Angry Haggis Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Seasons greetings. In more normal times no doubt we would mostly all be thinking about the 'works night out' - where. when, how much booze, past shenanigans and promising one selfs not to make the same mistakes again. This year of course - very different. My office is talking about some kind of Zoon party call....which I think will just be taking a few hours out sitting remotely with a few drinks and chatting. Anyone got any similar plans in the pipeline with regards to office xmas festivities this year? I have heard of some other approaches to virtual team events but none of them sound that appealing tbh. Or its just probably the fact hat socialising virtually is not that great anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Seemingly we are doing a 'virtual escape room', sure it'll be just as good as the scran and free bevvy at the dalmahoy we would have had instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: Sounds horrific. Hate Escape Rooms at the best of times, but an online one? Aargh. Yeah will be utter guff, least I can crack open a few cans whilst still technically 'at work' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ribble said: Seemingly we are doing a 'virtual escape room', sure it'll be just as good as the scran and free bevvy at the dalmahoy we would have had instead Me and some mates tried one of them during the dark times of summer. It was pretty crap. You all basically end up doing it on your own or until someone works out the puzzle first. Then just punch in the anwser to progress to the next step without you needing to understand how it was solved. I'd suggest a standard Quiz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsmad1874 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 The idea of a Zoom Christmas party is frightening and should not be done under any circumstances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Walker Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours set aside in my diary the week before Xmas for 'virtual drinks'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Haha, naaaaeeee chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Socialise through a computer screen with a load of people I wouldn’t care to socialise with in real life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Socialise through a computer screen with a load of people I wouldn’t care to socialise with in real life? That's an excellent point Taz well put. But one could argue remove the computer and your generally view point still applies. I mean normally in face to face xmas work events there are always folks to avoid when 'partying' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Me and some mates tried one of them during the dark times of summer. It was pretty crap. You all basically end up doing it on your own or until someone works out the puzzle first. Then just punch in the anwser to progress to the next step without you needing to understand how it was solved. I'd suggest a standard Quiz. Sadly I have no say in the matter, it's a 'paid for' one through an events company so no idea if it'll be any better than the one you tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ribble said: Sadly I have no say in the matter, it's a 'paid for' one through an events company so no idea if it'll be any better than the one you tried Perhaps aye. Mines was also paid for. By me. For £20! Just a random website though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Walker Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I actually quite like the folk in my team, get on well and would happily go for a few pints with them. But sitting in the spare room with a few cans on a Teams meeting is not my idea of fun. I find it quite awkward and can't relax properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Pretty sure other live web chat formats are available...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Careful now. Twas a number two. https://amp.ibtimes.sg/nj-school-board-member-exposes-her-bare-bottom-after-visiting-bathroom-during-live-zoom-meeting-53658?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 The whole zoom drinks thing got done to death by friends and I back in spring/summer. The amount of quizzes we did I'm fairly certain I could have won the chase. One of the guys was trying to get another one on the go a month or so back and I just flatly rejected the idea. The novelty wore off very quickly 🤣 Saying that, apparently the wives are setting up a zoom wine tasting for just before Christmas. Actually looking forward to it.... A bit. I work in a very small team so doubt we'll do anything tbh. Probably just hold out and do something in the new year once this all dies down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Perhaps aye. Mines was also paid for. By me. For £20! Just a random website though. £20 for a virtual escape room?! Is that not more expensive than an actual escape room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 18 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Haha, naaaaeeee chance. Aye, sounds a right carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 We're planning a Zoom quiz night. Quite glad that I can blame connection issues this year rather than just doing a disappearing act when I "nick to the toilet". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: We're planning a Zoom quiz night. Quite glad that I can blame connection issues this year rather than just doing a disappearing act when I "nick to the toilet". Top tip is just to disconnect from the wireless on your laptop, that way you 'stay' in the call while it tries to reconnect, looks better than just hanging up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I've had the invitation for one that's to be held over Zoom. I've no idea of the format but suspect there won't be any fingers getting wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 7 hours ago, I P Knightley said: I've had the invitation for one that's to be held over Zoom. I've no idea of the format but suspect there won't be any fingers getting wet. You're probably right. It's more difficult to spill your drinks when you're on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 23 hours ago, LMc said: 🤣 Saying that, apparently the wives are setting up a zoom wine tasting for just before Christmas. Actually looking forward to it.... A bit. We did a couple of beer tasting nights in May/June for folk's birthdays. Everyone ordered a box of the same 12 assorted beers and got them delivered. Worked out quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 26/11/2020 at 15:05, Angry Haggis said: Seasons greetings. In more normal times no doubt we would mostly all be thinking about the 'works night out' - where. when, how much booze, past shenanigans and promising one selfs not to make the same mistakes again. This year of course - very different. My office is talking about some kind of Zoon party call....which I think will just be taking a few hours out sitting remotely with a few drinks and chatting. Anyone got any similar plans in the pipeline with regards to office xmas festivities this year? I have heard of some other approaches to virtual team events but none of them sound that appealing tbh. Or its just probably the fact hat socialising virtually is not that great anyway.... Get absolutely ****ing rat-arsed for it, in the true Work Christmas Party spirit. Even better if you're already spewing behind the couch before the majority of people even make it online. Half beer, half orange juice for breakfast should set you up nicely, especially if you have 6 of them. Zoom calls are a nightmare with more than 3 people on them at the best of times. Adding loads more people and alcohol to the mix is just going to be carnage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Aye, we have a Zoom virtual party lined up. I'm the "table coordinator" for Finance. I reckon I'm going to coordinate it into a half day for us! Half the team don't drink, they have zero chat at the best of times. It'll end up being me and the gaffer doing all the talking... always a risky business when you're on the beers. Edited November 28, 2020 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 26/11/2020 at 15:19, Ribble said: Seemingly we are doing a 'virtual escape room', sure it'll be just as good as the scran and free bevvy at the dalmahoy we would have had instead When I worked in Safeway, The Dalamahoy was one of the many places our store got banned from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 26/11/2020 at 15:05, Angry Haggis said: Seasons greetings. In more normal times no doubt we would mostly all be thinking about the 'works night out' - where. when, how much booze, past shenanigans and promising one selfs not to make the same mistakes again. This year of course - very different. My office is talking about some kind of Zoon party call....which I think will just be taking a few hours out sitting remotely with a few drinks and chatting. Anyone got any similar plans in the pipeline with regards to office xmas festivities this year? I have heard of some other approaches to virtual team events but none of them sound that appealing tbh. Or its just probably the fact hat socialising virtually is not that great anyway.... That sounds awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 No news about any such thing in my work. Thank christ. Sounds absolutely horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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