Photos up

January 13, 2007 5:20 AM

First pictures from last night's London shindig are now on the MeFi London Flickr group, including this group photo.
posted by randomination to MetaFilter Gatherings at 5:20 AM (48 comments total)

Also, does anyone have a new head? My one isn't working properly this morning.
posted by randomination at 5:20 AM on January 13, 2007

Yay, photies! (Although I think need to change all instances of louigi to adrianhon.)

My photos are stuck on my stupid camera with its stupid proprietary cable that I can't stupid find.
posted by chrismear at 5:29 AM on January 13, 2007

I added a couple to the pool this morning from my soooopa-high-quality camera phone. And, yeah, it should be adrianhon
posted by TheDonF at 5:32 AM on January 13, 2007

occasionally you follow the path of the pretty one. and you realise, i love the taste of my right hand too.
hope you all had a top night.
posted by hayeled at 5:49 AM on January 13, 2007

The picture that cillit bang took of me is breaking Aperture.

However, I should have everyone cropped and exposed as best I can shortly.
posted by armoured-ant at 6:00 AM on January 13, 2007

What time is it in Melbourne?
posted by armoured-ant at 6:09 AM on January 13, 2007

On that note - more photos here!

Also added them to the pool.
posted by armoured-ant at 6:25 AM on January 13, 2007

Well, that's me hungover.
posted by flashboy at 6:30 AM on January 13, 2007

Chrismear, I snuck into your flat and removed said cable on the grounds that yours are the more incriminating shots...of me that is!
posted by Wilder at 7:36 AM on January 13, 2007

Zounds!
posted by chrismear at 7:38 AM on January 13, 2007

That armoured-ant sure gets around!
posted by ludwig_van at 8:35 AM on January 13, 2007

Tell us the story about this, plz. (what a nice shot!)
posted by taz at 9:04 AM on January 13, 2007

Well, there was this bird, see—and also a parrot...
posted by cortex at 9:05 AM on January 13, 2007

I'm the one with the crazy black hair. Waiting for sueinnyc's photos... how late did things end up going? I snuck out around 10:00...
posted by louigi at 9:06 AM on January 13, 2007

Looks like a fun time! : )
posted by SisterHavana at 10:00 AM on January 13, 2007

The pub is a very old building. The sign said rebuilt in 1667, cute. I think the bird was stuffed but I may be wrong. There were lots of little touches to show you how old and quaint the Pub was.
And if that bird wasn't stuffed, he certainly was by the end of the night. But it wasn't me.
posted by Wilder at 10:19 AM on January 13, 2007

Oh I left the pub about 11ish and lots of people were still going strong.
posted by Wilder at 10:20 AM on January 13, 2007

louigi - hi! Never again will I deem any Mefites ignorant of the Golden Ratio.
posted by TheDonF at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2007

louigi, who's the bird sat by you? She is the only one unnamed in the group photo.
posted by randomination at 10:46 AM on January 13, 2007

Oh yeah, TheDonF, this is the EGG thing that keeps your veggies nice and fresh, and you can get it on eBay.
posted by randomination at 10:49 AM on January 13, 2007

Cheers randomination- that could come in very handy.
posted by TheDonF at 12:05 PM on January 13, 2007

taz: the parrot used to live in the pub and it got stuffed and displayed when it died. My lovely gf thought it would make a good shot and Ant obliged.
Great night out guys...
posted by i_cola at 12:44 PM on January 13, 2007

econous is real!
posted by jtron at 1:05 PM on January 13, 2007

Looks like you all had fun! Question: Did you refer to eachother by your screen names all night or....
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 1:05 PM on January 13, 2007

Looks like a good time was had by all, and the pub made out nicely, to boot!
posted by paulsc at 1:24 PM on January 13, 2007

Wish that the bird had been sitting next to me ... looks like a cool stuffed parrot!

(It's my wife, Rosie. I didn't add a note to the group photo because she's not a MeFite.)
posted by louigi at 1:58 PM on January 13, 2007

how late did things end up going?

