United Kingdom

[Mr Man]

Hey Molly I agree with you 110% about the kidnapped child thing. They are fussing over it too much now, its almost as if the parents are getting some kind of royaltie. How many other parents with lost, or dying children etc get to visit the pope... Its not like this is a new thing either.

One thing my mum always moans about is you hear these stories going on and on, then all of a sudden theres a big pause and you dont hear anything at all after that, not even a reminder.

[sketchling]

.. One point though. I have noticed in South Africa that is someone is mugged, everyone always asks 'where were you, what on earth were you doing THERE alone at night' Even if its just down the road from your house. You are blamed for putting yourself in a situation where you could be mugged... but it is still someone elses fault for mugging you!!!

Same with the child... I dont condone leaving children alone left right and centre, but gimme a break, being a parent is hard work. I was left alone on occasion and I dont see my parents as bad. I really dont think that much blame should be put on 'bad parenting'... its still the fault of some sick bastard..NOT the parents. If we fear and fear and fear everything, our children will be stifled and miserable.

That said, I hope someone finds the guy and nails him by his knees to a wall.

[DavidCousens]

yAdam: Yeah, Swindon's generally bad news, I was really glad to move out of it last year! :) Where do you live btw? I now live in a lovely small village called Ramsbury (it's a lot like the shire from LOTR!) which is about 20 minutes from Swindon...

Kim: Don't get me wrong, I don't think parents should be there every second, and you're absolutely right about it being the kidnappers fault, I just think, even ignoring kidnapping, leaving 3 kids-the eldest of which is almost 4 - unattended in a hotel in a foreign country for over an hour is a bad idea, there are just so many things that could go wrong.

PS, love the sultry girl in your sb mate! Very nice! :)

[AK86]

Molly Ye i totally agree with you. I also think there is some thing sinister with the whole scenario there is some thing that we havnt been told. I cant put my finger on it.

Any ways I hope they find the missing kid 'pronto'!

Lefran Yeah a North meet sounds cool. It would be far more accessible for us northeners and on the plus side, some of my mates who are also from preston and fello CAers, who iam sure would like to participate.

[Summer Pudding]

My mum'd fuck off to France for a fortnight at a time, leaving me, 11ish and my sister 13 or thereabouts to fend for ourselves. Family friends would pop over every couple of days to see how we were doing. That was back in the day when there wasn't this disproportianate fear of paedos we have today. When kids could play out, without their mums and dads fretting at home.

Northern meet interest seems to be gathering steam now. Quite a few "dude, I'm sooo there" attendees in the pipeline.

Pete

[sketchling]

dude, im Sooo there... :P

[Molly]

.....now they have an advert on TV, like its a charity or sumink.....

Anyhoo, back 'art' and all that. Theres a few Grad exhibits daaan Brick Lane this weekend, theres a Star Wars thing in the ExCel Center in a coupla weeks, and Adobe are having a thing at the Business Design Centre soon too. Dunno WHY Im telling yers, ya probly already know.... Oh, yeah, what crossed my mind was "Wouldnt it be cool if WE had a 'Digital Artists' show?" Like Koshime said, we dont need the CA banner to represent us. Theres PLENTY talent in here that we can get on board to submit work etc etc. I know we've spoken about this before, but the idea is STILL floating above our heads, and we should somehow reign it in and deal with it. I also just want a show because I've only ever been in ONE in my whole life, and that was in 1999...and it wasnt very good....infact it was crap.....
think about it guys:)

BTW - if you guys EVER get a broken tooth, or have an open cavity, go to the dentist NOW. I ignored it, and now I have a narsty infection in my...'jaw' and I'm on antibiotics and uber pain killers. Dont get me wrong, the pain killers are awesome....but the pain is excrutiating! Its like someones got an ice pick and ramming it into my ear every now and then....Suppose I shouldnt have left my tooth alone eh? eh? get it? eh? HAHAHAHAHA aaaaah nevermind :nohope:

mx
Soooo...... Northen meet - "dood, Im SO there..." innit

EDIT: does anyone here listen to XFM? I requested a tune yesterday and it cheered me up sumink chronic:) I was gona request a tune for someone here, but not sure if they tuned in...

[koshime]

can you find a local dentist. one that doesnt charge you an arm, leg and your fridge. let me know....

[DavidCousens]

I wouldn't mind submitting something for a show Molly. Organising it, on the other hand, is something I'd be awful at. If you did get something going, I could probably get it promoted in Advanced Photoshop magazine...

[lefran]

off topic again im sorry, but to those guys that suggested dreamweaver, i got dreamweaver 8, but im guessing thats old software because i cant find any help stuff for it, any ideas what the best one would be...and if i can get it free :rolleyes:

[Mr Man]

Molly You shouldnt have been eating all that black treacle then..hehe just kidding :P
So far im lucky I havent had anything like that, fillings or what not *touch wood* I cant imagine the pain, it sounds pretty nasty.
I did have somat wierd though, two of my bottom front baby teeth didnt have any adult teeth underneath so I had to have my baby teeth pulled out and my whole jaw moved to fill the gap where there should be teeth.

Like this but only the front two missing.
http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/orthodont/images/panofinalrev.gif

[koshime]

notepad is free.
Just requires understanding of html. heh heh

[lefran]

i have a liiittle knowledge, talking the basics here i usually just edit codes in existance. i'll give it a try now though. thanks koshime

[koshime]

hmm, without uber knowledge. Try this

http://www.pagebreeze.com/

[lefran]

thanks ill try it now :)

[Hybridstar]

Try to get to grips with XHTML Fran, best thing i ever did(on the advice of a friend and programmer). Basics are easy but complex formatting takes a bit more thought. The code is the easy bit, css is where the design process comes in.

I use Dreamweaver but in the split view so i can code but see the results. First book i got was the visual quickstart guide to xhtml, great book. Since then it's got HEAVY!!!!

Good luck but i've met you and i think you'll get on just fine:)

[lefran]

hehe thanks, i actually used koshims suggestion of pagebreeze, and i have my html set up, but i now have a new set of problems!
i posted in the lounge to see if anyone could help
i cant seem to find a way to upload this html to my domain
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=98596

[Hybridstar]

I use 1-2-3 reg too. You need a decnet host. I use Pipex or Webfusion. Theyre ok but not great, thinking of changing.

Apologies if i didnt read your reply fully but Dreamweaver comes with an in built ftp function. You need that to dump stuff on your site.

[Quicksilver]

Tekura: Yeah, I know what you mean. There was a talk on Sky News about how the McCann parents could end up losing the public's sympathy by going a bit OTT (don't quote me on that though).

And about the Northern meet....dude, I'm soooo there. ;)

Fran: I posted in your thread - dunno if it would help your current situation though...

Pssht, that's easy to do..... (http://youtube.com/watch?v=DuR1i36nBj0)

[kovah]

Northern meet would be coolio. Would be nice to meet some 'real' people XD

I do hope they find Madeline, but at the same time i am getting a little sick of the news people saying "Yup...shes still missing, but we are going to tell you all about every detail again for the 80th day running."

[yAdam]

yAdam: Yeah, Swindon's generally bad news, I was really glad to move out of it last year! :) Where do you live btw? I now live in a lovely small village called Ramsbury (it's a lot like the shire from LOTR!) which is about 20 minutes from Swindon...


I live in Wantage, which is closer to Oxford, so i gladly never venture into swindon:)

I'm up for a Nothern Meet, and also, I don't think I've seen it mentioned here yet, but I guess you all know about the workshop in China. Anyone thinking of going?

[sleep]

anybody remember me?

yes im alive, and its the end of AS levels for me. i am here to do art, yet again, anybody care to give me a summary on whats changed recently?

[sketchling]

um... stuff happened, Tekura punched someone, everyone met up a couple times, everyone drew plenty... and you came back from the dead.

[Mr Man]

I live in Wantage, which is closer to Oxford, so i gladly never venture into swindon:)

I'm up for a Nothern Meet, and also, I don't think I've seen it mentioned here yet, but I guess you all know about the workshop in China. Anyone thinking of going?

If I get this job at tesco and manage to get enough hours in then ill definatley be saving up for Shanghai. Im not totally sure how much ill need to save up yet. So far ive seen flights between 500-700. I have no idea how much im gonna need on top of that though. Apparently the food is very cheap.
If anyone else is going then perhaps we should get the same flights? Im not too confident travelling on my own I gotta say.

[koshime]

Cant believed they be so gutsy to choose shanghai. T
he location is cheap for them, because their HQ is about. And a venue should be cheap - meaning the tuition fees should be reduced in theory
.
To be honest,
cant really see myself getting pscyed up for the trip because the flgiths are so expensive, and the tuition is the ultimate isnult to injury. My 2P

[yAdam]

hmm, you're right, though according to Jason it should be of a similar cost to other workshops 'cause of the lower tuition etc. I'll wait for some more info, but I am definately interested.

