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Kas
11-12-2003, 00:52
Hello all

There was a TW meeting in Blackpool (UK) on saturday November 8th organised by AggonyYoguish and Battle Scar.

The meeting was attended by:
Yoguish(Aggony), Scar(7Bear7), Druid(Wolves), Blade(7Bear7), Gazza(Aggony), Soul(Majestic), Karsh(VKC), Drakul(VKC), Kas(Ronin) and Yoguish mum(err..Ronin I guess http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif )

We had a great time

http://www.aggony.org/pic02.JPG
Yoguish and Blade in the hotel before the meeting.


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From left to right Scar, Druid, Yoguish, Mum, Drakul and Kars in the restaurant.


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Druid, Scar and Gazza...the morning after.

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Drakul and Karsh

http://www.aggony.org/pic07.JPG
Majestic Soul

http://www.aggony.org/pic08.JPG
Gazza and Mum

http://www.aggony.org/pic09.JPG
Yoguish and Blade both not so fresh anymore:b

http://www.aggony.org/pic01.JPG
Hello...hello? hush all....someone asleep here http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

So far for now...I'll post more pictures asap.

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Dionysus9
11-12-2003, 01:35
Thanks for the pics Kas, and when do we get to see your ugly mug?

Its nice to put some faces to the names, Gazza looks exactly as I imagined him http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif. Wish I coulda been there and glad y'all had a good time.

I think we should do the next meeting in Las Vegas, which is probably the cheapest place to travel to globally.

Keep em coming.

Krasturak
11-12-2003, 06:45
Gah Meeting Gah

... and Krast not there, sad.

Mithrandir
11-12-2003, 13:01
Great to see some pictures http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.
Thanks.

ps: wow, first proof of females playing pc games too http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

Kraxis
11-12-2003, 15:21
Quote[/b] (Mithrandir @ Nov. 12 2003,06:01)]ps: wow, first proof of females playing pc games too http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif
Yes, good notice on the plural http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Mithrandir
11-12-2003, 18:03
Please post some more in this thread, tis linked to from the mainpage http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

Kas
11-13-2003, 00:58
I'll post more pictures as soon as I get them , but I can tell you something about the meeting to bridge that...my story.

I visited the Elite meeting in Cologne Februari 2002 and organised the The Hague meeting in September 2002. Not necessary to say I really like those meetings.

We spend a lot of time on the battlefield, in the foyer, on forums and on MSN together...many of us for years now. Some of us even share bits and pieces of our private lives...joys, but also mishaps. For me it's only natural to meet those people face to face. When I heard Yoguish was planning a UK meeting I decided instantly to attend it. A 55 minutes flight from Amsterdam to Liverpool was within reach (and budget).

I booked a room in the hotel most others would stay and when I heard about the messed up UK public transport system...an early flight.

I had to travel to a place called Wigan. Blade who travelled from Brussels to Manchester also had to travel to Wigan, where we should wait in a pub for Scar and Druid to pick us up.

I arrived at John Lennon Airport at 10 am, took a bus to Lime Street Station and found my train to Wigan. I started to worry about being too early, because things went rather well, but I ran out of luck when the train stopped in the middle of nowhere. Sorry and good luck...bye http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

Took me 3 busses and 3 hours to travel the last 20 miles to Wigan.

Still far to early...I arrived at Wigan and found the pub where I should meet Blade...no Blade. 2 hours later (burp) still no Blade. (Ah well...he lost his way in the Hague also http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

At 15:30 Druid gave me a phone call to tell me he and Scar where waiting outside the pub for us (err...no Blade yet).

I walked outside and bumped straight into them. "Are you Kas?".."Yup, I'm Kas" http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Scar with her bear like motherly instinct sort of paniced when she heard Blade was still in limbo. We checked both railway stations...just when we decided to declare him MIA he showed up. Scar...who already started to chain smoke to avoid a nervous melt down...was releaved of her sorrows.

We went to Druid's car and drove of to Blackpool. We arrived at the hotel at 5:30pm....a very nice typical brittish family hotel. On the way to my room I noticed a charming young lady with a nervous smile passing me in a hurry (could that be Yoguish?).

