LGB Forum Meetup - Dakota, 6th March @ 17:00

Aard

Lemon Jelly, iirc, wouldn't be suited for such a large group. Their booths, again iirc, seat four max. Maybe we could split the group though.

I've never actually been there, but Lemon (not related to Lemon Jelly) on Dawson St has long benches that might fit a large group. I'll suss it out and report back.

As for times, I'm free in the afternoon. I propose a 3pm meet. I could do 4 or 5, but no later than that really.

Sir Ophiuchus

I maintain that 22 is "in your twenties".

6th of March sounds fine to me.

ixoy

Aard wrote: »

I've never actually been there, but Lemon (not related to Lemon Jelly) on Dawson St has long benches that might fit a large group. I'll suss it out and report back.

The benches would fit about 8. However you sit where you can find space - you couldn't reserve a bench and may end up just scattered around the place.

I'd be a little bit wary of being "trapped" at a table as people wouldn't get the chance to move around and mix in many places, which could be important if people are new (there'd be a number of us who have met already).
Most cafés wouldn't have this facility though - you'd need to go to a restaurant for that which I don't believe people would like?

gavkm27

Hey i'd be defo up for coming along,28 here,but just arrive home on the 6th i think from work,but keep me posted and i might pop by

elekid

I'm also the seemingly magical age of 26 and have never liked pubs or clubs, mainly because I'm not a big drinker and I hate the loud music. I'd be interested in going to this too, it's always good to meet new people.

Spark Boy

Good stuff, glad to see people are finally popping up!! any more ideas for location people?? More people welcome (preferably 26ish or there abouts), just leave a post so can get a better idea of numbers..will decide location closer to the date and as said i'm not from dub, so please all suggestions appreciated:pac:.

Dwn Wth Vwls

Not available that weekend after all.

Beruthiel

Spark Boy wrote: »

More people welcome (preferably 26ish or there abouts)

I just wanted to make one comment Sparks.
Don't be so hung up on the age thing. Mr. Right doesn't always come with the perfect birth date.
Were I you, I'd widen my net from 22 to 36.
Age is just a number when two like minded people click.

Aard

I agree with Beruthiel. Some 26yos act like they're 18; others act like they're 38.

azezil

Beruthiel wrote: »

I just wanted to make one comment Sparks.
Don't be so hung up on the age thing. Mr. Right doesn't always come with the perfect birth date.
Were I you, I'd widen my net from 22 to 36.
Age is just a number when two like minded people click.

Face it woman you're old, GTFO

Beruthiel

azezil wrote: »

Face it woman you're old, GTFO

Very.
And yet, I'm still more of a man than you.

azezil

Try as I might, I just can't grow the same volume of facial hair that you do

fjireland

hey guys,

just stumbled upon this thread here, i'm in the same boat ... 26, not out, or on the scene or anything, feel very frustrated at times like others here.. in a total rut, no contact at all with any other gay people (that i know of anyway!), have considered gay dating sites and stuff like others but have been very put off by the sex now , talk later mindset of the majority (though i'm sure not all) of the guys on these sites...

i know i'm to blame for my own little rut too, not like i am putting myself out there or anything to meet other gay people .. so i'm interested in this meet up you guys are planning... sounds informal and like a good opportunity..

ixoy

... And I still haven't been able to think of a good café venue that'd accommodate a decent-sized group. I'm not too familiar with the ones in town but those I've had a look at might be too small or not have good seating arrangements that would allow people to move around.

Anyone know of any good ones?

Aard

There's a place in Ranelagh called Sentosa. It's usually pretty empty, and could accommodate a large group. The only thing is that it's not in town. It's only a few stops out on the green line though.

kicom

Aard wrote: »

There's a place in Ranelagh called Sentosa. It's usually pretty empty, and could accommodate a large group. The only thing is that it's not in town. It's only a few stops out on the green line though.

What makes it so good?

ixoy

There's a risk that if we go outside the city centre we'd severely cut down on turnout. Most cafés in the city centre though only have small tables.

Is that large glass-fronted place in the IFSC a cafe or a bar?

Boston

Sorry, I haven't been following this and don't plan to attend, but what about Dakota bar on south william street. It's a really up market bistro type place with plenty of space. You can hear people talk. I've gone in there plenty of times for a coffee and sandwich, it's what most people do during the day.

Aard

kicom wrote: »

What makes it so good?

That there'd be space for everybody.

Annasopra

dakota sounds good

azezil

Dakota is quite nice and they do have big long tables.

ixoy

Dakota's been the venue for two previous meets and worked well and is a pretty friendly venue. I'd just like to respect though the original intentions and not have this alcohol-orientated!

azezil

How about the phoenix park... after dark

<_<

>_>

Beruthiel

azezil wrote: »

How about the phoenix park... after dark

Az's fav haunting ground.

door

Hey, I haven't followed this and I'm too lazy to go back over 10 pages but was there a boards.ie meet already (in relation to this thread) or is the plan still ongoing? Im 26 also and it seems to be possibly the most common age of 'attempting to come out' gays. Why don't we all just meet in Panti bar some week? Maybe not a Sunday as its packed then for obvious reasons but a Friday or something?

Daith

One planned for March 6th. The idea was not to do a pub meet but this could change. I'm not oppossed to a pub meet myself but can see why others wouldn't.

ixoy

Currently the plan is:

Date: March the 6th [Saturday]
Time: 17:00
Venue: Dakota (on South William Street, Dublin 2)

We couldn't find a café that could really accommodate a group easily, especially when we only had vague numbers. We've chosen a pub that's quite relaxed and not too alcohol focused.

We purposely chose a non-scene pub to make any new-comers feel at ease.

door

I like the sound of this. Is there a suggestion maybe for a gay bar afterwards for those who want to go and to have the option for those unknown to the scene to dare a trip.

Annasopra

door wrote: »

I like the sound of this. Is there a suggestion maybe for a gay bar afterwards for those who want to go and to have the option for those unknown to the scene to dare a trip.

I suggest - see what people want to do on the day

Aard

I agree with johnnymcg. Just play it by ear.

Dakota sounds OK.