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Thread: MancsMeet? May Day Bank holiday w/e
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Qoheleth.
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My employers are kindly sending me to Manchester at the end of April. Fortunately, they've told me to book a return ticket ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) .
My plans aren't yet fully formed, but I expect to be open to offers from the evening of Fri 29th until the afternoon of the BH Mon 2nd if someone would care to organise a meet or two.
I can't bring chilli ![[Mad]](angryfire.gif) , but I can supply Rosa Mystica ![[Axe murder]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif) at a discount if ordered in advance (see sig).
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LeRoc
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I'd be more than willing to come up to Manchester, but it's unlikely that I'll be in the UK around that time.
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balaam
Making an ass of myself
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I work for a bank, so bank holidays are always free days ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I should be able to make it through the Pennines. I expect LRP will be with me.
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Boogie
Boogie on down!
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I'm free on the 30th (daytime) so long as puppy can come too
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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<Bumpity, bump>
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Curiosity killed ...
Ship's Mug
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I was hoping to come and play, but I've been told I'm helping at a May Fayre on the Saturday (30 April) which is going to wipe out Saturday and probably part of Sunday. I am not best pleased.
(The same organising hand has also deemed me non-essential at a trip to see Stomp, which I'd quite like to see, after telling me to keep that weekend free. So I didn't book to go to Oxford Folk Weekend, and the accommodation I was hoping to use is no longer available. Colour me even less amused.)
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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We're now two weeks away from this weekend, so if we can find a time that's convenient and local Shipmates can recommend a venue, we're on. My times are still fairly flexible as per the OP.
I've not visited Manchester before, so would also be glad of suggestions for must-visit places. I'm likely to be based in Sale, but public transport looks plentiful.
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LRP
Shipmate
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Sat or Mon should be okay plenty of trains for Balaam and myself to catch. There are a few Manx shipmates who should be able to make recommendations of things to do if they are available. If not we can make a few of our own suggestions but coming from theme other side of the pennies we only know parts of Manchester.
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mark_in_manchester
not waving, but...
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Thanks Q for the prod. I'm in a slightly tight situation regarding childcare; I wouldn't want folks to organise a date with me in mind and then not be able to come. So far it looks like the evenings of the BH weekend are free, so I hope to join you all, but I'll have to pull out if I end up looking after the kids.
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mark_in_manchester
not waving, but...
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Tried to edit, but too late - so just to add:
If it ends up being a daytime thing then I'll have a go at getting away for a bit; I'll have to see.
Things to do in and around Manchester - science museum, Styal Mill, walk the canals through the city (perhaps avoid the bit under Pic. station unless you're a hard nut or you like cottaging and the smell of p*ss ) - what kind of things do you like? Manchester art gallery, Whitworth a.g., Salford City a.g. are all good - personally I'm less keen on the Lowry centre which is a shame as I love Lowry and used to enjoy going to see the pics when they were at the Salford city place.
The city had industry before I got here ('89) and for most of my time here it had post-industrial decay, which I liked. Now it seems to have a lot of new hotels, bars and estate agents - people must find something to come and look at!
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(so good, I wanted to see it after my posts and not only after those of shipmate JBohn from whom I stole it)
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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So - Saturday, then? Daytime suits Boogie + dog.
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LRP
Shipmate
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Saturday's okay suggest meeting up about 2 any suggestions where can come earlier if preferred.
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Qoheleth.
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I already have a lunch time meet, so perhaps a bit later?
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LRP
Shipmate
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Okay how about 3pm or 4
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LRP
Shipmate
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We will be coming into Manchester Piccadilly.Manchester Victoria is closed.just let us know if you still want to meet.
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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Yes, certainly still want to meet. Will PM with phone number
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LRP
Shipmate
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Okay just in case anyone else decides to join us. Meet at Piccadilly Gardens Tourist information about 3.30 3.45 today.
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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We'll be there!
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The Scrumpmeister
Ship’s Taverner
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We're still in Manchester if you want to join us, Boogie.
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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Lovely mini-meet with lovely people. Extractor fan ... ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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LRP
Shipmate
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Yes lovely to meet up with you both.
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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... and m_in_m and I managed to arrange to meet up today, on my way back to the station
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The Scrumpmeister
Ship’s Taverner
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I had a really lovely time. Good to catch up.
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