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Durham/Newcastle/in-between 2011: the Spiglet has arrived!

383 replies

StealthPolarBear · 01/06/2011 16:47

Waiting for Kara...

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Indith · 17/06/2011 19:35

Yes yes yes, lots of summer meets, got to do something while dc are off school/nursery and all the groups shut down for the holidays!

SongBirdsKeepSinging · 17/06/2011 20:51

Yey! Be nice to meet people, been up here awhile but only know people through dp.

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StealthPolarBear · 17/06/2011 22:46

Just a thought...could people do the aftrernoon of the 29th? I will likely be in town with time to kill
Don't change plans for me, but i've not seen anyone say they can't
I will have children too

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ipswichwitch · 18/06/2011 11:58

morning ladies, just popped over from the NE thread to say hello. all this talk of cake is making me very hungry!!! would love to meet up but have to work full time (during the week) until mat leave starts in mid sept. come sept tho, i will be up for as much cake n chat as you like :)

KaraStarbuckThrace · 18/06/2011 12:59

29th I think is doable - should we make it lunch time and then SPB can join us in the afternoon, I don't want to head back home too late, so will need to set off back around 3pm to avoid the rush hour traffic on the A19, and pick DS up from nursery at 4pm.

So how about 12.30pm on Wed 29th? Lunch then cake? Or cake for lunch Grin

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StealthPolarBear · 18/06/2011 13:57

For me it might depend on the plans I make with my parents, sorry - am at work in the morning and then getting them sometime and DS has a hospital appt at 4pm.
Maybe should ask parents to drop them iff where I work at 12, and then I can walk down from there?

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KaraStarbuckThrace · 19/06/2011 09:52

That would be good! I'm sure T&A would love to see the new babies :)

spiggy · 19/06/2011 12:33

Sounds good to me- and nice to see some new faces. Have asked for suggestions on the other NE for what people would like to do for a more Newcastle based meet.

LeggyBlondeNE · 20/06/2011 09:30

sad face

I'll be on a plane to Montpellier on the 29th. And there I was las tnight watching One Born Every Minute and positively craving some squishy newborn cuddles!

On the other hand, I'll be going to Montpellier... Sun, precious Sun!

KaraStarbuckThrace · 20/06/2011 17:59

Montpellier Envy

Aww don't worry there will be more meet ups!!

KenDoddsDadsDog · 20/06/2011 20:27

Hello! Another newcomer. Hopefully will get to a meet up that isn't in working hours. Looking forward to meeting some fellow mners. Don't think I know any!

KaraStarbuckThrace · 21/06/2011 09:36

Kenn welcome! We normally meet up during the week for cake/lunch, but we also go out for meals on Saturday nights - usual to the Capital Indian so you would be more than welcome to join us!

Perhaps we should organise something? I think I have a window of opportunity at the moment where I would bring dd (as she tends to cluster feed in the evening). We have talked about the Fat Buddha and getting a private dining room?

I'll need to check diary and then I'll come up with some dates.

cosysocks · 22/06/2011 14:36

hello.... I've wandered in from the NE thread.
love the idea of chatting to fellow MNetters stops those 'oh I heard it somewhere moments' when I realise I'm telling someone about something I'veseen on here.

Indith · 22/06/2011 15:42

Hello!

Good to see people dropping in, stick around!

So cake on the 29th. Time? Place? (like I need to ask!)

KenDoddsDadsDog · 22/06/2011 19:10

Look forward to it. Wish I was able to come for cake too. Damn job Smile

KaraStarbuckThrace · 22/06/2011 20:03

12:30pm, Cafe Continental?

Works out quite well for me now, have had appt for DD's hearing test which is at 10:15, so will head up to Durham straight afterwards.

DamselInDisarray · 22/06/2011 20:08

I might be able to do the 29th. I'm graduating the day before (in another city) but I should be fine for the wednesday. I don't know Durham at all though, so I'll let other people decide and try to find you on the day.

KaraStarbuckThrace · 22/06/2011 20:43

Cafe Continental is at the bottom of Elvet Bridge. Hope you can join us though but there will be other meet ups.

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StealthPolarBear · 22/06/2011 21:05

so afternoon of 29th :)

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spiggy · 23/06/2011 09:31

I can't come on the 29th now Sad as I have an interview that day Smile. It isn't promotion so no extra money but for a development programme for high performers. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

KaraStarbuckThrace · 23/06/2011 09:41

Awww sorry you cant make it, but good luck for the interview!!

Indith · 23/06/2011 13:23

Oh no Spiggy! I mean, great on the interview, that part sound like a Very Good Thing but shame we won't see you.

I need to go write this down somewhere, next week is getting busy!

Hope you can join us Damsel.

Look forward to meeting the wee one and hopefully a new face or two :)

KaraStarbuckThrace · 23/06/2011 17:36

Damsel - if you PM me, I can provide you with my mobile number if you need directions.

spiggy · 24/06/2011 08:58

and I'll miss seeing the lovely snuggly C Sad There are only 10 places on the programme so I'm not holding my breath- especially as I have to do a presentation which I hate

are you more up my way? (S shields/sunderland) Or are you down Durham way?

juneybean · 24/06/2011 13:47

Good luck Spiggy!

I won't be around on the 29th as I'm down London for a few weeks, but will hopefully catch up with you soon :)