[koshime]

thats 450-700usd....cough cough.

I'd suggest to go if you've not been to oen before. after 1-2 workshops..it becomes less useful.

[Quicksilver]

Cheers Chee, Josh, Sun', Jon, Pete and Marco for posting in my thread in the FF section :) [hugs] Will reply when it goes down a bit, lol.

Wooooot, finished my final major project!! ^____^ Just gotta prepare for the exhibition now, wheee~

As for the next workshop: It would probably be cool....I think it might have to come with a warning though as the culture and everything over there is much stricter and more reserved, but I dunno, but be a bit more lax in Shanghai as it's a big city. Doubt I'll go though - saving up for a MacBook Pro and will be starting uni soon afterwards so unless my mum's huge money tree starts actually growing cash as leaves, I defo can't go.

Anyone have plans for this summer??

[DavidCousens]

Anyone here want to buy an "as-new" copy of the full version of Painter 9.5? I've now got a copy of Painter X so no lomger need it. It comes complete in box with the Painter IX handbook and 2 training cd's from Lynda.com (can you tell I'm reading from the box? ;) ).

I thought I'd ask here as opposed to ebay because it deserves to go to a nice home :)

[Molly]

hhmmm...how much you selling it for? THe only problem I have with Painter is the amount of space it takes up on my laptop...or m I doing sumink wrong there?......hhmmmm.........anyhoo
My tooth is sorted now thank you all for your kind words.

BTW, I HAVENT been watching it, but it seems BB is now controlling us all, by determining what is racist and what is not. By the end of it, even looking at your fellow man will cost you your eyes! If there was a way of injecting a virus into the Channel 4 hub for BB, I would gladly volunteer to do it - yes burning it down would work, but its just not realistically do-able....

Mx

[lefran]

happy birthday to meee happy birthday to meee lol i can now invest in some decent supplies, and web hosting space :), only 20 minutes left of it though

[Kian]

sorry im late Fran, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY :D:D:D

[sketchling]

im late too...but hey. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LA FRAN!! ;) Hope it was a good one :)

[lefran]

thanks =]

[Quicksilver]

Bollocks! Happy Belated Birthday, Fran!! Damn, was gonna set up a thread in the Lounge but my internet connection was down :sadcheerleader: <---bro downloaded too much so our connection was cut off for a coupla days.

Also, bought ImagineFX last weekish and TheBrave is in it! Nice one, Chris - twas cool to see a familiar face in there. :) (missed the one when Jon was in it, boo...)

How's everyone doing? Been taking advantage of the good weather lately?? Looks like it's gonna piss down soon...

[yAdam]

Happy Birthday Fran! Sorry its another late one :)

The nice weather also means nasty hayfever!:er: Got some cheap pills though :)

Bring on the rain ;)!!

[Quicksilver]

The nice weather also means nasty hayfever!:er: Got some cheap pills though :)

Bring on the rain ;)!!
There are BOGOF offers goin' on in Superdrug and some in Boots ;P I get it really badly too. Bleh.....[scratches eye]

[[void]]

happy belated burfdee fran

[sleep]

yes lets meet up soon then

[WARHEAD]

Happy Belated Birthday Fran ! :^^;: hope you had a good one !!

.....Hi Everyone !!

.......Still super busy doing this masters in industrial design !! Done quite alot of design work and I'm going to design and build a motorbike for my final project.....
...also started a design company but don't have clients yet as I'm still working freelance in architecture and design stuff....until my course finishes.

Chee & Kim - you up for a sketch sessions some time this week ?? Give me a bell if you are.....

hope everyone is well and working hard ;P ... oh ! and i updated me measly sketchbook.....:dur:

[koshime]

Hi warhead > Am free sometime later this week. We normally meet on Thursdays (so give me a tell). Congrats on starting a design company.

It all starts from working for yourself as a Ltd company (and your finals design show is a good chance to network, but you should really be networking/working pro bono for some design companies now....to start establishing good cliente

Any particular niche market you're aming for? Retail, interior design, branding, environmental? probably transport I'm guessing seeing as you're constructing a motorcycle *grin*

[Molly]

OFF TOPIC -

BUT DONT USE PHOTBUCKET TO STORE IMAGES, THEY HAVE DELETED 3 PAGES WORTH OF ARTWORK, AS THEY DEEMED IT 'OFFENSIVE' THEY EVEN DELETED MY CALENDER PIECE - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT????

Im so fucking angry, I complained once and then they deleted more shit....
theres 3yrs of work posted on there, and they are going to delete all of it!!!
Im so FUCKING PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW.......

M

[sleep]

sorry to hear about your loss, didnt you back your stuff up?
a good lesson on putting faith in a company owned by news corp and mr murdoch!

[Eltrut]

hey guys I've been searching for somewhere to finally meet some poeple from this site, looks like I found my place :D. I live in the south east, in the Bromley area so I can get into London easily, can I ask where and when you guys meet up? I'd really like to try and join you for your next meet. I'm just finishing my A2 exams now, last one's on the 26th then I'm free ^_^.

[Bendragon]

Hello! Isn't there supposedly a meet up in Manchester planned? It would be great to finally meet u all.

[Kian]

Hi Bendragon. The northern meet is still being planned [Massiv props to Josh!] so not long till more info comes along :)

[lefran]

just as a suggestion, im actually in birmingham on the 11th and 13th of july playing in the second round of national music for youth competition, im not really free on those days but i would be on the 12th, hows that date sound to anyone?

[Quicksilver]

Welcome, Eltrut!

Fran: 12th would be a Thursday so most of the workin' guys lined up wouldn't be able to make it, thus making the meet pretty pointless....sorry :S Break a leg at the competition though! (Not literally...)

[lefran]

ah yeah sorry, i wont be able to make it at all then as i cant book any weekend dates off really
sob

[Eltrut]

by the sounds of it a northern meet probably wouldn't be that difficult for me to get to, as I said I'll have left school by the 26th and my work is very flexible when it comes to days off. I'll keep my eys peeled about info :).

[aph]

Hey Eltrut welcome!

I work in Bromley, if you wanna hang out and sketch sometime gimme a pm dude s'always good to meet some fellow CA'ers and hit up a cafe or something =). Sketchbooks at the ready!

PS: Anyone else going to NSAD this year?

[Molly]

Hey Folks, Welcome all new Folks too!

Im arranging a museum visit this week, and if you would like to join me, your more than welcome.

Monday 25th June 10am - Science Museum
&
Wednesday 27th June 10am - Hunterian Museum (http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/museums/) (Koshime, you should know about this place eh?)

The early start is to get some good sketching time in. The Science museum was recommended by TheBrave awhile back; The Hunterian will inspire your creative minds, theres some weird shit there apparently, great for character creating, I was told about it ages ago, just never got myself out the door to visit.

So, if your free those days, and would like to join me, please PM or text me(07932-907-779)

ALL WELCOME.:)

Mx

[aph]

Come onnn. Anyone else going? =D

[koshime]

Molly organised trips during working days?
lol

A weekend may be freer.

[Summer Pudding]

hello,

it looks like Saturday 28th July is shaping up to be the date of the loooong overdue Northern Meet. No firm details yet, no meeting place (I guess we're talking Manchester), but after after a lot of horse trading, I reckon Duddle, Baj, McCoy, Aly and myself can make it that day.

If you can too, say aye!

chyars

Pete

[sketchling]

tentative aye :) If I have plans, they will be shifted... if they can be anyways. but i dont remember any plans. :) so I is there. Ill JUST have started my new job then too. :)

[Quicksilver]

I booked the weekend off work so hopefully they'll actually arrange it off for me ^_^; They're usually good so I should be free to go. Let us know where it'll all be happening for definite so this poor little (literally...) student can book earlier for cheap tickets, okay?? ;)

I got a *distinction* for Diploma Foundation Art & Design!! :D

[koshime]

namie > congrats!

[Molly]

Yes Koshime, shock horror, I organised a meet during the week!

But, unfortunately, I have to cancel, as I am requested to work this week- shock, shock horror!!

Actually, I think I can make the North meet, I read the date wrong.....:duh:

Mx

[koshime]

whoa. jens says hello.

yes belgium soon....maybe.

meanwhile.....I'd advocate Uk meets on weekends from now on...(except for those fellas who can afford to skip lectures/class or dont work regular shifts..heh heh)

[lefran]

in which case i will probably never be able to make it to another one for a year or so unless theyre planned for a definate date at least 2 months prior
:(

[Molly]

Aw Jens:)!!!, if I can make the next Belgium meet, I will!

