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See you guys there!

Comment by Adrian

December 4th 2006 02:18

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Would you have an address handy?

Comment by jon

December 4th 2006 02:23

Good point. I've modified the post to include the website and address.

Comment by KylieW

December 4th 2006 02:51

Ahh, if only I lived in Sydney I would be in attendance.

Someone better make sure they take photo's and post them!!!

Comment by Eric

December 4th 2006 03:02

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Us American Orblers need to pull together for a US version of this.

Have fun down under and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Comment by Adrienne

December 4th 2006 03:02

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Sounds fun, too bad I live in DC

Comment by K.L. Almeroth

December 4th 2006 03:10

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So unfair...

I would be there with bells on, and a few hundred glasses of pink champagne would be downed.

If only I didn't live in Queensland!

Have fun!!

K.L.

Comment by jon

December 4th 2006 03:11

Maybe we can have a virtual Xmas party as well ?!?

Comment by Brenton

December 4th 2006 03:24

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I'm saying... no, I'm working Sunday, 'fraid.

And in QLD which doesn't help.

Comment by Eric

December 4th 2006 03:26

Jon that would be cool!

But I don't have a webcam. Besides... I blog naked.

Comment by K.L. Almeroth

December 4th 2006 03:29

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Jon,

I think a virtual party would be fabulous!

We should all agree on a date and time, and just get pissed and Orble each other..

Fabulous idea!

K.L.
P.S. Eric, you could still be naked if you want. As long as you're drinking, that's all that matters.

Comment by Eric

December 4th 2006 03:32

lol, it would take a LOT of booze for that to become reality. My naked blogging usually stems from e-mails that drop in while I'm in the shower. My internet addiction causes me to sit down and start taking care of things before I'm even dry.

Usually the towel hits the floor and I sit here for a good few hours in nothing but a birthday suit and a grin.

Comment by K.L. Almeroth

December 4th 2006 03:35

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I'll never be able to look at that cute blue face in quite the same way again!

K.L.

Comment by Eric

December 4th 2006 03:39

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Life is good.

No further comment.

Comment by postmoderncritic

December 4th 2006 08:01

A fabulous idea... I'll do my best to make it!

)

Comment by Andrea

December 4th 2006 09:16

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Love to come but it's a wee bit too far from Melbourne.

I will raise a glass of Diet Solo, though, on Sunday afternoon to all the Orblers who turn up. (I'll let K.L. have a glass of bubbles up in Queensland on my behalf).

A.H.

P.S. K.L. you stop that flirting with the cute blue face, young lady.

Comment by Questionable Content

December 4th 2006 11:59

We could always have one in Queensland...but we all know that it would end up as one of my stories.

On the other hand, it isn't a terrible idea...

Comment by JoshZ

December 4th 2006 14:01

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If only I could make it. Got my older brother's wedding up in queensland.

Any chance of other events being arranged?

JZ

Comment by Cibbuano

December 4th 2006 21:08

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I'll be there... the dolphin hotel is conveniently close to my apartment.

I'm a little nervous, though. We all know that Bryn is into horror movies... what if he tricks us all into going to this pub, and we're all actors in a cruel real-life horror movie?

Comment by Brenton

December 4th 2006 23:02

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Hehe...

**HELLO CIBBY AND MY FELLOW BLOGGERS... I'D LIKE TO PLAY A GAME..**

Comment by Chantal

December 4th 2006 23:25

I'll try and make it after work!!

I thought THIS was an invite to a virtual xmas party... so I agree, it's a fabulous idea!

Comment by Adrian

December 4th 2006 23:55

By the way -- anyone who's reading this, I'd encourage you to BOTH vote and to repeatedly comment, so that this post stays at the top of the most popular, and to make mention of this party in your blogs (and ask all the readers to vote and comment on this post).

Judging from the size of the Orble contingent at Jon's party, I reckon we need to get more publicity happening before Sunday.

Comment by KylieW

December 5th 2006 02:11

Good idea Adrian.

I hope you guys get lots of people showing up!

Comment by Kams

December 5th 2006 05:19

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Damm! i hate to miss Vodka on the rocks. Well if jon arrange a virtual party, how we will flow the drinks.

