It’s been a while and a lot has happened since the last. We need some spiritual healing.
Sylvan Post always wins the vote for the establishment, so can we cut out any ‘democracy’ regarding where to meet and just settle on a date? Do people prefer Thursdays?
Also, just two rules: sock-puppets are not welcome and no forum mutiny talk.
I will happily venture all the way from Norfolk for that.
I think that is a good idea and am up for it. Sylvan Post is ideal.
Yes I’ll hike down from HOP — or maybe get the train.
Haha Thursday’s are good for me as I only have Uni for a couple of hours on Friday’s.
Any dates in mind?
Can I suggest Thursday 22nd August at 7pm.
I can book a table @Sylvanpost if all agree.
Pauline
Yep
Thursday 22 August is fine for me.
I’m away from 21 August, but please proceed without me 
What about the Thursday before Thursday 22 August?
Yes ok for me x2
Yes I can do Thurs 15 Aug
0 voters
@Benjamint and I are up for this!
@ForestHull can you let me know the most popular date when the pole finishes and numbers and I’ll book a table/or tables @Sylvanpost to accommodate everyone 
Funny that there’s a whole topic about saving All Inn One, a locally owned business, and the plan here is to go to Sylvan, which is owned by a chain that famously doesn’t treat their staff well.
I think the topic you mention is about the sale of the all in one, not saving it.
This is a different topic; a different thread of conversation. This site is not a campaign group.
If you want to propose a meet-up at a different establishment then do, but I doubt you will.
I am a great fan of All Inn One, having been a regular for several years.
However, they no longer have a kitchen so no food is available.
@Pauline, will do - shall we let the poll run over the weekend and close on Monday? That should give time for everyone to see it.
Yes, good plan
It’s looking like the 15th August is the preferred date by the majority. I will check back tomorrow when the poll closes to book a table/tables @Sylvanpost Sadly this is the only date I can’t make as I have so much Uni work to submit by the 20th but hope all have a fab time.
Poll closed 
Looks like fourteen votes for the 15th, though it was close with the 22nd.
Such a shame you can’t make it yourself @Pauline, there’s always the next time…
From the OP it’s not clear whether elephants should be a topic for discussion. I think they can which would be a good thing, The vault simply isn’t big enough to store one. I gather discussion of mutiny is off limits and forum members have to be themselves for once.
The original post was just two rules:
Actually you can simplify this to just one rule though: be positive & polite.
Let’s keep this on track for those who want to meet up. There’s no agenda, nor any banned topics at the meet up. It’s for those who want to meet up with others who live or work in the area.
Please keep in mind that while this is being organised through the forum, it’s being done by regular users and not as an official se23.life event.
Very good point. So I’ve ‘neutralised’ the topic title - I had changed it to se23.life meet-up once the poll was decided, but now it’s just ‘Local meet-up’ to be uncontentious.
Thanks Dom. It’ll be good to talk about some of these recent events offline. The @ForestHillSociety is also planning some local meet ‘n’ greets, the first I think will be in October so plenty of opportunity for Forest Hillbillies to gather. We were thinking of the Sylvan Post but might have to find a venue big enough for elephants. 
. I guess the social media handler didn’t get the memo.
"Poll closed
Looks like fourteen votes for the 15th, though it was close with the 22nd.
Such a shame you can’t make it yourself @Pauline, there’s always the next time"
No problem @ForestHull sure I’ll be able to make the next one, and who knows. I may finish my Uni work early and pop along anyway for half an hour
I’ll book a table for 15, 15th August, 7pm @Sylvanpost on my way back from locking up FH Library this Saturday and send confirmation.
All booked in for you
15th August 7pm for 15 people
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Adacia Bryers
Assistant Manager
Sylvan Post
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SE23 3XU
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@Michael sure you can come and meet me as a friend if I get my Uni work finished early and can make it on the day. Will email you a couple of days before to let you know if I will be able to make it,may see you there? Haven’t touched base with you in a couple of weeks so catch up would be good x
"All booked in for you
15th August 7pm for 15 people
Kind Regards
Adacia Bryers
Assistant Manager
Sylvan Post
24/28 Darmouth Road
SE23 3XU"
Thanks guys x
Would there be room for me, or is the booking for 15 final?
Carole
The more the merrier I think… And if there aren’t enough seats, you can have mine
Thanks. I’ll try and get along.
Definitely Carole x I’ll try get along for half an hour at least.
Third time lucky for me perhaps? Haven’t been able make the last couple with all best intentions. So fingers crossed!
Work permitting I hope to make it this time!
I’m hoping to get there for a swift arf
Looking forward to seeing people this evening.
I hope to be there.
Planning to get up there for 7 as I can’t stay too long. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Have a good time All.
Have fun all - it was the only day I could not do but will hopefully make the next one!
I shall also make a vigorous attempt to do the next one. Any suggestions on local hotels etc?
No idea but I think the @AllInnOne might have rooms which could be handy if it is there, which I believe might be the preferred next meet-up location?
I usually stay there as Julia is a great host but thought they may have closed the rooms down. Will check. Thank you
Most enjoyable evening at Sylvan Post. A very happy gathering. Looking forward to the next one.
Indeed, a very enjoyable evening meeting some new and interesting people.
If anyone that was present would like to have their profile verified, please PM me and I think we can get it arranged
Hi everyone! Lovely to meet some of you. @Benjamint and I also had an ace meal at Matoom afterwards so I great evening all round. Shout out to Anthony and David too. Lovely to meet you.
See you next time.
Estelle
Sad I didn’t make it, but hopefully will for the next one. Heard it was a good night