AragornSG Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for the info Ran! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm assuming everyone who posts on this thread is coming along to the meet afterwards. That's why everyone is in the list on the first post. Since I was asked to keep count. But I can remove names if people mention they can't make the meet part.I'm curious as to what to expect from the moot ... mainly time wise just to get an idea in case it might be a bit late to bring the little one along.I don't think there is any time pressure. Come in after the signing and leave when it pleases. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Bah. Looks like you must count me out. I was looking forward to this, and meeting everyone, but work is work. I will wave at you from a different time zone, though. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpe95 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi. I'm coming over from St Andrews in Scotland with three friends for the signing and we would love to come to the moot afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'll be there.As if there ever was any doubt :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi ParrisI'm planning to come along to both. I'm curious as to what to expect from the moot ... mainly time wise just to get an idea in case it might be a bit late to bring the little one alongSI - the moot is very very very free-form. Folks turn up at the pub, get a drink, order something to eat if desired, and the fun begins. We'll meet new folks, talk about all sorts of things with people we met 15 minutes earlier, share many laughs and have some off-the-cuff fun. There will probably be a few toasts to one and all, George will say 'thanks for coming', and we'll have as much fun as legally allowed until we have to go our separate ways because it's a work night.I know that doing grownup activities, especially in a pub, is not always easy with little ones in tow. But there should be some time early in the moot when its not too crowded/crazy that you and the little one should be able to enjoy. (I was a kid who spent a lot of time in the local taverns with the folks, got very experienced in jukebox tunes selection and was a pinball junkie before I was 10, but I gather those activities for children are now frowned upon by society). So if your child and your schedule allows, I hope you'll be able to come along, even if you can't stay for very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerIvor Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks Parris, that's what I wanted to know. I wanted to bring her along as it's always nice to bring her for an outing, and my wife was curious to come along too. As it's very free-form it'll suit perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuthaHydra / Lord Jo Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'll be there.As if there ever was any doubt :)Right, now we are definatly going to the George :) Wooooooooooooooooookieeeeee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 OK I have just purchased flights into Belfast on the 3rd and out of Dublin on the 6th which means I am committed to attending both meets.So next thing is to sort out accommodation, still looking, still thinking about it. The question is where do I spend the Wednesday night - Belfast or Dublin?Is there anyone else doing this crazy attend both events thing and if so when are you travelling between the two? If anyone is going to drive and can offer a lift that would be grand, or if you're taking the train that could be a plan as well. Let me know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulocks Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'll be there again with +1 more ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulocks Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 @ sermountaingoatI am attending both. I will be arriving in Dublin on the 1st, taking the train(bus as well due to damage) from Dublin Connelly station to Belfast Central on the 2nd. We are currently talking in the other thread about possible group rates and lodgings. But then we will be departing again for Dublin on the morning of the 4th. I plan on drinking my Irish fill on the night of the 3rd, so it just seems to make more sense to wait until the 4th to trek back to Dublin.You are more than welcome to join us on the train my friend.We are taking the 12:50 train from Dublin - Belfastand the 11:15 train from Belfast to Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daithi Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 My Dad is diving me up (a tad lame, I know) so I might struggle to get to the pub but I will hopefully arrive in for a stage. Does anyone know if its possible at all to get George to sign what I think is a 1st edition of aGoT, I'm willing to buy another book but I would be exhilarated and thrilled far beyond any rationality if he signs my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Does anyone know if its possible at all to get George to sign what I think is a 1st edition of aGoT, I'm willing to buy another book but I would be exhilarated and thrilled far beyond any rationality if he signs my book.As far as I know, there should be no problem with signing an old book or two alongside a new book.Given current numbers, I'm not sure we'll all fit in the top floor of the Oval. I suppose we can spread out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulocks Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I personally would prefer us all together.I mean we're talking 35-40 people now I believe? I have to think that there is at least one good pub in the area that wants to serve 160 beverages if not more. Guaranteed money is always better than a hope.Are we set on The Oval? I do hear that they make the best Irish Stew you can get ;)I'm interested in visiting The Brazen Head and The Barge as well, but knowing nothing about the area, these places might be worse about catering to our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedles Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Well I'll head into the Oval this week and change the time from 5 to 6, and the expected people from 20ish to 30ish. Re other places. The Barge certainly wouldn't work as it's a few miles (at least 1) out and not quite in the centre of Dublin. The Brazen Head suffers from a distinct lack of accessability. I do think the Oval is the best bet for at least the early part of the evening. It's literally next door to Eason's and as such, relatively easy for anyone who attends the signing to attend. Imo, if you move it too far from the signing, you will lose the people who could have gone for "one" or who have other commitments to meet.eta for spelling -some at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Well I'll head into the Oval this week and change the time from 5 to 6, and the expected people from 20ish to 30ish.Cool. :)And sorry, when I said "spread out", I meant go downstairs. :P There is basicly the ground floor and the top floor. And there is a sort of half floor in between. I was thinking the top floor could take up to 40 people but that's tight.As deedles said, the Oval has loads of advantages. While some will stay for a while, i'm sure some will have to leave early. And others may arrive late. Some of the people on my list may just end up going to the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The Oval has better Irish stew than Gallagher's Boxty House? Well, I'll just have to see about that!I am delighted to see so many people planning to attend the signing/moot, looks like we'll have a good crowd, large enough to make a pub happy to have us all there for a few hours, large enough for people to have a chance to meet some new friends too.Oh yeah, these two signings/moots are going to be events to remember for a long time. Bring your image-taking devices!I'd better get to work on those flyers. Anyone who hasn't heard from me in response to email or pm, nudge me in some way in the next day or so. My email program on the laptop is not working, that limits my ability to respond.I'm definitely getting excited about these events, which is helping with the usual before-travel panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulocks Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Actually parris I was just going to ask that. The pm system told me two different things and i am not sure the message was even sent. If you get a free minute to check I was wondering if it made it to your inbox. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerCelt Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Could I ask a really stupid question? I'm trying to make the book signing from work and need to know roughly what time to try to get off...realistically what would be a good time to hit Easons? If anyone could give me an idea, it would be a great help in arranging to get off early - so far it's just been "eh I need to leave early" :thumbsup: thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Well, the signing is on at 5pm, so anytime around then would be advisable. GRRM will be signing for a while, so you can be a little late if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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