Edinburgh in September

I only had a very little fish and chips just to join in with my DH. Couldn't see him eating alone now could I. That wouldn't be very sociable.

The first time we met for a coffee (me, Marelli, Marmight and Glassortwo) I was waiting just inside the glass doors because of the pouring rain and the other three accosted an innocent woman waiting outside the glass doors for her husband to fetch the car.

I`ll certainly be looking out for Edinburgh in the "meet up" threads. How did you all recognise each other? I would be bound to sidle up to the wrong group and try to casually join in the chat!

I do hope you can be there, Jane10 Keep watching the "meet-up" threads!

Now that this one is behind us (like the weight we have put on with all the ice lollies, cakes, scones and little "chef's specials") it is time to fix the details for the next in October. I shall start a new thread soon.

We must fix where we are eating after the theatre in December too.

Oh Jane!! We're hoping to have another one in October - keep an eye on the 'meet up' threads? We have quite regular meets in Edinburgh (oor Elegran is very good at sussing out venues)!

DRAT!!! I`m only just reading this today. I just found this thread by a fluke. I`d love to have joined you all and I easily could have. I spent yesterday pm doing a washing and watching TV in solitary splendour. Och! Next time I hope.

It was a lovely afternoon, in lovely company! I quite enjoyed the blue ice-lolly starter....and wasn't affected by the possible e-numbers that might have been in it (and I hardly even noticed the rather handsome, hairy-legged, kilted and booted chaps) ! Like Elegran, I needed no more to eat for the rest of the day. I think Elizabeth1 was going to the chip shop after dropping me off, though ? She said she was going for a fish supper for her DH !

I think I could get used to afternoon tea, although I'm not entirely sure that there is a need for ice lollies to start . It was a smashing afternoon in the company of Elegran, Marelli and Elizabeth1.

Edinburgh was indeed beautiful in the autumn sunshine.

Looking forward to the next time.

Yes elegran it was a very lovely afternoon. Edinburgh was just buzzingly beautiful. The designer kilt and the gorgeous Italian young man in it - well what can I say? Thanks again Elegran and to baubles and Marelli for a great day

Another good cake-and-blether session. The afternoon tea was well up to expectations and so were the designer kilts. Elizabeth1 reminded us to check out the rather hairy shapely Italian legs as we left.

Did not need any evening meal.

See everyone on Sunday. Ayse can't make it, so we will be just four - unless anyone else would like a nice afternoon tea and gossip? Two spare places now?

Thanks elegran for arranging this see you on Sunday

2.30 is fine for me. As for the kilts, no that wasn't them Elegran, they weren't tartan but the zig zaggy Missoni pattern.

Looking forward to seeing everyone! thanks Elegran.

Too late for a proper sortie for me, I'll have to rake through my drawers....hopefully there will be something there that will not frighten the horses. !

That would get us plenty of good Italian service! I am not sure what I shall wear - most of my clothes are looking a bit weary now. May have to go on a sortie to find something nice . . .

Thank you for doing that for us, Elegran. Just thought - it does sound rather posh - will I need to wear my gownless evening strap, do you think?

Done and dusted, have booked for six just in case and they have replied, and asked whether any of the party have any dietary requirements? I felt like replying, No, stuff diets, this is a treat! but I was too ladylike.

The price seems to have crept up to £21.50 on the menu they attached. I am sorry about that.

I have had a look online, and it sounds as though all is well. Bar Missoni seems to be a part of G & V Hotel, I George IV Bridge (corner of the Royal Mile)

I have emailed them to reserve six for afternoon tea (in case anyone else is tempted) Will keep you posted when they reply.

Baubles - Are these the kilts you saw? They look rather haute couture.

So I shall book five afternoon teas at Missoni next Sunday 7th September a t2.30. Anyone else want to come, to make it a half dozen?

Now for the (possibly) bad news. My DiL says that they have been there and it was very swish and nice BUT she has heard that it has changed hands. I shall try to find out whether that is true before I book. The decor is probably the same, but the chef may not be, and - worst - maybe the waiters are not in kilts!

Italians in kilts please

Elegran - it'll be an easy stride up there! I think I know it - is it just off the Royal Mile on the way down to Victoria Street?
Marmight I really do feel very ! The only bit of Italy we'll be getting is the men in kilts.....!

I have had 2x afternoon teas at Harvey Nicks and they were both good although quite different, so would recommend even though I won 't be there! Just on the way to Verona to see Aida - storm permitting

It won't take you half-an-hour to get from Waverley up to George IV Bridge, Marelli

I have PMed Ayse as she has not been on the forum for the last wee while. If not I shall PM Baubles too.

'The Fifers' can catch a train which will get us in at 2.04pm, Elegran, so 2.30 might be OK, but depends on when Ayse and baubles can get there?