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Title: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Kazza on Tuesday 30 November 04 15:23 GMT (UK): The First RootsChat Meeting was such a success we are already thinking about the next one.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=21601.0

Where would you like to see another meeting held?

You have up to 3 votes, please use them to help us plan the meeting that most people will be able to attend.

Kazza.
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Post by: Fitty on Tuesday 30 November 04 15:38 GMT (UK): Yorkshire Puds Rulz ko? Chortle!
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Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 15:50 GMT (UK): IN A WELSH OLD PUB ;D
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Post by: Lloydy on Tuesday 30 November 04 15:58 GMT (UK): I voted for York and another place.

I would be quite happy to travel somewhere in Wales - it's not too far for me. I live next to the Powys border anyway.

I might manage York but I would prefer it if I could travel with someone - not the best long distance driver by myself :-[ :-[ :-[

I would consider London too, but depends on what time of year purely because of the costs involved.

Jan :)

P.S. I don't want to miss the next on LOL
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Post by: Amy K on Tuesday 30 November 04 16:22 GMT (UK): I'm all for London (1st Choice) and York (2nd Choice). Basically, I'll go wherever the meet will be.
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Post by: Boongie Pam on Tuesday 30 November 04 17:18 GMT (UK): London, York - both good.

As a 3rd I said "other" as I don't really mind where. But can we avoid branch (lol) lines for those of us travelling a long distance. I'd get more from the day, time wise, if I there is a main rail station.

Cheers,
Pam
;D
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Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 30 November 04 17:20 GMT (UK): I go with Wales ;D
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Post by: JillJ on Tuesday 30 November 04 18:01 GMT (UK): I will 'go with the flow' wherever it is, but York is my favourite! I do realise that York will be difficult for people travelling from the south, just as London will be for the northerners - as well as being more expensive, which might be a critical criteria for some people. The middle of the country would be fairer for all - maybe Ironbridge Gorge could be a possibility or somewhere in Derbyshire?

Jill
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Post by: Lloydy on Tuesday 30 November 04 18:18 GMT (UK): Ironbridge Gorge would be great, and it is a beautiful place. That would take me about 25 minutes in the car!!!!!!!!!!

Jan :)
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Post by: Boongie Pam on Tuesday 30 November 04 19:32 GMT (UK): Coming from Scotland makes the midlands harder :( . It's far cheaper to fly from Edin/Glas to London than drive or train off the beaten track.

I'm all for going with the popular vote but if it isn't a main line station the from north (and south) I'm stuffed.

Wales would be nigh on impossible for me - it's going to take me 8 hours and about 4 trains to get to see me mam in Snowdonia this christmas.

Can I request if the options are diversifing from York and London can you at least make sure there is an airport nearby (i.e. within an hour) that Easyjet fly to. That means Nottingham, Bristol, London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle. Or at least the GNER or Virgin West Coast goe through. Just to give us Scots a fighting chance of getting there.

P ;D
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Post by: kmo on Wednesday 01 December 04 13:06 GMT (UK): Since people like Bristol because of the road, rail and air links.
Howabout Saturday the 9th of April. There's a big Family History shindig there that day.

http://www.bafhs.org.uk/programme.htm
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Post by: Berlin-Bob on Wednesday 01 December 04 13:18 GMT (UK): Bristol ? Bristol ! Bristol !! Bristol !!!

There's an EasyJet flight direct from Berlin, so that would make it at least a possibility for me !
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Post by: Amy K on Wednesday 01 December 04 13:49 GMT (UK): Quote from: kmo on Wednesday 01 December 04 13:06 GMT (UK)
Since people like Bristol because of the road, rail and air links.
Howabout Saturday the 9th of April. There's a big Family History shindig there that day.

http://www.bafhs.org.uk/programme.htm

Sounds Brill!!!!!
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Post by: Welsh Jen on Wednesday 01 December 04 13:59 GMT (UK): I can do Bristol ;D

My husband is a transport manager :P I recently discussed this issue with him and he said for all his Welsh meetings most businesses meet around the Birmingham region due to it being easier for most to be able to get to....................Hmm anything going on in Brummy land tho? ;)
http://www.bdlha.org/
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Post by: moscan on Wednesday 01 December 04 18:34 GMT (UK): I will have to fly in to any of the choices... but am as determined as I can be to get to wherever and whenever it is... England, Scotland, Wales... ;D

