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Newcastle Meet up

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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 Mon 18-Feb-13 00:36:04

I am still coming.Is it at the quayside?

absent Mon 18-Feb-13 07:16:16

What a horrible thought gillybob. If that's the case, I have an important appointment with a bottle of shampoo that day and won't be able to come. grin

glassortwo Mon 18-Feb-13 08:22:13

pink I would imagine it will be down on the Quayside, we will try to get somewhere with easy access for gillieB in case she can make it. Will keep you informed.

pinkprincess Mon 18-Feb-13 18:53:36

Thankyou Glass

glassortwo Tue 19-Feb-13 08:18:33

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moomin Tue 19-Feb-13 09:15:31

glass - why don't you and absent decide on a venue at the Quayside then let us all know? Do we know if GillieB is coming? (It seems that may just be the easiest way smile)

absent Tue 19-Feb-13 09:44:34

glass You have reconnoitred available places with suitable car parking for GillieB if she can make it. Go on – be decisive and we shall undoubtedly follow like sheep. grin

moomin Tue 19-Feb-13 10:07:10

BaaBaa grin

glassortwo Wed 20-Feb-13 08:41:32

Ok I will ponder while I am entertaining DGD today grin

GillieB Wed 20-Feb-13 12:48:32

Glass - sorry, I will definitely not be able to make it - typical, isn't it, when I try to arrange something! I hope you have a lovely time, wherever you decide to go.

I was shocked to hear the cost of the train fare - wow, how does anybody afford it? I haven't travelled anywhere by train since before the Hatfield Train Crash - a long time ago now.

absent Wed 20-Feb-13 13:30:55

GillieB Sorry to learn that you won't be able to join us. I'm sure that we shall have a lovely time – and you will too, next time. smile

glassortwo Wed 20-Feb-13 23:28:01

gillieB I am sorry you cant make the meet up, but hopefully you will make the next one.

I have emailed The Oak to see if they can accommodate us, I will let you know when I get a reply and then we can decide if you that's what you all fancy.

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 15:41:13

Would you all have a look at Oak and see if you think its ok, its on the corner of The Side and Dean Street so handy for the Station and if the weather is grotty we wont have to walk along the Quayside.

Oak Newcastle

janeainsworth Sat 23-Feb-13 15:49:24

Looks fine to me Glass smile
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Stansgran Sat 23-Feb-13 15:58:29

I'm NE but can't make sorry. The gourmet menu looks fantastic at the Oak Bon appetit you lucky lot.

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 15:59:04

Or just to confuse you all there is Babucho which is just opposite Oak grin
Babucho

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 15:59:42

Thats a shame stansgran it would have been nice to meet you.

moomin Sat 23-Feb-13 16:41:03

The Oak looks good! Suits me glass - do we have a time yet? Thanks for all your research smile

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 16:48:17

Are we meeting in the Station or at the venue?

moomin Sat 23-Feb-13 16:57:58

I'll be coming in by train so will be at the station, but I'm just as happy to meet at the venue, whichever is easiest for the majority.

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 17:03:46

moomin I will be at the station too, along with Absent & Gillybob so if anyone else coming by train or into the station by bus we can meet up, I think absents train usually comes in about 11.50, and anyone else coming from the other side of town we can meet up at the venue if thats ok with you all.

janeainsworth Sat 23-Feb-13 17:51:36

I'll be coming by bus so will walk down to Dean St from the Haymarket.

harrigran Sat 23-Feb-13 18:00:36

Being the lazy mare that I am I will probably get dropped off at the door in Dean street. The Oak looks fine smile

glassortwo Sat 23-Feb-13 18:06:10

If you have a chauffeur why not grin harri

moomin Sat 23-Feb-13 18:58:53

OK glass I'll join you at the station - I can get in at 11:26 or 11:59, so perhaps meet up there at 12 noon?