Happy 10th Birthday Manchester Munch! (12)

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Posted by DeeSobek on Sat 9 Feb 08, 7:19 PM

I thought it was appropriate for my first web blog to be about something suitably grand.

Today, the Manchester Munch celebrated it's 10th birthday with a big bash. 140 people who had all chosen an alternative lifestyle were in attendance to celebrate the occassion.

Being a MM virgin, I arrived late (of course) a little after noon to find quite a few organisers tucking into a well deserved breakfast and immediately making myself and my friend feel welcome. Despite this being the largest munch I've attended, it also turned out to be one of the friendliest.

Arriving before the "regulars" is definitely a must for newbies as once the crowd began to pour in, it quickly went from chilled to manic but still with a friendly and inclusive vibe.

So what was the highlight of the day? Definitely the people, so a big thank-you to everyone who made us feel welcome, especially those who took their time to explain all about the various events and encourage us to attend.

Meeting Tanos and being able to thank him personally for the hard work he has put into this site was also memorable. As was the presentation for Duncan who, despite his modesty is the heart of the Manchester Munch.

It wasn't just a few hours of frivolous fun, Tanos reminded us in his speech just how much of this freedom we take for granted and how important it was for us to support the organisations working against laws that would limit our right to enjoy an alternative lifestyle.

The cherry on the cake (which btw was delish I hear!), was sitting on the train back to Bolton, to be asked by a fellow traveller if I'd attended the munch. Seems the purple handband caught her eye

A poignant, happy, hot, fun, loud, enlightening afternoon for me, the start of many more.

Dee

Edited Sat 9 Feb 08, 7:23 PM by DeeSobek

Replies

9 Feb 08, 7:42 PM
purza_16
UK(BL), 3 yrs yes it was a good turn out plenty of people there, although i swear our raffle tickets were not in the draw lol
glad you enjoyed it, sorry we missed you (but then again there was a large crowd lol)
hope you make it to the munch again
purza{A}
don't worry about me, I'll get there in the end

9 Feb 08, 7:56 PM
Mrs_Smith
UK, 2 yrs

It was really fantastic today, and you are absolutely right about Duncan.
Thanks to him and all the organisers, meeters and greets, badge bitch, party bag and raffle prize organisers and everyone else who had a hand in the success of not just this afternoon, but of the Manchester Munch.
And just thanks, i had a great afternoon

Have you thought about the 20th birthday celebrations, lol?

9 Feb 08, 8:38 PM
little_miss_trouble
UK(S), 2 yrs

Mrs_Smith wrote:
Have you thought about the 20th birthday celebrations, lol?

Funny you should say that
With the swish of a knife, thrash of the flogger, scratching nails, and the yank of my hair, I am one happy girl

9 Feb 08, 8:39 PM
little_miss_trouble
UK(S), 2 yrs

I am glad that you had a wonderful time, We as the organisers love to see write ups like this, because we know we are doing it right
See you next month
With the swish of a knife, thrash of the flogger, scratching nails, and the yank of my hair, I am one happy girl

9 Feb 08, 8:54 PM
Temuchin
UK(M), 8 yrs

little_miss_trouble wrote:
because we know we are doing it right

No Coconut Mushrooms - gutted
The Brits conquered the world in boats made of wood, powered by wind &
navigated by the stars. For the yanks to be in the same league they'll
need to have sent Neill Armstrong to the Moon.........on a Hang-glider!!

9 Feb 08, 9:20 PM
Mrs_Smith
UK, 2 yrs

Temuchin wrote:

little_miss_trouble wrote:
because we know we are doing it right

No Coconut Mushrooms - gutted
Ah yes, but you did get brownies , and cake, and cake and more cake!!

9 Feb 08, 9:54 PM
DiddrwgBach
UK(LL), 2 yrs

And flying saucers!

9 Feb 08, 10:41 PM
Temuchin
UK(M), 8 yrs

Mrs_Smith wrote:

Temuchin wrote:

little_miss_trouble wrote:
because we know we are doing it right

No Coconut Mushrooms - gutted
Ah yes, but you did get brownies , and cake, and cake and more cake!!

Just cant make up my mind about those brownies... I need to eat more of them, purely for scientific research purposes you understand....
The Brits conquered the world in boats made of wood, powered by wind &
navigated by the stars. For the yanks to be in the same league they'll
need to have sent Neill Armstrong to the Moon.........on a Hang-glider!!

10 Feb 08, 2:29 AM
Mr_Mrs_Smith
UK, 2 yrs

And thanks to all the organisers from me too; it was a great afternoon, and so was the Chinese buffet which followed it. The cake there was pretty good too...... . And could the nice lady who gave me a shoulder massage do it again next time please?
Edited 10 Feb 08, 2:31 AM by Mr_Mrs_Smith

11 Feb 08, 7:18 PM
TomDoM850
UK, 22 mths

My first MM and I was not disappointed!
Wonderful to put all those great names to some quite beautiful faces...you know who you are!
A special Big Thank You to Tanos, Duncan all those those that helped in organising what was a great afternoon, and in my case the prelude to an amazing evening, night and morning!!!
TomDom850

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