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Hi,
I am Putting together a Meet in Glasgow the weekend of the 8th and 9th of November, If Anyone is interested in coming along Please let me know,
the venue will be in the west end of Glasgow,
Once I have all the details I will let you Know
Sybil aka Prophetess,
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I'm in.
Last one was great.
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I'm interested as long as I have child care.
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Hi Sybil
We'll be there. Daval owes me a Laphroaig! ;D
Ann & Jules
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Oh Come on Ann surely you dont remember that after this long lol,
so very pleased you are joining me ;D
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Unfortunately Glasgows a wee bit far for me ..............Oh No wait a wee minute I just checked my driving licence and turns out I live there :) Count Me In
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Hi Pro,
I hope to be there again if the boss will give me permisson and a late pass I will work on him.
It will be good to meet up again.
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go om proph count me why not its a break gawwwwed where do i book in only kidding
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I'm interested as long as I have child care.
Not allowed out yourself? We'll look after you ;D
Hi Sybil
We'll be there. Daval owes me a Laphroaig! ;D
Ann & Jules
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Just remember I'm a pensioner now!
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Dave
Ye kept that quiet and there was me thinking you were just 21 as well!
Looking forward to seeing you again
Ann
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not a chance girl im 56
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Lets make sure at least 2 folk have everyone else's contact number this year!!
For those of you not there, we badly let someone down last year. :( :'(
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Lets make sure at least 2 folk have everyone else's contact number this year!!
For those of you not there, we badly let someone down last year. :( :'(
Not a prob I will get contact numbers off folks nearer the time and will make sure you have mine
Sybil
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Posted on: Today at 00:45:31 ????? >:( So you're not behaving!!!! Told you I have eyes on the back of my head!!! :P :-* :-*
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Count me in too Sybil!
Anne
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I'll try my best if i have the money *poor student* lol
I'm in :D
Matt
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Hi Prop
He says Yes. Hurray can't wait. Hurry up November.
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hi sybil
count me in as well.....not far for me to stagger oooops meant get home from west end!
lindy-lou :)
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we will be there assuming gjil can get time off.
and just why were u posting that time in the morning???
Bazza & debs
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I'm thinking about it.... and if I forget to let anyone know please remind me!!!! November seems a long way off and lots happening before then!
Claire
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Posted on: Today at 00:45:31 ????? >:( So you're not behaving!!!! Told you I have eyes on the back of my head!!! :P :-* :-*
we will be there assuming gjil can get time off.
and just why were u posting that time in the morning???
Bazza & debs
Gee I have been well caught out, :-[ :-[ ??? ::) :-\ can I give you a kiss and be forgiven :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Okay all added to my note pad ;D :D
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hey mongoose2,
I asked the same thing!! keeep nagging!! it's the only thing that seems to work!!! ;)
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hey mongoose2,
I asked the same thing!! keeep nagging!! it's the only thing that seems to work!!! ;)
oops still getting the hang of this, but i hope you get the gist!!!
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Can I say yes for the moment
and hope this year it won't rain
It did last year and Sunday was called off
Elizabeth
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No Problem aspin ,
::) wish weather could be guaranteed, but sadly out of my hands, :'(
pack wellies just incase ;)
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OK I will ;D ;D ;D
Elizabeth
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I'll be in too, providing that I can get time off work...and of course, my driver (sister) wants to come too ;D...we had such a great time last time. Can't wait... ;D ;D ;D
Elaine
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Not a prob Mitchell I am doen south at the mo but will be home sunday sometime,
syb
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Hi,
Prop,
Pretty sure that wont be a problem for me.
I'll be there....
'just like that'
Gerry
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Me being boring.....
So far.....................
Prophetess - Sybil
daval57 - Dave
shocc - ???
Ann and Jules (Holly?)
Pancho - looking forward to seeing another Glaswegian
grumpyblondie - yeehaw - she's nothing like her name
GEORGE SAINT - no idea who this is but as welcome as the rest - you should resign
jjbeech - we'll find out truths from Sib and JJ on the night.
apanderson - Good friend Anne
Reaybo M - Matt - hope you decide to turn up. I can recommend some cheepish drinking establishments suitable for poncing students ;D
lindy-lou
mongoose2 - Barry and Deborah (choose yer own name for these guys!)
littleclaire - Claire, make a point of it. It's going to be great fun
mitchell - Elaine, driver isn't good enough! Bring a bus and we can all have fun.
fivecrates - Gerry
ASPIN - make sure we call aspin this year.
Not a bad turn out so far.
Sybil, do you need a hand?
Dave
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Hi Dave right now i am in staffordshire , will be home some time on sunday , and on my desk is a pad with names, George Saint cant make it his bosses wont let him have the weekend off, and think i have a list of 20+ before i left home
havent had a look at hotels and the like yet,
::) wish i could transport this one for the meet lol
Sybil
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I'll help out if I can Sybil.
As for hotels, the one folk were in last year seemed OK.
This is another one that friends stayed in recently - they liked it. It is away from Glasgow centre but within walking distance - also near Glasgow Green / Peoples Palace / Merchant City.
It's within jumping in distance of the Clyde if the night turns out really bad!
http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Premier_Inn_Glasgow_City_Centre_South.htm
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Hi Gang ....what a great time we had last year .....I'm ready for part two ! Is the date definite so I can book now ?
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Hi Gang ....what a great time we had last year
Yes we did, Poll :)
Just putting down a marker for this to keep up with the updates
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OK will work on Hotels etc, Daval we will be up the other end, this year, ( west end)so if you can of any that would be great,
Sybil
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Hello guys and gals,
Was planning to come up to Scotland in November for a couple of weeks, think you have just gave me the dates I need. So put down as a provisional until I check work. thanks
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OK will work on Hotels etc, Daval we will be up the other end, this year, ( west end)so if you can of any that would be great,
Sybil
So, you're talking about near Byres Rd etc? I'll check it out.
