Testing the water for a "Northern mini-national"

I've just phoned my brother who lives outside Perth. We are going to try to meet up for lunch as I arrive at 8am on the Sat.

That sounds a good move, Galen

If I had realised you would be on your own all day I would have joined you at some point, but it is a good chance to see your brother.

Don't know if it can be done yet. I'm going to try to hire scooter for part of the day anyway. Then I want to look at the German market. (Although bro says not nearly as good as the Birmingham one!)

There is a Shopmobility centre (free) on Waterloo Place. I wonder if they would deliver it to the hotel?

www.youredinburgh.info/kb5/edinburgh/cd/organisation.page?id=xPzgF1Arp0c&communitychannel=6-5

Doesn't look as though they will deliver it. Waterloo Place is at the East End of Princes Street - it is almost a continuation of Princes street. A bus would take you from just about the door of the ROSL along to that end of Princes Street, and possibly along Waterloo Place. i shall look at bus routes and see.

There are places listed on Google that will hire you one but at a price - like £25 a day plus £40 to deliver and collect. Gulp.

Looks like a 113, X26 and X44 go from near the ROSL to Waterloo Place. You need £1.50 in your hand - they don't give change. But they are easy-access for disabled - see lothianbuses.com/our-community/community/accessible-buses.

I'm getting a taxi from the airport. I shall have a breakfast at the airport first. If I can book a scooter I'll get the taxi to drop me at the mobility place. When I drop it back I'll get a taxi to the hotel! Simples! This is what my mobility allowance is for!

Don't worry about me! Remember I'm an experienced solo disabled traveller. It's only Heathrow that defeats me!

Edinburgh is much better than Heathrow.

From what I hear, almost anywhere is much better than Heathrow.

Never had problems at Edinburgh in the past, except one occasion when it was too windy to use the hi- lift, to get me on board on the plane. Two poor blokes had to carry me up the steps in an evac chair! I think next time, I'll struggle up on my own!

This is getting better and better. I'm now meeting up with some internet racing chums at Kelso the following Sunday . If only I could take in The Fighting Fifth at Newcastle but I'll be travelling that day .

Happy Christmas everyone!

Dear Elegran
Am I too late to take part?
I'm a newbie, saw your original message then couldn't find it again....Sorry!
No problem if I am too late.....Hopefully next time...
In the meantime, enjoy!
Jennifer.

GeminiJen It is not too late. I shall PM you with the details. The more the merrier!

I hope that you all have a superb time and please do not get thrown out of hotels because of your rowdiness. Hotel bars will be thinking that Christmas has come early. I am Scottish and worked in Edinburgh for a couple of years in my youth.

No doubt we will hear all about it later.

Enjoy yourselves. I would love to be there, or just a fly on the wall. I could take pictures and blackmail you all later.

Nelliemoser money would not have to enter your head ever again! It would be worth it!!!

Have a fab time, have a glass or three for me stuck home with sinusitis..

I'll have you know that this is a cultural event, no blackmailing will be possible! We have a conference room, we are each paying a "delegate rate" for the day, we have a projector and a screen and a wi-fi connection. We will be hearing from GN members about their hobbies (and hobby horses) and from a couple of other speakers. We will be served tea and coffee and cakes and biscuits, and a finger buffet lunch. Cari is coming from HQ to make sure we behave ourselves.

Who do you think we are, Mumsnetters?

But you will be getting pictures, so you can check for yourselves.

Sounds as if you are all going to have a great time. I can feel the excitement rising already. Have a wonderful get together everyone.

However, there WILL be much sniggering, nevertheless !

I am so jealous that I cannot be there. I am pleased to hear that Cari is going to keep you lot in order. Enjoy!

I am here in Edinburgh and looking forward to tomorrow having spent today with the crowds in this marvelous city... PS the weather's better than Colchester.

You lucky lot! Have a lovely day!