Most often, people will tell you their ROF names+real first name. Varies a lot. Some people are very cagey about where they work and what they do. Others don't care and will tell you anything..
Have people ever turned up and realised another Roffer from their firm is there, who they never knew roffed? Quite conscious of that happening although would be amusing.
Word on the super secret Whatsapp group is that the SRA are all over this.
They are apparently sending a pretty young female to pose as junior associate and 'entrap' partners into career and marriage ending situations, which will all be filmed on a covert body-worn camera then submitted to the SDT.
3 years and £200k in legal fees later the then unemployed and recently divorced parter will eventually be found not guilty of misconduct having had the SDT's original decision reversed on appeal.
Have people ever turned up and realised another Roffer from their firm is there, who they never knew roffed? Quite conscious of that happening although would be amusing.
Thanks to stru for organising (and asti for the karaoke) but i fear that something relatively major has cropped up and i now won't be able to pop along.
Very, very cross about this but events, dear boy, events.
Hopefully catch up with as many of you lovely people as possible real soon at another drinks.
hah - what you classify as baldness it is merely a man's construct to have excellent reception and satellite dome for transmission. All to further the mankind.
Is that a cautionary or inspirational tale? ("You thought you were just stopping by rof drinks for two pints max. Next thing you know you're married to a roffer and have sprogged ...")
Hello by the way. Please give my regards to Mr C. (Assuming you remember who I am ...)
You ROF right? You’re weird just like the rest of us 😂
SS - you could come early and leave after a quick one or vice versa
Meh - no I meant to get money from ROF Towers but completely forgot. I think Puppy was trying to organise lunchtime pre drinking but not sure a burger was organised. You coming?
I emailed ROF to ask for money for us to drink away, but apparently there has now been a change of policy and they only sponsor official ROF events - so we have to pay for our own drinks this evening..
Sadly, my real name for anyone who remembers it (because I had to pay a deposit). It's the covered area outdoors in the back of The Fence (not the terrace - that had already been booked by another group).
The booking starts at 530 and I'll be there by then. Anyone who doesn't know me by sight can ask if Alan Orange is at the table, as is tradition..(or post on this thread and we'll help you out..).
I am coming and will be there around 5.45 - 6. Stru, we haven't met and i am not aware of your real name but i am wearing patterned trousers today with a lot of pink on them! That should help if you see a wandering person looking vague.
(We haven’t met Bailey but you kindly answered a bunch of questions on email for me well over a decade ago about getting a mini pupillage and I did actually take vacation from my firm and do one after that)
BigDave coming in hot tonight. Got my litigator mate from our trainee days who I’ve not seen in 5 years joining, who has been a prolific lurker and minor poster for the past decade.
Wow, Rhamnousia is going. Ha, I thought she just hated everyone and everything?
Considering she clashes with everyone on ROF but is still attending, it does once again suggest she doesn't actually have any one in real life who can tolerate her.
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You forgot the pre-drinks burger venue.
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Good idea!
I'm not organizing that one though - Meh? If you're coming?
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I remember the debate that raged on rof as to whether "pre-burger" is accurate as a term.
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Due to a change in my chinning plans, I may now make this.
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Neat. Thanks for organising Stru.
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:)
(to be clear everyone can come - even if you have not RSVP'ed before - just turn up anytime after 530 and look for the tables of weirdos outdoors)
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Daily bump.
All invited.
Pre-burger planning can go here for those that want to.
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Even newbies? Never attended a ROF drinks before and am at a loose end that evening. I fear I will be one of the youngest...
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How old are you BigDave? Think most roffers are 40s.
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Just turned 30!
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*nominates BigDave as Mr Vice*
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How big are you big Dave?
That's the question.
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Fkuking massive
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Welcome, BigDave! I think current ROF median age range is probably 35-45, but you'll be fine.
Everyone has to start somewhere with ROF drinks..
If you come early I'll probably be the first one in to claim the tables I've booked
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Thanks stru... do people use their RoF names or real names?
You and I have actually engaged in some crypto chat man moons ago when I posted under a different ID
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You're not Draco are you? :)))
Most often, people will tell you their ROF names+real first name. Varies a lot. Some people are very cagey about where they work and what they do. Others don't care and will tell you anything..
