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So, we thought we'd have a sort of Mumsnet open day...

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JustineMumsnet · 24/02/2014 17:29

Ever found yourself wondering, in an idle moment, what really goes on at MNHQ? If you’re curious to know who’s in charge of the big red delete button, what we keep in our biscuit tin, and whether we do, in fact, harbour mainland UK’s largest cache of gin well, here’s your chance. On Wednesday 26th March we’re planning to throw open our doors to five nosy interested Mumsnetters, who’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to uncover our deepest, darkest secrets.

Attendees will be treated to

  • a tour of MNHQ (which will take approx 10 mins)
  • the opportunity to grill our community, content, bloggers, events and campaigns folks on anything you fancy
  • the chance to ransack our books box for a load of freebies
  • lunch on me (possibly with Wine)

We’ll also do our best to organise an exciting webchat guest for the day, so you can see backstage on those too.

Our offices are in central-ish London (Kentish Town); if you’re likely to be within striking distance on March 26th, and fancy a nose around, add your name to this thread; we’ll stick it in a hat and do a Hunger Games-style reaping on Monday 3rd March. Come on now, don’t be shy - what could possibly go wrong?

[May the odds be ever in your favour]

OP posts:
MrsSippie · 01/03/2014 09:37

I'll enter the ballot as am teetotal and can sensibly report back Wink

Lavenderhoney · 01/03/2014 08:55

I'd like to come, please add me!

If the guest is someone hot I promise not to embarrass you all or myself, obviously ( looks serious and intelligent)

TheHoneyBadger · 01/03/2014 08:30

ooh i want to do this please!

i could really do with the inspiration tbh. it is absolutely critical i can come up with the hootzpah (can't even spell it see?) or whatever it is i need to start my own business and turn things around for me and my son.

if you don't pick me could you give me a job instead please? something i can do from home - i offer tons of skills and work for peanuts.

ComfyLeatherChair · 01/03/2014 07:38

I could come and run the creche?

DowntonTrout · 01/03/2014 07:29

I'd like to come.

I don't mind being the token northerner, just for balance you understand. I have lots of good reasons to be down in London that day.

I'll go anywhere for a free lunch with wine

NymodigFruOla · 01/03/2014 06:59

OddFodd, isn't Olivia on maternity leave at the moment?

ladymalfoy · 01/03/2014 05:05

Me please!

MadIsTheNewNormal · 01/03/2014 03:54

I can't go, although I'd love to. I bet it would be fascinating.

There will be all sorts of conspiracy theories over this though.

Well known, well loved? You got hand selected. But there won't be more than three of you - too obvious.

MN Royalty? They wouldn't dare. They'd never hear the last of it.

Well known Smuggy Smart Arse and total biatch with a high deletion rate? You got disqualified at the start line.

Well known Pain In The Vagina who gives MNHQ a hard time like they are Jeremy Paxman? Well it could go either way, but if you get invited watch your back and wear a stab vest. It's a trap.

Total nobdie? They picked you for balance, and so there will be no accusations of favouritism.

Grin
Solo · 01/03/2014 01:16

It could be my Golden Birthday Gift from y'allGrin PLEASE!!!! I deserve it!!!

IamtheZombie · 01/03/2014 00:43

Zombie shuffles back into thread.

Jumps up and down waving at Justine.

Ponders tweeting Justine, Carrie, Rebecca and Rowan with bribes.

Settles for waving some more.

#teamzombie

OddFodd · 28/02/2014 23:53

Yes but only if I get 1-2-1 time with Olivia because we need to discuss Stuff. Rob Stuff.

She'll know what I mean.

PotatoPolly · 28/02/2014 23:46

please put my name in!Smile

caketinrosie · 28/02/2014 23:44

Pick me! Pick me! I always got picked for rounders! never got picked big loser Grin

scottishmummy · 28/02/2014 23:38

I am of course unavailable but think it'd be fun to be nosy,footer aboot,sling you all a deafie

FirstOnRecallDay · 28/02/2014 23:33

I'm game. Good luck all!

scottishmummy · 28/02/2014 23:31

I'd love to footer aboot at mnhq be like the devil wear Prada cupboard moment

LoreleisSecret · 28/02/2014 23:23

Ohhh me please!!!!
HQ isn't far away from me SmileSmile

Choccyjules · 28/02/2014 23:07

Watching a webchat would be fun. Especially after Wine

afussyphase · 28/02/2014 23:04

Me too please! I'm stoked that HQ is so near my house (smegs, I could cycle over too..) :)

rootypig · 28/02/2014 23:04

Meeeeee

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 28/02/2014 22:21

Teachers' strike on that day... could be a child care prob for some. I'll be striking so count me in!!

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 28/02/2014 22:12

Go on then... I'm sure DH can leave work to pick DD up for me.

TeamEdward · 28/02/2014 22:09

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

peekaboo1 · 28/02/2014 22:02

Me me me!!! Adding name, jumping up and down waving arms in the air and making general fool of self (as usual).

whereswaldo · 28/02/2014 22:01

Me too!