venture160 Posted July 19, 2006 at 05:46 AM Report Posted July 19, 2006 at 05:46 AM Hey I just want to throw this idea out there, I think it would be cool for some of the Chinese-Forums folks based in Beijing or China to meetup... we could arrange some time at sculpting in time or go get some food, I dunno, it seems like there are alot of us here in Beijing, why not get-to-gether?? whats everyones take on this:? Quote
badr Posted July 19, 2006 at 06:40 AM Report Posted July 19, 2006 at 06:40 AM count me in.. i'd be up for it. Quote
Sashawang Posted July 19, 2006 at 07:30 AM Report Posted July 19, 2006 at 07:30 AM i would like to, count me, please. and please find a place where dishes or drinks are at a good price. Quote
Madot Posted July 19, 2006 at 11:00 PM Report Posted July 19, 2006 at 11:00 PM Hey all. LOVE the idea of a Chinese-Forums meet-up, but why not wait until everyone arrives for the new semester in September? (Perhaps I should declare my vested interest here--I arrive in BJ on 6 Sept.!) It'd be a great idea, though. Mado Quote
superbjing Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:04 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:04 AM good idea, count me in Quote
roddy Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:14 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:14 AM I think it's a good idea and I'd like to see it happen. A meet up for new starts at BLCU got almost 20 people - see here. It just needs someone to take the lead and start putting it together. Quote
venture160 Posted July 20, 2006 at 06:37 AM Author Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 06:37 AM What do people think for the first week of September? I am going back to the states for the last two weeks of August, so I wouldn't be able to do anything then. I Imagine we would meet up in WuDaoKou, as that is where the majority of our members are. So who's in? Quote
yonitabonita Posted July 20, 2006 at 07:42 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 07:42 AM ooh how exciting.. sounds good to me. Y Quote
tlevine Posted July 20, 2006 at 08:28 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 08:28 AM Why wait so long? How about this weekend? There can be multiple "meet-ups." (Maybe it could become a regular thing.) Quote
md1101 Posted July 20, 2006 at 09:09 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 09:09 AM that sounds great. funny you mention it. i noticed last night at malones bar that the members of the shanghai expat forum all meet on the third level there. they got a deal with the pub it seems as they get cheaper beers and a whole lot of snacks (just for their meeting). maybe someone can organise something like that. ill be heading back to oz this coming monday though unforunately. Quote
atitarev Posted July 20, 2006 at 09:53 AM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 09:53 AM Let me advertise a bit the The Melbourne Chinese Language meetup, since I am not in Beijng. The turn-out here is not always great, so maybe more people will come. I can get more Chinese learners but would be great to have more native speakers. http://chinese.meetup.com/98/ From the link below you can get to your city's Chinese meetups http://chinese.meetup.com/ Quote
venture160 Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:37 PM Author Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 02:37 PM Do people want a bar, a teahouse, a place to eat? and where.... maybe the drum and bell?? Quote
crow610 Posted July 20, 2006 at 08:00 PM Report Posted July 20, 2006 at 08:00 PM Sounds fun! Hopefully you can wait until Sept. cause that is when I'll be arriving in Beijing. Looking forward to meeting you!! Quote
ocpaul20 Posted July 21, 2006 at 01:41 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 01:41 AM Yeah, I dont get out much or speak to many westerners, so I would be interested to come along too. Quote
mrtoga Posted July 21, 2006 at 03:08 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 03:08 AM Me too. Unfortunately leaving Beijing for Dalian in September. For the summer I reckon the hutong area down by the Pass-By Bar (锣鼓南巷?) is ideal, but I realize its a hassle for you Wudaokouers. If anyone wants to meet up next weekend (28th / 29th) I am happy to make arrangements - just drinks and snacks on a rooftop terrace or something. Quote
roddy Posted July 21, 2006 at 03:15 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 03:15 AM A lot of places on Nanluoguxiang have been trashed lately, and last I heard it's a bit of a building site - anyone been down lately? I've not been there for a couple of weeks. I suspect weight of numbers would make a Wudaokou location more likely, but it'll depend on who actually commits to turning up. Quote
Brendan Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:26 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:26 AM Hiyas all what a great site this is and that of course means you, the people behind the posts. Since coming aboard a little while back i've found wonderful help and inspiration to continue with my Chinese studies. So, can't miss an opportunity to meet up in the flesh so to speak. No time will suit all, but once some contact is made, we've got something up and running. My suggestion: meet this Sunday July 23, 5pm unstairs in Lush, Wudaokou. I for one will turn up provided there is at least one other ! Let me know if that's you .... Brendan ps on another thread i've been looking for demos of any electonic/digital dictionaries. If you have one and are planning on coming on Sun, could you please bring your gadget with you? Xiexie Quote
mrtoga Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:26 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:26 AM Last time I was there (few weeks ago) it was fine. Still I am not bothered so much about location - just can't think of anywhere half decent in Wudaokou. If just for an initial drink and get-to-know-each-other kind of thing then maybe the Bla Bla - everyone knows it and no booking required. If people want to meet up again we can agree on a location with whoever comes. Quote
mrtoga Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:34 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:34 AM Just seen the previous post. OK since someone has suggested a time and place I can go with that. Ignore my Bla Bla comment. I will take a wander up there and hope at the very least to meet Brendan. P.S. A frequent drunkard is referred to in England as a lush. I wonder if that is where the inspiration for the bar's name came from. Quote
heifeng Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:49 AM Report Posted July 21, 2006 at 05:49 AM hmm... maybe I'll have to force myself to be social and attend since my only western friend went home already....now I have no one to watch Chappelle with....*snf* Lush would be ok since it's probably the only place I've been in wudaokou other than to 补习班...yes, just living it up out here in BJ..... Quote
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