If it was London... any airport lol... York... Leeds/Bradford airport.... Bristol (they have their own...) all in all I am as flexable as I can be... if its too far from an airport then could someone let me know about car hire etc... and I would need to stay over so a choice of hotels would be nice too... ;D ;D

Let me know the where and when and I will have to be chained up to not be there...:) :) :)

Best Wishes

Mo
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Post by: Geoff of Devon on Wednesday 01 December 04 20:16 GMT (UK): Bristol would be great for us in the South West ;D
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Post by: Keith Bateman on Wednesday 01 December 04 23:32 GMT (UK): Anywhere would do for me. ;)

Just put into multimap and York is 120 miles and Bristol 150 so no difference to me!!

Have car will travel - anyone on the look out for a lift from Shropshire?

Keith
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Post by: Barry Emmott on Wednesday 01 December 04 23:42 GMT (UK): ;D I voted for London but having seen all the responses I'll vote for Bradford, then I can do a little local research and even stay with a relative !! Must be fairly central for England/Wales/Scotland !!
Cheers,
Barry
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Ticker on Thursday 02 December 04 00:00 GMT (UK): Not too keen on Bristol - not very central to say the least! ;D

If its in York Moscan - you can consider your transport booked from Leeds/Bradford airport! About time I repaid you for all the info you sent me. :)
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Post by: moscan on Thursday 02 December 04 01:33 GMT (UK): awww Ticker you are a star.... :) Thanks...

MO
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Post by: Marsden on Thursday 02 December 04 07:41 GMT (UK): Make your Meeting in January - before the 26th and you can even have an Aussie there ;)
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Post by: KathyM on Thursday 02 December 04 08:15 GMT (UK): I voted York ...... but maybe we should have a few......it's not always easy to travel long distances.

I know there are a lot of people researching Yorkshire......and I suggest the meetings are organised more frequently, in all sorts of places...to give everyone a chamce of being there.

Suggest (for Marsden) the first 2005 is in January in Yorkshire !
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Post by: Marsden on Thursday 02 December 04 09:28 GMT (UK): Aaawww Thanks Kathy

If you do - Bet I'll be the one thats travelled the most distance ;)
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Post by: Welsh Jen on Thursday 02 December 04 10:33 GMT (UK): Hi all , I can't make York too far for me :-[
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Post by: Berlin-Bob on Thursday 02 December 04 11:01 GMT (UK): On second thoughts:

I said Bristol, because I usually fly there and my brother meets me and drives us to Llantrisant.

In fact, anywhere near an airport with an EasyJet or RyanAir connection to Berlin would do.

So thats Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Luton (EasyJet) or Stanstead (RyanAir)
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Post by: leagen on Sunday 05 December 04 17:48 GMT (UK): I was wondering if there could Also be a meet in the U.S. for we who live here and can't get to the U.K.? I'd be willing to go. If it was in a state in the center of the U.S. it would be good for everyone. What do u think U.S. people? Leagen
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Post by: Bee on Sunday 05 December 04 22:09 GMT (UK): There's usually a big Family History Fair at the York racecourse, I can't find the date for next year but it was in June this year.
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Post by: newbie on Monday 06 December 04 16:17 GMT (UK): If we were to make it London (which is brill for me - but then Bristol is also very good) perhaps we could make it at a time when we could use the LSE accommodation - usually vacation time, Easter, Christmas, Summer. Then we'd be accessible for the London Metropolitan Archives and the Family Record Centre. Maybe we could do a trip on the London Eye?
Newbie
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Post by: moscan on Monday 06 December 04 16:28 GMT (UK): oh the London Eye.... will have to stand at bottom and watch you all if thats where we end up... terrified of heights... going cold just at the thought... went up the Tower in Paris... had to be helped up all the way and that was on a lift !!!

