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Re: DTF Meet Ups. Your perception from their posting.
« Reply #105 on: March 07, 2015, 06:17:24 AM »
I broke the hat.

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Did you?
Yes.



Mere seconds after that pic was taken, I removed the hat from my head, by grabbing the beanie ball atop the hat (you can't see it in this pic, it's sitting too far back on my head).  The beanie ball came off in my hand, while the rest of the hat remained on my head.  The hat was broken.
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« Reply #106 on: March 07, 2015, 06:34:57 AM »
Last night I dreamt that I met Lonestar and Jackie. Randomly in LA.
I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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« Reply #107 on: March 07, 2015, 07:07:53 AM »
Those pictures... nooooooo.
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« Reply #108 on: March 07, 2015, 07:16:39 AM »
Those pictures... nooooooo.

I so read this as Krieger . :lol
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« Reply #109 on: March 07, 2015, 08:29:26 AM »
 :lol


The guy sitting next to me and the two standing over me were the ones I spent most of the time talking to.  I don't even remember who they are or if they even post anymore.

I'm not sure who the guy sitting next to you is but the one standing on the left is Jasc and the one on the right is... aran? I can't remember his real name but I met him a couple of times because he was from the area. I believe he was at the epic meetup at my mom's house that involved jumping on a trampoline and Mikachu falling out of a wheelchair while wearing my mom's Dallas Cowboys helmet.
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« Reply #110 on: March 07, 2015, 08:42:19 AM »
Those pictures... nooooooo.

They will haunt you forever!  Don't feel bad though. If some of my older photos saw the light of day here I'd be majorly embarrassed.

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The guy sitting next to me and the two standing over me were the ones I spent most of the time talking to.  I don't even remember who they are or if they even post anymore.

I'm not sure who the guy sitting next to you is but the one standing on the left is Jasc and the one on the right is... aran? I can't remember his real name but I met him a couple of times because he was from the area. I believe he was at the epic meetup at my mom's house that involved jumping on a trampoline and Mikachu falling out of a wheelchair while wearing my mom's Dallas Cowboys helmet.

Aran sounds familiar actually. You might be spot on with that one.

I broke the hat.

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Did you?
Yes.



Mere seconds after that pic was taken, I removed the hat from my head, by grabbing the beanie ball atop the hat (you can't see it in this pic, it's sitting too far back on my head).  The beanie ball came off in my hand, while the rest of the hat remained on my head.  The hat was broken.

 :rollin  That's fucking awesome! 

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« Reply #111 on: March 07, 2015, 08:54:10 AM »
That is indeed Aran.
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« Reply #112 on: March 07, 2015, 08:56:55 AM »
And I have a picture of the group from that day you were talking about Jackie, looking for it.

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« Reply #113 on: March 07, 2015, 08:58:06 AM »
For the longest time I thought Sigz was British. I've never met him though. I'm sure we'd get along swimmingly.

Actually, much like the meet up in Phoenix a few years ago, I probably wouldn't talk to anyone... Because, well...

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« Reply #114 on: March 07, 2015, 09:01:13 AM »
For the longest time I thought Sigz was British. I've never met him though. I'm sure we'd get along swimmingly.

Actually, much like the meet up in Phoenix a few years ago, I probably wouldn't talk to anyone... Because, well...

PEOPLE!!!





Lol

Well he did spend some time there IIRC
I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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« Reply #115 on: March 07, 2015, 09:01:32 AM »
Well here ya go.

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« Reply #116 on: March 07, 2015, 09:04:01 AM »
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« Reply #117 on: March 07, 2015, 09:07:08 AM »
And I have a picture of the group from that day you were talking about Jackie, looking for it.

In the meanwhile, one of the best of Axeman and I.



I have the same group photo somewhere but somewhere is an ever-expanding place. Send it my way, along with any others you happen to come across from that especially special day.

Well here ya go.



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« Reply #118 on: March 07, 2015, 12:38:49 PM »
 :rollin, that fucking pic cracks me up every time. Portis with his antlers and super-serious face, and Mikachu's eternal :neverusethis: face

And Nick, if I remember correctly the one of you and Bill is from my college graduation party at my cousin's in West Orange.

That is indeed Aran.

Right, but what is his actual name?? It's killing me!
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« Reply #119 on: March 07, 2015, 12:43:18 PM »
what an epic meetup!

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« Reply #120 on: March 07, 2015, 12:59:03 PM »
Yeah, the various people I've met have all been pretty much as expected. Aside from the midget no surprises whatsoever.
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« Reply #121 on: March 07, 2015, 01:07:39 PM »
Met quite a few people from here, though most of my fellow Brits don't really post here anymore. Some random comments:

XJDenton (aka Squibby) - pretty similar to his posting style, just a bit chattier. Incredibly pleasant chap, very intelligent and witty.

Rumborak - Pretty similar to his posting style, again intelligent and witty, but in person has the main benefit of being more relaxed and not trying to wind people up! :P

Sigz - really awesome guy! He spent a year in London studying at Imperial College which was amazing as I got to see him quite a lot. Definitely very similar to his online persona - intelligent but a lot of fun as well.

Nick - basically exactly as I expected, but then I know him really well even though I hadn't met him before this summer. Was a very cool experience though, great to spend the day with him and Mrs Nick.

Millahhhhhhhhhhh - Really interesting guy, always found him respectful and intelligent on here but he was definitely a lot more talkative in person and really fun to chat to.

