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Newcastle Meet up

(226 Posts)
GillieB Fri 18-Jan-13 14:15:44

Glass and I were talking the other day about arranging another get-together in the near future in Newcastle upon Tyne (or thereabouts). The weather seems so miserable at the moment (it's snowing heavily here) that it would be a good idea to have something to look forward to.

Add your name if you're interested and suggested dates - I think a month or so on from now would be good.

pinkprincess Thu 07-Feb-13 23:52:27

Thankyou Glass

GillieB Fri 08-Feb-13 20:18:34

My DD has a day's leave today, so I have had a quiet day. DGS has had a few bad days (and grandma and grandad a few exhausting ones). I have certainly been sleeping well - it's more tiring when you can't get out, I find. I am keeping my fingers crossed about the shingles, but we've both had chickenpox and didn't have any problems when DD and DS had it 30 years ago.

glassortwo Tue 12-Feb-13 11:27:01

GillieB hope DGS is recovering from his spots. flowers

Bumping this again.

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 12:29:38

Well folks less than 2 weeks till our meet up on the 28th, has anyone any idea where they would prefer to go in case we need to book sunshine

gillybob Sun 17-Feb-13 12:35:10

You have done quite a lot of research Glass where do you think is best? Somewhere we can all get to fairly easily?
Have you got a rough idea of numbers?

smile

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 12:38:11

I think I have lost the plot a little, I will have to go back and do a head count. If we dont want a trek probably the Quayside is best as we have endless choice there.

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 12:40:31

We are off for a walk I have been waiting all morning for DH to get the baking bug out of his system..... why does he do that when I am trying to be good!!!

gillybob Sun 17-Feb-13 12:43:06

Yes Glass plenty to choose from on the Quayside but probably a good idea to book if there are going to be quite a few of us. Any rough ideas of numbers?

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 12:49:19

I will do a head count when I get back later, if I dont get out of this house now I will end up having a slice of this corned beef pie....... oh the smell!!!!!

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 16:47:34

The people who I think are coming

gillybob glass Jane absent moomin isorod harri pinkprincess

Maybe's
gillieB number stansgran london

And if there are fish finger sandwiches when could possibly turn up grin

I hope I have not missed anyone off, sorry if I have sad

Anyone else who would like to come please add your names.

janeainsworth Sun 17-Feb-13 16:49:51

Thought we were going to As You Like It Glass?
It's near to Jesmond Metro so anyone coming by train can just hop on to the metro.
Really don't mind though smile

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 16:52:15

jane just waiting for everyone to give a preference then we can make a decision.

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 16:54:14

So if you could all confirm one way or the other and say where you would like to go.

absent Sun 17-Feb-13 17:07:24

Definitely coming. Don't have a major preference. However, it is probably best if you don't take me back to somewhere where I have to apologise for the last time I was there. Happy to fall in with what suits everyone else as long as there isn't going to be too much travelling around on public transport. I'm just looking forward to seeing everyone. smile

numberplease Sun 17-Feb-13 17:16:13

Sorry Glass, but count me out, wish I could come, but no.sad

janeainsworth Sun 17-Feb-13 17:18:16

Number sad hope you can make it another time.

absent Sun 17-Feb-13 17:22:28

number Hope you can manage the Glad to see the back of you absent lunch in April.

moomin Sun 17-Feb-13 17:28:34

Yes definitely coming smile and whichever venue suits, I'm easy wink, sorry you are unable to come number

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 19:23:43

number I know it was an outside chance of you coming, but I was hoping you could make it. But there is always the leaving lunch for absent in April we would all love to see you.

Well you lot are not much help are you grin you should know by now I am the most indecisive person you could meet.

absent Sun 17-Feb-13 19:44:20

Actually glass I think I might be, but then not always, but sometimes. hmm

glassortwo Sun 17-Feb-13 19:45:17

grin

numberplease Sun 17-Feb-13 20:26:28

I don`t want folk to think that I don`t want to come, because I`d like nothing better, but as I don`t have my little childminding job anymore, I also don`t have any money of my own either. I`ve priced up the train fare to Darlington, and can`t understand why it`s almost double the fare to Newcastle,shock and I`m afraid that £92 is rather a lot for a day, or part day, out. I`ll console myself with the thoughts of you all having a great time.wine cupcake wine

absent Sun 17-Feb-13 20:31:14

number That's completely mad. There must be a cheaper fare, especially with all the time before then. Try two singles.

numberplease Sun 17-Feb-13 20:41:41

Will look again.

gillybob Sun 17-Feb-13 22:30:17

Hmmmm Absent can't remember which restaurant(s) have banned you although I think you are probably safe in McDonalds!

Big Mac anyone? grin