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Switzerland-GAF |OT| If the Swedes can do something, so can we!

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MasterOfPastures

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Since I dont think there has been an update in a while, I will say that if a meetup does happen, it should be at around sometime next week. I am in the process of purchasing tickets for the Zelda orchestra and will be in Zurich on the first. If anything related even remotely to a meetup is happening it should be then.
 
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8bit

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Oh hey, missed this. I was at the Zelda concert with my son, it was a bit overwhelming though, too many scary cosplayers all in love with Twilight Princess / Hyrule Warriors.

A guy sat beside us in the lobby and got a copy of Warhammer Chaos out of his bag and started reading passages from it to himself while underlining with his fingers and laughing. At that point I did consider running away.
 
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MrHoot

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8bit said:
Oh hey, missed this. I was at the Zelda concert with my son, it was a bit overwhelming though, too many scary cosplayers all in love with Twilight Princess / Hyrule Warriors.

A guy sat beside us in the lobby and got a copy of Warhammer Chaos out of his bag and started reading passages from it to himself while underlining with his fingers and laughing. At that point I did consider running away.
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geez what the hell !

I'm going tonight with friends, hope i'll have a better experience !
 
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Munti

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I was at the concert last year and it was pretty great :).

I'm refering to my last post in this thread:
I actually wouldn't mind to have a meetup, or just having someone to go for a drink if someone is interested.
I have the feeling that I really need someone to talk and sharing experiences to get tips and advices. I'm quite confused and uncertain which direction to take for my professional life / what opprtunities there are.
Maybe this will help me a bit and it's always great to meet new people :)
 
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MasterOfPastures

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Welp, I have been in this small valley town for long enough. I'm looking now for a place around zurich, or in the city itself. Move in date right now is open between january and the end of march, so if ya'll hear of anything interesting, send a peep my way!
 
Fbh

Fbh

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Oh I wouldn't be against a meetup.

Moved to Switzerland around a year ago and don't know a lot of people. My Swiss is pretty good though (Swiss parents).

Lots of overpriced things we could do (sorry, still kinda getting used to the prices here)
 
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cloudwalking

300chf ain't shit to me
I could come if the meetup is in Zürich. But not between the 5th to the 16th of December, I'm out of the country then.
 
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cloudwalking

300chf ain't shit to me
Anyone else following the vote today (or went and voted)?

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I know quite a few people who will be upset that the Atomausstiegsinitiative isn't passing...
 
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Oberon

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cloudwalking said:
Anyone else following the vote today (or went and voted)?

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I know quite a few people who will be upset that the Atomausstiegsinitiative isn't passing...
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Why would they be upset?
Granted, I haven't been following the vote, but the brochure I got by mail made me think that the ones that are for don't have any real plans as to how to replace the nuclear energy.
 
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patapuf

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I'm happy with the results.

we'll have enough trouble transitioning to renewable without having to replace our AKW as quickly as possible.

Oberon said:
Why would they be upset?
Granted, I haven't been following the vote, but the brochure I got by mail made me think that the ones that are for don't have any real plans as to how to replace the nuclear energy.
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Jep, which was my biggest problem with the initiative.
 
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cloudwalking

300chf ain't shit to me
Oberon said:
Why would they be upset?
Granted, I haven't been following the vote, but the brochure I got by mail made me think that the ones that are for don't have any real plans as to how to replace the nuclear energy.
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I've just noticed, especially among my peers and especially since Fukushima, there has been a pretty vocal anti-nuclear movement here in Switzerland. I guess since several people I know voted Ja that I expected it to pass. But I agree with all of the people here... I'm glad it didn't. It's too short-sighted. I'm all for phasing out nuclear power but let's please first have a viable alternative. Otherwise we will just end up having to buy energy from neighbouring countries...
 
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patapuf

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cloudwalking said:
I've just noticed, especially among my peers and especially since Fukushima, there has been a pretty vocal anti-nuclear movement here in Switzerland. I guess since several people I know voted Ja that I expected it to pass. But I agree with all of the people here... I'm glad it didn't. It's too short-sighted. I'm all for phasing out nuclear power but let's please first have a viable alternative. Otherwise we will just end up having to buy energy from neighbouring countries...
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The anti-nuclear sentiment is pretty strong in Switzerland. It was stronger 10 years ago but people are still very sceptical towards it.
 
Necron

Necron

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I'm glad it didn't come to pass. I too found the initiative short-sighted (i.e. the energy-gap requiring to buy shortages from neighbouring countries) with a lack of realistic alternatives in place.

