CM Announcement Meister Meeting 2024 is a go!!

[The Dude]

That's right! The annual Meister Meeting is a go!

This is open to all registered members of the forum. If you're a member - you're invited.

When: Tuesday 6 February 2024 - 5pm - 8pm
Where: Waxy O' Connor's 14-16 Rupert Street, London. W1D 6DD
The Dargle Bar (middle floor)
Who: This is for our Casinomeister forum members only!
Why: To spread the Meister cheer with good food, libations, and general merriment!!

Please RSVP here so we can get a good head count.

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Be there - or be square!

 

[dunover]

Yes, already got my travel and doss house sorted for the week of ICE and iGB so will be there. Is the middle floor not the same one as last year? A little idea - to save a few quid for yourself, any chance of binning off the Shagging Shamrocks or whatever the Irish music lot are called? Last year I had to strain to hear @goatwack and others when making conversation, had to shout at each other to hear and end up hoarse!

As it's a 'meeting' where merriment and conversation are the prime reasons for attendance maybe just get an old Enya CD and stick it on loop at low 'hotel lift' volume so we can all speak?

 

[Jelena_PragmaticPlay]

Happy news of the week!!

 

[The Dude]

Yes, already got my travel and doss house sorted for the week of ICE and iGB so will be there. Is the middle floor not the same one as last year? A little idea - to save a few quid for yourself, any chance of binning off the Shagging Shamrocks or whatever the Irish music lot are called? Last year I had to strain to hear @goatwack and others when making conversation, had to shout at each other to hear and end up hoarse!

As it's a 'meeting' where merriment and conversation are the prime reasons for attendance maybe just get an old Enya CD and stick it on loop at low 'hotel lift' volume so we can all speak?

We've had the Shagging Shamrocks for for years. Was it only me who was into them?

Should we put it to a vote? lol

 

[goatwack]

As there are rarely any public displays of affection these days with the missus, let's see if we can get Playford in there as my +1.

Chances are no one's going to notice anyway, as the difference is negligible

 

[Jelena_PragmaticPlay]

Yes, already got my travel and doss house sorted for the week of ICE and iGB so will be there. Is the middle floor not the same one as last year? A little idea - to save a few quid for yourself, any chance of binning off the Shagging Shamrocks or whatever the Irish music lot are called? Last year I had to strain to hear @goatwack and others when making conversation, had to shout at each other to hear and end up hoarse!

As it's a 'meeting' where merriment and conversation are the prime reasons for attendance maybe just get an old Enya CD and stick it on loop at low 'hotel lift' volume so we can all speak?

What, I thought it's the same band every year lol

Not gonna be hat tips collector this time tho

 

[dunover]

What, I thought it's the same band every year lol

Not gonna be hat tips collector this time tho

Yes, there is that as well, what with the cost of living crisis lol

I must admit I found it slightly incongruent paying money to those who had tried to deafen me for 2 hours.

 

[dunover]

We've had the Shagging Shamrocks for for years. Was it only me who was into them?

Should we put it to a vote? lol

I reckon so as I don't even recall anyone Irish being at the meetings. Just destroys conversation, so people have to lean into each others personal space to hear what they are saying. Which is fine if they all look like Jelena or Karolina but @goatwack @Simmo! @KasinoKing ??!!

 

[KasinoKing]

We've had the Shagging Shamrocks for for years. Was it only me who was into them?

Should we put it to a vote? lol

I have to agree with Dunover.
They're very good - I just wish they could be 20 metres away from the party!
Being "an older gentleman" I have a real problem hearing what people are saying if there's any sort of loud-ish background noise

So anyway, as the date is NOT during half-term - take this as my RSVP

......

 

[dunover]

I have to agree with Dunover.
They're very good - I just wish they could be 20 metres away from the party!
Being "an older gentleman" I have a real problem hearing what people are saying if there's any sort of loud-ish background noise

So anyway, as the date is NOT during half-term - take this as my RSVP


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"They're very good - I just wish they could be 20 metres tube stops away from the party!"

