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Edinburgh theatre visit in December

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Elizabeth1 Tue 26-Aug-14 08:19:38

Elegran and I are working together on the December meet up where I have been investigating the potential for a theatre visit. Elegran will arrange a venue for a meal either before or after once she knows where and when. There are already a few people considering this who are on the previous link of Edinburgh meet ups. Any more interests will be warmly received. smile

Elizabeth1 Tue 16-Dec-14 19:42:13

Yes Maggiemay51 the ballet is at the Festival Theatre starting at 2pm. Our train gets in at 11.54 from Thornton to Edinburgh. If you could meet us off this train we'll could all look for an Inn together tchsmile

Elegran Tue 16-Dec-14 20:13:05

What hostelries are there between the station and the Festival Theatre?
There is always the staion buffet if we are stuck - Brief Encounter anyone?

baubles Tue 16-Dec-14 20:38:05

My train gets into Waverly just before 1pm so I'll see you all at the theatre. Looking forward to it immensely.

ffinnochio Tue 16-Dec-14 21:04:35

Have a good time! If I was closer I'd definitely be joining you all. smile

Maggiemay51 Tue 16-Dec-14 21:23:25

Elizabeth1 Will meet you off the train.. Hope my train is on time 2wks ago I was on train that was 1hr late... If I miss you I will see you at the theatre tchsmile

Elegran Wed 17-Dec-14 12:47:21

I'll go to the station and see you all there. BTW my mobile is useless - cracked screen - so any communication on the day will have to be on my landline before I set out to meet you.

thatbags Wed 17-Dec-14 13:53:43

Gosh! Aren't you all organised? I don't know what time I'll be arriving at Waverley. It partly depends on whether I do a station hop in Glasgow so as to get an express train for the part of the journey between Glasgow and Edinburgh. If yous decide where you'll be having coffee, pls let me know and I'll bumble along there when I arrive. elizabeth1, I'll PM you my mobile number.

Rules of the game for this visit (for me):
Go directly to coffee meetup
Do not pass FabHatrix
Do not buy a hat

Elizabeth1 Wed 17-Dec-14 16:11:27

Hope all can get this update as I think it might be the last posting before we all meet tomorrow. For those who are able and willing what about catching up with everyone at WH Smiths on the main fairway at Wavery Station for 12.15. Then off for a pairty. wine then the ballet, followed by our evening meal.

Elizabeth1 Wed 17-Dec-14 16:24:48

elegran one of my most favourite films brew If I get a log in my eye at the station I'll look for a handsome doctor. wink

harrigran Wed 17-Dec-14 16:32:05

Just like to wish you all a great day tomorrow tchsmile

Elegran Wed 17-Dec-14 17:03:12

W H Smiths it is. A demain, mes amies.

thatbags Wed 17-Dec-14 17:10:00

Righto! See you there, barring delays smile

moomin Wed 17-Dec-14 17:47:06

JanA and I arrive at Waverley at 12:11 - if train is on time we'll head for WHSmith - Elizabeth1 I'll pm my mobile number

Maggiemay51 Wed 17-Dec-14 19:01:11

Could someone PM me there mobile number so I'm in contact tchsmile

Marelli Wed 17-Dec-14 19:42:10

Just pm'd you, Maggiemay51. tchsmile

Elegran Wed 17-Dec-14 20:10:20

I now have a new mobile (had to pay for it!!!) with the same number, so anyone who already has my mobile number can phone or text me. Anyone who doesn't and would like it, just PM me and I will send it to you (if I can remember it)

Maggiemay51 Wed 17-Dec-14 20:41:01

Thanks Marelli have PM you mine

Maggiemay51 Wed 17-Dec-14 20:47:28

Elegran just PM you my number

Marmight Thu 18-Dec-14 08:19:15

Bags - the Hat Shop is slightly off piste this time! tchwink. Look forward to seeing everyone later this morning. I will be tagging along with Marelli & co

Marelli Thu 18-Dec-14 09:31:19

I'd better go and get dressed tchshock....Elizabeth1 will be here shortly! And it's bloomin' raining!

Elegran Thu 18-Dec-14 09:33:13

Just got up. I thought I set the alarm but apparently not.

grannyactivist Thu 18-Dec-14 10:46:50

Wishing you all a wonderful, happy day!! tchsmile

baubles Thu 18-Dec-14 12:15:24

On my way, I hope Edinburgh is a little drier tchsmile

grannyactivist Fri 19-Dec-14 00:44:31

Hope you all had a smashing time and took some photo's to share. tchsmile

Elegran Fri 19-Dec-14 11:09:44

Yes, a smashing time. The nutcracker was really good, some beautiful sets and the dancing of course was excellent.

Delicious food at Vittorio's on G4 Bridge and much talk. I shall try to post photos on my profile after I post this.

Certain people had time to spare before their train left, so decided to take a taxi to the Dome for a drink. Baubles and I said we would walk and meet them there. Arrived at the Dome - packed out, but no GNers. A voicemail said they had gone to try Tiger/Lily - at the other end of George street. Walked the length of George Street to find them returning - Tiger Lily packed out too. All walked back to station (burning off the calories from Vittorio's).

I don't know whether the Station Buffet was also packed out - I left them for a number 12 bus and a sit-down.

Glad I wore flatties and not stilletos.