Best wishes

Mo
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Post by: newbie on Monday 06 December 04 16:31 GMT (UK): I will hold your hand Mo, you can close your eyes, it's fantastic
Newbie
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Post by: moscan on Monday 06 December 04 17:12 GMT (UK): May hold you to that Newbie... but the thought has even given me a few grey hairs... lol

Mo
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Post by: wellie on Friday 04 February 05 23:30 GMT (UK): If this vote is still on I vote Bristol in July As there is a fair in Weston-Super-Mare with F.H.S from all over the west of England attending. the date is 9th July at the winter gardens
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Post by: Mobo on Monday 07 February 05 09:42 GMT (UK): :) :) :)

I think I would have to say YORK as I live in the North West - but hey! what about MANCHESTER, we have a fantastic International Airport, good rail links and motorway links, and four great Libraries. There are plenty of good places to stay as well as eat & drink.

:) :) :)
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Post by: KathyM on Monday 07 February 05 09:54 GMT (UK): How about Rootschatters meeting up at local F H Fairs ?

There's one at Kings Hall in Ilkley on
Sunday - 13th February 10-5pm

Theres another at Pudsey on
Saturday 19th March

If anyone is going to these - would you like to meet for lunch ???
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Post by: trystan on Monday 07 February 05 10:00 GMT (UK): I reckon we should have it in Bury, we have a "world famous market", Black Pudding, a steam railway, and a couple of good chippies. ;D
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Post by: Paul E on Monday 07 February 05 10:20 GMT (UK): Manchester would be good - or how about somewhere that's not too 'cityfied' but offers a lot of interesting history - Durham - with the option of a trip to the Beamish Open Air Museum?

Paul

PS

Would be pleased to help out with organisation side, if any help is needed
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Post by: Willow 4873 on Monday 07 February 05 10:43 GMT (UK): Actually Paul I was going to suggest Beamish too as I can have a detour and go to Hylton castle

Ironbridge is good also as I can get there in less than an hour

I'm not too keen on London - I hate the place!

Willow x
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Post by: Boongie Pam on Monday 07 February 05 17:58 GMT (UK): I'm planning a trip to the big smoke sometime in the next 3 months in order to visit the Family Record Centre or maybe Kew or maybe both if I can get 2 days off work.

I would be really happy to meet up with anyone who wants a chum at either of these frankly scary places.

I've been to the FRC a number of times so am quite happy to help anyone get started but I'm a newbie (been once) at Kew but happy to lend moral support.

Anyone up for it?

A few pints afterwards would obviously be in order!

Pam
;D
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Post by: Lloydy on Monday 07 February 05 22:45 GMT (UK): I see that Manchester has been mentioned a couple of times - that would be great for me. I could easily get there by train, only about an hour and a half travelling.

Jan :)
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Post by: Paul E on Monday 07 February 05 23:03 GMT (UK): Ah .. Manchester! My alma mater.

I could ask an old prof I know to give us a tour of Manchester hospitals and poor law institutions.

Or if you want to recreate the typical 'Night Out In Manchester ' why not take a can of Boddington's into the shower and tear up a twenty pound note? :)

Paul
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Post by: Amy K on Monday 07 February 05 23:09 GMT (UK): Quote from: Boongie Pam on Monday 07 February 05 17:58 GMT (UK)
I'm planning a trip to the big smoke sometime in the next 3 months in order to visit the Family Record Centre or maybe Kew or maybe both if I can get 2 days off work.

I would be really happy to meet up with anyone who wants a chum at either of these frankly scary places.

I've been to the FRC a number of times so am quite happy to help anyone get started but I'm a newbie (been once) at Kew but happy to lend moral support.

Anyone up for it?

A few pints afterwards would obviously be in order!

Pam
;D

I'm totally up for a group trip to Kew. I've been quite few times now so am willing to help any newbies
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Post by: BethM on Tuesday 08 February 05 00:10 GMT (UK): yes please
indeed i would happily be hand held for my first trip to kew
and id would equally happily sink the odd drink afterwards...
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Post by: Willow 4873 on Tuesday 08 February 05 10:52 GMT (UK): Quote from: Paul E on Monday 07 February 05 23:03 GMT (UK)
Ah .. Manchester! My alma mater.

I could ask an old prof I know to give us a tour of Manchester hospitals and poor law institutions.

Or if you want to recreate the typical 'Night Out In Manchester ' why not take a can of Boddington's into the shower and tear up a twenty pound note? :)

Paul

LMFAO ;D ;D

Willow x
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Post by: Mobo on Friday 11 February 05 11:40 GMT (UK): :) :) :)

Hey Kazza !

