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Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
As in the Nunc's Big Adventure thread, several people indicated they'd be up for a romp in London, some time between the 1st and the 5th (which is when I leave to come home).

So: suggestions for a day/date/time/place? It had better be an obvious location, as I will be a London newbie...

[ 01. August 2013, 08:50: Message edited by: Firenze ]
 
Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I'm quite partial to the food, tea, etc in the crypt of St Martin's in the Fields, right by Trafalgar Square. A date nearer the 1st would be good as I think school will be open by the 5th.
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I can probably manage a trip into the big city at that point too. St Martin's Crypt is relatively easy to get to for me, and for me has the advantage of not being a pub atmosphere for this good little Methodist. [Biased]

Willing to be pretty flexible at the moment.
 
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Keeping this thread live as the Meet is yet to be arranged and we really don't want to have to go through the whole business again.
 
Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
Thanks WW.
It would be a treat to meet.
Depending on w**k commitments and Mr Bee's treatments, I'd like to come.
Are we any nearer deciding on which day?
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
I might be around, depending on where and when.

Tubbs
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
Me.
 
Posted by chive (# 208) on :
 
Dependant on my shifts I could well be up for this.
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Sounds good. Will there be a pub meet as well?
 
Posted by Off Centre View (# 4254) on :
 
Could be interesting - I've never been to a ship meet before!

Would I have to wear a funny hat?
 
Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Off Centre View:
Could be interesting - I've never been to a ship meet before!

Would I have to wear a funny hat?
If you want...
 
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Off Centre View:
Could be interesting - I've never been to a ship meet before!

Would I have to wear a funny hat?
Only if you're a Bishop.
 
Posted by M. (# 3291) on :
 
I would probably be able to do this, either St Martins in the Fields or pub. Or both.

Depending on the day, Macarius might be able to as well.

M.
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Food then pub sounds good... and if anyone were up to doing something else in the morning (assuming it's a non-w*rk day) I can imagine there may be one or two would fancy that as well, depending on what was chosen. London's not short of things to do for relatively cheaply. [Big Grin]

[ 15. June 2013, 08:51: Message edited by: Smudgie ]
 
Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
I would like also to be there in September, wherever it is in London!
 
Posted by Pants (# 999) on :
 
Oooo... an excuse for a day out...
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Hello friends.

If we could do the London meet on the evening of the 1st, I'd be grateful.

My parents have decided they're coming to London on the 2nd (they live in Austin TX in the USA), and they'll be staying at the same hotel as myself.

My train from Chester gets in at 3:43. I'm staying in Bayswater, so somewhere uncomplicated for me to get to for dinner would be feasible.

I don't know London at all, and have no idea of distances or travel times.

I'd be quite amenable to attending Evensong somewhere first before dinner, or just going straight to dinner...
 
Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
1st should be OK. I don't know the Bayswater area well any more, so I'm afraid I haven't any brilliant suggestions as to where we could meet.
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
I may be able to do this, now I am retired - I've never been to a shipmeet either.
 
Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
A Sunday evening not a go-er for me I'm afraid.
 
Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Sparrow:
I may be able to do this, now I am retired - I've never been to a shipmeet either.
You could "practice" on August 5 (see the "Pigwidgeon in London" thread).
[Big Grin]
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Folks, is the 1st going to work?

Is it time to get the kindly hosts to change the thread title?
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Sunday night? Think it will depend on those who have church commitments.

The café at St Martin in the Fields is open 11am to 6pm on Sundays.
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
1st Sept is good for me
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I've already pencilled it in my diary.
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Oh yay!

Kind hosts, would one of you please change the date to the 1st September?

Ta muchly.

So where do we meet?
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
I'm okay for a Sunday evening... or late afternoon. As this is SUCH a Christian website (!) Sunday daytimes tend to be tricky.
 
Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
1st September is good for me too.
 
Posted by ecumaniac (# 376) on :
 
Count me in!!!!

[ 05. August 2013, 13:09: Message edited by: ecumaniac ]
 
Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
I should be able to make the 1st too.
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Cool!

Any brilliant ideas about where to meet?
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
What time do you want to meet? ie if an evening meet do you want to try and meet for Evensong somewhere first? That may direct the evening drink/food location.

I did see that St Martin's Crypt was mentioned upthread, but I'm not sure if that's open on a Sunday evening.
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
Oops, should really read the the whole thread first.

