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April in Edinburgh

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Elegran Fri 15-Jan-16 11:35:15

A month or so ago we were remembering the big all-day meetup we had in Edinburgh two years ago and there was enthusiasm for doing it again.

Ok - time to get down to some serious planning if it is all to be organised in time foir a Spring Spectacular in April. I shall try to pm everyone who was interested when it was first mentioned, but I hope that there will be others. Last time we had people from the other end of the country, and it was great to see everyone.

Dates first - can I ask you for an idea of when in April you can and particularly when you CANT make it so that I can see what date would suit most people. Is the weekend or a weekday better? Sunday travelling proved tricky last time, but weekdays are not convenient if you are working. There are plenty of places to stay here for anyone who wants to make a city break of it (other halves can join us for lunch if they like)

Venue probably the ROSL www.rosl-edinburgh.org/ subject to availability on our chosen date.

Next - what kind of programme would you like? Last time we had a really good talk about the beaver re-introduction trial (still no decision by Scottish executive on whether that re-introduction is to be made permanent!) and an exhilarating dicsussion on the Scottish Independence referendum, with some Scottish songs to finish. There were other things in reserve, but time ran out. There was coffee and biscuits, and a sit-down lunch.

Marelli Wed 13-Apr-16 18:47:06

Are we all going to be wearing name-tags? I was thinking about that when I was awake during the night!
I'm going to make mine now, because if I don't, I'll forget! smile

Elegran Wed 13-Apr-16 18:53:04

Its OK, Marelli There will be blank name-tags and coloured felt tips for everyone to make their own ornamental ones on Friday. That is provided they arrive here in time - they were to be delivered last weekend but I have had to contact the seller to ginger them up. Apparently they are in the Post and should have been here long ago, but they are sending out another lot urgently. Yeah, right.

Katek Wed 13-Apr-16 19:04:52

Good idea Marelli....can only find Post Its, will they do I wonder?!

Marelli Wed 13-Apr-16 19:38:24

I've found my original one (Elegran made us all one for the first big Edinburgh meet-up) smile

Elegran Wed 13-Apr-16 19:48:49

No, that was Glass, I am sure. It wasn't me.

Elegran Wed 13-Apr-16 19:50:09

:Post-its fall off, katek The tags I have ordered have clips AND safety pins (they made a big thing of this so it must be good.)

Jane10 Wed 13-Apr-16 20:44:53

I always feel compelled to put the wrong name on any name tag I'm supposed to wear. Can I be an international woman of mystery?

Elegran Wed 13-Apr-16 20:54:52

Put a big question mark on it?

Katek Wed 13-Apr-16 21:11:27

That's me all packed and heading to station tomorrow morning!

Pittcity Wed 13-Apr-16 21:54:44

I am packing in the morning. Where are you travelling from Katek?

Katek Wed 13-Apr-16 23:19:53

North of Aberdeen. I would have to leave house at 5.30 if I was travelling on same day!

Pittcity Thu 14-Apr-16 07:31:11

I am coming from Essex, so it's an hour into London then underground to King's Cross and up from there. I have a free staff ticket so can't reserve a seat. I may have to wait so can't confirm an arrival time.

glassortwo Thu 14-Apr-16 09:57:13

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. I will have to dig out my old one from last year.

Marmight Thu 14-Apr-16 10:05:59

Yay - only one more sleep! ?? Talking of which, must make up beds for my guests and flick the duster around .........

harrigran Thu 14-Apr-16 11:07:30

envy

janeainsworth Thu 14-Apr-16 11:57:45

Yes get cracking Marmight grin
You don't want me and moomin writing our names on the tops of your bookcases, do you? grin

Harrigran wish you could be there, hope you'll be able to come to another one before too long flowers

Katek Thu 14-Apr-16 12:29:12

My goodness pittcity.....didn't realise anybody was travelling that distance!! You'll certainly deserve your lunch!

That's me en route....currently passing through Angus. Have my bag of goodies jane10 - see you later this afternoon.

Pittcity Thu 14-Apr-16 13:08:01

I am en route too, just arriving in Doncaster.
I really enjoyed the last big Edinburgh meetup and looking forward to doing it again.
The journey is no hardship, free and first class all the way. Edinburgh is a fabulous place to spend time and DH and DS can look after themselves!

grannylyn65 Thu 14-Apr-16 14:56:09

Getting bus from Perth tomorrow ?

Jane10 Thu 14-Apr-16 15:14:37

Ooh sounds like a 'Gran Gathering' (like a gathering of the clans but better) Just getting collected up to go and meet Elegran and Katek to fill the party bags!

baubles Thu 14-Apr-16 18:14:50

How wonderful that so many people are prepared to travel great lengths to attend the meet up tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing everyone. smile

grannylyn65 Thu 14-Apr-16 18:40:02

Oooo party bags grin

Jane10 Thu 14-Apr-16 18:47:34

Ooo indeed (she said mysteriously!)

ffinnochio Thu 14-Apr-16 18:56:05

Fat lot of good me coming from France! Feeling extremely peeved being ill. Do I still get a goodie bag? Grrrr.
Have a grand time one and all.

Marmight Thu 14-Apr-16 19:00:59

Oh Ffinnochio we will miss you. What a complete b....r. Hope you feel better soon. We will raise a glass (or 3) to absent friends flowers