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Fuzzylilley
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Come dine with us

Post by Fuzzylilley »

Come dine with us !!

Have you ever watched come dine with me and thought you could do a better job ? Do you make a mean cheese cake or a wicked Balti ?
2 guys in a loving relationship want to have you over for dinner and then you return the favour the next week. Im 28 and my partner (in crime) is 34, we live in the Sydenham area.
We are looking for people male or female around our age to have fun with and hopefully make new friends in the process, although sometimes my cooking wouldn’t be the best way to make friends hehe
Ideally we would like to get a group of 5 or six people together, couples or singles.
If you like the sound of this and think you can throw a memorable night (for good or bad) drop me a line and I’ll arrange something.

Hope to hear from you soon

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oin
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Post by oin »

That's a great idea. We'd love to take you up on it but we're finding it a little tricky to entertain at the moment (kids, Christmas etc). I hope it works out for you.
natbeuk
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Post by natbeuk »

Exactly! These poor guys were just trying to organise something which actually sounds like a good idea...
Thomas
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Post by Thomas »

The original poster did come up with an interesting idea - not one I would want to do myself (you really DON'T want to try out my cooking!) but hopefully they'll get some sensible responses and find enough people to make it work, so good luck with it guys.
natbeuk
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Post by natbeuk »

I can cook but I don't have a dining table... kinda counts me and the boyfriend out really!
admin
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Post by admin »

I've tidied this thread which was almost destroyed by Bensonite - a banned member who re-registers to subvert STF. My apologies to the folks whose posts in response also got removed as a consequence.

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lambchops
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Post by lambchops »

still sounds dodgy to me.
maestro
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Post by maestro »

lambchops wrote:still sounds dodgy to me.
Are you here causing trouble again - look at what you did the last time!
Weeble
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Post by Weeble »

lambchops wrote:still sounds dodgy to me.
I can't see why, sounds like an nice idea to me. I'm slightly addicted to the programme itself - but I don't think any dinner party would be the same now without a sarcastic voice over :D
natbeuk
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Post by natbeuk »

Weeble wrote:
lambchops wrote:still sounds dodgy to me.
I can't see why, sounds like an nice idea to me. I'm slightly addicted to the programme itself - but I don't think any dinner party would be the same now without a sarcastic voice over :D
Haha, yeah the More 4 omnibus type edition on Sunday evenings is a guilty pleasure of mine. Love the sarcastic voiceover :)
lambchops
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Post by lambchops »

maestro wrote:
lambchops wrote:still sounds dodgy to me.
Are you here causing trouble again - look at what you did the last time!
what did I do last time? honestly, you might have me mixed up with someone else.
tulip1
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Post by tulip1 »

This is a lovely idea from a charming programme. A little risky though as you could get stuck with a couple who you really don't get on with. What would you do? Do you interview beforehand to get to know them better? Sounds a little risky to me as you wouldn't want to offend anyone who has taken an interest in this experimental socialising idea. Do post to let STF know how it pans out. Hope it works out. Good luck. :)
Fuzzylilley
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Post by Fuzzylilley »

Thanks for all the positive comments and i'll keep everyone posted.





Unless of course it was a bad idea and we end up burried in our own back garden :lol:
PJWSON
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Post by PJWSON »

Hi there

This is a great idea, my partner and I would definately be up for this BUT -we are between kitchens right now. So would return the favour at a later date.
We are in Homecroft Road and would love to meet up with similar people.
PVT me when you get the chance and will go from there.

Looking forward to hearing from yous soon.

Kind Regards

Pjwson
paultreacy
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Brilliant idea

Post by paultreacy »

That's a brilliant idea. My wife and I have two boys and so would not be a suitable match but your idea is brilliant.

Perhaps at some point I might copy your idea to reach out to similar families as mine. I love to cook and can sometimes be quite good at it. Sometimes not so good.

I would love to have an annual progressive dinner party amongst a few people in the community at some point in the future. Several courses all in different houses. Perhaps with some sitters to look after any kids. It should be a party for them too.

The final house, for desert etc., would also be where the evening's entertainment would happen, possibly availing of community musicians, comedians and the like.

Just throwing some ideas around.

Sorry, I don't mean to hi-jack this thread. I'll post again on this at a later stage along with some other community ideas.

Best,
Paul Treacy.
http://paultreacy.com
Chazza
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Post by Chazza »

I think it's a great idea, but I'm too much of a chicken to invite a load of strangers into my house. It's a long way off, but how about, in the summer, a picnic in a local park where everyone brings some nice homemade grub and a bottle of wine? Neutral ground and a (possibly) larger attendance might encourage more posters to turn out?
paultreacy
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Get together

Post by paultreacy »

Let's make it happen.
Fuzzylilley
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UPDATE

Post by Fuzzylilley »

Hey local guys and gals


If anyone is still interested on the idea let me know by sending me a message and i'll get in contact.

If you love the idea but may not be able to return the favour dont worry get in touch as we'd love to meet other Sydenham-ites and make friends in the area (its much easier to stumble home drunk when youre just round the corner hehe)

Hope to hear from you soon

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bensonby
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Post by bensonby »

Chazza wrote: in a local park where everyone brings some nice homemade grub and a bottle of wine?

I thought we were all agaisnt drinking in public here.....if some people get their way you might be having your booze taken away by an over-zealous PCSO... :roll:
Chazza
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Post by Chazza »

bensonby wrote:
Chazza wrote: in a local park where everyone brings some nice homemade grub and a bottle of wine?

I thought we were all agaisnt drinking in public here.....if some people get their way you might be having your booze taken away by an over-zealous PCSO... :roll:

I think the manner in which alcohol is consumed in public is the important issue - in a park, not bothering anyone else is fine. On a high street, staring at everyone who walks past, can be a little disconcerting for some people.
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