Evensong followed by somewhere for drink/food that's not a pub. Crypt out as it closes at 6. *Puts thinking cap on*
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Why not a pub?
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
What Spike said. We've got a not-a-pub meet two weeks earlier.

Evensong at St Martin in the Fields is at 5.00pm for those who are so inclined. Those who wanted to have tea in the crypt could do so beforehand and then there could be a pubmeet afterwards.

The Sherlock Holmes serves food until 10pm and takes group bookings, and there are plenty of other pubs around Trafalgar Square!
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
The Sherlock Holmes is usually heaving on to the street. Nice and close to Hungerford Bridge for those leaving to go to Waterloo. Not been past it on a Sunday night though.

I've had good a good pint at The Harp after something at St Martin's-in-the-Fields.
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
True words, CK, but I checked the websites and the Harp explicitly doesn't take bookings but the Sherlock does.

However, just to put the cat amongst the pigeons, St Martin's is not the only show in town. I've just re-read the thread and our honoured guest, Nunc Dimittis, is staying in Bayswater.

St Mary Abbots has a Taize service with Eucharist that Sunday evening. It would be easy for Nunc from Bayswater, but what do other people want/think? Bit far from any mainline stations...
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
That sounds like a good option.

I am a complicating factor with food, as I am gluten and dairy free (also no curry, no chilli, no onion, no mango, no capsicum).
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Those diet options will complicate in London, particularly pub food. How are you with Japanese food? (It's what my daughter tends to eat out with similar allergies). Our other option of Spanish Tapas isn't going to work with no onion or capiscum.

There's a Yo Sushi on the South Bank - under the buildings, Wagamama and Wasabi chains around. Our favourite Bento bar is tiny and I don't think we'd get a Shipmeet inside.
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
Why not a pub?
Because up thread Smudgie was excited about joining & it not being in a pub.

Nunc, it's no good for the Meet but if you're in London for a few days the Leon small chain might be quite handy for you to know about. Heaps of GF & DF options and lovely helpful staff. Fast food style in the day and semi-service in the evenings.
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
I thought the suggestion was to meet somewhere not in a pub and then move on to a pub.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Spike, do you know any pubs that serve gluten and dairy free food? I can't think of any and it's something I look for regularly.

Chips aren't gluten free if the pub serves battered or crumbed fish or anything else that is battered or crumbed as the gluten from the batter coats the chips.
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Not a pub then a pub suits me fine and you can't make your plans around me (Japanese would rule me out even more than a pub!) - I will work around whatever is arranged as long as I get chance to see people.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
There were some gluten free goodies around last time I was in the Crypt - so tea would be do-able. The main meal options usually include something with rice, but I don't think you could manage a whole main meal easily. (Trying to think what my daughter could eat from any menu I've seen down there.)
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Spike, do you know any pubs that serve gluten and dairy free food? I can't think of any and it's something I look for regularly.
Any that do jacket potatoes are ok. As long as you like 'em plain with salad! (Think even baked beans aren't GF, though there may be options around ham/tuna etc if not vegetarian).

Anyway, we digress.

What's the pub near he ENO? That's quite nice. Chandos? Or something like that.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yangtze:
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Spike, do you know any pubs that serve gluten and dairy free food? I can't think of any and it's something I look for regularly.
Any that do jacket potatoes are ok. As long as you like 'em plain with salad! (Think even baked beans aren't GF, though there may be options around ham/tuna etc if not vegetarian).

Anyway, we digress.

What's the pub near he ENO? That's quite nice. Chandos? Or something like that.
It's the Chandos. Nice place.

Tubbs
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
The Chandos is a perfectly decent, if somewhat busy, Sam Smith's pub. Therefore very good value for Central London, which Trafalgar Square very definitely is.

But it's a pub. And this meet is evidently trying to meet somewhere othen than in a pub.

Meanwhile, two weeks earlier, we have Acton Bell's meet trying to happen at the India Club, which is not a pub, and the only four people so far committed are all known to me as not averse to a pub.

I'm confused. I am going to stop trying to direct traffic and go where I am told, but I would just like to alert fellow Londoners to the existence of two meets in two weeks, and encourage you to attend the one that suits.

