I think you'll find it's par for the course with contacts from adverts. At least they had the decency to let you know they could not make it and it may have been genuine in this case and maybe they will re-schedule.
Best way to meet people is here on the forum and then get to some of the small socials, parties and munches. It all takes time so chill out and before long opportunities will present themselves.
LC
Cheers, Mr&Mrs Pleasure, Steph and Horous.
Any others please let me know if you can come ASAP. Then I can get the invites out.
LC
Confirmations required!
If you are already on the list (check this thread or PM me) could you please confirm you are able to attend the mini-munch on the 23rd April in Leicester.
Invitations will be sent out in a couple of weeks. If you don't confirm you will not be sent an invite.
Details of the venue location will be sent out a few days before the event, along with a map and details of parking.
There are now over 50 people on the list. Still room for a few more, but only regular SH users please. If you require a list of guests or hotels please let me know and I will send them to you.
LC
:welcome: to the site.
It would appear that you both have already had a look around. The way to get to meet people is to join in with the banter on the forums and let us get to know you. Somewhere along the line you'll be able to get an invite to the munches where you can meet others from this site in a purely vanilla social setting. It's a great way to meet people without any pressure.
Hope you find what you are looking for.
LC
I think it's down to newbies copying what other newbies have done and it's no bad thing IMO. At least it shows they are reading the forums and seeing how they may make a start here. The best newbie intro posts are those that make an effort to tell us about themselves with a well written or thought out post, not just a few lines which says little. It's not mandatory to do a intro post, though it does help. In the long run joining in with the banter is the best approach to putting across personality and is the best way to get known.
LC
Reece, you have a legitimate reason for staying here in my opinion.
Good luck with it all. We are thinking about you and keeping fingers crossed.
Regards
LC