Dave
http://www.botanichotel.co.uk/
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Yep Dave, thanks for the help there, most appreciated
Sybil
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That one looks nice Dave..if we book into a hotel we'd like to be near everyone...might end up staying at my mum's again though.
Elaine
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Hi all
We're staying at me parents in Paisley so taxi back after hours for us
Ann
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That Hotel looks ok it will suit me.
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Heres a Few to look at
http://www.kelvingrove-hotel.co.uk/
http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24162
http://www.belhavenhotel.com/index.html
these are a few I have selected, to help you out.
I am really looking forward to meeting you all
Sybil
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Can we set the date in stone then Sybil?
Seems to suit everyone.
I'm looking forward to it too. ;D ;D ;D
Dave
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Sure Daval is definatly 8th and 9th of November,
And i would also like to sugest that anyone looking for a hotel, although we have sugested some , you may be looking at others yourselfs,
May I be so bold to say it wont hurt to check reviews before making your booking, ( speaking from experiance :-[ :-[ , but not in Glasgow )
This link may be useful,
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186534-Glasgow_Scotland-Hotels.html
Sybil
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If anybody wants to couch surf I'm happy to let you stay at my place. 30 minutes on bus gets you to West End and full breakfast included.
Serious offer.
Dave
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Hi all...
Unfortunately I can't go :'( :'(
Perhaps next time.........
Claire xx
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:'( :'( Thats Ok Claire not to worry, thank you for letting me know
Sybil
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I will be there, wont miss it
records
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hi all,
will try my hardest to get there
Joe
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Hi Joe , Hope you can make it, I have added you to the list,
I am So looking forward to the Meet ;D and meeting more of my Roots Family
Sybil
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Hi Joe
Hope you can. Nice to hear from you! Jules and I were getting worried cos not seen you on boards for ages.
Best Wishes
Ann
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It wont be the same without you Joe !!! ;) ;) :-*
Poll :)
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Just to let you know that this is where some of our fellow chatters have booked into
So if anyone would like to be in the same hotel , here is the link
http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23955
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are fifers allowed ? my family all hail from the west . jrt
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The more the merrier jrt!!!
Look forward to your company!!
Anne
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It will be good to meet you too.
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are fifers allowed ? my family all hail from the west . jrt
Of course you are most welcome, our fellow Rootschatters are coming as far a field as the south of England , ;D jrt, I have added your name to the list and look forward to meeting you
Sybil
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Hi Jrt,
i'm coming from Southend -on-sea Essex, up to the Glasgow
meet.
Looking forward to seeing everyone. :)
Records
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Syb, don't get carried away.
I can stand a few hours wi' the English, even folk from Souffend, but Fifers!!
We might let you come jrt, but only because some o yer kin come frae this side.
Is this where I'm meant to put in a smiley to show I'm joking?
Dave
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Is this where I'm meant to put in a smiley to show I'm joking?
No - it's where the instruction is inserted sending you "Awa tae Freuchie and eat mice" :P
They wouldn't stand for this in Auchtermuchty ::)
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thanks for the welcome ??? i m only first generation fife :) ihavent quite mastered smiley faces yet, j is jeanette thanks again
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Syb, don't get carried away.
I can stand a few hours wi' the English, even folk from Souffend, but Fifers!!
We might let you come jrt, but only because some o yer kin come frae this side.
Is this where I'm meant to put in a smiley to show I'm joking?
Dave
LOL yes Dave, ;)
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Hi Dave,
Hey I hope you can stand me cos I aint got no Scotland rellies. Got some friends though ;)
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To all that don't know me (and those that do). I jest.
Looking forward to seeing everyone. ;D ;D ;D
Last year was terrific and this year will be great too.
Hope we get some decent weather although a lot of what Syb has planned is indoors.
Dave
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Just to let you know that I'm a definite now and my sister too ;D I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone, we had such a good time last year ;D
Can you give us a clue as to what is planned yet?
Elaine
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Hi Elaine,
I am really looking forward to seeing you both again. See you soon.
Val
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Can't wait Val ;D
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Hi Mitchell,
yep there id the Transport museum, Art,Galleries, and the Huntairian Museum, which is part of Glasgow University, Are three things I am Looking at at the moment,
but will keep you posted
Sybil
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Thanks Sybil...the Transport museum is pretty good, I took the kids there a few years ago and they really enjoyed it (so did I ;D )
Elaine
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If anyone hasn't booked their hotel yet, there are special rates at the moment here -
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/
Elaine
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Hi Elaine
I am staying at the Premier Inn at George Square thats where we stayed last time. www.premierinn.com
Val
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Hi Elaine,
I'm staying at the Premier Inn as well with Val and Jill.....http://www.premierinn.com/pti/home.do
Brenda
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Hi Val and Brenda,
I'm on an economy drive at the moment due to the threat of redundancy so have opted for the cheaper place but we won't be far away ;D
Elaine
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Anyone from Northumberland/Newcastle area going?
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Yes Gen I will be there on the Saturday the only thing is we will be going from from our holiday home in Galloway going over on the Friday night
I hope to pass on my mobile number to one of you and to make sure we arrive in time and to meet wherever you are meeting on the Saturday
Have I missed anything yet I keep popping into the Glasgow Meet ???
Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth, you havent Missed anything and once I come back from hoilday, which is after 9th october I will makes sure i have everybodys mobile and that they have mine and give you all an update.