A few of us went to a funny little club after the Cheshire Chuckedusout, and the last of us left there at about 12:20.
posted by chrismear at 2:05 PM on January 13, 2007

Question: Did you refer to each other by your screen names all night or

Those who've been at the last 2 or 3 meetups seem to be starting to use people's real names, but it's still a mish-mash. Of course, there's the chrismear issue to deal with - what do we call him?

paulsc - I'm pretty positive that no one made out with the pub, or vice versa. Sure, it was an attractive building but I, for one, didn't feel it warranted that kind of thing. Maybe next time, tho'
posted by TheDonF at 2:13 PM on January 13, 2007

Of course, there's the chrismear issue to deal with - what do we call him?

Sir.
posted by chrismear at 2:16 PM on January 13, 2007 [1 favorite]

A moment of silence, please, for the shoutout.
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 2:18 PM on January 13, 2007

That parrot looks a lot like an owl, stuffed or not./
posted by alicesshoe at 2:48 PM on January 13, 2007

They're a spectacularly lovely bunch of folks, not a single flameout the whole evening.

jtron, it would blow your mind if I revealed the actual sockpuppet. Sometimes being coherent is wearisome.
posted by econous at 2:58 PM on January 13, 2007

I just added my photos to the MeFi London Pool. Sorry for the delay (and lack of labels).

I had a fantastic time. It was great to see those I knew from prior meetups, and great to meet several more people.
posted by sueinnyc at 4:04 PM on January 13, 2007

Great pics, everyone. I had a blast. Sue, what's up with me looking like a giant-headed mutant in your first photo? Please tell me you were using a fisheye lens or something. Otherwise, I'll have to go cry myself to sleep on my gargantuan pillow.
posted by Optamystic at 4:36 PM on January 13, 2007

I swear I remember having a photo taken of me, the owl and a certain O RLY sign. AMIRITE
posted by hugsnkisses at 4:58 PM on January 13, 2007

Yes, that's one of the photos that is trapped on my camera. Sorry.

I'm going to go out and buy a card reader tomorrow, thus guaranteeing that when I arrive back at the house my missing camera cable will be sitting in the middle of my desk.
posted by chrismear at 5:16 PM on January 13, 2007

Wow, what a large crowd! Cool!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:18 PM on January 13, 2007 [1 favorite]

That looks like an awesome meetup and I'm sorry I missed it. Nice to have it at a pub that's notable enough for Wikipedia.
posted by grouse at 9:22 AM on January 14, 2007

I bought a card reader. My photos are up.

Featuring the ORLY bird (and her parrot), and, shockingly, only the second photo on Flickr to be tagged with pissingelephant.
posted by chrismear at 10:26 AM on January 14, 2007

Oh dear, now mother gets to see my cum face. Thanks a lot chrismear!
posted by econous at 12:10 PM on January 14, 2007

If I had a penny for every time someone's said that to me...
posted by chrismear at 12:21 PM on January 14, 2007 [1 favorite]

Okay New Yorkers, they may have won that battle, but get ready to come out swinging next time.
posted by StickyCarpet at 2:20 PM on January 14, 2007

What are the rules of engagement? Because we will beat you :)
posted by TheDonF at 2:50 PM on January 14, 2007

Okay New Yorkers, they may have won that battle, but get ready to come out swinging next time.

Dude, our pub is older than your city. You had best make your time.
posted by atrazine at 4:47 PM on January 14, 2007 [4 favorites]

so what the hell happened to the very first call-out of the night????
I can remember that one cos I was still sober. Matteo I honestly did give you a shout-out. (was it Sue's camera?)
posted by Wilder at 7:58 AM on January 15, 2007

Yup.
posted by chrismear at 8:14 AM on January 15, 2007

you're a gem!
posted by Wilder at 8:32 AM on January 15, 2007

well, what can I say? you're a gem. that was incredibly sweet, W.
posted by matteo at 3:13 PM on January 16, 2007