 

[Webzcas]

My hearing is shot to &*&*( in enclosed environments anyhow which features lots of background noise. Personally I like the band

 

[neilw]

It's Bryan's call, but it's good to raise it. They are not to my taste, but not withstanding that they are just too loud for the venue, so you can't chat and feel at ease - which I guess is why a lot of people decamp and join the smokers outside!

 

[dunover]

It's Bryan's call, but it's good to raise it. They are not to my taste, but not withstanding that they are just too loud for the venue, so you can't chat and feel at ease - which I guess is why a lot of people decamp and join the smokers outside!

Good point - there was me thinking I was popular for a moment, as when I went outside for a rollie loads of people followed. Now I know the truth....

 

[dunover]

Hey - @Casinomeister !

We need you to add a 'Bin the Bloody Band' poll to the thread.

Trouble is, you would have to only allow votes from proven historical attendees who have experienced previous eardrum assaults in order to get a fair considered result.

 

[slotmaster]

Make sure @Jelena_PragmaticPlay knows the right year and date closer to the event. ?

 

[interlog]

All being well, I will attend again this year

 

[The Dude]

I reckon so as I don't even recall anyone Irish being at the meetings. Just destroys conversation, so people have to lean into each others personal space to hear what they are saying. Which is fine if they all look like Jelena or Karolina but @goatwack @Simmo! @KasinoKing ??!!

It's because you're supposed to be dancing an Irish jig - not talking LOL.

 

[dunover]

It's because you're supposed to be dancing an Irish jig - not talking LOL.

We'll leave that sort of nonsense to Michael Flatley DVDs. :machinegunner:

 

[The Dude]

So let's put it to a vote - when you RSVP you can select Y/N whether you'd like an Irish band or not

So let me know here when you RSVP

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[goatwack]

I do think they add a vibrancy and atmosphere to proceedings, despite our minor grumblings, and so it would be a shame to see them not there when all's said and done.

If all else fails, we all have a few weeks to learn sign language, or bring loudspeakers with us

 

[dunover]

I do think they add a vibrancy and atmosphere to proceedings, despite our minor grumblings, and so it would be a shame to see them not there when all's said and done.

If all else fails, we all have a few weeks to learn sign language, or bring loudspeakers with us

Vibrancy? The only things vibrating are the glasses to the penetrative screaming strains of that f*ucking fiddle!!

Atmosphere? Do we all dress up as leprechauns or something?

Well, it looks like it's another 3 hours outside on the pavement in 2024, occasionally descending the stairs to scream at or sign-language the bar staff for another drink. Can someone sprinkle fetanyl on their seats before we start the meeting?

 

[dunover]

So let's put it to a vote - when you RSVP you can select Y/N whether you'd like an Irish band or not

So let me know here when you RSVP

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Problem is, people who are not coming may RSVP in the Shagging Shamrocks affirmative just to make those attending suffer again like some sick sadistic joke. Only those who we/you know to have actually experienced the overpowering racket should be allowed to vote lol

 

[goatwack]

Vibrancy? The only things vibrating are the glasses to the penetrative screaming strains of that f*ucking fiddle!!

Atmosphere? Do we all dress up as leprechauns or something?

Well, it looks like it's another 3 hours outside on the pavement in 2024, occasionally descending the stairs to scream at or sign-language the bar staff for another drink. Can someone sprinkle fetanyl on their seats before we start the meeting?

Pardon? Say again? You want to dress up and watch leper porn??

Speak up!

 

[dunover]

Pardon? Say again? You want to dress up and watch leper porn??

Speak up!

 

[Webzcas]

Problem is, people who are not coming may RSVP in the Shagging Shamrocks affirmative just to make those attending suffer again like some sick sadistic joke. Only those who we/you know to have actually experienced the overpowering racket should be allowed to vote lol

I am down as a 'Maybe' and have voted 'affirmative' to the band

 

[L&L-Jan]

My boss is almost forcing me to head to london, so we book our flights this week! See you in February fellas.

 

[The Dude]

Just bumping this up as a reminder to RSVP - looking forward to seeing you all

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[Reelsoffun]

Problem is, people who are not coming may RSVP in the Shagging Shamrocks affirmative just to make those attending suffer again like some sick sadistic joke. Only those who we/you know to have actually experienced the overpowering racket should be allowed to vote lol

Well I can’t RSVP till nearer the time, however my RSVP on any band in these circumstances is

BAND = No I wont be attending
NO BAND = I will attend if I can

Purely as others have said it makes the point of the meet, well pointless, the last place you go to meet people for a chat is a pub on live band night or a concert.

Just my opinion ?

 

[dunover]

Well I can’t RSVP till nearer the time, however my RSVP on any band in these circumstances is

BAND = No I wont be attending
NO BAND = I will attend if I can

Purely as others have said it makes the point of the meet, well pointless, the last place you go to meet people for a chat is a pub on live band night or a concert.

Just my opinion ?

Lol we'll have to wait until Bryan confirms whether he's binned-off the Shagging Shamrocks or not. What I can say is the meeting's usually down the bottom bar, apparently middle this year so the band may piss people off on other floors above too. You get a half-hour's grace as they don't normally start their racket until 17:30 so arriving at 17:00 will give you that. They take a 20-min food break in the middle about 18:30-ish by which time you'll be using sign language anyway, or sending texts to the person next to you to communicate. What about 30% of the attendees do (as @neilw correctly states) is go outside to the smoking pavement when the racket starts in earnest which is a shame as you separate the members.

P.S. They aren't called the Shagging Shamrocks or Loathsome Leprechauns or Drogheda Deafeners etc. Just my take on them.

 

[Mark_Lottomart]

Lol we'll have to wait until Bryan confirms whether he's binned-off the Shagging Shamrocks or not. What I can say is the meeting's usually down the bottom bar, apparently middle this year so the band may piss people off on other floors above too. You get a half-hour's grace as they don't normally start their racket until 17:30 so arriving at 17:00 will give you that. They take a 20-min food break in the middle about 18:30-ish by which time you'll be using sign language anyway, or sending texts to the person next to you to communicate. What about 30% of the attendees do (as @neilw correctly states) is go outside to the smoking pavement when the racket starts in earnest which is a shame as you separate the members.

P.S. They aren't called the Shagging Shamrocks or Loathsome Leprechauns or Drogheda Deafeners etc. Just my take on them.

I’m disappointed they’re not called the SS if I’m honest. I must admit (sorry Bryan) I do think they hindered chats as only those who were already comfortable with whispering in each others ears could really hear.

That said, it was also a great excuse for people like me who are socially shi*e when it comes to people I don’t know!

 

[Webzcas]

That said, it was also a great excuse for people like me who are socially shi*e when it comes to people I don’t know!

Don't worry I will bring Bob along with me and introduce you to him, your social anxiety will melt away Mark, I guarantee it!

Bob and me in London a few weeks back

 

[bamberfishcake]

Don't worry I will bring Bob along with me and introduce you to him, your social anxiety will melt away Mark, I guarantee it!

Bob and me in London a few weeks back

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I have heard of many tricks for easing social anxiety, tying knots, humming, stress balls etc, but that is the biggest comfort toy I have ever seen.

Won't get lost in a crowd, thats for sure.

 

[goatwack]

Y'all may be traitors to the Tullamore Tinnitus Troupe, but they at least offered the solace of not having to make conversation past the hour-mark!

Y'all can make your polite discourse, I've already used up all my MM talking points the previous years:

2018: 'The Weather'

2019: ''Bonanza'

2022: 'The Weather'

But if we're bringing our spirit animals this year, don't be surprised if I 'chicken off' to jam with the cool cats on the middle floor. Pukaak!

 

[KasinoKing]

Y'all may be traitors to the Tullamore Tinnitus Troupe, but they at least offered the solace of not having to make conversation past the hour-mark!

Y'all can make your polite discourse, I've already used up all my MM talking points the previous years:

2018: 'The Weather'

2019: ''Bonanza'

2022: 'The Weather'

But if we're bringing our spirit animals this year, don't be surprised if I 'chicken off' to jam with the cool cats on the middle floor. Pukaak!

WHAT on earth are you SMOKING????

KK

 

[The Dude]

Just bumping this up to remind folks that this is the LAST London conference (ICE &LAC) - so in essence, this is the last Meister Meeting in the lovely month of Feb in the "old smoke". So far, no Shagging Shamrocks yet. What say you? I need you to RSVP here. Thanks!

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[slotmaster]

My boss is almost forcing me to head to london, so we book our flights this week! See you in February fellas.

I thought you were the boss

 

[The Dude]

I thought you were the boss

I guess you've never been married. LOL

 

[KasinoKing]

Just bumping this up to remind folks that this is the LAST London conference (ICE &LAC) - so in essence, this is the last Meister Meeting in the lovely month of Feb in the "old smoke". So far, no Shagging Shamrocks yet. What say you? I need you to RSVP here. Thanks!

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I hope you mean just it's the last one in February, and not the last Meister meeting ever!
Been to every one since 2006 - I don't want them to stop.

I didn't know it was the last LAC either. Though I'm not really that surprised with the way our once wonderful industry has gone down the toilet

KK

 

[dunover]

I hope you mean just it's the last one in February, and not the last Meister meeting ever!
Been to every one since 2006 - I don't want them to stop.

I didn't know it was the last LAC either. Though I'm not really that surprised with the way our once wonderful industry has gone down the toilet

KK

Not the last LAC as such, in 2025 the ICE/BAC show will be in Arselona, but there won't be an Amsterdam iGB affiliate conference in 2025 as that's moving to London and will be held second week of July same as before. So Bryan will be moving the MM to July when we meet for that from 2025 onwards. I think that's what he's getting at.
It's basically a sop to London as it's too big not to have any conference from Clarion at all, so their bright idea was to move the AAC (iGB) to London.

 

[The Dude]

It's always been a tradition on having the MM in the winter (since 2009) - in the big smoke so to speak. A lot of memories there.

London in July?? Brits don't do summers well - I know.

 

[Halvor]

I'll attend, not sure if I can manage to stay the entire event but will do my best!

 

[KasinoKing]

I'll attend, not sure if I can manage to stay the entire event but will do my best!

Yeah - 3 hours is a bit much...

KK

 

[Webzcas]

I didn't know it was the last LAC either. Though I'm not really that surprised with the way our once wonderful industry has gone down the toilet

KK

To be fair the North Pole would for me be far more preferable to The Excel as a venue and location LOL

 

[KasinoKing]

To be fair the North Pole would for me be far more preferable to The Excel as a venue and location LOL

The venue itself is OK... I just wish it was right next to Charing Cross and not out in the wilderness
Even Earl's Court was a better location!

KK

 

[dunover]

The venue itself is OK... I just wish it was right next to Charing Cross and not out in the wilderness
Even Earl's Court was a better location!

KK

What's wrong with the DLR?

 

[KasinoKing]

What's wrong with the DLR?

Where do I start... ? ?

KK

 

[The Dude]

Another bump - I have ordered more food - and the Shagging Shamrocks won't be attending.

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[Guntis]

Where do I start... ? ?

KK

If you don't like this type of transport ?, try a boat from Charing Cross/Embankment to O2. It's an OK trip especially if you've never done one and want to take a few pictures. It costs about £10 one way and takes around 25 minutes to get there.

But don't expect cheep beer while on the board. It's quite expensive, about £7.5 for a small 250 mil bottle. So a little less than a proper pint will cost £15 ?

Look for Uber Boats on Google for more info if interested.

 

[dunover]

If you don't like this type of transport ?, try a boat from Charing Cross/Embankment to O2. It's an OK trip especially if you've never done one and want to take a few pictures. It costs about £10 one way and takes around 25 minutes to get there.

But don't expect cheep beer while on the board. It's quite expensive, about £7.5 for a small 250 mil bottle. So a little less than a proper pint will cost £15 ?

Look for Uber Boats on Google for more info if interested.

They've all been booked from Calais, none available.

 

[dunover]

Another bump - I have ordered more food - and the Shagging Shamrocks won't be attending.

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That's music to my ears!!! (NPI)

Shield for that bit of consideration.