[ 13. August 2013, 22:02: Message edited by: Deputy Verger ]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
I was going to look at food menus in the pubs around Trafalgar Square tomorrow and see if there's anywhere that serves reasonable options for gluten and dairy free. Past and bitter experience tells me it is very difficult to find dairy & gluten free food in London and we normally bring food with us. Forgetting to do so means she gets more and more hungry and fed up as we wander around trying to find anywhere that serves anything she can eat. It is particularly fresh in my memory as last week was spent catering for her as she recovered after a meal of baked potato and filling proved to contain gluten.

The Chandos only says it serves fish and chips and bar snacks, the Harp only serves sausages.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Bad moment to check pubs around Trafalgar Square yesterday - The Chandos, Sherlock Holmes and the Square itself were awash with blue and tartan, so I failed to see menus.

I checked the Crypt - they are labelling their menu with symbols showing vegetarian, wheat-free* (?) and dairy-free and there was a smoked chicken salad that was tagged as both wheat and dairy free, plus it looked as if the soups were too.

There's a Spaghetti House that's almost opposite The Chandos that had salmon and chicken meals that looked worth checking properly (grilled with new potatoes and vegetables).

* I was told wheat-free by the lady behind the counter, which I know it does not necessarily mean gluten-free, but I suspect it's worth double-checking.
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
There's a Spaghetti House that's almost opposite The Chandos that had salmon and chicken meals that looked worth checking properly (grilled with new potatoes and vegetables).
I've had lunch there a few times and their specials can be quite good, though Italian food is very wheat-and-dairy based. The only time I had a disappointing meal there was when I ordered the prawn spaghetti from the main menu and got precisely 3 prawns on the pasta. However, that particular meal was some years ago now, so things may have changed.
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
I need to lay off the carbs, so spaghetti is not a good idea for me
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yangtze:
quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
Why not a pub?
Because up thread Smudgie was excited about joining & it not being in a pub.

Nunc, it's no good for the Meet but if you're in London for a few days the Leon small chain might be quite handy for you to know about. Heaps of GF & DF options and lovely helpful staff. Fast food style in the day and semi-service in the evenings.
Leon would be prefect - but none of the restaurants are open Sunday evening apart from the one at Kings Cross. They might make a good not a pub option for those wanting to meet during the day. And you appear to be able to book.

See here for locations. There's one in the Strand which would mean that those wanting to the pub afterwards could go to the Chandos.

Tubbs

[ 17. August 2013, 10:13: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Scanning back up the thread this is what Nunc Dimittis said:

quote:
If we could do the London meet on the evening of the 1st, I'd be grateful.

<snip>

My train from Chester gets in at 3:43. I'm staying in Bayswater, so somewhere uncomplicated for me to get to for dinner would be feasible.

I don't know London at all, and have no idea of distances or travel times.

I'd be quite amenable to attending Evensong somewhere first before dinner, or just going straight to dinner...
Train from Chester getting in at 3:43pm (at Euston) to Bayswater (TfL says 20 minutes without walking to a hotel and booking in) to the Crypt is going to be pushing it (read - not possible) for Evensong at 5pm.

Heading off to pm Nunc ...
 
Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Nunc

An odd remember of your family history has come into focus. I wonder with the date of your parents being around whether they may be interested in attending London Gaelic Service.

Jengie
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
no answer from Nunc Dimittis yet, but ...

thinking from Bayswater and pubs with food that might work, does anyone know the Phoenix? They serve baked potatoes although the filling will need a bit of sorting out and a salmon on rice dish that might be possible for Nunc to eat. Food is served to 9pm on a Sunday night and there's a list of real ale. The disadvantages are that it's a sports pub, so if there's a game on, it might not be possible to talk.

Alternatively The Bayswater Arms - but the food options don't look so great, particularly as the same menu turns up in all the Timothy Taylor pubs which makes me suspect that they won't be able to serve, eg, a salad without the onion easily.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
Given that there are people coming from all parts of London and there's a preference for not a pub, followed by a pub then a more central location might work better. Assuming that some of those wanting not a pub will arrive before Nunc, the Crypt / Leon followed by one of the pubs where you can book a section might work better. (I think Deputy Verger said the Sherlock took bookings). The Leon takes bookings, closes at 7pm and does GF food if that helps. They also has the advantage of being places that people know are okay. (And, after the Gambit meet, venues that are still open!)

Rev T (posts as Polly) and I were hoping to come. We'd need somewhere child friendly as the Tubblet will be with us. She's nearly 10.

