Mumble Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Just to be clear, this is a thread about a new (as in not old) meet-up in York (UK) not a meet-up (old or new) in New York (USA)... Given the disaster that was my last attempt to go to a Northern Meet-up involving late trains (by days....), enough rain to flood the Sahara, and losing members of the meet-up, I've worked out exactly why things happened as they did - us Southerners (so, me then) left it to the Northerners to organise it, so it was bound to go wrong - I've read Winnie the Pooh and I know all about Bears of Little Brain, the impacts of flooding and generally getting wet and having to prepare for imminent Heffelump attacks and hence having no spare time to arrange the basics of a meet-up - contacting the met office and asking for sun, blackmailing the hoodies into not stealing the railway cables, etc... So, I've decided to take things into my own hands and show you Northerners how to do it properly (otherwise known as I got a free train ticket as compensation for my failed journey and so can do the meet-up again ) So, for now, this is just a speculative post... Would people be interested in another Northern (YORK) meet-up? And when? I was thinking nearer Christmas time (but not too near) because it looked like it might be a nice place to go Christmas shopping? Maybe if there's kids who want to do something we could split up - I've heard there's some nice play-parks and grounds/gardens in York. Anyone interested (no commitment) and when? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 7, 2008 I won't be able to come (now don't cheer too loudly... I do have some feelings you know! )..... BUT anybody who is wavering on this I can't recommend enough a December visit to York. When I lived in Newcastle I went there every December because York, in December, IS what (to me) Christmas is all about. Flo' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Depending on when, I might be interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Depending on when, I might be interested Well I'm liking Flora's recommendation of early December - provided it isn't too busy by then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Early December would be better as York gets very busy at Christmas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Early December would be better as York gets very busy at Christmas OK, so looking at my calendar, how does the weekend of the 6th/7th December sound to people? Will it be snowy by then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 7, 2008 OK, so looking at my calendar, how does the weekend of the 6th/7th December sound to people? Will it be snowy by then? According to popular (misguided) belief it'll be snowy as of 1st October. Of course 6th/7th December will mean only about 10 minutes of daylight I'll need to check my diary but I think I could make that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 7, 2008 And there was I thinking we were all going over to the USA for a weekend. You got me all excited there! K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 7, 2008 And there was I thinking we were all going over to the USA for a weekend. You got me all excited there! Well if you're organising it (and paying) I'm sure I'll be able to make it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted September 7, 2008 mmm better not be USA as i cant get a Visa to USA at moment!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Might be worth checking when the Christmas Markets are, York is absolutely heaving then. Will you be stopping over this time Mumble? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Might be worth checking when the Christmas Markets are, York is absolutely heaving then. Good idea - will do that. Will you be stopping over this time Mumble? Well it's an idea to potentially avoid the train problems of last time - I'll have to check the restrictions on my new ticket - I think it might be day return. I'm guessing getting accommodation too in York at that time of year would be almost impossible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Yes, you might be better staying near to York, maybe 35 minutes away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Harrogate's only 35 minutes away (apparently - I'm not 100% sure). I could get you the names of some hotels if that'd help. Whether you could handle speaking 'Yorkshire' though is another matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Is it really? I can't believe I didn't know that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Is it really? I can't believe I didn't know that! Astounding isn't it I didn't know it myself until I double-checked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Well if you're organising it (and paying) I'm sure I'll be able to make it Maybe next year after I've won the lottery. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted September 8, 2008 J and I might be free, unless his karate grading is that weekend. And, of course, it is Independence Day in Finland, which might scupper my plans (not entirely sure how but you never know) K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Yes, you might be better staying near to York, maybe 35 minutes away Not much point really as it is supposed to be only two hours from London - plus if I go on the day and am delayed again I should get another free ticket - I could be getting free meetups for years if I'm (un)lucky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KateBall Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Not much point really as it is supposed to be only two hours from London - plus if I go on the day and am delayed again I should get another free ticket - I could be getting free meetups for years if I'm (un)lucky Well I was amazed the other day when I had to get to Leamington Spa. The train journey was quite direct from here really and it went all the way up to Edinburgh if I wanted. So I might be interested in a day trip to York. I'll let you know when you have worked out the best dates for everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted September 8, 2008 I might come but it depends on if im working by then or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) I'll probably be available. Will try and post how I'm doing soon. Everythings fine btw, just rather busy. Back at school now. Not disappeared completely though just a bit irratic. Edited September 8, 2008 by David Matthew Baker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sadie Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Yup, probably can make it this time. Have jut arranged that DD has RDA riding lessons on alternate weekends and as far as I know that weekend is now/still free. Love to meet some of you... feels odd to communicate when I can't visualise any faces - but maybe thats me still being new to this new-fangled technology. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 11, 2008 December in York This might help in terms of judging crowds etc. The main St Nicholas Fair is over by end Nov, but theres all kinds of other stuff going on. Barley Hall is lovely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted September 11, 2008 December in York This might help in terms of judging crowds etc. The main St Nicholas Fair is over by end Nov, but theres all kinds of other stuff going on. Barley Hall is lovely When does it snow? And are you going to be thinking about the walls again (strange people these Northerners...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 11, 2008 From September to April. Bring your Uggs. No, I'm thinking about Barley Hall now ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted September 11, 2008 (strange people these Northerners...) At least our trains run on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Hi, as a died ih the wool northener, who has lived "down south, the very end of the south west" for over 28 years, I am in sheffield, which is where we are movin too when the house is eventually sold, during the half-term.holiday If even one of you or preferably 2 could meet me that week it would be brill, would have all the kids so to meet us all could be fun or cud be ######, but if by any chance we could travel on train, the kids would love that, to meet you, that would be fun too. The kids and I would be happy to travel 30 mins or so on train, we dont need to stop for long, just loo and food, but for me, and not the kids it wood be soo lovely to put faces to names. wE could even stop at hopwoop services at birmingham on the way up, there is a play ground for the kids, walks for the dog somewhere to smoke for the 19yr old! so maybe a coffee and cake there or I could pack things, it would be great, just a short vist/get to know/put a face to name. think about it <'> Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Just wondering, it was a four worded deleted word I used, c@@p, so why was there 6 stars, that would denote a much more unpeasant word, just checking, Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 12, 2008 It just replaces everything with 6 stars, no matter how many letters were in the original word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted October 31, 2008 Any updates on this one? Is it still likely to happen. May not be around on here much at the moment but still plan on trying to come along to any meetup. All the best, David. (See gameshark post for a small update on what I'm upto. I thought I'd better not just post and say nothing about where I've been. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I'm still wracking my brain trying to come up with an unpleasant word with six letters beginning with 'c'! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I'm still wracking my brain trying to come up with an unpleasant word with six letters beginning with 'c'! Celery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Celery. True, true, celery is pretty unpleasant! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Any updates on this one? Is it still likely to happen. I think that's a 'no' for now - maybe we'll do something next year with more organisation and after the snow has begun to melt... I'm going to be very foolhardy/brave and go to the York Christmas Market instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
