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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just sat in Costa (as I often am being a slight caffeine addict and avid people watcher!) and a thought struck me!
I'm constantly seeing newbies being advised that the best way to get verified is to attend clubs and socials.
Sound advice of course - but it does bear a cost to the individual and there will always be those site members who have no interest in clubs and can often struggle to get to organised socials due to travel issues, location and cost of baby sitters etc.
So how about this for a random suggestion!
The 'Fab Coffee Club' !!
Many of us work in/travel to city centres or large towns regularly and are probably bored of window shopping, killing time on lunch breaks and generally looking for more interesting ways to spend lunch breaks/gaps before, between or after meetings. As there's no end of coffee shops on pretty much each and every high street - how about using them for social networking/offering verifications to site newbies - no strings, no expectancy and no obligation if the person you're meeting turns out to be a homicidal maniac /two headed alien.
Would certainly be useful to many, an interesting way to kill time - and would no doubt help the struggling finances of Starbucks (yeah, right!! Lol)
Or do you think people would be too nervous and worried about meeting random strangers in highly visible public places surrounded by the general public?
Your thoughts peeps??  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Perfect if I actually fancied anyone in my area,im not shy in meeting anyone in a public place I just have a feeling it would be me and a load of single men,not really something I can explain if someone I know comes in for a coffee too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I was a single fem I used to do all my social meets in starbucks, easy to find and safe environment, in fact Bob and I had our first meet/mission there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think it's a great idea .... although can't help thinking we would treat it just as Jessie did in breaking bad when he joined the drugs anonymous group !  |
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Excellent idea Obi. I'd gladly be the shepherdess and organise such an event. My concern is that too many sheep might attract some wolves, or make them a little too 'visible'. But I'm willing to try one in December. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Great idea but i bet it will be out of my area, they normally are   "
I'm not suggesting a huge group event - just a way for people to kill time over lunch breaks in their own areas!
Maybe we could even get ourselves 'Fairtrade' certified? |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
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"Just sat in Costa (as I often am being a slight caffeine addict and avid people watcher!) and a thought struck me!
I'm constantly seeing newbies being advised that the best way to get verified is to attend clubs and socials.
Sound advice of course - but it does bear a cost to the individual and there will always be those site members who have no interest in clubs and can often struggle to get to organised socials due to travel issues, location and cost of baby sitters etc.
So how about this for a random suggestion!
The 'Fab Coffee Club' !!
Many of us work in/travel to city centres or large towns regularly and are probably bored of window shopping, killing time on lunch breaks and generally looking for more interesting ways to spend lunch breaks/gaps before, between or after meetings. As there's no end of coffee shops on pretty much each and every high street - how about using them for social networking/offering verifications to site newbies - no strings, no expectancy and no obligation if the person you're meeting turns out to be a homicidal maniac /two headed alien.
Would certainly be useful to many, an interesting way to kill time - and would no doubt help the struggling finances of Starbucks (yeah, right!! Lol)
Or do you think people would be too nervous and worried about meeting random strangers in highly visible public places surrounded by the general public?
Your thoughts peeps?? "
think its a great idea. My first meets were via a social at a pub before an all nighter at pink punters was a bag of nerves but soon settled in. Would have loved it being a coffee with people.
only downside is attracting people specifically looking for an easy veri who then may not be genuine if that makes sense  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just sat in Costa (as I often am being a slight caffeine addict and avid people watcher!) and a thought struck me!
I'm constantly seeing newbies being advised that the best way to get verified is to attend clubs and socials.
Sound advice of course - but it does bear a cost to the individual and there will always be those site members who have no interest in clubs and can often struggle to get to organised socials due to travel issues, location and cost of baby sitters etc.
So how about this for a random suggestion!
The 'Fab Coffee Club' !!
Many of us work in/travel to city centres or large towns regularly and are probably bored of window shopping, killing time on lunch breaks and generally looking for more interesting ways to spend lunch breaks/gaps before, between or after meetings. As there's no end of coffee shops on pretty much each and every high street - how about using them for social networking/offering verifications to site newbies - no strings, no expectancy and no obligation if the person you're meeting turns out to be a homicidal maniac /two headed alien.