Tubbs

[ 17. August 2013, 17:25: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Tubbs - I think you're right about central locations, but have you looked at the menu for Leon? They are great for gluten free, but the only evening dishes that are both gluten and dairy free are curries - the Leon Gobi and Thai Green Chicken - and Nunc Dimittis said she couldn't eat curry. There isn't a whole lot of anything that is both dairy and gluten free, anywhere in London, trust me, I've looked for years, let alone avoiding curry, onion and capiscums.

Having worked out when Nunc arrived - 3:45pm at Euston, I worked out that by the time she'd travelled to Bayswater, checked in and then travelled to Trafalgar Square she'd be lucky to get there for 5:30pm, which pretty much wipes out the Crypt.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Serious suggestion - how does a picnic in Hyde Park for a general meet sound? Followed by a pub meet?

My daughter is down for the weekend - probably will already be on a train back home by the time of the meet - so I will already be catering dairy and gluten free and am happy to volunteer to make food for Nunc Dimittis and me.
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Just as long as the pub does food as well as it's unlikely we'll be able to get along in the afternoon

[ 18. August 2013, 13:27: Message edited by: Spike ]
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Hi folks, sorry to be AWOL; I've had issues with www connectivity here at the Library... (long story).

Ok: a church service would be nice, but not absolutely essential. I would rather see shipfolk.

I am perfectly ok with a roast potato with salad, or a hog roast or a roast with veges. I also LOVE Japanese food.

I'd be happy with doing a food meet followed by a pub meet (to satisfy all comers). I like pubs.

I don't particularly care where it is - just as long as it's easy to get to. I've never been to London before, so the simpler, the better.

So far I've discovered places over here are not very aware of gluten intolerance, so I appreciate the difficulty of finding somewhere mutually beneficial.

Yangtze, thanks for that info about the Leon food chain; that will be most helpful.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Tubbs - I think you're right about central locations, but have you looked at the menu for Leon? They are great for gluten free, but the only evening dishes that are both gluten and dairy free are curries - the Leon Gobi and Thai Green Chicken - and Nunc Dimittis said she couldn't eat curry. There isn't a whole lot of anything that is both dairy and gluten free, anywhere in London, trust me, I've looked for years, let alone avoiding curry, onion and capiscums.

Having worked out when Nunc arrived - 3:45pm at Euston, I worked out that by the time she'd travelled to Bayswater, checked in and then travelled to Trafalgar Square she'd be lucky to get there for 5:30pm, which pretty much wipes out the Crypt.
Fair enough - I forgot about the differences in the evening and day time menus. Your suggestion of a picnic in Hyde Park is a much better alternative. How does meeting from 3:30pm onwards and then aiming to get to the pub for 6pm sound?

Some practical things for those of us who'll be travelling in and don't know that part of London well ...
Tubbs
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
When I suggested Hyde Park, I was thinking that near the Serpentine Café could be an option as buying a cup of tea/coffee could put us undercover. But it's the only option that's big enough to take a group of us. Then maybe going on the Phoenix which should make it easy for Nunc Dimittis to get home.

As Nunc Dimittis has said she likes Japanese food the other thought is the South Bank has a number of restaurants in a row under the Festival Hall with space to sit and eat outside - EAT., Giraffe, Yo!Sushi. There are also places to go inside if it rains and outside there is currently a window box gardening show and a beach. There will also be a food market the weekend of 1st September. Easy pub from there is the Mulberry Bush which we know and have used before.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
When I suggested Hyde Park, I was thinking that near the Serpentine Café could be an option as buying a cup of tea/coffee could put us undercover. But it's the only option that's big enough to take a group of us. Then maybe going on the Phoenix which should make it easy for Nunc Dimittis to get home.

As Nunc Dimittis has said she likes Japanese food the other thought is the South Bank has a number of restaurants in a row under the Festival Hall with space to sit and eat outside - EAT., Giraffe, Yo!Sushi. There are also places to go inside if it rains and outside there is currently a window box gardening show and a beach. There will also be a food market the weekend of 1st September. Easy pub from there is the Mulberry Bush which we know and have used before.
Both sound good. Nunc what did you fancy?

