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Edinburgh Meet-up

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JanZ · 21/02/2002 14:41

Rosy - as requested, here is a new thread for an Edinburgh meet-up.

(You need to go into "Topics", choose a subject area - in this case "Other subjects", go down to the bottom of the list and there you'll find the option to "Create New Conversation".)

July 28 sounds OK with me. We've still not planned our holidays yet, but we're not likely to be away at that time (what's the point of going at peak season until you're forced to by school terms!).

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Mima · 21/02/2002 16:13

I do not get back until Sunday 29 July so I cannot do 28 July.

Mima · 21/02/2002 16:16

Regarding meeting, the Botanics is good to meet up in and they have a great wee cafe that does good food, you can sit inside or outside. Umbertos is a kiddie free restaurant in Bonnington Road, that has a kiddies play area in it, there is also the new Alphabet Hotel in Corstorphine Road that has a kiddies play area.

SueDonim · 21/02/2002 16:22

I'm moving abroad at the beginning of July, so I'll have dip out of this meet-up, sorry.

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JanZ · 21/02/2002 16:52

SueDonim - would you be able to come if we had it earlier, or are you going to be too busy getting ready to move? You've posted such a lot of thought provoking and intelligent stuff, I'd be interested to meet you!

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SueDonim · 22/02/2002 01:40

Depending on dates, Janz, I'm sure I could take a day off from the packing, but please don't change the date just to suit me. As for being thought provoking and intelligent - it's very nice of you to say so, but I fear you'll be very disappointed in the real me!!

Rosy · 25/02/2002 15:46

Suedonim, we couldn't possibly have a meet-up without you! (Where are you going by the way?) What dates do other people suggest? I'm away at Easter (last weekend in March) and possibly for a week at the end of May, but am free apart from that.

SueDonim · 25/02/2002 19:16

I'm fairly easy on dates, although I can't make 20th April, 25th May or anything after 22nd June inclusive. Rosy, we're moving to Indonesia. DH is going on Thursday, eek!

TigerFeet · 27/02/2002 14:49

I've just seen this topic and am another Edinburgh gal. Do any of you know one another already and if not how did you find out you were all in Edinburgh? How old are your children and how many do you all have? I have a little boy who will be 2 at the end of April. Do any of you do Tumbletots at Cluny Church? This is such a good website and I've found the chats v. interesting - esp. the 'heated' discussion between under the twins topic between Bundle & Callie. Look forward to reading your messages.

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JanZ · 27/02/2002 15:24

Hi TigerFeet! (BTW - did you ever see Mud perform?) I think only one of us is from Edinburgh - but it seemed to be a good central point as there are people from South West Scotland, Ayrshire, Aberdeen (from what I can recall). I'm in Glasgow. I've never met anyone from Mumsnet - yet! I think we've worked out where we're from either from "Meet-up" threads or from passing comments on other threads.

I've only got the one ds - now 17 months, and having been a wee bit late walking is now making up for lost time! (See the thread on "Lost Baby!" )

Going back to potential dates, how about the first or second weekend in June - that way SueDonim could make it before she goes off. Does any one have a preference for a Saturday or a Sunday?

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Mima · 27/02/2002 15:46

I live in Edinburgh. I used to do the Tumble Tots at Cluny Church (son is now 3.5) but we transferred to Murrayfield as it is nearer to us.

I am around on the first two weeks of June.

TigerFeet · 27/02/2002 21:56

Forgot to say but one of my friends is the restaurant manager at Alphabet so I'm sure he would arrange something if that was a possible location. I'm free to meet anytime after mid-April.

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JanZ · 28/02/2002 08:58

Ignorant question - where's Alphabet?

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TigerFeet · 28/02/2002 09:05

It's on Corstorphine Road after the Zoo heading towards the Gyle (near the pram centre).

Rosy · 11/03/2002 15:29

We went to Alphabet for lunch on Saturday, and it was fantastic - exceptionally child friendly, but also great food. (We both had to have dessert & wine in the name of research!) It's obviously very successful too, as all the non-smoking tables were booked. So I think it would be a great place to meet up.

How about getting together a bit earlier, in case other things come up in June? By my calculations we could do 27/4, or 4,11 or 18/5. (Assuming Saturday is better for those travelling). Where are Loobie & Harrysmum? Are you still up for the meet-up? And anyone else, obviously - speak now!

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JanZ · 11/03/2002 16:48

27/4 and 11/5 are fine with me and 4/5 might be OK. 18/5 I might be away at a family reunion.

Good to hear that Alphabet was so good. Do you think TigerFeet will be able to arrange a discount?!

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TigerFeet · 12/03/2002 20:30

I will certainly speak to him once a date and numbers are confirmed

SueDonim · 13/03/2002 00:08

27/4, 4/5 and 11/5 are all okay for me at the moment. Is this with or without offspring??

heather3325 · 13/03/2002 12:58

hi i have three children and i would like to hear from other mums,i am new to this.look forward to hear from any other mums.

Rosy · 01/05/2002 15:55

Hi everyone, thought I'd start this up again. Such is my exciting social life that I still don't have anything booked for w/e of 11 May. Anyone fancy lunch, say 1pm, at "Agenda" as it's now called? Hope to see a flurry of responses when I come in in the morning! (I don't want to bring my dd btw, but I'd be happy to see anyone else's).

SueDonim · 01/05/2002 16:28

Oh, boo hoo, I'm going to Brussels for the weekend on 10th May, so I'll miss the meet-up.

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JanZ · 02/05/2002 09:01

Sorry - but my aunt is over from South Africa that weekend (she arrives on the Friday), and as she's only here for a few days, we'll have to make ourselves available (although ds is the one she'll be most interested in!). Pity - because I too had been thinking of reviving this thread! (especially as SueDonim will be away soon).

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Rosy · 02/05/2002 09:45

Right. 18th May anyone?

SueDonim · 02/05/2002 11:09

Drat and double drat. I don't think I'm going to be able to make any weekend at all, unfortunately. DH gets home from Indonesia on 17th and DS1 is coming for the weekend, so I can't really say 'Hi' and walk out! Following w/end is DS's marriage blessing and w/end after that, we leave for Indonesia.

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JanZ · 22/07/2002 16:49

I thought I'd resurrect this thread as there seems to be renewed interest in an Edinburgh meet-up.

I'm up for it, but as a Glaswegian, don't really know the restaurants in Edinburgh (although I don't mind venturing across to the East Coast). Is someone up for choosing a restaurant?

Weekends would be better for me, so what about something at the end of August?

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Harrysmum · 22/07/2002 17:04

Hi, I had at some stage previously offered to do this but various horrible family things got in the way and it was something that had to go. It would be lovely to meet other Scottish mumsnetters. Favourite Edinburgh place at the moment is the Dome on George Street (beautiful former bank, great food, great service); is child-friendly if you're taking one or two but not sure that 10-15 grown-ups plus at least one child each could be accommodated so it would need to be an adults only affair! End of August is still prime festival time so wonderful atmosphere and heaps going on if people wanted to do other things whilst in Edinburgh. Booking now would be advised in that case, otherwise things calm down early September-ish.