Edinburgh Zoo, Sept 7 8 9 10 or 11

Was that a flamingo? Held upside down and used as a croquet mallet. The cassowary would be better for that, a harder crash helmet.

Was the cassowary not mentioned in Alice in Wonderland - Through the Looking-glass? It does look like something from a dream! That bird's got attitude!

I like the Mohican hairstyle (cassowary's not yours) The cassowary has the right attitude to childcare - B off and leave Dad to it.

What a really lovely day we had! Thank you again, Elegran for sorting us out and for your patience in waiting for Ina and me (all because I'd left my bit of paper with the carefully scribbled directions on, at home on the arm of my chair). I'm very happy to be the cassowary with the blue neck in the photos. It has a horny head, a neck with a wattle, and big feet with 3 large toes. Describes me to a T (though I have more toes and my head's a bit different) !

Baubles Ina and Elegran on the ropes, Marelli with the blue neck, Tegan munching eucalyptus, everyone going for a swim.

We could stay all day . . .

OK so who is who?

We went to the zoo, zoo, zoo.......

What a good day, thanks again Elegran for organising us.

I'm away on holiday - going down to Findhorn on 11th. Have lots of and for me, though!

That is good Elizabeth1

I would love to meet up for coffee on the 13th - The Holiday Inn has a car park so getting there shouldn't be a problem. Marelli I could pick you up and one other from Fife.

Oh hildajenniJ, I was looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully we'll get a chance soon, though.

I would love to have joined you but MrA has just had his hip replaced and will be requiring some TLC for a while.

That is a shame. HildajenniJ but watch out for the next one.

Sorry everyone, I can't come. Nothing works for me. I don't think I am ever going to get to a meet-up.

You never know, Elegran! She's a wee bit shy, but I'm sure she'll be fine once she's seen how lovely everyone is!

Of course she can! (Maybe we can recruit her?)

Although not a Gransnetter, my friend Ina would love to come with us to the Zoo next Thursday. Would that be ok with everyone?

Gosh when am I going to be able to rekindle these beautiful friendships. have a good time everyone - I'll be thinking of you.

Would love to have joined you, as I am missing the Inverary meet up today but will be away from 10/24 September. Have a good time everyone and see you next time..........

Looking forward to it as well! See you next week.

Me too. Looking forward to it. Hope the zoo trip goes well.

Suits me.

Does 10.45 suit? Will give me time to roll from dining room to comfy seat!