Glad to see the back of you

Glass, gillybob, whoever Am I right in thinking that the 11.15 from Newcastle is the same train as the one all the Scottish grannies who are coming will be catching from Edinburgh Waverley? What time does it arrive in Darlington?

I suppose one major advantage to this meetup for me is that I am unlikely to end up in Berwick on Tweed. Not that there is anything wrong with Berwick; it's just a bit of a problem to be there if you thought you were travelling from Newcastle to Darlington.

Of course, the biggest advantage is seeing all of you.

Thanks glass, not sure if I'm going to book in advance - may just purchase on the day - but will catch the 11:15 from N'castle anyway.

WITH you all in thought.

I shall be you all in thought.

Sorry, that will confuse those not familiar with the poem. the boy on the railway train

OMG I still have to book a seat!

Is the next stop Kirkcaldy?

Your enthusiasm is catching, Scottish G'netters. I would love to be up there with you all. Sounds like it's going to be a fabulous day. Have a great time!

enjoy the trip everyone sorry not able to come but just make sure you all have your name and addresses pinned on your lapel's in case anyone gets lost.

This is turning into something resembling a school outing.

We are on the11,15from Newcastle coach C moomin

DH decided that his exams are a bit too close for comfort, so I'm joining the Scottish contingent on the train. Coach E for me too

Which train are you getting? The same as the Scottish Grannies? May see you on there

Wooooopeee .

Are we there yet? Ae we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

gillybob and I now have booked our train.

Rail tickets booked. Coach E/1. I've decided to go for the 1720 with you lot. MrB said he'll pick me up from the station at this end at ten o'clock!

DH & I may make an overnight of it and drive down. We have seen some of the area before, any recommendations welcome.

Looking forward to seeing everyone

Marelli, I don't think I have a specific seat booked! I shall dig out my ticket and the receipt and see.

soop You can leave it literally to the eleventh hour and still be included if you can manage it. I'll let you have details when I get round to letting everyone else know. One extra will not present any problem whatsoever. It would be delightful if you could make it but we'll all just have to see what date the hospital comes up with. [crossed finger emoticon again]

Twinkle Toes I shall do my best. From the west coast to Glasgow takes the bus three plus hours. From Glasgow to Edinburgh takes a further hour. Then there's the bit to Darlington. Perhaps when I've been "repaired" we could arrange another meet in Glasgow.

Elegran, which coach are you in? Gally and I are in E but not seated together.

I hope you can manage to come, soop! This is going to be so good! We'll get to meet nanaej, too - I don't know if any of the Scottish grans have met you, Nanaej?

Sadly, I canna join you lot, 'though I would love to. Am awaiting date for surgery. Hospital could confirm any time soon. Pissed off because I'm certain you'll have fun and I would have liked to wish absent Bon voyage. If I should get a date for May, say, I may come back to confirm that by hook or by crook I'll be there...

The 1030 from Waverley is the one I'm planning to get, but I'll need to get an earlier one back to Edinburgh because it's another two and a half hours westwards for me after that, and that's not including any waiting time.

This train is going to positively vibrate by the time we are all on board.

Terrific Bags I'm so pleased.