Mumble Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Yes, I had the same trouble - I think it's a glitch with the network SE software! Does anyone know if Maze Hill station is a better bet than Greenwich (GNW) - it's one stop along? Easiest connection for me from Tonbridge seems to be change at London Bridge for either Greenwich or Maze Hill... The journey planner sometimes stops working if too many people want to use it . . . give it a few hours and it should work again (or clear the leaves from the line ) Is Maze Hill better - yes, if the meetup was in Maze Hill or you are trying to avoid any of us!! Seriously though, I suppose you could go there and get a bus . . . Greenwich mainline station to the ship in a tent is a 13 minute walk. But coming from Tonbridge, won't your train go through Lewisham, in which case I would be tempted to change there and get the DLR to Cutty Sark station and cut out London Bridge altogether Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Greenwich mainline station to the ship in a tent is a 13 minute walk. But coming from Tonbridge, won't your train go through Lewisham, in which case I would be tempted to change there and get the DLR to Cutty Sark station and cut out London Bridge altogether Ooer - if it's too hard I won't understand it! On the SE planner it says you have to change at LB for Lewisham! Just as well it's not until July... I'll spend until then route planning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted May 19, 2007 I'll be getting the Docklands light railway. It's good that the ship will be covered - I think DS2 would scream the place down if he sees a ship again. But then he might scream seeing the tent Something is bound to set him off anyway! I'm not sure what train station I'll arrive at yet - I can't seem to get the journey planner to work! Well you can be our rallying point then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted May 19, 2007 On the SE planner it says you have to change at LB for Lewisham! Well that might be right - I was just going by the railway map on my wall - it seems that from Tonbridge area to LB there's a bit of a loop in the Lewisham area - maybe the trains do by-pass Lewisham so you'll have to go into and out again of LB then decide whether to walk from Greenwich or take the DLR one stop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted May 19, 2007 i think that i get a train to chatham then change to gravesend and meet someone and the trian from there goes right to greenwich ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 19, 2007 yeah it does lovey,goes straightfrom good old gravesend to greenwich im not sure you will make it to greenwich though,im quite loud you know bring your earpugs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted May 19, 2007 yeah it does lovey,goes straightfrom good old gravesend to greenwich im not sure you will make it to greenwich though,im quite loud you know bring your earpugs does mp3 player count lol twill all be fines x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Given the current situation . . . work won't be an issue by July. I'm coming to Greenwich I'll be taking the Tube, but I can't even find Maze Hill station on my map . . . is it on the DLR? Maybe I'll try and pick up a map newer than 2001 at some point I might get off at Mudchute, just because I like the name.Yes, that's me, you'll find me spinning round in a circle, flapping my hands at Mudchute station Edited May 20, 2007 by Tally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Yay! Me and b/f should be coming too. There's going to be quite a crowd of us... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Given the current situation . . . work won't be an issue by July. I'm coming to Greenwich I'll be taking the Tube, but I can't even find Maze Hill station on my map . . . is it on the DLR? Maybe I'll try and pick up a map newer than 2001 at some point I might get off at Mudchute, just because I like the name.Yes, that's me, you'll find me spinning round in a circle, flapping my hands at Mudchute station Tally, get off at Mudchute if you must, then get back on the DLR again and go to Island Gardens - from there you can walk through the tunnel under the river and pop up in Greenwich just by the Cutty Sark. It will be great to see you! K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJ's mum Report post Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) OK, who was it that didnt want to go to the cutty sark? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6675381.stm Looks like it is gone forever :-( Edited May 21, 2007 by JJ's mum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted May 21, 2007 They reckon they can restore it! Although probably not by July, looking at the state of it. And all the interesting items on board had been removed because they were doing some work on it, so they are safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleW Report post Posted May 21, 2007 So are we now meeting at the tent over the burnt out wreck formerly known as the Cutty Sark? Does that now mean that they will have to change the name of the DLR station to "Greenwich for the burnt out wreck formerly known as the Cutty Sark"? It was probably me that didn't want to go to close to the ship, so that DS2 didn't freak out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I hope it wasn't me that jinxed the ship by mentioning it last night. I'd better stay off this thread! Wasn't me, honest. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I hope it wasn't me that jinxed the ship by mentioning it last night. I'd better stay off this thread! Wasn't me, honest. K x Hmmmmm......... could you give a quick mention please for the houses of Parliament and LEA HQ's nationally... If that 'works' I'll PM you with a list of names and addresses from my little red book. If I send you the little black book by mistake, ignore it - it has only minor sentimental/historical value these days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) I think this is the list as it stands at the moment. Haven't tried tracking kids or partners. Lya of the Nox Mumble Smiley (+ Friend to help her get to meet) Baddad + #1 Son Kathryn + Son (age 10 by the time we meet) Bard MichelleW + Children (age 7 & 2.5) Bagpuss + Partner + Children (3 of them [aged 6, 9 and 13]) Hev Loulou BuzyLizzie100 Bikergal + Boyfriend Lynden JJ's Mum + Husband (wheel chair user) + Son (age 4) Tally KarenT ? Flora ? Bid ? Zaman - Probably not but still a small chance. EDIT: Correcting list as get updates. Might try adding kids and partners too at some point. Edited May 21, 2007 by David Matthew Baker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Hi David, I wont be able to come to the southern meet though i would like to. I just couldnt do all that travelling in a weekend. LOL I wonder how you manage it! If i was going all the way down there I'd want to stop over for at least 2 nights. Maybe if there is another one during a school holiday sometime......... Have a great time everyone, SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted May 21, 2007 It is probably something to do with been young and quite liking trains. That said I expect normally I'd have looked at overnighting. Mind you it is cheaper this way. Sorry you can't make it on this occasion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Can I be a complete pain in the wotsit and now be a tentative maybe, please?? Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleW Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Well, let's hope it goes better than my night out on Saturday. I had arranged to meet up with about 8 women from ASD support group at chinese resturant. I almost missed bus, then arrived at restuarant to find it was closed for refurbishment!! After a few phonecalls, 4 chinese resturants later (and a very patient taxi driver) I eventually found the group. Someone had forgotten to phone me to let me know about the change of location! So, before I travel to Greenwich, I'll need at least a few phone numbers just in case I get "lost" and can't find a large group of people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleW Report post Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) Well, let's hope it goes better than my night out on Saturday. I had arranged to meet up with about 8 women from ASD support group at chinese resturant. I almost missed bus, then arrived at restuarant to find it was closed for refurbishment!! After a few phonecalls, 4 chinese resturants later (and a very patient taxi driver) I eventually found the group. Someone had forgotten to phone me to let me know about the change of location! So, before I travel to Greenwich, I'll need at least a few phone numbers just in case I get "lost" and can't find a large group of people! My lap top is playing up! Edited May 21, 2007 by MichelleW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I expect we should do Neil's trick and make a document of all the mobile numbers and circulate it to everyone. Then you just need to remember to take it with you. (Guess who forgot for the Newcastle one. Only number I had on my phone for someone from here wouldn't have helped much either. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I think this is the list as it stands at the moment. Haven't tried tracking kids or partners. Lya of the Nox Mumble Smiley (+ Friend to help her get to meet) Baddad + #1 Son Kathryn + Son (age 10 by the time we meet) Bard MichelleW + Children (age 7 & 2.5) Bagpuss + Partner + Children (3 of them [aged 6, 9 and 13]) Hev Loulou BuzyLizzie100 Bikergal + Boyfriend Lynden JJ's Mum + Husband (wheel chair user) + Son (age 4) Tally KarenT ? Zaman ? Flora ? Bid ? EDIT: Correcting list as get updates. Might try adding kids and partners too at some point. oooooooooooooooh gawd that loads and loads of peeps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Can I be a complete pain in the wotsit and now be a tentative maybe, please?? Boho would be lovely if you could make it <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted May 21, 2007 That's an awful lot of people. More than 30 possibly. I'm very scared. Almost as much as I am about tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 21, 2007 oooooooooooooooh gawd that loads and loads of peeps more the merrier,will be like a giant party. maybe we could change it to bromley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2007 My thoughts exactly Lya For all the noise i make - i'm not very brave! I like the idea of swopping mowblis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 21, 2007 That's an awful lot of people. More than 30 possibly. I'm very scared. Almost as much as I am about tomorrow dont be scared mumble <'> <'> i promise to hold your hand ALL day even if you dont want me too,im not letting go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Mumble - how are you getting there? Would you like a travel buddy? <'> <'> We will be