Hey, I bought an Advanced Photoshop mag the other day, and low and behold, Aly was in there...I was like, I know this guy, and ya, our gorgeous Posh it was, a good buy:)...Also, ImagineFX has our Mr Brave in there, sharing some tips on painting robots etc. Its nice to open that mag and go, hey, I know him, and him, oh and him!... S'pud - are you gonna get some work in there???? hehe I reckon you should mate, you too Koshime and Kim, and Kian, and and and.. the list can go on and on :)

Moo x

[Kian]

I was in there aaages ago Molly. Issue 5.

www.jonmccoy.info/MagArticle.jpg (http://www.jonmccoy.info/MagArticle.jpg)

[aph]

'Twas good meeting up Mol. Weekdays meetings for the win.. hahaha.

Well, I think I'm going to the Hunterian tomorrow anyways. =)

Hopefully make the Northern meet too.

[DavidCousens]

Advanced Photoshop is a great little magazine! Like Kian, I was also in Advanced Photoshop, I won the Peer Pressure "Best in show category" in issue 23 and produced a tutorial in issue 24. I interviewed Jonny Duddle and Steph Laberis for the magazine a few issues back too , if you'd like a chance appearing in it, go here (http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=929)

Oh, and mention that I sent you, that never seems to hurt...nudge nudge
(I'm CoolSurface on the AP forums btw)

PS. Just realised I need to email you Molly, I'll get to that later today :)

[Molly]

dude, I am sooooo rubbish...:duh:



I was in there aaages ago Molly. Issue 5.

www.jonmccoy.info/MagArticle.jpg (http://www.jonmccoy.info/MagArticle.jpg)

[sleep]

every fucking time i turn my back for a fucking minute, i miss an opportunity for a fucking meet!

i just started my A2 art course and the emphasis is on "visit a million museums/galleries in ten minutes" for a wide range of sources etc, etc, etc, so meeting up today would have been brilliant

OH WELL. anyone planning something similar in the course of the next two,three weeks?

[lefran]

northern meet is on the 28th i think

[sketchling]

I was in IFX a while back... kinda been flying low on the PR radar of late. Workin on my basics. But I got a good gig coming up. Im going to join the production company for the next pratchett miniseries... iv already designed a troll and two dragons. :D Then design some of the CG environments and do the matte paintings of them n stuff. Its cool though cause im gonna be at pinewood studios for a couple a months on set. Gonna be fun!

[DavidCousens]

Nice one Kim, that sounds like great fun! I remember seeing you in IFX too, I still have that issue somewhere...

[sketchling]

lefran:28 of which month. very confused...

[lefran]

sorry- july
And kim that sounds amazing!

[Molly]

awesome Kim! sounds pretty cool!
The north meet - Im thinking of heading up on the Friday, get a hostel/hotel, and stay the weekend...any Londoners up for that????? We could all go together or not, its cool, thats kinda my plan anyway...

Mx

[Kian]

If anyone is up for Molly's offer, you'll most likley be joining pete, myself, and some mates from our work on a friday night bender :)

[sketchling]

aaarg. spanner in the works. forgot... my sister got me free VIP tickets to the 'global gathering' concert thing. REally awsome thing, and my sis is over frm sa, so i gotta see her. I gotta back out. bugger. :( Dammit, goto get me a decent diary.

K

[koshime]

brings out the cheerleading pom poms for Sketchling! yah!:overhere:

[sketchling]

you gotta get a few yerself... :) pom poms all round ;)

[DannySketch]

I really wanted to make this meet but unfortunately i will have just started my oh-so-glamorous job as a Tesco’s shelf stacker, which granted, sucks muchly.

hope you all have a good time, spare a thought for poor old Danny in the 'dairy section' won't you?
:)

[AK86]

28th of july is a saturday? right? If soo I will have to book work off for that or just pull a sicky. No matter what I will be there.

[yAdam]

I'm pretty sure I can make it that weekend. It takes around 3 and a half hours for me to get to manchester so I probably would be up for going down on friday too. Got a while to sort it out, but molly, are you gonna be booking a place, or just going up there and finding a random hotel/hostel?

[DavidCousens]

Kim: If you're gonna pick a spanner to have in the works, that's a pretty good one, I haven't been to Global since 2004, but if you're into your dance music it's great. Keep an eye out for the alien on stilts! :D

I myself will be planning for my wedding on August 1st!

[Molly]

Gonna book before I go up, save me the hassle of looking when Iget there, or else Im bunking down on someones livingroom floor...

Um, Northern folks, where would be a good place to stay in Manchester? Near the city center? etc etc...



I'm pretty sure I can make it that weekend. It takes around 3 and a half hours for me to get to manchester so I probably would be up for going down on friday too. Got a while to sort it out, but molly, are you gonna be booking a place, or just going up there and finding a random hotel/hostel?

[koshime]

Just make sure
1/ its on a hill
2/ you dont have to swim to your room :) to get there.

heh heh

[Bendragon]

Manchester city center will be a good place to stay. Picadilly is my favourite region of Manchester, theres a few hotels near there. Not sure of the price though.

[Bendragon]

This link might be helpful:

http://www.lastminute.com/site/travel/hotels?skin=lmnukgoogle&lmnLocation=Manchester&bbcam=adwds&bbkid=Hotel+Manchester&x

Theres going to be a festival going on around this date so you may face compettion for rooms.

[Crush]

ooooh, manchester meet, i'de definately be up for that!! :)

[Hazamataz]

woohey!! manchester meet!

Some pretty cheap hostels here and they don't look too gritty. http://www.hattersgroup.com/, £20 a night i read. There in the centre too where it's prob best to be.

Theres the big list of places to stay around manchester here too.
http://www.visitmanchester.com/LateroomResult.aspx?Sleep=1&Night=1&Date=28/8/2007&&page=1

I really hope i'm gonna be able to make it and i'm not working, i'll try me best!

[lefran]

Im a bit shocking with photoshop tbh, and i need some help just to adjust basic things, im gonna try painting something from my SB, but atm, my pen is set to brush size with pressure, i cant find where to set it to opacity with pressure, and a couple of other things, would anyone be able to help me out on msn or anything?
Chars
Fran

[lefran]

sorry to disrupt the thread!
ok, i discovered multiply, and got to grips with opacity and colour settings a bit more, anyone offer any tips so far? im a total novice
heres what i have so far
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/lefran56/paint1.jpg

[Bendragon]

If you double-click the lineart layer you can unlock it and you'll be able to drag that layer on top of everything else and set that as multiply. This way you dont have to set your painting on multiply. Not sure what the difference is but you can put the painted layers on other settings this way.

[lefran]

ok thanks, ill try that next time, im sticking my WIP in my SB now, its a bit further along to what i posted earier
rather than hijack the thread anymore, if anyone has any tips for me etc, post them there i guess
cheers
Fran

[Mogster]

Ah! I live in the south >.<!

[Mongoose-On-Weed]

*jumps in* Hi! Ben let me know about the meet comming up and was asking about places to stay, so I thought I'd come accross. With the meet comming up it's a good time to actually start posting here.

The cheapest hotel I can find in the center (so far) is &#163;45 a night at the Britania Sachas. I've never stayed, but I've heard it's decent.

Looking forward to meeting new folks and seeing people again! Take care!

[dannE-B]

Ah a manchester Meet...nobody knows me, but i would love to go? you going Ben?

[Bendragon]

Yeah I'll be up for it!

[Molly]

So, ya, went to the Hunterian, and was pretty amazed. Drew the skull of an 'old world money' and a Piranha. THey gots pickled feet with elephantitus! gnarrrly hehehe

Off today to draw(saves me from sitting at home moping) and off there again on Saturday. If anyone would like to join me, I'll be in there fromn 1pm. Im not gona say I'll meet you outside blah blah, just turn up and draw man....

Tx

[Kian]

Ok peeps, need some definite names down for the meet.

[Summer Pudding]

That'll be me, foh shaw. We've got a venue btw. Big ole art gallery in the city centre.

seeyaz there I hope

Pete

[Quicksilver]

Hehe, nice one, Jon.


That'll be me, foh shaw. We've got a venue btw. Big ole art gallery in the city centre.

seeyaz there I hope

Pete
Ooooo cool~! I've defo got the day off work so COUNT ME IN!!! And WARHEAD ;)

Drink, eh? Any of you workin' fellows gonna buy this poor lil student a cocktail or two? j/k ;P

Wheeeeeeee~

[yAdam]

I'm coming. Not sure about friday yet though, haven't got around to looking for a place to stay yet, but definately saturday.

Don't worry Naomi, I think I owe you at least one drink considering all the banh bao i've eaten :)

[lefran]

I havent dared ask for the day off yet, but i have this weekend off so ill ask if i can work that and have that weekend off instead if possible, fingers crossed!
I will also be very poor, and i too am now legal to drink :P

[Kian]

Nice one Fran! I hope to see ya there. you too Adam. :yayca:

and im gonna post it again, coz its at the bloody bottom of the last page.

