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ArachnidinElmet
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On the suggestion of Boogie and the prodding of Lothlorien I wondered if there was any interest in a Yorkshire shipmeet?
I've never been to one, but I hear they tend to involve Food and Drink quite prominently. ![[Smile]](smile.gif) Would Leeds or Huddersfield be most convenient for anyone coming from the West? I'd think Saturday would be the best day?
I couldn't make the first weekend in September, but am otherwise open to suggestions.
What does everyone think?
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Boogie
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Huddersfield and Saturday would be good for me and Twiglet
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Jengie jon
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I was beginning to think it was time for a Yorkshire meet and that Huddersfield would be the place to have it. Also, Saturdays often work for me as well.
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Sorry guys, Huddersfield is one of those places I visit fairly regularly, these days.
I have been looking at travel up for the weekend of 22/23 August to go walking.
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Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
I have been looking at travel up for the weekend of 22/23 August to go walking.
I'm free then
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LeRoc
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I might be persuaded to go to Huddersfield. But unfortunately not on 22/23 August.
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balaam
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For those wanting September, that's pretty much out for us. We are out of the country for the first three weekends.
The 22nd or 23rd sound good though. If anyone wants somewhere booking let me know.
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I have booked my tickets to come up next Saturday, arriving mid afternoon and going back late Sunday. Plan is to walk on Sunday, and if this meet goes ahead, meet on Saturday.
The Curious Kitten would be interested too.
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Jengie jon
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I am all a dither, between a partly booked holiday (long story) and not knowing a friend's funeral arrangements I do not know what I will be doing that weekend.
I will come if I can but nothing is certain.
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ArachnidinElmet
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I could do Saturday 22nd, and would also put my vote in for the Lebanese restaurant Balaam mentioned; I've wanted to eat there for a while.
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balaam
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So there are 6 so far (Possibly 8}
LRP and I.
Arachnid in Elmet
Boogie
Curiosity Killed... (Is The Curious Kitted a definite?
Jack o' the Green
Possible
Jengie Jon?
Any more?
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by balaam:
So there are 6 so far (Possibly 8}
LRP and I.
Arachnid in Elmet
Boogie
Curiosity Killed... (Is The Curious Kitted a definite?
Jack o' the Green
Possible
Jengie Jon?
Any more?
Don't forget Twiglet!
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Welease Woderwick
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Do you want me, or someone, to amend the thread title?
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Piglet
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Pennine Twigletmeet? ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Boogie
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Pennine Twigletmeet?
I must ring the restaurant and check she's allowed, they are obliged to accept Guide Dogs but with pups it's up to them (99% do)
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No - I phoned and poor wee Twiglet is not allowed. I always ask in advance with restaurants, although we have never been refused before. By law they have to accept Guide Dogs but with pups it's done on goodwill.
Sorry, I won't be able to come as it would be too long to leave pupster and Mr Boogs isn't home.
Ho-hum, pig's bum ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
eta - is anything else involved in the meet? Twiglet and I could just come to that bit if so
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I haven't checked, but how about a walk along the canal - 8 miles to get to Stanedge tunnel and Marsden, but there are a couple of other stopping off points before you get all the way out there. Train back to or from Marsden.
I'll check starters and main courses
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LeRoc
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I'll be on a flight to Bulawayo on Saturday. Have fun!
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Curiosity killed ...
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One vine leaves for starters, one Ajamee
One Bamya stew for main, one vegetarian goulash.
Apparently, the other alternative for things to do in Huddersfield is Castle Hill.
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ArachnidinElmet
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I'm doing nothing else that day and, by the look of the weather today, will be in docs and jeans rather than flimsy sandals, so I'd be up for a walk if others were. It's a shame, Boogie, if you're not able to come since you're the one who made the suggestion.
If not a walk, there could always be a pre-food pub visit (or both). The pub by the rail station is supposed to be very good and favoured by walkers and Real Ale drinkers alike.
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LeRoc
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ArachnidinElmet: favoured by walkers and Real Ale drinkers alike.
Are those mutually exclusive categories?
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ArachnidinElmet
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ArachnidinElmet: favoured by walkers and Real Ale drinkers alike.
Are those mutually exclusive categories?
I'll admit, there's a pretty big overlap.
Hope your Bulawayo trip goes well, LeRoc. Think of us in sunny Huddersfield.
Balaam, could I put an order in for Manakeesh as a starter and Maqluba for main? Many thanks.
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Jengie jon
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Decision time.
I have not heard about holiday but think that started Monday if it is on so I am coming. funeral is the Tuesday of the week afterwards.
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Jengie jon
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Slightly slower now as I have pm menu choices to Balaam.
If a walk goes ahead that would be great by me. I can be there by early afternoon and, therefore, can easily be at the pub by the station for a pre-meal drinks.