***To be continued***

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

DemonArchangel
11-13-2003, 01:36
now aren't you GLAD the folks at the org didn't delete your account kas? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif Nice pix though.

Kas
11-13-2003, 02:33
Quote[/b] (DemonArchangel @ Nov. 13 2003,00:36)]now aren't you GLAD the folks at the org didn't delete your account kas? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif Nice pix though.

This is off topic, but I'm willing to say something about that...

Yes...I am glad they didn't delete it, but understand things happened in the past inhere. There is no need to explain it all again, but many made mistakes (understatement) and I still think things can change for the better inhere...I was upset about how things evolved and perhaps I overreacted (perhaps not). The reason I'm back at the Org is simple...I don't like the Net.

Ok...shoot me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

Shahed
11-13-2003, 04:26
Hey Kas

Thanks for the pics. Very nice & great to know you guys had a good time. Pity i could not make it, had travel plans for a holiday which kept getting postponed but finally am travelling now.

Thanks again. Let's see some more pics http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

KEN ZEN ICHI

AggonyValkyria
11-13-2003, 04:45
here's what Kas looks like

he's the guy wearing the striped top, the guy talking to him is AggonyKatsuchiyo (pics from the "Hague meeting")




http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kimcraig.lewis1/k%20and%20k.JPG



http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif Greetings to all


lol and yes i'm female and i do play pc games, although i'm taking a break from "Totalwar" at the mo....(looking forward to Rome) sort of got hooked on "neverwinter nights"

Dionysus9
11-13-2003, 05:38
*pulls out gun*

*takes aim*

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Well the Net aint for everyone, and I'm still poking my nose around here too.

Gregoshi
11-13-2003, 06:28
Thanks for the pictures and the reports. Keep them coming please. Thanks to all of you who did attend. I obviously wasn't there, but I've been excited about it all the same.

Mithrandir
11-13-2003, 09:04
sww common Kas, you cant keep us in suspension that long, did you&Yohuish live happily ever after ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif.

Ithaskar Fëarindel
11-13-2003, 13:21
I feel I should post atleast some of what I have uploaded, there's many more to come, but these are some close up pic's of everybody:


http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00001.jpg

Blade...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00002.jpg

Scar...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00003.jpg

Karsh & Drakul...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00004.jpg

Kas...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00005.jpg

Gill... (Yogu's mum)

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00006.jpg

Yoguish...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00007.jpg

Druid...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00008.jpg

Gazza...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00013.jpg

Me, Ithaskar. Saving the "best" 'til last. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif


I've got plenty more as I said, just need to upload them which I hope can be done by tonight. Just got a break and will post some pic's so far. It's already been said countless times but thanks to Scar + Yogu for their efforts in organising this.

Mithrandir
11-13-2003, 15:39
Thanks Ith http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

btw. Kas, you look like Kees Driehuis http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif. (Per seconde wijzer).

Ithaskar Fëarindel
11-13-2003, 19:52
Just a note, MajesticSoul is now IthaskarRW. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Anyway, some more picki's... some of these need to come with a Medical Warning, especially *cough cough* some of those with Blade in

1.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00015.jpg

2.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00010.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00012.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00022.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00016.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00009.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00014.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00018.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00019.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00023.jpg

15.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00024.jpg

16.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00025.jpg


I'd post comments but I think I'll leave it, some don't need any explanations...

Still plenty more to come... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Ithaskar Fëarindel
11-13-2003, 20:06
Heh, nevermind, here's the rest, this is going to make the page load really slowly so my apologies to my fellow 56k'ers just remember I'm in the same shoes http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

17.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00026.jpg

18.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00027.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00028.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00029.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00030.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00031.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00033.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00034.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00035.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00036.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00037.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00039.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00041.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00042.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00043.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00047.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00051.jpg

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http://mysite.freeserve.com/IthaskarsTavern/meeting2003/00052.jpg


That's all (whew)

Hehe I hope you all enjoy the picki's. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Kraxis
11-13-2003, 20:38
Am I the only one to think Gazza is doing something odd with his hand in the pic with Blade? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Tera
11-13-2003, 22:29
Gah My poor 56k can't cope http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif But anyway maybe it's better like this for obvious aesthethic reasons http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Seems you had a lot of fun there http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Good stuff and may many more be organised

Tera

P.S. I guess this is the place I belong to, forever.

