Be Excellent to Each Other in Manchester - Sat 27th Feb 2010

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:17

myp wrote:

I'm bringing mine, but then again she is sort of part of the gang.

Aw, we should get a theme tune.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:17

superdupergill wrote:

I really want to go to the aquarium in malabars neck of the woods.

I really wouldn't, as you'll be totally disappointed. Most of the tanks are in disrepair and not particularly clean, which is 90% of the trip spoiled. The main tank is okay, with all the sharks in there, but only really interesting at feeding time once a day; the rest of the time there's little to look at if you don't like fake coral. And it's about £15 a person, for less than an hour's enjoyment.

If you want a good aquarium and fun day out, pop over to Alton towers. See if you can get some ticket offers, and it's not much more expensive than the Blue Planet, and heaps more fun.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:17

Craster wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

Is everyone bringing their wives/husbands/partners/concubines?

Fuck no. I did that Saturday, and it was frankly terrifying. Having the wife there made me briefly imagine that you people were actually real.

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

And an even fairer percentage arguing about Blues Brothers again.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:17

DavPaz wrote:

I doubt MrsP would be even slightly tempted to come, unless it was to keep an eye on me.

She's busy that night.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:19

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

You did actually dump them both with me at one point, the poor loves.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

Yeah, the plan worked there.

Also, Mrs Craster has now met more BeeXers than Mr Chris.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:19

DavPaz wrote:

I doubt MrsP would be even slightly tempted to come, unless it was to keep an eye on me.

Yes this, she hates games... and she is normal

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38651

Disappointed by the crappy 11:15 last train from Manchester to Liverpool? Then consider airportbycoach.com who run an hourly service from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Airport and Lime Street. I may not need a hotel after all!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:21

can always share with me big boy

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:21

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

I really want to go to the aquarium in malabars neck of the woods.

I really wouldn't, as you'll be totally disappointed. Most of the tanks are in disrepair and not particularly clean, which is 90% of the trip spoiled. The main tank is okay, with all the sharks in there, but only really interesting at feeding time once a day; the rest of the time there's little to look at if you don't like fake coral. And it's about £15 a person, for less than an hour's enjoyment.

If you want a good aquarium and fun day out, pop over to Alton towers. See if you can get some ticket offers, and it's not much more expensive than the Blue Planet, and heaps more fun.

Jen went to San Francisco for 6 months with her ex before they broke up and while they were there her ex worked in the Monteray Bay aquarium so Jen used to go there all the time. (Jen worked in the Ben & Jerrys stall down the harbour and fondly remembers it as the best job ever-her actual title was 'Scooper'.)
I am so jealous of that. They have an awesome jelly fish exhibition. :'(

Wullie · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 6183

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

I really want to go to the aquarium in malabars neck of the woods.

I really wouldn't, as you'll be totally disappointed. Most of the tanks are in disrepair and not particularly clean, which is 90% of the trip spoiled. The main tank is okay, with all the sharks in there, but only really interesting at feeding time once a day; the rest of the time there's little to look at if you don't like fake coral. And it's about £15 a person, for less than an hour's enjoyment.

If you want a good aquarium and fun day out, pop over to Alton towers. See if you can get some ticket offers, and it's not much more expensive than the Blue Planet, and heaps more fun.

She's got Deep Sea World about an hours drive away & it's probably the best aquarium I've ever been to. The only bad thing is it's a bit close to Edinburgh.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:22

Craster wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

Yeah, the plan worked there.

Also, Mrs Craster has now met more BeeXers than Mr Chris.

There wee many parts of the evening when Mrs Craster looked really quite scared.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:23

Craster wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

Yeah, the plan worked there.

Also, Mrs Craster has now met more BeeXers than Mr Chris.

Hahahah! As has Mrs Grim..., of course.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:23

Wullie wrote:

She's got Deep Sea World about an hours drive away & it's probably the best aquarium I've ever been to. The only bad thing is it's a bit close to Edinburgh.

Isn't that one a bit small? I've been there before when I was wee...

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10173

DavPaz wrote:

Disappointed by the crappy 11:15 last train from Manchester to Liverpool? Then consider airportbycoach.com who run an hourly service from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Airport and Lime Street. I may not need a hotel after all!

