may ball

[Bonnie]

Quoting hmmmhaveabanana from 15:21, 7th May 2006
Of course its a bit more expensive because some of the money goes to charity but thats a debate in itself, perhaps we should just have a non-charitable may ball (which then wouldnt be organised by the KK).

Oh how I laughed.

Anyone else feel like correcting this poor soul?

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I love cheese.

[fudge]

I had a really good time. Only complaint being the weather but thats not anyones fault. One question thou...why is it held the week before revision week instead of straight after exams when we all can get blootered and not have to get up the next morning to revise?!

[Gubbins]

Quoting dunqn from 16:50, 7th May 2006
The most?

Judging by the amount of ranting and raving that usually goes on, I think he's right.

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...but then again, that is only my opinion.

[smiley]

Quoting fudge from 17:35, 7th May 2006
I had a really good time. Only complaint being the weather but thats not anyones fault. One question thou...why is it held the week before revision week instead of straight after exams when we all can get blootered and not have to get up the next morning to revise?!

Totally agree, that would be much better. I had a great time at the ball but was stone cold sober all night. Definitly didn't make use of the free bar. Have been in the library all day and am heading back there after dinner. Revision sucks. Bring on the grad ball!

[Bizarre Atheist]

I for one thoroughly enjoyed the May Ball. I definitely got my money's worth of travel, drink, food and entertainment. The KK guys come in for a lot of stick for a lot of things but they undeniably put a huge amount of effort into the night and should be congratulated.

Also, I'm not sure we can really blame the weather on them, even if all our nice clothes did get a little muddy.

I'll be back, but I certainly can't pay £100-150 for my ticket. £60 suited me fine.

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[Tarquin]

Quoting Bonnie from 17:11, 7th May 2006

Quoting hmmmhaveabanana from 15:21, 7th May 2006
Of course its a bit more expensive because some of the money goes to charity but thats a debate in itself, perhaps we should just have a non-charitable may ball (which then wouldnt be organised by the KK).

Oh how I laughed.

Anyone else feel like correcting this poor soul?

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I love cheese.

Why would he need to be corrected? Seems to be a reasonable point to make...

[scratter]

Quoting Steveo from 13:31, 7th May 2006

Quoting Lodestone from 13:24, 7th May 2006
Most importantly, no-one but good people there.

I can guarentee your definition of 'good people' is nothing close to mine, so I for examle would most likele have hated this other ball.

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Set your goals way too high so I can laugh when you fail.

I can assure you that 'this other ball' was full of people less up themselves and pretentious as that one. They were all good people - far better than the penny pinchers that organised a wet through piss up in a barn (and only just managed to do that, by many accounts).

It was, I assure you, a totally non hateful and very fun night.

[box_of_delights]

2004 ball was AMAZING! Had the best night. Couldn't buy tickets last year cos they were sold out in days. This year they couldn't give them away... which speaks volumes for how last year's was received.

However, based on 2004's ticket price (can't remember how much, but around £70 I think) it was well worth it. Imagine how much money you'd spend in a bar to get that amount of free drink... I had goodness knows how many triples. Add on top of that fairground rides, gorgeous hot dogs and burgers (of which I consumed about 5), the live music and the transportation etc. it's not at all bad for the money.

Didn't go this year because none of my friends were, but for our last year we're all keen to go, and also to hear the views of last night. It'll be interesting to see if the new ticketing system is deemed a success.

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[munchingfoo]

I was working at the ball this year, a I did in 2004 and 2005, and I attended the ball in 2003. Nothing will beat 2003 for me (i think that has to do with nostalgia though) but this years ball was certainly the best in the last three years. Everyone went crazy for GLC and even though one of the guys from fun lovin' criminals was an arrogant prick ( yes you are you fucking twat ) they sounded ace.

The bars were so smooth this year in comparison to the last 3 years. You could get a beer in under a minute from the beer only bars and the queues for the main bar were so short.

The only major problem with the night was the queue for the crepe de la crepe stand. The organisers should really have considered that demand for this service would be as great as it was. It did amaze me that people were actually wilng to queue for so long though for a crepe. It was a bit unfortunate that the queue turned a bit aggressive as the occupants became more and more drunk. Thankfully we were able to get it under control. Thanks to the girl who said tat she didn't envy my job - kinda made a change from the usual huffy little bint who normally scowls or shouts at being asked politely to do something which is both completely logical and an aid to their confort.

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Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

[Guest]

BIG improvement on last year- you could actually get a drink. The whole thing felt a lot more organised and I really enjoyed myself. Well done!

[Guest]

But WHY was everyone returning at 1 am if it was that good?

Back in 2004, I remember strolling in the door at 3 am (and we were some of the first to leave).

Posted by Steveo at 16:36, Today

It was superb in 2004.
Just follow that exact model, and I'd pay £100-150 for a VIP ticket.


I agree.

I went last year again and it was crap in comparison.

[fine night by me]

I gotta tell you all, this ball was the best that I had been to. five years of 'em. glc was better than i thought then they would be (which in itself is not saying much). no drinks queues, and the food was way better.

the only downside was the rain. of course, the KK guys planned to have the ball on a rainy day, just to spoil it.

by the way, you all complain too much

[maenad]

What exactly made the 2004 ball so great, out of interest?

[Sid]

Quoting munchingfoo from 21:44, 7th May 2006
one of the guys from fun lovin' criminals was an arrogant prick ( yes you are you fucking twat ).

Yeah, 'cause he reads the sinner.

[Lid]

Quoting Sid from 23:27, 7th May 2006

Quoting munchingfoo from 21:44, 7th May 2006
one of the guys from fun lovin' criminals was an arrogant prick ( yes you are you fucking twat ).

Yeah, 'cause he reads the sinner.

If he's that arrogant, he's likely to be egotistic, thus will probably google his band name regularly, and it's bound to get indexed soon

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We are not drunks, we are multi-millionaires

[flarewearer]

Might I offer a bargain alternative that is guaranteed to offer just as much fun for a fraction of the cash;

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[maz]

I had a great time. Even with the weather. Did feel sorry for the girls in floor length beautiful pale dresses though, who obviously will be paying a fortune in dry cleaning this week.
It was much better than the first time it was at kinkell, which in itself was a vast improvement on the last one at craigtoun.

I think it was worth the money, and the fun lovin criminals did a great dj set. had a great time.


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[Duggeh]

£70 buys me a new pair of headphones, a new cd, a bottle of gin and a substancial quantity of change.

Hearing all the responses, im glad i decided to skip the meh ball.

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Quoting duckgirl from 15:27, 7th May 2006
I would pay £70 for lots of wine and beer etc, drum&bass DJs, theatre groups, crazy atmosphere, a fire, lots of dancing in unlimited space, and cool people...

Indeed. Someone award her a medal.

[I_Have_Super_Powers]

Bay Ball was epic and awesome combined in some undetermined proportion...