As I step back into the forum community..

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Ok guys, as you may know, I rarely visit here, but I was bored this evening, so I figured I would make an effort to post here after such a long period of time. As many of you know, i'm still around on msn and in the chat, trying to maintain and run it. It's been rather nice to be talking with a few new faces lately and i've tried to make more of an effort at getting involved in the community. I thought i'd chat about one in particular.

Late October last year, I went to visit good ol' Kieran, and had a rather nice time. Next week, I plan to do it again. I must say he's a rather good host, him and his parents made me feel very welcome indeed! In the short time I was there, we got up to an awful amount of stuff, such as meals, cinema, a trip to the doctor who museum and some nice meals and drinks at his place. It was a very nice time.

The highlight for me, was actually fulfilling a little dream of mine I never thought i'd be able to do, and that was to actually try on both the helmets of justice. It just felt very surreal for me...Knightmare is a fond memory of mine, and to actually be around these famous pieces of television history, was just amazing. I almost didn't feel worthy of it, and they hold much respect to me. I'm so thankful they're in a place with a person who is trustworthy. Also, spending time with this guy, has proven to me that further.

Next week we have a few plans, such as a trip to the lake district, i'm sure it'll be very nice. I shall let you know how that goes!

In October, I plan to meet up with a few of you for the London Expo, and you have no idea how excited I am for this! I am going to finally meet people I have talked online with for years. One person I am really looking forward to meeting is Billy! It's going to be another surreal moment for me..

Anyway, although i'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to Knightmare, I have met a lot of fantastic people in this community, and I really hope I can post here a bit more, and get involved with even more of you!
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It's a shame that there are very few open meetups organised any more. In fact, it wasn't until a couple of years ago that I realised there were *ever* any open meetups (unrelated to the RPG).
I know that there used to be one or two every year, but recently they seem to have tailed off. Most likely because the organisation is pretty harsh and those who did it want a break (or no longer have time).

Perhaps there's a role available for someone here. If we had someone who was dedicated to organising Knightmare meetups, we might be able to improve the health of the community.
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Thank you for the kind words there, Mr Darren!

As far as the social aspect of our little community goes, things have naturally gotten a little slower in recent years. When we first started socialising outside of these forum walls (circa 2002) we were all students/schooliers, and therefore had plenty of liberty for meetups during school hols and the summertime.

Now we're all boring adults with jobs and careers etc, and there's suddenly not quite as much free time as we'd like. Of course, that's not to say things have come to a grinding halt. In May there was a lovely meetup with KM folk down in London for the Expo (yes, we did meet Craig Charles and Ianto from Torchwood) and of course last year 6 of us headed off on a holiday to Florida. Organising these things takes some doing, and as Mystara pointed out, there just isn't the time these days to do as much as we used to.

So, in a sense, we're still doing pretty well for meetups, however more would always be welcome. Perhaps this very forum would be a good place for future suggestions; it would be nice to see others get involved in these things.
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I would vote for more Knightmare meet ups!

I haven't been on any as of yet, but I would like to for sure!
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Dammit, I missed Craig Charles?!

I was so very close to going down for the Expo meetup, but changed my mind at the last minute due to work and costs. The same reason I missed the Florida trip :(

I agree that the forum might be a good place to discuss things. Maybe we could see about adding a subforum for it.
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A sub-forum would be very welcome I think.

The socialable aspect of this small community is a very important one, and I'd love to see some new people coming along to our little trips.

There's another Expo in October if anyone has an interest...I think a few of us are planning on costuming for this one. Details are available if folks want to go.
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I'll be attending, but I doubt i'll be going in costume. I'm just boring like that though :P It's not really my thing, and to be fair I think i'd look ridiculous!

Anyway, I am still very much looking forward to coming along!
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Yeah, I'd be up for coming along to the Expo in October! :)

Send me details...
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Tried the helmets on? Been there done that, got 'em before Kieran did hehehehe ;D
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The expo is due to take place on the 24th/25th October.

Currently there's a few of us going, though we have yet to arrange any accommodation.

This is a good site to learn exactly what its all about http://www.londonexpo.com/


If you're interested in going then I'll keep you updated one where people plan to stay during the trip.
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Yup, looks good to me!
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I'll go to the Expo (again) - and this time I have a costume planned!
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i'd love to go it's been far too long isnce i had the chance to meet up with my friends
I will be living in london then a scary thought! asd i just got my first teaching job so time of ciourse is very very limited!!
Catch up wiht u all in the summer i hopoe its a long 6 weeks holiday
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Pooka wrote:I'll go to the Expo (again) - and this time I have a costume planned!

I have a few ideas for costume, one I am particularly keen on. Would be nice if a few of us cossied up...
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knightmaredave wrote:i'd love to go it's been far too long isnce i had the chance to meet up with my friends
I will be living in london then a scary thought! asd i just got my first teaching job so time of ciourse is very very limited!!
Catch up wiht u all in the summer i hopoe its a long 6 weeks holiday

As it's on a weekend it shouldn't cause too much issue for you to pop along, hopefully.

I wish I did have a 6 week summer holiday...2004 was the last time I had that luxury sadly.

Shall perhaps see you at the expo then, sir.
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