Melbourne meet-up?
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Re: Melbourne meet-up?
Ooh, I'll be there!
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I don't think I explicitly posted but I was in the irc chat with duffman and I'll be there too 

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This saturday huh?
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I'll bring delicious picnic stuff! Come! 

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I will also bring something. I haven't decided on what, yet.
Context? What context?
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I don't really know what to bring. It would be a good excuse to attempt to bake something tomorrow but I'm not sure I'll have time and while it would be edible I can't guarantee any more than that.
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If I do come I'll most likely bring unhealthy snack food so...
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I shall also be attending and supply comestibles. The nature of which has yet to be determined (by which i mean probs chips)
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Sounds fun. I'll try to be there.
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Is anyone bringing plastic/foam cups? I just got back from the shop and realised that drinks are useless without cups...
I was thinking of actually bringing some pinicky food (like sandwiches or something) but I'm lazy so I just got a bunch of junk food... additionally I have no idea about what is kosher and what is not, so... I just hope no one has to miss out. I also have no idea how many people are going to be there so hopefully, alltogether, there is enough for everyone.
I picked up:
Corn Chips + Salsa
Some lollies
Pita bread stuff + dips
Some softdrink
Sandwich Bread
I was thinking if there was a fish and chip shop closeby we could just order a ton of chips when we get there and have it with bread. Does anyone know of one? Someone might have to bring sauce or something...
I was thinking of actually bringing some pinicky food (like sandwiches or something) but I'm lazy so I just got a bunch of junk food... additionally I have no idea about what is kosher and what is not, so... I just hope no one has to miss out. I also have no idea how many people are going to be there so hopefully, alltogether, there is enough for everyone.
I picked up:
Corn Chips + Salsa
Some lollies
Pita bread stuff + dips
Some softdrink
Sandwich Bread
I was thinking if there was a fish and chip shop closeby we could just order a ton of chips when we get there and have it with bread. Does anyone know of one? Someone might have to bring sauce or something...

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Ok, I'm going to bring:
bagels, rolls & bread
plastic cups
cheese, lettuce & misc salad stuff
Stand Back, I'm going to try Science, so you can recognise me!
anything else I think of
I'll bring an ancient picnic mat. If anyone else has a picnic mat, it's almsot certainly better than mine, so please bring it!
The weather forecast has 'isolated morning showers', with a max of 21, which is decent. Look forward to seeing you there!
bagels, rolls & bread
plastic cups
cheese, lettuce & misc salad stuff
Stand Back, I'm going to try Science, so you can recognise me!
anything else I think of
I'll bring an ancient picnic mat. If anyone else has a picnic mat, it's almsot certainly better than mine, so please bring it!
The weather forecast has 'isolated morning showers', with a max of 21, which is decent. Look forward to seeing you there!
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The universe does not want me to bring baked goods to the picnic. I have acquiesced to its demands.
Context? What context?
Sandry wrote:I'm kind of feeling like it'd be a good idea to somehow position a vibrator for hands-free use, then you can legitimately DDR with your feet while knitting and it all works.
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End of the day myspace photo!
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dinosplosion, fantasyprone, __jess, HenryS
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HenryS wrote:(I didn't remember everyone's name, someone tell me how to fill in the blanks.)
ToeOfDoom, Gelsamel, dragon, theduffman
Dinoexplosion(?) or Dinosplosion, Fantasyprone(?), Jess, HenryS
Unsure on spellings/capitalisations

Now who's good with photoshop?
Edit: About the grandfather paradox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVsXbWQXp0 So yeah...
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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"Do you accept defeat?"
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"Do you think games are silly little things?"
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"Is it all pointless?"
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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It's dinosplosion on irc. I don't know what fantasyprone's spellings and capitalisations are though, as she doesn't appear to be online.
My skin is hot-feeling. I think I got sunburnt. Maan. ... It was worth it.
My skin is hot-feeling. I think I got sunburnt. Maan. ... It was worth it.
Context? What context?
Sandry wrote:I'm kind of feeling like it'd be a good idea to somehow position a vibrator for hands-free use, then you can legitimately DDR with your feet while knitting and it all works.
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Yeah, that game is looking at bit like EVE Online: I want to hear about or watch really good players, but I'm not sure I'd want to play it myself...
That photo really makes it look like my head is 4 times bigger than Jess'.
That photo really makes it look like my head is 4 times bigger than Jess'.
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HenryS wrote:That photo really makes it look like my head is 4 times bigger than Jess'.
It's alright, I look like a corpse.
I just checked my arms, they're bright red.
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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Sunburn D:
It was, as dragon said, worth it. Also I'll put the cookie recipe up for fantasyprone when I get around to it.
It was, as dragon said, worth it. Also I'll put the cookie recipe up for fantasyprone when I get around to it.
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Thank you, people, for making it a good day.
Those who hadn't tried the excellent puzzle-game notpron, go here. There's a guide for the first few levels on the main page.
Those who hadn't tried the excellent puzzle-game notpron, go here. There's a guide for the first few levels on the main page.
Context? What context?
Sandry wrote:I'm kind of feeling like it'd be a good idea to somehow position a vibrator for hands-free use, then you can legitimately DDR with your feet while knitting and it all works.
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Surely I'm not that small.
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Small is good. Also you should change your location! 
Are the other photos goin' on the net?