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he can't be dracz
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Coffers03 Aug 21 15:38
he can't be dracz
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pretty sure dracz was arrested yesterday on incest charges
so seems unlikely
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No, I was accelerate, and then before that I had another username which I can't remember, and we spoke during the early 2018 bitcoin bloodbath
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Have people ever turned up and realised another Roffer from their firm is there, who they never knew roffed? Quite conscious of that happening although would be amusing.
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Yes, happened to me. Not that uncommon...
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Thursday bump for summer drinks
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Word on the super secret Whatsapp group is that the SRA are all over this.
They are apparently sending a pretty young female to pose as junior associate and 'entrap' partners into career and marriage ending situations, which will all be filmed on a covert body-worn camera then submitted to the SDT.
3 years and £200k in legal fees later the then unemployed and recently divorced parter will eventually be found not guilty of misconduct having had the SDT's original decision reversed on appeal.
RoF drinks is just not worth it m7s.
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Dscrb fooks
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😂
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Heralding a return Of the post ROF drinks insta tun threads
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How dare the SRA take over my role at ROF drinks
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BigDaveB6903 Aug 21 16:05
Have people ever turned up and realised another Roffer from their firm is there, who they never knew roffed? Quite conscious of that happening although would be amusing.
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yes, sort of
realised in one of these threads that a lurker was a well known borderline nutter in the firm
cue arriving early and briefing people "I am not Sumo I am Randy Randalman okay!" to two people who already knew me
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@ Phoebe - they are not taking over your role. They are sending someone young and attractive.
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Harsh but fair
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It's ok Pheebs - if you ply me with enough Gin I probably still wood.
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Thanks babes,
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I will be the old chap, with a buzz cut, wandering around asking for Alan.
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Buzz cut..noted.
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I wouldn’t call buzz’s hairstyle a cut, it is more just baldness
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I went to a few of these about 15 years ago and to this day only remember everyone who went by their user name.
Seems almost quaint by modern standards
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I popped into one of these with my Missus once. I happened to be in London and we met up for dinner after work.
She recognised a few people there from various firms, but she doesn't post. They kept asking what her RoF name was.
She said she didn't have one and then they ignored her.
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I bet you told her they were sex people.
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Thanks to stru for organising (and asti for the karaoke) but i fear that something relatively major has cropped up and i now won't be able to pop along.
Very, very cross about this but events, dear boy, events.
Hopefully catch up with as many of you lovely people as possible real soon at another drinks.
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soz to hear, we'll toast you when we sing "that south park song" :)
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So, so vexing.
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Sorry to hear that strutter!
Chambo - I'm pretty sure I met you at least once at the OBE. Must be ten years ago now though..
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"...it is more just baldness"
hah - what you classify as baldness it is merely a man's construct to have excellent reception and satellite dome for transmission. All to further the mankind.
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You did Stru. I won't be there next week either, but cracking job in organising this.
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(thank you)
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I would like to go! Haven’t been to one of these before now. Thanks for organising
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Come along, we were all newbies once!
I helped hatch a plot to destabilize the Labour government at my first one!
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Sounds good - Looking forward to what the group might end up plotting this time!
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Monday bump - 4 days to go!
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Afraid I won't be able to make it now- forgot I had a pre wedding event to go to! Next one!
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Three days to go bump
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rof drinks..... a slippery slope for those who have not been before.
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a slippery slope for those who have!
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Chimes! Long time no see. You of all people should know!
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Indeed. Mr C will be getting drunk in Lincolnshire that evening. I'll be watching the (not-so) mini-c so can't attend.
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Looks like you've got decent weather for it
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Is that a cautionary or inspirational tale? ("You thought you were just stopping by rof drinks for two pints max. Next thing you know you're married to a roffer and have sprogged ...")
Hello by the way. Please give my regards to Mr C. (Assuming you remember who I am ...)
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BUMP
I find myself unexpectedly free tomorrow evening. Whilst devastated that Le Strutt is not in attendance, i see others i know look like they will be.
Can i just check who is about tomorrow please? I think i could be there from around 6.
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Around 20 people based on the RSVPs. But there are always more who turn up last minute
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Stru - I might be delayed (say around 7-ish).
