Reading meetup

I have advertised this meet-up on the Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey forums as some folk might live near enough to be able to join us.

Any definites yet ?

I'm a definite. Are we meeting up in the morning?

Totally open at the moment. What would you prefer ?

Morning, as 11am?

Perfect ! So Thursday 18th July 11am in the John Lewis coffee shop/restaurant. Any one else able to join us ?

Looking forward to it.

Bump

I thought I'd got myself organised - my husband was going to start a new course of chemo this Thursday, now he's on antibiotics for a chest infection and they've postponed the start till next Thursday It can't be helped, but I was looking forward to it. Perhaps another time!!

Sorry you can't make it this time Deedaa. Hope your husband's chest infection clears up.

If you find you are unexpectedly free on another day, let us know.... we might well be able to make a short notice meetup.

I'm generally free most days, Wednesday is GS's gym club (though not for much longer) and if we have to see the consultant it's always a Thursday. Next few weeks are a bit of an unknown quantity as he's not had this new drug before and we don't know what the effect will be.

Sorry to hear about your husband's setback Deedaa. Hope all goes well for him. We can certainly arrange another meeting later next month if you are free or in September.

Good wishes for your husband DEEDA .

noodles.Looks like it might be just thee and me ! Ihave sent a pm to 2 members on the local forums who have in the past expressed a wish to me up and I await their replies. Will keep you informed.

Thanks Gorki

One has replied that she can't come this time because she is moving house a few days later but wishes to be informed of any future meetups.

It looks like most of the meetups planned at the moment seem to be struggling for people to attend. I wonder why ? Perhaps it's the time of year or the difficulties of arranging a time and date on GN. Any more for Reading ?

Sorry - only just picked this up. Unfortunately I'm away that day on a my London grand-daughter's school's whole family trip to Littlehampton. Next time perhaps. I am delighted my original post has brought people together.
Deedaa - I hope your husband recovers well. It was lovely to meet you at Chessington.

In answer to your question Gorki, I think the main reason is that it's really hard to fix dates with Gransnetters who seem to have such busy lives, especially at this time of year. I also think some people value their anonymity & a few are nervous of meeting strangers. Have a good natter next week,

Thanks for replying GadaboutGran. I hope you enjoy your day in Littlehampton. We are going there tomorrow for my cousin's 50th birthday so hopefully we will get to the beach.

I was just interested about the meetups because I have never been to one and looking back at earlier threads and some of the photos ,they seem to have been well-attended especially in Scotland and the North. Perhaps they are more gregarious up there !

Hi Gorki Seems like we've chosen a bad time for our meet-up. I'd be happy to meet up with just the two of us.... what about you? I'd understand perfectly if you'd prefer to leave it until we have more 'takers'.

Hi noodles I would love to meet up with you on Thursday as planned. How will I recognise you? If it is still hot I will probably wear a deep pink top and flowery skirt. I have white hair and am somewhat "plumpish" lol. Looking forward to meeting you.

Hi Gorki I've got white hair too, but sadly, I am way beyond plumpish.

I read that at another meet up, the signal was a bright scarf tied onto a handbag/backpack, so I'll do that. But I'm sure we'll find each other!

Look forward to meeting you. Jane

Hi noodles I'm way beyond plumpish too but was just being kind to myself !!
The scarf is a good idea. I'll come armed with one so to speak.
Really looking forward to Thursday at 11 in JW.
All the best
Sue

JL not JW. Apologies.