[Molly]

"Im in" lets end art poverty today!!!

Mx

[trev]

Count me in :)

[Bendragon]

I'll be there.

[sketchling]

:( Im out. Sorry guys, I would absolutly have loved to come, but I guess my sister I see once a year or so sould take preference.... especially as she got me VIP tickets at a festival. Sad to not be there though. :(
K

[Crush]

I should be there :)

(not that any of you really have any idea who i am... :bashful:)

[dannE-B]

I shall be there..will be nice to meet you all...im looking forward to it!!

[koshime]

hopefully another time in the north. And whence there are no floods...

[Summer Pudding]

Koshime, if I didn't know you better I'd suspect you were trying to dissuade people from going. The north of England's a big ole place y'know? And Manchester wasn't affected by the floods. Its fine. Dry as a bone.

Pete

[sve]

I'm mentally in, together with you, my beloved British. You are so lucky living there and having those meetings! Hint...I need some pictures of your meetings to see your happy faces, to treat my nostalgia, some photos of chocolate waffles on a stick in front of White tower or something... :(.

[Molly]

Sve! haha - come over!?!?

Ok folks, some of you said your gonna go, so heres a link to a Hostel up nerth http://www.hattersgroup.com/ if anyone else has details that'll help us all out, please post!

Mx

[Summer Pudding]

Sve, honey, you've gotta come. I dunno if they do this in Siberia, but I've been practising my Cossack dancing for the occaision. :)

ZmskmfM5hx8

Pyotr

[koshime]

summer Pud > I love the Narf. I lived there for 7 `ears before assimilation into Rondon. I especially love the profuse pollen of York as you scamper down the ancient battlements, the tens of thousands of sheep and walls, of the lovely walks around the Lake district as hordes of japanese tourist scream. Beatrix Potter! I especially love the good sized portions of roast and Yorkshire pudding up narf, giant sized sandwiches and dinner ladies of Yorkshire descent of similar proportions,

Not to mention Folk in Yorkshire are just good down to earth folk, with hearts as large in magnitude and caring. They say it as it is. Night life up Narf, is variably limited though, unless yo ulive in Liverpool, Leeds, manchester or Sheffield...the occasional cinema or pub can be your only option.

IN addition to the verdant beauty of the rugged peak District, a rock climbers haven, you could chance a lovely drive and walk about the caves in castleton, a hike around the disused train tracks in Buxton and Derby, visit the HQ of Rolls Rolyces in Derbyshire, or the stately homes of the gardens of Chatsworth...all accesible via the M1

Mind you, the wind and the rain can be a damper. If you happen to be a university Student in leeds and Sheffield, beer is cheap, student life is very social and very chilly at nights, but the girls up narf are game to wear skimp to non existent clothing to brave le night club.

Yes, life in the Narf is great.
Be prepared to walk alot (or failign which driving is always useful), and enjoy the great outdoors and if you're really game, head on Narf to the real North in edinburgh, cumbria and glasgow. They're a real treat on the eyes and wild rugged beauty

[Quicksilver]

Sveta deary, join us! :) Always good to see you around.

Jon: WARHEAD and I will be going - I posted shortly after you in the page before this one. Where and at what time will we all be meeting up btw?

Pete: Yeesh, you'd need crazily strong legs to pull that off! :x Interesting choreography, though I didn't like a few of the camera angles.

[[void]]

Hmm I might make it there, how is everyone getting there etc and where are the best (cheapest) places to stay.

On another note check out what happened at uni!

http://www.wmin.ac.uk/images/harrowfire.jpg

[lefran]

void- :O oops do they know how that happened? Is that affecting any of your study areas?

[sve]

OK, I'm moving to EastCoast and starting swimming in your direction...Unless eloping Cubans will persuade me to turn back in the middle of my motion. :)

Pete.. oh, that's so last season...let me lead you through the maze of modern world.... Jump dance, baby, that's a new craze, yeah!!!

tyAvaLsLFl8

[Hazamataz]

Oh aye chuck i'll be here for the meet, Oooooh arrrr i'de bee MAD not too!!

Haha Koshime i love the description, you should work for the tourist board.
Peak district is indeed lovely, I used to walk and climb up near there and near buxton , A place called Windgather Rocks.

Well I look forward to seeing everyone whoes coming there, it shud be Grand!!

[Hazamataz]

If anyone wants to see some Manchester buildings I have some on the last page of my sketchthread below. heheh...shameless advertising :bashful:

[koshime]

Btw, a small heads up.

We'll be getting a new european import in august to the shores of ole Blighty in the South East, known for dreadlocks, awesome artwork and style.

Lets see if I can keep you guys guessin

[lefran]

and edite (fooxoo ) also! i was just speaking to her, and theyre both intend on coming to the meets when theyre in the country

[Molly]

Koshime - you mean Hurricane huh?!?!? he mentioned it a while back in the thread....:)

Spud, I cant wait for your debut performance, its gonna be awesome!!!

ADAM - http://www.hattersgroup.com/index.html visit here for places to stay in Manchester. Im hoping to get a cheap train ticket to Manchester and stay in a hostel. ANYONE ELSE KNOW OF GOOD CHEAP PLACES TO STAY< PLEASE CHIME IN!!!!!!!!

TRAVEL:
NATIONAL EXPRESS (http://www.nationalexpress.com/book_tickets/index.cfm?t=own&gclid=CN_r7ujGpI0CFQGkHgodW0Cctw)- COACH
THE TRAINLINE (http://www.thetrainline.com/default.asp?href=http&#37;3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Eco%2E uk%2Fsearch%3Fsourceid%3Dnavclient%26aq%3Dt%26ie%3 DUTF%2D8%26rlz%3D1T4GFRD%5FenGB203GB204%26q%3Dtrai ns%2Bto%2BManchester%2Bfrom%2BLondon&T2ID=8445_2007713134121)
VIRGIN (http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/gocheaper/default.aspx)
NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES - I'd add a link, but the page takes for ever to load......
Okay, if ya go by coach, its like 6hrs there and 8hrs back... but its heaper than spending &#163;57+ on a train...

[Bones Weep Tedium]

Hello everybody

I am an Illustration student from Bristol. I am friends with Badger, who I am sure many of you will be familiar with?

I have recently started reading conceptart.org, and I am really enjoying it. I'm not sure I'm retaining all the clever little tips I'm discovering, but it's certainly starting to make an impression on me and my practice.

I'm gonna subscribe to this thread and start butting into conversations where I'm not welcome. Hope you get used to me soon.

[Bones Weep Tedium]

For those of you who are interested, please visit my ART BLOG (http://adamfosterfahy.blogspot.com/) to see a couple of bits of my work.

I have suddenly becasue very shameful of my older work (before I started fretting about colour saturation, complimentary colours and a whole hosts of other gems I have pucked up from concept art) so there are only a couple of bits on there. I'll be adding stuff to it as much as I can across this busy summer holiday, and then fairly regularly once I start back at uni.

[sketchling]

greetings sir ::) sent ya a mail reply. :D

[yAdam]

Thats awesome about hurri and fooxoo!...

Hello bones!...

Molly, that place seems fine to me, i'll wait a bit to see if there's anywhere better though, + will find out if I can actually make friday night middle of next week. I'm definately going by train. I couldn't hack the coach :^^;:

I guess if there's gonna be a few of us staying it would probably make sense to go to the same place + it might be cheaper if we do a group booking??

[lefran]

erg, im not allowed to have the day off for the 28th, have a fun time anyways guys :(

[yize]

I'd like to come, not been to Manchester in a long time. I'll be bringing another CA newbie with me too, if that okay.

[dannE-B]

So, for the Northern meet..... will the details be finalized further towards the date set>? or has a time and place already been set and nobody's told Me.?

[koshime]

I'm currently teaching transport design, so next week I'll be traveling between

1/ Brooklands International (http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.cfm) -Tuesday Am to PM - Admission 8 pounds. Learn from hands on WWII service crew and pilots about aviation history, where all the prototypes for racing motorsport and aviation legend was born. Concorde now lives in Brooklands and is being restored here.

2/ RAF London Museum, (http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/index.cfm) Hendon - Free admission from Thursday onwards:
From a total collection of well over two hundred aircraft, over a hundred full-size aircraft from all over the world are displayed under cover on the historic site of the original London Aerodrome. These include the legendary Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber.

3/ RAF Cottesmore (http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcottesmore/)- seeking Harrier afterburner liftoffs and F15s.: RAF Cottesmore is the core component of Joint Force Harrier, and is currently home to the Four operational Harrier Squadrons: 1(Fighter) Squadron, IV(Army Cooperation) Squadron 800 Naval Air Squadron and 801 Naval Air Squadron. The base is also home to 504 (County of Nottingham) Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force.

to grab some decent first hand experience, and knowledge (field trips!) so I can help folk learn how to build functional engines and chassis for various transport designs.

