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Coffee at Tchibo, Dalston, Friday 14th May

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frogs · 09/05/2004 21:45

Thought I'd start a separate thread in case anyone else wanted to come and was confused by the mention of last week's city lunch...

Several of us seem to have arranged to meet for a cup of coffee in Tchibo in Dalston shopping centre at 10am on Friday 14th May. Not the world's classiest venue, but living in Dalston you get to be grateful for small mercies.

I'm bringing 4month old dd2, aelita is bringing 4month old ds, hoxtonchick is bringing a 2yo ds (have I got that right?). Kid may possibly be coming too.

Anyone else?

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hoxtonchick · 09/05/2004 21:54

hello frogs, looking forward to it.

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frogs · 10/05/2004 18:15

Bump.

Anyone else?

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kid · 11/05/2004 17:03

I should have the day off work, just waiting for my sister to agree! If can make it, it will be me and DS 2 and nephew 6 months. Will let you know as soon as poss. They do a great hot chocolate drink there and the kids can munch on a cake from the bakery!

ponygirl · 11/05/2004 17:56

I used to live near there! This thread has made me quite nostaligic for my London life. I'll be with you in spirit! Have a lovely time. When I left (5 yrs ago), there was nowhere to have coffee, so things have obviously improved.

aelita · 11/05/2004 18:58

Their coffee and cakes are pretty yummy, I have to admit. And I always seem to end up buying random things I never knew I needed,

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frogs · 11/05/2004 21:12

Oh yes, ponygirl, we're very chic now.

Dalston -- the new Notting Hill.

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CountessDracula · 11/05/2004 22:20

is Tchibo that place that is like the innovations catalogue? Where they have different stuff every week>?

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frogs · 12/05/2004 06:55

That's the one, CD. An odd concept really, a coffee shop with a section selling -- well, stuff. Except that unlike the Innovations catalogue they have useful things, and good quality. Their hot chocolate is nicer than Starbucks, too.

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aelita · 12/05/2004 11:23

I turned my nose up at Tchibo (specifically the one on Islington) for months, it seemed such a bizarre concept! Now it's an oasis in Dalston, and I'm hooked on both the coffee and my random purchases - sad, eh?

ponygirl · 12/05/2004 11:26

Lol frogs! The month before we moved to Devon there was a shoot out (real guns!) at the dodgy nightclub on the corner of the Crossway junction (about a 60 second walk from our house), so I suppose the only way was up!

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frogs · 12/05/2004 11:56

Ah, well you see, we do chic and urban grittiness. Beats me, really, why anyone would want to live anywhere else.

Devon -- you mean fields, clean air, open space, good schools, no crime? Nah, don't get it.

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ponygirl · 12/05/2004 12:00

Yep, love those fields! Am coming up to Islington to see friends next weekend, can't wait for the smell and the roar of the traffic. There's carbon monoxide in my blood!

dinosaur · 12/05/2004 12:04

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kid · 12/05/2004 21:50

Sorry, I won't be able to make it. I have someone from the council coming round on friday between 9:30 and 11am. I daren't change the appointment because I've been waiting for 3 weeks already!
If they are finished early I might be able to join you but I won't hold my breath, the council are not exactly punctual! Have a lovely time and I'll try and make the next meet up.

hoxtonchick · 13/05/2004 09:08

I was thinking that too dinosaur . Looking forward to seeing everyone else.

aelita · 14/05/2004 12:11

Thoroughly enjoyed it - look forward to the next one!

hoxtonchick · 14/05/2004 13:59

sorry i had to rush off, but we both had a lovely time too. see you soon.

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frogs · 14/05/2004 14:45

Great to meet you both and your little ones, too!

For dino, kid and anyone else who wanted to make it but couldn't, we thought we'd meet again in two weeks, same time, same place, if that suits everyone?

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kid · 14/05/2004 17:03

I would love to come to the next one. I don't think I'll be working, maybe hoxtonchick can confirm this?!!!
If not, I'll check for myself later!

hoxtonchick · 14/05/2004 17:25

kid, I'm not working so I think that means you aren't either. Love from your diary secretary .

kid · 14/05/2004 19:25

well look at that, I have my very own PA!!!

hoxtonchick · 14/05/2004 22:15

I think I need a bossy cow icon .

hoxtonchick · 23/05/2004 21:24

Are we still on for this Friday?

aelita · 23/05/2004 21:57

I'm not sure I can this time, work has become a nightmare after only 2 weeks back, and I'm under pressure to be in that day,
I'll certainly try to be there if I can.

kid · 23/05/2004 22:12

I'm definately not working this Friday so am able to make it.

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