Would certainly be useful to many, an interesting way to kill time - and would no doubt help the struggling finances of Starbucks (yeah, right!! Lol)
Or do you think people would be too nervous and worried about meeting random strangers in highly visible public places surrounded by the general public?
Your thoughts peeps??
think its a great idea. My first meets were via a social at a pub before an all nighter at pink punters was a bag of nerves but soon settled in. Would have loved it being a coffee with people.
only downside is attracting people specifically looking for an easy veri who then may not be genuine if that makes sense "
Get them everywhere though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Brilliant idea cos I'm one those old farts who feel my club days are behind me n I'd rather meet for a group daytime social as I'm generally retired. Soooooo who is gonna bite the bullet n organize a Peterboro one??? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i like Starbucks.....You do Starbucks, I will do Costa.
lol ok we got them both covered lol "
I'm opening a coffee shop called starsta or maybe costbucks would be more appropriate. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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Would certainly be useful to many, an interesting way to kill time - and would no doubt help the struggling finances of Starbucks (yeah, right!! Lol)
Or do you think people would be too nervous and worried about meeting random strangers in highly visible public places surrounded by the general public?
Your thoughts peeps?? "
It has the makings of a plan provided the time and place can be kept out of the public gaze.
BDSM muches have almost achieved a degree of respectability which swingers coffee mornings have yet to reach |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?"
I'm suspecting it's a social in Brum where there'll b a market at xmas???   |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?
I'm suspecting it's a social in Brum where there'll b a market at xmas??? "
cheeky bugger was wondering if it was possible to join and meet some locals at a social |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?
I'm suspecting it's a social in Brum where there'll b a market at xmas???
cheeky bugger was wondering if it was possible to join and meet some Hahahahahaha yeah! "
Yeah sarcasm!
They say it's the lowest form of wit hehehehehe |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?
a social at the Christmas market in Brum lol "
 oh stop it I'm giggling now like a silly schoolboy  |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?
a social at the Christmas market in Brum lol
oh stop it I'm giggling now like a silly schoolboy "
young man shush!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"don't forget the Christmas market social on the 7th in Brum
can i ask what this is?
a social at the Christmas market in Brum lol
oh stop it I'm giggling now like a silly schoolboy
young man shush!! "
Come here n say that! Oh! But make sure ya got ya shirt OFF first  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It will be ok if people like coffee or the strong smell of coffee in those places "
'Tesco Fish Counter Club' didn't have the same ring to it Ruggers! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Great idea but i bet it will be out of my area, they normally are "
then perhaps you need to move next door to everywhere to get your silver lining.... If you are under 45 don't worry old persons lyrics. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We do most of our social meets at Costa try the Carrot Cake it is yummy
Nooooo
The lemon and poppy seed muffin.
MMMmmmmmm"
Neither it has to be the raspberry ripple cup cake |
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How do you suggest organising this? I was thinking of putting up a meet but that means I'd either have to give details/place etc...and risk being faced with potentially a lot of people or opening my filters so that those I currently block could message me. Having tought about it, I cannot find an answer to my question.
Any suggestions? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do you suggest organising this? I was thinking of putting up a meet but that means I'd either have to give details/place etc...and risk being faced with potentially a lot of people or opening my filters so that those I currently block could message me. Having tought about it, I cannot find an answer to my question.
Any suggestions?"
If it is public then is it so bad putting info publicly here? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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All my socials have started with a Coffee meet. I would verify a newbie via a coffee meet if required, and I'm actually just talking to one with that in mind |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think you'll find a lot of us are already caffeine addicts
If I'm working away from home I'd much rather be able to meet someone socially than not at all, nowt worse than being stuck in an anonymous hotel on your own
I'd rather find a good independent coffee house though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do they do the giant custard creams there?
Yes and bourbons "
Well I do like big custard creams and them caramel frappe thingies I'm rather fond of.
Yeah go on then. Count me in |
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