I might join you on that. Having said that, I just remembered I have no intention of still being living in Liverpool come February-or-whenever.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Grim... wrote:

Craster wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

Yeah, the plan worked there.

Also, Mrs Craster has now met more BeeXers than Mr Chris.

Hahahah! As has Mrs Grim..., of course.

Lucky, lucky me is all I can say...

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:30

superdupergill wrote:

It's a shame, it has great potential, but it's just been mismanaged.

I spent a good few hours in there trying to get some nice photos. Most of the glass is pretentiously curved, so there are few places to get a good shot without tackling glare, and the tanks are so scratched it's pretty impossible even if you do manage to bear the glare.

This is probably the best quality photo I got, and look at the scratches.

Wullie · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 6183

superdupergill wrote:

Isn't that one a bit small? I've been there before when I was wee...

Aye, we went with the Space Sea Cadets. It's bigger than you remember. I went a year or so ago with Stu & Weird Jon & spent the whole day.
Also, there was a shark attack last month

The solitary comment amused me, even if it's wrong.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:34

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

It's a shame, it has great potential, but it's just been mismanaged.

I spent a good few hours in there trying to get some nice photos. Most of the glass is pretentiously curved, so there are few places to get a good shot without tackling glare, and the tanks are so scratched it's pretty impossible even if you do manage to bear the glare.

This is probably the best quality photo I got, and look at the scratches.

That's a lovely picture but yeah, the scratches are really obvious. Thats a real shame, I thought it sounded really good as well. What's the zoo like down there, do all the animals get to run about wild? Are there georges?

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:39

superdupergill wrote:

That's a lovely picture but yeah, the scratches are really obvious. Thats a real shame, I thought it sounded really good as well. What's the zoo like down there, do all the animals get to run about wild? Are there georges?

The zoo is ace, but it gets very busy, so plan your trip accordingly. I think it's one of the biggest in the country, so there's plenty to do, and the place is in much better condition than the aquarium.

nickachu · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:40

Does the zoo have red pandas? Best of all the animals

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:41

nickachu wrote:

Does the zoo have red pandas? Best of all the animals

It does indeed. Miss Malabar has a nice picture of one up a tree.

nickachu · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:41

Awesome.

I've got pictures of me stroking one

Wullie · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 6183

nickachu wrote:

Does the zoo have red pandas horses? Best of all the animals

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:43

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

That's a lovely picture but yeah, the scratches are really obvious. Thats a real shame, I thought it sounded really good as well. What's the zoo like down there, do all the animals get to run about wild? Are there georges?

The zoo is ace, but it gets very busy, so plan your trip accordingly. I think it's one of the biggest in the country, so there's plenty to do, and the place is in much better condition than the aquarium.

Erk, I just re-read my post because I thought I had asked about giraffes and realised I had said it wrong. I'll try that again. Are there giraffes?

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:44

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

It's a shame, it has great potential, but it's just been mismanaged.

I spent a good few hours in there trying to get some nice photos. Most of the glass is pretentiously curved, so there are few places to get a good shot without tackling glare, and the tanks are so scratched it's pretty impossible even if you do manage to bear the glare.

You need to go diving instead.

nickachu · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:44

Wullie wrote:

nickachu wrote:

Does the zoo have red pandas horses? Best of all the animals

They are my friends

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:45

superdupergill wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

That's a lovely picture but yeah, the scratches are really obvious. Thats a real shame, I thought it sounded really good as well. What's the zoo like down there, do all the animals get to run about wild? Are there georges?

The zoo is ace, but it gets very busy, so plan your trip accordingly. I think it's one of the biggest in the country, so there's plenty to do, and the place is in much better condition than the aquarium.

Erk, I just re-read my post because I thought I had asked about giraffes and realised I had said it wrong. I'll try that again. Are there giraffes?

Erm, yes, you definitely said it wrong

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:45

Grim... wrote:

Craster wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

Yeah, the plan worked there.

Also, Mrs Craster has now met more BeeXers than Mr Chris.

Hahahah! As has Mrs Grim..., of course.

Also Mrs Chinny, I believe. She doesn't even come here. (Grim..., Craster, Me, Mr Chris, Chinny = 5, compared to Grim..., Craster, Me = 3)

Craig · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1236

There's a good chance I may attend in February if that helps push the vote for earlier.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:46

superdupergill wrote:

Erk, I just re-read my post because I thought I had asked about giraffes and realised I had said it wrong. I'll try that again. Are there giraffes?

