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Remember the first STP
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
It's a sunny afternoon here in London and seeing Moon Grey Cat's thread reminded me of meeting him at the very first STP.
I don't think he twigged that I fancied him then.
The STP trio, a curious forum friendship. A small invitation only outdoor event with ribbons, tea, cake and me chasing and waving the people who couldn't find us.
I didn't go on to the pub that time but the tradition of afternoon gathering followed by pub until they throw us out began.
Does anyone have fond, or not so fond, STP memories? |
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I remember being super shy at my first one, walking round the venue three times, having a beer on my own on the other side of the venue.
My dilly dallying cost me the opportunity to meet one of the members I was really excited to meet. Lovely to meet those I met the first time.
Then I loved my second STP and meet a bunch more lovelies. The bar staff were very intrigued to understand how we all knew each other. That time I didn’t need a solo Dutch courage drink  |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Yes. I arrived at one place to find out it was at another, Hatter was rather kind and came long leggedly galloping towards me so I wouldn't go in alone. I was rather overwhelmed and really needed a pee so I sort of said a quick hi to a few people (poor Swing!).
And I remember meeting Ligeia and yourself. And Marc! And then the gay bar, McDonald's with Ligeia, a taxi with much tipsy talk to the amusement of the taxi driver who had a full show of it and how wonderful she is. Definitely cemented my girl crush that day. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I remember being super shy at my first one, walking round the venue three times, having a beer on my own on the other side of the venue.
My dilly dallying cost me the opportunity to meet one of the members I was really excited to meet. Lovely to meet those I met the first time.
Then I loved my second STP and meet a bunch more lovelies. The bar staff were very intrigued to understand how we all knew each other. That time I didn’t need a solo Dutch courage drink "
The fact you returned for a second one is evidence of how the STP grew so quickly.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Yes. I arrived at one place to find out it was at another, Hatter was rather kind and came long leggedly galloping towards me so I wouldn't go in alone. I was rather overwhelmed and really needed a pee so I sort of said a quick hi to a few people (poor Swing!).
And I remember meeting Ligeia and yourself. And Marc! And then the gay bar, McDonald's with Ligeia, a taxi with much tipsy talk to the amusement of the taxi driver who had a full show of it and how wonderful she is. Definitely cemented my girl crush that day."
No one believed Marc was real until he came to an STP!. |
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"Hello you!
Hello, you too!
Did you move? Are you happy? Parkrun is back."
Still where I was..... In all aspects lol
Parkrun has returned but I haven't as doing more weightlifting now
Pretty sure I've been to a couple of STP's in my time  . I'm quite shy though so might not have made my presence known. |
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I've only been to one, which was moved from Loughborough to Peterborough, there was only about 7 of us there, and I ended up painting an Airfix model on a steam train with seeside (what's happened to him?) 
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"I remember being super shy at my first one, walking round the venue three times, having a beer on my own on the other side of the venue.
My dilly dallying cost me the opportunity to meet one of the members I was really excited to meet. Lovely to meet those I met the first time.
Then I loved my second STP and meet a bunch more lovelies. The bar staff were very intrigued to understand how we all knew each other. That time I didn’t need a solo Dutch courage drink
The fact you returned for a second one is evidence of how the STP grew so quickly.
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I had such a great time at the first, and was so welcomed, that there was no way I wouldn’t come again. And I’ll be at the next one if the invite is extended  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I've only been to one, which was moved from Loughborough to Peterborough, there was only about 7 of us there, and I ended up painting an Airfix model on a steam train with seeside (what's happened to him?)
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That was an STP steam special. I couldn't make that one but activities are an STP feature. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Any info on when the next STP will be?
I don't. I haven't been on since June.
Travel, safety, and whether there is any interest are probably being considered.
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I've just search the Meets board and there is a thread! No date yet but a place to register interest.
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"Any info on when the next STP will be?
I don't. I haven't been on since June.
Travel, safety, and whether there is any interest are probably being considered.
