East Midlands (ish) meet-up anyone?

Just across the river. We could wave to each other . I used to go to Streetley a lot and that only took 45 minutes [I know that because it was always a one cd journey, except when I had a fixation with an S CLub 7 single and played it on a loop all the way there].

Devastating news for me - Air traffic controllers today have caused flight cancellations over france - my trip being one of them. No alternative flights available which tie in with the family event at the weekend so I've very sadly had to give up the idea.
Say 'cheers' for me when you meet on Tuesday.

Is it permissible to say that when the French strike, they really know how to do it?
Tegan and kitty - still up for it?

Yes; I'm still ok .

I'm still ok

specki - that's a blow, for us and for your visit to your family! Let us know when you are coming again.

Sorry, I've been missing in action for a while - looking for a nursing home for Mum!

gm, Tegan - I'll pm you my mobile number.

Anyone else like to swell our numbers - or should be look for that cauldron

We'll just look on it as a trial run ...we can look forward to meeting specki another time; it's far worse that she'll miss her family do at the weekend .

Is there really nobody in the Derby/Nottingham/Coventry area who would like to join us? My geography is a bit shaky - so I could be missing out other local forums. Is it worth posting on one or all of them?

I put a message on the local Derby forum [as has kitty] but with no reply .

Ooops; can't see it now..perhaps I'm having a senior moment....

Aha; it was on the Nottingham one. Someone asked about a local meet up so we replied to that but no one has replied back. Not sure these local groups are working [?] And, can't get more central/accessable than the airport really....

What time are you meeting up ladies, and approximately how long for? I`d love to come, and hubby says he`d drive me there, but he doesn`t want to hang around waiting for me, but it seems a bit much to expect him to drive an hour and a half each way four times in one day if I`m only to be there for a very short time.

What time are you meeting up ladies, and approximately how long for? I`d love to come, and hubby says he`d drive me there, but he doesn`t want to hang around waiting for me, but it seems a bit much to expect him to drive an hour and a half each way four times in one day if I`m only to be there for a very short time.

OOPS, there I go, repeating meself again!

number; It would be lovely if you could come...I'll pm you with a few more details.

Sorry, hubby`s just this minute had a phone call from the surgery, they want him there next Tuesday, just before lunchtime, so I can`t come after all, just when I was actively considering coming!

Number

Oh well, such is life! Maybe next time.

There'll be another time number. Also car journeys are really bad for you if you've got sciatica.

Shame number - we could always rearrange for over this weekend - it's the Monsters of Rock at the race track next door to the airport.

Bet Tegan can hear that if the wind is in the right direction - we can sometimes and we are much further away. [earplugs]

Crikey; that reminds me to go to the bank and pay some bills before it kicks off! The Co op does well, though . But people going to catch a flight from the airport sometimes get caught out by the traffic jam thereabouts and I don't think the planes wait for them [Ryanair certainly wouldn't...].

I think I`ll pass on the Monsters of Rock!

Well, Queens of the Stone Age are headlining; they sound as if they could be member of gransnet...

We're not quite that old!!

Is the final decision to meet at the Thistle Hotel at EMA on Tuesday 18th ?
If so, what time are you planning? I can catch a bus to the airport, but it will depend on the times they run. I will 'google' them to find out the times. Will look forward to meeting up if possible.

12.30 trendy. I know they have a lot of shuttle buses that run from various places every half hour. Yes; we'll definately stick with the Thistle in case anyone decides to come at the last minute. If you pm one of us with more info there's a chance that someone could give you a lift back if you live en route.