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Originally posted by decadence
A nice man called, what was it John or Joss or something? - kept the crew amused with erm... odd ramblings . That's London for ya'.
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Eeyahh!!!
Sorry it took me forever to post these pictures, but I was away on vacation for a few weeks.
The guy's name was Geock, it sounds like "Jock". Neil tells me that can't be his given name as "Geock" is a nickname for people from Scotland. Since he's Scottish, that makes sense.
Anyway, for those of you who weren't there, as Richard said, there was a big power outage in a section of London on the day of our GC gathering. Caroline, Stephanie and I were already at the pub and were unaware of this turn of events. The place was really crowded, so we saved a seat for Richard. Before long, some random old man walks up, sits down and starts rambling on. He clearly had already downed a few pints and was a bit merry. He told us the most random jokes ever and we were laughing, not only because his jokes were silly, but because he was a character and a half himself! Caroline got to talking to some man seated next to her and Stephanie and I were left listening to Geock go on and on. I really don't know how to describe him to you all! He wasn't trying to pick up on us or anything, he was just jolly.
He wandered off shortly before Richard arrived, but we did manage to find him later and get our pictures with him. We look funny in the pictures because we were just laughing too hard at the whole spectacle!
Me and my buddy Geock!
Now, for those of you who have been on GC long enough, you've probably heard Tom Earp go on and on and on some more about the Sherlock Holmes Pub on Northumberland in London. Well, Tom, we did it for you! We went to the Sherlock Holmes Pub!
Scotch eggs weren't on the menu, but we lifted our glasses to you anyway!
There is someone missing. Caroline absolutely refused to appear in any of the pictures; but, she was there too and having a right good time as well.
Caroline and Stephanie had to work in the morning, so they left us students behind. I know that some people on GC have a beef against Decadence. However, I have to say this, he is very polite, a gentleman and great fun to talk with.
How much of a gentleman?? Richard and I left the pub somewhat late, late enough that most of the major underground lines were closed. We walked from station to station until we found one which was still open. Richard's line was still running, but the part where his line branches off in my direction was not. My choices were to walk a very far distance to my hotel at 12:30am; take a really long bus ride which required me to change routes; or get on the Underground, change at the last connecting station and *hope* that there still *might* be one last train going in my direction.
Since we were kinda heading in the same general direction, we got on the same train (heh, well, it was the only line open anyway!). Richard's stop was right near the very end of the line. All he had to do was sit back, relax and wait for his stop. But noooooo he was concerned that I might get stranded at my connecting station. Against my arguing, he insisted on getting out with me at my connecting station. I was afraid that, if he did, he might miss the last train in his direction. Ah well, he got out at my stop anyway.
We hustled over to the connecting platform just in time to hear a train rolling away and the manager announcing that the last train of the day had departed. Doh! What did Richard say? "Tough luck. See you next time!" No!! Not wanting me to have to walk a still very long distance to my hotel, he *exited the station with me and helped me hail a cab*. Seeing that everyone else who was stranded was trying to hail a cab too, we had to walk a block down the street to try and cut one off at the pass. I swear he like tried to jump into the street in front of a cab at one point!! All the time I was concerned that he was risking getting stranded himself. Eventually, we got a cab to pull over and I made it home. I never did find out if Richard got back ok himself (I hope you did!).
At any rate, if ever there was an award for GreekChat Gentlemen, I know of one good candidate!
So there you have it, our GC London Gathering - The Sequel. From the drunk Scotsman, to toasting Tom, to a young Tony Blair/Martin Clunes lookalike <snicker ehehehehehehehehehehe
> we had it all! Too bad the rest of you couldn't be there!
.....Kelly
...but I swear my nickname is NOT Kat Slater....hope you are enjoying your new job. I will be in London on Monday, can we meet for dinner?? Call me soon! 
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