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Offline Ann Baker

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Edinburgh Meet
« on: Saturday 07 January 12 18:53 GMT (UK) »
We are thinking of organising a meet in Edinburgh in Sept/Oct. The reason for posting this early in the year is that most of the main attractions such as the Castle and Holyrood Palace have an entry fee which with the price of accommodation may make it a save up for occasion. There is no doubt that Edinburgh is a wonderful city to visit but unfortunately it does come with a price tag which as rootschatters know we try and avoid as much as possible for meets.

If anyone is interested please post and meanwhile I'll do some further research into things to see, potential costs and potential discounts for groups etc.

Bob - would be grateful if this could be stickied please and added to the Meets thread

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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 07 January 12 18:58 GMT (UK) »
Depending on when, I'd most likely be interested - October would be good for me, as I  normally take time off work then.  Will watch with anticipation. :D
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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #2 on: Monday 09 January 12 00:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi Ann
Sounds good to me
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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #3 on: Monday 09 January 12 12:03 GMT (UK) »
"Money Permitting!"  you'll have had your tea?

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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #4 on: Monday 09 January 12 22:28 GMT (UK) »
As an Edinburgh resident, I'll probably manage the bus fare up town!
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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 10 January 12 16:01 GMT (UK) »
I could come along if the date is right, but I'm thinking of going to New Zealand leaving in mid to late September.
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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 10 January 12 17:06 GMT (UK) »
If there is not too much walking ::) I could make this one. It is only an hour on the train!
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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 10 January 12 18:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi

Will be great to see everyone and hopefully we can get a date that suits the majority. I've been doing a bit of nosing into things we could do which I will post soon.

If anyone who would like to come has particular problems with mobility or things like being underground (a couple of the things I've looked at involve underground vaults) , please pm me as it is important that we do things at a pace and in places everyone is comfy.

As an outline I thought we could focus the Saturday on the Old Town - Castle, Royal Mile, St Giles etc as once you're up the hill from Waverely you're up. (The very thought of walking up and down the Mound several times leaves me breathless! Tho I probably could do with the exercise!  :D)

Sunday - a wander around the New Town which is level.

I'll post soon with some suggestions  :)

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Re: Edinburgh Meet
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 11 January 12 23:38 GMT (UK) »
I may be able to afford the train fare from Uphall to Waverley ....... failing that I could hitchhike :p xx
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