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Anyone in GLASGOW?

(181 Posts)
Spring Fri 18-Jan-19 12:02:02

Hello, I've just joined. Any other grans in Glasgow who would like to meet for coffee and a chat?

NanKate Sat 16-Feb-19 21:36:11

Having laughed all day over Marydoll’s incident I thought I would check out where she had her nasty experience with her lowering tights. I suspect I can see her. Just go to Google Instant Street View and type in Renfield Street and all will be revealed. ?

I have to admit as I live in Southern England I have had to resort to a bit of the old tinternet, as my friend calls it.

Mapleleaf Sat 16-Feb-19 17:39:56

Oh, Marydoll, that was hilarious! Your account had me in stitches! ???

Grammaretto Sat 16-Feb-19 13:11:10

Brilliant time had by all!! MaryDoll and you were the entertainment. grin
GN ers told me about snag tights and I've just bought a pair. They are really comfy and stretchy and do not fall down.
www.snagtights.com

jacq10 Fri 15-Feb-19 21:56:51

Last one to check in! It was a long journey for me but well worth it. Great company and a bit weird how I was with folks I didn't really know but it felt so relaxed. A few laughs were had but the best one of the day was reading Marydoll's' 'incident just now. I'm glad I didn't read it on the bus as my laughter would have had passengers thinking I'd been on the wine! Looking forward to the next meet.

Jangran99 Fri 15-Feb-19 21:48:11

Whit are you like? Wait till they hear that in the Argy Bargy, they’ll never believe your gents toilet entry was accidental ???

Thanks Grans for a lovely chatty meet and here’s to the next one.

Kalu Fri 15-Feb-19 20:51:07

Are you sure they will let you out for the next one Marydoll? ????.

Incident in Renfield Street..Front page of the Herald??

Baggs Fri 15-Feb-19 20:07:11

Oh, marydoll, that's superb! ?????

Sorry! (not sorry). Glad you fixed things sufficiently to get home.

<Baggs exits stage left chortling>

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 19:04:05

GrannyBear, glad to hear it's not as bad as you think.
I hope everyone got home safely.
We are hoping to meet up after Easter and hopefully there will be an Edinburgh one before that.

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 19:02:10

Here I am! It's me, Marydoll You didn't think I would stay quiet for long, did you? grin
What a lovely afternoon, spent with lovely ladies. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to the next one.

I was involved in an incident on the way home. My tights kept falling down and half way down Renfield St, I realised they were at my knees. blush. I looked like my wee grandaughter, who always has a builder's b**.
However, there was no hiding place. Glasgow was "jumping", as they say. I dashed into a corner and surreptiously tried to pull them up, not realising that the dark corner was actually the smoked glass window of a restaurant and I was the entertainment.
I managed to get to Central Station, with my hand in my pocket, trying to hold them up.
Try doing that wearing a wrist splint, a carrying awalking stick and two bags. ?
Once inside the station, I realised I would just have enough time to sort myself in the loo, with minutes to spare before my train.
In I went, fumbled for coins, (Yes I'm one of those old ladies, who holds up the queue). I eventually located the necessary coins, when a voice shouted, "The turnstile is open, you don't need coins!".
I rushed in , raced to a cubicle and heard a lot of male laughter, directed at me.
I was in the gents! ?

Kalu Fri 15-Feb-19 18:42:29

Good to hear you all had a lovely time but, no word from*Marydoll*......... what have you done with her.......is she still shopping in JL ????????

Baggs Fri 15-Feb-19 18:08:38

Well, that was lovely! When's the next one? ?

Got my train easily and back in time for the five o'clock bus round the loch.

Bartsmaw Fri 15-Feb-19 16:50:08

Lovely afternoon at concert hall great chat with entertaining ladies. Look forward to the next meet up ?

GrannyBear Fri 15-Feb-19 15:04:45

Hi
Hope the Glasgow GNers are enjoying getting together this afternoon! I hope to be at the next meet up.
Good news about DH. He hasn’t broken anything, just severely damaged an already arthritic wrist ... painkillers and lots of TLC prescribed.
No criticism of NHS Crosshouse Hospital .. into A&E, seen by a doctor, X-rayed and reassured ... all in less than an hour. We’re so fortunate to have such good service at the point of need.

Jangran99 Fri 15-Feb-19 11:44:04

On my way??!!

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 11:29:49

Jacq, we will look out for you.

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 11:28:39

Granny ear, I hope your DH is ok. Better safe than sorry. We will organise another one soon.
Its a beautiful day here in Glasgow. I'm going to force myself to have a wee bit of retail therapy first. ?

jacq10 Fri 15-Feb-19 11:23:43

Morning - I'm on my way!! Enjoying a beautiful journey through Perthshire at the moment - Scotland at it's finest. Can't see keyboard for sunshine but that's not a complaint. I see we are down in numbers so if I tell you am wearing a flowery patterned coat maybe someone can give me a wave - I'll probably be last to arrive.

cascats Fri 15-Feb-19 11:11:59

Hope you all have a good blether this afternoon ladies, sorry not to have made it this time cafecupcake

GrannyBear Fri 15-Feb-19 10:56:48

I’m REALLY sorry but I have to miss this afternoon’s meet up. DH fell last night and I have finally persuaded him to let me take him to A&E. At worst he’s broken a bone in his hand, at best it’s just a bruised and very painful thumb! Have a great afternoon, and please arrange another date to meet up soon!

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 10:24:32

Sorry you won't be there, Baubles, but your daughter takes priority over a bunch of old grans! grin.
I hope your daughter is recovering well.
See you next time.

baubles Fri 15-Feb-19 09:49:19

Apologies folks but I’m going to pop over to see DD later. I’ll try very hard to make the next one.

Have a great time, I’m sure there’ll be no shortage of chat. Glasgow will be sparkling if the sun continues to shine. sunshine

Kalu Fri 15-Feb-19 09:33:41

Enjoy your meet up☀️?☕️

Marydoll Fri 15-Feb-19 08:28:43

Looking forward to the meet up, see you all later.
What a beautiful morning and NO rain!

Marydoll Thu 14-Feb-19 21:30:37

Marydoll
Jacq10
GrannyBear
Baubles (a hopeful maybe)
Baggs
Jangran
Bartsmaw

Kalu Thu 14-Feb-19 12:20:18

Thank you Marydoll. Will look out for the next Glasgow meet up?