I've just search the Meets board and there is a thread! No date yet but a place to register interest.
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Yeah it's been there a while. There was the provisional date at one point bit things where still very uncertain so it was cancelled  |
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"Any info on when the next STP will be?
I don't. I haven't been on since June.
Travel, safety, and whether there is any interest are probably being considered.
I've just search the Meets board and there is a thread! No date yet but a place to register interest.
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Muchas Gracias  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Any info on when the next STP will be?
I don't. I haven't been on since June.
Travel, safety, and whether there is any interest are probably being considered.
I've just search the Meets board and there is a thread! No date yet but a place to register interest.
Yeah it's been there a while. There was the provisional date at one point bit things where still very uncertain so it was cancelled "
I will check in more often. |
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"Yes. I arrived at one place to find out it was at another, Hatter was rather kind and came long leggedly galloping towards me so I wouldn't go in alone. I was rather overwhelmed and really needed a pee so I sort of said a quick hi to a few people (poor Swing!).
And I remember meeting Ligeia and yourself. And Marc! And then the gay bar, McDonald's with Ligeia, a taxi with much tipsy talk to the amusement of the taxi driver who had a full show of it and how wonderful she is. Definitely cemented my girl crush that day."
He’s just told me the tale  |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"I was rather overwhelmed and really needed a pee so I sort of said a quick hi to a few people (poor Swing!).
He’s just told me the tale "
Yeah not my finest moment... when a girl needs to nervous pee she needs to pee!
You're together!  Please say sorry x 100 for the dire greeting. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is. "
I might mean 6, not 8  |
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"I've not done an STP (I think) but I've met quite a few of you.
Wasn't it you Lickety that nearly burned the Premier Inn next to Xtasia down by burning your toast?
Yes you have "
Noisy London pub? Rachael was there...was Stingly? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"STP = Slurry Treatment Plant (well it does in construction anyway)
That could apply at the end of the evening..."
Well if it's not a slurry treatment plant but the S means secret I'm guessing the P is Party? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Loved the STP I attended, was great to meet everyone. I remember getting lost around London beforehand and getting a taxi to my hotel that was 5 minutes away from the train station, but my phone took me on an adventure lol x |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I've not done an STP (I think) but I've met quite a few of you.
Wasn't it you Lickety that nearly burned the Premier Inn next to Xtasia down by burning your toast?
Yes you have
Noisy London pub? Rachael was there...was Stingly?"
Yes, and so was I. |
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"I've only been to one, which was moved from Loughborough to Peterborough, there was only about 7 of us there, and I ended up painting an Airfix model on a steam train with seeside (what's happened to him?)
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He's very well, just not logging in much |
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"I've only been to one, which was moved from Loughborough to Peterborough, there was only about 7 of us there, and I ended up painting an Airfix model on a steam train with seeside (what's happened to him?)
That was an STP steam special. I couldn't make that one but activities are an STP feature."
Yeah, and Markoh was christened Thomas thereafter |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I've not done an STP (I think) but I've met quite a few of you.
Wasn't it you Lickety that nearly burned the Premier Inn next to Xtasia down by burning your toast?"
That was Colgate and Mr Man. I had left before that incident. Leaving made me an evil woman, never to be forgiven and the incident never to be forgot by some. |
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"The fact you returned for a second one is evidence of how the STP grew so quickly.
And how awesome we are at bringing new people into the fold  "
You guys are a very welcoming bunch
Ps who else misses Sister Lisa B?! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is. "
I always tell them it's an online self-help support group. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I treasure my STP badges and can't wait for the next one. I've really enjoyed meeting the people that go and they're always at such interesting venues xx"
The chat on the tube/train home always raises a little sly look from someone in the carriage.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Loved the STP I attended, was great to meet everyone. I remember getting lost around London beforehand and getting a taxi to my hotel that was 5 minutes away from the train station, but my phone took me on an adventure lol x "
And you still looked immaculate. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"The fact you returned for a second one is evidence of how the STP grew so quickly.
