Cword now unavoidable for Dec meetup in Edinburgh.

That's a shame, Jangran Hope you enjoy your lunch as much as we will enjoy ours.

hi, I've noticed that there is a Facebook group for Gransnet Edinburgh but no-one's posted for a couple of years. Did you decide there wasn't enough interest or maybe that some people dont do Facebook so it wouldnt be fair on them? Just interested as most of my day-to-day info on whats happening locally I find out thru facebook group posts

A few years ago, Granet started up Local Gransnet pages, edited by volunteers, for hundreds of places. They maintained them for a couple of years, then shrunk them a good deal. Many voluntary editors lost heart and gave up, There are still some functioning local pages, with editors, but interest in most of them is very low. People prefer to post on the main Gransnet page, where they get to chat with online friends from all over the country (and beyond).

There is a general Gransnet Facebook page. Have a look at that.

Not everyone likes Facebook, myself included, so GN is a much better way of having a chat with online friends.

Hi everyone, Im really sorry but am going to have to forego my first ever meet-up for xmas lunch. My son has just sorted out dates for me to come down to Leicester for a pre-xmas visit and they clash. But I look forward to hopefully meeting some of you in the New Year

We'll see you next year, then, Rosalee. Enjoy Leicester!

Are we still on for next week? I wonder if any of the nasty new imposter Grans will turn up? If so I'll be ready with my trusty brick in my handbag!

Yes, still on as far as I know. No more cancellations or last-minute additions that I know of.

I can't imagine any of the imposters actually appearing for a meet-up - they would blow their cover, and they'd have to pay their share of the bill - that will keep them away.

Och. I'd like to see just how weedy and pathetic they really are. Oh well we'll just have to make our own entertainment - we invariably do and have a great time doing it.

Have I missed something ??

Yes, Marelli a whole chapter of weird posts and tasteless infiltrators. Try the "Infiltrators" thread. It may or may not make sense.

No infiltrators are signed up for the meetup next week. So far.

I'm a definite, booked a hotel, to avoid the faff of taking three hours to get home.
I'm looking forward to it.

Ah... I see, Elegran . Just read through the 'Infiltrators' thread. How lovely it would be to have a swing at one with Jane10's handbag.
Or I could have a kick at one with my blasted walking boots, which I'm still having to wear due to broken wee toe. ??

Have emerged briefly from pantoland to post! How many of us are having lunch next week?

Probably 12, Katek

See you all then!

Final check - Wednesday 12th December at the Old Waverley, on Princes Street approximately opposite the entrance to Waverley station. I don't think we set a time, so does 1 pm suit everyone's travel arrangements? If you would prefer another time, tell me soon and I will contact them.

Names:-

Elegran
Marydoll
Jane10
Marelli
Ina
Lurkio
GeminiJen
Brunette10
Katek
Cascats
Oldgoat
Elizabeth1
possibly Grammaretto (to be confirmed)
Hope I've not missed anyone

Absolutely fine with me. So looking forward to it. Thank you.

Me too. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

It's going to be lovely! See you on Wednesday.

Perfect timing for me Elegran as my train is due in at 12.26. Very much looking forward to seeing everyone. ?

Good for me too Elegran. Looking forward to it

Wish I was coming but a previous lunch had been planned and I am the driver!Have a right good blether and raise a glass to absent friends
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Edinburgh Grans.

?Wish I was coming. I miss the Ed get togethers now I am a furriner! How about a Whatsap chat so I can see you pulling your crackers? ?