Planning ahead - C*******s lunch in Edinburgh

Still planning to come but foot treatment will be in late November so may have to cry off if it's sore. Is that ok?

Hope you'll be able to make it, Tegan - seems ages since we last met up.

Cry off if you need to, Tegan but I hope you don't have to. Perhaps a taxi from Waverley? There will be several people arriving there so perhaps you could share.

The ROSL have sent me a link to a survey about what I think of them. I have filled it in, and then I thought I would put the link on here in case anyone else feels the urge to respond.
www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=147730646140&i=1FA0B31158424AD8CC2EDF118F155EEED98F561EB2D734B95C

It seems to assume that I stayed in the accommodation, which I never have, it must be sent to overnight guests, but I could answer "don't know enough to comment" where accommodation is mentioned.

I've got my train tickets booked!!

Tried the link Elegran but it comes up ' You have already completed this survey'

It must have some way of stopping me from doing it twice - I just copied and pasted the page that it took me to. Sorry, BiNtHeReDuNiT14 I don't how to alter it.

Hi. Just checking the Secret Santa situation! Are we or aren't we?
Off to check out the new John Lewis megastore in Leeds and buy a sparkly outfit for the GN get-together.

Sorry elegran and everyone else but I won't manage to meet up for the December lunch I have been offered a weeks assignment and I've accepted. I hope you all have a wonderful time and believe you me I'll be thinking of you all.

That*s a shame, E1 you missed the last one. Never mind, an assignment is a good thing. Maybe you can Skype us or something?
Sorry I didn't answer you, oldgoat I didn't check this thread for a few days and missed your post.

Aanswer for oldgoat and everyone else - the Secret Santa is on for those who wish to participate (no obligation) Nothing over £5, just a "minding" to open. There will also be a separate box or sack in which anyone who would like to can put a similar small parcel to go to a charity - probably one for adults who won't have any presents at Christmas. They get less donations than children at this time of year, and it is often Mum who misses out. You can do either one or the other or do none or both if you wish. Again no obligation at all.

I am collecting money (£18.95) ready to pay up. I mean to PM everyone who has not already sent me some, but will add on here that you can either send me a cheque,or do a BACS Let me know and I will send you the BACS details or my home address. Or if neither of these are convenient, give me cash on the day (but that involves an extra bit of complication while all the chat goes on, so is a last resort)

Nearly there - less than a fortnight to go now! I have to tell them final numbers by Monday. Is there anyone whose name is not on the list who would like to be added? Still a few more days.

When do you want payment for our lunch elegran?

Oops, crossed posts. Will send by BACS later today.

For "less" a couple of posts up read "fewer" I wouldn't like to shock the Pedants' Corner posters.

The thread is suddenly busy! Thanks Katek

Just made the BACS payment, Elegran, Should be with your bank soon. Many thanks again for organising our treat

Thanks, EllenT

Transfer made.

Thanks again, Katek

I have PMed everyone except Tegan, who is unable to receive PMs. It may be that she is getting her feet fixed, in which case she may not be there on 5th Dec.
Are you reading this, Tegan?

Hope it's not too late to cancel. I have liads of commitments that week. Also we are going to Glasgow the following week to visit the DGC. I don't think Waitrose would look kindly upon their cleaning lady going missing so often. Sorry once again.

A shame you'll miss it, hilda. Enjoy your Christmas and we'll see you in 2017.

I've checked with ROSL and the menu and price are unchanged.
There will be ten of us - names below. If I have missed anyone out, let me know, and there is still time to add in anyone new, if we are quick.
Janeainsworth
Katek
Baubles
Marelli
Ina
Geminijen
EllenT
Marmight
Oldgoat
Elegran

Looking forward to tomorrow. ??