And how awesome we are at bringing new people into the fold
You guys are a very welcoming bunch
Ps who else misses Sister Lisa B?!"
Has she left? No more confessions? |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is.
I always tell them it's an online self-help support group."
First time caught me off guard and I said it was K's birthday. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is.
I always tell them it's an online self-help support group.
First time caught me off guard and I said it was K's birthday. "
I think I missed your first one. The gorgeous friend went for the first time too. I was too ill that day. |
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"The fact you returned for a second one is evidence of how the STP grew so quickly.
And how awesome we are at bringing new people into the fold
You guys are a very welcoming bunch
Ps who else misses Sister Lisa B?!
Has she left? No more confessions?"
Nah, she's just hidden her profile |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Loved the STP I attended, was great to meet everyone. I remember getting lost around London beforehand and getting a taxi to my hotel that was 5 minutes away from the train station, but my phone took me on an adventure lol x
And you still looked immaculate."
Thanks x  |
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"I was rather overwhelmed and really needed a pee so I sort of said a quick hi to a few people (poor Swing!).
He’s just told me the tale
Yeah not my finest moment... when a girl needs to nervous pee she needs to pee!
You're together! Please say sorry x 100 for the dire greeting."
Yes we’re together, although he’s gone for a run currently, bless him. Don’t worry he thought it was funny |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is.
I always tell them it's an online self-help support group.
First time caught me off guard and I said it was K's birthday.
I think I missed your first one. The gorgeous friend went for the first time too. I was too ill that day."
You were at my first STP, handing out cream scones. I knew I was looking at the correct group of people because I recognised your hair |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I couldn't make the first 3 due to illness and family events, but I went to 8 afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed them all.
I've met some wonderful people from attending and I hope (health permitting) I will meet many more.
I seem to be the person the bar staff ask what the special occasion is.
I always tell them it's an online self-help support group.
First time caught me off guard and I said it was K's birthday.
I think I missed your first one. The gorgeous friend went for the first time too. I was too ill that day.
You were at my first STP, handing out cream scones. I knew I was looking at the correct group of people because I recognised your hair "
I'll send you a hair update (the bald bits are growing back).
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
Edmonton |
I remember in 2017 I asked to attend a STP event that was going to be in London.Then something happened with my Fabs membership whilst I was abroad and I had to create a new Fabs account by the time I had created a new account I had totally forgotten that I had put my name forward to attend the STP.I will look to attend again and hopefully nothing will go wrong this time. |
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My first STP started with the meet venue being iut of bounds which had a few of us worried as to why but once we got to the pub the day and evening and then night went brilliantly. Tha ks to the organisers. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Stp??
The S is Secret.
And what are the T and P for?
Guess
Trade practices? Tent pitches? Television programs?
I've already tried guessing. I have no idea. That's why I asked. "
I like Television Programmes. It's Queer night on BBC4 and I've just seen the sweetest short, Time and Again. |
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The STP train trip was great fun, and not at all what was expected, especially the bit where Stingly decided to headbutt the door frame!!
Lovely meal and a few beers after too sat in a pub garden, perfect day all round |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Oh I reminisce about the stp's everyday! I have 3, yes that's 3, winners cups and each one has some awesome memories attached!
I miss you guys so much! And Hatter  That gorgeous human being with beautiful hair!  "
I had to look at your profile... it's you!
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"Oh I reminisce about the stp's everyday! I have 3, yes that's 3, winners cups and each one has some awesome memories attached!
I miss you guys so much! And Hatter That gorgeous human being with beautiful hair!
I had to look at your profile... it's you!
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It's me! |
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"Oh I reminisce about the stp's everyday! I have 3, yes that's 3, winners cups and each one has some awesome memories attached!
I miss you guys so much! And Hatter That gorgeous human being with beautiful hair! "
I have one cup and tea tastes better in it lol |
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