A2K London Meet

Damn, story of my life

<hand on his chin, fingers drumming on his desk>

To tell, or not to tell, that is the question

Well if your still thinking about telling, I'll tell it for you Gautam.

Excellent meeting last night in ye olde Chesshire Cheese

McTag
Mrs McTag
Walter
Steve
ci
Gautam
KP

Mrs McTag in the chair

Resolved: to formulate a plan to solve all the worlds problems and then visit "the best Indian restaurant in London".

And we did. And it was.

But unfortunately we left the plan behind in the pub.

AND!!?? the pics, where are the pics!!??

The only cameras present were not digital, so it'll take a little time for the photographic evidence.

I, for my part, had a very pleasant evening and greatly enjoyed meeting everyone.

Conversation was wide-ranging and conducted in a very pleasant manner...just like it is here!

I look forward to more meetings in future. KP

Okeeeee....while we wait for the pics to arrive !!

The evening started pleasantly, with me turning up late for a party which I arranged - but Mrs and Mr McTag and KP had already made themselves comfortable (by downing a few drinks) in the pub by the time I arrived. Poor CI I think was the first one and he wandered up and down the pub before he could find us (or we found him - since he was the only Japanese man there) and since Walter and Steve arrived last, I did not end up feeling too guilty

Conversation flowed freely, and there was no awkwardness - it was not like we were meeting for the first time, it seemed we knew each other for ages !! And the booze kept coming (which I think prompted the plan to solve all the problems in the world, and then forget it in the pub). We talked abt so many things - ranging from global problems to dating problems, from life in India to life in London (and a few more which I am too decent to describe here - let yr imagination run wild LOL). I was pretty buzzing by the time we left the pub (hey, I had been drinking since afternoon, since India was playing Kenya in the World Cup Semis) - so when McTag proposed that we walk to the curry place - a collective (okay lie), I lone groan went across the table (from yr truly), although I am sure KP was groaning as well albeit silently (KP how did u manage that ??)

And then it was on to Bombay Palace for a sumptuous meal - I am glad that everyone enjoyed it (I think) - Walter and Steve left a bit early, as they had a train to catch, and the rest of us sta around for some more time laughing our guts out.

A fantastic evening - I feel sorry for all those who missed out on our charming company. Mrs McTag has been convinced to join A2K as well (by a fairly drunken me) I hope she remembers the promise when she gets sober

Mrs and Mr McTag, Walter, Steve, KP, CI - you guyz are lovely. I am so glad that this meet could happen - it was one of the most pleasant and enjoyable evenings which I have had in recent time. Hopefully we will do this again !!

Others-wait for the pics to come out and then you can see for yrself how much fun we had !!

And as for those who wanted to know what I finally wore - a dark blue silk Armani shirt, skin tight blue levis and black boots I decided I shud go for my non camp look !!!

Yippee! Sounds like a blast! Can't wait to meet MrsMcTag.

BAAAHH! I'm turning green with envy! I so wanted to be there too! But, thanks anyway, gautam, for your play-by-play of the evening! The easiest way to digitalize your normal pics is to get a photo-cd when developing the film, Urs uses that all the time!

HUH? When are you guys meeting, littlek?

Online....

ah, ok.... I thought there was a new gathering coming up...!

nope.

I really hope she comes. She is a lovely lady !

Sounds like you have a wonderful time, glad to hear it!
Cant wait for the pictures, it would be grand to see you all enjoying yourselves.

Wow - Cool time!!!

Gautam, thank you for the description. I admit to being jealous, but I also am more determined to make it to London the meet all you great Brits. Maybe next year.

What about all of you coming to the Florida Gathering? I've heard fares are pretty good between Europe and the States.

Diane - if anyone can do it, it's you!
Isn't it wonderful meeting people from, well, everywhere. I'm considering going to meet some people from a renovation site one of JeannedeSeattle's abuzz questions led me to. The funniest thing (I think) is that they have a four year tradition of tinfoil hats as part of the get-together get-up.

I never wanted to go to London before but somehow the idea of time in a pub and then a good Indian restaurant with friends in London is very tempting. Plus, I've still got KP's recommendations for things to see - that he very kindly prepared when hamburger and mrs. hamburger were there last year. Tempted, tempted. More reason to save, save, save.

London - love it - MORE GOSSIP!!!!! What was Gautam like folks? More - more - more!
(what an Oliver Twist I am!)

Yes, please! We NEED more information. I promise we will tell you all the details of the Florida gathering in return.