I am off on Sunday, 21st and will be back on the 9th oct
Sybil
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Thanks Sybil,
have a nice holiday hope the weather is good for you we toured the east coast of Scotland for a few days last weekB& Bs and the weather got too bad so we came back home
Elizabeth
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well it will be nice to get away for the rain Elizabeth, shoes are starting to hurt , think it might be because of the webbed feet i am developing ;) ;) ;D
Sybil
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After the brilliant day we will have on the Saturday, who fancies going out for a meal en masse this year?
Last year was great but a lot of folk went their own way.
Nothing wrong with that but wouldn't it be better if there was an organised night out?
Anyone got any suggestions? (or opinions of course!)
Dave
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That sounds great Dave then those who
come up on the Sunday like I did last year will have a chance to meet everyone
( just joking as you all know it rained and I missed you all )
So do I book in somewhere or make two trips from Palnackie
Will have to ask the OH
Elizabeth
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Great idea Dave, we'll be staying in Glasgow this time :) ...don't know any places that might be suitable though...sorry.
Elaine
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Thats a good idea Dave I am up for anything...as long as it's not too expensive lol!
Dont forget I am a poor student and you should all take pirty on me and get the rounds in ;D
I really cant wait its gonna be a great few days!
Have a good holiday proph!!!! See you when you get back!
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I'm so envious of you all, would love to meet you in Glasgow, but unfortunately wouldn't be a cheap weekend for me with travelling etc.
I'll just look forward to seeing your photos instead ;)
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Hi everyone,
It sounds ok to me having a meal together. Last year was great but it would have been nice to eat with everyone and get to know people a bit better.
Val
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Hi all
meal sounds excellent and maybe a wee visit to a pub or two on Byers Road ?
Not done that for a very long time!
Ann (old git)
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Hi all,
I've been considering evening meal idea.
Sussed out a few places today with my daughter. Couple of nice places around the Botanics. All happy to cater for a large group even although it's a Saturday - they just need notice.
I've been thinking though (ouch!). Most folk that are booking into hotels are probably paying for the evening meal in their bill anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong.
How about an organised Sunday lunch - if nothing else, aspin can be there! ;D
I'm just throwing this in as another idea.
Sybil is on holiday so we can't make a decision. However, it would be nice to get opinions for her return.
Dave
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I'm so envious of you all, would love to meet you in Glasgow, but unfortunately wouldn't be a cheap weekend for me with travelling etc.
I'll just look forward to seeing your photos instead ;)
Share transport, bring a sleeping bag and crash at my place - open invite. I've already got a cheap Welsh student staying for the weekend (no names mentioned).
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I'm glad my last comment didn't kill the thread!
And I'm only a bit Welsh... :D lol
I think the idea of the Sunday lunch is great. Nice relaxing time to sit down and have a good chat. Not long to go now!
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If having a meal on Sat night count me in. It would be nice to see you all in person.
Dominic.
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Hi Dave
I am booked in at the Travel Lodge so have not booked an evening meal so Saturday suits me ok.
Val
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Hi Dave,
We don't have an evening meal booked but either day will be fine.
Elaine
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Hi all,
Just thought I'd explain something. (I had a comment made to me which I felt warranted a wee response).
Essentially, what I want to say is....I hope no-one thinks I'm trying to take over the organisation of "The Meet". I'm not.
Sybil and I have exchanged a few emails about it. I'm in Glasgow so it seems to make sense that I try to help out, if I can. Syb isn't in Glasgow.
Whilst the weekend is very much Sybil's cookie, she asked me to watch the board while she is on holiday. All the venues are Sybil's ideas and she is co-ordinating everything. An 'off board' conversation I had with her has been about the best time / place to meet on the Saturday. Sybil will let us all know in due course.
The suggestions of an evening meal or lunch on Sunday are my own thoughts and nothing to do with the 'official' organisation of the weekend.
As I said in an earlier post....
Sybil is on holiday so we can't make a decision. However, it would be nice to get opinions for her return.
Hope you all know where I'm coming from (I don't mean Glasgow ;D).
Dave
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Hi Dave,
I know what you are doing and its very good of you to do it. Sybil is not here at the moment and I am sure she will be grateful you are helping.
So dont worry about it.
Val
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Is there a firm list of the venues yet?
Gen
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Hi Gen,
The last time Sybil and I talked it was...
meet around 10ish
Transport Museum http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=7
Art Galleries http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=4
Hunterian Museum http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/visit/visit_index.shtml
then at ten past 10.............................. ;D
Modified....I've added some links.
Rest assured, Sybil has it all in hand and will be letting us all know what the full schedule for the weekend is.
It is going to be a great weekend.
Dave
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As a member of last year's outing I can thoroughly reccommend Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery asI spent all day Sunday there and can say it's the finest gallery / museum I have ever visited ...simple stunning ! Sadly there is a chance I may not be able to make it this year due to a few last minute problems that have arisen ...it all really depends on some hospital dates but if I can I will ...We had a great time last year...It's a beautiful building both outside and in...
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Thanks Dave, venues sound really good. I see the Hunterian has the biggest collection of Rennie Mackintosh and Whistlers in the world! Feast for art lovers.
Gen in Northumberland
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Hi Dave
You're doing a grand job minding the shop whilst our wee Sybil is off in the sun.
I'd prefer meal Saturday night than a long lunch Sunday cos we have to drive back to Yorkshire Sunday but easy about where - we'll eat anything!
looking forward to it
Ann
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Hi Dave,
Saturday sounds OK with me but have to ask OH as he will be doing the driving back down to Palnackie if we don't stay over night in Glasgow
Will sort that out later
I know some are staying at the Premier Inn but which one I would be happy to stay at one of those hotels ,then we could taxi into the city
Elizabeth
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Hi Aspin,
Some of us are staying at the Glasgow City (George Square) Premier Travel Inn.
https://bookings.premierinn.com
Looking forward to seeing you
Val
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At £130 for 2 nights I dont think so :o
Gen in NBL
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Maybe they got a deal?
