Jon's Big Party
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Jon's parties are always good. In fact, they are always better than good; they are fantastic. Where else could you witness ten 20-somethings bouncing happily (albeit drunkenly) in a bouncy castle at 2 in the morning, in pouring rain? There were three hottubs, two whole lambs stretched out spread-eagle over an open fire, a trippy clubroom and more punch and beer than you could shake a stick it. Oh and naturally, there were the girls as well. Very good stuff.
There was a lack of university presence. Despite the invites that went out, I was the only one who managed to attend, but I knew a few guys from school and some of Jon's other mates from various places. Leo, Josh, James, Roscoe, Tom, Joe, Danny and the 'London Ladies' were there, and then later in the evening Will (who I was meant to be going for a drink with tonight) called and said his plans had been changed and he's actually going to France on Saturday, not Sunday. I told him to bring the schedule forward day and so he came over with Dan. The time just flew and before we knew it was 4am.
Tomorrow is Geek In The Park, and despite initial poor forecasts, the situation has changed and we should get some half decent weather. I'm looking forward to meeting up with the guys and seeing who shows up. I'm also keen to see Patrick and Bruce's contribution in the evening; A discussion of pragmatic accessibility, where the rubber meets the road. I encourage anyone who is still unsure about attending to come along; these type of meets are really good fun and it's a brilliant place to network, learn and socialise. If you do enjoy the event and want to do that sort of thing more regularly, the Multipack can give you a monthly dose of exactly that, so consider joining up... it's free and just about to celebrate a first birthday.