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Is anyone interested in a huge mumsnet christmas party/meet up?

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WideWebWitch · 24/08/2002 21:48

OK, thought I'd bite the bullet and start this thread as we were talking about the possibility on the "we're great, we are" thread

Is anyone interested in a christmas meet up? I know it's early but you know how time has a habit of flying by... I'm happy to organise if so. You can post here or email me at [email protected] I'm thinking probably London or just outside London as the place and the venue depends on how many want to come. Like batey's idea of a 70s/80s theme...

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Barca · 27/09/2002 14:06

Yep still interested. Its in the diary!

Thanks for organising it WWW.

ScummyMummy · 27/09/2002 16:24

Please can you add me to the list too? Sounds supersonically fantastic!

bayleaf · 27/09/2002 20:15

Dixie - I've tried to reply to your e mail today but it's been returned twice - not sure why. I'll keep trying - but just so you know I'm not ignoring you!

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WideWebWitch · 27/09/2002 20:58

CAM, ok, won't ignore you! It's in SW7 and Glos Rd is the nearest tube. The address is 15 Gloucester Rd and their website is here . Pamina and scummy, have added you and taken Rhubarb out (shame but understandable given the state of the railways in this country), so we're 36 I think...will add it up again when I have more time. It's a long thread!

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WideWebWitch · 27/09/2002 20:59

Sorry and Batters and thumper too so that's... whatever number it is!

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Bron · 28/09/2002 15:07

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Bobbins · 28/09/2002 15:20

I'd really like to come, but I'm really quite oddly nervous about it. Is there anyone who's also travelling to Paddington....maybe we could meet and jolly each other along???

Willow2 · 28/09/2002 15:28

Bobbins - come!!!! You have had a shite time and enjoy a good evening out. I went to the meet up back in June and it was a really good giggle. Was nervous as hell before hand but ended up not wanting the evening to end.

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WideWebWitch · 28/09/2002 16:01

Agree with Willow2, please do come bobbins, we're nice, honest! I've only been to one meet up and it was great.

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Bobbins · 28/09/2002 16:06

It must be odd though....loads of people that have only "virtually" met. I imagine spending the whole time going which ones Willow2...batters...www...scummy...tigermoth..prufock etc etc. A bit overwhelming....but I really would like to give it a go.

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bossykate · 28/09/2002 18:19

hi www. if we met at 5pm what time would you think we would have dinner? the wine/empty stomach combo does not work well for me!

Twink · 28/09/2002 18:30

Bobbins, I'm going via Paddington and would be happy to stand under the station clock with a red carnation clasped in my teeth !

Bobbins · 28/09/2002 18:42

How can I refuse..looking forward to it now. ks...have the gin and slonic lined up before I get there...next one is on me. Twink.. I think a copy of some obscure magazine (Junior perhaps) by the burger king stand would be appropriate...although I'll oblige with a carnation if you wish!

sylvev · 28/09/2002 20:44

WWW, sorry I shall have to pull out. I have shingles (yuk) and its showing no signs of going. Have a good time and I hope to make a future meeting, (without my spots and itches!)

bossykate · 28/09/2002 21:05

jasper, don't see your name on the list. think you might make it? you might win the prize for furthest travelled!

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WideWebWitch · 28/09/2002 22:15

Well if we met at 5 how about ordering at 6.30-7 and eating for 7.30 - 8ish? Or is that too early? I did think about that bossykate and wondered if we met at 5 whether I'd be too pissed to talk any sense to anyone by 11! But I think I'll make a point of eating something late-ish so I can drink a bit and still be ok to talk to anyone turning up much later. Well that's the plan in my head anyway I know not everyone will be able to make 5 but I sort of think for anyone who is coming any distance it makes it a good long evening (if we want it to be) and I sooo want to have time to talk to as many people as possible. Anyone else up for 5pm or will it just be me?? Place your votes folks...

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jasper · 29/09/2002 00:41

bossykate, you are kind
I am very jealous of you all.
I think the mumsnet meet up would make a great fly on the wall programme for channel 4....
Would it be possible for someone to take a bunch of digital photos to post on the site?
Or are you all worried about maintaining anonymity

Ghosty · 29/09/2002 01:26

I am sorry to say that I can't join you for your get together but would just like to know - how are you all going to recognise eachother? Will everyone be wearing a carnation?!

Knowing me I would spend the whole evening eating with a bunch of strangers only to find out at the end that Mumsnet is at the next table!

Scatterbrain · 29/09/2002 08:06

I'm a bit scared - but I'd love to come if you don't mind ?

Will prob drive from Reading if you want a lift Bobbins ?

sis · 29/09/2002 10:47

www, I,m in London but the 5 o'clock start sounds great to me as I too would like to talk to as many people as possible(whether they like it or not!).

bayleaf · 29/09/2002 12:53

Yes - definitely 5pm start good for me - especially as I shall fall asleep at about 9.30...
Sylvev - How long does Shingles last?????

CAM · 29/09/2002 17:01

Ghosty
I've been to 2 and I'm going to my third next Saturday (in Brighton) - we recognise each other on account of it being a bunch of women talking loudly and animatedly (just like online)plus lots of drinking and not a little eating.Come and join in!

Ailsa · 29/09/2002 17:28

5pm ok for me too.

emsiewill · 29/09/2002 17:32

5pm is fine by me - from my experience of the one I went to in May, you need as long as possible to get a chance to talk to everyone. (Although the people I talk to at the end of the evening may not form the same impression as those I chat with earlier on! )LOL