Oh yeah, I completely ignored your Georges thing. Yeah, there are giraffes

Goddess Jasmine wrote:

You need to go diving instead.

Too right I do. Maybe next year again.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:47

TheAlbin0Kid wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

That's a lovely picture but yeah, the scratches are really obvious. Thats a real shame, I thought it sounded really good as well. What's the zoo like down there, do all the animals get to run about wild? Are there georges?

The zoo is ace, but it gets very busy, so plan your trip accordingly. I think it's one of the biggest in the country, so there's plenty to do, and the place is in much better condition than the aquarium.

Erk, I just re-read my post because I thought I had asked about giraffes and realised I had said it wrong. I'll try that again. Are there giraffes?

Erm, yes, you definitely said it wrong

I'll post a picture of George when I'm at home.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:47

Grim... wrote:

Craster wrote:

superdupergill wrote:

Is everyone bringing their wives/husbands/partners/concubines?

Fuck no. I did that Saturday, and it was frankly terrifying. Having the wife there made me briefly imagine that you people were actually real.

Mind you, we did spend a fair percentage of the night sitting her with my wife while we fucked off to the bar.

And an even fairer percentage arguing about Blues Brothers again.

I am so glad that I turned up next to you all as the song from 'Blues Brothers' was playing, alerted you to it, started the argument and then scarpered!!!

In other news, the missus will be coming to this, I would imagine.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:47

Craig wrote:

There's a good chance I may attend in February if that helps push the vote for earlier.

It's academic since they know I'll be there fucking it up whichever month it is, so each option is as bad as the others.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:49

Mr Dave wrote:

Also Mrs Chinny, I believe. She doesn't even come here. (Grim..., Craster, Me, Mr Chris, Chinny = 5, compared to Grim..., Craster, Me = 3)

The only time I've met Mrs Chinny was when Mr Chris was there. But yeah, she still wins

kalmar · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:54

Come on, nobody's met Chinny. Nor Mrs Chinny. They are stuff of legends.

Malc · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:54

My brother met a whole lot of of you back at the pre beex meet

Malc

Malc · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:56

Malc wrote:

My brother met a whole lot of of you back at the pre beex meet

Malc

Grim..., Craster, Curios, CUS, Dudley, JBR and me I think

Malc

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 15:58

I don't think that was pre-beex, was it? That was the first Beardy Beardy Beer Club meeting.

Malc · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:00

Grim... wrote:

I don't think that was pre-beex, was it? That was the first Beardy Beardy Beer Club meeting.

yeah it was Beardy, but I'm sure it was feb last year, which was before this place.

Malc

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:00

Does this mean I will have to grow a beard again?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

It was - but it was a WoS Beardy Beardy Beer Club.

http://s2.zetaboards.com/worldofstuart/topic/818334/1/

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:02

Craster wrote:

It was - but it was a WoS Beardy Beardy Beer Club.

http://s2.zetaboards.com/worldofstuart/topic/818334/1/

Indeed, and it was weird and slightly scary as I'd only been posting on WoS for about a week!

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:03

Craster wrote:

It was - but it was a WoS Beardy Beardy Beer Club.

http://s2.zetaboards.com/worldofstuart/topic/818334/1/

It might have been the thing to cause Stu to go into a forum closing rage.

TheAlbin0Kid · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:03

Curiosity wrote:

Craster wrote:

It was - but it was a WoS Beardy Beardy Beer Club.

http://s2.zetaboards.com/worldofstuart/topic/818334/1/

Indeed, and it was weird and slightly scary as I'd only been posting on WoS for about a week!

And now it is weird and slightly scary for completely different reasons

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Craster wrote:

http://s2.zetaboards.com/worldofstuart/topic/818334/1/

I'm not reading 16 pages to see Mr Chris drop out at the last minute.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

Myoptika, 2 years ago on WoS wrote:

I think we should have a Manchester drinks session at some point, just to balance it out.

Fucking LOL.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:09

February 2010 is definitely 'at some point', you have to agree.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 16:11

lol I love how it's February, it makes me laugh. It'll be funny to see how many people end up not being able to make it as well.
I'll be 26 by then!

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38651

superdupergill wrote:

I'll be 26 by then!

Me too!

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