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MN September Shindig

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FrankWippery · 09/08/2012 11:15

Ok, so we have a venue, a growing list of those coming and Dances making lists.

I'm not going to give the address of the venue on this thread, but will put it in the FB Meet up Group and PM those who are not on FB. If you are and are not already in the group, please click the link and ask to be added and we shall do just that - just as soon as you have confirmed that you are coming and have made a payment of £20 to the Meet Up PayPal account.

The £20 will cover food (12-14ish decent sized canapés), anywhere between 2-4 drinks and, most importantly, cake. Depending on final numbers we have yet to decide whether to have a stock of paid for drinks - wine, beer, soft drinks perhaps, followed by a pay bar; or to do tokens of a set value that can be used for any drinks, again paying once you have used your tokens up.

The venue is just south of the river, next to Tower Bridge; BIWI, Pistey and I selflessly went and checked it out last week and it is lovely, great position and with easy transport to all London main line stations. Tube wise it has Northern Line, Jubilee Line and Circle/District lines running very close by.

With regard to food, when you have paid (please PM me or Pistey for the PayPal details as, again, I don't want to publish it for the world to see), could you please let me know any dietary requirements - allergies/vegetarian etc so that I can finalise the menu accordingly a couple of weeks before the bash.

Accommodation - we are hoping to sort out a group rate at a Travelodge, so if you are in need of a bed for the night, please do let me know and we can add you on to our list.

I will C&P the list of who is coming after this post. If you are coming and are not on it, please add yourself.

I think that's everything..... Any other questions, just let me know and I will, hopefully, be able to answer them.

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marriedinwhite · 25/08/2012 15:52

I don't think I register the names of people who flame me or have had sharp words with - apart from one or two but I don't think they are here although others may have different memories (quakes) - but I'm mighty confused now with the real names on facebook and the mnet names on here and who is actually who.

From the threads I remember Frank, Mrs DV, Big Tilly Mint, Getorf (I think hers was the first post I ever read on Mnet) Hully - mostly Frank and Mrs DV but that's because there are strands of similar experiences but although other names are familiar I think there's something about the anonymity of a forum where there isn't a face to put to name.

EchoBitch · 25/08/2012 16:09

South of the river you stop and you hold everything....

I never knew what they were on about...

Wish i could come too,Sad

FrankWippery · 25/08/2012 17:45

And you can't come because Echo? It had better be a mighty fine reason for me to excuse you, you know.

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bigTillyMint · 25/08/2012 22:47

Ooooh, married remembers me! Smile

Portofino, you have definitely upset me at least 4 or 5 times in the past, so I'll be at the front of the queueWink

JugglingWithFiveRings · 25/08/2012 23:22

Oh you have to come Echo and tell us about "stopping and holding everything" when you get south of the river. I was born and grew up in Saff London innit Grin - and have never heard that before Confused

I'm now hoping for a badge, a belgian chocolate, and a low carb nibbly thing ...

< she says as she scoffs a bag of microwave popcorn Smile >

FrankWippery · 26/08/2012 00:30

Porto upsets me most days. The only reason I am letting her stay with me is so I can do horrid tricks on her. That and the fact that she has promised me chocolate. Lots of it. No chocolate, no bed. It's quite simple.

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Portofino · 26/08/2012 08:47

I shallow ample time for chocolate purchasing before I catch the Eurostar!

NotShortImFunSized · 26/08/2012 11:37

Is it too late to join?!

I met a few of you at the Xmas meet last year. 'Twas much fun Grin Fond memories of shots and chair dancing!

When/where is this one?

FrankWippery · 26/08/2012 13:13

Of course it's not too late. It is at a bar just near Tower Bridge (if you are coming I will PM you the exact details as we don't want to publish them for all and sundry to see), and is on Saturday 29th September.

We have a Facebook group going that I can add you too if you are coming and want to be on it.

£20/head to include pretty substantial nibbles and 2-4 drinks, depending on what your tipple is. Pay bar after that.

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bigTillyMint · 26/08/2012 14:28

Funsized, do come - I am dying for an update on your sister's blind dateSmile

Rode past the venue just now - only 15mins from me by bike, but I don't think I'll be cycling on the night!

NotShortImFunSized · 26/08/2012 14:43

Frank that's brilliant, I definitely want to come, can't pay right now though, is that ok?

Tilly - Can't believe you remember the gorgeous blind date! (swoooon)

They saw each other a few more times, we had a couple of double dates together but unfortunately it all fizzled out. Shame really as he seemed to be a lovely chap. Sister found her Romeo though and is currently 4.5m pregnant Grin

It will be lovely to see everyone again and meet some new faces, although I won't be drinking so hope I'm not sitting in a corner all night like a party pooper!

FrankWippery · 26/08/2012 14:50

That's fine FunSized. Will need pennies by around 15th September if you can do that.

I'm off out now, but will update the list with your name when I'm back. Pleased that you can come.

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bigTillyMint · 26/08/2012 20:40

Awww, congratulations to your sisterSmile

ifiwasarichwoman · 27/08/2012 13:47

I'm the constant name changer - if anyone makes a lovely carrot cake please feel free to bring some - I LOVE carrot cake - I should learn to make it really.

:)

GetOrfMoiUsain · 27/08/2012 13:50

Don't let notshort come, she will shame us all, she looks about 18. Grin

bigtilly oh do come on your bike, then we can arrange drunken bike ride races up and down the street.

ifiwasarichwoman · 27/08/2012 13:56

I look like a middle aged weeble - so everyone will be putting me to shame!

I am looking forward to this.

JugglingWithFiveRings · 27/08/2012 14:13

I am a middle aged weeble Grin

  • so it's a toss up between dying my hair for the first time since those highlights as a teenager and mingling elegantly with all you young things ...

OR just wearing purple, being outrageously rude to anyone I take an irrational dislike to, and dancing on a table to Queen ....

Anyone help me with my dilemma ?

ifiwasarichwoman · 27/08/2012 14:15

OR just wearing purple, being outrageously rude to anyone I take an irrational dislike to, and dancing on a table to Queen ....

I vote for option 2 Grin

ifiwasarichwoman · 27/08/2012 14:17

warning poem just for juggling

JugglingWithFiveRings · 27/08/2012 14:29

Ah, thanks richwoman - quite a few bits of inspiration there !

I'll have to see if I can find a red hat perhaps from a charity shop, and maybe pick a bunch of flowers from someone's front garden on the way there ....

ifiwasarichwoman · 27/08/2012 14:38

:)

BIWI · 27/08/2012 14:54

I am no young thing, Juggling, so you'll be safe with me Grin

marriedinwhite · 27/08/2012 15:00

And me - but only if I survive a trip to Westfield that dd is dragging me to .....now!

BIWI · 27/08/2012 15:03
Grin
BellaVita · 27/08/2012 16:38

Hello Grin

Unfortunately I am back in England Sad hello rain Sad

I have had to resort to putting the heating on.

I am so looking forward to coming to London.

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