Burns lunch in Edinburgh 25th Jan. Who's interested?

And me too please jane

Me please, thanks for organising, Jane

Sorry Jane10 I’m in Newcastle working that fortnight otherwise I could have been there.

I got a voucher from the Old Waverley for getting a piece of plastic like a bristle in my pudding the last time we were there. I don’t suppose that would happen too often their meals are usually delicious.

Have a lovely time everyone.

Yes that would be nice as long as I'm not expected to recite anything put my name down please - Thank you.

It's a pity you can't make it Elizabeth1. We'll have to look out for pieces of plastic in our meals!

Count me in please!

I won't be able to make it this time. ?..... Hopefully the next meetup, though. Xx

Aw. Sorry to hear that Marelli. Hope to see you next time.

I’m coming down that day to attend Les Mis so that ties in perfectly! Can you add me to the list as well please jane?

Hi
yes, I would love to come along too. Be nice to make some new friends. What time is it at ?

I think I am able to come this time as long as they do veggie haggis and no speeches are involved.
Hooray!
Thanks for organising Jane10 but sorry Elizabeth1 can't be there.

Excellent! I'll get back to the hotel today and request 1ish? That seems a reasonable time.
I've spoken to them several times (the concept of a Burns lunch seemed to flummox them) and was put through to the Polish chef at one point! He assured me that he would put on haggis etc among the usual lunchtime choices so there will be a veggie option as well as other choices for those not too keen on haggis. I'll request cock- a-leekie soup though.
It's a public dining room so I doubt we can have our usual singalong. If anyone is inspired I expect we might enjoy a poem. We can have a think about it nearer the time.
It'll be lovely to welcome a new Gran Lindey as well as all the 'weel kent' faces.
Elegran can you really not make it this year?

Not on the 25th, Jane, I've an appointment at the Western that afternoon (nothing serious, but need to turn up)

Sorry to hear that Elegran. Well if they offer you an earlier appointment by any chance please come. Any others interested are welcome to come too.

Hi , I’m new to this. I’m staying in Edinburgh overnight on the 24 th so I would be able to come and meet you / make new friends if there are any spaces left ?

Of course weenanni59. The more the merrier and we're usually a merry band.

Great ! Looking forward to it

I would come but have a busy day on Kerrera the next day so will have to miss this one. Have fun, everybody!

Blimey. I hadn't ever thought of Kerrera as being a busy place!

Thank you very much for the welcome Jane10. I see from the posts that some of you meet up on a regular basis. That sounds like fun. I'm looking forward to the Burns lunch and might even be persuaded to say a wee poem (not Tam O'Shanter though - that has about 30 verses ha ha!), but mostly meeting all you folks.

Nice to see new faces!?

Sorry. Another one here who can't make the date. Already booked up for a Burns Do. Singing for my supper (!)...and can't rearrange
Hope you all have a great time

Oh well. Next time GeminiJen!

Newsflash! The hotel has confirmed the booking for 10 of us ladies for a Burns lunch on Friday 25th January at 1.00pm. There will be their usual lunch menu plus haggis, neeps and tatties. Cockieleekie soup too!
I've said I'll update them on exact numbers nearer the time so if anyone else is interested please let me know.