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1. On June 29th, 2006 at 8:09 am Neil Crosby said:

Thanks for reminding me – I’ve not actually bought my girlfriend’s ticket yet. Will have to do that tomorrow when I get paid.

We should be socialising (it is date night, after all!) but I’m not sure how long for, since Becca starts work at 7.30am the next day. We’ll definitely be there for a drink or two though.

2. On June 29th, 2006 at 9:09 am Tim said:

Roger that mate.

I am planning on getting absolutely hammered socialising after the event. Please book me a position close to the bar yet with easy access to the bog!

3. On June 29th, 2006 at 10:45 am Kate Bolin said:

I request — nay, demand — my right to sit in a corner and pretend to be sociable.

4. On June 29th, 2006 at 11:41 pm Ian Fenn said:

I’d love to socialise afterwards but it depends on the venue – if it’s noisy I won’t be able to hear a thing and would unhappily have to give it a miss.

5. On June 29th, 2006 at 11:53 pm David said:

I’ll try to be sociable, and pretend not to get hammered.

6. On June 30th, 2006 at 6:02 am Anthony Green said:

but can you find a pub with a SimpleQuiz machine ?

7. On June 30th, 2006 at 6:31 am Ben said:

I’ll be there, any excuse eh

8. On June 30th, 2006 at 7:05 am Keir Whitaker said:

Two seats for me, not that I personally require two seats you understand!

9. On June 30th, 2006 at 8:39 am Stephen Rowling said:

I’ll be delighted to join your merry band for a fine ale after the event. Count me in.

10. On June 30th, 2006 at 8:40 am Andy Brockhurst said:

Ooh, what else am I going to do on a Friday night, of course I’ll be there.

11. On June 30th, 2006 at 8:45 am Frances said:

Count me in, too. Looking forward to it!

12. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:07 am trovster said:

‘ello ‘ello ‘ello. I don’t get the move venue thing? I was thinking it was in the same place all evening…?

13. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:10 am Stuart Colville said:

@trovster: Well it would be in one place except for the University don’t have a bar. So we will be taking a short walk after the presentations to a large drinking establishment which can supply the necessary liquid refreshments!

14. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:27 am finbarr said:

Spend Friday evening in the company of socially inept web geeks? Count me and my mate in

15. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:54 am Nick Toye said:

Go on then.

16. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:54 am George said:

I’ll be at the bar..

17. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:56 am Andy Hawkes said:

Delicious frosty beverages on a summers evening, you say?
I am intruiged by your ideas and wish to subscribe to your pamphlet.
(AKA Mine’s a pint of Guinness – see you at the bar)

18. On June 30th, 2006 at 9:59 am Ben said:

Yes somewhere fairly quiet and not too smokey please! …

19. On June 30th, 2006 at 10:00 am Julia said:

Beer good

20. On June 30th, 2006 at 11:50 am Ben Eastaugh said:

Count me in for anything involving drinking.

21. On June 30th, 2006 at 1:14 pm alphomega said:

In the fine tradition of alphomega (the company started over many beers) we never miss the chance of making fools of our selves, make room for two please.

22. On June 30th, 2006 at 2:00 pm Cola Richmond said:

I can confirm there will be a merry band of at least 4 girls who will definately be coming along afterwards. Julia? Is that you shouting for beer ?? hehe

23. On June 30th, 2006 at 2:27 pm Clive Walker said:

I’ll be there for the beer

24. On July 1st, 2006 at 1:48 am Phu said:

“I request — nay, demand — my right to sit in a corner and pretend to be sociable.”

Wait, that’s my corner!

I’ll hopefully be there; I mean, you *are* paying for the drinks, right Stuart?

25. On July 2nd, 2006 at 2:13 pm Cathy said:

Yes to pub, you need to ask?

26. On July 2nd, 2006 at 4:53 pm Rob Wilmshurst said:

I’ll be there. Beer = fun.

27. On July 2nd, 2006 at 10:05 pm Phil said:

Hi Stuart,

Would love to meet up for a beer afterwards… should be able to get a couple in before heading home on the last train back up to Leicester

28. On July 3rd, 2006 at 8:53 am Rob Winters said:

I’m always up for the pub.

29. On July 4th, 2006 at 3:35 pm Nat said:

Sounds like fun, see you there

30. On July 4th, 2006 at 4:28 pm Bryan said:

I could be persuaded. Very easily persuaded.

31. On July 4th, 2006 at 4:57 pm FatBusinessman said:

Yup, I’ll be there: it wouldn’t be a proper geek meet without drinking afterwards.

32. On July 4th, 2006 at 5:55 pm Matt Westcott said:

Go on then. Count me in…

33. On July 5th, 2006 at 10:50 am Paul Duncan said:

“To alcohol! The cause of – and solution to – all of life’s problems.” Homer

34. On July 5th, 2006 at 11:23 am Dave said:

You’ve twisted my arm

35. On July 5th, 2006 at 12:25 pm Mat said:

See you down the battle cruiser!

36. On July 6th, 2006 at 12:35 am Peter Gasston said:

I’d like to have a drink with like-minded people; my wife may be there too.

37. On July 7th, 2006 at 10:33 am Nadine said:

Andy and I will be there and at the bar, but we have to travel back to Gloucester the same night.
Nadine

38. On July 7th, 2006 at 12:58 pm Aya said:

I will be coming to the drinks afterwards next Friday.

39. On July 7th, 2006 at 3:51 pm Sheila said:

My arm is twisted too

40. On July 7th, 2006 at 10:38 pm katie said:

Look forward to it! Just me myself and I.

41. On July 10th, 2006 at 8:59 am Ross Bruniges said:

I will be – sounds expensive though!!!!

42. On July 10th, 2006 at 1:00 pm Dom said:

two more for the bar

43. On July 10th, 2006 at 4:55 pm Nick Fitzsimons said:

Count me in

44. On July 10th, 2006 at 8:31 pm Adam Bardsley said:

Why not a quick drink sounds like fun

45. On July 12th, 2006 at 7:15 am Rob McMichael said:

I hope to come for a drink or two. Hopefully I can drag my boss along too!

46. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:03 am Leeroy said:

Yep, intending to go to the pub afterwards

47. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:21 am khaled said:

Should be there for the pub as well.

48. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:44 am Stuart Maynard-Keene said:

I’m in

49. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:58 am Drew McLellan said:

I dare say a quick pint may well be in order. Huzzah.

50. On July 12th, 2006 at 9:00 am trovster said:

Yeh, I’ll be at the pub…

51. On July 12th, 2006 at 9:04 am Adrian Casillas said:

Sudsies, yes 2!
(“How American!”)

52. On July 12th, 2006 at 9:23 am James said:

Count me, and my two colleagues in.

53. On July 12th, 2006 at 9:54 am Hannah said:

I’ll be there. Maybe with a friend.

54. On July 12th, 2006 at 10:15 am Aaron said:

Yes, I will be in as well.

55. On July 12th, 2006 at 10:21 am Fransgaard said:

yup pub sounds good

56. On July 12th, 2006 at 10:21 am Darren West said:

One more for the bar

57. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:02 pm Ross Tweedie said:

I would be interested in going to the pub after the event.

58. On July 12th, 2006 at 8:03 pm Lee said:

Add me to the list please, I enjoy a good alcoholic beverage!

59. On July 12th, 2006 at 9:58 pm Neil Crosby said:

I’ll be at the bar

60. On July 13th, 2006 at 8:51 am Nathan said:

Webstandards followed by beer. The non-geeks have no idea what they are missing… I’m sure I can manage a pint before I have to head back.

61. On July 13th, 2006 at 9:31 am Matthew B said:

Count me in, and let’s hope they have space for all of us (or at least a large pavement outside to encamp on).

62. On July 13th, 2006 at 9:34 am Ranjeet said:

Andy Budd and alcohol all in one night, this is just too much… Count me in!

63. On July 13th, 2006 at 12:46 pm Nick said:

bar_geek_count++;

64. On July 13th, 2006 at 7:34 pm Graham H said:

1+ for geeky beers / beery geeks.

65. On July 13th, 2006 at 11:33 pm Iman said:

I’m In

66. On July 14th, 2006 at 11:15 am Nigel said:

I.will.be@the.bar

67. On July 14th, 2006 at 12:00 pm Jim Callender said:

Yeah I will be along for a cold beer or two!

68. On July 14th, 2006 at 2:14 pm Mr Bootle said:

I’ll be the one in the hat

69. On July 14th, 2006 at 5:11 pm George said:

I’m in for a few.

70. On July 14th, 2006 at 11:49 pm Cherry said:

I wasn’t at the pub, as had to make sure I got the train home (mind you, if I’d known Andy was a neighbour I might have tried blagging a lift …)

I enjoyed the seminar itself, though! It was great to see the Faces Of The Gurus and to get a glimpse of my fellow UK developers I didn’t even realise there were such events in the UK.

Thank you for organising it, Stuart.
Where will the photos be??

71. On July 15th, 2006 at 12:48 am Phil said:

Thanks to Stuart for organising such a great event!

And a big thanks to Andy and Chris for such interesting presentations.

Only got to speak to a few people after the event (Hi Nigel, Steve, David and the Multimap guys ) but it was great to see such a large bunch of geeks having fun

Looking forward to the next one

Phil

72. On July 15th, 2006 at 10:32 am Cola said:

Thoroughly enjoyed it last night and a big thank you to Stuart for organising the event.

73. On July 15th, 2006 at 11:22 am Richard Conyard said:

Thanks for all the time and effort that went into the event, it was a good turn out, the presentations were thought provoking and the drinking (ouch – and damn the early times of the last trains back!).

I must say though whilst I agree with the premise of Andys’ presentation that we must get a grip over standards and realise there is room for ivory snow, I can’t agree that the “battle” has been won.

The reason for this is that it’s not that clients do not care about web standards (there are enough tick boxes on ITTs to show that it’s often a consideration), rather it’s clients and for companies choosing in-house HR that cannot tell between companies/candidates that do and do not work with standards. The web standards “battle” will not be won until there is a easy way for those that shouldn’t have to care about standards (clients), being able to tell apart companies/developers that do and do not adhere to them, or there is universal professional adoption.

74. On March 9th, 2011 at 11:07 pm James Morrish said:

Yo, is there a 2011 web standards meet?