Tubbs
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
I loathe the Mulberry Bush. £4 for orange juice and soda. Four quid. A pint of beer was less than that. And terrible, rude, poor, bar staff to boot.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
So which pub would you prefer to go to Yangtze?
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yangtze:
I loathe the Mulberry Bush. £4 for orange juice and soda. Four quid. A pint of beer was less than that.
So drink beer then [Big Grin] [Razz]

I have to say I'm not a great fan of the Mulberry Bush either.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Spike:
quote:
Originally posted by Yangtze:
I loathe the Mulberry Bush. £4 for orange juice and soda. Four quid. A pint of beer was less than that.
So drink beer then [Big Grin] [Razz]

I have to say I'm not a great fan of the Mulberry Bush either.
Spending brain has caught up with socialising brain ...

Unless Nunc has a great desire to see the South Bank from the right side, let's commit to the picnic in Hyde Park followed by the Phoenix. (CK, if for any reason things change and you can't cater for Nunc, flag it up and we'll find a solution!) The South Bank can be a huge money suck - and that might prevent some people from coming.

Once we know which pub we're going to, I can always ring them to see if a) a section can be booked and b) how long the Tubbs family can hang around before we create a legal issue.

Tubbs

[ 20. August 2013, 09:17: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm happy. Picnic in the park sounds ideal. Would probably join you at the pub initially too. Not sure yet whether it'll be just me or whether I'll have my young man attached - probably the latter as there's several people he'd like to see again.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
OK, picnic is fine - have already been chatting food to daughter, who will appreciate fall out of food to take home (she's leaving earlier than this to get back around replacement buses).

I used to drink south of Hyde Park, which is not recommended for cheapness and most of the pubs I knew and loved have gone. I don't know the pubs just north of the Park. Looking for recommendations on-line there are comments that the options aren't great. Does anyone know anywhere or anything about the following pubs?
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:

And me
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
Looking around Hyde Park Corner and venturing out from there, The Grenadier looks like a proper pub! It's part of Taylor Walker.

Spike, does that work? If it does, I'll find out if they can cater for Nunc.

Tubbs
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
The other one I've just remembered, but south of the Park is The Queen's Arms - we've met there before Spike.
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Tubbs:
Looking around Hyde Park Corner and venturing out from there, The Grenadier looks like a proper pub! It's part of Taylor Walker.
Grenadier sounds good to me.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Grenadier food menu

The Taylor Walker pubs all seem to have the same menu.
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
That looks good to me, the Grenadier Taylor Walkers pub.

And the picnic sounds good too, though how much of it I get there for is another thing...
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
I picked up the phone. [Big Grin] The Grenadier is part of Taylor Walker, but has a different menu so catering for Nunc isn’t a problem. However, the Landlord said it was teeny tiny and the restaurant area – where we’d likely to want to be because of food and the Tubblet – was booked until 9pm. Which is probably too late. [Frown] One to bear in mind though as the person I spoke to was lovely!

The person at the Queens Arms was also very helpful. The chef says that they can modify some of the meals for Nunc and they had tables free earlier in the evening. I took the liberty of booking a table for 10 or so at 7:30pm in the name of Wood. We have to be there by 8pm or the table will go. The Queens Arms will also let children in on Sunday.

Any objections or adjustments, then let me know!

The Queens Arms, 30 Queens Gate Mews, Kensington, London, SW7 5QL from 7:30pm onwards. Table booked in the name of Wood

Tubbs

[ 22. August 2013, 15:06: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Brilliant! thank you for doing that.
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Brilliant! thank you for doing that.
No worries. I booked the table for 10-ish, but a trawel through the thread reveals that we're slighty - well double! - that. Before I ring them again to adjust it, please would you confirm whether or not you're likely to come. Based on posts, we have:

Chive
Curiosity
daisymay
Deputy Verger
Ecumanic
ElaineC
Gussie
Off Centre View
M
Macarius
Nunc
Pants
Polly / Rev Tubbs
Smudge
Sparrow
Spike
Tina
Tubbs
Tubblet
Yangtze

Ta v m

Tubbs
 
Posted by M. (# 3291) on :
 
Hi, we need to keep this open, we're not yet sure whether we can come or not.

M. & Macarius
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
[Biased] Really looking forward to meeting so many of you! [Yipee]
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm a definite. The boy is a "maybe".
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Tubbs:
Table booked in the name of Wood
Blessed be the name of Wood [Big Grin]

Tina & I are definites.