No drinks, no party! Virtual drink won't do any good.

Comment by Bryn

December 5th 2006 05:44

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Welcome to my nightmare folks ...
They call me BAD SANTA!!!!

Comment by Lilla

December 5th 2006 06:07

There seems to be a fair few of us in Queensland... how about a parallel party in Brisbane and we can use some sort of live video conferencing to link the two parties? What about having another in Melbourne at the same time and using conference satellite to hook up all three next year ..?

I'd be happy to help out in the Brisbvegas party... but not this year... need more notice...

This year I shall raise a glass or three in absentia and virtuality...

Have a great party Orblers...we'll need posts and updates of all the antics and celebrity gossip ... and live footage if Cibbuano is right and it's a fiendish plot by Bryn ...

Lilla...

Comment by Cibbuano

December 5th 2006 06:35

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Lilla,

Cibbuano is always right.

Comment by Kams

December 5th 2006 07:22

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Yeah if we can't attend the party, at least we can demand a live video coverage of every naughty things role in there.

Comment by Bryn

December 5th 2006 07:32

I'll be changing into a werewolf by the light of the full moon ... OWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, bugger, that's tonight ...

Comment by Adrian

December 5th 2006 08:29

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That's okay Bryn. Will have a silver bullet with your name on it just in case.

Comment by Vixter

December 5th 2006 11:57

I would love to go but I am prebooked...it's such a shame i would really love to meet the poeple behind the posts...maybe I can find a way to ge tthere late.

thanks for organising bryn.

Comment by Always Eighteen

December 5th 2006 13:52

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Shit!

Sounds awesome. It'll be funny seeing all the orble writers get wasted...Since Bryn is hosting, I get the image of a "house on haunted hill" type scenario happening. I have a picture of him in my head laughing a "mwuhahaha" kind of laugh.

sucks that I'll be partying it here in Brisbane. I hope you have a lot of fun, and Merry Christmas to all!

Comment by Trina

December 5th 2006 21:12

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Oh no you won't believe this Jon but I have another dance competition on that same day! What are the odds... seriously.

Well I hope you all have fun and get trashed and it turns into a real life Saw II... Who will make it through I wonder? My guesses are:

- Jon (had to say it cuz he's the boss)
- Adrian (he thinks a lot and may be able to overpower the evil person behind it all with some mind tricks)
- Cibby (he's the expert on movies and will predict what happens, then relate it all to Canadian comedy)

Comment by Cibbuano

December 5th 2006 21:50

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I'm so surviving. I'll be like that guy in Saw 2, who cuts off the back of his own head.

Comment by Cibbuano

December 5th 2006 21:50

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I'm so surviving. I'll be like that guy in Saw 2, who cuts off the back of his own head.

Comment by Adrian

December 5th 2006 21:58

How come everyone on the Orble network seems to have seen Saw 2?

Comment by Adrian

December 5th 2006 22:01

And by the way, if anyone is confused as to which group of people to look for:

-- Cibby pretty much looks like Cibby
-- Jon will be taller than anyone there.

Comment by nagster

December 6th 2006 01:51

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see u at the party

Comment by Bryn

December 6th 2006 02:28

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I'm the one who looks like an Aryan demon ... but with lots of wild unruly hair.

Comment by Cibbuano

December 6th 2006 03:25

Adrian, good tips. Look for Jon. He's the Orble lighthouse, bringing in the lost blogger's ships.

I'll be late and potentially hungover.

Comment by Brenton

December 6th 2006 10:09

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That dude wasn't really the surviving type though... I mean he had to read what was writting on this neck... it never occoured to him to ask somebody?

I hated the second.

Loved the third.

Comment by Bryn

December 6th 2006 11:52

Hey Brenton, have you visited Pleasure of Nightmares yet?

Comment by Trudy

December 6th 2006 15:01

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I live in the US, that a bit too far for a day trip LOL!

Comment by jasmine

December 7th 2006 02:15

have a great time all who make it to the dolphin to celebrate. i'm going away for the weekend, so probably won't be able to make it. But if for some reason I manage to decend back upon the city a little early I will come by for a drink. Have fun!!