Anyone interested in meeting up, let me know on 07717757807
ta

[sketchling]

elloha everyone... just thought id ask if anyone wants a laptop? My girl is headed off to travel and is sellin it cheap, so maybe ppl want a painting machine (not the fastest, but tis cheap) ... 80 quid. dunno, anyways, specs are:

AMD athlon xp 2400
512 ram
Win2000
Ethernet / Sound / Graphics onboard
40gig hdd (just replaced.)
Cd writer
netgear wireless card
Lexmark x75 all in one printer/scanner
logitec webcam

anyone interested? sorry for posting an ad, but thought a strugglin student out there might like it :) rather have it used for painting!

[lefran]

oooh, i might be interested, but i wouldnt be able to get it for a month as i have no funds now because im off to barcelona for the week tomorrow, and my next pay day is just under a month, if thats too long no problem, sell it on to someone else, especially coz id imagine postage to be a lot

[yize]

I'm interested but if you really want it lefran your welcome to it, since you posted first.

[lefran]

No thats fine, ill probably need my money for petrol anyway, carry on :)

[Summer Pudding]

So, for the Northern meet..... will the details be finalized further towards the date set>? or has a time and place already been set and nobody's told Me.?

OK, we're going to a gallery, the name of which escapes me, but meeting up in Dimitris, (a bar near Deansgate station) at 12 o'clock.

There's umpteen arty festivals and whatnot going on around the time, but nothing's really leaping out at me yet. Still keeping an eye on this though.

Deansgate station has about 500 exits, so I don't expect you to find Dimitris with ease. If you head in the direction of the Hilton (the massively tall hotel with Hilton on the side), you're on Deansgate, so is Dimitris.

If in doubt, give me a tinkle on 07817573280.

Pete

[lefran]

Well i cant cme to the meet now, but im off to barcelona today until friday so that makesup somewhat! See some gaudi, drink some sangria hehe, i'll be back in a week!

[Quicksilver]

I passed my driving test!! ^__^

Have fun, Frannigan~

Lookin' forward to the meet :D

[Kian]

Congrats NAOMI :D

[koshime]

Naomi > Does that mean acquiring a car in the near future?

[yize]

Well done ^^

[Quicksilver]

Thanks, Jon!! :D x

Chee: Dunno, my mum doesn't think I should take a car with me to uni and I'm not sure if I can afford it. Will seee....I don't mind either way - not fussed on driving, though my dad kept poking me to learn and get a license, so ya....

yize: Thankye

[Mr Man]

Hey folks, thought id see how everyones doing.
Congrats on the driving Naomi :) and have fun in Barcelona Fran!!!!

This meets sounds like itll be pretty neat, ill see what I can do about cash, Ive missed far too many meets to miss another. Could do with a good ass criting.

Have fun

Rich

[Molly]

damn, cash flow for the Nrth Meet a problem too - can I crash on someones floor? (anyone?anyone?) ;)

Mx

[Mr Man]

Aye I think I too will need a place to crash :S I can sleep in a cupboard if nescessary.

Is anyone by any chance driving through or near stratford upon avon, or anywhere in the west midlands really? Ill help pay towards petrolio of course, but if its way out dont worry about it.
Train prices are abit hefty depending if I get this student discount card in time.

Also any thoughts about a thunderdome soon? Unless ive just recently missed one.

[Summer Pudding]

I would suggest you all pile over to mine, but I've got the inlaws and a small army of nieces and nephews making camp in Pudding Towers on the weekend. I couldn't guarantee your safety.

Pete

EDIT: rockin' new site btw T

[AK86]

Summer Pudding Sounds cool. I will have to look at a map prior to finding the place so I don’t get lost and embarrass myself in front of my pals/Caers, who will hopefully both join in. I will give you a bell on the day. Yeah every one probably doesn’t have a clue who I am but I am just going to come along anyways and have a laugh, get some serious crit and hopefully makes some pals.

[Summer Pudding]

Just finished talking with Mrs Pudding. Turns out the invasion of the inlaws is the week after. If you two don't find a gaff in Manchester, you can kip at mine in Bolton (20 mins on the train, or 5 quid each in a cab)

Pete

[Hybridstar]

This meet sounds uber great. Would have been cool to meet all newcomers as well as the mighty pudding imself. Also be good to meet the bravery, we were in a t dome matchup together once but work meant that he couldnt stump up.:(

Will check dates and all.

Any chance of getting a UK badass meet together? Chance to meet all the peeps that we havent been able to so far. I aint met that many btw!!!!:(

[dannE-B]

ah ok that sounds like a good meeting place..will see you all there then i guess..

[Summer Pudding]

Also be good to meet the bravery, we were in a t dome matchup together once but work meant that he couldnt stump up.:(
(

Bravo aint comin' old son. Soz. He's spending time with his 'kid' of all things! Tsk! :)

Maybe next time.

Spuddles

[koshime]

How about a small south meet after the great northern meet (for those who could not make it, including myself).

Kim and I can help ferry a few souls to this wonderful place in the South, Farnham called the sculpture park (great scupltures, and isnpiration for any artist - figurative/landscape/transport) and a lovely National Trust area, called the Devil's Punchbowl, al arge deep gorge dissappearing into a deep valley, as if a massive giant's hand carved a nich into the mountain side.

[lefran]

congrats naomi :D
Just got back, had a good time- getting up in a few hours to get harry potter!

[koshime]

Fin reading it. finally then end... woot!

[Molly]

Koshime - I would love to go to the Sculpture Park, I've seen pics of it; the students at my ole school went last year...

Everyones got the new Harry Potter book, I feel so left out......

Mx

[Aly Fell]

Molly dropped me a PM about the Manchester gathering...

I did say 'yes' earlier in't' year to this, and still might be able to do it. I'll double check wiv da missus to see if she's arranged a quick trip to the Bahamas without telling me. This may just be my preference, but I would have thought the Village might have been a better place to meet up. It's closer to Manchester City Art Gallery and also Piccadilly train station. However, I'm easy and don't want to stick my oar in when plans have been made.

I'll see if Mr Duddlebug is up for it too. How is the flooding affecting people? Buxton's the highest town in England, so I'm expecting house prices to soar(!) but even we get the odd flood.

[Summer Pudding]

I'm not sure how susceptible you are to flattery and sucking up, but it won't be the same without you and Duddle, etc. :)

Is Dixon aware of this also btw?

Pete

PS: I believe the gallery we'll be going to is the one you mentioned. Jon has the skinny on that. I've never been myself. Also, Dimitri's is only a ten minute wlk or so from the gallery, and its pretty much the only watering hole we're familiar with. :)

PPS: Bolton's a bit 'soggy', but not 'float awayey'.

[lefran]

woot! ive got the day off for saturday! i have to work all this week though but 's fine! Hurrah :D

[Molly]

LeFran - does that mean, your coming this weekend???

Can someone get hold of Cartoonfox and Adam????

3rd floor flat for me, so no flooding when the worst hits Lundon!!
-Did anyone see the Grand Prix on Sun? Now THAT was absolutely fantastic! Lots of rain, lots of crashes!!! Tho, Hamilton came 12, but hey - crashes!!!

Mx

[lefran]

Tekura-yes it does :)
and i have both fox and adams phone numbers if you want them

[Badger]

Hellooo there! I'm not dead! i haven't been drawing though, i've been having my soul sucked away by full time shitty work.

I will be attending this saturday, with ALL my hair. Is there somewhere i can crash? i'm a full time student which gives me plus one comfort and the ability to sleep almost anywhere.

I will be rolling up in my holy rover, which even the floods cannot tame, the nineties was good for one things obviously. I shall get the hair dryer now.

-B-

[TheGnoll]

hey UK peeps,
just wanted to tell you guys n gals i'm going to be in London from the 3nd to the 19th of August.It would be cool to meet you people :)

ciao

[hurricane]

in 6 days i'll be one of you all, i'm moving to Brighton on friday (27th)

[Badger]

Holy! Bjorn you are moving to Brighton!? got a job at NCsoft or some such? Awesome stuff!

Hey Gnoll, where in London you gonna be?

-B-

[koshime]

And to welcome - luvely...wet beach weather.....

[Summer Pudding]

Pudding Towers is fast filling up with arty types. There's room for one medium sized omnivorous woodland creature, and that's it!

Bjorn, you don't have to move to the UK to join this group y'know? Just ask! :)

Pete

[yAdam]

Hey josh, if I can make it round yours on saturday morning could I possibly get a lift? I will pay you for petrol of course......unless you are still in bristol...

and, well, I was gonna ask if I could crash at yours pete, but considering the 3 you have already + your family I may be a bit too much.. So any other kind people out there??? If not I may just head back saturday night if I can find a train.....

