Parlo Posted June 18, 2004 Posted June 18, 2004 I don't know if I'll have enough time to get anything organised in the immediate future, but it would be good to see how many of us there are in or around the London area interested in a meet. Quote
pequod Posted June 19, 2004 Posted June 19, 2004 Count me in Sam, I'm always keen to meet up with fellow UK Hashers. Quote
John Keates Posted June 20, 2004 Posted June 20, 2004 I am also in the London area and would like to meet up some time. Just let me know. Quote
Parlo Posted June 23, 2004 Author Posted June 23, 2004 This is a great start - but I'm sure that there must be more of us.... May I provisionally suggest a Saturday late in July and see where that gets us? Quote
John Keates Posted June 24, 2004 Posted June 24, 2004 Things ara a little shakey at the mo but they should be settled down by then. Three should be enough to go on for now, after all three is a crowed. Quote
Parlo Posted June 24, 2004 Author Posted June 24, 2004 after all three is a crowed. And - THE MAGIC NUMBER! Quote
John Keates Posted June 24, 2004 Posted June 24, 2004 Yes, the magic number indeed. Perhaps, if it is a full moon and we all talk of Hash at the same moment, we will be transported to a world of pure spline... We had better arange a place as well as a time. West london (or west of london) somewhere is good for me but I could also do central. Quote
pequod Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Late July sounds good to me. Shall we say Saturday 24th or 31st? Sorry, I like to plan ahead. Quote
John Keates Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Can we make it the 24th?, I will be moving at the end of the month. No need to apologise for organisation Steve. It is a blessing amongst us artsy types. Quote
c-wheeler Posted June 30, 2004 Posted June 30, 2004 Not in London, but I do get up there occasionally, If that counts? Chris Wheeler http://home.btconnect.com/FatclownFilms/ Quote
Parlo Posted July 8, 2004 Author Posted July 8, 2004 24th it is then. We'll need to find a suitable location and be sure that atleast one of us is in possession of a suitable laptop/notebook - I myself am not. I'll probably be able to get hold of a conference/rehearsal room in Southwark at no cost. It's just 4mins walk from London Bridge station. There's food and a bar there too. I'll look into it. So is it LAMU or LAAMU? That's the most important question. Quote
pequod Posted July 8, 2004 Posted July 8, 2004 I'll probably be able to get hold of a conference/rehearsal room in Southwark at no cost. Wow! cool, that really turns it into a proper event. I'm afraid I'm devoid of a laptop also, we'll just have to sit and stare at each other Quote
pequod Posted July 8, 2004 Posted July 8, 2004 I'll probably be able to get hold of a conference/rehearsal room in Southwark at no cost. Wow! cool, that really turns it into a proper event. I'm afraid I'm devoid of a laptop also, we'll just have to sit and stare at each other Quote
Steven Cleary Posted July 9, 2004 Posted July 9, 2004 I've only just noticed this topic. I live near London so I could pop along to some meetings, but I'm a tad busy right now so I might have to pass on this one coming up. Steve. Quote
Paul Forwood Posted July 21, 2004 Posted July 21, 2004 I'm up for it too if I can get back home early enough. I've got to be at Hampton Court for 7:00 p.m. as a good friend is celebrating her 50th birthday. Waterloo is at the end of the line from my place and is only 45 minutes so Southwark is cool. Just need the directions. Paul Forwood Quote
John Keates Posted July 21, 2004 Posted July 21, 2004 Cool, four of us (hopefully). Is there a postcode for the location that we can use to get a map from? What time are we starting? Does anyone have a computer to bring yet? Quote
Paul Forwood Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 It has all gone deadly quiet. Oh well, maybe another time? If anyone in the London area is interested in forming an informal A:M User's Group or participating then please speak up. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Quote
John Keates Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 Yeah, seems to have fallen through. I am up for it for next weekend now (I have moved allready). Maybe we need somebody to heaad this thing. Quote
Parlo Posted July 30, 2004 Author Posted July 30, 2004 Guys - major apologies - due to circumstances beyond my control I wasn't able to make Saturday, and I wasn't able to get online either (need I say 'BT') so it all went a bit wrong. I'm sorry if anyone was inconvenienced by this. So... The good news is that the London Bridge venue is a go (the burgers are enjoying great press - they're that good). All we need to do now is find another date and give it a second try.... I'm also slightly worried about the lack of a laptop. It seems like they aren't as popular here as they are in that place across the pond. (You know the one - the place with the funny caps and their own version of cricket.) Quote
Paul Forwood Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 Hi there, Sam, and all potential London User Group members. I'm sorry to say that I don't have a laptop either so hopefully someone else will be able to help. What I wanted to suggest is that we try to get some idea of what people will be expecting from such a gathering so that we can be prepared. Okay, it would be great to just get a group of like minded A:M artists together to chat but I think if we could try to cover a tutorial or two and maybe some interesting animations to view it would be a start. I haven't been involved with a user group before and would be interested in hearing what people want to get out of it and maybe someone who is involved in a group from elsewhere could shed some light on what you get up to at your gatherings. Any takers? Quote
