June 15 2007 Summer Party

[MrsDoolittle]

1. Norash
2. Hunker
3. ledodgychristmasjumper
4. Anorak
5. Kbear
6. themaskedposter
7. Quootiepie
8. Misdee - penciled in
9. McDreamy - Definite maybe

10. LittleSarah 11. Fattymumma 12. alittlebitshy 13. nomedeplume 14. MarsLady 15. Imaginaryfriend 16. Flamesparrow 17. Psychomum5 - she'll come whether she wants to or not 18. Carnmenere 19. LGJ 20.Flossam 21. intergalacticwalrus 22. Jelley 23.wrigglejiggle 24. spookymadmummy 25. ComeOVeneer 26. Aero 27. Uwilalalalalala 28. Venividvickiqv 29. MrsDoolittle 30. Fennel - Who I have taken the liberty of adding 31. Welshboris

Tentative, I know.

I thought we could do the 'stars in their eyes' thing

Sorry, but I think train connections are vital to many people. Is Leeds out? What about York? I haven't been to Leeds, but York is nice.

But I really really want to sing

I know Uwila.

I said that rather tongue in cheek.

I think it's going to gave to be Birmingham.

Am I the only one sitting here rolling their eyes at the way these big thread meet ups always seem to go?? It will probably all come to nothing now. We need custys style of 'its here - you coming or what?'. Not saying that it is right that its always in the south you understand although I would prefer it.

Birmingham has good road and rail links to everywhere, so I reckon that would be a good one.

I bet it ends up being in London again.

I'm only coming if you have it in Newcastle. So central, so sunny, so full of lovely northerners, so come.

why dont you all come to north wales??..or chester!

I just think that it's about time we had a central Mumsnet meet-up that everyone had a chance of getting to. Ok, we could have separate ones again in the North and South, but it would be nice to be able to meet EVERYONE not just those in your area.

I suggested Leeds not because I know it, but because there are good rail links to Leeds and motorways which are vital for Mumsnetters travelling from afar.

I don't mind looking into it all and booking some kind of conference venue. Or Birmingham? That has good transport links too.

It's just a thought. But if the majority want a Southern meet-up then I'm afraid I'm out.

IGW I was CI on the other thread. I'll come with you to London and I do know my way round fairly well - just not in a car!

Birmingham is central. Tis the furthest I would go does seem fairest on balance.

Oooh, I wouldn't drive to London. The thought fills me with horror!

I have a great fear of London anyway, snce my C^&t of an XP made me find my way from Victoria to his house in Burnt Oak at 11pm, when I was still a Big Smoke Virgin. That's why he's an XP!

Thats fine then - cause I know the tubes well. I would look after you . I didn't know you were called something else before (what do I know though!) Who were you?!! And have you recovered from your delightful 2 yr old visitor yet?

The centre of the UK is at Dunsop Bridge - about 5 miles from me so I'll vote for that!

Alternatively Leeds would be brill, it's a nice city, good road and rail connections (and on the cheap and reliable east coast line rather than beardy Branson's crappy Virgin one) and reasonably accessible from anywhere - even the far SW I think?

Ok, so does anyone have a problem at all with Birmingham?

Forget venue for a bit, let's just agree on a place shall we? Your thoughts please!

OK - Leeds or Birmingham?

What do the Southerners think?

Leeds better than Brum for both northerners and southerners (IMHO)

Hands up for Brum from me.

(My 2 year old visitor's little friend (Ie DS1!) kicked off big time and had a tantrum that lasted from just after you lefy until DP got home. Nice. KLife with a toddler eh?)

Mine laid down and curled up on our cold tiled floor after dinner. Daddy didn't take him up to bed quick enough obviously.

lol. Mine passed out at 6 30 (2 days without naps and waking up at stupid o'clock in the morning has taken it out of him I think!)

Ok, 3 people so far have said Brummie is ok with them, I make 4, any more takers?

Oh sorry, JanH still going for Leeds!

(½ vote for Brum, rhuby )

Well, if noone else can be arsed to voive their opinions, I'll make the decision.

Birmingham it is.