Jingle - similar to Nick, I feel like I knew him pretty well so I think he was basically what I expected. We had a really nice day visiting him and his family - especially enhanced by BBQ and cake! :lol

A whole load of others but these come to mind right now. Will post more.

EDIT: Of course Arch Benemy, nightmare_cinema and AcidRainLTE I've met a fair few times - all really cool people as well!

EDIT 2: And of course I'm good friends with TimmyHiggy, but I knew him in person first and introduced him to DTF, so that doesn't really count. :P
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« Reply #122 on: March 07, 2015, 01:30:31 PM »
Some random photos of DTF meetups in reverse chronological order:

With Mr and Mrs Jingle:


With Nick and millahhhh:


With Zander's hair Ravenheart:


With alirocker and jonny08:


With Nekov:


With Arch Benemy and his mate Howard:


With sonatafanica:


With AcidRainLTE and Sigz:


With AcidRainLTE, Sigz and nightmare_cinema:



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« Reply #123 on: March 07, 2015, 01:48:49 PM »
What ever happened to the little hobbit Alice?
I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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« Reply #124 on: March 07, 2015, 02:16:57 PM »
I'm so jealous Rich, you've chilled with so many folks I'd love to meet! Including you, if that counts  :lol
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« Reply #125 on: March 07, 2015, 04:03:07 PM »
I'm so jealous Rich, you've chilled with so many folks I'd love to meet! Including you, if that counts  :lol
Certainly does count! You're right up there on my list of DTFers I haven't met but really want to. Others that come to mind are kingshmegland, hef, and bosky.

Just realised that XJ is a major omission from those photos, so here's one of him, Sigz and I getting dinner in a London pub in 2011:


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« Reply #126 on: March 07, 2015, 06:28:18 PM »
 :heart

Ian has been one of my favorite DTFers to hang with; we've had many adventures. Hopefully we will be in the same city again soon.

OH GOD THAT REMINDS ME!

This is what happened in my apartment the first time Sigz came to Denver three years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hvaGE4QAcU
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« Reply #127 on: March 07, 2015, 06:34:42 PM »
Jackie. You need to post the MST3000 pic of Sigz and your Kittie. It's the best.
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« Reply #128 on: March 07, 2015, 07:05:05 PM »
 :lol



Aww, my poor Duke. May he rest in peace. If there is an afterlife, I'm sure he watches Ian sleep every night.
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« Reply #129 on: March 07, 2015, 07:10:14 PM »
That has to be one of the most amazing things I've ever seen...
I just don't understand what they were trying to achieve with any part of the song, either individually or as a whole. You know what? It's the Platypus of Dream Theater songs. That bill doesn't go with that tail, or that strange little furry body, or those webbed feet, and oh god why does it have venomous spurs!? And then you find out it lays eggs too. The difference is that the Platypus is somehow functional despite being a crazy mishmash or leftover animal pieces

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« Reply #130 on: March 07, 2015, 07:10:45 PM »
Amen. May he threaten Sigz forever.
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« Reply #131 on: March 07, 2015, 07:20:17 PM »
 :lol

It was so amazing, I just came out of my bedroom and saw him sitting there staring! Immediately/quietly got the camera, of course.
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« Reply #132 on: March 07, 2015, 08:18:43 PM »
Here's from another random meetup.



And one from prior to ProgNation in NYC. Bonus points to anyone who can get even all but 1 of these (as I believe 1 only lurked here).

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« Reply #133 on: March 07, 2015, 08:19:09 PM »
Jackie, Duke's so damn menacing. :lol
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« Reply #134 on: March 07, 2015, 08:28:24 PM »


And one more recent one, to go along with what Rich posted. Pass me my appletini as I get in touch with my feelings, but it was so cool to have a day with him and Mrs. Rich as they toured North America. Funnily enough, up to that point I had managed to meet most of the people who I talk to regularly outside the forum, but kinda figured Rich was one of those guys that would always be an e-friend due to practical limitations. Will always have very fond memories of that day! And of many great memories of the other days meeting far too many members from DT.net and forward than I can remember. Another pair of longshots finally came together in February, in a most epic and amazing setting...

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« Reply #135 on: March 07, 2015, 10:20:58 PM »
:lol



Aww, my poor Duke. May he rest in peace. If there is an afterlife, I'm sure he watches Ian sleep every night.

I think this photo should be used next in the Random Caption Game.  :lol

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« Reply #136 on: March 07, 2015, 11:54:01 PM »
 :lol, I feel like someone has said that before. I never follow the caption thread so for all I know it could've been used already.

Jackie, Duke's so damn menacing. :lol

He was the biggest softie though  :heart

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zerogravityfat and secludedmayhem?? Both of whom I met a couple of times but can't remember their actual names.

And oh man, I remember that other meetup! Joeshabadoo! I have memories of going to get Indian food with him while we were waiting to do the "shouting in the studio" thing with Portnoy for Systematic Chaos. It was cold as fuck that day.
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« Reply #137 on: March 08, 2015, 03:27:51 AM »
This is what happened in my apartment the first time Sigz came to Denver three years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hvaGE4QAcU
OH MY GOD WHY HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE?!!

Around 4:10 or so NEEDS to be turned into a gif if it hasn't been already!

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« Reply #138 on: March 08, 2015, 03:40:19 AM »
 :lol :lol

This made my Sunday morning.


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« Reply #139 on: March 08, 2015, 03:56:55 AM »
AMAZING :heart I love how it starts shaky and then suddenly BOOM PERFECT SYNCHRONISATION.

4:00 - 4:10 would also make a good gif. :lol

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