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Title: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Tuesday 30 November 04 10:18 GMT (UK)
On Saturday, at Dudley, Kazza and I discussed the possibility of a "regional" meet for us Welshies.

We could have this in the New Year sometime in say Cardiff or Swansea or .... .

Anyway, lets hear what you think - Good and Bad.

Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Tuesday 30 November 04 10:45 GMT (UK)
Well now you know what I am going to say! ~ Yes! ;D
I will need adequate notice. I am in West Glamorgan, would prefer something in my region, but I am prepared to travel.

The north of Wales may be too far for me though  :-\
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Tuesday 30 November 04 13:43 GMT (UK)
I'm a bit new here but wouldn't mind a meeting - I live in Newport Gwent.
Ann :)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: D ap D on Tuesday 30 November 04 13:49 GMT (UK)
In the spirit of Devolution, I'm in full agreement.

Cardiff is excellent, never been to Swansea, so I can't comment. But Cardiff is at least a  4-5 hour drive from my parents and Swansea probably even more.

As most of my research is based in the North, and my parents still live there AND if I'm flying in anyway, I'd like to pledge for a more northern freindly venue.

Or a compromise. How about Aber? There's the National Library there as well. And easier for me to reach from B'ham international.

Can't promise anything as I'll have to fit it in with work and family anyway, but let me know in good time and I'll do my best.

D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Kazza on Tuesday 30 November 04 14:07 GMT (UK)
I am very keen on the idea.  ;D

I am in mid-wales so anywhere is easy enough for me with adequate notice to make arrangements.

Kazza.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 14:21 GMT (UK)
Yea but can we all speak in English  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Kazza on Tuesday 30 November 04 14:26 GMT (UK)
Does that mean you would come GL?

I am not a Welsh speaker so I hope there will be some english spoken.

Kazza.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:18 GMT (UK)
I've added a poll... ;) why not have a vote?
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:25 GMT (UK)
WOW LOOKS LIKE NEWPORT THEN    ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:32 GMT (UK)
No so fast Graceland, looks like Cardiff! Ha! ;)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:37 GMT (UK)
DOH  ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:43 GMT (UK)
 ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: D ap D on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:57 GMT (UK)
Amy, that is such a difficult list to choose one from.

Wrecsam would be ideal because I could then make use of my Clwyd FHS membership.
Hay on Wye because of the books
Cardiff, because its simply Cardiff
Aber - v.central, llgc, tons of dead rellies. Can also tie in with Ysbyty Ystwyth, Tregaron, Llanbadarn, Ystrad Fflur

Bangor, umm, the Octagon? Got banned from there a few years ago, after a friend got his nose broken (not by me). Some good pubs though.
Welshpool????? :P

Other, now you're talking:
Llanllyfni - could fly into Caernarfon airport!
Conwil Caio - Dying to find out what on earth possessed a forebear to move there. :P
Cwmbach - mining heritage
St Davids - 2 trips there is worth one to Rome!   :o
Holyhead - could also make a trip to Britains saddest railway station - full of English pensioners

sorry, getting carried away now.  I've made my choice, but I'll live with whatever decisions made. ;D ;D ;D



Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: kmo on Wednesday 01 December 04 22:45 GMT (UK)
Hmmmmm, a Rootschat meet in Winter?
South Wales , means having to drive over the Beacons.
Aberystwyth, means having  to negotiate Devils Bridge.
North wales, having to get round the Horseshoe Pass.
I'm voting for Hay On Wye. ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: c w on Wednesday 01 December 04 22:48 GMT (UK)
I am new here too, Cardiff was my choice, but Newport would be fine too.

I'm in the South Wales Valleys and am not a Welsh speaker.

It's great to find so many helpful people on this site, really love it,

c w
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Vicky on Thursday 02 December 04 21:33 GMT (UK)
I would not mind Cardiff, Swansea or Newport.
But this is a long way to travel from the north so perhaps 2 meets one south and one north.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Friday 03 December 04 08:23 GMT (UK)
The first RootsChatters meet was at the Black Country Museum. If we follow their example, perhaps we should meet at the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans (nr Cardiff) ?

Although I wouldn't mind going to a Records Office with some experienced people. Most of my research has been done from handed-down family notes, on-line databases, and family history census CD's etc.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Friday 03 December 04 08:36 GMT (UK)
The more meets the merrier, then sometime a meet will coincide with one of my trips to Britain  ;D

My brother lives in Llantrisant so I could combine a family visit with a RootsChat meet,
preferably at St. Fagans - a great place for a wander around !
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Friday 03 December 04 09:45 GMT (UK)
Oh yes, St Fagans, a great place to meet! You can't get more historic than that!  ;D

St Fagans (Museum of welsh life) is ok with me too
& free entry, just £2 for car parking
http://www.nmgw.ac.uk/mwl/
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: apd on Saturday 04 December 04 17:33 GMT (UK)
Great idea

Mind you, I would be coming from Switzerland, so it might be a bit difficult. I don't get back to the UK as often as I might, so maybe this would add some impetus for me.

Adrian
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: newbie on Tuesday 14 December 04 14:35 GMT (UK)
Me Too, Me Too, Me Too
Oooh just seen this Amy I nearly missed it!
Couldn't manage North Wales but would certainly meet Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport anywhere near the M4?
St.Fagans sounds good, but the Record Office would be great too, especially with someone to show us the ropes.
Newbie
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Wednesday 15 December 04 00:11 GMT (UK)
Another choice of meeting place would be one of the family history fairs - this is on another thread too I think. There will be a Sunday Fair at the leisure Centre in LLantrisant on 17th April 2005 and that way people could combine a fair with a meet and have a wonderful time. The Llantrisant fair is always a good one Glam FHS is usuallythere and Gwent FHS plus a few other Welsh Societies and the national Library - at least they were there last year and Gathering the jewels was theree last year, the Federation bookshop the SoG, GOONS, and some commercial firms Back to Roots etc so there would be lots to see and more people to tell about this forum
Ann
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Kazza on Wednesday 15 December 04 01:32 GMT (UK)
Ann,

A meet at a fair is a great idea.  And April sounds like a good time to me too.

Kazza.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Wednesday 15 December 04 06:43 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Ladkyis on Wednesday 15 December 04 00:11 GMT (UK)
Another choice of meeting place would be one of the family history fairs - this is on another thread too I think.

Yes, on this one:  RootsChat Meets and Events (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=23543.0)
at  http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=23543.0

Who's going to start the ball rolling .... ?
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Wednesday 15 December 04 12:42 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Ladkyis on Wednesday 15 December 04 00:11 GMT (UK)
Another choice of meeting place would be one of the family history fairs - this is on another thread too I think. There will be a Sunday Fair at the leisure Centre in LLantrisant on 17th April 2005 and that way people could combine a fair with a meet and have a wonderful time. The Llantrisant fair is always a good one Glam FHS is usuallythere and Gwent FHS plus a few other Welsh Societies and the national Library - at least they were there last year and Gathering the jewels was theree last year, the Federation bookshop the SoG, GOONS, and some commercial firms Back to Roots etc so there would be lots to see and more people to tell about this forum
Ann

I could make this one  :D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Saturday 18 December 04 18:07 GMT (UK)
I will be there wearing my Gwent FHS shirt and in charge of their stall - I always go to Llantrisant because of the good bacon Rolls they do there, after carrying all the stuff into the place and getting the stall ready the bacon rolls come as a wonderful pick me up AND they keep you going until the thing closes at 5pm :D
Ann
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SUE LLantrisant on Saturday 18 December 04 19:17 GMT (UK)
Hi.
Seems a good idea . Always good to put faces to names , even for wrinklies!
Cardiff is good for me but depending on time of year can travel further as I am near  M4.
Welsh seriously basic!
Cheers and Season's Greetings.
Sue in LLantrisant.
************************************* :)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Sunday 19 December 04 09:19 GMT (UK)
Not a firm commitment yet, but I have pencilled  Llantrisant on 17th April 2005 in my diary.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Sunday 19 December 04 09:22 GMT (UK)

  Llantrisant on 17th April 2005

Sounds good to me!!
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: AngelaR on Sunday 19 December 04 10:05 GMT (UK)
Are non-Welsh folks welcome too ? Llantrisant would be really easy for me in Gloucestershire 

Angela
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Sunday 19 December 04 10:10 GMT (UK)
Llantrisant is easily accessible from the M4 junction 34.

Anyone who can make it would be made welcome.


Don't forget about the toll fee to enter Wales at the Severn Bridge - there is no charge to get back into England.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Sunday 19 December 04 10:50 GMT (UK)
I can't see why not! we can have a chinwag over your (& mine) Gloucestershire connections!

I will make a note of that date too, I will be there as long as my kids don't get any lurgy!  :)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Sunday 19 December 04 11:41 GMT (UK)
I'm not welsh either, but any chance of meeting other RootsChatters must be a good idea.

My brother lives in Llantrisant, so at least I have a bed there !
He hasn't asked me to trace his (welsh) wife's ancestors (Davis and Thompson) - yet !  ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: GRACELAND on Monday 20 December 04 20:01 GMT (UK)


Don't forget about the toll fee to enter Wales at the Severn Bridge - there is no charge to get back into England.



 Yea Its Free To Get Out  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Monday 20 December 04 20:11 GMT (UK)
Quote from: GRACELAND on Monday 20 December 04 20:01 GMT (UK)
Don't forget about the toll fee to enter Wales at the Severn Bridge - there is no charge to get back into England.

 Yea Its Free To Get Out  ;D ;D ;D


Actually, people are charged for the privilige to enter Wales (God's Country).
But they let anyone into England...
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Tuesday 21 December 04 08:47 GMT (UK)



Actually, people are charged for the privilige to enter Wales (God's Country).
But they let anyone into England...
Quote

ROFL!!!!

 ;D

So very true SS
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Friday 25 February 05 08:26 GMT (UK)
Enough of the Maybes !! 

I have now booked a plane ticket, and will definitely be in Llantrisant on the 17th April !!


Who else is definitely going, and who knows a good place to meet up. 
We can at least have a coffee and a chat together !
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Friday 25 February 05 10:31 GMT (UK)
I am definately coming  :D
Regards Jen
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: newbie on Friday 25 February 05 10:59 GMT (UK)
I've pencilled it in too, so long as we aren't on holiday somewhere warm!
Newbie
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Monday 28 February 05 09:43 GMT (UK)
the Family History Fair is being held in the Leisure Centre from 10 am to 5pm. I will be there because I am in charge of the Gwent FHS stall. so there's a rallying point. On the other hand I am hoping that the refreshments will be as last year because their bacon butties are just to die for and that would also be a good rallying point
Ann
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Monday 28 February 05 10:24 GMT (UK)
So that looks pretty clear, then.

Ann, we meet up at the Gwent FHS stall and drag you off for a bacon buttie and a cuppa   ;D  ;D

At staggered intervals, of course, so you can really fill up on bacon butties  ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Monday 28 February 05 17:08 GMT (UK)
I'm coming too!! WooHoo can't wait!!
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: valmai on Tuesday 08 March 05 23:51 GMT (UK)
rats!!  i dont get to uk until the middle of may!!!!  have fun without me...

xxx valmai
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Tuesday 08 March 05 23:58 GMT (UK)
Never mind, I am sure you will 'bump' into us some other time!

Keep your eyes peeled on the family history fairs site you may find an open day in May near to your location?

www.familyhistoryfairs.co.uk

Regards J  ;)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Lloydy on Friday 25 March 05 00:33 GMT (UK)
I'm curious - did you have your Welsh Rootschat Meet?  If you did, please tell us all about it.


Jan :)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: trellisick on Friday 25 March 05 01:00 GMT (UK)
how about barry? nobody mentioned there, thought i would mention it, just cos i live there, and by the way you english speaking folk, we speak english as well ! bilingual look you!!!
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Wednesday 30 March 05 00:35 BST (UK)
Quote from: Jan1524 on Friday 25 March 05 00:33 GMT (UK)
I'm curious - did you have your Welsh Rootschat Meet?  If you did, please tell us all about it.
Jan :)

Not yet...
APRIL 17th at Llantrisant - South Wales Family History Fair

>> Click to see Flyer << (http://members.aol.com/aquarterma/walesfly.gif)

Quote from: kali on Friday 25 March 05 01:00 GMT (UK)
how about barry? nobody mentioned there, thought i would mention it, just cos i live there, and by the way you english speaking folk, we speak english as well ! bilingual look you!!!

Llantrisant is easy to get to from Barry, too !
Either the 5 mile lane, or A4232/M4/A4119 - Your choice :)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Thursday 31 March 05 09:24 BST (UK)
APRIL 17th at Llantrisant - South Wales Family History Fair

So far it's still looking good - I shall be there :

             (http://boco.rootschat.net/img/rc-nametag.jpg)
                          (in lieu of a tee-shirt !)
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: chrissy on Thursday 31 March 05 10:11 BST (UK)
Hello All :)
  Im really glad that all you good folk are going to get together and catch up ;D ,please take lots of photos,so we can all have a squizz ;D
          best of luck..........cheers chrissy. ;D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: D ap D on Monday 04 April 05 08:19 BST (UK)
I'm afraid I'll have to miss this one - I'm off at the weekend for 2 weeks to central Asia - visiting the "-stans". Work has to take priority  :'(
Hope you all have a good time, and have a couple of beers for me.

D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: newbie on Monday 04 April 05 11:47 BST (UK)
I'm going to miss it too, off on holiday :)
Hope you all have a good time
Newbie
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Wednesday 13 April 05 07:54 BST (UK)
Reminder, it's this Sunday !!!

so far:  Amy K 
            Berlin-Bob  (with a name-tag, see posting above)
            Ladkyis  (at Gwent FHS)
            Welsh Jen (Colbert One Name Study Polo Shirt on! Also with a name tag)
           
Where and when do we meet ???

Suggestions so far:
Quote from: Ladkyis
I will be there because I am in charge of the Gwent FHS stall. so there's a rallying point. On the other hand I am hoping that the refreshments will be as last year because their bacon butties are just to die for and that would also be a good rallying point

Quote from: Berlin-Bob
so ... we meet up at the Gwent FHS stall and drag you off for a bacon buttie and a cuppa

PS to  Everbody and Anybody, If you are anywhere near, why not come along !

- You don't have to speak welsh,
- you don't have to be welsh,
- you don't even need to be searching for welsh ancestors !!

Just come for the fun of it, and to meet other RootsChatters !
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: DebbieDee on Thursday 14 April 05 11:18 BST (UK)
Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to make it as I live near Newport...but I have to say I have a terrible driving record in this area.  I was working in Cwmbran and driving home the first night I ended up in Usk!  :-[ So I'm hoping it is really easy to find or you never know where I'll end up, Birmingham perhaps  ???

Debbie
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Thursday 14 April 05 17:08 BST (UK)
All geared up! Got my Rootschat t-shirt and everything!!!
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Vicky on Friday 15 April 05 19:00 BST (UK)
I will be going too.  ;D

But thought I would let you know that there is a big football match in Cardiff, so the M4 will be busy!

http://www.millenniumstadium.com/301_426.php

Traffic information can be found here

http://www.millenniumstadium.com/3473_4437.php

Vicky
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Saturday 16 April 05 10:00 BST (UK)
As the fair is on from 10am - 5pm, it may be worth "coordinating" a time when we are all there at the same time. Some people may only be able to come for a couple of hours and it would be a shame if we all missed each other.
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Welsh Jen on Sunday 17 April 05 16:59 BST (UK)
Well I sure missed all the Rootschatters!  ::)

I did go and thoroughly enjoyed & came away with some goodies!  ;D

Unfortunately I did not bump into any other Rootschat users  :( I was at the fair from 11:30 - 2:30pm My 4 yr old couldn't cope with her boredom any more!  ;D so I had no choice but to come away without seeing any of you.

Did chat to many others in the same genealogical circles as myself though so came away happy.

Hope you all enjoyed too!
Regards Jen  :D
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Sunday 17 April 05 18:26 BST (UK)
I was there too, on the Gwent FHS stand with my husband and grandson. Met Berlin-Bob - Hi again Bob, and Amy K - Hi Amy - and let me tell you she is cuter than her picture! My grandson was very taken with Amy.
the fair was very busy and I managed one quick walk around at about 3.30pm and then had to rush back when I saw that the Gwent FHS stand was surrounded. I am just about to check the takings for the day and try to balance the stock against the takings - I might not get back here today.
Ann
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Amy K on Sunday 17 April 05 20:14 BST (UK)
Ladykis, it was a pleasure to meet you and your family. I'm very disappointed that I missed everyone else - I was wearing my Rootschat t-shirt especially so people would know who i was!!

A good event nevertheless, came away with some goodies that I intend to put through their paces later tonight!

Amy
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Sunday 17 April 05 21:38 BST (UK)
I was there 10.00 until around 11.30 with my wife & baby son.

I had a brief chat with Berlin Bob - I first recognised him from his daughter's drawing, then saw the RootsChat badge.

I saw Ladkyis ( it does look like Ladykis, doesn't it!) on her stall, but didn't have chance to say hello as she was very busy.
Didn't see anyone who looked like AmyK, and we must have just missed WelshJen and family by minutes.

Our son (now 14 mths old) was getting restless as he had been awake since 6am.
We had to leave to take him home for feeding & his afternoon nap - otherwise he would have screamed the place down!

We did come away with plenty of items to aid with our research, though.


Perhaps next year we should co-ordinate our timings a bit better. Or even have our own RootsChat stall...
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Ladkyis on Monday 18 April 05 00:17 BST (UK)
Why wait until next year? Gwent FHS Open Day - free admission - Is at County Hall Cwmbran on June 11th from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments available and at the last count there will be 48 different stands.

This time there could be a decision on a specific time to gather - and a place. I would say 12 noon in the Foyer and wear a badge or something! or there is Powys Open day on August 6th. The Flash Leisure Centre, Salop Road, Welshpool

Or there is Gloucester Open Day on April 23rd at the Crypt School,

OH and did you know that there is a difference between a family history fair and a family history Open Day? Well, you have to pay to get into a fair but Open Days are free - I suppose that's why they are called "open" days. Duh! That was me having a bimbo moment! :-[

Ann
Title: Re: HOW ABOUT A WELSH ROOTSCHAT MEET?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Tuesday 19 April 05 07:28 BST (UK)
Back in Berlin again !

I enjoyed myself on Sunday.  My family came down to Wales to visit (Sister, Aunt and Uncle) so I could only stay till 12.  Better luck next time !