I won't be able to make it this year - because of financial reasons, obviously (unrelated to the global moneygeddon, though) - but Zeus knows I SOOO wanted to. I do promise I'll participate or even organize another Siftup in the years to come though, it just feels like home here!

Good luck to everyone who does participate eventually and here's a little *quality for your efforts, maatc, this is real frickin' nice of you!

Awarding maatc with one star point for this contribution to VideoSift - declared quality by EDD.

It's a weekend, so I should be able to do it, if my finances allows me.

This could be fun. If many of us out-of-towners come in at the same time, we could probably book some B&B together for saturday-sunday, and save some cash.

I'm still tentatively in.

I can't on the 12th, a week (or two) later would be perfect.

The 12th of September is me birthday. I'll be leaving on the 22nd of September to go back to L.A. so it should be before that if I am to attend.

Why not hold the Euro siftup in Los Angeles?

It's settled! The Great Euro Siftup will be held in LA!

Man I would SO be there, but I have to wash my hair that night.

Provisionally I shall try to make it, I don't have anything booked that weekend so in theory it shouldn't be a problem.

I expect a lot of BO and bad teeth at this Siftup. ZING!

My vacation plans have changed, so I won't be there in September. Sorry.

i can do the 12th but not the 2 following weekends. october's good for me too.

Sounds cool I'll come along, my schedule is pritty empty after dropping out of uni anyway . I've been to the odd pub or two in london and if people are a bit pushed for money i could try and sneek the more youthful of you into kings college's waterfront bar (very nice views of london as well).

A video project sounds cool as well

I'm tentatively in for the 12th, if my finances allow. I also like gwiz's idea of collaborating on a B&B.

Cool, IT´S ON! it seems there are definitely enough people to make this happen!

I like the idea of the waterfront bar, but could there be a problem with getting the non students in should the group get too big?

Any other suggestions?

Oh and I´ll be crashing with a friend, so I won´t be joining the B&B gang.

I'd like to see the King's College student bar, so I'm up for that.

Let´s *sticky this for a few days until we decide on a venue.
Maybe we can get some more people to come, too.

So far I count seven participants (including the "maybe" candidates)

maatc (booking flights today)
gwiz665
BreaksTheEarth
Deano
deputydog
punk225
Ornthoron

Ideas for a video project anyone?

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Sorry "non students"? If this grouping is based around anything to do with being a student then I'm in trouble

>> ^Deano:
Sorry "non students"? If this grouping is based around anything to do with being a student then I'm in trouble


From what I read admission to the suggested Kings College Waterfront bar is in the company of a registered student only.
I think we should be fine as long as the group doesn´t get too big, but I´ll let punk225 be the judge of that...

From what it looks like now we should probably also think about an alternative, but I don´t know my way around the London nightlife, so we need some locals to jump in with suggestions.

^Cheers maatc. I'll have a think but the places I hang out are ok but perhaps not suitable for this sort of event. It's the overwhelming amount of choice that feels stifling. But somewhere central with a decent view seems to be the ticket.

I might tag along as well if my schedule allows it. I'll have to plan my semester before I can say anything for certain.

Go to Soho. Lots of seedy bars/clubs and ho's on show... or more upmarket ones if any of you have a tad more class and i'm underestimating you. It's a cool atmosphere either way

Covent Garden is also a nice place to sit around and drink. Usually entertainment out in the streets of some variety

Cool, thanks for the tips!
Have you got a specific place in mind?

Covent Garden is tourist hangout no. 1 so you'll fit right in

SoHo is shabby.

I'll have a wander around Covent Garden sometime this week and see what stands out. Haven't been there in a few years as it is a tourist destination really.

There are some cool places in Soho but they look a bit pokey and the bars aren't too my taste.

What sort of place are you looking for Deano?

^Not sure but I'm no fan of these bars with the leather sofas up front and flooded with office workers.

I'll scout for something airy with decent beers and a nice environment.

bars with a view

Alright, fags good sirs. What are we figuring out? Should we arrange some B&B together or something, or should we all just figure it out separately?

>> ^gwiz665:
Alright, fags good sirs. What are we figuring out? Should we arrange some B&B together or something, or should we all just figure it out separately?


I am staying with a friend, so count me out of the B&B action.

We still need a decision on a venue.
Anyone who knows any of the places from deputydogs list that might be a good choice for us?

^There's a couple on DD's list that looks interesting but I've yet to get down there. Managed to go to a gay pub by accident last night but I don't want to talk about that

*unsticky for now. Let´s *resticky it when we have decided on a location.

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I'm coming! I bought tickets today.

>> ^Haldaug:
I'm coming! I bought tickets today.


Awesome! Still no development on the venue though.

I have bought tickets! I'm arriving in the evening of the 12th.

Got my tickets too
"GOING OUT

From Aarhus (AAR) to London Stansted (STN)
Sat, 12Sep09 Flight FR 713 Depart AAR at 13:40 and arrive STN at 14:20"

*sticky this, now that we have confirmed attendees.

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I'm in.

>> ^BreaksTheEarth:
I'm in.


Awesome!

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We'll post a notice on the dismissable message bar on the front page when it's about a week away - just to remind everyone.

On recommendation from Tymbrwulf, haldaug, ornothoron and I are ordering accommodations at http://www.palmerslodge.co.uk/ for the weekend we're staying there. So if anyone else is interested in showing up to the sift up, that's a possible place to stay cheaply.

>> ^gwiz665:
On recommendation from Tymbrwulf, haldaug, ornothoron and I are ordering accommodations at http://www.palmerslodge.co.uk/ for the weekend we're staying there. So if anyone else is interested in showing up to the sift up, that's a possible place to stay cheaply.


Typo. Full name of the place is: harrypalmerslodge...

I might be coming too... there's a games conference in London around the 12th as well I think, which I'd like to check out as well - I forgot the name though, can anyone help?

>> ^Crake:
I might be coming too... there's a games conference in London around the 12th as well I think, which I'd like to check out as well - I forgot the name though, can anyone help?


Hm. Couldn´t find anything. There is a London Games festival, but that is not until end of october.

^I was thinking of DigArt, but turns out it's in november

Let's do the London siftup in LA!

edit: I made this comment twice, I guess early senility is setting in.

>> ^dystopianfuturetoday:
Let's do the London siftup in LA!


I knew it. Getting married messes with your short term memory!

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I'll take that bet, douche.

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You know what, you can go to hell Rasch. Why don't you take your annoying little trolling and shove it right up your fucking ass. Fuck off.

Tornoto siftup anyone? When is that shit gonna happen? These euros are stealing all the fire with their buzz and shit.

No but you guys are gonna have a great time. Video better be up real QUICK-like.

^I think you're actually a bunch of people in Canada. Organize it and they will come.

Take lots of piccys and have fun!

It's taking place in LA, right?

Ok folks, here is a suggestion for a venue:

CANTALOUPE off Old Street in the East End.

It has a nice loungey area that looks perfect to hang out in for a chat and some drinks/food.
Their bar menu sounds delicious and food starts at 3 pounds, with burgers around 6 pounds.
They also have a good range of beers, including the Czech Budvar.
My London local friend also tells me there are a few cool bars around the area in case we want to switch location later on.

Here is how to get there from Harry Palmers Lodge

What do you all think? Choices are plenty of course, but since no one came forward with another suggestion this sounds to me like a good spot.

We should decide by the weekend so I can reserve a cosy corner for 8 people or so. (5 confirmed at the moment)

Great find! No objections from me.

Est muss sein, mein freund.

Sounds good to me, as it is walking distance from my flat.

You hear that everyone? Party at BTE's flat after the bar closes!

Sorry guys but it looks like I can't make it anymore . Covering a saturday shift at work is proving a difficult task...

You've got some journey from the airport haven't you gwiz? I know it says London Stansted but its very much in essex

I suppose, but at least I got both ornothoron and haldaug with me, so we're all in the same boat.

Definitely try and get some Stansted Express Tickets on the plane for something like 20 or so pounds return.