Go back to replies 36, 41 and 43. There were a couple of links there. Living in Glasgow, I've never stayed overnight in hotels here so don't really know whats a good price.
Dave
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....and just to re-iterate, if anybody wants to rough it, bring a sleeping bag and one of those foam bed rolls and you're welcome to crash at my place. I've got plenty of room. Just no spare beds.
Matthew (Reaybo) is already staying but there is plenty of room.
Dave
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Thanks for kind offer Dave but I am a bit long in the tooth for bed rolls on floors - been there, done that, about ........................ years ago ;D
Have found £27.50 return on Nat. Express train and a VERY nice city centre B&B from £25 a night, waiting for their reply for exact cost.
Gen in NBL
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Hi Gen
It does sound a bit steep but as I originally booked on my own I thought somewhere like that would be better for me. Although £25 sounds real good. Dave's offer came to late as I had already booked and I think I may be a bit too old for sleeping on floors too.
Val
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Val
I'm taking the easy route - train so I don't have to navigate myself through a strange city and B&B's are better value than hotels, I could write a book on B&B's :-) No parking problems either, as long as there are no "leaves on the line" for my train :-)
Gen in NBL
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....and just to re-iterate, if anybody wants to rough it, bring a sleeping bag and one of those foam bed rolls and you're welcome to crash at my place. I've got plenty of room. Just no spare beds.
Matthew (Reaybo) is already staying but there is plenty of room.
Dave
No floor for me Dave that reminds me of the one and only time we had a tenting holiday in Scotland sleeping on the ground in a home made sleeping Bag arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ??? ???
Elizabeth
will sort something out
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Hi folks has there been a decision on a night out, reason I ask is that I will need to put in a request for funds to my bank manager(the better half) soon. lol
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Hi folks has there been a decision on a night out, reason I ask is that I will need to put in a request for funds to my bank manager(the better half) soon. lol
Not yet. Sybil is still on holiday until 9 October. Probable decision by the weekend.
Dave
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Many Thanks Dave, for taking care of things, Just got in tonight at 7pm and by the time i emptied the case, checked my tan out in the mirror a few times ;D ran norton etc, Just got on line, will check everything out tomorrow or certainly by week end,
thanks again Sybil
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Hi Everyone,
First of all Many thanks to Dave for Looking after things for me, Great Job you done Dave, I am so glad for the help, and for looking for a place we could eat for us, as I said I am so out of touch If I had done it it might have had sawdust on the floor, :-\ ;). and how could i relax in the sun without your help, would have felt a little guilty :P abandoning everyone :-[
here is the link to the restaurant and the menu, for all to look at,
http://www.cailbruich.co.uk/menus/cbw_pre_theatre/
We will meet at 10am at the Transport Museum, taking in The Transport Museum, The Art Galleries and the Huntairian Museum, Lunch at some point about 12-1
the Evening Meal between 5-6, Those who are wanting to go there Please let me know so I can give them an Idea of the number and Book a table.( I have to book at least 3 days before)
For those who dont have to travel back early on the sunday, we are going to visit the Botanic Gardens, and hopefully the weather will be kind to us, and they do have nice greenhouses, warm and dry ;D
If you could each pm me letting me know about the evening meal, conforming that you will be there, and also a contact number and I will give everyone Dave's and my mobile so that everyone has a number to contact if they need to,
I will get to work on Badges so we know who is who.
For those Arriving on the Friday Night, It is looking likely I will be staying in Glasgow on the Friday also,
Looking forward to the meet and meeting you all,
Sybil
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Sadly there is a chance I may not be able to make it this year due to a few last minute problems that have arisen ...it all really depends on some hospital dates but if I can I will
Hi Polldoll
I do hope you can make it but I fully understand, your health comes first, and you must look after your self,
Let me know how you get on, I will be thinking of you take care
Sybil
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Hi Sybil,
Thanks for organising this...it certainly looks like it going to be a great meet and thanks to Dave too for helping and keeping us informed :)
Looking forward to seeing everyone..hope you can make it Poll!
Elaine
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Hi,
It sounds like it is going to be wonderful weekend and I can't wait to see you all again. Looking forward to seeing you again Mitchell.
Val
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Val, we had such a good time last year didn't we? We're taking the train this time and have booked in for 2 nights instead of staying at my mums...it's easier and almost as cheap (we got great rates booking so far in advance ;D ) Can't wait :)
Elaine
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This is gonna be brill :)
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Hi Elaine,
Where have you booked into? I am staying at the Travel Inn for two nights
Val
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I will get to work on Badges so we know who is who.
Sybil
You might find this helpful for badges
JULIAN
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thats a very good idea julian...spot on if im honest!
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I will get to work on Badges so we know who is who.
Sybil
You might find this helpful for badges
JULIAN
Thank you so wery much Jules, that is most appreciated
Syb
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Where have you booked into?
Val, we're here http://www.rootschat.com/links/04id/ it's a bit away from you but the room was only £19 a night when we booked :)
Sybil,
Julian's post reminded me...I still have the badges that I made for Linda and myself last year so you wouldn't have to make ours :)
Elaine
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Hi Mitchell , Thats fine bye me and If anyone else still has one they want to use just let me know,
I am so really looking forward to meeting everyone
Sybil
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I think I've still got my wee badge from last year - I'll need to have a rummage.
Anne
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I still have my badge too. I used it earlier this year when I went to meet somemore Roots Chatters at the Sheffield FH fair. It came in very usefull.
Val
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Oops.
Typed a post about the menu before reading Syb's post properly so I've deleted it.
Just ignore me.