going to the park for a pic-nic (i think! ), so you/me/lya/etc ( ) can find a quiet spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted May 21, 2007 oooooooooooooooh gawd that loads and loads of peeps We can huddle into small groups, nibbling our picnic munchies. Then if we feel brave enough, we might start a little mingling. Some members might want to do different things, so we can wander off in smaller groups to see a museum or a brewery. I'm sure it won't be too scary, we're predisposed to like each other. If some people don't want to talk, others want to run around flapping, DMB catches a quick nap and the children all shout at each other and want to fall in the river, then that's how it goes. No agenda, no pressure, just meeting for as long as we want to. Oh, I can feel myself radiating Zen vibes as I type, time to go and stare at the clouds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2007 No agenda, no pressure, just meeting for as long as we want to. Oh, I can feel myself radiating Zen vibes as I type, time to go and stare at the clouds... <'> Feeling braver already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Mumble - how are you getting there? Would you like a travel buddy? <'> <'> We will be going to the park for a pic-nic (i think! ), so you/me/lya/etc ( ) can find a quiet spot. Yeah thanks Smiley and others - actually with a big group we can split up a bit more as Bard says. I'll be the silent, or if you're lucky, Mumbleling, flapping penguin in the corner. Travelling I should be OK because I've been before and know where I'm going - I'll be taking the train to Lewisham and then the DLR up to 'Burnt out Wreak of the Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich' DLR station. Then I just follow the smell of charred boat . . . (BTW, that was nothing to do with me or my apparent new smoking hobby Smokey Jo/e did go out about 4am this morning though . . . (and thought I needed waking up in the process ) I like the idea of swopping mowblis Can I rely on others to do this and I'll just try not to get lost and look out for the pink hats? I really don't do phones. dont be scared mumble <'> <'> i promise to hold your hand ALL day even if you dont want me too,im not letting go Thanks Hev, I think I know what you mean, however, as a word of warning, whatever you do, don't hold my hand as I'm liable to freak out completely if anyone touches me, particularly as I'll be incredibly stressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Hmmmmm......... could you give a quick mention please for the houses of Parliament and LEA HQ's nationally... If that 'works' I'll PM you with a list of names and addresses from my little red book. If I send you the little black book by mistake, ignore it - it has only minor sentimental/historical value these days Can be arranged for a small fee... Bid, hope you can make it Behind the back of the National Maritime museum, next to the park, I seem to remember there's a huge climbing frame shaped like a ship (it's part of the museum). This might be a good meeting place? It's close to everything, right by the park, the museum and the museum cafe. Assuming it doesn't burn down now I've mentioned it. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted May 21, 2007 My computrr mouse has just died...I'm using my daughter's tablet pen to communicate with you, but it's VERY difficult for a technoclot. I lack the delicacy of the true computer nerd. I'm going now...I may be some time....out into the snowstorms to find a compatible mouse. Farewell my virtual friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I'm a probably not, I'm afraid. Partly as Saturdays aren't good for me, but also because that looks like a big group, and I'm not sure if my kids could cope with so many grown ups they don't know . . . But you never know . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I found a Tube map! http://www.hometown.aol.co.uk/stationanagrams/ Ha ha ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Yeah thanks Smiley and others - actually with a big group we can split up a bit more as Bard says. I'll be the silent, or if you're lucky, Mumbleling, flapping penguin in the corner. Travelling I should be OK because I've been before and know where I'm going - I'll be taking the train to Lewisham and then the DLR up to 'Burnt out Wreak of the Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich' DLR station. Then I just follow the smell of charred boat . . . (BTW, that was nothing to do with me or my apparent new smoking hobby Smokey Jo/e did go out about 4am this morning though . . . (and thought I needed waking up in the process ) Can I rely on others to do this and I'll just try not to get lost and look out for the pink hats? I really don't do phones. Thanks Hev, I think I know what you mean, however, as a word of warning, whatever you do, don't hold my hand as I'm liable to freak out completely if anyone touches me, particularly as I'll be incredibly stressed. oh allright mumble,i will hold baddads hand all day then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I found a Tube map! http://www.hometown.aol.co.uk/stationanagrams/ Ha ha ha! Tally, that's great!!! Hev - I'm sure Baddad will be happy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 21, 2007 oh allright mumble,i will hold baddads hand all day then That'll be fine hev - I have to keep the right hand free for ben though: linkyplinkyhevholdhandything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