When do you suppose this meeting will take place - need to plan ahead

:D :D :D
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: leagen on Tuesday 08 March 05 19:10 GMT (UK): Being in U.S. I could only attend here or Canada. Why not have two, one for U.K. and one for U.S./Canada? Leagen
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Post by: Manchester Rambler on Tuesday 08 March 05 19:29 GMT (UK): NOT London, but just about anywhere else, given sufficient time to plan/park the kids/find cheap flights.

MR
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Paul E on Tuesday 08 March 05 22:24 GMT (UK): Hmmm ... re-reading this thread, can't understand why I missed Trystan's invitation to partake of black pudding on Bury market!
Could be very tempting! :)

Paul
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Post by: Mobo on Saturday 26 March 05 14:05 GMT (UK): :D :D :D :D

Has the destination for the Rootschat Meeting (2) been decided on yet ?? Haven't heard anything !!

;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Ticker on Saturday 26 March 05 14:32 GMT (UK): Hi Mobo

Looks like the voting's tied between York and London at the moment. We need a few more voters to decide it.

Ticker
(Vote for YORK!) ;D ;D
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Post by: Mobo on Saturday 26 March 05 15:24 GMT (UK): :) :) :)

Perhaps we should 'advertise' it again Ticker ?? What do you say ?

:) :) :)
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Post by: trystan on Saturday 26 March 05 15:30 GMT (UK): We do have a "World RootsChat Day" being organised by our Ozzie friends too - so we can co-incide it with that :)
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Post by: JillJ on Saturday 26 March 05 15:34 GMT (UK): Why not organise two - one in York, one in London. If these were on 'World RootsChat Day' it would surely increase the numbers of people who were able to meet one another.

Jill
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Post by: Mobo on Saturday 26 March 05 15:37 GMT (UK): :) :) :) :)

Sounds like a good idea to me Jill !!

:) :) :) :)
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Post by: jax on Saturday 26 March 05 15:42 GMT (UK): I cant seem to vote (no option to) ::)

but I would like to go to London please ;D

jax ;D
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Post by: lindagene on Saturday 26 March 05 21:17 GMT (UK): ;D

I would really like to join a ROOTSCHAT meeting, isn't there ANYONE ELSE in Mallorca other than 'himself 'and 'lindy' (thats the other half and me!) who is a Rootschatter?

I would consider jetting it to the uk, but I have living rellies visiting in May, so will have to give the dead rellies meeting a miss this time around. :'(

Lindy
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Post by: sarah on Saturday 26 March 05 21:36 GMT (UK): It would be great for as many people as possible to meet up at the nearest points they can get to.

In my case it would be York but that should not stop you guys if you can not get to York Meeting up in London.

Then we call take some piccies and swap a few yarns about the days events ;D both here and with our pals over the water.

Sarah
VOTE YORK !! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Paul E on Saturday 26 March 05 22:34 GMT (UK): Quote from: trystan on Saturday 26 March 05 15:30 GMT (UK)
We do have a "World RootsChat Day" being organised by our Ozzie friends too - so we can co-incide it with that :)

When's World RC Day, then, Trystan? Need to get it booked in me diary!

Paul
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 00:06 GMT (UK): Happy Easter Rootschatters!!!!!!!!!
Im really excited that World Rootschat Day might just fly ;D-Sunday 8th May 2005.
The way I look at it is-
All our ancestors took life changing risks to travel the world to forge new lives for themselves and there families- Usually with a brave face ,and a prayer,with the hope of a new start,away from Famine ,disease and oppression.
Some were adventurers,with a reckless heart,dreaming of places ,they could only imagine.
SO- In our modern day, can we take a leap ,and for 1single day -come together!........cheers chrissy.
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Post by: PaulineJ on Sunday 27 March 05 00:23 GMT (UK): You mean, I might be able to pull the "It's my Mother's Day treat" card to get out for the day?

(8th May )

Pauline
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Post by: Ticker on Sunday 27 March 05 00:26 GMT (UK): So is that a definite date then - 8 May in York (and London)?
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 00:31 GMT (UK): PAulineJ,
Id consider this a more than reasonable gift for a loving parent ;D
.............cheers chrissy.
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 00:38 GMT (UK): Ticker,
I decided on may!Only because,if we only talk about things,they usually dont happen ::)
I hope i havent offended anyone by this action :)
Youre Only young or young at heart once!!!!!!!!
........... chrissy
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Post by: Ticker on Sunday 27 March 05 00:58 GMT (UK): Hi Chrissy

You haven't offended me - it sounds great. See you in York on the 8th May!

