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Belgian mumsnetters meetup before kreecher leaves!

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Longtime · 03/05/2011 11:44

We need to organise this a bit in advance so that as many people as possible can come. It doesn't have to be lunch of course - we could make it dinner so that the working mums have more of a chance to come.

Any suggestions?

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RuthChan · 03/05/2011 20:51

When is she leaving?

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Longtime · 03/05/2011 21:32

Good question RuthChan. I've just sent her a message and will post when I get a reply.

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 04/05/2011 07:31

I've replied! I am leaving on August 1st with DD. As I explained to Longtime, DH is going to Thailand for a fortnight in July, so sometime then would be best. I need to ask him exactly when he is going, he's booked the flights but I wasn't really interested TBH.

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Longtime · 04/05/2011 07:38

Hi Kreecher

Have just replied but didn't for some reason register that July is already the summer holidays. We can certainly try and do something then (we don't away until August so I know we're free) with the dcs as well but I was hoping to do a lunch before they break up for summer so either this month or next.

Any suggestions for dates anyone?

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Portofino · 04/05/2011 09:28

I'm away for pretty much the whole of July. How about one of the BH's that are coming up? I am off work 2/3 June and 13th June for definite.

Other than that I can do most weekends til then. Not 10/11th June as going to the UK for a wedding, nor 23rd May as it is the Champions League final and DH is throwing a party (hopefully not too prematurely) - all are welcome!

Also happy to host something (BBQ?) at mine.....

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RuthChan · 04/05/2011 10:22

I'm away for the second half of July, but have few plans until then.
I'm up for a BBQ or lunch etc with our families or a quiet do with just adults.
I have a pretty empty diary, so am quite flexible except for weekday evenings.

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Portofino · 04/05/2011 11:19

Ruthchan - I must reorganise an evening to bring Thai food over now there is no risk of snow!

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RuthChan · 04/05/2011 18:13

Portofino: Now THERE'S a suggestion.
DH is away tomorrow night...

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Portofino · 04/05/2011 20:19

I can't do tomorrow but email me when he is away next.....

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 05/05/2011 07:54

TBH, I'd prefer an afternoon thing where we could bring our DC. I am prepared to host a BBQ in our miniscule back garden if anyone fancies that?

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Longtime · 05/05/2011 23:14

BBQ sounds good. Our garden's too small too. Porto's offering too :)

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 06/05/2011 08:36

Whichever suits. As I said, our garden really is miniscule, I'd estimate it is 10 metres long by about 4 metres wide. Not big enough to swing all the nine cats next door joined together.

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Portofino · 06/05/2011 09:18

I am happy to host! Our garden is not huge but we have quite a big terrace and a large table. Have quite a lot of space inside too in case it rains....

I could put the paddling pool/swingball out and force ask DH to wait on us.

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 06/05/2011 09:39

If you don't mind that would be fantastic. Me and DD could also supply swingball and some kebabs or pudding or something lovely.

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KeepCalmAndCurryOn · 06/05/2011 09:40

I do think YYF should be guest of honour ...

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Portofino · 06/05/2011 10:10

at YYF! How could we tempt him to come?

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 06/05/2011 11:29

Don't forget he's been demoted, he is now YF on acount of gorgeous Mrs YYF.

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RuthChan · 06/05/2011 12:22

I think I've missed something...

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 06/05/2011 13:02

If that's referring to YYF being demoted, it really is quite simple. He is married.

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Portofino · 07/05/2011 23:41

Still happy. I live very close to the Brussels Ring/E40. I know Belgo can get here on the bus from Leuven (as she has already been for coffee and twitched over my playmobile)

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 08/05/2011 06:36

OK, it seems to have settled on a do at Porto's. Can I suggest some dates that are good for me and DD. I doubt that DH would come, he is always busy at work and then he is going to Thailand for two weeks so me and littlekreech will be all alone

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belgo · 08/05/2011 06:38

'as she has already been for coffee and twitched over my playmobile'

your playmobil Portofino? I thought it was your dd's

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Portofino · 08/05/2011 09:34

If anyone has any preferences for a meet up location, that fine with me too! I don't want to takeover ....

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kreecherlivesupstairs · 08/05/2011 09:42

TBH, I don't think you are taking over. you are making life easy for the rest of us who osscilate between here, there or somewhere else.

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monkeybumsmum · 09/05/2011 16:02

Oooh, just seen this thread now! Count me in (I hope, depending on dates...)

Everyone is more than welcome to come here too, we have just spent literally days putting up a climbing frame so it would certainly keep kids occupied!

Will read back properly now to see if specific dates have been mentioned...