feemcg Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hi Shona. I'd love to meet up and thats my birthday weekend. I think its unlikely that OH will whisk me off to an exotic location so should be able to come along. Wee Anna spends most weekends in Edinburgh with her gran so she'll be there anyway but I'd probably get the train through (40 mins). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 We'll be with you in spirit as have too many commitments and my course starts. Love to another time though and wil join in this even if we won't be there. I'd like to do a ghost tour BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I've not voted as its unlikely we can go at that time as Paul will be working. But I will be there in spirit (gin and tonic please)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 yeah!! BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 No you're not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Could be worse Debs - could be Dan in a kilt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 ....With the omlet pants of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I should blooming well hope that he's wearing pants under his kilt!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 WOW!!! Another Omlet get together!!! 1st weekend in March sounds good - count us in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Clare, may I remind you he no longer has the pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) Any pants will do Debs - just couldn't face the idea of commando under a kilt!!!! Edited December 13, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I'll make sure he's well covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Well I have been looking into this and it seems that the first weekend in March will be ace for me - Joe wouldn't be able to make it and will look after Molly. In a bid to be more green I have looked at the ways of getting there without a 9hour drive - so train and plane. The train takes about 6.5 hours with a few changes and none of the times on offer mean I get there at a sensible hour - so the plane it is then, another flight out of Birmingham is on the cards as I will have to travel on the Saturday morning due to work. And for all the hassle the train is quite expensive - but I may take the train back on the Sunday afternoon........decisions decisions decisions! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 There is a really good bus link to the City Centre form the airport Andrew the journey takes appprox 15 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 It is good - I've used it before. Andrew, I looked into flights for 2 adults and they run at about £130 for two people with either BMI Baby or Flybe. I tried other airlines, also using Coventry or East Midlands airports as an option, but nothing else came up. Depending on the timing of the bash, we would be staying one night in a B&B as well, which would make it quite expensive. I'll have to talk to Phil about it and have another think nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Well if need be I can collect a car from Hertz when I get there and taxi people from the airport. - after-all that bit is free for me and can ferry people about! Looking at Easyjet out of Bristol and its £20.99 all in going up and £26.99 all in to come back and be back home by 2230! £5 cheaper going out than with BMI and I don't have to go to Birmingham and lots more cheaply than flying back into Brum with BMI too! Think I may be booking that then! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks for the flight tip Andrew, I might look into Bristol, it's not that far for us and we might make a saving. Car from the airport is a brilliant idea We might take Rosie, but that's only an idea at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I have a feeling we may be travelling by train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What a surprise Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 at least that's a viable option for you Debs, the service from Gloucester is dire to say the least! Never mind though.. A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I must say I like travelling by train, you can have quite a relaxing journey; usually We have done the journey to Edinburgh a few times and it is really quite nice, especially through the Lake District Only 4 hours too, probably quicker than flying, if you take into account checking-in and getting to the airport etc Can't wait to see you all again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I tried to look at train details online but they only quote up to February Just spoke to Phil about it and he sounds up for a jaunt to Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Just had a bit more of a look; to travel by rail costs £60-£80 return in advance (have to boook tickets by 24/12 though as prices go up after that), but it takes 5.5 hours from Banbury Flights from Birmingham are about £130 return Accommodation; Thistle hotel edinburgh weekend break £198 for two people for 2 nights B&B, or travelodge edinburgh central £140 for two people for 2 nights, no breakfast though Will try and look for a cheaper B&B near the centre - any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 http://www.visitscotland.com/sitewide/bookedinburgh try here Clare I can't guarantee the quality but there is mountains to choose from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
