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Agreed, love the countdown on the side! Makes me even more excited for the next meet!

Quite frankly it was a fantastic meet and nothing was "shoddy" about the organisation at all! I get what you say about being busy working etc but so do other people and they managed to remember. So I'm with Tommy on this one. As far as I'm aware this hasn't happened before at any meets, and this was one of the better organised ones! Good point about a PM or post in the topic nearer the time, but again, this hasn't been necessary before from what I remember. (I don't remember ever getting PMs close to the meet like you mentioned but maybe this was before my time!) Was certainly a good turnout, everyone got along nicely and there was nothing "elite" about it It might be better you continued this in the dedicated topic for what people want from TPM meets? Just incase your ideas get missed It kinda brings the mood down, especially after such a great meet!

Dan, your post, it totally sums up how I feel a lot of the time too. In some cases, I know I've done something wrong for sure. But I'd still be friends with these people, yet I've made it awkward because of what I did wrong. I end up not knowing where I stand and how to act; because they may not say directly to me "Everything is fine now, let's carry on as friends as we were before." I want to carry on as before, but then feel like I can't or shouldn't, because it might look like I don't care about whatever I did wrong to upset them. I mean, I would apologise obviously, but if they don't tell me when they feel ok again, how do you when to carry on as normal, or if you should act differently? But yes, there have been numerous occassions where as far as I know I've not done anything wrong (by that I mean, from my eyes I haven't, and they've not told me I have) yet things feel different and I don't know if it's me or them that have changed, or when, why, how etc. And then yeah, I start over-analysing things and trying to work out when things changed, if I said or did anything that would have upset them, etc. One of the worst things was when an old friend told me I wasn't putting enough into the friendship and that other people noticed. So it clearly was me doing something wrong, but I honestly do not know what and to this day it still upsets me. I had no idea I came across that way and because I don't know what exactly I did/didn't do to come across like that, I won't know how to correct myself I don't want any other people thinking the same about me. I just hope if anyone else does that they speak up before it's too late! But yeah, I really know how it feels. I think in some cases it definitely is other people. From my friends, I know who the ones are who will always treat me the same with respect, and I am wary of those who seem to er, "vary" It's like I have to catch them on a good day or a good moment! It was when I was about 17 that I realised I had these issues understanding people, plus my family brought it to my attention more, so since then I have been overly aware of myself, like I have too much inhibition (hence why I enjoy alcohol so much, it removes those inhibitions and I feel free and like my real self!). Imagine the indescribable awkwardness and utter embarrassment of being naked in front of everyone...yeah, that's how I sometimes feel around people! There are some things that have improved since then but that low self-esteem will take a while to fix. I've found that I don't feel quite as bad on anti-depressants, but obviously they're not something I can stay on forever, plus there are other things that could help; I could probably do with CBT to help change my way of thinking. I could go to my GP about it and hopefully get a referral but when I have good days I kinda forget and don't worry...and then have a bad day...and then get stuck in a cycle!

Happy birthday Mikey poos!

Today was an absolutely fantastic day and possibly the best London meet ever Massive well done and thank you to the lovely Peaj for helping keep everyone together (and in fact, to everyone else for sticking together!) and for taking loads of photos Can't wait to see them! I will do a proper trip report tomorrow (hopefully!) as I am exhausted after a long day. You know that thing where you close your eyes and feel like you're on a ride/moving? Yeah, I feel like I'm back in the Alpine Hotel fun house on that rolling floor thing as soon as I close my eyes But for now, thanks to everyone for a great meet, was nice to see both old and new faces and I can't wait for the next meet now!

This was so lovely I had no idea I had this effect on people, really warmed me up when Liam said this Gah I don't know what else to say Thank you so much Trolley Dolly. Lots of love, The Mummy of TPM

Had a really fun time last night with my family Some people may view it as "boring" but they are good fun and a good laugh! Plenty of alcohol too And seeing my little cousins is always lovely Want to do it all over again! 2012 is odd to look back on; started it off feeling like the luckiest woman ever in a wonderful relationship which I didn't think would go wrong. Ended the year single and suffering from depression! Or maybe it's not odd, maybe it's just life. And all I can do is laugh about it I guess! I feel better about being single now (in some ways it's a relief, but I would like a new man, now I have faith that there are lovely, decent men out there!) and the antidepressants are working their magic now. Onwards and upwards! As for 2013; well it's looking good so far! London meet in 4 days, Guildford meet in February and DLP in March! BRING IT OOOOON!

I'm gonna guess number 3 And hooray for smaller peeps - I'm only 5ft 2 I think, maybe a bit over...