[ 22. August 2013, 21:11: Message edited by: Spike ]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Yangtze has just texted me from Greenbelt to say she's a definite
 
Posted by JoannaP (# 4493) on :
 
I haven't posted on this thread yet but I am a maybe - depending on hospital visiting duties.
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
I'll come, but I don't need to eat - I can do that at home, so a separate overflow table for a few drinkers might help. You can't talk from one end to another of a big table anyway- a couple of tables close together is good.
 
Posted by chive (# 208) on :
 
Sorry, I'm going to have to bow out. I'd forgotten I was going on holiday. How I forgot this is a worry.
 
Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I don't think I'll be able to come either, which is a shame.
 
Posted by melchi (# 17568) on :
 
This American will be over house hunting in London that weekend and would be happy to meet some locals; would love to be added to the list. Thanks!
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
What time and where are the picnic-ers meeting?

Tubbs

[ 25. August 2013, 11:25: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by melchi:
This American will be over house hunting in London that weekend and would be happy to meet some locals; would love to be added to the list. Thanks!
The more the merrier! It'd be great to meet you.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Did we get a decision on picnic times?

I don't think I'll be able to get there before 3:30pm (waving daughter off on 2:15pm train), but will head across then.
 
Posted by Ultracrepidarian (# 9679) on :
 
*bump*

Sorry to be so slow in joining this. I'm keen to come and it looks like I'll be free to get down to London that day. Not sure whether I'll make the picnic, but I'll definitely be at the pub for the dinner, if there's room for me. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Not going to make it.
 
Posted by JoannaP (# 4493) on :
 
I should be able to make this - certainly the evening bit and possible the picnic depending on the time. Figbash may come too.
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm going to aim for Hyde Park around 3pm (with my book, unless the Smudgelet comes with me) and make myself comfortable by the Serpentine Cafe there. I'll try to take something to make me recognisable..... probably something penguin related.
The plan currently is to move on to the pub for a little while too.
Looking forward to this [Big Grin]
 
Posted by ecumaniac (# 376) on :
 
Maybe
 
Posted by M. (# 3291) on :
 
Sorry, but we're going to have to bail out of this one.

M. & Macarius
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Hi folks, I will make my way to the Serpentine Cafe once I've checked into the hotel. Probably won't be til about 5pm - hope that's ok.

Looking forward to meeting many of you and seeing some of you again!
 
Posted by Ultracrepidarian (# 9679) on :
 
Similarly, I probably won't be getting to the Serpentine until 5pm or later. I forgot that today is St Giles' Day and therefore the parish lunch, here!
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Will be there a little later than planned - blame post-church-chat and Sunday travel arrangements.

Sadly, looking properly at logistics now, I have a feeling that I may not be able to manage the pub as well. My brain had not registered 7.30pm instead of 6pm and the length of the journey home afterwards combined with the fact that I start a new job tomorrow.

Utterly frustrating as I was so looking forward to seeing some of you who are only going to the pub, but I guess the main things is to get a chance to see Nunc. Maybe I just have to be ultra organised next time and make sure I get to the next London meet with no need for an early departure. [Frown]

Still, picnic in Hyde Park [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
We're not coming as something has come up. Have fun everyone.

Tubbs

[ 01. September 2013, 14:05: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Smudgie:
My brain had not registered 7.30pm instead of 6pm...
Oh help, mine hadn't either. Will aim to get the picnic then - should be there around 6ish.
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Smudgie and I are at theSerpentine Cafe.
 
Posted by melchi (# 17568) on :
 
Afraid I'm not going to be able to make it after all. Previous appointment overran and I'm still in canary wharf! [Frown]
 
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Now all in the pub
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
What a perfect end to the Summer Holidays - just a shame a few more people weren't able to make it, but the ones who were gathered were delightful company (and the muffins in the Serpentine Cafe were by far the scrummiest I have tasted for a long time!). It was lovely to see you all. Shame I had to leave before the pub, but now looking forward immensely to the Bletchley Park meet (hint hint, Yangtse!)
 
Posted by Yangtze (# 4965) on :
 
Lovely to meet Nunc after years of reading her here (I lurk and read far more than I join in threads).

Great to catch up with Ultracrep and Smudgie after way too long. And always nice to hang out with the other London meet regulars!
 
Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
Sorry I was late and missed meeting Smudgie (again). Nice to meet the out-of-towners and to see the regulars again. What a perfect little mews that was!
 
Posted by M. (# 3291) on :
 
Sorry to have missed it.

M.
 


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