Ticker
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Post by: trystan on Sunday 27 March 05 02:02 BST (UK): So I think we are declaring:
8th May 2005
World RootsChat Day
Want to discover your roots? Find out this day!

:)
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: trystan on Sunday 27 March 05 02:04 BST (UK): Hold on, we need an US/Canada group too
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 02:08 BST (UK): OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!
  ITS MOTHERS DAY-
   Could this be a problem :o :o :o :o :o
   BUT-
  Genealogy=Family.
  MOTHER= Giving wonderful person?
   Mothers Day off?
   Take the family- have a picnic with new Mates!
   .................chrissy.
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Post by: trystan on Sunday 27 March 05 02:14 BST (UK): Could it be a genealogical mother's day too ??? ;)
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 02:19 BST (UK): It could be a bonus.A lot of folk dont have family to share this day with!We can share our love of family,wisdom and laughter.
can we share Nana's and poppa's too !!!!!!!
ive got none :'(
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Post by: Paul E on Sunday 27 March 05 05:08 BST (UK): Might be worth having a thread for World Rootschat Day that we can direct users of other sites to, which explains what it is - and maybe even lets people 'match up'?

I met up with Keith Bateman at a FH Fair in Port Sunlight earlier this month and really enjoyed our natter! He was the first and only RCer I'd met 'in the flesh'.

best wishes

Paul
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 05:23 BST (UK): Hi PaulE,
are you going to try and get together with some friends in your area???????????..........chrissy.
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 05:26 BST (UK): PaulE,
Pressed wrong smilies! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
chrissy.
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Post by: Paul E on Sunday 27 March 05 05:32 BST (UK): Hi Chrissy

Yes, I'll make a point of it - at least they'll see me coming before I see them! :)

best wishes

Paul
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Post by: KathyM on Sunday 27 March 05 09:28 BST (UK): Count me in....I have put YORK 8th May in my diary ! ;D
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 11:14 BST (UK): Isnt this exciting!!!! 8)
Is there going to be an-Irish?
-Scottish?
-Welsh?
Rootschat meet?
I really hope so ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
How do we get Canada,Europe and other countries involved?
........chrissy.
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Post by: chrissy on Sunday 27 March 05 11:15 BST (UK): Sorry,
Forgot U.S.A :)...........chrissy
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Post by: wellie on Sunday 27 March 05 11:18 BST (UK): Sorry I can not make it on that day.
If anyone is on the same ship as myself (in the med) I will meet up with them 8) ;D
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Post by: leagen on Sunday 27 March 05 16:02 BST (UK): I am in U.S., east coast and already suggested we here meet somewhere near center of country but haven't seen any U.S. Rootschatters post anything about that idea except one or two. So if any U.S. people want to get together somewhere please post your ideas here so we can start planning. Leagen
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Post by: Mobo on Sunday 27 March 05 16:19 BST (UK): :D :D :D

Hi Trystan !

Any ideas on the Itinery, and who is going to co-ordinate this event ???
:) :) :)
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Post by: Lloydy on Sunday 27 March 05 16:35 BST (UK): The 8th May - I hope I will be able to make it depending on the final venue. York should be Ok for me if I can arrange suitable trains.

Do you all realise that the 8th is a Sunday............... ???

Jan
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Post by: Sylviaann on Sunday 27 March 05 18:45 BST (UK): I will be there in York unless anything happens

Sylviaann
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Post by: outlaw on Sunday 27 March 05 23:02 BST (UK): Hi
I liked the idea of bristol(20 min's away ;D )but anywhere central england would be ok :).
paula
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Post by: sarah on Monday 28 March 05 00:07 BST (UK): We all now have an idea on the locations we can get to, I think it is now we do have to decide on where we are all going and offers for organizers for the various locations...

When we met up in Dudley, we went to the Black Country Museum for a day out followed by and evening meal with a hotel for those who needed to travel.

We now have some good suggested meeting points but we need ideas to organise the day for everyone wishing to attend.

Sarah :)

Perhaps we can organise it the day bofore then it is a Saturday and we are still the same sort of day ;D ;D
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Post by: chrissy on Monday 28 March 05 00:30 BST (UK): Question-On the time thing -Which country clicks over to the 8th may first :-\..............chrissy.
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Post by: trystan on Monday 28 March 05 00:34 BST (UK): I suppose NZ would be on the 8th May first, then AU, then over to SA, then UK, and finally USA..
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Post by: chrissy on Monday 28 March 05 00:37 BST (UK): Thank you kind sir! ;D............chrissy.
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Post by: jakky on Monday 28 March 05 14:03 BST (UK): Oh my,

How did I miss this?

8th May sounds great and lucky me I have a niece who runs a pub with B&B in York,

Guess who will be there then, don't let me miss anything

Jakky ;D
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Post by: jakky on Monday 28 March 05 14:23 BST (UK): Well,
that did not take long, I have booked my room,

The pub is the Lighthorseman and has a website
@ http://www.Lighthorseman.co.uk.

If this is classed as advertising please fell free to remove it, it was only meant to help.

Looking forwards to seeing you all

Jakky ;D
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Post by: JillJ on Tuesday 29 March 05 12:15 BST (UK): This is one for Sarah - and I'm shouting!

IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF HAVING A ROOTSCHAT SHIRT TO WEAR FOR THE OCCASION PLEASE?

Jill
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: sarah on Tuesday 29 March 05 21:25 BST (UK): Yes the T Shirts will be available very soon to order I am just trying to work out postage etc......... :P

Hey, Jakky are is there room for all of us ;D ;D ;D

Sarah
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Post by: JillJ on Tuesday 29 March 05 21:34 BST (UK): Thanks Sarah - I knew shouting would do the trick!!

Jill
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Post by: chrissy on Wednesday 30 March 05 00:05 BST (UK): Hi Guys!!!!!

Your meet is really taking off!!!!
Ive just got to bolster more support from the southern Hemisphere now!..........cheers chrissy. ;D

ing off!
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Ticker on Wednesday 30 March 05 00:43 BST (UK): So who's going to be at the York meet then?

I am!

Ticker
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Post by: Timbottawa on Wednesday 30 March 05 03:39 BST (UK): Unlikely that I'll make it over from Canada for May 8th, though York is a place I should spend several genealogically-researching weeks in! But I DO want to see if (a) Ticker is anything like his caricature (seems altogether too suave too be true), and (b) Paul E is anything like his photo.

Cheers

Tim
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: leagen on Wednesday 30 March 05 06:32 BST (UK): Please,Please,Please, even tho I can't get to England I Want A Shirt! Been waiting months for one. Genealogy is my absolute main interest so I need the shirt for when I travel doing research. Leagen
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Post by: leagen on Wednesday 30 March 05 06:35 BST (UK): This has nothing to do w/the meet so move this if you want. I recently read that England is only about the size of the state of Vermont in New England. Is this true? I don"t think Scotland was included in the size. Leagen
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Post by: Ticker on Wednesday 30 March 05 08:41 BST (UK): Quote from: Timbottawa on Wednesday 30 March 05 03:39 BST (UK)
But I DO want to see if (a) Ticker is anything like his caricature (seems altogether too suave too be true)

Hi Tim

I was disappointed when the caricature was done that it didn't bring out my true suaveness!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry you can't make it yo York.

Best wishes

Ticker
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Ticker on Wednesday 30 March 05 08:49 BST (UK): Quote from: leagen on Wednesday 30 March 05 06:35 BST (UK)
This has nothing to do w/the meet so move this if you want. I recently read that England is only about the size of the state of Vermont in New England. Is this true? I don"t think Scotland was included in the size. Leagen

Hi Leagen

For the record, the size of England (excluding Scotland and Wales) is about 50,300 square miles. Vermont is 9,609 square miles! ;)

Best wishes

Ticker
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: jakky on Wednesday 30 March 05 10:40 BST (UK): Hi Sara,

There are about 9 rooms I think, some double.
and there is a function room, 10 mins walk from the city.

I have never been before, but the web site looks good.

The pub is connected with the Crimean War.