Kas
11-14-2003, 00:53
LOL...well no need to finish my rather boring meeting report I guess? All can see we had a great time.

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

(Hello Tera http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif )

Mithrandir
11-14-2003, 00:58
Quote[/b] (Kas @ Nov. 13 2003,17:53)]LOL...well no need to finish my rather boring meeting report I guess? All can see we had a great time.

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

(Hello Tera http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif )
Common, finish it

You know you want to..

Ithaskar Fëarindel
11-14-2003, 02:28
Heh ok I'll number those picki's so it's easier to refer to them.

Anyhow, my travelling was much better than Kas' http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Hopped onto train at 1:30pm, cross-country travelling switched at Stockport, arrived in Blackpool 6:45pm. Took 5 hours when it should have taken 4, but not complaining really http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Walked straight to hotel from station, an achievement since I've never been to Blackpool. Did ask once for directions and only confirmed I was going the right way... arrived at Hotel 7pm, got a taxi from there straight to the restaurant and got in for 7:30pm almost on the dot.

Walked in nervously and asked for the TW Meeting (as we were told to do) Got more nervous when the guy said, "Sorry I don't know what you mean, I'll ask the manager." Luckily he came back and showed me the table, but I'd already recognised Kas from the last meeting, and ho, sat opposite is Blade...and the others sat around on a couple different tables. Turns out I walked right behind Karsh and Drakul at the bar http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Well, anyway that reminds me - Blade I owe you a drink http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Next year m8

solypsist
11-14-2003, 06:26
nice pics

makes me want to have a good ole' New York Org meeting

Alrowan
11-14-2003, 14:09
i hate living in aus... someone want to pay for my flight over?

AggonyShim2
11-15-2003, 04:34
pic #12... gazza must have a major hard-on

Kas
11-16-2003, 13:28
Next (Euro) meeting...

Prolly end of August 2004 in The Netherlands or Belgium.

The TWPC (Total War Party Commity) is already working on it http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Kas
11-18-2003, 13:49
Received this email from CA


Quote[/b] ]Hi,

Since I can't post in the main thread, I just wanted to say it's great to see the broad range of diversity in our fans - makes it all the worth while to see community pulled togethor like this

Cheers from the Creative Assembly Oz studio http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif


Thanks CA ( http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif must nag them to sponsor next meeting http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif )

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

baz
11-19-2003, 12:42
nice touch http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Gregoshi
11-19-2003, 22:23
Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

BTW, was it just a dinner/meeting or was there any other activities, i.e., visiting museum, castle, battlefield, etc.)? How long did the meeting last?

Kas
11-20-2003, 00:06
Basicly a dinner meeting...most of us gathered in the hotel bar before it though....and after it also btw http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Next morning Druid, Scar (promoted to full 7Bear7 now btw), Blade, Yoguish, Gazza and me walked the Golden Mile (don't ask me why they call it "Golden" http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif ) did some shopping. Scar and Druid gave Gazza a lift to the station, Blade and me got a lift from Yoguish mum to our airports. The meeting was way too short and it was a pitty many didn't show up (again http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif )Ah well...can't talk to 30 people anyway...it was small but still a huge success...we all enjoyed ourselves...and that's most important.

The next meeting will be different though...more details soon.

Kas http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

barocca
11-20-2003, 14:02
i think i had best start saving the $$'s...
B.

scudknight
11-22-2003, 05:00
That shirt Gazza is wearing is cool. Know where I can obtain one? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Drakul looks like what I would imagine an older Knight to look like.

nice pics all around Makes me want to participate.

7bear7Blade
11-26-2003, 20:59
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Man that was a damn good evening...
...still...wonder about my yes beeing red all the time.... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif