London Xmas Do - 22nd November!!!!! Come see here for details and final sign up!

[Flamesparrow]

Right, so some voting (for dates), and some venue checking has been done, and Me n NappiesGalore have made executive organising planning decisions (based on us having little time and few options )

Saturday 22nd November

Dust Bar (website here)

Nearest Tube Station - Farringdon

It will be canapes, so if you want more food, eat beforehand.

The canapes are being chosen for us - they will be clearly labelled as meat, fish, veg and will allergy advice.

The music we can bring a dj, ipod with playlist set up or have music piped up (music is a very varied mix so should suit everyone). We can use any/all of those options.

Music is quieter at bar end, plus we will have volume control.

They have some fabulous sounding shots

Price will be £20 per head max. I will phone tomorrow to find out when they need final numbers for food etc, and when we have a more accurate numbers list, I can work out the right cost - it WILL NOT be more than £20. If we end up paying more than is needed, then obviously I will buy a new dress divide it up and refund people OR put it behind the bar - whatever you think is best.

How's it all sound?

Please sign up FOR THIS DATE AND VENUE here:

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5

CORRECTION

That is, they will want to be able to see and hear the person they are talking to without anyone having to shout.

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver
POTC
DanJARMouse (OH MY FARKING GOD)
theUrbanDryad
piffle
Carmenere
Kaloo20
Sophable
snorris

Where are people likely to be staying? Meeting random strangers from the internet doesn't bother me but I'm just a bit worried about having to go back to a hotel on my own .

athena......the reason for flame, nappies (and me....I want chocolates), have chosen this place is because WE have the control over the music.

so we can have conversations without shouting.

I think flame did explain this further down the thread, in fact, in her OP.

do not fret, this is going to be fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

((and fun.......is MNHQ coming out of hiding yet to say they are coming, cos I reckon flame is getting ready to very sternly!!!))

I know Psychomum. I have read the wole thread. But, threads do sometimes drift away from the OP. And I just wanted to throw out some things for consideration when we talk of DJ.

I'm not particularly fussed about the music. I just remember from years past the some people will be very upset if they can not talk to the people they have travelled to meet in person.

That's all.... I think Dust is a fine pick. Just want as many people as possible to enjoy the Christmas meet-up do.

MNHQ are conferring about it

Yup, we will have complete control w/r the music. If we are paying a dj, then I am assuming they will keep it down if we want too???

Playlist & piped sounds easier.

Music sitch
mean
music situation

so I meant "waht is the music situation"

So we only have one room?
That'll go down well
(just remembering all the moaning last year, personally don't give a toss)

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver
POTC
DanJARMouse (OH MY FARKING GOD)
theUrbanDryad
piffle
Carmenere
Kaloo20
Sophable
snorris
Mars

I think it will be okay, CD. There is no dinner being served this time. So people can organise pre party dinners where thay can do most of the meeting people, just as we did last year when the dinner was upstairs. The only difference is that everyone won't be at the same dinner and it won't be in the same building.

OMG, did I just say "thay"?

Hang on to your scarves ladies, Marsy has signed up

We can't fulfil all the demands, or the person organising next year's will feel Very Bad that they can't improve on perfection

One private room, can sod off downstairs to main bar if you want.

Or hide in the toilets for Quiet Conversation.

PMSL!!!!!!!!!!!! The drinks are on you now Georgie!

Trade you for a box of chocs

I am only coming if someone buys me chocolates

Arf

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver
POTC
DanJARMouse (OH MY FARKING GOD)
theUrbanDryad
piffle
Carmenere
Kaloo20
Sophable
snorris
Mars
Buda

OK - count me in! (OMG!)

I will send you a cheque asap. If for some reason I can't make it after all I hereby pledge not to ask for cheque back and it can be put behind the bar. Or buy Marsy a scarf.

I will come COATED in chocolate

I am putting in my choc demand now............

milk free please, and lickable is fine as long as there is no fluff, and skin is clean

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver
POTC
DanJARMouse (OH MY FARKING GOD)
theUrbanDryad
piffle
Carmenere
Kaloo20
Sophable
snorris
Mars
Buda
Susiecutiebananas ( DITTO DanJARMouse + shaking )

Promise me that just one of you will talk to me??

please remind me of the payment method and date and time...

Flamesparrow
NappiesGalore
Psychomum5
CantSleepWontSleep (if newborn ds amenable to being left)
Umlellala
iMum
mustrunmore
StG (Elf duties allowing)
ranting (have to check that Mr Ranting is not on call)
FAQ
BecauseImWorthIt
Overmydeadbody
AtheneNoctua
sallystrawberry (depending on finances nearer the time)
ShinyPinkShoes
Janni
CountessDracula
Orangina
FourLittleFeet
Squiffy
TheDevilWearsPrima rk
custy
legalalien
JRocks
Sheiky
COV
Squeaver
POTC
DanJARMouse (OH MY FARKING GOD)
theUrbanDryad
piffle
Carmenere
Kaloo20
Sophable
snorris
Mars
Buda
Susiecutiebananas ( DITTO DanJARMouse + shaking )
littlelapin (sans scarf)

ooh am becoming tempted - few namse I recognise there... and a few I fancy meeting...

would love to, but cannot. have a great time.