Comment by Johanna

December 7th 2006 05:46

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Sorry I can't make it, but sounds like lots of fun guys.

Comment by Adrian

December 7th 2006 20:50

So here's the summary so far:

Yes
Bryn
Jon
Adrian
Cibby
Nagster

Maybe
Postmoderncritic
Jasmine

Sisi and Shani, what are you guys up to?

Comment by Bryn

December 7th 2006 22:22

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Sheesh, seems a bit or a poor Sydney show of Orble hands ... where's the feminine contingent? Jasmine ... is that all? C'mon Sisi!!! John Doe?? Scarlett??

Comment by MelissaA

December 8th 2006 01:35

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Sorry guys, would love to come but family committments persist! Plus it is a little far away.

But have a drink or 2 all for me won't you - you have no idea how much I love my alcohol!

So just how tall is Jon exactly then anyway?

Comment by charles

December 8th 2006 04:36

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Sadly, I won't be able to make it due to other commitments but I'm sure you will all have heaps of fun at the gathering.

And I'd also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry X'mas and a prosperous 2007!!!

Charles.

Comment by Ragin Cajun

December 8th 2006 04:55

Wow. Have fun, you crazy Sydneysiders. Post some pictures -- before and after consumption of alcohol.

Comment by Bryn

December 8th 2006 05:01

Charles!!!
Pity you can't make it, as you are the man who made it happen for me!
Merry Xmas and all the best for 2007 too!

Comment by charles

December 8th 2006 05:22

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It's a huge shame but I'm sure we'll get the chance to meet up over a beer at a future Orble gathering!

Cheers,
Charles.

Comment by Sisi

December 8th 2006 08:19

I can come but only for an hour or so as I have to be at work in Moore Park at 4pm! But yeah I'll make an appearance

Can you please OM (Orble message) me a number in case I can't find youse? Spankssssss!

Comment by JohnDoe

December 9th 2006 00:14

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I will be there.

Comment by Tracy

December 9th 2006 01:21

Hi everyone

I'd love to be there, but I can't make it I'm afraid. Hope you have a great time and have a vodka for me,

Tracy

Comment by Bryn

December 9th 2006 01:33

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A Vodka or three I'm sure Tracy. Hope to chew your ear on movies and life in person another time.
See you there JD.

Comment by postmoderncritic

December 9th 2006 05:29

Sorry guys, looks like I won't be able to make it... Hope y'all have a terrific time! *<BoP~

Comment by Justin

December 9th 2006 14:01

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I'd like to come but everyone will criticise me for being an elderly, grey-haired lady who, perhaps, would feel more comfortable at a bowls club, not a trendy Surry Hills hotel.

Comment by JohnDoe

December 9th 2006 23:41

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Cmon Justin,
Im a crusty old dude as well, we can sit in the corner and talk about our false teeth.

It should be fun.

Comment by Adrian

December 10th 2006 01:33

Okay, the final tally looks like:

Yes
Bryn
Jon
Adrian
Cibby
Nagster
Sisi
JohnDoe

Maybe
Jasmine

Mysterious
Justin

See you guys in about an hour.

Comment by Bryn

December 10th 2006 01:59

I'm hungover.
It'll be the hair of the werewolf that bit me.
see you guys soon .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. wha ..? huh? sheeesh, i musta passed out.

Comment by Adrian

December 10th 2006 02:10

Bryn, it's people like you who've make Jay's life difficult for him. How dare you leave so many ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

That just stuffs everything up.

Comment by Bryn

December 10th 2006 02:39

Adrian,
let's settle this over an arm wrestle at the Dolphin dude.

Comment by Tracy

December 10th 2006 02:43

Thanks, Bryn. Hopefully we'll have a real-life catch-up another time. Have fun...

Comment by Anonymous

December 10th 2006 03:54

guys, i came but can't find u at the hotel. there are heaps of parties going on there.
nagster

Comment by Justin

December 10th 2006 05:39

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Sorry guys I couldn't make it. Factored in work and obligatory christmas shopping for today and now too buggered.

I want to hear all the stories, anecdotes, flirtations and friendships made though!

Comment by Tracy

December 10th 2006 06:37

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Yes, how was it? Hope you all had a brilliant time...