Dave (Syb's wee helper)
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Thats OK Dave,
its OK it was late, and my little helper must have been out trudging the streets of Glasgow checking everything out again for the meet ;)
once I have got all the conformations I will be able to give a definite total attending,
as it stands just now 27, ::) (wonder if Glasgow is ready for us lol,) but still have to get some conformations,
For anyone needing a map of Glasgow, here is a link to maps
http://maps.google.co.uk/
Well it's only 25 days to go. cant wait
Sybil
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Lonely Planet guide rates Glasgow as one of the world's top 10 cities
see the report here http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/oct/15/glasgow-scotland
Of course those who have visited Glasgow already will know that it's up there with the best, but if you are still making up your mind about coming to our rootschatters Glasgow meet, why not get trendy and join us on November 8th/9th ;D
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After several "meets" in the german forum, can I add something from practical experience ...
The name badges are good, to link forum names to faces, but for "first contact", i.e. for people looking for a group of people, who might be the right ones, "bigger is better" :)
Apart from individual name badges make one with
RootsChat
Glasgow Meet or something similar,
and print it out at least A5 or even A4. put it in a plastic envelope with stiff card at the back and display prominently or wave it at people who look like they are not sure if this is the right group....
Have fun,
Bob
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Lonely Planet guide rates Glasgow as one of the world's top 10 cities
see the report here http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/oct/15/glasgow-scotland
Of course those who have visited Glasgow already will know that it's up there with the best, but if you are still making up your mind about coming to our rootschatters Glasgow meet, why not get trendy and join us on November 8th/9th ;D
Thanks for that Jules, it is a wonderful city, After several "meets" in the german forum, can I add something from practical experience ...
The name badges are good, to link forum names to faces, but for "first contact", i.e. for people looking for a group of people, who might be the right ones, "bigger is better" :)
Apart from individual name badges make one with
RootsChat
Glasgow Meet or something similar,
and print it out at least A5 or even A4. put it in a plastic envelope with stiff card at the back and display prominently or wave it at people who look like they are not sure if this is the right group....
Have fun,
Bob
You don't mean the paparazzi bob ;)
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I'll second that !! I loved it last year... the Galleryand Museum at Kelvingrove was the best I have ever been to outside the Capital ... you could spend all day there .. I know it wasnt on the itinerary last year but I went on the Sunday and spent the entire day there ! Have FUN everyone as I think I'll l be unlikely to attend ... Tried running before I could walk really ... lol... I want to see the pics though ..I think I'll nominate Sybil and Dave to be official photographers... A guided tour of your adventures would be appreciated .... ;D
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Well Poll,
I got my new FZ18 so I'll do my best.
Hope I can live up to your expectations.
Dave
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::) under one condition Polldoll , you stay out of mischeif, and get well soon ;0
concider it done.
and i heard through the grapevine Dave an excelent tour guide ;D
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:o :o I wouldn't know what mischief was if it poked me in the eye !! ;)
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OK Latest update,
14 confirmations so far, still wainting of some getting back to me
Sadly
Polldoll and Mr Polldoll
Gjil and Mongoose
Pels
Genlistlass
Darty
cant be with us :'( but well will be thinking of you guys
I have Printed off the Notice Bob kindly suggested and will run it through the Laminator, not that it rains here but you never know ;)
Looks like most folks have a badge except me :'( but i will sort that out and anyone else who doesn't have one just let me know and I will get it done
only 23days to go, :D :D :D
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HiSybil, I require two badges for Mr and Mrs Ebs please. Can make during the day but unfortunately not the meal can't wait to meet everyone. Love Ebony Eyes
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Hi Sybil, one badge for me please :)
Not long to go now at all :D
Matt
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8) No Prob Folks concider it Done :D Looking forward to it too,
I am scoring the days off the calender :P
Sybil
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Hi Matt, I was thinking about how we could meet up in Glasgow Central.
You should wear a huge sign on your chest saying "RC, come and get me".
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You have no idea how tempting that is Dave...
Am trying to arrange transport but at the moment it looks likely I will be arriving at Queen Street around 2/3pm on the Friday.
I was thinking of going to the Mitchell to chase up a few things first. What are your thoughts on this??
Matt :)
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hi Sybil
sorry i didn't reply sooner Ive been trying to arrange things here so that i could come and meet you all but unfortunately thats not going to be possible SO I'm not going to make the meet , thanks for making me feel welcome. I LL look forward to seeing the photographs .Have agreat time!
Jeanette(jrt)
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Hi
Dave told me about the meet and i think it sounds like good fun so would like to add my name to the list if i can arrange a swap of shifts at my work i should know by friday at the latest. I will let you know and i am interested in the dinner too. I stay in the west end so traveling and accomodation are not a problem. I will keep my fingers crossed about my shifts and lok forward to meeting everyone.
Thanks Louise :D
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Sorry you cant make it jrt but thank you so much for letting me know most appreciated
Louise Welcome aboard, I will add your name to the list
OK now for an update, I have reserved a table at the Cail Bruich
and they have said as long as we are there by 6.30 we will still be able to have the pre-theatre meal but as its extremely busy they normally expect folks to leave their tables after 2 hours,
After the meal the venue I have picked is the Oran-Mohr, This is right next to the restaurant,
http://www.oran-mor.co.uk/
The Oran-Mohr is an old church, when I looked at there website I noticed they also do a pre theatre meal , so I checked it out with them also Just In case
they have asked me for £10 a head to reseave the table but are willing to come and go a bit on that as I am organizing a large party( I have to go and pay the day before or as soon as we arrive) , but the gentleman I spoke to looked at the bookings and said that he can put us in from 5.30 to 7.30 then we would move to the bar they Do need at least a weeks notice, for confirmation and numbers, for the meal which would mean definite numbers bye the latest Friday night
Could you give me you thoughts on this Please, I think the 5.30 sitting might be a bit to early for some folks so let me know.