:)

[Kian]

Hi peeps.
This is the place we'll be going to. I really enjoyed walking around there last time I went.

www.manchestergalleries.org

p.s lemme know if the link doesnt work

[hurricane]

Badger, i'll be working at Creative Assembly
koshime, thanks thanks thanks :D
summer pudding, but i want to be your bestest best bestfriend! :(
:D

cheers

[koshime]

Hey Bjorn > remember Ikea London do deliver. So best bet. Come on up. Visit. choose. ask to deliver and set the other half on waiting for delivery :)

[lefran]

is anyone staying up on friday night as well? i know tekura is, but just wondering what other people are doing,
i have work on sunday at 12:30, and it looks like i cant get transport back early enough that day, and last train back is at 9:30 pm, i was thinking if i went on the friday, can at least get one pub night in :P

[TheGnoll]

i'm going to stay in a hostel in Belsize for the first 5 days, then i'm going out of London to Maidenhead (wow.) for the rest of the trip.But i'll travel to L ondon everytime i can---would be great to meet you people ;)

ciao

[Summer Pudding]

is anyone staying up on friday night as well?

I, and I imagine some of the boys from Blade will be going to Mojo's. They play classic rock, indie, alternative (alternative to what? dunno). Open till 2ish. I can't speak for McCoy, but imagine he'll make an appearance there too. Before we go there, we'll be at Dimitri's taverna.

Pete

[Chermilla]

Badger, i'll be working at Creative Assembly
koshime, thanks thanks thanks :D
summer pudding, but i want to be your bestest best bestfriend! :(
:D

cheers

Congrats on the job!! I was going to try for the UI/HUD designer job there but have decided to stay at 2Kgames for the time being until I get my portfolio more up to scratch..what are you going to be going there? I know they had a lot of new positions going! It's based near Horsham isn't it, their offices? Should be an okay commute from Brighton anyway!!

Cx

[lefran]

I, and I imagine some of the boys from Blade will be going to Mojo's. They play classic rock, indie, alternative (alternative to what? dunno). Open till 2ish. I can't speak for McCoy, but imagine he'll make an appearance there too. Before we go there, we'll be at Dimitri's taverna.

Pete

Ok thanks, do i need to bring anything up with me at all, like sleeping bag etc? I'll be getting to Manchester station at around 7:15, and i have Jon's number to find out where you guys'll be, and from our conversation just now i think he'll be coming too

[duddlebug]

Hey Fellas...

I'm gonna see what i can do about meeting y'all on Saturday. My wife was due and op yesterday, but it's been put back a week so i don't have to do the Florence Nightingale until next week!

I can't make Friday, because i've got shedloads of work to do, and we're going to Wales on Saturday, so that me and Jane can go for a meal while 'Nanny Wales' babysits Daisy.

This is a really really rare occurrence and we wanna go out before Jane's op and a few weeks or so recovering and stuck at home, so it may stop me turning up, but i'm hoping i can persuade Jane to do some shopping in Manchester or summfink on Saturday...?

It'd be nice to meet y'all so i'll try and sort something out!!

EDiT: I've just spotted the Dmitri's bit at 12pm. Yum Yum! I LOVE Dmitri's... But what time do you reckon you'll be at the gallery, Pudd?

[Badger]

duddlebug Hey Jonny, i hope things are ok, would be great to meet you sir.

I am up for heading up Friday if adam doesn't mind, i would muchly like a night out with you guys at the end of the week, depends if you'll have me.

McCoy will have no choice but to show his face, i'll make sure of that, don't you worry.
-B-

[koshime]

Dudlebug > try to see if your wife is in the middle or near the begining of the operation list. That normally gets done on time

[hurricane]

chermilla : cool, hope you apply later then, i'll be doing concept art to start with. It's going to be great!
yea, they're located in Horsham :)

cheers all

[Kian]

Congrats on the job Bjorn.

Hope you can make it Johnny! As far as when we'll be in the gallery, I'm really not sure. But ring me if you get the chance on 07742863038 to see where we are on the day :)

And Josh! Damn right man, get yo punk ass up on the Friday too :D

[Summer Pudding]

Johnny, I suggested the midday rendevous at Dimitri's cos its dead easy to find once you get to Deansgate station. I don't think we'll be getting bladdered there, and crawling to the gallery just as its shutting or anything. :)

Prob wait half an hour there for the tardies, sink a half, and head to the gallery en mass.

If anyone thinks they can't make the 12 o'clock rendevous, here's directions to the gallery.

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/planning-your-visit/how-to-get-here/

Pete

If anyone gets lost, pressganged, etc, you've got mine and Jon's mobile numbers

[Aly Fell]

Dimitri's at 12 eh! I should be able to make that. Don't know how long for, but it'd be really cool to meet people at long last! I'll stay in touch with the Duddle fellah, as we come from the same armpit of the world...

[sve]

I'm sad and :nohope: .... I saw gallery's website and it looks over packed with information and history... I was stuck with historical costumes for hour alone... You, guys and gals have to, just have to take photos of every participant and scenery...
hello, hello from the other side of the ocean and hope to see your faces... it will comfort me... Such a wonderful company in such a desirable place of meeting...

[Hazamataz]

Hi all! it's getting close now, n` looking forward to it :).

Yes the city art gallery is a fine gallery. Theres a big section of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and plenty more other goodies. Except the recent Kylie Minogue exhibition didn't really float my boat.

I've just heard about a bar called "Cloud23" on the new hilton hotel (It's the one that looks like a massive stick of ram coming out of Manchester center) Yes he said there are some excellent views from there and free to get in, all though pricey drinks.
http://www.hilton.co.uk/property/1201_Restaurant.jsp?vid=11614255&hid=11536699

Gotta be a better views that the so called "Manchester Eye":nohope:

Ahh what else is there...

The town hall is always worth a view, and archetypal gothic castle in centre of Manchester. Dark corridors and ornate spiral staircases galore, and ofcorse the standard vampire baron mayor boss somewhere on the upper levels.

Theres the Powerhall at the museum of science and industry, that't right POWERhall. Hundreds of old oily steam-engines in a huge shed, ticking and spinning and whirring away.

There could be a german festival outside the Manchester Town hall, complete with Lederhosen, frankfurters and bavarian music. It's seems to be there for half the year.

And there all free!!

Yea theres plenty of options, too much for one day really, but see where the day takes us.
Look forward to seeing you all.

[Molly]

Hurricane! Nice one! :)

eeeek! Im looking forward to this meet! Trev and I should be arriving in Manchester round 1.30pm ish on Friday, we wanna look round the town!

My mobile is 07923907779 - if anyone needs it, not likely, but...hey..*shrugs*:)
See you all soon.....Mx

[yAdam]

josh, can't make it on friday, but don't worry as I'm not 100% sure if I will be able to make saturday either now. I'm still planning to, but I will see where I end up friday night :) Don't mind getting the train though, so its cool!

[Dirty C]

My word, the Manchester meet's finally happening? Lordy, that's good to hear!

Haven't heard from you lot much for a while now. OK, so I haven't exactly been bugging you either I suppose.

So right now I'm off making some cash cause the moolah ran out about six months in. I'm working for a company you've heard of (starts with a G, probably has a window next to the location bar on your browser) but only plan to do it for a few months so I can get back into it full time afterwards.

Have to say that with the definite exception of the Brat, I'd love to have had a few more of me old Blighty crew around these parts. On that note, btw, keep a sharp eye out on the thread if you're inclined.

And if any of you lot ever make it over here, you're sodding obliged to take me out and get me drunk. You wouldn't believe how different life over here is.

Miss you all *sniff*

[Summer Pudding]

Ahh, that explains the text I got the other day. I thought, who the fuck do I know who Google'd be interested in hiring. Thought it must have been a wrong number. No offence folks. :)

Right, lets clear this up now. There's room at mine for whoever wants to crash in Manchester tonight. Just don't count on getting a duvet. Probably best to bring a sleeping bag if you have one.

[fooxoo]

I ll be in Brighton around the 17th August, heheheh, and Hurri and I, we ll be so going to the UK meets (or at least trying hard to go to them). You brits to great on organizing them eheheheheh

cheers all!

[Quicksilver]

Christian: Good to see you here! How's it going? Will probably catch ya on MSN at some point anyhoo. So what, do they not get pissed every day/week over there? ;P

Edite: Cool~~ There's bound to be another meet before school kicks up.

Everyone: WARHEAD and I will meet you guys at the Gallery tomorrow. I've got most of your numbers so no worries there - let's just hope the sodding trains will be running properly!!