Comment by Vixter

December 10th 2006 06:49

SO any beans to spill?
where there even beans?
it was Xmas party central in the city last night hope you guys had a great time

Comment by Shani

December 10th 2006 11:04

Hi people. I so would've come to this but am only reading it now! Someone email or sms me next time! Sorry I missed it, but considering I only got home at 6.30am this morning I probably shouldn't have gone anyway!

Comment by KylieW

December 10th 2006 22:54

So, did you guys have a good time??

Comment by Bryn

December 11th 2006 00:10

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Did we have a good time?
Well humble fellow Orble Sydneysiders present at the Dolphin yesterday arvo, did we have a good time or what? We we were swinging from the rafters, sliding down bannisters, pouring shots of tequila into each other's mouths, Sisi did a gypsy jig on the table, Bryn began baying at the ceiling, John Doe and Jon discussed moonshine, Nagster and Adrian proceeded to drink themselves under the table, Little Angry Doll arrived and forced us all to guzzle a festive season yard glass ...
I can't remember much more .... But I woke up naked at Taronga zoo in the wolf enclosure ....
Here's a pic taken at some point very early on.

From left; Nagster, Adrian, John Doe, Cibbuano, Bryn, Sisi, and Jon.
We look so sober and respectable then!!!

Here's one of Little Angry Doll and her little placid doll.

Here's Jon and John in casual, yet heated discussion.

And here's the horrorphile about to change into a werewolf (JD spiked his drink with wolfsbane).

Bryn grimaces as the wolfsbane takes effect

Comment by jon

December 11th 2006 00:32

Great photos Bryn, thanks! Do you mind if I use the group one for some of our publicity? Can I get the full-sized version?

I think Cibby is too used to being in rugby photos

We are definitely going to make these get togethers a monthly thing.

You can read Adrian's report on the afternoon here.

Comment by JohnDoe

December 11th 2006 02:37

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A fun time was had by all. A pleasure to meet all those that attended.

It was certainly worth the effort to put a face to some of the names. Great conversation, a nice location and some tasty liquor. If only all Sundays were so easy.

We will have to do it again soon.

Comment by Sisi

December 11th 2006 02:54

Had a great time, wish I could've stayed for a bit longer, but work was fun too and I ended up getting a free ticket to the concert! Haha I can just imagine Bryn cringing....can't wait for the next meet!

Comment by Bryn

December 11th 2006 04:21

Yes, the intimate gathering was made up of highly intelligent, witty, smart-assed, Orble provocateurs.

Comment by KylieW

December 11th 2006 05:47

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For the first time ever, I'm jealous that I live in Melbourne instead of Sydney! : )

Comment by Little Angry Doll

December 11th 2006 05:59

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Hahahahaha!

I'm all for the Trivia idea. I'd pity any team up against Bryn and John in the movie stakes.

Comment by Lily

December 11th 2006 11:02

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hey thanks for sharing the smiles..

btw the Cyber Orble Party.....

http://www.moviesandlife.net/cyber-orble-party/

.....is still goin' on...

~Lily

Comment by charles

December 11th 2006 12:39

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Looks like everyone had heaps of fun and copious amounts of alcohol!!

Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you at the next Orble get-together!

Charles.

Comment by Justin

December 11th 2006 14:43

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Well, I'm just resentful I didn't make it now.
Good on you guys. Next round is on me for the next get-to-gether.

Comment by Ash

December 11th 2006 14:46

Hi
Anyone interested in a post/pre new years party in Sydney? The Christmas one seemed such a
Success. I posted a comment on the Writers Forum for anyone interested
cheers ash

Comment by Bryn

December 11th 2006 22:13

could be a go ... Jon?

Comment by Johanna

December 11th 2006 22:43

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I could be interested depending on the date and venue as I would have a husband and baby in tow!

Comment by Stanley

December 12th 2006 10:38

ah looked like a great time and sorry bryn i missed your invite in the other post. i wouldn't have been able to make it because i had previous commitments but am now officially bummed that i missed it.

maybe next time.

Comment by Tracy

December 12th 2006 10:41

I'd be interested...and in trivia, sounds like fun.

Comment by Tracy

December 12th 2006 10:43