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!!!a mumsnet xmas meet part 3!!!

331 replies

Tortington · 15/08/2006 01:47

18th November 8pm ruby there is a map.

please copy and paste your name to the bottom of the list.

1 custykid
2 rhubybaby
3 serenity
4 flutterbee
5 bresha
6 CD
7 bugsy
8 fattiemamma
9 carmenere
10 panina
11 UCm
12 WelshBoris
13 sherlock
14 Uwila
15 gobbledigook (any date I think)
16 crunchie - the new GOD
17 Tamba ( we love you tamba, cant wait to meet you tamba)
18 Spidermama
19 hunker (you bastard....) (any date, am easy...)
20 mustrunmore
21 hat
22 JoolsToo (I'm sure she won't mind me adding her - any date I think)
23 PanicPants
24 theflumpsmum
25 MagicGenie
26 Kiwikat
27 sunnydelight (not 11th)
28 ledodgyrobespierre
29 rbj949703
30 CarlK
31 whimsy
32 nutcracker (18th or 25th please
33 VVVQV (how very dare you forget me.....also very lovely cleavage )
34 bubble99
35 mistressmiggins
36 peachygirl
37 beetle73
38 imaginaryfriend
39 Essbee
40 MarsLady
41 Babyonboard
42 Rabbitrabbit
43 Kelly1978
44 FrannyandZooey
45 DVX
46 Sophable
47 www
48 psychomum5
49 jasnem
50 stitch
51 NomDePlume
52 Southeastastra
53 ScummyMummy (who already has a very lovely badge.)
54 Gizmo
55 MrsBigD
56 unicorn (hey mrs bd we can travel together?!)
57 tallmummy (fattiemamma - I could meet you on the train at Crawley!)
58 SaintGeorge (come hell or high water)
59 Winnie
60 MadameButterly
61 Quootiepie
62 Amiable
63 Ladymuck
64 Flamesparrow
65 Willow 2
66 Neversaynever
67 Luvmubabes
68 Loujay
69 Nanou1
70 MrsRecycle (she doesn't know yet, but she's coming!)
71 oops
72 alittlebitshy
73 jofeb04
74 Sallystrawberry
75 Amanda1
76 Bluesarahjayne
77 Kimi
78 Robinhoodspantfloss
79 Caligula
80 Intergalacticwalrus
81 ComeOVeneer
82 Kaloo20 - but can only do 25th on charity cycle for Tommys on 18th in Vietnam, please make it 25th

this new thread is to help those with dial up or slow connection - not cos am up mi own arse or owt. "...ooooooh get her another xmas thread"

OP posts:
sleepycat · 20/08/2006 19:12

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 21:05

We'll employ a porter for you sleepymum

Hunker, you ARE coming. Okay?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 21:07

1 custykid
2 rhubybaby
3 serenity
4 flutterbee
5 bresha
6 CD
7 bugsy
8 fattiemamma
9 carmenere
10 panina
11 UCm
12 WelshBoris
13 sherlock
14 Uwila
15 gobbledigook (any date I think)
16 crunchie - the new GOD
17 Tamba ( we love you tamba, cant wait to meet you tamba)
18 Spidermama
19 prettymum (im new so plz talk to me!!)
20 mustrunmore
21 hat
22 JoolsToo (I'm sure she won't mind me adding her - any date I think)
23 PanicPants
24 theflumpsmum
25 MagicGenie
26 Kiwikat
27 sunnydelight (not 11th)
28 ledodgyrobespierre
29 rbj949703
30 CarlK
31 whimsy
32 nutcracker (18th or 25th please
33 VVVQV (how very dare you forget me.....also very lovely and witty)
34 bubble99
35 mistressmiggins
36 peachygirl
37 beetle73
38 imaginaryfriend
39 Essbee
40 MarsLady
41 Babyonboard
42 Rabbitrabbit
43 Kelly1978
44 FrannyandZooey
45 DVX
46 Sophable
47 psychomum5
48 jasnem
49 stitch
50 NomDePlume
51 Southeastastra
52 ScummyMummy (who already has a very lovely badge.)
53 Gizmo
54 MrsBigD
55 unicorn (hey mrs bd we can travel together?!)
56 tallmummy (fattiemamma - I could meet you on the train at Crawley!)
57 SaintGeorge (come hell or high water)
58 Winnie
59 MadameButterly
60 Quootiepie
61 Amiable
62 Ladymuck
63 Flamesparrow
64 Willow 2
65 Neversaynever
66 Luvmubabes
67 Loujay
68 Nanou1
69 MrsRecycle (she doesn't know yet, but she's coming!)
70 oops
71 alittlebitshy
72 jofeb04
73 Sallystrawberry
74 Amanda1
75 Bluesarahjayne
76 Kimi
77 Robinhoodspantfloss
78 Caligula
79 Intergalacticwalrus
80 ComeOVeneer
81 Kaloo20 - but can only do 25th on charity cycle for Tommys on 18th in Vietnam, please make it 25th
82 Marina
83 Alliebongo + 1 possibly!
84 Horseshoe
85 Uselessmum + 1 (if possible)
86 Mhamai
87 anorak
88 shanaz (im new so plz talk to me!!)
89 HunkerMunker (is definitely coming or else VVVQV will cry into her wine all evening and Hunker would never ever inflict that onto other MNers, oh no, it'd be wrong. Sick and wrong)

