THE GREAT RIVER RACE MEET-UP SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2006

[MrsBigD]

So, weather allowing, who wants to have a lovely picnic at the banks of the river Thames, slurping wine and eating chocolates, whilst watching others rowing up the river?

This is a family event so good luck persuading dh's

Uwila
Nanou1
Fatfox
MrsBigD a most definite possible!
SueJonez
YanksUponThames
xoxoxoxox
CoV
Paddlechick
bunyanvillas
quokka
sfxmum
bumpmakes2
jura
2cute
lemonaide

Uwila
Nanou1
Fatfox
MrsBigD a most definite possible!
SueJonez
YanksUponThames
xoxoxoxox
CoV - No (am at a wedding)
Paddlechick
bunyanvillas
quokka
sfxmum
bumpmakes2
jura
2cute
lemonaide

Which end of the Thames are you meeting up at? I live right by the finishing line, but I suspect the rest of you are in West London.

Where is the finish line? Dumb foreigner here, so be nice to me and my ignorance! Yes, we are mostly in West London/Middlesex/Surrey.

DH was suggesting along the back of Kew Gardens, that way we can catch the 65 to Kew Bridge and 'hike' towards Richmond

The finish line is at Greenwich, they take the boats out at Poplar rowing club which is very close to me. I hope you all enjoy it.

Uwila
Nanou1
Fatfox
MrsBigD a most definite possible!
SueJonez
YanksUponThames
xoxoxoxox - NO, sorry; have fab time
CoV - No (am at a wedding)
Paddlechick
bunyanvillas
quokka
sfxmum
bumpmakes2
jura
2cute
lemonaide

Uwila
Nanou1
Fatfox
MrsBigD a most definite possible!
SueJonez
YanksUponThames
xoxoxoxox - NO, sorry; have fab time
CoV - No (am at a wedding)
Paddlechick - yes deff along with DH
bunyanvillas
quokka
sfxmum
bumpmakes2
jura
2cute
lemonaide

I've done this race 3 or 4 times and will VERY much enjoy watching.

early warning that I will, at some point, jump up and scream encouragement/abuse to the crews I know.

oh dear, I have just checked the GRR race details.

it seems it's an early tide so the race actually starts at 9:30am altho it's a handicap race so it takes over an hour for everyone to start.

doh!

we could do an elevenses picnic - how early is it acceptable to start drinking?

PC666

Well, personally, I've not got any problem with a spot of something at elevenses....
(though a decent breakfast first is generally a good idea, for me anyway)

So, yeah, where should we gather? There's a good bit of Old Deer Park coastline along the river between Kew & Richmond town. Closer to Kew Bridge, I guess, would be easier for most folks to get to, and slightly less Early-in-the-race and all that.

And yes, I'm a dumb foreigner here, too, along with Uwila. Is this race the Oxbridge thing, or am I mixing it up with something else? I suppose I could be bothered to look it up or something...

I will possibly watch it (depending on the weather) but will prob be nearer the Ham stretch at the start

So what time will they pass the White Hart in Barnes? Where is the start? I shall Google!

OK, so have found the answer to my own question - between 10.30 and 11.00.

just so everybody knows what it is

GRR

Sorry to be ignorant but will you be watching from the side or on the passenger boat?

Just to answer my own question, from the side I see (just read Yanks last post).

i might have to discuss his a Friday dinner, and decide jus how tired I will be on Saturday morning. It looks like good fun, though. It's going to be a long week. I'm off to Milan tomorrow, back Thursday evening, work on Friday, out with you guys on Friday, then can I peel myself and my kids, dress everyone and get to the race..... at what time?

I think we need specifics. Time? place? ect.? And let me just add that I am not likely to get anywere with the kids before say 11:00.

Oh Lord, I can't even spell "etc."...

Uwila: I want your job
Or at least your airmiles

It's yours for the taking! Good luck.

fantastic: I can do the following:
coffee tasting
cake tasting
wine tasting
chocolate tasting
exercise scorning

....am I qualified? Should I dust off power suit and passport?

Evening All! I would love to join up at the River Race on Sat - and on Fri night! - but keep forgetting I have this flipping operation on Friday morning! It's only a wee one but as it's a general anaesthetic I don't know how I will be feeling on Sat so will have to wait and see! Naturally would much rather be quaffing a fine wine with everyone and enjoying all the chat - so will definitely be there in spirit and count me in for the next one Am certainly looking forward to meeting everyone eventually!

PS xoxoxo when is the coffee tasting / cake tasting / wine tasting / chocolate tasting /
exercise scorning as I can clear everything (as I have SUCH a hectic social life .. not) for all of those!!

Oxo, I have colleagues who can prove that you can get the job with fewer qualifications than you have listed!

However, I'm quite enjoying my child free husband free trip to Italy where I have enjoyed much pizza and wine... yum.

Hey Uwila: I checked your job on the stats thread. There is NO mention of chocolate, No mention of cake and absolutely No mention of wine.
There IS talk of oil and IT - none of which are nice dunked in coffee. What kind of job do you call that?

Not for me, lady. You can keep your job.

I'll just have your airmiles, please

i'm guessing we'll sort out the finer details on Friday night.

would be great if you can make it BMT. are you okay for help/childcare etc after the op? CAT me if you need anything.

as per times etc, my crews go off at 10:30am and will be thru Richmond by 11am so I "intend" to get there in time to see them go by..........

of course, I am going out with you lot on Friday night so..............

PC666