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Dafyd
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If the Elflet and sczlet were around I think would improve the probability of being available no end by bringing the Dafling major.
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Derf
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I'm sure the sczlet would love to see the Dafling major again ![[Smile]](smile.gif) Can you persuade Mrs Dafyd to come along with the Dafling minor so we can all coo?
I'll point scz in this direction and see what he has to say.
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North East Quine
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I / We (probably we) would prefer a 2pm or 3pm start to a 4pm start. And I'd love to coo over assorted small people.
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Dafyd
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Originally posted by Derf:
I'm sure the sczlet would love to see the Dafling major again Can you persuade Mrs Dafyd to come along with the Dafling minor so we can all coo?
It's possible. She says she'll see how she is on the day.
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orfeo
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Sorry London, I probably DID have time for something as other plans didn't all go to plan. Bit late now. Leaving Tuesday morning, and having drink/dinner with RELIABLE friend on Monday night.
Edinburgh, see you soon...
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strathclydezero
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I'd be up for Saturday afternoon - I'll check back for arrangements.
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North East Quine
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I have bought my train tickets. It'll just be me; Full of Chips can't make it.
Are we agreed on Doctors? Will somebody have to book it? Time?
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Firenze
Ordinary decent pagan
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I need to go down to Greyfriars later today, so I can pop into The Doctors, check their small child policy, and reckie the table-booking front.
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Firenze
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OK, I've checked: only children of 5 years or more are allowed in the pub, and only if a meal is being consumed. this last provision is, apparently, common to all pubs in Scotland.
So that looks as if it rules out licensed premises for the kind of dropby I was thinking of.
Anyone got any suggestions?
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Dafyd
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One of the cafes at the National Museum? I'm thinking of the one overlooking the main hall. I don't know how busy it would be on a Saturday afternoon.
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Firenze
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There's also a Caffe Nero in Blackwell's (entry via Infirmary St) - and the Dovecot gallery cafe a little further down. Both very proximate to orfeo's hotel. Or the cafe in the Festival Theatre.
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kingsfold
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Somewhat belatedly catching up with this... sometime around 2pm/3pm will be good for me.
And wherever - I'm no help for destination suggestions!
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orfeo
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Have arrived. I swear, it took only about 10 minutes of wandering to remember how much I LIKE this city.
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Piglet
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A whole ten minutes? ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I'm dead envious - I love Edinburgh. Hope you have a wonderful time.
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Dafyd
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Originally posted by Piglet:
A whole ten minutes?
He had to find his way out of Waverley Station.
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Wet Kipper
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I'm on Solo Parenting duty for both the Kipperlets on Saturday. Not sure of the merits of bringing them both in to Embra for an afternoon, especially as Younger Kipperlet still naps between 1 and 3 of an afternoon.
I'll pay attention for a venue, and we'll see.
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orfeo
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Originally posted by Dafyd:
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Originally posted by Piglet:
A whole ten minutes?
He had to find his way out of Waverley Station.
I confess that my initial attempt to get up to the bridge - and hence on to North Bridge and then South Bridge - was not successful, and I had to wind my way up to the correct altitude by another route. One of Edinburgh's fascinating qualities is how a 2-dimensional street map is inadequate.
It all came back to me when the hotel reception explained that they, at street level, were on the 4th floor and my room was on the 3rd. In most places that would make no sense. In Edinburgh it makes perfect sense. I am indeed a few stories above the street; it's just a different street.
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Firenze
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I see there is upcoming industrial action at the National Museum of Scotland this week. As I never like to cross a picket line, perhaps not the cafe there?
My vote is for the cafe in the Festival Theatre in Nicolson St from 2.30ff (when I would aim to be there). It's central, ground level access and glass fronted - so easy to spot.
I don't know if tables are reservable - I'll try and check tomorrow. If not, I've had success before in turning up in a crowd and simply spreading over a couple.
Unless anyone has any other ideas?
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Dafyd
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Originally posted by Firenze:
My vote is for the cafe in the Festival Theatre in Nicolson St from 2.30ff (when I would aim to be there). It's central, ground level access and glass fronted - so easy to spot.
Sounds good. Mrs Dafyd won't be coming, so neither will Dafling minor. I think Dafling major is likely to prefer to stay with her mum.
(I will have photos on my phone. If my arm is twisted I might reluctantly have to show them to people.)
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Firenze
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I realise I have no idea of numbers - so have not pursued the table idea. Have also been cursed with stomach bug the last day or so, but hope to be able to stagger out tomorrow.
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kingsfold
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OK, am working on premise of 2.30pm Festival Theatre Cafe, Nicolson St. It looks like I just need to get out on North Bridge and keep going until I get there? That's simpler than I thought it might be...
[ 17. April 2015, 16:24: Message edited by: kingsfold ]
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Firenze
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From North Bridge, 5 or 6 minutes walk - can't miss it, glass frontage with zonking great posters for upcoming productions, and just opposite Surgeon's Hall (zonking great pillars). Cafe is on the left as you go in.
