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[Guest]

OK chaps, we're going to have a get together up in Sunny Edinburgh, but we need a bit of input from those of you who want to come. There is a fabulous Farmers Market held in Castle Terrace, on a Saturday, and we thought we could combine a wander around the market with a few drinkies, food, what-ever you fancy!

 

So, we need to know which you would prefer - the first Saturday in March, or the first Saturday in April. The poll will run till December 31st, after which we will go with the most popular, and start making full arrangements.

 

For those of you further South, Castle Terrace is a short walk from Waverly Station, and if you can get cheap flights, then there is a Bus service from Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre.

 

Edinburgh is full of hotels, for those of you who fancy making a weekend of it, and some great pubs - all are welcome, the more the merrier!

Edited March 4, 2007 by Guest

[Lesley]

We'd like to come - I'll vote after I've spoken to Carl.

 

That may be sometime in the New Year though

[Guest]

1st Saturday in April is Easter weekend.

 

March 31st would have been better for me. Never mind - can't please everyone!

[The Dogmother]

I think that Easter weekend is the next Jimmy's do some of you might find yourselves double-promised.

[Lesley]

Oh yes! - we've said 'yes' to Jimmy's I'll vote for March then

[Lesley]

Shona - it's 100% for March - you can go ahead and book it all now

 

(just the one vote though! )

[The Dogmother]

We go away on the 31st March, so if its before then and we can get cheap flights, then we'd like to come if we can. I love Edinburgh

[Lesley]

We go away on the 31st March, so if its before then and we can get cheap flights, then we'd like to come if we can. I love Edinburgh

 

Clare - what have I told you about speed reading?

The first Saturday in March is usually before the 31st - unless there's a shortage of Saturdays next year?

[Mrs Frugal]

I love Edinburgh but LSH says it's too far for us to go for a get together, unfortunately so I'm going to have to sit this one out .

[The Dogmother]

We go away on the 31st March, so if its before then and we can get cheap flights, then we'd like to come if we can. I love Edinburgh

 

Clare - what have I told you about speed reading?

The first Saturday in March is usually before the 31st - unless there's a shortage of Saturdays next year?

 

Sorry, people keep coming in and distracting me

[Guest]

I think the 1st weekend in March might be preferable.

 

Firstly the April weekend clashes with Jimmys and secondly it will definately be cheaper to travel in March than the easter weekend, flights, hotels, rail travel will be much more expensive travelling then

 

You can def include us if it's March, we like Edinburgh

[The Dogmother]

The first weekend in March looks good for me. I don't have Rosie that weekend, but might be able to work something out (the ex might want to come and bring her along - he went to uni in Edinburgh).

 

Pending cheap flights and travelodge rooms we'll be there

 

 

Woo Hoo!!!!!

[chocchick]

Actually March would be good, I'm probably going to Edinburgh for http://www.ivfdf2007.org/ which just happens to be the same weekend

[Linda]

I'd love to take the girls to Edinburgh. I've been promising them Scotland since they were little.

[ubereglu]

I'd love to go, but it's far too far away for me!

[The Dogmother]

Could you get a cheap flight from an airport near you Liz? We'd meet you at the airport if you like.

[ubereglu]

I don't have a passport. I know you don't need one to go to Scotland-but don't you need them if you're going to an airport anyway? Also it depends on cheap flights etc. and what else we're doing.

[The Dogmother]

You'd only need a photo ID like a student card , ID card or somesuch.

[ali-s]

Put me down for either date.

 

I will probably travel down by train on the Friday and do some shopping

 

My annual leave is on set weeks of the year so I will need quite a bit of notice so I can find someone to cover my shifts.

[The Dogmother]

I can only do the first Saturday in March, just voted.

[Sheilaz]

I'm voting for March because the others are right, Easter w/e and Jimmy's make the April date out for many of us.

However, Shep will be away in Chile , and I'm not sure whether or not I'll be able to leave all my dependents & related responsibilities, unless some of them can look after each other! So, I won't book immediately in New Year, so much can change in a few weeks.

Agh, isn't life complicated sometimes? Plus, before I checked the date, I was thinking that Shep and I would go together.

But, I'll do my best to be there, in theory I'd love to, it just depends on those other commitments, of which there are several!

[Cate in NZ]

Oh, I'd love to do this one, I've not been to Scotland for such a long time but it's one heck of a journey for me, and probably a bit unrealistic.

I've not voted, but when you've all picked a date I might investigate flights etc, just in case it's not quite as unrealistic as I think .

[Guest]

Kate, my brothers are flying to Inverness on New Year's Eve for £40 each. Maybe the flights won't be too bad? And you could park at my house . . .

 

I would love to go. I've been nagging DH for years to go to Edinburgh. But I too have various things to consider - I had planned to sing in London that day and also we have a German girl coming to stay on 14th for 10 days. That means swapping bedrooms around, decorating, cleaning and lots of other stuff I hate! All stuff which means I should be at home!

[Cate in NZ]

Maybe if it all comes off we could fly up together Ginette

[Guest]

That would be nice!