Hey guys and girls, it seems to me that as a new guy, there is a little unrest in the camp, I have only been to one meet (SBO) the convoy thing was a hoot, I would like to say that so far I have been made to feel welcome, and am willing to help or do more if you require( Dean - as offered at the SBO).
From what I see you are all human beings, instead of all sitting down rationally and discussing this over a nice cup of tea, it all gets heated and people say it in a way to personal manner, well that is the real world, I think the intentions are good if a little hidden, so hows about this for a thought!
Next meet bring a uk map plot where everyone lives and then alocate groups in the areas to find a meeting point, then rotate the meetings - simple and the people show how much it bothers them because they do the work not Pele.
A small tip from the top - Pele get the others so busy doing things they dont notice what you are doing, all you need to do is chase people for the progress, if none of them can be arsed thats up to them.
I live near Brighton, and I thought the pleasure of having a scoob was to drive it.
Personally I wanted to find like minded addicts who want to share their knowledge, wisdom and tall stories, KS seem a nice crowd so far, and I think effort needs to go both ways, you only get out what you put in.
As to idea's for group events:
Tenpin bowling - always good for a laugh
Lasertag - doesnt hurt like paintball
how about five aside footy - release some aggresion there
If you want to be really perverse what about doing some charity work for a local school - maybe clearing up their gardens or something
Alternately if you want to have a laugh and try something different I have a buddy who does corporate entertainment and I could talk him into doing some stuff where we get to know each other better (and it will all be above board)
Just a couple of thoughts, but if you dont post no one knows who you are? talkin of which something that might be useful is a list of names v SIDC IDs so when we meet up we actually know names ie Saturday I spent time with Granby and only found out his first name was Ian about an Hour before we left.
Mark AKA Harry