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Meet ups/where are you?

Edinburgh late January

(107 Posts)
Elegran Wed 13-Dec-17 19:03:16

How about meeting round about 25th Jan for a so-called Burns lunch? (any excuse to eat drink and be merry) That would give those who couldn't make today's Christmas bash another chance.

jollyg Fri 26-Jan-18 17:06:04

To all the lovely ladies who came to Enbroo today to meet , and of course tolerate a noob.

The weather complied, the sun did shine, and of course the. oldies
may I call you, pulled out all the stops, and provided a meal Rabbie would have been proud to serve one of his 'saucie' lassies.

Sterling stuff your all are, having come from all iairds parts.

It was a privilege to host you all.

Lang may your Lum reek!

Get home safely, except who lost their gasses, they will arrive by post hopefully, courtesy The Postie, hope he is a nice young man.

Jane10 Fri 26-Jan-18 16:58:32

Another wonderful meet up hosted by jollyG. Lots of hard work by organiser extraordinaire Elizabeth1 and hard drinking socialising by others who shall remain nameless but are guessable! There was even singing at times. Lots of photos taken but I sneak in ones when no one's looking!

Katek Fri 26-Jan-18 09:37:43

Remind us to tell you about the fresh smokies from the fishmonger at first St Andrew’s meet up last year oldgoat!!

Jane10 Fri 26-Jan-18 09:16:42

Great idea oldgoat- guaranteed compartment to yourself!

oldgoat Fri 26-Jan-18 09:10:05

On the train about to have the 'light breakfast' - saving myself for later. Hoping the cheese in my suitcase doesn't warm up and stink out the carriage.
See you all soon. V. excited!

Jane10 Fri 26-Jan-18 09:03:40

I'm on my first cup of coffee. Luckily I'm not rushing. DD giving me a lift. See you all there!

Marydoll Fri 26-Jan-18 08:44:11

Just off!

Katek Fri 26-Jan-18 08:10:50

The clans are gathering!! Just about to leave.....anyone else on the move?

Marydoll Fri 19-Jan-18 23:57:21

I was thinking we could all wear purple..

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me

Katek Fri 19-Jan-18 23:41:56

You could all wear a pink carnation and carry a rolled up copy of The Times or carry a little sign on a stick that reads ‘Gransnet.......

oldgoat Fri 19-Jan-18 23:33:27

Thanks jangran I'll look out for you all in the big waiting room. Hope that I recognise you and don't accost a group of innocent bystanders by mistake!

Marydoll Fri 19-Jan-18 22:44:34

Good idea! See you there!

Jangran99 Fri 19-Jan-18 22:40:24

Having spoken to Baggs and Marydoll we proposed meeting at the big waiting room at Waverley around 12 o'clock.Why don't you have a coffee and meet us there to travel by taxi oldgoat?The weather could be too cold to be waiting for buses.

oldgoat Fri 19-Jan-18 22:32:03

Please, could somebody tell me the arrangements for meeting at Waverley? What time are we planning to get the taxi?
My train arrives at 11.20 so I could make my own way to Fiona's house if there's already a car full.

baubles Fri 19-Jan-18 15:37:36

Yay Marydoll ?

Marydoll Fri 19-Jan-18 15:09:45

I'm coming to the meet up, DIL has just phoned me!

cascats Fri 19-Jan-18 15:04:33

Hi, just to let those of you meeting at Waverley to get a taxi. I have been fortunate to be offered a lift, so will see you all there. Looking forward to the afternoon, fingers crossed weather does not spoil it !

Marydoll Fri 19-Jan-18 12:58:46

UnfortunatelyDIL's mother is like this, not very helpful.
I've messaged DIL to ask her to push it with her.

Elizabeth1 Fri 19-Jan-18 11:44:42

flowers

Elegran Fri 19-Jan-18 10:54:55

Marydoll Push her a bit to decide. There is only a week now.

Elegran Fri 19-Jan-18 10:54:09

So sorry to hear that, Baubles. You will be stressed with all the worry and uncertainty - the meetup will be just what you need.

Elizabeth1 Fri 19-Jan-18 10:27:44

I’ve pm you cascats re travel arrangements smile

Marydoll Fri 19-Jan-18 08:19:00

I'm sorry to hear your news Baubles. flowers
I'm still unsure if I will be able to come. The other gran has still not confirmed she will cover that day. I do hope so.

baubles Fri 19-Jan-18 08:02:46

MiL died on Sunday and funeral will be middle of next week so as it turns out I will be able to come along.

I’ll join the taxi group if I may?

I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Elegran Sun 14-Jan-18 09:41:29

Good news, Marydoll and bad news Grannyactivist. We will be thinking of Baubles.

It is a cliche, but, "There will be other times."