However, I still hope that photovoltaics will be pushed more over the coming years and that the energy strategy 2050 will be implemented effectively.
 
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Glass Rebel

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cloudwalking said:
Anyone else following the vote today (or went and voted)?

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I know quite a few people who will be upset that the Atomausstiegsinitiative isn't passing...
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Voted of course but I completely missed the results (I was working and then watching Warcraft at a friend's place... boring movie).

I am very happy though, especially with the marriage thing.
 
Moff

Moff

Member
The marriage makes me super happy, a whopping 80% too. I think we might be ready for gay marriage on a national level. If that is something the swiss lgtb community even cares about.
 
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patapuf

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Moff said:
The marriage makes me super happy, a whopping 80% too. I think we might be ready for gay marriage on a national level. If that is something the swiss lgtb community even cares about.
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Yeah, it feels like it's only a matter of time.

Which is probably why we got 2 desperate attempts in short succession to set the traditional definition of marriage in stone.
 
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MasterOfPastures

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Alright, same deal. Tomorrow (friday) come to the Big Ben pub in hardbrücke for a round. I got things to celebrate. Or dont. Either way, its drinks for me.
 
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Munti

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MasterOfPastures said:
Alright, same deal. Tomorrow (friday) come to the Big Ben pub in hardbrücke for a round. I got things to celebrate. Or dont. Either way, its drinks for me.
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I wanted to go come this time since I planned to play badminton in hardbrücke afterwards at 19:00 with a friend.
But since yesterday I feel sick. Maybe I will feel better this afternoon.
 
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MasterOfPastures

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Munti said:
I wanted to go come this time since I planned to play badminton in hardbrücke afterwards at 19:00 with a friend.
But since yesterday I feel sick. Maybe I will feel better this afternoon.
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I'll be there from 5pm or so onwards. either way, get better!

takriel said:
I have a dinner tonight at the University in Zurich, so maybe I can join a bit later in the evening.
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I live a ways away so Ill probably catch the 9pm train out of there, but anytime before that is alright.

Lach said:
Hmmm maybe I'll come by.
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Glass Rebel

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Oh man, we just had a patient leave the hospital a few days ago because he was getting his exit... treatment. This hit me completely off guard.

I laughed.
 
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Gurgelhals

Member
Looks like today is going to be a good day. Get fucked, all you corporate shills, lobbyists, and so-called "job creators"! :)

Still worried about the naturalization bill though. I fear that our socially regressive side is going to eke out another close win there :-/
 
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Munti

Member
Bleepey said:
I am flying to Basel and then coach to Zurich for a few days. Any tips?
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There's also the town-festival Badenfahrt in Baden (15 minutes away from Zurich) until sunday. I wasn't there yet but heard it should be great. Happens only once in 10 years.

And this week should be quite warm so I also recommend to go swimming in the lake or rivers. There are some nice places in swimming areas. Or going on a short trip with a ship.

And also the zurich openair like the poster above said.
 
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Bleepey

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Naito said:
Depends, what are you looking for? Drinks? Restaurants? Fun?
How much did you estimate to spend?
Zürich Open Air starts tomorrow, this weekend there is also Dorflifäscht in Niederdorf in Züri.
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Well my plan was to fly into Basel. Stay in a hostel over night if i can't woo a woman with my good looks, wit and charm ( I am totally renting a hostel. Walk around Basel the next day and then fuck off to Zurich where I will hang out with a friend of mine for a couple days. Book a hostel again. Go clubbing on Friday, Go clubbing on Saturday and from the club take a coach to Basel, nap at the airport and sleep on the plane.
 
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Bleepey

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Anyone know any cheap places to eat in Zurich? Had fondue with a girl and fuck me it cost a ridiculous amount, I don't give a fuck if its all you can eat, it's just bread and cheese.
 
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8bit

Knows the Score
Bleepey said:
Anyone know any cheap places to eat in Zurich? Had fondue with a girl and fuck me it cost a ridiculous amount, I don't give a fuck if its all you can eat, it's just bread and cheese.
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Haha, nope!

(At least in Basel you can cross the border easily and go into Germany for food.)
 
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Smiley90

Stop shitting on my team. Start shitting on my finger.
Bleepey said:
Anyone know any cheap places to eat in Zurich? Had fondue with a girl and fuck me it cost a ridiculous amount, I don't give a fuck if its all you can eat, it's just bread and cheese.
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The words "cheap" and "Switzerland" or anything related to it never appear in the same sentence. It is known.
 
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