It sounds like a lot, but they are 28,80 pounds if you buy them at the station...

Train takes 45 mins to Liverpool Street. There are buses too, but they take ages I think.

Alright, Cantaloupe it is. I updated the main post accordingly.

We have a cosy corner for eight people starting from 8pm.

Lets try and get some more other local London Sifters to come!

Thanks for doing this maatc! Old Street isn't brilliant for me and I rarely venture there but if I have nothing on I shall make it.

Sorry I can't make it, but so far you have an American, a Dane, two Norwegians, and a German all committed to meeting up...in London. I sure hope at least one Brit in the area shows up to take you all under his wing, protecting you from unsavory Englishmen. You know, like Christopher Hitchens, the Artful Dodger, or Grand Moff Tarkin.

Cantaloupe is a cool bar, Old St is an ok area with some funky little bars around there.

I /should/ be able to make this but no promises as weekends are always a bit hectic. I'll be travelling straight in on the train as it's only a 30min journey to Liverpool St station and then a 5 min walk to Old Street.

There's plenty of places to go around there for very late drinks, especially if you like the *femme kind of things...

Invocations (femme) cannot be called by antonye because antonye is not privileged - sorry.

> Definitely try and get some Stansted Express Tickets on the plane for something like 20 or so pounds return.

This.

Once you get to Liverpool St, just get a cab. As there's a few of you, it will probably be cheaper than individual tickets on the Underground and a lot easier than hauling luggage around. It won't cost you a fortune either.

I'm in - just wondering who covers travel and accomodation expenses.

WTF I lived in Germany for 5 1/2 years and no Sift up that i can remember then i leave and voila...a get together....(shakes fist at the sift)

ok so what is up with the virginia sift or i would be willing to go as far as the (Eastcoast Sift) New York perhaps?

>> ^blankfist:
I expect a lot of BO and bad teeth at this Siftup. ZING!


Why, has it moved to Florida?

On my way to the airport now. See you all in London!

Aww... I've been away from the sift sooooooooooooooooo long, I had no idea about this til now. Shame cos I probably would have jumped on a train from Bristol to randomly add some girly energy to the balance. Alas, I have plans in Cardiff tomorrow instead.

I'm going to bed now, in about 10 hours I'll be on my plane, if I don't oversleep(!) and on my way.

BTW: I will try to send occasional updates and mabye even pics to this Twitter account tonight.

Siftup starts 8pm GMT / 2pm EST

Follow us and drop us a line if you want!

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Have a warm ale for me.

Gwiz and I are now on location at Palmer's Lodge, waiting for Haldaug to show up with the hostel reservation. Meet y'all in a couple of hours.

I might even drink more than one for ya, dag.

Have fun guys.

Sorry everyone, but I won't be able to make it. There are some zero-hour thesis things I need to take care of unfortunately. Have fun and take pictures.

Drunk a "few" party was had. We're gonna continue tomorrow, so you have another chance, BTE, if you're up for it.

I'm really drunk now and about to pass out.

Oh, and Deano did call me the scariest user on videosift, which made me feel real warm and fuzzy inside. I think he's changed his mind after meeting me though, but we'll see, eh?

Oh, and if you had secrets with me, you don't anymore. That's the way sift-ups work.

Great fun! Pics and Video will follow!

Until then: *unsticky FINALLY!

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Lordy, I feel wrecked. This is TWO nights in a row I've been drinking which is alot for someone who is happy with a coffee.

I can attest that Gwiz665 is a Quality individual with some interesting stories

I'm sad I wasn't there to share in the festivities, but am glad that good times were had by my fellow Sift brethren. I hope the hangovers are short, but the memories and experience ring long and true. (Toast, as I'm there in spirit)

Well I'm partially recovered from the weekend and about to visit my first school of the week (work). May I just say it was lovely meeting Haldaug, Ornthoron, Gwiz665 and maatc. I await the photos in total abject fear.
Rather amazed to find a place like Cantaloupe in Old Street, where the bars are usually souless overpriced drinking hives. I will be returning there.