pequod Posted August 6, 2004 Posted August 6, 2004 Oh! I didn't realise there were any new posts here. I don't know if people are still up for this, but assuming we stick to Saturdays, I can make the 21st or 28th of this month. I've never been to an actual user meeting, but I've met up with some Hashers from these shores in the past. We generally sit around and bitch about AM, but then agree what an awesome program it is. I'm definitely not one for making or presenting tutorials. I'll just bring my years of experience and show off any new animations I'm working on ......... of course that depends on whether we can access a computer. Quote
Steven Cleary Posted August 13, 2004 Posted August 13, 2004 I'd be interested in going to one, but not if it costs an arm and a leg. I can't see the point in shelling out a huge wodge of dosh for what would just be a user group meeting. All we need is a room with cheap grub available just round the corner. It could even be in a pub seeing as there's a handful of peeps interested. Does it have to be in London? I've not enjoyed one trip there, mainly because of transportation problems. I know London forms part of the user group name, but couldn't we just change it to EAMU (to sound like the rather big bird) which stands for 'English Animation:Master Users' as there aren't too many of us? I bet I find someone else already has dibs on that name It has loads of potential for a group logo. Just some musings, Steve. Quote
gazzamataz Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Well I don't adam and eve it, I just posted a similar thread under the general discussions. SIGGRAPH UK I would LOVE to meet up with some other hashers in London and I ain't too far away from London (30-45mins) north west Kent in fact. Is the meet still on? I could try and russle up a laptop from work and we could use that. Failing that I if you only wanna watch images then I could bring me clapped out PII craptop but I don't think the battery works - it needs to be plugged in. Even if it is just to meet and say hello in a pub it would be nice. Not sure if I can do this Sat coming though I'm booked up for diving As for the name of the group how about 'The Cockney Hashers' if its in London. Yes? No? Crap? Pathetic? Answers on a postcard. Quote
steve392 Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 I am in Peterborough and would love to meet with you ppl ,please let me know if its a go Steve Quote
Parlo Posted August 27, 2004 Author Posted August 27, 2004 Sorry - I just don't see this part of the forum tucked all the way down the bottom here. My browsing habits are lackluster to say the least, so I easily forget that this section is here. The London Bridge venue is a definate. It is ours for the using. It has a great bar with good food (not too costly) and there are sarnie places nearby for the true shrapnel-counters amongst us. The laptop issue was our brick wall because there is only so much you can yak about this stuff without being able to get your hands dirty and actually see/do it. So... if we can overcome this hurdle and find a mutually agreeable date - we are good to go. Quote
gazzamataz Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Failing that I if you only wanna watch images then I could bring me clapped out PII craptop but I don't think the battery works - it needs to be plugged in. Sam mate I have one but its a bit old... would it be any good? Also all London Hashers look here: CGI Festival I know it will not have the Hash gang there ARE YOU LISTENING HASH? but it make another good venue to meet up at. I will ask the Hash gang if there is any chance of their going there. Quote
gazzamataz Posted August 30, 2004 Posted August 30, 2004 Good news i just realised that my step son has got a brand spanking new laptop that I am sure he would let me borrow, especially if i design a logo for him. I think it is a 2.4ghz celery (celeron) with DVD/CDRW 256mb RAM - that should do the trick shouldn't it? Quote
Parlo Posted August 30, 2004 Author Posted August 30, 2004 What say you we all help design the logo? This is great news indeed. I got concerned about meeting up without one because I think that it would only have served to frustrate us all... "And that thing you can do with CP weights.. well.. I can't really describe it.. I'd have to show it to you..." etc etc etc. I'll be speaking to Mr London Bridge tomorrow and see about date and time. If anyone has any preference.. speak now. If the main room is available there's even a video projector in there. So things could be very funky. And the burgers.. did I mention the burgers? This place does great burgers. Quote
John Keates Posted August 30, 2004 Posted August 30, 2004 Sounds good to me! I am pretty free at the mo. A little freelance work here and there but I am sure that I could squeeze a meet-up into my schedule. It would be good just to get the ball rolling for now - just as long as I don't have to pay an arm and a leg. Quote
gazzamataz Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 And the burgers.. did I mention the burgers? This place does great burgers. Burgers, Kebabs with curry sauce... am I getting the impression Sam, that thou art a fast food junkie Quote
Paul Forwood Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 Great news! Count me in for a weekend gathering. Can't wait to meet you guys and exchange thoughts and ideas. Congratulations, John, on your recent competition win and, Parlo, your Kevin character is a real winner! I await a date. Don't forget to contact Steve for your official HASH shirt. Cheers! Quote
gazzamataz Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 I await a date. Don't forget to contact Steve for your official HASH shirt. I have always wondered about these - aren't you supposed to get one when you win an animation/modeling competition cos I never got one Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Look here: http://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6804&hl=shirt I don't know if it still applies but Steve is only an email away. Quote
