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by lucky
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: erotic Arab novel
Replies: 19
Views: 22919

You can add essential oils to food. With care.

Black pepper, ylang ylang, vetiver. All amazing aphros. I actually helped a friend (yes, friend) achieve orgasms again after a spate of months not being able to, using these oils.

True story.

A*
by lucky
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Pre- festival menu changes and volunteer coordination
Replies: 2
Views: 6763

Who was on the application form? Could someone PM them/me to chase it up? Little changes to the menu can be made before festival. I can't think right now (apart from Pitta Pizzas which are easy peasy. I had two for my lunch yesterday, they were awesome), but larger changes will have to wait. And wil...
by lucky
Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager situation
Replies: 1
Views: 3758

Yo!

Abby is showing a film tonight. She's going to be responsible for the space, so that's cool. We're open.

I'm going to shut down the kitchen though, so there'll be no kitchening.

Come hang out,

A*
by lucky
Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager situation
Replies: 1
Views: 3758

Night Manager situation

Hey, We have no night manager again for tonight. Call me if you can do it. I'm closing up if I don't hear from anyone by 6pm. I'll let you know if we get anyone. There are free shifts all day from noon-5. Come help any time you can. We have a Night Manager tomorrow, then it's blank for the foreseabl...
by lucky
Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Sound Engineer Training
Replies: 22
Views: 25253

Pockets is super knowledgable about all this stuff. I asked him to show me it all at some point. I'll see if he's free of an evening, let's set a date.

A*
by lucky
Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Closing Up Checklist
Replies: 4
Views: 8509

Closing Up Checklist

Would anyone like to pick up the task of retyping the closing checklist? I'd been photocopying them from clean sheets I left in the kitchen, but there's none left.

I always mean to do it but never get around to it.

Anyone up for it?

A*
by lucky
Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Laundry
Replies: 8
Views: 13105

I think about doing it, but then remember the insane pile I always have of my own washing. Maybe one day I'll be organised enough.

Before I read this post, I was thinking what a joy it is to have clean stuff. Thank you guys so much for doing it, I hope you know it's not taken for granted.

A*
by lucky
Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager called in sick, please help...
Replies: 0
Views: 2883

Night Manager called in sick, please help...

Yo,

Our Night Manager called in sick. We have a capable volunteer 7-close but it will be her first shift Night Managing.

If you could come in to help her out, that would be ace. If you are a Night Manager or generally responsible person, come do it.

Please.

A*
by lucky
Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Surprise surprise...Night Manager needed tonight...
Replies: 1
Views: 3918

We have a Night Manager!

the Dutch Dream that is Torstein is working tonight. Come give him a hand if you can. There's no-one signed up 7-close or 9-close.

I can leave tonight. *SO HAPPY!*

A*
by lucky
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Surprise surprise...Night Manager needed tonight...
Replies: 1
Views: 3918

Surprise surprise...Night Manager needed tonight...

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah... Earl Grey and The Loose Leaves are playing at 7pm. Beefheart train Howlin' brace Sonny and Sheiks are the keywords. Grind Sight Open Eye are on at 9pm. The are the kseywrod exlpaodaded. I've arranged to go for a drink with a friend I haven't seen in a REALLY LON...
by lucky
Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Open this evening for biofuels evening, closed till 5pm...
Replies: 0
Views: 3336

Open this evening for biofuels evening, closed till 5pm...

Forest is closed today until 5pm for further building day stuff (it's lookin HOT so far). We're open from 5pm, and there's a Biofuels Evening tonight from 7pm. We have a Night Manager tonight (HOORAAAAAAYYY), but there's free spaces to volunteer this evening if anyone likes, 7 and 9 till close. Ther...
by lucky
Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Massage Therapy at the Forest
Replies: 3
Views: 5871

Whoever he is, he didn't turn up. Did someone get in touch with him to confirm this? I think it would be ace.

A*
by lucky
Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed tonight, or cafe will close.
Replies: 0
Views: 3288

Night Manager needed tonight, or cafe will close.

We need a Night Manager tonight.

There are bands on and a full staff of volunteers.

If I don't get a Night Manager I will close the cafe at 7pm.

A*
by lucky
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: kitchen grant - get that good stuff we wants
Replies: 11
Views: 17714

I wouldn't mind doing this, it's about time I did some paperworky benificial thing for Forest. It'll be more effective than the Fire risk assessment I spent ages on that dissappeared into nothingness.

I'll chat to you when I see you next Ryan,

A*
by lucky
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Crunchy burritos (not in a good way)
Replies: 9
Views: 14544

Yeah, the digital one seemed to be fucked but is now working fine again.

I have to say, every batch of rice I have done recently has been PERFECT! It helps to fluff it up with a fork once it's been cooked.

So, it's all better.

Rice cup works perfectly.