I am going to stay for a few days to enjoy York and do a bit of research. ;D

Jakky
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: leagen on Wednesday 30 March 05 18:54 BST (UK): Thank you Tink. Now what is the size of just England including Wales? Leagen
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: JillJ on Wednesday 30 March 05 19:46 BST (UK): Quote from: Timbottawa on Wednesday 30 March 05 03:39 BST (UK)
But I DO want to see if (a) Ticker is anything like his caricature (seems altogether too suave too be true

Tim you obviously haven't looked at the photographs of the last RootsChat meet in Dudley!

Jill
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Timbottawa on Wednesday 30 March 05 19:53 BST (UK): No ... where do I find them?
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: JillJ on Wednesday 30 March 05 20:22 BST (UK): Here:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,22539.0.html

Jill
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: juddee on Wednesday 30 March 05 20:44 BST (UK): Hi everyone

Just looked at the photos from the Dudley meet...What a happy good looking bunch ;D ;D ;D Lovely to be able to match names and faces!
Ticker, can now see that strong jawline :D

Here's hoping that many more photos appear after our World RootsChat Day meetings

Cheers Juddee
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Wendi on Wednesday 30 March 05 20:59 BST (UK): Ok,ok, I give up, it's always the photo's that do the trick, I'm negotiating my way to York 8th May 2005 as I speak.

Come on my USA cousins, one of you, fly across that pond and visit with us, that will seal my negotiations for me!

Wendi
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Timbottawa on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:06 BST (UK): Thanks, Jill, for directing me to the photos. Looks like it was fun, but I hope some serious business was done as well ;D
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Post by: JillJ on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:13 BST (UK): Serious? It was a great fun day out! A bit of serious driving to get there, some serious viewing of the exhibits at the Black Country Museum, some serious eating and drinking and loads of really serious laughter!

Roll on York!

Jill
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: moscan on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:14 BST (UK): Like Wendy negotiations are ongoing here in Ireland, will be able to give a firm yes or no in a week or so...

Can't wait to meet you Ticker lol... strong jaw and all.... and Tim... hmmmm serious business.. well, some serious chatting I hope... and... and.,..
;D ;D ;D

Mo 8)
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Mobo on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:36 BST (UK): ;D ;D ;D

Perhaps someone could tell us who's who on the photo of the Dudley Meeting last November ?? Think I know a few.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: juddee on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:54 BST (UK): Hi all

Any chance of making World RootsChat Day an annual meet in each of our countries? :- Is this possible?

I have an ulterior motive of course ;D ;D ;D

I'll be travelling to the UK and Ireland in 12 months-2 years and it would be lovely to know I could attend a meeting while there for the serious chatting of course but also for some serious socializing ;D ;D ;D getting to know my fellow chatters.

Anybody have any ideas on this?

Cheers Juddee
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: JillJ on Wednesday 30 March 05 22:01 BST (UK): Quote from: Mobo on Wednesday 30 March 05 21:36 BST (UK)

Perhaps someone could tell us who's who on the photo of the Dudley Meeting last November ??

Back left is Amy's friend Grant, then Sarah & Trystan, AmyK & Ticker. Front row JillJ, Kazza & Marianne. Fitty took the photo.

Jill
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Mobo on Wednesday 30 March 05 22:03 BST (UK): :) :) :)

Thanks Jill !

Nice to be able to put names to ALL the faces

:D :D :D
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 31 March 05 07:46 BST (UK): A fine-looking lot of Rootschatters in that photo, to be sure! Nice to be able to put faces to some of the names I keep reading!

And as for Juddee's suggestion - I think it's a great idea! I too hope to be revisiting the UK some time in the foreseeable future and would like to meet up with Rootschatters. Of course, it could be just an informal meeting if I'm not there at the right time...

MarieC
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: chrissy on Sunday 03 April 05 01:50 BST (UK): Morning all, ;D
Just keeping the posts visible,so more wonderful people are informed of your day out in york!!!!!!!
The more the merrier ;D
.....................Chrissy.
P.S-I hope you do not mind me bumping the topic up,now and again :)
Title: Re: RootsChat Meeting #2
Post by: Boongie Pam on Sunday 03 April 05 11:18 BST (UK): Hi All,

I've started a specific thread for the meet in York..

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,47511.0.html

I've stickied it right at the top.

We can discuss where we want to go as a visit etc and I'll "try" to organise! If you saw the mound of assorted paper and scribblings on my desk you wouldn't trust me ;D

But show me a brewery and I can guarantee a lack of sobriety...

Pam
;D

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