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50 Bookers 2025 Meet Up

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MamaNewtNewt · 27/03/2025 12:44

Just setting up a chat to firm up plans for a Southern meet up and a Northern meet up.

Lets see who is interested, then firm up locations and dates.

I know there are a few of us who want to come but might not be able to make it, so no judgement at all for those who decide nearer the time that they can’t make it. Hope to meet some of you this year!

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TimeforaGandT · 19/07/2025 10:52

Hopefully with you about 11.15/11.20

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 19/07/2025 10:51

bibliomania · 14/07/2025 18:52

I won't be there as I need to drop off DD to her DoE silver expedition up in northern parts, but will be thinking of you all.

Your poor daughter @bibliomania, I hope the weather is better ooop North than it is in London.

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 10:47

@Terpsichore yep, I got booted off the bus unless I fancied ending up in Elephant and Castle. Now in an Uber from Holborn - it says ETA 10.58 but who knows.

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 19/07/2025 10:38

On my way! Agree what to wear was a problem. Opted for 3/4 lengths and water proof sandals. Think I’m going to freeze!

Terpsichore · 19/07/2025 10:32

I’m a bit late with this warning but Waterloo Bridge is CLOSED TO TRAFFIC - for anyone intending to come by bus from the Aldwych end

TimeforaGandT · 19/07/2025 10:27

Clothing dilemma is weather related rather than anything else.

TimeforaGandT · 19/07/2025 10:26

I am still deciding what to wear - aagh - but will be leaving very shortly!

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 10:17

p.s. for those who haven’t met me or cannot remember I am wearing a white and yellow striped shirt, have a basket bag (very suitable for the weather) and glasses.

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 10:14

I am on the bus that will take me to the place. It can take 30 mins or it can take an hour, so feel free to grab a table and let others know. If I remember correctly there are some long ones in the middle.

SheilaFentiman · 19/07/2025 09:38

I’m not going to make it, I’m afraid - I was hoping to squeeze in a couple of hours in London. this morning before choir rehearsal locally all afternoon and concert this evening but I think I will be too exhausted! Have a great time.

Terpsichore · 19/07/2025 09:34

It’s that worst-of-all-possible-combinations: a) wet and b) hot 😩

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 08:50

I do not possess: any light sort of raincoat (mum football duty extremely warm waterprooof only) or, apparently, an umbrella

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 19/07/2025 08:47

Have landed 🛩 It was a bumpy ride!

Cherrypi · 19/07/2025 08:20

I've dug out my winter boots and currently debating between jacket and brolly or full on cagoule.

bibliomania · 19/07/2025 07:44

Have fun everybody!

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 07:40

The sort of place you are NOT obliged to eat I believe - duh.

AgualusasLover · 19/07/2025 07:40

<sigh> rain!

Hopefully the book stalls will be open, they are almost all under the bridge so I am hopeful.

Anyway, I plan to update here as I go along rather than risk missing people on email. So I’ll post when I arrive with approx location, what I am wearing or something.

Apologies in advance to all those I have met before in London and Manchester but will fail to recognise and absolutely will not be able to put names to faces (and don’t get me started on real names).

You all have my number as well, so I think we are all set.

First location from 11 (timings flex according to your own agenda)

1245 lunch location which is essentially the same building (it’s the sort of place you are obliged to eat)

I imagine very fluid between these two things to check out the second hand books etc

noodlezoodle · 19/07/2025 00:06

Amber weather warning in place! I am packing my armbands.

Am sure we'll manage to meet but am expecting to be damp and/or dishevelled.

Terpsichore · 18/07/2025 21:22

It might be raining, unfortunately. An umbrella definitely needed.

MegBusset · 18/07/2025 20:03

I have new reading glasses, so after a couple of years of only being able to read on Kindle, I can now buy paper books again! So will definitely be on the lookout for a purchase or two.

TimeforaGandT · 18/07/2025 19:48

I'm on RWYO so shouldn't be buying books - eek

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 18/07/2025 17:01

Thanks! I think I'll go with light layers.
Dress like an onion :) * *

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/07/2025 16:57

Hope you all have a wonderful day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you ate and what books you all bought.

TimeforaGandT · 18/07/2025 16:45

Yes, still hot and muggy but thunderstorms expected overnight so should be cooler tomorrow.

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 18/07/2025 16:41

I have a fondness for tote bags.
I have packed my little backpack. And brolly. Wondering what to wear. Is it very hot and muggy still, Londoners?

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