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Wish I could join you but I will be chinning in Edinburgh at that point
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Question: Did you organise a pre-burger event and did you email rof towers to pressurise them into providing a kitty?
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I'll be there.
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PS - I'm a Chinese man in my late 20s, will have to see if there's any common ground...!
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You ROF right? You’re weird just like the rest of us 😂
SS - you could come early and leave after a quick one or vice versa
Meh - no I meant to get money from ROF Towers but completely forgot. I think Puppy was trying to organise lunchtime pre drinking but not sure a burger was organised. You coming?
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I also have a commitment now :( but I will definately be at the next one!
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Not too late to ask for £ from rof??
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I'm going to be there - is there any lunchtime pre drinks/ burger?
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I believe EP was talking about a lunchtime start?
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What's the male to female ratio? We need 10 to 1 to make it proper rof
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I literally cannot imagine starting drinking at lunchtime and not dying
I AM SO OLD
alas
alas
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I too would like a bite. I can sneak out early and meet up for a pre meal.
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also can someone tell me more about the karaoke?
I may prep a number just in case.
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Karaoke booked at the usual Smithfield venue by Asti. I think around 10ish - walking distance from the pub.
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Ah, I don't think I'll last that long, but good to know.
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Was going to play it by ear but just got notified of a 9 pm call with California.
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PP you going to come for the start at least? Or sacking it all off,m
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PP who the inconsiderate fook arranges a phone call for 9pm Friday London time even if they are in California?
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I emailed ROF to ask for money for us to drink away, but apparently there has now been a change of policy and they only sponsor official ROF events - so we have to pay for our own drinks this evening..
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What name you booked under, Stru?
I have to head off sharpish as it's my nipper's birthday tomorrow but I'll also be finished early.
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Sadly, my real name for anyone who remembers it (because I had to pay a deposit). It's the covered area outdoors in the back of The Fence (not the terrace - that had already been booked by another group).
The booking starts at 530 and I'll be there by then. Anyone who doesn't know me by sight can ask if Alan Orange is at the table, as is tradition..(or post on this thread and we'll help you out..).
Are people going to be there earlier?
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I am coming and will be there around 5.45 - 6. Stru, we haven't met and i am not aware of your real name but i am wearing patterned trousers today with a lot of pink on them! That should help if you see a wandering person looking vague.
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I hope to be there but may be a bit late…..
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Noted both of you!
(We haven’t met Bailey but you kindly answered a bunch of questions on email for me well over a decade ago about getting a mini pupillage and I did actually take vacation from my firm and do one after that)
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Amazing, i have been useful at least once then and you are my proof of this!
I shall see you at the back of the Fence at around 5.45. Which sounds super dodge.
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BigDave coming in hot tonight. Got my litigator mate from our trainee days who I’ve not seen in 5 years joining, who has been a prolific lurker and minor poster for the past decade.
lets av it
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I shall be there in a dress that shows just too much boobage and makes other feel awkward, as is tradition
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I'd be up for an earlier start. What time you thinking RF?
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Heh. Alas need to finish some things up. Could do 4ish?
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OK cool. See you then. Will you be wearing a Team Sane sign lol?
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I'm already here, guys, and yes to the sign. See if you can work out the pun.
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Wow, Rhamnousia is going. Ha, I thought she just hated everyone and everything?
Considering she clashes with everyone on ROF but is still attending, it does once again suggest she doesn't actually have any one in real life who can tolerate her.
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that it does, LL, that it does
so glad to be allowed out for my yearly stand next to pissed up people from the internet
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Are any actual names going apart from Bailey or is it the normal human detritus?
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HOW RUDE
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Clergs! Will remove my I heart Devi badge!
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It's like a pre-season friendly away at a conference team - mostly reserves with the token first teamer.
I saw Noel Whelan score a cracking overhead volley in a game like that, and on that very flimsy basis I have hope for drinks.
I'll be there earlyish.
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Not going to make this now unfortunately. Would have been good to put some faces to (user)names!
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I’d like to keep my practicing certificate, so I won’t be in attendance.
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I actually wanted to come but no-one laughed at my joke about Obrecht so I'm in a huff.
Also am staying at MiL's with family. It would be hard to explain.
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