crunchie · 20/08/2006 22:11

I don't care if some of you want to go elsewhere beforehand or whatever, just to let you know there is a door charge after 9pm, so if you are coming late, come before then (although I am happy to negotiate a discount)

Just to set the record straight though IT IS NOT A CLUB!! It is a bar with a DJ where you can sit and chat - nice comfy sofas, AND where you can stand and dance.

The reason I suggested this was purely that last year it was tough on Custy, a nightmare of pre-ordering/deposits/bills etc etc. By choosing a simple venue with food if you want, no venue fee, no minimum spend etc etc I thought it would work for the majority.

If others want to sort out a 'pre-event' dinner - great (try to come on by 9pm due to door charge) OR we could find another local bar that people can leave if it all gets too much.

However I am over 35, I like music, dancing, blue eyeshadow and long hair

What I will do is check the place out properly, am happy to do a dry run sometime in September to see JUST how loud it is (as long as someone comes too )

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 22:15

ooooh dry run.......not THATS a plan

Crunchie, I hope you don't think us awkward! I just feel that with people travelling as far as they are to get there, they should at least be able to have a good old natter for the evening. If its not that noisy, then great!!!

Will still look at other places to see if there is something more suitable. I dont mind sorting out finances etc - most places do huge bookings for corporate christmas do's so im pretty sure they can accommodate this.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 22:16

er... now thats a plan

crunchie · 20/08/2006 22:20

here is what they say about it

About Us

In the heart of the west end, near Selfridges, rubylo represents an evolution of the dj bar.

A subtle fusion of bar and club, it offers the best of cocktails and interior design and then mixes it up with the raw fun and energy of the best dj venues.

With its vast expanses of comfortable leather banquettes, a 2a.m. license and a line up through the week of London's top bar djs, it is the perfect combination of bar and club. Come for an after work cocktail (or pint), or stay for a night of dancing.

To me the combination or cross between bar and club means music but not so IMPOSSIBLE to talk. Last year there was a DJ yet you still managed to talk over it. I can't see this being any louder tbh. However the music is likely to be better than last year and probably not a cheesy.

I am happy to look at other venues, BUT I think finding something to suit everyone will be hard.

There are loads of restuarants around, book tables for 6.30 pr 7 amd you will be at Rubys by 8.30 and get teh best of both!

hunkermunker · 20/08/2006 22:22

Can't have VVV diluting her wine in a salty fashion, can I?

crunchie · 20/08/2006 22:24

VVV look at Kettners then, looks good, food is good, live jazz, but no dancing.

When this meetup was suggested the bar idea was suggested as less organisation, just turn up and drink and or eat and dance and chat. Organisation was difficult last year and v stressful as people dropped out at last min, we all had to pre-order food, pay a deposit etc etc. It was also expensive £35+ IRRC and wasn't that good. By doing a bar, if you buy a bottle of wine at £15 you can have a good night out for not much money.

Anyway I am not bothered either way, I am happy for others to take over, I only suggested a bar that seemed a good place

CountTo10 · 20/08/2006 22:26

Is it to late to elbow my way into this creep creep??? Sounds like lots of fun.

crunchie · 20/08/2006 22:31

Cut and paste the list, add yourself to teh bottom.

VVV do email me on lucywest at ntlworld dot com I am happy to look at other venues, honest!!