There's no prob with the reservation for the Cail Bruich then to the Oran Mohr for a drink but i just thought I would see what you thought
Sybil
http://www.oran-mor.co.uk/show-brass-menu.php?m_id=17
http://www.cailbruich.co.uk/menus/cbw_pre_theatre/
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Sybil - Did you have a look at the menus?
The last time I was at Oran Mhor, there wasn't much of a choice and it was a bit pricey at that. Haven't been to Cail Bruich so can't comment.
I would go for the Cail Bruich but am quite happy to go with the flow.
Anne
£10 a head deposit - I think they're 'at it'
Would we get a refund if our meal was £9.99 ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Sybil,
I will also go with the flow whatever you decide will be ok with me.
Val
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Hi Sybil,
As you all know what I have been through these past two weeks I think we will give Glasgow a miss this year
I hope you all have a great weekend and will be thinking of you
Cheers
Elizabeth
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Sybil - Did you have a look at the menus?
The last time I was at Oran Mhor, there wasn't much of a choice and it was a bit pricey at that. Haven't been to Cail Bruich so can't comment.
I would go for the Cail Bruich but am quite happy to go with the flow.
Anne
£10 a head deposit - I think they're 'at it'
Would we get a refund if our meal was £9.99 ;D ;D ;D
Ops almost forgot to finish my post ???
Not sure I didnt ask, I did think it was a bit much myself for a deposit, I am glad I heard the Per head before I jumped in and said thats fine, how shall I pay :-X :o
but I think not,
Anyway I thought when i seen the menu for pre theatre I had better ask, just in case but they are almost right next to each other.
Hi Aspin that is fully understandable, ;) ??? I am already thinking of next year I will be thinking of you on the day, take care :-*
Sybil
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hi Sybil can i put my name down for next year ? :) i so wanted a badge this years outing sounds so much fun .
Jeanette
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Hi Sybil,
Whatever you decide will be fine by me too :)
Elaine
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Me too.
;D
You decide. That means if it's a lousy night, you get the blame! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Kiddin.
Dave
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Me too.
;D
You decide. That means if it's a lousy night, you get the blame! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Kiddin.
Dave
Cheers Dave dint know you knew my middle name ( to blame)
OK will got with the original plan Cail Bruich for the Meal and the Oran-Mohr for after the Meal, only two weeks to go 8) 8) :D :D ;D ;D
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Hi
I have sorted my work out and i'm able to come through the day and for dinner it sound as though it will be good fun Cail Bruich looks nice i have never been there and I like Oran mor i go their quite a bit although it can be a bit pricey it is a really nice pub with a nice atmosphere.
Look forward to meeting everyone :D
Louise
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Thanks for letting me know Louis, I will put you down for the meal, and Looking forward to seeing you there
Sybil
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Looks like we are going to have quite a good turn out Syb :D
Welcome aboard louise :)
Would just like to say a big thanks to Sybil for organising this meet I'm sure all of you are thinking the same in that she has done/is doing a fantastic job!
Mad Matt :)
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Welcome aboard louise :)
Didn't take you long to start chattin up the next youngest person to you Matt! ;D
and.....
Hear, Hear!
Well done Sybil.
I think Jules is the only one so far that can fully appreciate the effort involved in organising something like this.
I bet it is sunny both days too.
Dave
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hi i was wondering if it would be ok to join you at the glasgow meet ,i live in glasgow west end so would not require meal booking, i could meet up with yourselfs at some point during the day, thanks harrywrag
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Hi Dave,
Matt as already chatted up the the next youngest too. LOL :D
Val
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Dave, me? Chatting up a newbie? I have no idea what you are talking about :D
Thankyou to you too not only for helping Sybil along the way and putting forward really cool suggestions but also for putting me up for the weekend! All train tickets are booked and I am going to be coming up to Glasgow on the Thursday...Dave will pm you with details later this evening!
And welcome aboard to Harry too!
Blondie please dont fret you will always be my number 1........point five!!
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Hi Everyone
Thanks for the welcomes you all seem a bit nuts just what i like too hear. I am loking forward to Kelvingrove and transport museum i enjoy them both and have never been too the Huntarian which looks good.
Please be gentle with me as i can be a bit shy at first. :-[
Look forward to meeting you all
Louise :D
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Thank you Matt and Dave, I am sure Jules will fully understand the organizing, and just like Santa, I have my own little Helper, Thank you Dave, for all the help you have given me.
harrywrag , I have added your name on the list if you do fancy dinning with us thats not a problem just let me know by next weekend, welcome and look forward to meeting you
For anyone who has thought " I would like to Join in but think I am too late"
No your not to late as long as you let me know, before hand, and if you wish to go for the meal I can let them know 4-5 days before to add you on.
Matt I can See we will have to keep an eye on you ;) bet you have packed your Greatest chat up lines book LOL
Thanks for the welcomes you all seem a bit nuts just what i like too hear
Well you don't have to be nuts, but it helps ;D ;)
We Will handle you with care Louise,
Look forward to it, and next week will update you all again
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Yes Sybil, I have brought my chat up line book...after all...I did write all of them!
Louise we are completely mad but I assure you, you shall be safe with us!
Cant wait now just under two weeks to go!
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Please be gentle with me as i can be a bit shy at first. :-[
Louise, I'm usually extremely shy and feel awkward when I meet people for the first time but as soon as I met everyone last year at the meet, I felt at ease...everyone is really so nice and welcoming and friendly...you'll have a great time ;D
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Elaine
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Hello Sybil/ Dave.
Have read a few of your posts, now that the grandkids heve gone back home.
I have read a few mentions of a "badge". Do we need abadge, to download? or is the onus on us to show/wear some means of description, ie, a badge/label, saying RC/ RootsChat.?