gazzamataz Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Right! This is gonna cause a fight cos I want that T-Shirt! I originally tried to start a UK user group 3 years ago and I didn't get one when I one the animation contest and I am gonna be supplying the laptop - it's mine, my precious all mine… we loves thee precious… so bueatiful Snigger Anyway I have definately got a decent craptop to take but we need a date, Parlo has the venue. So WHEN do people want to meet? I am looking forward to this venue. Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Almost any weekend would do for me but it's probably best to give people time to see this post and check their diaries. Some folks have got a life! Quote
Parlo Posted September 8, 2004 Author Posted September 8, 2004 Would the first Saturday of October be good for everyone - October 2nd? Quote
gazzamataz Posted September 8, 2004 Posted September 8, 2004 Fine for me m8 I only hope the rest of the London Gang can make it Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 Looks good to me! Where exactly is he venue? Quote
steve392 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 That is good for me ,looking forward to this Quote
steve392 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 That is good for me ,looking forward to this Quote
John Keates Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Looks like this thing is gathering steam. I am looking forward to it. OH, Gaz... I got my t-shirt the other day. Lovely it is... fits snugly. Makes me feel right important. Quote
gazzamataz Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Makes me feel right important Huh! That's what I mean I NEVER GOT ONE!! Suppose I am not important - SULK… Well I will be at this venue cos I got the craptop Quote
John Keates Posted September 17, 2004 Posted September 17, 2004 I thought that I would mention the fact that I have a gig on the 30th of this month at the 'Grey Hourse' in Kingston Upon Thames with my band 'The Mergatroid'. You can check out some of our tunes and find out more at: www.mergatroid.org It would be nice to see you there but don't let it detract from the main meeting which I would like to be a sucess. If you do turn up, I am the bass player. I can't garantee that I will be able to spend a lot of time chatting AM, I am hoping to be talking about quite different matters with our fans (if we have any by then). Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 18, 2004 Posted September 18, 2004 Hey, John! I know the Grey Horse well. Haven't been for a couple of years but it's only 15 minutes from me so I will do my best to come down and check out the noise. What kind of music are you guys into? Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 20, 2004 Posted September 20, 2004 Found the link! Interesting. A bit of a mix of Lou Read, Frank Zappa and the Bonzo Dog Doodah Band. Funky bass, John. Have you ever animated anything to your own music? Hope to be there on the 30th. Paul Quote
Steven Cleary Posted September 20, 2004 Posted September 20, 2004 Hi John, Mighty fine bass lines there. Nice logo as well; have you thought of modelling and animating that chap? The gig is not too far from me but I'm hampered by a lack of funds and time so I'm afraid I'll have to pass on that. I'll not be able to get to the meeting as well for the same reasons. [sigh] Steve. Quote
John Keates Posted September 20, 2004 Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Guys, Thanks for the compliments on the music - glad you like it. Paul, It will be good to see you there! Remember to print out the flyer to get in cheaper - we need lots of flyers in else the organisers won't like us. I have thought of modelling our mascot (that is what the front man has started calling him). That way I could easily pose him in different positions / lighting. Animating him to music would be fun also but I have an animation project on the go at the moment which takes up my time. I will certainly have a go at making music for my current project - I like the idea of making the entire thing myself and there are no copywright issues. Also, If the music is made for the story then it can add a lot more and there will be no awkward cuts or fade outs needed. I have been thinking of offering the Mergatroids' survices to anyone who wants them. We can do a fair range of styles - allways with our own quirky additives. We have our own producer also. The lead singer (Gaz) has an artistic bent and the drummer is studying film effects at college. Gaz and the producer both have a talent for voices and a wicked sense of homour. We really should be making our own cartoons but it is hard to get the others into the animation thing as there is so much to learn. It is kind of up to me to show that it can be done. Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 This is a call to Parlo or whoever was organising a venue for this weekend. As Sunday, October 2nd is now just a couple of days away I just wanted to ask if this meeting is going to happen and if so where and what time? Any one up for it? Paul Forwood Quote
Parlo Posted September 30, 2004 Author Posted September 30, 2004 Yo Saturday 2nd October is indeed but a few days away and I gave my venue man a ring and all is set for that afternoon. It's here. I apologise for not keeping up-to-the-minute on this. I've not only been horrendously busy but a death in the family has shifted priorities around abit. It's no major tragedy - 91 years is a great innings - but I never realised quite how much organisation and general business these things entail. Anyhow - We'll have a room from 2pm but there is a pub nearby (The Rose and Crown) that we could meet in before hand. As an exercise in getting together and chatting about the state of the British Spline it should be fun. Quote
Paul Forwood Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 Hi, Sam. Now that looks like a very nice venue! Well done! I will be propping up he bar any time from 1:00 in the Rose & Crown. I am sorry to hear of your recent loss. There seems to be alot of it about at the moment. But, as you say, 91 is a good innings. I look forward to meeting you and whoever else can make it on Saturday. Thanks for organising this, Sam. Paul Forwood Quote
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