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strathclydezero
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2:30pm sounds good - see you all there.
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Cottontail
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I will be there for about 2.30pm, and look forward very much to seeing folks.
Hope you are feeling better tomorrow, Firenze.
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orfeo
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*looks up Festival Theatre*
Piece of cake!
The tricky bit is I don't know what any of you look like and vice versa!
[ 18. April 2015, 00:26: Message edited by: orfeo ]
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Lothlorien
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The tricky bit is I don't know what any of you look like and vice versa!
I've always found shipmates easy to pick. A certain je ne sais quoi.
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Piglet
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I've only ever been to one Ship-meet; I arrived first and when two of the others arrived I was fairly sure they were the people I was expecting but I was too much of a wuss to introduce myself straight away. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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kingsfold
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Scz is in the gallery if that helps....
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orfeo
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Anyway, I'll be the 6ft man with short balding hair, probably a blue tshirt and purple jumper and a need to lose layers the moment he comes inside the overheated building.
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Cottontail
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Originally posted by Piglet:
I've only ever been to one Ship-meet; I arrived first and when two of the others arrived I was fairly sure they were the people I was expecting but I was too much of a wuss to introduce myself straight away.
I did the same to you, Piglet. So quid pro quo.
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Derf
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Scz will have the sczlet in tow who is 3.5 and has her hair in a ponytail. Green coat and purple shoes.
I may or may not manage to join you later depending how long this service goes on for. Have fun!
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Firenze
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Crocheted ubertop in greens, blues, purples etc.
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Curiosity killed ...
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5'2" greying hair, glasses (probably), green flowery back pack, black coat (maybe), khaki clothes.
My normal device for London meets is bring mugs, but I wasn't thinking properly that far in advance. The other trick I've done is draw avatars. One time I was sitting near someone I thought looked likely and he wasn't sure about approaching the three of us (daughter and Ultracrepidarian) so I started drawing, and he introduced himself. It also helped everyone else find us.
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orfeo
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Right, that's over. Let future visitors be warned: the locals here will put you through terrifying rituals such as "chatting" and "eating cake".
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Firenze
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Your martyrdom by carrot cake impressed us all.
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orfeo
Ship's Musical Counterpoint
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And here was I thinking that the graceful figure I cut in my new kilt was going to be the key to getting the populace onside.
[ 18. April 2015, 18:12: Message edited by: orfeo ]
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Tree Bee
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
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The tricky bit is I don't know what any of you look like and vice versa!
I've always found shipmates easy to pick. A certain je ne sais quoi.
Indeed. Lothlorien and I met while crossing a Sydney street!
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Vulpior
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Originally posted by orfeo:
And here was I thinking that the graceful figure I cut in my new kilt was going to be the key to getting the populace onside.
Kilt! Will there be pics? Or perhaps kilts could be encouraged for the next local shipmeet.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Cottontail:
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Originally posted by Piglet:
... I was too much of a wuss to introduce myself straight away.
I did the same to you, Piglet. So quid pro quo.
That makes me feel much better.
Vulpior's right, Orfeo - you really must post some pictures. Enquiring minds need to know ... ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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Moo
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Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
No pictures by common consent
Chickens!
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Curiosity killed ...
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Some of us have had to sign restrictive employment agreements on social media and internet presence. I may not like my job , but I want to leave it under my own steam.
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Vulpior
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Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Some of us have had to sign restrictive employment agreements on social media and internet presence. I may not like my job , but I want to leave it under my own steam.
That sounds extremely restrictive. Never fear, though; while it would be pleasant to see the delightful countenances of Scottish shipmates, I was simply after seeing orfeo in a kilt!
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orfeo
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Alas, the kilt was destroyed during an unfortunate accident on my wild Saturday night, and I won't be bringing it back home where you might view it.
The same accident also ruined my yellow stockings, cross-gartered, and my Roman centurion's uniform. Shame, really.
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Firenze
Ordinary decent pagan
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Originally posted by orfeo:
Alas, the kilt was destroyed during an unfortunate accident on my wild Saturday night, and I won't be bringing it back home where you might view it.
I wondered about the sirens and the gunfire.
Looking out on a chill grey morning, I see you got the best of the weather.
(For those not here, yesterday was one of those pellucid days of intense blue sky and sharp, brilliant sunlight that the Scottish Spring does so well. And so infrequently.)
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orfeo
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There was a fun run this morning. Of COURSE it was grey and miserable.
Meanwhile, I have left Edinburgh and arrived in a land of grey half-light, wind and tinted windows. Technically it's Iceland but honestly it feels like I've stumbled across a lunar colony.
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Firenze
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Have some rotted shark and a slug of Black Death: I believe it's what they do for fun around there.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by orfeo:
... a land of grey half-light, wind and tinted windows. Technically it's Iceland ...
I don't care what the weather's like; there are no words for how envious I am.
Piglet, whose trips to Iceland were in December and February.
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