Midlands meet up

We can do zany. but it seems trains are less good on Sundays so I think it might be best to make it a Saturday. specki - arre you literally out of the equation until october? How about 6th??

Yes; if they're going to close a line down it'll be on a Sunday.

No chance for me until October and I'll have to fly over, so you all make your date and if I can, I will. Its iffy though because I'm coming over in November too and DH will grumble.

Can you fly to Birmingham International*specki*? That would be handy.

Right - who would be happy with Saturday 6 October?

I prefer Saturday to Sunday, but I could do any of the dates.

I would be happy with October 6th.

I am a long standing member of Gransnet but have only posted a few times. I read all the posts and feel like I know you all. As I live only 5 miles from "town" I feel that it would be such a missed opportunity if I didnt come along. Hope you wouldnt mind a lurker joining in.

I can do Brum in October as long as its a central location as i dont know the city well.

Just caught up.... please can I come too? Train from Bristol ( with railcard), perhaps share a taxi to venue, enjoy driving but steer clear of inner cities!

Brilliant! So that's glitabo. OGM, susiecb,*helmar*, me for starters- any more for any more?

Why didn't helmar work? Oh,*gillieB*, jeni and maniac I hope?

*** troubles!

Although I have been living in the S E for forty years now, I come from the Midlands. DH grew up in Birmingham and we did our courting there.

I could probably make Birmingham if the time is right.

Goody - getting quite excited!

helmar probably did not work because you did not have the stars-and-name bit separated from the previous and/or following word with a space.

I have already put it on the calendar. I am looking forward to this. Already wondering what to wear.

My name can go down there as well, please, I just hope that you`re not all ultra posh, cos I don`t/can`t do posh, I`m common as muck! Once a definite date is set, I can start looking at booking my train ticket.

specki You're not the only one in S.W.France!

I'd love to join you all in Brum....I'm not too far away. I am going up to visit friends in Scotland in early October but the dates are not yet finalised...so if I'm not in Scotland I should be able to meet up with you all.

Can I take executive decision for Saturday 6 October for lunch and however long we feel like nattering then?
I have been thinking about places to eat and aware that some people will be spending a bit(quite a bit) on train fares, wanted to ask what sort of restaurant you fancy? The Edwardian Tea Rooms at the museun (0.3 m on foot from New Street) would be a possibility, or somewhere like Cafe Rouge in Brindley Place which is near the canal and a nice location. Any other suggestions? Don't need to decide till nearer the time, but am really looking forward to it - should be a laugh!

Yes please gracesmum, do take executive decision for Saturday 6 October, then we have something to work on. I suppose it will make sense to decide where to have lunch once we know how many are going.
It seems like there will be a good group of us.

Fine with me!

I'll be feeling a bit sorry for myself that weekend having been in Paris for that weekend the year before so it will take the sting out of it, so that's a good date for me [unless I get whisked away again this year but, alas I don't think that's going to happen]. I've been wanting to go back to the old place for ages now and it will be a lovely way to do it. May see if I can stay overnight at my cousins house as I've been meaning to visit her for ages.

Look forward to meeting you crimson!!

Look forward to seeing all of you! Might stay overnight. Have good memories of the Marriott at 5ways.