Gail
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Dont Worry about a badge Gail I have printed some off and will have one with me for you, and anyone else who needs one.
will have some spares just in case too.
Some people have theirs from the last meet and are useing them for this meet,
It lets us see who is who,
I also Have printed off a larger one I can hold so that you know when you arrive you have Joined the right crowd ;D
Sybil
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Hello again, Sybil.
That's me got hotel booked, as I plan to stay over.Only one wee problem. This is also OH's weekend off.He has kind of asked himself along too. :o
Hope that you do not find another follower.
Should have kept quiet about my plans for me time, lol.
Chat to you again soon. cannot wait to meet up with you all.
Gail :)
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So pleased to see Harrywragg is coming too .. Allan ( his real name ) and I have been in contact for a year or so via email when I did some photo restores for him .. I know he'll feel at home when he meets you lot ...and he's a local so you may be able to pick his brains as well as Dave's !!
Sorry I cant make it ... i'm so disappointed .... maybe next time ..have loads of fun ... and take lots of pics ...
Poll ;)
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Hi Gail,
Are we staying at the same place? if so we must make ourselves known on Friday night too. I am staying at the Premier Inn.
It will be good to put names to faces and meet your oh too please don't tell mine cos he is not coming.
Val
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;D Hubby is Most Welcome, Gail If he isn't into the Family Tree I am Sure we can convert him ;) I will add Hubby Lanarkshire Lass, :D to the List,
Will I add Hubby for the Meal ? ::) I mean you are going to feed him ;)
We Will Miss you Poll, but we will have a wee drink for you :P and I am Sure there will be Lots of Pic's I am so Pleased to have Allan aka Harrywagg aboard
I am sure we will all have a fab time
Sybil
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Gail - my OH would rather do the dishes or do the ironing than talk about Family History so I'm keeping my fingers crossed he'll do exactly that when I'm out enjoying myself! (Not that I think he'll actually do either!)
Still, I'm hoping if I ask him nicely, he'll chauffeur me back and forth - 'specially on the Saturday so I might be able to have a wee drinky poo. ;)
Poll - don't worry - I've no doubt you'll be sick looking at photos by the time it's all over!
Anne
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I'm looking forward to seeing lots of them Anne ... You were very kind to me and OH last year driving us all over Glasgow looking for our hotel when my ol' legs gave way ... ;) You'll never know how grateful I was ...thanks again. If you see any sculptures by James Pittendrigh Macgillivray , one of the Glasgow Boys, who was my friend's gggrandfather do get a pic if possible please anyone . I saw two works in the Kelvingrove Gallery but there may be others . I think he did the one of Robbie Burns in Edinburgh... My friend had no interest at all in family history till he found out about this famous rellie !!!! ;D ;D lucky devil ! HAVE FUN ...
Poll :)
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Didnt James Pittendrigh have something to do with sculptures in Glasgow city Chambers and some Gravestones in Glasgow area ?
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Yes, I think he did.
Poll and I were deep in conversation about sculptors when we were wandering around the Necropolis last year, but I'd be lying if I said I remembered exactly who we discussed. :-\
Anne
P.S. Poll - it was my pleasure!! Anytime ;)
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Hi Pancho Yes there are some stones in the Necropolis that I found .. Didnt know about the City Chambers ones though ??
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I was on a tour of the City Chambers Years ago and Im sure that name was mentioned
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I was on a tour of the City Chambers Years ago and Im sure that name was mentioned
James Pittendrigh Macgillivray (1856-1938) was quite prolific in Glasgow and held in high esteem
Macgillivray also produced a number of monuments in Glasgow's cemeteries which feature bronze portrait and figurative reliefs.
These include the monuments in the Necropolis to Peter Stewart (1887); Alexander McCall (1888); Annie Greenhill (1889); Sir James Robertson (1889) and the Allan Family (1894-9, portrait relief lost).
In Cathcart cemetery, he produced the monument to Margaret and Annie Brown, with a double portrait relief of the girls (1888), and in Lambhill Cemetery, the monument to the architect James Sellars (1890, bronze relief lost).
As an architectural sculptor he produced figurative work for a number of important Glasgow buildings in the 1880s.
[Rev. James Shanks, Maryhill Parish Church, Glasgow, 1889 (lost)] These include, the City Chambers, for which he carved the spandrel figures in the loggia (1886); the former Anderson's Medical College, 56 Dumbarton Road, for which he executed a tympanum relief group depicting the 16th Century physician, Peter Lowe and his Students and a pair of winged figures (1888-90); and the statues of the Engineer and Shipwright on the former Fairfield's shipyard (1890).
In addition to those mentioned I have seen a work attributed to him in Glasgow Cathedral
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Oh Thanks Falkyrn ... I have photos of some of his work taken whilst on the Meet last year ... it seems that he was Sculptor to the King at some time too .This the one to the Allan family
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That looks Fantastic poll, I have never been to the Necropolis, only looked at it from the street and the windows of The Glasgow Royal Hospital,
ty for shareing it with us ,
Sybil
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Sybil - you HAVE to go to the Necropolis - it's fantastic.
If it's a good weekend - could a wee trip there be squeezed in?
Have you got an itinerary worked out yet? If so, sorry, I must have missed it, could you post it again please?
Anne
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We are Meeting at 10am at the transport museum an d taking it that , the art Gallieries and Huntairian Museum, dinner must be there no later than 6.30
Sunday for those who dont have to head home early we are going to take in the Botanic Gardens, thats what I have arranged to date, I guess it would depend on the time scale Ann
and I guess the weather, Although Dave said we will get 2 nice days ;D
Sybil
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7C
Partly cloudy but sunshine most of the time.
20% chance of rain in the evening.