Northern folk: Will we need wellies or is it safe and dry there? 'Cause I'm planning on wearing sandals and I have to dash for the train to London in less than an hour ¬_¬

[Eriboss]

hi everyone sorry for the recent radio silence, have been very busy.
But me and wiz have finally unveiled our new collaborative art site venture, would love for you all to check it out

ff post: http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102734 (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102734)

site: www.toomuchturps.com
cheers

eri

[Badger]

I am just about to leave... rush hour huzzah! i will probably be picking up Mr Man from a field where he works scaring crows i gather.
-B-

[koshime]

If anyone is living in london/Cambridgeshire.

Tommorow, there is a brilliant air show ,commemorating the 10th anniversary of the American Air museum at the IWM Duxworth, J10 off M11 Cambridgeshire.

Today, I had the fortune of seeing up close some lovely american vintage warbirds arrive from overseas just as the mueseum was closing. Saw a B21- Liberator (nickenamed Sally B) taxi in from the open skies, followed by a feisty Spitfire that roared past at low altitude (what a roar and sound. that engine is pure lurve) only to taxi to the crowd and as the antique headgear came off, long golden tresses revealed a comely female pilot. pheweeet! and a antique Yellow Tiger moth that followed in tow.

Meanwhile, some old Bi panes took off and performed some basic circular manouvres.

Its great to go on the day before an event, as there are less crowds and more photo opportunities!

Duxford on GoogleMaps (http://www.medievalfx.com/photos/aerospace/duxford.jpg)
great thing is you can actually see the green B24 parked outside the airfield....

Duxford Collage
(http://community.imaginefx.com/forums/storage/737/43895/DuxfordCollage.jpg)

[Crush]

Woooo today was awesome! :^^:

Hope everyone got back safely :)

[koshime]

wet now

[Hazamataz]

I thouroughly second that crush.
Thank you everyone for an excellent meet! Hope you all enjoyed it :D

Now lets get on to the frenchies about our thunderdome

[Summer Pudding]

Had a blast on the Friday. Woke up feeling like a breakdancing competition was kicking off in my head on the Saturday though, hence the monosylabic, glassy eyed thing I had going on for most of the day.

It was great meeting up with y'all. Thanks for not not leaving my house like a bombsite. :)

PS: does anyone else have snaps from Mojo's?

[Mr Man]

Got back alright thanks to the trusty Badgermobile. Had a great time people and thanks for making me feel so welcome! Ive got my buzz back and im ready to fire up the ol drawing arm.

[Cold]

Was good on Saturday, sun was out as well, which is nice to see. Must do again in a workshop style.

[lefran]

great meet guys, nice to have seen you all again, and new faces too, thanks again pete!
oh and, no i think it was just your camera pete, think josh took a few on his phone though

[sleep]

SO

about a london meet..

[lefran]

Actually i forgot, i do have one picture- my batteries died straight away after :(
I think Tekura needs a shave though-
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/lefran56/others/TekuraJon.jpg

Oh and we so need to somehow find a way to put the training montage music on here haha
(i'm totally listening to it now- i'm going for a 20 mile job in a minute haha)(Like hell)

[TheGnoll]

SO

about a london meet..

i second that.Again, it would be great to see any of you guys during my stay in the UK ;)

ciao

[Quicksilver]

Here be my (and one of Fran's) photos from the meet!

PHOTOS: Manchester Meet '07 (http://www.cheeb.co.uk/photos/ca/manchester_28-07-07.html)

If you want me to put yours on there too just let me know and send them to me by PM/email/MSN along with captions if you like.

Had a great time with everyone yesterday (Saturday? Since technically it's already Monday). Shame we couldn't stay any longer, but will defo have to have another meet soon!

Love you all, hehe
/sob
~~Naomi xxx

[aph]

badger badger badger badger...

I want to look your sb now haha, and the rest! Londooooon, before I leave can? =D

[yAdam]

Great photos naomi! I Should have made a bit more of an effort to get my arse in gear on saturday morning.

[sve]

Ahhh, photos, I wanted them so much... I love you all!!! Naomi the most!!! You are awesome, all of you, you like rock stars for me! Thaaaank you for photos and for allowing people to photograph you!!!

[Aly Fell]

It was wonderful to meet everyone on Saturday, and have a chat! Sorry I had to disappear off... meeting my good lady for a meal! I hope everyone got home OK...

[duddlebug]

Mornin' folks...

'twas good to meet y'all on Saturday, even if i was a little confused with names. I hadn't realised that badger wasn't actually a badger. And Daisy was very disappointed that Summer Pudding wasn't actually a Summer Pudding (it's her favourite dessert). But i found you both more chatty than actual badgers or actual summer puddings (even summer puddings with hangovers) so that was good.

Sorry i had to disappear off to Wales a bit early! (And that i was encumbered by my ladieeez!)

It'd be good to try and do something again, and maybe get some doodlin' in....

Right, time to get my felt tips out...

[Kian]

To say I was having a serious hangover, I had a great day out with everyone. Cheers :)
And keep an eye out for the rest of the photos, theres plenty yet to come.

[Kan Muftić]

Hi everyone,

I guess, I may join the club now. I work in Brighton at NC Soft Europe since last monday. Will keep my eye on the next meeting.

Cheers,

[Molly]

awesome meet; thanx again Pud for letting us crash at your place, I hope you got your chores done in time;)!

Posh, Duddle - a pleasure meeting you both! Hope you both hada good weekend! :) Duds, your Daisy is just the cutest little girl I've seen in my whole life!!! makes me broody....hehe

Chupacabra welcome! looks like you wont be alone for long in ole sunny Brighton, Hurricane will be joining you soon!

Sketchling - sorry I didnt reply to your text, I meant to! Hope your having a blast done in Pinewood, I cant wait to see what you been up to!!!! :)

And so, the UK thread expands.....

[Quicksilver]

Love you too, Sve ^_^ Glad you liked the photos.

[Mr Man]

Haha, awsome Pics Naomi! Man I didnt realise I looked over the top of my glasses so much, gonna have to buy some string to hold em up :dead:

p.s. Our forces are growing stronger wahoo!

[sve]

Hanging around this thread, waiting for more faces and I hope to have a look at Manchester too.. I looove photos and I'm Anglomaniac and I extrememly enjoy sharply appearing individualism in you, people. That's what I appreciate the most in your country and you... it is a wider term than you probably think. You don't even know how distinguished from the rest of the world you are from your posts and photos. I believe that's something in the air or English grass... or cruel and bright history of your country... There is some mix of skepticism, tolerance, passion and good manners in your different personalities it's salty and spicy but never pale... Wonderful soup. I'm saying this absolutely seriously. You are extremely introverted and reserved in one and passionate and open in another.
I'm happy to hear that it was a great meeting.

[yize]

It was fun on Saturday, it was nice to met everyone. Sorry me and sonicxtreme had to disappear after the museum , sadly we had to head off back to my parents.

[sleep]

steady on, sve! i would much rather be brazilian but i guess they are a bit hairy

so, do you people want to meet in the next couple of weeks or something? sundays are best, yes?

[sve]

Don't post without a picture :dur:, starting next person :).

[Badger]

AWESOME fun guys! had such a good time! I am eternally greatful to 'the pud' for putting me up for two nights, I'm trying to find some un blurry photos now.
Was great to finally meet you Jonny and Aly!
Hope you all had as much fun!
-B-

[[void]]

I feel so distinguished and salty all of a sudden after reading sve's post.

^_^

I wish i could have made the last meet, it looked really good. Some people I've never had a chance to meet yet, next time hopefully. Been a bit inactive but i should have a nice big update in a month or so.

Hope everyone had a good time, lets see some more photos!

[Aly Fell]

AWESOME fun guys! had such a good time! I am eternally greatful to 'the pud' for putting me up for two nights, I'm trying to find some un blurry photos now.
Was great to finally meet you Jonny and Aly!
Hope you all had as much fun!
-B-
You too Josh! The blurrier of me the better! ;)

[Badger]

Here you go then

Mr Man (Rich) and Kian (Jon to the McCoy) (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/mrmankian.jpg)

Summer Pudding (Pete) playing a piece of classical on his invisible piano (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/invisiblepiano.jpg)

Summer Pudding (Pete) and Kian (Jon to the McCoy) in Dimitri's (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/dimitris.jpg)

Group Shot of Haz's posse (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/manc1.jpg)

Blurry Pic of Aly :P (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/manc2.jpg)

Panoramic 1
(http://www.badgertracks.net/random/mojos-pan.jpg)
Panoramic 2 (http://www.badgertracks.net/random/dimitris-pan.jpg)

-B-

[Quicksilver]

Haha, excellent!

Pete: Lovin' the invisible piano - you should make it your next avatar, haha.

[sve]

Yes, yes, distinguished and salty!!!! Thank you fro letting me present a little in this past fun! If I were rich I would buy Mercedes Benz with bling wheels for each of you... a bit vulgar gesture :). but kind of nice , isn't it?

Panoramic 1 shook my grounds. Fran presents twice :O ... Isn't it salty?