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balaam
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Change of plan.
Med One is booked up.
I am looking for alternatives.
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balaam
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Still on a Mediterranean Theme, Marimonte accepts guide dogs in training. Table for 8 people booked for 7 pm.
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It certainly does - now I'm really wishing I wasn't on the other side of the planet ...
Have a good one!
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ArachnidinElmet
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Looks good to me. Very snazzy.
I'm starting to feel a little paranoid though ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif) ; that's the second time I've nearly gone to the Lebanese restaurant only to be foiled at the last minute. Last time it was a death in the family (of the staff, not me).
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ArachnidinElmet: I'm starting to feel a little paranoid though ; that's the second time I've nearly gone to the Lebanese restaurant only to be foiled at the last minute. Last time it was a death in the family (of the staff, not me).
Don't ever go to Beirut (just to be sure).
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ArachnidinElmet
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ArachnidinElmet: I'm starting to feel a little paranoid though ; that's the second time I've nearly gone to the Lebanese restaurant only to be foiled at the last minute. Last time it was a death in the family (of the staff, not me).
Don't ever go to Beirut (just to be sure).
S'funny you should say that. My friend and I were only going to the restaurant as a consolation prize after our holiday in Morocco was cancelled due to a bombing. Honestly, I don't normally court that much bad luck...
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Brilliant - thanks balaam! Sorry I have been quiet, we've been in London for a few days.
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balaam
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There is something going on in Huddersfield Town Centre this weekend which I have not heard about. There are putting up stalls in front of the station, one of which is marked as New Zealand wine.
That's all I know at the moment.
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balaam: There are putting up stalls in front of the station, one of which is marked as New Zealand wine.
That's all I know at the moment.
LOL, that alone would have been enough to convince me
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balaam
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I am busy on the afternoon of the 22nd but will be there in the evening,
The Head of Steam is one of the pubs in the Station building, on the left facing the station. I suggest meeting up there in the early evening. It has real ale and cider, something that Mediterranean restaurants lack..
If anyone wants to walk with Ck... to Marsden in the afternoon, you'll have to arrange it with her, but I think it too far for an afternoon. Bus or train to Slaithwaite then walk to Marsden would be better, you wont have to force the pace. The first bit of canal out of Huddersfield is not as scenic as the last part anyway.
As for me, I'm hoping to get to the Head of Steam about 6.
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OK, I was holding back slightly to see if offspring could eat at this restaurant. She's been to check and they are fine about dairy-free, gluten-free, shellfish-free, nut-free food.
I get in at 13:40, in theory, but from past experience of this route* I could be delayed.
My rough calculation was 8 miles at 2 miles per hour (reasonable to slow on a canal towpath, but depends on the size of the party) would take 4 hours. 2pm to 6pm looks possible, plus journey back. I know I'll want to walk after 3 hours on a bus and train.
Looking there is a bus every 10 minutes to Slaithwaite from Huddersfield and a half hourly train. Half hourly bus back from Marsden and half hourly train.
* Megabus Prime - train to East Midland Parkway, bus from there. I never book this journey early enough to get cheap train tickets, so usually end up on this route.
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Boogie
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Twiglet can't have her paws on grass yet 'till after her next vaccination, so we'll be at the Head of Steam at 6pm.
Next time we'll do the walk too
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Jengie jon
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Right, a walk would be good from my perspective. There is a train that gets me in just before 1pm (yes I know Curiosity Killed said she arrived at 1:30 pm, but the Lincoln-> Huddersfield train line is notorious for delays). One slight snag, I have not been in Huddersfield for thirty years except to Mirfield.
So I need someone else to suggest a meeting place though I note there appears to be a Greggs and a Coffee Express at the bus station. Not for food just as a place to wait for the other people. I am open to other suggestions.
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LRP
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There are seats outside the train station and the fountains are pretty.Although curiosity bus arrives in bus station and the stop is close to Greggs.
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ArachnidinElmet
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Jengie, weather and trains willing, I'm hoping to go on the walk too. Shall I meet you by the statue of Harold Wilson outside the rail station when your train comes in and we can walk up to the bus station to meet Curiosity Killed?
I'm not fully kitted up, walking wise, but IIRC Marsden towpath is not exactly Snowden. Hopefully, we won't be too muddy and horrible to meet the rest of you in The Head of Steam.
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Jengie jon
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That sounds good to me.
I am packing a change of clothing (I got well and truly muddied a couple of walks ago and ended up buying trousers and sandals to get home).
Jengie
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balaam
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Harold's statue may be obscured by the stalls in the square but it is directly in front the station. But he is by a Pimms stall
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Jengie jon
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Oh well starting off in the right way!
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