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Wishing you all a lovely weekend at Glasgow
maybe next time
Elizabeth
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7C
Partly cloudy but sunshine most of the time.
20% chance of rain in the evening
;D Can we Hold you to that Dave ;)
Thank you Elizabeth, We will be thinking of you, and hope to see you next year, take Care
Sybil
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Thank you Elizabeth...and like Sybil said, we will be thinking of you.
Elaine
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Hi,
and so will I you will see the photos
Val
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hi everyone its lovley day here in glasgow hope the weather will be the same for next weekend looking foreward to meeting everyone. if anyone will be in west end on the friday night i usuall go into coopers bar on gt western road just a couple of hundred yards down from oran mohr i usually go in about ten we could mybe say a hello before saturday, they also do bar meals until ten at night also if i can help anyone with any info about west end area i will try and help. kind regards allan ( harrywrag )
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Hi Gang ;D
Well not long now!! :D
Just a wee up date, there are 20 attending the meet in Glasgow, and 15 for the meal,
I will be phoning the restaurant tomorrow to comfirm the Numbers with them.
So if you have said you weren't coming for the meal and decide that you do wish to join us now is the time to say,
May I also take this opportunity to thank each one of you for, Joining me for this meet because without you it would have taken place, A special thanks to Dave for all his help, and for looking after things so well while I was lounging about in the sun
Thank you Sybil
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I personally cant wait to come and meet you all in Belfast this weekend :D
Joking aside, really is getting close now! Hope everyone's camera's are charged!
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hi all . sorry i cant come at the weekend hope you have a brilliant time.
jrt (Jeanette)
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Hi,
Sorry we wont meet maybe another time. We will take photos so you can see them.
Val
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Have a great time folks ... if you leave a space for me in the lineup I'll photoshop me into it and pretend I could make it ... ;) ;D ;D
Poll
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Sorry to here you cant make it Jrt, maybe next time.
Good Idea Poll we will leave a space for you ,
Sybil
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Hi folks just to tell I won't be there on Saturday night. Just finished redecorating the bath room. The bank manager wouldn't allow an overdraft. So I'll be thinking about you.
Cheers
Dominic.
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Sorry to hear that Dominic,
Gee your Bank Manager's hard, No overdraft, :'(Think you might find your overdraft decorated the bathroom ;)
Not to worry, thank you for letting me know most appreciated
Sybil
Only 3 days to go!!!!!!!!!!
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Just to Let you all know that I have phoned the resturant and confirmed the numbers for the meal,
That is All arranged she has put us in for 6.30,
Sybil
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Hi prop,
You are working hard on behalf. I cant wait for Saturday now or will I see you Friday night ?
Val :)
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yep I sure am Blondie, and look forward to seeing you on Friday night
not long now ;D
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Thanks Sybil :) Getting quite excited now.
Don't know what to do first at the moment...the council are coming on MONDAY morning to put in a new kitchen and bathroom and I'm trying to clear the rooms for that and sort out stuff for the weekend at the same time...just hope that I don't forget anything in the muddle!
Elaine
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How Strange Elaine, ::)
it's like cardboard City in here I have housing association coming on the 17th to replace the heating, 18th to start the rewiring, and lower the ceilings, because there no longer allowed to rewire from the house above, January the start kitchen and bathroom's all though I have opted out of kitchen since it took Alan and I best part of 4 years to get it the way we wanted. >:(
So I know exactly how you feel, I have tried ignore it it will go away, but it don't :(
but despite all that I am getting excited too, cant wait to meet everyone,
going to be sooooo much fun
Sybil
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Well, I haven't been adding to the thread but it looks as though everyone is looking forward to it as much as I am.
Shame quite a few of you can't make it but the reasons are understandable. You will be missed.
Allan, no promises but might try and get out to the West End on Friday night. I'll see how the evening pans out. Don't want to get home too late since there is an early start the next morning. I'm over on the South side. I'll send you an email with my mobile number although I believe Sybil may already have passed it on.
Dave
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Have a good time on Friday night and I'll see you all on Saturday morning.
Shomcc
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Hi Well Tomorrow is the big day, Looking forward to it ;D
Just a small reminder of what we are doing,
10am We are meeting at the Transport Museum, and taking in the Art Galleries, and the Huntarian Museums,
between 12-1 we will have a lunch, coffee,
and for those having the evening meal at the Cail Bruich, that is at 6.30, and the Oran Mohr for a drink,
On the Sunday Morning, for those who are able to be there, we will take in the botanic Gardens
I look forward to seeing, you all, and thank you
Sybil
Ps hope you have all packed your camera ;)
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Just packing my camera now Sybil :) Train's this afternoon so will be offline from then...see you all in the morning ;D
Elaine
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Camera packed, even got one on my phone.
Get set goers, I'm ready to ride :D
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OK Folks this is it :D ;D I am just about to shut down for the weekend, for those attending the meet see you tomorrow for those not see you sunday night
Sybil
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Reaybo arriving at my flat in the next 10 minutes or so.
Don't talk too loudly to me tomorrow, I might have a sherry tonight! ;D
See you all tomorrow.
I stand by my prediction for the weather, don't believe what you read in the papers or see on the news.
Dave
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Ok peeps dont tell Dave but I'm in his living room. Muha!
Look forward to meeting you al tomorrow!
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Just looked out the window Dave I hope you forecast torrential Rain cause thats what we got
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I think Dave is a man of some influence ...... :-X ::)
I do hope so Pancho ( how are you sunshine ...? ... :-*
Poll
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Just looked out the window Dave I hope you forecast torrential Rain cause thats what we got
I stand by my prediction from 10 days ago.
It's gonna be OK!
Not sure about Sunday, probably nice enough for us to go for a walk. Maybe a wee smirr.
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All the best for your grand day out !!
I'm working again this year :(
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