck!

Emma: I'm totally keen on get-togethers, gratuitous or otherwise. :-)

ETA: Emma: don't tell me you're tied up.

Emma Hart

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:21:39 +1200

Lilith__: we're so desperate for entertainment I'm working on organising Chch drinks for, and I can hardly believe I'm saying this, absolutely no reason at all. The keen should let me know and I'll start trying to work out the logistics.

Russell Brown

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:15:53 +1200

I have solemnly promised to get down to Christchurch — the February quake pre-empted what was to have been the first Christchurch Great Blend last year — but we kind of have to wait until it works for the sponsor.

Lilith __

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:05:28 +1200

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Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:05:28 +1200

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