A*
by lucky
Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: the vegan endless "war on burritos"
Replies: 10
Views: 15944

Well, I think the only solution is to get rid of the cheesy burritos and sour cream. If we standardise it to vegan burritos then no-one will get confused! Joke. A couple of times I've let vollies get away with putting out vegan mayo, and I promise it will never, ever happen again. It should never be...
by lucky
Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Massage Therapy at the Forest
Replies: 3
Views: 5871

I didn't mean sounds good, I mean it's the only private option, it's not too cold down there at the moment and it's fairly comfy.
by lucky
Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Massage Therapy at the Forest
Replies: 3
Views: 5871

I was thinking of doing a similar thing, and thought it would be good to do it just in the middle of the cafe. This way people can see how well we treat our volunteers and may even want to themselves.

Apart from that, Crafty Room sounds good.

A*
by lucky
Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed tonight or I will cry.
Replies: 4
Views: 6136

Saved my ass, guys. Thanks.

A*
by lucky
Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed tonight or I will cry.
Replies: 4
Views: 6136

PLEASE!

A*
by lucky
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed tonight or I will cry.
Replies: 4
Views: 6136

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by lucky
Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed tonight or I will cry.
Replies: 4
Views: 6136

Night Manager needed tonight or I will cry.

Hi peeps,

There's a slot for a Night Manager tonight and what could be good vents on all night. If you can help out there's a full team of volunteers to help.

I will be especially grateful as I have fun to have tonight.

Give us a call!

Alex*
by lucky
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Family Day at the Forest
Replies: 3
Views: 6264

Try not to take containers from the kitchen, we're pretty low as it is.

I'll keep an eye out in the freeshop etc though, and whack it down in the crafty room

I'm sure you can go crazy and use anything you find in the crafty room. There's loads of stuff hiding behond more loads of stuff. Crazy!

A*
by lucky
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Boats.
Replies: 5
Views: 8158

up for it, interested, what were you trying to say t-r-y t-h-i-s.

I think we need a boat too. Can I be the one eyed cat?

A*
by lucky
Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: Website/Online
Topic: WiFi Password?
Replies: 3
Views: 7705

WiFi Password?

No-one can log onto the wireless as they say they need a password to get on.

Has someone put one on?

A*
by lucky
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager REALLY needed tonight
Replies: 0
Views: 3220

Night Manager REALLY needed tonight

I never found out what happened to The Crystal Skull. I had to Night Manage last night after KMing all day.

(get your violins out...)

I'm KMing all day today again. We have no Night Manager. It's film night, so it'll be pretty easy.

PLEASE come and Night Manage if you can.

Love,

Alex*
by lucky
Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Managers needed tonight and the next couple of days...
Replies: 3
Views: 5050

Night Managers needed tonight and the next couple of days...

Yo, We've got amazing events happening all day today and tonight. There's a mini-festival from 2pm till whenever, then a sitar and flute player at 9pm. Seems these guys have put a lot of effort into their shows, and I really wanna see the new Indiana Jones film tonight with my friends. I will cream ...
by lucky
Mon May 26, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Joe Black - august
Replies: 3
Views: 6657

I'll get all over it.

These people were ace.

We'll Kabaret you faces off.

A*
by lucky
Thu May 15, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Help needed TONIGHT THURS 15th...
Replies: 2
Views: 3221

Looks like I'm going to have to stay.

If anyone changes their mind PLEASE call and let me know. Even if it's for an hour.

Alex*
by lucky
Thu May 15, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Help needed TONIGHT THURS 15th...
Replies: 2
Views: 3221

No. Really. Please. FOR THE LOVE OF GOB!!!

A*
by lucky
Thu May 15, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Help needed TONIGHT THURS 15th...
Replies: 2
Views: 3221

Help needed TONIGHT THURS 15th...

Yo, We really need the Night Manager, 7-close and 9-close shifts covered tonight. See previous mail for tonight's event. Remember, it's Crochet Club tonight from 7:15pm, and the EVS welcome party to welcome our European full time volunteers who will be with us for the next few months. Party's at 9:3...
by lucky
Tue May 13, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Facilities
Topic: Piano
Replies: 8
Views: 14515

For the piano upstairs, that is.

A*
by lucky
Tue May 13, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Facilities
Topic: Piano
Replies: 8
Views: 14515

I could have met that very same gentleman today! We had a little chat, he's happy to come in and do it regularly for cheese and beans on toast. He's going to have a look at it and see if he can take it to concert pitch. This would mean consecutive tries as the strings slack easily, so it needs to be...
by lucky
Tue May 13, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Help needed over the next few days...
Replies: 0
Views: 1993

Help needed over the next few days...

Yo! We're doing cool today, no panic, no panic. Tonight we have a last minute booking. 9pm, Pheonix Street. 2 guitars, 2 vocals, one stage, one world to conquer. All original material. Wed 14th we need 9-close. Kim's playing his 78s. "When?" I hear you cry. Funnily enough, it's 7-8pm. Thurs 15th we ...
by lucky
Fri May 09, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Managers needed tonight and the next few days...
Replies: 0
Views: 2048

Night Managers needed tonight and the next few days...

Yo! No Night Managers mean no events. And we got some crackers lined up for the next few days. Tonight we have 'A Night With Pockets and Fox' which is always awesome. If you fancy it, give the cafe a call. Also, I'm really tired and could really do with going straight home. Please don't trap me here...
by lucky
Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Tonight looks ace - Night Manager needed!...
Replies: 0
Views: 2359

Tonight looks ace - Night Manager needed!...

