KarenT Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I can do 1st Dec but probably won't be able to get there till 1pm, and I may even have Beelzebub in tow. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted October 22, 2007 To be honest Very Aspie if this doesn't get sorted out soon, the heavy snow will bring the one telephone line to the north down and the entire northern half of the country will be without internet access and phones for three months. Then there's the problem of sheep roaming around and the dirt tracks in Newcastle city centre being turned into quagmires which even the hardiest of carts won't be able to use (No offence meant by my original post btw ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Aw Karen, bring lil fella along, he's gorgeous Shall we go for it then.....1pm, outside of Waterstones, Sat 1st Dec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Neil Enough wise cracking chuck, are you and Emily coming too or is that a daft question? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Shall we go for it then.....1pm, outside of Waterstones, Sat 1st Dec Fine by me. If you want me to book let me know when final numbers are in. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Your a star Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 22, 2007 December 1st . . . Do you think work would make an exception to the no-holiday-in-december rule? I may as well ask cos it's far enough away to book cheap train tickets! I had assumed I wouldn't be able to make it, but I just might. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Oh I hope so Tally, be lovely to see you again...keeping everything crossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Neil Enough wise cracking chuck, are you and Emily coming too or is that a daft question? Sadly it's a 'no' for us two this time around as work means we can't make it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I can get there and back for �64 I'll have to find somewhere to stay Saturday night cos the last train that isn't an overnighter with 3 stops (so no chance of sleep) leaves at 4pm. Unless I can find somewhere cheap enough to stay 2 nights, the first (affordable) train doesn't arrive until 1.30 on Saturday, so I'll be late. Who knows where I'll be! Is Newcastle Station anywhere near the City Centre? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badonkadonk Report post Posted October 22, 2007 It's my fault, I've finally managed to convince someone to actually give me a job (I started my second week today, yep, still haven't been fired!) and unfortunately the job involves working every alternate Saturday. Having started last week working the Saturday, 1st December falls on a Saturday 'on' week. It's normal hours (well, we do finish half hour earlier on a Saturday) so I'd work 8.00am-3.30pm We'll have to meet up again after Christmas, we could have an anniversary meet-up (plus me and Neil would have just been together a year then so you lot would have an excuse to get drunk!) Anyway stopping rambling for once, Emily xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Congratulations on the job Emily! I am sorry you can't make the meet, but the job is good news. There's no chance you could swap a shift? It's difficult to ask for things like that when you're new in a job though. We will have to have another meet that you and Neil can make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Congratulations Emily (I seem to remember you don't like praise, so I thought I'd heap it on bigtime!! We'll have to meet up again after Christmas, we could have an anniversary meet-up (plus me and Neil would have just been together a year then so you lot would have an excuse to get drunk!) You think this lot need an excuse? How about having the meetup ever so slightly further south - that way I can join in too!! (if you'll have me!! ) I'm good at Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I can get there and back for �64 I'll have to find somewhere to stay Saturday night cos the last train that isn't an overnighter with 3 stops (so no chance of sleep) leaves at 4pm. Unless I can find somewhere cheap enough to stay 2 nights, the first (affordable) train doesn't arrive until 1.30 on Saturday, so I'll be late. Who knows where I'll be! Is Newcastle Station anywhere near the City Centre? Yes Tally the station is right in the centre of town and if you hop on a Metro to Monument that's outside Waterstones which is even handier. Presume its the bigger Waterstone's shop folks. If I'm going I could always meet you at the station and walk up with you. I would email you a pic of me so you know what I look like! Is the meet open to Prodigal Daughters like me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) Of course Daisy Tally, I'd also be happy to come and meet you from the station if you want someone to show the way to Waterstones....don't let SV come get you....gawd only knows where your'll end up Emily, well done you! So, so pleased for you.....and would love to arrange another meet up after Xmas <'> BTW, I hope you and TN don't think your escaping altogether.....I've put you both down to lead the conga at my 40th Mumble, wish you could make it up too Maybe we could arrange another Greenwich meet? Edited October 22, 2007 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I've just remembered my boss is on holiday this week. I sent her a text but she doesn't turn her phone on while she's on holiday. I hope she doesn't turn it on cos she won't be very happy if she does So I won't know until Sunday, by which time it might be too late to book cheap tickets in advance. Have to wait and see but hopefully I can make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) Of course Daisy Tally, I'd also be happy to come and meet you from the station if you want someone to show the way to Waterstones....don't let SV come get you....gawd only knows where your'll end up Really! some people. i take them for a nice walk around Newcastle to see all the sights and this is how they repay me Tally, I will personally escort you from the station to Waterstones...I know a shortcut SV Edited October 22, 2007 by something vague Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 22, 2007 via Durham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Looks like I'm free that day so I'll tag along too please. Where we going BTW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Hi Daisy, we usually meet up at Waterstones, and then head to Frankie and Benny's for something to eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted October 23, 2007 If the diversion is via Durham I could join the group then. I expect I'll catch the train up too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted October 24, 2007 1st dec sounds fine for me and maybe dh too depends on if my bro can babysit !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Be lovely to see you both again Brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted November 10, 2007 I still haven't had the weekend off confirmed, and now it's too late to book an advance train ticket, so I'm not going to be able to come this time I am going to see my auntie instead though, so it won't be a wasted weekend. I even found a hotel for �29.50, so I was going to stay 2 nights and explore Newcastle on my own as well! Hopefully there will be another meet-up and I can do it then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Never mind Tally, hope you have a lovely time with your auntie, and maybe we could arrange another meet up in the new year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Looks like I won't be able to make it. One of my friends is having an engagement party that day and just asked me to come. Will update you if anything changes. David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted November 11, 2007 David, I have to kind of hope the party does NOT get canceled, even if it does mean you have to miss this meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Looks like I won't be able to make it. One of my friends is having an engagement party that day and just asked me to come. Will update you if anything changes. David. Enjoy the party David...I'm sure another meet up will be organised soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted November 12, 2007 Do we have final numbers yet? I'll need to have a rough idea for booking a table. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted November 12, 2007 Didn't mean if party gets cancelled. More when I get round to looking at invite when my mind is actually working (a rarity when I'm at home at the moment) I find that they're at different times. Then would try and make both. Not sure where I put invite. Anyways better get to bed. Over did it a bit last night. Night all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Drat I'm not going to make it now, just been told about some Scout leaders thing I'm supposed to go to. Sorry all. catch you at the next one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I think i can still come but might have to bring the boys too!!!! Unless its just a parent meet? If its just a small meet i could try and get a babysitter and meet up in the evening? Has a time been mentioned yet? Edited November 15, 2007 by brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I think i can still come but might have to bring the boys too!!!! Unless its just a parent meet? If its just a small meet i could try and get a babysitter and meet up in the evening? Has a time been mentioned yet? So far I'm bringing J as we'll be coming straight from his guitar lesson. Doesn't look as though there'll be very many of us now anyway. By my reckoning there'll be the Baggies, Something Vague, you and me. Anyone else I've missed? Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted November 16, 2007 I'm definately coming, although DH will be stopping at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted November 19, 2007 Hi All, Could we have final numbers, so KarenT can book a table? Cheers I'm a definate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted November 19, 2007 I'll be there Is it still Decenber 1st 1 pm outside waterstones? SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Yup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted November 20, 2007 ok i need to speak to DH about what we are doing as i have to go out in the morning and dont feel it would be fair for me to leave the kids with him all day but then that would mean bringing them all with us so i see what he thinks and will let u know asap!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Is that it then, just five of us?!?! Can you let me know by the end of the week so I can book. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites