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orfeo
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Well, I said backstage at some point I'd mention this, so here goes.
I'll be in Europe for the whole of April, or very close to it. I'm going to a conference for work in the middle of April (in Edinburgh) but holidaying on either side of it.
The itinerary is: Amsterdam, Paris, Dunstable, London, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Copenhagen.
In terms of meeting anyone, the most likely bets are Paris (which I'm in for the Easter weekend) and Edinburgh the day after the conference (Saturday 18th) about which there's been some noises back in the Host's lounge.
I know there's folk in London but I might be a bit busy - possibly could squeeze something in on the weekend of 11th/12th if demand is high but not certain.
I've got time in Amsterdam, Reykjavik and Copenhagen but I'm not sure we even have anyone in those places.
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Dafyd
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I would like to be up for a meet in Edinburgh.
I might well have a two week old baby (plus toddler) at that point, in which case I would have to ask my wife very nicely if she could spare me.
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Cottontail
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Another one for Edinburgh!
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Jack the Lass
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I (possibly we) could probably be there for Edinburgh too.
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Sioni Sais
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Dunstable? You must have done something pretty bad to be sent to Dunstable.
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Jack the Lass
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Dunstable Downs are lovely! (*and* they have wild wallabies there)
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Spike
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I'd be up for a London meet
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orfeo
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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Dunstable Downs are lovely! (*and* they have wild wallabies there)
What makes you think they're especially wild?
As I recall, they have albino wallabies. Assuming it's the same place.
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orfeo
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quote:
Originally posted by Sioni Sais:
Dunstable? You must have done something pretty bad to be sent to Dunstable.
I befriended a boy when I was 12. Little did I know.
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Jack the Lass
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Originally posted by orfeo:
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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Dunstable Downs are lovely! (*and* they have wild wallabies there)
What makes you think they're especially wild?
Nothing, I've barely given it a thought other than noting their existence. But they're not in the zoo (from which, presumably, they originally escaped) so living free and unenclosed. That's all.
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orfeo
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Oh, right! NOT the ones in the zoo. Well, that's exciting.
Well, it's "exciting" if they bounce across the road like the kangaroos do around here...
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Chocoholic
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We also have quite a few parakeet flocks around here which can surprise visitors but I'm guessing you'll be used to those too.
If you are visiting Holland with time to spare can I recommend Keukenhof gardens and surrounding tulip growing areas, should be amazing at that time of year.
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orfeo
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ooh... well, there are buses for day trips from Amsterdam...
Will have to think about that one!
PS Here is home to the largest flower show in the *southern* hemisphere, so it takes a bit for me to go ooh.
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Jengie jon
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Alright Britain's Wild Wallabies. I am not sure how many there are at present. Though you'd be fortunate to see one.
Jengie
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Heavenly Anarchist
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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
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Originally posted by orfeo:
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Originally posted by Jack the Lass:
Dunstable Downs are lovely! (*and* they have wild wallabies there)
What makes you think they're especially wild?
Nothing, I've barely given it a thought other than noting their existence. But they're not in the zoo (from which, presumably, they originally escaped) so living free and unenclosed. That's all.
I used to work in Dunstable as a teenager and often saw wallabies in the Downs ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Sarasa
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I might be up for a London meet.
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Qoheleth.
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I could be up for a London meet, more likely the Saturday sometime
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Tubbs
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I can do London and possibly Dunstable. If it's Dunstable, I may have company, depending on the times.
Tubbs
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orfeo
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quote:
Originally posted by Jengie jon:
Alright Britain's Wild Wallabies. I am not sure how many there are at present. Though you'd be fortunate to see one.
Jengie
Ladies and gentlemen, I think it's safe to say my purpose in travelling to the other side of the world is not to see how my local wildlife is doing once transplanted. Thanks all the same.
If you lot had understood their capacity to evade fences...
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Eutychus
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Easter weekend in Paris doesn't look good for me. ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif) But I do hope to be in Sydney in September.
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LeRoc
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I'm not in the Netherlands in April, otherwise you'd be welcome. Amsterdam and the Keukenhof are nice, but if you want to sample something of the 'real' Netherlands, also try to go to another city, like Haarlem or Utrecht.
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Wet Kipper
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do we have a quorum for setting up of an Edinburgh meet thread yet ?
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Derf
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We might be interested in an Edinburgh meet (she says without consulting her diary) if that makes you quorate.
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kingsfold
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I've got something on in the morning of April 18th , but could hot foot it over to Edinburgh immediately afterwards. At a guess could be across for about 13:30...
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Firenze
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I make it at around 6 to 8 for Edinburgh at least.
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orfeo
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Sorry London folk, I just don't think I can confirm my availability. Murphy's Law says that I'll then end up having plenty of time, but at the moment with personal meet-ups semi-planned with uncertain timing, I couldn't say for sure when I'd be free.
Edinburgh I'm pretty sure I can do, although I do have to double-check because apparently there's going to be some sightseeing type stuff associated with the conference, and if there's anything I'm really keen on there might be a conflict. But last I heard there was talk of a trip to Stirling and I've already been to Stirling - and remember enough to not feel the need for a repeat.
I'll should be able to check for Edinburgh within a couple of days.
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orfeo
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Hello Edinburgh.
So, Saturday 18 April would clearly be my best day (could do something like brunch on Sunday 19 at a pinch before flying to Reykjavik!).
Apparently someone from the conference is planning a walk up Arthur's Seat on Saturday morning, which'd be nice (I didn't go up there on my only previous visit), so afternoon or evening would be best.
Apparently there is also a plan for golf on Bruntsfield Links in the afternoon but not sure exactly when, but I'm less fussed about that. I suppose Saturday evening might be better than afternoon but I'm happy to do the afternoon if that's suitable for more people.
Oh, and I'm staying in the Old Town (South Bridge) if that helps with options for venues.
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Wet Kipper
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Golf on Bruntsfield Links won't be "Real Golf"™
It's a pitch-and-putt course on a piece of land no bigger than 2 footbal fields, with various paths across it with people waking past.
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orfeo
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^ I know. That's exactly how they're selling it - for those people who don't normally play golf but will go OMG I'm in Scotland.
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Jane R
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Were you planning to stop off in York at any point?
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orfeo
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Only if the London-Edinburgh train slows down a lot.
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Jane R
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![[Cool]](cool.gif)
I'd come to the Edinburgh meet, but we're going to be away that weekend.
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Tree Bee
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I'm near Dunstable and could meet, depending on the day and time.
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orfeo
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Well, anything in Dunstable would have to be during the week (I'm there Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 April), and would have to work around my best friend and his family... which isn't impossible, as I may want a break from his two darling little girls at some point...
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Tree Bee
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Life's gone a bit crazy for me as I'm organising my father in law's funeral along with everything that goes with that.
So if you and Tubbs organise a Dunstable meet I will happily join you if I'm free!
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North East Quine
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Edinburgh meet. Saturday 18 April, afternoon or evening. Somewhere convenient for South Bridge. Can we fix a time and place? Suggestions?
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Firenze
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I would be more disposed to an afternoon - which suggests a pub or cafe drop by structure.
My favourite Old Town pub is the Bow Bar in Victoria St - but the furnishings/layout doesn't lend itself very well to casual agglomeration - though the beer is good.
In cafes, there's the Dovecot Studios in Infirmary St. Biblios, on the corner of Chambers St - anyone been there? Or the Revolution Bar at the other end of Chambers St? Actually, if it's casual eating, the Nando's on George IV Bridge is pleasant (I have a high tolerance for piri-piri chicken wings). The Elephant House has the big table - but the queuing up for food makes for very disjointed proceedings IMO.
Back to pubs - I like The Doctors on Forrest Road. They had some good ciders on when I was last in.
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Cottontail
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As a clergy-type with a long journey home, I'd prefer an afternoon too, or early evening. And also thinking about how incredibly busy South Bridge will be come Saturday evening ...
I like Firenze's idea of a drop-by. Doctors' would get my vote for that, as it is big enough, and you can order some nachos'n'stuff as-and-when, and not worry about booking or all arriving at a specific time. Biblios might be similar, but I've never tried it. And it is close to Nandos if people want to progress to there. Maybe we could suggest a window, such as 4-7pm, or something like that?
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North East Quine
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Afternoon would suit me better, as a late evening meet would mean having to stay over. I'm not a fan of Nandos, but would go if that was the popular choice.
I haven't been to the Doctors, but am always keen to try out somewhere new.
I'm hoping that both Full of Chips and myself might be there.
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Dafyd
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I won't be able to do late afternoon or evening. I might be able to do mid afternoon, depending on Dafling jr.
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Firenze
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Here's a link to The Doctors website for them as don't know it.
I would favour an earlier kick off than 4 - say 2.
Orfeo - when do finish clambering over extinct volcanoes?
Also, a start at the Doctors still leaves plenty of options for migrating to a restaurant at some point later on. I was very taken with the Japanese one - Tang - at the top of Candlemaker Row. And the Namaste Kathmandu is always reliable.
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Wet Kipper
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Doctors has Shipmeet pedigree, having been a stopping point for one of the Mad Tours years ago.
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Jack the Lass
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I'm not sure now if I can make this meet. The Elf Lass is at that age now where she needs a bit more entertaining, so a pub/restaurant meet might just be a bit stressful (she's usually good, but I don't want to inflict a bored baby on the group!). If she was a bit older we could nip out to the National Museum if she'd needed a change of scene and a runaround, but I don't think she'd appreciate that just yet. I'll keep an eye on the thread and if she's OK on the day then might head on over to Edinburgh and pop in if it's just a pub meet, but probably best to assume we're not coming for now.
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Jack the Lass
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Originally posted by Wet Kipper:
Doctors has Shipmeet pedigree, having been a stopping point for one of the Mad Tours years ago.
I remember we went to Edinburgh as part of the Mad Tour but couldn't have told you the name of the pub. Whoever would have thought that just a few years later I would have moved to the other end of the country and ended up working just over the road from there! Funny old world.
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Cottontail
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I'd be fine to start at 2pm. Would probably suit better, in fact. Or if Orfeo will still be hitting wee white balls around Brunstsfield, we could split the difference and go for 3pm.
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orfeo
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I think the clambering over extinct volcanoes starts at 10, so it's not a factor for anything in the afternoon. If it's not over in time for lunch I will be creating a diplomatic incident.
Hitting white balls... No idea. Don't worry about it. I'll see if I can find out more but I wouldn't wait on that information.
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Smudgie
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Exceedingly shocked that you're being so skimpy with your London availability, though I guess I shouldn't mutter too much about it seeing as I'm away the weekend you mentioned.
You'll just have to pop over and visit some other time! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Derf
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We'll watch and see what you decide and maybe join you - I've got to be north of the river for a service at 1pm (who thought services on a Saturday were a good idea?!), but as far as I know scz and the sczlet have no plans. I presume that as you can reserve a table including children Doctors is licensed for small ones (if that's the final decision on location).
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