Yo monsters, We've got no-one to run the cafe this evening at all, and no-one in the 3-8 or 5-10 shifts today. I would appreciate getting away from Forest promptly tonight. If anyone would like to Night Manage, please call the cafe and let us know. Tonight looks like an amazing night. I've seen bits...
by lucky
Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Cafe & Events working group – 2 april 2008
Replies: 13
Views: 20530

Thanks for making the meeting happen!

A*
by lucky
Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Cafe & Events working group – 2 april 2008
Replies: 13
Views: 20530

I didn't go to the meeting or send any apologies. I have no excuses (that are going on this board). I am sorrow. SWING DOORS - nononononoNONONONONONONONONONONONNONONONO! I made my point really clear in the last meeting. We go in and out of the kitchen all the time. What's going to happen is I'm goin...
by lucky
Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: a heartfelt plea from Alex for a Night Manager tonight...
Replies: 0
Views: 2845

a heartfelt plea from Alex for a Night Manager tonight...

Hey guys, We have no Night Manager tonight. We're closing the kitchen down all clean, we just need someone to take corkage and serve drinks and keep an eye out. So, Night Manager or not, can you help? Tonight is the Cabaret Night I've been involved in making happen for the past while. I'd love to be...
by lucky
Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: We have no-one to run the caf for THE NEXT THREE EVENINGS!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 3110

We have no-one to run the caf for THE NEXT THREE EVENINGS!!!

Heya! We have no Night Manager, 7-close or 9-close people for the next three nights. And what glorious nights they are! Friday 21st - 7pm onwards - A night with Pockets and Fox. They will make you smile and feel sick at the same time. Music and film. Always awesome. Saturday 22nd - 7pm onwards - Cha...
by lucky
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed
Replies: 0
Views: 2915

Night Manager needed

Yo guys,

We have documentary night on tonight, and crochet workshop from 7pm.

If we don't get a Night Manager by 6pm I'm going to close the cafe. The power is yours, Night Managers!

Give us a call if you can,

A*
by lucky
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Workshops
Topic: chi-gung
Replies: 6
Views: 11383

Geert has to go away for a bit.

It's on tomorrow (19th), not on 26th or 2nd April, but back again on the 9th April weekly for the foreseeable (August at least)

Can someone pass this on in poster form?

A*
by lucky
Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Volunteering opportunities, tonight and next couple of days!
Replies: 0
Views: 3109

Volunteering opportunities, tonight and next couple of days!

Yo,

Tonight (MONDAY) - Swith's Night Managing. Anyone would feel privlaged to work with him. 7-close, 9-close.

TUESDAY - Night Manager needed, and 9-close.

WEDNESDAY - noon-5

THURSDAY - 9-close

Come cum come,

A*
by lucky
Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Student Flats on the meadows - no deal!
Replies: 18
Views: 22090

Book an open meeting in the Forest, it's easy. Just come in and ask in the kitchen.

I can't quite get the specifics of this planning in my head. It's weird. Hulking great buildings overshadowing the small space of Meadows we have.

Good luck A*
by lucky
Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Managers needed tonight
Replies: 0
Views: 3204

Night Managers needed tonight

Yo,

We need a Night Manager for tonight.

Give us a shout if you're freeeeeeee!

A*
by lucky
Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Night Manager needed - Alex is desperate to get away
Replies: 0
Views: 3189

Night Manager needed - Alex is desperate to get away

Yo It's been a long day. It was pretty stressful in general, then we spent 2 hrs trying to get rid of 2 people breaching our peace, and the police aftermath. I'm not a happy bunny. We need a Night Manager. It's film night, so it's usually quiet and less stressful. Please, give us a shout 0131 220453...
by lucky
Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Alex NMing, Come help, it's a good night.
Replies: 0
Views: 2872

Alex NMing, Come help, it's a good night.

Yo! I'm Night Managing tonight. It's a good night - Fingerpickalicious. Usually really good music, from what I can remember. If any other new NMs would like to come and learn how to close up, please do. There's a slot 9-close free for anyone. It's a good team tonight. Come have fun in the kitchen! A*
by lucky
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Cafe and Events WG Meeting March 5th
Replies: 19
Views: 22770

Cafe and Events WG Meeting March 5th

Cafe and Events WG Meeting March 5th Present: Swithun, Shannon, Piotr, Martyna, Alex, Jason, Bryony, Nix (apologises profusely for being late, a Dog. Apologies: Ryan, Saska AGENDA Food Poster Food Preparation People not entering the kitchen KM/Volunteer newsletter Rota Tiolet Rota New Menu/Redesign ...
by lucky
Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Action meeting - February 10th 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 9786

Hookers in Red Room, tuesdays 7pm.

In case I don't make the next meeting, my AP of fixing the bikes is happening. I've spoken to Graeme and it'll be done in the next 2 weeks (due to Sat meeting I'll miss him.)

A*
by lucky
Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: hot cakes
Replies: 31
Views: 40635

Thank you, I am now in love with you again.

A*