Are the other photos goin' on the net?
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"Do you accept defeat?"
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"Do you think games are silly little things?"
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"Is it all pointless?"
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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Pictures!
Spoiler:
No raptors!
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Context? What context?
Sandry wrote:I'm kind of feeling like it'd be a good idea to somehow position a vibrator for hands-free use, then you can legitimately DDR with your feet while knitting and it all works.
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You didn't see that? The fountain was a bit bizarre.
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Gah, I shouldn't have left before the museum, it looks wonderful.
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I was somehow mostly spared sunburn! I've no idea.
Here's a shot of the fountain. You can see a weird spurt of water hitting a child on the chest. You'll have to take our word for the fact that it was emerging from a turtle's mouth.
I ended up seeing a comedian Sanderson Jones in the evening. Long day, but a lot of fun. Thanks for making the meetup awesome! Also, nice photos!
Here's a shot of the fountain. You can see a weird spurt of water hitting a child on the chest. You'll have to take our word for the fact that it was emerging from a turtle's mouth.
I ended up seeing a comedian Sanderson Jones in the evening. Long day, but a lot of fun. Thanks for making the meetup awesome! Also, nice photos!
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Anyone figure out what that white crap from the grass was? Maybe it was like fertilizer or something.
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"Is it all pointless?"
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Have your trousers sprouted?
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Are you suggesting the grass inseminated my pants?
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"Do you accept defeat?"
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"Do you think games are silly little things?"
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"Is it all pointless?"
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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"Do you accept defeat?"
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"Do you think games are silly little things?"
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"Is it all pointless?"
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"Do you admit there is no meaning to this world?"
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I was suggesting that fertilizer might make trousers reproduce.
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This is way off topic guys, but I need someone in Australia to do me a favour which relates to another forum member. Please PM me if you think you can help. All it involves is a phone call.
Thanks.
edit: situation resolved
Thanks.
edit: situation resolved
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Although I doubt I'd see anyone there at such short notice, I'm going to this Reddit meetup on Thursday night
edit: twas pretty fun. Apparently these things happen around once every month or two. 50 odd people came, and it was pretty cool, although it was a typical pub atmosphere, so can be hard to hear each other etc. You guys were much better
edit: twas pretty fun. Apparently these things happen around once every month or two. 50 odd people came, and it was pretty cool, although it was a typical pub atmosphere, so can be hard to hear each other etc. You guys were much better

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I might make it.
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I was thinking, Whatabouta book club??!
Melbourne meet-ups are fairly rare, (I've never been to one
), but a book club could be roughly regular.
so so so
Maybe a Cory Doctorow book club? Or an anything book club?
Anyone else think it might be fun? If so, suggestions for books? Also place and time... But firstly, who would be up for something like that?
Melbourne meet-ups are fairly rare, (I've never been to one

so so so
Maybe a Cory Doctorow book club? Or an anything book club?
Anyone else think it might be fun? If so, suggestions for books? Also place and time... But firstly, who would be up for something like that?
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That is a suggestion with great potential. A book club with a decidedly geeky slant: Very yes! Can we hold it in a coffee-shop? Or similar cosy, informal place with convenient food and drink.
Can't be held on the first tuesday of the month, for those of us who are already in standard book clubs. I suggest the third wednesday, early evening, for personal convenience entirely.
I don't think a forum thread is a good medium for making decisions on the book list though. I would prefer a more considered and private submission of a short list from each participant.
Can't be held on the first tuesday of the month, for those of us who are already in standard book clubs. I suggest the third wednesday, early evening, for personal convenience entirely.
I don't think a forum thread is a good medium for making decisions on the book list though. I would prefer a more considered and private submission of a short list from each participant.
Context? What context?
Sandry wrote:I'm kind of feeling like it'd be a good idea to somehow position a vibrator for hands-free use, then you can legitimately DDR with your feet while knitting and it all works.
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I'd be incredibly down for xkcd book club! How do you feel about using facebook to co-ordinate? I find it much easier to keep track of things in a facebook group than when scrolling through forum posts.
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Sounds good to me, facebook is easy enough. Pretty much any time would be convenient enough for me apart from the first/second tuesday of each month since there's a meetup I go to that seems to switch between them.
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Okay, I'm making the facebook group. PM me for details! 

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Hey guys,
I'll probably be heading down to Melbourne with a friend or two to get away from everything up here and clear my head, at around the end of the month. If anyone wants to come and chill and go cafe-hopping or bar-hopping or anything-hopping, let me know?
I'll probably be heading down to Melbourne with a friend or two to get away from everything up here and clear my head, at around the end of the month. If anyone wants to come and chill and go cafe-hopping or bar-hopping or anything-hopping, let me know?

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Depending on whether you're in Melbourne, you might be interested in coming to the Reddit global meetup day on
Saturday, June 25 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
at Flagstaff Gardens.
If so, I can invite others.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158222200912871
Saturday, June 25 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
at Flagstaff Gardens.
If so, I can invite others.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158222200912871
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