Any dates in november for those of us arriving very early??

they were Wednesdays and Sundays for the last few seasons. I'm assuming they are the same days( but of course that has been verified). We are not sure of where these meets will be yet- as the forum is quiet just now, we may find that decisions won't be made till nearer the time.

Good point Fiona cos lots of people arent posting just now.
What we need to establish is if there will be one of two meets each week? Its all very well people saying they like two meets a week but then theyre only there for 2 weeks of the season and lots of other Wednesdays and Sundays no one was turning up
So I guess we need to find out what night(s) and where are we meeting?
I guess its best to pick a night(s) were there arent a lot of change over flights and definitely somewhere central ie. Calangute

I agree Gemma, a few years ago when there was one meet weekly we used to get loads there sometimes and there was always a good chance of at least someone being there but then it all went a bit pear shaped when additional meets were arranged as you would go to one meet and find noone there and later hear they all went to the alternate meet another night, seems a shame and as you say if people only have 2 weeks or so they want to do other things aswell as the meets so cant do both nights necessarily... maybe one main meet somewhere central as you suggest and as Fiona says others can be arranged by Pm if anyone wants extra's , obvioulsly for us being there all season it's not so much of a problem in the time sense (going to random arranged meets) and another night out with HT's can be fun off the cuff as Mike suggests purely as a night out .... this might solve the mix ups...keeping it simpler?? lets see what everyone thinks when they reappear but it would be really great to get some regular and good meets where we can all get to 'meet' each other from the forum and have a crowd of us like before...bit of a laugh!!... and a few coffees!! I agree somewhere that isnt mainly a restaurant would be more sensible as it does take all their table space and most just drink rather than eat ... and also somewhere without loud music!!!! Molly's that night was a nightmare as you couldnt hear anyone speak!!!
chillyx

so do we think one meet would be better than 2 options? That sounds like a good idea. Something definitely did not work last year and perhaps has put members off going to meets. Not sure if it was the amount or the place? Which day(s) do most people travel on/ would be best to avoid? Is Calangute the best place for a meet. Public Bar- is that a good choice? Does it rely on food sales? Are there other options? It might be best to pick somewhere that is not busy all the time and therefore would welcome meets.

Viva bar in Candolim will be a good shout if Pete and Tish form the Countryside get it next year, right on the main drag opposite Newtons, cheap drinks and plenty of room for everyone. I still havn`t ruled out a holiday next March yet

I personally think one meet is enough, but its up to everyone else too. FTV Viva Bar might be good as it isnt too far into Candolim. Last year Mai Tai was just too far away unless you were staying at the far end of Candolim.
Mike also suggested the Palm Tree in Calangute, I think he knows the owner? Its right across the road from the Public Bar. Public Bar is large, but Lin thought it was a bit busy The good thing about the Public Bar is it is has separate bit for eating
I dont know whats the best day for the meet, maybe a Monday or a Wednesday, I dont think there is a lot of flights on those days.
As for the other meets they are still a great idea, I loved the day out last year at the beach shack, but I think it is a better idea to arrange by PM so I will contact Mike to see what we have planned for November
I guess we just need to wait and see what everyone else suggests now.

I agree Gemma
chilly

If anything is happening in november please let me know. I have never been to an h.t. get together and am really looking forward to going to one. Have been trying to guess everyones age from what they say on their posts!!

keep an eye out on this thread- I'm sure there will be something in place.

don't worry squigs the meets generally start by November as thats when the charters start coming out to Goa so you will definitely see about it on here before then, its just quiet at the mo on here as mostly everyone is back in Uk and Goa probably seems like a long way off!! ... Or Brazil!! if you are lucky like Irish colleen!!!!!!!!

Only ever been to two meets. One was a really good night although there were only 7 or 8 of us and the other was me and the missus looking at each other!

Personally, I think one night is enough and Calangute is easy for the Cal/Baga/Can stretch. Not sure about the public bar, though. When we were in there it was loud and very, very raucous - actually difficult to have a conversation above the (very) drunken shouting and singing. Perhaps it was just a bad night but I don't think so!

I'll keep my eye on this thread to see where we end up. Hope we can re-establish meets because it's good to meet and chat with new folk and discuss what's hot and what's not.

I agree the meets are really good fun and if there is one main meet I think there is more chance of us all actually 'meeting' as otherwise you can go to one venue and noone is there and then find out later they all met at the other so you miss out!! when there initially used to be one meet some years ago you were almost guaranteed there would at least be some others there but in recent years not so.....which is one of the reasons we didnt bother so much the last 2 seasons, also a lot of people only there for a couple of weekds don't necesarily want to tie up 2 nights of their hol each week not sure where though??
chilly

Just tell me what day and where and hubby and I will be there (dont fancy the public bar )tho.....

I don't know much about these meets having never been to one (but looking forward to going to one!) Do you ever hold them at beach shacks because most don't seem to be too busy serving food in the evenings and they aren't too noisy like some of the bars? Having seen alot of them shutting by 9pm on the Calangute/ Candolim stretch because they have no customers, I am sure alot of them would be glad of the trade.

I think that would be a good idea. The flying dolphin in Calangute is quite nice. I think you are right- they would welcome custom.

These meets are not a good idea - we speak here but together is not a good idea. Last year my friend and I went to a meet in Candolim - with a big taxi fare = to meet with $ - there were supposed to be 10 but only 2 of us turned up. $ was a lovely man who organised it and the 3 of us had a good night but at the beginning he was as uncomfortable as we were because there was only 3 of us and his wife was ill so he came to see us on his own. We had a good night but it was only because we were compatible, Good job we were not Big Brother house mates.

Just say we will be in Bonnies or Nirvana if you are where we are
If you are in Candolim state where you all will be
or Baga places

Everybody will be in Mayonies over the Baga bridge every Sunday night.