CountTo10 · 20/08/2006 22:36

1 custykid
2 rhubybaby
3 serenity
4 flutterbee
5 bresha
6 CD
7 bugsy
8 fattiemamma
9 carmenere
10 panina
11 UCm
12 WelshBoris
13 sherlock
14 Uwila
15 gobbledigook (any date I think)
16 crunchie - the new GOD
17 Tamba ( we love you tamba, cant wait to meet you tamba)
18 Spidermama
19 prettymum (im new so plz talk to me!!)
20 mustrunmore
21 hat
22 JoolsToo (I'm sure she won't mind me adding her - any date I think)
23 PanicPants
24 theflumpsmum
25 MagicGenie
26 Kiwikat
27 sunnydelight (not 11th)
28 ledodgyrobespierre
29 rbj949703
30 CarlK
31 whimsy
32 nutcracker (18th or 25th please
33 VVVQV (how very dare you forget me.....also very lovely and witty)
34 bubble99
35 mistressmiggins
36 peachygirl
37 beetle73
38 imaginaryfriend
39 Essbee
40 MarsLady
41 Babyonboard
42 Rabbitrabbit
43 Kelly1978
44 FrannyandZooey
45 DVX
46 Sophable
47 psychomum5
48 jasnem
49 stitch
50 NomDePlume
51 Southeastastra
52 ScummyMummy (who already has a very lovely badge.)
53 Gizmo
54 MrsBigD
55 unicorn (hey mrs bd we can travel together?!)
56 tallmummy (fattiemamma - I could meet you on the train at Crawley!)
57 SaintGeorge (come hell or high water)
58 Winnie
59 MadameButterly
60 Quootiepie
61 Amiable
62 Ladymuck
63 Flamesparrow
64 Willow 2
65 Neversaynever
66 Luvmubabes
67 Loujay
68 Nanou1
69 MrsRecycle (she doesn't know yet, but she's coming!)
70 oops
71 alittlebitshy
72 jofeb04
73 Sallystrawberry
74 Amanda1
75 Bluesarahjayne
76 Kimi
77 Robinhoodspantfloss
78 Caligula
79 Intergalacticwalrus
80 ComeOVeneer
81 Kaloo20 - but can only do 25th on charity cycle for Tommys on 18th in Vietnam, please make it 25th
82 Marina
83 Alliebongo + 1 possibly!
84 Horseshoe
85 Uselessmum + 1 (if possible)
86 Mhamai
87 anorak
88 shanaz (im new so plz talk to me!!)
89 HunkerMunker
90 CountTo10

southeastastra · 20/08/2006 22:39

woo count210! where are you?

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 22:40

Will do crunchie - i dont mind doing some work. Thanks

CountTo10 · 20/08/2006 22:40

Just outside of High Wycombe so not too far out!! Whereabouts are you?

SecurMummy · 20/08/2006 22:41

Ok, flying down from Leeds/Bradford is £12 each way That means it is possible - I ould love to be there - so many famous names on that list (oh yes along with no other xmas plans being likely!)

However, It would be easier if I could share a room with someone...any takers? Please?

STG, How are you getting there?

SecurMummy · 20/08/2006 22:42

Woohoo Count2ten! excellent!

NotAnOtter · 20/08/2006 22:45

mrs recycle 'she doesn't know yet but she is coming' at number 69!

southeastastra · 20/08/2006 22:46

i'm in southherts i'm going alone like an old cowboy

CountTo10 · 20/08/2006 22:49

I don't thnk my other half could cope with being in a room with that number of women!!!!

EnormousChangesAtTheLastMinute · 20/08/2006 22:59

I am (semi) new too and do like the idea of a night out but....... I am over 35. Oh fuck. Just realised November 18th is after I turn 40. There we are then. What I'm wondering is, will I be the mutton to all your lamb?!

SaintGeorgeMarple · 20/08/2006 23:01

Secur - not even considered transport yet. Have bagged a space on VQ's floor for the night.

southeastastra · 20/08/2006 23:01

haha ecatlm

flutterbee · 20/08/2006 23:01

Hi one and all, I still have to book my hotel. I'm not going to do it till much closer to the time but I would be happy to book with anyone.

The noise situation had crossed my mind too (and I'm only 28) so if a bite to eat first is organised then I would love to join you.

If you will have me...........

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/08/2006 23:02

St G, email me about your journey down