Not sure what to say to that...thank you for the compliments though, even if you are like 8/9 years younger than me! FYI Christmas for me isn't about drink It's about being happy and festive and appreciating your family, not worrying about the usual everyday stuff. I just love the atmosphere and feeling it gives off! Partly because it reminds me of being a child and I'm a very nostalgic person. I don't feel like I have to put on a smile as I'm already smiling! In addition to that, there's all the lovely food (everyone loves a roast dinner right?), the smells, the sounds, the decorations, a chance to get dressed up...I could go on forever!

I don't really get drunk I just get tipsy and relaxed. To be honest I drink sherry and port for the taste as they help me feel Chistmassy The vodka and Coke though...Erm... I would never get proper drunk in front of my family though with the exception of a party/occassions where others were drinking

Why thank you Liam We've had an average Christmas Day really, but without my grandparents coming over for dinner like in previous years it was a tad more "dull" and quiet. We're having them over for another Christmas dinner tomorrow though and maybe seeing other family Today's gone really quickly We got up later than usual though and because it's been quieter with just the 3 of us I guess it feels like less has happened etc. I'm getting drowsy so I'm off to get some Coca Cola...and vodka

MERRY CHRISTMAS TPM! It''s Christmas and the considerable amounts of alcohol have gone to my head lerrrl MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MER Or should that be Mer-ry Christmas?

Totally agreed with pluk. One of the best meets I attended was Fright Nights 2010, because we stuck together for the whole day (thanks to Ian who did a great job of keeping everyone together), and it wasn't a small group either but it was still achievable. At one point some members wanted to do a maze and the rest of us didn't, so while they did The Curse we whored Flying Fish (no queue!) and agreed to meet them at the maze exit. Think we may have had each others numbers too to help with the communication It's about being patient and polite, although I do appreciate those who rarely visit and want to have a good ride count. The last paragraph is exactly what myself and many others have said. There are members here who rarely post or possibly don't post at all, and the only meets they attended were the ERT ones I'm not sure exactly where we would draw the line on this but active members who make decent, contributive posts is pretty much what I'm thinking. And yes, I appreciate we have younger members here who are still learning and full of lovely teenage hormones but I don't think that should be an excuse for their behaviour in chat or silly posts (not aimed at all the younger members, just the naughty ones ). I first joined a forum at 14 and was an angel God I miss that Harry Potter forum!

Agreed with the above, I miss the old days where meets where about being a community and we stuck together.

You know what they say about men with big feet...big pecs

Lol Sarah, I'm the same these days too, I mainly post in off topic! I have my geeky moments in chat though and have a lot of theme park merch

Only Fools Opening cards first, or presents?

Well dayum! Interesting results! Thanks to all those who voted for me! Glad to be keeping hold of my Funniest Female and Biggest Fangirl awards! And congrats to Sarah for getting Sexiest Female! Although, shocked that I got joint 3rd in Best Member, well chuffed with that However 2nd in Storm Surge Award? Um, okay Guess I need to shape up and put more effort in. Or laugh it off Park awards are interesting, have to say there are a few I'm surprised at though. Such as Slammer winning best flat! Ah well, Rush and Detty were runners up so I'm happy!

Why thank you Josh And yes you are correct! I was fired from Pets At Home; because I apparently made mistakes on the till, didn't smile enough and was too quiet. I was careful on the till so how I made mistakes I have no idea, guess I just wasn't paying as much attention as I thought I was. As for being quiet and not smiling - that was their way of saying they didn't like me. The favouritism and clique-iness there was sickening! Awful management too. I was nearly arrested when visiting someone in prison because I left my camera memory card in my pocket and when I checked them I honestly didn't feel it! But they found it when doing the full body check thing. It was honestly the most terrifying moment of my life and according to one of the nicer security guards that witnessed it, "I was bloody lucky as most people are normally arrested." I was caught stealing sweets when I was 13, but not via CCTV. I put a few extra in the bag and lied about how much was in there, but the old man on the till tipped it upside down and I was rumbled! JOSHC I NOMINATE YOOOU!

Haha Right: I was fired from my first job at Pets At Home I have nearly been arrested I have been caught trying to steal on CCTV

You like Jessie J

Christmas with family of course Quality Street or Roses?

Father Christmas British ftw Father Christmas hat or cracker hat?

Woo I love both but I think I prefer port a tiny bit more Turkey. Admittedly I've never tried goose and I'd feel bad if I did Yes that sounds silly as I'd happily eat turkey, chicken etc Real tree or artificial tree?

So hungry for sausage rolls now! Hmm well I've never tried eggnog but the name puts me off Only tried mulled wine once and it was a bottle we'd had unopened for years. Does unopened mulled wine go off? Cos it tasted like hot vinegar, absolutely vile. But for the hilarity of the situation, I'll go with mulled wine Now here's the ultimate Christmas drink question: PORT OR SHERRY?!