Now please don't get introverted on me in the next moment and I politely ask you with a very weak hope to tell me what they serve in Dmitri's.

heh, Aly, you are sly one, I imagined you with a double chin, rosy cheeks and round belly in my mind despite that I saw two caricatures on you... I love that you are thin, dark haired, shrewd and sharp on a contrary... you have layers, like an onion or parfait.

Pete, I love your thin fingers...

[lefran]

heeh yeah that photos weird! dimitris is a greek tapas bar, so they did traditional dishes like souvlaki, kleftico etc, and they also did sandwiches etc
.....and a lot of alcahol ;)

[sve]

Oh, thank you Fran, you are very kind considering that I'm too nosy...I of course have no idea what kind of food souvlaki and kleftico are... but ... OK. I'll google them myself... thank you so much.

[sleep]

sve you are quite odd but i like that.

[Chermilla]

I might have to try and make it to one of these 'meets' sometime...but only if it's in London hehe. ^_^

Cx

[Badger]

The French you say!?

[lefran]

i would suggest a bristol meet again rather than London all the time, it was manchester last time yeah, but it is a good idea to go to random places all the time. i know its been said before, costs a lot fo other people blah blah, time to get there blah blah, but bristol is half way between us folk and londoners,
a london meet would be good though coz i love london, but i think maybe another bristol one would be good

[sve]

Ahhh, Tie,,, thank you so much... you remind me something Brazilian, that must be your hair :). Odd, eh? who is normal, my dear? Keep I my mouth shot you wouldn't have known about your own peculiar specifics... Remember the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen? Snow Queen?... I very often do.

Snow Queen said to little enchanted boy, Kai... " that if he could place the pieces of ice so that they spelled that word <eternity>, then he would be his own master and she would give him the whole world and a new pair of skates; but, however much he tried, he couldn't do it."

I interpret it as we need to understand who we are, what our essence is and why we are the way we are... and we realize this the most when we see ourselves in encounters with other people...


I saw cameras in Pete's and Molly's hands and Kian promised more photos... I know he promised not to me but... :)...That makes me going.

[WARHEAD]

Hey Guys,

It was cool to see everyone again ! And especially to see what Jonny and Aly really looked like ;) haha...
anyway here are a few odd pics (Sve will be happy) - wasn't in the mood to take many....

Naomi (http://www.war-studio.com/HostedImages/Meet1.jpg)
errr.. Naomi again ;) (http://www.war-studio.com/HostedImages/Meet2.jpg)
In the pub (http://www.war-studio.com/HostedImages/Meet3.jpg)
Molly ninja hands (http://www.war-studio.com/HostedImages/Meet4.jpg)
Le badgerino doin sudoku (http://www.war-studio.com/HostedImages/Meet5.jpg)

will be good to meet up again soon sometime....

[TheGnoll]

i'll ask once again, i guess it can't harm :D

it would be great if there could be a london meet of some kind during my stay (2nd aug to 20th aug)

me and my buddies will be around time in museums n stuff, but after the 6th i'll be almost on my own (in Maidenhead).

btw, what time does the underground "close"? Cause me and my friends have no idea of how the "night life" is there.Any suggested places to hang out in?

ciao

[aph]

It seems a few people are up for some sort of London meet, anywhoo, I might just go ahead and go back to The Hunterian Museum (http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/museums/index.html) again soon.

Anyone wanna come along in the next week or two? I'm definately up for a few more visits there, its totally weird inside that place lol.

[sve]

Gnoll, buddy,,, I found this page about tube in London... it opens and closes differently in different stations... but in average they close from 12 to 1 am and open in about 5 am.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1129.aspx

I recommend the long bus tour (there is a short one too) through all historical London... It's about 3 hours. I saw people playing cricket on the other side of Parliament buildings while sitting on the bus :x... I have the most pleasant memories about it.

I recommend Yorkshire pudding in two incarnations: with ice cream and next day with beef and gravy inside it... I recommend Irish steak and mushrooms pie as well. They are unforgettable dishes...
Think about me when you bite it, I will be biting in the same time with you :).


Warhead, thank you, yeah, it is happiness :). in the faces especially.

[WARHEAD]

Hey Gnoll.....

The tube shuts around 1am on weekdays and a bit later on weekends, but the last train is usually around 12.15am so you 'have' to catch that one if you don't want a taxi or late night bus... there is a lot of engineering work going on at the moment so a lot of lines close at weekends and the Victoria Line closes early on weekdays at the moment. Check Sve's post for more info.....

Koshime, Sketchling and I usually meet up once in a while.. we'll see if we can set somethin up for the Londoners though I'm super busy with my Masters at the moment....

[Quicksilver]

...Naomi
errr.. Naomi again ;)...
....I thought you were just testing your camera? ;o; I look like a doofus in the second one, lol

Another meeteroo, eh? What days will people be free, generally?

TheGnoll: Don't worry, you weren't being ignored! I think Hurri's in the UK now, and fooxoo will be following around the time you'll be here, so we could arrange something then. :)

[lefran]

i was pushing it having time off for the last one, so i probably wont be able to make another weekend one for a while, any weekday would be fine with me though, just the working types wouldnt be able to make it

[TheGnoll]

thanks :)

uhm...guess our evenings will have to be shorter that usual...but me n my friends could always find a place nearby...

@sve, thanks for the link, and the info.Its not the first time i go to ENgland, but its my first stay in London (since this year i used to stay in that god-forsaken place called Maidenhead n just go up to London for the day) so i already had the pleasure to taste yorkshire pudding, home made too...but my fav definately remains pub food.No way you can find ANYTHING like the bacon, baked beans, gammon steak and sausages you find in a pub here in italy.I just love that kind of stuff.

@WARHEAD:thanks for the info.Lookin' forawrd to seeing you people.

@Quicksilver: yay! that would be cool indeed.

I'm leaving thursday, but i'll try n keep in touch from the hostel or something :)

ciao

[Aly Fell]

Sve - Thanks... although I have layers like an unmade bed, not an onion! ;) Yorkshire pudding and ICE CREAM! Ooher... Maybe I should try it... although I do prefer gravy!

[Summer Pudding]

God Almighty, haven't you people got work to do? 6000+ posts? No wonder this country's going to the dogs! :(

Dilligent, hard working Pete

[trev]

Good to see everyone at the weekend, though I think Ill drink less and draw more next time ;)

[sve]

Sve - Thanks... although I have layers like an unmade bed, not an onion! ;) Yorkshire pudding and ICE CREAM! Ooher... Maybe I should try it... although I do prefer gravy!
Unmade bed's layers are much better than onion's :). It means you have some thinner spots... sort of Achilles heel, you know, in a good sense... better for me... I can reach you and enjoy nectar of your soul :).
hehe, you see I know something about food, you should venture ice cream Yorkshire's pudding :).

Pete... I suspect you asked people to make poses and made blank shots... Sharing is caring, my friend.

Gnoll... I think you should write food reviews in respectable magazines... You sold those fried beans to me.

[Molly]

aph - I pop to the Hunterian on spare days; I've got a separate sketchbook dedicated to the gnarly beings adorning the shelfs there .... I'll may well be back over there next week, I miss it....

A Bristol meet some time would be good;
A random London meet with London peeps would be good....

A workshop day would be nice too; I miss life drawing. Theres a studio in Brixton which charges &#163;18 per day. All we need is a model and equipment...

mx

[TheGnoll]

never heard of this hunterian museum, but since its my 4th visit i'm starting to run short of attractions...if that can be possible in london :D

i'm leaving in a few hours...can't wait :D

ciao

[aph]

Molly - Yeah it kicks ass, problem is last time I spent around 3 hours staring at things before realising I hadn't put pencil to paper haha. Would love to see your drawings =)
Let me know if your going soon ya?

TheGnoll - Going to Hunterian? oooh =D happy times in there..

[TheGnoll]

tell me when you want to go, i should be free after the 6th of aug...fro the siteit looks pretty interesting.

ok peeps, got a flight to catch, c ya there hopefully!

ciao!

[Summer Pudding]

I've found a new theme for the UK thread that leaves that Rocky IV music in the shade. Great scene from a great movie, and probably the best 'things can only get better' type montage in movie history. Push it to the limit people!

sLe4xgP0jUw

Pete

[Mr Man]

I can reach you and enjoy nectar of your soul :).

I hope your not some kind of Vampire sve :P

Oooh ooh, a Brizzle meet would be fab! It'll be easier for me if its after Ive moved in there though, which will probs be around the 7th of sept I think. If I am allowed to have a guest then Ill put someone up for the night, that is if there is any room at all. I'm presuming these student dorms barley hold a guinee pig let alone One bald Neanderthal.

[sve]

Aren't we all to some degree? :). I'll be fair, give some in return :). Someone needs to taste the nectar or it will go sour :).